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Maybe when you are training, she gets bored after a bit and needs to let off steam. Intelligence plus a short attention span will result in boredom setting in pretty quickly.
While there are others, I think the three main reasons for a dog not doing what you ask are these.
First, she doesn't understand. That's where training comes in, you need to teach her what you want, and reward when she gets it right so she knows she has done the right thing.
Second, the motivation or reward of doing what she is already doing is higher than the motivation or reward of doing what you are asking. This is why some dogs won't, for example, recall when they are playing or chasing squirrels. So make sure what you offer is of far higher value - or, if you can't beat something like a squirrel chase, don't allow the opportunity for it to happen (i.e. don't set her up to fail). Use a leash or a long line to keep control.
Third, you are working against a deeply rooted breed trait that the dog has been selectively bred for over centuries. There is a reason why we don't use terriers to herd sheep - it can be done but it is a lot harder.
It's likely the second one you are dealing with. So, what's in it for her to comply? What happens when she recalls - do you reward / play / release, or is it end of fun, leash on and home? When she is jumping the excitement makes that self rewarding. I find a solid 'sit' works (she can't sit and jump) but maybe you need to be more creative, like switching between sit, down, spin, between your feet, going to a place etc.
Of course. Dogs don't do 'good' and 'bad' - they do what 'works', what gives them the best outcome. Pretty much like humans do a lot of the time.
While there are others, I think the three main reasons for a dog not doing what you ask are these.
First, she doesn't understand. That's where training comes in, you need to teach her what you want, and reward when she gets it right so she knows she has done the right thing.
Second, the motivation or reward of doing what she is already doing is higher than the motivation or reward of doing what you are asking. This is why some dogs won't, for example, recall when they are playing or chasing squirrels. So make sure what you offer is of far higher value - or, if you can't beat something like a squirrel chase, don't allow the opportunity for it to happen (i.e. don't set her up to fail). Use a leash or a long line to keep control.
Third, you are working against a deeply rooted breed trait that the dog has been selectively bred for over centuries. There is a reason why we don't use terriers to herd sheep - it can be done but it is a lot harder.
It's likely the second one you are dealing with. So, what's in it for her to comply? What happens when she recalls - do you reward / play / release, or is it end of fun, leash on and home? When she is jumping the excitement makes that self rewarding. I find a solid 'sit' works (she can't sit and jump) but maybe you need to be more creative, like switching between sit, down, spin, between your feet, going to a place etc.
