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Post by Romi on Feb 14, 2018 17:28:09 GMT
25 metres? Do they make them any longer? About 3 miles would be good.
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Post by BW on Feb 14, 2018 18:12:42 GMT
Can't believe he's not cat friendly, Thomas the killer cat kept him in place whilst here 🐅🐅 sleeping in the same room. Xx Unfortunately he's not encountered any cats like Thomas round here - all the local felines are runners!
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Post by BW on Feb 14, 2018 18:14:38 GMT
Might be an idea to have the girls with you when you do test recall - just in case! 😏 Yup, that's the way my thinking's going at the moment.
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Post by BW on Feb 14, 2018 18:16:36 GMT
Might also be a good idea to use a 25 metre long web lead so that you have something to tread on just in case. x I have a lunge line which I intend to use. x
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Post by Mimsmum on Feb 14, 2018 19:13:43 GMT
Brill x
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Post by BW on Feb 15, 2018 10:54:45 GMT
I've just experienced a first with a foster hound: We were on a comfort break walk & when we reached the bus stop the 10.35a.m. bus was waiting with its doors open & Tinker attempted to board it!
ETA: The driver & passengers thought it highly amusing.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 15, 2018 12:48:53 GMT
He obviously wanted the quick route!!!!!
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Post by thehoundcompanion on Feb 15, 2018 13:14:10 GMT
Makes you wonder if he has travelled by bus in a previous life? Or perhaps all the lovely people on board was too much temptation for such a people loving hound? x
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Post by DogsSlave on Feb 15, 2018 13:16:53 GMT
Reminds me of my Minty, he used to hate having to walk and would much rather go by car or bus, he used to go get on the bed when you got the lead out
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Post by BW on Feb 15, 2018 16:28:21 GMT
We had our first lunge line session on our mid afternoon walk, & it went quite well.
Tinker appeared to enjoy himself - he didn't have any real gallops, but a fair few trots, & he got to explore places in the undergrowth that he'd never previously visited.
The purpose of the exercise is of course to ascertain & build up his recall, & all the signs are promising, but then again they would be - he loves his treats!
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Post by earlybird on Feb 15, 2018 17:01:56 GMT
I love your updates Barney. The bus story made me chuckle Is he still a cuddle monster?
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 15, 2018 17:44:51 GMT
Treats are a big help for recall. Unless you have a saluki! 🤪
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Post by Romi on Feb 15, 2018 18:54:59 GMT
I'm glad it all went well. Yes Tinker loves treats, specially liver cake. The bus thing made me laugh....I wonder where he wanted to go for the day.
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Post by huey2015 on Feb 15, 2018 19:14:55 GMT
Treats are a big help for recall. Unless you have a saluki! 🤪 Blame me for the treats Barney, home made liver cake he loves, but if it works, why not. Heather, Huey must be an odd ball, he comes back 99% for a treat, even when I shout out'chicken' or 'sausage' God knows what other walkers think 🐶🐶. I just pretend that's my dogs name.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Feb 15, 2018 19:59:21 GMT
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Post by thehoundcompanion on Feb 15, 2018 20:34:32 GMT
Treats are a big help for recall. Unless you have a saluki! 🤪 Blame me for the treats Barney, home made liver cake he loves, but if it works, why not. Heather, Huey must be an odd ball, he comes back 99% for a treat, even when I shout out'chicken' or 'sausage' God knows what other walkers think 🐶🐶. I just pretend that's my dogs name. Wendy you made me smile, again. Thank you. You and Huey. What a fabulous comedy duo! xx
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Post by BW on Feb 15, 2018 21:42:23 GMT
Is he still a cuddle monster? He sure is Claire - beats a hot water bottle any day of the week!
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Post by BW on Feb 15, 2018 22:24:26 GMT
Blame me for the treats Barney, home made liver cake he loves, but if it works, why not. I agree 100%.
Tinker's not fussed about the type of treat he's offered - he loves them all, with the exception of dental sticks, which deffo don't float his boat.
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Post by BW on Feb 16, 2018 18:24:20 GMT
We repeated the lunge line exercise on our mid afternoon walk, but this time in the football pitch area of the park, & the results were much the same as yesterday.
'Tis getting closer to the time that Tinker is allowed to go offlead, especially with the great improvement in the weather.
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Post by Mimsmum on Feb 17, 2018 17:50:22 GMT
Brill xx
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