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Llutz · 06-14-2013, 09:22 PM

Ten days of training and the test was tonight. We went for our walk and when we got to an open field I let go of his leash without him knowing, he kept walking and I stopped - when he noticed I wasn't behind him, he walked a little farther and as soon as I said Enzo come, he bolted back to me right away

I love only having to say it once

Training continues....

dawn27 · 06-15-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Llutz

Ten days of training and the test was tonight. We went for our walk and when we got to an open field I let go of his leash without him knowing, he kept walking and I stopped - when he noticed I wasn't behind him, he walked a little farther and as soon as I said Enzo come, he bolted back to me right away

I love only having to say it once

Training continues....

That's Great and I can imagine very rewarding !

Continue training is key.

intilis · 06-25-2013, 01:21 AM

Great news! IMO the HERE or COME command is the most important you can teach. It can be a life saver if your pup gets away from you accidentally. My Phoebe reciently got away & unexpectedly headed for a parking lot. I freaked but fortunately thought to yell HERE. She immediatly raced back to me. I was so thankful that I taught that command.., I really think its a lifesaver!!

gracielove · 07-04-2013, 04:09 PM

We always use a long lead when training outside. When you call a dog to come and have no way to promote success you basically teach the dog it does not have to listen. We always teach sit and stay first. When the sit is going well and they have some understanding of "stay" we put the dog in a "sit" and walk away to about a 6' distance and give the "come" command with a lot of energy and encouraging voice. If the dog refuses (which is unusual) a light tug on the lead will help to coax the dog to come. Big reward and praise follows. Repetition and praise is really important. Gradually you increase the distance you move away from the dog but always keep the lead on to ensure success.

As your dog learns this exercise you can eventually do the exercise off lead but only in a fenced area or inside. Always reward, always praise. A dog will not come to someone who is calling with a threatening voice.

Glad to see your dog is doing so much better.

yorkietalkjilly · 07-04-2013, 04:42 PM

Real progress! Keep it up and you'll have a dog that comes 99.9% of the time and the other 1% you just get his attention back onto you and off the cat in the next yard or the dog trotting by and he will come. Sometimes I even lie down or turn my back and crouch down to get his attention or make him wonder what I'm up to or say "Treat Time!" and he comes running. I haven't had to go out and round up Tibbe for years. But he gets his little kibble treat for sure once we get inside.

dawn27 · 07-04-2013, 05:30 PM

So how are things coming along with your training ?

Gillykat · 07-06-2013, 12:45 PM

Sounds like you are doing everything right

My last dog, Tina Whippet, came to us at 16 months old and hadn't had a bit of training.....gosh, she WAS loopy!!!! I took her right back to 8-week-old puppy training and made sure my pockets were ALWAYS full of tasty treats like cooked sausage (chopped up), smoked ham and tiny dog treats. I had her on a 20ft line so she could mooch about on walks and enjoy sniffing everywhere and rolling in the grass etc but every now and then I would call ''Tiiiina, Here'' with a happy voice and arms open wide and she would, after a day or two, turn on a sixpence and come sprinting back to me

I made sure she was 200% at her recall before I risked letting her off and took her to Silver Sands beach which is an enclosed beach with high cliffs around so no distractions (other than gulls on the tideline) and we had a fantastic game session interspersed with my calling here and rewarding her every time with a treat

Sometimes I would call her even if she was 6ft from me, not just the full 20ft, and EVERY time it was a game....lots of treats and a BIG hug from Mummy

Within a month she was 99% reliable....the only time she wasn't was if she saw children on the beach and wanted to run up to them and play (she came from an old lady who had grandchildren) so I made sure I was always on the ball and knew what was up ahead

As you said in an earlier post it's all about repeat, repeat, repeat

Be consistent and I'm sure Enzo will soon be an absolute paragon of virtue

One other little thing that crossed my mind when reading the original post: could Enzo possibly be reaching the Terrible Teen phase? Even the best trained dog in the world will often start to ignore their owner once they reach 8+ months of age and the dreaded hormones start kicking in

It sounds like you are doing everything right though with the training so perhaps that was all he needed

Llutz · 07-18-2013, 06:45 AM

We went camping on the weekend and Enzo was an angel! The woods are FULL of distractions and out of the 10 or so times I had to call him, he came almost every time

(He was not giving up the squirrel chase the other time!)
He's 10 months old now, and such a pleasure, so I do know his previous family must have gave him a stable training base (I got him at 7 months)
I give them a silent thank you everyday

dawn27 · 07-18-2013, 07:29 AM

That's great news, Yay Enzo !!

You don't have to answer if you don't want to but I'm curious. Since no one really ever says much when I comment on training threads.

Were any of my training tip from my website helpful?

Llutz · 07-18-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

That's great news, Yay Enzo !!

You don't have to answer if you don't want to but I'm curious. Since no one really ever says much when I comment on training threads.

