No one would be able to just steal my dog like that – she would escape her harness or attack a stanger that attempted it. Of course she would probably also bite any stranger that tried to pet her while she’s tied up so I don’t leave her tied up alone anyway.

Thanks Colby, good tip…I will try it!!!

We’ve seen 2-3 people chase a dog. The dog’s love it and it gives them more people to evade.

I know this game. Archer started playing the same game in our backyard. Our strategy is to find a higher value item that will get him to come back to us. Here are the items Archer likes better than playing the chase game with his stick:

1. His favorite squeaky toy.
2. His stinky fish treats.
3. His Brush (amazingly he returns when you pull out his brush…he loves getting brushed).
4. A nice juicy steak…I made this one up, but I’m sure if he had the opportunity to nosh on a nice juicy steak he’d return to me.

Hopefully that helps good luck with your training.

I can see this happening lol sounds like a dreadful morning.

On a side note, in terms of leaving your dog unattended outside, I would never do it. Ever. Not necessarily because I’d be scared of my dog escaping or causing a fuss, but because people out there could just take your dog while you’re out shopping, even if its just in and out.
I had a friend who left her dog outside and she did the same thing- just went in to get some food from the food court and she was in and out, but when she came back her dog was gone and a man who was having a smoke outside said that a man came and took the dog as if it were his own dog! It was very sad.

I suppose it also depends on where you live. If you live in a small town where everyone knows everyone, it might not be so bad..

But yes, just be careful.

It’s difficult not to chase your dog when he/she gets loose in dangerous areas. I’m glad everything ended up okay for Luna.