i shed my chicken-hood today and let sam off the lead for the first time in a long while, he rewarded me with a perfect recall, even from quite a distance, when he'd found a nice scent leading into the bushes. very pleased am i! sam, too, was ecstatic about being able to run around in circles, jump and crawl without being hindered by a leash. we kept the session short for now, however (to the protest of my daughter, who loves seeing him run wildly), as i didn't want to push my luck. a lot of practice is still needed to proof the recall.
i don't know if sam has become more jumpy lately or if i simply take him walking when and where there are jumpyfying things, but he has had a few frights recently. in addition to the terrifying groups of children, there was a model plane that was circling him exactly like an eagle. luckily i had him on a lead, or he'd have run right into a busy road to escape from it. later, while he was still jiterry, an ice cream van that emitted LOUD NOISES. actually, that one made me jump as well. maybe if i use it a couple of times to buy him ice cream he'll grow to like it...
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