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« on: January 19, 2015, 07:29:14 pm » |
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So got a pup few weeks ago and he's super skiddish been working with him a bit he's SLOWLY coming along... Anyone deal with a pup like this? Any advice on getting him to where he's not skiddish at all??
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charles
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2015, 07:46:52 pm » |
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had a cur and have a blue tick that is that way. with both of them, i basically coddled them. 1 petting here and there didnt seem to work on either 1, so letting them out, playing with them on the ground at their level, along with interaction from other more gentle dogs seems to work great for me. can't say it will work for you or the next guy, but it can't hurt to try it. it also makes it easier to leash train them by being at their level, instead of standing above them giving them commands.
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Reuben
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2015, 08:12:51 pm » |
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how old is it and what breed?
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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fonzie
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2015, 08:28:42 pm » |
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He's about 6 months cat cross
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Reuben
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2015, 08:38:17 pm » |
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some of the skittish behavior can be genetic and quite a bit can be from lack of socialization at critical stages at a very young age...all I can say is like Charles has said...and never lose your cool with the pup...lots of little treats and once he gets used to the lease have family take him for walks...keeping him on a chain should be good for leash training...or put a leash on him and let him drag it around until he becomes accustomed to it...I use a small chain with a snap on it...all metal so the pups can't chew it...once they are ok with it I pick it up ad give a small treat and keep their focus on the treats while I walk them around...works great for leash breaking...
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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Judge peel
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 08:38:57 pm » |
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Seems like all the dogs I have seen that where skiddish at that age stayed that way you can do a lot of things to help but won't be a fix.
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Shotgun wg
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2015, 10:37:48 pm » |
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I have a dog that in my opinion is crazy as a crap house mouse. I got him at 16 or 18 months. The guy I got him from would tie a 20' piece of weedeater string on his collar to catch him when of the chain. Well when I got him if I got to his tie out he ran to the other side. Barked and wanted nothing to do with me looking scared to death. Well I tried this I tried that then one day I was standing on the porch watching him. I decided either he was gonna get right or get gone. I walked out and had a seat in his circle and just layed back. I ended up sitting there for nearly 2.5 hours. It took a while but he began to come to me and check me out. After about 1.5 hrs he came and sat down. I petted a lil then he would run. At 2hrs he settled out and I spent the last 30 just sitting there only petting a lil at a time. I did this several times. Each time better than before. Today I can catch him around the house with a lil indirect attention. In the woods it's plum easy for me. I am the only one that can catch this dog. He now is still aloof on the chain but comes to me for attention. It was probly way more than some would do or go thru but it worked for me. The dog today is a pretty good hunting dog but like I said still crazy as can be. Lol
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Nannyslayer
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2015, 11:49:41 pm » |
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Most of our really skittish dogs have become very manageable by chaining them out close by the house and having a lot of interaction with them throughout the day, instead of just feeding time. But, also had a few dogs that were not able to break from it.
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fonzie
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2015, 11:18:27 am » |
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Well he's made some what progress... When I feed I get in his kennel with him take him some time to come up to me I just pet him... On the lead he wi walk ok in the back yard but won't come past my drive way.... I'm gonna try the chain thing, give him some treats and give him a few months before I decide if he will stay or not
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Judge peel
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2015, 11:25:37 am » |
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I ain't never cared to much on a skiddish dog if won't come to me when I call it I am pretty much done don't care how good it hunts
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2015, 05:19:22 pm » |
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Any time ive had a super skiddish dog....ive gotten best results bringing it inside and setting it up in a comfy crate letting it observe and get desensitized to activity and noise. I also will bring in my calmest most stable dog and let said pup spend time with her. Youd be suprised how another dog can bring a shy timid insecurebdog out of its shell. Good luck with him.
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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2015, 10:08:40 am » |
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You already know what Steve would do lol
But just try too be around it much as possible. Socializing around people and stuff, he'll come around with time if you put in the effort.
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fonzie
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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2015, 11:51:04 am » |
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Ya I know exactly what he would do lol... I think he'll come around hes showing progress
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2015, 04:04:57 pm » |
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I think hell come around hell pj his littermate is friendliest pup on my yard. If your next too him and not showing him some sort of attention he's trying too jump up in your arms lol
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fonzie
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2015, 06:32:08 pm » |
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He's coming along I think it was just lack of socialization... Put a 3' chain on him and let him drag along he's getting to where he's not scared of noises... He finally coming up to me... He got out of his kennel today I called him back and he came... I think he'll be ok
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