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How do I keep my dog from running away?
Until a months ago, my dog never ran out the doors, even though they were wide open for long periods of time. I used to be able to leave her sitting infront of the door and shovel the snow and she would stay put. Now, she walks out and runs far away (she doesn't bolt, it's more.of a saunter) and we have to go out and find her. She comes back eventually, and if we chase her down and call her name. I've had her for three years (since she was a pup) and the only thing we have changed is bringinghr on more car rides and taking her with us when there are people who want to view the house, and her escapades began as soon as we started taking her out so often.
The obvious thing to do is keep the door closed, but my dad refuses to do so. He has a silly belief that if you yell at her for running out each time we have to catch her, she will stop. I'm pretty sure if my dog feels threatened she will never come back, so what do I do??? I cant stop her/ watch her, because this happens a lot when I am at school or lessons and the people on my street have a tendancy to speed around!
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
I have to say I agree with the invisible fence answer, it will take some effort training and putting into the ground but you could allow the dog to run around the yard without it really effecting you after installing it.
I just got one laid in my backyard so my two husky brothers can run around off of their chains and actually play together without getting tangled up( really annoying, plus it can be lethal if they get choked)....
So I would recommend the fence too, once it's trained you won't have to worry about the dog getting hurt, it'll know when to stop before it gets shocked.
Source(s): Couple hours digging a trench with a chain saw( I'm a redneck, I don't use proper equipment) and laying the wire into it. Plus 5 dogs. - E. H. AmosLv 78 years ago
You need to install either an invisible fence in the front (where she escapes) or put a scat mat inside the front door. Inform your father that if there is a leash law in your town (call Animal Control) & they will tell you, you can be fined if she is caught/found off-lead & off your property. She can be hit & killed when she escapes - I hope he fully understands that. She won't learn anything if that happens & NO his idea is wrong yelling at her, won't help, other than make her NOT want to come back.
If she causes an accident or damage to a car, or chases (causing an accident or bites a cyclist, or bites another dog, or cause s a person to fall = YOU can be LIABLE (including being SUED) for large amounts of money.
Herding dogs do tend to herd flocks by biting/nipping or by threatening to do so. IMO, she is not getting enough attention or exercise. BC are not a laid-back breed & truly need to work or do some very active things on a daily basis. Installing her on a tether or trolley line, could also help, prevent her leaving the yard.
Source(s): 29 yrs in dogs - Anonymous8 years ago
Teach her the "STAY" command and perfect it, perfect her recall as well, other than that you need to keep the door closed, get a fence, or keep her teethered otherwise start digging a hole now because it's not "if" she will get hit by a car but "when" if you continue letting her run at large.
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- Anonymous8 years ago
give him treats when he does something good scold him he if does something bad
