that’s a good idea, his recall in the house is great but hadn’t thought of touching his collar… although, because he is so uninterested in treats outside, not sure if he would listen… will give it a try though. Anything is worth a shot.

Thanks, I have a long line just now (it’s the halti double ended one) so think I will just be keeping him on that… ive tried practicing recall with that, and for a while he will come back but after he gets onto a good scent, he doesn’t care anymore.

Ive been close to tears a few times before, but this time I just felt like such a failure and was so frustrated I just couldn’t help but cry…

thanks, he certainly is wilful. When I had my old boy, sam, he was the total opposite. He listened to every word that he was told, no matter where he was or the situation… jake doesn’t…

I know I do, but its not as simple as that. I have been trying. He did go to classes, but because of work I haven’t been able to take him coz I work the same time it is on.

Thats a pain about work, is there anyone near you who gives private lessons? ask at the club you were going to if any one there gives private lessons. You prob will only need a few to show you some techniques/ put you on the right path etc

How Far is East Kilbride from you?

thanks… I do feel its three steps back just now…

Thanks, he used to go to classes but they are on the same time I work, so haven’t been able to take him sadly. I keep wanting to take him back but its just trying to get the time off.

Thanks. He will definitely be going back to the long line. I know what you mean about them becoming deaf when you cant enforce the command, and I think that is what is happening to him… my bf gave me a whistle that he had for his dog, so think I will have to dig that out and start using that.

thanks. I have tried toys, but the only one he is interested in is his ball launcher. That gets him back near me, but I cant get him to come close enough to get him on his lead. although it has been good to distract him, so he doesn’t go off chasing other dogs…

he is good when I call though, that he comes near me. But he wont come close enough for me to get him on his lead, I call him even when im not going to put his lead on though to get him used to it, but its like he knows where to be to stay just out of my reach. and if I try to approach him, he makes a game out of it. and if a dog or something interesting is about, he wont listen at all.

Thanks . Ive been working on his pulling, and he is getting much much better but he does still pull a bit. He has the halti harness that helps, but doesn’t work completely, he can still get a slight pull with it.

Thanks, jake has a harness and long line, so will just have to stick him on that from now on… I just hope he doesn’t have to stay on it for the rest of his life…

thanks, I hope so… soon…

Thanks. He is 9 months just now, nearly 10. we used to go to training classes but cant coz I work the same time they are on sadly. I even asked my boss to work my days around it, and he said he would but he hasn’t… I have a halti harness for him, which he doesn’t mind now. He had a different harness before that, but hated it. will definitely be trying the ‘look at me’ one, think that will be a good one.

thanks, I hope he grows out of it… I don’t want him to be onlead all the time which he will have to be if he doesn’t improve…

Thanks, I cant wait till the day it passes comes…

Thanks, I wouldn’t be able to leave the long line trailing, jake is on of those dogs who are off straight away running around the trees etc…

Aw, and norty ollie eating a plastic bag

its about 20 minutes, 40 or so on the bus though.

Oh Lozzibear, really, you could have written that description of my Zara. She is exactly the same at the moment and I know how hard it is, really I do.
I'm not sure how old your Jake is, but Zara is 20 months at the moment and is still behaving like a teenager.
The other day, I also went home in tears because Zara had been so naughty (barking, not coming back to me, not listening to me, refusing to get in the car, letting me throw the ball for her but not bringing it back to me etc etc) Although I have been reassured by fellow GSD owners that this is normal until they reach about 2 and a half, I had enough and rang a dog trainer as soon as I came back. Again, I was reassured that this will pass, but I still want to work with her now, so Zara is starting lessons in January, just me, Zara and the trainer so she gets all of the attention she needs. Would this be a possibility for you? I feel like a weight has been lifted since biting the bullet and booking her in for lessons, just knowing that I'll have the support of someone who has been in my position many times gives me some hope for Zara.

Good luck, trust me, you are not the only one with a naughty pup! xxx

Thats a good Club!!!!

thanks, and lucky you! lol.

jake is 9 months just now, nearly 10. i would love to get private trainer but i just think it would be too expensive...

... whats a good club??