How do I train my dog to return on command?
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Benjaminpalma said:
ArtVandelay said:
Don't let cslgirl know, you'll be in trouble!
No classes around your area?
Who's cslgirl...?No classes around your area?
My other half tried the classes, but their techniques don't seem to work...
Afraid I can't help, I've got a lizard
made my evening, thanks.ArtVandelay said:
Benjaminpalma said:
ArtVandelay said:
Don't let cslgirl know, you'll be in trouble!
No classes around your area?
Who's cslgirl...?No classes around your area?
My other half tried the classes, but their techniques don't seem to work...
Afraid I can't help, I've got a lizard
) Although saying that, if it cocked its leg up being the size of dog it is, it would probably have pissed all over my head Lovely Dog,
I would lower your expectations and build back up slowly.
Buy a dog whistle, one thats audible to humans, most gun dog shops sell them. I guess so many people call his name that he isn't no responding to you shouting his name. The other advantage of a whistle is, the dog trains to the whistle, not the user, so you, your other half or the dog walker can use it.
Settle the dog in a far room (or get someone to hold him, get his dinner or breakfast ready and waiting. Blow the whistle - three short pips and let the dog come to you. Obviously the reward is food but the principle is sound.
You also need to reinforce this in the back garden, when he is off the lead, blow the whistle, same style - then give praise and reward.
When you take the dog out - as soon as you let it off the lead, call it back with the whistle and give a small reward/praise.
Do this several times during the walk, for no reason.
Repeat and repeat - every single time you walk the dog, and don't let it get away with not coming back and ideally sitting in front of you.
That way when the dog sees something it really really wants you have half a chance of getting it back.
Good Luck
Judging by the pictures, I suggest you stop pulling the poor thing around by its tongue.
As others have said, rewards for initial obedience.
I can't really offer any meaningful advice as I have a border collie. I write out suggestions for stuff that I think she should do, then we sit and discuss what I have written and she comes up with better ideas and we do it her way.
My sister in law used a hand held clicker when she was training her dogs, and that seemed to work.
As others have said, rewards for initial obedience.
I can't really offer any meaningful advice as I have a border collie. I write out suggestions for stuff that I think she should do, then we sit and discuss what I have written and she comes up with better ideas and we do it her way.
My sister in law used a hand held clicker when she was training her dogs, and that seemed to work.
bikemonster said:
I can't really offer any meaningful advice as I have a border collie. I write out suggestions for stuff that I think she should do, then we sit and discuss what I have written and she comes up with better ideas and we do it her way.
Hey, I think our border collie cross went to the same school as yours. I hate losing logic arguments to the kids, but losing them to the dog is doing my head in. She is very obedient, and always returns on command, but then lets me know she's doing me a favour!Benjaminpalma said:
Stevenj214 said:
Benjaminpalma said:
My other half tried the classes, but their techniques don't seem to work...
Did they seem to work on other dogs?If not, and it's only recall you want to learn, my obedience class initially started with sit; then sit, stay; then sit, stay, walk away to end of leash, turn, use the "come" command, pull the dog in to you and make him sit and make a big fuss of him. Then practise, practise, practise. Eventually, drop the lead when you're walking away. Practise, practise, practise. Then slowly increase the distance. Practise some more. Then do it when he is distracted. Practise some more.
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