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Posted by carver on February 18, 2003 at 09:45:50:

In Reply to: Reply to CARVER re the Lab posted by muttz on February 16, 2003 at 23:17:26:

Muttz and Chelle, your advice is very helpful and much appreciated. I will get a really long lead and use it until we get back to a 100% return rate. Given how things have been going I do not think this will take long when we are in a field, even with brush in it.

I also think that what you suggested will work on our own property and the adjacent one next to the lake -- with one possible "glitch." Many of our runs are before 7:00 a.m. and although we are in a secluded area, we do have immediate neighbors. When we get back to being able to allow the lab to run free our neighbors would probably rather I not issue a sharp command to recall him if he heads toward the water. I wonder if a dog whistle would do the job there? I have never seen a dog whistle, let alone used one but am under the impression that it is something the dog would hear but not our neighbors. Do they work? Thanks again for your help.

Follow Ups:

• whistle good idea muttz 02/18/03 (0)
• Have you posted this inquiry on the dog training board yet? munchkins 02/18/03 (2)
  • Re: Have you posted this inquiry on the dog training board yet? carver 02/18/03 (1)
    • Lots of other forums here....including a lab specific board. munchkins 02/18/03 (0)