Tonight was a frustrating night for me at obedience class. During the “potty” break, Delilah decided she was going to join a group of dogs that were playing, trouble is she didn’t tell me. She took off and was so fast and powerful that she completely pulled me about twenty feet before I got her under control. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what that did to my shoulder.
I was so ticked off that I pulled her back and immediately placed her in a down, which naturally she fought; but I stood my ground and held her down until she gave a big sigh indicating she had relaxed. She stayed in that down position for a good few minutes by herself after I let her up. I thought, maybe she has turned a corner, but that remains to be seen.
Chillin
Sampson of course hates the class and would do anything possible to avoid it. While on the way home I told him pretty soon the weather will be nicer and you won’t have to go to class, you and daddy can go somewhere else and walk. He licked my face.
Calgon, anybody...take me away!
I still really hate the way some people man-handle the dogs and it takes everything I have not to scream at them, what the hell is wrong with you? But this is acceptable behavior for dog training, I think there is a better way, trouble is I just haven’t found it yet, but I will.
Sounds like she has the wrong name….with her strength and determination …. maybe she should be Sampson?
Also – I think so often people see dogs as “pets” or “animals” but not as “fur companions” so they forget that dogs have feelings too.
“Hey there Delilah here’s to you
This one’s for you– Oh it’s what you do to me!!”
Hope your shoulder is ok, Jodi! I agree, I don’t like to see anyone being mean to their pet.