I was sooooo proud of Kobi today. He's always had a good recall but I never imagined if there was something that he was really interested in that I could call him off immediately. Squirrels for example!!!! So this morning I took him for a walk down in the ravine. I removed his leash and let him wonder at his leisure - as usual. I saw him freeze and perk his ears as he stared at something off the trail. I assumed he had spotted his prey of choice - squirrel. Fortunately I was watching him as ge bolted up the hill and I saw he was going after a skunk! I yelled his name out of shear panic. He stopped on a dime about 5 ft from the creature. I yelled "leave it! Kobi COME!" I have to admitt, I did not expect him to pay me any attention, but to my surprise he gave one last stare at the skunk and came running to me. Big hugs and a treat for Kobi!