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LazyDaisy Feb 2016 3:53pm, 24 Feb 2016 13,385 posts	0 LazyDaisy Our first dog had a dog flap as we both worked fulltime then (though OH went home at lunchtime.) She could shuttle between the utility room and back garden at will, and we know she did because she was known locally as 'Nose'. We lived near a Primary school in those days, and she would go out at the start and finish times of the school day, to stick her nose in the small gap under the fence and the children passing by would stop to stroke her. It was an essential partvof some children's day, so we were told :-). Sorry I wandered completely off topic there but it does show what great pleasure dogs can bring!
lammo Feb 2016 4:10pm, 24 Feb 2016 6,380 posts	0 lammo No i dont. I probably realise i should start that again, but i think she should know what to do by now, and come when she's called and not need to be enticed with a treat anymore. Its a constant battle isnt it. That said some of dog training tips work quite well on the kids, they respond well to clear unambiguous commands as well, like sit and stay
SarahWoo Feb 2016 4:48pm, 24 Feb 2016 7,074 posts	0 SarahWoo I used to have problems with George (see avatar) and recall and although he is much, much better now, I still give him a treat. Not sure whether I should keep doing it or not but it works and he has improved with perseverance. Dogs are much easier to control than kids though, don't you think? They don't answer back either!
Sharkie Feb 2016 4:55pm, 24 Feb 2016 8,839 posts	0 Sharkie I'm afraid Jess does Sarah! She HAS to have the last word. Even if it's under her breath.
SarahWoo Feb 2016 4:57pm, 24 Feb 2016 7,075 posts	0 SarahWoo Funny you should say that, Sharkie. We had a GSD who was much the same - especially when she was in the car, for some reason. Very chatty dog, she was.
Cyclops Feb 2016 5:21pm, 24 Feb 2016 2,228 posts	0 Cyclops She should know what to do, lammo, and does but still wants a treat. Leah still has treats for doing what she is told because it is still a good thing and nice to treat her. She could be an utter menace when she knew it was time to come back/come in because she didn't want to; but training OH to stay positive and jolly and reward her when she finally did come back was harder than training her!!
Sharkie Feb 2016 5:25pm, 24 Feb 2016 8,840 posts	0 Sharkie GSDs are the most vocal dogs I've ever met, Sarah. It's not just barking - in fact it's rarely barking, more chuntering on about this and that
D2 Feb 2016 5:28pm, 24 Feb 2016 8,559 posts	0 D2 lol at Jess 'under her breath'
SarahWoo Feb 2016 9:20pm, 24 Feb 2016 7,076 posts	0 SarahWoo Very much so, Sharks. Both ours made lots of daft noises - you could almost have conversations with them. They also seemed to talk to themselves sometimes.
Alice the Camel Feb 2016 9:27pm, 24 Feb 2016 2,516 posts	0 Alice the Camel Back from the puppy party. Charlie and I are both exhausted. There were 7 young pups - only one felt the need to yap and wriggle all the way through. The problem was, there was FOOD hidden in the toys on the floor. Charlie sussed that very quickly and could hardly control himself. Sadly, he's not good at waiting his turn if FOOD is involved. We have to go back next week. I do hope they don't put those particular toys out.