05/23/2026
Jimmy had very high anxiety when he first came to me. Now he happily jumps right into the tub and has learned that the crate dryer is not “jail.”
Before training, I would have to take him out because he would breathe very heavily and have drool all around his mouth from stress. We slowly built trust by teaching him to comfortably lay in the crate with the door open first.
Now, through patience, trust, and positive training, Jimmy relaxes in the crate while his head dries. He may still breathe a little heavier at times, but there is no more drooling, and most importantly — he is happy, comfortable, and feels safe. ❤️
