Saturday, October 20, 2018

Dixie on the Golf Course

Today the weather turned sunny and mild in the afternoon 
and I decided to take Dixie for her afternoon walk 
across the local golf course. 
The golf season is over, the Club House is closed for the winter, 
 but people are allowed to use the area. 
We try to stay on the Fringe, the rough, grassy edges, as much as possible 
and only cross the Fairway if necessary.
It is always so peaceful. 
At the bottom of this Fairway there is small lake where 
rainwater run-off gathers. 
Several small trails, used by the caretakers, 
connect the Fairways. They are nice short cuts for us and
Dixie is allowed to run off leash.
The grass is covered with colourful maple leaves.
I use the opportunity to train the command: "sit"
Perfect- on a distance of 15m (49')
 Dixie is looking around, questioning herself 
as to "why" I choose to ask her to sit. 
She always does that when I call er in or command her to sit.
There must be a reason, or? - she seems to think.
I have spotted people/dogs and taken her on the leash 
before Dixie gets aware of them.
Better safe than sorry.
No-one around this time.
After about an hours walk 
we are ready to leave for home.
A last look around, enjoying the sunlight.
Dixie - our big girl.
Great Pyrenee/Anatolian Shepherd/whatever mixed breed.
14 month, 63cm, 70kg - (28", 154 pound)




Translation
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Solange das Wetter mild ist machen wir täglich einen langen Spaziergang. Heute sind wir über den 
örtlichen Golf Course gewandert. Nach Saisonende dürfen alle die grünen Flächen benutzen.
Einige Pfade kreuzen die Rasenflächen und wir üben "Sitz" auf 15m Entfernung.
Klappt auch ganz gut. Sie sieht sich allerdings misstrauisch um. Hat sie etwas übersehen?
Meistens gibt es Kommandos wenn ich Leute oder fremde Hunde gesehen habe. 
Aber diesmal war keiner da.
Nach einer Stunde sind wir wieder am Ausgangspunkt angekommen und es geht
ab nach Hause.
Dixie, unsere Mischlingshündin, ist ganz schön gewachsen. 
14 Monate alt, Schulterhöhe 63cm und 70 kg schwer.

1 comment:

  1. Poor Dixie is definitely not a lap dog but you have managed to make her a well behaved dog.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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