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| Dog Park Double Gates and the "Come" Command Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:45 PM PDT by Carrie Boyko, CEB
♫ "Who Let the Dogs Out?" ♫ Last weekend our Sunday trek to the dog park took a sudden turn from fun into a moment of fear. Fortunately for us, Tanner's training kicked in. Here's what happened, and I share this as a lesson in what can occur if you don't have a great "Come when called" and double gates at the park that are all closed. Tanner is a natural Houdini. He opens gates, crates, child-guard latches, zippers and yes, even dog park gates. Two of my kids (I can still call them kids, right?) were home for a visit and we all ventured to the dog park for a little fetching fun. When the kids headed back to the car for the forgotten ball, Tanner decided to let himself out and follow along. One of the park visitors who was coming in as Tanner was letting himself out gave a holler and alerted me to the situation, as I was at the other end tending to Oliver. One "Tanner! Come!" and he bolted back to the park, looking confused about his family being split into two groups. Nevertheless, he knew what Come means and Come he did.
As I swallowed the lump in my throat, Tanner ran to me, licking my face and simultaneously looking back at his "kids". "It's okay, boy. You stay with me", I told him and he followed me back to the group of dogs that were enjoying a cooler than usual day of frolicking. I'm no professional dog trainer, but COME is IMHO, THE most important command you can teach your dog to protect him from danger that he may not be aware of. Take the time to work on it; he's worth it. This post is part of the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop sponsored each week by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers and Confessions of the Plume. Their rules for participation are pasted below for your use. Feel free to link up and enjoy the show.  Link up your pet blog name and URL using the Linky Tool below. You only need to add your link once to be seen on all the Saturday Pet Blogger Blog Hop Linky Tools for that week. Note that if your blog is not pet related your link will be removed. Also note that only one post per blog is acceptable, and links promoting giveaways that are unrelated to the pet blogger hop will be removed. This is a community building exercise and not a promotional vehicle – please treat it as such.  Follow your co-hosts listed in the first 3 slots of the Linky Tool. Follow as many other blogs on the linky as you'd like. Take a moment to comment on the blogs telling them you're from the blog hop. Follow back when you get a new follower through the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. Make friends and grow. ♥         
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