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Post by alfie2011 on Jul 21, 2013 21:28:40 GMT
Hi,
We have a 2 year old Jack Russell called Alfie who is immaculately behaved in every way, except that over the last few months he has started to refuse to be put back on his lead while out for walks. We have tried varying his walks so that he doesn't know when they are about to end, we've tried reward when he does return, tried letting him tire himself out and even long lead training. Can anyone suggest anything as he just loves chasing his toys and we don't want to stop him from enjoying himself.
Thanks,
Emma & Steve
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Post by upsydaisyherewego on Jul 21, 2013 21:33:27 GMT
If rewarding with food, offer a fairly large reward. Whilst he is busy with it, cliphis lead on, count to 5 and let him off again. Do it several times over the course of every walk, counting a little higher each time. That way, he will learn that the lead doesn't always mean bad things, in this case the end of his walk.
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Post by Avansa on Jul 21, 2013 22:00:09 GMT
I agree, clip the lead on and take it off again several times throughout the walk and give him lots of treats and praise when you put him on  |
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Post by CollieSlave on Jul 22, 2013 6:49:33 GMT
As others have said, repeatedly putting him on the lead and releasing him is the way to go so that he doesn't just associate the lead with the end of the walk. And of course TREATS! I have found it very effective to vary the quality of the treats - sometimes give a really good treat (roast chicken or similar: we use trays of cat food for what I call Jackpot treats) but not every time. Dogs seem to find the uncertainty compulsive (will I or won't I get a Super Treat!). Some days we have given no jackpot, on other days one, and occasionally two on the same day! We found this worked very well (but all dogs are different, of course!) Good luck!
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 22, 2013 7:42:40 GMT
I would suggest that until you get this sorted out, walk him on a long line (and I mean, one of those very long lines!) Then he can still chase his ball and have some free time but the lead is still there for you to grab/stamp on, or hold from the start I agree with the others when they say; re-introduce the lead with high value treats and praise. |
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Post by charlottte on Jul 22, 2013 8:11:46 GMT
I can't really improve upon what's said. However if you do choose to use a long line, only use it with a harness. If you use it with a collar and Alfie takes off across the field then you grab/stamp on it, you could do some serious damage to his neck. I don't mean to sound patronising (I really hope it doesn't come across that way!), just it's something I've seen a lot of owners do on walks. Good luck and keep us updated |
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Post by SarahHound on Jul 22, 2013 10:13:10 GMT
Can really add anymore, the best way to do it is constantly putting him on and letting him off the lead, so he knows its no big deal |
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Post by karin on Jul 23, 2013 18:36:40 GMT
All I wanted to add is that you are not alone. Bindi's puppy training is going perfectly with the only expeciton of this subject. She wont come close enough for me to catch her even with treats, toys etc. I will try the tips suggested here too thanks
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