I have a large chocolate lab that really likes car rides, but when it comes time to get out, tugging on his leash or collar doesn't get him to exit the car! I can't even coax him with gentle words, a treat or calling his name. He is pretty heavy and the past few times I have had to scoop him up and carry him. Is there any way I can train him to get out when I open the door instead of him just laying there looking at me with the "yeah right, i'm not moving" look?
2006-12-01 16:55:04 · 9 answers · asked by Nikki 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
LOL! sorry laughing for our dogs did the same thing! We got this saint Bernard and he would not get out of the suburban! I know all to well about tugging and manipulation with food and words.
What we did? We left him there!
Time went by and I would check on him every ten minutes or so. He got the clue we were done going for our ride. We have not had this problem in a while, I will do it again if he wants lol!
Try this, see if it works for you....Good luck
2006-12-01 17:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You train him to do that like you would any other thing. You are the boss, not him. He is trying to get you to ride some more. Most dogs do not like being alone, so if he will not come out, leave a window open and then keep him in the car. He has you trained to give him treats for doing what he is supposed to to. You say out, and expect him to come. If he doesnt close the door and leave him where he can not see you for a few minutes (labs attention spans are not too long) Come back and say out, If he refuses , leave him again. When he does come out , praise him, and play with him so he associates getting out of the car with something good.
2006-12-02 01:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried putting him in the car, but not actually going anywhere? Leave the door open and walk away out of site. After a bit call him and praise and reward. Do this several times.
I am assuming that he doesn't have any arthritus or other injury which could be painful when he jumps down?
2006-12-02 01:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a teaspoon/tablespoon of peanut butter & letting him lick it then slowly back away from him & make im follow you. After he jumps out of the car let him have some more. Do this a couple of times. After maybe 4 times he should start to leave the car on his own. Also when you are almost to your home like a block or so away then on your block tell him "We are almost home." This will get him ready to leave the car. Also get him in the car & only drive around the block then let him out when you get home !! He should start realizing that when after a ride he needs to leave the car.
2006-12-02 01:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out manually, then give him a doggie snack. Then after a while, only give him the doggie snack if he leans out to get it. then stand next to the car and only give it to him if he "stands up" (maybe leans on you, whatever) and gets it. Then only give it to him if he gets out.
Make sure to let him know you appreciate him when he does what you want, and don't be impatient or angry with him if he doesn't "get it" right away. Just a thought... i am sure you're already tried it.
2006-12-02 01:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dog treats, just a suggestion
2006-12-02 01:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by smileyface(= 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him something which he like to eat
2006-12-02 01:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deep voice "COME HERE." When he comes, LOTS of praise! "YAAAY!!! OH, WHAT A GOOD BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!"
2006-12-02 01:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cattle prod should do it.
2006-12-02 01:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