So my dog won't come inside after it turns really dark outside. She'll bark and bark, b/c thats when the other dogs start to bark. She also gets this huge running start and runs straight to the wall trying to jump it. I'm afraid she will be able to later, b/c she is still young, turn 1 on Sunday. The neighbor who lives on the other side of the wall, has a boy mutt thats nueters. My dog isn't spayed and hasn't ever gone into heat before. She won't come inside when i call her, but when it is light out, she'll come in right away. Can you help me? I don't know what to do to make her come in right away. I love her alot and show affection too, so that's not that reason. Thanks!!
2007-09-05 18:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by ☺love~the~rain☺ 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She does know whos boss. B/c she is a border collie and were are in agility training, I have had to work on her for sometime to show her whos boss. I think she is side-tracked by the other dog... but i don't know, so I'm asking for your opinion. :)
2007-09-05 18:34:07 · update #1
If she turns 1 on Sunday, it would be slightly unusual for her not to have come into heat before (but possible - it will likely happen soon). If you're not planning on breeding you may consider spaying her, especially if she's going to be going to competitions for agility. Unspayed females will also try to break out more than spayed ones. You might have to look for a taller fence or not let her out unsupervised if she keeps jumping. Be sure she has a microchip and a collar, since animal shelters will be able to call you in case she does break out and get lost.
There is a DVD called Really Reliable Recall, that is about training even the most difficult dogs to come in an emergency. The woman who owns it has sighthounds, who are notoriously bad for taking off.
Right now, going inside means that the fun is over for the day, so she's like a kid who doesn't want to leave the playground. If you make coming inside worth her while, she'll be willing to leave.
For normal nights, start by only letting her out on a leash. Practice calling her to you at night while she is on a leash, and give her really good treats for coming (I'm talking tiny bits of hotdog, steak, chicken...things she'll really want). Practice when the other dogs are barking, when the neighbor's dog is out, just keep getting her attention, when she comes, give a treat. The leash isn't for tugging, just for keeping her nearby so she can hear you. Work up to a longer line, and then eventually to her just loose in the yard. Whenever she comes, give a good treat.
During the day, or at random times, you can also practice recalls and releases (or "come away/go play"). Practice calling the dog away from playtime, give good treats, then give her a very gentle push and tell her to go play with her buddies. This teaches her that she gets rewarded for coming, and it doesn't always mean that the fun is over.
Once your dog is really proficient at coming, you can give strengthen the behavior by not giving a treat every time she comes. This variable reinforcement keeps the behavior strong. Reward especially fast recalls, too.
You might also try giving her a chewie or something when she comes inside for the night that she'll enjoy in quiet. Make the house a good place to be, even when all the cool kids are still barking outside. ;)
Best of luck with your dog, barking is a pain!
2007-09-05 18:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog obviously doesn't take you seriously. She doesn't respect you, and you have to show her whos the boss before she gets older, or you'll have a lot of trouble with her. If she doesn't listen to you, go outside and stop her from barking by poking her back leg firmly, when she turns around, say, "NO" assertively, then get her by the collar and take her in the house. When she's inside and calm, then you praise her.
2007-09-05 18:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring her in before dark, if she has to go out to potty after dark take her out on a leash.
Never ever punish a dog for coming to you, or in anyway associate the come command with anything negative. This will result in one thing, a dog that won't come at all because whatever she is doing at the moment is better than getting yelled/punished by you.
2007-09-05 18:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you have to go through obedience with her before beginning agility? All the agility classes I have been aware of required the basic obedience first. If you have gone through obedience, maybe you need to do a little refresher work with her at home, she seems to have forgotten. Start working the obedience lessons and she should respond and come to you when you call her, after you have worked on the obedience refresher course.
2007-09-05 18:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 02:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to yell at her to come in, make sure to use a commanding voice. Don't beg or plead, COMMAND. If she doesn't listen, walk out and yell at her in the commanding voice, and pull her inside. Keep doing this and make sure she knows you are angry and that she's been bad when she doesn't listen. When she does listen, reward her with a treat and a nice voice and pet her and stuff.
2007-09-05 18:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by bada_bing2k4 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you crate her at night it will help tremendously.
2007-09-05 18:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