Were any of my training tip from my website helpful?

Very helpful yes! I've refered back to your website on more than one occasion!

dawn27 · 07-18-2013, 02:18 PM

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Very helpful yes! I've refered back to your website on more than one occasion!

That's great, good to hear. That makes be feel as if what I do here when I try to help is worth it, Thank YOU !

Keep up the good work with him, It is so very rewarding as you have found out.

06-14-2013, 09:22 PM	#16
Llutz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 211	Ten days of training and the test was tonight. We went for our walk and when we got to an open field I let go of his leash without him knowing, he kept walking and I stopped - when he noticed I wasn't behind him, he walked a little farther and as soon as I said Enzo come, he bolted back to me right away I love only having to say it once Training continues.... __________________ Mom to Enzo RIP Chloe 2000-2013

06-25-2013, 01:21 AM	#18
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	Great news! IMO the HERE or COME command is the most important you can teach. It can be a life saver if your pup gets away from you accidentally. My Phoebe reciently got away & unexpectedly headed for a parking lot. I freaked but fortunately thought to yell HERE. She immediatly raced back to me. I was so thankful that I taught that command.., I really think its a lifesaver!! __________________ Lori ,Phoebe , Stanley , Joey ,Tink RIP.

07-04-2013, 04:42 PM	#20
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Real progress! Keep it up and you'll have a dog that comes 99.9% of the time and the other 1% you just get his attention back onto you and off the cat in the next yard or the dog trotting by and he will come. Sometimes I even lie down or turn my back and crouch down to get his attention or make him wonder what I'm up to or say "Treat Time!" and he comes running. I haven't had to go out and round up Tibbe for years. But he gets his little kibble treat for sure once we get inside. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

07-04-2013, 05:30 PM	#21
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	So how are things coming along with your training ? __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

07-18-2013, 06:45 AM	#23
Llutz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 211	We went camping on the weekend and Enzo was an angel! The woods are FULL of distractions and out of the 10 or so times I had to call him, he came almost every time (He was not giving up the squirrel chase the other time!) He's 10 months old now, and such a pleasure, so I do know his previous family must have gave him a stable training base (I got him at 7 months) I give them a silent thank you everyday __________________ Mom to Enzo RIP Chloe 2000-2013

07-04-2013, 04:09 PM	#19
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	We always use a long lead when training outside. When you call a dog to come and have no way to promote success you basically teach the dog it does not have to listen. We always teach sit and stay first. When the sit is going well and they have some understanding of "stay" we put the dog in a "sit" and walk away to about a 6' distance and give the "come" command with a lot of energy and encouraging voice. If the dog refuses (which is unusual) a light tug on the lead will help to coax the dog to come. Big reward and praise follows. Repetition and praise is really important. Gradually you increase the distance you move away from the dog but always keep the lead on to ensure success. As your dog learns this exercise you can eventually do the exercise off lead but only in a fenced area or inside. Always reward, always praise. A dog will not come to someone who is calling with a threatening voice. Glad to see your dog is doing so much better.

07-06-2013, 12:45 PM	#22
Gillykat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 238	Sounds like you are doing everything right My last dog, Tina Whippet, came to us at 16 months old and hadn't had a bit of training.....gosh, she WAS loopy!!!! I took her right back to 8-week-old puppy training and made sure my pockets were ALWAYS full of tasty treats like cooked sausage (chopped up), smoked ham and tiny dog treats. I had her on a 20ft line so she could mooch about on walks and enjoy sniffing everywhere and rolling in the grass etc but every now and then I would call ''Tiiiina, Here'' with a happy voice and arms open wide and she would, after a day or two, turn on a sixpence and come sprinting back to me I made sure she was 200% at her recall before I risked letting her off and took her to Silver Sands beach which is an enclosed beach with high cliffs around so no distractions (other than gulls on the tideline) and we had a fantastic game session interspersed with my calling here and rewarding her every time with a treat Sometimes I would call her even if she was 6ft from me, not just the full 20ft, and EVERY time it was a game....lots of treats and a BIG hug from Mummy Within a month she was 99% reliable....the only time she wasn't was if she saw children on the beach and wanted to run up to them and play (she came from an old lady who had grandchildren) so I made sure I was always on the ball and knew what was up ahead As you said in an earlier post it's all about repeat, repeat, repeat Be consistent and I'm sure Enzo will soon be an absolute paragon of virtue One other little thing that crossed my mind when reading the original post: could Enzo possibly be reaching the Terrible Teen phase? Even the best trained dog in the world will often start to ignore their owner once they reach 8+ months of age and the dreaded hormones start kicking in It sounds like you are doing everything right though with the training so perhaps that was all he needed

07-18-2013, 07:29 AM	#24
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	That's great news, Yay Enzo !! You don't have to answer if you don't want to but I'm curious. Since no one really ever says much when I comment on training threads. Were any of my training tip from my website helpful? __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.