Dog Health Questions: How are dogs trained to detect cancer?

I've heard that dogs can detect certain cancers in either urine or the breath. But how do they teach them? Like how do they teach them what 'cancer' smells like? Or is it just by instinct.

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Hi,

I was watching a TV show, and they talked about the first dog who taught herself to sniff out the cancer cells.

Others they teach with some samples of actual cancer put into veils, and then placed on a long work area, about 10' long with separated buckets about 2' apart. Then the dog picks out the right sample, and gets it's reward - to play with a toy or something.

Another system - call it a little more advanced is to put small tissue samples on the back of band aids, then place them on a test subject wearing a swimsuit. The dog sniffs out the band-aids with the cancer cells, not the other ones with something like ham or whatever.

One time they had a dog repeatedly go back to a "non-cancer" test area. So they tested that patient again, and found cancer in that person.

Good Luck!

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• Each specific cancer has an odour, similar to cured meat. They match perfectly, it's really quite amazing. So, you basically train the dog to identify the smell of a certain meat and react to it > sitting, barking, laying down, etc.
  
  Then, you practice on a human! If that person has a specific cancer, your dog will notify you! There is one downside, the dog could be giving you a false diagnosis IF the person has eaten any cured meat, has cured meat in their pocket, or has rubbed cured meat on their clothing. This doesn't usually happen, so don't worry. Happy cancer finding!

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Dog Health Questions: Tax write off: I'm a Dog Trainer what can I write off?

Ok I'm a Full Time Dog Trainer for PetSmart. I have a few things I'm wondering what I can write off.
1) my adopted dog who came from a shelter
$300 donation to the shelter
2)Besides the $300 to adopt her. I donate money from my paycheck every week.
I heard you have to donate X amount of income before you can write it off. Whats the X amount?
3) Her supplies for upkeep.
Health, Grooming, food etc I've kept all receipts
4)I've bought many books, magazines and newsletters about dogs and dog training.

So i was wondering which things i could write and what i can.

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Your dog and all the costs associated with her are not deductible under any circumstance. It doesn't matter if you use her as a demo dog, that would be stretching it. Expenses you pay out of pocket that are related to your employment and over 2% of your adjusted gross income are deductible on schedule A as Miscellaneous Itemized deductions. Charitable contributions deducted from your paycheck are deductible on schedule A as well. If you don't itemize your deductions then, of course, the question is moot.

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• If you donate money to a charity with your paycheck, that is deductible. None of the expenses are deductible because you can enjoy the dog on your own and she isn't just a business expense. The books, magazines, and periodicals could be deductible as a miscellaneous deduction. The amount that is deductible is over 2% of your AGI though.
  
  All of these only matter if you itemize your deductions though so you have to have more than the standard deduction between all your deductions or it isn't worth it.


• So far nothing.
  
  PS you can't deduct the donation to the charity when you got the dog as you received something in return.
  
  PPS, the books are not going to change your taxes. They would have to go in the misc section of the schedule A and then reduce the total by 2% of your AGI and if anything is left over, you still have to itemize.


• I agree with most of the other answers except personally I would give you the cost of the dog as a deduction because it was for business purposes.
  
  Though, like everyone else has said, none of it matters if you dont have enough deductions to itemize.


• Pet supplies and other expenses for your personal pets are never tax deductible.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the best pit bull bloodlines to buy?

I'm planning to buy a pit bull within the next couple of weeks. I would like to know which bloodlines are the best? Can I easily train this breed myself or do I need to leave the training to the professional trainers. I want my dog trained for protection.

Dog Training Part I

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Never ever get someone else to train your dog!

it is the relationship you have with your dog that determines how well it behaves for you!

by all means seek the assistance of a dog trainer, but enforce the point that you want them to teach you how to train the dog, and not for them to train the dog for you!

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• As far as bloodlines go, check with the UKC if you're looking for the American Pit Bull Terrier. If you're looking for a American Staffordshire Terrier, look into the AKC.
  
