Logan's Best Day Ever

Great to see you all had lovely sunny weather yesterday and there have been plenty of topics showing it off well.

It was lovely with us too so I went for a walk with a few friends then stopped off at another friends house and had a few drinks in the sun.

Firstly, Logan hasn't been around so many people before and I was a bit concerned if he'd be ok with it but he was great. After his walk and play etc he was quite happy to just sit on the grass with me.

My friends house is right beside a park and once we sat down a squad of young kids came over to ask could they play with Logan. He has been around 1 child at a time before and has been great but never 10+ kids all screaming running etc, but because he was being good (and I was enjoying myself) I let them play with him.

I was totally blown away by how good he was! They were all play fighting with him, chasing him/running away, he'd even give them the ball when asked and would sit until they threw it. They were all very young kids so it was great to see.

One little 6 year old took a real shine to him and asked me could he take him for a walk. Again because he was good I let him, he just walked about the field with him but was so good (I could see the whole time and nothing bad could have happened).

It was the most fun he ever had I think, however today he is shattered so I don't know if I'll even walk him at all to give him a break.

Forgot my camera but got these two pics on my phone

gorgeous pics of logan ,always good when they play with little ones so well.bet you were proud of him

I was indeed Stella. I think it's what he needs more than anything as he seemed to really thrive

Thanks

ahh your welcome mat,i remember when sash was the same age and we had friends over with young children, they were all running around the garden for hours,gives you a real good feeling

Sounds like an ideal day

Def, I've never really saw it in him, normally I'd be holding the lead etc. But when he's good and calm etc I don't mind others doing it.

The only thing is he's shattered today bless him, he played with them for ages. Gonna give him a really handy day at home today I think. Extra food too!

He sounds like he could use the rest and calories

Yea think so too, probably just me being over the top, and days like that don't happen often. But i'll give him a good high protein feed when I get home and he had one this morning too.

We are trying to squeeze as many days like that in as possible before the weather gets too hot.

Yea that's a good point, over here we'd maybe only get 4 or 5 days like that throughout the year.

We have 8 or 9 months of pretty good weather or at least a few hours or so of it during the day. It's almost rainy seaon here though and than it will be too hot for a couple of months

You must be one proud dad!! What a superstar he is sounds like Logan had an amazing day!

Thanks Mandy, I was always promised that one day training and patience would just click and a few weeks ago it just did for him. The puppy madness has left him (mostly) and he's so easy to handle now

Aww so nice to hear you had such a great day Bet it was lovely to see him chilling out with the kids

Was a great day Sarah. Don't think it would be good too often though because it took a lot out of him. He was really having a great time though

Lol the ball looks too small for his mouth! Very cute pics and sounds like a fab day

Thanks Janey

I bought that ball for 80p and he absolutely loves it. Carries it everywhere

Sounds like you had a fab day mat, loving the pics of Logan

Thanks Hayley. Just wish I'd have had my camera, my phone isn't much use...

Wow, Logan's a real credit to the breed I do really wish Loki would calm down with kids more, but we seemed to have a bit of progress yesterday. I'd love it if Loki could be like you described Logan as being with those kids though! So glad he had such a lovely time, and it definitely sounds like you're full of pride for him great pics too, he's looking brilliant as always.

Tara wrote:Wow, Logan's a real credit to the breed I do really wish Loki would calm down with kids more, but we seemed to have a bit of progress yesterday. I'd love it if Loki could be like you described Logan as being with those kids though! So glad he had such a lovely time, and it definitely sounds like you're full of pride for him great pics too, he's looking brilliant as always.

Genuinely Tara remember how young Loki is though. Logan is about 16 months now and it's only been a few weeks of really good behaviour, maybe just over a month actually. Before that he was good but I always had to keep an eye on him because he had a tendancy to get over excited.

It just clicked with him one day, literally. I'm fairly certain it will be the same for you.

When Logan was Loki's age I wouldn't have been able to let him play with kids etc because he'd knock them down by accident etc.

That's brilliant news Mat, he looks really happy

Milton loves kids too, we were in the pet department of the local garden centre last week and a little girl came and asked if she could stroke him. I said yes, she crouched down and started stroking him and he very gently put his head on her lap and closed his eyes, he loved it It's funny to see how gentle he is with tiny people compared to how roughly he plays with me.

Thanks Chris.

I know exactly what you mean. I play fight with Logan too and it is pretty rough tbh but he is very respectful to kids etc.

MatLogan wrote:

Tara wrote:Wow, Logan's a real credit to the breed I do really wish Loki would calm down with kids more, but we seemed to have a bit of progress yesterday. I'd love it if Loki could be like you described Logan as being with those kids though! So glad he had such a lovely time, and it definitely sounds like you're full of pride for him great pics too, he's looking brilliant as always.

Genuinely Tara remember how young Loki is though. Logan is about 16 months now and it's only been a few weeks of really good behaviour, maybe just over a month actually. Before that he was good but I always had to keep an eye on him because he had a tendancy to get over excited.

It just clicked with him one day, literally. I'm fairly certain it will be the same for you.

