My boy just turned two last week. We live on an acreage with horses, cats, etc. He has grown up with them since he was 8 weeks old. We have had him on the trails with the horses and have always been complimented on what a well behaved boy he is. We have converted a number of people to rottie lovers. I have done formal obedience training and socialize the snot out of him. Until recently, he has always obeyed his commands. He has now decided that it is fun to chase our horses in the pasture when we go out for our daily walks. He does not initiate the chase but once the horses start running, the chase is on. He will not recall as he is so focused on the chase. Once I have given him the recall command I have had to go get him as he totally ignores me. I am concerned for his safety and the safety of the horses. He tail chases, something he has never done before. We begin our trail riding in a few short weeks and I need to be sure that he is not going to chase someone's horse if they go into anything other than a walk. I am thinking that I should put him on a long lead when we are on our daily pasture walks and go into "obedience boot training". We integrate obedience in every day routine with him, every opportunity available. I am wondering if this is normal behavior for a two year old or if I need to be doing anything else to stop this behavior. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. As I have said he has been a great ambasador for the breed out in the campgrounds, the city and the trails. Thanks in advance.
