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Old 12-05-2014, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Debbie D View Post
A dog on the loose can go Into flight and survival mode. He may feel hunted by the people trying to bring him to safety.

Don't call they dog, pat your leg or anything like that, the exact opposite is needed....get the dogs attention by coughing or something....then try to lure the dog to you .


You need get down and be in a non threatening posture, have food in crinkly package and make noises as if you are eating.....hopefully the dog will be interested , drop food on the ground and when you have a chance slip a leash quickly over the dogs head.....


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The couple times that our dogs have gotten loose on us and gone tearing around the yard, what worked best for me was to just sit down on the grass. No chasing; chasing either becomes a game or engenders flight.

Each time, the dog was so curious to see what I was doing, he came over to me. Maybe it would work with this little guy, esp. if you had some food. Good luck!
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