  Do not buy based on nose color, don't buy those hippo American Bully dogs either. More often they're mixed with mastiff or some other breed and have human aggression which isn't what you want in a protection dog.
  "A good personal protection dog is as reliable and friendly as Rover your pet Labrador Retriever, until called to work.
  Capable of meeting strangers and new people without fear or aggression, confident and outgoing, able to travel with you everywhere you go, in crowds, cars, parks and gatherings.Good protection dogs are not vicious dangerous dogs, and are trained very differently.
  A good protection dog is raised from a puppy to be friendly, outgoing, love people, be playful and have no fear. The best way to start a young puppy is to socialize it well."Also make sure you're the one doing the training. As in whoever you hire doesn't take the dog away for a few weeks and return it, make sure you're right there in the action.


• If you don't have any idea what the answers to these questions are,you're a long way from being prepared to get a dog.
  
  Bloodline is a matter of personal preference.There are many to choose from,you needed to start your research months ago.
  
  If you want the dog trained for protection,it needs to be done by a professional,it's not a diy job.
  
  You may also want to consider another breed.Pit Bulls usually do not have any natural guarding instinct.There are other breeds developed for things like protection,this breed is not one of them.
  
  "The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers. Aggressive behavior toward humans is uncharacteristic of the breed and highly undesirable."
  http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breed…
  
  Here are some breed specific forums:
  http://www.game-dog.com/forums/
  http://www.pitbull-chat.com/forums.php


• If you are still unsure about the best lines, then don't buy in a week or two. You will probably have to do some research. As a breeder, (different dogs), this is what I would recommend.
  First go to AKC.org and check out their breeder listings. AKC breeders often advertise on the akc website.
  Secondly, google "Pitbulls+best showdog breeders" And see what comes up. Also, do you live in a moderately large city? There are AKC dog shows throughout the years. Look on their website to see if there are any upcoming shows. If so, go to it and watch the pitbulls being shown. Then, try to talk to the handler after their pitbull is done showing. Many handlers are breeders and trainers and they can talk to you about the breed, the lineage, and how they train. Trainng for a dog show is not the same as guard dog, but start with looking for lines that are not aggresive.
  
  OK,, when you do get your puppy, go to a professional training center and go to classes. You can start your puppy out in puppy kindergarden and the absoulte best things you can do is to have your dog up to date with all vaccinations, spay or neuter your pet, and socialize your new puppy a lot so they learn to be gentle to other people and pets.
  You need to train your dog to be gentle and kind, never aggressive unless commanded to be for protection in an emergency, much like a police dog is. Training like this can take 8 months to 2 years, so you need to be patient, compassionate and consistent when training.
  Because of the possible aggressive nature of the breed, check with your insurance and your city laws. Many have bans on Pitbulls and some insurance companies will not cover a pitbull owner. Pits can be so amazing and gentle, but you must train it properly to make sure it doesn't get startled and attack. That's why I recommend socialization because it will help your dog not be startled easily.
  
  Well, that's kind of long. I hope you have luck!


• find a reputable breeder that knows going back 4 to 5 generations and if you want to train the dog for protection you should do professional training, you train the dog with the trainer offering guidance, find a trainer that offers protection training it will most likely be more expensive but you have to make sure the dog is of sound temperament and has basic obedience down, which you can contact a the trainer before getting the dog to talk to them about what qualities to look for in a puppy.


• I do APBT rescue, I have years of experience with the breed and I can tell you without a doubt if you want a dog for protection the pit bull is NOT for you. Pit bulls have never been bred to be human aggressive in any way, they will sooner lick a robber then defend your home. There are plenty of breeds out there that will naturally defend your property but a pit bull isn't one. If you try to make a pit bull "guard" you you will end up with an unstable, confused dog and that is NOT what you want in an APBT. That would be like buying a bernese mountain dog and expecting it to herd sheep- they wouldn't know how to and would be very confused. My pit bull is extremely human friendly, I'm sure if I were ever in real danger that he would step up but I wouldn't expect him to, its my job to protect him-not the other way around.
  If you want a dog that will protect you and your property look for a breed that has been bred to do so like a GSD, rottie or cane corso. Idk why people think pit bulls are guard dogs, they were bred for dog fighting ie- DOG aggression, very, very different then human aggression. Please learn about the breed (UKC.org) I promise you will find that this is not the breed you want.


