My name is RAIDER!

DDO- October 20th
Today I: I went out with a new friend for a hike. I wasn`t very nervous getting my harness on but I was sure ready to get out the door and get on my way. I was able to hop right into the car and we were on our way. We got to the park and I led the pack the whole way. Throughout the walk I got lots of treats for being a good boy. I saw lots of squirrels and dogs and really wanted to go play with them but my friend kept me focused and on the trail. I can`t believe we walked 3 miles today! I was so tired afterwards and got back in the car and fell asleep. My friend surprised me with a trip to Petsmart to get some sniffs in and then we got a pup cup and it was DELICIOUS! I had a great time and can`t wait to go out again.

Three Words to Describe Me are: Determined, Curious, Gentle

Notes from My Walker: Raider was a great dog, super silly. He was very treat motivated and I was able to divert his attention when he was focused on something else. While he was not negatively reactive to other dogs, he was very interested in trying to meet every dog we passed… crying to get over to them. He is a strong guy so knowing your surroundings when walking on a busy path was important. While he doesnt know any commands, we did try to learn to sit… which ended up just getting more treats (I think he knew what he was doing). 3 miles was definitely a lot for Raider, and while we took many breaks, he was definitely tuckered out after our walk and was passed out in the car so shorter walks in the future may be for the best. Raider was super friendly and took treats very gently. He`s a big boy ready for a furever home.