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Post by glittze2001 on Sept 25, 2012 18:40:40 GMT
I am sorry my life has been hetic I have not been on here for ages. The other half is away again although we are halfway through today so three more months to go! As I know I have 5 piggies, and Jackson a border terrier! To add to the chaos I have now got a six month old patterdale! I have a problem though! I am not sure if any of you have working dogs are terriers that love rabbit holes but my patterdale is obsessed with them! He can be gone for ages. I try telling him off after he does not come back but apart from having him on a lead all the time is there a way I can train him to come back on command when he has seen a rabbit hole. It's not that rabbits I am worried about its the badgers down there. He would not stand a chance! I plan on get him neutered in the next few weeks do u think that will help?
I am desperate for any help as I don't have the other half to help me and he just thinks I can't control ollie. :-(
I will post update of piggies shortly!
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Post by weesilvie on Sept 25, 2012 20:35:33 GMT
Hi there. Sorry you're having trouble but I'm afraid I don't know enough about dogs to help. I'm sure someone here might be able to. In the meantime, I wonder if there are any forums similar to this one for dogs, or even terriers, where you might find some information?
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 26, 2012 14:25:55 GMT
I have had doggies in the past love but are by no means an expert. I agree with Weesilvie, I think you would get some good advice on a doggie forum. Please let us know.
Hugs
JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 27, 2012 16:43:49 GMT
I've had many dogs, and haven't found neutering changes that drive. Some dogs simply have an obsession with something, and they need to be trained out of it by a professional. I'm definitely not one.
Have you checked Cesar Milan's site for suggestions? I also agree with checking some dog forums, especially if you can find one for Patterdales, and seeing if they have some training suggestions.
One thing I have learned, if they get punished for not stopping when you told them to, eventually they stop caring and just do it anyway. You need to find a way to make it more advantageous for them to come home, than it is enjoyable to follow their hearts!
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Post by lonestarpiggies on Jan 24, 2013 2:23:15 GMT
Oh, you're in a tough spot! I know you probably want to let him roam free, but for his own safety you need to keep him with you until you can fully train him. There are many good websites about clicker training, but training a terrier who has free roam not to go after rabbit holes can be very difficult. I would suggest getting a trainer to help you out or keep him on a lead when he's out with you.
I have a golden retriever/border collie mix who I'm having issues with in terms of 2 of my cats and have done so much research and tried everything. I'm at the point where I need to get some outside help. Sometimes that's what it takes. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Post by loldonutsss on Sept 23, 2013 0:33:42 GMT
I am sorry my life has been hetic I have not been on here for ages. The other half is away again although we are halfway through today so three more months to go! As I know I have 5 piggies, and Jackson a border terrier! To add to the chaos I have now got a six month old patterdale! I have a problem though! I am not sure if any of you have working dogs are terriers that love rabbit holes but my patterdale is obsessed with them! He can be gone for ages. I try telling him off after he does not come back but apart from having him on a lead all the time is there a way I can train him to come back on command when he has seen a rabbit hole. It's not that rabbits I am worried about its the badgers down there. He would not stand a chance! I plan on get him neutered in the next few weeks do u think that will help? I am desperate for any help as I don't have the other half to help me and he just thinks I can't control ollie. :-( I will post update of piggies shortly! I would think- and i agree with the others about getting a professional's advice!- it is just his natural instincts going after something that moves! |
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Post by margaret6 on Sept 25, 2013 18:57:35 GMT
I have a working springer and my hubby spent a long time training her, he said sorry but he doesn't know about your breed. If you live in Britain contact the SSPCA or RSPCA, they will help you I think. Good luck. X
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