[alaskayorkie]

My first suggestion would be to get a 16-foot retractable leash and get Lucky used to it. It's safer, 100 percent effective and still gives her plenty of room for freedom. Of course, it may not be easy getting a 2-year-old used to a leash if she didn't grow up on one, but it's worth trying.

Second tip: We're learning this in obedience school. The idea is to make coming to you SO much fun that she looks forward to it. Put her on a long leash or rope (20-plus feet) and either have her "sit and wait" or have someone hold her. Then say "Lucky come, come, come" in your most animated, fun voice. Take the slack out of the rope quickly so you can (gently) keep her straight if she tries to roam. When she gets to you, give her a treat and make her feel like she did something special. The trick is to make it fun every single time.

Third tip: Go to a park or somewhere safe and without distractions (like other dogs) and play hide and seek. Tell her to sit and wait and have someone hold her. Go 25-30 yards away and hide. Then say "Lucky come, come, come, come, come" until she finds you. Give her a treat and a hug. I've been doing it with Eddie, and he LOVES the game.

I don't think this would solve Wolftrap's problem, but it should help Lucky. Eddie still isn't perfect, but he's been practicing only 3 weeks and he's getting better when he's off leash.