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alinochka · 11-27-2007, 11:31 PM

I really need some advice.

I am getting really worried about Sputnick's safety. Every time he sees any oppurtunity to run outside he does so. We have a big back yard where he loves to play. Everything is closed off but there are rare times when he can escape. He actually got outside once about six months ago. I saw him and nearly had a heart attack! Anyways ever since then I can't stop worrying for his safety. Today my bf was taking the trash outside and Sputnick just jets out. Luckily the external door had closed automatically behind my bf, so Spu just stayed in the hallway, and I ran and got him in time before my bf opened it again to come back. We tried training him with a trainer but it was a waiste of 500 bucks. Spu learned nothing. He is a smart dog overall, but as soon a he can escape he just runs. I am worried that he will get hit by a car since we live next to a busy street. He means the world to me and I just feel like I need to do something to protect him, but I don't know what. He is about a year and half now, so I don't know if it's too late to retrain him ( we got him at 10 months). He knows to stay in theory, when we are inside and a treat is involved. Sorry for the long msg, I just really need some advice.

Also is it normal to worry this much? I am actually crying over this...

11-27-2007, 11:31 PM	#1
alinochka Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: gegeg Posts: 23	Really need your advice, my yorkie keeps trying to escape. I really need some advice. I am getting really worried about Sputnick's safety. Every time he sees any oppurtunity to run outside he does so. We have a big back yard where he loves to play. Everything is closed off but there are rare times when he can escape. He actually got outside once about six months ago. I saw him and nearly had a heart attack! Anyways ever since then I can't stop worrying for his safety. Today my bf was taking the trash outside and Sputnick just jets out. Luckily the external door had closed automatically behind my bf, so Spu just stayed in the hallway, and I ran and got him in time before my bf opened it again to come back. We tried training him with a trainer but it was a waiste of 500 bucks. Spu learned nothing. He is a smart dog overall, but as soon a he can escape he just runs. I am worried that he will get hit by a car since we live next to a busy street. He means the world to me and I just feel like I need to do something to protect him, but I don't know what. He is about a year and half now, so I don't know if it's too late to retrain him ( we got him at 10 months). He knows to stay in theory, when we are inside and a treat is involved. Sorry for the long msg, I just really need some advice. Also is it normal to worry this much? I am actually crying over this...