My Lab puppy is 6 months old and in most aspects of training has been great-he walks well,sits at the road to cross and waits when you tell him but when we are playing fetch in the field and he spots another dog he just runs to them and no amount of shouting from me will stop him-he totally ignores me.
He wants to play with other dogs-not fight with them but not everyone wants their dog licked to death by a gawky Lab!
What can I do to get him to listen to me?He follows all my other commands it's just this one that I'm struggling with.It's making me nervous about letting him off the lead at all but he loves to have a good run-I'd just like him to come back!Thanks.
2007-11-13 03:23:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Proof him 100% on lead before attempting off lead work. Then slowly increase distance by using a long line (a 20-50 foot clothesline works great) so you have complete control to reel him in if he ignores you. Practice recalls whenever you can--when he is not paying attention to you, call his name and "come" command and give him a special treat when he comes. Release him to go back to playing. Repeat throughout the day. Only practice off lead in a controlled environment free from distraction in the beginning. This command takes the longest to learn but is one of the most important.
2007-11-13 03:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be long, but, I have had the greatest success on a recall using the Electric collar. At a low level stimulation I have taught a dog to recall in only 2-3 days, reliably.
The dog learns that being next to me is the only place to avoid the stim and responds accordingly.
Listen, there will ALWAYS be something out there more tempting then anything you can possibly give your dog as a reward, do not learn that the hard way as some people have and will..
Do not negotiate with a dog on a recall, it is too important of a command. Seek the help of someone who works with Electric collars and have him help you teach your dog how to do this reliably, regardless of distractions. Good luck to you!
2007-11-13 12:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to work on this first in a place with minimal distractions and then, over time, increase the distractions. It can take some time to get a good solid recall on a dog in situations like this. Just keep working at it.
One thing to remember is not to attempt a recall in a situation where you can't reinforce it if the dog doesn't come to you. That will only teach the dog that you are not in control in certain situations. Use controlled environments to work on this.
2007-11-13 11:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You have to be the most wonderful thing to this dog for him to come to you, especially when in a very distracting environment. First practice in an area without distractions (back yard or quiet area of park) on a long line. Start with short distances and then let the puppy go further and further. Treat, praise, go crazy with happiness when the pup does it right.
Keep in mind, when you increase distractions or distance, you have to revert back to using a reward so he knows whatever the situation, my mommy is more fun than whatever else may be available to him.
2007-11-13 13:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by Leanna G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get about a 15-20 foot lead. and recall him this way. if he does not come give a tug. work on his stay this way also. if you pup does not recall well don't let him off lead in an uninclosed area. work in areas where there is nothing going on at first then move to places where other dogs and people are.
a good thing to teach is to stay when he is on the move. it has saved my dogs life. but thats another step past recall.
screaming for him will not work. and if you use only his name he will learn to block you out.
2007-11-13 11:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