Great advice given so far. We've been told to do the same thing that Carol Jean said, the long rope thing, especially for the come command. And actually the clothes line is a great thing too, that's what we have out front for Reagan. I will put her on it for just a bit to go potty if I need to run back inside for a minute. Also if she wants to sun for a little bit I don't have to worry, and it is very light just like Carol Jean said also.
I think the other main thing is just time. With all my dogs if we are outside and there is something that is going to grab their attention I always make them sit down and I tell them stay. Over time they will just learn that they you aren't going to let them go after everything and it will be easier to get their attention. Now I'm not saying that over time they will just learn to not take off after everything. I know you are trying to teach them "watch" and having them sit first kinda defeats the purpose but in the beginning it at least keeps them calm when something it going on like a dog going by or a kid riding by on a bike or something. Just keep practicing you'll get it soon.
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