kirstyhen
Well-Known Member
My doggy is such a goodboy
I went to visit my parents last week, and we took all the dogs out along the river. Otto hasn't been off his long line since Christmas, but we decided to see how he would be, as the ground has little scent and you rarely meet another dog....
Well he was fantastic, stayed within sight and came back when I called him - cue a very
me!!
Today we took him on our normal walk through the woods, so lots of exciting smell, and furry things to chase. We started off on the long line practised a bit of recall, which he did perfectly, so I decided to let go of his long line to see how he would behaved, but so I could grab the line if necessary.
He was brilliant again! He stayed close, and on the odd occasion he did roam slightly further, he keep looking up to check where we were and came back to us before going exploring again! He came back to me when I called, and responded to NO! and This Way perfectly!
I am soooo pleased! I really didn't think he would be so well behaved when the lead came off, but he is progressing really well
His walking on the lead is getting better too.
So anyone who is struggling with recall - dont give up! My Dad said that he didn't think Otto would ever be good off the lead, he was soooo naughty and deaf, but in just a few months he is a completely different dog.
He is even starting to take an interest in treats and toys out walking, which is something that he just would have never done before!
I love my Dog!
I went to visit my parents last week, and we took all the dogs out along the river. Otto hasn't been off his long line since Christmas, but we decided to see how he would be, as the ground has little scent and you rarely meet another dog....
Well he was fantastic, stayed within sight and came back when I called him - cue a very
Today we took him on our normal walk through the woods, so lots of exciting smell, and furry things to chase. We started off on the long line practised a bit of recall, which he did perfectly, so I decided to let go of his long line to see how he would behaved, but so I could grab the line if necessary.
He was brilliant again! He stayed close, and on the odd occasion he did roam slightly further, he keep looking up to check where we were and came back to us before going exploring again! He came back to me when I called, and responded to NO! and This Way perfectly!
I am soooo pleased! I really didn't think he would be so well behaved when the lead came off, but he is progressing really well
So anyone who is struggling with recall - dont give up! My Dad said that he didn't think Otto would ever be good off the lead, he was soooo naughty and deaf, but in just a few months he is a completely different dog.
He is even starting to take an interest in treats and toys out walking, which is something that he just would have never done before!
I love my Dog!
