Last weekend my wife was outside in the evening with our Coton du Tulear, Hastings. They were enjoying a Spring evening together and he was off leash. Suddenly a terrifying noise was heard from the bushes. Out bolted a large white cat. In hot pursuit were our two cats, Max and Mikey. When Hastings saw his "brothers" needing help, he immediately took off also. Before my wife knew it, he was in our neighbor's yard and heading for a busy intersection.

She yelled "Hastings"... no response... a second panic-stricken "Hastings"- and still no response. Finally in desperation and probably somewhat Pavlovian ( see, we have also been trained) she screamed 'TOUCH". This is the word that Rachel has taught us to use to get our dog to come to us or follow some other direction.

Hastings immediately stopped and came back to our yard. Well you can imagine all the treats this guy got for that. Training is a long and slow process, but like anything else, the gratification makes all the time well worth it. Thank you Rachel for all that you have taught us (and Hastings). It may very well have saved his life!

Jeffrey & Barbara
Cleveland Heights, OH