Our Better Dog

Well, Salsa's one-on-one obedience classes have finally come to an end, so we thought it was due time for an update on how far she's come!

As you can see, we've happily moved on from the dinky, pink collar to a REAL collar. Seen in person, you may be frightened by the metal bars poking at her neck . . . but you have also never taken Salsa on a walk. This collar was by far the best purchase we have ever made for her.
She now walks at our side, not in front.

When we first started walking Salsa, she would lunge at cars as if they were some sort of play thing. She now not only remains by our side, but she moves to the grass out of the way!

"Sit" has a completely new meaning!

"Down"

And no matter what . . . "stay."

We're really proud of how far Salsa's come . . .
but being ADHD and EXTREMELY dominate will never change. Cesar was right when he told us exercise is key. She is honestly a different dog after a walk, and now I feel guilty and neglectful when I don't give her one.
She needs exercise!

At this point, we start focusing heavily on socialization. Apparently, Salsa believes she owns the world. Somehow it's up to us to break it to her that she doesn't.

Next step: group classes.
This will certainly be a challenge . . .