Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!!?

How do i keep my dog from...
1 - barking at other dogs?
2 - jumping on the table?
3 - jumping on people?

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• Hi I worked at Petsmart as a trainer for over 2 years. The best thing to do in this situation is
  1. socialize your puppy. Walk him up to the other dogs and let them have a hello sniff. Socialize him to AS many as you can. Also dont forget about people and other animals too!
  2. when he jumps on the table, distract him and make him do something else. When he jumps on the table, clap your hands and make a LOUD deep EHHH EHHH sound. Hopefully it will distract him and he will get down. As soon as he is off the table, reward him by saying GOOD DOG and pet him.
  3 Jumping on people is a hard one. When dogs jump on people it is because they want attention. So the easiest way around this is to not give it to them. Dogs dont care what kind of attention they are getting so when you push them off, its still attention and they keep coming back for more. SO, knowing this, when they jump on you tell him OFF in a Very stern voice, and then simply ignore them. Turn your back to him and if that doesnt work, walk away shut the door and ignore them for 30 seconds. Then, try again. Hope this helps and I used "him" so sorry if it is a "her" :) ALWAYS REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOR!! they will start to be good and work for the reward but you must stay consistent and do the same thing every time. Dont give up after the first try, its gonna take a while for him to master it! Make the rewards worth while for him, pet him intensely or give him a yummy treat or throw his ball!.
  good luck!


• Firstly get a plastic bottle and fill it with rice.
  1.When you see another dog approaching you get him/her to sit and stay sat as soon as he barks shake the bottle and say no in a low tone and after a few attemps he shouldnt bark and when he doesnt praise him and give him a treat.
  
  2.Use the bottle again and say no
  
  3.Get him to sit before people approach him when hes sat praise him and if he jumps use the bottle.
  
  Tip: Don't overly use the bottle otherwise he will become immune to the noise and make sure you time it right.
  
  Hope it helps.


• Re: I finally got my neighbors dogs to stop barking
  
  I used to have a problem with my neighbors dogs that would constantly bark day and night. At first I thought it would stop but it went on day after day. I finally confronted my neighbor about the problem and he said that he would try to do something about it.
  
  I work very long hours and try to get as much sleep as possible but I am constantly awakened by the barking dog many times during the night. You cannot imagine how frustrating this is unless you have been in this situation.
  
  I finally ended up going on the internet to research my problem and I am so glad that I did. I ended up buying a compact disc from a website. You play the disc and it actually stops the dogs from barking. I put the disc in, pointed the speakers towards the dogs, and nearly fell out of my chair when it actually worked!!! This was the best money that I have ever spent and I am so happy.
  
  I have not had a problem in 3 weeks. I am so glad that the freaking dogs have stopped barking. If you want to check it out, it might be worth a try if nothing else works for you. The website is http://www.TheBarkingDogCD.com It has a money back guarantee but I am pretty satisfied and wont be needing it. Good luck, I hope this helps.


• Train your dog. Be firm with the dog and set rules. Try filling a tin can with pennies and taping the end shut. Every time the dog does something that is undesirable, shake the can. Dogs do not like the sound of it, think fingers on a chalkboard. It is not harmful just annoying. That will stop the dog from doing whatever it is doing and allow you to correct the dog. Just don't give up because they will learn.
  
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• wow jumpin on the table...that's sorta gross.
  
  everytime he does that say NO! then take him off into another room so he can calm down then bring him back in...same with people..
  and when he barks at other dogs..as soon as u feel his body tense up..(on walks) make a loud distracting noise and lead him the other way..


• You take him to obedience and training classes, and by the sounds of it, quickly!!


• Yes you need to go to obidence classes. There is no quick fix to help your dog with those things. It sounds like you need to be trained and not your dog ♥


• Enroll in some training classes

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Dog Health Questions: I want to start my own buisness. What should I do to start?

It's going to be a buisness of dog-training, dog & cat grooming, pet boarding, animal rescuing, and fish, birds & reptile sales. I'm planning on getting a professional dog-training cerficate within a year. What else should I do? Where do I start? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

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After getting your certificate, use it to earn as much money as possible doing your own private thing. After saving up a lot of money, lease out a decent-sized building and turn that into a buisness! Ask for help and support from trusted friends and family if you really need it. Also, lots of experience is best!

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• well, it depends mainly on your financial position, but if you are planning to proceed properly; I'd suggest you assign someone or some firm to conduct a "Pre-Feasibility Study", or maybe you can learn how to conduct it by yourself


• While you are working towards your professional dog groominging certificate, you need to do a lot of research on your project. You need to start off by talking to the Small Business Bureau in your local area. They should be able to help you with developing your business plan and if they don't help you then find a good local accountant to get some answers. Some accountants will do an hour's consultation for free so use them. Make sure that before you see the accountant or the people at the Small Business Bureau write down as many questions as you need answered so that you don't forget anything. Also talk to an existing Pet Shop owner and find out the challenges he/she is facing as well as the benefits of owning a pet shop. If you do all that, it should keep you busy for a while.
  
  Good luck with your project and hopefully I have given you useful information.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

So my neighbors have this little weiner dog and we live in A qul de sac the dog has never once ran away even though he is never on a leash I want to get either a Finnish Spitz or a Shiba Inu and would like to let him run around in the qul de sac but I don't want him to run how do I train him to do this.

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The Finnish Spitz and Shiba Inu are not reliable off-leash; they will most likely run away. I would not recommend allowing them to run about. These dogs have strong prey-drives. If they see something darting across the street, they will most likely take off after it. Since these breeds have selective hearing, it is likely that they will not respond if you, if you try to call them off.

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• take him/her to a training class that would be a great help


• Why do you keep asking this?

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of Cesar Milan's philosophies about dog training and ownership?

I don't get the network that his show is on but I just got the book, Cesar's Way and just from skimming thru it, a lot of what he says seems to make sense! For instance, what he says about exercise and your dog and how crucial it is! He is totally right. I'm guilty of not always taking my dogs out EVERY day for atleast an hour walk. I have 3 young Shetland Sheepdog and for the most part, they are wonderful dogs. However, I do have some problems with them and I think it's 'cause I need to learn to be the "PACK LEADER" like Cesar says. Sometimes, I just let them get away with naughty behavior. And I'm still having housebreaking issues. They'll be outside for an hour and come in and go to the bathroom immediately on our carpet! And the barking is just intolerable and I'm constantly worried about the police being called (they've came once already). The breed is known to be a more of a barking breed that most. However, I love the breed and I think it's a problem (cont'd)

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Cesar is a BOOB and especially so when it comes to shelties. You start using his crap on a sheltie, you are gonna wind up with a fearful schitzo. For one, if you are getting in trouble with the law over the barking, get them de-barked. It is a HARMLESS way to remove the loudness and shrillness of a bark, and beats having to shuffle a dog form home to home to death over a simple case of a happy barker. Your dogs will still be able to bark. The surgery just softens it. There isn't any pain for the dog because it is under anesthesia during the procedure.

