my friends 8 mth old dog keeps running off any chance it gets,how can he stop it?he walks it regulary?

Answer 1

Teaching A Dog The Stop Command

(taken from behavioral guide "Because A Good Dog Is Good To Have" )


"Stop!" is the most valuable command you can teach your dog.
Once taught you will be able to use it for many situations during your dog's life.

A command's true value is that it is a way to communicate to a dog what action you would like him to take. The stop command, like other commands, is a direct way to tell your dog exactly what you want him to do.

"Stop" is a command that means “stop doing what you are doing!”.

A reprimand, especially an over involved one causes considerable damage. It can bring forward other behavioral problems like separation anxiety and misbehavior for attention. Reprimands lessen a dog's self esteem and it weakens the bond between the dog/owner team.

A command is a direction and a reprimand is a rejection. What makes more sense? Directing a dog to do something differently or anger?

With a command you can alter a dog's behavior without the need for a reprimand. Not only is this less damaging, but it is far more efficient and effective.

However, a command, instead of a reprimand, is not weakening your response. The rule with this command, and every command, is to never give it unless you are sure the dog will either obey it or you can make the dog obey it.

First choose the command word.

• Choose a word that is a command and not a reprimand.
"No", and "Don't" are common choices, and of course will certainly work. But, this is a command and not a reprimand. Yes the tone should be instructional and direct the dog to what you are trying to say, but this word should automatically roll off of your tongue in a command tone of voice (authoritive, prolonged and with direction) even when you are angry.

There will be times when you will simply be meaning “What you are doing is incorrect”. Times when your dog is not necessarily acting badly, but you still want him to stop doing what he is doing.

Chose a word and a tone that gives the dog a direction to follow. Stay away from words and tones that give the message that the dog is horrible and you dislike him.

• Also choose a tone and a word that is reasonable. Training your dog to “NOOOO!” might not work when a baby is sleeping or it might be compromising to use around the boss, in-laws, neighbors, customers or whom ever.

Remember, your dog can be trained to obey a reasonably given command even better then an unreasonably given one.

• The word chosen for the command should apply to different situations. “Not yours” might work to teach a dog what isn’t his to touch, but is it going to apply to jumping?


Once you have decided on a command you must remember this rule.
Never use it unless you are sure your dog will obey it or you can back it up.



Backing up your command?

• The appropriate enforcement is by definition the most instructional one. Too mild or too excessive of a correction starts missing the range where the dog can process the information properly.
The dog should be left thinking “I was just corrected... because I didn’t obey the command."
Too excessive of a correction The dog is left with "I WAS JUST CORRECTED... and the intensity doesn’t leave room for the instructional value of the enforcement. “....because I didn’t obey the command" is lost(See the chapter on Corrections)

• If what you chose to enforce the command doesn't work then use something else. Surprising a dog with water might work great for most dogs, but some love it. If it is not working move on!

• Multi dog households will have to be careful not to correct a behaving dog while correcting the incorrect one.
That means you will either need to come up with something that effects only a single individual, like a remote control collar or you will have to set the dog up to give corrections when the other dog is absent.

• Must be able to use it when you need to. A Sleeping baby and a marine air horn sounds like a bad nursery rhythm.

• Things to help you back up your command if needed?
Shake can ( Fill a clean dry soda can with ten pennies and tape them in), New Years noise maker, marine air horn, a remote control collar (the collars that spray citronella work best), throw a stack of magazines on the floor near the dog, a glass of water in the face, a loud whistle, starters pistol, compressed air for dusting electronics, popping balloons, stack empty cans high up and toss something into them to make them crash near the dog,ect.

Now teach the dog the command
(and that you will back it up!):

• Get in position to enforce the command. You need to be ready. If you are not ready don't use the command!

• Again, remember the important rule: Never give a command unless you are sure the dog will obey it or you can make him obey it instantly. Other wise you are undermining the effectiveness of the command (and yourself for that matter).

• Focus your attention on something other then the dog. A major cause of misbehavior in dogs is connected to misbehaving for attention. Attention, good or bad is the goal. Often, the negative attention from your correction is the cause of misbehavior.( More on this Misbehavior for attention).

• Give your dog the command "Rover Stop!"

• Re-focus your attention back on the object you chose before. Remember, misbehavior should not be rewarded with attention.

If your dog doesn’t obey the Stop command ?
• Say it a second time (“Stop!”) as you use your correction.
• Re-focus your attention back on the object you chose before. Give as little attention as possible for misbehavior.
• Never threaten the dog with the object! This is important. Train the dog to respect the command (“Rover Stop!”) and not an object. Surprise the dog with your correction and keep the focus off the object.
• Chose your choice of correction wisely. A squirt bottle or squirt gun would be too readily seen and focused upon by the dog. We want him to respect two things: You and your command (“Rover Stop!”). We are not training him to respect an inanimate object.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

He needs to keep it on a lead and show that he is the pack leader
he probably isn't being assertive enough little things like the dog is never allowed in the house first he must never allow the dog to be looking down on him like from the top of the stairs
when on the lead if the dog wants to go in one direction he immediately turns and walks in the opposite direction then praise the dog for doing what its told hope this gets him going in the right direction

Answer 4

Some dogs are more adventurous than others. Your friend's dog wants to explore the world outside of home. It wants to go "hunt" for fun stuff like cats, squirrels and cars. It wants to go sniff everything. As long as your friend takes the dog out frequently and to different places (if possible), the urge to explore the world shouldn't become overwhelming. Dogs like this can be kept on a property through the use of "invisible" electric fences or the old fashioned kind of wood or chain link fence.

Answer 5

I used to have a Min pin that wouldn't stay put for nothing. I tried everything, and nothing worked. Unfortunately, and mind you, I knew this was coming. Anyway, unfortunately, one day she got out, it was her last, because she was hit by a car. I now have a Fox Terrier that used to do the same. I wore her butt out with a rolled up paper a couple of times, and she doesn't run off anymore. Some dogs are just hard headed. It really depends on the breed. Hope your friend has good luck training his puppy.

Answer 6

Attach a dragline - a long, light, nylon cord to the collar. Make it up to thirty feet long. When the dog begins bolting, step on the cord. Haul the dog back in while saying cheerfully, " Come!" The dog will eventually learn that there is no place where he is not under your control. Don't do this if you are using a choker on your dog, only if you are using a leather collar.

Answer 7

I had my wandering dog neutered. He still runs off now and again but not nearly as often. He may try him on a longer lead to give him a bit more freedom, but when he pulls to try to get away try either the clicker or the bottle full of pebbles trick. The noise of these usually gets the dogs attention as they are naturally nosey. Worth a try.

Answer 8

This dog is in serious need of obedience training. No dog who's not 100% reliable on the recall should ever be allowed off the leash. He needs to have his dog trained before he gets run over.

Answer 9

i think the dog is trying to go look for a mate whether it's a male or female. at about that age is when they want to go and fulfill there necessities. i think your friend needs to get a fence or something because that dog is going to keep on running off whenever he/she has a chance.

Answer 10

A fenced yard would be a big help! A leash to walk it with. Keeping it inside unless it is on a leash or inside a fenced yard. Also if it hasn't been spayed/neutered, having that done may help.