Austin Dog Training: Deaf Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix Is a Fast Learner!

Client’s Name: Andy and Caitlin

Dog’s Name: “Callie”

City: Austin, TX

Breed: Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix

Likes: Chewing, wrestling with her sister, anything involving water and playing with her parents.

Pet-Peeves: Having her nails clipped, her teeth cleaned and being left alone.

Favorite Toy: “She loves her rubber ball and her nylon ring. She chews them, plays tug with them and loves fetching the ball and tossing it around.”

Favorite Treat: Jerky strips, anything human food.

Favorite Walk: To Grandma’s house, because she has a huge backyard and spoils the girls with treats and toys. She also likes going to the dog park and playing with other dogs owners.

Best Trick: Sitting

Arrival Story: “We got Callie from a Craigslist post. When we went to go pick her up, she was in a room full of dogs and waste. She was only 6 weeks old and not allowed to be with her mother. When we took her to the vet, she had 3 different types of worms, fleas and was malnourished. It took months to get her completely dewormed but through all of this she has always been a happy, loving puppy. We love her so much and are a little guilty about sending her to school, but we’re hoping it makes her a happier dog and us happier owners!”

Why Training / Sit Means Sit: “To fix her chewing problem and to get her to respect us just a little!”

Motto: “Queen Callie”