Mostly Mutts: Metro Re-Entry

Marina conquering her fear!

As we move our updates to the Mostly Mutts main page tomorrow, we wanted to share the big strides Marina has made at Metro Re-Entry. Marina was on a walk when her trainers found out she was afraid of stairs. This video shows a sped up version of how they got her comfortable with the stairs. Caleb was a big help. Sometimes it’s easier to conquer your fears when you’re so excited to play with your buddy! Way to go Marina! Both dogs are adoptable. #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #stairs #brave

Alexander can be a little shy but once he opens up, he will be one of your best friends. He loves cuddles from his people and it would be best for him to be your only pet. https://mostlymutts.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/alexander #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #alexander #cuddlebuddy

Cora is working on her commands. She knows her “place” but as you can see, she is working on “stay”. https://mostlymutts.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/cora #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #husky #cora #snugglebuddy #huskymix #favoritemutt

The only thing that might bring Winona more joy than this ball? Having her very own family to be entertained by her playing with it. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/winona #metroreentry #mostlymutts #prisonmutts #caninetraining #shepherdmix #activedog #prisonfoster #trainingprogram#dogtraining #rollingballs #outdoorfun#homemadedogentertainment #winona

Winona LOVES hard plastic balls. We have one at Metro for her, and at the shelter her favorite toy was a hard plastic egg. Whoever adopts this girl should have a plastic ball of some sort. It would make Winona the happiest girl in the world to have a home, a family, and a ball to chase. Can you help her dream come true? https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/winona #metroreentry #mostlymutts #prisonmutts #caninetraining #shepherdmix #activedog #prisonfoster #trainingprogram#dogtraining #rollingballs #outdoorfun #homemadedogentertainment #winona

This cute pup is Tucker. He is a fast learner. He also likes to sniff and pull on leash when walking, so he wants to showcase his successes while he works on his challenges. #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #tucker https://www.mostlymutts.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/tucker

Mariah is growing up in prison. 😢 She has spent a lot of her puppy months at Metro. She is a sweet, very smart girl who is almost a year old. Mariah needs a strong leader, as she likes to be mischievous and test her boundaries from time to time. She loves to use her brain, so keeping her on her toes with a puzzle or “problem” to solve is a good way to keep her entertained and out of trouble. Here she is learning the difference between a brush and a toy. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/mariah2 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #girlsjustwanttohavefun #notyourbarbiegirl #whichiswhich #blackdogs #labmixes #bigpuppies #toyorbrush

Pop goes the Weaver! #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #weaver

Bolt is showing off his softer side. He is a pretty big softy naturally. He loves to cuddle, is very affectionate, and a big favorite at Metro. He does needs to be your one and only dog though. Check him out: https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/bolt2 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #bolt #cuddlebug #dogprogram #caninetraining #blacklabmix #affectionate #sweetdogs

Bolt’s new love is catching frisbee. He doesn’t like playing with other dogs, so his outside activities are solo. When he isn’t catching frisbee, he loves napping close to his person. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/bolt2 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #bolt #frisee #freshair #exercise #dogprogram #caninetraining #blacklabmix #activity

Wesley has made a couple friends at Metro. If they like to play, he likes to play. All play dates at Metro are supervised and the first meeting between dogs is controlled until the dogs are both comfortable. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/wesley2 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #wesley

Wesley has some concerns about being touched by people he doesn’t know well. He has been quick to trust our Metro trainers and has done so well with touch since coming into the program. You can see he is a little nervous during the rinsing phase of bath time, but he is being such a good little buddy! https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/wesley2 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #rubadubdub #tubtime #dogbath #wesley

Boys will be boys, or so they say. Neal and Colter enjoying wresting in the grass together. Check out these adoptable dogs here: https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #blackdogs #colter #neal #boydogs

Drift off to sleep listening to the sweet sounds of tired pups, Peri and Colter. These two had so much fun playing. Let their happy post play date panting soothe you like the ocean waves 🌊 🥱 💤 #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #blackdogs #peri #colter #allplayedout #pantingpups #soundscapes

This is Gertie’s favorite thing to do! All she wants to do is cuddle up and be a lap dog. If you want to be Gertie’s cuddle buddy, check out her application! https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/gertie #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #blackdogs #cuddlebug #affectionate #gertie

Jolee is practicing finding her humans. Maybe you have been practicing finding a dog. Hopefully you and Jolee will find a way to each other! https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/jolee #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #hideandseek #funwithdogs #findme #jolee

Play date time featuring Jolee and Gertie: Jolee is dog friendly, but she can get distracted by everything else around her and lose interest in play. When she gets overwhelmed by too much activity or too many people, she prefers to not have playtime with another dog. It’s hard for her to stay focused on her playmate when she is trying to stay aware of everything new happening around her. Gertie picks and chooses who she likes for doggie friends. She has made a couple friends at Metro and is a good playmate for Jolee. Gertie has had some prior issues with guarding and getting jealous of not being the center of attention, but she has not shown this side to the trainers at Metro at this point. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/jolee https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/gertie #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #playdates #playtime #caninefriends #gertie #jolee #twopeasinapod #adoptus

Gertie has maintained her graduate status from her first stint at Metro. She has been working on extra tricks and seems to enjoy them! We found out that she only says her prayers outside. Must be because she is so grateful for the great weather we have been having! https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/gertie #mostlymutts #metroreentry #prisonmutts #adoptabledogs #reducerecidivism #sayyourprayers #sitpretty #bangbang #gertie

Here is Winona working on some more agility activities. She starts with a lot of treats and being on leash. Then she stays on leash and gets less treats as she does it. And finally, she practices off leash (with a toy as her guide). The cues “inside” and “outside” are given as she navigates with with guidance so that she will be able to transition to the cues only. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/winona #metroreentry #mostlymutts #prisonmutts #caninetraining #shepherdmix #activedog #prisonfoster #trainingprogram#dogtraining #agilitypractice #smartdog#homemadedogentertainment #winona

Here are two trainers working with Metro dogs that have returned to the shelter. While they wait for their turn to get adopted, they practice their behaviors and maintain the training they learned at Metro. These trainers are working in pairs to challenge the dogs to stay focus despite the distraction of another dog in the same room. https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/sam2 https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/pauline https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/charlene https://www.mostlymutts.org/adoptable-animals/adoptable-dogs/patrice #mostlymutts #prisonmutts #metroreentry#caninetraining #sam #pauline #patrice #charlene #metromutts #wellbehaved #trainingmaintenance #cutedogs #trainingchallenge #thesedogsarepros