Featured “Dog Of the Month" June 2008

This is “Luigi” and Sabrina.

I was recently shopping at the Wallingford center in my neighborhood. I wandered into “So Much Fun Sporty chic” and after picking out a couple of new fun things I stepped up to the counter to pay. As I looked behind Sabrina, I was surprised to see “Luigi”, (an adorable Italian Greyhound) quietly
sleeping in his bed! He had not made a sound the whole time I was there. Usually,
the dogs are the FIRST thing I notice anywhere I go. I walked around the counter
and he very casually looked at me and then jumped up to say hello! I was so
pleased to get such a happy greeting.

A little about the Breed:
Generally they can be a bit shy and sensitive with strangers. They are easily
trained, and mild mannered. They are very fast and can get out of sight quickly. They
can have problems with their stifle joints and can fracture their legs if they jump from
higher surfaces.

It is such a pleasure to go places where people can bring their dogs to work.
As a dog trainer it is my job to teach people the skills to train their dogs. These basic
commands keep them safe, but also allow them to take their dogs anywhere because
they are calm and under control.

Now I know I can stop by anytime to say hello. “Luigi” did appreciate a treat as I
almost always have some with me just incase. If you are in the neighborhood Sabrina
would love to have you come in and take a look at her store, but don’t forget to notice
“Luigi” too!