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• I think he is excellent, we were recently having a debate on chilleddogs regarding this.
  
  http://www.chilleddogs.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=1203&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ceasar&start=15


• He doesn't explain enough. He just kinda magically fixes the dog behavior.
  
  I prefer 'It's me or the dog'. She actually trains the dogs in a realistic manner.


• Cesar is an entertainer. His TV show is entertainment.
  
  I'd no more follow his examples than I'd let the Flavor of Love girls tell me how to catch a man.


• http://pc-safe.info/html/Home_Family/Dog…


• It seems to work


• I think he is a crock. He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line like this is from http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm "JonBee, muzzled, is lifted off the ground by a choke chain, a procedure known as "stringing up". Prior to this, the dog had not only shown no signs of aggression but had been attempting to avoid interaction with the star completely." I would like to see someone try to lift my dog with a choke chain it would be me they would have to worry about afterwards.
  
  And the alpha roll hello does he not realize how dangerous that is! I have a really skittish dog and if I had listened to a "cesar fan" once I probably wouldn't have a face right now because of the "alpha roll".
  
  It is a television show I would take his advice and throw it out the window!


• The "exercise, discipline, affection" concept is great. But his techniques, like the alpha roll, flooding (that Great Dane that was pulled across the slippery floor over & over), and many of his corrections are really old school and heavy-handed.
  
  The danger in what he's doing, is in the public's belief that any dog's unwanted behavior is solved by him (or anyone) in a one-hour television show. They don't see the hours of filming that were edited out, or any lengthy follow-up in the pet owner's home.
  
  And how many times in YA have you seen questions from people, who assume they must "assert dominance" over their 8 week old ( or 5 month old, or newly adopted 10 year old) dog, by repeatedly alpha-rolling him ?
  
  His appeal to uninformed pet owners is cleverly marketed. What an ego boost to a dog owner-- "I am going to be a Pack Leader! I have to assert my dominance!" True "pack leader" status is not gained by physical dominance over the rest of the pack, but is gained by lesser members' belief in the leadership ability of the top dog.


• My trainer hasn't written any books... but has written several articles in industry magazines over the past 23 years. Which is fine by me... I don't need a book, I can just call him on the telephone, or stop by for a visit, to get advice that is *tailored* to *my* dog.
  
  That being said, I don't like Cesar... for several reasons. He is a product of the media that dupes people into thinking that *fixing* a troubled dog can be done in a day. It doesn't work like that.
  
  I don't know where you get your information about Pit Bulls... the media, I assume? You have bought into the stereotypes that are perpetuated by ignorance.... please stop and think about the (lack of) logic behind what you are saying.


• "Pack leader" mentality is outdated in dog training because it has now been proven that dogs (even in a feral pack) act very differently than wolves in a pack. Dogs can read human emotion through eye contact. Wolves cannot, or don't care to. Your dog may genetically still be a wolf, but emotionally and mentally, he's a dog and will npt respond to 'wolf' commands. Read "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. They specialize in German Shepherd Dogs.


• his way i believe to be excellent. He talks about the reason why your dog is doing naughty stuff and has the solution. It's all cycological in the dogs mind, all animals.I've had success training one pet not to bark when someone comes in the house. I helped one girl train her dog, cycologically it all makes sense


• I think Caesar is very good entertainment. He has learned how to market himself very well. Gotta give him credit for that.
  
  As far as his training methods go they are OLD SCHOOL some of the mechanics have some merit but he didn't come up with them they have been around for years.
  
  I do not think they apply to all dogs and some if feel are down right dangerous! Like the Alpha roll! Just stupid!
  
  I'm really sick of that "Pack Leader" stuff too. Catchie phrase but it is all for TV and nothing else!


• I wouldnt let that man train a stuffed dog let alone one of mine.
  
  All he does to cure a problem is flood the dog until it completely shuts down with fear. He has no understanding of positive training methods or modern theories on dogs. His ideas are hardly new they were being used 30 odd years and he has done nothing to add to them.
  
  http://www.4pawsu.com/dogpsychology.htm
  
  basically its an entertainment show and his books are just another way to make money.


• The link below will let you see some clips from his show. I do think he is very knowledgable on what he teaches and I have tried some tricks with good results.
  
  As for his love of pits and shepherds, well I've owned 2 pitbulls and properly bred and raised they were wonderful. I raised them with my children with no concerns and I was raised with German Shepherds. Any dog can attack "for no reason" (there is always a reason, whether we see it or not), it just seems the pitbull attacks get way more publicity. As I recall when I was growing up it seemed that every few years there was a dog breed to fear. Dobermans, Rottweilers, Shepherds, and now pitbulls. It's the breeds and owners, not the breed, that need to take the blame.


• Like with all training it is a matter of what works, some say that it is not good some say it is good, I have developed my own style that works for me and my six dogs, inconsistency is the most common mistake. Everything is trial and error. I see things that work and things that don't work. So keeping and open mind is the most important thing.


• Cesar Milan is single faceted, and if you have seen one of his shows you have seen everything he has to offer. Which I disagree with BTW.
  Point blank if a dog will let you Alpha roll it without ripping your face off, it doesn't need to be Alpha rolled. No properly trained dog has problems with where it's place is in the social order. The key is simple, just train the dog.
  Being the "pack leader' has absolutely no connection with potty training issues or excessive barking.
  
  edit:
  "He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line"
  
  The miss use of "positive reinforcement" is something I also disagree with. There are four phases of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement is only one of them.


• I've had success using it with my German Shepherd and a lot of the pit bulls, labs and other dogs I work with. I agree with most of what he says and his methods.
  
  He usues "macho" dogs a lot because he realizes that they have a bad reputation. He got his recognition by dealing with these "dangerous" types of dogs. He does feel they can be totally trustworthy under the right leadership. The dog he uses most when rehabing other dogs is his pit bull named Daddy. Daddy provides a calm-submissive state of mind that the other dogs can pick up on and enter the same state.


• It is an excellent program. He is magical with the dogs. I only hope after he leaves them they are as good as they are for him on the program. I haven't read his book. Too bad you can't get the network show. He teaches a lot to you and it's amazing to see how the dog learns by his teaching methods.


• It is not just the way though, you have to communicate with the dog as well and some people who do not understand dogs should not try these without a trainer. Cesar is great, but not everyone is as good as he is with dogs. That is why unless your are a trainer you should not try all of his ideas, especially when it is an older rescue dog.


• I have a lot of thoughts about Cesar, and I probably won't fit them all in this answer. But I like Cesar. I think he is a great person, and I think he is really trying to help. I think his saying "Exercise, Discipline, Affection" is important. There really are too many pet owners who are just giving affection affection affection, and absolutely No exercises or discipline. So I think that part is important. And I try to follow that with my dog.
  
