Minnie Update
Posted in Our Pack on 07/28/2009 03:50 pm by Randy
Tonight will mark the end of the first week Minnie has been a member of our pack. A stable pack of dogs is an incredibly powerful force in dog rehabilitation and she has fit in seamlessly. Of no surprise to us was the fact that Gunner, our German Shepherd, was the one she gravitated to, following him around and mimicking his actions as she absorbs the pack rules. Even though he’s the youngest, Gunner is our version of a Wal-Mart door greeter, but without the blue vest.
What Minnie presently lacks in obedience training she more than makes up for in social skills. She is extremely quick to learn, intelligent, and curious in all the best ways. In the presence of clear leadership, she has proven to be courageous beyond her size. Her new regimen of healthy diet and exercise has been a good fit for her, but that much excess weight can’t be burned away overnight - something else humans need to learn from dogs. Read the rest of this entry »