From The Field: Enrichment Builds Confidence

Sometimes I share stories and photos from the field. And today, I’ve got to share this of dear Alfie.

I love seeing his happy body language in these videos. Alfie is so lucky to have such wonderful parents. When I first met him, he had his tail down and didn’t come to me. He was afraid of a lot in his new world. Getting him to go outside to potty was difficult. Now he not only goes outside, he goes for walks, goes on outings, plays, and loves to learn. New things still scare him but he is showing that less, and recovering quicker. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be part of that story. The big credit goes to Alfie’s parents whose patience, love, dedication and work have helped him blossom.

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Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed 
  • Certified Fear Free Professional
  • Certified Family Dog Mediator
  • Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
  • Certificate of Completion – Aggression in Dogs Master Course
  • Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant