Dog Health Questions: Should I get a dog if my husband doesn't want one?

I currently have two very old dogs that I love dearly, but all they do now is eat and sleep. thank God they're healthy and comfortable. I recently quit working, and don't plan on going back. I have been studying animal behavior and training, and love it, and eventually would love to start a dog training business. Right now I would love to have a companion dog that I can hike with, go to the dog park and train, possibly agility. My husband travels extensively, my kids are in college. My husband says he REALLY REALLY does not want a third dog, but he's not even home that much. I really would love to rescue a young dog as a companion for myself, but hubby will not budge. Should I insist and get one, or forget the whole idea?

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I think you are being very selfish. Hate to say it, but sometimes the truth hurts.

You share your life with your husband.
Your husband is obviously the sole provider to your family.
If he doesn't want another bill on his hands - that is his decision and you should be respecting that.

Enjoy the time left you have with your senior dogs - as I'm sure they probably wouldn't enjoy a new pup in their midst either. Let them live out the rest of their time quietly and comfortably.

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• No. This is about respect for your husband as your partner more than it is about your desire for instant gratification. Wait until one or both of your current dogs passes and perhaps he'll be willing to accept a new dog into the house. He has to pay for the vet care and feeding, not you. Please respect this.


• no. you need to agree together. i know how exciting getting a new dog is but think about your old one and help them through their last stages of their lives.
  
  maybe after one of your dogs has passed away (not straight after) you could suggest getting another dog. just be patient.
  
  also getting another to soon will be ignoring your husband and putting a strain on your relationship. its not worth it and what if your husband forces you to take your dog back and then the dog wont have a home.
  
  your husband might have a very good reason not to get one maybe he doesnt have the money or cant handle 3 dogs. just thin about it.
  
  Good Luck :)


• If your dogs a very old, chances are their time is limited. I would wait until one passes.
  
  If you're not working, then your husband is the financial provider of the family. HE does not want a third dog, and it should be a family decision, especially if HE is the one that will financially support the animal.


• This is a decision you and your husband need to make together. If he doesn't want another dog, then you need to respect his wishes. If your dogs are already "very old" I'm sure your husband wouldn't mind getting another once one of your current ones passes. Just be patient. Until then, look into volunteering for a pet rescue--they always need people to walk dogs. Plus, with you not having your job right now, a third dog is the last thing you need to deal with.


• Let me give you a word of advice- stay married long enough and your husband will be EXACTLY like your old dogs.
  
  Since your dogs are old, chances are their time is limited.
  
  Be an adult and let at least one pass before gettinga new dog.
  
  This really is not worth straining the relationship.
  
  Since you have nothing to do and your husband is working his rear off to support you and the children I suggest you respect him on his wishes that he has voiced.
  
  The fact that you are asking at all is pretty ridiculous, makes me think this is not the marriage that produced the chldren who are in college.


• How can you insist when taking another dog into your home doesn't effect only you? Why not compromise on getting a new dog when one or both of the dogs you have passes? This is one of the reasons dogs get dumped back in shelters. A rescue will not sell you a dog unless everyone in the house agrees anyhow


• It would probably be a bad idea to get one behind his back, so you'll have to convince him. What are the reason he doesn't want another? Is it just because he doesn't want three in the house? Does he not want to take care of it? Pay for it? Tell him that you'll cover all the care and expenses, so he doesn't need to worry about it. I don't know if that would help, but it's really all I can think of. Have you told him all the reasons you want another? If you can't convince him, I guess you'll have to wait...


• Nope. it's like bringing home a baby when it's not wanted. Wait until your older dogs are gone and then get a dog. If you're bored and need companionship, volunteer at your local shelter.


• NO - a pet should be wanted by everyone in the house. Not far to bring in a pet w/o the other's consent as it will cause more problems.
  
  When your old dogs are gone, then talk about bringing in a new pet.


• Just tell him it wandered into the garage one night and you started taking care of it. ;)


• Forget the whole idea until you and your husband can come to an agreement. Part of marriage is making decisions jointly. If you bring home another dog, he's going to resent it, and likely (even if subconsciously) he will take out that resentment on either you or the dog. No pet should ever be brought home without each member of the household agreeing they want it.
  
  As you've got all this free time on your hands now, start volunteering somewhere. A local shelter would be a good fit if you want to interact with some more active dogs while doing something good at the same time.


• Hum. Only you know what your husband's reaction is likely to be if you go ahead and buy another puppy. Coming from living with a husband who, even if he wasn't totally on my side, went along with his odd wife, I'm at a loss to understand why he won't indulge you, especially given your current circumstances which I would have said were ideal. Have you explored why he's not with you over this? Financial perhaps? Or does he know he's going to experience heartbreak when your two oldies die, and is trying to protect himself from that ever happening again?
  
  I do believe you need to sit down with him if you can, and get to the bottom of this.
  
  ps I had a friend who's husband absolutely hated her involvement in her dogs. It was pathetic - like a spoilt child who resented her spending any time with the dogs and not with him....... and if she went to a show, all h*ll would break out if his dinner was late on the table because she had been delayed getting home.


• Not if you want to totally piss your husband off and cause a strain on your marriage. Honestly I'd wait until the dogs have passed and you no longer have a dog in the home. It's not fair to your old dogs to have a puppy around that will drive them nuts and make them uncomfortable in their old age. Also bringing a dog into the house the entire household should agree. I got a puppy and didn't ask my b/f at the time, he got so angry he made me get rid of the dog which I ended up doing.
  
  Honestly it's not worth it, when the dogs die and you're ready broach the subject again.

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Dog Health Questions: Will a shock collar prevent my dog from chasing wildlife?

I hate posting this question, because I know every PETA freak who doesn't know jack about dog training is going to flip out. Believe me when I say that I'm a huge proponent of positive methods and minimal correction. I also know that there are some lures that dogs would pass a steak dinner for -- and that means that positive training just won't work.

Our 1 y.o. German-Shepherd mixed breed dog might well have the best Southern hiking physiology of any dog I have ever seen. Unlike true Shepherds, her coat is short and requires no maintenance. She is lean and tall and a great rock climber. She is also part hound and loves to chase wildlife -- rabbits and deer. We have trained her to an "emergency come" command with steak and cheesburger, and not even that command will stop her from chasing a deer.
This last time, we lost her for 30 min., only to find her back at the car. She has good recall with other people or dogs. Question: will a remote control shock collar stop her?

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Yes, it will stop her and train her to stop every single time, IF you know what you are doing and if you do it right.
You are correct, the bunny huggers on here have no idea what training a dog for real world applications is and they would give you all kinds of reasons not to use an E collar.
I have used E collars for over twenty years and I have cured dogs from "crittering" without fail and I have helped dogs that would otherwise be destroyed.
It takes sometime and proper planning and execution, but, I KNOW it can be done.
Please email me if you are interested, I will try to help you as much as possible over the net!!

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• If you're talking about the type of collar that will cause a shock when you use the remote.... that might work, but only if you use it every single time. If you're talking about the invisible fence, the dog may decide it's worth the discomfort to suffer the momentary shock. On the other hand, he will have to endure the shock again when he comes back. German Shepherds are very intelligent, and might eventually decide that tweo shccks aren't worthwhile.... but at first he'll probably take off.


• The remote collar may stop her yes, but if her prey drive is really that high she'll probably keep going after the "prey" once she starts after it, no matter what you do.


• I would say that its a bad idea it will hert your dog and you dont want your dog to be unhappy do u >??


• I'm not a PETA freak but it could hurt your dog.


• we have a ton of land and put an electric fence around a few acres. lots of deer, etc. on property and horses walking on road.
  (140 lb lab-rot mix, beagle, and med. size mutt) all three LOVED to chase the animals and would often go to the neighbors because they would feed them against our wishes. within a couple days they were trained and do not leave. even without collars on!
  
