Annie runs away - when trying to bring her in the house - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Terra · 02-17-2006, 12:15 PM

Greetings,
A slightly new behavior is occurring here. I bring girls (Annie and Susie) out about once every hour and when it is time to go in, Annie just runs away. I call her, I even have tried the treats - but she knows that I will let her have the treat but she will have to also come in - so now she is not buying the treat idea. It is freezing outside (-30 degree wind chill) and I don't want her to get too cold. I end up yelling at her and I don't really want to do that because she only gets scared then.

Annie & Susie love to run outside, but when Susie starts to get cold she will come to me to have me pick her up or stay in one place until I pick her up. Annie on the other hand runs away.

Any suggestions? (We have a fenced in yard - currently with snow, but there is a large cement patio area where they love to run.)

P.S. You all have been so helpful to this new Yorkie mom!

Thanks,
Terra

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-17-2006, 12:21 PM

I want to first say Welcome!!! I am of no help, as I have the same problem with my Sailor, she hates to have to come inside....the only way we ever get her is to give her a cookie or some kind of new treat or ask her if someone is home....but she will sometimes just not listen if she really wants to be outside!!! So I have no suggestions for you, but would love to hear what others have to say....

chachi · 02-17-2006, 12:29 PM

When Our dogs are out front we ring the doorbell if they are out and wont come in. If they are out back we ring a bell.

lovelilly · 02-17-2006, 01:23 PM

I know it might be a pain...but want about putting her on a leash for awhile. I am no dog trainer so hopefully someone with that background can help you. Just an idea...

SnowWa · 02-17-2006, 07:17 PM

Tell me!!!!! I have never had a small dog that would come when I call it. Nor do any of my neighbors have small dogs that come very well.

The big dogs do -- no problem! What's the deal here????????

Years ago - I had a whistle that I blew when I wanted my little dog to come - and this brought her running. It did for years and then I lost my whistle and haven't used one since.

You guessed it -- I just ordered one dozen whistles on the Internet that should arrive soon. I am going to start with one in the house and give my dogs the best treats they have ever had - if they come to me when I whistle.

Then as the weather warms - we're moving outside. Wish me luck!!!!

Carol Jean

Laura · 02-17-2006, 07:22 PM

Carol Jean - that sounds like a terrific idea! Good luck. Yorkies sometimes have a mind of their own (very stubborn), and would rather do what they want rather than what we want them to do. I have a big backyard and a dog door, so only at night, they decide to run outside and bark at the neighbors dog, I usually clap for them to come. It is also not so cold here, except we might get ice tonight! Hurray! (I don't have anywhere to go tomorrow.) It was 80 yesterday though. If one decides to stay outside, I yell treats! and noone wants to miss out on that. I just give them the little tiny ones for that.

FirstYorkie · 02-18-2006, 01:15 AM

Terra, if she's not interested in treats, I'd try this. Call her once, pick up Susie and RUN inside. Act like you're having great fun. Don't turn around and look at Annie; ignore her completely. Shut the door. Wait a couple of minutes and open the door to see if she's come.

If she has followed you to the door, I would expect that a couple of repetitions would be all it will take for her to learn that she'd better follow you or get left outside in the cold.

If that doesn't work, let us know!

alaskayorkie · 02-18-2006, 01:40 AM

This might be hard to do in 30 below, but I used to play a game with Eddie to make "coming" fun. I'd have him sit-stay and have someone hold him. I'd then walk quite a ways away and call him in a real animated voice. He'd get loads of treads and his favorite treat. I eventually turned it into a hide-and-seek game that was fun for both of us.

In the short term, you might get a long lead and then guide her back. You don't want to turn it into a tug-of-war, but gently guiding might work.

I also like FirstYorkie's idea. Anything you can do to make it fun is better than a leash.

Terra · 02-18-2006, 05:23 AM

Yes, this sounds like a wonderful idea. I have picked up Susie and went inside, but I haven't made that part of it "fun" to get Annie's attention. Ummm...intriguing. So far, the treats work maybe half the time and on the weekends my husband helps me get them in as we both are out there with them.

The ideas and expressing similar experiences with this issue shown in this thread are great to read and try some of them out....

