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by Vixen on 31 July 2011 - 14:07
Something easy on the brain ........ (so ignore if it is too trivial) - When you are walking with your dog(s) and reach your destination to slip their leashes off. Do you say; "Away, you go"? / or "Off you go"? Perhaps you say this automatically without even thinking about it. But, personally, I slip the leashes off and simply continue the walk. Why would I want to send them away??? If I was walking with a friend, we would not arrive, then one tell the other to go!!! LOL.
So my interaction is the leashes are off, so freedom is available to explore.
Now also consider do you ever say this, and your dog(s) stay nearby you, and you happily accept this as an indication that the dog has chosen not to move on? BUT is "Away you go" not a command/requirement in just the same way as a Recall? So when I do decide to say to one or all dogs "Away you go" - then moving on is what is required of them.
Like I said, something nice and easy to consider, and perhaps you might be someone who has not considered it .......
Regards,
Vixen
So my interaction is the leashes are off, so freedom is available to explore.
Now also consider do you ever say this, and your dog(s) stay nearby you, and you happily accept this as an indication that the dog has chosen not to move on? BUT is "Away you go" not a command/requirement in just the same way as a Recall? So when I do decide to say to one or all dogs "Away you go" - then moving on is what is required of them.
Like I said, something nice and easy to consider, and perhaps you might be someone who has not considered it .......
Regards,
Vixen
by Echo on 31 July 2011 - 14:07
I get my dogs to sit, then remove leads and give release command "OK".
They are then free to do whatever they like.......run off or hang around.
I would not slip the lead and say nothing.
Just because the lead comes off, is not a signal that they may run off or do as they please.
My two cents worth.
They are then free to do whatever they like.......run off or hang around.
I would not slip the lead and say nothing.
Just because the lead comes off, is not a signal that they may run off or do as they please.
My two cents worth.
by Vixen on 31 July 2011 - 16:07
There are so many aspects to everything with our dogs, no matter how simple the interaction may be, which is why it is always so interesting. For instance Echo, I do not 'release' because there is nothing to release from. They have not been told to walk in any specific manner with me. It is general that when the leash goes on, they walk with me, without pulling or loitering or stopping. So when the leash is removed, the need for appropriate walking is unnecessary - they can sniff and explore.
Unless of course a specific walk or holding position is required, for instance approaching and passing people, i.e. "Close", "With Me", or "Tighter". Cyclists riding closely by "Wait" to stand still. Entering a narrow area "Keep back", to walk behind. Or horses coming along "Down". (I only reserve precision heelwork when training). Then: "That's fine" expresses that this is no longer required.
Thanks for sharing,
Regards,
Vixen
Unless of course a specific walk or holding position is required, for instance approaching and passing people, i.e. "Close", "With Me", or "Tighter". Cyclists riding closely by "Wait" to stand still. Entering a narrow area "Keep back", to walk behind. Or horses coming along "Down". (I only reserve precision heelwork when training). Then: "That's fine" expresses that this is no longer required.
Thanks for sharing,
Regards,
Vixen
by VKGSDs on 01 August 2011 - 15:08
I don't say or do anything. If I'm just walking my dogs casually (like not a formal heel), then I don't say anything because they know how to walk on the leash. If I stop, they know to just stop, so I could reach down and remove the leash. Unless I was stopping to release something for a specific reason (like chasing a rabbit, fetching a ball, running to meet another dog) they would probably just stay by me. If we are on the sidewalk and someone else is coming, I generally step off onto the grass and yeild the right of way because many people are scared of large dogs and I don't want them to have to cross the street rather than pass my dogs. Again there's no real command, if I move onto the grass the dogs move with me. I might command the dog to sit but usually we just stand there until the people have passed.
by brynjulf on 02 August 2011 - 15:08
Lordy i wish I had this issue. if anyone can figure out how to keep the darn critters from stomping on my heels when we walk I would be greatful :) Take off the leads and they immediately glue themselves to my colon......
by VeroHera on 02 August 2011 - 17:08
They sit first and then "let's go" when off leash. I also say "check" if I see a squirrel or rabbit in the field...
by alboe2009 on 03 August 2011 - 03:08
For mine, the command is "FREE". They can do what ever they want; play with one another, run, visit etc., etc.
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