dogs and this time of year
Just a reminder. There was a vet on the local TV show. He was talking about dogs and Halloween candy. Chocolate and artificial sweeteners are very toxic. So, watch the kids dumping their goody bags on...
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Go Dogs wrote:
"For the candy I work on 'leave it' constantly with our dogs. I have used treats on the ground, steak on my plate in my lap, dropping cheese right next to them sleeping. I worry about the people in the house leaving something out or dropping meds. So them having a good leave it really helps ease my mind."
I also teach the dogs, 'leave it', with everything. Food, pills, toys, TV remote, etc. They won't touch it, if they think it 'belongs' to me. I can leave the house and not worry about the trash, the TV remote, shoes, etc. It wasn't that hard to teach them. When they were pups, if they ever started to chew a no-no, (I left things around on purpose) they got a 'NO!', and I gave them a suitable toy. No shocking, beating, screaming, etc. Just left them know what I expected of them.
Glad I'm not the only toughie out there :) I'm working hard on things that are for their protection - leave it, stay and their recall :)
They are even getting to understand 'the look' :D