  But most of his methods that you see on TV won't work on most dogs. He has a dominating approach, and mostly works with aggressive dogs. But there are a lot of dogs that don't need that kind of approach, and actually using that kind of approach could be damaging. Like an abused dog who is extremely fearful would need a more gentle approach. And you can find that through another trainer who uses positive reinforcement. And that is what I use to train my dog.
  
  And I think a lot of people watch Cesars show and assume that just from watching it that they are now a dog trainer. So they might try the techniques, and actually cause more harm than good. So I think that anyone who is having behavioral issues with their dog needs to seek help from a professional, and that professional will help them determine which training method is right for their dog.
  
  But as a whole, I like Cesar. He works with a lot of rescue dogs. He will rescue difficult dogs from deathrow at animal shelters, and rehabilitate them. He will then either keep the dog, or he will try to adopt that dog out to the right family.
  
  And the 'gladiator' dogs. I think Cesar believes that any dog has the potential to be a great family pet, reguardless of breed. And I agree with him. I have a Pit Bull that I rescued from an animal shelter, and she has turned out to be the best companion I could Ever ask for!! She is just perfect for me. And I like that Cesar is trying to show the public that as well. Pit Bulls, Germand Shepherds, and Rottweilers aren't for everyone. But when in the right hands, and raised well, they can make excellent pets.


• I think Cesar is a dangerous idiot. It scares me to think that people buy into his nonsense. All that pack leader stuff is crap. If you had children, and you let them do whatever they wanted, when ever they wanted, how ever they wanted, whether it was good or not, you have some brats wouldn't you? You have to establish rules and limits. What is and isn't acceptable. The same thing goes for dogs. It really isn't that different.
  
  People say they've never seen him hurt a dog. Those people don't know how to read body language. There are more ways to hurt a dog than just physically.
  
  I wouldn't let him near any of my beloved pets. His methods would have them brain dead and nuerotic.
  
  Here is some interesting reading about Cesar. I'd rethink listening to anything he has to say.
  http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm
  http://www.urbandawgs.com/divided_profes…
  http://littlemind.wordpress.com/2006/09/…
  
  To quote one of the articles:
  "What critics are primarily concerned with, however, is the psychological stress that dogs are placed under during the show. Many dogs that offer avoidance behaviors at the start of the show are often pushed to the point of aggression.
  
  One disturbing example is JonBee, a Jindo who is forced to lie on his side. After a significant and dangerous struggle (during which the dog appears to have urinated), the dog finally gives up and allows himself to be rolled over. However, the dog is not relaxed. Quite the opposite. The dog exhibits all of the signs of stress listed in the previous article, and is exhibiting a phenomenon known as learned helplessness, sometimes referred to by trainers as "shut down." "
  
  You can bully almost anything into submission, but then, what sort of relationship do you really have?


• I can't count the reasons I can't stand Cesar Milan.
  
  His theories might be somewhat correct, but his methods are outdated and dangerous.
  
  Take the alpha roll. Submissive rolls are GIVEN not taken. You will never see an "alpha" dog roll another on it's back and hold it there. Dogs submissive to an "alpha" roll over on their own. Dogs that are bullies (not as in bull dogs) are lacking in confidence. I think of it as napoleon syndrome. They feel the need to show others that they are strong and can take care of themselves. The best way to change that IS to become the "boss" but you don't do that through forced submission. You do that by being a good "leader". The NILIF method is a more appropriate way to become the "alpha". In canines, the "alpha" is the leader because they are confident in themselves and fair. They don't bully the other dogs/wolves. They are just respected. You will get no respect from a dog by being a bully, which is what Milan does. Your dog will fear you, but that doesn't make you a leader. It makes you a target for aggression. Eventually that dog will get tired of dealing with your picking on him.
  
  The other way to become leader is obedience. Traditional obedience (what tom l is referring to) is the NUMBER ONE way to earn the respect of your dog. Bribing your dog does no good, bullying your dog does no good. Like with humans you EARN respect by being a fair disciplinarian.
  
  I do kind of like the idea of his "canine bootcamp" BUT it won't translate back into your home unless YOU follow the same rules.
  
  One trainer I prefer over Milan is Leerburg. I agree with MOST of his theories and techniques and believe they are safer and more effective than Milan's.
  http://www.leerburg.com/philosophy.htm

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Dog Health Questions: If you want a dog to be a guard dog, does it have to be registered as such?

I don't want a guard dog and don't plan on training or getting any of my dogs trained as guards. I'm just wondering.

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• Your home owners insurance tells you if you can even have certain breeds of dogs. I have had to pay extra on my insurance so I can have my breed of choice. (Rottweiler) If an individual is bitten on your property you are responsible regardless of how or why the person was bitten. So therefore really think about why you're getting a dog. Your insurance company will have to be notified for your own protection.


• There's really no such thing as redistricting a dog as a guard dog. If your dog is taught to bite on command you need to up your insurance because you would be sued.

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Dog Health Questions: Help on a dog training issue?

Ok, so here's the story.
I've had my dog since he was a young puppy (6 weeks old). I trained him mainly and he is a great learner, but that's not what i'm worried about. I have never hit my dog, and i always train with praising rather than scolding. But lately, whenever i try to train him, or show off his tricks (which he used to love doing and have fun while doing it) his tail goes between his legs, his eyes go wide and he lays down, looking up at me like he just got into trouble. I have no idea why he is acting like this. I've felt him over, applying pressure to different parts of his body and he doesn't seem to be in pain. Nothing bad has happened he just seems to be scared all of a sudden. Please help me get him over this. Even when you play with him, now the slightest loud noise will turn him off playing and he will act like he's in trouble. Any suggestions?

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Could something have happened in your absence that traumatized him?

How old is he? If he's still a puppy, you may be able to blame a fear imprint period. The first occurs between 8 and 11 weeks of age, and the second can happen between 6 and 14 months of age. During this time, anything that frightens him can traumatize him. Like, stuff that he could normally shake off can leave a lasting negative impact, and he may be generally more hesitant and timid.

Might there be something different about the environment, or about yourself? It's unlikely, but sometimes even seemingly insignificant changes can make a difference. Maybe you're using a new perfume, maybe he can smell some form of wildlife in the distance, I dunno.

As for how to fix this, hm.. To start with, I'd take a big step back from doing stuff with him. Give him at least a few days to relax. Exercise him, yeah, but avoid doing anything that might make him nervous. Take a break from training and active playing, and don't show off his tricks. If he's getting himself worked up, you want to allow these hormones to dissipate, so just take a break from everything for a few days. Then, slowly start doing stuff again. Whatever you do, do it slowly, at his pace. He might've been a fast-paced extrovert before, but for whatever reason, he's not like that now, so take baby steps that he can manage.

