Ollie is making very good progress. Today he didn't run so far away and he returned to the pack more regularly. He's beginning to learn how to come when he's called, and when he returns he lies down and willingly accepts a pat on the head, occasionally even rolling over for a belly rub. He seems to like being told he's a good boy, and he even briefly let a few strangers pat him. He prefers being patted on the back rather than on the head. He is very happy being amongst his friends and is always very friendly and tolerant to other dogs.
He still doesn't like being touched spontaneously, but if you tell him you want to pat him he will usually allow it. He's very well housetrained and will whine and scratch at the front door when he needs to go to the toilet. If we can eliminate his fearful behaviour and find a solid way of motivating him in order to train him, he will make a very good pet.
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