A good "safety" exercise to practice is a command that tells your dog treats are in the offing, and use it at irregular intervals when you are walking. Combine the command with a total release of pressure on the leash, preferably when your dog has firm tension on said leash. Then if something unexpected happens you have a built in reaction of the dog to look to you for a reward. This won't work if your dog is pursuing a major distraction, but should give you an edge if you have an equipment failure in otherwise neutral conditions. (you can carry this one step further by "accidentally" dropping the leash in a controlled area, or with a light line attached for safety, and practice until the dog turns to you when it feels a total release)
Lost Tri Male- Oklahoma City, OK- 12/16
-
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/laf/2116111354.html
Lost Dog Basenji
Date: 2010-12-16, 12:34PM CST
Reply to: comm-fansb-2116111354@craigslist.orgHis name is Max. He is a Basenji. They do not bark but can hear very well. He is black, white, and tan. He may or may not come to you. Lost in the vicinity of SE 59th Street & Anderson Road. Please call me at 405-642-4771
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
-
Hurray! Max was found safe and sound.
-
Yahooo! Oh, love a good story at this time of the year!