Remy has gotten to go on a couple of off-leash walks.
I’m pleased that he seems to stick close as well as checks in often. So far, anyway.
He’s not even 6 months old yet, so not extremely brave. That may be the primary reason why he sticks close.
In normal Weim fashion, he did take off after a bird once, leaving me standing there with my heart pounding.
And then, a number of lawns out, he stopped to look for me, like, “Hey human, I’m doing my task right here pointing at this bird. Where the heck are you?”
And then he came running back. great deals of praise!
I believe in providing dogs as much flexibility as I can, within reason.
Part of that indicates you have to depend on them as well as take some risks. It was difficult to unclip Remy’s leash the very first time, however it’s so satisfying to hike with him as well as see him so happy.
Someone emailed me when to tell me dogs must never hike off leash, that I’m irresponsible to believe otherwise. She’s most likely right.
I’m delighted I’m not one of her dogs.
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