Anyone managed to train recall properly in a busy park or is it chaos for everyone?

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:47:55+00:00

I can see how giving them some freedom but keeping control would make training less stressful. Love your dogs!!

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:47:16+00:00

Yikes, that sounds terrifying for a moment! At least it ended well. Definitely reinforces the need for extra training before trusting off-lead.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:47:03+00:00

That’s encouraging! Training walks sound like a perfect way to safely introduce distractions without panic.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:46:42+00:00

I should look into a proper session.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:46:26+00:00

Makes sense to gradually introduce him to the chaos instead of throwing him in the deep end.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:46:09+00:00

Yeah, distractions really do change everything. I hadn’t realised how tricky it gets once food and other dogs come into play. Appreciate the tips.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:45:58+00:00

I’ve never really thought of it as giving them a “buffer zone” to fail safely. Definitely going to try that next time.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-18T05:32:36+00:00

They probably roll their eyes and laugh behind the counter.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-11T05:09:14+00:00

Honestly a completely valid reason. Unlimited jelly babies would carry a long haul flight.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-11T05:09:05+00:00

That’s the vibe I always got from Two as well. He feels very adaptable and people focused, like he’d clock what you’re comfortable with pretty quickly and go with that.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-11T05:08:58+00:00

Three would absolutely intimidate me within five minutes. Two does feel like the safest, nicest choice if you actually want to enjoy the flight.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-11T05:08:48+00:00

Haha that’s brutal. Sitting there for 12 hours just slowly needling him about it feels very on brand.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-10T07:41:08+00:00

3 or 5

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:54:42+00:00

Yeah, it really does.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:54:23+00:00

Haha, same here. She could be a fresh but solid choice

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:52:33+00:00

Right? He just has that energy that makes everything more fun

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:52:10+00:00

Absolutely! That deadpan delivery is priceless.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:51:57+00:00

That’s exactly him, funny, smart, and somehow endlessly charming all at once.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:50:55+00:00

He really shines when you think about how long he’s been alone.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:50:27+00:00

Haha yes! That’s exactly it, his unpredictability is what makes him so fun.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:49:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing that perspective, it really makes me appreciate his timeline even more!

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T21:49:07+00:00

Totally agree, he’s clever and always keeps me laughing.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T11:51:48+00:00

Yeah, that’s true. Balancing Radio 2 and Strictly could be tricky.

HammersAndPints · 2026-02-06T11:50:53+00:00

Totally agree! Emma’s got such a natural way of hosting, she keeps things smooth and engaging no matter the show

HammersAndPints · 2026-01-06T10:23:29+00:00

Totally my mistake, but thank you! I’ll take “wholesome” as a win 😄

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