My dog is a large black labrador and is 14 months old ,fairly well behaved at home but refuses to come when called outside,and will run from one end of the park to another if he sees another dog help !!
2006-11-12 23:03:47 · 15 answers · asked by Ann O 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It doesn't sound as though he's ready to be off leash. You need to work on a reliable "coming when called" and work it around distractions - on a long light line. You have to proof and proof this exercise before you take your dog off lead (and then only in safe places!!!) Once he learns that out in public - he can get away from you, it is harder to fix than to teach it right from the beginning. You might find a good trainer in your area to help you with this exercise
Good luck!
2006-11-12 23:08:42 · answer #1 · answered by dobes 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take him/her to a local dog training class, and you need to start work on the recall at once. You could use a lunge line in the park so the dog can run about but you can still reel him in if he wont come back when you call him.
2006-11-13 14:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
recall training. See another question about this. It is normal and natural for your dog to want to play and it might be a good idea to pal up with another owner with a friendly dog in order for your dog to have some quality playtime running about etc. If you find an owner with a well trained obedient dog, the other dog will lead by example. Everyone wins in this situation.
If you make the mistake of telling them off and putting the lead on the minute they come back, they think they are being scolded for coming back to you. I am retraining a little yorkie who had this sort of topsy turvy training and who pees in fear and grovels on the ground when she plucks up the courage to return to me. It'll take months to put her back on the right track.
2006-11-13 12:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Train him at home ON LEASH.
Dogs do not understand babbling sentences. "You can't go running off like that, you might get hurt"...
Scolding them when you get ahold of them is creating fear. If they run off and you get ahold of them and ***** and yell, they're certainly aren't going to come to you next time either! Just put the lead on them and use "Come" or "Let's go". One or two words and redirect!
Get a 20' training leash..let him walk 8-10' from you and call him to you (use treats if you have to) if he doesn't come to you when you call him, gently pull the lead and call him again leading him towards you. Reward him when he gets to you.
Use a 1 or 2 word command. Use their name and "COME" or "HERE". Be firm, but don't yell. I had to use "Let's Go"
Each time let him get a little further from you. Once he returns consistantly at your command, you can let him drag the leash behind him. (Keep in mind, I am suggesting this for your own yard, not at a public park). Once the dog is consistant with the leash dragging behind him, then return to the park with him ON LEASH. You have to set his boundries.....DO NOT LET HIM OFF LEASH.....bring treats with you and repeat everything you did with him at home...
If he yanks on the lead when he sees another dog, give him a tug with "No, let's go" and walk in a different direction.
Unless you are taking him to a dog park, I would not let him run loose.
2006-11-13 07:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
best way is to get an electric collar, shriek shock horror i hear.... but seriously it is the best safest and most humane training device i have ever owned. i have GSDs very well trained but one has high prey drive and would chase deer and sheep given the chance, now with the electric collar, a quick click on the vibration (not shock) and she comes running back good as gold and the sheep and deer live another day!! the collar does have shock clicks too but i am not keen to use them, the vibration is all she needs.... fantastic like an invisable leash and less harsh than a choke chain.....
2006-11-13 12:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stop, and walk away, use a whistle to bring him to you and reward him with sensible food treats. Practise this when there are no other dogs around to familiarise him with proceedure. Pse don't go zapping, leave that for the police.
2006-11-13 07:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Its not the dogs fault so no zapping please.
Walk the dog on the lead, and when he starts going for another dog barking etc, turn around and walk away, do this a few times and he will learn to approach other dogs calmly. Then you can introduce them.
2006-11-13 07:10:26 · answer #7 · answered by John S 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
hi buy your dog a head collar it controls his face also try him on a long lead you can buy them from pets stores let him get the feel of having that freedom and when you want to him to come back to you call him and tap your knees make sure if he comes back to you give him loads of paraise
2006-11-13 18:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by missyfastandfurious 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks like you'll have to keep him on a lead. Mine do that. I managed to stop them by scolding them when I got them back and putting them on their leads and telling them why they are on their leads. They eventually get the message. Talk to your dog. Tell him if he runs off after other dogs you will put him on his lead. If he runs off, put on his lead when you catch him and tell him off and then walk him around the park. If he tugs when he sees another dog, pull the lead back, point your finger at him and say firmly NO. Its just a slow learning process. Dog Training classes would probably help too.
2006-11-13 07:12:04 · answer #9 · answered by patsy 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
use a training lead until he learns to obey....dont let him run loose if he hurts another dog you will be responsible and may mean your dog is put to sleep as being out of control....
2006-11-13 08:24:00 · answer #10 · answered by madison 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