Dog Health Questions: How are drug-sniffing dogs trained to detect drugs? Are they mildly addicted?

I am not sure if a dog can smell something without inhaling minute particles of the substance. In the case of hard drugs like heroin etc, would that mean that the dog has a mild dependency?

Please answer if you know. If it's just guessing, I can guess for myself. Thank you.

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The key ingredient is a ball-crazy dog. You know the type; a dog that is
totaly nuts about chasing, catching, and otherwise frolicking with a tennis
ball. They find these dogs through a very scientific process whereby they
get a bunch of puppies together and throw tennis balls around until it becomes
apparent that one puppy is especially interested in ball-activities.

That puppy is rewarded with his very own ball, one scented with eau de cocaine
or eau de semtex, or whatever. They get these scents from a police-supply
outfit. They're just smells, no narcotic/explosive properties, so don't get
any ideas.

The puppy grows up with the scented ball. Whenever the dog is playing, it is
with the scented ball. If the dog seems pretty adept with scents, it might get
another ball with a different scent, but two seems to be the limit. Besides
just playing "catch," and other doggie-sports, the dog eventually learns the
game "find your ball!"

Thats the funny part. When the dog goes charging around the airport and starts
clawing at your suitcase, he's just looking for his stupid ball.

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• They ar e not mildly addicted they are trained that if they smell the drugs they know becuase poluce and famous dog trainers train them.


• They are trained to react to certain smells. They are then given positive re-inforcement.
  They dont inhale any of the drugs. The scent it and then sit/scratch whatever they have been trained to do.


• Blondebarbis got it right, though at least one department I know of uses a tug toy and does not sent the actual toy but they play find your tug and always hide it under/with something sented so pretty soon the dog knows the tug is where the sent is.
  so yeah they are sddicted and strongly - to their toy......

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Dog Health Questions: Is a Border Collie Dog for me?

I recently got a Border Collie unexpectedly and am debating if this dog is for me of it he is better suited for another family. This dog is currently 1 month old so I will have the luxury of training him young.

- Me and my wife go jogging about 3 times a week for several miles and would take this dog with us
- We enjoy taking many adventurous trips such as hiking, biking, (etc...) which we plan to take him with us
- No kids yet but plan to have a couple within a few years
- Live in a home with a large back yard for him to play in with no real decorative arrangements to destroy
- We currently own a 14 year old chihuahua which is not friendly with other dogs. We were hoping to spare my chihuahua the added stress and get a dog much later (sometime after my chihuahua passes away) but as I stated, my situation happened unexpectedly and now my wife is in love with the Collie
- My experience in dog training consists only of my chihuahua with a "nothing is free" attitude and a "pack-leader" assertiveness

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No.

A responsible breeder would have told you that and wouldn't have sold you a dog that's barely old enough to be weaned.

While you are fairly active, a BC can need up to 4 hours of ACTIVITY A DAY. Not walks or jogs. Actual herding or brain activities like agility, flyball, frisbee, etc. Jogging 3 times a week will not affect his energy level and occasional hiking trips will be great for that day, but that's about it.

And once the kids come? 99.99% of the time, new parents can barely handle their baby, much less two dogs.

Getting a dog this young, and that you have an improperly trained and socialized Chihuahua, tells me that you will have no idea about training a BC, especially one that left mom 4-6 weeks to soon.

Sorry, it's best to call BC rescue right now and hand the pup over to them while he's still young enough. Don't ruin him by keeping him.

Google Border Collie Rescue and dozens of rescue groups come up. Call or e-mail them TODAY.

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• the dog is only 1 month old! that is way too young!!
  if your dog was really unexpected that is sort of acceptable, but otherwise get it back to the mother.
  
  Well the jogging sounds very BC friendly, but what about the days inbetween, there has to be exercise inbetween the 3 jogs a week.
  Train it better than you trained the Chi, take him to dog training classes for socialization and training.
  
  Does the chi and BC get on well together at home or not?


• Well, hopefully you are still feeding PMR adn the pup has seen the vet. A 4 week old pup is barely old enough to start weaning and would need lots of specialized care. A border collie sounds like a good match for your family. A well trained BC makes an excellent family companion and a wonderful jogging partner, however, with a pup this small is will be at least 6 months before that can happen.


• If a puppy still has blue eyes then it should still be with its mother as it is far to young to leave her. Puppies are started on puppy food at 3 weeks old but still need mothers milk for a few more weeks yet. You may find you puppy has health problems later on due to this early leaving of his mum.
  This is VERY sad for the little chap however well meaning you are he should be taken back to his mum.


• Seems like it. To start jogging and hiking with it, wait until he is about 1 year old. I suggest that you train him mentally, and physically, or he will get bored and destroy things. What kind is he? Black and white, red and white, red merle or blue merle? Also, get him lots of toys due to teething. Also, so he's used to it when hes older, bathe him once a month, cut his nails, and maybe brush his teeth(that's what I do with my 3 month old male red merle border collie). If you want, you could send me a picture of him (wink wink, nudge nudge). I'll send you a picture of my border collie! What's his name? I hope you have fun with him! Also, you need to feed him PMR due to his age. Be very gentle. Also, I suggest you don't get any more dogs from this breeder, consider he/she sold him too young. (Should be at least 8 weeks)
  
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• Well, Collies are very energetic and intelligent dogs, so he/she wouldn't have any problem with the first two points. I think that Collies will do OK with children if you train them that way. A lot of a dogs attitude is in the training-- or at least it seems like that. However, Collies are herding dogs so they might try to herd children, which may or may not be a problem. I think that you kind of have to see how the Collie will do with the chihuahua because each dog is different.
  Hope this helps!


• I am no expert so don't expect any professional advice from me. A border collie is an excellent dog if you live out in the country and have little visitors, because they can become very territorial. They usually bond with the family taking care of them though. The chihuahua may not like your border collie much so i suggest getting rid of it (its about to die soon anyways, right?). I'm not sure how the collie will do with a new baby, so be on your guard. Hopefully another answer can cover that.


• I wont address the issue of the pup only being a month old, as many people have already done so.
  
  You mentioned jogging 3 times per week. My border collie needs a good run twice a day (more in the summer). He gets about an hour of nearly solid running through the woods each walk.
  
  So are you willing to at the very least walk him on the other 4 days of the week?
  
  How about activities? Border Collies are known for needing a "job". While the most ideal job would be herding, it is not always possible. Have you looked into things such as Agility, Flyball, or Disc? (There are many others as well).
  
  Also, finding an experienced trainer will definitely help the situation.
  
