| Re: Letting Max off the lead
He's very young. And as Elisabeth mentioned, he may have had a perfect recall yesterday, and perhaps will again tomorrow. But today is up for grabs.
And dogs are situational learners. ie: if ALL their recalls have been 'on line' they don't always make the same connection 'off line.'
A long ago instructor told us when we felt the dog was ready to let them drag a long line. (practice) After several weeks, cut the long line in half. (again practice) After several weeks, cut the long line in half again, practice and continue until he there's about 1 foot left. Then let the dog drag that foot long lead a bit, before removing. If at any point the dog blows you off? Knot some line back on and stay there a few weeks, before continuing.
Sounds like a royal pain somewhere. But I've heard great success stories! (and there are some breeds who should NEVER...Greyhounds, Rhodesians, Huskies...ALL have a tendency to take off and be lost forever)
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Last edited by SABELLESMOM; 03-06-2006 at 08:19 AM.
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