• How much experience do you have with training dogs? If you don't have any, you might want to let a professional handle it and show you how to control the dog. If you've had dogs before and raised them with no behavorial problems arising, you'd probably be fine training the dog itself.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I am about to start taking my 12 week old pointer pup to obedience classes, however they like putting all the puppies in a pen and letting them go for it. I have always thought that a puppy is a member of their families pack and in a wild wolf pack the puppies from different packs wouldn't all be socializing together.
I am worried about doing this because I am his pack leader and I feel like he doesn't need to run free with other dogs to socialize also if one of the bigger pups attacks him he may be dog aggressive for the rest of his life.

My question is what is your veiw do you think it is a good idea for all the pups be thrown in a pen together? Or should I just skip it and go straight into the obedience? Do you think it would harm his socialization if he was or wasn't allowed to free range with other pups?

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Sadly many puppy kindergarten classes are focusing more on puppy play than on puppy training. You might want to look for another class where the focus is more on training your puppy to work for and with you than on puppy play. I have always done puppy play at the end of my classes instead of at the beginning. I feel that puppies need to learn to focus on their owners instead of on each other. I also use the puppy play to teach the owners how to call their puppy out of a group. If the puppy learns to come out of a group of playing puppies than recall problems are almost non-existant later on in life as the puppy has learned that he doesn't have a choice not to come.

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• It would pretty much kill any sort of socializing he may get if he didn't go. He needs to meet a lot of new people and a whole lot of new dogs so that's he social and friendly, instead of aggressive and fearful.
  
  No, they wouldn't socialize from different packs. But unless this puppy has a whole lot of other puppy friends at home, he doesn't have much of a pack at all. He's like one child in an entire grade- with a chance to socialize at recess.


• Puppies love to play with each, but need to be matched by age and size. Also, the dogs should be introduced one at a time to each other and I would be very concerned about putting all together at one time.
  
  I would not worry about the pack leader role as with young children they play together yet still recognize their parents as the leaders of the family.


• Most of these classes are one or two days a week, for a hour or so at a time. Allowing such brief interaction will not hurt your family or 'pack' bond. Particularly since your dog is a hunting breed, bred to work in a pack with other dogs, this socialization should be beneficial. However each pup is different, and while some may relish this play time, not all pups will. Let your pup 'tell' you what he wants and by all means, make sure ALL the pups are good natured and of similar size, and certainly not 'bullies'.


• Not at 12 weeks. Your puppy has not finished it's full round of shots.
  16 weeks.
  
  I don't like the idea of taking a puppy that young anywhere other than my home until shots are finished.
  
  You can start simply obedience training at home. There will be plenty of time for socialization after he is 4 months.
  
  Simple obedience is very easy to teach.


• it is indeed a good idea, it makes the puppy dog friendly to other dogs. my dog isnt dog friendly, it bites and fights to any other dog nearby and that is because its used to being the only dog and she wants it to stay that way. dont spoil your dog by letting it be the only dog around or it wont be son friendly to other dogs and it will fight, like mine. i say let the pup do the training.
  hope i helped


• I recently had my puppy in obedience class, and it helped her so much. The trainer should separate the puppies if they start really fighting, but otherwise, puppies playing together is a MUST for growing puppies. It helps them understand how to act around other puppies and dogs. You should definetly let your puppy play.


• I think the early socialization with other puppies will be very good for your puppy. You will still be your dog's pack leader since you are the one it will spend the most time with.Beverly


• I see no problem with it. In fact, if the trainer has everything under control and does proper introductions with each pup BEFORE letting them all loose, i find it a good idea.
  
  My pup did the same thing (unleashed play times with five or more pups) and she turned out just fine. In fact, it taught her how plenty of good dog manners (such as not rushing up to another dog to play without sniffing first.)
  
