MAGIC II joined Ashley’s string in April. Magic has a lot of spunk and is eager to work! She has shown some stress and aversion to nail trims, so Magic has been working with Ashley to build comfort and confidence with this. Magic has been showing progress in co-operative care and in her default focus for various distractions. So far, so good and we hope she continues to grow!
- Skills being learned: Practice and refinement of obedience, foundations, or default behaviors
- Recent field trips: 6th and 6th New Westminster, Costco, and others
- Possible behavior challenges: Aversion to nail trims, impulse control/ability to self-regulate and focus on handler around some exciting distractions
- Advanced training location: Burnaby
- Potential career path: Assistance Dog
Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog Magic!
Submitted by: Service & Hearing Dog Instructor Ashley Siddals