  Border Collies are amazing dogs, but not an easy breed for everyone. They need an immense amount of socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation to be happy. Without that, they can become difficult to train, destructive and neurotic - which I have seen far too many times, trust me, a neglected BC is a horrible sight.
  
  If you are willing to accommodate for all of this though, it sounds like you'd make a great home for the BC. Just watch the hyper pup around the chihuahua.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I train my dog to "heel" without having a treat in my hand?

My dog trains well and learns pretty quickly, but gets bored REALLY quick without treats. I've been trying to teach her how to heel for the longest. Usually when she's walking with me, I'll have a treat in my hand and tell her to "heel" while holding it close to my leg. She'll walk beside me perfectly until I don't have a treat anymore, then she gets disinterested and only heels for 2 seconds before wandering off.

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have her on a leash and if she pulls turn around abruptly and walk the other way and say come on lets go. try this it works

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• First you should teach her heel with the treats then after you taught her you should do it without the treats because she would be used to your voice. Hope I helped :D!

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Dog Health Questions: Is this dog safe to be around?

I just started my dog in dog-training classes. One of the other dogs in the class is very aggressive. The dog is a large mixed breed, looks to be part Pit Bull, and is a rescue. The previous owners cropped the ears and tail - clearly not a professional job done by a vet - and the dog has scaring around its face. The dog was friendly towards people but lunged and barked at my dog, aggressively, for the full hour and never calmed down. Neither the owner nor the trainer seemed to be qualified to handle the situation.

Should I stick with it in hopes that this dog will calm down once it gets to know my dog better, or is this a dangerous situation that I should remove my dog from?

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Phone up the trainer. Tell them you are uncomfortable with that dog being in the class and that you feel that the other dog's behavior is ruining the positive nature of the class for your dog. Offer them two options: Either remove the other dog from the class or give you a full refund so you can continue your dog's training in a positive environment elsewhere. A good trainer would not allow a dog-aggressive dog to be in a group class environment. Training classes are supposed to be a good experience for owner and dogs, and a bonding experience. Having a dog lunging and barking at you does not create a positive environment. I would not continue in that class unless the other dog is removed.

Add: I would not say that just because the trainer is not experienced with dog aggression that it makes them a poor trainer. In my experience, few trainers are good enough to effectively and safely address aggression. That doesn't mean they aren't perfectly qualified to teach obedience in an appropriate manner and address everyday minor behavioral issues.

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• I would remove your dog from the situation. You wouldn't be safe , and neither would your dog.


• Keep your dog safe. If you feel it is not a safe situation, then remove your dog. If the trainer can not handle an aggressive dog, you may need to find a new trainer.


• if the trainer didn't know how to handle it, i, personally, would take my dog out and find another class.


• I would ask for a refund and go to a different class. It's doesn't matter the type of dog, it's the behavior of the dog. I don't care if it were a yorkie, I would never purposely continue to subject my dog to an aggressive dog.


• This is not a dog that should be in a group training but rather idividual training classes. I would switch classes I would worry that if they lost their grip on him he would injure you poor dog. It also sound like this dog was a fighting dog or had some seriuse dog agression issues.


• I would talk to the trainer and see if he/she could arrange to work with the aggressive dog one on one away from other dogs. I have my pup in obedience and we frequently do short and long line recalls where the leashes are dropped and the dog must come on your command. I would not trust the aggressive dog to not beeline toward your dog. If the trainer doesn't see an issue, ask for a refund for the remaining classes and remove your dog. Your dog probably isn't learning anything anyway with that dog distracting him.


• you should remove your dog from the situation, take no chances. your dog could be seriously hurt. that is not something to leave to chance.


• If you are concerned, remove yourself and your dog from the situation. The owners of the dog should have more sense, and remove themselves from the class. But I learned a long time ago, that people rarely do what's sensible. It sounds as if the dog should have private lessons


• Frankly I'd be out of there FAST. If the trainer doesn't have control over the dogs in her class, your dog could not only be in danger, but a set to (not necessarily involving him) could put him off for life.
  
  Find another class!!
  
  Or you might have a word with the trainer, in private, about what's going on?


• I believe your question should have been...Should you stay with that dog trainer? Clearly if he couldn't handle the situation then perhaps he's not as good as maybe they told you he was. I would get out of there and find a new trainer, someone that knows how to really handle dogs.


• Find another dog class to go to. That aggressive dog should be trained by itself, and then Integrated into a class with a more experienced trainer.


• I would talk with the instructor first and voice your concerns then, if you are still not comfortable with the situation, I would request a refund and look for another trainer.


• i would personally pull my dog and myself out of the class as it is clearly not safe, especially if the trainer couldn't even handle the situation. i would go the another class else where.


• I would not put my dog's life on the line to find out. The aggresive dog should be removed from the class and taught individually.


• In this situation, the dog is not the problem. This dog is dog aggressive but he is going thru a training period to rehabilitate...my concern is if you feel the trainer is not trained enough to handle the situation, you should voice your concern.
  
  Socialization takes both sides, the Pit owner needs to correct or re-direct the dog the second that dog is focusing on your dog....(react till he starts barking or lunging is too late)...then the dog needs to be calm, then the owner should say "Yes" then reward...
  
  On your part, you can use this opportunity to teach your dog to avoid conflict....fight or flight, I'd rather my dog to flight than fight...the moment the pit starts focusing on your dog, get your dog attention on you, make him sit and totally ignore that dog.
  
  It sounds silly because it looks like you are exposing your dog to a dangerous situation...but just look at this as a real life practice. At least it's a class with many owners helping you. Imagine you are on the street and suddenly a pit starts barking at your dog and your dog starts reacting?


• Personally I'd look for another training class but have you had a quiet word with the tutor and asked them how long they allow these sort of situations to go on, and was the other dog muzzled? It sounds as if the rescue dog has had a tough time up to now and may have been used for fighting in which case it is still doing what it has been taught to do and will take time to unlearn its habits, but don't worry, you can teach an old dog new tricks. As long as it's muzzled perhaps you could give it another couple of weeks and see how it goes before looking for another class.


• if the dog is a rescue dog its problems are probably well documented, i would suggest the dog is muzzled while attending classes, this will allow for you and your dog to feel safe and also give the other dog the change to be socialised, ejecting the dog from classes could do more harm tot he dog than good! also the trainer is just that a TRAINER not a dog psychologist


• First of all, just because a dog is a pitbull doesn't mean it will automatically, instinctively be mean. The humane society and pounds do not put aggressive dogs up for adoption. Obviously, the dog is in training because it needs it, just like yours. Talk to the trainer. If the situation is THAT bad, he should refund the owner and ask them not to come back to class OR move you guys to a different class. Try to let your dogs meet outside of class with both dogs on a secure leash. Some dogs are just nervous around things that remind them of their past. I think people who adopt rescue dogs should socialize them as much as possible before putting them in a training class with 10 other dogs.


