Delivery Of New Pup

[Rozzie]

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[Tassie]

Hey roody - great to get an update on Jackson's progress. Sounds like you're doing a really good job with him.

As far as the lead goes, I totally agree with Kaffy Magee - light lead trailing first - round the house, in the back yard (supervised) - and really high value treats - roast chicken or soft liver for example. For a while, only use the super high value treats when the lead is around - you're trying to say to Jackson - lead = SUPER treats. Then you can ask for a sit while you put the lead on and off - reward with the super treats and/or a quick game of ball.

Are you practising recalls in the yard with Jackson? Again, I'd be using hig value treats, and each time before he gets the treat, make sure you touch him gently under the chin - and then progress to holding his collar briefly. Reward with the treats and/or game of ball. the logic of having him get used to you touching the collar as part of his recall, is that there's less drama about putting the lead on. Rewarding the collar hold with a game of ball shows him that having his collar held/lead put on doesn't necessarily end the game - it may be the start of a new one.

As he progresses, just before meal time is a good time for a little lead training. He's more likely to be paying attention then, and the dinner can be part of his reward for cooperating.

Let's know how you get on.