Rico has a lot of anxiety issues that we saw on the day of his initial evaluation. Since he has been with us, however, we have seen a different dog. He has warmed up to us very quick and is learning to get along with the other dogs in our pack. He is doing well learning his "place" command and is also learning to follow us and walk on a loose leash at our side. He is quickly learning the meaning of the collar and adapting nicely to it. We are also teaching him to sit and wait at doors before coming in or out. I look foward to seeing his improvement over his stay here. Be preparing yourself to become pack leaders. That is what he needs most. Anxious or nervous feelings that you may have, transfers to the dog. If you are calm and assertive, then he will be calm and submissive. It is amazing to see how a dog can read into your own emotions.