  It REALLY bothers me when people say this is mean or it will hurt the dog. You can adjust the strength, and it gives them a warning beep a couple feet from the fence. It is WAY better than animal control getting them or a car hitting them??? isn't it??????
  
  I know this is a fence, but it's the same idea. If you do do this I would suggest flagging your property so she can see her bounderies until she is used to it. walk the property every day for a while.


• You need to do more training. A emergency come command is all good but every you say come she should be at your side no matter what. You shoudl teach her the check in method and watch me. I have called a terrier off a rabbit with this. Check in simply this start at home every time she checks in called or not called she gets a treat do this for while until whenever you say her name she right there looking for you. Then you shoudl alo teach watch me command - it very useful, soon enough she will be watching you and not every distraction. More pbedience training in a class is a must as well. Until she is reilable keep her on lead unless she is in a fenced in area. that way you aren't worrying about her getting hurt. A year old is young to be off leash all the time and reilable but sound like you are doing great working with her already so keep it up.

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Dog Health Questions: Concerns About My Grandmother's Dog.Leg problems,Peeing blood.?

My grandmother's dog is a Mini-Yorkie.She is 11 years old.
My grandmother just took her to the vets because she has been having problems with her left leg. Limping,etc. Well the vet said that she may have pulled a muscle or tendon..and he gave her some pain medication to take for 10 days.

Well..my grandmother's dog is trained to pee inside..on those dog training pads,in her bathroom. Well while I was in the bathroom..I looked down on the pad she usually pee's on...and saw blood right where she has pee'd. It was like a string of blood.

So I guess my question is...is would this have anything to do with her leg. Like inflammation?..
or could there be a more serious problem there?

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Well, she could be on her monthly cycle, which only occurs for about 10 days out of every 4-6 months. But if it continues she probably needs to visit the vet again. Could be a urinary tract infection or a kidney stone. It wouldn't have anything to do with something wrong with her leg.Good luck!

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• Is she spayed? If not, she might be in heat. Otherwise, this is definitely something she needs to go back to the vet about.


• Call your vet. Her leg problems may be something more than leg problems.

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Dog Health Questions: So my older bi-polar sister just got a dog?

Anyway, she is my adopted sister and she is about 11 years older (I am 13 she is 24) and she has 3 kids and a boy friend. She lives in an apartment about a half block from my house. She has a reputation for getting animals then suddenly not wanting them (She did this with MY cat). And she saw this lady that was giving away this free puppy. Well, the puppy is a chihuahua/poodle mix (So she says. I believe she has some shih tzu in her as well) and about 8 to 9 weeks old. She is the cutest little girl but I am so afraid for her health while living with my sister. I decided that I would happily take the poor pooch for a walk every once in a while so that she will learn some things (I researched a lot about dog training and trained my great dane that way) and to get her out away from that nasty environment. Once school starts(The 6th of September), I will be able to take her for a walk every day (I am not allowed to take ours for a walk due to the fact that he gets too nervous around people) But I want some advice. This is going to be hard and I really want That dog to turn out okay. Here is kind of what she looks like:

http://img3.classistatic.com/cps/po/1108…Thank you in advance

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I think it's great your looking out for the dog. My advice would be to offer to walk the dog everyday and also offer to dog sit for her. You can also teach the dog basic obedience.

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• i don't understand what bipolar as to do with dog ownership ... a person who is bipolar is not equal to low IQ ... if your sister is a crappy pet owner, then say that, but it has nothing to do with her mental illness ... bipolar is a mood disorder and people with bipolar can live normal lives including having families AND pets ... and nothing you described is a "nasty environment" it is just a woman with mental illness living her life with her family ... if she got tired of your cat, so what ... she is clearly a dog person ... i feel bad for your sister she has such a judgmental and a titch mean sister ... and with your extra details, you can't even train and socialize your own dog, so what makes you better for this puppy ???

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Dog Health Questions: I'm Not satisfied with this dog trainer. what should i do??

a dog trainer came over yesterday, and spend 3 1/2 hours here. shes with the nationwide dog training company called barkbusters, she charges $500, and when she came over yesterday, thats all she was worried about first was the money. she wouldnt say anything about the training until we had the money situation figured out first. then we talked for like 2 hours and 45 minutes. and everything that she was saying I ALREADY KNEW! then the last 45 minutes she told me how to train the dog, by if he scratches the door, throw a chain at the door and growl "bah" at him, and then tell him to sit, we did the same thing for when he would bark when someone came in, and when he steals food off of the table we would do it too, throwing chain at floor say bah. well then she said then next time she comes will be december 13. so i was sitting down looking over the papers and the training chart that i have to do til next time she comes, and ididnt see the aggression issue on there at all, then i relized

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I am so sorry. She sounds awful. Maybe check with other reputable dog trainers and call the Better Business Bureau. See if she has done this to others and try to get your money back. Good luck

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• you need to call and talk to management.


• find a new dog trainer...


• I think you need to call the office of the company and make a formal complaint.


• Ya you realized the same thing I did in just reading this. Unless they have a guarantee in writing then you are 500 bucks less in the account. Next time you want to spend like this, without checking out the Company and without a warranty send it to me. I will put it in the bank for ya..


• Ask for your money back or part of your money back and why. Turn her into the BBB if she doesn't. Make blogs about her business, that is all she does when she comes over. :) Hope you get it resolved. I would be pissed, too.


• I am so glad I read this....I was thinking of using Barkbusters to train my dog but haven't done it yet due to the cost ($500 seemed very expensive for a 3 hour visit). Contact their head office (should be on the website) and talk to them; they may send out another trainer for you. From what they say in their website they are supposed to do a much more thorough job of training than what you described. By the way, they also claim to have a lifetime guarantee on the training (no extra cost) so ask them about that too!


• sue the company and get in touch with the dog whisperer


• wow she sounds like she did nothing for u call the company and ask what do they do and see if it matches what she did if not complain and have them send someone else to u. My trainer that came to my house was not like that he trained my dog and the first time he came he had changed my dog


• If you have a phone number for this person, call her and discuss your feelings over the phone. If that doesn't go well, you can always complain to the corporate headquarters. I believe there is a link on their website.
  If you live in a large enough city you may have some options for trainers through a local obedience club. Check www.akc.org and look under "clubs".


• If you're not satisfied, call the company and complain and ask to be reimbursed. Be polite, but firm and tell them you did not find the trainer to be helpful at all. Ask for either a refund or another session with a different trainer (at no cost).
  
  You said it is a nation-wide business. If this trainer is not just an employee, but a franchise owner, I would contact the company's home office.


• It seems as if you got an incompetent trainer. Report her and request another person for the next visit.
  For $500.00 you need more expertise.


• Get you money back, if you can. Go to Petsmart and pay $100 for something like 8 weeks of training that works. At Petsmart, if you aren't satisfied you can retake the training unlimited times for free.


• I'd find a new trainer. Check with Petsmart, they offer training and if you don't have a store near you, they can still recommend a trainer in your area. Also, if you know a Sheriff Officer or State Trooper, you can ask to see who trains their k9 unit, or see if the k9 officer does any training.


• Contact the company and let them know that you expect a more detailed level trainer or a refund...might not work but worth a try. If you still aren't happy then report them to the Better Business Bureau as well as letting your vet know so that others won't hire them and feel cheated as you do. She should have been working with you AND the dog in short sessions not lecturing for hours. Be sure and post what happens here so others will know how the company handles this issue.


• call up and simply tell them your not interested in furthering your sessions with these people and find a new trainer!
  
  if your not happy with the issues (and it sounds liek this personal didnt cover anything you realy needed to cover...) you also shoudl feel comfortable enough to talk to the trainer about the issues you realy want to cover ect.
  
  if not, you NEED to find a new trainer.


• Call BarkBusters and complain ( I doubt you'll get anywhere). Then call a new dog trainer and this time you'll know what questions to ask up front. Most reputable dog training companies will work with both you and your dog for an hour or two at a time and it's a regularly scheduled (weekly) training time. Most do want the money up front but others are pay as you learn. Good luck!


• I see exactly what she is doing.
  
  If you can get enough backbone to make the dog stop doing other bad behavior then maybe you will be able to stop the aggression.
  
  You need to take control of the little things first. Keep him from stealling food and barking like you are in charge. "bah"
  
  Added:
  
  You wrote a check for services rendered. You owe her the money thats a very simple civil suit.


• realised what !?look if she cost you 500 dollars you have been well and truely done ,look i have done this job and i have got a lot of owners and dogs sorted out for a fraction of the cost as regards to the monkey ,that should not be the issue here for starters ,ask about the animal but not for that length of time and to be honest anyone in this business explains the cost right at the begining ,and then a plan is set out for both youre self and the dog ,and see what you have done in the training and throwing a chain at the dog wont help this problem it will only learn to see it coming and learn to be a bigger problem ,now as for her coming back phone her up and tell her that she dosent need to come back as youre not interested in her trainning process as this is not how you want youre dog treated .......i hope you can get this problem sorted out .....take care xx


• Call the company and tell them all this.
  However, it would seem that you were partly at fault in not stating at the outset to the trainer that aggression was the problem rather than letting her go on and on for hours about other things.
  
  Seems that there was extreme lack of communication between what you needed for your dog and what she was doing.
  
  Stopping the check doesn't solve anything, if you have a contract or agreement with these people, it will just leave you open for small claims court or worse. You need to talk to the head of the company (or office) and reach a settlement.


• I would complain to Barkbusters and find another trainer! The aggression issue is the first thing she should have dealt with! A dog trainer is a service and if you do not like it you have the right to find another one suited to your needs!
  
  A good trainer is going to ask questions (it is called 'pet detective!') not just tell you a lot of stuff!
  
  Try contacting the Better Business Bureau also. Did you sign a contract with her for a certain amount of sessions? If so, there should be a clause for you not being satisfied with the service. You could take her to court also. She may not want to take the time to deal with you in this way.


• Of course she should get her money up front. With people now a days, you can't trust them to pay you afterwards. If she had done the training and then you said you had no money ... then what?? She can't take back what she taught you. They have probably found just like everyone else out there that people cannot be trusted to pay the money they owe once they already have something.
  
  If you aren't pleased with the training and the information you got, then you should contact Barkbusters and tell them you aren't happy. I would think they should have some sort of guarantee that you should be happy with what you are getting.. Did you not sign a contract, or get any information at all before you started this?
  If you don't like how it's going, and you don't feel that they are doing what you want, then find a new trainer. If you agreed to the $500, for the session, then you are obligated to pay that $500. You can't stop payment on your cheque. You got your training. They'll just take you to court if you try to refuse payment for the training. Call and discuss it with Barkbuster and find out what they are saying about it all.. Find out if they even train aggressive dogs.. Maybe you weren't clear in what you wanted your dog to learn?


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  "that she never even said anything about how to solve the aggression issue with my dog. which is my main problem here that needs fixing asap! "
  
  A-er,,,,, why on earth would you call an O/B trainer for an aggression problem????
  Sorry to say it but there are better choices. Like perhaps a Behaviorist that specializes in agressive dogs.


• I detest Bark Busters.
  
  It's a franchise ANYONE can purchase. The owners attend a 3 week training sessions and then call themselves "trainers" or "behavorists".
  
  The entire "method" they use is growling at the dogs. There was an article in our local paper a couple years ago about them. We were furious that a franchise got free press with some guy who'd been a traininer for all of 5 months and he was calling himself an expert. Our non-profit organization does training and have been training for YEARS and we didn't get that kind of press....
  
  Anyway, look at the contract. It should state that there is a lifetime quarantee. This means they will keep coming back for as long as you own the dog or for a year to work on the issue you have.
  
  I'd do 2 things. Quickly call an attorney for help and see if you can stop payment legally. That consultation may cost you more than the $500.00.
  
  Work with these dopes for EVER. Keep making them come back until your dog is fixed. I'd pester the daylights out of them until they refunded your money. You paid for a service, USE it. It's a small business with that woman for an owner..... She needs to keep coming over to help you, that's what their contract states. Make her help you... and help you and help you and help you...
  
  Make sure you get your $500. worth of training. It says on their website they can help with aggression. Make them help. If not, call the home office. Complain to the Better Business Bureau, Angies List, Craig's list Etc.
  
  The thing is, you have only 1 consultation right now to go on and that's not enough to say the method isn't working.
  
  If it were me, I'd ask the attorney about the money. Then I'd probably just chalk up losing the $500. You can try using them. But growling at dogs and noises don't train dogs.
  
  Post a question about those methods here and see what Tom l, Greekman and Animal Artwork have to say about them. They'll all say this is garbage.
  
  It's more important to get your dog on the right track.
  
  I wish you the best of luck!


• You said that she did nothing to train your dog, she just told you what to do. Well, that is what trainers are supposed to do. Trainers train YOU to train your dog, they don't actually do the training. If she did everything, you wouldn't know what to do when she left.


• Get a new trainer or do it yourself. I would call the company and get your money back too. Sounds like the lady is trying to take advantage of you.


• Hi there,
  As a dog trainer myself all I can say is WOW, $500 bucks for a visit.
  I really don`t know what you can do about your present situation, owing her a fee.
  Did you sign any sort of contract with her? If so be careful what you do.
  Anyway the first time you would see me in that type of situation would be to first evaluate the dog and it`s handlers. Then sit you down and tell you about my observations to be sure we were on the same page.
  Then I would ask about your concerns and what you would like the dog to do.
  All this info would give me a starting point for a plan that we would start the next visit.
  $500 bucks, WOW, I still can`t get over that!!!
  I would deffinately charge for the evaluation and milage if you lived outside of my area, but it sure wouldn`t be that hefty.
  Following that I would charge you a flat rate for all visits following, and I charge $35 per hour plus milage if your outside the area for private lessons.
  Big difference is that I`m a "hands on trainer", simply put, I would not leave your residence till you understood and could preform that weeks exercises.
  Bottom line, before getting involved with any trainer, attend one or 2 of his/her classes to evaluate the trainer and see if it is what you want.
  If they tell you that you can not come see them in action, drop that one and continue searching.
  Perhaps look under obedience clubs, they normally set a lower rate, and have dedicated trainers.
  Even I attend other trainers classes, sure I can train my own dogs but I always need the distractions to make sure my dog is trained the way I want it.
  Hopefully this has helped you out. If you have any questions that I can help you with don`t hesitate to contact me at dogtrainer7@yahoo.
  Good Luck


• Definately NOT one of my favorite "styles" of training. I find it generally ineffective at best. However, the average dog probably can be managed with such methods.... trouble is, by the time someone's willing to spend that amount of money on training a dog "average" is not usually the correct description for the dog.
  
  All that aside... Payment is expected up front by most trainers and consultants. Most trainers do not train your dog for you, but simply teach you how to train your dog... you're paying for their expertise and knowledge. As a trainer, there are very few dogs who don't listen to me... I can get them to do things their owners have only dreamed of... that doesn't mean that the owner has enough authority over the dog to convince it to even sit... the issue is NOT the dog, but is the owner.
  
  Training a dog is also about making small steps... forming building blocks for the next larger step. I do not know why she did not address the aggression issue, but it would make more sense to ask her than it would to simply be upset. I have had training situations where I needed to develop a rapport between the owner and the dog BEFORE I could assist in working on what the biggest issue was... frankly, to do so otherwise would have been a good lead in to getting someone bit.
  
  FWIW.. My initial consultation is $200 for a 2 hour consultation plus written plan. Each additional half hour of training is $75. (I do negotiate some package deals) My average total fee is $750 and includes a consultation and 8 visits. (which may sound like a lot of money but when you consider time lost traveling, gas, problem solving etc... it averages out to be quite a bit less on an hourly basis). If I feel an owner is not following through with the training... I'm pretty blunt about it.
  
