My mutt and I walked downtown for day 29 of our challenge. Ace has been downtown before, but not for a walk. I like parading him around where there are lots of people. He was a good boy, wearing his choke collar and looking up for treats every now and then. Treats have been making a big difference in his heeling. I’ve also been letting him carry a ball in his month sometimes. This makes him more focused, like his has a job to do. It’s the same effect as when he wears a backpack, only it doesn’t leave him as tired.
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I think it is the cutest thing when a dog is walking with a ball or toy in their mouth! You’re right – it keeps them more focused for sure.
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Interesting. My boy Twist isn’t that committed to holding his dumbell, so having him walk while he is holding makes him think more about holding it tight. I guess it works both ways depending on the focus problem. LOL
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When Zeus wears his pack for therapy visits its like getting ready for work. As soon as that goes on he knows its business time and has a job to do.
The gentle leaders are having the same effect on Brutus and Rufus. They know to behave as soon as I pull them out of the closet. Amazing how dogs can make that connection.
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