does anyone else have one? mine is female and 2 years old and is constantly running away , we have a fence but she likes to run off , are these running dogs? how do you keep them home without a shock collar she breaks chains and she ate her harrness , kind of a pain in the butt
2006-09-09 12:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by Kitten,Doc 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
no i didnt research she was in a kill shelter and i couldnt see them putting her down. she is a good protection dog , and i never expected her to be a "lap dog"
2006-09-09 12:12:45 · update #1
My husband and I used to raise GSH - and they are hard headed and do require a LOT of exercise. You should take her for a long walk at least twice a day, or to a dog park where she can get rid of some of this energy. Also, if she is not spaded, do so - it will help calm her down. I watch one of my shorthairs climb over a seven foot fence. What I did was attach chicken wire at the top of the fence and slanted it into the yard. If a dog tries to climb they can't figure out how to get around this. Good Luck - and research the next dog you get.
2006-09-09 12:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by lilsis1150 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
German pointers are hunting dogs; they probably catch a whiff of something in the air and they want to hunt. You could probably try a thicker collar and thicker chain with your dog. Sounds like your dog is pretty smart and will most likely slip the harness again, so try a collar this time. When you tie your dog out, make sure you have the chain attached to something sturdy. Don't get one of those ones you stick into the ground. If she still slips her collar, then try tying her in the fence. How about some bones to chew on? Nylabones are always good and should keep her entertained on chewing rather than trying to escape. Kongs are good too. Good luck with whatever you choose
2006-09-09 12:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by pink_avocado 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
my short hair could clear a 6' fence with out a running start. the are an easy dog to train vary smart. once mine was trained she would not leave the yard with being told OK even if the gate was open. (not that it would stop her anyway)get a book on dog training and read it. it is not an over night process but it is easy. just stay with it> a Short hair is the most bull headed dog I ever had. But she was the best dog also and a better hunting partner is hard to find
2006-09-09 12:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by norsmen 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That dog was bred to run and range far. It is the norm to hunt & trial from horse back with them. Get a well built dog run, and maybe you will be able to keep it in the yard. Of course you could always try training,,, it is quite amazing what dogs can be taught to/not to do.
2006-09-09 12:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Exercise Exercise Exercise! Wear her out so she won't want to roam on her own. My friend has a male GSP, and if she misses walking him even once, over the fence he goes. Or build your fence higher. My pittie likes to jump the fence and roam. Had to raise my fence.
Look on the bright side... you'll stay fit and trim!
2006-09-09 12:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a better fence and keep her in the house when you can't watch her.
2006-09-09 12:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have one and it a runner, and i have no problem w/ her running away. U shud just try to train her more and see what happens.
2006-09-09 12:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Julia 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had one once it was also kind of high strung.
Can't help you with the runner though.
2006-09-09 12:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
**VERY** high-energy HUNTIN'DAWGS!!!!
Bred to RUN *ALL DAY*!!!
Didn't you RESEARCH ***FIRST***????
duh...thought you were getting a LAP-DOG???
sheeeeeeeeesh...what a maroon!
2006-09-09 12:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