  You have to understand: Dogs are NOT wolves. Period. Yes they share some of the same behaviors and characteristics, but not ALL of them. If all dogs where exclusive to their one pack we would have a bunch of aggressive animals running around, yes?
  
  Again: Dogs should NOT be exclusive to ONE pack - that is how aggressive, territorial, and possessive dogs are created. Your puppy needs time to socialize with other pups so he/she can learn the basics of dog body language so they know how to play, how to "talk", how to interact, etc.
  
  Yes there will be squabbles. Yes there may be a few incidents. But that is how puppies learn each others limits and boundaries. By not allowing them that you are not allowing social behavior and you are ENCOURAGING anti-social. Meaning there will be a higher chance of aggression later on in life.


• Yes, it is a great idea to socialise your pup with other dogs.
  
  No, it is not a good idea to socialise him in a free-for-all environment.
  
  All pups benefit from socialisation at an early age, in fact they should start socialisation as early as possible. The risks of not being fully vaccinated are far outweighed by the socialisation benefits, of course all sensible precautions should be taken like not letting the pup socialise with unvaccinated adults, not letting the pup run on grassy areas that are frequented by lots of dogs, not letting the dog into a vet clinic that has not been cleaned well previously.
  
  Dogs also learn from appropriate dog-dog socialising, they learn what play is appropriate, they learn bite inhibition and they learn self control. This can all help in dog-human interaction.
  
  If you do not socialise your pup with other dogs then you run the risk of him being scared of other dogs, this can result in fear aggression or nervous behaviours. Even i you feel that he may not play with other dogs in the future you will not be able to avoid other dogs all the time. When you come across other dogs while you are walking you want him to be comfortable and at ease around them. If dog-dog socialisation is done well at an early age it reduces the risk of dog-dog issues in the future.
  
  Puppy socialisation in a puppy class done sensibly should allow times for the pups to become familiar with each other from a distance. If there are large breeds and small breeds they should be separated for off lead time. If there are shyer dogs they should be allowed off lead before the more confident dogs. Only two dogs at a time should be off lead until it is clear that all dogs are behaving confidently and playing appropriately. Any inappropriate play (mounting, hard biting, pinning another puppy down) should be stopped immediately and the offending puppy put on lead until it calms down.
  
  In many classes it will not be appropriate even after lots of socialising that all pups are off lead together, often the mix of pups just does not work this way. A good puppy class will be run so that all pups have off lead time around the other dogs (unless there is any serious dog agro from any pup, if this is the case the pup should be removed from class and taught in a different environment).
  
  I'd suggest that if you feel the puppy class you are attending does not offer appropriate off lead puppy play then you find another class.
  
  Good luck, pointer pups are adorable.

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Dog Health Questions: Should we return our dog to the shelter?

we adopted a 1.5 year old collie about 4 months ago. at 1st we thought he was an obedient & nice dog. but lately he's been acting up, not listening to what we say, destroying things in the house/backyard. we've tried walking him but he's absolutely terrified of going out in public for some unknown reason. so he channels his extra energy into destroying things around the house. we've read dog training books, hired a dog behavioralist...we don't know what else to do! my mom's set on returning him back, and i'm starting to agree with her?

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He sounds like he is confused and bored. The most important thing he needs right now is guidance and structure, and if you are not willing to take the time to work with him properly, then maybe you should take him back to the shelter.

Is he crated trained? If not, that is your first step. Utilize the crate as a bedroom for the dog, make it a safe and secure environment that he wants to be in. Never use it as punishment.

Enroll him in some simple basic obedience classes, not only will it reinforce good behavior, it doubles as socializing. My recommendation is a Petsmart class, those are usually decent enough for beginners.

Keep in mind a shelter is a very traumatizing place for a dog. He could have very well been so terrified these past 4 months that he was acting mellow and quiet in your home because he was so scared and now that he is more comfortable, you are seeing the kind of dog he really truly is.

