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?

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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!

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• 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: Fastest way for my dog to lose weight, please help, i am taking my dog to school for a class presentation and?

she is a little chubby, she is a 2 year old terrier mix she is about the same size as a jack russell terrrier, my presentation is on dog training, i go to hs the presentation is going to be next week on thursday for my animal (Vet) science class.

I am going to show my classmates the tricks i have taught my dog but 1st i need her to lose some weight in a week, i dont know if that possible but some good sugestions would be appreciated thanks
i cant buy her a diet dog food bag right now (we still have dog food)

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You can take her out and start exercising her more, but I don't know that she's going to lose significant weight in a week.

She really shouldn't have gotten to a point where she's fat in the first place. It's TERRIBLE for them. It's so hard on their joints that many fat dogs end up crippled with arthritis at a fairly young age.

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• It is ironic that you are taking your overweight dog to an Animal Science class... and that your main concern is with appearances.
  
  Though our canine companions are now domesticated, think how often a wild animal eats a full meal. Our canine gluttony is a conditioned response to the convenience of the human schedule and our own bad eating habits. Your dog will not starve in a day.
  
  My breed, the Akita Inu fasts naturally for days, as they choose. After several days of disinterest, they return to their regular habit. Though "going off feed" is usually a sign of illness to watch for, it does allow the animal's system to rest and cleanse.
  
  You could safely fast your dog for a day or two (or more)as long as she has fresh water available at all times. I stress the access to water, because that will help to curb her appetite and to flush the gut. This does mean however, no "treats" just because she is begging or whining... an occasional fast is fine for a healthy dog, but do it right if you are going to do it at all.
  
  Extra play time will not hurt her and be a good distraction, but don't run her into the ground. Or expect to see much of a difference because you are looking at only a matter of a week.
  
  Before your presentation, give her a small meal with plenty of time for any to be eliminated before being taken to class. It will help her focus on her performance, and she won't be acting desperate for food. She will still be eager to earn her treats as a trickster, but don't overdo the "candy".
  
  Since she will still be overweight, you should continue her reducing diet. Use the same food she is eating, as her system is accustomed to it, just cut the portions back to about 2/3 of the recommended portion (read the bag and use a measure cup). Make her kibble into soup with warm water stirred in, it will make a gravy of sorts and bulk it up. You can add rice or most vegetables you will be eating that day, but do not give any treats, meats or fats.
  
  Most people feed once a day in the evening (some actually break it into 2 meals). If you can, at least switch to a morning main feed for the duration of the "diet".
  
  Give up the commercial treats altogether and offer more healthful snacks if you feel you must. (I am baking chicken livers right now to "treat" a foster Mini Schnauzer in need of training and extra calories).
  
  I feel that canned food is pretty much a waste of money, just add your own water. Spend on a quality kibble and also regularly feed dry to keep teeth clean.
  
  Fasting once a week until at a proper weight is acceptable.
  If your young, terrier type dog is already "chubby" then she will most likely wind up obese because her human's bad habits are "killing her with kindness".
  
  Be aware of dog.


• I would worry more about helping your pet lose wet in a safe, healthy manner rather than quickly. I cut back on my Rott's food a tad bit and made sure that she exercised more. I always made sure that we were not overdoing the exercise and that she was not starving. If she is getting a lot of extra treats in addition to her food, cut out the treats and leave the food amount the same. Many soft treats contain a lot of calories with little nutritional value. These should be the first to go. If you still want to give her a treat, consider carrots or even ice cubes. Just remember to keep your girl's health a top priority not just her figure!!


• Normal exersice and controled food intake are the only healthy and responsible ways to maintain a dogs weight. I doubt you'll have time to responsibly get the dog to loose much weight in a week. Check the food guidelines on the bag of food you're feeding her and only give him that amount. Also take her for nice long walks. Two walks lasting about an hour each every day will certainly help the dog loose weight.


• ok first off thats impossible and she needs to lose weight why? its just tricks


• You can exercise her and watch how much food she takes in. I have three Jack Russells and they eat 2/3 cup for the bigger, more active ones and a 1/2 cup for the smaller less active one. I don't think it's possible for her to loose weight in that small amount of time. Before you take her for the presentation, make sure to feed her a little less that morning so she's a little more hungry and more willing to work for treats. She'll get her regular amount with the treats. This way she'll be a little more willing to show off her tricks. Those Terriers can be a little goofy. We feed a little less on compotision days so the dogs will pay better attention when we have treats.


