Dog Health Questions: Trouble with dog nipping, Family retarded, keeps giving attention?

Hey all, Very annoying problem.

I've read 3 dog training books and been to classes, However my stupid mother keeps raging at me to "control my dog" from nipping/following people when they go to leave/enter the house.

I ignore/walk away when it does and give treats/affection when it doesn't.
But the same parent yells at it and threatens it, the exact attention it's hoping for.

Does anyone have a quick cure for my poor dog? (Or preferably for my retarded mother who I've explained this to numerous times?)

Basic Dog Training Commands - Improve Your Dog's Behavior

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Keep taking him to obedience classes. Print this out and give it to your mother:
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

• Ha! I love your question "family retarded".
  
  I agree, print out that information and give it to your mom.
  
  Training is never a quick cure unfortunately.

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Dog Health Questions: Please help choose a name for my dog business!!!?

Hello- I am a professional dog trainer, and I'm starting a business and website. I cant think of a decent name that is not already taken!!!

-My dog training specialty is protection and bitework, but also pet obedience. I dont want anything silly sounding, and everything cool is taken by other dog businesses! My website will have articles and stuff and training info, and my side business

-My name is Jennifer, so I was thinking "Jennifer the Dog Trainer" for my site, and doing business. but Is that stupid??

-Im in Chicago, so should that be part of the site name??

Thank you!

Service Dog Training - How to Prepare Your Dog

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Not "stupid", but not that original or different "catchy".
How about "Chicago Jen's Dog Training"???

The Main Benefits Of Dog Training

• Dogs-R-Us
  
  Dog Obedience School
  
  Bites On Command Only
  
  Jen's Rules For Dogs
  
  Chicago's #1 Dog School
  
  Chicago's School of Obedience for Dogs


• How about "The Hound Trainer"


• obidience
  dogs
  just put
  Jen's obidience dog agency
  just suggesting


• a mix of tricks
  dog training by: jennifer
  
  or you could spell its trix and you could even put it on the same line if you wish


• Jennifer's K-9 school!
  Jennifer's Chicago Dog Training
  Windy City Dog Trainers
  Obedience from Jennifer
  
  Good luck on the name and the business, hope I helped, or sparked an idea!


• Pawsitive ______
  
  Jaws and claws


• This is a great article about - How to Select a Company or Product Name - http://www.developer-resource.com/how-to…
  
  The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.
  
  Should get you started!
  Best of luck


• name it "making your ***** sit school"
  haha


• Heartland Obedience and Protection Trainers


• how a bout
  1. house of dog
  2. d.o.g. domestic obedience dog


• Puppy Patrol??i'm sorry i'm really bad at this!


• K9controller
  
  paws for thought
  
  helping hounds
  
  Hmm, it's harder than it seems ......


• How about Milkbones? I like it!


• Name: Dogs By Jenny.
  
  Disclaimer: Protection and obedience training for the Chicago-land area.
  (ya'll have a lot of suburbs up there, been thru several times)
  
  No dog too big, No fee to big (haha?) (not good for business I suppose)
  
  Good luck. Hope to see it on a billboard one day.


• Bitewurkes
  Dog Corpes
  Obedience Jen
  Obedient Pooches

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

My fiance and I got a shih tzu. We got him when he was about 2 years old. He is house trained PERFECTLY! He hasn't had an accident in the house at all. However, he doesn't EVER come when he is called. Its like he is oblivious. Today, when someone was leaving, they were standing with the front door open and he ran out. It took us like 20 minutes to get him back because he just doesn't listen. Now to my question. Do any of you know how to train a dog that is already this old on how to come when he is called? We love him and want him to be safe and it is so dangerous when he runs out like that. Our yard doesn't have a fence so we leash walk him, but he gets out sometimes. How do you fix that?

The 5 Best Dog Training Tips For You and Your Dog

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Hey there. Yes - this is not only a frustrating problem (as you've discovered!) but also a scary one. Some time, your little one is going to want to venture out farther away and still not come back. Yikes.
Leslie Nelson has a great DVD and booklet out called "Really Reliable Recall" that you should get. It will help you to teach your dog that coming to you is the best thing in the world. Be sure that he absolutely cannot get out! Whatever way it is that he's accomplishing this, you need to stop it. It'd be awful to lose your little guy!
Good luck!

Would Purchasing a Dog Book Or Dog Training Book Be Useful?

• Just call his ane constantly. Say "Name!" over and over. When he responds, give a treat. If he comes to you, give a treat, pet him, and praise him lavishly saying "Good come! Good come!" soon he will run up to you all the time becausehe knows that will get him a treat!


• train him on a "long line" let him wander ,, then fire of the word "come" and give short quick pops on the line and reel him in and give a nice treat and lots of praise,,, repeat... you can also start in the house... when you see him running towards you ( or walking for that matter) label the action he is doing by saying "come" and give yummy treat.... when you are training a dog to come to the "come" command.. you must always always have treats on you...... have fun..your breed is not known for its trainability but i am sure it can be done.


• Hopefully he's been neutered. It's pretty hard to train. I have Bloodhounds and the nose goes down and the ears shut off. If he's a door bolter, you'll need a kiddie gate. How about an X pen? Luckily you caught him. Mine can go over a mile in under five minutes with me in hot pursuit on a mt. bike. Mine can't be off leash ever, except in a fenced yard. Is there anyway you could fence in a small area?


• While most of the advice given here is good and treats will work on some occasions, there are other occasions that treat will NOT work. There is always something out there more interesting then a treat to a dog. for that reason I am a BIG believer in corrections and proofing. The dog MUST know what will happen if he should fail to listen THE FIRST TIME. That is accomplished by physical corrections, not treats.

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Dog Health Questions: Is dog training so much like singing?

I'm talking about dog trainers who have the "natural ability" to understand every dogs' temperament, behaviour and so on and are able to successfully train each and every one of them, using whatever methods that work for each dog, in all kinds of environments.

Is the "natural ability" to train dogs so much like the "natural ability" to sing very well and do all kinds of fantastic bending like Christina Aguilera does? I doubt she has ever gone to any singing classes to sing so well. I know some people actually go for singing lessons to learn how to sing properly but no matter how many lessons they have gone to, they can still NEVER sing as well or as naturally like those who HAVE the natural singing ability. They just don't have it in them.

7 Top Dog Training Tips

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Some people do seem to be natural dog trainers, for many reasons, however it is something you can learn to do well with a lot of work. You need to start with the premise that you want to "work" with your dog, not "dominate" him/her, and then it becomes simple. I've watched training methods go through great changes in the last 10 years, mostly for the better. We've changed the old mentality of "alpha" into "team effort" and it's producing dogs that are happy, love to train, and are doing extremely well in the obedience ring.

Free Dog Training Tips - Train Your Dog

• Even those with natural singing ability have to WORK at it to get anywhere.
  
  Same as dog training - some may be better able to "naturally" read a dog, but training is WORK - lots of consistent, daily WORK. And while the ability to read a dog's body language makes training easier, it's only one small part of the package.
  
  Not having a "natural" ability is no reason not to have a well-trained dog.


• Natural ability in any field is only part of the equation....you must work to develop that ability.
  