• find a different class. That dog clearly has some history/past agression difficulties that can't be controlled by the owner or the trainer. Don't risk your dogs life, or even your own.

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Dog Health Questions: Website for Dog Training?

I have looked on the internet and I can't find any good websites to teach my lab puppy how to do new tricks! Do you know of any sites?

Thanks in advance!

PS Please no Silly answers like ...."you have internet"

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• check out pet smart or pet co they have cheap classes. also 4-h in my area offers classes. i don't know of any sites try the dog whisper. or get a dog training book on labs at the library or book store


• No dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard he practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks--that's all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way we humans want him to. Not training your dog and expecting him to be pleasant to live with is like never sending your child to school and expecting him to ace the SATs.
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• depends which tricks, after answering questions here a couple days, i started to collect the most asked for things in my blog, some of it is on base comands
  
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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone used Petcos puppy training classes?

We just got a new puppy...a boxer/pit bull mix and want to take him dog training classes. I was thinking about going to Petco and using their puppy training class. Has anyone used these classes before, and how did they work out?

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The *WORST* possible choice on the planet!!!!!!!!
Do NOT let those minimum-wage know-nothing morons NEAR it!!!
Contact your local kennel club for REAL training classes,run by REAL trainers! Those who actually know which end BITES.

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• Yes its crap. Do not recommend them. I personally prefer 1 to 1 session with a dog trainer who comes at home


• We're in a puppy class at Petsmart now and we like it. I wouldn't use a pet-store class for really serious training or training a dog I planned to show, obviously, but for basic obedience and tips, it's pretty good. It's also a nice way to socialize (we have seven pups in our class and the interaction is good without being uncomfortable). Most of it is just learning basic techniques and tricks, and then following up on it at home.
  
  I wouldn't recommend it for a dog with serious behavioral issues (in that case you should get a personal trainer), but I'm happy with how ours is working so far.


• Those classes are a waste of good $$$. Call your local kennel club and see when they have classes. The people who teach classes at Petco/PetsMart go thru a 2 week course, not hardly enough knowledge to teach classes. Your local kennel club hires obedience judges/trainers, who have competed and have proven their worthiness to teach. Having been an obedience trainer, in the past, I signed up for one of these classes, just out of curiosity, what a joke.


• I wouldn't recommend it. It can be a mixed bag when you go to pet store (Petco, Petsmart, etc) training classes. Some stores have very good trainers who know exactly what they are teaching, but those are far and few in between. I'd suggest saving the $90 + you would be spending at Petco and get a quality training class recommended by a Kennel Club in your area of some sort.
  
  I went through my kennel club and will only be playing $75 ($52 if I were a member) for 6 weeks of Obedience, then that will in turn take $10 off my next class with them if I choose to take another one.


• Oh I think I would love to have someone helping me "train" my puppy who's' only qualification in working at petco would be their inability is to ask "would you like fries with that shake"


• Save your money.
  
  For roughly the same cost you can take your pup to a real trainer ... one who is qualified to teach more than 'sit' and 'down' and will be able to spot and correct any problems/issues that arise.
  
  'Dog training' is actually 'owner training' ... a good trainer will focus on the owner and how he/she interacts with the dog. A few sets of group classes (puppy kindergarten) are ideal for young puppies and most trainers offer those, as well as individual one-on-one instruction if desired, or if there are serious problems (aggression, for example) that cannot be managed in a group setting.


• I have not used Petcos but I can tell you the PetSmarts are wonderful. My 1 1/2 year old dog just finished the intermediate class and my puppy just started the puppy class and they are doing so well. Just keep in mind that these classes are more for you than the dog. They teach you how to train your dog and your success will be determined by how much you practice this at home. The 1 hour session in the store isn't enough and it's pretty clear which owners practice and which don't.


• Pet store trainers, like the ones at Pet Co and Pet Smart have no idea what they are doing, and no idea of what is good for the dog
  
  Go to the American Kennel Club website to the training center section, all the trainers certified by the AKC are good at what they do, and enjoy doing it also if you use these centers they can certify for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Good Canine Citizen, and train for agility, rally, obedience, etc. on a competition level, though competition is not required to use them for training, here is a url direct to the training center page, just click on you're state and call the nearest one to you're house you will need to ask them for pricing, but most of them do not charge over $125 for a 7-10 week class that meets once a week, http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/trai…


• Why don't you just read up on puppy training tips on the internet, and I would recommend watching that show called 'It's Me or The Dog' on Animal Planet. That lady has a ton of great ideas. Also, buy a crate and put the puppy in when you are leaving. DO NOT leave him in the crate when you are away and at night too- that is too much time in "prison". The crate system works well for potty training though. Also, if you absolutely have to, get a shock collar but don't abuse this, it does sting your puppy!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?Comments and what to change please.Chihuahua males 7 months neutered?

So far it works but if there is a visitor outside the door or my mom like if they didnt see her for a long time then they will just break out of my command and i have to pull them back. But, if i let him outside i'm not sure if he wil run away or smell the visitor and come in with it. So what should i do?They're both CHIHUAHUA MALES NEUTERED 7MONTHS OLD.Ok that's one part.

Potty training and housebreaking chihuahuas I need you to tell me my improvement. Well so far i think i'm doing a good job. And i'm pretty sure non of them has a UTI(Urinary Tract Infection). And anyways sometimes they pee in the house. But im getting back on track and so far best rate was today for the whole day one of them peed once in the house. He used to pee in the same spot 3 times but now that im back on track they hardly pee in the house.
Ok so this is what i do and tell me what to change or if it needs no changes:
1.They wake up i let them go outside in the garden so they can pee
2. i bring them back inside and give them to eat and wait till one of them asks me to go outside or are looking around to walk them outside.
- is this good?I could walk them instead of the garden but then it would be Walk,eat,and walk again. :/

Sorry for making this so long

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Chihuahuas are known to be difficult to housebreak. You must be vigilant and crate them when you can't watch them. Schedule above looks like a good start.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I change my small dog's aggressive behavior toward other dogs?

He was neglected, wild stray I adopted. He will challenge pit bulls and the dog training advice doesn't help. He is good with people and responds to reward training.