• I believe you should put this dog on a diet, not because you want to impress your school mates or because you are embarassed because she is "a little chubby", but because it is the healthy thing to do for her, not for you. What we do for our dogs at the rescue where I work is to give them 1/4 cup of their normal dry kibble, and 1/4 cup green beans. This way, the green beans help them to feel full, but doesn't add all the fat the kibble will. Make sure you have a desired weight in mind so that she doesn't lose too much weight. Then you can add more kibble back into the mix. Do this for her, not for you! :)


• Umm.. sorry, but there aren't any "Hollywood" 24 hr diet drinks for dogs.. it'll take longer than a week to show any improvement.. try walking your dog, and maybe switching foods, or at least dropping the portion size.


• Take her for walks and cut down on the amount of dog food you do feed her. And if you give her lots of treats and/or human food, stop doing it.


• You never want a dog to lose weight fast!! Since dogs are small, losing weight quickly can damage their internal organs & possibly cause renal failure.
  Take your dog to the vet for a sensible weight-loss plan. If you change your dog's food, do it gradually by mixing it in his other food over 5-7 days. Some low-calorie snacks include baby carrots and green beans.


• This is one of the most sickening questions I've seen.
  
  How could you be so superficial?
  
  I'm blown away that you would want to put your dog on a crash diet. If your dog isn't healthy why would you want to make her more unhealthy by shocking her system? If she needs to lose weight for health reasons, do it the right way. Consult her vet and put her on weight management food or a super premium food like Canidae.

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Dog Health Questions: How Much would it cost me for Liability insurance?

Me and my mom are going to start A dog training business
in the state of Washington, and we need some info on the cost of general liability insurance.HELP?
Thanks,
Sheraden K

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You're going to have to go to a local agent, to get real quotes. Some of it will depend heavily, on what you're training the dogs to DO.

Guide dogs, they'll be much, much cheaper than security dogs. In any case, because you're talking dogs, I can't imagine liability being under $2500 a year.

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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

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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…

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• 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: Can I get my dog into Police type training?

Ok, i'm getting a Caucasian Mountain Dog, and I would like to get him into obedience training and socialization for sure, but I also wanted to get him into police dog training. With the commands you can teach them to attack, protect, and various other techniques. I was wondering if this was even possible? or possibly how much would the first training along with the police training cost? Just an average for the two separately would be great. Thanks for reading/answering my question.

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I live in Denmark and I don't know how it works where you live, but I trained my first dog (a Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervueren) with the police dog club and they only took in certain breeds - as in many breeds were excluded from protection training, based on breed alone and a breed like yours would most likely be excluded.

The Caucasian Mountain Dog is not a breed for every one and requires not only a handler that knows exactly what he's doing, but also a handler that is extremely experienced with dogs. I got my first dog in the early 90s, I have an extensive knowledge about dogs and am a good dog handler, plus the breed of dog I have is not an easy breed and I would not take on a Caucasian Mountain Dog.

I hope you have done your homework regarding the breed and what it requires. This is in my opinion not a dog that many people can handle, it doesn't belong in cities, suburbs or even villages and, sorry, it's not a dog you should train attack- and protection dog techniques. That you are even inquiring about this is somewhat worrying, so I would urge you to read up some more on the breed and maybe reconsider if this is the right dog for you. There are other breeds that are less likely to turn into a liability and which are much more suited for police dog training.

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• It's possible, however you should go for the socialization and obedience training first. Only dogs that achieve the highest level of obedience should be considered for defense training. Otherwise you are likely to end up with an uncontrollable, aggressive dog that's more likely to injure friends or family than defend you against an armed robber.
  
  If you and your dog do well in classes you'll then be on the grapevine for good trainers in your area. Try and cut corners and you could end up with some idiot who thinks training your dog to be aggressive is the way to go. It isn't. Police dogs are not genuinely aggressive when working: they are trained to bark etc on command AND to let go and be calm in an instant.


• you really dont have any need for a dog that is trained to attack. That would be a good way to get your @$$ sued and have your dog taken away and destroyed.
  
  If you feel extra need for protection, get a security system, a gun, carry mace and take a self defence class.
  
  Police dog training is for police dogs, which will be handled by experienced police dog handlers.


• With the proper Training you can do a lot but you need to continue the training at home too
  there are may training schools that specialize in these types of training but they are a bit pricey.
  You can start the basic training process at home.
  
  http://www.lotsofpets.com/dogs-dog-train…


• Yes, it's possible with about $10,000. If you want to train him yourself, not for personal protection, but for ultimate obedience, look into schutzhund training. A couple friends of mine work their dogs this way and it's great for them and for the dogs.

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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: Dog training in colorado?

How would I do opening an at home buisness on my ranch with dog grooming, boarding, and training? I would train basic obedience, agility, tracking, schutzhund, bomd detection, search and rescue ex. How would I do as far as buisness and pay? I know the economy is bad right now but this won't be for atleast another 5 years.

