Dog Health Questions: I need to get my dog trained, where would be a good place to take her?

Hey all..I have a pup she is a little over a year, but she is not trained yet. She runs out the door every chance she gets and she isn't potty trained, any ideas on where I should take her?

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You don't really take your dog someplace "to be trained," you enroll in an obedience class that teaches YOU how to train your dog. Check with your local pet store or community center, it's decent training at a decent price. If your dog doesn't have and serious issues that, with consistent reinforcement at home, should put you on the right track.

In the meantime, since she's not house broken she needs to be tethered to you at all times or crated when you cannot watch her. This will also eliminate the problem of running out the door.

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• You are looking for a trainer to help potty train or obedience train? Potty training is usually done before puppies begin training classes but you can also start an obedience class and ask the trainer for tips. 100% they will tell you this: use a crate, use a leash, keep a schedule, use positive reinforcement.
  
  Use a crate: dogs will not go potty where they sleep. Get a crate just large enough for your puppy to stand, turn around, and lay down in. Wire crates come with dividers so you can get a larger one for her full size and use a divider to make it the right size for her right now. Keep her in the crate when you can not watch her and take her out as soon as she is out of the crate. Never leave her in the crate for more than 5 hours unless absolutely necessary.
  
  Use a leash: When she goes outside, even if it just your backyard, keep her on a leash so that you can monitor if she is going potty. She will know you mean business. You wont have to do this forever, just for a month or so till she gets the hang of it. It is also helpful because you can direct where she goes so she learns to go potty on the sides of the yard rather than right in the middle where you walk.
  
  Keep a schedule: This is most important!! It is important that she knows when her next break is. Take her out as soon as you wake up (she should sleep in her crate right beside your bed.) feed her, take her out 15 minutes after eating/drinking. Take her out right before you leave and put her in the crate with fun toys when you are gone. Take her out as soon as you get home. etc. puppies need to go out after playing, after sleeping, and after eating/drinking. She is old enough to hold it but not until she realizes that outside the the place to potty.
  
  Use positive reinforcement: regardless of what you have been told before, dogs do not learn by punishment. When you rub their nose in their mess they do not understand that it means "not in the house" they think it means that going potty in general is bad. When your pup goes potty inside, say nothing at all. Clean it up and go on with your day. If you catch her in the act then say "no!" loudly and take her outside right away even if she is done going. When she goes outside (which she will have to if she is monitored and crated in the house) praise her lavishly. Plenty of hugs and kisses and maybe even a special treat or play a game.
  
  ** another trick you can use is teach her to tell you when she needs to go. Hang jingle bells from your door and ring them everytime you go out while saying "outside" after a month or so she will begin to ring them to tell you she needs to go outside.
  
  Hope this helps! Be patient and consistent and 100% she will learn with these 4 points!


• the kennel club do a good citizen dog training scheme all voer country, check website for anything that might be local to you,
  
  http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/254…


• Well this is your problem for not training her when she was a puppy. YOU need to obedience train her. Get a basic obedience book and do it yourself. Why waste money when you can do for free.


• How about you check out this site it will definitely help you =) www.loveyourdog.com/housebreaking.html
  www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html
  www.loveyourdog.com
  
  ~Good Luck~


• Local pet stores usually have classes that are reasonable and it is also a chance for your dog to socialize.


• i would say take her to your local pet shop like petsmart or pet co they have training classes and sometimes they offer free classes...


• Take her to a new home where she'll be properly trained.


• If your dog is young i suggest going to my house. its the one covered in dog pelts and blood


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Dog Health Questions: Help with Dog Fear Aggression?

I adopted a puppy a month ago from animal control. He is roughly 5 to 7 months old. He is part German Shepard, and possibly Chow Mix. The first day he would not settle so I began to crate train him.

He has come along way but the issue is, he seems to have fear aggression. If another dog, or person he does not know approaches he starts barking, growling and wants to get them.

I have another german Shep mix, and the two got together. They seem fine since then, but I don't let them play too much because I don't want them getting together like that again.

I tried Obedience Dog training but we had to leave because he became fear aggressive.

I am at the end of my rope. He is good with the family, he listens to me very well. He has come a long way since I brought him home.

I can tell he was abused by his former owners and likely not socialized like he was suppose to be.

What can i do? If I try to socialize him, he gets fear aggressive? I don't want him to bite anyone?

HELP!?

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You're not going to like this and I'm going to get major TDs here:

A dog with nerves this bad - no matter how kind you are and how far he's come - will NEVER have a truly good quality of life. Nor will you ever be able to truly trust him; there's no way of knowing when he'll get triggered. Your kids' safety is, I presume, of higher priority to you than your soft spot for this poor dog is.

I'm going to star this in hopes someone like Greekman or Kaper or Dutch or Curtis will jump in and say I'm completely wrong in suggesting that you consider staying with this dog while he's being put down.

If you insist on keeping him, I highly recommend finding a vet who'll work with you using beta blockers and other appropriate pharmaceutical aids in desensitising the dog.

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• Put him down, now, today. It is simply not worth the well being of another human in the house or outside to let this dog live.
  Fear aggression is a temperament issue, nothing to do with abuse as everyone in here likes to claim. You simply bought a dog that has weak nerves that are manifested in fear aggression.
  I dont care how far he comes, he will NEVER become stable enough to live a good life.
  Bunny huggers in here will tell you to do all kind of things and limit YOUR life and that of your family to keep a dog like that around, ITS NOT worth it.
  Thanks in advance for the TD, badges of honor, everyone of them. Hope I helped.


