[nagdu] overhead obstacles

[Julie J.]

Okay yawl, I walked with Monty up to the school and back today, about 30 
minutes one way.  He worked all the overheads absolutely spot on.  He's 
stopping perfectly and I'm ducking under.  I think he might be refusing 
to take me through the grass around because the ground isn't level and 
that causes me problems.  I am a large dork and did not think about that 
change in relation to the overhead obstacles.  Yes, my dog is more 
intelligent than me.

I also checked out the other place we were having the most difficulty 
with some tree branches.  Upon closer inspection it appears that this 
section of sidewalk is a serious contender in the jungle category of 
landscaping.  There is absolutely no way to walk around the branches to 
either the right or left.  I will have to duck a fair bit to go under, 
but it is doable.  I think I will plan on taking a different rout  until 
the home owner trims the branches or I lose patience and ask them to do 
some trimming.

Today's lesson...before you start thinking your dog is confused get all 
the facts. *sheepish grins*

Thanks for all the tips.  They really did help me think clearly and 
logically through this issue.  Everyone had good ideas, making me think 
about different aspects of the problem, but it wasn't until I put them 
all together that things clicked together for me.

You guys are awesome!  I however need to be sent to remedial Dog 101!
Julie