  I have seen natural riders surpassed by less talented people who applied themselves.
  
  The same would be true of dog training.

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Dog Health Questions: Pet training???

does anyone know of any good internet sites that are good for dog training... comands like sit, speak, shake?

Small Dog Training - Small Dogs Need to Feel They Are Pleasing You

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tRY THIS SITE. http://www.crittersavers.com/programserv…

Dog Training Goals

• http://www.clickertraining.com They teach rabbits, ferrets, dogs, cats and even fish.


• The Dog Whisperer has a video available on DVD that will help with these commands and other skills for your dog.
  Try looking for them on EBAY to get a price break.


• http://www.radiofence.com/pet_training.h…http://www.terrificpets.com/dog_training…http://www.bloomington.in.gov/animalshel…http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Dog-train…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a pug that is five and he was potty trained, but now he likes to potty on my couch and bed when I am at work. I work little more than 8 hours a day, so he is home most of the day by him self. I am at the end of my rope and not sure what to do with him? I do not want to have to give him up, but I cannot have him using the bathroom on my bed or couch. Any advice would help.

Dog Training Techniques - The Fundamentals

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Crate him after making sure nothing is wrong with him, actually you can shut your bedroom door (I assume). Have you always worked, or did the hours change recently? Also there is doggie day care, I sometimes take my dogs, but not all the time. Twice a week at most. My dogs love to go. The other thing you can try is having a school aged kid come over and take the dog out and play with him and let him potty, to break things up for him. Then you could crate part of the day and not crate all day because the kid could either take the dog out of the crate or put him in when he leaves. Good luck!

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

• put him in a crate, vets and trainers highly recommend you do that from puppy..he won't piss where he sleeps, or hire someone to take him out during day..


• Kennel him when you are away. I have to do that with mine and he's 7.


• Sounds like the little dude is rebellious and wants you home and letting you know it. LOL If you have had this dog awhile and always have worked and this has just started...there could be a medical explanation for this too. You might want to take a stool sample to the vet and have it looked at. Talk w/your vet. Maybe you need to spend more valuable time w/him when your home. He is trying to tell you something here. Stop and analyze the situation and really put yourself in his paws to think what is causing it. Good luck.


• Don't let him eat or drink!


• If your dog just starting doing that, it means one of 2 things.
  He is very upset with you for not being home. Or he is getting older and is not able to hold it as long. You may have to come home on a lunch break and let him out to go to the bathroom. I have seen this both ways before. If he is just upset you need to spend as much time with him as you can. When you get home from work spend a good 1hour or 1/2 hour with him.
  
  I have trained dogs most of my life.


• Has your vet examined him to eliminate a medical problem? If he is physically OK then I would reccommend crating him while you are gone


• Is he crate trained? If not, I would try this. It sounds as though he needs a refresher course. You can also get a belly band to put around him. This acts like a diaper. If he wets in it, he will not like it and will quit.


• Confine him to an uncarpeted area of your home while you are away.


• Crate the dog while you are gone. Problem solved.
  He is not going to potty in his own bed.
  Or put him in a small room like he bathroom where he can not get to your bed or couch.


• Seems pretty simple. Confine him to a crate or the kitchen when you're not home. Also, have him checked by a vet to see if he has a bladder infection or any other medical reason why he can't hold it.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Yesterday, I bought an 8 week old puppy. I am asking different ways to train her how to go to the bathroom? I am crate training her, but am wondering (I live in Ohio) how long should I keep her outside during the winter time to train her to go to the bathroom? I have been doing 5 minutes and if she does not go, I still bring her in. We then go out about an hour later, but she may have already went to the bathroom...Also, while in the crate, she is whining very much...I understand she is a puppy and I told my wife not to let her out because she has to get use to it. Granted when she is whining at 2am or 4am, I let her out to take her outside to go to the restroom...We are taking her to a professional training site, but not until January...Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Five minutes may not be long enough for the pup to potty. However 2 months is plenty old enough to start training. the first thing to remember about house training a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it's thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it's spot" behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit.... yourself in the head and say "i should have been paying more attention" daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck

Dog Training Basics - Avoid These Five Common Mistakes

• Five minutes is NOT long enough!
  Eight wks. is NOT old enough.
  Letting it out at 2AM is *TEACHING* it to train *you*. STOP IT!
  
  It can only be started to learn housebreaking-it'll take weeks...months...
  


• The best thing is to get on a very set schedule. You can pretty much count on about 15 to 30 minutes tops after the dog eats or drinks she will need to go out. Then set other times to take her out. Always first thing in the morning and the last thing at night.
  The crate should he a good place for her. You do not want her to learn to hate it, so you might want to try different things to make her happier when she is in there and crying. Remember she is still very young. She might need some added attention.


• You need to get your puppy on a feeding schedule, if you know when it went in you can predict when it will come out. Also she needs to go after waking up, after playing, or doing anything exciting.
  
  You should take her outside for 10-15 mins, if she doesn't go bring her in and try again in 10-15 mins. Repeat until she goes.
  
  You don't want her going potty in the crate, this is going to hurt your training immensly. You need to supervise your puppy and watch for signs she needs to go. Sniffing, circling, and restlessness are signs its time to go out. If she can't be supervised she needs to be in her crate.
  
  Praise her like crazy when she eliminates outside, this will give her the message that this is the place to go.
  
  Your puppies bladder and bowels aren't fully developed yet, and she can only "hold it" for a few hours. Pups often need night time outings until their bladder and bowels mature more. You can help lessen the night time outings by feeding her last meal a few hours before bed, and taking up her water a couple hours before bed as well.
  
  Housetraining takes time, patience, and supervision.


• Take her outside after she eats. (usually around 15 to 20 minutes), and when she wakes up from her many naps. Praise her like crazy when she goes!
  You say you're crate training her, but from reading your question, I'm getting the impression that you're keeping her in the crate most of the time. Correct me if I'm wrong.
  If that's the case, don't do it! You say she is whining while in the crate. She is obviously awake, so why keep her crated? Even at a young age she needs socialization. You have a puppy that has just been weaned, so you are her new mommy now. It's natural for her to want to be with you. She feels safe with you.
  Always keep in mind that her crate is her "safe place". Never use it to punish her or just to get her out of the way. She will learn to give you your space in due time.
  I'm very familiar with your weather up there!
  On very cold days (as long as it's not icy or the snow is too deep), I'd still take her out for about 15 minutes. She'll learn very quickly to do her business and go back inside where it's warm.
  Good Luck, and good for you for taking her to training!!


• unfortunately, with a puppy, you have to walk them on a leash until they go. most dogs are fine outside and as it gets colder, your pup will figure out that the faster she does her business, the faster she can go back inside. if you are concerned about her getting too cold, invest in a sweater or jacket for her. She will still need to go out during the night, but make sure she has a good long wakl before bed. Sorry, I know it's going to be hard this winter, but if you wait until spring to get house training underway, you'll be cleaning up lots of messes! Get her on a regular feeding schedule and that should help some.


