Great video! We do let him run off leash - it was a bit nerve-wracking the first time but we went slow and he always comes back (so far!). He is so happy running - he loves ZOOMIES!
Excellent program 👍👏❤️. The B🎉ST DOGS IN THE WORLD‼️. Intelligent and can understand many words. They are like children and if you are not prepared for this then you should not own one. 😢They know when it is time for a walk, food etc. use a harness not a collar..
Your channel is so helpful I don’t have an iggy but plan on getting one in a few years time but I want to get as much research as I can. I’m obsessed with Italian greyhounds they are such beautiful dogs 🐕 😊
Hi, I live in an area with lots of rabbits and rats, in Cambridge MA. My Italian greyhound gets too excited and I can’t let him off leash since there are also cars etc. I did unfortunately, too many times what you recommended not to do, running after him, he started feeling that I am chasing him. Is there any way to reverse that? He also gets too excited and is not a big fan of treats when he is in the dog park but loves them during the training at home.
I still don’t think I’d do this, not because I don’t trust my dog but because I don’t trust other humans or other dog owners…. I’ve met so many people who own big dogs that don’t understand that their dogs’ prey drive gets activated and instead of them chasing another dog (which is play) the bigger dogs instincts say “rabbit…. Kill the prey.” It’s not necessarily their fault but because they might not smell him at first their instincts and prey drive kick in before they smell him and realize he’s a dog. I’d want my dog within 20-30 yds of me all the time…. It just takes one time, and one irresponsible big dog owner that can’t read their dog…. And boom, broken legs and lethal bites and punctured lungs….. to me…. Not worth it… if it’s not fenced in and small enough that I could get to him in 10-15 seconds…. I just can’t imagine doing that
Well as I said in the video, if you don’t feel comfortable doing it, don’t do it. Running is one of an iggy‘s biggest joys in life and therefore I want to restrict that as little as possible. When I see dogs that are a potential risk I call Nello back of course 😊
I live near a busy highway. And I too, have trained them to be off leash and they never run away. Treats work well for training I have a special whistle (tune) that they recognize
You mentioned puberty and said some iggies forget everything they have learned at this time. Did you mean this literally, or did you mean to imply that they won’t listen to you because they’re obeying their other instincts (to mate) rather than you?
I guess it‘s a little bit of both. I‘ve experienced some dogs don‘t remember the most simple things you‘ve taught them. It might take them longer to respond to commands or some even forget them completely. Recall, what is that? Or all of a sudden they get scared of the weirdest things, like trash cans for example 😅 But just stick to your training routine - it will pass 😊
It's all fine until your dog gets attacked by another off leash dog or your sighthound chases down prey. Never let your sighthound off leash in an open area.
Great video! We do let him run off leash - it was a bit nerve-wracking the first time but we went slow and he always comes back (so far!). He is so happy running - he loves ZOOMIES!
Amazing ❤️ zoomies are the best! And it‘s the best to watch them run and enjoy their iggy life to the fullest!
this has been such a helpful channel for me as a new owner! thanks so much for all your help
Thank you so much for your feedback. I‘m very happy to hear it was helpful 😊
Ohhhhhh, He was so little and so cute - But he is also now, of course!!!! Thanks for your very so very good advices!!!
And thank you for your comment 🥰 he‘s our forever little puppy 😊
Excellent program 👍👏❤️. The B🎉ST DOGS IN THE WORLD‼️. Intelligent and can understand many words. They are like children and if you are not prepared for this then you should not own one.
😢They know when it is time for a walk, food etc. use a harness not a collar..
Your channel is so helpful I don’t have an iggy but plan on getting one in a few years time but I want to get as much research as I can. I’m obsessed with Italian greyhounds they are such beautiful dogs 🐕 😊
Very cool channel, almost makes me want an Italian Greyhound
Thank you very much 🐾
My Iggy has such a high prey drive and loves other dogs that I could never trust him off leash 😩
That‘s too bad!
Do you let your Iggy run off leash? 🐾❤️
I’m about to get a iggy but it will be 9 weeks old. But my mom will probably let it off a leash
@@SoulzVrGt with lots of recall practice that shouldn’t be a problem 😊
Hi,
I live in an area with lots of rabbits and rats, in Cambridge MA. My Italian greyhound gets too excited and I can’t let him off leash since there are also cars etc.
I did unfortunately, too many times what you recommended not to do, running after him, he started feeling that I am chasing him. Is there any way to reverse that?
He also gets too excited and is not a big fan of treats when he is in the dog park but loves them during the training at home.
Yes I started them from day one when they were babies and they follow me everywhere.
Yes always....but puppies I watch closely.
Very important video! 1 year ago, but still actually - I'm going to meet my baby soon❤❤
And also can we know where did you get that blue harness?
More demonstrations please.
Your presentation is really good.
I still don’t think I’d do this, not because I don’t trust my dog but because I don’t trust other humans or other dog owners…. I’ve met so many people who own big dogs that don’t understand that their dogs’ prey drive gets activated and instead of them chasing another dog (which is play) the bigger dogs instincts say “rabbit…. Kill the prey.” It’s not necessarily their fault but because they might not smell him at first their instincts and prey drive kick in before they smell him and realize he’s a dog. I’d want my dog within 20-30 yds of me all the time…. It just takes one time, and one irresponsible big dog owner that can’t read their dog…. And boom, broken legs and lethal bites and punctured lungs….. to me…. Not worth it… if it’s not fenced in and small enough that I could get to him in 10-15 seconds…. I just can’t imagine doing that
Well as I said in the video, if you don’t feel comfortable doing it, don’t do it. Running is one of an iggy‘s biggest joys in life and therefore I want to restrict that as little as possible. When I see dogs that are a potential risk I call Nello back of course 😊
Omg my Iggy is 5 months old and she wont use a Leash at all!!! She just gets really nervous and lay down without moving!! What can I do?!?!?!
My dog has no food drive. Do you have any advice on recall without food?
What kind of leashes and harnesses and collars do you use?
My boy could never been let off leash in unfenced area we have wild bunnies etc an he can't help but chase.
Very helpful video. I'm planning to get an iggy next year. How old is Nello? And is he spayed? That would be not a good idea.
Glad it was helpful got you! Nello is 3 years old. And no, he's not neutered and we're not planning on changing that :)
Does your iggy shed so much?
Thanks. Great video, very helpful with our Iggy. Regards from Frankfurt. (I think you're somewhere in Munich?)
Thank you for your feedback and sending our best wishes from MUC to FFM 🐾😊
I live near a busy highway. And I too, have trained them to be off leash and they never run away. Treats work well for training
I have a special whistle (tune) that they recognize
I have gone to fenced dog parks ..
Unfortunately we don‘t have that here 🐾
@@thelifeofnello our dogs do love running
what is the harness that your iggy is wearing?
It‘s from a local store 😊
Your accent is so awesome. I can't quite place it though. french canadian?
Hehe thank you so much. No, not even close 😀
No she’s German lol
You mentioned puberty and said some iggies forget everything they have learned at this time. Did you mean this literally, or did you mean to imply that they won’t listen to you because they’re obeying their other instincts (to mate) rather than you?
I guess it‘s a little bit of both. I‘ve experienced some dogs don‘t remember the most simple things you‘ve taught them. It might take them longer to respond to commands or some even forget them completely. Recall, what is that? Or all of a sudden they get scared of the weirdest things, like trash cans for example 😅 But just stick to your training routine - it will pass 😊
Usually the boys act that way.
It's all fine until your dog gets attacked by another off leash dog or your sighthound chases down prey. Never let your sighthound off leash in an open area.