  Edit: I require weekly visits at minimum when I'm working with someone. A month between visits is too long.


• I would have done what your Dad did, put a stop on the check. Let her sue you, read your contract, it probably states that she'll help you train your dog, instead you have to listen to her talking about things you already know. I had a dog trainer come to my house and we "worked" with my pup, he was amazing and had her obeying commands within 1/2 hour and we talked at the end of each session on what I should be working on and techniques. Don't give up on dog trainers, there are good ones out there. By the way, I paid him after each session not up front. Good luck.


• Contact the company, not her but the national one, talk to customer relations, the office of the President, whomever but lodge a formal complaint.
  
  Explain that you talked to her about a specific problem you needed addressed immediately. Note that she said she would address this for you but that she did not either in her visit or her plan for future training. Say that you are thoroughly dissatisfied and feel that you have been misled.
  
  State that you will pay a reasonable fee for her time but you do not want her service in the future as she has not delivered what she promised. You are the customer and she should not be threatening you but negotiating a reasonable solution. A business person who does not deliver what she promised and threatens you with a criminal complaint is not anyone you ever want inside your home....ever.
  
  What she said was beyond the pale and completely unprofessional and unacceptable.
  
  The BBB is useless. The State Attorney General is much more useful and I would go on the web and check out consumer complaint services on your State's website and see what they say about the check, about delivery of services, etc.
  
  I would also look at your state's laws regarding sales in the home. There may be a cooling off period where you can decide not to buy the service you signed up for as some salespeople resort to high pressure tactics and intimidate customers.
  
  Hopefully, a call to the national company will have your local franchisee doing a better job of customer service and you can get rid of the contract, pay a fee for her time and be done with this company.
  
  Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a trainer or behaviorists and some of them can actually damage your dog both physically and psychologically. If you cannot find someone who is well recommended by multiple, independent sources, I would stick to books by world class behaviorists and trainers. They are available everywhere and they include proven techniques.


• It seems that I am just one lucky soandso with Barkbusters. I had a great trainer who didn't make us pay the whole amount up front, trained three dogs for the price of one, and discounted because they were rescue dogs. He did a great job with the aggression in our Heeler. I am sorry you had such a bad experience, and I would definitely pursue this with the BBB. In addition, there is a Barkbusters website with a toll-free number that you can call to complain about your trainer. Maybe they will take her franchise away-she definitely needs to be in a different line of work!

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Dog Health Questions: How are police dogs and seeing and eye dogs trained?

How are police dogs and seeing and eye dogs trained?can i have links to where you got your information from please?

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1. Where do you get the dogs?

The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers. Occasionally, boxers and mixed breeds are used.

2. How long does it take to train a dog?

Training a Seeing Eye ) dog is a multi-step process. When the dog is about eight weeks old, it's placed in the home of a volunteer puppy-raiser, where it's taught basic obedience and socialization and given lots of love. When it's about 18 months old, the dog returns to The Seeing Eye and begins a four-month course of training with a sighted instructor. When the dog passes this phase, it's matched with a blind person. The person and the dog then train together, under the supervision of a sighted instructor. Someone training with his or her first dog participates in a 27-day training session. For someone training with a second or subsequent dog, the session lasts 20 days.

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• it takes many years of experience to train K-9's
  
  You can google the seeing eye puppy program


• link to www.fidelco.com
  
  They choose the dogs and have "foster" people trained to teach the dogs the skills needed.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog traing, I have to dogs not too far in age, wondering if anyone has done petsmart dog training?

I would like to try it but not knowing if it would be better to trya private trainer instead...

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I am a CPDT and APDT certified trainer. I started out at PetSmart they paid for my education and I moved out on my own. I know a few trainers who train for PetSmart and they do what any other trainer will do for a puppy or young dog (really any dog without serious issue). They teach you how to be consistent its just basic training and socialization that every dog needs. The point is to prevent your dog from building unwanted behaviors.

Now if your dog has embedded or already established issues I would call the PetSmart and find the background on the trainers at that particular store (some are actually very experienced). It is a very positive experience and relationship building course for owners and dogs. What I would focus on in my classes (and mine were not by the petsmart book all the time, each trainer has his/her own style) was impulse and mouth control, getting all your basic ques and commands solid, focus, and proper dog to dog and dog to person interaction.

Check it out talk to the trainers, don't listen to everyone, because everyone thinks they know everything about dogs and behaviors if you ask them. Yet every year the bite stats hold steady. The PetSmart program is excellent because it actually teaches you and your dog proper bahaviors. Not just strapping a prong or choke collar and forcing the dog to submit. It makes your dog want to follow you.

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• I wouldn't suggest a pet store training service. There's tons of trainers in the area who usually have more knowledge on dogs, good training methods and knowledge of dogs behavior and body language. Go for a trainer that only teaches positively and or uses a clicker. I would suggest two things. If you have more than one dog, try to get a family member to tag along as well. Also scope out possible training classes before making the commitment. Some cost a pretty penny and you want to make sure you're going to a good class. If you don't agree with some of the methods, then look at others. If you feel uneasy with the training methods go with your gut.


• At the Petsmart I work at I would only recommend one of the trainers. It is possible for a good trainer to be working there. However, since they are not expected to have a lot of experience, you do run into people who have close to zero knowledge. I am surprised at one of our trainers. Very surprised.
  
  Everyone I was every trained by actually had dogs who won titles in obedience and such. So I'd recommend a local training club. You can find one through AKC.org.
  http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/trai…


• talk to the trainer before signing up
  i had mine go through 8 classes with one trainer and will probably go back for more when i can afford it
  the other four i talked to are ok but i only liked three of the five

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Dog Health Questions: How can I get my dog to stop following me everywhere?

My six month old puppy follows me everwhere and it drives me nuts! How can I get her to stop and let me have my space while she is inside for the winter? The only way she will listen right now is if I scream really loud at her. I can't afford dog training.

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Whoa... first you need to relax. Dont scream at the dog. The dog probably just loves you and wants to play! However this type of behavior can turn into seperation anxiety.

Just ignore her, and do not give her any attention when she is following you. Please don't think of a dog as annoying. She only does what you teach her to, whether you realize it or not. If you are giving her attention when she is by you, she knows coming by you = attention, good or bad. If you want to give her affection, have her come to you.

When you react to the dog following you, you are giving her attention...whether good or bad, shes getting something from you. You need to train her whats okay and whats not.

She will not feel bad, and you should not either. You don't want her following you around anyway, or secretly do you?

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• Dont scream first of all and teach her stay yourself, say the word and walk away a few feet if she moves put her back in the same position just keep repeating this and everytime she doesnt move praise and treat her slowly extending how far you move away. Also understand that though it is annoying I know because my lab is needy and follows me, it is because she is probably bored and also loves you and wants to be with you.


• Dogs don't respond well to screaming -- it either frightens them or gets them more excited. You need to establish yourself as the pack leader by being calm and assertive and patiently teaching her what behaviors you want. Dogs love to please, so once she understands what you want she will do it. All training requires is patience, praise, treats and some of your time. You will bond with your pup, and she will bond with you, and you will both be happier, My dog used to follow me to the bathroom, so when I get up I give him a hug and tell him I am going to the bathroom and will be right back. It worked like a charm, and now I get to go to the bathroom in peace!


• Having a six month old puppy follow you around is a good thing. Believe it our not puppies look at the dominate human for guidance. Screaming at the dog will have the opposite affect.
  
  If you cannot handle the dog following you around then perhaps you should put it up for adoption at the local animal rescue or give it to a friend.


