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LunasMomma · 08-25-2007, 05:37 AM

You've already gotten great advice, but I wanted to just add one thing:

NEVER punish in any way when she finally does come to you. No yelling, or time out, just happiness, kisses and a treat. If you yell or something, she'll start to associate coming to you with bad things. Plus, terriers are known to love the chase

celstu1 · 08-25-2007, 05:45 AM

I could never take my boys off leash anywhere! I wish I could but they would be gone in a second! Ive just resigned myself to having to keep them on leash all the time when outside. I don't know about you but it seems they think they are indestructable (even to motorcycles haha - my boys go spastic over motorcycles and airplanes (in the sky)) haha also they get distracted by every litttle thing and then its like a frenzy and they dont even hear my commands. Id be VERY careful taking your baby off leash outside ever! Just in case!!

PeanutPoohBear · 08-25-2007, 05:48 AM

COME WHEN CALLED

To me this is the most valuable thing that we have learned in classes, Peanut doesn't have it to 100% yet... but we're working on it

For My Coby · 08-25-2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PeanutPoohBear

COME WHEN CALLED

To me this is the most valuable thing that we have learned in classes, Peanut doesn't have it to 100% yet... but we're working on it

........... and the hardest to teach!!

demitasse · 08-25-2007, 07:53 AM

Demi's come command is not 100%, but her sit command is. If she won't come, I yell 'Sit!' and she'll stay put till I get to her and grab her. It's an alternative.

That said, Demi is always on a leash when we're outside.

PeanutPoohBear · 08-25-2007, 07:58 AM

^Good point... there are cetain things that certain dogs adhere to well, SIT, STAY, WAIT, etc... figure out whichever gets the best response from yours and use that until some more training/learning can be implemented...

Shy away from running, yelling, and flailing... that generally means that "we're playing" or "I'm in trouble" either way, you don't get the response you want!

For My Coby · 08-25-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by msiodine

HI. I need advice on Megan. I've had her for almost 4 weeks. she's 7 months old. she always stays right by my feet But I've had to start putting her on a leash when we go outside (we live in the country) B/c she will start for the road and I call her & she ignores me. I go for her and she runs. (Fast) Man I didn't know I could still run like that,

when she picks up something in the house she knows she
s not supposed to have. She runs. HOW DO YOU TEACH A DOG NOT TO RUN FROM YOU??

HELP.

Hey Jackie,
I had another thought too. Although I too agree it's best to keep them on leash at all times.... in cases of emergencies, you have to have a plan. Earlier I told about running AWAY from Roxie once to get her to come back (she'd run nearly a block before I got her to return). But I also say "treat" nearly every time I give my pups one. It's not part of the command but part of the reward. So I've been able to get their attention by yelling "treat!" as well. Coby (6 months old) got out through the garage door just last night and started down the driveway. My husband started to chase him. I hollered "don't chase him!" and ran and got the treat tin. I shook the tin and yelled "treat!" (both sounds music to his ears) and he came right back!!

Avoid problems (always on leash) but have an emergency plan!!

JoyRenee · 08-25-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

Oh and another thing in case she happens to get away from you again

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I run AWAY from them and yell for them in a happy voice so it turns into chase mommy instead of lets RUN from mommy LOL.

LOL, That is exactly what I did when mine went through this stage. I would holler from them and run around the yard really happy... THey would think... Ooooooo FUN! and chase and bark at me. I could then just reach down and pick them up. During that stage I worked hard on teaching the command come and would give them a treat. I would Holler "Come" and shake the box of treats... Now, we all know they were not excited about the word "Come" but knew that was their treat box being shook. Slowling but surely I weaned them to not having to have treats all the time. Still every now and again they get a little bug up their butts and try it and I brake out the treats.. LOL

kezza · 08-25-2007, 01:57 PM

what about a 'clicker'? start using it in the house/garden..everytime you 'click' give her a small treat...then start using it when shes out on the lead..'click & treat' and then progress to using it off the lead? i'm thinking of using one with Pixie.

chachi · 08-25-2007, 02:08 PM

You need to teach the come and stay commands

Chelsea'sMom · 08-25-2007, 02:14 PM

Treat trick works well here too, but we say COOKIE...and she knows exactly what to do.

MANNNN, if you shook a box of chocolate at me, I would certainly RUUNNNN towards you too!

For My Coby · 08-25-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelsea'sMom

MANNNN, if you shook a box of chocolate at me, I would certainly RUUNNNN towards you too!

Clioc · 08-25-2007, 03:00 PM

Two of my babies no problem will stay by my side and will come back if they wander too far when called, but Wizzar NO WAY!!!!!! We had him in the back of the car going to the vet ( he knows the way!!!!) we stopped to get petrol and i got out to pay. My husband opened the car and Wizzar bolted, across the road between a truck and a bus over a ditch and off into the fields. My husband gave chase but the more he ran the more Wizzar ran ( what a great game daddy!!!!) he eventually cornered him after he had found the biggest pile of cow poop and rolled in it. I still laugh when i think of the two of them running around this huge field, hubbie screaming at this small dog!!!!!! Very funny!!!!

