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A couple of tools I've found very helpful are a check cord, some of that 1/4" nylon rope about 30' long works well, and a whistle. The check cord gives you a longer handle to be able to catch and control the dog (low tech shock collar) and the whistle becomes like the voice of God, ignore and the hand of doom will descend.

For #1, This is where check cord is handy. Just clip it to his collar and let it drag behind him. When he runs past you just step on the cord, grab it, repeat the command come and reel him in at the same time.

I like to work in the whistle too. I give one sharp short blast as a STOP command. With the checkcord in hand, let him be walking around give the whistle blast and stop him. Just repeat till he gets the idea. When he understands, then give it more distance. It seems when they get cheeky, they'll keep just enough distance so you can't grag em, but you can get the cord. Same with using the whistle for the "come here" command. A series of quick rapid short bursts works good. This can be helpful for #4. An electric shock collar may be helpful too. I tried one once but the dog was so hard headed and tough that the check cord and hand of DOOM (when needed) got through better.

Richard Wolters has a series of books that I like. They're out of print, I think, but you can find copies on places like ebay.

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