Dear Andre and Chantal,
Thank you so much for training my people to help me become a better dog. I have made a lot of progress from the completely unsocialized dog who started classes in September.
I know I have a lot to learn, but I am on my way to being a great dog. My people say I am having more good days than not. I say I need to keep them on their toes, and mix things up a little:) Besides, I don’t understand their need for things like shoes!
My people say that your guidance to them has been invaluable. While I live with a behaviour analyst (trust me this is not always a good thing), she is used to teaching people, and wasn’t sure what to teach me using the principles of reinforcement, shaping etc. She says she now has a better understanding of what I should and shouldn’t be doing.
I am being forced to take a little break from my formal education. My people are going to be doing some travelling. While my “aunt “is happy to come and live with me and take care of us, she doesn’t drive so she said taking me to school is impossible (and the Lady says it is a lot to ask as well). My people promise that they will take me back in the late spring when travelling is behind them.
Thank you for all your help. I look forward to impressing you in a few months with all the extra wonderful things I can do!
Hailey
