Hi again, everyone! I'm sure you're tired of hearing from me and wondering what Muggsy and Fenway are doing, but trust me, I'm way more interesting. And I love to talk about myself, so having this blog works out very nicely for me.
Today, I was back at the group home, and the biggest news is not from one of the students, but one of the employees. He has always been afraid of dogs! The first time that I visited, his eyes got huge and he hid from me in another room. I have never had someone be afraid of me like that. I didn't understand.
So a few months ago, he asked my mom how he could put his fears to rest. She said, "Pick a dog like Chubbs who you can trust and then move at your own pace. Only do what you're ready to do." Then we both did what we do best. I sat nicely and patiently, waiting for him to decide what he wanted to do, and she encouraged him and gave him lots of praise. He didn't want any of her liver treats, like I do, but he responded very well to these methods, just like dogs do. Kindness and patience works with every species!
Finally, he was able to pet me and sit next to me. Now, when I walk in, he is happy to see me. In fact, he saw my picture in the paper, clipped it out and hung it on the wall in his office. We are all so proud of him! Today, he wanted to get his picture taken with me and my mom. He was so happy! It was a great moment.
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