how can i train my dog not to run away when let off the lead???

Answer 1

Depends on the breed and how many times the dog has learned that he can run away! Hounds and terriers are never reliable off leash - they'll run three miles while you're looking for your car keys to chase them.

You have to put the dog on a long line (NOT a flexi-lead!) and deliberately set up distractions for him. A kid who wants to pet him, another dog, a cat in a cage, etc. Let him hang out until he forgets about the lead. When he's away from you, step on it quietly and pick it up. Call him only once "BEAU! COME!!" and then RUN in the opposite direction. He will get a big surprise that something more important is happening. When he catches up to you, stop and make a huge fuss over him. Practice 15 minutes a day for a few weeks and you'll have a dog that never takes his eyes off you. When he's doing great, he'll still need a reminder session about once a month to keep him sharp. Read “The Koehler Method of Dog Training” by Bill Koehler. This is a good book for training, but I don’t think that Koehler reminds you to PRAISE your dog enough! More than half of training should be motivation and reward.

Answer 2

For now, get something like an extending lead. Practise the recall somewhere that you can control the outcome, such as your back garden.
There are loads of dog training books available from the library and there are obedience classes. Different trainers use different methods, personally I'd go for one that suits the personality of the dog.
Why won't he come back? Is he just excited and full of beans, dashing all over the place? Or is he off following scents, nose to the floor and deaf to you? Is he generally well behaves and its just this one thing he has trouble with?
You need to pick a method, then repeat it over and over in your back garden on the lead.
You'd then practise it in other places, but still with him on the long lead, so he can't get it wrong.
You wouldn't attempt to recall him when he's off the lead until you're sure that he'll come back reliably.

The first rule is never punish him for running off. He'll think he's been punished for coming back. When he does come back you need to give him praise.
The second rule is be consistant. No matter how fed up you feel, always use the same word in the same tone of voice. Never put the idea into his mind that he'll be punished. Never use a 'warning' tone of voice; its a threat of punishment, not a warning.

I'd strongly recommend a structured course of training.
Here's a website where you can get some manuals.

Answer 3

Dog Runs Off

Answer 4

Follow whatever advice works for you - try to make it fun for the dog. Instead of repeating any of the above training advice - here is advice on what to do if it won't come back to heal.

1. Crouch down and call it in a playful voice - they see that as fun as they go down on their front legs when they are playing.

2. Run away from the dog and as it comes near change direction quickly. It will see this as a game of chase. Show it the treat and say sit firmly when it gets near. Run away again and call it - repeat this until it associates coming when called with treats and fun. You can try it with a long lead on that you let trail on the ground - if the dog runs off you can grab the lead and shout no. Then try to get it to chase you again.

If they feel like they are alpha - they won't want to lose you.

Answer 5

The way I have trained mine is to:
1) Get them really tired by running or rollerblading with them
2) Walk them in an area where there are few/ no distractions and a fence- backyards are great
3) While still walking in a heel, bend down and unhook the leash. Most dogs won't even notice.
4) Use voice commands to keep him at your side- heel- and praise a lot
5) Continue with this until you are comfortable. Now add in a distraction- a new person. Keep him on a leash when you initially add the distraction.
6) Keep on in this manner until you are comfortable that he listens to you.

There are some dogs you can trust to do this with- others you can't. My dane is perfect off leash. Other people will call her, try to get her to come, etc... She never leaves my side. Other dogs come by, other runners, bikers whatever-nothing. She has been trained to keep her eyes on me.
The best thing I can recommend is to contact your local police dept if they have canines. They will sometimes have demonstrations and classes. Look into schutzhund trials around you.

Answer 6

Regarding my dog, I don't have much confidence in the answers I have read except the one about the Husky. I got my dog from Spain. He was a failed cow dog (he was frightened of cows!), mainly Labrador. He's a lovely affectionate chap, but number of treats or games will bring him back when he's off the lead. Usually he comes back to the car within half an hour but not always! Its a shame to keep him on the lead all the time: he's very large and needs to run.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

practice re-call and heel when at home. Always keep a 5 * treat handy. Once you've got it down to a T at home, try an enclosed field. After successfully doing it there, then you can let it off.

But i can honestly say, if your dog isn't coming back when off lead, it should not be off lead at all! It is against the law in uk to have a dog out of control. You could end up getting criminal charges against you.

Answer 9

i had the same problem with my last 2 dogs.with my first dog nothing would work so i kept her on the lead.with my second dog what i did was when i left him off the lead i immediately called him back of course he wouldn't come back so what i did was kept a back of treats in my pocket but making sure he could see them.sometimes i kept 1 in my hand.he gradually learned that he had to stay by my side and after about 2/3 weeks he learned to stay by my side without needing treats.be sure to do this in a place where he can't run of.i live in the country side so i was fine.good luck.xxxx

Answer 10

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