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Originally Posted by Maximo  Always good to follow your instincts.
Teach her 'down' and 'sit.' I use down for a variety of moves, but maybe this is not right. My boys understand when I mean to go down on their bellies, or not to stand at a person's leg.
How long of a leash do you use? I would use a 4' leash to keep her close to you and more under your control. If you want to use a longer leash, you can always shorten it when a stranger approaches by wrapping it around your hand.
I use the 4' when we are sidewalk walking in populated areas. |
I haven't measured it but it's a short leash which I do wrap around my hand.
Do you think she jumps because she is still a puppy? I know some people with dogs and their dogs don't seem to care if a stranger is around. If Chloe sees anyone walking outside she automatically speeds up and tries to sprint away. It scares me sometimes because she doesn't even look back. This makes me wonder what kind of training people do with the dogs that they walk without a leash?! I want to train that type of loyalty.. not that I would walk her without a leash, but I think you know what I mean.