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Halfpint1775	Nov 5 2007, 05:45 PM
Chatterbox Posts: 1,547 Group: Full Members Member #284 Joined: August 21, 2006	I would recommend a good run with him before class - Peggy had the attention span of a gnat to start with - and i've finally got he balance right - by taking her out for a walk for 15 -30mins - depending on type of walk. If she runs around constantly chasing rabbits she goes for 15 mins only. Then - when we are in class - she is less likely to run off and get distracted. I also practice and train her between runs - so she is always focused on me. If I need to - I pull her away from the other dogs and go into a quiet corner until it is her turn. Peggy doenst bark at the other dogs though - so not sure how to help on that one! You really have to keep your dog focused on you from the minute you get into the class so they dont have a chance to interact with the other dogs too much - especially with a dog like yours :) I'm lucky Peggy doesnt really get too interested by other dogs and my classes are great as all the dogs are quiet and very well behaved which doenst wind her up either. IT will take time aswell - we have been going a year and only just getting the balance right and focus there - so give it time too! :)


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