• She needs to learn that it is ok to be separated from you. Is she cage trained? If not you could begin by introducing her to a cage - feeding her treats in it, leaving the door open and sitting by her until she realises this is her space. Once she is used to it stay with her and close the door. Then progress to walking away and doing something for 10 minutes. If she starts to cry - don't let her out until she has stopped and is calm. If you take your time and gradually build up to leaving her for short periods of time she will realise nothing bad will happen. You could leave her with a Kong filled with peanut butter - that will occupy her. The object is to be able to leave her for short periods of time and she feels comfortable about that.
  
  Another possibility is restricting her access to a particular room - say, she cannot come into the kitchen while you are cooking or eating. You could use a safety gate in the doorway or just be persistent in having an "invisible boundary" at the door that she is not allowed to cross. Get up and encourage her to sit or lie down at the entrance to the room - but not to come into it. Now is the time to claim your house back. You should decide when and where she goes - not give her free roam. Instead of shouting at her, treat her when she does something good like waits at the door when told. She will quickly learn what behaviour she needs to use to get a treat.


• aww that's so cute but this happened to me to i bought a dog and it followed me every were this just means it loves you i know its hard and annoying dog training won't help trust me and neither will screaming it will just make her scared of you this is a hard question but you can try what i did make a puppy area just for her and make her feel at home once she feels at home and is used to her surroundings she might stop following you around the longer she is away from you and has time to explore she might stop i don't know if this will work for your dog but you might as well try what else do you have to lose


• Hi!!I know this is probably NOT the answer you really want to hear but i think that u should let her follow you!! She loves you and wants 2 be with u!!
  
  My dog follows me and i love it!! But if u really r against her following u than i suggest giving her toys 2 keep her busy or (if u have other members in ur house) than u can have those other people play with her!But understand that your dog just wants to be with you!!


• Its normal for a puppy to follow u!! but maybe give her a bone or some dogs snacks. If u do that she/he will go of and find her special spot and stay there licking and chewing on it as it takes long for it to go away!! don't scream at him/her because she/he just loves u!! puppies also love toys if u get him/her some toys and through them he/she will go and get them and maybe he/she will get bored of u!! but when u get a puppy u have to expect for yourself to spend allot of time with it coz that's just what they need (attention)!! take him/her out sometimes and maybe have a friend come over with another dog and then ur dog will follow that dog around!! it sounds like ur dog is bored!! u need to entertain him/her!!
  
  She/He just loves u!! as all dogs love their owner!!
  
  Good Luck and Hope I helped!!
  
  U are loved!!


• Aww, she loves you.
  Maybe teach her a new trick that means stay away, using one word, like, "STAY."
  Be assertive, but be nice to her, she's learning so don't lose your cool(:
  Buy some treats & every time she stays away, give her a treat.


• This is actually a good thing! Do not scream that is not helping - it will only make things worse. Are there others in the family that could watch her? If it is just you, then you clearly should not have gotten a dog.


• Get her a large bone from the butcher shop. She'll spend hours trying to get the marrow out. Get her a few new toys as well.


• That is sad u should be glad she loves u.


• i think u should let her sleep somewhere else or go to http://www.cesarsway.com/

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Dog Health Questions: How to get a grown dog trained?

please help my dog is braking evrything!

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Take them to a dog obedience class. sometimes it could be time consuming, but it might help a bit if you're not very comfortable training the dog yourself. Another option would be trying an online dog training program. I know, it sounds a bit cheesy, but it could be both time and cost effective. or you could also get a professional trainer.

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• Take him to a trainer. Use yellow pages. Look under "dog trainers". Call the number listed. Tell them all about your dog. Follow their instructions from there.

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Dog Health Questions: Sending dog away to get trained?

If someone was having difficulty training their dog or if it is there first dog, would you recommend them sending the dog away to an in house training kennel to get trained?
Would you think this is a good option to getting a dog trained?

I have seen some answers about this before and the majority of people were adamantly against it for reasons such as the dog will never respect you as it's owner, won't listen to you etc etc...
What do you think of it?

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Contrary to popular opinion, "in kennel" training is the best route to go. People have a false sense of "learning to train", when in reality they are learning a "method". Methods are great if they work for YOUR dog...they can also destroy a dog. A good trainer (someone that understands dogs, can read them and has "natural talent")...not some "certified" dimwit that PAID to learn a method, can take the dog to the peak of it's abilities...then show the owner how to handle and enforce. Most people never experience this, and therefore don't know there is a difference. Group classes and private lessons generally result in the dog performing at about 40% of it's capabilities...which to most owners is completely AMAZING. Even the absolute BEST handlers fail to get the dog's full potential.

We stopped private and group lessons around 20 years ago...the results just weren't worth the time. If I come to your house and handle your dog...he's gonna act a certain way. My instruction to you would be based on the behavior I witness. As soon as I'm gone, the dog will behave differently. I can't teach someone to "read" dogs...know when to change method/technique...how hard or soft to correct...and how animated the praise should or shouldn't be. For the next week, people will blindly follow the instruction received during "class time". I can't even take a dog I know and get him out with a "plan" in mind. Things change constantly...and anything detrimental to progression takes away from the finished product.

If I want to race in NASCAR...I'm not gonna run out and buy Monte Carlo and see what I can do as far as building an engine...unless I'm happy being at the back of the pack every Sunday. To race with the Big Boys, my smartest move is to have a professional mechanic build a car for me....then show me how to drive it without blowing the engine or transmission...how to preserve fuel & tires I can't listen to an engine and explain what's wrong with it...some people have that abiltiy...not me.

Either way.....selection of your trainer is the most important issue. Avoid franchises, anyone claiming to be "certified" and of course "chain" stores. Those are the 3 "bottom of the barrel" options.

Roughly 75% of dogs we train are "re-trains" from some bogus outfit...or of course, bogus owners who simply aren't willing to do what is necessary to achieve success. Their previous bumblings make it twice as hard to train the dog, as they already have had a bad experience.

ADD: It appears Curtis is quite familiar with the people we get re-trains from. We spend 6-8 weeks for obedience....and no protection training for dogs we don't own. 99% of people that spend years "trying" to train dogs are failures. Thousands of dollars wasted at Bob's College Of K9 Training for a certificate that means nothing. I am yet to meet a Master Trainer that can train a dog. Piddle farting around with Fluffy's owner is a waste of time....unless you don't mind having your name stamped on a half-a$$ed trained dog. We'll leave that to Bark Busters & Squat Means Squat...and whoever else doesn't mind.

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• No, it is the owner/handler that needs to learn how to train the dog, so sending it away to be trained means it will work for the trainer, but when it gets home the owner will probably do everything wrong and the dog will not respond correctly. Part of the fun in having a well trained dog is learning to train it correctly yourself. That is also the most rewarding.
  
  Some people send dogs away for specialist training, like sheep herding, protection work or gundog training, but even then, that is the lazy way out and good trainers do their own training to get what they want from their own dogs.
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  However it is always more productive to train your dog under a good instructor, especially if you are not experienced.


• I used to be that trainer at a kennel who people sent their dog to. I didn't make the decision to start taking that kind of clients, and I never liked it. I think it's a waste of time and money for the most part.
  
  Can more advanced trainers send their dog to be taught more specialized tasks like hunt work? Sure. The difference is that those owners have already done some training and they know what it takes to make that kennel training time worthwhile. This is not the case for 75% of dog owners who's dogs need training.
  
  It CAN work, but it requires that people are willing to spend the money to do it right, are willing to invest the time into learning how to handle the dog afterwards, and that people have at least some understanding of how to maintain it. The reality is, most people don't. They just want a magically trained dog that does everything they say with no effort.