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First thing I would do is scope out the competition in your area. What services do they offer customers? What are their employee's qualifications/certifications? What type of facilities do they have? How do they advertise? And, of course, what are their prices? It'll give you a good idea of how to price your own services and how your set up would compare to the competition.

Second, you'll have to get liability insurance if you're opening up a business. If something happened to a dog or someone dropping/picking up a pet and they decided to sue, you need this insurance to protect yourself. Start looking for some quotes now and a year before you plan to open to get a good idea of the cost.

Next, take a look at your expenses while operating this business. Will you have to pay for extra help, and how much will their salaries be? How much will products be such as kennels, food, dishes, toys, etc. Then, how much will it cost to advertise for your business? Take all this into account before you set your prices for all your services.

Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Took in abused Dog: Training tips?

Our new wired hair terrier mix was on the road and my boyfriend nearly hit him with his car, when he brought him to the owner he said he didn't want the dog anymore and since the man wasn't taking care of/neglecting him my boyfriend surprised me by bring Buddy home.

I need some training tips, he's no older than three and very very hyper.

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He is NOT abused, he is just a dog and needs to be trained just like any other dog.

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ADD: Ignore the idiot at the bottom, there is no such thing as positive ONLY, but, that is what happens when ignorant kids with no training experience that game point come on here!!

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• Enroll your dog in an obedience class. Positive reinforcement training only! A training class will really benefit your dog and once he's trained, you can think about enrolling him in agility or flyball if he's still hyper. You can't force a hyper dog that loves to be active to “calm down.” You have to take that energy and channel it into lots of exercise and a dog sport.
  
  Good Luck!
  
  ADD: Interesting Christina. Stop talking to your dog for two weeks? I've never heard of that one! Where did you get that from? Have you been successfully able to literally stop talking to your dog for two weeks?
  
  Positive reinforcement is not a death sentence. The goal of this method is to make training a more pleasant experience for the dog and owner while STILL producing a well trained dog. You still show the dog that you're the leader without going to extreme methods. If you're that against treats then don't use them. Just heap on the praise. Positive reinforcement can mean training with just treats, praise, clicker or all of the above. It's not just the "food" and "bribery" method.


• The best way to train a dog is to first and foremost show the dog that you are the alpha, and that you aren't going to take any crap from it. This doesn't mean that you have to physically or verbally abuse the dog.
  
  Step 1: Ditch the treats. These are bribes. If you were out on a walk and your dog bolted after a squirrel, would it come to you if you said "Here Buddy, come! Come on Buddy! Come for a treat!" Probably not. Squirrels are much more interesting. Your dog needs to know that your company and affection is more worthwhile than the squirrel. As an alternative to treats, give your dog a good chest massage for a reward.
  
  Step 2: Stop talking to the dog for about two weeks. If you jabber at your dog too much, they become desensitized to your voice, therefore making your commands less effective. Dogs learn much more efficiently from your body language. When you do speak to your dog, use a calm, firm tone. Don't yell or baby talk to it. Over coddled dogs cause more behavioral issues than you could imagine.
  
  Step 3: Thread the end of the leash through the loop and attach it to your dog's collar, while the leash is around your waist. It's called 'umbilical training'. This teaches your dog to be attentive to your movements and respect you as the alpha dog in the pack. Do this for a couple hours a day while you do your daily chores. Don't let your dog take the lead on walks. You're the boss. The dog should feel confident that you will lead it and keep it safe. It is important to have a trusting bond between you and your dog, especially if it has had bad experiences with humans in the past.
  
  Step 4: Socialize your dog! Take it to the park for adventures with other dogs and people. Get him acclimatized to new and unusual situations so that you don't have a skittish or aggressive dog.
  
  Good luck!


• Aww... Poor Dog =( Before You Try To Train Him, Show Him Lots Of Love, But Don't Butter Him Up With A Bunch Of Sweets... Stroke His Fur And Play With Him. Since He's Hyper, Give Him Daily Walks, Have Him Drink Some Water Afterword, Then After A While, Train Him Like Any Other Dog. But, Since It Was Abused, Don't Spank The Dog If He Doesn't Do A Command Correctly, Just Grab His Head, And Say 'No', Looking Him Directly In The Eye. Even If It Wasn't Abused, Don't Spank It, My Sister's Friend Has A Dog Who Is Well Trained, But He Is Really Strict With Her, But He Doesn't Abuse Her. Anyways, My Point Is, Looking The Dog In The Eye And Saying No Is The Best Way... Oh,, And When You're Training The Dog, Don't Say It As If You're Bored, And Say It Only Once; Otherwise The Dog Gets Confused.
  
