hes over a year old now have i left it to late to train him
2006-07-04 07:58:42 · 13 answers · asked by bubbles 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
With a lot of patience and persistence !
It is never too late to train a dog.
You need to find something that he likes - could be a toy or a treat - and hold it in your hand, show him you've got it, and then walk along with him on a short lead - holding the toy/treat up in front of him to keep his head up - and you will find he is watching whatever you have in your hand and it will keep his attention and he will not go too far ahead. Always remember to re-inforce the action so keep saying "heel" or "close" and praise him for doing it "good heel" / "good close".
Gradually you will be able to faze out the holding of a toy or treat and he will just do it on the command. Be patient.
2006-07-05 01:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by barneyboomagoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly as they are so energetic I guess he pulls!
Try buying a luppi or harness from the pet store. It changes the direction of force so allows you to correct the problem without using a force on the neck.. (A bit nicer for the dog) Secondly use food.. Keep food in your hand and show him when he comes back to where he should be give him a little he will eventually stay by your heal looking up for the food. (OK that takes a long time but it will work in the end) As a short term solution take time to a training class who will also teach you ways of making them heal.. Failing that turning in circles and changing direction lots looks funny but he cant pull ahead if he does not know where he is going so try that too. Everyone will have different advice on this as each people believes in different methods. I believe in making him do it because he wants to not because he has no choice.. Good luck..
2006-07-05 02:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it will take some time and determination, but you can still do it. Make sure you have a choke chain rather than a normal collar, and when you are out walking just pull him back everytime he leaves your heel. At the same time say "HEEL" - it will get very monotinous and boring but it will work, you are best off letting him have a good run around first, as Jack Russells have so much energy he will respond better when he isnt full of it,
Good luck
2006-07-04 08:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by lovethesun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold him firm. When you are walking, hold the leash in your right hand, put him on your left, and pick up the slack with your left hand and hold the leash taut so that hes basically stuck in place. Tell him to heal and walk with him. If he tries to pull ahead or move away from his place, pull him back and tell him to heal. When he is doing a good job, make sure to praise him.
I have always found that heal takes a long time for some dogs to pick up and I have never really found an easier way to get it through their heads. With time though, it does usually work quite well.
2006-07-04 08:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by TiFFeRz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to teach him to maintain eye contact and give his attention to you. Then take it one step at a time. Eyes on you, step, reward...eyes on you, 2 steps, reward...eyes on you, 3 steps, reward. This is an extremely simpled ONE of many dozen ways to effectively teach a heal. I HIGHLY recommend enrolling in a positive training class or buy a good book (Power of positive dog training by Pat Miller is great)
2006-07-04 08:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by petmum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it starts to pull on the lead turn around and walk in the other direction do this all the time it pulls you will not get any were so do it in the garden soon it will get the message but it will take a long time mine took 3 months
2006-07-04 08:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could still find dog training schools, rather than just for puppies. im not sure just an idea. good luck i love jack russels
2006-07-04 08:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by surfergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe use a choke chain. It doesnt hurt the dog, it just tightens as he pulls. Or you can take him to a obedience class.
2006-07-04 08:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Pearl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to training classes. It's about getting you trained to so then you can train your dog.
2006-07-04 08:29:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be nice, patient and reward him loads when he does do it. the little darlin's love to be praised! mine took a wjile but he's 3 now and a real treasure!
it'll be worth it, good luck!
2006-07-04 08:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