• In my opinion it has nothing to do with respect. Many working dogs ie police k-9s are not trained by their handlers but still respect them as the one being in charge. It is a matter of follow through. The majority of owners who send their dogs away for just basic training (which is what we are talking about here) aren't going to follow through with the training and enforce it at home. Since there is no follow through the dog quickly "relapses" because the realize the behavior is not enforced in this environment. The may get sent back to training where the immediately go back to what they are suppose to do because the behavior is enforced in that environment. That is where I think some people get the mistaken impression the dog only "respects" the person that trained them, when it is really a matter of them doing what the know is expected of them


• No, it's not a good idea. The owner of the dog needs to know how to "operate" the dog, same way you can get into a car that's in perfect running order but if you don't know how to drive you won't have much luck making the car go anywhere. If the owner doesn't know how to maintain the training, the dog will soon become untrained again. People seem to think that once a dog is trained, that's it. Not true. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. It's best if the owner and the dog go together to get trained. As a professional trainer once said to me "We can train any dog in 2 days. It takes longer to train the owners"


• I would say it depends on the dog and the owner.
  
  If, for example, you have a very difficult dog and a weak owner, I think it would benefit the dog to be in a different environment with people who know what they are doing, and then bring the owner in to learn how to handle the dog once it is trained. I would think there would also need to be followup training, once the dog goes home.
  
  On the other hand, if the dog is NOT difficult, or the owner is capable of dealing with issues (just needs to learn how to do it), then I think it would work better to train with the owner, and leave the dog in its current environment.


• It's totally not something I'd consider doing. I saw a GSD who was sent away on a course with a training company. He came back and was just as bad as before. I firmly believe you have to work with your dog and although an outside trainer can put a dog through the basics, this still has to be translated to him listening to YOU.
  
  Waste of money. Far better, if you can't get a dog sorted out yourself and need guidance, would be either training classes, where a good instructor will be able to assess how you are relating to your dog, or a one-to-one trainer who comes to your house.
  
  I personally don't think it's a matter of respect, but more a bonding - with you learning which buttons to push to get what you want out of your dog. Dogs are living beings not inanimate objects to be programmed.


• No, I think it is important for the owners to be involved with training so that the dog will listen and respond to them, and not just the trainer. In obedience class, one of the dogs had a few private sessions with the trainer which only confused the dog because she kept looking to the trainer for guidance instead of the owner. Both owner and dog should learn under the supervision of a professional trainer so training can continue at home.


• BMTHESPIAN is the ONLY correct answer in here. The owner does not nee to learn ANYTHING other then how to HANDLE his ALREADY trained dog.
  Since 98% of all owners have no idea how to train a dog effectively, sending a dog to a training facility is the smartest thing they can do.
  The dog learns under no owner stress, the owner learns how to handle their dog once it is done training and the owner NEEDS, MUST keep up the work done by the trainer in order for this whole operation to be a success.
  
  The problem here lies when people "think" they know what they are doing, "imagine" that the trainer will somehow torture Fifi with his demands and the poor dog will suffer.
  The REALITY is that people like me would be out of work if a trained dog could not adjust to a new handler...the military police dogs change handlers 5-6 times in their working lives, police dogs sometimes have to do it too...its all part of life.
  Owners are not trainers, nor do most of them want to be, they simply want a dog they can handle and they can have that by letting a pro take the dog and train it. Hope I helped.
  
  ADD: Yes Aphrodite, you are correct, once I train your dog, you are going to get trained as well in how to HANDLE the dog and what he knows.
  There is no sense in JUST training the dog and doing NOTHING with the owner, is there?


• Nope, wouldn't do it.
  
  Sending your dog away to boot camp does nothing but make you a lazy dog owner with a dog that still won't listen to you. I knew a dog that got sent away with to a camp and came back with a training collar. Yea, way to go boot camp, you really brought out the big guns...
  
  Someone above said they get to go to the training camp once a week and practice the commands with their dog. Not enough. Dogs need consistency. If you come around once a week, they aren't going to think crap about listening to you at home.
  
  The most important thing in dog training is for you and your dog to do it together, with a professional or not. Having someone else do it is lazy and gets you nowhere.


• I'm not for it or against it - it's up to the owner to continue the training after the dog comes back. I've seen a lot of dogs that were sent away for training - then when the get back home the owner thought "oh, that's it, my dog is trained" then they don't follow though and the dogs ends up in the same spot it was before it left!


• Oh my buthole certainly feels cleansed after reading the last answer here. Right from my own web page onto the wonderful facility that is yahoo answers. I take it as an honor you respect my ideas so much to take them as your own. Tell me, is there anything you haven't learned from me? I think you may have a severe case of verbal diarrhea but constipation of the mind, what other explanation could there be after reading your answer and getting deja vu from my own web page.
  
  Does this below seem familiar to anyone?
  http://leerburg.com/philosophy.htm
  ''At the other end of the scale, on the right side, is the second category of dog trainers. These are trainers who intimidate or force their dogs to do what they want (the William Koehler trainers). I call them the old school “yank and crank” trainers.
  
  They put a choke collar on a dog and force it to do everything. Most professional dog trainers use these methods because for them "time is money" and they can get a dog trained much quicker by forcing the dog to perform. The bottom line is with enough force a dog can be trained to do almost anything.''


• Stupid... most if not all dogs can pick up on their training, its the owners who I think are failing. They are not training correctly and/or have no idea what they're doing. Part of training (esp with your 1st dog) is not only about the dog learning but about the owner learning to.
  I think it is stupid an owner needs to know how to correctly command something and what there dog does and doesn't respond to. If people are going to send their dogs off to a training boot camp then I think they are incapable of having a dog and utterly lazy to say the least.


• I am againist is soley because the training classes that have the owner there not only train the dog but train the owner as well and many times the owner needs it to.
  
  I believe that I don't need anymore training. And I have considered this for a future dog since there is one near by somewhere between here and Seattle.


• hello!
  well i did send me dog away to get her trained and i visit it her once in a week to practice the commands with her!
  she learn some commands but not all of them!!i started training her at home and she learn things in no time!!
  i suggest training at home! but a training away could also work!
  i am not totally against away-training but i recommend the home way!!the only thing i m sure about is that my next dog will be trained at home!
  hope i helped!!
  thank you!


• Not likely to help much unless it is the company of a pack of dogs that is causing the issues.
  I'd advise the person having difficulties with their dog to read up on Calming Signals at Turid Rugass web site. Once you're both on the same wavelength then behaviour can begin to be modified


• I saw it in action: my mom could not enforce a command, could not project it in a way to be payed attention to (by children OR dogs) the dogs even those with OBEDIENCE titles payed no atttention to her. taking a dog to a CLASS where YOU learn obedienceas well as the dog would solve thiskind of problem...most of those classes focus on teaching YOU


• Well, that solves the problem of the dog not listening/ not being trained
  
  In most cases, you are still left with the problem of the owner not having a clue of what to do with the damn dog...even if it was trained perfectly by someone else.


• To me it is useless. The OWNER needs training. If the owner does not go with the dog how the heck is the owner going to learn anything?!!
  
  ADD: After reading Greek, Dutch, Curtis and Uncle Ed (who IS this person? Really?)
  
  My head hurts.


• I would never send my dog to a "trainer". It's better for you and the dog to learn yourselves. Patience and persistence pays off.


• Training the dog yourself will give you a stronger bond with each other. Plus s/he will see you as the leader, and so s/he'll have respect for you.


• in my opinion, its the owners needing to learn how to train their dog.Sending the dog away does no good if the owner has no idea what to do.


• I have never considered sending my dog away for training. I guess I haven't found that much of a problem with him to even think about it.
  
  After reading the answers it definitely gives you an alternate way of thinking.
  
  I'm doing basic obedience right now. My trainer hasn't once handled my dog. He has shown me how to handle my dog by using his own dog but that's about it. I'm not sure if he's ever going to handle my dog or not. I would assume the reasoning is that I need to learn how to do these basic corrections and what not myself.
  
  Again, it may also have to do with the level of training you are looking for etc.
  No idea lol. I'm not a trainer. I think a first time dog owner needs to learn simple commands and how to handle their dog themselves as well.
  
