Maxie

jennyjoan | 21:07 Thu 21st May 2015 | Pets

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As you know I love him to bits but on top of a few irritating bits and bobs - the one thing is that I don't seem to have any control of him coming to me at my command.

Sometimes what I have to do is sit in living room with lead etc and wait for him to come to me when I have to go out either for a walk or into the car and even then he doesn't come.

Now I am ready for bed and usually I let him out for a pee and then we retire but when I go into dining room where he is - he runs away and frankly I'm fed up with it.

I need to have more control - any help there. Treats and bits and bobs don't do it. thank yhou.

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chaptazbru2

I don't think Eccles has said anything wrong.

jennyjoan

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to me she has as she doesn't even know me to be so personal - what does she know what I do for Maxie - even when I had him only 3 weeks I went through a horror nightmare and still I loved him. He is running up to me.

I will certainly never mention his name again.

EcclesCake

Ho hum!

JJ you have totally misinterpreted my post.

Mamyalynne

Conne - deep breath, feelings are running high and as well as acquiring Maxie you have had lots on your plate.

My best advice is to be relaxed around him and consider the classes as mentioned.

jennyjoan

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no comment

chaptazbru2

I'm sorry JJ, I didn't think she was being personal, just giving her opinion, but if that's how you feel, then that's up to you.

jennyjoan

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EcclesCake

JJ, I have no idea which part of my earlier post has riled you so. But lets face it you did acquire Maxie rather hastily and you do not have any clue about him. He was bought over the Internet without any papers or supporting provenance.

You are unsure of what his breeding is, know nothing of how he has been raised, his age is a mystery too.

These points don't need to be negatives but you do need to take time to work with Maxie to gain his trust and learn about his habits too.

To continue with your 'no comment' stance makes you look silly and a little childish. It does little to encourage others to offer you further help and advice.

jennyjoan

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there ya go Eccles - assuming away. I received papers for him and he is coming up to one year old in June. I did not buy him over the internet but rather from a lady. So that's something you didn't know.

His breeding is bichon frieze/schitzu. Any more information you would like - I think I have covered it all. Oh the hasty bit - you got that right.

EcclesCake

I must have misunderstood your previous posts on the matter.

yogi-bear

JJ,

You are turning on people who are only trying to help you, as did put the question up after all. I dont know what you've had to put up with, but with getting your lovely dog obviously hasn't helped, so timing not good at moment, but will get better, in time

In my opinion, Eccles said nothing wrong and gave good advice.to you.....some dog and owner training will be beneficial, but only if you want to do it....it was only advice given.
You sound like a caring owner, that looks after her dog and that is a rare quality these days, so enjoy your dog and let her enjoy you too. She sounds lovely and I'm really glad you had a nice time with her at the park.

jennyjoan

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And also microchipped to the lady, neutured and innoculated. His first name was Mac - but I called him something similar.

DTCwordfan

Remember that old wild bat, Barbara Woodehouse? She always went on how it was the humans that needed the training but any good dog trainer will focus on both of you and how to counter issues - it could well be that your Maxie has learned a number of commands and you don't know them....a good trainer will help you both on this. The dog trainer on my beloved L-doodle (when she was alive) was fabulous, all sorts of various tips, such as how to handle a hole digger (which she initially was - answer bury their crap, as they don't like unearthing it), and to limit the commands to maximum twelve short and sharp words and for all the family to be consistent with them. Rewards for good behaviour should be vocal and one of the twelve and ditto 'Bad dog' the for miscreant.

yogi-bear

Apologies....^^ He sounds lovely... not She.....it's been a long day!

DTCwordfan

ps: Woof, (that was my 5 year old's name for her), learned more than twelve time - her 'vocab' included Macaroni Cheese and Watermelon - both of which she adored, strange dog that she was. I'll find a pic in a minute and post it!

Retrochic

jennyjoan I have a horse like this (I know its not really the same but the principle is) He will not come to me and often when I get the others in he runs in the opposite direction and waits until the others are in the stable then I have to go get him. He was badly treated before I got him and it took me over a year before I could even pat him on the neck he used to recoil as if he was going to get a beating. Patience is the only thing and it may never work but just be glad of small steps. Don't chase him around trying to get him as he perceives this as a threat. Make a huge fuss when he does come to you and if he doesn't then leave him alone. If you need to get him out to Pee before you go to bed make it 'an event' that he looks forward to, he must like something -bits of bread you said he likes. You can't control an animal, they have to allow you to control them and it takes time especially with ones that have had a bad start. Good Luck

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