  Good Luck (:


• Well, if he was badly neglected he might be in shock, but since he is hyper he probably isn't. Make sure to tell him when he's doing something wrong! Also, you should get him familiar with little kids and other people because my dog can be a bit agressive with strangers sometimes so that will help you later on! At night, when you go to bed, make sure you calm him down and tell him this is a time to be calm, he will understand eventually so at least you have a calm night. Taking him for walks usually makes them calmer, or at least I think. Hope this helped!


• Take him out on a lot of walks. Try to get 2-3 walk in per day. Also bring him bing him to your backyard and try teaching him the game of fetch. My dog loves that game. You can use a ball or frizbee. He should like to play that game. You can also teach him how to jump through hula hoops. Maybe even make a maze in your backyard where he can jump through them. That should get some of his energy out so he won't be so hyper.


• You can improve your dog's behavior through training.
  Dogs have their own set of behavioral problems. Lack of proper training methods may badly affect your dog's behavior and turn your beloved pet into a disobedient, aggressive or unruly dog. As a dog owner you should be aware of these problems and train your dog accordingly.
  
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• There are lots of dog training videos on YouTube. Be patient as you train him, and above all be CALM and be FIRM as you deal with him. The most important training tool with an active dog - as with any dog - is a firm voice and a cool, calm 'I'm in charge' demeanor. Once he knows that you're the boss it will make him feel safe and he'll be easier to train.
  
  It's true what they say - a tired dog really IS a good dog. So take him for a minimum of 2 walks a day and throw him toys and balls so he runs and runs, raises his heart-rate, and tires himself out.
  
  Good luck!


• My fox terrier is very, very hyper, too, and that's not unusual for the breed. His previous owner sounds like he couldn't handle the energy so was trying to "ignore the problem and it would go away."
  Is he housebroken? Do you have a fenced in yard? Get your boyfriend to build a fence. There's a boyfriend training tip. Fox terriers LOVE chasing things, like tennis balls or squirrels.


• aww bless i bet hes excited about having a new home, just use treats and ask him to do what you want of him ex sit stay lie just do one at a time till he understands what you want from him, he probably never had any training so will take time, but do it with treats and hell get there, good luck with your new doggy


• use positive reinforcement for training
  
  http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/dog_training_positive_reinforcement.html
  
  or try going to petsmart or petco for training classes.


• Yu should go 2 a proffesional trainer at a pet store like petsmart. u got a sweet bf


• you can always try slowly guiding him into the trick, like when you want him to sit, try pushing his rear until he sits, then when he does, give him a treat! hope I helped!

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Dog Health Questions: Sit means sit dog training cost?

theres this company sit means sit dog training and i was wondering how much a session would cost for my puppy and i

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Petsmart charges 300$ for 12 saturdays. An actual company is either cheaper or more expensive. Google them!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training specifically for retrievers?

I have a one year old black lab that I am training to be my hunting partner. We are working the basic commands right now, but I have noticed that when I throw his ball he will chase it but not retrieve it. I haven't come across a lab yet that will not retrieve. How can I correct this behavior to train my pup to be an outstanding gun dog?

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any Cattle Dog training facilities in Indianapolis, IN?

I have an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler and I really need to take her to training. I was wondering if there were any training facilities just for training cattle dogs in or around Indianapolis. I would like to train her to do obedience and hopefully agility, if that helps.

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If you're calling it "blue heeler"...STOP IT!
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You sound like a dopey kid.

Contact the local/county kennel club.YES,there's a BIG one. They'll point you REAL classes,run by REAL dog-people.

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• i did not know you could train dogs to do that! isnt it just basic instinct for them or something?


• I doubt you'll find an obedience club or agility club that is specifically devoted to ACDs, but that's fine, you can learn either (agility is more fun!) in a class of many breeds, and mixes. Go to www.googility.com and enter your zip code to find agility resources near you (and some will also have obedience) and then visit some to see how and what they teach, get a feeling for where you would fit in the best.


• There is a lady in Grand Rapids Michigan who does herding training for ACDs. There is also a woman in Genoa City Wisconsin who does agility and herding training, but from what I have heard, she is rather heavy-handed with the dogs, to put it very mildly.
  
  http://www.blueboniff.com/midwestherding…
  
  You could also try contacting one of the ACD rescue groups and ask them for referrals.
  
  http://australiancattledog.rescueme.org/…
  
  If you want basic obedience, the NILIF training method is very effective with this breed. You could search trainers in your area who use this method, or ask the rescue groups.
  
  Have fun!
  
  ETA: Owners and breeders of heelers call them heelers all the time. I guess it's a cult thing. :o)

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