Frustrating!!!!

[cymruguy69 5]

My pup in now 8 months old and Iv'e put a hell of a lot of work in to her. She'l sit and stay till she hears a recall (well she used to).

 

Recently Iv'e been taking her out for walks doing bits of training here and there for the last week or two every time I do a sit so she stays she wont budge until I say her name but when I do rather than coming to me she will run off and sniff bushes and humps of grass and run around like a maniac it takes a hell of a lot of effort to get her to come back. This has come at a annoying time as I was just about to start retrieving of dummies in the field.

 

Why she's started this I do not know. Has this ever happend to anybody else? Will she get over it when she becomes more mature?

 

Cheers Math :thumbs-up:

[blando 0]

mine did the same but grew out of it to a certain ecstent she still runs past me a meter or 2 then comes back to me.

[elma-fudd 0]

got the that problem as well, does ma tits in but ma pup is getting alittle better ,try not to get aggresive with her like i did not hit her but shouted it probley set me back months in training ive broke her walk pattern and take her away in the car where she does,nt know the land and it has improved her,i think once they know the land there on they want to take the piss.

[cymruguy69 5]

I never smack her when she comes back to me I don't want her to lose confidence or trust in me. I'l raise my voice when recalling and give her a damn you but every time she comes back she gets LOADS of praise.

 

That sounds like a good idea I'l do that just go for a drive somewhere and try a bit of training there.

 

:thumbs-up:

[elma-fudd 0]

sorry if reads like that am meaning i never hit mine but shouted at her when i got frustrated with her

and she could sense i was pist off with her.

[cymruguy69 5]

sorry if reads like that am meaning i never hit mine but shouted at her when i got frustrated with her

and she could sense i was pist off with her.

 

I know that elma it clearly says I did not hit her. I was just stating I would never smack her if she came back.

[elma-fudd 0]

i was just wondering there wither this is a problem that effects bitchs more than dogs any thoughts.

[cymruguy69 5]

i was just wondering there wither this is a problem that effects bitchs more than dogs any thoughts.

 

I think you might of hit the nail on the head there elma because a litter brother of my bitch went to one of my good mates and Iv'e never seen a better trained pup at 8 months.

 

Maybe it's because there maturing and havnt had there first season yet????

 

I don't know??

 

Any Thoughts?????????

[elma-fudd 0]

i was just wondering there wither this is a problem that effects bitchs more than dogs any thoughts.

 

I think you might of hit the nail on the head there elma because a litter brother of my bitch went to one of my good mates and Iv'e never seen a better trained pup at 8 months.

 

Maybe it's because there maturing and havnt had there first season yet????

 

I don't know??

 

Any Thoughts?????????

yep there hormoanes will be everywhere at that age that what i put ma bitch down to hormoanes women eh

[cymruguy69 5]

i was just wondering there wither this is a problem that effects bitchs more than dogs any thoughts.

 

I think you might of hit the nail on the head there elma because a litter brother of my bitch went to one of my good mates and Iv'e never seen a better trained pup at 8 months.

 

Maybe it's because there maturing and havnt had there first season yet????

 

I don't know??

 

Any Thoughts?????????

yep there hormoanes will be everywhere at that age that what i put ma bitch down to hormoanes women eh

 

Can't live with them and Surely Can't Shoot them you'l go to jail!!!!

[skycat 6,173]

Most pups will go through a 'silly' stage at betwen 8 - 10 months or so: a lot of it is 'teenage rebellion', otherwise known as the 'Kevin and Perry' stage LOL. Part of it is hormones (can affect both dogs and bitches), but often more noticable in bitches as they tend to be a bit more sassy and they are possibly getting ready for their first season> blokes are generally more laid back and easy to get on with (dogs and humans alike!)

When they seem to go through a second destructive chewing stage it is said that it's because this is tthe time when the roots of their teeth adre finally growing deep into the jaw and bedding themselves in properly.

I try and spend quality time with the pups at this age, generally keeping a good bond and taking them out alone to new places and playing with them, and not ask too much of them, apart from recall and general obedience: grabbing scruff and pinning dog to the ground while growling nastily in its ear can really help if you KNOW the dog is taking the p*ss. Doesn't hurt and establishes you are the boss.

Also, try not to put the dog in a situation where it can disobey a direct command: the golden rule is that if you give a command, make sure you can enforce it. e.g. "Come" only when the dog is not going to override that command as in going to see a strange dog, chase a rabbit etc.

How many times do you shout "Come" only for a bloody rabbit to suddenly dash out in front of the pup :whistle: Try rolling on the ground laughing when your pup ignores you! It really does work: the pup is so surprised at what your'e doing that it comes to investigate: praise and have a silly game together, on lead for a few moments then release dog again. It must always feel happy to come to you: easier said than done, I know. Best of luck with the pup.

Edited April 20, 2007 by skycat

[cymruguy69 5]

Most pups will go through a 'silly' stage at betwen 8 - 10 months or so: a lot of it is 'teenage rebellion', otherwise known as the 'Kevin and Perry' stage LOL. Part of it is hormones (can affect both dogs and bitches), but often more noticable in bitches as they tend to be a bit more sassy and they are possibly getting ready for their first season> blokes are generally more laid back and easy to get on with (dogs and humans alike!)

When they seem to go through a second destructive chewing stage it is said that it's because this is tthe time when the roots of their teeth adre finally growing deep into the jaw and bedding themselves in properly.

I try and spend quality time with the pups at this age, generally keeping a good bond and taking them out alone to new places and playing with them, and not ask too much of them, apart from recall and general obedience: grabbing scruff and pinning dog to the ground while growling nastily in its ear can really help if you KNOW the dog is taking the p*ss. Doesn't hurt and establishes you are the boss.

Also, try not to put the dog in a situation where it can disobey a direct command: the golden rule is that if you give a command, make sure you can enforce it. e.g. "Come" only when the dog is not going to override that command as in going to see a strange dog, chase a rabbit etc.

How many times do you shout "Come" only for a bloody rabbit to suddenly dash out in front of the pup :whistle: Try rolling on the ground laughing when your pup ignores you! It really does work: the pup is so surprised at what your'e doing that it comes to investigate: praise and have a silly game together, on lead for a few moments then release dog again. It must always feel happy to come to you: easier said than done, I know. Best of luck with the pup.

 

Cheers for that skycat thats really reassured me I spend as much time as I get with the pup wich can be a lot. now I hope when she's turned 12 months she'l be the dog i'm hoping for. She's been amazing up untill now.

 

Has anyone else had trouble with there pups at this age??