Re: RC: Re: Suitable Dog

[Goodwn2400@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/19/01 9:30:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, lanconn@tds.net 
writes:


> > That said, in my opinion the *best* thing about my dog was that I could
> > say, "Go Home!" and she WOULDN'T go riding with me.  I've yet to see
> > public land that invited a loose dog, and I know my neighbors have
> > appreciated me not bringing my dog onto their property where they let me
> > ride.
>
> I agree 100%!!   What ever dog breed we choose to keep us company - an 
> obedient dog is the key for success with horses.
>
> I have a Jack Russell Terrier that is just the best.  I don't allow him to 
> go along with us off our property but I do take him for trail rides here.  
> He stays to the horses front left ALWAYS (did this on his own) no matter if 
> we are at the walk, trot or canter.  
>
> One day, I had a deer bound across the trail in front of us and he started 
> to go after it,  I called to him and just as if he hadn't seen the deer, he 
> fell back into place at the the horses left front.  This has happened 
> several times with rabbits, birds, and yes even bear...  It always amazes 
> me when he chooses to listen to me.
>
> He jogs with me on the road a 5 mile loop three times a week and never 
> seems to tire.  
>
> He's quite the mouser around the house - always bringing his kill home to 
> share with Mom..eewww
>
> But most amazingly, when I tell him.. NO, STAY....he's not happy about it 
> ...but he does.  A true sign of a great dog (in my mind)..  Cuz you just 
> know it's killing him to stay.
>
> Good luck with the dog quest..  
>
> Debbie - NH