Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog? ?

I have a dog. He is a mix between a Bernice Mountain dog and a rotwiller. I want to train him. The only thing he knows how to do is sit. Do you think that you could help me train him?? I want him to be able to play fetch. He knows to get the ball, he can get the ball. But when he gets the tennis ball but he don't drop it out of his mouth and give it to me. I will give out 20 PTS to the person who answers this in a Nice way, and who will IM me while I'm training my dog. And yes 20 points here is how it works. Who ever wins the 10 PTS to this question, I will make a separate question saying who won the 10 PTS for my dog training question. Then if it was you, you post an answer saying "That was me" or " I was the one who answered you question" then I will chose your answer that you posted say the best answer so you will get ANOTHER 10 points. Please instant message me if this is too confusing to you or would like to win 20 PTs!

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I will only RECOMMEND but wont say that you MUST do it as not everyone can. However, I've used Clicker Training with my puppy since she was 8 weeks old and she has been learning stuff very fast. She now knows Jump, Sit, Lie down, Fetch, Shake, Other paw (Shake), Stay, Stop, Drop it, Roll over. I can't go into all of them deeply but I used the clicker with all of them. Basically, how the clicker training works is that you have to somehow get your pet to DO the action that you want of her and when she does, you click and reward. There are a lot of videos that can help you on Youtube and Google with this and I'm sure if you watch those you'll get a grasp of it very quickly and teach your dog a bunch of things.

For Fetch: I leashed my puppy and threw the toy, when she went and got the toy I directed her back to me with the leash and when she came back I said drop, she would drop and I would click, reward, and say good fetch. You have to say go FETCH as you throw the toy so she'll know that going, coming back, and dropping is all the process of Fetching. Good luck, I wish you luck!

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• Why have you not googled 'obedience training a dog' and followed the online instructions? Youtube also has videos on dog training. Nobody can post that much information on these screens, they limit the number of words you can use.


• you can't train a dog. It is impossible. Oh, and Google doesn't exist either.


• There are many other things that you need to train your dog besides just teaching him to fetch. He also needs to be leash trained and manor trained, he also needs to know his name. When he gets the ball and brings it back to you, take the ball in your hand and say release, let go, drop it. What ever you wish. When he loosens his grip then you say good boy. When he drops the ball then you give him lots of praise and throw it again. If he brings the ball back and is still kind of resistant then do the process over again.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

At petsmart there is a beginner classes for dogs. Its only $99 for 8 weeks. Does anyone know if they are any good because the price is so low?

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Don't do it. They do treat training. So if you want you dog to do anything you will have to give them a treat. Its not a good thing. Try clicker training. That's where you tell the dog a command and then click trainer. This will let the dog know what you wanted it to do. Just work with the dog every chance you have and they will get it. Good luck. Personal Experience

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• we took our dog to the training course at Petsmart and it was well worth it. Our instructor was well qualified and patient with both kids (our 12 year old) and pets.


• eh they are mediocore.
  i didnt find it too promising!


• Yes. I took it while I groomed dogs there. It teaches you alot!


• Petsmart only hires people who don't know anything about training, and then has them watch some videos. The 'trainers' there have no business trying to teach anybody anything about training dogs.
  
  I suppose a class there is better than NOTHING, as long as you don't have any problems you would like help with, but not much better!


• i have a friend who took her dog to obidence training through pets mart, she loved it.
  
  I would bring my puppy to them but i don't have one near my home :(


• i am from flordia and i love our trainer i work at petsmart for the last 3 years but what i always tell people is sit down and talk to the trainer make sure u like her before u sign up .. i love the idea of doing training inside a big store because ur dog learns to listen to u while theirs a hundred things going on around u


• it is OK....you get what you pay for but it sets a good structure for the dog and helps teach the owners some good tips....I would do it if I were you.


• they are mean to animals....I brought my dog there and everytime I try bringing him there he pulls away along with other dogs that come in there


• save the 99 dollars and instead spend only about 20-30 purchasing small items that make your dogs happy such as cheese/treats/clickers/etc. Training your dog can be done by you at home. The basics are easy to train you just need to be consistent. Sit/Down/Stay/Come/Here are very easy to train. Go online to a search engine and look up dog training or buy a book at a store that goes into details about the training. For most dogs, food rewards will work wonders and are a quick way to teach dogs. Remember this though, it takes about 30 repetitions before a command is learned. This means, you should do Sit about 30 times before your dog knows what the command means. This doesn't mean do all 30 reps at once but do it over a few days.... like 5 reps 3 times a day over 2-3 days. Know this, it takes about 30 reps to learn the commands plus about another 20-30 to fully understand and perform the command effortlessly. The people at Petsmart are okay with basic stuff but not really knowledgeable with dogs that are not "ideal" students.


• Petsmart training will only be as good as the current instructor. The trainer might be great, might be the 20-year-old college kid who was dragged into training because they were the 'most experienced with dogs' cashier on staff.
  
  Talk to the instructor before paying any money. Ask their history with dogs. Ask for references from past students at Petsmart or previous contacts. Ask specific questions about training policies. Ask questions about specific issues you are having with your dog.
  
  If there are no references, if the instructor can't give you basic advice when you talk with him/her, if you simply don't have a good feeling about the instructor...don't take the class. If you do feel this person is qualified and knowledgeble, obviously you should sign up!


• Yes the Pet Smart classes are pretty good. Low class ratio.


• All dog training is a good thing! Don't know this one personally, but it sounds like a great bargain. Most dogs are eager to be trained, you just need someone to show you how.
  Best wishes
  Heretohelp.