• Oh Geez. You never put an 8 week old puppy in a crate "to get used to it". You never leave an 8 week old puppy in a crate to "whine". You do not want to allow 'trauma' to the puppy especially if it is under 12 weeks old. Trauma is being separated (ostracised) from the pack. You are the pack. You can crate train and potty train, but you have to do it on the puppy's schedule and cycle it so the puppy is not traumatized. Puppy will eat, potty, play, potty, sleep, potty, repeat. When the puppy is sleepy, you can slip her into the crate. If your crate is small enough you can tote the crate around with you with her in it ... she must see you and you must be able to reach in and pet her. I put the crate on the bed at night with my arm in there ... they go to sleep until they wake up for potty. As soon as you take her out of the crate she should potty, then eat or play, then potty again then be sleepy. It doesn't take but a few minutes for her to find a potty spot, so five minutes is adequate. If she does not potty, then your timing is off.
  You also need to be aware of socilizing. You have a window up until 12 weeks. Stimulate, stimulate, stimulate is the key. Do not feed out of the same type container nor in the same room. Take her places where other dogs have not been potty (disease) and other dogs won't be around her (disease) to expose her to noises, buildings, environments, places, people, other animals (horse, donkey, sheep, ducks, chickens - let her smell and notice they are alive then pick her up and take her away), noises, and walking over survaces. You cannot leave her at home to do this. Every day at least one place for one thing.
  Take her for professional training after she's 12 weeks but you don't really need to until 6 months. In the interim you can teach her to come when called for her favorite treat or toy and you can also play with her to look at you for a treat or a toy and build that into sitting to look at you for treat or a toy.
  She can be long-lined at 6 months for correct heeling.

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Dog Health Questions: Schutzhund training a dog?

I'm a fan of powerful dogs, and, in the future, would love to have dogs trained in Schutzhund. I have read up on the basic concept, but would love some more in depth detail from someone with experience, such as what age is best to start training, what breeds are the best to work with, what traits to look for in potential dogs, etc. Just basically everything and anything. Any help that isn't directly copied off of some website is greatly appreciated, I am looking for people with personal experience. Thanks!

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The original Schutzhund dog is german shepherds! The breeder that created the first german shepherds wanted a sport to test his dogs and prove their worthiness. Thus Schutzhund was born.

I would suggest finding a local schutzhund club, talking to them, and attending their training meetings. Although you can easily train the obedience and tracking parts of schutzhund on your own and with other trainers, the protection part should be worked on with someone very familiar with schutzhund and protection training. A club will also help you find a good dog, when you decide you are ready. Although you can technically work with just about any breed (watching a bernese mountain dog waddle across the schutzhund field is just so funny), the dog needs the right drive and sound temperment and physical body structure to do it. Most schutzhund clubs have at least one or two members who are trainers as well, and they will be most helpful in getting your dog.

As for training, start as soon as you get the puppy. 4 months, IMHO, is way too old to just be starting training (if you've had the dog from an earlier age, that is). Studies show that dogs can start learning as young as 4 weeks, so starting basic obedience when you get an 8 week old puppy is perfectly fine. I got my 2 year old shepherd at 7 weeks, and by 9 weeks he knew sit, down, stay, and come. You also want to start basic puppy classes as soon as possible (usually around 10 weeks old). Socilization is vital, especially to the commen working and herding breeds used in schutzhund (shepherds, malinois, and dobermans).

Dog Training Basics - Important Tips to Remember

• you can use "guard dog" or "protection dog" for the german "Schutzhund". :-)


• Start taking your dog to obedience classes at say 4 months. Do not expect huge things at this early age. This is socialization for your dog, which is VITAL for stability.
  
  Obedience is the first step. After you have an obedient/reliable dog, then bite work and tracking. Get a dog from "working lines" and not "show lines".
  
  You must have a stable dog to be successful in Schutzhund. Generally, they have to pass a temprement test before they are allowed to do Schutzhund. Breeds like the Doberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dogs, Boxers, Belgian Shepherd Malinois are very good at the sport.


• I am just starting my dogs in Shutzhund training. They definitely need to have basic obedience at the very least down. You have to be able to fully control your dog. The best breeds for it are dogs with High drive. High drive dogs love to work which is excellent when it comes to that sort of training. Some of the best breeds I've seen doing it are German Shepards, Cane Corso and Pits. What breed are you interested in? It is so much fun to see how much the dogs enjoy to be worked!
  
  ADD: The breeds you listed would definitely excel in the sport provided they come from reputable breeders! If you are interested in the sport your best bet would be to contact breeders in your area who will help you find a breeder with the best working lines. That way when you do go to buy your dog you will know exactly where you should get it from :) That breeder should also be able to help you with training, finding a trainer and helping you throughout your dogs life.


• Stanley Coren's intelligence of Dogs. find the top 10most intelligent dogs that require 5 or fewer repetitions to learn a new command & get the 1st one 95% of the time or better. number 1 is boarder collie, there is also german shepherd, retreiver, rottweiler, etc... look for a dog that is neither dominant agressive or the submissive runt. look for the in between who seems alert & stout when someone rings the doorbell or a stranger approaches. i like bigger dogs like rotties & u should know while books like "rottweilers for dummies" suggests socializing ur dog early & often, apparently if ur like me & want a good guard dog then u should not even allow a stranger to so much as touch ur dog until they're 4 months old. just family & friends, otherwise their schutzhund has been known to decrease. if a stranger or someone unfamiliar comes by then crate her & put a blanket over the crate so that familiarity does not breed content. u either want a family-friendly retriever who loves everybody or u want a strong, guard dog that will excell when given the opportunity to protect u & show off.

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Dog Health Questions: Problem...dog training anyone?

where can i find a Dog obedience school/classes in or very close too Morehead KY? i've already looked on yellowpages, phonebook, and internet. i need one pronto please.my dog only sits when he wants too and won't do anything else

Therapy Dog Training - What Are the Various Methods of Obedience Training For Dogs?

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I would not recommend PetSmart. In fact it is best if you do the training yourself. It may seem like a huge task to bear, but your dog will respond MUCH better if he knows you are the leader of this training. There is a course online that I highly recommend. I couldn't believe how fast my dog picked these things up, and it's fun too. Here is a link to the website:
http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc…

Dog Training Methods - Methods Used in Pofessional Training Classes

• Do you have a PetSmart near you? They offer several levels of obedience classes for about $110.


• If there are no local training classes, you might want to check out your public library. We found a great video that gave pointers from a professional & did most of the work ourselves. You could try this until you can locate a trainer in your area. Good luck!


• Here is what I found for you
  http://www.moreheadstate.edu/oce/index.a…


• DO NOT GO TO PETSMART FOR DOG TRAINING! These "instructors" are NOT professional dog trainers. They are usually cashiers who have watched a video and taken a test and then are called "dog training instructors". I found that Morehead State University offers Dog Obedience classes. There is also a boarding facility in Clearfield called the "Tin Woof Inn" that seems to offer training classes. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Who started therapy dog training?

give me a name or company!

Dog Training - Fun Ways to Train Your Dog

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I don't think you can pin it down to one person or organization. Therapy dogs have been in use in one form or another for centuries.

The oldest organization in the U.S. certifying and insuring therapy dogs that I know of is Therapy Dogs International.

