Also does anyone know how i can train my 5mth old poodle to come today her leash broke and she was running around and she will not come for treats or anything she acts like it is a game when we have to chase her i am so deprite to get help i am afraid she will get hurt...
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I recommend:
"Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor
"How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks" by Dr. Ian Dunbar
"Culture Clash" by Jeanne Donaldson
I also recommend clicker training. It works very well. I'm sure the Dog Whisperer is very good, but you just can't beat good old operant conditioning.
Hope this helps and Good Luck!
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- I also watch The Dog Whisperer!! He is so good with solving doggie problems. I have a miniature toy poodle who will be 17 in Feb. He is my heart!! But because your little one is still so young, it's gonna take some time and repetition. Good Luck and Enjoy!!
- about your poodle... the best thing is not to chase her... you don't want her to get in the habit of running and thinking its a game... the best thing to do is in a pleasant but stern voice call her and tell her to come to you... if that don't work get something like maybe a belt and make is snap to let her no that she is in trouble... never use the belt on your dog and when she comes pleasantly say good girl and praise her so she will repeat the action
- well first buy a new leash or use a rope with some lengeth. Then hold the end and let her run off. Then call her and pull her to you while saying good dog. Give her a treat when she gets to you. THen let her go off again. Call her to come and then pull in the slack and tell her good as she comes towards you. its going to take some practice but she'll get it after a week of daily trainings.
- Is your 5-month-old Poodle the same dog that you hit in the side? You may have been too rough, and it sounds as though she's afraid to take the treats. Keep in mind that Millan uses his methods on dogs with major behavioral problems, and it's a negative method of training that has it's roots in submissive rather than positive responses. To undo the fear and uncertainty your dog has developed towards receiving treats, try placing a "high value" treat, a small piece of hot dog, chicken, or freeze dried liver, on her paws. If she begins to pick it up, quickly say, "OK." If she doesn't pick it up, point to the treat and say, "Good girl. OK," in a quiet but more excited voice. With larger treats, she may have problems chewing on them, or she may have some loose teeth. Try breaking the big treats into smaller pieces, and have her teeth checked by the vet.
Teaching a dog to come when called takes time, patience and commitment. Never, ever get mad at her for coming when she's called, even if you're running late and she's been playing you for a fool for 15 minutes. Don't shout at her or chase her: she'll either think it's a game or be afraid to come to you. You want "Come" to be associated with wonderful, happy things such as petting, dinner, special treats and play time. Start inside by putting her on a 6' to 8' leash with a buckle collar, not a choke chain. Stand about 2 feet away, facing her, then say her name and the word "come" in a high, happy voice and give a slight pull on the leash. The second she moves towards you, praise her and, if you wish, give her a high value treat. Continue doing this, and letting out more of the leash, until she has to move 6 or 8 feet to get to you. Use praise and high value treats every time she comes. Once she comes the 6 or 8 feet, begin walking backwards and asking her to come, until you know she'll come to you. Then begin working outside where there are no distractions. Put her on a long thin lead that's 15 to 20 feet long and repeat the come command and the praise. You should work on this twice a day for five to ten minutes at a time. Once she comes using the leash, begin dropping it and repeating the command, then remove it and work with her in the back yard off leash. Finally, take her to the park but leave the long line attached to her collar. Let her go for 30 seconds to a minute, then call her back. Use the command only once. When she's comes, praise her then let her go again, slowly increasing her play time. If she takes off, call her only once, then go after her and step on the line to stop her. Do not start yelling "come--come--come" and running after her. Go back to step one with the short leash and ask her to come, then allow her to run with the long line for another 30 seconds. Finally, take off the leash in a confined area (i.e., a dog park, fenced basketball or tennis court) and continue practicing with her until her recall is rock solid.
One way to make come fun is to call her for dinner and give her a few pieces of kibble. Sneak around to the kitchen, or wherever you feed her, and call her again. Give her more of her kibble and then her meal. - At 5 months old could she be teething? That would explain why she won't eat a big treat. That is a dog thing
You could have dominated this puppy too much while trying to train her.
When a dog runs from you... it is a game to them and they are having fun... What you do is call their name and move in the opposite direction... away from them..
If you use a lot of "correction" in your training techniques then you in turn need to play a lot too.
I train German Shepherds and never use a harsh correction until they are at least 12 months old.... by then.. they don't need it.. (smiles).
GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN WITH YOUR PUPPY
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