Actively recondition him to associate these suddenly scary stimuli with good things. For instance, loud noises. Desensitize him to those, and make them good things. Basically, start by playing noises at a very low volume that he can tolerate, and make good things happen, like giving him lots of tiny, delicious treats (liver, steak, chicken, hot dog, cheese, etc.). When he's totally comfortable with that volume, turn it up ever-so-slightly. Eventually, you can do it at a loud volume and he'll be fine with it. You just need to make sure you're taking very small, manageable steps, and that you are not increasing the difficulty until the current step is mastered. You can read more about desensitizing and counter-conditioning on these pages, if you want:
http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
http://www.clickertrainusa.com/dcc.htm
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-h…
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2327

Do you use clicker training with him? If not, you should consider taking it up. That way, it'll be a lot simpler to mark specific improvements. Is he holding his tail an inch higher? Click and treat. Are his ears perked slightly? Click and treat. So on and so forth. It's like in this article:
http://www.positivedogs.com/articles/ove…
I know he's not all reactive like that dog, but the concept of encouraging every tiny improvement to shape confidence is the same. And if you're not familiar with clicker training, try browsing here:
http://www.clickertraining.com/dogtraini…
(If he's super-sensitive to sounds right now, though, you may not be able to use an actual clicker. You may have to use something with a softer sound, like a clicky pen.)

Oh, and you should take him to the vet. He doesn't have to have hurt something to be suffering from something. Sudden inexplicable changes in temperament can often be explained by something health-related, so you should ask your vet to run a tick titer and a six-panel blood test.

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• Someones been yelling at this dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Is this a good place to take my future dog for training?

Well, I am learning about Border Collies and I am trying to get everything planned in case I get one. I already know about jobs, mental stimulation, and exercise. Plus, I already found a rescue that I will adopt from if I decide to get a Border Collie. I plan on feeding my Border Collie Blue Buffalo and I am going to ask my step dad if I can help him fence the yard unless he hires someone to do it.

Well, my question is about a dog training place that I found. It's like an hour away from us, so I am asking if it would be good to go to? I'm 15 and I will be the one to take care of the dog (feed, water, exercise, train, etc) so would I be the one to do the training? I'm just aking because he or she would mainly be my dog.

Here's the website. Please check it out and tell me what you think. In my opinion it seems really nice and good. But what do you think?

http://www.watersedgeretrievers.com/

Thanks! I am definately going to be in agility and I am thinking about also doing obedience, disc, flyball, heel work to music, and rally. Would this be a good place to go?

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Looks good to me.......are you sure you are the original TD? Seems you have gained education, respect, common sense and manners.......or was that always there?

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• If you desire to do agility I suggest you plan on putting a great obedience foundation on your dog First.
  
  I would also suggest you get your dog from a reputable breeder. Rescue dogs have issues. This is not a breed I would want unless I KNEW its background.
  
  Contact your local AKC obedience and agility club for training classes.


• It looks fine. As I've stated to you before.....you will not earn any brownie points with the DS regulars by ADMITTING being a liar about your age THREE times now. Also, by doing so, you are making yourself look like a five year old.


• Why not get your "future" dog started herding, what a BC is bred for? You can get a nicely started dog from a reputable sheepdog trainer for around $2000.00. Of course you'll have to continue with lesson at least 2-3 days a week, and they run from $35.00-$50.00 an hour, depending on the trainer.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Just curious...

How do you keep a dog motivated to train if they don't care much for toys, treats, and praise?

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• clicker. It helps if you post the age and breed of the dog so we know how to answer questions. Herding breeds focus on people so getting their attention for training is easy as they automatically focus on you. Hunting breeds are another story and a clicker is sometimes helpful to snap them out of their hunting mode.


• First you have to understand your dog to know what they do like
  I have NEVER in over 20 years met a dog that didn't like any of the above - it was usually the owner saying that they didn't like it - but when presented with praise int he right voice and way or treats that had more umph or toys that they are allowed to do something that they found fun with -
  Then you have a motivator


• You have to find what does motivate them. Try. Different treats like cooked chicken or liver bits. Mine go nuts over Wysong Dream Treats. Order online. Peanut butter on a treat? Even your own excitement can motivate them. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Have I been to strict with my dog, training wise?

I feel I should start out by letting everyone know that I've never used a heavy hand with my dog, never even had a reason too. She is a 5 year old Pitbull/Lhasa Apso/Westhighland Terrier mix. I've trained her well since I've had her and she is very obedient to me, and only me. The family can't get her to do much, so they call me over and I handle it. But I think since I'm the only one who really handles her behavior she's afraid of me? She's always flipping on her back whenever I walk by, and I know it's natural, but I feel sort of bad she thinks she has to do that All. The. Time. She's never relaxed around me. Should I lighten up on the training? Or am I just thinking in human terms to much and she doesn't really mind this, since she's a dog? This might sound silly, I'm not sure.

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No, I think you're on to something. While offering deferential behaviors is to be expected from her, she shouldn't be living in a constant state of "I mean no harm, I'm a good dog, please don't hurt me" (which is basically the message she sends out every time she shows you her stomach like that or something). Assuming that you want to have a positive relationship based on mutual trust and love, she should be able to relax and be comfortable around you, not constantly on edge.

What do you do to make her behave this way? You might not be physically hitting her (which is, obviously, a good thing!), but you can certainly throw your weight around in other ways. Do you always use a sharp, firm voice? Do you yell or sound aggressive? Do you stare her down or use threatening body postures? If you're doing these things, yeah, I'd say ease up because it's obviously a bit much for her. You don't need to assert yourself as leader or whatever you're doing by seeming intimidating; as long as you control the resources, you're the boss. So try saying commands calmly, happily and more softly (still firmly, but not like a drill sargent!), rewarding her to build up positive associations, and regularly making a point of just hanging out with her (giving her a tummy rub while you watch TV, playing a light-hearted game, what have you).

To help soothe her nerves, try utilizing calming signals:
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• Well i do believe in spanking but not for a older dog. Only when you train a puppy and only a few taps on the but. Enough to let him know he did wrong but not enough to make him feel afraid or abused. Anywho i think dogs are smarter than most dog trainers give them credit for. This dog may be showing deferential behavior but the dog also may be showing that she trusts you. Most animals won't show thier stomachs (which is a weak or exposed part of the body) unless they trust you. Dogs may be domesticated but they still have some instincts. It could be her way of saying " I love you and trust you!! Rub my tummy please!!"
  
  I love dogs and i do think they are really smart. They know when they have done a bad thing, they know who to trust and who to distrust, they know who is thier ultimate master, etc....
  Don't ever underestimate your dog. I don't think a lot of trainers understand this fact.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone recommend some good dog training websites or techniques?

I've been doing research on my own, but since I am relatively new to the dog world, I wondered if some sites were better than others. I would like to teach my dog basic commands like sit, stay, speak, and any others that would be helpful. I would also like to stop him from pulling on the leash when we walk him. We adopted him, and he already had some pretty bad habits instilled. We are trying to break those bad habits. I know that treats are an absolute must when training so I have a good stock of meaty treats, I just need techniques that work. I have a Maltese, and I have heard they are smart. My vet owns 3 and says that hers were easily trained. Anyone have any advice or sites I can use? Thanks.

