Bruno - Training Photos, Videos and Updates

Pawsitive Notes - Tracking Bruno's Milestones

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  • ​5/6 - Bruno is starting to settle in to the new environment. He is still sensitive with being leashed up, but doing better. He met Jen today without any issue and they instantly became best friends!
  • 5/7 - Another wonderful day with Bruno! He's settling in and is such a happy boy. He is eagerly seeking attention from both Mark and Jen. Today, we had him out on his flat collar only, without the prong, and he had no issues. Mark's wife came home and he just curiously watched her go through the gate. When she started talking, he gave some slight barks, but stayed calm and did a fair job listening to "Quiet" and "Leave-It". Huge progress already!
  • 5/8 - Bruno is starting to engage in play with Mark and Jen and is getting out on the flat collar regularly now. We love getting to this point as play is a sign of a certain comfort level that we can really start building upon. We are thrilled to get here with him already! He did some grumbling at the mailman today, but listened pretty well with "Leave-It." There's room to grow, but great work so far!
  • 5/13 - Bruno got out with Drogo and did very well! He was a bit unsure at times but was paying attention to social cues and responding appropriately overall. An excellent start to increased socialization with other dogs!
  • 5/14 - Bruno continues to do well in engaging with Drogo, building confidence and comfort. He is also building confidence with Mark and Jen and decided Jen should give him belly rubs today as he snuggled up close!
  • 5/17 - Bruno is out without a leash in the run and doing well with the smaller pack. He is showing interest in wanting to engage with other members of the pack as well and no signs of aggression either when he approaches their crate or vice versa! He's blossomed into play and affection with the trainers as well. He will run up to the fence line still when people walk by, but is doing a great job listening to "Leave-It" in those moments.
  • 5/20 - Bruno had a great walk today. He did a bit of pulling, but responded well to "heel" when given the command, even if it was shortlived and needing frequent reminders. He was definitely excited and animated, but still had his listening ears on. We passed some dogs across the street and he basically ignored them with a firm "Leave-It". We passed people in closer proximity, in the street and along sidewalks. He was a bit more excited with the nearness, but did well, again, listening to "Leave-It."
  • 5/21 - Bruno is out with the full pack, engaging in play and having a blast!