His problem is he doesn't know right from wrong because you haven't taught him the rules of your home. He needs extra guidance and training now especially, please don't give up on him just yet.

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• Sounds like you need to find a way to help get his energy otu some how. Got a treadmill? put him on it? He sounds like a board dog?


• If you got a dog from a shelter, you may have adopted some problems, too. I don't want to say every dog from shelters has problems, but many of them do due to past experiences. In my opinion, you just have to work with him. Collies need a lot of exercise- are you taking him for walks that last at least an hour, and at least twice a day? Are you confining him to one room or even crating him when you're out or at night? The fear when walking is probably a problem he has associated with being in a shelter- you really need to find an empty field or countryside for the dog to run in, once he's trained to come back to your side. The destruction thing is likely to be an exercise issue (because you won't walk him because he's scared of going out in public, which is a problem you have to deal with).
  
  Long and the short of it is, you should have looked more into what you were getting into. Shelter dogs often have problems, and collies need a lot of exercise- it's not an easy ride. So if you really feel that way, take the poor thing back to the shelter, and maybe someone can put more than four months worth of effort into a high energy dog- or he'll never find a home again, be stuck in a shelter, or even put to sleep. The choice is your's.


• Like people, some dogs are just brighter, and easier to deal with. You may be able to do something with the dog, but how much time and are you up to it?
  I had a yorkie, the dog was as dumb as a hammer,I found her a home, and I was glad I did. I now have a Maltese, a real bright dog, and I am much happier.


• collies are made to run and they have natural instincts to run around and herd things and release their energy, they cant control it.
  
  so hes probably digging holes because he has all of this energy and doesnt know what to do with it
  
  take him to a dog park and let him run around for a couple hours


• Have you taken this dog to any obedience classes ... at all?
  
  I'd hate like heck to give up on a young Collie. They are such wonderful dogs.
  
  If your parent(s) decide he/she/they cannot handle this dog, PLEASE contact a Collie rescue, and DO NOT simply return him to the shelter. If your family is not able to handle him, there is an owner out there that will be able to. PLEASE give this dog a chance.


• I'm amaze and how many times people immediately dump animals for mild behaviours.
  
  Sounds like his naughtiness is aniexty type behaviour and bordem. Which are easily solved.
  
  Number 1; You need to get this dog out walking. You need to make it enjoyable. So bring some treats along or if hes offlead trainned and comes when called, take a tennis ball and play fetch with him,
  
  Number 2; when he does show aniexty, instead of immediately bringing him home, get him to sit, and look around to see what frighten, you can say Sit, drop, come etc and use treats to reward the good behaviour, and ignore the negetive.
  
  My method if dog shows aniexty of anything, is HAVE a party. Sounds strange i know, but this show the dog nothing to fear. What ever you do DO NOT pat him when he is in fearful or aniextious state.


• Poor dog. After 4 months of getting used to your house, you want to send him back?
  It seems that your dog has been spoiled and that is why he has "suddenly" changed and started destroying things and misbehaving. Unless there is some neurological problem, it was most likely caused by how lenient your family has been with him. He's now the leader of the pack. You need to get yoru money back from the dog behavioralist.


• PLEASE don't give him back to the shelter. You are giving up on him just after 4 months. You obviously didn't do your research into dog breeds before you got him. Collies need lots of room to run around in. You need to take him to a park & let him run around for an hour. Play ball with him. You need to interact with him so when you're at home or not at home he will be more tired & tend not to ruin things. If this is the case you need to confine him to one area. Then he will know which area is his.
  
  Before you give up on him, please keep trying. Please try sell him thru the paper or website before giving him to the pound.


• I agree, although I usually never advise taking a dog to the shelter, I think in your situation, someone at the shelter didn't do their job correctly & now your family has ended up with the wrong dog for you all.
  
  I would return him.
  
  OR you can listen to the TD fairies & end up miserable along with the dog for the next decade.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I feel more comfortable and confient walking my dog rather than using my bike?

