Hell, sometimes nothing works outside. Not clicker training, not juicy treats, certainly not play and affection or praise. Ivy couldn't care less what I think when she's out on a mission.
I'm still working at it (every day, multiple times per day) but more often than not Ivy will ONLY come if she KNOWS I have a treat in my hand and it better be real chicken, lady. This is cool. When we are at the park, or hiking trails, she's on a leash, no matter what. When we're in the yard, she has the invisible fence collar on and a leash dragging behind her only if I'm available to supervise 100%. Otherwise, she's in the fenced area (which she loves) or on the tie-out if I'm nearby gardening and want her company without being able to watch her every minute.
She's only 5 months old and I am hoping the recall will improve in time. But I have accepted that it is extremely unlikely that it will be 100% and I am okay with that. There is nothing wrong with keeping a dog on-leash. She has plenty of room to run in the fenced area and frankly, she's not that much of a "running" dog anyhow. She's more of a "lie around and keep an eye on the perimeter" kind of dog. ;-)
I just join and come across this thread.you not fair to ronin. You gang up when he only try help. Be nice.
I just join and come across this thread.you not fair to ronin. You gang up when he only try help. Be nice.
Broc just be carefull and these people you hire are the real deal, ever since cesar came on the scene everybody and their uncle are behaviourist and most are trainers which are different then behaviorist, just cause someone goes to school and has a phd or bs or what ever and charge alot of money,doesnt mean they are the best you either got the touch or you dont and most people dont. I dont care about certificates on a wall that doesnt say anything about their skills
She's only 5 months old and I am hoping the recall will improve in time. But I have accepted that it is extremely unlikely that it will be 100% and I am okay with that. There is nothing wrong with keeping a dog on-leash. She has plenty of room to run in the fenced area and frankly, she's not that much of a "running" dog anyhow. She's more of a "lie around and keep an eye on the perimeter" kind of dog. ;-)
broccolini I meant to tell you the other day your mail box is full.
We use a 50ft leash with Apollo when we're out of the fenced area, gives me some extra room and him room to goof off in.
And broccolini, sorry to be hijacking your thread here ...
I have a whistle
Apollo head-tilts when I blow it (if I'm lucky)
But thats about it