Training A Dog - Fundamental Dog Training - How-To

• Ever hear of thing called google? or wikipedia?
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy_dog…
  
  http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=…

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best ‘Call Back' to use for training a dog?

I've been reading some dog training books and got two different training commands for calling your dog.

One said to use such verbiage as, “(dog's name) where are you?” And the other says to call out “Come”. Both explain about voice tone and using reward markers, etc. once the dog arrives at your feet. I thought using something simple like, “Fido, come” would be more like it.

I'm looking at getting a Toy Manchester Terrier and they were bred to hunt rats and other small vermin so they have that go after them instinct so I'm looking for the best verbal command to use for call back if and when off leash.

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Ya, it is called "recall" not "call back", but regardless of what you call it you want your dog to return to you. And on that same note the word you use is not that important. The important thing is that you are consistent with the command word you do chose. The rule to have a strong recall is to have a 1:1 reward schedule. Meaning every time you say the command the dog must follow through and then receives a reward. To ensure follow through when first installing the command use a long line or a drag leash. If you say the command and the dog doesn't respond don't repeat yourself, simply reel the dog in using the leash then reward as if he had come on his own. Then your dog will catch on that when you say the magic word he will get a treat when he gets to you.
In my training classes I teach the traditional "come" command and I also teach a whistle recall. I like the whistle because it is a distinct sound that carries well and will sound the same regardless of who blows it or what your current mood is. However, it is important to install a verbal "come" command as you will inevitably be caught without your whistle at some point. If you choose to do the whistle recall you can start by "loading the whistle" which is similar to loading a clicker. All you do is whistle, treat, whistle, treat until your dog anticipates a treat upon hearing the whistle. Then whistle and start backing up (you can add a little wiggle to get him to follow you) once he comes to you give him a treat. Increase distance once he's gotten this part down. Then add in a stay, walk away, whistle then when he comes to you give a treat. Then randomly throughout the day go hide somewhere in the house and whistle, treat your pup once he's found you. Make it a fun game because the more your dog enjoys preforming a command the more reliable he will be.
Keep in mind that you must never use your verbal command in a negative context. If your calling "come, Fido" predicts nail trims, baths, or leaving the dog park you can bet the behavior will start to fall apart. And use something super high value and something he only gets for recall as your reward. Like Fido only gets warm cut up hot dog or chicken when we practice recall.
I'm glad you're thinking about training and breed specifics BEFORE you're getting your dog. That is highly responsible of you! I wish I could have more pet parents like that in my classes. Lastly, do sign up for a positive reinforcement basic doggy manners class once you get your dog. It's a great social opportunity for him and a bonding experience for the both of you. Good Luck!

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• The best training cues would be both the verbal cue and something to catch his attention. Usually dogs find it easier to remember something short & sweet - "Come" and "Here" are the perfect words to use, but you could get creative and use other words.
  
  When you're training him, catch his attention by quickly popping the leash. Snap it lightly so he looks at you, call him, and reward him when he comes to you. You seem to understand the concept of positive reinforcement quite well - kudos!
  
  Hope that helps :)


• I would use (Name) - Come if giving a verbal command. I normally use a whistle, having trained my dogs to sit and wait for a whistle before they are permitted to eat. As many dogs' brains seem to be directly connected to their stomachs this works brilliantly, specially when you use a reward such as one tiny piece of dry dog food when they respond.
  
  Whatever you decide, remember that you get the best results if you begin training from day 1. Good luck


• ok, this is what I do with my terrier mix:
  
  Name- Their name cue, means to come back to me, good things happen. I played stuff a puppy when she was younger. Now when I say her name, she zeros in on me.
  
  Come- I also use a cue word that means, you sprint back to me with a huge grin on your face and you will get insanely good things (baby food, tripe, etc). Mine is "ici". I use that because it's unique, she only ever hears it when I pair it with that insanely good stuff.


• sigh..............the word is RECALL.
  "Dog,COME!"
  Dog to alert to a command ,then the command-NOT to recall until that word.
  
  Honey,you'll be disappointed w/the breed.....I've been doing terrier-work for decades-countless breeds & never had a Manchester-toy or standard-that showed *any* interest in quarry at all....zero.REFUSE to learn from experts....who cares-your loss,your waste,your problem


• "[name] Come" it the traditional and best word command, I prefer a whistle, my dogs respond to a non-mechanical whistle and the whistle I keep on my key chain for distance recalls.


• My dogs knows two. I use his name, Buddy, and the phrase "C'mon, boy." (I'm a little southern) He'll also come when I whistle or pat my thigh. I would use a whistle or something short and sweet like "Come."


• A short, unique command is usually best. I use "here". I preface it with their name to get their attention. Both dogs are trained to look to me for further direction when their name is said.


• I use their name and "come" with all my dogs.


• Try something short and sweet, something you won't say unless you are calling your dog.Say the dog's name and then the command...
  
  For trainig, try buying a 20 or 30 feet long leash and use it to stop your dog from running away when outside, even if your further away then a couple of feet. But be patient with a terrier since terriers are (for most of them) hard headed and a little harder to train, but they are great dogs with alot of energy.
  
  Good luck with the training


• That's okay Mandy, I have a training book that calls the command a Call Back as well. So what if it has to be referred to as Recall just because it was mentioned in someone else's book or was told that is the only thing it's called. Gezz!
  
  Everyone has their own dog preferences and everyone seems to be an expert on everyone else's dog, like the poster Elaine (sigh).
  
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  There is no perfect dog that everyone would agree on but at least you're trying to get some advice on the dog YOU like. Have fun with your new TMT!


• a word you normally would NEVER use unless its the "Call back" personally, i use the spanish word for "here" which is aqui.. i trained my dog with hotdogs so she knows that word is special and equates it with a special treat. i use this as my emergency call only and it has saved her life several times ex. running into busy road... good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: At what point should I start offering basic dog training for customers?

I of course have experience training my own dogs. I do realize that I will be teaching the pet parent the tools to train their dogs. I have read books. I tried a few other training techniques with my own dog, who is 10, with great success. Should I ask another trainer if I may observe a training session? How do I do that with out offending the trainer? Should I volunteer at a shelter to do basic training? I have a basic curriculum written up. I don't know exactly where to start. And if a customer happens to ask me how long I have been training, what do I say?

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NEVER!!!!!!!
Anyone that uses that anthropomorphizing BS "pet parent" is far too AR-brainwashed to be turned loose to ruin others animals!

Grow up,get real & then prove that by titling several dogs.

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• You start by training and observing, there is no one way to train a dog, just because you had success with training your dogs does not mean you can walk in a train a dog like mine. You have to be able to read a dog and decide what the best method of training the dog will respond to which, IMPO is something you are born with.
  If you talk to a trainer then they might let you observe, but that will not teach you everything. Some trainers are total idiots and think that all dogs respond the same way. There are hundreds of methods of training, then you can to take that method and decide what adjustments would need to be made for a certain dog.


• I'm sorry, you have no business teaching anyone anything.
  If you can't figure out something as simple as when to start offering basic obedience to customers...you have already failed.
  
