(VICT) Re: Off-leash?
- From: Sheila Styron <sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:14:24 -0500
Sandy, I do off leash work with my guides and love to let them run free
when I have the opportunity. I let Gretch come out in the front yard
when I garden off leash, and I take off her harness out front when I
exit a vehicle with a lot of packages and let her follow me in to the
back yard porch area on her own. I live on a very quiet street with
hardly any traffic to speak of. I have camped with her and let her swim
without a leash. I can honestly say that my first two guides were not
too dependable off leash, and my last three, the softies, have all been
fairly dependable when given the opportunity to enjoy a little freedom.
I do have to say that last summer in New Jersey, Gretch's recall wasn't
the best around some goose s--t she found irresistible, but she didn't
stray far. I occasionally do obedience exercises off leash both in
confined and unfenced areas to work on this skill. I have always enjoyed
the image of a Lassie dog who is always there with you when it could
just as easily run off and amuse itself.
Sheila Styron, President
Guide Dog Users, Inc.
816-363-3172
sheilastyron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: (VICT) Off-leash?
Hi all, I wondered if any off you routinely let your guides off leash to
play. I was scolded by a client (!) because the only time Alex is off
leash is
at home and twice at a off leash dog area to swim with my sisters dog. I
would
like to hear about your experiences both good and bad.
Sandy Foushee
Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs
Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog
Colorado Service/Assistance Dog Club - Trainer.-
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