Here is an update on Murphys walks,
I am still not walking him or even with him except for today. We took Murphy to my Dads (my Dad loves Murphy) and decided to take him back to the beach. This time we didn't go to the BUSY beach but a more suitable leisure part. He did fantastic. I didn't walk with him, but was behind him about 5ft. We encountered people walking at him, around him, beside him, he even tried to investigate some ones picnic. He had no issues even with the people on bikes.
Just about finished the walk and there it is.....He barked at a guy on a skateboard that come up behind him and dropped his board to ride. It startled all of us. But he didn't LUNGE he just gave a bark.
I think my husband has listened to me (you guys) about not putting him in to the thick of people. He actually said he thought it was good for me to be on this forum and have come up with ideas from you all.
I am hoping to hold the lead again soon. Like I stated earlier my 10 yr old son has a better walk him Murphy then I do, he doesn't have the fear that I do and Murphy REALLY responds to him. Again its with double lead.
With that said I have to add. I ended up having to go back to our starting point to get the truck and drive to Murphy. He was not making it back to the start point. It wasn't a long walk but he started to slow down and at any point I am sure he was gonna park his ass in the grass and protest. LOL