Gonzo is gaining confidence!

You might remember Gonzo from a video we posted a few weeks back...  Gonzo came to us from the pound.   He had been separated from his mother at a very early age, and had not been properly socialized.  Gonzo was very smart, and very handsome.   However, he was also very fearful of people and new situations.  Gonzo was definitely a special needs dog, and he had to be placed with the perfect family that would have the patience to help build his confidence.      

Well, Gonzo was adopted by a wonderful couple in Louisville!  And in an attempt to build his confidence, they decided to enroll him in obedience and agility classes.  In Gonzo's case, the goal of obedience training is not just to understand the commands, but to also establish a means of trusted
communication with the dog.  Mutual respect and trust is the foundation of a good master/dog
relationship.  Gonzo has already learned basic commands, and his trust in his owners is growing each day.

Being scared is very stressful.  One of the most beneficial way to relieve this type of stress is through exercise.  This is where the agility course helps!   Gonzo is now learning to trust his new owners, plus he's relieving that tension that is built up in his anxieties.  And to top it off, he is having a blast the whole time!  This may be one of the best therapies that you can give a shy dog.

We are proud to report that Gonzo is progressing, and we are so happy to see his new family working so hard to help him become a healthy, happy dog.   Gonzo is a sweetie, and he deserves it!  You've GOTTA check out this video of him taking on the obstacle course challenge.  It's awesome!