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Old July 15th, 2008, 07:56 AM
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I think it's more realistic to do that with an older dog. one who is not likely to bolt out into traffic, chase a small animal, or run up to greet a person walking past. My neighbors, a lovely elderly couple, adopted a senior golden retriever. This dog is already in his "golden" years (pun intended), so he does not leave the property. they have a LARGE yard, they have 2 horses, who have a TON of acreage to roam. The dog stays w/ his owners at all times. BUT as I said, he is a senior dog. He gets a ton of exercise daily on the horse farm, is walked daily on a leash on the road, and spends the day following around while they do yard work.

you can certainly train a dog to respect the boundaries of your property, but I would NOT rely on it.

we are just starting to teach our dog the boundaries of our own property. mind you, our dog is now 3, and a well trained member of our family. However, when allowed free in the yard, we are with him constantly. He is NEVER left unsupervised.
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