Janet B wrote:
On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:10:07 -0400, DaveR
, clicked their heels and said:


I'd love for him to come down to my office while I work but he just
won't come, he seems scared. I don't want to force him down here. I
did manage to coax him once, maybe I'll try again.


I went to visit a Golden like this recently. Guy worked from home,
office in back of basement. Dog wouldn't come near the area, and
would be destructive if left uncrated. I out her on leash and MOVED
her. SHe wasn't keen the first time, but the second was better and
the third better yet, Then she did it all on her own. Convincing her
that it wasn't evil was a step they weren't brave enough to take.

Don't think "force" or "coax". Think - "let's go" - upbeat but keep
moving - don't let him put on the brakes - put his leash on and get
him moving and just keep going.

Yup--that's exactly what I do. And if she does put on the brakes I just keep
moving and she starts walking again after brief resistance.