Dog camp
We are still experiencing a number of heart-stopping scary moments courtesy of Lula. She may be playing perfectly happily at our local open space when she suddenly decided to run off in the other direction. This happens whether she is playing with her ball, or with a group of other dogs. It is impossible to predict when it will happen, and we always leave her lead attached for ease of catching her. I have special whistles in my pocket at all times, and sound them loudly as I chase her on one of her escape bids. All they really do is attract the attention of passers-by, who usually help to stop her. Sometimes she reaches the garden of our friends whose house is at the edge of the field, but on another occasion she was chasing another dog who was on the way home, and Lula ran across a road in hot pursuit. It is pure good luck that she avoided being run over by a car. We have decided some drastic action is needed. I have heard about some very good trainers at K-9companions.com, who run a boot camp for dogs with all sorts of behaviour and training needs. The training ranges from one-on-one sessions for a single dog, through group sessions and they even offer a boot camp where the dog stays at the school for more than a fortnight. The last offering can make a big difference to dogs with extreme issues. I think we will need a few private sessions, but I remain hopeful that Lula can curb her Terrier instincts.

Posted May 18, 2012
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