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Old 03-23-2005, 09:19 AM   #4
Hickey007
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You have every right to be mad, something can easily happen to Toby if he gets in the street. I would suggest to maybe put a BIG sign on the door that says don't let the dog out, however if I remember correctly from your last post you have already tried this.
I wouldn't feel bad about not letting anyone give him treats or try to train him, its your dog and you have to make the rules for him. I completely agree that you can't reward the dog if you tell him to sit and he doesn't, this isn't teaching him commands at all. I would definately start teaching him come (although I have a feeling you are already trying this).
I will also say that once you feel that Toby is obeying you to your satisfaction, you may also try and get someone else to try working with him. Teach a friend exactly how you work with Toby and let them try. I have three big dogs and since I got two of them before I was living with my now husband they don't listen to him much, just my mom (who lives in Iowa, I live in Alabama, not much help) and me. So by letting someone work with him that doesn't normally do it, it may teach him to listen to everyone, but I might be crazy. If you do do this I would definately make sure he listens to you first and also make sure you teach the other person exactly how you work with Toby.
Like I said earlier though, he's your dog, do what you feel is right. If you had a 2 year old child and someone let him out into the street you would be furious and everyone would understand why. Well there's not much difference I know a dog isn't a person but you have just as much responsibility to the dog and love him just as much.
Courtney
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