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Post by ollyfam on Aug 11, 2012 8:46:52 GMT
Our new dog Olly is very playful and enjoys being chased around garden.
He will wait for you to commit to one side of trampoline before running off in opposite direction.
The issue is when we want him to come to us to go inside he still thinks its a game and wont come. Ive tried lowering my voice and saying no. Ive also tried standing still and holding hand out. Didnt work well. Eventually he came to me.
This AM spent over 5 minutes trying to get him in and could have been late for work.
Any suggestions how I get him to realise I mean business sometimes.
Thanks
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Post by rachael on Aug 11, 2012 9:34:41 GMT
Boring as it may sound I wouldn't ever play a game which involves you chasing them as then like you have found they still think it is a game when you want them to come! Try playing by throwing some toys for him to chase instead. To train a recall put him on a lead and walk round the garden and then say come and if he doesn't pull him towards you. When he gets to you reward him with a tasty treat and then walk around and do it again. Do this regularly whilst on your walks as well and he'll soon come running!
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Post by ollyfam on Aug 11, 2012 10:30:03 GMT
Boring as it may sound I wouldn't ever play a game which involves you chasing them as then like you have found they still think it is a game when you want them to come! Try playing by throwing some toys for him to chase instead. To train a recall put him on a lead and walk round the garden and then say come and if he doesn't pull him towards you. When he gets to you reward him with a tasty treat and then walk around and do it again. Do this regularly whilst on your walks as well and he'll soon come running |
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Post by ollyfam on Aug 12, 2012 7:11:59 GMT
Another technique is to 'disengage' contact by turning away from the dog and even walking away. This sometimes triggers them to 're-connect' with you by coming up to you. Being off the lead, having always previously been restrained, is exciting and the level of distraction is very high at first - not surprising really. Eventually you will find that the dog will settle down and the attention level will increase. It's a great experience watching our guys progress. Stick with it and be patient!! teddy many thanks for your advice regards |
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