How can I train my dog?

I have a mix breed dog who is about 6 years old. We don't know what kind of mix he is, and he had the disease Parvo when he was a puppy. His name is Rusty, and whenever I let him outside, he goes mad! He runs all over the neighborhood. My friend's dog, Shadow, who is 7 years old, is completely ok! She will go on walks without a leash and will go back to her house if she is going to a neighbor's house. I need to train Rusty to go out front and be sane, because I can't gate up my front yard.

 

I have a mix breed dog who is about 6 years old. We don't know what kind of mix he is, and he had the disease Parvo when he was a puppy. His name is Rusty, and whenever I let him outside, he goes mad! He runs all over the neighborhood. My friend's dog, Shadow, who is 7 years old, is completely ok! She will go on walks without a leash and will go back to her house if she is going to a neighbor's house. I need to train Rusty to go out front and be sane, because I can't gate up my front yard. I'm tired of playing in our gated backyard, because he doesn't get any space.I hope someone can tell me a good solution without having to gate up my front yard, because I can't gate up my yard, it isn't possible with the way my house is. I just need a solution that tells me how to train him with a lot of detail. Please help! Thanks in advance!

 

Answer

 

 

Even if a dog is well trained, every time you (or your friend) walks or lets the dog out without a leash on you/she risks the dogs life. Distractions or fear can make a dog bolt into traffic, another dog could provoke something and you would not be able to prevent a fight, the dog could just decide to not listen, etc - and you would be at fault for not leashing your dog. It's the law almost everywhere. It keeps your dog safe, it keeps other dogs safe, and keeps the public safe. They make tie-out lines in different lengths - try those if you want the dog to have freedom in the front yard.

 

 

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