If you are unable to fence in your yard and would like to teach your dog to stay within the perimeters of the yard, try these steps. Be patient. All dogs are different in their learning skills. Some breeds/dogs are never trustworthy off leash. This exercise should be coupled with a good Come command.
1. On a leash, once per day, walk the perimeter of your yard with your dog on the inside in heel position right next to you.
2. If your dog tries to go in front of you, just block her with your leg to keep her in (don’t kick her!).
3. After a week, as long as she is no longer trying to get around you, switch so that she is on the outside.
4. Anytime she walks toward the outside of the yard, correct her with a firm No!
5. Once she stops trying, give her more and more leash.
6. Then repeat with a long line until she quits trying to get out of the yard. The long line is your safety net and lets you know how well she is responding.
7. If all is well, walk around the yard and say no firmly if your dog attempts to leave the yard.
Sylvie Pleasant
Certified Dog Trainer
K9 Solutions LLC
www.nck9solutions.com
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Wow! What a great tip! This is how my Peeps taught me. (And to think, some people think Scotties are hard to train. NOT!)
Sylvie actually finds the humans harder to train