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Old 03-08-2012, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by English Ivy View Post
But if your dog starts to stray from the pavement, which I assume you are both walking on, towards someone's lawn because he wants to mark his spot, can't you give a gentle tug on the leash and a verbal reminder to keep him where he belongs? I really believe it is possible for both you and your dog to have a great walk without visiting the neighbors lawn. And yes, I'm a dog owner and this is how our walks are.
I see your point. Yes, I do give him a tug on the leash and yes he marks his spot on the street most of the time. He is a Beagle and loves to sniff everything around him, including the lawns. He is probably sniffing the scents of other dogs, actually.
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