Dog Health Questions: Dog training help plz!!!!?

my dog uses the bathroom in the floor, runs off all the time(like when we let him off the chain he instantly runs off.), and chases chickens. can someone tell me best way to train them not to?

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One at a time...

1. Housetraining - go back to what you did when he was a young pup - watch him like a hawk and put him outside whenever he shows signs of needing to toilet, also, outside as soon as he has eaten, and whenever he wakes from a nap or sleep. Be consistent, don't scold if he 'goes' in the wrong place, but do growl whilst you're clearing up the indoor mess - that will get your message across clearly. Of course, praise when he 'goes' outside.

2. Recall - make sure he comes back to you well when you are in the house first, then practise outside in your garden, and only when he will come all the time somewhere where there are few distractions should you practise the recall in the big outside. Make sure to always praise when he comes back to you, never get angry - even if he has kept you waiting for hours... he will think you are angry because he has come back... If you are anxious about letting him off in the park, once you've mastered the recall at home, find a training centre near you with a large, fenced outside area - they will very likely hold outdoor sessions specifically for the recall.

3. Chicken chasing, or any livestock chasing, is serious - and could end up with your dog being shot if he chases someone elses stock. Aversion training is ideal here - try a spray or vibrating collar (not a shock collar) with a remote control, and as soon as he makes the first move towards the chickens, shout 'leave' or 'no' and if he doesn't instantly back off, hit the remote. The vibration or spray will stop him in his tracks without hurting him, and you can then redirect his attention. It will take consistency and time, but is very effective. Again, if you have problems, consult your local dog trainer for more advice.

Good luck!

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• Yes, keep tasty treats with you outside at all times.
  The key to making your dog come when you call is letting him know you are always the most interesting thing around, and that he will always have something fun to do when he gets there.
  Whenever he does decide to come make sure you play with him, or give him a treat.
  Avoid leaving as soon as you call him, if you do he may associate "coming towards" you with leaving and having no fun.
  
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• Tell him no!! You are in charge. You need to be the pack leader as the dog whisper would say. I use natures miracle when my dog has an accident inside. It eats the enzimes so they can't smell it and go there again. Maybe when you get him off his change, hold his colar and tell him to sit. My dogs used to jump all over me when I was going to take them out, it drove me nuts. I started telling them to sit everytime I reached for their leash and now they sit each time. You need to be consistant with him and let him no it is not ok. When he does something bad tell him no, when he does something good, tell him he did a good job and give him a treat so he knows the differance. Good luck.


• Sounds like your dog has never been expected to have manners and never been shown what is and is not acceptable behaviour with any consistancy. The fastest way to get this sorted is to get yourself a positive-only trainer to show you the best ways of working with your dog. There are too many issues here to try to solve this over the Net with any long term success. Please do this sooner than later. A dog that doesn't understand manners is bound to get into serious trouble.


• One way that i used to get my dog to stop chasing other animals, is to get a small bottle with a few small stones in the bottom, (enough to make a loud shake when you shake it) put your dog on its lead and purposely walk past another animal (in your case a chicken, but make sure that you are far enough back so that if he/she reaches the end of the lead, he/she is still at least 2, or more meters away). As soon as your dog takes any notice in the chickens at all, even if it just looks at them, stop, shake the bottle close to your dog and let out a firm 'NO!'. Also for added effect try throwing down the bottle next to your dog.
  If you have a big powerful dog however, this isn't advised as it could easily overpower people :P
  
  Hope this helped!


• Uses the bathroom in the floor? Most dogs do toilet on the floor. Do you mean in the house where it's not supposed to?
  How old is the dog?
  Can you please answer the questions above and add more info? You keep him on the chain all the time? How is the land arrangement where do you keep your dog? Is there a fence?I'll check back later to revise my answers.