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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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We hired a trainer for my black lab. It is probably more about training the human than the dog.
I forget details. Sorry.
My prior lab was super well behaved. 99.9% perfect. Truly. It was mostly a matter of spending time with him and communication. Current dog isn't as intuitive. He needs to be instructed.
As to your question. My next door neighbor has a collie and is a contractor. The dog goes with him everywhere. If the neighbor comes over? Dog is with him. Even in my house. End result? Almost perfect behavior. No leash.
Not all dogs can do this. My current one probably could not.
Look into clicker training. That was the basis of what our trainer used. It is all about letting the dog know your wishes.
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