The lean

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  1. UncleBob

    UncleBob Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    Hi all,

    Not sure if this particular move is peculiar to Harvey or whether it is widespread...

    When out for a walk and we are practicing good loose lead walking I will, at certain random points along the walk, give Harvey a 'Go sniff' command. That is, at that point there is no need to walk nicely by my side, Harv can go and sniff to his heart's content. Whilst sniffing he will often lean away from me with some force, effectively relying on my holding the lead to prevent him from falling over! ::)

    Anybody else have a dog that does 'the lean' when sniffing?
     
  2. Lisa

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    Re: The lean

    The Lean?? Oh yes. Also The Lie Down Sniff, The Plant My Paws, and The Concrete Bum (name inspired by Choc Charlie)... ::)
     
  3. UncleBob

    UncleBob Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    Re: The lean

    [quote author=Lisa link=topic=4982.msg62416#msg62416 date=1395376270]
    The Lean?? Oh yes. Also The Lie Down Sniff, The Plant My Paws, and The Concrete Bum (name inspired by Choc Charlie)... ::)
    [/quote]

    Ah yes, we've experienced the first two. No Concrete Bum though - I'll keep an eye open for that one :)
     
  4. Hollysdad

    Hollysdad Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    Re: The lean

    Its funny, but we also have a move called "the lean". When Holly feels like a bit of attention she'll sit beside one of us and lean into our legs.
     
  5. Lisa

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    Re: The lean

    Oh yes, Simba is definitely a "lean in to be cuddled" practitioner as well. :D
     
  6. Naya

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    Re: The lean

    Harley has started doing this in the past few weeks ::)
     
  7. Teena Ann

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    Re: The lean

    Ditto Cooper does the same sometimes lies down on top of my feet :p ::)
     

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