I was taught this in a shelter seminar about catching stray dogs. If all else fails, lay on your back, flail your arms and legs, and yell! Most dogs curiousity will peak and come see what the commotion is. A dog behaviorist demonstrated in an obedience class and EVERY single dog stopped what they were doing and stared at her, half of them strained on their leashes to get to her.

Another trick is to get on the ground and pretend to be looking at something in the grass. Also running the opposite direction (I know it goes against all instincts but it works!).

This sounds silly but it works better than that 'Chase me all you want but you can't catch me' game.


Hehe, what Jennifer said reminded me of when Harley used to get out. It was really funny when I would finally catch him because I would be so mad and upset but would force myself to say "Good boy, YES! Thatta boy!". I just bet it would be a funny sight if someone saw me with a frown on my face, tears running down my eyes, no shoes on in freezing cold praising my dog and trying to act happy. Hehe.

[ December 17, 2001: Message edited by: aly ]