when I let her out immediately she takes off runnning I yell and scream (daisy come back) and she wont listen i have caged her for it spanked her and even told her she was bad and it's still not working. I dont want to spank her anymore cause it hurts me as much as it does her... so does anyone have any ideas on what I can do too help this problem i dont want too take her on a leash I want her too do this on her own if possible have manners to listen when i ask her to do somthing i have alot of patience so if u could jus give me some advice at to handle this maybe a different approach as to what i am doing..
2007-01-02 12:22:07 · 19 answers · asked by ariel a 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your right i shouldnt spank her nor yell at her.. i do give her lots of attention and excersize.. i think the person who said she was bored hit the nail on the head because she would live outside if i would allow it and shes one yrs old and shes not spayed..i havent spanked her much jus a few times when she has scared me but i agree i shouldnt spank nor yell at her cause its showing her what she will get for coming back to me a mixed signal..thanks for your replies so far
2007-01-02 13:05:27 · update #1
Use a leash, and a fenced in yard otherwise you jeopardize your pet's safety. You have to train your dog before you can expect it to listen to you and you need to start it out on a leash before it can learn to be off leash. Your dog must be Perfect on a leash before you can even consider off leash training!
Spanking the dog when you catch it or it comes back only teaches her that you will hit her whenever she comes to you, she'll simply learn to run away from you. This isn't discipline or training it is just abuse, your dog doesn't understand you or what you want from her.
The links below have great training articles, please consider an obedience class (check with your vet or petco to find one).
2007-01-02 12:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Dogs don't speak English - you would have saved yourseld a lot of time and heartache if someone had told you this before. But anyway.
2. Punishing a dog for not coming, the way you've described it, is a great way to convince a dog that you're insane and that it'd probably be in the best interest of the dog to run away. That's what I would do if I were punished when I finally returned.
The dog needs to establish a bond with you. You do need her to be with you on a leash. Some people keep their dog tied to them on a leash everywhere they go to help establish a bond. Hand feed her and crate her when you are not paying 100% attention to her. Be sure that she gets plenty of exercise and do not let her offleash to play without you. You need to teach the dog - kindly, and with patience - that you are the source of all good things. It would be worthwhile for you to check out the NILIF program as a guide, or even Susan Garrett's book, _Ruff Love_.
2007-01-02 21:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to basic dog training with your dog. They will be able to show you the best way to train your dog, much better than anyone can tell you over the net. Call your local Humane Society Animal Shelter, as many offer classes. If yours does not, they should be able to make a good referral.
You really are kind of doing it backwards, you leash train first, then you work on training off leash. This is for the safety of your dog.
btw, fear training usually ends up being counterproductive.
2007-01-02 20:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by doggzma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every dog should be taken outat least once daily on a leash, for exercise if nothing else. If you have patience you should take her out on a leash and train her that way. If you do not have a fenced garden, you can get a stake with a lightweight chain to put her on but this will not train her. Have patience and take time with her.
Caging in cruel as is constant spanking.
2007-01-02 20:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by carole 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it would be really hard ( my jack does the same thing ) she even once got into my rabbit pen YIKES but luckily i caught her in time and my rabbits fast and she's a puppy) i think you should start off by training her to come and like say daisy come and when she does give her a treat if she doesnt automatically then use a leash and pull her towards you i think if she gets this command down it would be good and make her she does it immedietly i read thins book called jack russell terriers for dummies and it suggested that and this even saved a dog's life because the owner called it to come when it was like stalking a wolf or running back and the wlf was chasing it or something and he did and it was safe but ya treats are the best way ... i would suggest dog beef jerky because it's easy to break apart and the dogs love it also something to get their attention and tell them to stop with out really hurting them is shooting them with a water bottle type thing like those things that sometimes have a fan that you get for summer and you press the trigger and it shoots out water ...like a windex bottle type thing
2007-01-02 20:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by pianoplayer4life 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband and I curently live in this house with a friend that has two Jack Russel terrerists
we have a hudge back yard and once you open the door they are gone, they are varmit dogs so they will chase whatever, and the thought of saying stay, or wait, is really funny, they are smart with a mind of there own, I would keep your little dog on a leash, or she could get ran over, you will need your patience.
