[nagdu] Missing guide dog found struck by car

[Julie J]

I find it interesting that guide dogs in other countries are allowed to run 
off leash.  the programs there train a totally reliable recall with a 
whistle.

Monty has an amazing recall.  But I really can't claim credit, he came to me 
with it.  I've just practiced it.  He has gotten out three times, I think. 
I just call him and he comes immediately to me at top speed.

Julie

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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Missing guide dog found struck by car


> Tami,
>
> I agree with you about lots of off leash time for training purposes.   I 
> think, sometimes, especially with assistance dogs that off leash  time is 
> such a rare treat that when a dog gets loose he is too busy  experiencing 
> all those fun things like sniffing and running free and  doing those 
> things is not as rewarding as returning to the handler.
>
> I work on recall from day one with my dogs, and make the recall a very 
> high-value exercise.
>
> Also with my border collie, I did some herding and I needed to be able  to 
> call her off of the sheep to return to me; training her to do this 
> ensured she has a fantastic recall.
>
> I do think it's important to keep dogs secured etc. but accidents do 
> happen, sadly.
>
>
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