Barney does not like to be followed

barneysmom2510 · 01-06-2012, 07:38 AM

I live on a street where there is always at least one person walking or running. After I ass them with Barey he will continue looking backwards even when the people are not in sight anymore. This started about a month ago. I have no experience with anything like this before so I am hoping someone can help as far as changing this behavior. He looks back every 60 seconds or so whci can be quite annoying especially when it can go on for a mile. He does not seem afraid just loves to turn around and look.

Esther · 01-06-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by barneysmom2510

I live on a street where there is always at least one person walking or running. After I ass them with Barey he will continue looking backwards even when the people are not in sight anymore. This started about a month ago. I have no experience with anything like this before so I am hoping someone can help as far as changing this behavior. He looks back every 60 seconds or so whci can be quite annoying especially when it can go on for a mile. He does not seem afraid just loves to turn around and look.

Barney'spal · 01-06-2012, 10:01 AM

Esther...you are sooo funny...

Mikey T · 01-06-2012, 10:03 AM

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He looks back every 60 seconds or so whci can be quite annoying especially when it can go on for a mile.

basset I know much prefer to chase than be chased that said turning to look back should not be a problem If this behavior is occuring an a routine regular predictable basis and he is stoping to do this you can try this reward barney for moving forwad no head turn before he turn his head repeat this extend the time he goes before for turning his head however you need to work on a delivery system that works for you that allow both of you to continue moving does little good if you have to stop to treat. This is where having a taller dog is an advantage.

Barney'spal · 01-06-2012, 10:05 AM

Am glad to know I'm not the only one to make the "dreadful typos"

barneysmom2510 · 01-06-2012, 12:21 PM

I am glad it is not a problem. I was afraid he was getting a bit paranoid.

I usualy just keep walking but I will try the treat idea.

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Originally Posted by Mikey T

basset I know much prefer to chase than be chased that said turning to look back should not be a problem If this behavior is occuring an a routine regular predictable basis and he is stoping to do this you can try this reward barney for moving forwad no head turn before he turn his head repeat this extend the time he goes before for turning his head however you need to work on a delivery system that works for you that allow both of you to continue moving does little good if you have to stop to treat. This is where having a taller dog is an advantage.

barneysmom2510 · 01-06-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

OOPs I just got new glasses today so hopefully I will have less typos.

Mikey T · 01-06-2012, 12:26 PM

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I just got new glasses today so hopefully I will have less typos.

doesn't help me my mind adds, remove or corrects the order unless I go back a couple hours or days later.

Pricey · 01-06-2012, 02:55 PM

Hector used to do that ALL the time! He still does but he isn't as bad as he used to be. I think it was a mixture of 2 things that have eased the problem. 1. I gave him a lot of very short street walks daily as well as the park. 2. I think he is also growing out of it.

I understand the irritation though it took my mom 2hours to walk him what should of taken him 15mins.

miss.abbey.road · 01-06-2012, 03:58 PM

Abbey does the same thing!! But not every time we go for a walk I think she gets mad that they don't pet her and she is cheking to see if maybe they changed there Mind and are comeing back lol! We walk 2 routs and usually the same people out when we are she loves walking across the college campus now tho one evening there was a whole basket ball team that WAS jogging y until they spottedabbey and stopped us so they could aAll ppet her!

01-06-2012, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
barneysmom2510 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockport ma Posts: 633	Barney does not like to be followed I live on a street where there is always at least one person walking or running. After I ass them with Barey he will continue looking backwards even when the people are not in sight anymore. This started about a month ago. I have no experience with anything like this before so I am hoping someone can help as far as changing this behavior. He looks back every 60 seconds or so whci can be quite annoying especially when it can go on for a mile. He does not seem afraid just loves to turn around and look. __________________ -LISA Mini daschunds Sadie Lou & Daisy dukes Chihuahua Lola Bassett Hound Barney

01-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Esther...you are sooo funny... __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

01-06-2012, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Am glad to know I'm not the only one to make the "dreadful typos" __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

01-06-2012, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
miss.abbey.road Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: centralia washington Posts: 176	Abbey does the same thing!! But not every time we go for a walk I think she gets mad that they don't pet her and she is cheking to see if maybe they changed there Mind and are comeing back lol! We walk 2 routs and usually the same people out when we are she loves walking across the college campus now tho one evening there was a whole basket ball team that WAS jogging y until they spottedabbey and stopped us so they could aAll ppet her! __________________ Fetch? Sit? Stay? Those are some weird names for a treat... Can I just have it already?

01-06-2012, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pricey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 159	Hector used to do that ALL the time! He still does but he isn't as bad as he used to be. I think it was a mixture of 2 things that have eased the problem. 1. I gave him a lot of very short street walks daily as well as the park. 2. I think he is also growing out of it. I understand the irritation though it took my mom 2hours to walk him what should of taken him 15mins.

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