Who is in Charge Here?

When a human is walking a lot of dogs at one time, you get a lot of comments.  Such as “Who is walking who?”  We know EXACTLY who is walking who.  Want proof?

Hu-dad - "Ok, Natasha, we have walked down the beach far enough. It is time to turn around and walk back."

Oh yeah, mister? Let's grab hold of this leash.

Sometimes you have to communicate with a firm tug on the leash.

But just remain firm or the human will think he is in control.

And it is difficult to retrain the human once you have allowed bad habits to form.

Any question about who is in charge?

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27 Responses to Who is in Charge Here?
  1. Terri Jacobson
    January 5, 2011 | 1:07 am

    I never questioned it for a minute.

    I like to pretend I’m in charge.

  2. tula
    January 5, 2011 | 1:15 am

    it’s clear- hu-dad is all ovah it! wink wink.

    tula

  3. priscilla
    January 5, 2011 | 2:31 am

    We always let the hoomans think that they in-charge but well….

  4. rottrover
    January 5, 2011 | 2:58 am

    “Natasha, You are the Pack Leader!” No question!!

  5. Pepsi
    January 5, 2011 | 3:05 am

    Hoomans THINK they’re in charge, but well, they have no idea we’re just letting them think that.

    Woofs,
    Pepsi

  6. Jana Rade
    January 5, 2011 | 3:20 am

    LOL We know exactly who’s in charge in our house LOL

  7. Pip
    January 5, 2011 | 7:44 am

    You are the clear leader, Nitasha!

    Your pal, Pip

  8. The heartbeats
    January 5, 2011 | 8:15 am

    Walking 2 GSD’s and a Boxer gets that question as well. And frankly, the implication is correct. I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing. I am totally fine with this because I have 1 controlling GSDs to keep the situation completely under control, 1 GSD for protection and the Boxer for entertainment. I just have to keep the leashes untangled…

    Mamma Heartbeat

  9. Zoe
    January 5, 2011 | 8:18 am

    Persistence is a very good trait in a leader. Keep up the good work, Natasha!

  10. Mya Boo Boo Painter
    January 5, 2011 | 8:40 am

    Way to show them who is REALLY in charge, Natasha! Woo make us proud!

    Mya Boo Boo

  11. KB
    January 5, 2011 | 8:47 am

    I knew the answer before even reading the post! But, the photos prove it! She rules with an iron paw!

  12. Stumpy and cyndi
    January 5, 2011 | 8:52 am

    We never had any doubt, but the Herd’s induction into HULA should clarify it for anyone who has questions.

  13. HUSKYS RULE
    January 5, 2011 | 9:58 am

    Thanks Natasha for clarifying this for all the humans out there that “think” they are in control!! You are right that re-training a human is difficult!!
    Licks & Nibbles,
    Kody & Nia

  14. Houndstooth
    January 5, 2011 | 10:18 am

    We all know Queen Natasha is in charge of everything! I love those pictures of her, though, especially that bug eyed one!

  15. Elyse and Riley
    January 5, 2011 | 12:01 pm

    When Riley sees a squirrel on a walk…we know who’s in charge…Riley! She’ll try to dart off after it and practically drag me down the street while I’m desperately trying to get her into heel position or even just loose leash position. She gets a little distracted…!

    Elyse (and Riley)

  16. HoundDogMom
    January 5, 2011 | 1:50 pm

    We always let them think they are in charge, but we all know better. You should see our human be in charge of us when a rabbit comes out from absolutely NOWHERE. Hee Hee…The HoundDogs

  17. Kristine
    January 5, 2011 | 2:01 pm

    LOL. Or is it the humans letting you think you are in charge?

    Thanks for the smile!

  18. Sammie and Avalon
    January 5, 2011 | 2:01 pm

    Well alrighty then… so THAT’S how you do it heheh! We shall try that very technique out today for our afternoon outing – thanks so much for your advice! We will let you know how it turns out!
    Hugs xoxoxo
    Sammie and Avalon

  19. Kari
    January 5, 2011 | 2:08 pm

    Even just walking three I get asked if I am a professional dog walker… I should start making cards

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

  20. jack & moo
    January 5, 2011 | 4:10 pm

    oh! reverse-leash training! That’s brilliant, Natasha! No wonder woo are the queen! (No doubt in our minds who the pack-leader is in your pack!)

  21. Khyra
    January 5, 2011 | 4:36 pm

    No doubts at all!

    Your khredentials are the indikhator of THAT!

    All Hail QNTE!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

  22. Sagira
    January 5, 2011 | 4:53 pm

    Nope, I think you covered it. :)

  23. The OP Pack
    January 5, 2011 | 6:49 pm

    Never a doubt, whatever the Queen says is right!!! We get that same question all the time too. In our case it is surprisingly usually Phantom who is in charge:)

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  24. Huffle Mawson
    January 5, 2011 | 7:05 pm

    Um, no, I was never in doubt about who was in charge.

  25. siku marie
    January 5, 2011 | 8:06 pm

    I so empathize! It is also good to throw in a few really unreasonable commands every now and then so that you can let the human “win.” That way they think they they are making progress…and they are really really good for a while.

  26. Ina in Alaska
    January 5, 2011 | 9:29 pm

    GRR..eat picture of Queen Natasha to show hu-dad just WHO is in charge!!! So funny!

  27. Lorenza
    January 5, 2011 | 11:04 pm

    It is very clear for me… I wonder if hu-dad knows it too!
    Happy Wednesday!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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