[Ashley V]

I had the same problem with Smokey. He's also an escape artist. If he sees any inkling of an opportunity, he takes it and he's fast. Not just normal fast, like fast fast. I swear that dog is part greyhound sometimes. Anyways, I was really concerned for his safety. I bought a 20 foot lead (you can get them at Wal-Mar for about $5.00) and a small dog whistle (got on ebay for $2.00). I started inside the house at first and I could even be just sitting on the couch and he could be in another room doing whatever he was doing, then I'd blow the whistle and saw "Smokey, COME!" He came prancing right in to find out what that noise was. I'd then reward him with treats and praise. I actually didn't do much outside work with him, but whatever I did seemed to work for the most part. I still don't trust him off leash, but the other day he escaped out of my house because my husband left the front door cracked. I wasn't even home when this happened and my husband told me he found Smokey down the street near a busy street. He told Smokey to "Come" and he pranced right on over and walked beside him all the way to the house. Seriously, that was a first!