Chelsea'sMom · 08-25-2007, 03:07 PM

How horribly scarey...my heart would have dropped to the floor, bet it wasnt funny at the time.

If you think about it....HE knew he was headed to the vet, so cant blame him for escaping...and what a treat for the vet...A COW POOP SMELLING YORKIE-That will teach him for checking his privates-"wanna check my privates...here smell this!"...

Your poor husband, did he get a treat for his chase???????

Glad your story ended happy.

Clioc · 08-25-2007, 03:11 PM

When hubbie eventually got him he was mad but hugged Wizzar and gave him a chew stick because we rescued him. He had been beaten and left for the worst so we would never smack him!!! He got wrapped in a blanket and brought to the dog wash back at the petrol station!! He was exhausted when he got to the vet slept through his boosters!!!

08-25-2007, 05:37 AM	#16
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	You've already gotten great advice, but I wanted to just add one thing: NEVER punish in any way when she finally does come to you. No yelling, or time out, just happiness, kisses and a treat. If you yell or something, she'll start to associate coming to you with bad things. Plus, terriers are known to love the chase __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-25-2007, 05:45 AM	#17
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I could never take my boys off leash anywhere! I wish I could but they would be gone in a second! Ive just resigned myself to having to keep them on leash all the time when outside. I don't know about you but it seems they think they are indestructable (even to motorcycles haha - my boys go spastic over motorcycles and airplanes (in the sky)) haha also they get distracted by every litttle thing and then its like a frenzy and they dont even hear my commands. Id be VERY careful taking your baby off leash outside ever! Just in case!! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

08-25-2007, 05:48 AM	#18
PeanutPoohBear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently moving to Plano, IL Posts: 195	COME WHEN CALLED To me this is the most valuable thing that we have learned in classes, Peanut doesn't have it to 100% yet... but we're working on it __________________ Yorkshire Terrier Club of Illinois ytci.org

08-25-2007, 07:58 AM	#21
PeanutPoohBear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently moving to Plano, IL Posts: 195	^Good point... there are cetain things that certain dogs adhere to well, SIT, STAY, WAIT, etc... figure out whichever gets the best response from yours and use that until some more training/learning can be implemented... Shy away from running, yelling, and flailing... that generally means that "we're playing" or "I'm in trouble" either way, you don't get the response you want! __________________ Yorkshire Terrier Club of Illinois ytci.org

08-25-2007, 01:57 PM	#24
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	what about a 'clicker'? start using it in the house/garden..everytime you 'click' give her a small treat...then start using it when shes out on the lead..'click & treat' and then progress to using it off the lead? i'm thinking of using one with Pixie. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

08-25-2007, 07:53 AM	#20
demitasse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 95	Demi's come command is not 100%, but her sit command is. If she won't come, I yell 'Sit!' and she'll stay put till I get to her and grab her. It's an alternative. That said, Demi is always on a leash when we're outside.

08-25-2007, 02:08 PM	#25
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	You need to teach the come and stay commands __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-25-2007, 02:14 PM	#26
Chelsea'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 209	Cooooookkkiiiiiiiieeeee!!! Treat trick works well here too, but we say COOKIE...and she knows exactly what to do. MANNNN, if you shook a box of chocolate at me, I would certainly RUUNNNN towards you too! __________________ Chelsea'sMom

08-25-2007, 03:00 PM	#28
Clioc Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 123	Two of my babies no problem will stay by my side and will come back if they wander too far when called, but Wizzar NO WAY!!!!!! We had him in the back of the car going to the vet ( he knows the way!!!!) we stopped to get petrol and i got out to pay. My husband opened the car and Wizzar bolted, across the road between a truck and a bus over a ditch and off into the fields. My husband gave chase but the more he ran the more Wizzar ran ( what a great game daddy!!!!) he eventually cornered him after he had found the biggest pile of cow poop and rolled in it. I still laugh when i think of the two of them running around this huge field, hubbie screaming at this small dog!!!!!! Very funny!!!! __________________ Clioc Wizzar Pixie Sparkey

08-25-2007, 03:07 PM	#29
Chelsea'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 209	How horribly scarey...my heart would have dropped to the floor, bet it wasnt funny at the time. If you think about it....HE knew he was headed to the vet, so cant blame him for escaping...and what a treat for the vet...A COW POOP SMELLING YORKIE-That will teach him for checking his privates-"wanna check my privates...here smell this!"... Your poor husband, did he get a treat for his chase??????? Glad your story ended happy. __________________ Chelsea'sMom

08-25-2007, 03:11 PM	#30
Clioc Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 123	When hubbie eventually got him he was mad but hugged Wizzar and gave him a chew stick because we rescued him. He had been beaten and left for the worst so we would never smack him!!! He got wrapped in a blanket and brought to the dog wash back at the petrol station!! He was exhausted when he got to the vet slept through his boosters!!! __________________ Clioc Wizzar Pixie Sparkey