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Does anyone have some different tricks to help teach a dog recall... I have tried treats and all thinkable.
Bella and I are even in obedience classes as we speak... she is such a nervous dog that even when I goto pick her up to take her outside or to the car for a ride she acts like I am going to hurt her and believe me I never have and never will... I have had Bella over 5 months and me and my daughter are the only ones that she semi trusts at all. When she gets away from me or even in the house I have to trick her just to be able to pick her up. I have tried treats and extreme praise and nothing makes her want to come to me on her own. PLEASE HELP
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Bella Brown
on Jul 26th 2009
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Well, being successful in a great recall is finding some things that work together.
It sounds like the dog may be body sensitive and also submissive. Which you may never find something for a great or good recall. I would find what she likes the very best, is it food or toy?? Then build on that get her pumped up for the recall as well some upbeat healing and lots of verbal praise. The food must be softer like ham, chicken, roast beef diced. When she gets good at recall at 2 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft, then you keep lengthing over time fairly fast when she is close I usually step backward facing dog to encourage her to come faster when reaching you have her make eye contact and just spit food at her nose to catch, if she doesn't catch it let her eat it off floor end all training upbeat and in short learning sessions:)
Dieta
answered on 7/26/09.
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Hi Bella. I was the exact same way when I joined my new pack. I didn't trust any humans at all! When food came out, I'd grab some and go hide and eat it. I spent most of my days hiding under the bed, collecting toys, chew bones and milkbones, afraid to come out! I wouldn't come when called, either. I was friends with the other dog before the humans! As time went on, I started to really like going for walks and rides in the car. But I'd still hide when we got home. Slowly, I'd just come out on my own, but when anyone tried to get up, or try and pet me, I'd run away! All I can tell you is it took me a long time to trust humans. Now, I love my mom's family, I come when called, I don't have to hide anymore. Mom replaced the bed in the bedroom I'd hide in, so that was out. She really upped the training/walks with me, which has really helped me come out of my shell. She had me at "Beef Jerkey".
Don't worry, all you need is lots of TIME and LOVE which I know you get. Lots of Woofs, Casey
Casey
answered on 7/26/09.
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Stop obediance classes and or avoid placing her in situations that are fearful to her. Take her to a vet to rule out any medical problems. Begin building her confidence at home where she is most comfortable by rewarding any calm confident behavior, with praise or treats. If she looks at you, calmly say "good girl" If she takes a step toward you, etc. Then slowly begin to build on that. Go to clickersolutions.com and clickertraining.com for more info.
Donovan'sMajesticJet of Solace
answered on 7/27/09.
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