Dog Health Questions: My Shiba Inu is 10 months old. We just put him in dog training classes, but his behavior is not getting better

Should we have put him in doggy training classes earlier?

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Shibas are a lot harder than like my dog breed. I found an article which might shed light but it sounds like you need a good trainer that focuses on prasie and is familiar with your breed.
http://www.inu-dogcare.com/Shiba_inu_tra…

also you need pack leadership with any dog especially those that are prone to be hard to train... adn I don't mean dominence I mean them respecting you as leader.

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• earlier is better but his still a puppy so it may take some time keep up his training and you can even ask the trainer


• No, a dog is never too old to learn new tricks :)
  
  Just make sure you keep working on it outside of the classes as well it's a way of life now. Keep up the training and good luck.


• Umm it takes time. Can you learn how to put a bike together with the insturctions then take it apart and do it without the instructions. It takes time. Our dog still doesn't know everything even though we have 1 week left. Sorry it just takes time.


• Is everyone in the family following all the training guidelines? If everyone is not consistent, the dog could be confused.


• At 10 months of age most dogs are in a teenager phase, meaning they act like a royal pain in the butt.
  
  He may be in obedience, but you're also responsible for training him outside the class. Set aside 10 minutes three times a night to go over commands with him.
  
  Most importantly keep it fun. If you get frustrated, so will he. Shibas are a fairly independent breed, so make sure to keep his attention using smelly treats like cut up hotdog, that he will find irresistable. Always try and end those ten minute sessions on a high note, with praise and some playtime.
  
  Good luck!


• earlier is better, but keep it up, just may take a little longer because he hit his teens so he is more prone to try test the limits


• Guess what? It takes *WORK*,that horrible 4-letter than people run screaming from.
  You need to reinforce at home!
  Practice EVERY command & demand that it comply....over & over & over & over & over & over
  Reward AFTER,...don't bribe beg or ignore bad behavior.
  


• You can put puppies in at 3 months. And it's likely not your puppy's behavior that needs to be changed, but you and your families. If the dog is misbehaving it is usually due to the methods that it's owners are using. Praise your puppy when he does something good, and never yell or hit him. You have to be calm and patient and consistent with a puppy at all times. And how much are you walking him? If he's misbehaving it could be that he's not getting enough energy out and is just acting out. So try walking him more.


• the dog is still a puppy so you ha ve to wate till he gets bigger
  


• Classes can start as early as about 10 weeks old, as soon as he has his shots. However, since that time is past, don't worry about when or what "should have" been done.
  
  Instead, focus on the classes you are in now. If you "just" put him in class, it will take a week or two for the dog to settle in, and understand what you really want him to do. Give him time, he will adjust. Any dog, any age, can be trained - some will take longer than others.


• If you want your dog's behavior to change, you need to understand that training class isn't for your dog. It's for you and all the members of your household. You shouldn't expect your dog to master things at the class. You need to spend 10 to 15 minutes a day working with your dog on the commands that were learned in class. That daily training reinforces the commands and strengthens the bond between you and your dog. It's important that all family members know and use the commands too, so that the dog doesn't get confused.
  
  If, after a week or two, you still aren't seeing changes, you may want to work privately with a dog trainer. Look for someone that has an animal behaviorist background and has been in the weekend for a while - not a pet superstore teacher. Good recommendations usually come from your vet or groomer.
  
  Shiba-inu's can be stubborn, hard headed dogs. They are very smart and need to be well exercised.
  
  Good luck,
  Kelly