THE GOOD DOG POSITIVE OBEDIENCE TRAINING AND AGILITY SCHOOL OF FORT WORTH

Claudia Iannaci: Owner

As stated in each of our columns, we are soliciting positive obedience training input or helpful hints from dog schools, clubs and individuals. We wish to champion those of you that have given of yourselves to the sport of Dogs.

Our next story is an inspirational TRUE STORY. The story was written by a dedicated trainer.

"BARON, The Family Hero"

A GOOD DOG Preface, to a facinating story.  This wonderful lady, Sue, is not typical of our students.  We have had many students join us, and at the first sign of difficulty, or if training seems like it takes a little effort, many are quick to quit.  But not Sue.  I am assuming, and I really don't know, but I think this was one of Sue's first experiences with professional dog training.  Baron, at the time, was an extremely frisky and happy dog.  A dog, with superior intelligence, in the beginning challenged mommies authority.  Did Sue quit?   Heck No!  With persistence and dedication to her animal, Sue trained with us.   Never complaining.  Never making excuses.  Today, Sue and Baron are a super team.  Sue is very calm about the following true story, but her dog may have not only saved her hundreds of thousands of dollars (a spark could have destroyed the home), but may have been instrumental in saving everyones life.  As you read Sue's account of events, visualize what could have happend had she not had BARON.  

BARON..The Family Hero

Baron is a 5 year old Black Lab who lives in the country at Lake Worth, Texas.  He was adopted from the LAB RESCUE SOCIETY when he was 3 years old.  For the past 2 years he has been attending The Good Dog Positive Obedience Training & Agility School of Fort Worth.  During the day he goes to work with 'his MOM' who owns her own business.  He has a big family who loves him and his favorite sport is swimming in the lake in back of our home. 

Baron proved himself the family hero when he alerted us to danger in the middle of the night.  We live in a 3-story house and were asleep in the top level when Baron persisted in waking us up.  His usual routine is not to move during the night, after he goes to bed (he sleeps in the bedoroom by the side of the bed).   On this particular night, he came to me and insisted, again and again, I get up and go downstairs.  So persistent, he could not be ignored.  When I reached the kitchen, I could smell gasoline. (Thank God for those great doggie nose sensitivities).   I then proceeded to go to the bottom level through the laundry room and opened the door into the garage.  The gasoline fumes nearly knocked me down with their intensity.  The tank on the lawnmower had sprung a leak and gasoline was leaking all over the garage floor.  But thank to BARON, a serious and deadly tragedy was avoided.   I tremble to think what would have happened had I not went to LAB RESCUE and brought this super friend home.

Needless to say, he received lots of praise and treats for breakfast.   He is our special Hero and Companion.