Lynne Barrows wrote 05/08/2009 01:37 PM Re: A Minor Setback [Re: Betty Reavis ] #239191 - 05/08/2009 01:37 PM
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007 Posts: 2531 Loc: S. Florida Offline	Betty, I used to be concerned that my dog would give herself accidental corrections with a prong when using the long line, but I don't find that to be the case. I have an adjustable one that I bought here, and when I'm using it for play times I set it slightly looser than I do for walks (like 1 link looser), and it does not seem to bother my dog to wear it during those times. The thing that I do find is that the long line gives me much more control over the dog, whether it's for giving a correction or for reinforcing a command that was ignored, etc. We don't use it all the time, but I probably have it on her 80% of the time that we are outside...
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Betty Reavis wrote 05/08/2009 01:47 PM Re: A Minor Setback [Re: Lynne Barrows ] #239193 - 05/08/2009 01:47 PM
Betty Reavis Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2008 Posts: 178 Loc: NewMarket, Al Offline	Lynne: Okay, you may think this is totally a dumb question. How do you keep your dog from playing with the long line. I can see it now. Luna is a Play till you drop kind of dog. We would be constantly battling over eating the long line? Funny but true!!!! Thanks Betty Reavis
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Lynne Barrows wrote 05/08/2009 01:59 PM Re: A Minor Setback [Re: Betty Reavis ] #239194 - 05/08/2009 01:59 PM
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007 Posts: 2531 Loc: S. Florida Offline	Ahhh, so that's why you haven't been using one! First of all, here's what I use; it's a 15' cotton drag line that is made of heavy webbing, so it doesn't tangle very easily. Drag Line I think you just have to go through the pain of conditioning your dog to ignore it. Put it on and have her favorite toy handy to distract her. Once the fascination has worn off, she should leave it alone. But, you've got to use it enough that she is conditioned to it, otherwise every time you put it on her she will play with it. If she keeps playing with it, pick up the line and say 'no!' and pop it out of her mouth firmly; if she keeps playing with it after that, say 'no!', pop it out of her mouth, and give her a prong correction. She should get the message...
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Aaron Myracle wrote 05/08/2009 02:00 PM Re: A Minor Setback [Re: Lynne Barrows ] #239195 - 05/08/2009 02:00 PM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Or, use a chain.
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Betty Reavis wrote 05/08/2009 02:22 PM Re: A Minor Setback [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #239196 - 05/08/2009 02:22 PM
Betty Reavis Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2008 Posts: 178 Loc: NewMarket, Al Offline	Thanks for all the advise, chain may just work especially if its the kind you use for anchors!!!Just kidding. Will give it a try. You guys are great thanks for the support. Betty Reavis
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