Teaching Child and Dog Safety

According to the Humane Society of the United States, 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog each year. 80% of those bites are by dogs the people know. It is also estimated that half of the reported bites are on children under the age of 13. Children under the age of 5 are most likely to be bitten, and again, most of these bites come from a dog that the child knows, such as the family dog or that of a relative, neighbor or friend.

Children seem to be more likely to be bitten by dogs than adults. But why is this? For one, a child has a tendency to make more sudden movements than an adult, and quick movements can sometimes stimulate a dog’s prey drive (the instinct within a dog to give chase). Also, children speak in higher pitched voices, and often are louder than adults. This can sometimes startle a dog, making him likely to bite. Children also can frustrate a dog by rough play and teasing, or they can inadvertently inflict pain with the pull of a tail or a poke in the eye. Finally, smaller children are closer to a dog’s eye level, making it easier for a dog to feel threatened by eye-to-eye contact, which can result in the child being bitten in the face.

How then can we keep our children safe around dogs? It is important that parents and teachers instruct children on how to approach and handle a dog. Here are some child and dog safety tips from a professional dog trainer:

1. Never approach a dog you do not know. The dog may look friendly, when in fact, it may not be. People think that a wagging tail means the dog is friendly. This is not always the case. Many people have been bitten by dogs that were wagging their tail, so stay away from dogs you do not know.

2. Always ask the dog’s owner for permission before you pet the dog. This even applies to dog’s you know. You never know when a dog, feeling startled or cornered, may attack. Even friendly dogs are candidates to bite.

3. Do not invade the dog’s space. Allow the dog to come up to you and sniff the top of your closed fist (palm down). If the dog doesn’t want to come and greet you, respect that and leave it alone. Don’t approach a dog from behind or straight on. Approach the dog from the side, and remember to not make any sudden moves.

4. Never get in a dog’s face. While this tip is similar to tip #3, it warrants its own paragraph. Getting into a dogs face is very dangerous, as the dog can take this as a challenge and bite. And remember to never stare down a dog. This can also be taken as a challenge, which can provoke the dog’s fight drive. Instead, make eye contact with the dog, and then look away. When you take your eyes off the dog you are signaling to the dog that you are not a threat to them.

5. Never tease a dog. You don’t like to be teased, neither do dogs.

6. Do not approach a dog that has been tied up or left at the end of a chain. Again, any dog that feels threatened could potentially attack.

7. Tell an adult immediately if you see a dog that is loose in your neighborhood.

8. Never touch a dog while it is eating. The dog could feel that you are a threat to take away its food, so stay back and let him finish. This includes dog bones and even toys, if the dog has a strong toy drive.

Professionally trained dogs for sale by Off-Leash K9

Looking for trained dogs for sale? More and more people are calling on Off-Leash K9 Dog Training and Sales for professionally trained dogs for sale. The available dogs can be seen at http://www.offleashk9.com/availabledogs.aspx . Off-Leash k9 also provides "Special Order" dogs. This is where you determine what you want in a trained family dog (such as breed, sex, color, size, temperament, level of obedience, etc.). We then go find you the dog, train him/her…and voilà …you have the dog you’ve always wanted.

We realize that not everyone has the time to invest in having a dog trained, that is why we provide trained dogs for sale. Whether you are searching for a trained family and companion dog, a working dog (such as breeding, Schutzhund, personal protection, etc.), we have a dog that will fit your needs. If not, we can find the right dog and train him or her for you.

