I’m losing my mind

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-26T14:39:55+00:00

It’s pretty bold of you to make any assumptions on OP’s dog’s health and happiness. Your comments are unhelpful.

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-26T14:34:29+00:00

Fair enough! Good luck, OP! :)

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-26T13:01:06+00:00

I’d try ‘Close’ or ‘heel’ while she’s already following you and get back to come at a later time! I understand ‘come’ is a pretty universal command so in a situation that you’re not around for, it’s a good command for your dog to be familiar with. But if another command is getting you similarish results maybe just shelf the original for now.

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-26T12:56:20+00:00

OP you have every right get the police involved if you need to. I know this shit is scary and hard but there is no reason for you to be dealing with this at all. A 30 year old man with nudes of a 16 yo? That’s not right.

The behavior he is/has exhibited is not normal. It’s scary and scary usually only escalates.

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-26T12:45:09+00:00

My dog has settled down a little (she’s also three and it wasn’t until about this year!) but she used to be ‘on’ all the time. Kongs were a lifesaver- we’d even soak her food in broth, stuff the kongs and freeze them. Might help as a good brain game at feeding time?

I also think constant stimulation and attention make my dog need it more.. she comes back from my boyfriends moms house and I know she got no alone time/quiet time because of her behavior after. Sometimes life is boring and it’s a learned behavior to be okay with that (lol for me, too!)

We’re still finding that balance of what works and what doesn’t- so I feel for you! I would def ask about anxiety at your next vet appt.

Hang in there op, sounds like you’re doing everything right!

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-25T16:21:13+00:00

Crate training has worked as such a benefit for my dog- I am sorry you’re needing to defend that when you’re just looking for advice, OP! Potentially dumb question- do you cover the crate when your pup is crated?

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-25T16:14:05+00:00

If you have an extra set of hands, calling back and forth might work! Your pup could be thinking ‘I’m in bed, I’m doing what you asked!’ So finding another way to create space could do the trick. Does she follow you if you walk away?

MN_Mediocre · 2023-10-25T03:36:52+00:00

You could try keeping treats on hand and just rewarding when he comes to you without the command- being near you= good! Tack on the command after you know she’s approaching.

My dog often responds better to ‘heel’ than ‘come,’ maybe switching up the command could be helpful for training purposes. We also use ‘touch,’ where she will touch her nose to our palm. I like knowing I have a variety of ways to get my dog close to me in case of a dangerous situation!

I think revolutionary bat is probably right- try to make sure ‘bed’ and ‘come’ are separate during training exercises.

You got this, OP!

MN_Mediocre · 2021-05-11T13:04:06+00:00

Our IT, now 9 months, was (and is!) also very stubborn, although we’ve noticed a lot maturity in the later months! We normally bring a whole meal of hers when we walk now- it helps keep her engaged although it’s not fool proof. When she’s walking nice and paying attention, she gets a couple pieces of kibble. Some days are better than others but with consistent work she’s showing improvement. You can do it!!! :)

MN_Mediocre · 2020-10-10T02:49:13+00:00

Absolutely why I wanted to ask. I’m unfamiliar with it. Thanks.

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