I usually take her for a bike ride rather than a walk -- its because i feel like a target when i walk her.
if a dog runs after me down the street, i can petal away with her.
if there is a person walking down the street with a dog -- i can pass before she notices and i can give a easier correction.
if something happens im just faster and slicker.

when i walk she jumps and pulls at other dogs, even with the prong collar and other corrections like cesar millan. if i body block she wraps up my feet, and if i turn her back to them she keeps turning around.
i feel stupid pulling on my dogs leash and making weird motions and such -- especially sicne 95% of the people in my neighborhood have horrible dogs! So they wouldnt know dog training even if it smacked them in the face.

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I trained my dogs to walk on a collar call the gentle leader
http://www.buygentleleader.com/View.aspx…

you can have a much better control on the dog without worry about hurting them on a prong collar. Cesar's wife also designed a collar that they sell on their website call the Illusion Collar which does the same thing.
For another method that Cesar use for dog is you look forward...do not look down on your dog to see what he's doing/what he's looking at..It actually works to keep your dog moving forward. (hard to do at the beginning because you have to be in tune with your dog's body language)
I also took my dog to a dog trainer to help on walks when they were little. What works best on gaining confidence on a walk is to take a dog to a track or some empty parking lot where you know you won't see too many dogs...walk them with a gentle leader or Illusion collar, keep her on a short leash, your dog should walk behind or next to you. For the gentle leader you can change direction when you dog start to pull...if you are walking forward, turn to the left and start walking that way...after a few change in direction you will get a better control on your dog. I always bring treats with me when I got for a walk. There is nothing that get a dog's attention better than a good dog treat. You give your dog a treat the minute is walking slowing. A behaviorist also taught me to bring different level of treats..good, better and "I hit the jack pot treat" See the website below she also got good dog training books.
http://www.tamargeller.com/
Concept of good...better and best treat depends on your dog. If you can get your dog to sit on a milk bone that's your regular treat. if a liver treat can get your dog to roll over without a command that's a good or maybe even a better treat...if a piece of hot dog can lead your dog around the house drooling that's your best treat. Rule of thumb is you want a stash of best treat first when you want your dog to do what you ask quickly and gladly. This make for very very positive training along with verbal praises. Give a treat anytime she is doing what you want, I use heel...so Good Heel and a good treat mean she's walking the way I like. No treat or verbal correction if she's pulling...change direction and walk again.
If you want to work on your dog, keep in mind the more time you put in, the better she will be. The session itself doesn't have to be long (5-10 minute is just fine). You can even start at home if a track is too much distraction for your dog. Go with the least amount of distraction possible to work on your skills..you want to be able to lead your dog around the house without him pulling. He should never pull at home (he will at the beginning because he already associated the leash as a walk outside. so that's why it's a good place to start.)

I would also consult with a dog trainer in your area for loose leash walking. Petsmart has a basic training that teaches that, sit, stay, heel, wait, down command for about $70 I believe. It might be a good start for you if you don't mind spending the money.
The gentle leader is $30 at a petstore but cost less on Dog.com.
I can send you more info if you have questions but I know the best is to work with a trainer if you don't feel confident walking her. It actually make a different in a dog's walk with your mind set.
Did you know Cesar also have a web training that you get access to help online for $130 for 6 months.
http://www.sessionswithcesar.com/?utm_so…
you got some options on where to get help from...Good Luck

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• Try a Gentle Leader. I use one with my APBT and it works wonders! Before buying it, he was a SUPER puller, but now if he tries to pull, I give a gentle tug and he settles right down.
  
  ***Well, then all you can do is train your dog to "Heel" on command. Seek a professional trainer to help if you need one***


• well take one step at a time, if you are not ready do not push yourself. just put your best foot foward

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Dog Health Questions: Anybody have any ideas on dog training?

Okay, so, I have a pug puppy who I've had long enough by now that he SHOULD know be housebroken. Yet, he goes outside, does his thing, then comes back inside and goes AGAIN!
Anybody have any tips? I've heard that pugs are both easy and hard to train, but... does anybody have a pug, and could tell me if this is normal?
Thank you!