Yorkie Love,
Terra

Terra · 02-18-2006, 05:25 AM

Alaska Yorkie? How do you handle the cold with your Yorkie? Are you taking them outside to have them do their thing? (oh my gosh...Terra...call it like it is...pee and poop!)

Yorkie Love,
Terra

alaskayorkie · 02-18-2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terra

Alaska Yorkie? How do you handle the cold with your Yorkie? Are you taking them outside to have them do their thing? (oh my gosh...Terra...call it like it is...pee and poop!)

Yorkie Love,
Terra

This winter has been a breakthrough for Eddie. He started by hating to go outside in the cold. He was gaining weight because we couldn't do our daily walks. I finally got him used to wearing booties, and that made all the difference! It was a struggle. Every day for a week or two, I'd chase him around the house until I could catch him and put on his booties. then I'd hold a treat in front of his nose and make him walk to it. He finally forgot he was wearing them, and winter has been fun ever since.

Of course, for daily pee breaks, booties aren't real practical because at best they take a couple minutes to get on. But I've found that now that he likes to play in the snow, he doesn't mind going out for a short pee break bootieless.

Hope this helps.

Breezeaway · 02-18-2006, 11:30 AM

Start by teaching the come or here command in the house. If you can get just one command down it should be the come/here one and once its mastered they know to come when you ask them too.

yorkiesmiles · 02-18-2006, 11:57 AM

I have the same problem. Roxie won't come in when I call. She loves the cold weather - it's best if the sun is out - so she can sun bathe, even if it's only 7 degrees. She sits on the snow and won't come in.

One trick I have, especially when I need to leave and go to work, I just jingle the house keys. She has learned what this means and usually comes. But earlier today, she looked at me like I know your not going anywhere, so she wouldn't come in. Finally, I went and got the bag of baby carrots out of the fridge and waved them around - while they didn't make any noise, she knew what was in there and came running. She'd been out there for an hour, now just to keep her in here!!

Bubba's my indoor boy, he thinks Roxie's nuts. Must come from too much time chasing squirrels - Bubba says.

Yorkiesmiles

sandraj · 02-18-2006, 01:23 PM

We have just finished puppy pre-school where the trainer talked about this problem.Can also happen in the park when they are off leash.She said to do lots of come training when outside and reward each time at first,but not to always end the playtime,but to then say go play. Then they don't know that you want to go inside as soon as you call come. Hope this helps!

02-17-2006, 12:15 PM	#1
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Annie runs away - when trying to bring her in the house Greetings, A slightly new behavior is occurring here. I bring girls (Annie and Susie) out about once every hour and when it is time to go in, Annie just runs away. I call her, I even have tried the treats - but she knows that I will let her have the treat but she will have to also come in - so now she is not buying the treat idea. It is freezing outside (-30 degree wind chill) and I don't want her to get too cold. I end up yelling at her and I don't really want to do that because she only gets scared then. Annie & Susie love to run outside, but when Susie starts to get cold she will come to me to have me pick her up or stay in one place until I pick her up. Annie on the other hand runs away. Any suggestions? (We have a fenced in yard - currently with snow, but there is a large cement patio area where they love to run.) P.S. You all have been so helpful to this new Yorkie mom! Thanks, Terra

02-17-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I want to first say Welcome!!! I am of no help, as I have the same problem with my Sailor, she hates to have to come inside....the only way we ever get her is to give her a cookie or some kind of new treat or ask her if someone is home....but she will sometimes just not listen if she really wants to be outside!!! So I have no suggestions for you, but would love to hear what others have to say.... __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

02-17-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	When Our dogs are out front we ring the doorbell if they are out and wont come in. If they are out back we ring a bell. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-17-2006, 01:23 PM	#4
lovelilly Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson CO Posts: 640	I know it might be a pain...but want about putting her on a leash for awhile. I am no dog trainer so hopefully someone with that background can help you. Just an idea... __________________ We our yorkie family Tucker, Lilly & Scout! More info on me and my family http://www.myspace.com/99824468

