Very dangerous! Robert no untrained dog should be allowed to run free, or be off a leash when outside. You should always walk him on a leash with a harness. Never use his collar with a leash on it. Be careful that he doesn't escape from the house and you won't have to worry about him being at the neighbors or getting hit by a car, or being prey for another animal.
He also needs to learn the 'Come' command. Never use a dogs name when you scold them. Other wise the dog associates his name with being yelled at and won't come when you call him. The easiest way to teach 'Come' is when you are in another room or even if he is lying down at the other end of the room, Have some little treats available. Call 'Cody, Come!" give him a small treat and lots of praise for obeying you. If you do that regularly around the house, he will learn that it is a good thing to listen to you. If you don't always have a treat available, make sure you use lots of the 'good boy' praise whenever he does come. Never, ever, use his name to scold him or for anything that has a negative tone. You can also put Cody on a long leash and have him sit in front of you, then walk backwards saying 'stay'. Once you stop give a slight tug on the leash and say Come, and give him his treat and lots of praise. Keep practicing until he gets it. Peggy & The Girls -------Original Message------- From: r.scott Date: 8/4/2012 1:51:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Cody behavior problems He's sweet but bad sometimes. he seems to think he can go anywhere he wants like down the road to the neighbors. and he likes to chase cars how do I teach him to stop this? I yell at him to stop or come back but he ignores me. Robert