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Strays have a habit of defending them selves from other. Have you tried spraying him with water in the face when his acts up toward the other dogs and say NO? and keeping doing until he learns. It will take time. I had to do it with an older dog that I brought into my home as a teen. Good luck

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• Watch The Dog Whisperer! That is the best show and it really works! Try snapping your fingers at him instead of yelling when he is doing something unacceptable(go towards him, shoulders held high, and make a kind of shhh noise and snap and point at him and he will back away). My doxie was crazy before I learned this..It even works on my husky and once they learn they get corrected EVERY TIME they do this behavior then they will stop it(it didn't take long with my dogs).
  
  Also, try lying him on his back and holding him down and letting bigger dog(s) come and smell of him..When he realizes he can't do anything he will give up and (hopefully) eventually give up the aggression. When a dog is on their back they are "submissive" and when you hold them down and they stop fighting it then they are surrendering to you..This will help him mind you and be more obedient.
  
  Good luck!


• You need to socialize him take him with a dog you know won't be aggressive back and keep them both on leashes and whenever your dog starts to be aggressive pull on the leash and tell him "NO" and when he is friendly towards the other dog give him a treat and lots of praise


• First off, kudos for adopting a stray! It sounds like your pup has a problem with being in charge. He is a big dog in a little dog's body. I have two doxies who think they can take on a lion. You could try showing your dog who's in charge by laying him on his side/back and putting a bigger (preferrably much calmer, more secure, even tempered) dog over him. Make sure to hold your dog down lightly...enough that he can't get up to attack until you feel him relax and accept the fact that he isn't in charge. Because he was a stray, he is used to having his way, having to fight for his place in the world. He's not used to having to obey the social rules. You might have to do this little exercise for a few weeks until he doesn't fight you anymore and just accepts the bigger dog. I'm no expert by any means so please be very very careful when doing this. I did this with my dogs and it worked. I even put them on their backs and pressed (LIGHTLY but enough to let them know I was there) my hand to their throats to simulate a dog mouth to let them know...I, not them, was in charge around the house. Made training them soooo much easier. Hope this helps some and let us know how this works.


• if he responds to reward training then make him sit and have another dog pass in front of him---if he sits still give him a reward, if not redirect him to sit and try again: I personally have never had luck with punishing animals: training methods based on reward and redirection works best...good luck!


• There are several things you may or may not have tried already:
  1. Have the dog neutered.
  2. Find out if he reacts to EVERY dog, or only some dogs.
  3. Begin a NILIF and controlled feeding program.
  Also, make sure you don't put him in a situation where he is "challenging pit bulls" at all. Every time he practices this behaviour, it makes a path in his brain (think a river running, eroding it's way deeper and deeper into the ground). Keep him safe and confortable while you work on his behaviour.
  As far as actually changing his behaviour around other dogs, it can be done, but I would need alot more information to provide specific tips.


• This dog need socialization and training. You and the dog need to enroll in a good obedience training class. Sounds very much like your dog is fear aggressive, that is it fears other dogs. Not uncommon for a dog with that history. So you need to socialize him and that will teach him that there isn't anything to fear and train him at the same time. The training will give the dog confidence and teach it that a human and dog relationship is desired.
  
  Do not ever use a squirt bottle on a dog with this history. That is a the last thing you want to do is have the dog fear you. Squirt bottles work because they are aversion training. You might as well roll up a newspaper and swat the dog, just as effective.

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Dog Health Questions: Tips on Dog Training?

I have a 7 year old American-English Bulldog I just got her from a coworker of my boyfriend. She was a breeder dog and spent most of her life off of a leash and behind a fenced in area. She has never had any obedience training or command training. Thankfully she is house-trained. However I need some tips in getting her to listen when she gets excited. If something excites her, forget it, the command sit goes out the window. Also, she wants to attack my cats. Who were here first. She's never seen one up close or been socialized with them.
What kinds of things can I do to make this transition easier? What can I do to train her better? Thanks.

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Our list of trainers includes only APDT certified trainers and training kennels. We've had all great feedback from owners that have used them. You have multiple issues to confront here.

Keep her away from your cats though, until you can start training. Have gates up isolating her to a main area. Cats can hop over the gates.

Start obedience over as if she doesn't know any commands, using highly palatable treat rewards to train her to come to her name EVERY time, sit every time, etc. Walk her 20-30 minutes twice daily when it's cool out, as she is brachycephalic and will have trouble exercising in hot climates.

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• Wow, bull dogs are tough to train. Ask your vet to recommend someone to help you with training Probably a clicker would be a good start, the sound of the clicker might snap him out of a bad behavior. They sell clickers at pet stores for about a dollar. make a clicking sound, give the pet a treat, click, then treat over and over so the dog associates the sound with the sound of a treat. The clicker works well in situations where the dog is focused on a mission and the sounds snaps them out of it.


• Bark busters.
  
  http://www.barkbusters.com/
  
  i have a little dog named teddy, and a guy named Greg Kleva is helping me out. (he was on the martha stewart show)


• Get books,CDs,desks,DVD,or videotapes


• You start off slowly stick to one trick until the dog grasps it


• The light line
  Also known to many trainers as a check-cord, the light line is an invaluable aid to training. It allows the handler to control the dog at a greater distance than is possible using the training leash.
  
  Fifty feet of light-weight cotton awning cord can be purchased at the local builder supply for five or six dollars. Get a couple of small bolt-snaps at the same time. Burn the line in the middle, so that you have two pieces, twenty-five feet long. Tie a bolt-snap to one end of each piece and tie a hand loop in the other end. Use a bowline knot at both ends.
  
  It's a good idea to wear gloves when using a light line, especially with big, strong, dogs. If he suddenly decides to take off at full speed, and you grab the line, it will be stripped through your palms before you have a chance to marry a loop over your thumb. With bare hands, this can result in rope burns that will leave a lasting impression, not only in your mind, but on your hands as well. Doeskin gloves are great for this kind of activity.
  
  I regularly use the light line to help make the transition from working on-leash to working off-leash. With the dog trailing the light line, it's easy to prevent the dog from escaping if he breaks a sit or drop. Until he has learned that I can control him from a distance, I just stay near the end of the light line. If he makes a dash for freedom, stepping on the line, or picking it up, allows me to maintain control.
  
  The light line is also good for the dog that runs off instead of coming when called. Let him trail the line around the yard for a few minutes until he forgets about it and then call him. Just make sure you're close to, or standing on, the end of the light line so you can grab it if he tries to beat you.
  
  There are many situations where the light line can help you teach your dog at a distance. Just don't ever leave it on him when he's not supervised.
  
