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The dogs and I are doing pretty well with our current waling route- not pullling (I do turn about when they pull the lead). They are not jumping out at cars, and instead, are 'watching me'. (I carry cut up hotdogs in my pocket to reinforce watch me, not the cars and passing trucks.) thought it would...

PS, the malamute/sheep dog is about 18 mos. - 2 yrs. old. Does the age mean it was or was not a correction by a 'dog'. I think 18 mos - 2yrs. is an adolescent, no?

Susan

Thank you, Mattie. Can I take my inquiry a bit forward? So, if I turn quickly ( the dog is wearing a harness), since it is only a six foot lead, there will be tension before the mastibull picks up on it. SHould I use a longer lead so there is no tension developed in the lead? By the way, amazing to ...

WE have family and friends in SOuth CArolina, and Florida-USA, where dangerous snakes are a threat. The folks use moth balls in the garage, and surrounding areas, to keep away rodents and snakes... I don't know what is in it, whether it is environmentally friendly. MAybe otehrs can explain further. ...

I am new to the group. I am training a 2 yr.old english cocker and a 7 mos old mastibull. I read this morning, and tried successfully - for day 1, the 'about face method described in this thread. I want to assure I am doing it correctly. WHen executing this part: say, close to my dogs and start to w...