My border collie mix 6 y/o doesn't want to go after this- he doesn't want to push it. Any tips to help him engage with it?
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Hmm. I didn't have to do anything except put the ball down and my dog became obsessed. Sorry.
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I launch the Varsity ball like a bowling ball and my Aussie herds it all over the yard. He has a great herding instinct and played with it right away. I'm not sure how to teach them to herd it. You might try putting something that tastes good on a spot- like peanut butter?
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My dog also wasn't interested initially. Try kicking it around herding it with your feet (be sure to wear heavy shoes and don't kick it straight on since that will hurt). After doing that and showing interest in it myself, my shepherd started to show interest and now loves it. Show him what to do and praise him when he does. Hope this helps.
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Maybe try kicking it for your dog to chase after. Maybe if you start out playing with it with him he'll become more interested & enjoy it. My dog absolutely loves it.
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My Border Collies can move these around but have not been able to turn them over.
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Start with really small treats - maybe even break up those bacon flavored kind so they really smell. I have a larger dog so it is easy for him to knock it around. Hope this helps
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No, you could probably improvise something. My dog is older and doesn't try to get out.
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Yes, Barbara. Our puppy's play biting used to quickly escalate to aggressive biting. She just couldn't stop. We started with a couple beeps, then a vibrate - it got her to stop long enough to hear us and it didn't take her too long to figure out the beeps meant quit. She is still somewhat aggressive with playing but but hates the vibrate setting and does stop. We have only resorted to the shock setting twice and only at a low setting - she stopped her aggression and sat down. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I've had this problem. We bought this for our 11 year old chocolate lab. He loves to go for car rides, but does not like to get in the hound about. Once in, he's fine - it's getting him in that is sometimes a challenge. However, I am extremely pleased with the product and would recommend it.
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It took me a while as my DS was not that patient, yet he did enjoy biting and tossing them around in the beginning. All I can do is to show him every time I play with him. Eventually he learnt it pretty well after couple months.
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I have a 12lb Peke/pug mix. She's pretty crazy when she runs up the stairs, and often manages to budge them a bit. It's never stopped her, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone whose dog would be deterred by a little skidding.
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When they are that young, I don't believe the collar would work. They have so much natural energy for the first year or two, I don't think anything could curb that. Just try to wear her out by playing with her a lot!
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Hi there! We looked into this too.....we had no choice but to buy the matching collar for our two doggies. Btw - this rock isn't very strong for boundary issues - it's more like a "training tool" to keep dogs out of certain areas.
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Give him/her time. My 12 yr old Shepard is the same way. If I put her normal pillow bed on top and she loves it. If I take it off she sleeps on the ground. I guess because it's springy it's intimidating and she likes to sleep on some kind of cloth like a blanket or towel. Throw one of those up there along with a dog treat and see what happens.
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@G. Gao. My Siberian husky lines up in front of me when he sees me holding the vest. His mood doesn't change at all and still obeys my commands. Try giving her treats and make her feel good about wearing the pack. Maybe she feels it's punishment?...Good luck.
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My Pom is older (15) and also likes to "nest". Since she only weighs 8 pounds, she hasn't been able to do any damage. The surface is pretty smooth, so it is hard for her to get a hold with her nails.
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Well...two of mine use it as intended. One stands on her hind legs and sticks her head in the top. The other one just gives it a left upper cut and knocks it over! Perhaps that sticky stuff that's used to keep breakables on the shelves in museums would work. Other than that, or nail or glue it to the floor. Good luck...they can be devious and creative beasties when it comes to getting their kibble.
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I have a 6 month old Chihuahua mix puppy who weighs 12 pounds, and is super food motivated. She is an aggressive chewer and most toys don't last long! The packaging says you might need to go a size up for aggressive chewers. I got the Small Extreme Kong and it works well for her. She is CRAZY about it.
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Use an invisible fence inside of your other fence. I saw inside because for me one thing I don't like about them is your dog may not go out of the yard but other dogs & people can come in. I used one inside of my other fence for a dog who would climb or scale any fence I put him in. Depending on your breed also you may want to trade the regular collar in for a "stubborn dog" collar. I have Rhodesian Ridgebacks & this male when he had the regular collar on just stood there getting zapped & looked at me like - ya right you think this will keep me in? Only 1 of my boys went thru it w/stbn collar on & he thought I needed him. I purchased not the "brand" name invisible fence a cheaper one. Just make sure if you get the wire kind to set it all down FIRST before permnantly installing! Also watch the training video & read the booklet & make sure you train the dog correctly. Do exactly as it says don't cut corners. The newest ones out that are wireless are incredible but a lot more expensive. What is your breed of dog? That would be my best suggestion. Otherwise you will have to secure your fence on the bottom with like 2x4's around the outside nailed to posts. Have a much heavier fence installed & high enough the dog doesn't jump and the weave close enough so he can't climb. The invisible fence would be cheaper & I think a better solution. One other thing I know someone who had a Boxer & theirs got a short in it & the dog stayed right in the circled area. Many folks tell me this they shut theirs off after a while & dog stays right in the boundries. Not so with a RR my two boys checked it every day to make sure it was working. My husband did not ground a new one we put in after moving & it got zapped & ruined (make sure you do that!) & one of my boys knew it was off in less than 1/2 hour & was out.
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not an issue but some dogs can be a little intimidated by the sound and moving water; give them time and I suspect they'll come around; good luck