• IF you are accurately describing the dog...then I have to agree with Greek & Curtis. Before I jump to conclusions though, I think you should take him to see a "real" trainer. I'm not talking about some Bozo that has a "Group" class at the park. I'm also in no way suggesting any Franchise trainers. Avoid anyone that advertises that they are "CERTIFIED"....and by all means don't waste your time on someone calling themselves a "Behaviorist". Find a REAL TRAINER to evaluate him. Owners trying to diagnose a dog disorder of any kind is generally a mistake....and none of the other dipsh*ts I mentioned would have any sort of clue.
  
  For Shar Peis & Chows, I have had repeated success using a method I actually created after pulling my hair out through the first 15 or 20. It takes time, facilities and several people to work though.
  
  Another "Old" route that had limited success is to actually "bring out" the aggression. Basically, you "re-wire" the way the dog thinks. No matter WHAT anyone says...including Border Collie owners...ALL dogs are pretty stupid when it comes right down to it. Teach a forced retrieve sometime...you'll understand. Anyway, you agitate the dog, then re-introduce to the agitator "With a Command". You allow the dog then to show aggression...and praise him for it...then give the command "It's OK" (or whatever). The dog through "conditioning" learns to run to greet the "so-called threat".
  
  The last option would be drugs. Once again...without seeing him, I'd have to go with euthanizing.


• You bought a dog that's half Chow...Chow Chows are the closest thing to a wild animal there is..they're fear aggressive more often than not, and the #1 dog I'd love to scream from a mountain top "DO NOT BUY!!!!". I actually agree here...even with good training I'm not seeing a dog that will ever be safe...so unless you have some land and are willing to build a zoo quality enclosure on it and keep it locked up tight...put the dog down.Side note: Chows Chows, Akitas, Jindo dogs, Shiba Inu...ALL Asian Spitz type dogs are a handful and often fearful by nature (and often choose fight instead of flight). They are not dogs I would ever own. When considering where, and how they came about. It is understandable. They were treated as hunting machines, fighting dogs, and cattle. They often had to find their own food. Thus they are..."less" domesticated than your average dog. All Spitz type dogs are a handful...the easiest to handle are the Huskies...ask Husky owners how "easy" they are to handle...then multiply that by 10 and you have your Asian spitz breeds...

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training???

I have two one year old nepolitan mastiffs and they are very difficult when trying to teach them a trick. Please if you can give me a site where it can tell me how to train dogs with certain tricks i will be very thankful..

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The key here is that you have TWO of them, the same age.
You need to train them separately with their own "one on one" time with you.
You really need to get the book "Dog training for Dummies"
No offense intended, it really is a good book, and then plan on some one on one training with each pup.

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• sorry i dont have a site but this book really helped me
  
  Bad dog to good dog by Dr. Quixi Sonntag
  
  it has stuff about obedience and training
  good luck :)


• http://www.rewardingbehaviors.com/forum/
  
  There are plenty of professionals, experienced people there to help you.


• Hello,
  
  Neopolitan Mastiffs! How great!
  If you want basic obedience go to Petco, PetSmart or find a professional trainer in your area.
  If you want to teach tricks I suggest buying some books with good illustrations. Also, only train one dog at a time. Leave the other one in its crate.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I have a 10 month onld maltese and he is not trained at all.. actually he does what he wants and is extremly spoiled, mainly because of my mother, i plan to take him to obedience classes but is it too late?, any advice for me?

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It is NEVER too late to learn how to properly train a dog... I have had six year old dogs in training classes... my present b*tch who is a ch/cd/sch dog wasn't even leash trained until she was almost four years old! haha And she learned very fast and has been excellent in all she has performed in... Good luck...

add: In over fifty years of training dogs and people to train dogs, I have yet to run into any dog that was 'hyper' -- when people called their dog that it always indicated that the people had not trained the dog or had poorly trained it and they were making excuses for their own shortcomings... your dog is not 'hyper' nor likely 'spoiled' -- simply poorly trained in some areas and untrained in others...

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• You need to at least train him to sit, stay and come.


• It is never too late to train. It just might take longer because of the age. Good luck and God bless


• if he is hyper..training will do no good. he needs to be a calm dog..and not spoiled..otherwise no training in the world will help. and he wont obey period. he needs to be walked every day to release energy. stop spoiling him. he is not a person or child.he is a dog. no matter the size, a dog should be treated like a dog. make him earn everything you give him. and to earn something..he must be calm..its sort of positive reinforcement training. once you can control his behavior..you can get him trained..and remember..training is NOT alterting behavior. training is simply commands.


• It is never too late to train a dog. Maybe obedience classes could wait until he is even a little older and has settled down a bit, but in the meantime work on teaching him basics such as sit, stay, come, etc. Also, the spoiling should stop immediately. He won't benefit in the slightest if he is spoilt, you can still cuddle him, and let him know you love him but no spoiling. He's gotta know that you're boss, so laying down the law and beginning some basic training will teach him this.
  Helping him to let off some of his energy will help a lot in calming him down and training him. If you live in town with a small backyard i suggest you take him for 2 walks a day (if this is possible, of course) to release his energy because he is still young and a bundle of energy by the sounds of it. if you do have a lot of space, don't leave him tied up for long periods of time (like some dogs i know), let him run!


• It isn't to late however it wll take a lot of patience as you will need to break bad habits already taught.
  If you have family make sure they know about the training and htey back this training. teh dog will be very hard to train if only one in the family does the right thing and the rest continue the spoiling.
  Patience and consitancy

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Dog Health Questions: My friends dog, has bad behavior and influences mine! Help!?

