- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Actually, the kids were really funny.Did you really just write a post where neither you nor your dogs took a dislike to children??
Did I just say that?
I need a lie down.
Doggy brags
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Did I just say that?
I need a lie down.
Think the snow has gone to your head (or maybe it was the G&T after the walk)...either way better have a lie down quick before something else happens...
We went to a nature reserve near us for an impromptu picnic. Being a public holiday it was quite busy and near us in one of the picnic areas were two other groups, one of which had a Kelpie, as well as three brush turkeys. Chewie was good as gold, relaxing by our table the whole time. I would not have dreamed this was possible a year ago!
Went out on Sunday to Wine Festival in the hills with some friends. Involves visiting wineries etc and loads of group of people. Entertainment is normally provided at places that you visit.
I don't really drink, so deal was take the dogs and I will drive so to manage the time etc.
Both behaved exceptionally well and enjoyed their trip out I think. Plenty of walks, relaxing whilst eating and dealing with large crowds of people including other animals (One place had a petting zoo for kids including pony riding). They wanted to say hello, first time we walked past then after not bothered any more. Ignored other dogs barking, as normally Honey would be barking like mad but she just relaxed.
People coming up commenting on how well they are behaving and have a smile on their face.
Pictures of them relaxing
I don't really drink, so deal was take the dogs and I will drive so to manage the time etc.
Both behaved exceptionally well and enjoyed their trip out I think. Plenty of walks, relaxing whilst eating and dealing with large crowds of people including other animals (One place had a petting zoo for kids including pony riding). They wanted to say hello, first time we walked past then after not bothered any more. Ignored other dogs barking, as normally Honey would be barking like mad but she just relaxed.
People coming up commenting on how well they are behaving and have a smile on their face.
Pictures of them relaxing
This is excellent (child-friendly) work from the SB team
Kipper would absolutely definitely have wee’ed all over it and then jumped on it until it collapsed
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Beautiful girls 
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
Well done Vanilla and Honey 
@VanillaBean , it's great when you can take them places and everyone enjoys their day 
@VanillaBean , it's great when you can take them places and everyone enjoys their day That's brilliant @VanillaBean! They look so happy and relaxed too.
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
@VanillaBean Sven you should be proud of their excellent behaviour, your girls look so gorgeous and happy. Well done all of you. xxx
Thanks and yes am proud of both and it is very satisfying knowing it is down to your own work. Especially when people come up and ask you about 'where did you train'. Wish our dog behaved like yours.
I am sure all of us think that when we are out and about, and am proud of our dogs
I am sure all of us think that when we are out and about, and am proud of our dogs
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Way to go @VanillaBean 
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
I don't post here often for obvious reasons but the owner of a little 11 month old lab has asked Steve for some training tips the last two days in a row. Her Lucy is apparently leaping and lunging etc on the lead and while Maxx is not perfect (he still pulls a bit but not like before). Nice!
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Love this - well done Steve and you. Reminds me of a woman here in my village stopping me when Red was still a puppy and asking if I was a dog trainer. I laughed and said no but I was secretly a bit chuffed that she had been watching me and Red
My boys walked beautifully to the park and back. Loose lead on flat collars with only minor lapses into bitey face or pavement surfing. I was so surprised and happy such good boys.
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Red was brill at the vets. She sat in the waiting room, greeted the vet very enthusiastically. Walked in the consultation room and immediately got on and sat on the scales, then just allowed to vet to inspect her, inject her and shove vaccine up her nose. Sat whilst I paid the bill, then walked nicely to the car and jumped in. Such a star 
So when is Steve opening his own dog training? Well done on getting Maxx to be calmer.
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
@SwampDonkey How did you achieve that so quickly with a young pup? I think a lot of us could do with some tips! Well done boys. xx
Like I do everything thing it's total football. I loose lead walked him from day one and concentrated totally on walking close at my side. He was not allow to pull and is encouraged to walk close. I did it every day from when I had him. Rory usually walks nicely so we practice walking together and I reward outrageously as we do it. They both loved it today. We do have crazy and complete faliures but he's only 6 months. I also use a flat collar and lead because I find it easier.
Beanwood
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Otter you are amazing! 
