11/15/2025
Putting in the hard and consistent work to require and attain good behavior from your dog is soooooooo worth it. I had a blast taking Riley (almost 2) to the dog beach the other day and getting these shots while letting him drag his long line around because I have a solid recall and have put in a year of off leash work. There are few times where this level of distraction and difficulty can be tested out with such a high energy breed who is so young, so this was definitely a rare and special earned treat, but I was so proud that he proved all of the hard work I’ve put in with how well he listened even with birds, other dogs, other people and being in a completely new environment. This is his third time on a beach but the first I felt I could also snag photos and direct his behavior at the same time. What a precious dog 🩵
