Training at the shelter

 I'm starting to wonder if I'm cut out for this. First time a dog showed aggression I about shut down. What's with that? I don't know. I never used to have a fear of being bite by an animal. I used to have a cat hanging off of me, teeth deep in my hand, and calmly scruff it. I never had that problem before were I jerk away thinking the dog is going to rip me a new one. As if I can move faster than a dog that's set on biting me!

Oh well. I think I can get over it. Scoots and I are becoming buddies. First time I saw him he was a terrified terror. Paw up, ears back, eyes dilated, lip licking. I thought he had hurt his paw but when I went to look closer he attacked the kennel. First day, terrified of him! I thought for sure I should avoid him for a while. Niki called his bluff right in front of me, he's attacking the cage, she rolls her eyes and barges right in. Totally different dog. Barrier issues? IDK.

I took him out for a walk, he really ignored me. I'd say "Scooter!", he'd make eye contact, click, treat. Did that for a while. Every time I walk by his cage I say "Scoots!" he'll look up, click, treat. I'm hoping to get him to eventually like people coming up to his kennel. If he goes ape shit every time someone approaches no one will want him.

The APBT boy I fell in love with got adopted this weekend. He was a hoot last time we were working (before someone put a hold on him). Teaching sit, drop it, stay. He picked up sit really well. Anyway, I was using a tug as the reward, sat down and he grabs my shoe. Drags me across the room. I tried redirecting, trading, and even luring. Didn't work.  Soon as I got the leash back on him he calmed down and offered sit. Silly dog. 

So tuesday I'm hoping to go back out there, work with Scoot some more and take Spike out. He's another reactive LARGE dog there. No idea his breed. Spotted and huge though lol

Holly finally picked up spin! It's not 100% yet but at least she got it. That was so frusterating lol Mike doesn't like me using the clicker when he's around but I'm hoping to work with Holly and BeBe after work tonight.