Runnig Off Towards Other Dogs.

when my lot run to far i shout mums going this way by time i have turned there all back by my side

i do reward them

i have been lucky with my pups/dogs as i have always had one that is good on recall

i start them of on long lead in garden just calling them to me when they get it spot on then i try it out side of lead works for me

hope this helps

tina @boys

 

The dog training advice that you were given works brilliantly for me but.......you must practice, practice and practice consistently. Once you see any dog in view, preferably before your dog notices, tell it to sit and give it the 'watch me' command and reward with a tasty treat or sniff of a squeaky toy, making YOU more interesting than the other dog. You have to practice often and calmly, I find this is the big advantage of going most weeks to a training club.....it gives you the opportunity to practice. There is no shame in keeping your dog safely on a lead until you are certain you are in control and have good recall. :luck:

 

Hi again David

Have you started taking him to race meetings yet? You may find that if you do, it could help him get more used to socialising with other dogs. You won't be able to let him loose of course, but just walking him up and down, and mixing with all the other whippets, while you "correct" any anti-social traits he may display, could possibly work wonders.

The worry is of course that if he becomes fixated on other dogs, it will hinder his race training. The one thing that racers won't tolerate, is dogs that prefer to inter-act with other dogs in a race or trial, rather than concentrating on the lure!