I've posted about this before, but am currently at end of my tether.
My 4-year-old lurcher's recall is shit. She comes when she feels like it, but if she doesn't - she really doesn't.
We live right near a dog beach and multiple dog parks. She is missing out because she's just too unpredictable: e.g. chases people while they're swimming. Obviously really not okay.
I've tried the long-line reward-based training (increase length of line, reward dog for coming, etc). She doesn't bloody go anywhere! If she's on a long line, she just sort of wanders around following me and looking at me. If I unclip the line, she takes off like a rocket.
I've tried taking her to parks and beaches on a long lead. It doesn't work and is dangerous. She nearly rips my fingers off if she decides to chase something. Lead gets tangled. I get pulled over in the water. Etc.
I've paid for classes and for individual training. I can't afford to throw any more $$ at this right now.
Can anyone who's had a similar problem suggest anything? Clicker training? Techniques I can learn online? I'm willing to put in the hours.
Sorry for long post and thanks in advance!
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KoalaDownUnder · 07/02/2017 09:26
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