Gizmo is showing remarkable improvement in his first week of board and train. As a high-drive American Micro Bully with a tendency to assert dominance, Gizmo initially displayed behaviors like grabbing the leash with his mouth to take it from his handler and attempting to take things from his handler's hand. However, we're observing significant strides in his focus, respect, and impulse control. He's becoming less bossy and demonstrating more respect towards his handler. While there's still much work ahead, we're pleased with the progress Gizmo is achieving.
Aneto has been known to charge at large vehicles on the walk. This is something we have been working on and, we have seen great improvement. π
Little Gizmo did great with his leash lesson this morning. He is paying attention to what his handler is doing and checking in more. π
Gizmo is currently undergoing a board and train program. He has a strong inclination to bite the leash and toys, particularly demonstrated in a video where he fixated on a toy I claimed as mine by placing my foot over it. Despite my claim, Gizmo displayed a lack of respect by attempting to seize the toy and even vocalizing his discontent. This behavior suggests that Gizmo may have been overly indulged in the past, leading him to believe that throwing tantrums could yield desired outcomes.
It's important to recognize that Gizmo's behavior isn't entirely his fault; he simply hasn't been taught to be respectful and make better decisions. My responsibility is to guide him in learning to make more appropriate choices and to foster respect. Throughout the video, Gizmo initially displayed a bratty demeanor but progressed to responding to commands like "leave it" and acknowledging leash corrections, redirecting his attention from the ball to me, which is the desired outcome.
My objective is to shift Gizmo's focus from objects of fixation, like the ball, towards me, establishing a healthier dynamic. Through consistent training and reinforcement, Gizmo can unlearn his undesirable habits and develop the capacity to make better choices. I am optimistic that with dedication and effort, Gizmo can overcome his challenges and thrive in his training program. We are committed to helping him achieve his potential.