I have a 22 week old Boxer. Ive had her since she was 8 weeks old. We take all kinds of classes, shes well socialized, well behaved and listens. My best friend has a 24 week old Beagle, who sits in a kennel all day, never socialized around other people or animals. She invites me to play dates all the time for the dogs. But when my dog gets around hers shes badly behaved because the Beagle doesn't listen to a word. Hes cooped up all day so hes so excited to see my dog at night he cant just mellow out for a minute! Then my dog wont listen to me because shes always being malled by the other dog. How do I nicely tell my friend that her dogs a pain and is hindering my dogs training without sounding mean??!! I love to hang out with her but when we do the dogs do!

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You don't need to be nice, honest blunt words often get through best when the person is that dim-witted. Tell her why you don't want her dog around yours. How about inviting your friend and her dog to join you for an obedience class? They can never go to too many classes, and it might really help the Beagle.

I really know the problem. I foster dogs for a purebred rescue, and finally had to take my own dog back to beginning obedience class because the foster dogs were so untrained.

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Dog Health Questions: What to do about my friend's dog?

Well, our family and my neighbors family (we're good friends) have gotten puppies at about the same time 6 or 7 months ago. Our dog turned out normal and he was easy to train, while their dog is impossible to train, still hasn't been house broken, and goes crazy around any food. They come over pretty often with their dog, and their dog always does his business everywhere in the house. That wouldn't be annoying if it was not for the fact that they don't do anything about it (like try to house break him or watch him carefully). Also, this dog is extreamly crazy around food. We try to feed our dog, and he runs out of nowhere and attacks him. We're scared that he's seriously going to hurt our dog soon (he has really sharp teeth).

They blame everyone else for their dog being like this and we don't know how to talk to them about their coming over so often with him without hurting our friendship. When the dog is not at my house, they lock him in this small room so that he won't have accidents in their house and then basically ignore him, and the only time they do something with him is when they have company to show him off. The only person in the family that acually tried to train the dog is a 5th grader while the parents don't care about him (unless to show him off) and the other two teens couldn't care less about teaching him too (only to show him off).

Another thing I'm worried about is that I volunteer at an animal shelter so I see a lot of dogs that get dropped off becuase the owners think that their dog is beyond help, and I think I see them getting to that point.

They've asked us for advice before and we've explained to them about how we trained our dog, about professional dog training classes, or anything to help him but they havn't taken any of our advice.

Sorry this got a little long, and if it dosen't seem to go in any logical order I'm a little tried when I'm typing this. So, anybody have any advice or someway to deal with this situation?

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Sounds like you have tried all the right things, maybe they just are not meant to have a dog. I don't say this lightly as I believe that when a person gets a pet they should keep it for life. But if they are doing this pup more harm than good then something has gotta be done.
Would it be possible for you to work with the puppy? Do you have the time for it and would they be open to it?
It is an unfortunate situation. I can tell you don't want to hurt the friendship so maybe an anonymous note to clue them in might help.Perhaps he would find a good home with someone from the shelter???
I hope you get a better solution to this question than I've suggested... It is a tuff one!

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• Honestly, there probably isnt much you can do.
  
  You offered training advice, and they didnt take it. Dont think they will bother with any other advice you offer. These are not "dog" people.. they were not ready for the responsability that comes with owning a dog. They just wanted something to "show off" (although I dont see why you'd want to show off an untrained dog?)
  
  Perhaps when they get the point that they are ready to dump the dog, maybe you can take it in, foster it, get it trained, then find the dog a GOOD home.


• Honestly?
  Talk to you animal shelter advisor.
  He or She might be able to remove the dog from that environment before it's too late for the poor thing to be taught how to be a well behaved dog that people would absolutely adore.
  
  And MAYBE you or your family could adopt the dog and train it?
  So that it doesn't get stuck inside the animal shelter.


• make them clean up there dogs buissness until they get tired of it, tell them to come over but please dont bring your dog beacuse of what happend last time, or just flat out tell them ur dog is a pain and we like u and all just keep the dog away


• I would certainly tell them their dog is not welcome at your house.
  I had to do that with my kids dog, who was totally obnoxious with my dogs when they brought him to visit.
  
  As far as how they treat him at their house, as long as they are feeding him, there is not a lot you can do, other than offer advice.
  
  Too bad they wont listen.
  
  If they do turn the dog in, I would do what I could to prevent them from getting another dog - maybe notify the shelter, so they will not allow them to adopt another dog.


• Well, first off, I dont think u should worry so much about hurting these people's feelings. They dont seem to be worried about how u feel. But u should be worried about how this dog acts in your home. They are young dogs now, but this will only get worse if not addressed and then it puts your dog at risk. And it will teach ur dog to potty in the house too as they tend to 'go' where they smell 'go'. I would suggest that if they are such good friends then they know u care about them and their dog and will be open to your help. If not, i wonder if u really need inconsiderate friends like them. Perhaps u could get them a book on puppy training and work with their dog AT THEIR HOUSE, with them.make it a thing u all can do together. But do find a way to tell them that u need them to respect your home and their dog. They do him no favors by making him an unwanted guest and he will lack "socialization" which is very important. Do tell them that u r concerned that they lock the dog in a tiny room as this will make them misbehave and not learn as well as a dog that is made to be a member of the household and is expected to obey the rules. Good Luck!!!


• Very difficult situation. Are you sure you really want to be friends with these people? They sound like idiots, and inconsiderate too. I think you have to gather up some courage and tell them that their dog is not welcome in your house, and why. There is no reason why you have to put up with a dog doing its business all over your house, and your dog shouldn't be terrorized by this badly behaved dog. At the same time, you have to tell them that you have tried to give them advice on how to train a dog but they haven't taken the advice. Don't give any more advice, you're wasting your time. These people obviously don't get it.
  
