WHEN TO BE WATCHFULL!!! by jendellas
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We had a lovely walk yesterday on the park, we went into one of the girls fav spots, loads of trees & tall grass :o( Carn't say it is mine :o)
Lots of places to hunt for them, obviously they do that by scent & sight.
Why am I not sure, well unlike them I carn't smell if anything is about (only Mr. Fox, as his scent is so strong, phew). Also in the dense shrubbery, trees & grass I carn't see anything. As the girls are hunting dogs I have to be able to read their body language to know if anything is about, like the pheasants, foxes or even now the deer :o( Their head is one such thing I watch.
The pics on the left of Meadow & Jasmine are ok, they are relaxed. I know nothing is in the vicinity. The heads on the right tell me to be watchful as their noses are scenting the air. So I am always on the ball if they suddenly stop, head goes in the air, usually their mouth closes & I can see they are taking in the scent of something. So I call them to me & we go on our merry way with them either on the lead or very close.
Killjoy, Oh yes, I sure am :o)
Thanks for all the lovely comments & favs, so, so appreciated. xx
Comments (17)
ontar1
Fascinating, lovely collage, outstanding captures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
greyone
marvelous collage of these beautys. Your ability to read these wonderful critters is amazing. They are so driven by instinct, they do not have to be trained to track prey, it just comes natural.
durleybeachbum
Godd that they are obedient! I have just come back from a walk including about 1/3 acre badger set, when even Fritz had to be on the lead!
Faemike55
Great captures and interesting comparisons
Raindroptheelf
Very Interesting about the body language and I do think a good dog owner should be able to read the bod language of their dog/s. Our Labrador, being a Labrador, is fine, he loves seeing other dogs and is quite easy on walks, well behaved, listens well and loves nothing more then retrieving, even if it is an old stick lol. Our Border Collie , that is a different matter, he used to round up EVERYTHING so I saw the signs, he would prick up his ears, lay low and then go for it... I have no trained him with a gentle method , soft voice and LOTS of treats that he walks on the Lead without pulling in the road to runs up pigeons or other dogs. It does sound funny but it was so bad that I was scared for my and his safety. He now also knows, as soon as he walks on my left he has to stay close, he is coming to me as soon as I call him we still training that and he sits and stays where I tell him to stay. Training him for weeks now and we have such fun, he is such a character so , being a Border Collie is a bit timid and won't take treats from strangers or let them touch him. Ben the Labrador does not care how feeds him along as food is coming his way lol
Flint_Hawk
Yes, it is important to read our dog's body language! Great picture comparison!
magnus073
Fantastic collage Barbara, and your point is well made. I'm still glad the girls had a good time
BessieB
Wonderful captures Barbara - the boys are find by the way thanks :)
marybelgium
beautiful collage !
kbrog
Wonderful captures and collage! :)
JaneEden
Wonderful collage of the girls Barbara, and so interesting reading about you reading them lol. Dogs are such interesting creatures and I love them dearly in fact not known life without them, and yes I think that now after all these years I do know exactly what they are thinking, yes even my two little rascals who by the way are so looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, and of course the treats you so kindly bring them too lol. They will be waiting at the front door a good 30 minutes before you arrive, as per usual, hugs and love xxxxxxxxxxx cats looking forward too xxxxxxxxxx
danapommet
Magnificent photos to create this montage Barbara. I have seen Jasmine with her nose to the ground and tail high, as she runs and hunts but I had not noticed these signs before. Once again I have learned something new at RR.
bazza
Yes it is important to be able to interpret the body language of a dog, and it is obvious that you have this down pat with the girls.. Nice collage Barbara.
clbsmiley
Lovely to see. :)
gillbrooks
Better a killjoy than have them come to harm :) Lovely shots
Glendaw
What a wonderful collage,each segment has it's own story indeed. Thanks for sharing Barbara.
romanceworks
Great collage. CC