  Reading books and training your own dogs does NOT make you qualified to be a dog trainer.
  Not only should you be asking to "observe" a training session - you should be asking to MENTOR with the trainer and you should be doing this for quite a while before you even attempt to do it yourself!
  
  You need a REAL trainer to mentor with. Not some Petsmart yuppy.
  Google Schutzhund clubs in your area - ask for a referral to an obedience trainer that they think would be interested in mentoring. You need experience with someone that has experience with harder dogs than your average laid-back family pet.


• Great question and I totally agree with your additional information about criticism. Every Dog Trainer begins somewhere. I asked my Dog Trainer. He suggest mentoring with a local trainer near you. He thinks it's an honor when he is asked. There are different approaches in training. He uses a more positive style compared to some more harsh. I think one of the others suggested was a more harsh and he recommend you joining APDT. Dog Training Association who promotes on going education. My trainer has mentors also who are dog walkers and pet sitters. And they refer business to each other and have a good working and mentoring relationship. Check out APDT.com good info and variety of options.


• Right now you do not have the qualifications to do any professional training. By that I do not mean some kind of "school", but what have you done with your own dogs besides train them at home? Are any of them CGC, or therapy certified? Do you compete in any local competition obedience trails? If you do, have you won? Do you compete in agility? Shutzhund?
  
  What methods of training do you use? Compulsion, Clicker, P/R, etc?
  
  Have you studied dog behavior and dog body language? Do you feel comfortable talking to dog owners about these topics?
  
  What are your references?
  
  As a consumer, these are the things I would look for in a trainer.
  
  I am not bashing you for wanting to be a trainer, but there is a whole lot more that goes into that besides having well-trained dogs of your own.


• You start by getting a qualification !!!!! End of.....
  
  Start booking onto a training course which will cost quite a lot of money.
  
  I am having trouble believing you are serious - even with your added details.
  
  You GET A QUALIFICATION ..... You can't offer to train other people's dogs when you have no qualification to do so...!!!!


• You need to finish a school or class for that. Though, this probably depends on where you live.
  
  You don't ask a trainer if you can watch, you pay for the class and go with your dog or else it would just be a free class which no one would give.
  
  Have you ever volunteered at a shelter? Worked with fearful or aggressive dogs? What kind of breeds do you have experience with?
  
  What kind of "basic" training? Tricks? Behavior?


• Not until you have taken a formal course and become a certified trainer. In my opinion, you would then need experience working at someone's training facility before going out on your own.
  
  And for me, that facility would not be PetSmart working in their little ring in the middle of a store.


• You do not sound qualified to me to be teaching training. Hire a qualified trainer to teach. Try finding a trainers school near you. I don't want to vouch for it( as I really don't know much about it), but there is a school called animal behavioral college that has locations across the country.


• Training your own dogs does not mean you are ready to be a dog trainer. You don't ask a qualified trainer if you may "observe a training session". Do you honestly think watching one session will teach you all you need to know?
  
  Have you ever taken your dog(s) to an obedience trial? How many CDX's or UD's have your dogs earned? I'm guessing none....
  
  Enroll one of your dogs in an obedience course. Go through all the levels, maybe do agility too (that is fun for both you and the dog). It's quite possible that by then, the school will want you to assist training the beginner classes, and you can move upward from there.
  
  "if a customer happens to ask me how long I have been training, what do I say?"
  
  Always tell the truth. At this point, all you can say is that you trained your own dogs and read some books. You may end up being a great trainer, but at this point you simply don't have the qualifications.


• Go to petsmart and ask the trainers. I took my pup to petsmart at 8 weeks. he knows everything and hes on 4mos. maybe you can work at petsmart, they will hire you and give you a 4week training. they also give a certificate. just know that there is not age limit to train a dog/pup. all dogs and be train.

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Dog Health Questions: Is dog training worth it? I'm desperate!?

We are very borderline on getting rid of our 1 and a half year old boxer. Although she listens to my husband, as soon as he leaves, she starts barking at me, she won't listen and if she is left out of her cage, she completely tears the house up. She even ran away the other day and was picked up by animal control. She is a very nice dog (not at all aggressive).

Also she went to a puppy obedience class when she was younger and she learned how to sit, stay come, etc. etc. But can further training classes help her or are there things I can just do?

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There are dog trainers who specialize in "difficult" dogs; I would check the Yellow Pages in your area or search on the net. Generally, these trainers work one-on-one with both you and the dog. It sounds as though your dog has learned to treat your husband as the "alpha" dog in the pack (your family), and to treat you as "bottom of the heap". The trainer will show you how to assert your dominance over the dog and change the pecking order.

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• It not only trains you, but also the dog.


• Yes, if you want to keep the dog.


• One thing to understand about dogs: even tho' they are slow learners, they are fast forgetters.
  
  The major thing that will be corrected is this matter of who is in charge. Provided that YOU take the dog to a training class and not your husband.
  Even tho' My Lab is a titled Master Hunter, we train about four days a week so that he will stay a Master Hunter. Training starts the day you bring a puppy home and continues through the dogs entire life.


• If you get National Geographic, start watching "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan.. You can even go watch episodes at their website : http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/ch…
  
  He shows people how their dogs think and changes behavior almost immediately. Most people are right on here. Your boxer is considering herself as the alpha dog over you. Your emotions and body language show a great deal to her. Watch some shows of Cesar's and you'll start getting an idea.


• if you would really like to keep the dog, what's the harm in trying ... a well trained dog can uplift your spirit and can be a really good companion. give it a shot...


• Yes, if you love your dog. Do you have cable? If so you should watch Ceaser Millon, The Dog Whisper. Or get his book. That will help you.
  
  Your dog doesn't see you as the alpha female. You need to establish that you are the alpha and she is the subordinate.
  
  Good luck.


• Training is a must. And the training is to train YOU, not the dog. You have to learn how to understand your dog using doggie psychology and not human psychology. No offense, but it's your fault your dog is this way. I learned the hard way myself, and later than I should have. It only gets worse if you don't train your dog and learn how to do it. Daily routine: 1. Exercise 2. Discipline 3. Affection (Dog Whisperer)
  
  What helped me was to speak in a firm and deep voice w/ a command, meaning no high pitches, and don't give a command as though your asking a question. Your dog does not see you as the Alfa leader. Alfa leaders get the better meal, eat first, walk through the door first, get in the car first, sit on the better seat (while they remain on the floor), sleep in the better bed, etc. As for tearing up the house, the dogs got a lot of energy and needs long walks and playtime. Get a bunch of toys to stimulate the dog. Once he's bored buy new ones and alternate and join in on playtime to build a positive bond. It's good to give a command and if they listen, the reward is playtime with you. The dog is also feeling your anxiety and reacting to it.


• I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma. YES, additional training may be necessary. BUT dogs do look at one person over another as the leader as in ALPHA dog type things. I have five dogs and my Rotti is the alpha dog. BUT they ALL listen to me better than they do my wife. Even HER DOG listens better to me than it does her. I think you should look at additional training as in advanced courses.


• yes well if she was dog trained years ago were you with your husband when the do g was being trained if you were ma by its because you need to practice with her while your in separate rooms so she can know your both in control.


