I have a one year old male gsd I cannot get him to load up I have tried pieces of hot dog his toy that he gets play with only when its time he gets all exited but cant get him to load up any other tricks? thanks for any info.
Back the truck up to a grade like as if you were loading a riding lawn mower. As the dog learns at the easier height you can start to increase the height. Another trick is place a small piece of plywood against the lowered tailgate with a steep angle to climb and/or jump up. The problem is most dogs want to go under rather than over an object until you teach them otherwise.
Mark Connolly
I started the same way Mark mentions. I still had somewhat of an issue when at the max height due to the fact that I have a heavy duty truck and it is a very high jump. Once we got to the highest point, I actually put my dogs front legs on the tailgate and then lifted his back legs in for a few times. Once we were in the bed of the truck, we would play with a ball a few minutes. Then I would let him out of the truck and I would stay in the bed of the truck and play with his tennis balls. He would get wound up enough that he finally started jumping in the full distance because he wanted his tennis ball back. Hope this helps.
I hope your putting the dog in a crate once it gets in the truck. At leasts that your tying it short enough that it can't go over the sides. This isn't ment to be a critisism, but I've seen the results of more than one dog that flew out the back of a truck.
thanks for the info the truck has a shell on it it's just a toyota pick that is lifted but still no diff than a full size p/u this dog should be able to get in there no problem my dad has a male gsd from the same litter it will clear the four foot chain link with no trouble but I will try the ramp thing it sounds good idea
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
.jpg)
