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Ringo · 03-19-2005, 04:16 PM

My puppy gets things like socks, pens and now my flip flops. He takes out running and the chase is on. Once I get him and the item I can hardly make him let go. I swear he's part pit bull. He growls and won't release. Do any of you have this same problem?

chachi · 03-19-2005, 04:25 PM

My pup really doesn't do this but we play alot of fetch games with him. I see the pit bull in him when the cat appears.

CC's · 03-19-2005, 05:40 PM

Here's a site with info on the "leave it command".

http://www.jrtagility.com/training/leave-it.html

StewiesMom · 03-19-2005, 05:42 PM

I pry open Stewie's mouth and take it out and say "drop it"

Carters Mom · 03-19-2005, 08:13 PM

"leave it" or "give" command would be appropriate. In order for your pup to know what that means, you'll have to train him though.

ldenise · 03-19-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo

My puppy gets things like socks, pens and now my flip flops. He takes out running and the chase is on. Once I get him and the item I can hardly make him let go. I swear he's part pit bull. He growls and won't release. Do any of you have this same problem?

Ahia is almost a year old now. and she does the same thing. i was good with the potty training, teaching tricks and loving on them but i can't fix that problem with her. it is always something that she knows she isn't supposed to have.
cc, i am going to read farther on that web site you posted. i guess i should put a little more of my self into working on the bad behaviors. thanks.

schatzie · 03-20-2005, 06:30 AM

"Leave It", "Drop It", etc is a much needed command. Schatzie is getting better (finally) at this one.

It keeps them from dangers also if they pick up something yucky outside too, and of course the inside dangers you mentioned.

Good luck!

yorkieagility · 03-21-2005, 07:09 AM

Ringo is playing chase and tug with you. You already know that. If you want him to release it, the quickest way it a fair swap.

Don't chase him, don't tug with him, don't try to pull or pry it out of his mouth. Get a really good treat and show him the treat and give a command(ie. "drop it", or "release"). More than likely he will drop whatever in his mouth to get the treat.

Try it and see if it works.

natalie · 03-21-2005, 07:56 AM

Fred has the same problem! Just with socks though. We have a mat in the kitchen and he'll run around the house dragging socks and collecting them in the middle of the mat in the kitchen. When I get back from work, I walk in the garage door and see him laying there surrounded by all our socks!
I'm not sure if this is a bad habit or a cute one!

Sometimes when he drags the sock, it's longer than he is so he'll find a way to grab it and run and not trip over it. Usually he pulls it sideways!

Ringo · 03-21-2005, 10:51 AM

yorkieagility...

I'm glad you posted this because this is what I do. I have learned the "leave it" command in obedience class. Like I said, I do what you said, but I feel like I'm rewarding or teaching him to get the things he KNOWS he's not supposed to have. Does that makes sense? He gets one particular pair of my flip flops.... socks...panties. He knows he's doing wrong because he RUNS. LOL He doesn't run when he gets the things he knows he's allowed to have. So, do you think I'm teaching him that he will get a reward for doing something wrong? He's smart and he will associate a treat with this behavior.

Thanks!

Bailey'sMom · 03-21-2005, 11:27 AM

That's so funny they all have this trait! Bailey does it too, and he's smart! He'll grab something he knows I'll be wanting - like the mate to the shoe I'm putting on or the knee high or something I accidently drop! He's FAST! And he's definitely doing it to instigate playtime! He wants me to laugh, fuss and chase him! So what's helped me is not to make a big deal over him grabbing something I need or don't want him to have - like my cell phone! I try to just casually walk as though I'm going to something other than him and then I swoop down and pick him up slightly off the ground with just one hand under his belly and then he usually drops it from being scooped up. As I take the toy I say a firm, "No!" I don't make a big deal about it or get too negative on this one cause I think he's just being a puppy and wants to play! Personally, I think it's cute! ~Kelley

Ringo · 03-21-2005, 01:09 PM

Bailey's Mom...

I'm Bailey's mom too. Meaning my 14 year old daugther's name is Bailey.

I try the sneak up approach on my pup, but he doesn't drop it. He has a death grip on it and he growls. I hope he does out grow this. Anyway....I am using the "leave it" command and that seems to work......but like I said I think I'm training him to grab things by giving him treats.

Oh, boy.....I just looked down and he has my ATM card....ARGH! Time to get him!

yorkieagility · 03-21-2005, 01:54 PM

The "Leave it" command is used when the dog/puppy has not pick up the object. So, if you catch Ringo thinking about picking up an object and running off with it, you should use the "Leave it" command.

For times you did not catch him fast enough and he has the object in his mouth already you need the "release" command. I don't think you will be teaching him to get the things he KNOWS he's not supposed to have by swapping food as the reward for the "release" command because the chasing and the tugging IS the real reward for picking up the object. Why do you think he doesn't run when he has something he know he is allowed? He knows you will not chase him if he does. I will even bet if you if you ignore him he will loose interest in the object after awhile.

Bailey'sMom · 03-21-2005, 06:41 PM

Ringo - we've got good taste - Bailey's a great name! lol!

I kind of agree with you that you might be rewarding pesky behavior. Maybe start with treats, but I'd use them less and less and just really praise him for good behavior in a silly, high pitched voice - trainers say they respond to that excitement in your voice. That's how I potty-pad-trained Bailey! ~Kelley

msnyder5 · 03-21-2005, 07:04 PM

Bella does this too. She is twelve weeks and we chase her around trying to pick her up or get things from her. She is fast and smart and runs in circles around things or under things where it is hard to grab her and shouting no. I get so mad. I really think it is a game to her. She loves to take off with socks too. It is great you posted this because we can all relate to it!

