Thank you all for being supportive! Today I was a bit rubbish because working in the morning and out all afternoon at rehearsal - just back but...
Did she get better? Is she OK now?
Hey guys, there's something wrong with my mum. I don't think she is right in the head. The last couple of days we've gone out and she has put...
Just snortled into my tea. Thank you for that one! Makes me feel all is not lost!
My mum says there might be darlex in our house this evening. What is she on about?
There are many days when I would happily post Pongo to you...
That is a very interesting point, and I hadn't thought of it. I don't particularly want to train a heel - my (probably overly-romantic) vision is...
Well, I never thought I'd be starting a thread in the "Training Logs" section. But here we go. This is more for my benefit than Pongo's, because...
Oh sister, I have SO been there.....
That would be great! (Although I'm not sure Pongo is quite ready for the "proof-against-bensondistraction" yet....)
Really helpful, thank you! Yes, I'm keen he doesn't see the lead as a restriction (more as an opportunity to get treats). I think I will start...
Nice distinction.
Ah, that answers what was going to be my next question! Thank you...
Good point. To be honest with Pongo I don't think ANYTHING is more powerful than his desire to sniff. Even warm roast chicken has its...
Thank you, that is a really helpful comment (and a useful question). I'm generally happy for Pongo to sniff while we are lead walking - it is...
Ah, beautiful Cassie!
I love you even when you are grumpy, darling. (By the way, do you have any idea what a "sleepover" is? Mum and dad were saying I might be going...
Thank you everyone for the encouraging noises! So today we tried a little baseline test to see where we are starting from. I walked Pongo all...
Ha! I'd be delighted if Pongers was as good as Harley! (And at least with Harley one doesn't get dragged along the ground like a sack of potatoes)
Thank you! I may take you both up on that once we get to that stage....whenever that may be ;)
