[Judi W]

This is not an uncommon problem with smart dogs. They don't watch you when they are on-lead because they don't have to! The leash telegraphs your every movement, even if you have it loose. Just the swing of the leather and clip give messages.

Get a piece of cord, about 24 inches long. (cord - not rope). Tie a small loop in each end. Run the cord through the live collar and put your finger through the loops. A light piece of cord is not going to telegraph like the weight of a lead and clip.

You can correct adequately with this (trust me on that one) and you can easily transfer to off lead by dropping one end of the string and letting it pull through the collar ring.