My dog Charleigh has been doing well jogging with me at home, so I took her with me to run group today. She was so distracted and excited she didn't even know I was on the other end of her leash, despite my carrying hot dogs (the good stuff) for treats. There were so many people to greet and try to jump on, and then they became running people. Next there were geese everywhere honking, walking on lake ice, and flying; plus acres of goose poop to try to sample. Last, we went through prairie dog towns with prairie dog chirps and dares coming from all directions. I thought her head would explode.
We need to do this again next week. Her good behavior at home does not translate to good behavior with distractions all around. Next week,though, instead of hot dogs, maybe I'll bring a pocket full of cheese.
My dog Charleigh has been doing well jogging with me at home, so I took her with me to run group today. She was so distracted and excited she didn't even know I was on the other end of her leash, despite my carrying hot dogs (the good stuff) for treats. There were so many people to greet and try to jump on, and then they became running people. Next there were geese everywhere honking, walking on lake ice, and flying; plus acres of goose poop to try to sample. Last, we went through prairie dog towns with prairie dog chirps and dares coming from all directions. I thought her head would explode.
We need to do this again next week. Her good behavior at home does not translate to good behavior with distractions all around. Next week,though, instead of hot dogs, maybe I'll bring a pocket full of cheese.
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