I have a 7 month old miniature poodle pup. She is lovely and bright, and otherwise training well. She has been to socialisation, we are attending training sessions, and I have private trainers in for specifics. But the recall is proving extremely difficult, because she is really not interested in treats (even top treats) or toys when she is outside. She might take a treat if she is in the mood, but it means I often struggle to get her on the lead. She stays in my viscinity, and she knows the command, because she does it in the house and sometimes outside but often chooses to ignore me on a walk. I call her a few times on a walk and reward etc, and don't always put her on the lead each time I call her, as I know she will associate it with a negative.
But A few days ago, she got chased by a playful (but large) young Alsation, and she ran and ran, yelping and yelping, and ran off home. (Fortunately not on the main road- and fairly near).
Yesterday she escaped from the house and bounced all round the street, thinking it was highly hilarious, with 3 of us trying to coax her with treats, which didn't work one bit.
So I am concerned, partly because I can't get her attention when she is out, partly because when I have it, she looks at me and hops away, so I can't reach her. And partly because she obviously is prone to getting scared (only with some dogs) and seems prone to bolting, despite lots of socialisation.
I would appreciate some help :-) It's getting a bit frustrating. I have asked a few people who are more experienced than I, but they are a bit perplexed too.
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Puppy Recall Problems- doesn't want treats!!
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Chinwag · 08/05/2015 19:57
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