Is anybody else’s Maltese a runner??
When we open the door, sometimes she just RUNS!!! She follows me EVERYWHERE inside but outside if I get close to her she sprints and acts like we are playing. I have tried ignoring her, chasing her, treats, etc. but she just wants to run away.
We have 5 acres and I would love to let her walk around outside with me (both my poodle and my former Maltese were able to) but we are off of a main road and I would be devastated if she were to run away. My other Maltese was more interested in the woods but would always come when we called him.
I even put her in a gated portion of the yard and she will sit at the entrance and try to find a weak point 😭. I do take her for walks regularly and if I go to a dog friendly place she is right with me- so I know it’s not from lack of activity. Can I do anything or is this just her??
TLDR: she’s a runner she’s a track star
When we open the door, sometimes she just RUNS!!! She follows me EVERYWHERE inside but outside if I get close to her she sprints and acts like we are playing. I have tried ignoring her, chasing her, treats, etc. but she just wants to run away.
We have 5 acres and I would love to let her walk around outside with me (both my poodle and my former Maltese were able to) but we are off of a main road and I would be devastated if she were to run away. My other Maltese was more interested in the woods but would always come when we called him.
I even put her in a gated portion of the yard and she will sit at the entrance and try to find a weak point 😭. I do take her for walks regularly and if I go to a dog friendly place she is right with me- so I know it’s not from lack of activity. Can I do anything or is this just her??
TLDR: she’s a runner she’s a track star