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Although it isn't a website, if you get Animal Planet watch "I'ts me or the dog". She teaches you techniques that use positive reinforcement. The dogs on the show are problem dogs, but the same technique works.

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• Try a local puppy class there always good.


• This is the website I used to train my dog, I am sure you will LOVE it:)
  
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• Try this...
  
  http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
  
  He's awesome.


• Leerburg.
  http://leerburg.com/


• idk the names of the sites but go to google and type dog training


• www.clickertraining.com
  
  www.dragonflyllama.com
  
  www.clickersolutions.com


• On animal planet they have a show called "It's me or the dog" and i like her as a trainer better than Caesar Millan. Also he is a list of webistes:
  http://www.gabbyisawesome.zoomshare.com/
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  Hope this helped!
  Good Luck!


• As far as sit and down go I think they beat training technique is to put a treat in front of their nose (do not give them the treat yet) and start moving it slowly over their head so they have to look up while saying sit, then when they do sit give them the treat and praise them. To get them to lay down make sure they are sitting, take a treat and place it in front of their nose (if they try to take the treat from you that's fine they can lick at it just don't give it to them until they do what you want) slowly being the treat to the ground having their nose follow once their nose is to the floor start dragging the treat in front of the dog so that he lays down. This training method is called positive reinforcement. I would never use correction training!! You can look up more about it. If you're having a hard time getting your down not to pull you can try an easy walk harness which has the leash attatchment on the chest instead of the back. When the leash attatches to the back it tends to encourage pulling more than discourage it. If that doesn't work I highly recommend a gentle leader. They are amazing and I personally use one for my pully pup. They are 100% safe and non cruel unlike choke and pinch collars! I hope this helps you! Good luck!


• I'd suggest contacting your local kennel club. Many of them offer obedience classes. In fact, I just started taking 2 of my weimaraners to our kennel club's classes last week. We've had a really good time & they're doing great.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training School - Sleep Away?

i heard a few people tell me about a dog training school that lets you send your dog away to and teaches them commands. I heard they go for a few weeks and they come back trained and obedient. Has anyone heard of this? Are there any good ones?

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So...that's a cop out! why not just hire someone to raise the dog for you. All you'll have to do is claim ownership. To appreciate a dog is to be involved in every aspect of it's training and care.
The dog needs to recognize YOU as it's ALPHA leader and not someone you hire to do it for you. The only way you can get it to interact and train like YOU want it is to be involved yourself. That's not to say that professional guidance shouldn't be available,l but YOU need to be the MAN!

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• Why would you not want to be involved in the training of your dog? Part of the obedience training experience is your ability to bond with your dog, and you certainly can't do that if you aren't even there. Do you really want a stranger teaching your dog? How is your dog going to respond to you if you are not the recognized authority?
  
  Such a bad, bad, idea.
  
  I have only ever heard negative things about these places,
  unflatteringly known as puppy "boot camps".
  
  There was recently a question on this site from someone who did this and the result was a traumatized and terrified puppy.


• This is such a bad idea. It teaches the dog to be obedient to the trainer but not the owner. In most cases, obedience problems mean the owner needs to be taught something, not the dog. If you want a truly trained and obedient dog that listens to you then you have to do the leg work and not pack it off for someone else to deal with.


• I wouldn't send my dog away, by himself. I would want one where I go with them.
  
  unless it is very popular, and shows where they keep the dogs, how they train them, with proof


• A big part of training a dog is training the human.
  
  I would not send my dogs anywhere. The trainer needs to come to me.


• I want my dog to obey me , not some stranger. I trained my dog myself. It is part of being a responsible dog owner.


• Yeaa...Down the street where i live :D


• Contrary to popular belief, that is the absolute best thing to do. Everybody WANTS to train their own dog. The reality is, that about .005% are actually capable of doing so to a level that isn't a complete embarrassment. We stopped offering "Group" and "Private" lessons over 20 years ago. People that have never seen a "professionally" trained dog, don't have any idea that they've only tapped about 15% of their dog's abilities. When a dog is trained "in kennel", the owner is brought in several times during the stay, so they understand how to work the dog, how to enforce commands, learn about their dogs temperament, drives, nerves,etc. Things most people have no concept of. Sure, most people can make their dog follow some basic commands....but it's just the tip of the iceberg. A "REAL" trainer understands a gazillion methods....reads the dog every second of the time they're working together, and adjusts techniques in a split second. Understanding what works and what doesn't work for any particular dog is vital to get the top potential. You, and just under 100% of people cannot tell what is, and what isn't working. When a trainer comes to your home...one of 2 things happen. 1st, he/she is from a franchise dog training company (or he's "certified by a company or college)...he understands 1 method...and THAT, and ONLY that is what you learn. It may, or may not be a good method for your dog. 2nd....he/she is a professional trainer looking to make an easy "Buck" from you...he/she handles the dog well and progress is fast...he/she gives you instructions to follow until he/she returns in 7 days (or you go back to class).....his instructions are based on what he sees and "reads" while he is there....the second he leaves, the dog is different....you cannot "read" the dog, so you don't realize it....the instructions given are now completely wrong. 9 out of every 10 dogs we train are "re-trains". Once you've owned a professionally trained dog, you'll never attempt to try it yourself again.
  
  The ONLY down side: it costs 10 times more than lessons"
  The UP side: the training is 10 times better.
  
  IF I wanted to race in NASCAR at a high level, I wouldn't try to build my own car. Why?? Because I'm not a mechanic. The smart thing to do, would be to have Dale Earnhardt Inc. build a car for me...then teach me how to drive it without blowing the engine or transmission. Same principal.

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Dog Health Questions: Are dog training classes a necessity?

I adopted a 6mos old rescue puppy last week and she is very well mannered, but at least a dozen people have suggested obedience training. She already knows "sit" and "stay" and is house broken. Should I consider obedience training or are most people just cop-outs? And where should I go for such classes? For what it's worth, I live in Edison, NJ.

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If you are a very experienced handler and have already been through classes several times, then probably not. That would be like telling Michelle Duggar to go to Lamaze classes. But if you are like most people, and this is only your first or second dog or you haven't had a pup in a couple years, you can learn a lot at obedience class. Most chain pet stores offer them.

Good luck!

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• you can go to a pet shop and ask them, and if your dog already has basic training i doubt it needs classes. \
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• well if you know how to train the pup yourself then go ahead alot of people do it also for the sociability .. but if can afford it then you should its a good thing for you and your pup


• No, obedience training is not necessary...your dog sounds plenty smart and obedient to me....I think obedience training is more for dogs that will not 'train' easily or maybe for the ones whose owners want them to be in dog shows. That is just my opinion for what it is worth.