  Good luck with your training!
  Neil


• You need to watch the Dog Whisperer. Or read one of his books. You need to make the dog understand that you are the "Pack Leader." This is done with calm assertiveness. Dogs "read" us and react. If the person isn't calm and in charge then the dog takes over. You must make the dog understand that the cats are yours.
  If you can, watch a couple of episodes of the Dog Whisperer. Cesar Milan is amazing. I don't have any dogs myself. But my neighbor has two. She was having problems with one of them not doing what she wanted. She was stunned when in just a matter of 5 minutes or so I had the dogs under control. No yelling. No hitting. Just standing up straight. Acting confident. They knew that I was "top dog" and responded to that.


• a good obedience class is a must. Walking on a leash and getting her to pay attention to you are the basics of an obedience class. You must establish a training regime to build rapport with a dog to even begin to handle it when it gets excited. Hand feed the dog and use the time to reinforce commands she already knows. Don't free feed. Make sure you include in the training sessions look at me, target, sit, down, and heal. When you have gone past those, then move in to recall. For some dogs that have been back yard ornaments, like my rescued corgi, one must use regular and long term measures. My corgi can't control herself when guests come over. We we have her gentle leader trained and put this on before guest arrive. I used to have to stand on it for her to stop jumping on our guests. Through consistent use we now just put it on her and she dejectedly behaves.

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Dog Health Questions: Any dog trainers or dog training classes in the San Fernando Valley that are affordable?

Other than the classes at PetSmart or PetCo, does anyone know of any good trainers or training classes that are affordable (cheap) for puppies or dogs in the Valley?

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You can always try the ones at Petco.. or there are dog obedience/training classes thru the Burbank recreation center.. McCambridge park, I believe. It's not TOO expensive, and they have a beginners and advanced class as well. I'd recommend also checking out amazon for dog training books. I have a couple and learned some things from them as well.

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• I have no idea, in my opinion a private trainer could be expensive,if the classes @ Petco and Petsmart r already expensive...just imagine. So may be your best option could be those. Here are some websites about that, the 1st one has pricing, the other one doesnt.
  
  http://www.gooddogk9training.com/pricing…
  
  http://www.urbanangeltraining.com/servic…
  
  Good luck


• You can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide.There is the easiest method to make your dog to listen to you in the shortest period of time.
  
  GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Have you ever heard of or used "a better dog training"? Its located in TX?

Their website is www.abetterdogtrainingtexas.com. Their method of training is basically teaching you how to be the "pack leader". I'd really like to find someone who has used this program before so they can tell me if it works or not. I need to get my dog training because he bit someone and in order to keep him that's one of the many things I have to do. (I would have done it regardless). I know they work with dogs that have bitten someone before. Its going to be 400 dollars for four lessons. The lessons are a couple of hours long a piece and there's going to be about two weeks in between each lesson. (that time between lessons is supposed to be for me to practice with my dogs). Oh I forgot to mention that they will train both my dogs not just one....do you think I should do this? I really don't like the idea of spending 400 dollars on training. It's a lot of money. That's why i'd love to find someone who has used this program before.

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Dog Health Questions: Disagreements with husband over dog training!?

My husband has a dog who is not obedience trained. It has several behavior problems including periodic aggression toward people, and frequently attempts to attack other dogs. The problem is, my husband doesn't think there is a problem. Today he said that he didn't want to train the dog because then the dog would be a "robot" and not "fun". He is upset that I don't like the dog.
I told him that I would like a dog that is well-trained.
It also irritates me day in and day out to see my husband interacting with the dog in a way that trainers and experts advise against, such as baby-talking the dog, petting and stroking it constantly, and petting it and feeding it on-demand. It causes me to be annoyed for a good chunk of my day! Because I understand dog psychology and dog training, and he wants to live in a fantasy world where he anthropomorphizes the dog. This causes a lot of stress and anger in our marriage, because even though it is just a dog, it is such a CONSTANT and PERSISTENT annoyance!
I am trying to do the right thing, but I'm not sure what that is!
If you say get a trainer, how do I deal with the fact that my husband does not agree there is even a problem! He thinks the dog is great.

I am esp. interested in answers from people who understand that a dog is not a human, and that dogs must be trained!

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Dogs and children need trained. While children should not be trained like dogs and visa versa both need to be trained on how to behave. I'm always amazed to hear people actually brag that their dog has failed obedience class. To me the dog hasn't failed but the owner has failed the dog. An untrained dog doesn't get to have a life. They usually are not taken on walks, they're locked up away from visitors, and they are not welcome anywhere. Training does not make a dog a robot just like school doesn't make Little Johnny a robot. But than you know these things. What you might want to do is start taking this dog to a training class so that you can gain control of it. Realize that your husband will not be able to make the dog behave but the dog will learn to listen to you and be happy for it. Your husband might even become jealous on how well you and the dog begin to interact and may want to be a part of the game also. I wonder, Is your husband properly trained in something? Does it make him a robot?

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• So he basically thinks aggressive dogs are fun?
  A dog with no aggression is a better dog and more fun b/c you can trust the dog.
  This dog if his (also yours b/c as a family it is both your dog) is dangerous. If your dog some how gets away at bites someone he can be put to sleep and you both can be sued a lot of money.


• If there's no way to convince him to go to a trainers, maybe you could try training it yourself. Surely you must have some time when he's not home and you could have secret training sessions. Hopefully when your husband sees how much the dog's behavior has improved--and that the dog is still fun-- he'll change his mind.


• my husband is the same way but he only treats them like babies when they are calm and he trains them. our dogs are i guess you could say spoiled but disciplined. id say and i say it with no disrespect get a dog trainer and possibley a marriage counselor, since it is causing a strain on your marriage. good luck ill ask my husband how he manages this with our dogs. he's always trained his own since he was 7 years old.


• training is important but it is also important for the dog to be happy and you shouldn't be aggravated because of the dog if your husband and the dog are happy let them be a dog is a mans best friend my dogs always come first


• Hi GIRL XXX,
  
  You made a very good point about the fact that there is a lot of stress and anger in your marriage. The dog's behaviour is not the issue - it's the fact the your family is not a cohesive unit - even children feel secure with boundaries provided they are given with love. It sounds to me like your husband is deliberately allowing the dog's uninhibited behaviour quite possibly because he feels inhibited/restricted in part(s) of his own life or even sees this as an attempt to control him.
  
  The method I've used (successfully for myself) is to ask questions followed by other questions. eg: Do you feel that the aggressive behaviour by the dog is acceptable? (if yes) Just so that I understand it - why is this behaviour important to you? Is it possible that he could attack and injure someone - say a child - and how would you feel?
  
