Summary
A rescue puppy named Teddy transformed from being scared and shy to confident and playful after attending training classes. Teddy's owner, Syl, noticed his growth from hiding under a chair during class to confidently standing by it when graduating. The process included gradual exposure to new experiences with positive reinforcement.
Key Facts
- Teddy is a rescue puppy adopted from Saving Grace Animal Society in Canada.
- Initially, Teddy was very scared of noises and hid under a chair during training.
- Syl enrolled Teddy in a six-class course at PetSmart beginning in November.
- By January, Teddy gained confidence and graduated from the course.
- The American Kennel Club (AKC) advises gentle socialization for puppies to prevent fear.
- Teddy eventually warmed up to a black Labrador puppy and played with her.
- A TikTok video documenting Teddy's progress reached over 922,700 views.
- Viewers praised Teddy's transformation in the comments.
