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18th April 2007, 10:58 AM
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Long line training
Ellie is 5 months old, and has started this really annoying habit.... When I call her, she gets within a couple of feet away from me, and then runs away..Grrrr
I always have a treat in my hand, but it makes no difference.
She also comes to the chair where I am sitting and asks wants to be picked up, and as soon as I bend down to pick her up...off she runs.... I know she sees this as a game.....but I dont!!!!
I have read somewhere to keep them on a long line/lead for a while, and call them and just pull them gently towards you and then give a treat....
Am I right? I dont want to make things worse.....Ellie is VERY strong headed!!!!!
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18th April 2007, 09:42 PM
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I used a long 10' thin lead on our lab. I had 2 young children and barbie shoes are the best chew toy
Back then it was for the puppies safety, the girls and to keep me sane. I didnt use it obsessively, just when they were playing and the dog was getting into the middle of their games. I also locked her in the laundry room with a gate if I felt she needed a quite space, walked her and took her out in the yard or to my room when they had friends over. But it proved helpful in training her to be part of our family rather than just avoiding it.
With Kodee - different dog, different personality and I am in a different part of my life now with university girls. I most likely wont be doing it with her, but do believe it has its purpose if not over used and used with regular training methods. It really came in handy teaching her when the kids went in and out it didnt mean she was to follow - that stay was stay.
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19th April 2007, 12:08 AM
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