  1. Ask your husband if he is saying that all trained dogs are 'robots' and not 'fun'.
  2. Do you have examples of friends' dogs that are trained and 'fun'. (I hope so)
  3. Ask him if he recognizes that YOU believe there is a problem. If he agrees to that ask him to point out what it is that YOU think are the problems. Make sure that you have a list of your own.(including things like liability claims if the dog attacks and causes injury).
  4. Ask him if he had a child, would he allow it unfetted behaviour. Regardless of the answer ask why that is important to him.
  5. Ask him if he realizes that this IS causing stress in the marriage. If he doesn't, it's time to point it out.
  6. If he does realize it, ask him how things are going to improve (this won't happen by accident)
  
  If he can't acknowledge some of these points then you have a problem and a decision to make. Remember this is a people problem not a dog problem.
  
  If his position does change then you can look at dog training sources like:
  http://www.find111.com/dog-training


• Invite your husband to the park with you and the dog. Have him take the leash and have him experience first hand the aggressive behavior towards other dogs/people. You should see a trainer and have him attend class with you. He does all those things because he doesn't know any better.
  
  Training a dog is not about making it a "robot" it's about teaching your dog to respect you and to have manners. Does making a child go to school make them a robot? No, it helps them socialize and provides them mental stimulation. It's the same with dogs.


• Well at least you have a clear picture that this is NOT the man for you to have children with!!!
  
  If he can not adequately raise a dog, and you two have such different views on how a dog should be raised, this guy should not be the father of your kids.
  
  This is NOT just a dog issue, its a Relationship issue.
  
  You are right, its a dog, it needs to be treated like a dog. It needs to be trained, it needs to obey, and a dog that has aggression issues towards people should be euthanized. There is NO excuse for that.
  
  If it were me, one day while hubby was at work the dog would be taken for a one way trip to the vet.
  You can tell hubby the dog got loose and disappeared.
  
  It will cause much less friction in your relationship for this dog to just disappear then for you to have to deal with this aggressive dog and your unreasonable husband.
  
  I would deal with the dog issue first, husband issue after that. Neither one is a keeper in my opinion.


• You understand dogs much better than your husband, and I wish I had better advice to give you but it is really hard to change someone that doesn't want to change. One thing you could do is make a list of everything you think he's doing wrong and then offer a suggestion on how to fix it. Try to make him understand that he needs to be a pack leader and most dogs are happier being followers and being told what to do.
  
  That would really annoy me too!!


• What's your question? :) lol
  
  I've seen that same scenario reversed. Wife has a dog, treats it better than her husband and her children. (Her hubby has been sleeping on the couch downstairs for the last 4 yrs b/c the dog sleeps with wife in the master bedroom). Basically...he tried to take the matter into his own hands...training and exercising the dog...but eventually gave up b/c the wife didnt go along with the training.
  
  I'm not sure what to tell you...this would be up to your husband and you. If you cant find some middle ground....then you're probably stuck with this. Unless you get rid of your husband or the dog


• I think you should show him a well trained dog is a fun dog. For example, after all of the obedience training my youngest lab and I have been doing - we've also be doing DockDogs - it's nice that he's so well behaved. He stays focused and has fun at the same time.
  
  We also do Rally Obedience and that is a lot of fun too - but the dog has to be trained to do it. Take him to a local show - visit akc.org and look for AKC events.
  
  It's nice to go all kinds of places and I don't have to worry if my dog will behave or not.
  
  It's a shame that your husband doesn't agree on training - I almost don't think that he understands dog training. Take him to a local obedience club and let him observe - he'll see the dogs aren't robots.


• I do have to wonder what you saw in a man who refuses to train his dog a few commands.
  
  Do understand that any kids you have...don't have any with him. He won't be doing any discipline, and you'll be doing all the work.
  
  The ONLY thing you can do is both of you take this dog to obedience training.


• come on... honey. r u just gonna let a man run ur life or r u gonna take on some authority. if he wants to be that way..!. then confront him and say its me or the dog. wither i go or the dog gets trained or goes. refuse to do things with him. refuse sex for a couple nights!.!.! i wont let him run u like that. well i cant say that but u have just as much say in what goes on in ur house as he does.thx...


• Hire a trainer. Or better yet, hire a good behaviorist. Have the behaviorist talk some sense into your husband and tell him all the problems associated with having an untrained, aggressive dog. For pete's sake, the dog is a liability and could be put down if it bites a person!
  
  If he won't listen to the behaviorist, seek out a marriage counselor since this is really more of a problem with your husband than your dog. Your husband is in denial if he doesn't see that the dog's aggression is a problem.Add:
  IMO you need to treat this as a PROBLEM your husband has. Just as if it were a drinking problem, a drug problem, or a gambling problem -- your husband has an AGGRESSIVE DOG that he refuses to acknowledge or do anything about. You have to get him to realize that it IS a problem that will have consequences, and not only the possible future consequences such as other dogs being attacked, people being bitten, and his dog being put down, but also the IMMEDIATE consequence which is the strain it's putting on your relationship. Are you not more important to him than the dog???


• First, let me start by telling you that I despise it when people anthropomorphize any animals. Animals are not people and to say otherwise is in fact arrogant. We must respect animals for what they are and meet their individual needs, not try to meet our selfish gratification by turning "Fluffy" into a "baby"... lol, I digress...
  I want to say this gently because I first want you balanced-please, know something, no matter how annoying your husband's behavior is, ultimately YOU have control over how it affects you. Now, knowing dog behavior, you know that you being imbalanced will lead to an imbalance within the pack structure. You have to start off with finding a healthy mindset, in spite of how obnoxious it all is.
  
  As far as training goes, you do have a few options. First, you can try to sneak in a few minutes of training off and on during the day when your husband isn't around. Seriously, it's like my mother (who has trained dogs for over 25 years and received an OTCH, among numerous other titles and now is teaching obedience classes...) has always said-even 5 minutes a day can make a big difference. Seriously, find some sort of bait that is very enticing-chicken cooked with a little garlic powder, cheese, beef heart or liver, Charlie Bears, etc-whatever you find your dog responds to, use it to teach basic manners and commands.
  Furthermore, maybe ask your husband if he himself is a "robot". Tell him that during his childhood he had "training" on basic, proper behavior-to be honest, courteous, hard working, etc-all traits that people need to be productive members of society. Likewise, dogs NEED certain training to have desirable traits to be healthy, yet very individual pack members. If anything, tell your husband what he is doing is not showing your dog love, but it's cruel. The lack of structure is making the dog potentially dangerous, which could in fact lead to someone calling animal control, which could lead to the dog being euthanized. Furthermore, the dog does not enjoy nor does it care about the constant petting, baby talk or anything else. Dogs don't get the same gratification we do from it. All it's doing is reinforcing bad behavior and, not to be harsh, feeding your husband's ego.
  Tell your husband that if he truly LOVES his dog, the dog, to be a happy healthy dog, NEEDS proper pack structure and proper leadership from your husband. It won't make the dog any less who he is, it will actually make him a BETTER version of himself.
  
