Maverick came for a visit last weekend. He loves his structured play sessions! ๐ค
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One of the main goals for Zorraโs training program was a reliable off-leash recall. She was regularly taking off at home after squirrels, rabbits, deer, you name it, and her family was never able to stop her. Sheโs made a ton of progress in every area the last few weeks but Iโm really proud of how sheโs been doing with her off-leash skills. Off-leash training is about so much more than a reliable recall, we want our dogs to CHOOSE to be actively engaged with us at a distance and aware of where we are at all times.
Zorra has been working in the fields around lots of distractions. We have horses, cats, and chickens running around the farm. There are always deer and rabbits running through the trails, but Zorra continues to impress me and look at me for direction every time she spots something that interest her. Sheโs consistently making good choices on her own and thatโs what itโs all about.
Donโt get me wrong, unfortunately not every dog is a candidate for off-leash training. All dogs are good dogs, but some have to be managed differently to keep them and everyone around them safe. But for the dogs that are able to safely be off-leash, these skills give them the ability to have a much happier, enriching lifestyle, and you and your dog have the freedom to do so many fun things together!
๐ถ Interested in training? Give us a call at 248.949.8026 and give your dog the gift of FREEDOM with our off-leash training programs! ๐ถ
Maverick doing a little freestyle obedience to work for his kibble and get some of that extra energy out! ๐ฅฐ๐พ๐ถ
itโs a good day to be a dog ๐ถ