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How to stop my 8-month-old dog from ignoring me and running away?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 14 days old | 30 lbs

I have an 8 month old German shepherd/lab mix. She used to listen when I told her to do something. But lately she wont. She keeps getting into stuff and running away when she knows she's not supposed to. I've givin her kennel timeouts but nothing working. The other day she ran away while I took her outside to potty and she got into a bag of mini oreos someone had left on the ground. I tried to catch her but she just picked it up an kept running. Please, can you help me?

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Most Helpful Answer

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 27th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These types of behavior can improve though this does require in person training with the help of a qualified dog trainer. I would encourage you to contact a dog trainer that can work with you and her in person to really take care of this behavior. The sooner these behaviors are dealt with, the more likely it is that you can improve and resolve them. Good luck and have a great day!
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