My dog wont stay in the yard!!!HELP!?

Question

my dog will not stay in the yard. whenever i let him of the leash/chain he takes off to the neighbors..we have a private drive and he doesnt go out of it but he still runs to see the other dog next door. But if u keep him on a chain and let him go he wont run away how do i get the dog to stay without hurting him in any way. and making him listen and want to come? He also doesnt come when he's call but he isnt stupid he catches on quick and already knows how to sit stay shake with both hands and lie down. HELP!!!!

Answer 1

try the booklet Really Reliable Recall by Leslie Nelson to improve coming when called.

Answer 2

Hi, I used to run a dog rescue organization for 9 years, so I am familiar with situations like this. What I'd recommend is that you take your dog to obedience class. They will be able to help you teach your dog to come when called and many other things that will make the years you have with your dog much more enjoyable for both of you. It's definitely an investment (of maybe around $100) that is worth it when you consider how long you and your dog will be together. I'd also recommend (if you haven't already done so) a collar with an ID tag on it and a microchip ID in case your dog does get away. It will help you find him. In the meantime, I would also encourage you to quit using the chain (this can encourage negative tendencies in dogs) but get a tie-out pully (you can hook between 2 trees or a tree and your house) or walk your dog using a flexileash or a leather leash (easiest to hold on to) and a gentle leader. Another thing that works well is invisible fencing. It sounds like your dog is smart and learns quickly, it's just that impulse to want to go check out the neighbor dog that you need to get control over. And, the best way to do that is through training. Best wishes.

Answer 3

Fenced in Yard reccomeneded . Unless you have an eye on your dog and know where hes going with supervision it is safe . But if this dog is easily escaping the yard without any problems whatsoever then you will need a fence . No questions about it . 6 foot fence will do or private fence . No dog can escape a 6 foot fence unless it nearly digs its way out . which is unlikely at sme points .I have worked with escape artists dogs and catched dogs for almost 4 years . If he is on a chain more than likely he will break it if he is really desperate . He needs room like dogs when put up for adoption says "fenced in yard required " .

Answer 4

how old is he?
Train to come on command while he's on a leash. Have him sit, stay. and walk away while holding the leash. Turn to him, call his name, call come. If he doesn't come when called give a tug on the leash and really get excited when he takes his move towards you, with good boys and sweet talk or treats. Keep using a longer leash until he is far away from you. When you feel confident he has learned to come DROP the leash and continue the training . When he masters this try off leash.

Ask your neighbors if you could arrange a play time for the dogs. Walk him there and back on the leash. but let them play off leash, and practice the come command while in play. Praise praise praise for when he comes to you. Have him sit and them release him to , GO PLAY. Once play time is over call him and put on leash and go home.

Remember to be a good neighbor and pick up any poop your guy might leave. I hope it helps you.

As for just letting him out , sorry , He needs to know his boundaries first.get flays to mark you property line. Walk him on leash on your property. have him heal all the time. If he puts one paw off the property,( you must be firm and low voiced ) You must tell him NOOOO! BAD BOY, NAUGHTY. LIKE YOUR REALLY SCOLDING HIM.
Letting him know were and were not he can go is very key to keeping him safely in your yard.

Answer 5

If you know he's going to run off, why do you endanger his life by letting him off leash/chain? You mention nothing about a fence. Most dogs aren't going to stay in a yard with no boundaries-Would YOU?

You shouldn't have that dog on a chain, anyway. Take him out on a leash and bring him back inside. It takes effort and that's not a bad thing, in this case.

Answer 6

I leash trained my dog at every house I've lived in. Every night after work, I walk her around the perimeter I want her to learn. When she crosses the line, a little tug and a firm "NO" let's her know the boundaries. Spaced repetition is the key.
When you do let him off the leash, you may need to stand by the neighbor's property line ready to reprimand if necessary. He'll get it if you are consistent. You're right dogs are smart.....he'll pick it up in less than a week.

Answer 7

Try taking him to school. I think every dog needs school,ask my 15 dogs. Also try a fenced in yard. I will save his life one day, being a vet tech I see too many hit by cars cause the dog was not in a fenced yard.

Answer 8

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/jlFSp

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 9

Fence. Leash. Obedience training.

Answer 10

You need to get a fence. It is unsafe for your dog to be in the yard without a fence. He is going to run to the neighbors everytime because he wants to see it/play with it. You really need to invest in a fence for your dogs safety.