[chris j]

...person, any training tips??? he is quite well trained in the house apart from the odd stubon moment but we now have tokeep him on a lead or else he will run off after dogs, bikes people etc. and will not listen respond to being called back.

[Simon L]

I presume you're talking about a Rhodesian Ridgeback here....?If I was you, I'd get him to a dog-training facility as quickly as possible - any uncontrollable dog is bad, but a fully grown, uncontrolled Ridgeback is not to be trifled with - not exactly a breed of dog that most people would consider as a pet, I have to say....

[melbuz76]

have u tryed using a Small tin can with a few old nails or bolts in it shake it at him when he is starting to get sidetracked even throw it at him if he's starting to run (not to hurt him just near him) just to get his attention back to you then reward him with a little treat after a while he will listen to u cuz what u will have will be more interesting u wont need food treats for ever just while ur traing ,,, i rearly use food any more i 5 year old dog but he come's cuz he know sometimes i do have them lol good luck!!

[goindownbaza]

You will have to train him to obey your commands. Start with the sit & stay in the house,keep enforcing them use treats.Once thats done take him out where their are no distractions get him to stay then use your voice to call him to you , reward him when he comes.It takes a while but he'll soon learn. Do it now before it's too late.

[PetLover]

This is common behaviour for a Ridgeback and for an adolescent dog!! Battle on; you will get there; here are some tips from been there got the t-shirt!!I have an 11 month old Ridgeback and although it takes some effort to keep him under control he is emerging from this stage to be much better behaved!1) always carry yummy treats with you - its one of the only things that get their attention. Every time he comes back - even if its after an hour of yelling, he gets a treat... he will remember this and it will be to your advantage. 2) never let him off in a chase environment. These dogs instinctively chase like greyhounds and you won't curb this instinct. He must be exercised in a safe environment. So, as soon as you see a bike in the distance in the park - get him on the lead - as soon as you see anything that will trigger a chase, get him back before he sees it!! If he sees it - you have already lost control.3) Ridgebacks get really bored really easily. As well as loads of treats, I take a rugby ball, a squeaky ball and collect sticks as I walk around. I chuck things for him so that he is occupied and has something to chase - instead of having to go find his own entertainment. 4) you say he is quite well behaved at home apart from the odd stuborn moment. This is not good enough. Ridgebacks are very stubborn and independant thinking dogs (this is great if you don't want a clingy dog but not so great when you want an obedient one!). You need to crack down on his behaviour at home. If he is very well behaved at home you will notice that he has much more respect for you when on a walk. I bet he is into stealing food and chewing your stuff and occasionally refusing to sit etc. Get really bossy. After all - that is exactly what he is doing to you! In his mind, he is competing to see if you or he can be bossier. Who ever wins gets the top place. If he thinks its his - he can do what ever he likes!!5) practice recall! take him out when the park is quieter and there is less distraction. Keep calling him back from varying distances. Reward him with a food treat and praise. Let him go again. Mix in putting his lead on and off as well so that he isn't worried that if he comes back he loses his freedom.6) Never ever punish him when you get him back even if he has make you want to strangle him. Ridgebacks hold grudges and he won't want to come back next time!! When hes has headed for the hills and you know he won't return, don't call and call for him - don't charge after him if at all possible. If you shout and shout he will ignore you and it undermines you authority. Keep calm. Silently make the trek to whatever he has gone after. Only when you get close, tell him to come and have a visable treat or toy in the offering. Crouch down and get his attention. Your ultimate objective is to make yourself more interesting to be with than all the other things he can see. This is a challenge and it will be more difficult to do with a Ridgeback than a Labrador - but it is worth it in the end!!Wish you lots of luck.