I love my Morgan

[maxfox426]

Are you ready for another brag thread? This time it's about his leash manners.

Morgan and I just went out for a jog this morning. We ran for about 15 minutes. I had jury-rigged a system to hold his leash around my waist, and he did not try to yank on it even once. He trotted just ahead of me, keeping just enough slack in the leash. He didn't try to wander or sniff or stop or chase the bunnies we saw. We just ran together.

He pottied in the appropriate places, without me having to redirect him from the wrong spots. (He is only allowed to poop in our own yard, and then in front of an empty lot about a block away. Of course, I clean up either way, but I prefer that he doesn't use another persons yard.)

He sat and waited at all corners before crossing the street, again without waiting for me to give him a command. While crossing the street, he walked with me at a heel without any fuss. When we arrived back home, he went straight to the front door and sat patiently until I could unlock the bolt and let us both inside.

I am so very pleased with him. Especially considering that a year ago, I was convinced that this dog would NEVER figure out how to even WALK on a leash with good manners, let alone be a jogging partner! I thought that he would be ADD puppy forever and ever. He really has grown up so much.

Good boy, Morgan. Good boy.

[umterps97]

Aww...that's great! Way to go Morgan!

I'm slightly jealous too....I would love for Maya to be able to jog with me, but we haven't gotten it figured out yet!

[bubbatd]

Kudos Morgan !!!!

[kernix]

Did you train him or have him professionally trained? I'm a dog walker and man what a joy when I walk a dog who either obeys commands or appears to be trained. And what a nightmare when I walk a dog(s) that obviously have no training. It seems that's what all people should do, because what is the leash broke as cars are going by. Congrats on a well-trained dog!

[babymomma]

Wow! Good Boy Morgan!!!!! Thats awesome.. I lucked out and got a dog that seemed to be born with good leash manors.. lol.. she never goes in front or anything just trots or runs along side of me...

Kudos to you for training him so well!

[MyHorseMyRules]

Woohoo! Good boy, Morgan!

Give him a big hug from me, and please ask him to pass on some of his good manners to Raja.

[maxfox426]

Thanks for all the comments! I've been telling Morgan how good you all think he is, and that he'd better keep it up. He hates to disappoint people.

Originally Posted by kernix

Did you train him or have him professionally trained? I'm a dog walker and man what a joy when I walk a dog who either obeys commands or appears to be trained. And what a nightmare when I walk a dog(s) that obviously have no training. It seems that's what all people should do, because what is the leash broke as cars are going by. Congrats on a well-trained dog!

Thanks! I've mostly trained him myself. We took an 8-week basic training class at a Petco when he was about six months old, but all the rest I've done at home, with lots of tips from fellow Chaz members.