The flying dog buggers off!

The sun had not yet broken through the cloud when we arrived at today's designated dog walking spot. The air was warm and still, so a pleasant morning for some puppy training. Armed with whistle and a bag of treats we set off along the concrete road, not a sole in sight. Three quick pips on the 210.5 whistle and both Maggie and Brea came hurtling back for a treat, all going well. I took the opportunity to take a couple of videos of the pups running about before spotting Phil a fellow dog walker on the other side of the field with his three charges. Maggie and Bob are old friends so she shot off to play. Poor Brea is still a little unsure of the wide world so she stayed close to me but by the time we arrived back at the car she and Bob were best mates.

Maggie has started to not come back when we get to the car because she knows we are going home. Today I sat with the boot open for half an hour feeding treats any pup what would come to me when called. It seemed to do the trick. Just as all was going well a lady with a pushchair and a Boxer dog appeared. Maggie decided to head off with the two of them and no amount of whistling and calling had any effect. The lady with the pushchair just kept walking and talking to Maggie so I had to chase after them until I could get in front and grab the little bugger.