Oh sure they still run at first on the leash but they can't run off so you can patiently and matter-of-factly place her back before you. They learn it won't do any good to keep running - that you will just patiently step forward and get them and that they have to stay there. Once you have started to actually modify her behavior and she is used to minding you, she will stop trying to run and and "stay" when you tell her to. Training a dog not to misbehave is a series of repetitive, patient and loving corrections that many won't take the time to do or lose their temper the 15th time the dog tries to bolt. Only the determined but patient and caring trainer will persist and gently keep at it until the little thing begins to relax, not fear and starts to get the message that mom is just trying to teach me something and hey, I think I'm getting it. They like that part so much because it always makes mom smile and talk sweetly and give them the nicest praises. And eventually they learn faster to listen to and try to do what you teach them. Before long, if you've kept it loving and fun, they want to do what you say 98 - 99% of the time just because that's the way it is now - they have learned almost by rote to just pay attention and do what you say cause it works for them - they get happy rewards and great satisfaction working as a team with you. Don't lose hope because your little one may be a sort of a mess right now - you can help her and make her a much more happy and enjoyable pet.
Just keep at it, don't expect too much from any one session and stay loving and positive.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |