Trainer's Verdict

Joe had two sessions with a wonderful trainer, Cora at the Downtown Dog Lounge. In her professional opinion, he's very energetic, perhaps excessively playful but not aggressive in the least.

This however does not mean that he doesn't need to be under firm control at the dog park. And I confess, I did (up and to a point) let him make his own decisions while there.

She taught him to drop whatever he was doing with a stern, "Leave It." And he's much better on leash now too.

I am very relieved and look forward to going to the dog park again.