Doggo Tricks.

[Chickstarrs]

Is he just turning her loose and trying it or has he tried putting her on a longer leash first? Dogs don’t typically generalize well so even though they may “know” it so to speak in a sterile room with no distractions, they may not know it when you start adding distractions or move outside, etc. I know it’s probably hard because Border Collies are super smart and just “get it” but most other dogs need training in different environments. I know you’ve said he’s spent a lot of time with her but I would try getting her a long line and working with that. And also slowly add in the distractions. Maybe you could even try off leash or the long line indoors first? If you have enough room. That way it might make the transition easier. And you can start with just a slightly longer leash and build up to the really long ones so it feels like she’s off leash but she’s not haha

We have a fenced paddock where we used to keep the cows in wintertime. After trying her with the leash, he has been trying to train her in the paddock. She is very nippy too, which is not acceptable. We have watched all sorts of training videos and suggestions. This dog just does not "get it", or doesn't want to. Or, yah, it could be us but we are trying. I am ready to trade her in for another border collie.

 

[ShrekDawg]

We have a fenced paddock where we used to keep the cows in wintertime. After trying her with the leash, he has been trying to train her in the paddock. She is very nippy too, which is not acceptable. We have watched all sorts of training videos and suggestions. This dog just does not "get it", or doesn't want to. Or, yah, it could be us but we are trying. I am ready to trade her in for another border collie.

I’m sorry it seems to me like she might just need it broken down further into more steps before the full off leash freedom. So maybe like a long line or e collar or something similar where she’s still technically under control and can learn and make mistakes safely. And lots of rewards for doing it right. It seems like she’s fine on leash but gets confused or defiant or whatever off leash? So I would try longer leashes and stuff first so she realizes she needs to listen all the time not just sometimes haha not sure about the nipping thing. How old is she? That might play a factor too. A lot of dogs aren’t like fully trained and “calm” till like 3 years old at least haha

 

[Chickstarrs]

I’m sorry it seems to me like she might just need it broken down further into more steps before the full off leash freedom. So maybe like a long line or e collar or something similar where she’s still technically under control and can learn and make mistakes safely. And lots of rewards for doing it right. It seems like she’s fine on leash but gets confused or defiant or whatever off leash? So I would try longer leashes and stuff first so she realizes she needs to listen all the time not just sometimes haha not sure about the nipping thing. How old is she? That might play a factor too. A lot of dogs aren’t like fully trained and “calm” till like 3 years old at least haha

She is just over 2 years.

 

[ShrekDawg]

She is just over 2 years.

Oh wow. It might be her then have you had her since she was a puppy? I would try the long line thing if you haven’t already haha

 

[Chickstarrs]

Oh wow. It might be her then have you had her since she was a puppy? I would try the long line thing if you haven’t already haha

Yes, she was a puppy. Here is a pic of her meeting our little dog. I think we will give the long line a try. She is definitely a good looking shepherd. Too bad she doesn't seem to have the brains too.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yes, she was a puppy. Here is a pic of her meeting our little dog. I think we will give the long line a try. She is definitely a good looking shepherd. Too bad she doesn't seem to have the brains too.
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Hopefully it works out for you! She sure is cute lol

 

[ShrekDawg]

What I did with mine when he wouldn’t come is I would just start reeling him in

 

[The Happster]

Our dog has gone through some patches...
She is a very nervous dog, which just feeds into misbehaviour.
The majority of the time she misbehaves, I'm starting to realize it's just because she's afraid.

She's afraid of the hoover, flies, plates...just about everything. Yesterday I was trying to train her to run in and out of the sticks like in an agility course. I had her on the lead at first in our garden (3acres, no gate!) and told her to sit while I set it up.
My dad was clanging around in the back yard. The dog hated it. She was crouched to the ground and wouldn't stay still. So yes...I took her off the lead, thinking she'd be less nervous about it if she could move around. A few more crashes and she was off down the driveway, to the gate. I tried shouting 'dinner' which usually gets her right back but nope. Our road is super dangerous. Only managed to get her back by sprinting around in the front garden. She thought I was having fun and cane back.

We have 6 people in our house, so we aren't very consistent. She also went through a phase of rolling over and biting (hard!) if she didn't want to come in or go in her crate. Unfortunately, while I would ignore her when she did this (no reward for bad behaviour) a couple of my family members would come up and either try to pick her up, or talk to her and stroke her.

By bashing a few heads together (brothers, not dogs) we finally managed to sort that out.

She's also terrible around other dogs and people. She runs away from any other dogs, be it a chihuahua or a great Dane, and we've also had some little problems of weeing on people. Yes...she isn't quite perfect yet I don't know why she's so nervous. She didn't meet many people or dogs when she was younger, so that's probably a factor. She is a lovely girl though. If I pretend to drop a treat she sits by it and won't eat it.

German shepherds are lovely. Probably one of my top five favourites.

 

[Chickstarrs]

Our dog has gone through some patches...
She is a very nervous dog, which just feeds into misbehaviour.
The majority of the time she misbehaves, I'm starting to realize it's just because she's afraid.

She's afraid of the hoover, flies, plates...just about everything. Yesterday I was trying to train her to run in and out of the sticks like in an agility course. I had her on the lead at first in our garden (3acres, no gate!) and told her to sit while I set it up.
My dad was clanging around in the back yard. The dog hated it. She was crouched to the ground and wouldn't stay still. So yes...I took her off the lead, thinking she'd be less nervous about it if she could move around. A few more crashes and she was off down the driveway, to the gate. I tried shouting 'dinner' which usually gets her right back but nope. Our road is super dangerous. Only managed to get her back by sprinting around in the front garden. She thought I was having fun and cane back.

We have 6 people in our house, so we aren't very consistent. She also went through a phase of rolling over and biting (hard!) if she didn't want to come in or go in her crate. Unfortunately, while I would ignore her when she did this (no reward for bad behaviour) a couple of my family members would come up and either try to pick her up, or talk to her and stroke her.

By bashing a few heads together (brothers, not dogs) we finally managed to sort that out.

She's also terrible around other dogs and people. She runs away from any other dogs, be it a chihuahua or a great Dane, and we've also had some little problems of weeing on people. Yes...she isn't quite perfect yet I don't know why she's so nervous. She didn't meet many people or dogs when she was younger, so that's probably a factor. She is a lovely girl though. If I pretend to drop a treat she sits by it and won't eat it.

German shepherds are lovely. Probably one of my top five favourites.

Is she a German Shepherd too?

 

[MarkJr]

Place- is one I use all the time. She has beds in the house, and a board I use when hunting. This board can be in the pickup, on the four wheeler, or laid in the field we are training/hunting in. I tell her ‘place’ and she gets on her spot until I say different. Be it thirty minutes or two hours.

Heel - works awasome

OK let’s go - I use that to let her off place and heel. Means she can roam around and explore to her own desire.

Let’s hunt - means about 20 yards in front and 20 side to side. Cast back and forth so I can shoot something delicious.

Dead Bird - hunting is done. Time to pick up dinner.