I have a lot of respect for the foster carers…..can’t imagine giving the dog back though! I’d love to know how you train your dogs to happily jump into the car. My 16 month Golden Retriever Dave who I re-homed at 8 months is problematic. Using high value treats (chicken & Primula cheese) he initially refuses to jump in but using a ramp a few times he WILL then jump in enthusiastically, then we go for a short drive for a woodland walk - he sits/stays calmly when I open the door, we go for a walk but on return to the car he completely refuses to jump in and has a ‘hissy fit’ so out comes the ramp - he continues to play up and refuses to walk up that. After 30 minutes of calm persuasion/treats with me sitting on the boot floor he can be coaxed up the ramp eventually. The next day he often refuses to go up the ramp or jump in…..any advice would be appreciated…THANK YOU
@@bm12797 Thanks Jenna, yes health check was ok. He is reactive on a lead probably caused by not being socialised as a young puppy plus his previous owners only ever walked him ‘off lead’ (they didn’t have any sort of lead).
@@neilurquhart8622 Bless him! Have you tried any longer lasting enrichment such as frozen licki mats or bones to entice him to enter the boot and stay? I would even practise positive association at home of rewarding him by just approaching the boot from a distance and building up his confidence. Definitely ask for advice from a local trainer too. Good luck 🤞
Hi Neil, thanks for watching! Our Fosterers are incredible and we can't thank them enough. We'd recommend trying our Good Dog! subscription to help with Dave. Good Dog! is a 12-month subscription of expert guidance from Guide Dogs including behavioural training, health and grooming tips, plus fun ideas and treats all designed to support the relationship between happy, well-behaved dogs and the owners who love them. You can find out more here: www.guidedogs.org.uk/good-dog/ Hope this helps!
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Hi Deena, thank you for getting in touch with us. Please give us a call (between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday) and speak to someone from Guide Dogs who understands what you're going through on 0800 781 1444.