Off-Leash K9 Dog Training and Sales can deliver professionally trained dogs for sale to all 50 states and Canada, including the the following locations : Birmingham, Alabama, AL; Anchorage, Alaska, AK; Phoenix, Arizona, AZ ; Little Rock, Arkansas, AR; Los Angeles, California , CA; Denver, Colorado, CO; Hartford, Connecticut, CT; Wilmington, Delaware, DE; Miami, Florida, FL; Atlanta, Georgia, GA; Hawaii, HI; Boise, Idaho, ID; Chicago, Illinois, IL; Indianapolis, Indiana, IN; Des Moines, Iowa, IA; Wichita, Kansas, KS; Louisville, Kentucky, KY; New Orleans, Louisiana, LA; Maine, ME; Baltimore, Maryland, MD; Boston, Massachusetts, MA; Detroit, Michigan, MI; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, MN; Jackson, Mississippi, MS; St. Louis, Missouri, MO; Helena, Montana, MT; Omaha, Nebraska, NE; Las Vegas, Nevada, NV; New Hampshire, NH; New Jersey, NJ; Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM; Buffalo, New York, NY; Charlotte, North Carolina, NC; Fargo, North Dakota, ND; Cleveland, Ohio, OH; Oklahoma CIty, Oklahoma, OK; Portland, Oregon, OR; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA; Rhode Island, RI; Greenville, South Carolina, SC; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, SD; Nashville, Tennessee, TN; Houston, Texas, TX; Salt Lake City, Utah, UT; Vermont, VT; Richmond, Virginia , VA; Seattle, Washington, WA; Charleston, West Virginia, WV; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, WI; Casper, Wyoming, WY, and Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact Off-Leash K9 at 918-949-7829.

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training To Appear At Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show

What Should I Feed My Dog?

What you feed your dog really does matter

 

Many people ask us, "What do you feed your dog?" They see the way that our dogs' coats are so shiny and feel how they are so soft! 

We feed a food called "Taste of the Wild". There are three different flavors of this food, but they are really all the same in nutritional content. Taste of the Wild (TOW) is a grainless diet, meaning that it is made without the corn and rice fillers that are found in most shelf brand foods (such a IAMS, etc). The ingredients only include materials that are highly digestible and useful to your dog's body.

Since this is a high quality food, it is slightly more expensive than your average brands, however you end up feeding MUCH less because it takes less to give your dog all the nutrition his body needs. The foods are designed for all stages of life, so it is appropriate for puppies on up to older adults.

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are added to the food blend, to give your dog the shiny coat and nice skin that he was born to have!  Take a look at the website for more information about the nutritional content. In addition to the plus side of having a healthy coat and skin, your dog's "output" will be much smaller and easier to pick up! This is because he is now absorbing more of the ingredients, and leaving very little behind.

Currently, TOW comes in only a dry formula, but is working on a canned version of its popular food. It's important to give dogs, especially little dogs, crunchy kibble as part of their diet, to assist in keeping your pooch's chompers healthy. If you decide to give canned food, be sure to mix it in with the kibble so that your dog is getting the best of both worlds. We recommend a brand called "Wellness" that is also a grainless formula, and can be purchased at Whole Foods Supermarkets. 

Off-Leash K9 highly recommends Taste of the Wild for your dog, We have personally seen a HUGE improvement in the condition of all our dogs, to include coats, skin and energy endurance within three weeks of switching from Science Diet to TOW.

Many people ask us, "What do you feed your dog?" They see the way that our dogs' coats are so shiny and feel how they are so soft! 

We feed a food called "Taste of the Wild". There are three different flavors of this food, but they are really all the same in nutritional content. Taste of the Wild (TOW) is a grainless diet, meaning that it is made without the corn and rice fillers that are found in most shelf brand foods (such a IAMS, etc). The ingredients only include materials that are highly digestible and useful to your dog's body.

Since this is a high quality food, it is slightly more expensive than your average brands, however you end up feeding MUCH less because it takes less to give your dog all the nutrition his body needs. The foods are designed for all stages of life, so it is appropriate for puppies on up to older adults.

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are added to the food blend, to give your dog the shiny coat and nice skin that he was born to have!  Take a look at the website for more information about the nutritional content. In addition to the plus side of having a healthy coat and skin, your dog's "output" will be much smaller and easier to pick up! This is because he is now absorbing more of the ingredients, and leaving very little behind.

