Return to “Jokerland”

For anyone who would like to follow the progress of this fantastically energetic dog, here it is; the sequel.

Earlier this week, we were setting up for class and I saw Joker and Kevin strolling towards our training area; they were a good distance away so I didn’t notice anything in particular. Off-leash heel has been a work in progress for some time now, and guess what? We were witnessing progress!! Joker, the dog that would circle around you as you walked and treat you like a sled if you let him, had just heeled off-leash passed other dogs, other people, birds, squirrels, you name it. I had noticed that Kevin had a leash in his hand but did not know that it was not attached!! Kevin then put Joker into a sit about 25 feet from our training area and continued on, leaving Joker behind in a sit while he kept his motion.

Kevin approached and said “This is not my dog”. We looked at him a bit dumbfounded. He went on to say that he should turn around and go home because Joker just heeled off leash from the car to our training area and that he had better quit now and end on a good note. Kevin did end up staying for class and Joker was given permission to visit Jokerland a few times that session and be a complete goofball. Below is a picture of Joker after returning from Jokerland.