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Tethers, One of my favorite tools

11/5/2015

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Both pups have been spending 1-3 hours in the house, mostly on a tether in my kitchen , where I can reinforce them for laying around, not pulling, and ignoring the cat.  Tethers are a wonderful tool to help keep the pup situated so they aren’t sneaking off to potty or other shenanigans.  I use a 3 foot cable so the pups learn that chewing on it will not earn any freedom.  They get about 1/2 cup of kibble--a couple pieces at a time for any good behavior.  I also make sure they have something to chew on since they will be frustrated in lack of freedom.  Since dogs take their frustrations out with their mouth (barking, chewing) I want them to have a place to express their frustrations until the situation is not stressful for them.  They learn not to pull on their leash, hang out and just watch the other dogs without frustration, to be around the cat, not to jump on people... It’s one of my favorite tools. 
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    This blog is a form to discuss puppy raising and training of working Border Collies.  Some ideas pertain to pet dogs and others, not so much.  

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