Your Well Mannered Dog - December 18 - "WITH ME"

Today we hit the Katy Trail using our verbal directions. A dog walk is all about the owner. You have to give the directions, keep an eye on your dog's mis-directions as well as having to be aware of what is going on around you. As a rule, I'd like you to give your dog the full length of his or her six foot lead, then use the WITH ME command as either a correction, or when passing others, as well as crossing the street. This way your dog learns what is expected in public and you are teaching him or her you will handle any interactions and decisions. That was fun, let's do it again!