My little black foster scottie is making great progress in my home. While he was a door dasher when he arrived, he has learned to wait and ask permission to go outside. He has also learned to sit for affection, food or a treat. I find it hard to believe when I work with an older dog that does not know how to sit when asked. At six, this boy seems to love other dogs and is happy to be at someone's side. He is learning the rules of tug, to lie down, and walk on a leash. He is already good at riding in the car and just waits patiently in my seat while I run errands.
His biggest improvement is that he has warmed up to my husband and son which is really rewarding to see, as he seemed very worried about men when he arrived. Because I have seem many men pet this little fearful dog with no more growling, I believe he was worried about "the" man he lived with, not all men. This has become apparent over time and I am so thankful I took the time to ask him to show me what he was capable of. He has made such progress in the last 2 weeks, I am confident I will find him the right home.
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