  Good luck!!! This is always a HARD fight because people latch on for dear life to the notion that Fluffy is somehow as human as they are. *sigh*
  
  add: Do you think it's possible somehow, somewhere along the way your husband was taught that "macho", "mean" things equate masculinity? Seriously? It seems that men who are insecure within themself and about their own masculinity seek out "mean" dogs and other things like violent sports to prove themself. Is there something lacking, be it in the marriage or in his childhood? Sorry to sound like Dr Phil, but you never know...


• Who shoved a stick up your ***? A dog that is meant as just an obedient pet should be trained. If your husband sees the dog as a part of the family, then it is FINE and PERFECTLY NORMAL for him to baby-talk to it and pet his own damn dog.
  
  If the aggression is constant and persistent then yea, look into a trainer. If the dog bites someone and/or attacks another dog, there is a chance animal control will get involved to take away and put the dog to sleep. Tell your husband this; it'll make him think twice.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training- 2 people team. What is the assistant called?

I'm writing fiction. One person needs to hold the dog until he is called by his trainer. What is the correct name of that second person? A word better than assistant?

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the handler is the person that holds or handles the dog. The helper is the person that either tempts the dog or does bite work or anything that the handler (owner) needs. These are the official terms used by many title clubs. For ringsport, they use the word Decoy. Same as the helper but a differnt name.

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• their called the assistant trainer.


• apprentice? vet tech? poop specimen guy?


• co-handler

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Dog Health Questions: Would you be interested in a dog training seminar?

I am holding a few different ones, and since this is a new venture for my business I am interested to see how many people would take advantage of this opportunity. We are having one in June on Clicker Training and in August on Rally Obedience and Conformation handling.

BTW-if you are interested, the info is on my website at http://www.jumpinjacs.com

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If it would help me teach my Airedale not to run out the front door every time it was open then I would be all in. (just don't live near you. :) )

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• cool


• I'm always game for training (all aspects).


• Ever make it to Oklahoma and assuming that you wouldn't mind a couple of Boxers joining Let me know.

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Dog Health Questions: Dominance dog training?

I've been watching Greatest American Dog since the beginning and it just ended tonight. Something I don't understand though is that Victoria Stilwell says that JD uses dominance dog training with Galaxy. She claimed they were medieval methods.

What exactly is this type of dog training and why is it looked down upon?

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What she means is he sort of 'threatens' galaxy. In if you roll the dog on their back and stand over them you are dominating over the other dog. This is effective with a submissive dog but with a dominante dog you will have issues.
Ex: 2 dogs in the wild are fighting. One will overpower (dominate) the other dog. The more submissive dog (loser) will roll over and show its stomach. In that posture he is exposing himself where he could easily be killed or hurt.
When you use dominance training you are trying to overpower the dog. Or be more dominante.
So if you are at home and your dog does something wrong and you roll it on its back and start yelling (like trainers will tell you) you are dominating the other dog wich will scare it half to death. But if you have a dominate dog it could easily come back and hurt you.
So with that explanation it is looked down upon because you are pretty much threatening your dog every time you use the 'dominance training' or rolling the dog on it's back and exposing itself.

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• It is unnecessarily forceful in the opinion of many.
  
  http://dogtime.com/dominance-training-di…


• I believe what they were probably referring to is using dominance asserting behaviors to get the dog to mind. Examples would be alpha rolling (very VERY dangerous if you don't know what you're doing and if it is used outside of very specific circumstances. I've done it once with great results but I would never EVER do it with any other dog I've come across since it is not a great option), and being "rude" to the dog. This works on dominant dogs but should be considered useless on dogs that are not dominant. I own a pit who is very dominant and I have to do things like step over him instead of walking around him, pushing him out of the way, spitting in his food, making him work for any attention, and being all-around more physical with him. That does not at all mean I beat or hit my dog, I just have to do more stiff tapping to get his attention...pushing, shoving, so he understands. I'm talking in dog language. My other pit and my mastiff don't need this as they do not challenge my position as the alpha of the house. Now my original pit minds fantastically and I do not have to be so strict on these dominance displays.
  
  Anyway, it is looked down upon because our society has gotten very soft (not a bad thing) and likes positive reinforcement training. This means ignore the bad and praise the good. Sometimes, in my opinion, you need to discipline the bad since they sometimes just don't understand.


• My dog, a shepherd dog is trained by dominance training, but when they are a puppy, the training does not need to be violent at all. It was simply this:
  You sit indian style (criss-cross apple sauce, whatever) and lay the dog on their side on your left side. Make sure their head is underneath your knee, and that's about the position. You basically sit like that and it's best to do this when they're a puppy so that you can control them more easily, because big dogs struggle and learn slower. Puppies, such as mine, after a week understood the point: you stay until I let you up.
  
  But I will have to agree that they do struggle to get up, that's why I suggest this only if they're small. If your dog is older, I'd see a professional more often about dominance training, or whatever is best for your dog.
  
  This also helped teach a release word so she knows when she can stop heeling if we're walking or whatever.
  
  With a shepherd dog it was more than helpful, but with a less dominant breed, it may not be. No matter what, I would recommend seeing a trainer and if your dog seems to be disobeying you in a "teenager" sort of way (just an " I don't feel like it" way) I would see another trainer...That's my take on dominance training.

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Dog Health Questions: Any good dog training companys or professional good trainers in the king of prussia area in PA?

Well i need to train my dog and i want a really good dog trainer. THE TRAINER DOESNT HAVE TO BE IN THE KING OF PRUSSIA AREA NECESSARILY, BUt at least close to that place. i dont want it to far. maybe somecompanies would be helpful that are nationwide. please answer. thanks!

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• Go to the APDT website to find a trainer. There are also listings for the CPDT trainers too. This is the best way to go when finding a good trainer. I belong to the APDT, and studying for the test for the certification of the CPDT. It's like a 4 hour test.


• You could train the dog yourself! That's what I did with my chihuahua. Taught it how to stop biting, nipping, and how to train your dog to learn my commands, etc. That's the whole idea of having a pet, being with it and learning things together.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training.....?

