1.25 y/o GSD Female, doesn't want to come back inside home

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ulcards86

Discussion Starter · 18 d ago

So we have 1.25 y/o GSD Female. Not purebred. 1/2 belgian malinois. She doesn't ever want to listen when it comes to coming back inside. I want to take her outside and play ball and have her run around without a leash, but it turns into a 2 or 3 hour job getting her back inside. She stays within the vacinity of our home, but If she'd come back in, I'd let her out more often. But I can't spend several hours a day trying to get her back in the house, even though I'd love to let her out freely.

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car2ner

· #2 · 17 d ago

Long line, 30 ft. Unless she runs in a straight line you should be able to grab the lead, then recall and reel her in.
Or find an expert in e-collar work.

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Raell

· #3 · 17 d ago

Yep. Every time you let your dog blow you off and wrestle with bringing her back in, you’re just making her behavior stronger and it’s going to get harder and harder to break it. We all want our pups to have as much freedom as possible but they don’t come out of the box knowing how to handle that freedom. Use a long line and teach her a stronger recall (will take time). I wouldn’t give her 30 or 40 feet of freedom initially. Start with 8 or 10 and let her earn it. She must come back when called. If she is blowing you off, don’t lose the leash yet. We’re often too quick to lose the leash.
Even when teaching e-collar, keep the line on until she 100% understands what the stim means.

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wolfy dog

· #4 · 17 d ago

I know I don't have anything to add for the OP but the following may help others preventing this problem. I keep my pups off leash from day one wherever possible so it becomes/ remains a normal part of life. It is much harder to teach them off leash at a later age.

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pebble41

· #5 · 17 d ago

Before my dog had a trained recall I got by with always giving the dog a part of a dog biscuit when he came in the door. That said, a trained recall is way better and far more useful. He still gets a treat though.

car2ner

· #6 · 17 d ago

When I had a huge yard and my dogs blew me off, and I didn't blame them if it was beautiful outside, I'd treat it like a boss dog would. Follow or not I'm leaving. I just went in expecting them to follow ( thankfully my yard was fenced ). I'd go in, close the door, count to ten then open the door and find them waiting on me. Once they came in I gave them "come home treats ".
Of course, not all dogs will trade outside time for something yummy, but it could be worth a try.
But first, I'd use long line to reinforce recall. That is one of the most important commands we have

WNGD

· #7 · 17 d ago (Edited)

"but it turns into a 2 or 3 hour job getting her back inside."
I assume you're being sarcastic re the time frame but what are you doing when the dog is reluctant or refuses to come in?

First of all, you never call a dog without knowing you will get (voluntary) or can get (involuntary) compliance. Come on your own or I will enforce, there's no other option. Long line for awhile, no complete freedom.

It's important to note that Spring is here! These dogs love being outside with all the smells and warm sun and the grass and the gardens and animal smells. It's not unusual for them to prefer to be outside but generally, it's predicated on you being there (at least after awhile) as well.

Edit: You do whatever works but if you need a treat to get your dog to come, you haven't got a proofed recall since there will be plenty of times when the object (other dog, cat, squirrel, deer and yes even sun, grass) is way more interesting than your milkbone or piece of hot dog.

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Pouncer

· #8 · 17 d ago

Your dog is more interested in the environment of being outside than he is in you.
Teach your dog to regard you as the most important thing in the world.
I would suggest start working with your dog using food. Not treats but the dogs normal size meal. Stand outside. Don't acknowledged the dog. Just stand there.
When the dog comes to you give him one piece of food. Walk away from the dog. Repeat steps....
Do this for a week and let us know how it is going.

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Sabis mom

· #9 · 17 d ago

My neighbors were amused but I used to get Shadow inside by asking if she wanted to do laundry.

All joking aside, where the heck is this dog that it takes hours to get her inside? And why is she allowed that much freedom with no training?

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SimonsMom

· #10 · 16 d ago

I laughed. Simon did this once as well. Tilted his head and basically told me where to go. When I march in place, he sits. Odd I know. I marched, he sat, he got a firm talking to, and headed to his crate. HAHA!

Now, for my husband? He runs and gets his ball when it's time to come in. Sigh.

car2ner

· #11 · 16 d ago

Sabis mom said:
My neighbors were amused but I used to get Shadow inside by asking if she wanted to do laundry.

All joking aside, where the heck is this dog that it takes hours to get her inside? And why is she allowed that much freedom with no training?

not so odd. My two enjoyed helping with the laundry. My gal-dog still does. My big-boy was fascinated with the vacuum cleaner. He would watch through the storm door while I cleaned the living room un-barked-at. Once done I'd let him in and he'd sniff about checking my work.

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Jax08

· #12 · 15 d ago

My dogs ignore me too when I call them back in. it's fun outside. Why would they want to come back in and just watch TV? So take a leash and go get your dog. Here means Here. Not hunker down and hug the ground because you don't want to go inside.

Zero Cares here....

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=943556240156449

Mine do come in. this just cracked me up. I have to say it like I mean it though.

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RosiesPaw

· #13 · 15 d ago

Aw ya, Rosie does this one once in a while. Last time she crawled under a car, rolled onto her belly, started wagging her tail. No way, Jose. Leash and lets go!

If it's really taking a long while to get her indoors, i'm wondering if you're chasing her? Try reversing the role and have her chase you. By this I mean, get the dogs attention and begin jogging in the opposite direction. Chances are, the dog will come after you. When she gets to you, reward her. Build that recall

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mrg666

· #14 · 13 d ago

I solved the problem by giving him a cookie every time we come back home from a walk. I just say "cookie time, let's run" and my Loki runs home.

wolfy dog

· #15 · 13 d ago

Jax, that's a great video. They are trying to negotiate with you and one seeks support from the other. I don't consider that disobedience as long they do come because they have to.

Jax08

· #16 · 13 d ago

wolfy dog said:
Jax, that's a great video. They are trying to negotiate with you and one seeks support from the other. I don't consider that disobedience as long they do come because they have to.

I guess you could see it that way. I mean...she was checking him to see if he was going to blow me off to. Power of resistance in numbers.

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wolfy dog

· #17 · 13 d ago

Jax08 said:
I guess you could see it that way. I mean...she was checking him to see if he was going to blow me off to. Power of resistance in numbers.

My serious recall means business; " Here!". It is non-negotiable. In a situation like in the video I would call them with something like, "Come Inside". But both of mine are full adults and have learned to read me like a book. They look and act like yours in a similar situation. I assume they merely respond to body language as I can use a variety of casual commands. But if one of them were a pup, I would just leash the pup, give a treat and go inside and play on the way to make going inside fun as to not jeopardize the recall (no command given but casual talk that is completely useless for training). Bo sometimes looks at my husband for support when I have to crate him (Bo, that is!

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Jax08

· #18 · 13 d ago

Ok...just to be clear - when I took the video, I knew they were not going to come in. The video is a joke. My dogs do come when called. I do not recall them in serious situation. I down them and I fully expect them to hit hte deck without hesitation.

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