Charlie's June Training

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  1. bbrown

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    It sounds like you're doing so well after the enforced lay off :)

    I don't think it matters and if the long line gives you a sense of comfort and/or confidence as you get back to where you were that sounds very ok to me :)
     
  2. JulieT

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    Yes, a big part of the long line is not being able to afford a failure - hoolies with other dogs is still firmly off the agenda. So it's just not an option I can allow to have a failed recall away from another dog. I guess I'm trying to turn that into something useful and get that recall to 100% even when I remove the line.

    There were 3 spaniels on the field today - they were hunting the rabbits 2 rugby pitches away from their owner, with the Kingston by-pass 5m on the other side of the bushes on one side, and 400 acres of Wimbledon Common on the other. :eek: I didn't see him recall them, but I sure hoped he could! They were the reason we left, they were heading our way, and I didn't think he was going to recall them before Charlie went nuts. They might have ignored us in favour of the rabbits though.
     
  3. Oberon

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    Golly, how risky with those spaniels. I keep well away from roads.

    Safety first, I say. I'd keep the line till you're confident.
     
  4. JulieT

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    [quote author=Oberon link=topic=6284.msg88493#msg88493 date=1402831237]
    Golly, how risky with those spaniels. I keep well away from roads.

    Safety first, I say. I'd keep the line till you're confident.
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    Yup, the roads are a big thing - a bit like London rats, there is only so much distance you can put between yourself and the nearest one.

    I didn't used to think about it too much, I guess because I didn't doubt his recall. I listen to them all the time now.

    Ah, tsk, Cornwall will help. Not long now.
     
  5. Lisa

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    Re: Charlie's June Training

    Julie, I've been swamped these past couple weeks and have completely missed this thread....catching up now and beaming with happiness for you! Charlie is amazing, I would say, your recall and stop whistle is basically still there, just needs a little refinement. AND progress with the harness (fits and starts, but progress) AND out and about with the long line....very happy for you!! :D :D
     
  6. Jane Martin

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    Look at his tail wagging! He's having fun!
     

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