Re: Charlie and I had an amazing time [quote author=charlie link=topic=9774.msg142260#msg142260 date=1423313890] Thanks ladies that's good to know! I am super happy to report that I couldn't keep up with Charlie's non cued look at me both on and off lead but especially off lead Also he played with my cobbled together rabbit dummy toy, we had a great running around tug game, I let him have it for a second and he even recalled with it at about 10 meters and dropped it, then I put it away, so I'm really chuffed He even played with his very favourite toy, wait for it, a rolled up tea towel held together with black tape, I thought it was worth a try so he got it for good work : This toy holds desire for Charlie and for some reason he has absolutely no problem dropping it without a treat, just for another retrieve - mad dog!! ;D Some ball retrieves and a few good stop whistles, but we really focused on his focus, even when he went to the other side of The Common he kept looking back at me, I ran off and he ran like the wind to a C&T which really speeds him up I think not calling him is working I guess he is having to think "where is she" That ends today's news!!! xxx [/quote] Ummmm I'm sorry how many retrieves? For the non-retrieving Charlie. Helen, seriously, go back....even six months let alone a year or more and just see how far you've come. It's immense it really, really is. I'm feeling quite emotional!!!!!
Re: Charlie and I had an amazing time [quote author=bbrown link=topic=9774.msg142287#msg142287 date=1423321093] [quote author=charlie link=topic=9774.msg142260#msg142260 date=1423313890] [/quote] Ummmm I'm sorry how many retrieves? For the non-retrieving Charlie. Helen, seriously, go back....even six months let alone a year or more and just see how far you've come. It's immense it really, really is. I'm feeling quite emotional!!!!! [/quote] Way more than a year Barbara I bet Charlie is thinking "just give in coz she isn't going to" ;D Still a long, long way to go though and lots of proofing but at least it's a start. For so long I have been doing lots of games with various toys etc. indoors, in the yard etc. I wonder if the place mat training has helped or and maybe the penny has finally dropped that this is fun : but we mustn't forget Charlie is 'unique' : Thank you so much ladies, I appreciate your supporte xx
