How to Make My Puppy Stop Fleeing From Me

It is exhausting to offer your puppy unleashed freedom for it to run away when playtime is over. For some puppies, it is the excitement of the chase while for others it may be out of fear, but regardless of why your puppy flees from you, the problem can be fixed. However, the solution requires the handler to behave as the pack leader, take small steps in training the puppy and offer love and praise when the puppy finally decides to return.

Things You'll Need

  • Low-fat dog treats
  • Collar
  • Leash
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Instructions

    • 1

      Reward your dog with a favorite treat and praise it every time it comes to you. This teaches the dog that coming when called is a good thing.

    • 2

      Do not punish the dog when it comes to you after it has been running away. This only increases the chances that your dog will not come to you again.

    • 3

      Keep treats in your pocket and call your dog to you while you are moving around the house. This reinforces that the dog will get a reward when it comes when called.

    • 4

      Teach your dog the sit and stay command so that he associates rewards with being well-behaved.

    • 5

      Be consistent and continue to use positive reinforcement even after your dog seems trained. This reinforces good behavior and reduces the chances your dog will revert to old habits.

    • 6

      Take your dog for daily walks to release physical and mental energy. This reinforces you are the "alpha dog" and leader of the pack.

    • 7

      Take your dog to doggy communities and parks to provide socialization in a controlled environment.

    • 8

      Enroll your dog in basic obedience classes that teach handlers how to train dogs to walk and heel off a lead.