A good "safety" exercise to practice is a command that tells your dog treats are in the offing, and use it at irregular intervals when you are walking. Combine the command with a total release of pressure on the leash, preferably when your dog has firm tension on said leash. Then if something unexpected happens you have a built in reaction of the dog to look to you for a reward. This won't work if your dog is pursuing a major distraction, but should give you an edge if you have an equipment failure in otherwise neutral conditions. (you can carry this one step further by "accidentally" dropping the leash in a controlled area, or with a light line attached for safety, and practice until the dog turns to you when it feels a total release)
Basenji missing WA state, Puyallup
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8 y/o red/wht, male neutered Basenji. "Ozzie" was last seen on 152nd St E in Puyallup, almost to Graham. Microchipped but missing collar.
Ozzie has the "spring fuzzies" as he was shedding his winter fuzz. Missing hair around his ear edges.
He has a large splenic tumor and needs his medication. If found or seen, please contact 253-380-2090. -
Sharing with a friend from Puyallup.
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Sorry, no pictures, I'm just cross-posting what I received.
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Good news, the Basenji was picked up by animal control and is now home!
