Why is Kona smiling?
It’s not because our lawn came back or that it is 78F (26C) here in Los Angeles…well okay, maybe that might have a little bit to do with it but the main reason is that Kona passed his basic obedience class. With a little more practice to make sure he has it all down pat, he’ll be trying to pass his Canine Good Citizen test.
This might not seem like a very big achievement for Kona but for a dog who froze stiff and drooled with fear of practically everything only 6 months ago, it is kind of a big deal.
Some rescues will always have lingering issues, but with knowledge and patience you can work through them. A good example is one of the dog’s in Kona’s class, a rescued Border Collie. Apparently he was a mess emotionally and threatened by everything when his loving family adopted him. With their patience, diligence and willingness to seek out good help, he has become an amazing dog. He still has a few things to work out but seeing how far he has come in such a short time, he will only keep getting better and better.
In celebration of his graduation, Kona went shopping and picked out a new stuffie. He lounged away a sunny Sunday afternoon in the sunshine with the occasion roll in the fresh grass.
