In this almost one year, Foster has taught us several things and he has learned several things. One of the best things he's learned is how to walk on a leash. Walking on a leash is also one of the skills we continually need to refresh. And sometimes I have to use a leash to keep him in the yard.
I don't like my dogs to pull on the leash and I don't like them to walk in front of me or trip me up. Sometimes Foster is still a little over-excited and he needs to be reminded that we're walking together instead of him leading me on a walkabout. The leash, or "Hey, Fosse, you're with me," refreshes our loose leash walking.
This wrap around leash technique helps remind Fosse to walk closely and not pull. Though we rarely have to use it after almost one year, it's still in our walking repertoire.
Foster loves deer so much that he doesn't care what I say or how I feel as I yell, "Foster!" when he runs after them at dusk. Even though Foster has returned home following each unsupervised field trip, it's not safe or polite for him to run through the backyards and wetlands of our neighborhood. Therefore, Foster and I stay connected by leash during our jaunts in the yard. It refreshes his awareness of the boundary, and sometimes, I give him a chance to show his understanding of the limit, and he shines.
Foster Dog at the end of the driveway. Not in the road. Not running away. Waiting at the edge. Staying in his yard.
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