08/04/2024
I have had quite a few people tell me over the years that I should post a video of a dog from the very beginning of our board and train and then from the end, to show the transformation. I have never done it before, because I normally don't film our first training session. But also I feel bad to, in a sense, portray someone's pet/ family member in a poor light. The owner knows where they are starting from and it doesn't matter to me where that starting line is. I would rather focus more on their achievements and success they have here
But, with that being said. I have finally decided to post one with this dog due to the situation and also to make a statement
Greta was a victim of an all too common fate. Someone got a puppy/ pet on a whim because she was cute, but didn't realize the amount of time/ work an animal is. Maybe they got tired of her being rowdy, or she had too many potty accidents, or she wasn't as cute as she got older, or ....fill in the blank. But for whatever reason they dumped her on a gravel road and left her to fend for herself, not caring what her outcome would be. Fortunately for her; an awesome family opened up their home, took her in, and gave her the opportunity to have a good life!
I have had the privilege to work with her these past 2 weeks! I taught her some obedience skills and helped set an expectation for being a great family dog! She was eager to learn and had a very good nature with a strong desire to please. It makes me sad that someone would carelessly toss such a gem. So to them I say, "Although you discarded her like trash, just a rock with dirt on it. Had you took the time to wipe off the dirt and polish it you would have realized it was really a diamond, a beautiful treasure!!!"
Greta is such a great dog, a true treasure! Thank you to the family who gave her a second chance!!! ❤️