how do I train my dog to stop running away?

Question

My dog is 2 years old, whenever he has a chance he will run away
(today he got away 5 times) please help

I have 2 dogs
he is neutered
play with him alot and give him alot of attention

Answer 1

Close the door?

Show him affection?

Have another dog in your home so he'll be occupied?

Ask the dog why he's running away.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Maybe he needs more exercise. I recommend watching The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan on the National Geographic Channel. He knows everything about dogs. He would recommed more exercise and show him you are the boss.

Answer 4

One of my dogs did the same thing so what we did was leave him out some times or just lock him up. O and always take him out on a leash for a long while.

Answer 5

If your dog is a terrier, hound, or husky breed, you can never stop him from running away...that's just the way those dog are. Just make sure your yard is secure, that when you are out of your yard you have him on a leash, and make sure he has ID tags on his collar with your address and phone number, so if someone finds him they can get ahold of you.

Answer 6

I'm having the same problem. One idea a trainer told me was to have a friend call the dog (using the command come), when he comes give him a treat. Then I should call him and when he comes give him a treat. Its called puppy ping-pong. Eventually, he will associate the word come with a treat and should come to you without a problem.

Unfortunately, this is not working well for me. My puppy is still picking when he wants to come.

Answer 7

Obedience training! It sounds like she could use it. Shock collars and invisible fences do not work. Put your money, time and energy into training her correctly instead of trying to find an easy way out.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Depends on the breed some dogs like husky's and Malamutes are bred to run and chase and you can not change that. Other dogs like hounds are bred to chase all living things so when they see something they run too.
Fix him if he is a male, that may help. Also walk him regulalry, he may just be very hyper, certain breeds need to excercise a lot everyday.
The easyest way to make sure he does not chase cars (might be why he is running away) is to keep him on a leash and hold his leash tight near cars, squirrels and cats=) Make sure your fence is high and secure and make sure to watch him all the time when out side
More info
Chasing is an instinctive behavior in dogs. Dogs love chasing cats, joggers, bicycles, cars, other dogs and almost anything that moves. Moving objects stimulate dogs to chase. If your dog is a herding breed, then your dog's nature to herd the moving object is even greater. Often the dog's predatory nature is stimulated and causes the dog to chase. Sometimes it is just the dog's play response. Dogs love to chase and be chased.
Until you have learned to control your dog's chasing instinct, do not let him off-leash. It's dangerous for him and the person or animal he is chasing.

Before exposing your dog to a situation where he will want to chase, you must train him in a controlled setting. It is important that you set up a situation where your dog can concentrate and understand the behavior you want. He must have the opportunity to perform the correct behavior repeatedly since up until now he has probably only had practice misbehaving.

Start the training session indoors in your own home. Put your dog on leash and stand with him at one end of a room or hallway. Wave a tennis ball in front of him but don't allow him to touch it. Now, roll or toss it across the room or down the hall and tell him 'OFF.' If he starts to go after it, command 'OFF!' and give him a firm tug on the leash. It's extremely important that you do not allow him to touch the ball or he will think that the word 'OFF' means for him to chase and get the ball. We are not trying to teach the dog to fetch. Practice this several times a day until he gets the message that 'OFF' means: don't go after the ball, i.e.: don't chase. When he gets it right, praise him profusely and give him a special treat.

When he seems to understand this new 'game,' repeat it in different rooms of your house. Practice in the garage and in your back yard. When it's clear to you that he really understands the meaning of 'OFF,' then try it without holding onto his leash. Leave his leash on, dragging on the floor so you can grab it or step on it quickly should he forget what 'OFF' means. When he has mastered this, try it completely off-leash, but still in your own home and yard.

Now it's time to practice with a jogger. Enlist the help of a friend to pose as a jogger. Stand with your dog on leash and have your friend jog by repeatedly while you repeat the 'OFF' exercise as you did with the tennis ball. Be sure your dog performs perfectly on leash before you try this off-leash.

If your dog is chasing cars, ask your friend to meet you on a quiet, secluded street to help you train your dog. Again, repeat the 'OFF' exercise as your friend repeatedly drives by. Be sure your dog is perfect on-leash before you try it off-leash. It's important that you practice this in a set-up situation. You must know that the driver is aware of the training so he/she can stop the car should you lose control.

By now you should have some degree of confidence that your dog will obey because of the hours of practice and his level of performance in the staged situations. Always use good judgment. If the real situation seems too tempting, too distracting or too stressful, don't ask your dog to perform miracles. Practice with him daily and with every opportunity that arises. Praise him profusely every time you say 'OFF' and he obeys. If he disobeys, give a strong tug on his leash, command 'OFF!' and realize he needs more practice.

Don't wait until your dog is in full chase before doing something. Success is most likely when you use 'OFF' as a preventative command. If your dog has a strong predisposition to chase, it is your responsibility to be alert for his safety and others. If you feel you cannot pay attention to the environment around you when you're with the dog, simply do not let him off-leash.

Answer 10

shock collar - or the dog whisperer.

unfortunately, dogs are like kids, they will behave while you are watching but as soon as you aren't looking bam!

watch the Dog Whisperer that guy is amazing!