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Originally Posted by dawn27  So much wonderful and helpful tips !
One very important thing is to never every chase your pup. That is were the fun game of "catch me if you can" begins for them.
The one thing that is would suggest and is the one thing I feel is really important is to teach your pup to COME on command. Start off with indoor training on a leash and than work your way off leash. Once you feel your pup has it down and you can call them back to you with total reassurance than try it outdoors in a gated area first before you let them run free.
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I agree that the come is terribly important. Every dog should recall on command - that's so important to living safely and happily with one. Still, there are times you may need your dog to stop running and stay still, such as if a large dog suddenly appears nearby and his running to you could activate that dog's prey drive or if your dog is across the street from you or about to unwitting step onto a large ant hill. Having a dog that will obey whatever command you give him is so important in a dogs' day-to-day life but absolutely critical a few times in life and may save your dog injury or death and you a nervous breakdown!