The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.......

Puppy Class............
We had a nervous boy at puppy class. Tail between his legs, looking for the door. Avoiding other dogs, climbing onto the chair or trying to get into my lap. Didn't like the all-black German Shepherd puppy. Gave the "border collie stare", growled and snarked at her. Seemed to even forget his name.......
(that was the bad and ugly)
After about 30 minutes, a gradual change was seen. Little man started kissing up to some of the people and touched noses with a couple puppies and was markedly less reactive to La Shepherd.
(that was the good)
Teacher says prognosis is good. His love of people and change of attitude during the first class were very positive.
I'm going to enroll him in a some more puppy classes and will take him to Little Paws puppy socialization sessions at Planet Pooch on Sundays.
It was great to get home and watch Gladys and Trigger reunited like long lost buddies. They're enjoyment of each other is so sincere and joyful that I have high hopes that Trigger will learn to enjoy the company of other dogs as well.