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You'll need to retrain him from the start.

Confine him in a small area such as a kitchen etc with baby gates, X pen etc. Take him out every two hours during the day, plus after meals, playing, training or exercise. It works best if you have a designated spot to take him outside.

Take him on leash and praise, praise, praise and pet (even use treats if you want) when he goes. (The idea is to stay with him) Make sure to wait until after he goes all the way to praise or you might cut him short and he then will need to go again soon. Wait about 10 minutes the first few times. Maybe you dog is feeling rushed and doesn't go all the way.

Do not play with him until AFTER he has done his thing. Then bring him back into that confined area.

Block access behind and under couches as little dogs are notorius for sneaking away and potty and you discovering it later. Prevention is the key.

If your pup does start sniffing around (first sign) take him out immediately. If he starts to actually potty, pick him up and take him out to the designated location. Be calm and matter of fact. Puppies need to potty, they just need to be taught where to go-outside.

If you are diligent, he should 'get it' with 7 days. After about 8 months of age, you can start giving her more freedom to other parts of the house, one room at a time. For example, add a room, try it for two weeks, then add another. If you place his bed/mat in the room, and sit with him in the room for an hour or so a few times, he'll learn that is also his space too and not to potty there! Most people go too fast trusting their dog-the most common mistake.

If he has accidents, (she will), clean the area with bleach or vinegar to remove the smell. Even a small amount left will trigger her need to pee on the spot again.

It may also help to train her to ring a bell to ask to go out. That way she learns a signal to tell you she needs go out.

The other thing that litle dogs are famous for is marking. That is when they lift their leg on things but only leave a little pee.(Think when they go outside and pee on other dog's pee). This may be triggered when another dog (or cat) comes in the house, even just for a visit. Or if another dog actually pees in the house. Again, prevention is the best bet. Keep all visitors confined to a hard surface floor area where it can be thoroughly cleaned.

If you are looking for a great training program, try this one! Even if you just get to level 3, your dog will be well-behaved in your home.
http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/%2…

It's great for dog class follow-up as it teaches you step by step how to train.

Good luck!

5 Levels of Dog Training

• Hello. I think it is normal...
  Tips for dog training.
  
  1) Avoid giving your dog combined commands which are incompatible. Combined commands such as "sit-down" can confuse your dog. Using this example, say either "sit" or "down". The command "sit-down" simply doesn't exist.
  
  2) When giving your dog a command, avoid using a loud voice. Even if your dog is especially independent/unresponsive, your tone of voice when issuing an obedience command such as "sit","down" or ""stay", should be calm and authoritative, rather than harsh or loud.
  
  I hope that is helpful.


• My daughter-in-law has a pug and she also had problems with the house training. She had to really focus on the puppy and respond very quickly to the signals that he needed out. Remember, you are training a "baby" so hang in there and be patient! Your pup will learn much faster if you are doing a lot of praising for the good behaviors. Good luck.


• Someone on here by the name of Fallon had pugs, maybe she'll answer?
  
  But this really doesn't have to do with the breed, all dogs go through this. Just keep up with the training and don't give up!


• Dont worry. U must work with patience. Plz follow the link below for the solution
  
  http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sec…


• Hi!
  You need a full and proven dog training program.
  
  "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.
  
  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
  So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.
  
  Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: What happen if you dont complete the dog training classes goal at petsmart for a long time?

The store manager is really upset but we are doing the best to keep the goal, are they going to fire all of us?

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how it works is if you don't meet training/sales goals they start a plan of action ..... the only job in jeopardy would be the store manager ........because he hasn't been able to Manage training sales there-for he isn't doing his job......the only way training would put your job in jeopardy would be if you ARE A TRAINER and have sold no classes or if you told a customer to go somewhere else... the economy sucks and most people don't want to spend 109 on something they believe they can do them self's ..but believe me they cant at least not as well as the trainers can...... so just relax and practice the 10x10 rule that they talk about it really works i at least plant 2 seeds for training every day thats my personal goal!!! usually i get one sign up a week. but like i said trainings a hard thing to sale so take a class if you need to and just do your best to tell the customer exactly what the class is like

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• Wow. I hope no one said anything to make you think that! It is a goal, which is sometimes not reached. Heck, I think there may only be one store in my district to have it barely reached for the financial year.
  
