Random dog training tip.

[dolf]

For people who road walk on a loose leash.

Just before you cross the road, say "cross".
If the dog tries crossing without this command, "no!" and either make it wait longer before crossing, or walk on to find a different crossing point.

For why? Because your dog will get used to only crossing when you say so. Sometimes, when a dog is used to a particular route or misinterprets your body language, it might step into the road thinking you're going to cross at that point.
Also, if it ever escapes or gets lost or spooked, it might be a little less likely to get hit by a car if crossing without permission is a no no.

You're welcome!

 

[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[rockcasbah]

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[Saint Peter]

Check out the troll parade!

no doubt.

 

[rockcasbah]

no doubt.

Dog tips.

 

[Saint Peter]

Dog tips.

you wish you could do that.

 

[rockcasbah]

you wish you could do that.

Are you the “bitter betty” silver mentioned the other day?

Dog tip... solid pun. Plus, Dolf!

 

[silver gurl]

St Pete is not a Bitter Betty. Ever.

 

[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[rockcasbah]

St Pete is not a Bitter Betty. Ever.

He’s humor compromised.

 

[Champakian]

Make that work on a dachshund and I'll be impressed.

 

[rockcasbah]

I was expecting a different subject in this threat...lol. Yes my mind is always in the gutter.

Turns out it's a sensitive topic for Pete. Don't ask; it's still raw for him.

 

[dolf]

Turns out it's a sensitive topic for Pete. Don't ask; it's still raw for him.

An ice pack and some germaloids ointment.

 

[ishtat]

For people who road walk on a loose leash.

Just before you cross the road, say "cross".
If the dog tries crossing without this command, "no!" and either make it wait longer before crossing, or walk on to find a different crossing point.

For why? Because your dog will get used to only crossing when you say so. Sometimes, when a dog is used to a particular route or misinterprets your body language, it might step into the road thinking you're going to cross at that point.
Also, if it ever escapes or gets lost or spooked, it might be a little less likely to get hit by a car if crossing without permission is a no no.

You're welcome!

Do you find that a dog is easier to train/control if it has a harness rather than just a neck collar? My sister swears by them because she says the dog doesn't 'pull' so hard.

 

[missyunderstanding]

Great tip!

For people who road walk on a loose leash.

Just before you cross the road, say "cross".
If the dog tries crossing without this command, "no!" and either make it wait longer before crossing, or walk on to find a different crossing point.

For why? Because your dog will get used to only crossing when you say so. Sometimes, when a dog is used to a particular route or misinterprets your body language, it might step into the road thinking you're going to cross at that point.
Also, if it ever escapes or gets lost or spooked, it might be a little less likely to get hit by a car if crossing without permission is a no no.

You're welcome!

I have often felt that people need to spend more time training pets. Pets thrive if they recognize a 'master' and they enjoy learning to work with a master. In dogs that is hardwired into their brains. They look for an alpha male figure.

On the other hand, when humans try to play master over other humans it doesn't work. And it should not work. We are not hardwired to be dominated by others. Individuals or big government. That is why I find big government disgusting. I know that many have good intentions. Just like they have good intentions for training their dog not to run into a street. But it is massively egotistical when people and groups of people imagine that they know what is best for everyone else and seek to 'train' and control society and individuals.

So, do dog collar for me.

 

[dolf]

Do you find that a dog is easier to train/control if it has a harness rather than just a neck collar? My sister swears by them because she says the dog doesn't 'pull' so hard.

Depends on the dog. I usually try several things when I get a dog. You want something that gives control without risk of injury, though obviously nothing is a substitute for training. Dogs that pull can injure their necks and windpipes on regular collars, but I've had dogs that walk fine with them.

With my current dogs, Charlie has a basic body harness (which can double as a seatbelt harness).
Edward uses a K9 Bridle, which is easier on the neck than head collars that pull directly on the snout.

 

[rockcasbah]

dog collar for me.

Most would agree.

 

[dolf]

Charlie is adorable.