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My dog runs away from me I need help please, Tessie is 5 months old, I got her at 13 weeks old. She came from a Pet Store so she has never lived in a home. When I first got her I didn't leash her when I took her outside because she was so small, she would run from me playing and would not stop. I started putting her on a leash but several times she has gotten away and will take off, I was able to catch her because she was still wearing the leash. She also does this in the house sometimes, if I try to pick her up. I am so afraid she will get away and I can't stop her, she is very fast. We recently got a male who is 15 weeks old and that has helped some. Thank you for any advice. Susan:confused: |
this might help srry if a lot 2 read Well some times my dog runs away from me its mabey the way you confront her also she is small soo she is probally scared seeing somone chasing her if my dogs gets out i used 2 give him some kinda of meat like turkey n he would come back n if ur scared 2 pick her up she feels it when you pick her up say soo she thinks shes in control dont be afraid to of hurting the dog u wont |
Praise and chicken... Found this information for you: It will be to your benefit to start using this command when your puppy is 7 weeks old. The earlier you start letting him know that when you say "come" and he does, life will be great. Always encourage your puppy to come with enthusiastic praise and lots of encouragement. Keep in mind that no two dogs or puppies are alike so you will have to adjust your training methods according to the individual. Which means what might have worked to motivate one dog may not work on another. Use your imagination, food treats or toys. Try to avoid calling him in a threatening tone. He may associate this with being scolded. If you are scolding your dog for not coming the first time he has been called, he may be associating your impatience with you losing your temper, which means coming to you is the last thing on his mind. If he begins to ignore you and act as if he does not hear you, attach a long leash to him so you have a way to reel him into you after you give him one command to "come," this way you are not repeating the command and your dog will learn to come when he is called (because he has no choice). Be enthusiastic! Whenever I take my pups outside I always have some "come" treats. My Jonah will run away while looking back to make sure I've seen him so I can call him back for some treats (yep, he's trained me...lol). They are so smart! If you have no treats then you need to act as though there is nothing as fun as coming back to you. Playfully fall to the ground if you have to. If you make it enjoyable for them to come back they will :) |
Thanks Rebecca, Tessie has a hard time coming to me in the house, now she just stands still and lets me pick her up to love her. I just bought her a longer leash so I will try what you told me. It is just so frustrating but I love her so much and will do everything to keep her safe. We are even in classes at Petsmart, but she does ok in front of other people. |
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Hey Rebecca, is it real chicken? I haven't given them anything but puppy food and Bil Jac snacks. Are the chicken treats any good? I was afraid they wouldn't eat if I gave them snacks.:confused: |
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Wow!!! Thanks for this wonderful tip about using real meat. Our daughter's Pommie is living with us and she is a runner. Chased her back and forth over 4 or 5 blocks in bare feet on an afternoon when the temp was 101 degrees. Needless to say, my feet were sore for several days. The only reason I caught her was because she stopped to smell the scents at a left-over garage sale. Thought I'd have to call and tell our daughter that her Pommie had disappeared. She is microchipped and wears tags but none are for my address. So, once again, thank you for the tip. ~Joanne~ |
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No problem and I'm glad you caught her :) |
Our trainer gave me the tip to walk away. If you call him and he won't come, just turn around and walk away. He will definitely follow you. I hope that helps. Ps. I use cheese as their big reward treat. Tiny, tiny pieces, and Cash will do anything for cheese. |
It's funny you mention walking away because I was watching Animal Planet last night and there was a beagle who'd take off and the trainer said to turn around, get down low and make a lot of noise like what you're doing is so much fun. It did work, he came back to see what was going on! I guess, it's the same idea. Make it more interesting where you are, facing him or back to him and he's sure to come back if you make it exciting. When he does come back always reward him. |
Always try to make it so when you call or pick up your dog something good will happen I'm running into this little problem with my Mike He hates when I leave the house so when he sees me putting on my shoes or looking for my keys and wallet he immediately runs under the bed His brother will come to me any time I can even have him walk free outside without a problem Mike No I've started to try to give Mike tretas everytime I put him and his brother in their room before I go out work in progress ... we'll see |
Treats are the Magic Tool! Use plenty of treats when you go out. Young dogs always do this because they are in their playful stage. Make sure when you go out to put a couple of treats in your pocket. Have her sniff you pocket before you guys go out. You will notice her attention on you and your pocket. Your dog will automatically know that if she sticks by you, you will sooner or later give her a treat. Try it, you have nothing to loose!!! |
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Rotton Run Aways Run-away doggies usually run from their master because they aren't ready to go back inside yet. They know that COME means, "Come here, we're finished being outside and it is time to go back to boring inside". One way to get past this is, call your dog to you several times, each time give a treat, a little good doggie party, whatever. Then let the dog run off and continue playing and sniffing. He'll never know which COME is the final one. I saw this on TV today and tried it on my dog. It worked first time. I had her come to me four or five times, each time a treat was included. When we were ready to go, I called her to me, she came wagging up, ready for a treat. I picked her up, gave a good treat, went inside, gave another good treat. She was good. It worked! |
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Hahaha my versace does this and he runs into things while he's inside. LOL |
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This is funny... Make sure your pup really likes the treats. I brought my two out this morning with some homemade meatballs and Jonah did his little squirt and came running (he likes to hold and go as many times as he can for more treats) he liked the meatballs so much that he emptied his blatter immediately upon ingesting the meatball...he didn't even move...I was on the cement walkway...that dog is just too much!!! Had to laugh and share... |
meatballs Hey Rebecca this is too cute. Tessie and Hobbes would probably love meatballs. I need to try something more exciting for her because she hates to potty outside. I took her pee-pee pad outside today and she went directly to it. That is an improvement. Susan |
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Oh wow I was just reading everyone response I love it. My Roxy is a runner as well... Sometimes I just want her to go outside and come to me when I call her but she runs.. One time she escapes between my legs when I went to take out garbage and ran into the street if it wasn't for my boyfriend to jump in middle of street to stop the car. The car would have ran her over since she's so small :( Oh my world would have collapsed.... My sister has her dog to where she listens but then again dog is always outside my Roxy isn't he pee's and poops inside on pee pad. If we are outside then she goes :) Last weekend we were in PA and everyone was outside but my Roxy had to stay in a pet yard because I was just to scared to let her out in open to run into the woods.... I gotta the treats I'll start with the command inside first before I attempt outside.. Thanks again.. |
Hey This is exactly how Tessie is. If I let go of the leash she would run, I am so scared she will get away. Fortunately we have a large yard or I would be afraid of the road. That would be devastating. I also worry about her running out the door. I tell her to stay but sometimes my husband forgets to watch for her. I take treats with me now and her leash and try to get her to listen. She is very stubborn. Good Luck. |
Yorkies are terriers/terriers are runners. It is something you need to remember. My male yorkies are notorious. Yes, they were neutered. Binky would run...I mean RUN with nowhere to go in mind. Totally dangerous. There was no training that would stop his urge to run if he scooted out a door. Not all dogs are receptive to training to break this horribly dangerous urge. Caution, if you have one of these. |
Thank you for your post. I had 2 cairn terriers for 14 years ( both are in doggie heaven) one of them was a runner. I watch Tessie very carefully and work with her, but she would still run if given the chance. She is always on a leash if outside and the garage door closed if we go out. I appreciate your concern. Susan |
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