[Dailydrool] How to end a walk without a fight?

[saraberry at aol.com]

There is actually a very simple solution. 

Have a very high value chew item ready for them the second they get back in the house and do this every single day.  It needs to be something that really floats their boat, like the new Canyon Ranch chewers they have a Petsmart, or a pig's ear, or rawhide if that is safe for your dogs, or a Greenie, or a stuffed Kong, or even half a hotdog if you can't get good chewers, just something great when they come back in.

Initially you can use this item to lure them, but fade that as quickly as possible and just treat when you get in the door.  I have a basket of chewers ready at all times and most of mine RUN back in and SLAM their crates~  We even play a game with the adolescent Brick and Tempo Club.  They get to preview two chewer choices.  One is better than the other.  The first into their crate gets first choice.  The other gets the remainder.  They now slam into the crates so fast and hard that it literally moves the crates.

Then of course, the next problem is that they will want to go out, pee and come right back into the house possibly without pooping... but because it is a walk, and they obviously love their walk, you will probably be ok.  Make sure they do all their business before you head back in or let them back in, but if you do this every single time, and it has to be something THEY love, not that you wish they love, but something they really LOVE LOVE LOVE, you will see a change within days.

Best*

Sara
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