  I'm afraid I wouldn't be as patient as you have been. After someone's dog had peed in my house a second time, I'd be at the door with a leash the next time they tried to bring the dog over, put the leash on the dog and tie it to the porch and say that it can't come in. Something like that might get it through their thick heads that whatever it is they do with the dog isn't working and they'd better find another way.

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Dog Health Questions: Need a good dog trainer!?

Looking for good dog trainer for a siberian husky... doesnt have to be dog breed specific but experience with huskies would be nice... all the dog training classes around here are group of dogs and i dont think that itll be worth $200 for 6 classes with 8 other dogs when it will cost another $60 in gas to get there 6 times... would like advice on how to find a good trainer in southwest ohio or website or any advice helps thanks

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Here is a list of trainers that may be able to help. If none are close to you, call semi-nearby and ask for referrals.

http://www.trulydogfriendly.com/blog/?pa…

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• A private trainer will cost you more. Going to a class with other dogs will help teach your dog good social skills. As well your dog will see how other dogs behave. It is definitely worth it especially for your breed of dog, he needs intensive training and socializing to be a well rounded family member.

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Dog Health Questions: MY dog is ughh?

Any dog training that is cheap and works? Ihave a female yorkie and she bites and nips, dosent lisen, and she treatens people. I live in PA

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No such thing as "cheap" dog training. Sounds like you need a behaviourist, and they're not "cheap", sorry.

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• depends on what cheap is to you?
  you can get a 6 week course at petsmart for $100 although i do not know if it is effetive


• Nothing about dogs is cheap. A good trainer is not cheap, and there is not quick and cheap way to have a well behaved dog either.
  A well behaved dog takes a lot of time, money and energy and if you are not willing to invest it then you can't expect your dog to perform the way you would like.


• You get what your pay for unless you do it your self. Be a leader your dog can respect. Teach it your self.


• You could always call Bark busters- there not cheap but they cost around 500 bucks. They will help you solve this problem. I promise by the end of the first session your Yorkie will have changed.
  
  The website is www.barkbusters.com Im sure there is a trainer in your area.
  
  here is names of the dog trainer in Pa. once you call this number it will give you the persons number to call and make an appt.
  
  Greg Adams
  Bucks County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Phone: 1-877-500-BARK
  Steve Agocs
  Oxford Valley and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Phone: 1-877-500-BARK
  
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  Michael Carr
  Chestnut Hill and Southeast Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
  Phone: 1-877-500-BARK
  
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  Cindy Haire
  Northeast Montgomery and Northwest Bucks, Pennsylvania
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  Sadie Lawson
  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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  Avram Machtiger
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  I don't know where your located but if your close to where these dog trainersare you might want to give them a call.
  
  I have used them and my dogs are so much better then how they were.
  
  My dogs, Dakota and Duke, are well behaved now more than they were before the trainer came. Both of them used to be noisy in the house and when I was on the phone. Now they are quiet inside and when I am on the phone. I am happy that they have learned that. They have also gotten better at walking on the leash.
  
  heres how it helps too:
  Solving behavioral issues such as aggression towards people or other animals.
  Curing embarrassing habits like barking, jumping up on people, scratching and whining at the back door.
  Creating an obedient dog or puppy that will happily walk on leash without tugging, sit or stay on command, and come immediately when called. (Sorry, we don't train children!)
  Setting off-limit areas for your dog.
  Reducing the stress of separation anxiety without the need for sedatives or drugs.
  
  
  I hope this helps!


• The cheapest thing is for you to buy (or even rent) books on dog training. There are probably videos you can rent or buy as well. TV shows, such as the "Dog Whisperer", also provide tons of clues about how to train dogs.
  
  Basically, you need to establish yourself as the "alpha" in the house. At present, you haven't done that. When a dog fails to see an "alpha" in the house, he/she will take on that role. However, a dog prefers not to have to do so (after all, it is a burden). If the dog sees that you are taking on the role, you'll be amazed at how quickly the dog will realize that she can no longer "get away" with things and how much better behaved she'll be.
  
  Prong collars, cans with coins in them, water bottles, TONS of patience and lots of time (no yelling, scolding and ESPECIALLY no hitting) will work.
  
  However, as a new trainer, I still recommend you take at least some classes. Those can run as little as $100. That may seem like a lot - but a well behaved dog is definitely worth that and more (I paid a fortune for my training, and it was worth every cent!).
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone used the Spotty Dog Training plastic thing with fake grass from Walmart?

My dogs are paper trained already, but sometimes it can get a little messy (spills off the paper, etc.)so I was thinking about getting one of these. Please share any experience you might have with one before I do? Here is a link to the website. Thank you!

http://spottydogtraining.com/

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my neighbor has one of those...you have to clean it every day with bleach or it will STINK. Then, dogs dont like bleach smell, so you have to get that spray for making dogs go in certain spots. Better off just taking them outside to pee/poo.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training.....help!!!!????!!!?

Ok. My pup is a shar pei mix. She has been to obedience school and is doing fairly well since we have left. Her problem is that whenever we tell her "no" on something she will start to growl and bark, sometimes even pee in the floor. She is wagging her tail while doing this so I don't know if she is trying to play or that is just a misconception.I think that she is trying to show her dominance but we are trying to discipline her and it is not working does anyone have an other ideas? Please?!

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Hi, if you contact the RSPCA or the equivalent in your country ( I'm in Australia) and ask someone there. They have many staff there with training in animal husbandry and they will hopefully be able to advise you on what to do, or direct you to someone that can.