  That being said, the trainers should be selling 2 a week, and managers 1 a week each. Help from employees is always appreciated. Atleast 1 a week if you are full time is not a huge feat. Hang on to a phone and get the call ins. I am in Pet Care and even I can usually squeak out one Training class a week if I put my mind to it!


• Ha, i work at petsmart in mi! And i never heard of them firing people becuase they didnt meet the goal. the big guy might be pissed, cut hours and such.. but my manager isnt really strict so hed never have the guts to fire anyone. Good luck, times are tough, its hard to sell those classes


• Depends on the manager... if they are a jerk... they just might.

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Dog Health Questions: Does Dog Training Masters by Ray Colero work for training your dog?

I'm looking for a training program for my poodle and am asking if anyone has had success with this program.
Thanx
FJ

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A training class is the best way for most owners to teach their dog to be friendly and well behaved. Because dog training is completely unregulated, it's a good idea to do some research before you enroll to ensure that you and your dog will have a productive and fun time in class.

http://dogtime.com/training-classes.html

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• almost any positive reinforment training methods will work well to train your dog, just as long as the dog understands what you want it to do, and then is rewarded after performing the desired task.
  
  consistency is where people usually fail with training.

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Dog Health Questions: How much should I charge for dog-training classes?

The one-hour class will be taught inside business which offers large roaming pasture. I want to teach PRIVATE lessons as well, but can decide how much more to charge.

**Puppy Kindergarten

-Basic tricks
-Proper leash/harness training.
-House breaking advice
-Group socializing with people and other animals
-Will take emails and calls 24/7 for assistance.

I'm thinking about having a little "graduation" after the six-week class. Rosette will be given to the puppy who has shown the most improvement.

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You haven't told us anything about your background and experience. Have you titled multiple dogs and multiple breeds to higher level obedience (a minimum of CDX but UD or OTCH would be much better), have experience teach others to train their dogs? If not honestly I'm not sure that you have the skills and background to think about charging people for training since odds are you don't have the experience to know how to handle the dog who doesn't fit into the standard mold that you are used to and very well could end up causing more problems than to solve.

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• I would not charge less then $25.00 per hour.


• I would call around to other training places and ask how much they charge-act like a customer of course-and then go down just a bit from their prices. When you advertise make sure to list your accreditation and if possible a friend or two as a refrence-it will make people feel more comfortable in taking the classes. Good luck:>)


• The going rate around here is $35-$50 for the 6 week sessions.


• Good luck to your business

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good dog training place in San Francisco and costs cheap?

I want to see if we can get a dog trainer for my adult dog with aggressive problems. Can any recommend me some? Cheap and good too. thanks!

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This dog trainer, while not having prices available online to view, uses positive training methods and has worked with dog and human aggressive dogs. He offers a free consultation and will give you a price after calling him to discuss your individual dogs needs.
http://www.dogtrainerjim.com/

This trainer also has experience with dealing with aggressive dogs, including an APBT who had bitten his owners several times. The dogs has since stopped that, and knows basic obedience and lives a well mannered life. She does not use the same method for every dog, and she may employ both positive training with some treats and corrections for unwanted behavior.
http://www.poochcoach.com/index.html

This trainer may be more expensive, but has actually been hired by the court to evaluate dogs in legal matters. He also uses various methods, and is a dog behaviorist.
http://www.doggonegood.org/index.html

As for cheap, contact local shelters. They're most likely to know which trainers will have quality for a good price, as they will have to use one and are on a tight budget as well. Unfortunately, many trainers dislike putting their fees online because they don't want to turn potential clients off. You can probably get a straight answer or rough estimate by calling.

-Alika613

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