Since your mom says that Julie "has to learn", maybe you could actually show her the way you would handle the situation. That way, she can see & practice a new method. I'm not saying that your mother is like a child, but I know that TELLING my 9 year old what to do...and SHOWING him what to do, are two completely different things. If she's too set in her ways, day care is a great option. It's really difficult to unteach a dog when he/she has been trained incorrectly. It might be difficult for you in the long run to leave Julie at mom's. Honestly, I would also have a problem with Julie being allowed to run out the door & dash across the street. She could get seriously hurt. Then again, I don't know how the set up is at your mom's house. So sorry if I'm overstepping that one.
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