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Training Tips From Susan: Catch Your Runaway Dog! Stop Chasing And Do This In An Emergency

Mar 3, 2025
Learn how to handle a runaway dog with the innovative 'stop, pop, and roll' technique. This method emphasizes not chasing your dog, but instead using a whistle and rolling away to redirect their attention. Susan shares personal stories that highlight the urgency of reliable recall skills, making it clear how this approach can be a lifesaver. Plus, discover more about the role of body pressure in dog training!
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ADVICE

Training a Reliable Recall

  • Teach your dog a reliable recall, it could save their life.
  • If your dog runs away, don't chase them, try "stop, pop and roll" instead.
ADVICE

Stop, Pop and Roll

  • If your dog runs, stop chasing them and make a noise.
  • Run in the opposite direction, turning into the dog when they approach.
ANECDOTE

Decaf's Escape

  • Susan Garrett shares a story about her puppy, Decaf, escaping in Oklahoma City.
  • Her husband used "stop, pop, and roll" which successfully prevented Decaf from running onto a highway.
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