Dear Cathy: I am an 82-year-old woman who lives with a 20-pound cairn terrier. Although he is prey driven, I have had the good health, energy and strength to handle him until this past year. While walking him, I have…
him until this past year. While walking him, I have suffered a torn rotator cuff and a fractured knee and ankle because he pulled me down to chase a critter I did not spot in time. The doctors tell me the next time, it might be my hip. He failed his first training classes miserably, so I sent him to boot camp with a reputable trainer for two weeks. There was some improvement, but his instincts still won out.
People are also reading… During these walks, teach him to heel by saying “heel.” When he looks at you, say his reward word — i.e. “Bingo” — and give him a treat. You can say his name to encourage him to look up. Heeling helps him learn to look at you before making any decisions about approaching distractions, such as another dog, etc. I also recommend walking him during less active times of the day.
As for your sons, if they do find out, I hope that they look for ways for you to keep your canine companion while keeping you safe from injury. There are many mental health benefits of having a pet, especially if you live alone. At the same time, discourage her from approaching the carpet by using Bitter Apple or a cat scratching spray deterrent, available at pet stores and online. If she approaches the carpet, shake a can of coins to interrupt her, and tell her firmly, “no.”
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