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Missed this before Julie, welcome to Dogsey x

I am so jealous that you can let Jena off the lead all the time! We are being very careful with Asha because in the past when she has managed to get out accidentally it has been very difficult and time-consuming getting her back. Her owner is my daughter (who has a new baby - that's why we are looking after Asha) and she says she would never advise letting her off the lead but it would be nice if we could get her to come back immediately when called in my daughter's garden, which has waney-lap 6 ft high fencing. Our garden, which is larger, unfortunately has 4 ft high stock fencing which Asha could easily jump over if she felt so inclined - so we can't let her loose in it. I am looking into perhaps getting some training for her with Bark Busters - not only for recall but to get her to walk nicely alongside the pram (without a Canny Collar, although that does work) and also especially for her habit of barking and going crazy on the lead when meeting other dogs because she is frustrated that she can't socialize in the same way that our labrador does (who is nearly always running loose). The lady who has the Bark Busters franchise who covers our area has a husky of her own and Bark Busters assure me that it is possible to train huskies. The only trouble is it costs quite a lot - so we will have to save up - but Asha is already over 3 years old so may not be receptive to this type of training.

I do sympathise because it must be very frustrating for both you and Asha. I've never had a dog I can't let off the lead and would hate it if I had to permantley lead walk a dog. Remember though Jena is not pure huskie so is more trainable. Personally I think you got to work on any breed and it certainly helps starting from pups. I personally try to aim to be the most exciting thing about to them, always playing hide and seek or Jena's favourite game is find the biscuit. Whatever trainer you get, remember its you who puts the work in. Maybe talk to some huskie owners on here, I do know of huskies off lead, Razcox on here owns a pure huskie and hers can go off lead.

I went out with an elderly lady last week and her 1yr old Beddlington Terrier, who never gets off lead. We let him off with a pack of well socialised dogs and he didn't run off and had a fantastic time. He was hard to get back, but food and tiredness worked. But I did notice there was no bond what so ever between the dog or owner and she says he won't come to her even in the house. Maybe back to basics of in house bonding might help.

Don't give up, keep trying.

Julie

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Both Jena & Kel look gorgeous

Thank you Julie for the tips (although having biscuit games with Asha in our house will mean our Rigby joining in too, much to the detriment of his waistline - he is a labrador who eats everything in sight and consequently is always on a strict diet) but I do get the point about exciting interaction with the dog to get a good rapport. Thanks for the words of encouragement - and I hope to be able to talk to Razcox as you suggest, to see if she has any tips. Regards, Nele

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