There is a greenbelt behind my house where I sometimes walk Buster. A few years ago when I thought he was trained, I let him off leash. He came when I called, just as we trained. We did this several times. But there was a time he did not come back. I'm sure if anyone was watching, they are still laughing. I tried everything to get him to come. No deal. I tried walking the opposite way as the trainers said I should. I sat on the ground hoping he would come to me. Just as I thought I was going to catch him, he would scamper away (he's quick). I finally had to call DH, he drove back there in his big SUV, which I'm sure grabbed a bunch of attention. Needless to say, mine don't get off leash unless they are in a contained area.
__________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie  |