maya – Apr 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Maya continues to have issues going into holding, when staff pressure washed the pond on Friday, she stayed out while the staff worked. She remained calm with the activity, but we need to start working on positive association with the pack holding area, so she will freely go into the area when the pup introduction occurs. Of course, the motivation of seeing the pups will likely draw her in, but we don't want her displaying anxiety with holding that may influence the pups response. After the pond cleaning, Maya and Grizzer scent rolled on the area where the pressure washer was located, and on the debris that was removed from the pond.