Well done for doing so well with Ripple :) As a long term long line user with Charlie, 3 years to be precise for recall training I know how...
Welcome from me, Hattie 10 years and my rescue dog Charlie a Labrador x Pointer 7 years. I agree with advice already given, get your girl out and...
@CarolT I don't know the area yet, but I wonder how far you would be from me? xx @drjs@5 What a shame you are so far away Jac :( x
Hi, we are moving to the West Coast, Argyll. How about you? I can't wait to explore the beautiful Lochs and Beaches which will all be on our...
Yes, really, really, really!! Thank you, David and I are very excited to start a new life in a very beautiful place :) x
Hi, @im4usc06 a lot of dogs are leash reactive so the best thing to do is not to let Scout meet/greet any on leash dogs as this is where tensions...
Brilliant! :) x
You're right not to use a retrieve as a reward if you are building up the desire. Have you thought about using a mat or place board if you have...
I don't envy you at all it must make walks really stressful :( All I have to think about are squirrels, rabbits, hare, deer and birds nothing...
Oh yes I know. You can have crossbreeds with health scores, Hattie is obviously a crossbreed but I saw both of her parents also their hip scores...
Selina would you be better of teaching a "stop" whistle? @AlanM I am a Total Recall fan too. Work through all the exercises and proof them...
Yes I agree, I wouldn't leave my dogs in the car either it's just not fair and you are right to have told the trainer exactly that. Totally...
True so true. I was walking with a man last week who has the most adorable 7 month Rottie, gorgeous calm boy. He went on to tell me he had been...
yes, really, really!! x
Yes, really!! :) x
Market forces will always win and these dogs will keep losing :(:( x
Totally agree but for me it doesn't matter that the Labrador is no longer number 1 in the UK who cares what breed is, it's the welfare of ALL dogs...
We adore Scotland and have had two amazing holidays there, the scenery is absolutely spectacular, never seen anything like it anywhere I have been...
Welcome from me, Hattie 10 years and our rescue boy Charlie 7 years. What an absolutely beautiful little puppy, I wish you lots of happiness and...
Welcome to the forum from me, Hattie 10 years and our rescue boy Charlie 7 years. I'm sorry your girl has these problems. I would think maybe the...