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Red Squirrel Sep 2016 4:31pm, 9 Sep 2016 19,384 posts	0 Red Squirrel I've been walking a 2-year old JRT recently. He really is a fantastic little chap. It was our last walk together yesterday evening due to my new work patterns. He's very good with young dogs so had a big chase around with a cocker pup which the owners were v pleased about. There was also a large young lab and it was hilarious to see the JRT chasing him around when the JRT is actually on the small side, even though he has gigantic and very expressive ears. I do find most dogs a joy to walk, but I have to say the JRT has the most amazing joie de vivre, is very transparent and exemplary recall. I'm still smiling thinking about last night's walkies.
Cyclops Sep 2016 6:07pm, 9 Sep 2016 2,524 posts	0 Cyclops I just used to put Leah on her lead, move as far away as I could, hang on tight and ignore them all Baroness. Other dog owners are generally clueless and have no sense at all. If at all possible I would walk in the opposite direction.
BaronessBL Sep 2016 6:39pm, 9 Sep 2016 5,908 posts	0 BaronessBL Yes we were well away from them but about to go into a narrower path so it made sense just to move towards the middle of the adjoining field and wait for them to pass....and out of politeness to avoid 'incident' please don't let your dogs say hello to mine.... Next time I'm minded to say - 'My dog would happily eat both of those without pausing for breath.... If you'd prefer that not to happen I suggest you don't let them get too close.' It's not true of course but might focus the mind more.....
GimmeMedals Sep 2016 8:26pm, 9 Sep 2016 14,695 posts	0 GimmeMedals Or you could say loudly, "Oooooh! Look! A Scooby snack!" People won't quite be sure you are joking.....(I've done it once or twice with Jess 😃)
Cyclops Sep 2016 8:33pm, 9 Sep 2016 2,535 posts	0 Cyclops I have also shouted 'Look, Leah, supper!' The few people who pay attention did move a bit further away.
BaronessBL Sep 2016 10:57pm, 9 Sep 2016 5,912 posts	0 BaronessBL GM that's brilliant I will definitely try that - perhaps not tomorrow when Wanda and I are marshalling at parkrun... but as soon as possible after that
GimmeMedals Sep 2016 8:12am, 10 Sep 2016 14,696 posts	0 GimmeMedals You might help a few people towards PBs at parkrun if you did, BBL 😃
Helegant Sep 2016 8:30am, 10 Sep 2016 3,407 posts	0 Helegant Sharkie, is that Jess on the front page?
Sharkie Sep 2016 8:33am, 10 Sep 2016 9,950 posts	0 Sharkie Oh, thanks for alerting me Helegant! Yes, Raffo and Jess.
D2 Sep 2016 10:16am, 10 Sep 2016 8,974 posts	0 D2 How lovely! I thought I recognised that dog!