Lavenders_Blue Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I just wanted to share this little story with you - it's not very exciting but made hubby and me smile. We are currently looking after my parents' little terrier X whilst they are on holiday. He is 15 years old, becoming quite deaf and is beginning to develop cataracts but is in otherwise good health (albeit a little grumpy at times, but that's excused at his age ). Hubby and I took the dogs out yesterday afternoon for a walk off the lead - despite being a very elderly gent Harry still enjoys a good run about off the lead, but nowadays tends not to investigate far afield, preferring to stay close to you so he knows where you are! As we were out walking yesterday, it started to rain quite heavily, so we changed direction to head for the hedgeline for a bit of shelter until we got back to the car. We called the dogs and Tango came with us, but Harry obviously hadn't heard and was still running off in the opposite direction. We carried on for a minute and called again, thinking he'd spot us and follow but, bless him, he'd found a good smell and was totally oblivious to the fact we were no longer with him Tango must have realised that Harry wasn't aware that he was going in the wrong direction as she suddenly shot off across the field, rounded him up and brought him back to where hubby and I were walking - so sweet! Unfortunately she then totally ruined the moment by pouncing on his back and trying to get him to play still you can't have everything I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ah bless! What a good dog, we'll forget about the end bit - obviously just playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I think that's a lovely story . Good old Tango . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Awwwww bless them, that is such a sweet story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ah bless x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 wow well done Tango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Awww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Aw what a lovely story. Dogs are definitely tuned in to other dogs' needs - our dog saw (from the living room) that our neighbours two huskies (worth a small fortune!) had run away and barked at me to let her out. I put her lead on and she tracked them at high speed and led me right to them! I was knackered but she was very pleased - and she's only a westie!! Well done to Tango though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm glad you have all enjoyed my little story. Tango did the same thing again today (even minus the pouncing!) so not a coincidence, what a clever girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 What a star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
