Nika is back in training and EXTREMELY excited about it *LOL*
She is training in a Halti because of my still not good ankle injury and Nika being a tad feral from no work, i've had to break out the Halti, so i dont get injured from her excitement and that she doesnt either, she was literally on 2 legs on the check chain when she seen another dog, her not being able to breath and then choking for the the whole walk is definately not a good thing, and definately NOT a habit i want her learning. I am desparate to get her back into work, and i really need to get back into walking, so the Halti was the next option, until she calms down (which i have no doubt she will) at least anyway.
Saturday 8th May
Lets just say the 1st 10min was her having a spack attack trying to get the thing stuck to her face off. Once she calmed from that, we went onto Halti and lead. A few spack attacks later *L* she soon realised that pulling and being a fool just made the 'nasty' thing get tighter on her nose, and coming to a heel made it go away. She is definately intelligent this one!
Within 5 minutes she was heeling like a pro and fairly calm, with just the very odd try to get the halti off, unbelievable difference. Now as a test i unhooked the lead, and she still stayed with me, not always in a perfect heel, but a far cry from the nutcase i was trying to walk before.
Lunchtime today she will get another mini lesson, and depending how she deals with that, i'll take her out for a walk, lead through check chain and through Halti, just incase she does manage to slip the Halti off.
I am really excited and she will be too, i've been dying to get back out there. To be honest i forgot my mate sent me the Halti. I think it will be awesome for both Nika
Sunday 9th May
Today we went for a real walk, past all the dogs that never get out and are completely feral *L*
Other than the intial i want the halti off try out...It was such a dream. While she whinged and wussed, control was just so easy, no choking, no twisting on the lead to get to them. My ankle was far happier, and i can guarantee it was FAR more pleasent for my Nika.
So, we will go out again later this arvo. and all going well it will be twice a day from then on, oh except for Tuesdays because we will be back off to obedience school that night.
I wrapped to be able to get back out there with the no damage to myself and more importantly no damage to my gorgeous girl!!
Some pics of Nika is her Halti
