ball stealer

Hi k9 listener,

Your dog being so well trained, she might have already know these commands but if not, practice them using objects that are less valuable to her.

Also, whenever she takes any object in her mouth, tell her "it's not yours" in everyday life. You can make situations like:

Eating something right in front her. She might sit nicely in front of you anticipating she might get a bite. You will tell her "it's not yours".

Bring home a new toy and drop a shopping bag with the toy inside in front of her. She will try to sniff and take it out. You will tell her "it's not yours".

At park, when she gets other dog's ball, take it away firmly by telling her "it's not yours" and give her her own ball as an exchange.

Hope this will help

caroline i understand what you mean but i must agree with max, if the dog does as it is told then you punish why should the dog do as it is told next time, for example if i asked you to do something and you do it then i punish you next time you would be reluctent to do it next time. another one is if you keep calling your dog and they dont come so in turn you get angry, in time the dog does come then you punish that will tell your dog that next time when you call them the dog might be thinking if i go back i will get punished so i will carry on playing.
but i will say all the advice from both of you is very much grateful
thankyou please stay in contact
k9 listener

I got ya now Carol but I know from experience chasing Bonnie is just a game to her so now I just walk away or ignore her till she comes to me, she does come in time it's just patience. Thankyou carol