February 22nd, 2025

Leash Training

Now that you have met all my girls, I can start talking about training again.

Rylee with a collar and leash lying in the grass in the sunshine.

Leash training started with Rylee in 2014 in Germany, with my mom (also a dog trainer) teaching me to importance of getting Rylee to pay attention on me. Through different setups, Rylee ended up watching my every move and we enjoyed leashed walks without issues.

The only problem? I hated that leash, any leash - and still do.

When I brought Rylee back to the States, I made it my mission to have her be off-leash as soon as possible. I spent most of 2015 chasing a terrier around, and we learnt and grew together. Our bond was so tight, that we both developed separation anxiety. However, this allowed me to never carry a leash with me and always knowing she would be near me.

Funnily enough, in recent years, I have had to leash her and tie her to the fence to stop her from joining me in the sheep field while I am training Bella.

She hates it.

I do not love it either, but if she won't listen when I ask her to stay out and not participate - well, there's the consequence, little dog.

Happy Training!

Addi and her girls