shellbateman Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I thought I would share this with you fine people as I found it interesting - plus no one I know really cares about these kind of things who I see in person. So I have had a throat infection the last couple of days, it getting considerably worse over time, and finally today I am unable to speak as I fear the contents of my throat might fall out my mouth... Like every day I walk the dogs in the morning but today I am unable to talk to them. Sam, my oldest boy, is pretty well trained and pays attention a lot of the time but Storm, the younger boy, can be a pain in the brain when walking and still has quite a way to go for training seen as we haven't had him long. However, today they were amazing!!! I couldn't tell Sam 'here' to walk beside me and I couldn't train Storm the way I usually do. Instead, I had Sam constantly walking to my right side watching my every move and Storm happily trotting to my left... When I got to roads, as always, they both turn to me and I used hand gestures only to wait and sit, and got brilliant responses. When we got to the fields, where we usually train and play, I decided to still do our usual work but with me just smiling, treating and giving out good vibes and they loved it!! I am usually very vocal with my boys - encouraging them, playing and generally making noises. I don't know if they were just happy not to hear my voice but they worked so much better than usually, both tails wagging and we all had lots of fun. I might have to stay silent more often if these are the results I get . Then again they might just be feeling sorry for me. Very pleased with the boys today I just thought it was really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyKai Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Go On Boys Pretty sure kai wouldnt react like that though, he'd take advantage of the situation and would be running rings around me Lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellbateman Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think they are so happy to have silence from me talking to them all day they think if by being good I will shut up then they will take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Aww they can probably tell your not feeling great mine behave better when I'm ill , feel better soon xxxx Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hope you feel better soon Maybe that's what I am doing wrong, I talk to them constantly and I am sure they just block me out - maybe if I keep quiet it will be more of a challenge, and they will take more notice of what I want from them. I am going to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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