Q&A: Help! I have a 6 month old German Shepherd who keeps blowing past the underground fence!?
June 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Dog Fences
Question by LastNerveLost: Help! I have a 6 month old German Shepherd who keeps blowing past the underground fence!?
We installed an “invisible fence” and it worked perfectly…for about 2 months. Now he’s figured out that if he runs really fast through it, the shock is minimal and worth the freedom. My neighbors are becoming fed up and we cannot afford a traditional fence around our entire property. How can we “retrain” him to respect the boundary???
(Yes, he’s had puppy training. Does great with commands unless he is out of the yard…then he just bolts and won’t respect commands.)
Best answer:
Answer by leelee
I placed chicken wire around the wooded fence and stapled it, then added the invisible fence. I added big rocks to the bottom. and, just for added efforts, put a color on his neck that I control and patroled a bit. It sounds cruel, but keeps him safe and the neighbors are much more respectful. good luck.
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Discover How Easy It Is To Stop Puppy Biting Problems
May 13, 2008 by Dog Training Diva
Filed under Dog Training
In order to stop puppy biting, always use the word ‘No’ as the command word for correction of any sort. Say ‘no’ when your puppy chews on things that he oughtn’t. A firm ‘no’ should deter him from biting. And ‘no’ should also keep him from jumping up on people.
Your puppy has to learn that “No” is a word which they MUST listen to and associate it with them doing something they shouldn’t. Anytime you see your puppy engaging in inappropriate behavior like chewing your shoes, a firm “No” should ensue. If this along does not stop your puppy, a tap under the chin and another “no” should be used.
If this also fails to stop the undesirable behavior, stringer measures must be brought into play. Take some time to watch animals interacting with each other. They do not of course speak as such and thus do not tell each other what to do or not do. Animals instead use growling, bumping and posturing as deterrents. The encourage behavior via their facial expressions and vocalizing. When these fail for animals, they will resort to fighting.
It is the behavior of the pack which teaches animals the behavior expected of them. They follow along with the pack; and the pack leader will enforce the rules! You must of course take on the role of pack leader when it comes to your puppy.
Stay calm, cool & composed Keep your cool when you must correct your puppy’s behavior. You don’t want to scare your puppy, just teach him or her “don’t do what you are doing”. Frightening your puppy by way of trying to correct their behavior is counterproductive. Correction is about changing behavior to conform with the “pack” e.g. -your family, human society at large, not traumatizing your pet.
Correct immediately. You must correct your puppy immediately. A puppy does not have much sense of recall. Hence if you correct him after a lapse of some time, he will just not be able to fathom what you are trying to tell him. In order to stop puppy biting, correction that is not done immediately will only confuse him and leave him feeling totally perplexed. Puppies bite by instinct. But this instinctive reaction left unchecked can turn into a very nasty habit. You must nip it in the bud. Your puppy must be made to realize that he must not bite humans. It will just not be tolerated. Correct him even when he gives you those playful little puppy bites.
Correct your puppy the same way with other behaviors like jumping. While it might seem cute when they are still a puppy, a fully grown dog who thinks this is OK could accidentally injure someone. When your puppy jumps at you, push them down gently and firmly say “No”. Be sure to reward them when they listen with ample praise to reinforce the good behavior.
Knowing all the correct ways to train your puppy will make the entire process of training much easier on you and on your new family member. An e-book which many recommend for puppy training is SitStayFetch, by professional dog trainer Daniel Stevens. Mr. Stevens has managed to include all the “must knows” of puppy training in this 150 page easy to read e-book. Whether you need to stop problem behaviors or teach your puppy a trick, this e-book has you covered!
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