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Madison Avenue · 03-08-2006, 10:20 AM

I think you did the right thing not to let your dog go back outside without a lead. I've been reading books on training and while everyone has a slightly different approach, the common thread is that no dog should ever be off lead unless they are in a confined area. The thinking is that no dog is ever 100% reliable and that it only takes a moment for a dog to be in harms way--whether that means an aggressive dog or a car. We have a cairn terrier who has never been off lead because like all terriers, she is not reliable. Regarding housebreaking, my suggestion would be to get a good book on training and housebreaking and then be consistent. Just like children, some dogs catch on quickly and some take longer-patience and consistency will eventually be rewarded.

03-08-2006, 10:20 AM	#6
Madison Avenue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slingerlands, New York Posts: 43	I think you did the right thing not to let your dog go back outside without a lead. I've been reading books on training and while everyone has a slightly different approach, the common thread is that no dog should ever be off lead unless they are in a confined area. The thinking is that no dog is ever 100% reliable and that it only takes a moment for a dog to be in harms way--whether that means an aggressive dog or a car. We have a cairn terrier who has never been off lead because like all terriers, she is not reliable. Regarding housebreaking, my suggestion would be to get a good book on training and housebreaking and then be consistent. Just like children, some dogs catch on quickly and some take longer-patience and consistency will eventually be rewarded.