Baxter  - Training Photos, Videos and Updates

Pawsitive Notes - Tracking Baxter's Milestones

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  • ​12/6/21 - Baxter is settling in to his new surroundings, and is getting lots of cuddles and love! He is very nervous around the other dogs, so we are taking it slow with introductions. He is enjoying his training walks, and is very responsive to instruction and correction when he becomes reactive on leash.
  • 12/9/21 - Baxter is beginning to relax a bit more, and is now showing interest in the other dogs, greeting each one of them in their crates when he comes back in from the training area. We are very happy to see this progress!
  • 12/16/21 - Baxter is doing a great job on his training walks! He was even approached by a barking dog, and came through it with very little reaction. A bystander even commented on how well behaved he was! He also had a successful first introduction with trainer dog Drogo, showing appropriate social behavior and curiosity. Way to go, Baxter!
  • 12/20/21 - Baxter had a major breakthrough this weekend, getting out with the Pack to play and practice his socialization skills. While he is showing a little uncertainty around the other dogs, he engaged in play and had a great time making friends! We are so proud of Baxter's progress! We will continue integrating him with the pack to build his confidence and social skill set. 
  • 12/27/21 - Baxter continues to build his leash walking skills, and we are seeing significant improvement with his reactivity! He is also now participating in daily Pack socialization sessions, and is steadily building his confidence. We are still seeing some resource guarding behaviors, especially when the dogs are fed in their crates, and we are correcting those when they occur.
  • 1/3/22 - Baxter is working hard on his obedience skills, and we are working on his resource guarding tendencies as well, using play techniques! He is having a great time learning to relinquish toys, wait for treats, etc, and is enjoying the "game." We are seeing some more reactive behaviors surface on leash, and are working with him on managing those reactions through consistent practice. Baxter is now showing genuine excitement when it comes to seeing the other dogs, and we are so happy to see him progress socially. Great job, Baxter!
  • 1/9/22 - Baxter continues to improve all around! He still experiences triggers on leash, but his response time continues to improve, and his reactions are significantly milder. He is showing openness and curiosity with the other dogs, and is becoming more confident and secure. He is having a ball romping and playing with Drogo!
  • 1/17/22 - Baxter is really opening up and letting his guard down, and we are starting to see more and more of his playful, goofy nature! His fear around other dogs continues to dissipate, although he does still growl when new dogs approach him in his crate. He is doing an amazing job on-leash, as well! While he still has an occasional reaction, he is now responding to verbal correction alone. Way to go, Baxter!
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  • 1/23/23 - Baxter went on a long walk, his heel was really good, and overall was following my lead. We worked with him on heel, come, and leave it commands while a dog walked past and there was no reactivity, just a lot of interest and nervousness but we will continue working on that on the next walk! 
  • ​2/7/23 - Baxter having a BLAST with his buddy Drogo!