Elberta, AL
FEBRUARY 4, 2009, 11:27 AM
I love your advice and use it all the time with our 7 month old belgian malinois. The removal without anger works great EXCEPT when he grabs a sock, piece of paper, paper towel or clothes and runs. I don't chase him, he'd think that is fun, my problem is I can't just ignore it so when I approach from the side calmly he doesn't run but he has a death grip and won't give it up even for treats or his fav toy. Any ideas would really be appreciated. He does have lots of various toys, gets lots of exercise and traing and is very smart. Thanks in advance. Trainer in training, Lisa
Dear Trainer-In-Training,
This is a great question, thanks for bringing it up. From what you have described, you have made some great choices.
- You are NOT chasing your dog. I agree, he would think that is fun.
- You are approaching him casually and TRYING TO TRADE TREATS for the ITEM.
- You have supplied your dog with HIS OWN TOYS.
The motivational issue.
The stolen Item TRUMPS (are better than) even the BEST toy.
The stolen Item is better than the TREATS you have tried.
The stolen is more fun (it was hunted & caught) than TOYS.
The management issue.
Tighten way up on shutting doors to bathrooms, bedrooms, or laundry rooms.
Pick-up and remove any items that are not expendable (if they are around, you are willing to loose them).
A possible health concern.
If your dog has ever tried to consume the stolen item, it could lead to intestinal blockage or surgery.
Dogs who excel at passively guarding (no growling, biting, snapping) are usually prone to try maintaining possession by engulfing.
>>>>If this is a concern, please read about MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR ENGULFERS.
My major suggestions would be:
TIGHTEN UP on MANAGEMENT. For the next 2-weeks your dog will need NO ACCESS to preferential items (the ones that have been stolen in the past).
TEACH your dog THE GAME of TUG. Follow the instructions and really focus on teaching DROP.
>>>>Read more here on PLAYING TUG WITH YOUR DOG.
Create a BACK-UP PLAN.
- Have some really amazing treats (steak comes to mind).
- Set your dog up. Deliberately leave an old-expendable sock in a steal-location, or drop it "by accident."
- Say, "TRADE YOU!"
- Then go to the fridge (yep walk away from your dog) and get the goodies.
- Without saying anything more, toss (stay as far away from your dog as you can) the yummy-steak treats AND WALK AWAY.
- If your dog appears WITHOUT the ITEM... Praise your dog like mad and give MORE TREATS.
- Tether, crate, or confine your dog and then go recover the item.
Do this until the dog spits out the item as soon as you toss the treats.
DO NOT touch the item or try to take it if your dog is still holding it, or standing over it.
Continue to work DROP with the tug toy, then try DROP with a sock that you are holding.
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