We are trying to teach both Emme and Rudy a group of commands that will make them pleasant to live with and keep them safe. We have worked on Come, Sit, Heel, Leave It, Stay, Down, and Off, among others. They both know all of these commands and obey them with some success although neither of the dogs is perfect.
Yesterday at lunch, as usual I put out calcium pills for both Ken and me along with our food. Ken picked up his calcium and immediately dropped it on the floor. Of course, both dogs were near by. They started to go for the pill and Ken said "Leave it." Both dogs stopped at the command and left the pill. This time, it was not a pill that would have been a danger for the dogs, but other medicines could do major damage if a dog ate them. I am so glad that we are teaching the dogs things they need to know and glad that the obey, usually.
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Good job, Emme and Rudy, obeying "Leave it!" That's a very important command.
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