How to deal with a runaway dog

[AquaticAustin]

Our dog has this problem. For the past month he has been vying to get out. He has climbed 6-foot fences, opened side gates, even going as far as digging a hole under the fence to get out. Nothing seems to be working to keep him from running away, even though my parents take them out on runs for marathon trainings around 12 miles! He has a lot of energy

Lately my dad has been visiting a dog trainer, and I guess the best thing to do (according to him) is to show the dog that you are dominant. Give it commands, and show your authority by showing it respect and restraint. Don't yank on its leash, just give it a quick, slight tug. Don't let the dog out of your sight, and reward it with treats.

The trainer also stated that being around other dogs for too long might be a problem, because it builds up their natural aggression and gives them that hunting instinct.

Mind you, they're Parson Russell Terriers, dogs meant to hunt and run long distance, but I think if they can train our dog, you can train yours


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is your dog neutered?

 

[mykidsmylife]

Your story made me think of one that one of my favorite bloggers wrote. http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/04/wild-animal-simple-dog-goes-for-joy.html?m=1
Not exactly like yours but very cute.
It sounds like the behavioralist is a great idea.
Sorry you had such a scare. I think you have done what's right by neutering and microchiping him. Now you just need to work on changing his reaction.
Good luck with him. I hope you two get it figured out. The situation would worry me too.


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[Chickadee]

I appreciate the info on the invisible fence. I'd heard that once the dog crosses the line and gets zapped he can just keep on going. Good to know there have been improvements. My co-worker swears by the shock collar with remote control. I don't know about that - the dog would have to be wearing the thing 24/7.

Mykids - that was hysterical! Whoever did that has a wild imagination, lol! My dog has been acting weird and bummy ever since the incident yesterday. It's funny how he will transform into some wild dog and not care about anything, but afterwards he seems to know he created all this drama and then feels super ashamed about it. I don't scold him for coming back to me, but he knew I was freaked out. He's a sensitive little guy. I don't know what happened in his past, but his previous "owners" (used loosely) taught him nothing. He didn't have any of his vaccines and his toenails were growing into the pads of his feet. He's come a long way since then but he still has a few issues. I'm definitely going to call the behaviorist. I hope I can afford him :uhoh:

 

[IceH2O]

They have a 1 yr containment guarantee, if you follow the training and don't short cut it your dog will stay ion the yard or stay away from the door whichever you choose. Most people try to shortcut the training,keep the collar to loose or don't bother calling if their dog does get out for us to raise the correction on the collar and that is why the dog still leaves. We start with the lowest setting we think will work but every dog is different. Most times during the training you will see if the correction is high enough, if not they will come back out for free anytime and as many times as it takes in the 1st year to find the correct setting to keep him in.

We have a 99.5% success rate, its not like the store bought fences. They work a lot differently and everything we sell is lifetime guaranteed so if it breaks we replace it.

Call them,its free for a consultation, the way the economy is in Michigan you could probably talk them down to a really good deal.