Week 2: She is learning pets feel nice

Even though it seems like slow progress, it's huge, really. 

By day 2 she felt comfortable laying down and resting her head. This is so good because she doesn't feel the need to pace and shake and constantly survey a hostile environment.

After a few days, she was already walking up to us to sniff our ankles if she thought we "couldn't see her". 

When I get her in a corner, we can reach out and pet her without her freaking out like a jumping spider. She'll let me pet her chest, move up to her neck and she doesn't shake. 

 I have been able to clean gunk from her under eye without much teeth gritting. I was able to check her nails to see if they needed trimming. While we work on potty training, I was able to pick her up and wash her paws and wipe down her chest. Her tummy is still a sensitive area, not because there is pain, but it's a VERY vulnerable area for a fearful dog. By the end of being handled, I was able to give her a kiss on the forehead 3 times and her heartbeat was no longer racing. 

So proud of this little girl!

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