ok so im sick of seeing other dogs go crazy for the ball and my ******* dog just goes like whatever...
its pissing me off! i mean today i live next to this privet park and 4 other dogs were there and ALL OF THEM PLAY FETCH. my ******* dog? oh yea he sits there doing NOTHING.
i go for walks with him and it seems thats the only thing he ******* likes but i cant always go for walks and its healthier for him if he runs! SO PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET HIM TO RUN!
THANK YOU
p.s. i am not interested in trainers and all that crap. i want my dog to run. period.
2007-09-05 16:08:17 · 6 answers · asked by strawberry fields 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh and im sorry about the swearing its just im SO TIRED OF THIS BULLCRAP! cant i have a normal dog! and hes A PURE LAB!!!!! D:<<
2007-09-05 16:13:40 · update #1
LOL, is he my lab's brother?
I've had labs that could care less about fetching. Max is the same way, throw a ball for him he'll look at you like he's saying 'You threw it, you get it"
He'll fetch a frisbee a couple times then he's done. Fetching just isn't his thing.
If your dog just isn't into it, I wouldn't force it, try to find something else that you can enjoy together. Agility is fun. There are a lot of different activities that you can do with your dog, look around I'm sure you'll find something.
I never force extra curricular activities such as fetching with any dog. If they don't enjoy it, its not going to be any fun for either of you. Find something. Obedience on the other hand, while making it fun, that is a required part of life for dogs. Fetching isn't.
2007-09-05 16:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the easiest way to teach him to fetch is to start with something that is new to him. some new stuffed toy or object he doesnt recognize right off. This will make him want to investigate. Put it on the floor about 3 feet ahead of him and treat him when he moves toward it. If he mouths the object treat him and repeat this about a dozen times then stop treating until he picks up the object. Delay treating and build the time he holds the object. Add distance by putting the object a short distance away and then further.
Label the retrieve as the Dog is picking up the object and Label the release something else when the Dog gives the object to you ie: "fetch" and "drop it"
2007-09-05 16:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by jadewtch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs just don't like playing fetch. My beagle/lab mix just stares at me like I'm an idiot when I throw a ball. I just make myself feel better and say he's too smart for fetch.
2007-09-05 21:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because he's a retrieving breed, doesn't mean he's going to innately know how to retrieve. Saying that, I really don't know how to advise you as all my GR's retrieve naturally. There is a technique called "force fetching" I believe that many hunter/field people use to teach their dogs to retrieve. You might be able to look it up to get some guidance.
2007-09-05 16:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by fastfinal137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try throwing different things. He might not be into the ball. My golden didnt retrieve until he was like 7 month old.
You should run with your dog...its good for the both of you.
And yes...you can always go for walks....doesnt hurt him.
Got another friend with a dog? Socializing might be good for him.
2007-09-05 16:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by curious24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can try filling a Kong with some treats and try throwing that around, you may need to teach the dog how to "come" though so he'll return with the ball/kong.
2007-09-05 16:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