Currently, TOW comes in only a dry formula, but is working on a canned version of its popular food. It's important to give dogs, especially little dogs, crunchy kibble as part of their diet, to assist in keeping your pooch's chompers healthy. If you decide to give canned food, be sure to mix it in with the kibble so that your dog is getting the best of both worlds. We recommend a brand called "Wellness" that is also a grainless formula, and can be purchased at Whole Foods Supermarkets. 

Off-Leash K9 highly recommends Taste of the Wild for your dog, We have personally seen a HUGE improvement in the condition of all our dogs, to include coats, skin and energy endurance within three weeks of switching from Science Diet to TOW.

Dog Training Tulsa Tip: How To Break Up A Dog Fight

·        Grab the dog(s) by the hind legs (preferably by the feet), and lift.   This is an effective way to break up a dogfight because dogs get their strength and leverage from their rear legs.   Raising the hind legs forces the dog to focus less on biting/fighting and more on balancing.   Keep in mind, however, that doing this could cause the dog to turn its attention toward you.   So, be careful.   Once the dogs let go of each other, back them away from one another and don’t let go of them, or they may begin fighting again.

·        Grab the dog(s) by the collar and pull back.   Remember to be cautious…the collar is awful close to the mouth!   Once you are pulling back on the collar, if the dog doesn’t release from the other, begin twisting the collar in order to make it more difficult for the dog to breathe.   If the dog is struggling to breathe, it will let go.

·        Use water to distract them.   Sometimes pouring water on dogs or spraying them with a hose can distract them long enough to pull them apart.   This, however, is not as effective as some of the other methods for breaking up a dogfight.

·        Find something to wedge between the dog’s teeth, like a strong, flat object.   Just be sure not to get your hands too close to the dog’s mouth.

Dog Training Tulsa Tip: Consistency In Dog Training

Dogs are very adaptable. Who they are and who they become depends in large part on how they are trained and how they are treated. Training them with consistency is one of the major keys to successful dog training. Consistency has nothing to do with words and everything to do with behavior. Training your dog with consistency is vital because it does three important things.

First, it establishes who’s in control (Here’s a tip: it should be you!). Second, it actually puts your dog at ease because it makes him feel more secure. And third, it teaches your dog right from wrong. That way, he will know what behavior is acceptable, and what behavior is not.

So how can you be more consistent in training your dog? Here are some tips:

1. Work with your dog every day.If possible, set a time and stick to it. Dogs are very routine-oriented. So the more consistent your schedule, the easier it will be for him to learn. And believe it or not, this will help you, too.

2. Expect the right behavior from your dog.
If you give your dog a command, he should do it. If he doesn’t, you should reprimand him. Don’t let him get away with ignoring you. Remember, you’re the owner, he’s the dog. You are the one who makes the decisions. Expect and enforce the right behavior.

3. Use praise often.
Behavior that is praised is behavior that is repeated. We all love when others praise us. Your dog is no different. Just as you reprimand him for being disobedient, you should praise your dog when he is obedient. When he listens and responds…reward him.
(Tip: Your tone of voice is very important. Praise him with a fun, excited tone. He’ll respond better to this!)

4. Don’t confuse your dog by giving him changing commands.
You must use the same word for a particular command every time (for example, don’t use “Come” sometimes and “Come here” other times). Determine your command words, and use the same ones for the specific behavior you want your dog to possess.

5. Be patient.
Behavior is changed and developed over time. You don’t train a dog in one day. So, be patient. If you will discipline yourself and be consistent, your dog’s behavior will change to how you want it to be. Don’t get frustrated and give up. Be patient…persevere.
(Tip: Don’t raise your voice and never yell at your dog! Some people believe this is effective, but we do not. At Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training, we train our dogs without yelling. You don’t want your dog responding to you out of fear!)

6. Use the power of repetition.
Someone said that “repetition reinforces.” It’s true, so work your dog. Stick to it…day in, day out. Keep using the same words, correcting when appropriate, praising as often as you can, and repeating the actions you are teaching your dog.

