Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20000316

["Mike & Lynda"<mikej@alaweb.com>]

> That is right after a few times of this your dog has you trained just they
way they want you.....



Well, when they play games, they don't get the cookie. This must
>be practiced when you don't have to be anywhere by a certain
>time. You call them in, if they don't come, you go out to get
>them. If they start playing "keep away" you turn on your heel,
>walk in the house and close the door. Never saying a word. One
>thing Pyrs hate more than anything else is being ignored! This
>should thoroughly confuse the dog. 5 minutes later you repeat the
>process. Keep doing this until the dog comes in on the come
>command or at least lets you grab them. The first few times you
>give them the cookie for allowing you to grab them. After that,
>no cookie unless they come when called, the first time. They
>catch on pretty quickly. Best to always practice when you're
>dressed like you would be dressed to go out. Otherwise, they'll
>do it every time you're in your hanging around clothes and pull
>their little stunts when you're dressed to go out. Found this one
>out the hard way! :-) Tough staying one step ahead of their very
>sharp minds! LOL
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>Barb Bowes
>Bo, Molly, Chelsea (Pyrs) & Flopsy (Pyr Shep)
>The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
>bamb@monmouth.com
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Mike & Lynda