I almost lost Koko this morning.

[kokopup]

I appreciate your good wishes and advice. I sat down and had a good conversation with my best friend Koko. It might be true that she doesn't remember what she did wrong but she sure remembered that daddy was not happy with what she did. When I started talking she started nuzzling up to me like she was saying I'm sorry. Once we had Our talk she was happy again. I think I will do some re-training on the "come" command over the next few weeks, and I think for now she will have to stay on the leash.

I think she just has Spring fever. I will take her to the park in a few days and just let her run. I need to inspect some trails that we built week before last to make sure the down pours, we had last week, didn't wash them all away. She needs a bath so we can have a park outing before bath time. While she is on the trail she runs through every creek and mud hole she can find, so she is usually ready for a bath. I am just thankful she is OK.

[pomtzu]

Don't ya' just love that submissive/I'm sorry routine? They really know how to work it!!

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh no! I'm so glad Koko is ok! I'm sure she scared you half to death!

I stopped and said "Go Home" as forcefully as I could. She immediately dropped her tail, between her legs, and headed back home by way of the trail. After scolding her as harshly as I could I went in without giving her the usual treat.

Even though Koko did wrong at first, by running off, she did go home when you told her. jmho, I would have gave her the treat.

[Alysser]

That story is very scary, I would've been so scared as well! I can certainly understand your feelings. I am glad you had a "talk" with her and she seems to understand. I am quite sure she won't do it again but am thankful she is OKAY!

[Freedom]

Holy cow, a few more gray hairs thanks to a furkid! Oh I am so glad she is alright! And you will recover, as well.

I suggest you work on recalls again, Freshen up her COME! command. Treat, a high value treat, each and very time. Keep treats on you, in a baggie in your pocket, and work on that command.

Do you do a distance down? Although I've had it in classes, I've never been able to teach it to my crew. I know that also can save a dog who is ready to run out into a street, and you see a car coming. If you do one, work for a week on recalls, and then add in the distance down. Keep working both, regularly, for a month, until you feel more sure of her response.

Hugs to you, my heart sped up just reading! And I knew from the title all was going to end well.