Consistency is the key to training your dog. You can do this. Just stick with it.  For more information on dog training in Tulsa, or trained family and companion dogs for sale, contact us today at 918-949-STAY.

Tulsa Dog Trainers To Appear At Claremore Festival

The dog training team from Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training will be appearing at the Claremore Bluegrass and Chili Festival September 10-12.  Off-Leash K9 will have a booth and will be available to answer your dog training and dog obedience questions, or to discuss what Tulsa area dog owners can expect from the dog training services provided by Off-Leash K9.  In addition, Off-Leash K9 will have with them some of the trained family and companion dogs they have for sale.  Be sure to stop by to meet the trainers and the dogs for sale.

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training not only offers dog training in the Tulsa area, but also has professionally trained family and companions dogs for sale.  For more information, visit www.offleashk9.com, or call 918-949-STAY (7829).

Free class for kids to learn Child-Dog Safety (South Tulsa)

Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa is doing its part to help reduce the number of Tulsa area dog bites and dog attacks on children by teaching child and dog safety.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog each year. 80% of those bites are by dogs the people know. It is also estimated that half of the reported bites are on children under the age of 13. Children under the age of 5 are most likely to be bitten, and again, most of these bites come from a dog that the child knows, such as the family dog or that of a relative, neighbor or friend.

Children seem to be more likely to be bitten by dogs than adults. But why is this? For one, a child has a tendency to make more sudden movements than an adult, and quick movements can sometimes stimulate a dog’s prey drive (the instinct within a dog to give chase). Also, children speak in higher pitched voices, and often are louder than adults. This can sometimes startle a dog, making him likely to bite. Children also can frustrate a dog by rough play and teasing, or they can inadvertently inflict pain with the pull of a tail or a poke in the eye. Finally, smaller children are closer to a dog’s eye level, making it easier for a dog to feel threatened by eye-to-eye contact, which can result in the child being bitten in the face.

This Saturday, November 21st at 10 am in Hunter Park (South Tulsa), Off-Leash K9 will lead an hour long class for children, teaching them how to be safe around dogs. It is free to all parents and kids. Contact Off-Leash K9 at 918-949-STAY (7829) for more information.

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training introduces new team member

    

  

Trained family and companion dogs for sale

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training releases first newsletter

Handling An Aggressive Dog

If you have ever owned or been around an aggressive or dominant dog, then you know the importance of getting control of him or her. Good obedience training will help keep the dog, other dogs and people safer. You need to understand something about aggressive dogs: Most dog aggression (unless the dog has been bred and trained to be aggressive) comes from one of two places…dominance or fear.  If professional dog training is not in your budget, or you simply don’t have the time, here are some suggestions that may help you deal with your aggressive dog.

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Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training expanding to new areas in Oklahoma

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training is the fastest growing dog training in Oklahoma, and now Off-Leash K9 is branching out.  With the addition of a couple of new trainers (soon to be announced), Off-Leash K9 will not only be able to serve dog owners in Tulsa, but even in some other areas of Oklahoma.  Some of the cities you can expect to see Off-Leash K9 training dogs throughout Oklahoma are:

• Bartlesville
• Bixby
• Broken Arrow
• Claremore
• Collinsville
• Glenpool
• Jenks
• Muskogee
• Nowata
• Owasso
• Pryor
• Sand Springs
• Sapulpa
• Skiatook
• Vinita

Just to name a few.  Off-Leash K9 already has dog training clients in most of these cities, so give us a bark today at 918-949-STAY to find out why we are the fastest growing dog training company in Oklahoma.

For information of trained family and companion dogs for sale, visit http://offleashk9.com/availabledogs.aspx.

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training Offers Choices

Most people who call Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training are looking for private in-home dog training sessions. But Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training also offers group classes. To some, group dog training classes are more appealing because they cost less. That may be the case with some dog trainers, but Off-Leash K9 Tulsa does dog training differently.

At Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training, dogs and their owners are not allowed in group classes until they have completed at least 3 private lessons. The reason for this is simple: Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training uses group classes to “fine tune” their dogs. Therefore, they want to make sure all dogs are ready and on the same level. This way, clients can experience the most value. So, if you’re looking for the best “bang for your buck” when it comes to dog training, Off-Leash K9 Tulsa is your answer.

For more information, contact Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training today at 918-949-STAY. Or, check out the Off-Leash K9  site here!

Off-Leash K9 Tulsa Dog Training proudly serves the following areas: Bartlesville, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Muskogee, Nowata, Owasso, Pryor, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Skiatook, Tulsa, Vinita.

Tulsa Dog Training Tip: Discipline Is The Key To Training

Training Your Dog Is Possible, but it will take some willpower!

Whether you’re an athlete, a concert pianist, a business person, or professional dog trainer, if you are going to be great at what you do, and live the life you’ve always wanted to live, you must become a person of discipline. The great Tom Landry said, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve what they’ve always wanted to be.” Well, most of us do not have coaches pushing us every day to succeed, so we must push ourselves.

“To discipline means to instruct a person or animal to follow a particular code of conduct, or to adhere to a certain “order.” Self-discipline refers to the training that one gives one’s self to accomplish a certain task or to adopt a particular pattern of behavior, even though one would really rather be doing something else (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).” Discipline makes the difference, and self-discipline is the key. William Penn said, “No man is fit to command another who cannot command himself.”

So whether you’re a professional dog trainer, or just a regular dog owner hoping to learn a little about teaching your dog to obey a few specific commands, in order to discipline your dog, you will first have to discipline yourself. It has been said that “what we do upon some great occasion will probably depend on what we already are, and what we are will be the result of previous years of self-discipline.” So, here are six keys to self-discipline:

First, Forget about the past. Often, past failures keep us from taking any new risks. We grow weary of failing and even become afraid to fail, thus we refuse to even try. But, being a person of discipline requires that you forget about past failures, and move forward with the resolve that this time WILL be different.

Maybe you have tried to train a dog in the past and failed. Maybe you have tried to train your dog, only to grow frustrated and quit. Maybe some other dog trainer has told you that your dog is “untrainable”. Forget about that. At Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa, we can teach you how to train your “untrainable” dog, and we will help you along the way. We will encourage you and instruct you. And best yet, we will show you that your past is irrelevant to what you can accomplish today!

Second, Focus on what you want to achieve. What are your goals? What do you hope to accomplish with your dog? Keep that in the front of your mind. Steven Covey, in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, says we should “begin with the end in mind.” That means before we jump in, we know what we want to accomplish, and as a result, we stay focused on that goal throughout the process.

Third, Find someone to take the journey with you. Training your dog can be a rewarding experience. But it can also be a very draining job. Find someone to take this journey with you. It doesn’t necessarily need to be someone else who needs their dog trained. It can be a friend or a family member. At Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa, we are ready to partner with you, helping you along the way. We not only provide families with professionally trained dogs, we offer our support throughout your journey.

Fourth, Fight off any negative thoughts. Avoid pessimistic people, and find people who are positive. Hang around them. There’s an old saying: “Birds of a feather flock together.” You become who you hang out with, so choose wisely.

Fifth, Fix your schedule so it works for you, not against you. Your dog needs a routine that he can be comfortable with…and so do you. John Maxwell said, “The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” How you use your time determines whether or not you shine. So, organize your schedule in such a way that you don’t forget to work with your dog. The goal of dog training is that your dog will have a change in behavior that is satisfactory to you. This is most possible when you stick to a routine, and use your time wisely.

And sixth, Finish what you started. Don’t give up. Although it will be difficult from time to time, it’s worth it in the end if you will stick it out. Legendary coach, Vince Lombardi, noted, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”

Have you ever heard of a company called Traf-O-Data? Most people haven’t. It was started in 1972 by two men. The two ran the company for several years before throwing in the towel. They gave up. But they went on to start another company that has done pretty well. That company? Microsoft. The two men who failed the first time around? Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Calvin Coolidge said, “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

Tulsa Dog Trainers Teaching The Art of Attention

Here at Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa, we specialize in the “Art of Attention”. With a dog’s attention, we can take his energy and direct his focus into much more constructive obedience activities. With his attention we can teach him that it’s fun to learn new things, and keep him safe in situations that he might otherwise be in danger.

