When Manfred was adopted as a puppy with a minor case of mange, he thought the stars had aligned. He knew his new family would help him heal and teach him all the things that a puppy should know.
But Maja and Manny's relationship continued to deepen as his selfless, protective personality started to shine through.
Behavior Adjustment Training -- or BAT -- is a method many APA! volunteers use for the shelter dogs who have built-up frustration. It allows the handler to look at why the dog is reactive in the first place and to help him meet his needs in other ways. It gives the dog a chance to learn to control his own comfort level, and it certainly went a long way with Manny.
