Recall

His recall out by ourselves (or with lola) is fantastic. He comes at either sharp whistle or the word come. We have no idea how he learned whistle means come, we did it one day and he came flying back. It especialy works yesterday when he was hunting rabbits, he went farther then usual in the bush following the tracks. I whistled, Cody was running after tracks detoured without missing a beat and ran headlong back to me all excited.

 

Now I wish he had this controll with people around (and sometimes other dogs. Though dogs if I walk away and call him he leaves the dog to come to me so that isn't to bad). Distractions work on him so if I am playing with his soccer ball or have a treat he will pay attention. Or if the person has a dog he completley ignores the person and trys to intice the dog to play with him. Can't wait till he just listens to my voice ^_^ I am also happy we have a bush that isn't near any street to practice on. Training Class's help actully and just getting him out on leash for a street walk does wonders, he gets to see the world. I plan to take him downtown sometime, even more sites and sounds. His collar was refitted, I make sure it also sits higher on his neck since he seems to not really be botherd by it lower down. So now I have it high up his neck and his responses are much sharper and quicker, after these class's are done and he still needs some more training I might switch to the collar Illona suggested because that collar seemed more suited for Cody, especialy since he only responds quickly to a higher up collar.

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