Once we have our dog’s attention, we can give him the freedom of being off leash! What’s better for a dog than getting to run four miles for every one mile that you go? What about giving your dog the freedom to wander on the trails with you, and having the reliability of a solid recall each and every time you ask him to come to you? Getting a dog is supposed to enhance your lifestyle, not hinder it! We want you to have FUN with your dog and take your dog ANYWHERE because you have his attention!

At Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa, we don’t just tell you about all the wonderful things that our pets can do, we SHOW you! Not everyone can guarantee attention like we can, which is why we are a world apart from any other dog training business!

Tulsa Dog Training: House Breaking 101

Having a new puppy is an exciting thing. But teaching your new puppy to “go potty” outside, not inside can be a stressful task. Fortunately, we can learn how to house break a puppy, helping him or her to understand what behavior is acceptable, and what behavior is not. Here are some house breaking tips to get you started.

1. Routine is everything. Dogs are very routine-oriented. They actually want structure. It makes them feel more secure and safe. And, here’s the big one: it helps them learn faster, as well. Here are some suggestions on creating a routine for your puppy.

• Create a food and water schedule for your puppy to establish an elimination pattern. Free feeding and watering makes house breaking more difficult by unpredictable elimination. At Off-Leash K9 Dog Training of Tulsa, we encourage our clients to feed in the morning and in the evening. Do not just let them eat whenever they wish. We encourage our clients to let their dog drink water a few times more each day than just when they eat.
• Take your puppy out regularly. He should be let out to eliminate when waking up, after eating or drinking, and after playing.
• At the beginning, be consistent with the location you want your dog to eliminate.
• Tell your puppy to “go potty” or whatever command you want to use, WHILE he is eliminating. The “go potty” phrase linked with the action of going to the bathroom will help him understand to eliminate on command later.
• Praise your puppy when he is done.

• Watch your puppy at all times.
• Look for your puppy’s elimination signs (sniffing, spinning, squatting, etc).
• If you catch your puppy in the act, startle him and bring him outside immediately and tell him to “go potty”.
• If you cannot watch your puppy closely, put him inside his crate. Most puppies will not eliminate in their crates, provided that the crate is not too large for the puppy.
• If you find an accident, that means you weren’t watching your puppy close enough. Do NOT rub his nose in the mess as he will not link the ACT of the elimination to the actual mess. He will only see the mess after the fact and become afraid.
• Be sure to clean the area thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaning solution.

• Your puppy eliminates in his crate:
  Make sure that the crate is not too large for the puppy. It should be large enough so that he can turn around, but not so large that he has roaming space. Most dogs will not go potty where they sleep and live.
• When catching the puppy “in the act” you take him outside and he will not eliminate.
  Put your puppy back in his crate for a few minutes, then take him outside again and give him the command “go potty”. You may need to do this several times until he eliminates. Do NOT let your puppy play before eliminating – use play time as a reward for proper elimination.
• You find a mess on the carpet and your puppy looks as if he “did something wrong”
  At this point it’s too late to show him where he should eliminate, so clean up the mess with a proper enzymatic solution. If you have scolded your puppy in the past for eliminating in the inappropriate place, he knows that the elimination itself is wrong, but does not know that the ACT of the elimination is the source of your disproval. Start over and keep an eye on your puppy for future “signs”.
• Teaching your dog to go within a boundary
  If you want your puppy to go to the bathroom in a certain spot in your yard, you must keep him on a leash and take him to the appropriate area that you want him to eliminate. Give him the command “go potty” and wait until he complies. If he does not eliminate, put him in his crate for a few minutes and try again. Be consistent and wait until he complies every time before removing the leash.