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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.
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answered on 7/27/09.
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I agree with a couple of the answers already given. The food treat is very important. You may try either cooked chicken bites or turkey hearts. I am very picky at my treats, but I will do anything for a turkey heart. Mom buys me Bravo Freeze Dried Turkey Hearts, but you can cook your own, ask your grocery store butcher for some. Also, clicker training is a great way to train, but I think it will take a little longer. You can convert to this training later. Don't stop the obedience training!!
Barking only the BEST your way,
Justus
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answered on 6/4/10.
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For some reason. My puppy naturaly comes to me. But there must be something that she like a lot. Have you tried toys and play. My dog likes play. Has Bella and you had any bonding time? Try brushing her when she is calm or try petting or rubing her belly.
P.S. Bella Looks Just Like My Dog!
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answered on 6/10/10.
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The most important thing is being EXCITING fur your puppy! Start out in small areas that she feels comfortable in when she feels most comfortable and happy and work to build her confidence. Does her past situation (or was there a past situation) effect her behavior today?
Either way, spend lots of time with Bella, and be VERY easy with your discipline because that could change a lot. Best of luck! I've worked with unconfident dogs before--it's not easy. It's a challenge. But when you have their trust in the end it makes it all worth it.
☼Annie☼
answered on 7/16/10.
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hi i am autumn or as dogster would say i am duke! (my dog.i dont want to sound rude or you take this the wrong way but i think she would come to you more often if you had mabye a stronger relationship! :) and then i should say make youre self exciting try running the other way and make bella chase you! make recalling FUN!!! :)
autumn,12 years :)
duke davis
answered on 8/14/10.
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Well,you can let guests and yourself hold out treats and let her see that u have treats toss them about a inch away from you,if she comes,you HAND hera treatthen do it againand agian for more tipswatch its me or the dog on animal planet either ch.55 or ch.43 it comeson at about 7:00 in the morning. Thats my advice.
coco
answered on 11/15/10.
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Cocoa is also a "nervous" dog. Training did great for her. Our trainer helped us build confidence in her and she really came out of her shell. I believe in class two we started working on the come, which is pretty much make it fun. Some suggestions were were given to work on at home, was for me and my children to stand in a circle with a squeek toy. Each of took turns calling her very happy and when she came, we treated her.
Good luck!
Cocoa
answered on 6/17/11.
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There are many things that can contribute to your dog seeming fearful.First have her checked out by your vet to rule out any physical reason she might shy away from being touched.Second please don't take her out of classes.Learning to interact with other dogs and people is a VERY important thing for all dogs.This will help her learn how to be a dog and build her confidence as well.Puppies go through several "fear stages" at different intervals in life and working through these will shape the dog into who she will be for the rest of her life.One suggestion I have is to not let her off leash until you are confident she will come when called.Get a long line at a pet supply store 6-8 ft and have it tied around your waist.Always have treats handy and everytime she looks to you-reward,reward,reward.As you move she will learn to move with you and this will help build a bond.Never force her to do things she doesn't want to do but also don't let her run away.Keep it calm, happy and secure.
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answered on 12/28/11.
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