Well I think the water hose finally did the trick. Yesterday afternoon, after I had already put the dogs up, our doorbell rang. Normally I don't answer the door, but when I peaked outside and saw the neighbors child I couldn't help myself. He was scared to death! "I threw my ball into your yard by accident," he said never making eye contact. "Would you like it back?" I asked while holding a growling MadisonMurphy (that might have something to do with him being scared!). "Yes, please." he said finally looking at me. "OK, I don't mind getting it for you, I'll just throw it back....would that work?" "Yeah," he said....which I answered with, "Excuse me?"in a nice voice. "I mean yes-mam". "That's better." I said, "Run to your backyard and I'll throw it to you."
I found the ball and tossed it back to him. I told him that was very nice of him to come and ask me for it. He simply nodded through the cracks in the fence and ran off. I came inside and smiled at Mom. She thought it was funny. I think the water hose is a great obedience tool!
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HA, It worked! Way to whip him into shape. Someone has to.
Now don't be surprised if you hear the doorbell ring and find dog poop on your front steps. ;)
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