Indoors Rocky is very well behaved - outdoors he is a nightmare. So excitable and when he gets the chance just runs into all sorts of danger. Please help. What do I need to do to get his attention! - I've tried treats but he's just not interested.
2006-12-01 00:13:43 · 13 answers · asked by blossom 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well done for adopting a rescue dog, there are so many needing homes. As to your problem, I would suggest that until you can be sure that he will respond to your commands that you don't let him off the lead, for both your sakes. Try getting an extendable lead or something like a leading rein for horses, so that he can let off his excess energy, but you still have control of him. Let him run off that excess energy and then start with the recall etc, as when he's bursting with energy you probably won't get far, then you will need to find what motivates him (food or clicker training or whistle or word commands) Good luck.
2006-12-01 00:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he gets ovr excited outside. A fenced yard to keep him safe would be good. For walks and training, there is a product called the "Gentle Leader" head collar, it goes on like a horse halter and gives the handler a lot of control with no pain, very humane. You lead him by the nose so you don't need to yank on it to get his attention, and it diverts his head down and away from the exciting thing that has his attention, so that it breaks his focus and then he will hear you better. He can't pull at the end of the leash with a Gentle Leader like a regular collar because he will pull his nose toward the ground. You can also get a video that teaches you how to train with it.
2006-12-01 00:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My mum has the same problem with her dog she got from Battersea Dog's Home. It's very hard to train a dog yourself if you didn't have him as a puppy. We tried everything as well but nothing worked.
So we decided to take him to dog obedience classes and within 6 weeks (one 90min group session a week) he was a different dog. He now comes when he is called, doesn't run miles off into the distance and doesn't become aggressive when he sees other dogs.
Find a local dog class and you'll be amazed at the results.
2006-12-02 00:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Eliza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its the name. about a year ago i rescued a 5 yr old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Mastiff x named Rocky. same thing. he's pretty quiet in the house, but outside he's on his toes looking for something to kill. we've come to the conclusion that a previous owner tried to train him to be a fighting dog. after he attacked an apartment house (tore a piece of siding off) when the resident dog barked, i bought him a HALTI. i watched an episode with Cesar Milan that involved an aggressive dog using a halti. what a difference. longer walks to tire him out and the halti keeps him focused on me. before the halti i couldn't get my Rocky to refocus on me at all. now i just carry it with us.
good luck. let me know what works for you. and bless you for rescuing.
2006-12-01 00:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe take him back to the leash. Labs are very smart and learn really fast. My yellow lab gets so excited outside. He is 4 months old and we are still working on controlling him when he goes out. I think it is safer to keep him on the leash until he understands what he needs to be doing. Merry Christmas.
2006-12-01 00:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by ransdoll90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly are you trying to fix?
First, he needs to be in a fenced in secure area. If you don't have a fence, he needs to be on leash.
Labs need exercise...walk him or take him to a lake and toss some tennis balls in the water.
Basic obedience classes will help him listen to you.
If you want to give him more space to explore outside and you don't have a fence, get a 20 foot leash/lead (available at walmart).
This will give him more room to explore while still allowing you to have control.
http://www.libertydogtraining.com
2006-12-01 02:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dog whose not treatable may respond to positive affection, a squeeze toy, etc. I suggest you get him into beginning obedience or socialization class asap. Take control, keep him on a leash ALWAYS -- a long one if needed, teach him to come in the house as they say "make his name more interesting than roadkill" so that he will come at any time. Just takes extra work.
2006-12-01 00:19:11 · answer #7 · answered by it's me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he was used to the outside, inside might be like a treat to him and very special. Give it some time and he will become adjusted to the indoors. Hope this helps. ^_^
2006-12-01 00:18:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica H. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about doing obedience classes? Or getting a personal trainer? Good Luck and try to keep your dog safe.
2006-12-01 00:16:54 · answer #9 · answered by misera1013 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whenever he gets excitable snap the lead and start back towards home as he calms turn back into your walk do this everytime.he soon learns that excitable behaviour gets him nowhere but home.everytime he is good and does surprise you with it, tell him by praising him he'll love this too
2006-12-01 00:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by nendlin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