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• WARNING: if u tell ur dog "no" it is a sign that his name is a bad thing. say ah ah or something like that. make sure she is house trained. that maybe why she is peeing on the floor. if she is wagging her tail i think she wants to play. the tail behind the legs means that she is scared or mad. to disipline her, do something she doesnt like. like spraing water in her face. i hoped that helped.


• I'm not sure if she's playing or not but I do have a suggestion. Instead of yelling no at her just speak sternly and look upset if she still continues show your dominance in other ways. Just don't let up she needs to learn obedience.


• I would seek a behaviorist.
  Preferably one that follows this concept of dogs:
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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone ever used this dog training collar for their dog? how thick is a Boxers neck(the skin)?

its called the SPORTDOG SD-105S YARD TRAINER its for stubborn dogs. i have read a little bit about it and they say its for dogs over 15 lbs. so i guess it will work on a boxer. also does anyone know if a boxers neck the skin is really thick like an Akita's. the only reason that im looking into this collar is because my dog is very stubborn and doesn't listen to any of my commands i even hired a profesional trainer to work with me and him and the dog wouldn't even do what the trainer asked. so im at my wits end with this and im wanting to get this collar and try that.

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Hoping you won't use a shock collar on your dog. Boxers are stubborn, but they are smart, too. Have you tried a clicker training class? Many boxers are very responsive to this type of training. Search the internet for a local boxer rescue group. They can be very helpful in giving you suggestions to help correct problem behavior in a more positive manner.

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• Yes. It will work for him. The 15 pounds is a minimum. The great thing about this collar is the tone option. This way the collar isn't always a must, because he will begin to associate the tone with correction. Some collars even come with two different sets of prongs on the collars, one longer than the other for longer haired dogs.


• An Akita has very thick hair which is why the collar may not work on an Akita. This type of collar has to be very tight to maintain contact with the skin.
  
  Are you the pack leader or does your dog run your life? I think before getting a shock collar you should look into other options like a different trainer, obedience class, and gentle leader. The shock collar should really be a last resort.

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Dog Health Questions: Are dog training classes worth the money?

I have a 1/2 year old chihuahua mix. I used to live in a hard floor apartment and she was trained to use the pads inside and there was a backyard she would relieve herself back there too. Now I live in a carpeted apartment with no yard and I walk her when we wake up, an hour after she eats, sometime during the day, and before we go to bed at least. Since Ive moved here she REFUSES to go anywhere near the pee pads even though the day before we moved here she used them at the other apt! She has accidents all the time on the carpet. If I go out even for 5 minutes I have to kennel her and I cant even trust her out when Im here. I dont know what to do Im at wits end with her she does it and then she sulks and hides under the table from me because she knows shes not supposed to. I looked up in home behavior dog trainers and it costs $300 or more! Is it even worth the money? What should I do?

Dog Training For Dog Problems

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Find a good positive reinforcement trainer that is certified by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. http://www.apdt.com/
Make sure the trainer uses positive training methods because you don't want your dog to start to fear or have anxiety, and she needs a kind hand. Choose a trainer with credentials.

Dog Training Methods - Different Ways to Teach Your Pet Dogs Some Useful Skills

• Well, it all depends on where you take the dog for training classes. Ask around your town to see if anyone has liked/disliked a certain training school. I personally think that dog training classes aren't worth the money...but that is just my opinion. Did you know that you can actually hire a dog trainer to come to your house and train your dog? You might want to consider doing that, because if your dog is in training classes with other dogs, he/she may end up getting distracted by the other dogs around him/her.


• Professional training is totally worth the money. Just think, you could have the best dog ever. Isn't that worth it? They can help you with more than just your house training issue too. They teach you how to train your dog. That's a skill you can keep and use again on your next future best dog ever. Although you may still want to do it again with a new dog. Think of the worth of $300 over the life span of the dog. It's pretty cheap in the long run.


• i have seen so many dogs who were well trained after the school but you really need to research before you do it because there was my friends dog who was sent to a school in which i dont know how the trainer treated the dog because the poor puppy although he was well trained he had bad dreams and was scared and quiet all the time.ofcouse he finally improved and was ok but for a long time he wasnt that happy puppy he used to be .so make sure the school is a happy place and trainer's personality is not abusive or so up tight.but if you find a good school it worths the money
  good luck


• How long have you been at your new place? You may find that your dog is simply taking a while to adapt to their new environment, which is perfectly normal. It can be incredibly frustrating, but if it is just stress and anxiety gentle encouragment and treats when she goes to the bathroom outside should mean that this problem passes quickly.
  
  You could trial the above method for a couple of weeks, and if there's no difference, then yes, I do think that a dog trainer is worth the money. I have seen dog trainers work miracles time and time again, and there's a reason that they're trained for their job. They know how to get it done properly.


• I would say yes! The one I went to socialized my puppy and taught her good things! we still had some issues at the end......but i think that they are good!
  But if you want someone to only be working on your dog like working directly towards your dogs problems then you should probably get a personal trainer!


• Kick yourself for using pee pads int he first place. She didn't go in your old place because she could tell the difference between the floor and pad. New home wall to wall carpeting. To her it feels like one big pad. No she doesn't know she's not supposed to. all she knows is that she will get yelled at for going to the bathroom something she CANNOT CONTROL.
  
  Tighten down her routine as far as going our for walks and bathrooms, be patient and remember had you done this from the start it wouldn't be a problem now.
  
  No more of this some time during the day crap. She's a small dog she can only hold it for so long. She needs regular trips outside for the bathroom.


