jasper is 18 month old, it took me 10 month to get is recall perfect, it as took me 15 month to stop the pulling, i have tried every collar going, stuck at it training every day i am now up to this level, still a long way to go not sure if he is a slow learner, a short video
Re: boasting it as not been easy barbara, i will stick at it, i am happy with the stage we are at, at the end of the day he will never be anything more than a pet, my arms was going bigger and bigger with all the pulling, to be honest i took my son out with me as i am going away next week for a few days, i wanted him to watch what i expected him to do why i am away, ;D ;D ;D i told him he as got to watch the video before every walk hehehe
Re: boasting I agree, very encouraging! It does take such a long time and a lot of effort. Funny how now I notice dog walkers, and especially those with dogs walking nicely to heel
Re: boasting [quote author=Beanwood link=topic=6681.msg90215#msg90215 date=1403358954] Funny how now I notice dog walkers, and especially those with dogs walking nicely to heel [/quote] ....which are actually a lot less common that you might think if you pay attention! And is it me, or are the little dogs the worst? Sorry to generalise. But do the owners feel they need less training to walk because they are less likely to be yanked over? A very impressive result from Lynne and Jasper. Be proud
Re: boasting Wow!you both look great!well done Lynne...Mark has got a lot to live up to but he's up to the job so his Mum can have a nice break away xxx
Re: boasting Well done! That looks great! Good boy Jasper. [quote author=Beanwood link=topic=6681.msg90215#msg90215 date=1403358954] Funny how now I notice dog walkers, and especially those with dogs walking nicely to heel [/quote] Me too! ;D
Re: boasting Well done Lynne, you should be very proud of yourself as it is your first dog and you have achieved what many never do.
Re: boasting It is true. When you are training a dog yourself you notice how well other dogs are walking on the lead. I have noticed that little dogs tend to be worse on the lead. I guess if you have a small dog it pulling etc is not such an issue. If like me you are a little old lady with a large lively dog you have to get it trained. I'm 67 now, so with good luck, good health and a following wind (for both of us) I could be walking Molly at 80.
Re: boasting [quote author=Mollly link=topic=6681.msg90269#msg90269 date=1403370818] If like me you are a little old lady with a large lively dog you have to get it trained. I'm 67 now, so with good luck, good health and a following wind (for both of us) I could be walking Molly at 80. [/quote] You are not a little old lady at 67! 60 is the new 40 and all that...!
Re: boasting I`m 67 in a few weeks and refuse to even think of being a little old lady Little , yes, lady, maybe, but old ? Nah , not yet anyway ;D ;D Lynne you have done everso well especially considering that Jasper is your first dog too, well done
Re: boasting Last year I was metaphorically skipping through the shopping centre, feeling 30 years old, when a little boy poked me in the middle with his fishing net, the father said "oh look you have caught an old lady" :-[ :'( I caught the father by the lapels and said "less of the old and more of the lady"!! So you see I am the oldest on the forum but can still skip over a style with ease ;D
Re: boasting [quote author=Stacia link=topic=6681.msg90296#msg90296 date=1403376227] I caught the father by the lapels and said "less of the old and more of the lady"!! [/quote] You go girl! ;D ;D ;D
Re: boasting [quote author=Stacia link=topic=6681.msg90296#msg90296 date=1403376227] Last year I was metaphorically skipping through the shopping centre, feeling 30 years old, when a little boy poked me in the middle with his fishing net, the father said "oh look you have caught an old lady" :-[ :'( I caught the father by the lapels and said "less of the old and more of the lady"!! So you see I am the oldest on the forum but can still skip over a style with ease ;D [/quote] Fantastic Stacia although I'd have been even more impressed if you'd really been skipping. ;D ;D ;D
