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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful that Hachi has learned his recall so well. Last summer, we decided to make teaching Hachi a very strong recall top priority. We played all sorts of recall games with jackpots of cheese for each recall.

The Runner does recalls with Hachi during their daily runs. That keeps his recall strong and sharp.

Yesterday, Hachi did a Houdini act and slipped out of the car in town, not wearing a leash and near a busy road. The Runner called Hachi, and Hachi responded with an enthusiastic recall. He snapped on the leash - and Hachi was safe.
That was a moment that made all of the work worthwhile. Hachi's strong recall probably saved his life.

It also was a moment that made me take stock of how much I've come to love this dog. I'm so thankful that he's okay.

We are linking up with Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
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21 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerDecember 12, 2019 at 5:49 AM

    oh boy, we are so happy that the recall worked... that are the moments my heart slips into my pants... and howlelujah when the recall works like trained in so many hours... BRAVO!!!!!

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  2. Matilda the BoxerDecember 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    Wow, so THAT'S why Momma always practices that with me! Way to go, Hachi!

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  3. SandeeDecember 12, 2019 at 8:50 AM

    I love a happy ending and this was a very happy ending.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  4. Nancy JDecember 12, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Thankful so much. All that training has been so worthwhile for this moment.

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  5. DukeDecember 12, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Our worst fears. Thank doG Hachi knows his recall and is safe!

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  6. My Mind's EyeDecember 12, 2019 at 11:30 AM

    Oh my goodness ::I had a gasp:: During all the work with Hachi there were hiccups but RECALL was his strong point. Sending thankful hugs too
    Cecilia

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  7. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 12, 2019 at 11:44 AM

    Recall is so important as you've experienced. Well done to all of you.

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  8. Brian's Home BlogDecember 12, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    Oh that's so scary but yes, the hard work you all have done sure paid off, way to go Hachi!

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  9. Catscue Cat MomDecember 12, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    What a good Hachi! You must have been so relieved, we are too - whew!

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  10. lexitheschnauzerDecember 12, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    This is truly a moment to be thankful for.

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  11. QuinnDecember 12, 2019 at 2:53 PM

    This is the kind of scenario than makes Piper's hearing loss such a worry. She's almost always on a lead or in a big fenced area, but like Mr. Hachi Houdini, Piper can get into trouble in the blink of an eye. I'm so glad Hachi came right back!

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  12. jank1961December 12, 2019 at 4:14 PM

    Great job, Hachi, and you and the Runner for training him so well! Like Luke, I think Hachi is very smart too; an that helps a lot when there are certain things we really need them to learn and do. ♥
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  13. Millie and WalterDecember 12, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    A strong recall really is something to be thankful for. We're so glad Hachi is okay.

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  14. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    That was great work from all of you - way to respond, Hachi!!!

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  15. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3December 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM

    Your work with him saved your life.

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  16. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 12, 2019 at 7:32 PM

    thank goodness!

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  17. Carola BartzDecember 12, 2019 at 7:45 PM

    I'm not quite sure what a recall is, but I'm glad that it took him off the busy road. This is a fantastic image.

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  18. ~Kim at Golden Pines~December 12, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    I know those "heart stopping moments" like you had, and the relief when they come back. Truly a tribute to your training! Treats all around! :-)

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  19. Idaho PugRanchDecember 12, 2019 at 9:58 PM

    Yes! Recalls are so important. Thank goodness all your hard work paid off!!
    hugs
    Mabel & Hilda

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  20. My GBGV LifeDecember 13, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    How scary! That is great he has such a good recall.

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  21. Tails Around the RanchDecember 15, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    Whew...a happy ending is the exclamation point for good training in this case. Well done to you guys as well as Hachi learning this valuable command so well.

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