• Once you take her to the Vet & make sure it's not something medically wrong & just seems coincidental, you may have to sort of retrain her, I've never understood why people pad train, this is the type of problems that pad training causes, it is likely your dog never knew that the pads were where she was supposed to be going.
  
  I used to think the potty patch was silly, but in your case it may be the solution, you still need to walk her & reward good behavior/correct bad behavior. I also recommend you crating her when you cannot be there to watch her every move & until you get her housebroke again & it may take some time for her to get used to the new surroundings & smells. Once you establish her area to potty, you should not have anymore issues.
  
  Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: Shepard/Chihuahua mix?

My dog is 3 and a half months old and he whines CONSTANTLY. He whines when:

1. He is left outside alone
2. He is put in his kennel
3. He is left inside the house (when I take a shower)

He whines instantly, as in within 5 seconds of being outside alone. I want him to learn that I don't want to be with him constantly when he's outside to go to the bathroom. My friends dog is a bulldog, same age and the dog is fine being alone. But my dog whines like he's being attacked:

1. He starts by whining (a high pitch squealing noise)
2. Then he barks (a small high pitched bark)
3. Then he barks loud (a large, lower pitched bark)
4. Then he shouts kind of like a monkey (i don't know how to explain it)
5. Then he howls (sounds like a wolf pup)

I want him to grow up. I know he's only 3 and a half months old, but he is old enough to stop that by now. I'm tired of hearing him screech and squeal when he's by himself for more than 5 seconds.

How do I get him to stop this?

Some Helpful Tips To Help You With Your Dog Training Abilities

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you do no have a SHEPHERD x CHIHUAHUA

Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training

• He's part Chihuahua he may never stop. This is part of there breed. I have a Jack Russell Terrier it drives me crazy how she digs and digs and digs and jumps and jumps and jumps she's a JRT that what she does I gotta love her You may just have to learn to tune out the things that bother you about the bread of dog you have and love the best of her traits.


• Whatever the breed of you dog you need to leave it alone for short periods to start with, then return and reward him for being being quiet. Repeat this a number of times then slowly increase the length of time you stay out of sight.
  Or you could try giving your dog a toy or bone to chew on when you need to leave it alone or something else to keep it occupied.


• this is going to sound nasty but it is very effective.
  every time he make a noice, eaither throw a little water on him, or shake a bottle of pebbles to scare him into shutting up, this worked of both of by dogs and hope it heps yours!
  
  p.s. bark controll collars are also avaliable!


• My dog constantly does this too! Even in the same order! What i do is shake something, like a pencilbox or pebbles and say no. You should not ever respond to this no matter how annoying, but try to change it by discipline


• Take him to a puppy class, they will teach you how to handle the behavior. You are feeding into the bad behavior if you go to him every time he cries


• Shepherd X Chihuahua? Thats like mating an Elephant with an ant!

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Dog Health Questions: How do I get my dog to stop going potty in the house?

I've had my dog for almost 2 years (since he was 8 weeks old,) and ever since we got him, he's gone potty in the house. There were a few breaks where he didn't go at all inside, but now he just keeps doing it. We took him to dog training classes, also. Please help! Thank you.

Search And Rescue Dog Training Advice

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Take your dog out often and wathch him when he goes potty reward him with a treat... some dogs just aint meant to be house broken and maybe hes not geting enough attention so dogs use that as a defence.

Dog Training - Consistency vs. Habitual

• sounds like you havent had any luck training your pooch but its not too late..
  get a crate for his size and start putting him in it when you arent able to watch him..
  shampoo everywhere he has went to the bathroom so it doesnt attract him to continue..
  take him out often and praise him and give him treats when he goes outside, never hit him for accidents or yell at him..
  patience is what its gonna take to train him and you have to be consistent..
  good luck


• I'm no dog expert, but I would make sure you scold him everytime he does it and send him outside. Maybe set up a kind of dog litter tray? Put some of his poop into it to encourage him to go there and reward him when he does. If you can't get him to go outside then maybe a tray is better?
  
  But firstly, are you letting him go outside enough? He can't exactly tell you when he needs to go. Let him outside in the morning, at lunch, at night and after he's eaten, just to be safe. Hopefully he'll get the message.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training/grooming school?

I live in Saskatchewan and I want to become a dog trainer/ groomer (i want to do both) currently im in school for an early childhood educator and have decided not to work with children. I have always loved animals and perferably dogs. I am working with a trainer on training my dog and i love her mothod( she tells the dog to do something and waits for them to get it, example, if a dog pulls on a leash, shestops and waits for the dog to come back to her rather than pulling them back) i asked her but she came here from America a few years ago so she doesnt know. I want to train dogs to be best friends with their owners, teach them tricks, and when I get into it, teach agility.

I also love grooming my dog and could do it all day everyday. its my passion and my life...

I want to know where a good quailty school for both of these would be.There isnt any where i live (that im aware of)

sorry for rambling, i just love animals and talking about them.

Thanks!

Dog Training Advice - What Or Who Do I Believe?

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There are too many to list. Do you know where you want to go. Maybe getting online will be a good idea. I like your statement that you decided not to work with children. Sometimes I feel the more I know people, the more I love dogs.

Dog Training - Beyond Conditioning

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Dog Health Questions: Petsafe dog training collar?

Should I use a the Petsafe electrical training collar on my six month old lab? The vet said to use it because of his rock eating problem and his other problems. But I don't know if it is the right way, we've done everything for his rock eating and this is the last thing. So please tell me if I should use one and if it is safe.

Dog Training Tips - Negative Reinforcement Vs. Positive Reinforcement - Which Is More Effective?