• A boxer is a breed that should only be owned by experienced dog people for this very reason. This dog knows that she is in charge, not you. You, not your husband, need to take this dog to obedience classes so they can teach you how to train her. If you could teach the dog that you are pack leader she wouldn't need classes, but I really think you need help to save this dog. You say she's not aggressive, but you need to teach her right now that she's not the leader before she becomes totally uncontrollable.


• Of course training is worth it. Obviously not continuing training hasn't been worth it!
  
  Do a search for a good dog trainer...not just a regular obedience trainer....
  
  Might be the dog is bored. You need to become the leader, and exercise and play games with it.
  
  Boxers are quite high drive

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know any dog training tips???

I got a dog in July and its been acting strange like biting, barking,not coming to me... Do u have any tips to stop it???anyone???

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My opinion, go to some dog classes. petsmart has some really great classes. They are a good price and they help you train your own dog using positive reinforcemtn.

Go to the store and purchase some bitter apple spray. This you can spray on yourself where your dog is biting and it will taste bad to the dog and he will not want to bite. You can also yip like a dog in pain and that should detere him as well.

To get him to come to you. Get a treat he really likes. like boiled chicken, or hot dogs. cut them up really small like the size of the tip of your pinky. THen any time you want him to do something and he does it or gets close to it give him the treats. Call him with a high pitched excited treat and give him crazy attention and treats when he comes to you. I hope this helps. I would really look into classes though. My dog went to classes at petsmart and he's great. Good luck.

Small Dog Training Tips

• Hug him, love him, and yes give him the nices little dog house. Make him feel he is your best friend.


• Your best bet is going to be contacting a trainer in your area and working with them to solve your dogs issues-- Sounds to me like this dog in being dominant over you and thinks he is the boss--You might also try a search on the interent about the NILIF *nothing in life is free* program.. Good luck


• you need to check with your vet. maybe it needs fixed. maybe you abuse it, that happens to a lot of abused dogs


• Go online and look up Training tips, then find yourself an obedience training class and take your dog to it. 9 times out of 10 it's something you are not doing right. And if you want a well behaved dog, you have to learn how to help it be a well behaved dog. I took my German Shepard to obedience training and it was the best thing I have ever done. I found the things I was doing wrong and learned the proper ways to correct his behavior and he is three years old now and the most awesome dog anyone could as for and anyone that owns German Shepards will tell you they are hard headed, and slow to mature. They act like puppies well into adult hood. So ask yourself, is it worth paying a bit of money and a bit of time one day a week for a life time of joy? I certainly thought so!


• talk in a stern voice the command that you want him to follow and when he does praise him and give him a treat. If he still doesn't listen buy a shock collar and discipline him.


• First of all the biting, there are many ways to prevent this. If the dog bites you, you should firmly yell NO! Make sure your voice is loud because tone is crucial. This will let the dog no that it has done something wrong. The dog should stop biting soon if you do this.
  
  The barking you will just have to deal with. barking is not wrong to do for a dog. Unless it is a mean bark or growl. If the dog growls or barks meanly at you, you should once again yell firmly NO! Growling is unacceptable especially for any dog that weighs over 70 pounds. Big dogs can bite peoples hands off! PLEASE do not try to take a bone away from a fully grown dog. This will only lead you to a trip to the hospital or vet.
  
  As for the coming to you, you need to make sure the dog knows that your in charge or the alpha. In doing this you should have a time every day where you get down on the floor with the dog. You should lay on him/her and try not to let the dog move. As soon as the dog whyns you should stay on him/her and pet the dog. Talk soft and nicely this will let the dog know that you are in charge and to listen to you. Please try not to hurt the dog when doing this, you do not need to put all your weight on the dog just enough to hold him/her down. Also you should have a time everyday where you go to the park or your backyard and call the dog to you. If the dog comes congradulate him/her. If the dog doesn't come make your voice louder and louder until the dog does come.
  
  Good Luck!


• The best thing to do would be to give him as much love as you can. I don't think that you are doing anything wrong, but the previous owners (if there were any) may have mistreated, neglected or abused him. Just spend your free time with him and make him feel at home. Also, teach him that you have the authority. If he bites, give him a firm (not hard) smack on the butt and firmly say "no". The same for all the things he may do wrong. Also try to teach him positive things such as "sit" or " shake". And praise him. So you are not always sating "no". If nothing works, take him to a dog trainer and get them to help one on one. Oh and if your dog is female then pardon the "him/he"s. Good luck, and remember, never hit hard, never yell, and praise for good things.


• easy. your dog is in charge. and you let him be. you and your family need to establish who's going to be in charge. everyone needs to correct undesirable behavior. don't let it on the furniture, don't let it beg, when you walk it don't let it drag you down the street (the one in charge leads). if it hasn't been fixed, get it done. if you don't walk it, start walking. this could be frustration and boredom. try watching CESAR MILAN, the DOG WHISPERER on the National Geographic channel and check out his web site.


• Keep your dog active. Go for walks spend more time with it! Be consistent with your training.

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Dog Health Questions: What "chain" dog training service is best?

My husband and I got a Bichon / Toy Poodle mix and would like to get her some training. There are a couple businesses that are offered in the U.S. like BarkBusters.com & BetterDog.com Does anyone have any information/reviews/suggestion if these places are worth the money? They are a little costly! Or if you have any suggestion of services they would be greatlu appreciated! We live in Southeast Michigan. Thanks in advance!

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Why not get some references from them and ask their customers. You can then find out directly from others that have taken classes with them as to which you prefer. Also ask them how long they have been training and what methods they use. Usually chains offer re-classes if you don't get the results but if you are having trouble and can afford it they can be well worth the money :)

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• That really can't be answered. Every trainer is different no matter what company their from. Do your research and find a trainer that works best for you and your dog...good luck!


• I don't have experience with either of those you mentioned, but if you ask your vet, he/she can probably recommend an independent trainer.
  
  I don't know what you consider 'costly', but I paid $125 for each set of 6 puppy classes, and it was worth every penny.


• Do NOT use one of those classes. The instructors are not qualified to teach, and they are a total waste of money. Contact your local kennel club. They can refer you to a reputable trainer. Most kennel clubs offer obedience classes on a regular basis.


• You ultimately are the one who needs be trained also. If you pay to train you animal you must follow up on the training. I personally train my animals myself.
  
  Remember they can train but you must follow up. You could rather than spend big money just go down to a pet store and ask who local can help you teach you animal.


• I don't know about a better dog, but BarkBusters does not have a good reputation from what I've heard. I have numerous friends who are trainers who have had customers come to them after getting training with BB- in spite of the fact that they offer a lifetime guarantee so going back to them would have been free.
  
