Dixie_Girl Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Today while playing "throw the ball a gazillion times" in the backyard, and Holly chasing down Skip and Jackson, I noticed that when I had the ball in my hand, Holly would watch my every movement. So, being the bright person I am, ahem, I thought, hey what if the other dogs weren't around to distract her? (with all the dogs involved, it looked like she was chasing Jackson) So, I put Jackson and Skip in a down/stay, called Holly, and threw the ball. The little darling raced to get it, and SHE BROUGHT IT BACK TO ME AND DROPPED IT BY ME! I am just tickled about this! She PLAYS! Yay! I know, not a big deal, but for her, it is front page news! I just marvel at the turn around with her! Oh, BTW, when DH got home yesterday, Holly slipped out the front door. She ignored me, went around the house, then came back, had a sniff and finally came in the house. Then, she stayed in when I told her to while I had the front door open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Congratulations on your success!!! As I have mentioned before, we use a lacrosse stick to throw the ball in the back yard. Annie has learned to fetch the ball, and to drop it in the stick's basket when she returns; this alleviates the need of having to pick up a ball with the hand (sometimes not the most sanitary of actions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hooray Holly! I am glad she is finally playing. That girl deserves some pure bliss in her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffTopic Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Linda, that's wonderful news! Yay for Holly! And I'm so glad you were willing to take the time and effort to give this girl a fighting chance! Yay for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 YAY for Holly! It sure sounds like she is finding life to be a good thing Thank you for sticking with her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 You do good work, Linda! It occurs to me that Skip and Jackson should be included in the appreciation. Dogs do learn from watching other dogs, and they're showing her how to do the good things. Thanks, boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 That is great news Linda, i fealt joy when Zac first did that and didn't just want to follow, stalk or chase my Holly. I can only imagine how much better it feels with a special girl like your Holly. Well done Linda, she is very lucky to be with you. I am really pleased she is doing so well. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 That is great! Way to go Holly!!!! That's better than Black Jack We have to play with two toys for a good "drop" command. *cough*working on that*cough* Keep up the good work with her. Give Jackson and Skip a good scratch for their good behavior too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Linda, sounds like Holly is coming on in leaps and bounds - that must bring joy to your heart - well done, indeed. AJ - yes Miss Holly will need to come and give lessons on retrieving a tennis ball to my two as well. Bustopher - had to laugh at this - this alleviates the need of having to pick up a ball with the hand (sometimes not the most sanitary of actions). My old KelpieXBorder Collie, Jess, used to love to play backyard cricket with friend's kids for hours on end - but - she didn't like it when we switched tennis balls - only wanted to play with the one she had - so we would have to change the balls over behind our backs - she was a crafty old thing, but she fell for that one every time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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