[Ashley V]

I was watching It's Me or the Dog the other day and I'm glad I did! It was dealing with an issue that I needed help on... hopefully it's a sign. See, Smokey LOVES to run... he would run all day if he could and I'd love to watch him run, but it's hard to give him any freedom because he doesn't listen pretty much at all when he's off leash. Well, I think her technique might work with him... of course, it's gonna take me a couple months I think. She said to get a long training leash, so it's almost like he's off leash, but not really, and get a whistle, and a squeaky toy or something he'd be really interested in getting. Let him run where ever he wants but whistle, say his name and the command, then reward him when he comes and repeat the process. That way he learns that he can still have fun, but will be rewarded when he listens. What do you think? Anyone use this?