  @GREEK - Just because I don't know anything about sending your dog away for training, when the dog comes back does the owner have to go through training with the dog too?
  Like a 2 step program?
  Step 1 - they condition your dog
  Step 2 - owner and dog continue training to teach the owner how to handle the dog.
  
  Am I getting that right?


• When you send your dog off to be trained you miss the opportunity to SEE your dog finally understand what you're asking of him...
  
  I'm not saying you're missing the magic...I'm saying your dog will never have that moment...why?
  
  Because "professional" trainers don't have time for positive reinforcement training and marker training...they beat your dog's @$$, use Koehler yank and crank, and send you back a dog who's a tad hand shy but sits real good when the prong collar comes out. Good trainers don't accept send ins. It's a waste of their time to do so. You can stay here as long as you like and I can walk you through handling your dog ad laying down basic commands...I can even teach you how to half @$$ train in a few weeks. But I'm not going to bring your dog here, train it, and send it home a dog who still doesn't care what you have to say. Nor am I going to helicopter it, yank it around, and used negative punishment to train it in 3 weeks so I can get my money while knowing it takes 3 times as long to correctly train a Schutzhund 3 dog to a police dog (which as you can imagine takes less training than teaching a dog who doesn't know how to learn a dozen or more new behaviors vs modifying a few known behaviors...hmmmm).
  
  A fool and his gold are soon parted...a fool who sends off his dog often gets returned a fearful dog who hates doing anything resembling work. Name a half decent trainer who accepts trainees in the mail...just one...-crickets chirp- there are none. There's no nats competitors, no winners of ****, no nothing....nobody with a reputation does this...only fly by night "training centres" and Hank & Hals You Bring 'em and I'll String 'em...-edit- Here's an example of what happens when you send your dog off asked right here on Y!A: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…


• Search on google

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Dog Health Questions: Whats the best web sites for dog training tips?

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Dog Training DVD, A Great Investment in Your Dog

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I am not sure what level you are starting at, beginner or if you have trianed your dog some.

I started at beginner level and found a great guide, so if you want the most complete dog training you can find online, then I recommend this site http://www.powerego.com/reviews/cee123

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• The Dog Whisper!


• www.perfectpaws.com


• A friend of mine used the following link


• I found these two websites great for this:


• There are a ton of them, and it really depends on what you want to train a dog for.
  For example if you want to Hunt Test/Field Trial a Retriever
  This would be the place
  http://retrievertraining.net/forums/view…
  
  But that site wouldn't be of much value if you were trying to train a Service Dog.


• look below


• Cesar Milan "The Dog Whisperer" on the National Geographic Channel, screw the website, he is the best, very helpful.


• i'd say the dog whisperer, he is trully amazing! i have one amstaff and one pit bull, they make twice my weight together and I have learned to walk them without pulling me, because of Cesar Milan's training tips.

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Dog Health Questions: What kind of dogs can i train to be a police dog?

i want to be in the police dog training business and i am wondering what dog breeds i have as an option.

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"Dogs come in an huge variety of shapes and sizes, and not every breed of dog is suited for police work. There probably aren't any police Lhasa apsos in the world. The majority of police dogs in the world are German shepherds, although Labrador retrievers and several other breeds (like Breston, a Belgian Malinois, pictured at right) are sometimes used, depending on the specific tasks they will be needed for. The key attributes of a successful police dog are intelligence, aggression, strength, and sense of smell." - http://people.howstuffworks.com/police-d…

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• as far as i know the three most common for a job like that are german shepherds, rottweilers and dobermans, they can be trained to be very loyal strong and incredible dogs, each one also represents different attributes, a rottweiler will be slightly slower then the rest but is a power house, a doberman is extremely fast and is also quite ferocious, while the german shpeherd is also extremely fast and can also be very powerful, the german shepherd is probably the most common dog seen in the K9 units, most forces wont take on a large breed dog simply because of its large stature and that larger dogs dont live as long, and small dogs, well they lack the ability to do some of the more violent aspects of the K9 unit job, hope this helps


• Most people prefer German Shepherds. Why? Because they are huge and sturdy. They have a good nose and police can handle them well. However, they are large enough to get excited and training can be hard. Training a dog like the German Shepherd isn't going to be easy. There are still many dogs fit for this job. If you want a sniffer, get an English Cocker or Bloodhound. These dogs have keen noses. Though they are hunters, they are still used a dogs to sniff out drugs and other things. If you want a large dog to equip the vasts of danger, a Rottweiler is good. They are very alert and can track easily. Doberman Pinchers have the same ability.


• It depends what kind of police dog you want,
  
  If you want Public order enforcement dogs, sniffer dog, tracking dogs?
  There are a few options, the most common being a german shepherd.
  
  but there are other breeds like:
  
  Labrador Retriever
  Boxer
  Doberman pinscher
  Rottweiler
  Beagle
  Weimaraner
  Basset Hound
  Cocker Spaniel
  Dutch Shepherd
  Springer Spaniel
  FoxhoundIt all depends on how you want to train them!


• You want to get into the police dog training business?
  
  It seems rather obvious to me you should first research IF policing agencies would actually buy a dog from you. And, like, exactly what you need to train the dogs to do....???????
  
  I would bet a police dept is not going to buy a dog trained by just anyone....


• Law enforcement have been known to use all kinds of dogs in there line of work Bloodhounds, Labradors, Dobermans, and German shepherds. Most common used is the German shepherd


• Not listed in any particular order, but heres a few :
  
  German Shepherds
  Rottweilers
  Labrador Retriever
  Blood Hounds
  Belgian Malinois
  Coonhound
  
  The hounds are really pretty much only good for sniffing work.


• German Sheppard, Bloodhounds, (For search dogs) and possibly a rottweiler. (If you can train them well)


• First, you need to actually go through some training; talk to people that work with the K9 unit to get more information.


• German sheperd for attcking suspects. Spaniels are supposed to be good sniffer dogs.


• German Shepard


• German shepard


• German shepherds and blood hounds


• german sheppards

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Dog Health Questions: Arson Dog Training?

What is the best tool to use reward an arson dog? Many handlers around here use a tennis ball or other toy for all kinds of working dogs but, the ATF and many other agencies in the US use food based reward. What are the pros and cons to the two options?

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Toy based training is the best. It has happened that when food is used as a reward and food is on the premisis, dogs have been known to be distracted by the food scent and key in on it rather than the accelerants or explosive subasances they are supposed to be scenting.

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• Never use food as a reward. First, it's distracting. Second, guess what? - some dogs don't care enough about food to be bothered! Seriously, though, start your training with praise, then more praise, then yet more praise! You can pull out a toy at the end of a long session, but dogs work better if they're out to please you!
  
  Don't let our US gov. tell you how to train your dog, please! While some agencies do indeed have well trained animals, I can tell you about many, MANY, who consider their animals trained and whom I wouldn't let in my house! In fact, not too long ago, I visited the dogs at a reputable seeing-eye dog training facility and met with a blind woman who was there working her dog. This dog actually growled at me ... no kidding! Now, I may not have used the correct perfume that day or something, but this was (purportedly) a dog who was trained enough to take a blind woman out in the world - and it beared it's teeth and growled. Wanna know why? Doesn't even matter! You train your dog to work for you because it respects your leadership and because you give love in return. And discipline is a part of love ... better than bribery!
  Final word here ... be sure to check out the local agencies regulation concerning training using pseudo-scents vs the real thing. This has become tricky (legally) recently. Same goes for active vs passive reaction by dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Professional of dog training...please help!!!!!!?

how can i keep my dog not to bite slippers, sofa, shoes and poop inside the house... what will i do????? please help immediately....

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Call your local vet,they will be able to refer you to a reputable trainer...They don,t come cheap!!!!Either will the psyc bill for you if you don,t get some help for your dog..

