Even with this being a fenced yard, I would still retrain using a leash, then a longer leash etc. He needs to relearn recalls and to come when called. My parents have to run into the house from outside to get their dogs in.. It's okay, it works, but isn't for me. Honey instantly comes in when I yell at her "Honey, in, now" And I can be in any room as long as I yell it loud enough and the door is open. My parents are miffed by this because they had to go out and get her in. Our pup, Ruutu will come to me with me just calling his name and saying come. He's done this since he was a baby though. My parents were extremely impressed since they have a pup that is only a few months older than Ruutu. A strong recall comes in handy not only without a fence but within the fence.
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Take the best treat you can think of ie, roast beef, liver bits etc and only give it on the recall. Practice at home so you can control the situation in a safe for off lead enclosure. Until you can see that you have 100% compliance at home, do not let him off lead anywhere else. Only use these treats for this exercise. We call it the Sacred Recall.
I know how it is to walk in the bush with leads attached. Things to get caught on etc. Rhiannon, our Terv, hates being walked on lead. She has perfect manners but looks completely dull. Unsnap it and she is like a puppy, running back and forth, always making sure that we are still with her.
We live on a farm and she goes out with me off lead while the other 2 scamps are on lead. Unfortunately, she is going deaf and blind so her days of off lead are coming to an end but I am glad she has had nearly 12 years of this luxury. She did, however, learn to come no matter what the distraction - something the westie and the sheltie will never do. The westie, because she has strong prey drive and becomes cat- like if there is a rodent to be found and the sheltie because he is a fear based rescue and I would worry that something would startle him and he would be in the wind.
Good luck with the retraining. Time and patience will change that little stubborn streak!
I know how it is to walk in the bush with leads attached. Things to get caught on etc. Rhiannon, our Terv, hates being walked on lead. She has perfect manners but looks completely dull. Unsnap it and she is like a puppy, running back and forth, always making sure that we are still with her.
We live on a farm and she goes out with me off lead while the other 2 scamps are on lead. Unfortunately, she is going deaf and blind so her days of off lead are coming to an end but I am glad she has had nearly 12 years of this luxury. She did, however, learn to come no matter what the distraction - something the westie and the sheltie will never do. The westie, because she has strong prey drive and becomes cat- like if there is a rodent to be found and the sheltie because he is a fear based rescue and I would worry that something would startle him and he would be in the wind.
Good luck with the retraining. Time and patience will change that little stubborn streak!
Caro
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How good are you at running? If he likes to chase things get him to chase you to the exit - not many dogs, esp sheepdogs who can resist chasing their owner. Give him a treat and lots of praise when you get to the exit. Then leaving will be fun, instead of being the end to his fun.