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Bobski	Apr 30 2009, 04:00 PM
Rachel Posts: 52 Group: Full Members Member #775 Joined: February 4, 2009	Now I may be speaking far too soon, but since last weekend we have been letting Bob off the lead in a fairly secure field so he can have a bit of a run. So far so good and has only gone on walkabout once (down to the stream we suspect, as he came back soaking wet :D ), but with the help of treats and his squeaky ball it seems to be going OK. He's only let off the lead for a max of about ten minutes and then we put him back on the lead when we get to bushes and wooded areas, but he loves it! We've been throwing his squeaky ball and he bounces across the grass like a spring lamb and brings it back squeaking all the way! :yay: He also seems to be better on the lead when we put him back on, as if he's happy having had his bit of freedom and the fact that there has to be a lot of trust. I must admit the first time we let him off my heart was in my mouth, but then I saw how ecstatic it made him and it made it all worth it! I've also perfected a whistle which he acknowledges. So far so good! Anyone have any tips on other things to have handy in case he decided to go walkabout or gets the scent of something? Rachel xx


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