BOB'S HOMECOMING TO JACKIE'S THE LONG AWAITED PHOTOS

[benjiesmum]

It certainly warmed my heart to hear how Bob the Dog is getting on. :D I'd love to meet him - he sounds quite a character!

[jackiem]

It certainly warmed my heart to hear how Bob the Dog is getting on. :D I'd love to meet him - he sounds quite a character!

Who knows Lynne! If Bob's outdoor behaviour improves he may make an appearance at next year's fun day. If however I fail dismally with the "meeting other dogs and people" issue, I will not dare bring him as he will cause havoc. I do hope that I am successful as he is such a lovely dog in every other way and I am desperate not to have to only walk him when distractions are unlikely as I did Max (& Poll).
It appears that the only way to improve his behaviour is to act as a physical shield between Bob and whatever is causing the distraction but as Bob's head empties of all reason with excitement, I think I may be flattened in the process! He does now ignore animals in fields and cyclists which were also an issue so perhaps there is hope and I have found that if I use the whistle, I can regain his attention to focus on me albeit briefly!
Wish me luck!

[Diesel Kate]

Now then Jackie.

Bob is begining to sound more like Balee. Mind of his own when out walking he always wants to gravitiate to the other dogs. I have found that walking in amongst people and other dogs i.e Country fairs, Musical festivals. I use a halti and he is as good as gold. Whilst out in the fields I do all the things - stop, stay, down. never puts a paw wrong until another dog comes over the horizon and he has gone. I may as well not be there.

I keep trying and I think he thinks I am very trying???

[maxie]

I'm so pleased for you, Jackie. Bob sounds gorgeous and fun, he'll have a lovely life with you.

Joan

[jackiem]

PROGRESS!!!
He has just ignored a dog barking in a garden as we walked past.
YIPPEEEEE!!!!

[Aileen]

Excellent, Jackie!!! It's all starting to come together.