Re: Dog's doing better.

"Naota" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I thought it'd only be right to come back to this group and thank you
> all for the help with my dog's off leash problem.  I was told to practice
> and praise more than enforce negatively.
>
> And that's what Sav and I did.  Every night for two months we practiced
> outside (with snacks), and now I walk her twice a day off leash.  There's
> a little problem now, but I think I can handle it:
>
> She (my dog) is often distracted these days, always sniffing around in the
> air for food or something.  Also, she isn't as reliable outside when I
> don't have treats.
>
> What do you suggest for more reliability and attention?  Also, I'd like to
> stop the treat business.  Every single walk off leash requires treats,
> else she won't behave normally.
>
> Naota.
>
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You may need to find a toy that she likes and use that along with 'over the
top' praise when you get the behaviour you desire.  When I walk my Boxer and
my Rottie off lead I use a little trick of putting my hand down and they
come back and touch it and I release them to the bigger boundry.  What this
does in my opinion is it makes it so every recall does NOT signify the end
of the fun.

hth,
Joe
www.gotboxer.com - An exclusive no Puppy Wizard zone. :)