Running off "Help"
I also have a 2 1/2 year old sheepie that I've had since she was a puppy. My husband and I take her pretty much every where with us. She always stays by us, never runs off, she wouldn't even think about it. The new male is a runner. He doesn't run out the front door or anything but if let out he starts running off. I have never known a sheepdog to run off. At least none of my friends sheepie do that and my female doesn't do it. I'm not sure how to teach him not to run. I am guessing he has never really bonded with anyone so there's no reason for him not to run but of course I really don't know. Is there a way to teach him not to run off? I don't know how to go about changing this behavior. I hope in time he will just stop that but being a year old he may not. Please give me some suggestions as to how to stop him from running off. Thank you! Cindy |
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| Hello. Go back to basics like you did with your female. Have him on a long lead when go take him out-plenty of praise for coming back to you when you call him,maybe a treat of meal. Basic training,patience,patience and even more + plenty of love so he trusts you and learns that you are nice to stay around. Only let of lead in enclosed places until you can be more sure he will not do a runner and maybe get hurt or worse.Allyson.x |
| You've only had him a week? He's trying to get back home. No matter how bad it was, it was home to him, the only security he knows. It takes a "newbie" at least a year to "unpack" his previous life's baggage. You are not only his new home, but also his social worker. He's going to express his fears (which is great right now), his needs and desires to know what you expect of him as a pack leader. You may neve truly be able to trush him not to run when given the opportunity so you must be constantly on guard, every time a door or gate is open, he may bolt. Start with the basics, sit and stay on command, no moving unless released by command....reward, reward. Start intensive training showing him what you expect......be kind but clear in your "needs." As he relaxes he will try to please you. thank you for taking this poor waif into your home. |
| Yep, what Susan said. He's not totally comfortable in his new surroundings yet. Some dogs can never be trusted not to go outside their yards. You may need to continue leash walking him. Possibly indefinitely. I have one here like that right now.  He just has to be placed in a home with a securely fenced yard.Give him time to adjust to everything before doing serious training. That time differs for every dog. Find a good trainer and work hard with him. Patience and persistence, like any other training with an OES.  Keep us posted on how it goes!!! |
| Thank you so much for the replies. He is doing far better than I expected considering how he lived. He is super sweet! Kind of a dingbat right now due to his age but so funny! He is already sitting and staying pretty darn good. Sheepies are so smart! We named him Taz, short for Tasmanian Devil, the cartoon character. LOL I will certainly keep you all informed on how he is doing. Thank you!! |
| Ditto to what Susan and Nita told you. He may never be able to be trusted off lead in an open space. My Genevieve was like that. No matter that she lived with me for seven years. Given an open door she was off & running.  She just liked to explore. She didn't really want to go anywhere, she was just one of those who wanted to do whatever was off limits.  Had to be super diligent in the beginning, but as she got older, she understood the rules. Still didn't keep her from taking advantage of anyone she thought she could pull one over on, though. Silly girl. I sure do miss her.  |
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