Hi jayp
Glad to have been of interest to you (and possibly help!)
Your toy control ideas are great and definitely good for the toolbox.
Only thing I find, however, is they work as long as the toy is a greater distraction than whatever else is going on and/or if doggy is concentrating on toy...
I might be able to help.
Love the frisbee idea of the previous poster and I would add that (and other games) to my bag of tricks for your babe.
Try having a go at "chase recall", ie training the dog to recall while it's in full chase mode. You need to set up a situation (many times, practice...
Sorry to hear about your nasty experience.
I must admit, I catch my dogs in before they go off to greet others, as much because I don't trust other people as much as not trusting their dogs! Course, life ain't perfect and sometimes people/dogs just appear from nowhere, but I've met too many...
Dog warden and police! If the dog frightens or risks hurting you, it's an offence. Dangerous Dogs Act isn't just for Pitt Bulls.
Can you or a friend photo or vid the dog with your mobile or whatever? To help with later id? All sounds rather formal I know, but it really is bad so many people...
Hi Whippet People
I'm looking for a Whippet or Whippet cross bitch puppy and wondering if anyone can help. No rush for pup, the right little girl for me is more important than hurrying.
I'm an experienced owner/trainer and although I don't race at the moment, I've been to visit races a couple...
Hi Whippet People
I'm looking for a Whippet or Whippet cross bitch puppy and wondering if anyone can help. No rush for pup, the right little girl for me is more important than hurrying.
I'm an experienced owner/trainer and although I don't race at the moment, I've been to visit races a couple...
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