06/04/2026
I know, I know. I talk about him a lot but another brag post on Toaster.
Toaster went to the splash pad with us to practice how to do nothing. A very important skill in teaching an off switch. Besides the initial bouncing thinking he was going to play in water, he quickly settled once he realized he was not going to get a turn.
He was met with 20+ kids wanting to pet and say hi to him and this 6 month old puppy was the perfect demo dog in showing kids how to correctly interact with a dog that is tolerant of mistakes and learn safe interactions.
He held his focus on me and stood while others pet him. A skill that is very hard for a puppy, let alone a lab that wants to be everyone's friend. His temperament is exactly what my program is centered around. A stable dog that can handle new enviornments, people, and stressers with stride.