Day 1,407

I’m very proud of Nico for walking through the woods without being on a leash. I hardly have to use a recall with him, and we almost never use his e-collar these days. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time we’ve used the e-collar for any reason except when he’s super far away, and I just need to get his attention. A big reason for this is we’ve put the time in to build a relationship where Nico doesn’t have any desire to run; in fact, he knows it’s more rewarding to be with me. All of this means that walking in the woods together is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences for both of us.

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Gear Used For This Shot

Sony A7RIV - Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM - Dogtra Tom Davis 280C E-Collar - Lupine Originals Wet Paint Collar - LuckyPet Rive-On Pet ID

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Brendan Wiltse

Brendan is a professional landscape, nature, and wildlife photographer with over 20 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in biology from Queen’s University and is an accomplished research scientist. His photography focuses on the conservation of the natural world. He is most well known for his work photographing the Adirondack Park in upstate New York but has worked across the eastern United States and Canada.

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