Are these dogs the type to go to the beach ?
how do you get a dog to go to the beach withoiut a collar and let them know when they fetch they come to me and don't run down the entire beach ?
the dog is a papillon if you need to know that.
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Doesn't matter the breed. The dog needs TRAINING to know to come back to you, her owner.
BUT, dog beaches are meant for dogs to run freely and to play and interact with other dogs/people.
If you want to play fetch, I suggest a less crowded place like a park, or in your own backyard.
There are lots of books out there on retirever training and drive building. You have an advantage with a pappillon if he is typical--they learn fast, have drive, and are generally a pleasure to train.
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I like "fetch it up, pup" not sure of the author, and "water dog" by wolters. They are about instilling the retrieving instinct with a young puppy. If he is older, you can still do this, but it is easier when they are puppies. If he is older and/or refuses to participate in the game, I would suggest finding a trainer who would help you teach him a force hold or force fetch, but this is kind of silly to do if you just want to play for fun---maybe he has more fun doing other things, at that point. Find soemthing HE wants to do too and do THAT together.
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Have trained many many dogs to retrieve, hold, carry, drop on command, various objects for different purposes, from competiton obedinece to field trails to TV and movies.
Well most beaches dont allow dogs. So you'd need to find a dog beach, which isn't really for people to lay and just relax, its for dogs to run, play, get all wet and do whatever. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com
Get a 20ft lead and start training your dog to come. Go outside and let the dog get interested in sniffing something or is distracted. Then say "come" in a firm voice and start reeling the dog in, slowly and once the dog gets to you make the dog sit and praise. Training sessions should be every day about 10 minutes. Once your dog get the hang of it and you think they will be ready go in a fenced in area where there will be distractions and try it. If your dog is too distracted you're job isn't done. Keep doing doing it in park or where ever you have a fenced area with distractions. Once you get your dog to come whenever ON leash try it off leash in a fenced in area.
You could do the same with retrieving a toy. Except throw a toy and when the dog gets it reeling in and say "bring it here" or whatever command you want to use.
I would practice in the park/dog run, alone with the dogs favorite treats. Teaching a sit/stay protocol will help, and eventually they just "get it."
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Socialize the animal as much as possible. If you know someone with a dog that "behaves" at the beach, have your pup watch the bigger dog operate and they will learn their place in the scheme of a pack.
I think you hit the nail on the head by asking if the beach was good for your specific breed of pal. Many people overlook this. Some breeds just dont like moving water; learning as much as possible is the best first step you could take.
I would do a lot of leash training at the beach you plan to go to. Walk up and down the length with the dog, and if s/he starts "pulling" at the leash, simply stop in your tracks and do not give any attention to it. Once the dog mellows out, praise it and begin to walk again. Practice makes perfect and eventually they really understand. Once off leash, if they begin to run towards other dogs, simply go back to sit/stay with as little emotion as possible. Don't let them learn to push your buttons.
Instead of scolding the dog for running wild (Im not saying you are, just using an ex.), keep your pal on a leash and let him/her know that they will NOT move until YOU say so as pack leader. (They will stick by you if you have chicken livers in yer pocket!)
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com It takes time and patience, but your pal wants to make you happy and do what is right. By praising the good behavior and ignoring the bad you will show the pal what you expect from them behavior-wise, and maybe in a little bit you'll have a beach happy doggie! Good luck.
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going through this right now with one of the dogs I foster. Its getting bettter every day. Training a pup takes a good 30 minutes EVERY day, rain or shine, if not 60minutes. Hang in there.
you have to have a really good recall on your dog to take him to the beach and know he'll come back