Robin.Hood Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 07/02/2022 at 23:28, Shandon Par said: Out for a run early yesterday with Renton. He spotted a family of hares and set off after them. Locked on to one and chase it round a huge field. The high speed pursuit then crossed to a different field, towards a farm in the distance, out of sight over a hill. No sign of hound. He usually comes back after 30 seconds or so of chasing but no sign. Then a gunshot from the direction of the farm and I was sure it was bad news. The hare returned, a buzzard circled but no dog. In shock I trudged home to drive up to the farm. Got home and told Mrs I didn’t think Renton was coming home. Even if he’s ever got lost he finds me in no time as he runs so fast and knows all the routes around the fields and woods. We were heartbroken. Hide contents Half an hour or so later we heard a bark outside and a very knackered and muddy Renton was at the front door. Quite hard going reading this. Glad he returned home. Question however. Had dog for nearly 9 months and on lead is fine. Take him to this place once a week where we can take him off his lead n he can run about. Great as he cant escape. However I wanna let him off lead in big parks / fields / wooded areas etc. When or is there ever a right time ... as the fear is once he is off lead will he come back ha. He can come back when in the garden and playing with ball etc . Just yeah feel if he got distracted he would be off 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mathematics Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 12/02/2022 at 11:46, Robin.Hood said: Quite hard going reading this. Glad he returned home. Question however. Had dog for nearly 9 months and on lead is fine. Take him to this place once a week where we can take him off his lead n he can run about. Great as he cant escape. However I wanna let him off lead in big parks / fields / wooded areas etc. When or is there ever a right time ... as the fear is once he is off lead will he come back ha. He can come back when in the garden and playing with ball etc . Just yeah feel if he got distracted he would be off Work on recall with treats and toys, then build up the area in which you let him off. No hard and fast rule . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 12/02/2022 at 11:46, Robin.Hood said: Quite hard going reading this. Glad he returned home. Question however. Had dog for nearly 9 months and on lead is fine. Take him to this place once a week where we can take him off his lead n he can run about. Great as he cant escape. However I wanna let him off lead in big parks / fields / wooded areas etc. When or is there ever a right time ... as the fear is once he is off lead will he come back ha. He can come back when in the garden and playing with ball etc . Just yeah feel if he got distracted he would be off Like Mathematics says, treats and small steps. Even just practice indoors. Treats can be the big incentive and s command that’s not their name. With Renton I usually just clap, whistle or making a clicking sound or say “oi”. Can end up giving some granny a heart attack if I shout on him so wee sharp noises work well just to get his attention. Tiny bit really tasty treats. Olives worked for Renton but maybe wee dog treats or bits of meat. Training classes are probably a good idea or look on YouTube for ideas too. I don’t let him off where folk are having picnics or by busy roads. Toys they can chase/bring back are maybe a good way to build your confidence too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Renton seeing the river of chocolate from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and also The Isle of Dogs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carpetmonster Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Boghead ranter said: In your face, Storm Eunice You guys and George, but I know, I know; 'show us your cat thread for this pish IMO' etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Rosie the dog and Leo the pup had a great time running about snowy counteswells woods this morning. Hit Leo with a snowball and he ran around for a full 30 seconds trying to find it. Fear the boy may be an idiot. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Our dog walker posted some nice snow day photos from Thursday there. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Chicken Wing Posted March 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2022 Hey PnB, I'm Piper! I'm 10 weeks old and my dad says my teeth are sharp as anything!!Picked this wee one up yesterday! Bundle of energy and bar a few wee accidents seems to be settling in alright. Will no doubt be asking all types of advice going forward!! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Hey PnB, I'm Piper! I'm 10 weeks old and my dad says my teeth are sharp as anything!!Picked this wee one up yesterday! Bundle of energy and bar a few wee accidents seems to be settling in alright. Will no doubt be asking all types of advice going forward!!Hi, Piper! Welcome aboard.@Chicken wing, keep a very close eye on your shoes - those teeth will be getting exercised alright, at least for a couple of months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagar Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Chicken Wing said: Hey PnB, I'm Piper! I'm 10 weeks old and my dad says my teeth are sharp as anything!! Picked this wee one up yesterday! Bundle of energy and bar a few wee accidents seems to be settling in alright. Will no doubt be asking all types of advice going forward!! Gorgeous. Unfortunately I had to put my 12 year old Springer Spaniel down yesterday. She was such a people dog. Loved everybody. Edited March 2, 2022 by Highlandmagyar Tier 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Chicken Wing said: Hey PnB, I'm Piper! I'm 10 weeks old and my dad says my teeth are sharp as anything!! Picked this wee one up yesterday! Bundle of energy and bar a few wee accidents seems to be settling in alright. Will no doubt be asking all types of advice going forward!! Long haired German shepherd. You're going to need a bigger hoover. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Ammo - Airdrie++ Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Left Back said: Long haired German shepherd. You're going to need a bigger hoover. Very much this!! that couple of times a year when its full on shedding season, be prepared to find MASSIVE balls of hair, EVERYWHERE! We've had Dysons, G-Tech Air Rams, Kirby hoovers and the best one for the long dog hair is the good old Henry! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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