• well I think so


• Any training for a dog is better than none.I would only ask what kind of training are we talking about behaviour training is always good.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training an Akita ?

i have a 3 year old japanese akita and she is a very good dog ...loves everyone she sees...unless she thinks im in danger she hates other dogs though always beats them up...how do i make her nicer...is she to old to learn now??

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Definitely not too old to pursue something new! Try hiring a professional trainer where the sessions will be one on one. This way, the trainer can be a lot more focused to the dog's behaviour. If not, try attending more obedience classes, the classes are also a great socialization session.

Good Luck !

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• I had a japanese akita, its in their nature to be overprotective of you and your yard. she will always see herself as boss when it comes to other dogs. she may be too old to learn to accept other animals. but you can try taking her to meet other dogs when they'ree not in your yard, because your dog isn't in her territory, but she will probably still try to be dominant, so it wont be a good idea having her with another dominant orientated dog

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Dog Health Questions: Do these psycho dog rescue people ever think to themselves "its just a freaking dog"?

god dang, I have been through two interviews, implemented a list of repairs and agreed to pay for dog training if required (which by the way I have no intention of paying for). I have had six kids, they never asked me nothing I just tossed them in the car and went along on my way, but jeez the way this lady is going you would think Im adopting the baby jesus.

What is wrong with these people?

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They see a guy with 6 kids, wearing a cape and think..it's just a freak...

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• Geesus you really need a dog with 6 kids, do you not have enough challenges in your life. At least you can get dogs housebroken quicker then kids.
  
  Let me ask you this Zorro by dear. Do you know which end the food goes in and which end it comes out? Do you know how to tell the male from the female? Are you ready to give the "you can't have sex until you are 18 speech"?
  
  I am going to play devils advocate and say that some of these rescue places are a little over the top. If you are a responsible person and have a safe home and will give proper vet care pass a DNA test, have the right blood type and can produce enough blood to sign on the dotted line, then you should be allowed to raise a dog.


• Maybe the question is "what is wrong with you?" They are just protecting the dog who has no way of advocating for itself. He/she is at the mercy of whoever takes them in and there are lots of crazies out there not to mention lots of people who should not even have an ant for a pet. If you have that attitude maybe you should just stick with your kids and not get a dog. They are living breathing beings and NOT "just a freaking dog". I wll admit there are some private rescues that do take it to the EXTREMES, and even I have had the OMG what are you doing attitude. But most are just trying to make their dogs that already came from bad homes and they already suffered, do not again have to face the suffering. There a lot of evil people out that just want the dog to torture, like dog fighters etc. But where I live our local SPCA adopted out a cat and they actually adopted out to a Whacko who was going to Cook and eat the cat. He was pulled over by the cops with the poor cat sitting in hot pepper, and other crap that does not belong on any living creature.


• Reality Checks answer made me spit my drink. However I want to bring it to Realitys attention you said you had "six kids", which in my mind means baby goats, but back to what she said it was probably just one time with the momma goat .................
  
  How are you doing Zorro, long time no see.
  
  If you don't want to deal with rescue just go buy a dog from a BYB, they ask no questions, hand them the money they hand you the dog. City/County run pounds also do no ask any questions, give them the money and you own a dog.
  
  The rescue can put all the demands on you that they want, as you know they can not really enforce them. The dog is personal property and once you have given them your money it really is to do with as you please. It would be the same as you buying a car from your Ford dealer and them trying to insist you have to bring it to them for service and that you can never sell it unless it comes back to them. Silly they put all these things in their contract when it really can not be legally enforced.


• What is wrong with you is more like it!
  
  The dog obviously already had a hard life thus why its in the shelter/rescue in the first place.. SO, of course they are going to be VERY picky of where the dog goes as for his new home. They are going to be very thorough and ask a lot of questions, even if those questions don't seem important or non related to you!.
  
  Their only concern is this dog's well being.. They don't want to see it back in the rescue/shelter ever again.. they want this new home to be his/her forever home!
  
  If you are complaining over how they screen you for the adoption of the dog.. and find it that its "just a freaking dog" then step away from adopting now!. That sort of mentality doesn't belong owning a dog.
  
  And in my honest opinion, I think parents should have to pass a class before being able to have a child. There are LOTS and LOTS of people out there who don't deserve to have a goldfish.. let alone a child.


• Hello, I came across your comment while looking for something else and I couldn't help but post a quick comment. My sister and I struggled with our dogs for some time. A good friend of hers told her about this course called The Dog Training Academy Course…she didn't even have to leave the house…she downloaded it from the internet…In a couple of weeks I stopped by and I didn't know my sisters dog when I visited her..I looked over the course and liked the course so good I went online and bought it for myself… I appreciated the fact that it recognized that all dogs are different. Anyway, check out their video online and see if this is something that may help you..Good Luck!!


• Some animal rescue organizations will put a dog down before they will give up control of it. They can't help themselves. You have come up against one such group.
  
  Best recommendation - walk away. Find yourself an organization that is serious about placing dogs and not controlling them and their clients.


• If this is the way you think about dogs, then you don't deserve to own one. Dogs are living creatures, too. They deserve a proper home, nutrition, training, and love. Dogs must be trained. Unless you know what you are doing 100%, then you need a professional trainer. Dogs, like children, are a big responsibility. Owning one isn't something to be taken lightly. They need good food, proper training, a lot of love, and exercise.


• Well, the dogs have been through enough as it is than to be adopted by someone who is just going to treat them wrong again. Why would you NOT get the dog training? Dogs need training. Your already lying to the agency by agreeing to something you wont do. You probably don't need a dog. Really.


• ok 1st of all, u shouldnt be allowed to be NEAR a dog if thats how u think about them!! dogs are like people; if u adopt a kid u sign a bunch of papers and stuff like that. I love dogs, and even if i didnt i would no ur a dumb jerk!! dont u dare get a dog! do ur wife and kids no u feel this way bout them??? and if u say ur gona pay for training but dont, u will be charged because its the same as stealing so dont even get the dog!!


