My dog has to stay on the lead as she misbehaves, and I would love to let her off.
She is a 5 year old staffy cross.
She often wont come back to me if she sees something else she wants to head for, and is sometimes aggressive to some other dogs (and a couple of times has been aggressive to people, though only twice in 4 years)
Any ideas on how I can solve this problem....have tried socialisation classes with no luck.
2007-03-10 03:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by Karen W 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
While it is great you've taken your dog to socialisation classes this isn't going to help her behaviour off lead. Teaching your dog to come back when you call her is probably the most important thing you could ever teach. Find a good local reward based training class (preferably members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers) who use only kind, fair, effective methods in order to teach your dog to come back when you call her. They will also be able to give you any advice or help you might need to help her naughty behaviour when she is off the lead. www.thekennelclub.org.uk
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2007-03-11 05:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Kennel Club Experts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This dog should NEVER be let off the lead until it can be trained - you are endangering other dogs and humans if you continue and could/will get prosecuted. You should take your pet to a local vet and explain the situation. I am sure they will be able to give you some good advice and help to make your life and your dogs a happier one. Don't give up trying to train her - there is help out there you just have to find the right place. Good luck - lots of love and treats too.
2007-03-10 22:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
recall is a matter of perseverance and patience. the firstthing a dog must know is that coming to its owner is a good thing, and you start this by calling her in your house and giving her a treat. then do the same in your garden. keep ding these till dog comes as soon as you call. then take her to a park or wherever has an enclosed excercise area for dogs, let off lead, call and give treat, call and put on lead, and then mix these but mostly dog must know that coming back does not mean going on lead everytime. it is essential that you never scold your dog when it does come as this is what it will associate with a recall. once it comes every time you call it in an enclosed area then move to open area.
2007-03-10 10:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by janemull 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a bad situation there. Staffies are like little tanks with teeth, and they are very hard headed.
If you want to save yourself and your dog, pay someone to train him. Seriously, if he has shown aggression it's best to spend the money.
It may run up to $1,000.00 but its worth it. My American Pitbull has been through it, and he is very well behaved around other dogs and strangers too.
Never let your dog go off leash, thats a disaster waiting to happen, gauranteed!
2007-03-10 04:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by dave b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 11:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by stever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like ur dog can protecting u for other people or other things.if u want to let ur dog off the lead practice out in the back yard or go to a dog park and pratice there.
2007-03-10 04:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by cmmluvv 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend an animal behaviourist-they come to your house and work with the dog and you.They can do miracles.
2007-03-10 13:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my rottie, and i found a small weight to hang on her collar, it gave her the impression she was still on a lead, even when i took it off
2007-03-10 03:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by thunder31634 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you been to puppy classes? Over all obedience would help loads.
2007-03-10 04:31:29 · answer #9 · answered by Fred 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take your dog for training classes.
2007-03-10 04:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