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Posted by QBert on February 15, 2003 at 15:30:40:
I've got a BC (16 months) that has been wonderful. I've always heard the word "intelligence" in the same sentence as BCs, but I had no idea how quickly mine would pick things up. She's rescued, had heartworms, tapeworms, whipworms, kennel paw, kennel cough, and then some! But she's doing great now, and I couldn't be happier.. except...
Yesterday, she isn't coming back to me reliably. Before, she was quite good at coming when called, but now, severe distractions like other dogs will cause her to run away (3x in 2 days, 3 separate sessions). Once she realizes that she disobeyed my command, she'll stay 2 steps ahead of me (normally, she walks off the left heel) to avoid punishment. Once i catch up w/ her, a scolding, then outdoor time is over and we're back in my flat.
I've toyed w/ the idea of the shock collar (hate the idea of pain as a tool for instruction. BC's should be smart enough to know when you're not happy, which should be sufficient). I've enrolled in an obedience class, which I feel is going to be boring, as she's well beyond the basics.
Any ideas on how to effectively teach a BC off the lead? Am I being too impatient?