Meet sweet 
Heather. 




 



She is a one of a kind dog who had the roughest start to life and then some. She is currently at a training facility where she is working on trusting people. She is looking for a home where someone can see her potential and has the patience to continue to help her along the way. 



 


We are looking for a foster home so she can continue to thrive in an environment where she feels safe. She is good with other dogs. If you are interested in fostering her, submit 
a foster application 
 
https://eapl.com/become-foster-home/
 
   or email 
 
eaplevergreen@eapl.com
 
for more information.  Her adoption fee is $375. Put in an application at eapl.com


 

Here is her latest's report card!  We're thrilled to update you on 
Heather
's progress this past week. We've successfully transitioned 
Heather
 to working fully off-leash and have begun practicing proper introductions to new people, both key steps in building her confidence and polishing her good doggie skills!

In the first attached video, you'll see 
Heather
 navigating a variety of distractions in our training room, such as toys and other dogs. With the leash no longer serving as a means of communication, we've increased our verbal cues and body language to maintain 
Heather
's focus and encourage her adherence to commands. 
Heather
 shows a commendable ability to redirect her attention back to her handler after a few corrections for sniffing or looking at toys. She's eager to please, and we plan to continue enhancing her off-leash skills by exposing her to diverse environments in the coming weeks.

The second video features 
Heather
 meeting a new friend, Jackie. This initial meeting is structured to ensure 
Heather
's comfort and safety. We start with dual leashes—one with me and one with Jackie. As I guide 
Heather
 through commands, Jackie takes over, reinforcing 
Heather
’s obedience under new leadership. My presence in the middle with the second leash ensures control if 
Heather
 shows any signs of using her teeth. This structured approach teaches 
Heather
 that following directions, especially from new people who make decisions, leads to rewards like treats, helping her quickly trust and feel comfortable with Jackie. We also demonstrate additional body language techniques that further facilitate 
Heather
's comfort and bond-building with new people.