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I know I mentioned in another thread that I do some work with very small lizards. Misha likes to watch this intently. But the lizards often take off and scamper very quickly across the floor. He has been so good about not touching them when I ask him to leave it.
But today he was REALLY tested because a lizard shot off right in his direction. He was sitting watching me and he watched that lizard race toward him. I shouted at him to leave it and just sat still as stone. The lizard actually ran into his leg (probably trying to go under him) and he didn't move a muscle. Good dog! I am so impressed at his ability to understand when I'm really serious. He likes to chase lizards too, so it's not for lack of interest in the sport!
A good recall and a good leave it can be life savers, literally.
But today he was REALLY tested because a lizard shot off right in his direction. He was sitting watching me and he watched that lizard race toward him. I shouted at him to leave it and just sat still as stone. The lizard actually ran into his leg (probably trying to go under him) and he didn't move a muscle. Good dog! I am so impressed at his ability to understand when I'm really serious. He likes to chase lizards too, so it's not for lack of interest in the sport!
A good recall and a good leave it can be life savers, literally.