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Call them the "Finger Crossers"
03/22/2010 | View more articles from this date
Call them the Finger Crossers, if you will — those folks who know if their dogs get loose they’ll get them back only when conditions are absolutely right: if there isn’t another dog to play with, a squirrel to chase or a scent to follow. Or if they’re fast or lucky enough to corner them.
If you’re one of these dog owners, you may well be in the majority. While “come” is one of the most basic of dog commands, it’s probably the one dogs obey the least. While it’s true some dogs are naturally more inclined to come when called than others, obedience is not an impossibility for any dog.
Figuring out why your pet won’t mind is the first step toward fixing the problem.
Maybe your dog is afraid to come to you. If you’re one of those people who have to chase your dog, you may also be someone who isn’t very happy when you’ve finally caught up with him. Screaming at your dog for running away or punishing your pet when you collar him at last is a good way of making sure t [ read more » ]
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