What have I done???? Harry has been here a very short time....about 3 weeks I think....he came from a bad situation. So, because of his history, I've using kid gloves with him, and he has come around....I love him so...... Anyway, now I think he thinks he doesnt have to listen. He runs the other way when I call him, like, come and chase me....its a game. He'll come to me in the house, but outside in the yard, when it's time to come in......Let the games begin. Any ideas. I really don't want to use a stern voice with him.....I don't want him to be scared.:aimeeyork |
Not unusual behavior for start of training. How old is Harry? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-run-away.html |
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I hate to say it, because I think I'd be the same way with a pup from a puppy mill situation... but the problem that happens with these dogs is that they get babied and spoiled because of the situation they came from. But that's not really how dogs minds think, that's how we as humans think. Dogs live in the PRESENT, not the past nor the future. So you need to start treating him like you would any other pup, giving him rules and boundaries, exercise, discipline and THEN affection (as the Dog whisperer states) It is AWESOME that you rescued him... and he knows it. But you cannot live in the past. The past is over with. He's in a great home with you, he's getting love, he's living a great life! There's no reason to live in the past. I would recommend starting training NOW before you get an out of control dog on your hands. However, he's so young that all puppies go through those phases. But obedience is very important to have a good enjoyable dog to be around. He cannot rule the house... that's your job. Take the weight off of his shoulders of being the "dominant" one. That's your job :) Don't give him too much freedom too quick. I don't mean crating him but only give him access to one room in the house. When you take him outside, put him on a leash. That's the only guaranteed way you're going to get him back inside to listen to you. Use a flexi leash to give him room to run still. You can teach the come command this way. Start inside by having a treat and saying "come!" Teach him that "come" means a good thing. Then you can start the training outside. Just a flexi leash so he doesn't run the opposite way and you can give him a quick tug to help guide him! |
My girls aren't from a bad situation and they do the same thing - especially Kalina. Yes, they are both spoiled ROTTEN. They are also obedient inside and Kalina has gone to two obedience classes and is very smart and well behaved. Outside is sometimes a different matter. If I want them to come in at the exact moment I want them in I just say "Come get a cookie" and that always works. Then I give them a very small treat. In obedience class they always uses treats to get them to learn, so I don't see where it's a problem. |
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Try my little trick...when I take them out back I hold a can of goodies (freeze dried liver) and when I yell "come!" I shake that can at the same time! All 3 come running without fail! I give them a treat and then walk to the door and they follow...I give another once we get inside :D |
Pam, I think what everyone said here is great!!! I have the same problem sometimes! Especially when they see a squirrel or something!! Treats are a great way to get him trained to listen and look at you when he is told! It is going to take time and patience but he is young so keep your head up and just be consistent!!!! |
This is one of those things where it's funny unless you are the person trying to get the Damn Dog in the House! :mad: :rolleyes: But just don't do the calling and calling thing because he's going to think you are palying with him the same goes for chasing him He has to come to You..... Act in different .... hold a treat in your hand and turn and walk away He'll follow |
Tater will sometimes be stubborn and refuse to come in when I want. he was abused before me and abandoned so I of course feel the same as you, and don't want to yell at him. So I just say one word "Treat?" and he makes a beeline to the house. I am sure that it's not the best sort of training, but it seems to work!! I too have a mill dog. I have read that there is a big 'flight' risk with them and to keep them on a leash. I don't with mine but always stay in the yard with her, but I have the opposite trouble, she just wants to go back inside as quickly as possible! Also if he is 7 months old, he is in the stubborn teenager phase so you could be getting a little bit of that too! |
Woohooo Thank you for the advice.....this morning, time to go out, hooked Harry up to the leash......boy oh boy is he mad at me....he pottied outside because he couldn't help it, then he came in after I made him by having him on leash and he promptly pooed on the throw rug!!!:rolleyes: |
I guess he showed you, eh?;) |
Wiggy sticks to me like glue and always comes when I call him. However, at age 3, IF he gets loose...forget it...he bolts and doesn't stop! He has only been loose one time in one year. I built my home with a gate and doorbell, with a lock, just to get to my main entrance. While my home was under construction, I lived in a condo and someone was always letting him out by accident. I have chased that dog in a nightgown, barefoot in 20 degree temperatures and worse! He can run like a greyhound! LOL I have never been able to control him that way. Other than that, he's the perfect dog. I don't think this is your fault, but I don't have a solution either. I empathize with you, good luck. |
Hi, i am new to the forum, so bearwith me... my zettie also runs when he gets loos, but as soon as he sees me ignoring him and going inside, he follows for he knows he gets a treat if he obeys. Good luck Quote:
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Treats work great! I have always given my dogs a little treat after they come in from the back yard and not a one of them ever refused to listen to me or come when I called them. Well, I guess that is kinda true. Skeeter doesn't listen to my dh. LOL |
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