I took Bouncer to our local field for some off the lead training, he was doing so well, sticking to me like glue & recalling when needed. Then an enormouse golder retriever came lolloping over & basicly bowled him over, he was a bit scared (the dog is like 5 times his size), The owner was screaming at the dog to stop, I called Bouncer to me & when he got a chance he came running & I scooped him up into my arms. The owner came over & said "sorry, its the first time she has been off the lead today & she has gone a bit nuts". I said "this little guy is only 13 weeks old & came to me when called, yours didnt, maybe dont take it off the lead?". He just stormed off. Bouncer, I am one proud puppy owner, extra spratts for you tonight.
Re: Very Very proud. Well done Bouncer Please try not to be too harsh with other dog owners (unless they hurt him or distract you from training)......some dogs can have a brilliant recall, but they all have off days.
Re: Very Very proud. Well done Bouncer! Make sure you keep up your own training as a 10 month old dog tends to be deafer than a 13 week old pup The owner of the Goldie could buy a copy of 'Total Recall' (the book). It's terribly frustrating when your dog won't come....but as we know it's mostly just a matter of training properly and practice.
Re: Very Very proud. What a little star, bouncer. You have to maintain that puppy recall through the teenage months though... I'm sure you will.
Re: Very Very proud. Benson had great recall at 13 weeks....it all but disappeared when he turned 8 months .... ;D ;D
