Thursday, October 27, 2011

Dog Health Questions: How can I get my 3 year old stubborn golden doodle to listen when walking without going to dog training school?

I use a prong collar but it doesn't help and I just think it's uncomfortable for him. He is so stubborn and has so much energy that his mind is somewhere else.

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Try this training method in your everyday life with him http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm it'll help with all around stubbornness.

For walking, bring a little baggy of dry dog food with you in your pocket. When he walks really well praise him and give him a piece. When he walks poorly stop walking completely until he gets calm and is at your side, then start moving forward again. You might have to stop and go a bunch of times in a row, it's very time consuming but if you do it every day on every walk eventually he'll learn that he only gets to walk when he's behaved.

If you don't see any improvement in a week or two I'd consider going to a class. Remember that the most important part of training is CONSISTENCY! If you start a training method, you must use it 24/7 from now on.

Good luck =)

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  • Your question is a contradiction. You don't want to go to a trainer, but you can't train your dog.

    The answer is simple. If you want your dog to be trained, hire a trainer.

    In general, a well-exercised dog is much more attentive during training sessions. And a prong is not uncomfortable when it is fitted correctly, which a trainer can teach you......

  • Hi Geo...

    I know all about stubborn dogs, ive trained many myself & the leash training is probably one of the longest training routines you go thru. The great thing about dog classes is that you learn from an experienced instuctor that can correct you & your puppy gets a chance to socialise & learn to ignore distraction when on a lead.

    if you do wish to to it alone, it may take longer & im talking months to teach the dog.
    First of it is highly important how you hold the leash, the timing of correcting the dog & the position the leash is on the dog.

    It is not recommended that you use a choke chain on a dog younger then 6 months, however you can use & i used thin, nylon leash using the handle loop to make a choke. It is important when you are choke training not to actually choke the dog, Tips on hop to use the choke can be found on the web or google it. To prevent the dog from pulling in all directions put the choke high on the dogs neck, what yo need to feel is the dogs well it feels like an adam apple, the choke needs to be above this & and high up behind the ears, at first you may need to keep some slight tension to stop the choke slipping down the neck, it will slide down often & you will need to continuously re adjust.

    The dog will throw a temper tantrum but stay firm, allowing the dog to sniff the ground you will sending mixed messages, that stuff can be allowed once his learnt pulling on the lead is wrong.

    good luck!

  • Collars are not always helpful, I strongly suggest that you personally train your dog for its basic and obedience training.The training is very easy and doesnt take much time since dogs are naturally fast learners. In addition, Dogs live to please their owners and taking the time to let them understand what pleases us and what's not through training will be favorable for you and your pet

    I recommend that you watch this 4 minute dog training at YOUTUBE http://tiny.ly/oG3h which will give you important tips on how to effectively train your dog and follow your ever order.

    Enjoy the bonding time with your dog as you train it because this builds its confidence and thus makes him more enthusiastic with the training. – Hope my advice helps!

  • Best to get the dog to a basic training class to learn how to properly train him. I do hope the dog is neutered because you don't want to be breeding mutt dogs.

  • You don't seem to know how to train the dog properly, SO, as a dog trainer myself, I highly suggest you go to puppy obedience.

  • Training dog is not hard. You should check this website for a lot of great dog training tips.

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