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by Vixen on 29 October 2009 - 04:10
When you are out together with your dog(s), in an off-leash environment, what type of interaction do you have with them?
Regards,
Vixen
Regards,
Vixen
by ForFoxyRoxy on 29 October 2009 - 05:10
Throwing the ball
Squatting down and petting her calm and lovingly
Having her come over and pet her down the side from shoulder to hip as she looks around at the world.
Give my dog an obstacle to conquer, up onto something, over/ under something, thru something, walk on something wobbeling or up high
Run thru obedience commands
Hide when she is not looking and have her find me
Allow her to explore off leash
Swimming in the river
spend time alone, leave the other dog at home from time to time
Squatting down and petting her calm and lovingly
Having her come over and pet her down the side from shoulder to hip as she looks around at the world.
Give my dog an obstacle to conquer, up onto something, over/ under something, thru something, walk on something wobbeling or up high
Run thru obedience commands
Hide when she is not looking and have her find me
Allow her to explore off leash
Swimming in the river
spend time alone, leave the other dog at home from time to time
by ForFoxyRoxy on 31 October 2009 - 01:10
Maybe no one knew where you where going with this question. I did!
Cara
Cara
by Two Moons on 31 October 2009 - 05:10
Outside,
When I begin with a young puppy all off leash time is spent one on one in an isolated area.
I go the puppy follows, no commands.
We explore, we sit and take it all in, we get a good workout.
When we stop there is time for calm quiet grooming and conversation at this point.
This is step one, throwing balls and rolling in the grass comes later...:)
We do not go off leash around others until basic obedience is taught.
Playtime can be anything from swimming to digging a hole or playing fetch.
Some things are geared for learning new things, climbing, new and different surfaces, smells, etc.etc.
Play and learning kind of run together.
When I begin with a young puppy all off leash time is spent one on one in an isolated area.
I go the puppy follows, no commands.
We explore, we sit and take it all in, we get a good workout.
When we stop there is time for calm quiet grooming and conversation at this point.
This is step one, throwing balls and rolling in the grass comes later...:)
We do not go off leash around others until basic obedience is taught.
Playtime can be anything from swimming to digging a hole or playing fetch.
Some things are geared for learning new things, climbing, new and different surfaces, smells, etc.etc.
Play and learning kind of run together.
by ForFoxyRoxy on 01 November 2009 - 00:11
All of this stuff is so important. People don't think so, but it is. It builds the relationship don't you think?
I think this kind of dicussion can really help those I see on this board that are inexperienced, new owners or those needing help. There is a lot of experience on this board.
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