Sophia met another new friend today. It's good for dogs to get used to other dogs throughout their life. No exposure to other dogs can sometimes lead to less than socially appropriate interactions. Sophia is a little uneasy meeting new dogs so it's important to introduce her to just the right dog.
In not too long she warms up to her new friends and plays well with them.
And it gives us another opportunity to practice recalls with distractions. She's doing really well!
Another thing I do to keep her recalls sharp is to reward her for random check-ins. Meaning, if she comes up to you and checks in with you (sits in front of you or looks up at you), reward her for that behavior. This not only helps with the recalls but it also helps with paying attention when there are a lot of distracting things going on. It's always nice to have a dog that wants to check in with you even when there are a lot exciting and fun things happening all around them.
It's hard to believe Sophia is already heading home tomorrow. She's been so nice to have around and all the dogs really enjoy her. But I know she will really be excited to see her family!
But we'll sure miss her....
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