Bringing up Puppy
Prevent Running Off

Everyone wants a dog who wants to be with them

It is a good idea to teach your puppy never to let you out of his sight by giving him a little fright when he is still very young (under 16 weeks), try this technique.

Take your puppy to an unfamiliar place where you can hide from him whilst still being able to see him.

The area must be safe both from possible infection and from traffic and passers by, a field with a gate and a hedge is ideal.

Attach your puppy's lead, drop the end of the lead and let the puppy go off to explore in front, as soon as he takes his eyes off you, slip out of sight.

Make sure that you are able to see him and stay between him and any paths to the road (small puppies can move very fast).

Soon your puppy will see you are missing and start to worry - do not go to the puppy, the object of the exercise is to teach the puppy to watch where you are - for the rest of his life.

Let the puppy become quite upset and frightened then, when you are sure that he is really very worried, cough or snap a twig to allow the puppy to find you - not the other way around - do not go to him.

Repeat the exercise two or three times over the next few weeks until the puppy is about 16 weeks old and you should have a puppy that will not go out of sight when you are out walking.

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