i want to know why my yellow lab wants to run away all time. as soon as u open the door he knocks u down to get out. and he really likes when new people come over that dont know he'll do that cause it makes it easy for him! when hes outside hes chained up so he cant run. and in the back yard he digs to get out. please help me some one!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-08 06:47:46 · 8 answers · asked by bradleysmommy1 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He's bored. He needs obedience class and lots of exercise.
2006-11-08 06:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Shane 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a black lab who used to do the same thing. The first thing you need to do is teach him to sit. When you go to the door to let him out make him sit and wait for you to open the door. Keep telling him to sit until you have walked through the door first, then call him to you. Never open the door unless he is on a leash and under your control. If you are having guests over lock him in another room so he can't escape. Remember that in a pack the "Alpha" goes first. So if you let him out first he will think he is the Alpha. Always keep a leash on him whenever you are working with him so you teach him to be controlled by you.
Labs shouldn't be kept in the house for long periods of time. They have LOTS of energy and love to run and swim. You need to set up a runner for him outside (these are relatively cheap and found in many stores). When you chain him out let him run off all the energy.
The best way to stop the digging out is to run either chicken wire into the ground about 18" deep and 2-3 feet inside the yard from the fence. He won't be able to dig through it. Another option is to run an electric fence about 6" off the ground around the fence. He will learn to stay away from it Last option, it can be expensive, is to put in an invisible fence. This worked for a friend of mine.
2006-11-08 07:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by norman j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All animals have personalities just like people. This is odd behavior for a lab. They are usually home bodies. Something is bothering him for sure. When you take him for a walk on a leash where does he go? Is there some place he wants to find again? Really old dogs will sometimes do this because they are getting senile, but a young dog may just be trying to tell you something, or, acting out of an earlier trauma.
2006-11-08 06:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a black lab mix who does the same thing. She is fixed as well. I think it's just a thing with labs, to explore, adventure, and play. It's their innate nature. Although, my lab loves car rides and she knoes everytime she runs away we go after her in the car and she gets all her glory by flapping her ears in the wind. This is the only way my dog will come back before she's done terrorizing the town. But, as usual, after she's done with her adventure, she always comes back. It's a little annoying but we've dealt with it for 7 years. But yes, I have holes in my yard as well. I have a fenced in yard and she jumps the fence. She's very docile in my house but goes nutso when she's out of the yard. My dog is 7 years old and she still does it. Maybe when they become old and decrepit they will quit...lol. Otherwise, I think it's just their nature.
2006-11-08 06:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly suggest seeing about getting into a good obedience class. A good trainer can evaluate your dog, based on his personality and offer you good methods to change some of this behavior. And an obedience class will help make your dog a much more pleasant experience when you or guests come in the door as you will learn how to teach to greet the proper way.
2006-11-08 06:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Punishment hasn't ever experienced a canines, and by no potential will. do not enable the canines off-leash contained in the park. even as someone is on the door, placed the canines on a leash formerly beginning the door. commence preparation the canines. prepare sit down and stay. Have the canines on a leash, and practice on the door - the leash is so that you'll both the finest option the canines if it breaks the stay, and administration it if it comes to a decision to expire. formerly you do any off-leash artwork, you want a strong bear in mind - again, you want preparation and practice.
2016-11-28 22:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by cottom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Your dog is bored,and you shouldn't have him tied up all the time.I get my german shepherd a new toy every couple of weeks or so.When he gets bored with it,I take it and keep it away for a while,and when I give it back,it's like a new toy to him.Dogs like to dig.Have an area you don't mind him digging in.Bury treats there so he can find them.Labs are very intelligent dogs,and need stimulation all the time.If you keep him tied up with nothing to do,he will go mad or get savage.Create ways to keep his mind busy.Dogs are like kids,great to have,but a lot of work.
2006-11-08 07:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by comanche_mac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs more exercise. Longer walks, maybe even a dog park, to play with other dogs and wear off his energy.
Training classes, as well. He needs to learn the commands of sit/stay/come.
2006-11-08 06:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