02-17-2006, 07:17 PM	#5
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Tell me!!!!! I have never had a small dog that would come when I call it. Nor do any of my neighbors have small dogs that come very well. The big dogs do -- no problem! What's the deal here???????? Years ago - I had a whistle that I blew when I wanted my little dog to come - and this brought her running. It did for years and then I lost my whistle and haven't used one since. You guessed it -- I just ordered one dozen whistles on the Internet that should arrive soon. I am going to start with one in the house and give my dogs the best treats they have ever had - if they come to me when I whistle. Then as the weather warms - we're moving outside. Wish me luck!!!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

02-17-2006, 07:22 PM	#6
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	Carol Jean - that sounds like a terrific idea! Good luck. Yorkies sometimes have a mind of their own (very stubborn), and would rather do what they want rather than what we want them to do. I have a big backyard and a dog door, so only at night, they decide to run outside and bark at the neighbors dog, I usually clap for them to come. It is also not so cold here, except we might get ice tonight! Hurray! (I don't have anywhere to go tomorrow.) It was 80 yesterday though. If one decides to stay outside, I yell treats! and noone wants to miss out on that. I just give them the little tiny ones for that. __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

02-18-2006, 01:15 AM	#7
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Terra, if she's not interested in treats, I'd try this. Call her once, pick up Susie and RUN inside. Act like you're having great fun. Don't turn around and look at Annie; ignore her completely. Shut the door. Wait a couple of minutes and open the door to see if she's come. If she has followed you to the door, I would expect that a couple of repetitions would be all it will take for her to learn that she'd better follow you or get left outside in the cold. If that doesn't work, let us know! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training! Last edited by FirstYorkie; 02-18-2006 at 01:17 AM.

02-18-2006, 01:40 AM	#8
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	This might be hard to do in 30 below, but I used to play a game with Eddie to make "coming" fun. I'd have him sit-stay and have someone hold him. I'd then walk quite a ways away and call him in a real animated voice. He'd get loads of treads and his favorite treat. I eventually turned it into a hide-and-seek game that was fun for both of us. In the short term, you might get a long lead and then guide her back. You don't want to turn it into a tug-of-war, but gently guiding might work. I also like FirstYorkie's idea. Anything you can do to make it fun is better than a leash. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

02-18-2006, 05:23 AM	#9
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Yes, this sounds like a wonderful idea. I have picked up Susie and went inside, but I haven't made that part of it "fun" to get Annie's attention. Ummm...intriguing. So far, the treats work maybe half the time and on the weekends my husband helps me get them in as we both are out there with them. The ideas and expressing similar experiences with this issue shown in this thread are great to read and try some of them out.... Yorkie Love, Terra

02-18-2006, 05:25 AM	#10
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Alaska Yorkie? How do you handle the cold with your Yorkie? Are you taking them outside to have them do their thing? (oh my gosh...Terra...call it like it is...pee and poop!) Yorkie Love, Terra

02-18-2006, 11:30 AM	#12
Breezeaway No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wildcat Country(KY) Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 26	Start by teaching the come or here command in the house. If you can get just one command down it should be the come/here one and once its mastered they know to come when you ask them too.

02-18-2006, 11:57 AM	#13
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I have the same problem. Roxie won't come in when I call. She loves the cold weather - it's best if the sun is out - so she can sun bathe, even if it's only 7 degrees. She sits on the snow and won't come in. One trick I have, especially when I need to leave and go to work, I just jingle the house keys. She has learned what this means and usually comes. But earlier today, she looked at me like I know your not going anywhere, so she wouldn't come in. Finally, I went and got the bag of baby carrots out of the fridge and waved them around - while they didn't make any noise, she knew what was in there and came running. She'd been out there for an hour, now just to keep her in here!! Bubba's my indoor boy, he thinks Roxie's nuts. Must come from too much time chasing squirrels - Bubba says. Yorkiesmiles

02-18-2006, 01:23 PM	#14
sandraj YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 370	We have just finished puppy pre-school where the trainer talked about this problem.Can also happen in the park when they are off leash.She said to do lots of come training when outside and reward each time at first,but not to always end the playtime,but to then say go play. Then they don't know that you want to go inside as soon as you call come. Hope this helps!