• Ditto Dog Section Regular.
  
  I mean I get it. It's a complicated process and it can be draining.
  
  But, if you knew what we knew, you would be glad for the stringent policies. The things people do to a rescue dog. The things people let happen to a rescue dog. Just sad.
  
  Plus we don't want to give a dog to people who will return the dog at the first sign of inconvenience. We want to make sure the people really want it so that they will really keep it.
  
  If we thought they were just dogs we wouldn't exist.


• Put it to you this way, if you work for free and then even throw your own money at animal to make sure it survives, you want to know it's going to a good home. Not a home that'll neglect its needs or dump it a couple weeks later when they refuse to get the dog into OB (like yourself).
  
  the problem is you, not them.


• Oh I see you're back to trolling in here. Can't stay away can you? And what poor woman slept with you 6 times?
  
  I can think of a number of reasons why any good rescue would by on your *** when it comes to letting you have one of their dogs.


• If you don't like the terms & conditions of a particular rescue, walk away.
  
  A good rescue acts in the best interest of the dog to prevent it ending up on a merry-go-round of unsuitable homes.


• LMFAO I totally understand what ur saying!! However jus for the safety of ur kids...and its so much easier to take care of a pet if theyve had OB...dang everyone else needs 2 calm down on this person!! This person is probably the most honest 1 here!!!


• Woud you ever want a fire department to let a familys home to burn down and think " it's just one family, they don't matter" NO!!!!! Do surgeons give up on their cancer patient cause they think " it's one person" NO!!!!!
  Do you ever think that more then people matter???? OBVIOUSLY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  get a soul troll


• I am sorry but I think you are the psycho. Most rescue dogs come from a abusive home before and the rescue home just want to make sure they will not be abused again.


• If your attitude is " its just a freaking dog" then you are not the type of person that should own one.


• 6 kids? they must be sextuplets because I can't see a woman sleeping with you more then once no matter how much you paid her....


• You yourself called them psycho...doesn't that answer it?


• Obviously they can see who you really are.....


• I see you're still trolling for great justice.


• How about you get over YOURSELF. Have a heart, and stop ranting.


• If this is the way you think about dogs, then you don't deserve to own one. Dogs are living creatures, too. They deserve a proper home, nutrition, training, and love. Dogs must be trained. Unless you know what you are doing 100%, then you need a professional trainer. Dogs, like children, are a big responsibility. They see a guy with 6 kids, wearing a cape and think..it's just a freak... Your already lying to the agency by agreeing to something you wont do. You probably don't need a dog. The dog obviously already had a hard life thus why its in the shelter/rescue in the first place.. SO, of course they are going to be VERY picky of where the dog goes as for his new home. They are going to be very thorough and ask a lot of questions, even if those questions don't seem important or non related to you!.ok 1st of all, u shouldnt be allowed to be NEAR a dog if thats how u think about them!! dogs are like people; if u adopt a kid u sign a bunch of papers and stuff like that.
  
  Their only concern is this dog's well being.. They don't want to see it back in the rescue/shelter ever again.. they want this new home to be his/her forever home!
  If your attitude is " its just a freaking dog" then you are not the type of person that should own one. How about you get over YOURSELF. Have a heart, and stop ranting.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tip? My dog "goes" in his cage?

Can anybody help me? I have a two year old Doberman that I still have to crate at night and when I am away. His crate is at the foot of my bed, but he still goes to the bathroom in his cage. The problem is that he doesn't whine to go out until he already has relieved himself. I wish I knew a way for him to tell me he "has" to go instead of after he already went.... any help at all would be great. I am at my wit's end!

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First you must take out that cage, drench it with pure bleach and hose it off, even a little bit of smell from before will trigger his bowels, secondly get a mushy, comfy comforter and place it inside the cage, also add some toys, hopefully he will see it as his bed and will refuse to go on it, finally watch him like a hawk, even if it takes all night, the moment he gets ready to poop or pee yell loudly, clap your hands and say NO, NOT INSIDE over and over again, take him outside and when he does relieve himself praise him profuselya nd hug and kiss him, even offer a treat, a couple of times of this and he will finally get it, Inside=Bad=Yelling, outside=Good=Treats and love. Dogs are very smart, but they tend to get confused easily, also NEVER clean the mess while he watches you, he may do it over and over again because he wants to please you and may think you actually need him to soil the cage just so you can get to clean it, Also dogs MUST be caught in the act to be punished or they will not get the message, if you say BAD DOG 2 minutes after he has pooped he will have absolutely no idea why he is getting punished, they relate the action of the moment to teh result. Keep trying! Good luck!

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• Did you train him not to go in his crate when he was a puppy? Tell him "Bad dog!!!!!" And punish him however is right for the dog. If it gets to drastic measures, rub the blanket/whats in his crate in his nose. Only if its drastic. If he has no blanket in his crate, put one in, as he might not be comfortable, and make sure to put him outside fast after he goes in his crate! And when he does "go" outside, make sure to reward him with lots of praise. And make sure NOT to have toys in it,(pura_rosa is wrong) as he might not think of it as a bed, more as somewhere to play.


• Well you can always hire a dog trainer if he doesnt stop at no cost, or your dog is just loneley when your away. it happens to lots of dogs who doant get to see their owners very much becuz they work alot or something, its just the excitement. and if you dont want to spend your money on a trainer, then just be patient and spend some quality time together for a week or so. then start teaching him that he shoudnt GO alot and prepare lots of treats so the dog knows that its doing the right thing, and that job, needs lots of patience.