• training classes are great, not just for basic obedience, but also for socialization, and exposing your dog to different situations. if you don't want to review the basics, you could always look for classes that concentrate more on 'tricks' or things like agility and stuff like that. it's a great way to spend time bonding with your new friend, and it gets you both moving and active. have fun!


• my reasoning behind training classes is most dogs can learn sit and stay in the home. it's in public and around distractions that you need it the most. a group training class will provide the public and distractions for your dog to learn in.
  
  i can train my dogs wonderfully, but i still put every single one of them through a training class that trains toward's an AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
  
  the canine good citizen training class will teach your dog how to accept attention from a stranger in a calm mannnor, be examined at the vet or groomer and not be afraid, how not to react in a scared or aggressive mannor to unknown stimuli such as loud noises or people with wheelchairs, children, etc.....to me these are far more important than a simple sit and stay.
  
  i would reccomend you contact your local AKC dog trainging group and find out where to find a class that works toward a canine good citizen.


• definintely dont go to obedience training! its obvious that your dog is smart enough to easily learn the tricks you are teaching her so classes would just be a waste of your money! i trained my dog who is now six years old- btw i was only 11 when i trained her- and she learned perfectly fine wheras my friend took her dog to this trainer and i went with one time to find that this trainer was as dump as a rock about dog training and i kept telling my friend to do this and that and she said- thats not what the trainer said- and now her dog is completely out of control. i suggest that since your dog seems to be a good learner to purchase a book on dog training if you want to teach it more complicated tricks and dont waste your money on a trainer cuz you never know what kind of trainer youll get till you go to the class!


• if she already knows sit and stay and down and she wont poop on your floor then you dont have to if you want to spend your money and time on something you dont need go ahead i have a dog and i know a bunch of trainers you should be fine.


• Personally I think they are about as necessary as getting a good vet or making sure you are feeding a high quality diet. Yes, dogs can live without them and even be well behaved without them, but there is a HUGE difference between a well-trained dog who has learned the commands around distractions (ie in a group setting) and a well-trained dog who has learned basic commands at home with only the distractions that are present in their environment (which are far less distracting than even the same distraction in a different location can be). Even a very well mannered dog will benefit from group training classes. They offer mental stimulation, help you learn how to communicate with your dog, and are a great way to socialize your dog in a controlled setting.


• I took my pug to an obedience class when he was a puppy. To be honest you can save yourself some money and just do research online and train your dog yourself. 6 years ago the puppy class cost me $50 or $60 (went to SuperPetz).
  
  If she already knows sit and stay and is housebroken I wouldn't go to a class, cause that is the first thing they teach you. With my dog they taught us sit, stay, come, lay and they taught how to house train your dog. So basically all you need to train her is lay.
  
  You can train her to do whatever you want, you just have to show her what the command means and when she does it give her a treat and make a big deal over it.


• I never went to a training class and never will. I never needed to. I purchased this excellent training video when i got one of my first dogs and never have anymore problem with any of my dogs. I also trained them off leash as well.
  
  The problem with trainers, is they all have their own way of training. And some i don't agree with. I remember considering taking classes at petsmart, and i talked to the trainer and told her how my dog is aggressive when i ride bikes. And she told me to squirt the dog in the face with a squirt bottle.....yup never went back. If you're considering getting a trainer, avoid the trainers that are all positive, they are idiots to say the least. Avoid the trainers who use all force, they just want your money in the shortest amount of time.
  
  Anyway i recommend getting this dvd. Best obedience video out there.
  http://leerburg.com/302.htm


• No, certainly not. You can carry on the training yourself, there are many "How to" books. She is only 6 months, things will crop up at home. What I really like about classes is the dogs interacting and becoming at ease. You are so nice to take her home!!


• I think obedience classes are important. When we adopted a three-year-old dog from the shelter who already knew the basics, we still took her to training classes. It was great to see how she was around other dogs in a controlled environment, and gave us new ideas. She also did learn new tricks.
  
  The best part though, is that it was a great bonding expierence for her and I and she loved to go to classes with me. If you do decide to go for classes, look for a POSITIVE training facility where the instructors have credentials and certifications to back up what they are doing.


• Why would it be a 'cop out'? Most people in this world do not bother with properly training their dogs and frankly, it is most people who end up getting rid of their dogs because they are not well trained. Many people want 'push button' dogs - dogs that will obey them and do what they want without having put any effort into actually training them. A training class is where you have a knowledgeable person helping you learn to better interact with and train your dog. I have trained dogs to behave properly (how I want them to behave when I want them to not when they feel like it) for over fifty years and I still take dogs to training classes because no one ever knows it all and no one can see themselves - I like having a knowledgeable person watch and make sure am not giving signals I am not aware of or that something isn't going on that I am not aware of plus the dogs are subjected to distractions so they can better learn to obey under conditions that aren't perfect. Most any dog can 'sit' and 'stay' at home in their front room with nothing occuring but what about if something distracting is gong on - when you NEED the dog to sit and stay or it could mean its life? You can locate an obedience club near you and see about starting your new companion and yourself in classes.


• No, actually i highly recommend not getting her into and obedience class. when we got my Australian Shepherd Mix puppy at 7months, the people at the humane society highly suggested a class for her. we have never signed her up and she is house broken, knows sit, and stay, and come.

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Dog Health Questions: I would like to buy a dog, i need a low maintenence, medium sized dog. where do i start?cost of training etc?

what's the average cost of having a dog trained for things like potty training and barking(i live in an apartment). how much am i looking at spending up front not counting the cost of the dog.
all shots
spayed
training
toys
food and whatever else there may be.

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Go to rescue shelter,i went this past week0end and got me a medium sized dog for a fee of $75.00.That included his neutering,shots,chip and a free check up at a vet.He's 3 1/2 months old, so I'm training him.One accident this week.I use a crate and he seem to like it.Oh, he's a JRT/mix and very smart.Good luck on whatever dog you get.

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• Dogs are a big responsibility, so dont get one unless you are willing to keep it for life- up to 16 years. pure breds can cost up to $1000.00 or more but you can always go to the shelter and get one for a lot less. The start up cost of everything that you mentioned could add up to about $500.00. I have two dogs and it is very worth it my dogs are great and I love them to death.


• Please check out Petfinder.com
  
  You can find great dogs on there that have already had their current vaccinations and have already been spayed/neutered. Adoption costs may vary, but it is much cheaper and very rewarding to rescue a shelter dog. There are all kinds of breeds to choose from and you can even search your local area.
  
  I took my shelter dogs to obedience training and it cost me $80 for a six week class. That is actually dirt cheap and I'm not sure where you live but it will probably be a little more than that.
  
  You can get safe, cheap toys in the WalMart pet section. And every brand of food has a different cost. Please make sure to use the type of food he/she is used to until you can wean him off and feed him the food of your choice.
  
  Please consider rescue, he/she will be so grateful and you will feel so good!!!