  Here is a list of trainers for Michigan that I would recommend:
  Michigan
  Patty L Crichton, B.S.
  Northwoods Dog Training LLC
  northern Michigan and beyond
  Email: dogtraining@hotmail.com
  
  Carolyn DeFiore, CDBC
  Positive Way Dog Training
  Belleville, MI
  
  Devene Godeau
  Trainers Academy, LLC
  Serving Southeast MI
  
  Sarah Grimm, CPDT
  Think Pawsitive Dog Training, LLC
  Ann Arbor and surrounding areas
  
  Lisa Laney, Dip. DTBC, CPDT, CBC
  Trainers Academy
  Serving Southeastern MI
  
  Denise Lukacs
  The Pet Teacher
  Serving Oakland, Wayne & Macomb Counties
  Email: ThePetTeacher@netzero.com
  Phone: 248-232-3655 248-232-3655
  
  Terri Mallett, CPDT
  Michigan Humane Society
  Email: tmallett@michiganhumane.org
  Free Behavior Help Line 248-650-0127 248-650-0127
  
  Beth Moody
  To The Rescue! K9 College
  Clio, MI and serving Southern Lower Michigan
  
  Linda Nichols, CPDT
  Fido FUNdamentals LLC
  Training Dogs * Educating Owners
  serving Howell, Brighton, and other Livingston County
  Phone: 517-540-9684 517-540-9684
  Cell: 248-982-6645 248-982-6645 cell
  Email: lknichols@sbcglobal.net
  
  Lynda Reese, CPDT
  Private, in-home training in the Gladstone and Escanaba areas
  Phone: 906- 359-4327 906- 359-4327
  Email: updogtrainer@yahoo.com
  
  Laura Rescoe
  Positive Way Dog Training
  Southeast Michigan
  
  Janet A. Smith, Owner
  Good Dog! Training
  Okemos, MI

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training question, would appreciate all input?

So, I'm about to get a puppy. He's a white German shephard/ Yellow lab mix. Half of each. I would like some training tips, and any other tidbits that anyone would like to add about the breeds! Much appreciated!

Dog Training Tips

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You're ahead of the game, most people wait until they are in over their head before they learn anything about raising a puppy. Do as much reading and research as you can ahead of time. Ian Dunbar (a top trainer & founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers) has a free PDF book titled "Before You Get Your Puppy" that would be a good place to start.

See the resource links below:

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3140 (great article with tips on developing positive associations with the crate)

Books:

Before you get your puppy -- Ian Dunbar (free PDF available at http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html )

Puppy Whisperer- Paul Owens

(just a few other essentials are "the Other End of the Leash - Pat McConnell" "Don't Shoot The Dog - Karen Pryor" "Reaching the Animal Mind - Pryor")

Websites:

http://www.clickertraining.com/ (some good resources, books, vids, supplies, articles)

http://www.karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-… (all are top notch trainers you could hire to help you get started)

http://www.apdt.com/petowners/ts/default… (more trainers, give preference to certified trainers -- see their article on choosing a trainer, lots of other info on the site also)

http://positively.com/dog-training/find-… (newer trainer database from Victoria Stilwell with a few well screened trainers)

http://www.youtube.com/user/JBHollingswo… (my YouTube, look at my recommended pages and subscriptions for some great pages for training tips & general info-- KikoPup's videos are an amazing free resource)

http://www.dogmantics.com/Dogmantics/Hom…

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• Exercise.
  
  Don't expect too much of a puppy, but do set ground rules from the very beginning and follow them- consistency is key.
  
  The most important things a puppy can learn are "good dog", "No!", and the connection between those phrases and their actions.
  
  Reward or punishment, for a puppy, should be immediate. If the puppy sits, then thinks about something else or does something else, and then you reward him, the pup has no idea why you're doing it. Make it easy for the dog to see the connection- the younger the puppy, the faster the response has to be.
  
  Make it easy for the dog to do the right thing, and make sure to repeat until you're sure the puppy knows exactly what it has to do- then repeat some more. Keep training sessions short and sweet, and run over things you've done before.


• - German shepherds and labs are both very intelligent animals so it should be easier to train.
  - Reinforce with treats and praise your dog when he does something right during training.
  - They have some really good books out there that offer advice.
  - Watch dog training shows on Animal Planet. You can get some really good stuff. There's a great show called the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. He gives tips and things.


• Both breeds are easy to train, so you should not have any problems there, although labs have a tendency to mature late. Here is a training site with lots of fun things to teach your puppy;
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
  click on "articles' next to the picture and scroll down for something that tickles your fancy.


• if it is still a puppy then it will be easy to train..plus the mixing of breeds.. hope this helps


• take to a professional and learn how to train
  get books, read
  talk to every one you can
  need to research both breeds and guess from there


• School!! Well puppy training school! It also helps to socialise dogs which is always a good thing when it's a larger breed.

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Dog Health Questions: What are your thoughts about "fear-based" dog training?

My ex and I have joint custody of a dog. We started using Barkbusters (www.barkbusters.com). Our dog experienced more anxiety (one of our biggest issues was separation anxiety). I had never heard the term "fear-based training". Now I am even more confused, as is our dog.

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"Fear-based dog training" went out with the stone age. No reputable trainer would use this method today! Find a new trainer ASAP and hope they can undo the damage that has been done. Look for a trainer that uses positive reinforcement (reward-based training methods -treats,toys,clickers,etc). Your dog will respond out of a desire to please you... that is their greatest motivator. Having said that, some aversion training can be effective if positive reinforcement does not work (this explains the unseen fence, citonella collars, spritzing the barking dog with water, etc.) But FEAR is something you NEVER want your dog to feel...ever!! Find a new trainer today!!!!!

Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog

• Fear based Training? Da . . . FEAR! how would you like someone to instill fear in you when you have a emotional problem already. You must seek help with someone who does not use fear or any sort of harm. But understanding and compassion.


• i agree with the others. Fear-based training is a terrible method. Instilling fear in your dog makes it more likey to 1. bite you 2. have anxiety towards visitors 3. be attacked by another do who could hurt/kill it.


• yes, pressure the dog until it bites you. how dumb.


• well just think about how a child would feel, if he was bad and he had to learn from somone scaring the crap out of him. its your call, but if barking is the problem, maybe fear isnt really the answer. good luck


• Well, 90% of dog bites are a response to fear, not aggression. So do you really want to instill fear in a dog? Probably not.
  
  Find a new trainer ASAP.


• Fear has no place in dog training..


• Fear based training is very very bad.

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Dog Health Questions: Cesar vs victoria stillwell lady in dog training?

I just wanna who guys think is a better dog trainer?

Traditional Dog Training Versus Positive Reinforcement Dog Training - A Comparison

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Milan uses outdated methods based on faulty science. The entire dominance theory (that's *theory,* not fact) was officially debunked in 1995. Somehow, Cesar didn't hear the (old) news. He uses painful, rough methods, such as electric shock collars, teaching the dog learned helplessness, and choking the dog to the point where it is oxygen-deprived, to force it to obey.

Stillwell is very up-to-date on her science and techniques. She has studied her craft extensively and well. She uses kind, highly effective methods and keeps training fun for the dogs so that dogs *want* to obey.

Anyone with any doubts about my stand can read the new book, Dominance: Fact or Fiction.

Personally, I'd much prefer to have a dog that obeyed because it loved learning new things, wanted to obey, and enjoyed working for me than a dog that obeyed me because it was afraid not to, wouldn't you?

