Advice needed

[Jack]

Grace, I've got to be honest my attitude is I don't care if it's curing or masking so long as it works and everyone stays safe - I don't mean that as harshly as it's written - it's hard to word things sometimes online isn't it?

I think, in time, it DOES cure the issue and a simple command rather than distraction does work (did with mine anyway but I've always backed things up vocally as well as physically with my lot) but I find sticking with what you and your dog knows best and what works is always the preferable option - best not to push it if you are in any doubt - go with your dogs body language - if he/she appears hyper tense then stick with the distraction technique, if they're more relaxed then try the vocal command to get them used to the switch gradually
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[graceb]

Cheers jack, It is difficult to word things online, I dont know how many times I've rewritten a post several times
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[Jack]

Me too Grace! - And I even tried variations on the above but none came out right
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