I have a runner! Please help! I was asked to take in a three year old Yorkie whose owners didn't have time for her and who had kept her in a crate most of her life. I love this baby dearly; however, she tries to sneak out of the house at the slightest movement of the door. We live 1/2 mile from the highway and twice she has gotten away from me and headed straight for the road. She thinks my chasing her is hilarious! This morning I was in the middle of the road in my pajamas with both lanes of traffic at a complete stop! She refused to come to me and ran from me and everyone else who tried to help. Finally, a kind man with another Yorkie sat in the road and showed my baby his dog. That did the trick and I was able to "catch" her and walk the 1/2 mile back home - did I say in my pajamas - carrying her! I did not want to punish her as I was afraid she might never come back if this happens again. The thing is - this CANNOT happen again - someone is going to wreck or this baby is going to be hurt. Am I doing something wrong? Does she hate me? Please tell me how to handle this situation! Thanks so much!! |
Boy I know how you feel. We have one that used to do that, but not much anymore now that she is older. There is a lot of good advice on this site, a couple being, have a leash on her at all times, then you can step on it if she bolts. Also put a little gate outside the front and/or the back doors. Hope this helps. |
My first yorkie had "rabbit" in her too. She ran away every time she had a chance and would not come back to me. I finally bought an "e colar" and zapped her ONE time and she never ran away again. She was so good after that one time that she would stay with me as we walked across the street to the mail box. I would stop on the curb and say "wait" and she did. Now, Zoey could care less with being zapped. I zapped her several times in a row and all she did was yip and kept running. So much for that. I gave up because I don't like shocking her with no results. I have three screens and gates between my front door and freedom and she still escapes sometimes. It scares me to death that she will be hit. Luckily, we live on a quiet street. |
I know that sounds so scary! My Cali is not a runner, but because of the hawk situation in our area the rule is that she is NEVER allowed tomgomout any door with out me going out first and then inviting her. Of course this training started with obedience school, but then when it was time for her to to go out I would put the harness and leash on her and make her sit and stay until I told her she could come. Started by putting the leash around a chair leg to hold her back and giving her treats when she waited and such. I really kind of see it as a good safety thing. Can just envision you in your jammies walking home with her in your arms After the "chase" :D The things we are willing to do for our pup!!!!! |
I trained our Yorkie by leashing 100% of the time when outside. After a year, with walking around our "un-fenced" yard, she was trained to the point of not venturing passed our property line. There are times when the little kids are outside next door, she will "but" for them. We've often used a stern "SIT" voice with excellent results. She'll stop and sit. Being very curious, they need lots of leashed walks and time outside. Good Luck.... |
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