• I'd say the best thing would do to narrow down your options first. Look at what you are willing to spend and also consider if the dog will shed, behavior of the breed of dogs, etc.
  
  I personally LOVE pound puppies, just for the fact that they are looking for love so when you're able to give them that love they are going to love you just as much.
  
  Many pounds or humane societies will include raibes shots, spay/neuter, etc. in the adoption fee.
  
  I adopted a 8 week old chow from a local pound and her adoption fee was $65 and that paid for the rabies and spay, my bill with all the other shots and testing for worms and what not still ran about $90 afterwards.
  
  A stray I found that we had to take to get all his shots because we weren't sure if he had any ran about $140 and he wasn't neutered but I'd suggest it unless you plan on breeding.
  
  Most dogs will bark, but you could always go to a local specialty pet store (i.e. PetSmart, PetCO) and purchase a bark collar, which may run you a pretty penny, I'd say anywhere from around $40-150.
  
  Some training will work with the barking and simple commands, training will varies with where you go and what not but the puppy/dog has to be a certain age and have shots and what not.
  
  The hardest dog I've ever tried to potty train is a cocker spaniel because when they get excited they like to litterly show you.
  
  You can always crate train the dog (which I don't really like but some people perfer it) where you buy a crate and give them so much room and let them know thats where they potty at.
  
  Also, what has always worked with me for potty training is when you catch them using the bathroom (eventhough it sounds harsh) rub their nose in it, pop them, say "NO!", and send them outside. Make sure you also clean it up very very good and get the smell away because if they smell it again they will be sure to use it in the same place once again.
  
  As for toys, many dogs vary. My dogs are terrified of toys that make sounds but love the hard toys that they can chew on for hours, you really just have to experiment.
  
  I hope this helps a little.


• Well, if you adopt an adult shelter dog, which is a great idea, you'll get the shots, spaying, some training, AND the dog for usually between $100-$200. It's a great way to go, and most shelter dogs are adults that are partially or totally housebroken, and often have some basic obedience training. Plus you know exactly how big the dog will stay, and a few hours of bonding will tell you the dog's overall personality.
  
  If you insist on starting with a puppy, you're looking at:
  
  $200 shots
  $500 spaying (varies greatly by vet)
  $200 for 6 weeks of training
  $100 toys, treats, collars, leashes, bowls, etc.
  $50 per month in food (depending on quality)
  
  The great thing about shelter dogs is that most are mixed breeds, which dilutes their genetic tendencies. For example, most medium-sized short haired dogs are either hunters like Labs, or herders like Cattle dogs, both of which are very driven and need a lot of exercise. Shelter dogs still need good long walks, but they don't have the genetic drive to work that purebreds do, so you don't have to constantly engage them in activities.
  
  Potty training and barking, spend $50 on some good books, because those are things you have to do yourself- you can't potty train or bark train in a classroom.
  
  On the subject of food, pay a little extra and get the good stuff, and you'll save a ton of money of vet bills later.
  Good: Artemis, Avoderm, Chicken Soup, Canine Caviar, Wellness, Wysong, Verus, Timberwolf Organics, Nutro Ultra, Fromm, Merrick, Organix, AgarX, Canidae, Innova Evo, Eagle Pack, Solid Gold.
  
  Okay: Nutro or Nutro Max, Eukanuba, Bil-Jac, Nature's Recipe, Pinnacle, Royal Canin.
  
  BAD: Purina, Alpo, Pedigree, Kibbles N Bits, Iams, Cesar, Beneful, Hill's Science Diet, anything sold in a supermarket.
  
  Good luck!


• Reconsider getting a dog if you live in an apartment. It's hard to housetrain when you have to go up and down stairs, and neighbours aren't impressed with a barking dog when you leave. Cats are fine for apartments, dogs like a house w/ a yard.


• you can adopt a dog from a rescue organization or group in your county. there are several i found which i listed below, all of which you can find near your area.
  
  the rescue organizations are non-profit groups that rescue animals and find homes for them. all they charge you is the actual cost of the shots, neutering or spayding and what it cost them to care for the dog. they also train them before they give them up for adoption.
  
  we just got two great pyranees a month ago and these dogs are the sweetest and most wonderful dogs. the rescue organization trained them, cared for them, had all their shots done, had them neutered and spayed (we have a male and a female). these folks are all volunteers so they really care for these animals and treat them with such affection.
  
  the gentleman who dropped the dogs to us gave us a list of types of food to feed them, how often and how much (cups). he also listed all the shots they had and when and how often to clean their teeth, ears and how to do it. he arranged for their tags with our name and number on them, their leashes and chokers.
  
  i will assure you will never regret acquiring your pet from any rescue group.
  
  http://adopt-a-small-dog.1-800-save-a-pe…
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rescue.htm
  http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
  http://www.adoptablepets.net/index.html
  http://canines.com/cgi-bin/afardb/search…
  http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/cgi-bin/…
  http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/bree…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training.?

I have a 3 year old labrador retriever (possibly mixed with a weimeriner).
He's been an indoor dog all his life and is very friendly and hasn't grown up living with any dogs.
Although from time to time he has been around them and he is nothing but friendly with them.
We started going to a dog park within the last year and take every now and then where we let him run with the other dogs.
It all started out good.
He played well, was a little nervous. But nothing grand.
Well lately whenever the tennis ball is thrown and another dog gets it he gets so angry and starts barking and fighting with the dog.
So we've taken him out for a while to try to identify how to fix the problem.
He seems to get really jealous when someone gets the toy before him.
Can i train him to stop being like that this late in the game?
And how can i do it?

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At this point, I would not do anything to change that behavior other then NOT bring balls/toys to the park with you.
I would, however, use it to train him even more seeing how he has a lot of drive for them.
Play with him using his toy away from the park with no other dogs around and when and if you must take him there, leave the toys at home!!

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• had the same problem, watch some episodes of the dog whisperer and if that doesnt help send him to royvon in wales.


• It is almost never to late to train your dog to follow a different behavior.The saying "you cant teach an old new tricks" is a lie you most certianly can. Below is a list of reasons your dog may be getting in to fights.
  
  * Dogs initiate fighting when they do not feel secure around other dogs.
  
  * The top dog knows he's boss and usually is able assert rank within 3 seconds. Usually, the top dog does not have to resort to actual fighting to prove his point.
  
  * Middle-ranking order male dogs feel insecure and in need of proving something.
  
  * Dogs perceive neutered dogs as less of a threat. With male dogs, neutering reduces the chances dogs will bite and neutering is linked with a reduction in several kinds of aggression.
  
  * Dogs growl at younger dogs in an attempt to put youngsters in their place. By the way, many male dogs have testosterone peaks between 10 months and one year of age, explaining why they seem more hyper. Dogs can smell testosterone.
  
  * Playing is more than having fun for dogs; it's a way to compete and a way to establish rank.
  