• get a cow bell and teach him to ring the bell to go out. Every time you take him outside have him ring the bell. He will eventually start to ring the bell to ask to go out.
  
  With crate training the amount of room they get should just be big enough for them to lay down and turn around. Dogs naturally do not like to potty where they sleep. So keeping the crate small enough so he can not pee in one corner and sleep in the other will encourage him to hold it. At least that is the theory for puppies. Your dog is a little older. Make sure there is nothing physically (or emotionally) wrong with him.


• my dog kept weeing in the house and i didn't know how to stop him because he couldn't have any way of telling us. So when i opened the back door i said ,Garden, and i said it for ages every day. And now a couple times a day i say garden and he goes to the back door. Also if you let him out before you go to bed he wont need it in the night HEARS A TIP: if you see your dog looking at the floor and circling a bit he needs to go to the toilet.


• You have to either clean the cage out very well with bleach or get a new one entirely. Also make sure his crate isn't too big for him. Has he always been going in his crate at night or did this just start up? Dogs usually shouldn't have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, especially if he's two years old. Make sure he does his business before you go to bed. I would also go see the vet just to be safe.
  
  And Meg, you should NEVER rub a dog's nose in its urine. It's very ineffective and just plain not nice.


• You need to spray the cage down to eliminate the smell for one, sold at Pet smart and Walmart. Also make sure you put him out prior to crating him, I usually let mine out for at least an hour before bed. Plenty of time to relieve and urine. Also, cut off water by a certain time, at least an hour before letting him out. Good luck


• Even if he isn't whining put him out side. Frequently. See if you can find out if there is a certain time he goes in his crate and make that a time where you always let him out. problem solved.


• Spend alot of time outside and give praise/treats when he goes outside. It worked for my dog but it took alot of leash time outside.
  
  Good luck.
  
  Oo


• Maybe becoz he's crate smells and dogs tend to "go" in smelly places or where there's rugs/mats.


• Your dog goes in his cages because you never walk him.


• I'd whine too if I pooped in my cage... Poo stinks!


• with animals-make sure u are consitent.
  if you are not you will confuse them.
  
  just rub his nose in and let him know he is in trouble/
  EVERY TIME

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Crisis! Please Help!?

I have an Old English Bulldog and she is just over a year old. She has many listening and behavioral problems. She does not respond to her name when I call her, and if I leave her unsupervised for a short time it is guaranteed that she will be chewing on something when I check on her. She doesn't respond when I tell her to “drop it” and she thinks we are trying to play tug-of-war with her if we try to get it away from her! She is at risk of being given away because of these problems and I am hoping that someone could possibly give me some tips on what to do seeing how we can't afford a training book at this time. It would be much appreciated!

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Ok, to start if you can"t afford a training book ( like 20$) then chances are you can not afford a dog. You shuold seriosly consider whether or not you're capable of caring for this dog. She needs her supplies, food, training treats, preventatives like heartworm and fleas, shots, yearly health check, emergancy vet fund, etc. It may not be what you want to hear but it is not right to keep an animal you can not care for.

If you can care for her then you need to work on training ASAP. I will list some basics but it will be best if you go to the library and check out some books and videos. I would also save up for a training course many pet stores and shelter have 6-8 week courses for 100-200$. For someone inexperianced with training these are a great start.

For responding to her name: (make sure she doesn't have hearing issues) if she hears well then start by siting with her, and while shes looking at you say her name then feed a treat. Do this a few times. Next sit with her, wait for her to turn away then say her name and when she looks give her a treat. Repeat a few times, do this a few days, then start doing it standing near her. When she's got that down put her on a leash and do it from a distance, say her name when she looks say good girl then say come and gently pull the lead in while praising as she comes. Treat her and praise her when she is in front of you.

Get a crate for chewing issues. When not supervised ( not home or sleeping) she should be in a crate( do not over use the crate though). When you are home always supervise her even if that means making sure she is always in the room you are in atall times until she is trained. make sure she has plenty of things that she is allowed to chew and shred. Everytime she looks like she is about to put her mouth on something she can not chew, make a sharp noise, or say a sharp no. When she looks at you and ingnores the item immediatly treat her, and give her something she is allowed to chew. When she is chewing good things give her praise and a treat. Don't only treat her when she switches to her good item but randomly treat her when ever you see her chewing good things. The key to teaching her not to chew is to catch her before she gets an item, give a sound aversion, then an alternative, then reward chewing things that are hers. In the beggining remove as much as possible of the things she can not chew to set her up for success. As she gets it start leaving out more temptations and teach her those are forbiden too so that when all trainig is done you don't have to worry about something accidently being left out. Alternate what she is allowed to chew to keep her intrest and prevent boredem. Give her new toys regularly and use different textures and sizes.

To teach drop it when she has something make a sharp noise watch and as she lets it go say drop it and give a treat. As she gets better start saying drop it with out noise aversion and reward all drops immediatly. Another tactic is to hold something she'll want like a toy or treat, say drop it and at the same time show her the item you have, when she drops hers to get the new one, say drop it again at the exact time she is releaseing and give her the toy or treat as a reward. This will take a few times for her to associate the words drop it with meaning she needs to let go of the item. Once she figures that out, work on leave it, meaning she doesn't just drop it, but then she totally ignores it. This can be done by not treating immediatly but waiting one second. Once she's got that wait 2 then 3 etc. Never attempt to pull an item from her, she will view it as a game like you've already found out. Instead use the bait and switch as described above.

Hope these get you started. Make sure she gets enough exercise as well, tired dogs act out less and train more easily.

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• You cannot afford a training book? You can go to the library and borrow one.
  
  You can google obedience commands.


• She sounds like a perfectly normal dog, who hasn't been trained yet. A live-and-in-person trainer would be your best bet, but you can try learning some things on your own, in the meantime.
  
