fidleyspromise
Well-Known Member
It has been a long time since I updated anyone on how my white GSD is doing (turns 8 on 1st April).
We've done some agility with him which he LOVES (need to get back to it).
I took the plunge and joined a GSD group close to me where members walk their dogs together. The first walk I went on, I was terrified as he was very dog reactive. We went to the beach and everyone had tennis balls and flingers and after encouragement I took his lead off. My boy had a whale of a time and ran after all the tennis balls and ran into the water.
We've since been on several walks and I take him to the park regularly for off lead plays. It's been a tough journey but I have such a happy dog. I got a GSD cross pup for my birthday a couple years ago so introducing Tia the terror. Sam has a new lease of life since she's always wanting to play and if he doesn't she nips his legs until he does or tells her off because he really doesn't want to play. We've had them in boarding kennels a few times and although Sam was wary (Tia loves everyone) at first, he came out of his shell and groups of dogs go out together to play. When we get there Sam is happy to run to the pen and let us leave with no whining or watching us.
IMG_7157 by Carrie, on Flickr
011 by Carrie, on Flickr
Sam meeting Tia - looking very unimpressed.
IMG_6998 by Carrie, on Flickr
IMG_6987 by Carrie, on Flickr
Tia and Sam on a GSD walk this year
001_89 by Carrie, on Flickr
001_68 by Carrie, on Flickr
We've done some agility with him which he LOVES (need to get back to it).
I took the plunge and joined a GSD group close to me where members walk their dogs together. The first walk I went on, I was terrified as he was very dog reactive. We went to the beach and everyone had tennis balls and flingers and after encouragement I took his lead off. My boy had a whale of a time and ran after all the tennis balls and ran into the water.
We've since been on several walks and I take him to the park regularly for off lead plays. It's been a tough journey but I have such a happy dog. I got a GSD cross pup for my birthday a couple years ago so introducing Tia the terror. Sam has a new lease of life since she's always wanting to play and if he doesn't she nips his legs until he does or tells her off because he really doesn't want to play. We've had them in boarding kennels a few times and although Sam was wary (Tia loves everyone) at first, he came out of his shell and groups of dogs go out together to play. When we get there Sam is happy to run to the pen and let us leave with no whining or watching us.
IMG_7157 by Carrie, on Flickr011 by Carrie, on FlickrSam meeting Tia - looking very unimpressed.
IMG_6998 by Carrie, on FlickrIMG_6987 by Carrie, on FlickrTia and Sam on a GSD walk this year
001_89 by Carrie, on Flickr001_68 by Carrie, on Flickr
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I don't mind negative when it is constructive and is for my pups wellbeing.