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Can I just boast about my dog?!
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Bunnybigears · 23/02/2019 08:23
So my Romanian rescue I have had for 6 months was walking with me off lead on a big grassy area happily interacting with the other dogs etc. I am chatting to a woman who was also walking her dog. Next thing I know my dog appears from some bushes with half croissant in his mouth. Bearing in mind he was living on the streets 6 months ago I had no real expectation that my 'drop if' command would stop the croissant being swallowed whole. But miraculously I said 'drop it' and he did! Not only that he then sat and looked at me awaiting the next instruction. My fellow dog Walker (being the owner of a dustbin also known as a labrador) was very impressed.
dudsville · 23/02/2019 08:24
See, you have one of the very best op!
dudsville · 23/02/2019 08:24
"See"? I typed "Aw!"
bellalou1234 · 23/02/2019 08:27
How lovely! Can we see your lovely boy?
Bunnybigears · 23/02/2019 08:35
Here is the little star I could almost forgive him for chewing through my phone charger 
MyNameIsJane · 23/02/2019 08:41
Good dog!!
Wishiwasrunning2 · 23/02/2019 08:52
He's picked up commands quick and such a sweet face
IdaDown · 23/02/2019 09:01
Smart pooch - you are the giver of tasty treats, warm beds and tummy tickles. He knows what sides his bread’s buttered (lit!).
LadAlive · 23/02/2019 09:28
He's gorgeous as well as clever.
bellalou1234 · 23/02/2019 09:44
What a handsome boy!
ALargeGinPlease · 23/02/2019 10:03
Well done OP, good training.
Can i share (boast) how good my boy was yesterday? I was sitting in a field, when a rabbit started running across it, my boy started after it, i called him back...and he came straight back!!!! I was so delighted.
ALargeGinPlease · 23/02/2019 10:06
My boy, and the rabbit field of yesterday.
Bunnybigears · 23/02/2019 12:01
Aw well done ALargeGinPlease s dog. He looks like a born rabbit chaser.
JesusInTheCabbageVan · 27/02/2019 20:55
He knows he's a good boy!
Mine has just learned to retrieve. Impressive as she's a lurcher, so it doesn't come naturally, and she's also not the sharpest knife in the drawer, bless her. Every time she picks the ball up, she allows herself a moment to savour what a good girl she is Stands there staring into space, wagging her tail.
fleshmarketclose · 01/03/2019 08:41
Oh well done and that photo tells me he knows he is a good dog. I am very envious as Bella would swallow any food whole rather than drop it.
doodleygirl · 01/03/2019 11:00
Well done to you and your lovely boy.
I have had my girl since a pup and the chances of me being able to get her to drop a croissant is almost impossible.
reallyanotherone · 01/03/2019 11:04
I have a terrier and the drop it command is usually met with delight and “ha! You want it, you come and get it!” Little bugger is fast.
Occasionally i can negotiate a swap for a particularly tasty treat, but that’s no fun...
LaurieFairyCake · 01/03/2019 12:27
I save my 'NO' command solely for chicken bones on the pavement. My lovely girl immediately drops them (but does look at me a bit balefully and I know she's saying "I can take this Mummy, I'm a terrier"
MissKittyBeaudelais · 01/03/2019 20:33
That’s wonderful. What a good boy!
I habve a thread about my golden at the moment who is disobedient and a gannet so it warms my heart to read of your dog 😊
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