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Took her on what I call a "social walk" these are walks where we are likely to see other dog walkers, as well as people cutting through a common. There is also a "road to nowhere" basically a road that was never finished but good training for passing people, practicing turns etc...
Otter did well when the odd person called out a friendly "hello" and even remained calm and controlled even when two big dogs barged over growling, a mastiff x bulldog, and what looked like a large labrador but the head shape was a bit peculiar. Recalled both Benson and Otter and they come back to me in a flash and enjoyed a minute of high value scatter games before we moved on.
Finally at the end of the walk we headed down the "road to nowhere" . Out of a side field a young collie erupted, with couple of screaming boys with ball chuckers, UGH!!! One lad lobbed a ball towards Benson who promptly picked it up and ran off with it, the kid yelling "DROPITDROPIT!!! Of course Benson ignored him!
The lad glared at me and yelled "WHYWONTHEDROPIT"... I just sighed and said quietly he doesn't know how too. I got a sullen look back. I asked Benson to hand me the ball, which he did. I handed it to the horrid child, although my arm was itching to lob it. The collie at this point was still zipping left and right.
A weird woman turns up with 3 labradoodles and loudly announced she was a breeder and squeezy cheese was bad for dogs...did I mention a young, bouncy Great Dane had appeared on the scene? He was on lead being drip fed squeezy cheese. Understandably so, as all four paws were paddling excitedly, this pup wanted to GO!! The "breeder" then says he should be off lead, all puppies should be off lead. She glances at me, and at Otter...who is also on lead. Then comes the funny bit. By way of explanation I say "Hope you don't mind being a stooge" She stares at me as if I had said "You have a face like a slapped duck" Well she did have a face like a slapped duck to be fair. She then says "What's a stooge?" At this point I wanted to go, it was all a bit odd, and I swear I had seen this woman somewhere before, Crimewatch UK crossed my mind.
The wonderful thing is, Otter was just viewing all this with a bemused expression on her face. We left and both dogs walked back to the car quietly...well mostly! We got home and all had cuddle fun on the floor, a bit of gentle engagement to check Otter was nice and relaxed after her rather peculiar walk.
.Took her on what I call a "social walk" these are walks where we are likely to see other dog walkers, as well as people cutting through a common. There is also a "road to nowhere" basically a road that was never finished but good training for passing people, practicing turns etc...
Otter did well when the odd person called out a friendly "hello" and even remained calm and controlled even when two big dogs barged over growling, a mastiff x bulldog, and what looked like a large labrador but the head shape was a bit peculiar. Recalled both Benson and Otter and they come back to me in a flash and enjoyed a minute of high value scatter games before we moved on.
Finally at the end of the walk we headed down the "road to nowhere" . Out of a side field a young collie erupted, with couple of screaming boys with ball chuckers, UGH!!! One lad lobbed a ball towards Benson who promptly picked it up and ran off with it, the kid yelling "DROPITDROPIT!!! Of course Benson ignored him!
The lad glared at me and yelled "WHYWONTHEDROPIT"... I just sighed and said quietly he doesn't know how too. I got a sullen look back. I asked Benson to hand me the ball, which he did. I handed it to the horrid child, although my arm was itching to lob it. The collie at this point was still zipping left and right.A weird woman turns up with 3 labradoodles and loudly announced she was a breeder and squeezy cheese was bad for dogs...did I mention a young, bouncy Great Dane had appeared on the scene? He was on lead being drip fed squeezy cheese. Understandably so, as all four paws were paddling excitedly, this pup wanted to GO!! The "breeder" then says he should be off lead, all puppies should be off lead. She glances at me, and at Otter...who is also on lead. Then comes the funny bit. By way of explanation I say "Hope you don't mind being a stooge" She stares at me as if I had said "You have a face like a slapped duck" Well she did have a face like a slapped duck to be fair. She then says "What's a stooge?" At this point I wanted to go, it was all a bit odd, and I swear I had seen this woman somewhere before, Crimewatch UK crossed my mind.
The wonderful thing is, Otter was just viewing all this with a bemused expression on her face. We left and both dogs walked back to the car quietly...well mostly! We got home and all had cuddle fun on the floor, a bit of gentle engagement to check Otter was nice and relaxed after her rather peculiar walk.