The Rescue Dog with a Special Talent

This dog is so obsessed with balancing on her ball that her human sometimes has to hide it behind a chair. Otherwise, Lollipop the Boston Terrier would probably never take a break!

Lollipop was born deaf. She found herself up for adoption early in life because her previous family thought she'd be too difficult to train. But Melissa saw something different in this special pup.

A Trainer with a Special View

Melissa is a positive reinforcement trainer known for helping rescues with special needs thrive. She believes every animal has a strength worth celebrating. Her training approach isn't about focusing on what a dog can't do. Instead, she finds what makes them happy and builds from there.

With Lollipop, it didn't take long to discover what brought her joy.

Finding Her Balance

Lollipop loves learning new tricks. The ones that make her happiest involve balance. She'll take treats during training time, but even without rewards, she hops on her giant exercise ball and just stays there.

The ball has become her preferred way to travel around. At this point, everyone around her is used to seeing a Boston Terrier rolling by on a giant ball!

Part of the "Ultimates"

Lollipop belongs to Melissa's group of "ultimates" - her tight-knit pack of rescues. These dogs were once overlooked strays or shelter animals. Now they live their best lives as family members. They're surrounded by love, companionship, and constant enrichment.

Thanks to Melissa's impressive positive reinforcement training skills, some of these former shelter dogs have even made it to the big screen.

The Power of Seeing Potential

Lollipop's story shows what can happen when someone looks beyond limitations. What one family saw as a challenge, Melissa saw as potential. Now this deaf Boston Terrier has found not just a home, but her special talent too.

The next time you see a dog balancing perfectly on a giant exercise ball, it might just be Lollipop showing off her favorite skill!