  Look here:
  
  http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…


• LEAVE HER ALONE AND LET HER PLAY/SHE IS STILL A BABY/give her time to grow up a little/or she may be like mine/buttheaded/mine is 7 years old and still does as she pleases/will not do noting except what she wants too!!!!!!!!


• Have you gotten her vet checked for hearing?
  
  Have you tried to train her over a few days, using positive reinforcement, and short time intervals?
  
  If not many pet stores offer basic training courses, such as petsmart and petcetera. Usually, you'll find these courses are about training the person and not the dog, but it will at the very least help you understand what your dog understands!


• Since you do own a puppy, it is GUARANTEED that she will chew on things when she is bored. Play with her lots and let her meet other dogs her size till you find one she likes to run around with, fight with and other things like that. And when she does start chewing you have to distract her. Distract her away by making a LOUD noise of some sort then scold her. Another thing to do is buy her a rawhide bone or two, so that way she can teeth on something else, cause I assume that is what she is doing is teething. Also buy her toys. And when she does want to play tug ignore her for a while until she drops it. When she does drop it reward her. To train her to come to her name, say her name, then reward. Then start doing that from farther distances as she gets used to it. Hope this helped.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone tell me how i can get a full copy of Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer for free?

I love animals and i want the best for them, so when i search on the internet i come to a site that say this book is good for dog training but i cannot find a free copy of it and i cannot buy it also because i am short of money now! so can someone tell me how i can get it for free - fully.
Pls give me the details.

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Write the publisher and ask them. Sometimes if you write a letter and tell them how much you love animals and want the best for them and you can't afford a copy of the book, but you want to do the best by your dog, they might send you one. You might also try the library. If the library does not have a copy of the book, they might be able to inter library loan the book from another library, however, some libraries do charge a small fee to do an inter library loan.

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• Nothing in life is truly free.
  
  My suggestion is, save up your money for the books that you want to buy, some sites, like E-bay, will have those that you are looking for that maybe used but still in good condition for less.


• Check your local library.
  
  Someone might have donated a copy.


• Phone books might have some numbers or addresses.


• Sometimes certain sites have online manuals you just open in certain documents to look at them. I highly doubt you'll find one free though.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog to stop chewing up stuff?

Well hes 3 years old and if you leave your shoes out, or a stuffed animal or pillow or somthing, he will grab it and run and wont let go! We try to bribe him with treats and that doesnt work! He went to dog training class for a few weeks and that doesnt work either. hes been doing this since he was a puppy!

What can i do to help him (we have to block the bed rooms with a baby gate.

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Here is how a dog thinks..."if its on the floor it must be mine" so keep your stuff off the floor. If you can't get everyone to keep their stuff off the floor then it is a good idea to keep him out of the rooms with baby gates

Training classes will only work if the WHOLE family trains the dog at home and everbody does the same thing. Try it again and this time make sure everybody does the work with the dog at home

Dog trainer mantra: "...a tired dog is a good dog..." This dog is not exercised enough. He should be walked 3 Xs a day for at least 30 minutes

In addition to walking he needs yard time. If you have a yard play fetch with him. Based on your complaint I suppose he will not return a ball so use 6-8 tennis balls. Quickly throw them one at at a time even tho he doesn't return any he will chase after them - after the last one is thrown, you pick them up and start all over again.

If you don't have a yard use a hallway or a stairway.

He is not taking stuff cause he is a brat, he has learned that when does that he gets attention. If you do more walks and use the tennis balls to play with him, you may see him stop doing this behavior.....

....but, if not....

... when he will not drop stuff here is what you can do:
Don't chase him...instead, get a GREAT treat (small piece of cheese or a dab of peanut butter) and a dog toy that sqeaks.

Then run AWAY from him while you squeak the toy and make kiss-y noises and say his name in high pitched excited tone of voice.

He will start to chase you.

Keep moving, keep your back to him, but slow down and slowly turn to face him.

If he has already dropped the aniaml or pillow that you want, that's great, tell him "Good boy, leave it", give him the treat and then the dog toy and maybe do a little big of tug-o-war with the toy (but if he gets too into the tug game just let go)

If he still has the pillow or toy in his mouth hold the treat inside your fist, put the fist to his nose so he can smell it, and as soon as the pillow falls out of his mouth, tell him "Good boy, leave it", open your fist, give him the treat and then the toy.

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• Keep your stuffed animals / pillows out of reach of the puppy. Try teaching him the "Leave it" command
  Make sure you have treats.. bones.. chew toys.. etc on hand.
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• tell him to stop lol.


• Umm...IF you cannot train him and correct him to stop then I see no reason for you to have a dog...Its called correcting him and punishing him when you see him doing that...
  
  If you cannot train him then you need to give him to someone who CAN


• At 3 years he has you trained. Keep the baby gaits up. That's something that could of been changed earlier probably not now at 3.
  When young we give the pup a firm NO and give it proper chew item. And keep close eye so you catch them every time.


• Part about you took the dog to dog training classes and it didn't work, You need to keep training. You just don't stop , its for life of the dog.
  
  You should have been taught the leave it command at those training classes , if you didn't then check the web on how to teach your dog to leave it.


• Wait until he gets clever enough to climb the baby gate! You need to address this and break the habit.
  
  Teach the "drop it" and "leave it" commands.
  
  Don't leave shoes and stuffed toys where he can get them. I know it is simple, but shoes have your "smell" on them and can be comforting. Also, if the dog is allowed plush toys, he can't differentiate between his squeaky squirrel and the baby's teddy bear.
  
