She just ran and ran...

[Frances Pendrous (Horan)]

Hi everyone..Scary time for my husband. Last night whilst he was walking our 9 month old, usually very obedient girl, the links came out of her pinch collar (she is over 80lb and very strong) and she just bolted. She ran across a busy road and headed home. He was calling and calling and she just kept running. Apparently, her tail was between her legs so she was scared but she kept on going. About a mile later he eventually caught up with her. Now my question is how on earth does one train them not to bolt..Frankie is a really smart puppy (as are all these doodles) and knows most commands but I am at a loss where to begin with this. We did take the puppy training classes but do you think we should do the more advanced?? I already was questioned a shock collar when taking her over the park as she gets distracted and wont return but after reading all the advice, decided 1) no shock collar and 2) no more off leash over the park, but I never anticipated her doing a Houdini on us whilst out walking...Please, please advice needed as to lose our girl would be to lose our heart's desire as we both adore her. She does not bolt out of the front door...she just greets the person, goes onto the front lawn, sniffs then returns very easily, so I know there is hope yet...Thank you for your much needed help in this matter.

[Sue & Willy Babe]

This spring I am going to do that long lead again for the come for Wilson It is so very important that he knows that word

[BG and Gavin]

Okay here is a picture of my biack up collar set up. The flat collar (camo) is below the pinchcollar. The pinch collar is high on the neck. The leash is attached to both rings of the pinch collar (I don't put it on the live ring - so it dosen't tighten). Both rings of the pinch collar are attached to the ring of the flat collar with a METAL carabiner. Hope this helps.

[Frances Pendrous (Horan)]

Many thanks. That is a fabulous idea. I will buy one of those links today. This is never going to happen again....