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Old 02-02-2002, 01:39 PM
rottnvegas rottnvegas is offline
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myandromeda wrote: I taught my boys the "Leave it" command. I started by putting them in a sit possitions and holding a treat in front of their noses and saying "Leave it." If they tried to reach for it, I would pull it away and say "Leave it." They aren't allowed to have a treat or eat their food until I say "okay." When on walks, I see them reaching for a rock, twig, or leaf and say "Leave it" and they walk right by it! It took awhile, but it works!

Rottnvegas: Is this technique reliable when you are not around? Like if I walked up to your dog and offered it a piece of steak would it take it if you weren't around? Just curious, I don't think this addresses Odonoghue's problem. '

Odonoghue, there is a lot that goes into your dog refusing food. Is there a protection trainer in your area, if so, you should contact them and have a professional get your dog up on this necassary training? You will need a helper to do this properly. Good luck
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