Now this is only on occasion but still its so annoying. We live in an apartment and normally our dog (7or 8 mo. old pit/ boxer mix) is really good with us letting him off the lead and playing fetch, but occasionally he will not come!! He wants us to play tag or something. The strange thing is when we start walking away from him he will just start walking away from us! He is not neutered so i know that can play apart but he just will not come!! Help please!
2007-03-06 16:45:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bribe them with a treat. Pupperonis or Natural Balance Lamb formula samples are the best.
2007-03-06 16:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Agent319.007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treats. Everytime you call him give him a treat. Do this for a month. The dog will then realize that there is always good things when he come to you. If this does not work, and you still want to teach him to be off the lead. Then go to Walmart and buy a shock collar with the remote. This will stop him in his track if he runs.
2007-03-06 17:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what you do.
When he's off lead call him over. Praise him, pretend like you are going to take him inside (whatever signals playtime is over, pretend to put the leash on, etc.) then tell him, "go play" and release him back to play. Do this several times during the play time. Never be predictable, but on one of the times you call him over, actually go in. As you are walking home, say "go home". When you get to the house, he needs a great treat. Going in after playtime should mean the best, juiciest treat of the day. Say "go home" as you give it to him.
By never being predictable, he will never know when to ignore you.
By training him that all things good and yummy happen at home after play time, he will want to go in.
Eventually, calling out "go home" will have him running for your front door.
Keep in mind that a lot of this is his age. He has hit his "teenager" stage, and is testing his boundaries.
Be patient, consistent and firm.
Good luck
2007-03-06 16:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bribe him with a treat. When he comes over to the treat call him his name.Keep calling him his name over and over again.This may take weeks , but the more you do it the more he will come to you. When you think he is ready to come over when you call, call his name. If he comes " YAY " you taught him! If not , keep trying until he does come to your call. My dog comes to me when I call her.
If the name doesn't work try making a clicking sound with your teeth. Put your jaws together ( mouth open ) and breathe in air. Once you master that , sometimes put your tounge to the sides of your teeth to make an even louder sound.
(Whistiling is good too.)
Once you have mastered all that, combine all of them together.
So you do his name, clicking sound, and then whistle. That isn't exactly the order you have to do it. You can mix it up too! Well, Good Luck!
Bark!Bark!
2007-03-06 18:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jessika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs respond really well to doggie treats.Carry some with you and when he minds give him a treat.It worked really well with Scooby Doo.
2007-03-06 16:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food, food food....positive reinforcement is the best way to get a dog to follow commands.
2007-03-06 16:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no real gaurentee that a dog will come all the time especially when their that young.take him to obiedence school they can give you tips on stuff like that
2007-03-06 17:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by witcheshonor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ,
Well why don't you read this guide , its awesome , it will help you train your dog by yourself , its a really professional training http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/?aff=basimdcs , Hope this helps you
2007-03-07 10:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