[chicagojosh]

Cody and I took a 6 mile hike, plus he got to do some swimming. I'm uploading 4 or 5 more in a 2nd post (seems to upload better for me that way)

thanks for looking

 

[LaRen616]

:wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub:

 

[chicagojosh]

more hiking, and one just around the house

 

[chicagojosh]

thanks Laren

 

[Navah]

Adorable! That is a happy Shepherd face if i have ever seen one! :wub:

 

[chicagojosh]

thanks Navah. he sure is in heaven running off lead...plus dad had hotdog pieces in his pocket to ensure a great recall hehe

 

[jakeandrenee]

He is looking great! So jealous you have good recall!
I took Jake on a 5 miler yesterday (on leash )

 

[chicagojosh]

thanks Renee... I always use high value treats (chicken, hotdog etc) to train "come". I still very very rarely say "Cody Come" unless i have a treat for him. he's doing so well with it, I don't want to ruin it by not have a juicy reward. someday...i'll ween him off.

fun! it's so nice and peaceful to hike with the pup.

also, he's only off lead if i can see a lot of the trail ahead.

 

[jakeandrenee]

LOL....I could have a LIVE chicken....off lead very unreliable recall....but we are a work in progress! Yes, I love being in the woods with Jake, it's so peaceful and he really loves it! The weather is finally cooled off!

Cody looks really good, is a black and tan blanket?

 

[chicagojosh]

haha, well mr Jake must not be quite as food driven as Cody. I wonder what other rewards you could use to help the recall??? hmm..

yeah, i bet down in AL you've got to wait for the evening to do much outdoors, especially in the summer.

Cody is a sable

 

[jakeandrenee]

A sable? GEEZ I don't know much about markings or coats....my friend has a sable and looks nothing like your handsome Cody.

 

[chicagojosh]

lol, me either for the most part. plus i like them all anyhow hehe. well the breeder told me sable i others on the site confirmed that. i however and no expert either, but thanks again for the compliments on him

 

[Rerun]

Looks like a great place to walk in. Good looking dog!

 

[chicagojosh]

thank you rerun... for Illinois its alright. i love the outdoors though, and typically head west or north for some real wilderness when i can. for quick day trips all ive got to work with are the forest preserves

 

[PaddyD]

more hiking, and one just around the house

He even LOOKS like a Cody

 

[Wolfiesmom]

Cody is beautiful and he looks so happy!!!

 

[Taylor]

What a very handsome boy you have!!

 

[chicagojosh]

Paddy D, Wolfiesmom, and Taylor, thanks for looking and the compliments on him. im glad he looks happy he does have that open mouth, tongue hanging out gsd smile quite often lol

 

[Marissa]

Very handsome dog, I love the coloring. I would agree that he's a sable but doesn't look like a typical one!! But after posting pics of his mom Im sure he gets some unique coloring from her I wish I had more areas to hike with my dogs but Nebraska sucks

 

[Schatzi09]

Your GSD is very cute! mine has almost the exact same coat which is suprising. I have been confused on what to call her coat also lol if I knew how to post pictures i would put one up lol. I dont know if you come around centeral ohio much but theres a great national park here called Hocking Hills I take Schatzi there almost every weekend she loves it! its full of caves and waterfalls a great place to check out if your ever in ohio.