Alexandria (Age 1) came to MTGRR from a backyard breeder. Alex lived in an outdoor pen, and did not even have a name when she first arrived at MTGRR.
She is a very shy and timid girl, and does not act joyful like a typical Golden puppy. Alexandria has been accepted into the Dogspeak program with Nikki Ivey, (http://www.dogspeak101.com/scar/). Alex will continue working with her foster home on learning to trust and love with guidance from Nikki.
Within a couple of months we hope to see Alex loving life, and living it to the fullest.
July 20th Update
From Nikki Ivey: "The first thing we’re doing with Alex is not allowing her to go and hide. She is attached to our trainer by a leash and will have to be out and around the other dogs and people. She gets praised for showing small amounts of confidence such as walking with her head higher than normal(low) or relaxing. She will begin working for her food and will learn to not bolt out doors. These simple exercises will help to instill some confidence and set some expectations. Alex will not receive any sympathy during the SCAR program. There’s no baby talk, no coddling and no reassuring. We’re matter of fact, confident leaders that are going to help her learn that she can handle the world independently!"
