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Originally Posted by stinky Ginger used to do that and it would drive me nuts! I’d be in a hurry to go some place and be late because I had to chase her around trying to catch her. Finally one day I had had it. I was so frustrated I threw my wallet and change went everywhere. I didn’t hit her of course, but the noise was enough to get her attention and it scared her. I felt terrible with guilt all day, but now I have no problems. I wish I could give you a more positive way to train him... one that didn’t involve loosing sanity and freaking out. Lol. Hopefully a more patient person will weigh in here. Good luck. |
I read two really great books that talk about training puppies. The first, "The Art of Raising a Puppy," by the Monks of New Skete and the second, "Mother Knows Best," both are excellent books. I can't remember which book says what, but I'm pretty sure they both say that when your puppy won't come you shouldn't chase them as this turns it into a game. There are a few tactics they suggest to prevent this problem. The one I remember off the top of my head is to run backwards saying the puppy's name and the "come" command. Another thing the book (I'm not sure which one) said is to lay down on the ground as a puppy will be curious about this action and come to investigate. The laying down tactic is employed when you need to get your puppy to you if he is in danger. Hope this helps!