Sophie and Si Week Two Summary | Sophie From Romania takes some big steps forward

[@user-ob4ng8ng7u]

I had an adorable dog, Roxy, whom we rescued from Cluj Napoca in 2008. She lived 17.5years and is the absolute image of Sophie (other than having a short tail) and shared many of her habits and mannerisms. I'd love to share a photo and perhaps some of her progress when she arrived in London . . .

[@didiewells3335]

What a pleasure it is to see Sophie blossom.

[@judyrose2214]

What always comes across with Sophie is her gentleness & sweetness.

[@simonk8270]

It is so sad that she found the world so scary, but so great that she has found a loving family , who have the time and patience to devote to her. I do include Si as part of her family, she will do well with them around her!

[@simonk8270]

Simon, you have helped Sophie understand that she is safe in the big wide world. She has owners who love her and have been keen to follow your guidance to make Sophie the best dog she can be. She’ll repay you all 10 fold. ❤

[@Cyn-p2w]

Watching her play tug o' war at the end made me tear up. Patience pays off. It's a beautiful story to witness.

[@kathharper4237]

This is so heartwarming. From a worried, frightened little doggo she is fast becoming confident , trusting and playfulness is following. Wonderful

[@sonnerie9316]

At the end of a flat day, watching this has just really cheered my heart. Sophie is so happy!❤

[@carolehenderson9185]

Loving the credits! Well done on an uplifting record of progress. Such a happy sight watching Sophie growing in enjoyment of her life!

[@LINDYDAWN1969]

Oh Si... Sophie is a star! I wish I had had your time and patience with our rescues. I feel like I have not always been the best at helping them. So much conflicting advice given by two dog behaviourists, and a third at a training centre.... please write a simple book. Easy to understand. With allowances for those who can't be 'on call' for training 100%. Which is what I feel some trainers expect you to be. Bravo Si, Sophie, Rory, and Diane.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackie8035]

What a lot you have achieved with lovely Sophie with Rory and Diane’s patience and love she has become such a happy little girl. So wonderful to see. 🙂

[@lindaanderson9719]

She’s wonderful, she seemed to be excited when you ran the water tap…….love the videos. 💕💕

[@suelane724]

what a beautiful video - beautiful Sophie - we're all thrilled at how she's becoming more confident

[@ejcameron8055]

Absolutely fantastic to see - she's really gaining confidence, and the slow patient approach was just what she needed. She clearly loves her Uncle Si as well!

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

So interesting to see her natural teachability, good humor, wit, and curiousity emerge. Bless.

[@21Diddley]

Such a joy to see her opening up to the world. Huge congratulations on all the progress you made with her over the two weeks you had together.

[@janesanders2526]

Thank you for sharing the insights into the process of gaining Sophies' trust. Choice is such a powerful tool with all animals.

[@alisonbrudenell4571]

Fabulous stuff! What an amazing amount of progress you have made. It was truly wonderful seeing her play at the end. Epic! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@Tulia1911]

Wonderful images. Sweet Sophie feeling confident enough, little by little. Seeing her play made me tear up. Thanks for everything the Prof, Rory and you are doing to make her life a lot better.💖🐕‍🦺

[@EvasNan2020]

Just beautiful, thankyou for all the hard work you are all putting into Sophies healing, it's so wonderful to see 🥰

[@rachelpenn4259]

Beautiful Sophie lovely to see her so happy and enjoying human company ❤

[@yvonnesimpkins]

Beautiful ❤️she is doing so well at her own pace.

[@charlenem1244]

I could watch hours of Sophie playing! It’s fun to watch her discovering herself and her world around her. 13:40

[@nataliecatterall7540]

Incredible progress, what an uplifting watch. Ive been so invested in watching Sophie's progress and I feel what you have all achieved together is utterly wonderful ❤

[@clairehooley9467]

The work you and her owners have put it to Sophie is just incredible and beautiful to watch. And wow what a pay off you are having - long May it continue! 🐶

[@paulaevans2555]

You are so wonderful with Sophie and she clearly trusts and loves you so much. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and progress that Sophie, and her mum and dad have made with your understanding and help. 💕🐾🐾

[@gillgooding8279]

Heartwarming to see your special relationship and just how far Sophie has come

[@tarariddle6306]

Wonderful, wonderful. I've watched with tears flowing. What is that super song at the end with such appropriate lyrics?

[@SZ-os1hp]

Excellent display of your work Simon. PS: Love the omelette socks 😊

[@fastestmilkman3840]

Loved the video and the credits, thank you for sharing the journey with us. ❤

[@sharonmaplethorpe9168]

Fascinating Stuff Simon👍👍

[@fionashaw2417]

Amazing progress in two weeks, her personality is really beginning to shine through 😍

[@user-ob4ng8ng7u]

I don't know if my comment was sent - if so apologies for repeating. We brought an adored dog, Roxy, back to the UK from Cluj Napoca. She lived until the age of 18. She looked almost identical to Sophie, other than having a short tail, and had very similar mannerisms. I'd love to share a photo and some of her characteristics . . .

[@maxinex8143]

Absolutely beautiful....❤❤

[@stephvenables4918]

Simply marvellous. Such a gorgeous girl.

[@catherinefaulks3628]

What you Rory and Diane have done with Sophie is amazing. She is a completely different dog

[@deborahhepburn7915]

Absolutely beautiful! So uplifting Amazing work Simon❤

[@lynnegee6814]

Thank you so much, Si, multiplied x 1000s, I'm sure, of Sophie's internet friends.

[@paulinekennedy1570]

Love seeing this girl progress into the happy, beautiful young dog she has become. You are so kind and patient with her as are Diane & Rory. Also loved this piece of piano music, where can I find it please?

[@UlrikeMaske]

Thank you for the helpful and eye-opening video!

[@debbiestockley8035]

What a beautiful video ❤❤.

[@alexandradixon3775]

What a lovely video. She's so relaxed with you! So here's a question. I'm on my fourth dog as an adult, and my current dog Zoe Bowie, a purebred American field Labrador, is the first one who has asked for belly rubs. She's obsessed with them. So if we go out shopping and I take her into a store, she spends our whole time in the store trying out her 5-point belly rub technique on successive strangers: (1) make eye contact; (2) sit on one of their feet and lean against them; (3) slide down their shins ; (4) lie on her side; (5) roll over onto her back. This works quite well, btw. But I'm befuddled by it as she is my first dog who has shown any interest in belly rubs. None of the others rolled over for strangers (or even for me unless I encouraged them to).

[@thelmatini6177]

Beautiful Sofie ❤️🐶

[@gillianmeehan3206]

I know nothing about training nervous dogs so my comment may be totally off-beam but I wonder if the lead is too bright and eye-catching? would a brown one be less alien?

[@sonjavesala5360]

❤

[@lindseysmith6497]

Those ears ❤❤❤

[@lynnspackman1069]

❤️❤️❤️

[@craigjungwirth8659]

Delightful

[@urszulaw1976]

Those ears 😍

[@juliesherratt8638]

Beautiful sweet girl 😢x

[@carollennon6919]

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