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| answered a question | I don't use a leash to take him potty but now is he running from me how do i get him to not run from me? I would generally recommend leashing a puppy outside until their leash manners and recall are excellent and then only working off leash in securely confined areas. You can do some come when called work either indoors or in a small and securely confined outdoor space, that should transfer over to trips outside. You can also do some hand targeting work that could be a really fun game to get your pup interested in coming right to you. Effectively the idea with this is to teach your pup that being around you and coming when called is the greatest thing they could do. You have offer a more rewarding experience than what ever he is interested in outside. Whether that is achieved with treats or toys or getting to go for long walks, your puppy should feel that they are safest and know that the funnest things happen when they are spending time and focused on you. With a German Shepherd this should be pretty easy as they typically want to be very involved with their people. Some more details about the scenario in which he runs from you would help to see what more specifically you should work on and how. Like if he's running because he feels insecure about you grabbing at him. Or if he's being playful and trying to play tag with you. |
| answered a question | What are your recommendations for a small breed that does not shed and does well with children? I would recommend a Boston Terrier, they do shed, not a lot though, and have a short coat that requires minimal grooming. As far as little dogs and kids go Bostons are the best. They are an active but not overly energetic dog that is intelligent and really friendly, which makes them really versatile in training. They are also very tolerant of kids and love attention. Being a Brachycephalic breed, they are not the healthiest, and epilepsy seems to inflict Bostons more than some other breeds but they still have a fairly long average life expectancy and if you get them from a reputable shelter or breeder you can find a happy healthy pup. I would recommend straying from "colored" Bostons as that is typically an indication of irresponsible breeding and inbreeding for genetic mutations and those dogs tend to experience far more health and behavioral issues. |