Quote Originally Posted by bckrazy
Definitely go to Obedience classes, asap! Have you owned a Bloodhound before? They are not like most breeds of dog, they are bred to follow their nose and will. They're also very headstrong, willfull, stubborn (and lovable, of course) dogs, and you will absolutely need the guidance of a good trainer or behaviorist to learn how to be his leader and to get him to where he won't bolt when off-leash. Until you do go through training, he needs to be on-leash in an unfenced area. That's my opinion ... I have a Border Collie, not known to run off, but he would also run off to play with other dogs/people until we went through lots of obedience training and we work with him every day. Now, I can trust him to not bolt, not to say that I'd ever allow him off-leash in a high traffic area (anywhere with cars, people, and dogs is always on-leash!).

A tip just in case he does get away - call his name very excitedly and jump around and run the other way - chasing him will most likely only incite him into a game of chase and he'll keep running! If you attend Obedience and teach him very valuable commands like "stay" "leave it" "here" "wait" etc, in a supportive and gradually distracting environment, it will help you a lot with having more peace of mind and you'll be able to do fun things with him like trail riding.


That is exactly what i have to do!! I act like i am getting in the car or I show him his favorite toy!! He has only gotten out a couple of times, unfortunately by my 6 yr old son. but now my son knows the doggy cant go out. and has been very careful!! I will be caklling around tomarrow to see about obedience classes. I just dont want something stupid to happen, if he does get out again, like hit by a car or something. thanks for your help!!