We live right on the edge of a vast forest, full of wildlife (red deer, roe deer, wild boar...). Yesterday evening as I came back from our walk it was getting dark, and a deer was standing right in the middle of the path. As it bounded off, Poppy was off after it like a shot. I called her, but she was already stretched out at full gallop. I was horrified - chasing deer is an absolute no-no here, dogs can even legally be shot if they are caught in the act by the local hunter or forester. Thank goodness I had the recall whistle round my neck. Two sharp blasts - and to my huge relief she stopped dead in her tracks, turned round and came back to me at full speed!!!!!! Luckily I had some cheese cubes in my pocket (as you do : - they're her favourite) - believe me, she got the lot!!! Good girl, Pops! I was so proud. Thank goodness, and I'll have to keep more of an eye out now, don't want her to start chasing wildlife... Of course when I have a dummy with me she is completely focused on me, but as has been pointed out in different threads, these working strain labs have a strong prey drive which needs to be channelled!
Re: Deer chasing and recall Well done Poppy, what a relief Karen Glad she had her lovely reward for being such a good girl
Re: Deer chasing and recall Well done poppy! What a relief for you You can't stop concentrating rally for a moment can you, they're so sharp and observant.
Re: Deer chasing and recall way to go Poppy! and you! That is awesome. I know for a fact Master Brodick would have been off and a black speck in the distance in no time they can fairly shift these pups...and if he went, so would Cuillin. A ginger speck in the distance....
Re: Deer chasing and recall I find with Sam that the minute I relax , he reacts and starts to lose it , its ongoing though isnt it ? One day perfect ( or close ) then the next day he decides to mess about, nothing serious and have to remember he isnt yet an adult, just need to keep on with training . I dont know what Sam would have done, 50/50
Re: Deer chasing and recall That sounds like a very close shave It is very fortunate that you had some good rewards on you. And that you have put so much effort into getting a good recall established! ;D Pippa
Re: Deer chasing and recall [quote author=editor link=topic=1275.msg8159#msg8159 date=1362742471] That sounds like a very close shave It is very fortunate that you had some good rewards on you. And that you have put so much effort into getting a good recall established! ;D Pippa [/quote] Yeah, there's this book I've been reading that's been really helpful...
Re: Deer chasing and recall Well done, a Fenton situation averted ;D The book works then - perfect testimonial.
