Remy Hiking

I can't get over how grown up he is!

We've had our two year old GSD for four months. He'd been in an outside kennel all his life and had never been for a proper walk - although he'd been exercised in a large field. He's doing so well in many ways - good with children, with no distractions fairly obedient, getting used to a new routine with us very well. And good at his training classes. So far, seems to be very good with other dogs BUT he is dog obsesessed. Possibly because he never met any when he was exercised in his previous life. So any time we meet a dog on a walk, he won't pay attention to anything EXCEPT the DOG!! Because he is so huge and because lots of people (and dogs) are scared of him, it is becoming a big problem for me. Whilst he will come when called in a training situation, he won't if he is off the lead, on a walk and has seen a dog. It's even difficult when he is on the lead, as he strains to get to any dog he sees and inevitably worries the owners. It's not that he's aggressive, he just wants to play. I know this because some people I've met on our walks are fine and love him to play with their dogs. He plays beautifully - so far! I've tried feeding him treats whilst walking past dogs, but he is far more interested in the dog than the treat. Any ideas that might help - please!!!

Aw, he's growing up so quickly!! He looks like he had a grand time on that hike :-)

It's been so long since I've visited, I'd forgotten you got a new family member. Remy is absolutely adorable! I love his big goofy ears. :)

Such a cute and lucky pup! He seems to be able to focus on you well. Awesome!