July 03, 2014

I have a few obedience titles on my Havanese but I'm having problems keeping him with me when he's off lead in the show ring. He won't come to me when he's off leash outside. Suggestions?

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I have a two year old Havanese. I have a few titles on him, but have problems with him staying with me off lead in the ring. Suggestions and when we are out side, he will not come to me. I need to put a leash on him at all times. Help!!! Thank you
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
I would first suggest you stop taking him off lead right now, spend some time redefining your training relationship.

I would start with engagement, which is the foundation of ALL training no matter what discipline you are pursuing.

I'd begin by taking our engagement course.

I would then recommend the videos The Power of Training with Food and Training the Recall.

If you are trialing him now, I'd encourage you to put all that on hold. If you can't call your dog to you when he's off leash outside and he doesn't want to stay with you in the ring then he's not ready for dog shows.

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