footballs or rugby ball when we go to park she runs rings round us like she's a proper footballer or rugby star she wants us to chase her and tackle her for the ball how can we teach her to drop it and play fairly and also teach her which one is hers she don't go for anyone elses but his she always wants the one he has we have tried alsorts to teach her to share the ball but she is having none of it there hers and thats it anyone got any suggestions please?
2006-09-19 00:07:04 · 12 answers · asked by pixie007 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
we have bought her her own balls from the start. even the same ones but she still wants his.
2006-09-19 00:18:26 · update #1
I know she smart she's also very loveable too.
2006-09-19 00:20:10 · update #2
we've done the treat thing she still won't let go of the ball she prefers the ball to the treats.
2006-09-19 00:24:28 · update #3
and i talk to her as well. its like the ball is her teddy bear.
2006-09-19 00:28:06 · update #4
and we have no opption but to play with her she lets us know when she wants to play.
2006-09-19 00:46:24 · update #5
My son loves the dog and his balls but he isn't a selfish kid the dog is selfish with the balls however.
2006-09-19 00:53:13 · update #6
Have treats handy when she drops the ball to take the treat she will start realizing that is the right thing to do. I have a ball freak too. He would always bring them back cause he liked running after them. He gave it to me I threw it again. If he set it next to me and I ignored him he would pick it up and squeek and turn in circle to remind me he was giving it to me and it was time for my job.
I have one 80 lb dog that throws toys in the air for himself.
2006-09-19 00:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound mean, and I do not intend it that way, but I am being honest. Your dog needs to learn the NILF program. Nothing In Life is Free. YOUR balls, YOUR couch, YOUR attention and playtime. Teach your dog that YOU are LETTING him play with the toys out of the kindness of your heart. NOT him letting you have the toys. I am sure he is playing, and he has learned you will chase him about to try to get the toys. It's a game now. HIS GAME, HIS terms. IGNORE ignore, ignore when he does this, walk away from the dog and his game. Resume after he has let the ball go. You will repeat this many times, but he will soon get the picture.
2006-09-19 01:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple! Get her into the habbit of dropping things by offering her something better~ For instance: As she has the ball, stand before her and tell her to "give". She will not of course. Then hold up a treat. She will drop the ball and take the treat. You praise her, saying "good girl" or something. Get excited! After repeating this process, she will crave the attention instead of the treat. She will than give you anything that is in her mouth when you ask. Give her a treat once in a while for it as well!
hope that helps!
S
2006-09-19 00:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Sha-na-na 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we found a blue heeler on the side of a high-way with a ball in her mouth beside her was two more balls we loaded her up cause dangerous trucks going by we have had lucy for three years she sits by the drive-way with all her balls and don,t let kittens or other dog near them then at night she puts all balls in her private food dish , when people come over she drops a ball by their feet if they don,t throw it she barks til they do a girl stole her from us but brought her back, begging me too sell her this dog , lucy is a great dog why the balls i don,t know she will climb a tree after one of her balls she has 8 balls she steals them from little boy next door and is always trying to play with the child nudding balls to the back of his shoes so many people want this dog but she loves us dearly my husband hides the balls or if one rolls under the car she goes ape barking i don,t know why this dogs loves these balls unless the unknown irst owner taught her this or what but she is smart loving just a ball freak we enjoy watching her
2006-09-19 01:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by cindysmr_summers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your dog just wants to play.Maby when she takes it grab it back and say no in a low voice.She will become aware and not do that anymore.If that doesnt wrok,stop buying balls.If you dont want to then i think your son should keep them in his room until he plays with them.When he does play with them,then make sure the dog isnt anywhere.Unless he is playing with her.Then when your son gets the ball and doesnt want to play anymore,then have him take the ball to his room and shut his door with him in or out whereever he wants to be.the dog will not get the balls and she will get use to it.Hope thois helps.
2006-09-19 00:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep her on the leash every time she goes for the ball give it a tug back and say no firmly. Also try distracting her with her own toys. you have to be firm eventually she will learn.
I bet if your son plays with her toys she would want that as well.
2006-09-19 00:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by jojo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just because shes a dog doesnt mean she has to act like one you get on your knees and chase the ball and see it from her point of view you got a smart dog there
2006-09-19 00:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by ââ¢Â¥ ââ¢Â¥abc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you buy her her own football and take it with you when you and your son go out with him and his ball. She simply dosnt understand the concept that humans `own` things also. Make it clear which one is hers and which one is his, she`ll soon leave his alone. (I know cos i had the same problem)
2006-09-19 00:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by donna s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good for a child to learn to share his toys.
2006-09-19 00:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by TC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put underpants on the poor boy, lol!
2006-09-19 06:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