An update on Buddy, our foster dog from the ARLGP - Buddy spent the day with me at the Grand Opening of The Kennel Shop in Scarborough. This is where I will be offering Puppy Socialization and manners classes beginning late July.

Wow, what a great opportunity it was for both Buddy and myself. While I was introducing myself as the new Kennel Shop trainer, Buddy was meeting hundreds of dogs! This may not seem like a big deal to you, but while at the ARL for 3 months Buddy was confined to play by himself, labeled "too rough" to play with most dogs. So Buddy spent the day learning how to meet his canine friends in a nice fashion! When he pawed to hard or bounced around, the others dogs would back off, but when he approached them calmly, he enjoyed a bit of gentle play and of course lot's of sniffing. In addition, Buddy learned to walk without pulling on the leash as I moved up and down the packed isles, he never knew which way I was going to turn, so his attention stayed on me. I was thrilled with his progress and enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people who care so deeply about their own pets! All in all it was a great day!