Maintating training through the teenage phase
Archie is at that stage of 8.5 months where his once reliable recall is not so much anymore. He's significantly more distracted. He ignores me most of the time when I call him. And if he senses an animal around then forget it! The other day we were in the yard (I have over an acre to roam) and he caught onto a sent. There was no way to stop him. It's as if he was hypnotized. I had to run after him and literally carry him back. We have all kinds of animals in the yard so who knows what he was onto. The question is, what do I do to bring back my obedient puppy from the "i wanna do what i wanna do" stage? Do I just practice this daily and don't quit? Does this pass? How do I hold onto his skills during this time? TIA