  Positive steps you can take:
  
  * Socialize your pup. You can keep him nearby when you're home by tethering him to you with a leash. Praise the dog whenever he does good, and whenever he stops aggressive look or other undesirable behavior.
  
  * Most people ignore good behavior. But it is important to praise and reward good behavior in order to encourage the dog to repeat it. Solicit and praise good behavior, instead of punishing the bad.
  
  * use the word "GENTLY," which can be useful in diverting dogs from a fight. "SIT" and "OFF" are also important commands. It is important to be able to redirect your dog's attention to you -- and thus away from another dog who may be engaging in challenging eye contact and aggressive or otherwise undesirable behaviors.
  
  * Do not tense up with the leash or yell during the approach of another dog. That can make your dog associate the sight of another dog with punishment.
  
  * Remember that timing is everything, and that it is crucial for you to develop the ability to redirect your dogUs attention back to you. you may want to enroll your dog in bacis obedience clases for a starter and/or you may want to attend "growl classes" for more info on growl classes check out http://www.whoswalkingwhodogtraining.com…
  Good luck!!!


• I recommend you visit the website that I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a few months back. The program teaches you various methods you can use yourself to solve common dog issues. It totally transformed my dog. Good luck!


• Sounds like a case of possessive aggression, there was a case like this on Dog Whisperer I recall, that was with food but same sort of problem. A good idea to check that out if you can.
  
  As a general thing to try in cases where you want to associate something not fun with an action we found that using a water sprayer like you use for plants was a brilliant way to get him to totally stop doing things we didn't want him to do like jumping up. Even now a year after it was last used he hates the sight of the thing!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training??

I'm 28wks pregnant and am starting to think about the big changes that are going to take place when the baby arrives. One of the changes that is a MUST is obedience from my 6yr king charles!! She has been "the baby" of the house for so long now and honestly she rules the roost >> that is until April... My question is do you think its too late to start getting her into the habit of not being aloud in many of the rooms in the house ie; no upstairs, no living room etc... also how and when should i start this training and any good tips on how to make it work?? Pls note she is VERY spoiled!

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I'm sorry, but you shouldn't have treated her so 'well' before if you are going to want to keep her now as 'only a dog' after your baby comes. I doubt that there is any 'dog training' in the world that will help her cope with 'losing you to something better' so I would suggest finding her a good new home with people who will love and understand her and not 'ban her' from places she's always been able to go before.

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• Edel: yes it's an good idea for put your dog in "Obediance School"
  because that way she would be properly trained with each command! yes even 6mo puppies got to be scolded also middel
  aged too .So think about this ok?
  GodBless


• I think that your dog will associate these new changes with the baby and feel seriously demoted. You will have a broken hearted dog on your hands if you start keeping her out of rooms because there is a new person in your house. I would take the dog to obedience school now. I would treat this situation like I would treat a new baby coming into a house with an older sibling. MAke sure you let that dog know that you still love her and that she has a place in your heart. Also, about the hair, etc.- I read an article recently that said children who grow up with pets, are less likely to develop allergies, etc. than children who have no pets. Their bodies are used to all the allergens, etc.


• The old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" holds absolutely no truth to it, and that's a good thing, because you can teach a dog new things at any point during its life.
  
  The type of training I would recommend you look into is called NILIF, or Nothing in Life is Free. It's not so much about formal obedience, but about establishing yourself as the "leader" in your household. Most dogs require strong leadership or they will test the boundaries and find out what they can get away with. Since your dog has been the "baby" of the house and is "very spoiled", it seems to me like there's currently no leadership in your home.
  
  Do a Google search and you will find many websites about NILIF training. You may want to read through some of them to get an idea of what it's all about, and then start introducing her to your new rules. Teach her where it is and isn't okay to be, and what she is and isn't allowed to do.
  
  You have to be very consistent with training - especially since she's had free reign of your home for so long. Once baby is born, you will have to still remain consistent and make sure she understands what she is and is not allowed to do. Correct her for the behaviors that are not acceptable - you can use a verbal correction, such as "no" or a leash correction, or even just quietly walk her to another room or her crate and give her a "time out".


• If you want to train her, you need to start immediately. You've let her get away with pretty much everything for six years, and now it's going to hurt you. It's going to be extremely difficult to change the routine that she is used to.
  
  Perhaps it would help to know exactly what your dog DOES know. At first, it sounds like your dog doesn't know any commands, since you say she must learn obedience. Then, you say that she comes when called from the stairs. Clarification, please?
  
  How many rooms are you planning to restrict her from? Assuming the baby will have it's own room, why not just restrict your dog from that room? Since your dog is so used to having room, it's going to be difficult enough to keep her out of one room, let alone four or five or entire areas of the house.
  
  When the baby arrives, you can't completely shut your dog out. This is another reason it's a good idea to only restrict her access to one room, the baby's room. The arrival of the child would be a major disruption of your dog's life even if you aren't going to restrict her. If this child appears and suddenly your dog is unable to go through most of the house anymore, she's going to develop some major behavior issues. Her whining and separation anxiety could get worse, and she could even start to get destructive. She'll have no idea why she can't go all the places she used to. She'll just know it happened sometime around the arrival of this tiny pink thing.
  
  Again, only restrict your dog from the baby's room. To do this, put a baby gate in the doorway so she can't get through. You need to do this immediately, to start getting her used to it.
  
  Do allow your dog to meet the baby. If you try to keep her away from the baby, she'll become overly curious and could cause unintentional harm to the baby in her desire to see what the fuss is all about. This isn't to say she needs to be in the baby's and your face all the time, because that's rude. Just let her meet the baby, and be sure that you are very calm about it. Let her see that it is nothing for her to be overly concerned about, and pretty soon she'll just be glancing at it going "Oh, it's a baby" and go on her way.
  
  You are going to be extremely busy with this baby, as you know. But you need to make sure that you still spend time with your dog. (Assuming you are married) perhaps you and your husband can take turns caring for the baby and spending time with your dog. Hire a babysitter for an hour or so two or three days of the week and take your dog for a nice long walk and spend some good quality time with her.
  
  Yes, you will be very excited and consumed by your new child, but you made a commitment to this dog six years ago.


• You lost me. Why do you have to train your dog or keep it away from the baby? Your dog is going to want to protect your new baby as well as you. Do you anticipate your unborn child is going to be allergic to dogs?
  
  Edit:
  Treat your dog the way you would treat an older child and have a new baby on the way. Don't ban your dog from contact with the baby - just introduce them and let the family be a family. Your dog will understand that she has a new person to watch over - and you'll be surprised how well adapted your dog will be to the new little person that means so much to you.
  
  Don't get a babysitter so you can take your dog for a walk. Instead, take your dog with you when you take the baby out for a stroll, to the park, everyplace you used to take your sdog - and then some. I think you are about to learn that dogs are more perceptive than you realize.
  
  You aren't having your first baby - you are having another one. Your dog is going to have one, too. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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