I have a pekignese and he will be 6 months old soon.. I was training his since young not to bite my hands, leg and clothes. I waited until his baby teeth drop and adult teeth come out since he might feel itchy. Now, everytime he comes to me he bit my hand eventhough i said NO!! How should i train him not to bit?? I am thinking to bring him for the dog training when he reach 1 years old, but i would like to teach him correctly right from the start since he might get confused...

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This works with my pit bull puppies. Regardless of what the others say. I either grab the lower jaw with the thumb on the tongue for a minute to create discomfort not pain or fear, or stick my hand to the back of the mouth and create a quick gag. With the smaller dog you would probably use only a finger or two. The idea is to make the dog realize the teeth on skin makes a really uncomfortable feeling happen. You may have to wash your hands a few times but it should take only a few times of gagging or losing control of its mouth to make the dog learn. Proof the dog by making it want to nip your hand then train. Make the dog fail and learn until it doesn't greet you with and open mouth.

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• I would so hate to see you with a rottweiler.
  
  Don't wait to train him - it takes 10 minutes to train a dog and months to train their owners.
  
  learn to growl and it will need to be deep down and guttural and when you can do that you say no as you growl and your dog should back off.
  
  make sure you don't change your mind in what is right and wrong as this leads to confusion from the dog.
  
  if in doubt find a good trainer and find them now.


• It sounds mean, but it's not, if you really want to get your dog out of the habit. I know you didn't want to make your dog in even more discomfort, but it was bad to stop punishing him when he bites. Ther are some good products out there he could bite on that you could've got him.
  
  One method is flicking it's nose and firmly saying: No!
  
  Another is every time he bites, yelp. Practically, it's saying: Ow! That hurt! Don't do it again! In dog.
  
  You can also grab his lower jaw when he bites and say: No bite! Firmly to him.
  
  You can also squirt him with a water bottle. It'll get a quick reaction from him, and then tell him firmly: No bite!
  
  Whichever one you use, should help over time. I've used all but the yelpnig one, and they seem to do the trick. just give it time, and don't think I'm mean. ;P You don't want your pal getting into bad habits, do you?
  
  -Fezz :)


• 6 months is old enough for training classes. I start mine at 10-12 wks. The longer he can get away with it, the worse it will likely get. He is not using you as a chew toy to help his teething, he is biting period. Curb it now.


• 6 months old is the perfect age to start a beginner obedience class. Please don't wait any longer. You need to learn how to train now, not 6 months from now. Please don't wait.


• You should never put off training of any kind. You could have started all this stuff five months ago. In any case, it's never too late.
  
  Please do NOT try the methods like flicking his nose, grabbing his jaw, etc. All these are really confrontational methods and will only serve to create fear in your dog. He is just trying to play and you don't want him to associate play with a bad experience.
  
  Read this - it will help a lot.
  
  http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/Do…
  
  I would also enroll in a basic obedience class immediately. He is not too young at all; this is the perfect age. He's not going to get confused.


• If you're planning on taking him to training classes don't wait until he's a year old. Dogs are ALWAYS learning, from the very moment they come home...there's absolutely no reason to wait until they are a year old and have had a year to learn and practice bad behaviors. The longer a behavior is practiced the harder it is to untrain. Now that your dog has had six months to practice biting your hand it will be harder to train him not to bite than if you had practiced not biting from the get-go. Any basic obedience class instructor should also be willing and able to give you plenty advice on how to curb this biting behavior.
  
  For the biting, just saying no isn't going to do the trick. Your dog has been allowed to bite on your hand for six months and has learned that it is appropriate behavior. When he bites your hand, yelp loudly and then get up and ignore the dog. Leave the room and put up a baby gate if you have to. No yelling at the dog or hitting him. Just get up and "abandon" him for a few minutes. Do this every single time. Most dogs are very social animals and they do not like to be left alone. If you get up and leave him completely alone every single time he bites he will learn that biting makes all the fun go away and will change his mind about how appropriate that behavior is.

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Where is the best place to take your dog for Dog training? I have lots of family with lots of animals and they all say something different. Should I get a one on one trainer that will come to my house? Or should I go somewhere like Pets Mart and take the 6 week class? Thanks All nice comments welcome

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The Pet store training stuff is crap. They're kids who took a 2 or 3 week course and are a certified dog trainer, none of which have gone to any formal training schools or ever attended a training seminar from a respected trainer. The dog isn't the one who needs training, you need training in how to train your dog. You may send your dog off and have him trained, he may listen to his trainer but not you when you get him back home. This is because the trainer is the one who earned his respect, not you. Respect isn't transferrable. I suggest to everyone that they train their own dogs, besides, who knows your dog better than you? Now if you can find a professional trainer who really knows what he's talking about (a good way to find out is to ask him what seminars he's attended recently and what training school/s has he been through) who can direct you on how to train your own dog, that's fine. Good luck and I hope all turns out well and you end up with a healthy happy fully trained dog.

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• I would recommend going to somewhere like Petsmart or a private trainer that has groups. They still offer one on one help if you are having a certain problem with your pet. Dogs need to learn how to socialize as well as how to listen to you. By being in a class they learn how to socialize with other dogs. They also learn to obey your commands and not what others are saying. I hope this helps!


• A formal obedience class that you attend, with your dog and you do the training.
  
  No to Petsmat or PetCo.
  
  Most cities have a Parks & Recreation guide that offers dog obedience. You meet a few days a week for maybe eight weeks and the dog earns a certificate of completion after attending the classes and learning what was taught.


• Personally, I'm partial to one-on-one training in your home. For may reasons, but I find it's easier to train the dog AND the owner in that setting, as opposed to a group training class.
  
  Most group classes teach only the first phase of obedience - the learning phase. They lack any training in the correction phase and they introduce distraction into the learning phase. No good.


• whatever works best for you. If you want one on one training you can certainly do that, though the classes elsewhere are usually better because it socializes your dog while it and you are learning. I wouldn't pick a training facility out of the blue, observe a few classes and see if you like the training style as each trainer is different.
  
  Good luck


• i say the best way to train your dog is at home strart out simple do the first things a week. this prroses my take long because it pays off. you and your dog become closer and your dog builds intelaginse.


• I, personally, would avoid the Petsmart/Petco training. (Seen it, not impressed at all!)- I would go to www.akc.org and look for dog training clubs associated with AKC in your area- these are not professionally paid instructors, but are people who have trained their dogs to high titles, have lots of experience, and are teaching because they want to.
  
  good luck!


• I recommend you visit the website I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a while back. It transformed my dog's behavior. Good Luck!

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