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Originally Posted by msiodine   HI. I need advice on Megan. I've had her for almost 4 weeks. she's 7 months old. she always stays right by my feet But I've had to start putting her on a leash when we go outside (we live in the country) B/c she will start for the road and I call her & she ignores me. I go for her and she runs. (Fast) Man I didn't know I could still run like that,  when she picks up something in the house she knows she
s not supposed to have. She runs. HOW DO YOU TEACH A DOG NOT TO RUN FROM YOU?? HELP.  |
Hey Jackie,
I had another thought too. Although I too agree it's best to keep them on leash at all times.... in cases of emergencies, you have to have a plan. Earlier I told about running AWAY from Roxie once to get her to come back (she'd run nearly a block before I got her to return). But I also say "treat" nearly every time I give my pups one. It's not part of the command but part of the reward. So I've been able to get their attention by yelling "treat!" as well. Coby (6 months old) got out through the garage door just last night and started down the driveway. My husband started to chase him. I hollered "don't chase him!" and ran and got the treat tin. I shook the tin and yelled "treat!" (both sounds music to his ears) and he came right back!!
Avoid problems (always on leash) but have an emergency plan!!