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It is safe. Its better than your dog eating a rock, then paying for surgery, or worse, loosing the dog. A lot of people freak out about shock collars, but the truth is, they are not mean, and they work very well. Most dogs only need a few shocks before they learn what they shouldn't do. My friend used one of these collars on her great dane. She has only had to shock the dog three times. The dog now knows what he shouldn't and should do. When he acts up, she puts the collar on ( even though its batteries are dead, the dog still calms down instantly, and stops the behavior it was corrected for)

Dog Training Tricks - Cool Dog Tricks To Teach Your Dog

• Yes, these collars are safe and they have several levels and types of 'stimulation' which means that you can adjust them to suit most dogs and situations.
  
  They generally work well on dogs who have problem behaviors that have not been 'cured' by other methods. There are some dogs that are scared by these collars, but they're fairly rare. Conversely there are some dogs that are totally unphased by them and don't respond to the stimulation, either because they're particularly stubborn or have a high tolerance level for discomfort.
  
  You would need to see how your dog accepts and reacts to the collar, and always start off with it on the lowest setting. There are also citronella-spray collars which use a spray as a correction, rather than an electrical impulse or sound.
  
  Check out these urls for lots of information, tips and advice on using these types of training collars. Best of luck!
  
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-t…
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/petsa…


• My puppy used to have a rock-eating problem. I sabotaged him. I sprinkled Cayenne Pepper all over a small area of my yard (the area that he always picked up the rocks from), then led him right to that spot. He picked one up, dropped it within 2 seconds (as opposed to trying to actually chew on it, as he normally would have), and has never tried to eat rocks again.
  
  This, and most "other problems" can be solved with humane, creative training methods. I think you should consult the advice of a professional trainer on this one, before using a shock collar.


• The E-collar is a last resort. I'd use a leash and a pinch collar before the E-collar. When he goes for a rock give a stiff jerk of the leash and say "NO" in a firm voice (not yelling or frantic). If the pinch collar doesn't work, then use the e-collar. Just a quick jolt for every mistake followed with a "NO". If this sounds mean to anyone what is worse, implementing a few rules? Or dying from stomach impaction? Thanks, hope I helped!


• Electronic collars work when used properly. I wouldn't waste my money on anything with the Petsafe label. Their products are not reliable. The best brand of electronic collar is Tri Tronics. When it comes to electronic training collars you get what you pay for.


• i would never do that to my dogs and just dont leave him outside for too long the reason hes eating rocks is because hes bored hes a puppy and needs a lot of attention and walking and good luck with your new puppy they are fun and enjoyable

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

When my fiance and I graduate from dog training college we were going to start out working for someone else instead of having our own business, but I really would like to start our business right away. My problem is that I don't know if the area we live in would be great for a dog training business. It doesn't seem like many people professionally train their dogs, but maybe I'm wrong. So my question is: Have you ever had your dog professionally trained and how much would you pay to do so...

I know when my mother got her chi trained it was a lot but I wouldn't want to charge an arm and a leg.

All About The American School Of Dog Training

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I don't own my own business but I'm an independent trainer and I contract with a kennel and boarding place. You will only be able to start a business in an area that has interest in dogs and training. It's not an easy thing to do. This is something to start working on right now.

Dog Training Advice - How To Do Obedience Training For Your Dog

• Hello, I am going to TRY and answer your question today.
  
  I hope this helps..
  
  Your dog has to train a lot in order to develop a business,
  
  :SThanks For Your Time


• I did a puppy obedience training course in my area (Central Maine) It is very rural and we had a full class and it was $60 for 4 classes.


• You need to figure out who your target audience would be and what they're looking for in your area. It doesn't matter if Joe Shmo paid his dog trainer $400 to train his dog if people in your demographics are only willing to pay $40.
  
  Also, keep in mind, that the actual owner needs to put in more work than you do in order to be successful.


• When I graduated from Dog Training School there was a clause that said I could not work in the same state as the school was in for at least a year unless I worked for them. I was the only local person attending the school & I had to work for them until that year was up.
  
  As far as to what to charge, I would get on the phone & call around to some of the different training facilities & find out what everyone is charging for what. Then find the happy medium & charge that.


• I sort of get my dog "professionally" trained. I take him to PetSmart for obedience classes for like $100... maybe you could try to get a job there... :)


• Dog training college?????? What's that???? A dog trainer that couldn't earn a living training dogs, so he decided to scam people instead??????
  There are quite a few around that make a pretty fair living training dogs, none of them went to "dog training college", the successful ones did go to college tho' --- "business college" --- Most worked for a successful trainer to learn how to train dogs.
  I owned a training kennels for many years that I used for supplemental income. It was not at all uncommon for for it to show a larger net than my primary business.
  Don't be afraid to charge what your time and facilities are worth, otherwise you will not be in business very long.
  The normal stay at my kennels for a dog to go through "basics" (O/B through swim-by & shore breaking) was 5 months. This dog would be ready for Derby/ Senior Hunter competition, total cost would be about 6k, 3k of that would be my net profit margin.
  
  Oh, and one thing you will soon find out when you become your own boss is that your boss can be an azzhole! j/k Especially when it comes to time off!


• I recently paid for basic training for my dog and it was approximately $80 that covered 7-8 weeks, plus I had to buy some of the training leashes and treats that were suggested. Approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours per week at a local pet store that rented a back room to the trainer (or just let her use it or whatever.) There were 7 dogs in my group, but they didn't always show up... sometimes I was the only one in class.
  
  In my area, this was the lowest rate for what is offered. From what I remembered several months ago, others were charging between $150-200.
  
  If you wanted to get a feel for the interest in your area, I looked for training offers on bulletin boards at dog parks, local pet stores, and Craigslist. Just mention that a start date is pending based on the demand received, then give those people updates so they feel like you're 'on top of it!'
  