  You may want to consider more training. You could either enroll in additional classes or just get a good training book and work at home. A dog can't be trained in just a few weeks. You should work commands at least a few times per week just for reinforcement. Good luck, he can learn if you are willing to work with him.


• I would leave the baby gates so he can't get to your stuff and only remove them if/when you can change his habits. Put everything out of his reach so that he can't get it. We have a 9 week old puppy and we say that if its on the floor, its fair game for the dog.
  
  I think that your problem is that the dog thinks that he is the alpha (As dogs are pack animals). He therefore won't do anything that you want. You need to assert your authority and teach him his place in the household, which should be below people.
  
  There are ways of communicating to the dog that he is not the top of the 'pack'. Always make him eat last as alpha dogs get to eat first. Make him sleep and lay on the floor as alphas get the comfiest beds. Read a good dog behaviour book so that you understand how to teach him where his position in his 'pack' is. And as soon as he picks up something you don't want him to, yank it off him and say "No" firmly. Give him a chew toy or stick instead.
  
  Maybe the dog is bored - are you giving him enough of a healthy outlet to chew? Dogs naturally need to chew and need a lot of toys.
  
  One solution is that when you are out of the house put him in a dog playpen with his bed, a toilet and some toys that he is allowed to chew. Only allow him free reign in the house when you are there to correct his behaviour.
  
  If there is nothing that works, I suggest you either learn to live with it and keep stuff out of his way or consult an animal behaviourist.

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training help?

So my dog is 5 years old and is a German Shepard mix. Most of his life he has only occasionally gone on walks and I regret never taking him on walks but before you accuse me of being a bad owner it was because I was young and couldn't handle the dog when we first got him (sorry I had to say that). I am so sad that I never got in enough walks but within the last 4-5 months me and my friend have been walking him and I know he's in the habit of tugging on leashes (not as bad as he used to) and getting a bit reactive around other dogs (never biting or attacking). I'm patient and I know it'll take some time for him to be behaved but if you have any tips for training I would be grateful!

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one of the reasons that be pulls you is that he has not been walked.
but i know you know that.
what i would do is teach them not to pull ever.
you do that by having him sit next to you.
treat him if the leash is loose.
if he starts to walk away or tug on the leash, tell him "No" or some
other word to make him know you don't approve.
he might want to go sniff something.
don't let him.
if he is doing good with the loose leash sitting, walk slowly.
if he tugs, tell him know and stop walking.
Dogs stop doing what does not pay well.
be very patient. it takes a lot of time to undo a behavior that
he has learned is rewarding. He thinks he only gets to places that
are fun if he drags you there. you gotta teach him that he gets places
by following you and he even gets treated for doing it.
plus there is no tension on his neck.
if he is a high energy dog, i would teach him to go biking with you.
dogs are totally different when they are tired.
and active dogs love to run.
if you have the space, run him first before you train him.
if he is less hyper, he will listen better and the walk is not as frustrating.

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• Teach your Dog to Heel and when you stop he sits (you can say sit) and teach him to stay in a sit when a Dog walks up. then say "release" or "Yes!" to let him know it's OK to say hi.
  if He gets that down you have only 9 other tests towards his Canine Good Citizen.


• this worked for me~
  
  When your dog tugs on the leash, you stop for 5 seconds then continue walking ( repeat this over until your dog stops tugging)
  
  instead of the 5 second thing you can also turn the other direction for maybe about 5 seconds then turn back

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!?

I have a dog and so does my uncle we would like to teach them how to attack on command for family purposes ( ignorant people who think everybody fights dogs please ddon'trespond ) but yea we both have a dog can anybody give me a wwebsiteor rrecommenda book i can get at my local library, thanks in advanceP.S
we will be training the dogs at the same time so anything on training dogs at the same time would be helpfull thanks in advance.

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First of all you have to train the dog to attack yourself. Once you have achieved that you then train it to attack family members. Only after you have achieved these first two steps can it be trained to attack strangers. Hope this helps.

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• I'm sorry but personally that sounds very dangerous. Dogs alone without any training can be aggressive, but TEACHING them to be aggressive without professional supervision sounds like it should be a job for a K9 Police dog. If you want to live, I suggest teaching your dog typical obedience commands.


• Wow you are ignorant. I dont even want to know what breed they are.


• Wow, the trolls are rampant tonight.


• You can't do this kind of training yourself. It requires professional training for both you and the dog. The dog has to unfailingly follow your commands every single time or someone unintended could get hurt and you'll be liable. you also have to have the right kind of dog that responds well to both obedience and protection training - most dogs aren't good candidates.
  
  Learn about schutzhund training - but it's not a minor commitment of time - it's a major project and it takes professional assistance. It's not for most people or most dogs and it can't be learned from a book or website.


• Choose a breed that works best as an attack dog.


• If you want a protection dog, then please have it trained by a professional. Attack dog training, if carried out properly, is very useful in personal protection. However the dog should still use his own initiative, if situations arise where the handler has been injured and cannot give a command. People who purchase or have their dogs trained for dog obedience, protection or attack, need to be advised by the professional trainer on how to correctly handle the dog. A good dog trainer can make it look safe and easy, but attack dog training is not a past time for amateurs, leave it to the professionals!
  
  


• You should be seeking professional help for this-- teaching your dog to attack on command needs a professional trainer, not just a book or website.


• watch cesar millans videos


• You can get a lot of information in training books and the internet. However your insurance will be cancelled on your home if they find out. Having dogs like this is a liability NOT an asset! Just because you are thinking of training them is scary. You do not have the ability to professionally train dogs that do this 100% of the time on command. It takes trainers years of training to learn proper handling and training of dogs.
  As for family purposes, build a better fence, you are going to need it.


