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TRAINING CHANGED OUR LIVES!
BUTTON ANTONIO
Wiry Terrier 8yrs 8kgs Male Foxy x 3yrs 8.6kgs Male
Hello my name is Button & I love kids, people with Hello my name is Antonio & when DR rescued me from
disabilities, anyone who will cuddle & kiss me! I like the pound I had serious issues with passing cars &
hanging out with other dogs & seeing dogs on walks. trucks. I was afraid of them & would bark & lunge at them
This wasn't always the case for me. When DR rescued to chase them off. My walks were not enjoyable & they
me from the pound I had serious on lead issues when I stressed me out as I was always waiting for the next car/
saw other dogs & I would bark & lunge at them out of truck to come along. Since coming to DR I have done
frustration of not being able to get to them. People who lots of training with my traffic issues & now I have done a
didn't know me thought I was aggressive but my friends full 360 turn around & I love seeing cars so I can show
at DR figured out my behavior was called 'being reactive off my new relaxed behavior towards them, which earns
on lead' and put me through intense training to teach me me yummy treats! I enjoy the sniffs & sights on a walk,
a new calm behavior when I see other dogs. like a regular dog & traffic no longer scares me.
Not only did DR save me from my sad fate at the pound, I am a very handsome boy, if I do say so myself. And to
but they have also given me a new lease on life! I am add to my good looks, I am also very cool & calm on
proud to report I do not find walks frustrating anymore. walks due to my training. I love playing tug, cuddling,
DR has taught me that seeing other dogs means I get sitting at cafes & meeting new people. My hopes &
yummy treats so now I love meeting other dogs on dreams are that a family will come along soon so they
walks. Who said you cant teach an old dog new tricks? can see what a wonderful dog I am.
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