[sven100]

I've been working on a 'leave it' command with my dog thinking it might be useful somehow in dealing with his leash reactivity. We've only practiced the command indoors in a controlled environment and we've only practiced with low value treats. Today on our walk he ran across a chicken bone. He picked it up right about the time I realized what it was. I fully expected to be prying that bone out of his mouth, but I tried 'leave it' and I'll be darned if he didn't drop that chicken bone back on the ground. He just stood there staring at it until I gave him a bunch of treats, but I'm kind of amazed that it worked at all. I'm so proud of this guy.

 

[storyist]

I'd be jumping up and down too. Keep working on it, though.

 

[LMH1012]

Well done! Definitely a proud moment.

 

[sven100]

I'd be jumping up and down too. Keep working on it, though.

We definitely will!

 

[Deacon.dog]

Nice! That pretty awesome! Some more proofing, and your dog will be rock solid with that command!

 

[pandora]

Its such a wonderful moment when something youve been working on comes good in real life situations.

I didnt know wether to laugh or cry when George slipped harness and our stay command worked... I had expected him to vanish over the horzion.

 

[sven100]

Its such a wonderful moment when something youve been working on comes good in real life situations.

I didnt know wether to laugh or cry when George slipped harness and our stay command worked... I had expected him to vanish over the horzion.

I guess that's it isn't it? I teach him these things and it all seems like so many parlor tricks until something proves useful in a real life situation. It's nice to feel like I'm really making an impression on him though.

 

[Tater33]

That's great sven! I can't wait for a moment like that. Congrats.