03-19-2005, 04:16 PM	#1
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	Ways to Make Pup Stop and Release Things My puppy gets things like socks, pens and now my flip flops. He takes out running and the chase is on. Once I get him and the item I can hardly make him let go. I swear he's part pit bull. He growls and won't release. Do any of you have this same problem?

03-19-2005, 04:25 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My pup really doesn't do this but we play alot of fetch games with him. I see the pit bull in him when the cat appears. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-19-2005, 05:42 PM	#4
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I pry open Stewie's mouth and take it out and say "drop it" __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-19-2005, 08:13 PM	#5
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	"leave it" or "give" command would be appropriate. In order for your pup to know what that means, you'll have to train him though. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

03-20-2005, 06:30 AM	#7
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	"Leave It", "Drop It", etc is a much needed command. Schatzie is getting better (finally) at this one. It keeps them from dangers also if they pick up something yucky outside too, and of course the inside dangers you mentioned. Good luck! __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

03-19-2005, 05:40 PM	#3
CC's YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 402	Here's a site with info on the "leave it command". http://www.jrtagility.com/training/leave-it.html

03-21-2005, 07:09 AM	#8
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	Ringo is playing chase and tug with you. You already know that. If you want him to release it, the quickest way it a fair swap. Don't chase him, don't tug with him, don't try to pull or pry it out of his mouth. Get a really good treat and show him the treat and give a command(ie. "drop it", or "release"). More than likely he will drop whatever in his mouth to get the treat. Try it and see if it works.

03-21-2005, 07:56 AM	#9
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	Fred has the same problem! Just with socks though. We have a mat in the kitchen and he'll run around the house dragging socks and collecting them in the middle of the mat in the kitchen. When I get back from work, I walk in the garage door and see him laying there surrounded by all our socks! I'm not sure if this is a bad habit or a cute one! Sometimes when he drags the sock, it's longer than he is so he'll find a way to grab it and run and not trip over it. Usually he pulls it sideways!

03-21-2005, 10:51 AM	#10
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	yorkieagility... I'm glad you posted this because this is what I do. I have learned the "leave it" command in obedience class. Like I said, I do what you said, but I feel like I'm rewarding or teaching him to get the things he KNOWS he's not supposed to have. Does that makes sense? He gets one particular pair of my flip flops.... socks...panties. He knows he's doing wrong because he RUNS. LOL He doesn't run when he gets the things he knows he's allowed to have. So, do you think I'm teaching him that he will get a reward for doing something wrong? He's smart and he will associate a treat with this behavior. Thanks!

03-21-2005, 11:27 AM	#11
Bailey'sMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 20	That's so funny they all have this trait! Bailey does it too, and he's smart! He'll grab something he knows I'll be wanting - like the mate to the shoe I'm putting on or the knee high or something I accidently drop! He's FAST! And he's definitely doing it to instigate playtime! He wants me to laugh, fuss and chase him! So what's helped me is not to make a big deal over him grabbing something I need or don't want him to have - like my cell phone! I try to just casually walk as though I'm going to something other than him and then I swoop down and pick him up slightly off the ground with just one hand under his belly and then he usually drops it from being scooped up. As I take the toy I say a firm, "No!" I don't make a big deal about it or get too negative on this one cause I think he's just being a puppy and wants to play! Personally, I think it's cute! ~Kelley

03-21-2005, 01:09 PM	#12
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	Bailey's Mom... I'm Bailey's mom too. Meaning my 14 year old daugther's name is Bailey. I try the sneak up approach on my pup, but he doesn't drop it. He has a death grip on it and he growls. I hope he does out grow this. Anyway....I am using the "leave it" command and that seems to work......but like I said I think I'm training him to grab things by giving him treats. Oh, boy.....I just looked down and he has my ATM card....ARGH! Time to get him!

03-21-2005, 01:54 PM	#13
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	The "Leave it" command is used when the dog/puppy has not pick up the object. So, if you catch Ringo thinking about picking up an object and running off with it, you should use the "Leave it" command. For times you did not catch him fast enough and he has the object in his mouth already you need the "release" command. I don't think you will be teaching him to get the things he KNOWS he's not supposed to have by swapping food as the reward for the "release" command because the chasing and the tugging IS the real reward for picking up the object. Why do you think he doesn't run when he has something he know he is allowed? He knows you will not chase him if he does. I will even bet if you if you ignore him he will loose interest in the object after awhile.

03-21-2005, 06:41 PM	#14
Bailey'sMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 20	Ringo - we've got good taste - Bailey's a great name! lol! I kind of agree with you that you might be rewarding pesky behavior. Maybe start with treats, but I'd use them less and less and just really praise him for good behavior in a silly, high pitched voice - trainers say they respond to that excitement in your voice. That's how I potty-pad-trained Bailey! ~Kelley

03-21-2005, 07:04 PM	#15
msnyder5 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 36	chase Bella does this too. She is twelve weeks and we chase her around trying to pick her up or get things from her. She is fast and smart and runs in circles around things or under things where it is hard to grab her and shouting no. I get so mad. I really think it is a game to her. She loves to take off with socks too. It is great you posted this because we can all relate to it!