Why does a normally friendly dog growl or nip when being lifted or restrained? Ninety percent of the time five-year-old Show Cocker Rufus is the perfect dog. Recent growling and nipping Just recently he has begun to object when restrained or lifted. This might be when towelled down after a Read more
Why does Tallulah run off or play games when called, and how can they outwit her teenage rebellion? Tallulah (great name, isn’t it) is an adolescent Labradoodle. She lives on a farm with a lot of open space. The house itself is big and open. Apart from sleeping in a Read more
How can Skye safely gain the freedom to run off lead – and what must change first for reliable recall to become possible? With the help first of the RSPCA and for the past six months in her lovely home, German Shepherd Skye has transitioned from yard dog to family Read more
How can owners balance a dog’s love of freedom with the need for reliable recall when distractions appear? They so want to be able to carry on giving Luna freedom. This is what they want to resolve in contacting me: ‘Unreliable recall in distracting situations’. ‘Distracting situations’ are exactly when Read more
When a working-breed dog ignores calls while sniffing or playing, is the real issue obedience — or that the reward simply isn’t worth it? The problem seems simple enough. They want to be able to get Working Cocker Milo’s focus and attention on them when the are out. When the Read more
The more Coco gets the taste for running, hunting, after anything from an animal to a motorbike, the more she does it.
How do you help a rescue dog adjust when he suddenly finds himself in a completely new country and home? The young couple rescued their stray dog about six years ago. When they moved to the UK last year they had to leave him behind in Portugal with relatives. A Read more
Why does a dog who normally comes when called suddenly ignore recall when another dog appears?
Nala ignores Come when called when she sees another dog to run up to and jump on! That’s their only problem really apart from some jumping up due to over-excitement.
Nala is an unusual-looking dog. Stunning, large and fluffy. She is a very friendly mix of Leonberger and Giant Poodle.
They have worked hard with training the two–year-old. The problem isn’t severe – yet. She has good recall mostly but she ignores Come when she’s called when they most need it. They are doing the right thing getting help before it escalates into anything more. (more…)
Once we ask the dog to do something we must follow it through.
Therefore I suggest that they now consider before they ask Buddy to do something – consider whether they are prepared to see it through. If not, it’s better to say nothing. It renders the cue word useless.
Why does a young dog completely ignore his owners when they call him?
Not only does 9-month-old German Shepherd Max look beautiful, he has a wonderful personality. Like many teenagers he’s full of himself and this is a lot better than being the opposite –fearful. He’s confident and friendly.
Max is a law unto himself! (more…)