Jackson has a ROMP

Today was a pure fun day for Jackson. Knowing that he will now come when called, we felt it was safe to let him off leash for a little romp. I have included a satellite map for today’s activity. It might be hard to read, but it shows an overall track of our day (The track was made by my new Garmin wrist GPS device. After a timed outting, I connect the Garmin to my PC and am then able to upload the track to a website that can be utilized to publish such documents. Click on the photo for a larger view).

I picked up Jackson at his home and we drove to the street practice area (note his house in the lower-right portion of the photo, and the street practice and romp areas in the top center).

After heeling for just a block, we proceeded to an area in a ravine where I knew it would be safe to let Jackson free. Wow, did he ever enjoy that! He literally romped about excitedly. Occasionally I would throw a stick into the field where there is high, green grass. Jackson reminded me of a jackrabbit as he searched for it, jumping and leaping over the tall clumps. The great news is that when I whistled and called to him, he immediately high-tailed it back to me. ‘lots of praise then for him (I’d forgotten to bring treats today!).

We heeled back to the car, where Jackson sat, stayed, and waited for me to open the back door and then tell him “up.”

We returned to Loco Ln where I gave him some treats. He is now sleeping on the floor next to my chair.

It was a fun day with a GOOD DOG.