2007-01-02 20:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by shashonah 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simple answer: a fence or a leash. But, absolutely necessary for the time being, if you want your dog to live. With serious training, she may be able to be off-lead, but then again, she may not. But for now you have to keep her on lead (probably best with a body harness and not just a collar) or in a fenced in area (supervised, because JRTs can scale fences or dig under them, and if you aren't there to catch it before they figure it out, your'e in trouble). Don't ever spank a dog, but especially not after they have come to you. That and scolding, in her mind, are punishment for coming when called. So in that aspect, you are showing her bad things happen when she does come when called. Crating should be used when you can't watch her. Crating is a wonderful tool when working with dog behaviour. How old is she?Has she been spayed? I would find a qualified behaviourist in your area if you want any hope of being able to take her off lead. But, JRTs are very active working dogs. They need a LOT to keep their little minds and bodies busy. Even with the highest level of training, many of them do not do well off-lead. And bad things can happen to JRTs off lead that dont' happen to your other breeds. They are bred to hunt/dig/kill/find prey. They can take off and go into the ground and get themselves into some bad situations.
But what you can do in the meantime,which has been mentioned, is work with her on wanting to come to you. Use a retractible lead or long, thin lead. So she doesn't know she's on lead. Let her go out on it..then call her. If she comes to you, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE and you can treat as well. Go nuts. You want her to know how happy you are. However, she may need to be tugged a bit intially to get her to come. And work with her on general baisic obedience/leashwork. Teach her where she stays when on lead, whether you want to do your left or right (right is proper, but I use left because i walk in city situations all the time where I'd rather my dog be onthe safe side (away from traffic).You want her head even withyour hip. IF she goes to far forward, quick turn and go the opposite direction. Nothing verbal is necessary. Or if she tries to otherwise get out of the "position" you want her in. But overall, I would suggest as soon as you can find a good behaviourist to work with your, and preferrably someone knowledgeable of JRTs. And additionally, she should have all her vaccinations, and at least 2 if not 3 (intial+2 boosters) of some type of Distemper/Parvo vaccine before she's going out at all.
2007-01-02 20:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by chinchillasundertherainbow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a) STOP HITTING YOUR DOG!
b) This behavior is your fault for being unwilling to train the dog and 'expecting' it to come pre-programmed with manners.
WTH?! You can't expect the dog to listen to you when you are unwilling to train her.
YOUR DOG NEEDS TRAINING. Your dog needs to be ON A LEASH whenever it's outside for it's own safety! You need to teach your dog BASIC obedience before you leap into trying to teach her to behave off leash. FIRST they learn to behave on leash, THEN off leash, not the other way around.
You're confusing your dog. Knock it off! Call a professional trainer to help get you started or enroll in a group class at Petsmart or Petco.
Did you do any research on this breed before you aquired it? JRT's require a LOT of mental and physical stimulation and are easily bored (destructive). Your dog WANTS to learn, so teach it!
First you need to lay the groundwork to becoming your dog's pack leader -- http://www.leerburg.com/groundwork.htm
Start there and read read read - then do do do. Your dog will thank you for it.
2007-01-02 20:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok this helped with my American bulldog. walk the dog w/ a leash around the perimitter of the yard Have treats on hand. give the dog enough lead to make the mistake of leaving the perimitter. tug on leash to bring dog back into yard, and say no in a stearn voice. walk some more let dog make the mitake again, and correct him/her. do this untill he/she learns. May take a few days.
after the dog learns that walk he/she to the edge again. you walk out you tell the dog no in a stearn voice, and bring him/her back in. when the dog doesn't leave the yard praise, and give treats. I hope this will help.
2007-01-02 21:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by debigguy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't put her in her crate as a punishment. Don't spank her. Establish who's the alpha (it's obviously not you currently). Try professional training. Are you knowledgeable on this breed? This is typical of a JRT!
Go to www.terrier.com and read up. That site exlains exactly what JRT's are like.
ADDED...You should definately spay her, especially if she's dashing out the door on you....
2007-01-02 20:26:40 · answer #10 · answered by KJ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