Our springer spaniel, Wallace, has been allowed off his leash at our friend’s house many times. Wallace has enjoyed many off leash runs on their 5 acre property.
Yesterday, however, a series of unplanned events unfolded. To put it simply, Wallace acted completely naturally. He was let off leash, ran like a 1 year old puppy should but, this time, he didn’t listen like be was trained to do. Our friend then said “you do know about the exotic birds next door…right?” … Wrong. Each time previous to now, the birds were not there – apparently because it was out of season for them I be outside! Well, on this particular day, Wallace forgot about how to listen and honed in on his natural bird dog skills… And chased! Thankfully, all went well… And Wallace stayed by our side, on his leash, for the remainder of our still. This behavior still deserved to be dog shamed for (now) being so funny!
Sue Roberts-Kurpis
Several years ago, a firend who owns exotic birds thought it was cute to tease my rotts with the bird on his shoulder. Unfortunately, the dogs thought it was more fun to turn the bird into a game of touch football. The dogs had great fun but it didn’t turn out well for the bird. Ask the neighbors to keep the birds in or keep the dog on a leash while visiting.
Sandy Robinson
You must not have read it all the way thru. They didn’t know there were exotic birds next door; otherwise the dog would have been on a leash.
COMPUTIAC
Believe me,their is no big deal here.
What would he actually do once caught one, bring it home and tickle its feet all day ?
observer
It’s holding the sign.
Toni
I don’t think there is anything for the dog to be ashamed of. He did what comes naturally to him. He is a beauty though.
dvp
Hey, a dog’s gotta do what a dog’d gotta do. Glad the birds are OK.
Woody
Poor Wallace, he can’t help himself. It’s in his DNA. My normally well behaved Cocker loses her mind at the sight of birds & squirrels. She actually caught a squirrel once, but then didn’t know what to do next. She was so pleased with herself
that she did that happy Spaniel “huff, huff” for the rest of the day.
CJ
The “huff huff” sound = perfect! I’ve had two Springers now and I never realized it’s a sound all spaniels make! (My first Springer knew exactly what to do when he caught squirrels & pigeons–the difficulty was getting him to drop his trophies. The current one is still working on the catching part….)
Sarah
What a cutie! I wish more photos or videos could be shared.
corgi's rock
Springer’s are cool. Love those eye’s!
Wendy Kinton Underhill
I think it’s funny that you used a USB cord to hang the sign on his neck.
Woof!
Well, he’s a bird dog! 🙂 We had a Springer when I was a kid… awesome pup.
scubageek17
Aww what a sweetie. For some breeds of dogs, I guess it’s just in their blood. I have a certain wire haired fox terrier mix who is no longer allowed at the beach off leash because she jumps in the water and catches (yes catches) fish… I discovered this rare talent when I was sunbathing and she proudly dumped a live catfish on my face (spine side up, luckily!) For what it’s worth, Wallace looks awfully sorry for not listening to you (or at least, sorry that he is being shamed into wearing a sign? 🙂 )