We are very fortunate to have a private forest nearby where we can let the dogs run loose whilst we hike.
The condition of us using this place is that if the dogs defecate, that it not be on the trail. (Since only a few of us utilize these trails there's never been any build up or stink, so there's been no need to trek off the trail to pick up.)
Rigby was the only one that didn't need to be trained to do this. Since day 1 she has been mindful on trails and has never once defecated on the path. Even when leashed she will drag me at least 2-3 feet off the trail to go.
The other 3 had to be trained not to do this, and even still there are days where we are coming out with a few bags full because one of them decided that the middle of the trail was the right spot.
I'm just wondering if there's any instinctual basis to this? Or maybe it's just a fluke that Rigby simply has a preference for being off the trail?
The condition of us using this place is that if the dogs defecate, that it not be on the trail. (Since only a few of us utilize these trails there's never been any build up or stink, so there's been no need to trek off the trail to pick up.)
Rigby was the only one that didn't need to be trained to do this. Since day 1 she has been mindful on trails and has never once defecated on the path. Even when leashed she will drag me at least 2-3 feet off the trail to go.
The other 3 had to be trained not to do this, and even still there are days where we are coming out with a few bags full because one of them decided that the middle of the trail was the right spot.
I'm just wondering if there's any instinctual basis to this? Or maybe it's just a fluke that Rigby simply has a preference for being off the trail?