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Originally Posted by Shane
Sounds like you have been working hard with this.
Do you have an extendable lead, this shouldnt tangle.
Using an extendable lead for practice you should be able to take him near distractions then call him and if he ignores that give him a tug and call again.
if he tries to lie-down in protest, simply call him and turn and walk, he will learn that you are in charge and not him.
I am currently at this stage with my 16 week westie, she is happy to return for a treat, but if she is running toward another dog she doesn't want to listen. Thats not surprising considering her age but it cant become habit so I would never ever let her off the extendable lead until she is recalling under distraction conditions. Dogs are so smart at teaching themselves that it doesn't have to happen more than a couple of times for her to learn that she has control, and not me.
Good luck, he's lucky to have someone prepared to make so much effort
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Thanks for your kind words, its really nice of you to say that, especially because I get some bloody awful looks you would think I was the worst dog owner around (even when hes on long line
). My old pup trainer put us off using the extendi leads, saying that it encourages the dog to pull on lead and can cause bad injuries. I have heard this way of teaching recall lots though and have to say I'm thinking of getting one, I'm willing to try anything. I agree with the last part of your quote, its definately my fault he runs off as I let him off too early really, and hes taught himself how much fun it is to ignore me. I wish I could not let him off, soon I may have to keep him on, but its a shame - a lab/collie/alsatian cross has unbelievable amounts of energy...
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Originally Posted by dottycon
Hate to say it but I've practically given up letting Archie off the lead. Like you say, he's brilliant at home, in garden, at puppy classes but out in the big world, no chance. I could turn cartwheels and I'm still not interesting enough no matter how many treats, games, praise I give him. Last time he shot off I only got him back because someone else managed to catch him. I agree its really embarrassing.
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Good to hear I'm not the only one. Yes its very embarrassing!! I will keep you updated if I discover a new technique that works.
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Originally Posted by Bobbie
How old is your dog? We were told at training class you haven't a hope in hell of getting the dog to come back once they make eye contact with another friendly dog. So sometimes it's best to go over to the group of dogs/people and quietly put him/her back on the lead hope this helps. But don't give up.  |
Thanks Bobbie. Zach is 6 months old so approaching the kev stage lol... I agree with my dog its impossible to get him back after he has made eye contact. That said I've seen plenty of other well trained dogs go trotting back after theyve made eye contact. Wont give up, wish me luck!!