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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I agree that the come is terribly important. Every dog should recall on command - that's so important to living safely and happily with one. Still, there are times you may need your dog to stop running and stay still, such as if a large dog suddenly appears nearby and his running to you could activate that dog's prey drive or if your dog is across the street from you or about to unwitting step onto a large ant hill. Having a dog that will obey whatever command you give him is so important in a dogs' day-to-day life but absolutely critical a few times in life and may save your dog injury or death and you a nervous breakdown! |
You must be reading my MIND Jeanie . . it just so happens that on our first trip outdoors my lil gal Ruby Ms. Attitude decided she was going to follow the neighbor boy down the street and into his yard. Well the dog in the next yard who is never leashed but rarely leaves her yard took an interest in her and off they went. they both crossed the street, the larger Shepard bread hot on her heels and after a few snaps she ran all the way home as I ran down the street like a man women yelling at the dog to stop and go home.
My dogs are well trained, this was just a freak moment of Ruby assorting her pack mentality. I am usually right on point with them and have my eye on them at all times. All I need to say is "Here Now' and they come back to me. But I got busy pulling weeds and DH didn't tell me that he went indoors. I saw the boy, and instantly looked for all three pups. All three were accounted for and I told them to stay. That lasted about 2 seconds and I didn't know it until it was too late. I was so pissed and so scared all at the same time. I gave her a good tongue lashing and she rolled right over and submitted. She knew she was wrong and that I was not happy. I really hate to think what might of happened if Ruby has stalled one last time to look back or to bark at her.
So Ruby is now on restriction and we will need a refresher course on her boundaries in the yard.
