My Turbo HATED squirrels (and why not? The pesky buggers were/are trying to take over the world unbeknownst to us but not to our canine protectors). My voice was his leash as I would tell him to “stay” while he was bristling with agony over not chasing them…
I trust my dogs absolutely. To be dogs. I do not trust them to be my banker, counselor, cook or chauffeur. Or self-controlled adult humans (heck; these days I don’t expect most adult humans to be self-controlled). But at being dogs, they’re ACES!
Two of my three dogs (dachshund mixes) are now capable of reliable recall when we walk in the wooded part of our 3 acres. The only time they get the Highest Value Treat in the World is when they come to me in that setting. (Our lab-chow-pit-rottie mix will just have to be happy with the 20 ft long line leash because she will devour any varmint she can find.) The canine crack they get only in the woods is dehydrated beef liver!
allen@home about 2 years ago
Yeah good luck with that guy.
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 2 years ago
Hs dog sounds like a teenager!
William Robbins Premium Member about 2 years ago
Yeah, I love that method when I’m out on the bike path and have to slam on the brakes.
goboboyd about 2 years ago
Trusting your faithful companion. Squirrels and cars – All bets are off.
TurbosDad about 2 years ago
My Turbo HATED squirrels (and why not? The pesky buggers were/are trying to take over the world unbeknownst to us but not to our canine protectors). My voice was his leash as I would tell him to “stay” while he was bristling with agony over not chasing them…
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 2 years ago
“I’m just going out to retriever your newspaper.”
the lost wizard about 2 years ago
You’re no fun. :)
po'dawg about 2 years ago
Never trust a terrier off leash. It’s that one time of maybe a thousand something just clicks.
raybarb44 about 2 years ago
Definitely not a real dog owner…..
William A Short Premium Member about 2 years ago
Head collar-very bad idea.
dogday Premium Member about 2 years ago
I trust my dogs absolutely. To be dogs. I do not trust them to be my banker, counselor, cook or chauffeur. Or self-controlled adult humans (heck; these days I don’t expect most adult humans to be self-controlled). But at being dogs, they’re ACES!
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
reluctantly had to opt for a harness after our girl took to running away and coming back covered in caked doo doo…
Gordette almost 2 years ago
Two of my three dogs (dachshund mixes) are now capable of reliable recall when we walk in the wooded part of our 3 acres. The only time they get the Highest Value Treat in the World is when they come to me in that setting. (Our lab-chow-pit-rottie mix will just have to be happy with the 20 ft long line leash because she will devour any varmint she can find.) The canine crack they get only in the woods is dehydrated beef liver!