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• I like Victoria Stillwell's methods a lot better for most dogs. That's my personal choice, though, as I have issues being a "pack leader" because I'm a human and don't speak dog. Just the way my mind works.
  Had lots of luck with her type of training, though, and I like that I still get to treat my dog like he's part of my family rather than a peon.


• I like both of them, and dislike both of them at the same time. I've seen both do things that didn't seem to work very well or maybe it wasn't a great idea. I think training should be a combination of both theories. I think dominance and positive reinforcement both have their places. I just don't think dominance should be used as an excuse to abuse a dog etc.


• Well I think that Victoria treats dogs way too much, and Cesar throws dogs around too much.
  
  I guess they are both fine, as they both have different methods of getting the job done. As long as the dog gets trained, I don't think it matters who it's done by.


• Never paid much mind to either one.
  
  Glad they made it to TV but you don't see every thing that is going on out of camera. actors. Good for them. Rah rah


• i would have to say cesar as that victoria chick is not even popular enough to be broadcast in canada ...


• I love victoria stillwell. I have trained all 6 of my dogs using her methods.


• I like Victoria still well a lot. She has really good methods and she has the most awesome accent. Lol


• Ceasar millian for dominance issues voctoria for a submissive dog


• Victoria Stillwell!!!


• Cesar

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I buy a dog training clicker in Hampshire?:(?

Please can someone help me
my mum and dad has never heard of a dog training cliker so they dont know what it is so there fore they are not sure where to find it

we are goinng to try some pet shops but does anyone know WHERE EXACTLY i can get them?

I LIVE in EASTLEIGH
so anywhere near
SOUTHAMPTON
WINCHESTER
is fine

thanks

p.s. i need it for my dog

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I know Petsmart carries them. You could also buy one online (they're pretty cheap) from places like ebay or Amazon. If you really can't find one, you can also use a juice lid from a Snapple juice bottle or a baby food jar lid. You can also click your tongue, snap your fingers, or even clap your hands.

ADD: Here are some online that I found -
eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Dog-Pet-Click-Clicke…
Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Gear-Dog-…
Doggie-Depot: http://www.doggie-depot.com/guardian-gea…
Petsmart: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js…
Petco: http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?f…

Here are some stores in that area that carry clickers and clicker training books -

-Pets At Home Ltd
023 8023 0080
8b Harbour Parade, Southampton, SO15 1BA

-Pets Corner
01962 864323
Unit 4, Andover Road, Andover Road Retail Park, Winchester, SO23 7RY

There is also a store called Pet's Deli in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, that carries clickers, but I don't know the exact address.

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• There are clickers in all the big stores and a lot of the smaller ones, but your best bet is to go online and get one, along with a DVD to show you how to do it. Try ebay.
  
  I like clicker training but you have to get the timing right and understand what you are doing.
  
  Think you have a big pet store just off junction 13 (M3) near Chandlers Ford.
  
  A friend of mine lives there.


• I'm sure they have it at Pet Co and/or at Pet Smart, do you have any of those nearby?
  
  Hope this helps!
  
  Please help me out at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…


• I'm not familiar with pet stores there, I'm in the states.
  
  But you can try here http://www.clickertraining.com/store/?it…


• Do you have a pets at home near you i got mine from there,good luck.


• use your search bar to check for a PETCO OR PETSMART.

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Dog Health Questions: It is recommended to have puppies go to dog training ??

I have two dogs at home and they're not puppies and they're not trained. Is it too late for them to get trained from a training place? If I were to get new puppies, should i let them go to dog training school? How can I train them myself? i tried but for some reason it didn't work, maybe i didn't do it the right way. I need feedbacks. Thanks

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Find a good training class, where the instructor uses positive re-enforcement as well as corrections to teach the dog basic obedience. If you tried before and it did not work it was probably due to a lack of practice on your part. You must practice at least once a day for 15 to 30 minutes.
It is never too late to train a dog, it only get a little harder as they get older because they usually have bad habits that have to be corrected. It is easier to prevent bad habits then it is to get rid of bad habits but training is always possible with patience and consistency.

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• It's never too late to train a dog. All my dogs of the past 20 years have been rescues, have come to me at various points in their lives, and all have learned basic obedience, household manners and a few tricks very quickly.
  
  Training dogs is really easy. The key is to be consistant and work in small periods every day. To train them yourself, get a good book, I highly recommend "How to be Your Dogs Best Friend", which is older but excellent. There are lots of other good books out there as well.
  
  Sending the dogs off to training camp is not the most effective way to train them because YOU aren't learning anything. Going to training classes where you and the dog work as a team in the class is a great way to go, as it teaches you how to communicate with your dog. A combination of BOTH methods (book and class) would be ideal.
  
  Well trained dogs are happier and will have a stronger bond with you because you will be able to communicate with them (to a certain extent) and they will better understand what is expected of them. They are also much easier to live with.
  
  Good luck and best wishes.


• Its never to late to train dogs. What I recommend is hiring a private trainer to come to your house and train YOU on how to train your dogs. They teach all the basic skills along w/ special recommendations for you. For example I had a trainer teach me how to train my dogs not to run out of the door if its wide open. I can take in the groceries and not worry that my dogs may get away.
  
  Good Luck


• it is never too late to train a dog - the oldest I've trained is 12 years old. Dogs need to be continually guided & showned what is expected of them. Don't expect that training is complete after one round of obedience classes. Keep practicing - add commands to your daily routine to keep them in check (have them sit or down before eating, going out the front door etc.)


• Yes...but you can take a dog at any age to obedience training. Some places have classes for different ages etc.


• It is never to late to get your puppies trained!
  
  I recommend that you train them youurself and do not take them to dog traing school.
  
  I have a few reasons for this: Dog training school can be very expensive, Sometimes it can do more harm than good and it is better to build a strong relationship with your pup by teaching him everything yourself.
  
  I have had great success with one site in particular (see sources).
  
  Good luck!


• No, absolutely not! It is not too late to train your dogs. I highly recommend that you take them to a training class. It will help.
  
  Good Luck!!


• Old dogs can learn new tricks. The best thing to do(according to my experience) is to get those dogs into a training program that works with you AND your dog. The hardest part of training (most) dogs is understanding how you are encouraging bad behavior. Ive tried some pretty outragously prices classes, but got the same outcome as the fairly cheap classes at petsmart. Plus the store environment provides for many distractions which are useful in gaging what exactly your dog is understanding. Good luck to you and your pooches!


• I have 2 Shih Tzus one is 2 1/2 and his son is 16 mos. We are taking them to a professional trainer nest week. Yes you can teach an old dog how to act properly. Also I would take the puppy as soon as it is weaned from it's mama..the sooner the better our trainer tells us. Don't be hard on yourself, dog training is not somethingeveryone can do by themselves,some dogs are just stubborn and a professional knows exactly what to do, besides the trainer not only trains your dog but they train YOU to train your dog. Check with a trusted vet in your area for a reasonable priced and good trainer. Good luck!! Wish me luck, muy guys are stubborn as hell!!


• It is not too late to get them trained but I would reccomend researching the place you go for obedience school and make sure that they will do a good job. Most training places you go with as well and they will teach you tips for continuing training once you go home.

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