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Offline Tracy S

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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #30 on: July 30, 2006, 12:27:59 PM »
What happens if someone else is using the same whistle to call their dog?
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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #31 on: July 30, 2006, 12:33:40 PM »
This happened at training the other week.

The lady with the ridgeback I'd told about the method had just got a new whistle the same as mine.  She blew hers, and her dog went to her and Max came to me.  :lol: No problem there then!  :005:
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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #32 on: July 30, 2006, 12:37:50 PM »
Just picturing a herd of dogs rushing toward you in the local park - you'd need lots of treats :005:
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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2006, 12:49:24 PM »
I have wondered abou this too  :005:  When we did a training course and everyone was using a whistle it did get a bit confusing!!  :005:
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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #34 on: July 31, 2006, 11:59:44 AM »
Hi Debbie
Since last week i've been letting Indie off the lead on our evening walk (when the park is closed and it's just been too hot earlier) - and he's been coming back fine - he love's it and doesn't go to far away.  i have a little bag of treats with me and call him now and then and he comes back.
go for it!
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Re: when to take off the lead
« Reply #35 on: July 31, 2006, 02:52:57 PM »
Definately go for it as early as poss & train them to come back to you - it'll be worth it in the long run! Have toys, treats, etc & be prepared to make a fool of yourself though! We let Max off lead in a small, enclosed local park the minute he was fully vaccinated & allowed out properly - he never ventured far & loved learning to come back in exchange for yummies!!

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