• Schutzhund training or French Ring Sport both teach protection work. Like another person said, it is not a light commitment if you want to be safe. For a dog to be a good protection dog, the training needs to be a lot of fun for the dog, as well as have a lot of VERY solid boundaries, about which behavior is desired and which is not.
  
  Protection training cannot be effective through punishment training. Timing and technique are of the utmost importance, and the dog's self-confidence must be high. Not all dogs are suited to this kind of training, so please consult a professional to do a temperament test to discover if this is a good route for your dogs.
  
  To really do it right, you will be adopting a whole lifestyle, and the training of your dogs becomes a top priority.
  
  There are many online resources for trainers. There are also lots of articles - please do both - read articles AND work with an experienced professional who is happy to provide you with referrals of happy, successful clients.


• In principle, I have nothing against training a dog to be a guard dog. But I think this requires professional help. Honestly I don't think you can train a dog to be aggressive on command without making it aggressive overall.
  
  David
  http://myfivedogs.blogspot.com/

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Dog Health Questions: My own dog training business?

I have been working as a dog trainer for the past two years (did a year long apprenticeship). I trained service/assistance dogs and also worked at a dog training kennel.

I'm 19 and wanting to start my own "business", but more as a temporary job until I'm through school.

I'm thinking of offering services through craigslist for teaching basic obedience and such. What do you think? How should I go about wording everything?

I'm not "certified", but I do have the experience necessary.
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Choosing an Online Dog Training Program

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Before starting your own business, you'll need to get a business license from your city/county. You'll also have to get bonded and obtain a liability policy to cover you should something happen to a dog's owner, or a dog, while under your services. You'll also need a resume and some references. You'll also need a facility in which to teach, which will cost you a monthly rent.

Good luck!

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• Leave training to the professionals.


• I think you should become accredited with the Animal Behavioral College first.


• Go on craigs list and give flyers to people it works!


• yes

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Dog Health Questions: What type of dog training is better?

is it better for your dog to go to classes to be trained or is it better for a professional trainer to come to your house about 1-2 times a week?

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I've found it's all about the individual. How do you learn better, in a group or one on one? Since you are the one being "trained" in the techniques, you must consider how you would best learn them first.
The more confident you are & the more you know, the better you can teach your dog.
Some people feel too stressed & put under spotlight in classes. Although it has the advantage of teaching your dog how to obey even when distracted.
Some people are not comfortable with bringing a stranger into their home for private lessons. Although it has the advantage of a more personal relationship with the trainer, who is more able to answer questions & know you & your dog on a personal level.

Edit: I should also have added that puppies tend to do better in classes because they get the socialization of other dogs & haven't yet (hopefully) developed any bad habits that need one on one attention. Dogs with behavioral issues tend to do better with a trainer coming into the home. That way their issues can be observed & accessed in the environment where they are happening, & the dog can get more attention to where their needs are.

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• Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands. When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise. Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations. Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general. Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.


• I took my dog for obedience training and he is a very tamed dog, but you have to make sure you take them at a young age because the more older they get the more they grow out of learning you new things.


• classes are overall better with not just training but socializing with other dogs and people
  I think trainers should be bought in when all else fails with training


• It depends on the individual dog. In general, I prefer going to class. That way the dog is socialized with other dogs and with other people. And I've found that most dogs really enjoy little outings like that.
  
  But if a dog is fearful of strangers or aggressive with other dogs, it may be better to have in-home training until the dog is to a point where it can be out in public.


• It depends on you and your dog.
  
  I like group puppy classes for young dogs to help with socialization. In fact, I prefer group classes for most things. But if you have a dog that is aggressive or needs a lot of help, then private lessons (either at the trainer's or in your house) are the best option.


• I would only enroll my dog in classes for socialization and if I needed a trainer I would bring them to my home. One because they get more individual attention and also because they can address certain behaviors that would not be present at a class. So it is also most like "taylor made training" verse a general training which is easy enough to do on your own.


• Generally, the absolute best way is to have the dog trained "in kennel". The dog stays with the trainer for 3 to 8 weeks depending on the level of training. You start to come in and learn how to handle the dog once he's got a few of the commands down. This way, the dog is trained to it's highest potential, and you just have to learn how to enforce the commands. Most people cannot "read" dogs. If you are instructed with a method...and the dog changes as soon as you're in a different environment..or when the trainer leaves, everything you've just been told to do is wrong. Group and private lessons do NOT (contrary to popular belief) teach you to train dogs...they teach you a method. Hopefully that method is appropriate for your particular dog.


• Most of the time the owner misses the point of "dog" training.
  
  What a trainer at class is doing is training "you" to train your dog, and the only difference with a one-to-one is that they are looking after one person/one dog, but that's an expensive way around it.
  
  Think dogs also benefit from class purely to make them ignore other dogs sometimes as well as say hello when invited to.
  
  Best of luck and enjoy.


• It's better to go to classes to be trained. This way you learn how to train the dog yourself.


• Have you thought about doing the training yourself? You may have seen Cesar Millan in the show "Dog Whisperer" (which I'm not a big fan of that name), but he has several books and DVDs on training your dog yourself. There are also a lot of resources online, some of them free. You could potentially save yourself a fair amount of money. Though, you obviously need to consider whether you feel that you have the time to research and learn what you need to teach versus going to a class or having a professional come to your house. Just my two cents.


• why not train him your self? you will build rapport way better teaching your own dog. that is what i did.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone Know How Much Petsmart Charges For Dog Training?