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• Puppies do not know the difference between your slippers and their toys, so it's best to keep the slippers off the floor and out of reach. If you see him chewing on your slippers, say "Give it" and then take the slipper, and at the same time, reward him with something better than a slipper (training treats, sm. piece of cheese, sm. piece of chicken). This is a give and take game. He has to get something better than the slipper. Then you give him one of his toys.
  Biting on sofa: If you see him do it, a sharp NO and then distract him once again with a toy he can chew on.
  Pooping in the house: How old is he? If he's a puppy, there will be accidents. Take him out when he wakes up, after he plays, and after he eats. When he goes, PRAISE him like he did the best thing in the world for you!! If you are leaving him to roam around the house when you are not there, you should be crating him.


• Sounds like you got quite a dog on your hands or should I say puppy. Ok the pooping part is easy. Your dog needs to be on scheduled feedings. Do not leave the food down all day. Feeding 2 times a day is fine. Give him/her half an hour to eat. If they do not eat all their food pick up the dish. Keep him/her in eyesight at all times. All dogs will poop soon after eating. Some will go right away, so will go in about half hour. Mine goes about an hour. Keep track. Dogs need routine.
  Now for the biting. Well give the dog something else to chew on. Toy, bone, rawhide. hopefully that will distract them. Always give praise and attention for what the do right and try to ignore the bad behaviors. That means not saying or yelling at them when they do wrong. A dog does not generalize when it comes to attention, to them they are getting the attention they want wheather they are doing good or bad. Hopefully this helps.
  Good luck to you.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone suggest a school to learn dog training around elkhart,Indiana?

I want to train dogs but need a school that uses finacial aid and one I could maybe get a grant for anywhere near here would be good!!THanks

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You could try your local Petsmart or try the AKC website. They have listings there about breeders, schools, etc. Maybe they can give you an idea of where to start.
Hope this helps and good luck.

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• You can always go to your local petsmart, they are pretty willing to take in newcomers.
  
  But I always reccomend talking to your vet, he may be able to help you.
  
  If you enlist into a college for veterinary Technology you automatically learn animal behavior disorders, and ways of fixing them. Take my word for it....im a vet tech :)


• Hi,
  
  This worked wonders for my dogs and puppies if you're looking for "cheap puppy training" information.
  
  All the best.
  http://www.cheap-puppy-training.blogspot.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training - my 6 year old husky separation anxiety?

the dog is Absolutely amazing up until when me and my girlfriend have to leave than he makes horrible noise and scratches at the door And there is always a mess you clean when i come in.

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It's not separation anxiety, per se. It is the fact that Siberian huskies were bred to work in teams, and live in packs. When you're gone, where is the dog's pack?

He is bored, and lonely. He needs a companion (not necessarily YOU -- but a companion. That is why this is not separation anxiety).

Your options:

1. Crate him when you're gone. Give him something to chew on. The chew/kong/toy will keep him busy, and the crate will stop him from destroying your house.

2. Exercise him heavily before you leave. A tired dog isn't a bored dog. A tired dog is a good dog.

3. Find him a companion. This might be a dog day-care facility, or you might be able to make arrangements with a neighbor to keep him with their dog (if they get along) during the day.

This breed does best when they have a buddy of some kind. If you cannot provide him with one in your absence, then your only other course is to keep him occupied and contained.

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• This will require training.First, when you leave the house, don't make a big fuss. Leave plenty of toys for him to play with. Now, during the training session, leave your home (close the door) as if you were leaving. Wait about 5-10 seconds and come back in the house and reward him. You'll need to do this over and over slowing increasing the time that you are "away".
  
  If during these training sessions, if he starts to bark, open the door and say "no", then close the door. Wait your desired time period then re-enter your home.


• Siberian Huskies are a high-energy canine requiring lots of exercise.And Siberian Huskies bond easily with their humans and when they do, they do not want to be separated from them. They long for their companions and, if left alone, some Huskies will try to move and destroy any obstacle in the way of a possible escape route. A crate can provide a familiar place to rest and wait. Crates help to relieve separation anxiety by offering the security and comfort of a den.
  
  Make sure he gets walks every day! :)Well hoped this helped you! :)

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Dog Health Questions: Recommendation on dog training classes in Sydney for my 6-months-old puppy!?

Hey all, Im intending to bring my puppy to attend training classes in Sydney, perferably those which are held weekly with a group of other dogs (e.g. Hanrob). But i dunno which is a good one to go to >.<" Any recommadation from personal experience? Thanks alot!

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I don't personally know of any places where you are, but a good person to ask would be a vet. They have a lot of doggie contacts outside of medicine. :) Training is really great to do- I didn't realize how great until I took some classes with my Daisy (a beagle).

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone recommend any dog training books?

Can anyone recommend any good Yorkshire terrier training books.I'm getting a puppy and would like it to be trained well. Thank you.

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"It's Me or the Dog: How to Have a Perfect Pet" by Victoria Stilwell.
She uses positive methods that are very easy for anyone with any level of dog experience to execute. For example, you don't want your dog to jump on you? Turn around and face the opposite direction when the dog is jumping, fold your arms over your chest, and completely ignore the dog and be totally BORING. When a dog is jumping it usually wants attention so if you show the dog that jumping gets him exactly the opposite of what he wants, he'll stop.

Easy, right? :)

Plus, positive methods are much better for a dog's mental health and help to build a dogs self confidence.

Another one I highly recommend: "Before and After You Get Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog" by Ian Dunbar. Not quite as accessible as the Victoria Stilwell book, but this guy is one of the top professionals in the dog training world and has a PhD in animal behavior. He is also the guy who is the father of the concept of puppy obedience class.

Good luck, and good for you for actually wanting to train your Yorkie, rather than treat it like a fashion accessory :)

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• Well, you don't need something just for Yorkshire terriers. Your dog will be part of the pack, and you're alpha, so you just need to look up Cesar Millan on the internet. Read his book, 'Cesar's Way'. Every dog thinks in one way or the other about the pack and who's the leader.
  Hope this helps.


• "The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book" at barnes and noble, its only 12.95

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Dog Health Questions: New dog training show from animal planet. Whats it called?

Last night I caught the last two minutes of the new dog training show on Animal Planet. I cant find anything on the website and would like to know what it is called. Thanks

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There are only two on animal planet and Im pretty sure that your talking about In The Dog House (the dog trainer is male can't remember his name,but he has been a trainer for 15yrs least that is what he said in the show)watched it last night also.
But the other show is called It's Me Or The Dog(dog trainer Victoria Stillwell has been a trainer for 13yrs) watch it to, and it was also on last night.

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• i think its called "in the dog house"


• In The Dog House. That guy is a lunatic. I won't be watching it again.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

my sisters dog is a young boxer. every time shhe leaves the house, (even just to go to the mailbox or something) he goies and gets something he isn't supost to and chews it. he can opean the doors in her house because they have the handles u push down on and they have no locks. apparently he dosn't aim to please like a lab or retrever so getting mad at him dosn't work. what can she try?

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She needs to make her house dog-safe, make sure he is crated when she is out.

Negative training does not work very well. You do not want the dog to associate the "negative" with the owner, but instead with the item to be left alone.

My puppy now knows to not eat my cell phone, socks, etc. When he did, he had a negative (but harmless) experience with those items. The experience was handled in a way that did not involve me (at least not where he could tell).

Read the Dog Whisperer and Calming Dog Signals....great info. I suggest lot's of reading and research.

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• That is what crates were invented to prevent.


• young dogs chew almost anything
  your sister can put pepper spray on the door handles and the dog will leave them alone it will be unpleasant for him but will do no harm.


• It sounds like this young dog has what's commonly called "separation anxiety". I would suggest that your sister consider either reading up on positive reinforcement approaches to working with dogs with separation anxiety or actually getting a trainer in to show her how to retrain the dog to understand that her leaving is not as traumatic as the dog thinks.


• she should train it to hunt down my dvd!!!

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