We have a new dog as I've written about before and like our older dog, we are getting this new pup trained. We've learned with dogs, it's best to give simple commands and repeat them the same way so they will come to understand what those commands mean. This new pup is extremely intelligent and is learning very quickly. We've been working on his "recall" so that he will return or come to us when we call without hesitation because the last thing you want is a dog who won't come when called due to distractions.
Another command we use is the "leave it!" command. This we use when his nose starts directing his attention to something that we don't want him to mess with. When we go for walks, we are blessed to have 1300 acres across the road and the owners have given us permission to walk on them with our dogs whenever we would like. It's a fairly safe place to walk because it's away from traffic. However, there are plenty of things that can vie for a dog's attention so it's also a good training exercise.
Sometimes Scooby will find some armadillo excrement or cow pile that seems especially inviting. Most dogs will try to roll in these things because experts say they want to smell like their surroundings. Well, if you've ever smelled armadillo poop, it has no redeeming value. At least with cow poop, it has an earthy smell to it that is not bad normally. So, when Scooby seems taken with these piles of excrement, we say "Leave it!" not in a harsh way, but in an unmistakably authoritative way so he knows we mean business. He also wears an e-collar, which gives me the option of using a tone, vibration or static shock to drive the point home. I am impressed with how I rarely have to
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Dr. Fred DeRuvo
Leave It! Study-Grow-Know Ministries Sunday Service
Dr. Fred has written numerous books and articles that cover a wide-range of theological topics and he endeavors to present the study of God's Word in a clear fashion, helping the average layperson comprehend the great truths of Scripture.