We have an 8-month-old male Jack Russell Terrier that drives me CRAZY. But he is my husband's baby so we can't get rid of him (even though I'd love to). My husband is in the Air Force so he works anywhere from 8-14 hours and day and we have a 3-year-old and I'm also 9 months pregnant, so both my husband and I are too busy to try to train the damn dog ourselves. (Dont ask me what the point of having a dog is if you cant put the time or effort into taking care of it... ask my husband because I dont understand it either)
The only place that trains dogs around here, unless I want to drive 2 hours away, is Petsmart and Petco...Does anyone know about how much they charge for dog training?? Or any advice on how to keep the little over-excited fooker from peeing in the same damn spot every night? Or maybe how to stop acting like a wild beast?? I understand he's a dog but the thing has run of the house (hubby thinks we should treat him like "part of the family"...bleh!) and is just crazy! HELP

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I just signed my puppy up for puppy kindergarten at Petsmart. They are as good as the trainers. If you go on the website they have a coupon for a free evaluation. The idea is they evaluate your dog to determine training placement. But what I did is used it to evaluate the trainer. She seemed very good and knowledgeable. The classes (puppy and others) are $119 for 8 sessions. Check the trainer out don't accept that ALL Petsmart trainers are no good.

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• I think it was $100 for 6 or 8 sessions at Petco. Oh and I think the Jack Russell Terriers are always kind of wild. :)


• There are a few different classes and depending on the type of dog you have, the class will vary.
  The best thing to do would be to call the store nearest you and ask what their specific prices are. Sometimes the prices change and only the trainer knows the fee rates.


• Petsmart has about the worst classes, their 'trainers' are clueless and have no business trying to teach anybody anything about training dogs. They only hire people who have no experience and then teach them with books and videos.
  
  You *may* do better at Petco, but I wouldn't count on it.
  
  You would be better off driving 2 hours once a week and going to a good obedience club, or buying a few books and learning how to train your dog that way. Beware though, there are some pretty crappy books out there, as well as crappy trainers. Steer clear of the one size fits all bribe with a treat methods.


• well i had the same problem with my rat terrier hi`s super but super hyper but i let him run around in the backyard all day he only comes in to eat drink water or to take a nap or bed time but when i first got him he was peeing all over the place well we went to walmart and got a kennel and we tide him up in it and then put one of the take him out 20min and then back to the cage and he will get the hang of things every time that he does that put him outside and don`t let him in like about 20min.tie him to a tree if you have larger dogs or if he can get out of the yard then tie him that's what work for us oh oh when he goes outside and not inside give him a treat but only if he does it outside so he could know that if he goes outside he has a treat waiting for him he will figure it out but pets mart is like $99.00 for 8 weeks if you rather do that instead.


• I agree that PetSmart is probably not your best choice for obedience training. Classes do run around $100/8 lessons I believe, but PetSmart's private lessons are $70/hour! My guess is that Petco is about the same. Their trainers lack experience - not that they don't have SOME training knowledge, but they may not be able to give you alternatives if their canned method doesn't work.
  
  Go to the following website and see if there is a private trainer in your area http://www.canineprofessionals.com


• Well, Petsmart charges $99 for an 8 week Beginner class. The way it works though is that they're really training you to train your dog. You come to class every week and they show you what to do and then you practice at home with the dog. If you were to find a place to "drop off" the dog where they can train it for you, you need to know something....After they train the dog, they will bring you in and train you so you can work with the dog. (any reputable place would) Do you have time for that? Dogs work much better with the people who trained them. They form a bond with that person. I am a bit worried about this dog though. It doesn't sound like your husband did a lot of reading up on Jack Russells before you got one. It's very important to read up on a breed of dog before you get one so you know what you're getting into and you can handle it. (you need to serioulsy think about bringing a pet into your lives like you think about having children) In general,Jack Russells are quite hyper and take a LOT patience. Please do not get too mad at the dog, it's not it's fault how it's bred. If you do not have the time for this dog, I recommend you have a serious talk to your husband about it. Give it to a Jack Russell rescue where they can find someone who does have the time and the patience. Tell your husband this is not about how he feels, he needs to see what's best for the poor dog.


• Petsmart charges about $100 for 8 classes, they have puppy, beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses they offer.
  
  As for housebreaking, make sure you have an enzyme cleaner made for dog messes and that you scrub up the spot he's peeing in- if he can smell the pee, he'll do it again. Also, if he's not neutered yet, now is the time! Most indoor peeing is because the animal isn't fixed yet.
  
  As for the 'part of the family' thing- WRONG!! Your dog needs to know that he is part of your pack, but that he is not the leader, because clearly, that's what he thinks now.
  
  http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/a…
  
  Read this article, it has great information on how to teach a dog it's place in the pack without any sort of violence or aggression.
  
  Good luck!


• These places charge a good chunk of change for training classes. If you are willing to take on the task yourself, there are a couple of good books and techniques to help you get your dog better mannered. One book that was recommended thru YA in a question I just asked this week is really good. It's written with obedience competition in mind, but lots of useful techniques for the average home looking to have a well behaved dog. Here's the link to this one.... http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DT…
  
  Another training method that I use is clicker training. It's a good way to get the message across to your pet quickly. The book I got was "Clicking with your dog" by Peggy Tillman. It's very detailed in how to get started with clicker training and I think it's a great beginner book.
  
  A little time each day working on training can go a long way. It will take time, but it will help you have a better mannered pet in the end.


• My pup is in training at Petsmart now. The cost is $99 for 8 sessions lasting one hour each. It is a wonderful experience for both owner and pet.
  We have had great success with Petsmart. The trainer was very knowledgeable and often took extra time after class to help solve issues. There was a dog she had the owners bring in during the week for free for an extra 15-30 minutes training. How much time do you take practicing the training techniques?. Consistency is the secret.
  Pet smart also has a policy if not 100% satisfied, the course can be retaken.
  May depend on the trainer and how much they put themselves into it. You need to make yourself the alpha , not let the dog rule.
  Watch Cesar Mian on Dog Whispers

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