In Yesterday's entry I mentioned some behavioral issues I've had with Stella.  As I said, any problems that arise are directly related to inconsistencies in implementing Amichien Bonding.  For example:  pulling on the lead.  I had been very successful in teaching Stella to heel and walk on a loose leash in the backyard.  However, I jumped the gun and took her out into the big wide world too soon and in my desire to take her to a park nearby I became tolerant of her pulling ahead to get there.  She soon learned where we were going and that I more than likely had a frisbee in my pocket.  What I failed to do is directly turn around and return home when she would pull ahead and dictate where we were going.  Another mistake was taking both her and Gordo together and letting them both pull on the leads.  Here is the bottom line:  unless I am happy and in control and both dogs are calmly walking on loose leashes the walk is over. 
    So here is what I did to correct the problem.  First of all, I backed up and did some more work with her at home in the yard.  We did Stop,Start, Change Directions until she knew that I was in control and she was not making any decisions about where we were going.  If I could approach the gate out into the front yard with her not pulling, we would go into the front yard and do some more work there.  It took many times of not leaving the yard for her to realize she was not in control.  The consequence of her action (pulling) was no walk to the park.  We can now go to the park with her not pulling on the leash.  Consistency and patience are absolutely necessary for the method to work.  It is so easy to give in when I want to go to the park and play with her.  However, more important is my being in control at all times.  That's what true leadership is all about.