We have a 6 year old, male, Golden Retriever that have left three times. He is well loved and well fed, but he seems to like taking walks by himself. He seems overly confident and that worries us. Is there any training for this? We are worried he might be lost and not be able to come home. Just this morning, the University security office called us because our dog was loitering around the campus, to everyones delight at least. Thank God he had a dog tag.
2007-10-19 21:11:27 · 11 answers · asked by voyager 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We walk him once a day or every other day. No he is not yet neutered. Can he be neutered even at 6 years old? They say the dog's attitude changes when neutered. He is lively and friendly and great with kids. Will this change? Will he gain weight?
2007-10-19 22:11:11 · update #1
You will get some good insight on why dogs roam, on this site: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/dealing-with-dogs-that-run-away/page1.aspx
It also offers some helpful tips.
Yes, after a few weeks, neutering may curb his desire to roam. No, it won't affect any of his GOOD characteristics. Six years old is not too old.
However, your fellow sounds like a 'social' roamer, as he has fun at the campus, and makes friends. That wouldn't be affected by neutering. Neutering would help if it is a female dog he is seeking.
2007-10-19 22:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is completely normal. The reason most dogs dig and run away is because they feel the need to roam. This goes back to their ancestors (wolves); Wolves roam around searching for food in order to survive. Although we have domesticated the dog, this trait has not completely left yet. However, dogs are not stupid. Almost all dogs will eventually come back, because they know where they are fed and taken care of (as seen in homeward bound). The best thing you can do is neuter him; his personality might change a bit, but the change is more prominent in younger dogs. If he is neutered, he might gain a little weight and his personality may change a little; but it will most likely be unnoticable (and it may stop his running away).
2007-10-19 23:10:39 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden retrievers need to be walked like twice a day, once for a short walk, about ten minutes; and another for a long, fourty minute walk. They feel the need to roam around because it's in their instinct to go looking for food, but golden retrievers are incredibly smart dogs and they will most likely just turn back the way they came after doing whatever it is they wanted to do.
2007-10-19 22:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Brittany♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? Intact male dogs will often try anything to escape if they sense a female in heat nearby. It's just instinct. Neutering is the best way to fix this.
Try to figure out how he gets out of the house. Does he have free run of a yard? If so, get a fence that he can't jump. If he jumps out of windows, shut them or put up a small grill.
2007-10-19 22:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi it sounds as if your dog has not been neutered if its not then you will not be able to stop him unless you chain him up as it is well known that a dog can smell a ***** in season miles away and will escape over or under any fence in there path to get to her? if you know there was free / / / wouldn't you its nature the only thing you can do is have him neutered this may stop him but it doesn't always work with older dogs.
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2007-10-19 21:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer. I had a dog get hit by a car because I didn't know they would find any way out. HE OPENED THE GARAGE DOOR. Also I suggest that you take your dog to the vet and get the locator tag implanted under the skin. It dosen' t cost much and it's like getting a shot. Remember your resposible for what that dog does. Good luck.
2007-10-19 21:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by dixiebillyjoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs were often bred to be working dogs, so many have desires to go off and find a mission. They also have an advanced sense of smell, sight and hearing. There are lots of these things to explore in the world. Dogs are curious, driven, but unaware of the true dangers of being off by themselves (being stolen, cars hitting them, getting lost). They are like children, not plants. They need to be watched and kept safe.
2007-10-19 21:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 05:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's not neutered, he's probably looking for a female.
2007-10-19 21:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, well do u take him out for regular walk each day, because if ur not that might me y.
2007-10-19 21:55:04 · answer #10 · answered by Livy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