When Logan was Loki's age I wouldn't have been able to let kid play with kids etc because he'd knock them down by accident etc.

Thanks, Mat, that's given me a lot of hope he has made loads of progress the last few months, but hoping it continues. You should be very proud of Logan though, and of yourself of course

Handsome guy you have there!

Thanks alot

Great pics mat, the phone is always handy for moments like those! Well done Logan what a superstar! Sounds like you both had an amazing day!!

Thanks Casey, he's done well lately I must say, bless him

Great pics Mat Logan sure looks happy and so well behaved around those monsters!

Thanks Inez, at one point there would quite easily been 10 kids playing football with him all shouting "SIT, C'MON, RUN..."

I dunno how he has the patience

He is positively glowing in that second pic. What a great report, Mat and well done Logan!

No I certainly wouldnt have with ten kids!

That is adorable! Great that he was being so good

Thanks Lisa, he was shattered bless him. I felt a bit bad for him because he was exhausted. But he had a full bowl of water at all times and I kept him wet to cool him. Then made him take wee breaks too.

It's hard to stop them when they are having fun and being good though.

Thanks Annie, who'd have thought a little six year old could handle a dog that size lol!

So pleased to read of Logans fun playing with the local children, I think he has a natural affinity with them by the looks of it, bless him he was such a good boy and has deserved a days rest I think.

Thanks Kathy, I think you are right. I watched him the entire time incase there were dogs about etc, but I never corrected him at all.

I just told the wee boy if he was pulling on the lead to just set it down and call me, but he just stood beside them like the photo the whole time.

My Mum text me to say he has slept all day pretty much, so I'm gonna bring him home, fill the baby bath for him and let him sit in the shade while I spend more time sitting in the sun

That all sounds like a very good plan there Mat, have fun

Awww Logan you are becoming such a good boy Sounds like a great day Mat, it's lovely when you have one like that!
Lots more to come I think

Here's hoping Ellie. Was a top day for us both

I tell you Logan is one hell of a looker , love seeing his pics more please

Thanks Mick. I post loads so knowing me there'll be more on tomorrow

GOOD BOY LOGAN!! sounds to me he has a good teacher.. well done to you too Matt. x

He's looking handsome and the weather has been really nice here too
By the way I was wondering where you got your flirt pole from? I can't find any in the UK and the ones from America you have to pay $50 dollars just for postage and packege

Thanks Norma, tbf to him I think it is just in him to be this way. I didn't really do anything.

I made mine Joe, it's the easiest thing in the world to do and doesn't cost much, I had the stuff so it didn't cost anything. I'm on my phone atm but when I go on to the laptop I'll upload pics onto here to show how. Just check back on this topic later on this evening.

Awww the second pics is really cute, so pleased you had such a good day and you deserve to be proud of your boy

Glad you had such a fab day and well done to Logan on his behaviour

Its great to hear he was so well behaved with the kiddies as well!

Thanks Kita and Sazzle

DragonTheStaffie wrote:He's looking handsome and the weather has been really nice here too
By the way I was wondering where you got your flirt pole from? I can't find any in the UK and the ones from America you have to pay $50 dollars just for postage and packege

Here ya are fella. All you need is a bit of pvc pipe. You might have it in the garage or you can buy a bit from B&Q for a couple of quid, and a bit of thick rope. I used a bit of tow rope for a car, again a couple of quid tops.

Basically, thread the rope through the pipe like this.

Then, tie a knot at the end so it can't get through like this.


Read this too. It's important to only do it for a few minutes at a time and for 10-15 mins in total. It really doesn't take much of this to totally burn them out.

•We recommend briefly walking your dog both before and after using a flirt pole to help prevent muscle strains.
•The Flirt Pole is a powerful tool and should be used responsibly. Never use it for extended periods of time without letting your dog take breaks and drink water.
•Causing any dog to jump can be hazardous; especially dogs under one year of age, whose bones are still growing.
•Never use a flirt pole with dogs who have joint and/or hip problems.
•We highly recommend only using the Flirt Pole outdoors on a grass or earth surface.
•Wearing closed toe shoes is recommended if your dog has a tendency to run over your feet, with claws digging in, like ours do.
•Do not release your grip when your dog catches the lure. Letting go while the bungee cord is stretched can result in the pole section flying towards your dog at a high rate of speed.
•Never attach a hard or heavy lure to the bungee cord. If your dog releases it with the cord stretched, you will have a dangerous projectile flying towards you.
•The Flirt Pole is not designed to be used as a tug toy.
•Never let your dog play with the Flirt Pole unsupervised. It will not survive as a chew toy. Always put it away after use.
•Do not allow your dog to chew on the bungee cord. Check cord frequently for damage and discontinue use if damage is found.
•For best results, also use the Flirt Pole as a training tool. Train your dog to sit, lie down, and wait to go after the lure until you give the command to do so.
•Let your dog briefly catch the lure every few minutes and give them praise when they catch it, but then make them release the lure and start over.

Ahh that's great, I am really pleased he proved himself to be so good around all that action & Kids, I didn't think I could like Logan more than I did but I do now And it makes us (their humans) feel great when they are so good like that...