| Make Him Follow You | | | | you have to walk your dog to the back yard take him |
| Often times when an owner runs after a stray dog | | | | there immediately, do not allow any dawdling or |
| the pooch will think it's a delightful game and run even | | | | chances to become distracted. |
| farther away. If you want to make life easier, convince | | | | Walk your Dog |
| your dog to follow you. Do this by bringing his favorite | | | | Give your dog a chance to see the outside world and |
| thing along, whether that is a toy, treat, or leash. Offer | | | | take him for a regular walk. You wouldn't enjoy being |
| this to him by saying the words ("doggy treat" for my | | | | in the house all day, every day. By taking your dog for |
| rascals) and then walk away from the dog. Do not | | | | a walk you are releasing his energy, and giving him a |
| follow him, make him follow you. Of course, when he | | | | chance to see all of the things he would otherwise run |
| catches up to you live up to your promise and give him | | | | away to encounter. |
| the treat or take him for a walk. Positive reinforcement | | | | Of course, the best option is a fenced yard, but even |
| is far more effective in this case than negative. | | | | these aren't infallible. As an owner it is your |
| Keep Him on a Routine | | | | responsibility to keep your dog controlled, and if you |
| Take your dog outside at regular intervals, this way he | | | | don't the price can be steep. Fortunately, with the right |
| will know what is expected of him when he goes | | | | training and exercise a runaway dog can be a problem |
| outside. Always do things the same. For example, if | | | | of the past. |