  I would start with offering some-what low group rates (or private if that is the demand), because many people can't afford to do stuff like that. Work with the economy... maybe offer smaller packages... some people can't commit to 8 weeks straight, so you'll have to track it for them or offer 2-3 week sessions for a certain cost.
  
  Just an idea!


• Working for somebody else for a while would be the best way for you to get an answer to your questions. It may not be exactly what you want to do, but it is a smart business decision. You don't want to jump in head-first when you don't know how deep the water is. Working for somebody else will give you a good idea of the local market and what you can expect, before you take a risk and invest a lot of money into a business venture.
  
  Working for somebody else is also a good way to get more real hands-on experience & grow your reputation. Reputation & real-world experience is going to be 10 times more valuable to your business than a certificate from any "dog training college". If you work for a trainer who has a good reputation, your own reputation will be helped by association.
  
  In virtually ANY industry, it is far easier to start off working for someone else when you are new to the game, and then branch out on your own once you have learned the ropes and made a name for yourself. It gives you insider experience, and provides you with contacts & connections you'd never have if you were starting out as an "outsider" trying to compete with established businesses.
  
  That being said....I haven't ever sent a dog away from my home to be trained. I wouldn't send a dog away for training unless it was an advanced discipline I was unfamiliar with and there were no local resources (clubs, classes, etc) to help me. Herding training, personal protection....something like that, where I simply don't have access to the resources I need, let alone the handling experience to adequately train in those disciplines.
  
  The amount I'd be willing to pay for such specialized training would entirely depend on the reputation & success of the trainer I was using, the duration of the dog's stay, and the difficulty of the training involved. I know there are nationally known trainers out there in various arenas who can ask $500-$1000 per month for training and people eagerly pay it. I suppose if I really valued the expertise of a particular trainer, and really needed the training done right, I'd pay as much as I had to. One trainer I know of personally has people shipping dogs to him from all over the country (and once in a while, from overseas) to be trained. But he has decades of experience and is nationally recognized in his field. It doesn't happen overnight. Good luck to you :).

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training websites?

Hello

Can you give me professional websites that give information on dog training without the use of inhumane treatment and aviodance of punishment as much as it possible.

The intension is to prevent barking.

I really need them to supply me with information such as leaflets etc.

CREED

Dog Training Clubs - Training and Competition For You and Your Dog

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thank you for your interest in using positive reinforcement.
http://www.animalbehaviorassociates.com/…
http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm

5 Tips to Choose Effective Dog Training Courses

• http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm
  http://www.dneprimport.com/
  http://101-dog-training-tips.com/
  http://www.freedogtraininginfo.com/
  
  These are just a few of the many sites out there that are packed with information. Just Google "dog training" and good luck!


• i have a solution after a while of dealing with the same problem i was told to try water treatment this really works if you are persistent what you do is have a bottle or cup of water to hand and when the dog starts through it at them water not object and say no in a firm voice this will work while you are in an enclosed area but while you are out try carrying a jif lemon plastic filled with water and using the same method you could also try some tablets called silent 4 which are available on the net i use these when i go to obedience shows as they are 100% herbal good luck

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Dog Health Questions: What are your favorite and least favorite dog training/behavior books?

(you can list more than one)

What do you like or dislike about these books? Why?

The Basic Commands For Dog Training

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My favorite dog training/behavior book is Sit Stay Fetch
( http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc… )

I bought it for my aggressive pekingnese, and i swear i dont even know my own dog! He is totally different now. I read alot of the success stories on the site, and i was sold. I give it 5 stars.Books I really don't care for, are the books you can get on a specific breed like in barnes and nobles. I recently got a dashchund and was reading about them in a book at barnes and nobles after i spent a few weeks with her, and some of what they were saying was completely rediculous.& I loved your question!

Dog Training - Beyond Conditioning

• My favorite authors are Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson and Karen Pryor. As for least favorites? Anyone who advocates choke collars as part of training. it's just not necessary!


• If one were to only ever get one book about dogs:
  http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…
  This book helps to explain all of the science that's behind positive, reward-based training - and why punishment, shock collars, and choke collars should never be used.
  I love the work that Turid Rugaas has done:
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  Many people don't think to look at training books until their dog has a problem. This book really helps people to understand their dog's body language.
  Also:
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  In the same vein. Shows step-by-step how to help a fearful/aggressive dog.
  For people ready to take on a little more:
  http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…
  Susan Garrett's book is not just a 'fun read' but also provides a detailed look at the hows and whys of training with a whackjob, nutso Border Collie. I have read and re-read this book, and often refer to it in my own training. AAA+ book.


• I learned a lot from reading Ceaser's Way by Ceaser Milan, the Dog Whisperer.


• If you have seen my answers on any other questions it is no surprise I stand by Ceasar Milon as the ONE AND ONLY person I've ever seen to truly understand dogs. HE has a new book called
  Ceasars Way Check it out it is a surprisingly great read, fun, entertaing with SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE ON EVERY SUBJECT!


• I like the Monks of New Skeet and Cesar Milans book Caesars way.


• I would not reccomend the Monks of New Skeet's books on dog training. I have seen too many cases of people who live by that book and treat there animals like trash. I would however reccomend Cesar Milans books, On Talking Terms with Dogs by Turid Rugaas. Currently i am reading Rally-O by Charles L. Kramer, it's a new kind of training. I'm only on the second page but it couldn't hurt to give it a look.


• FAVORITES:
  How Dogs Learn by Mary Burch and Jon Bailey is the most accurate dog behavior book available right now.
  
  Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor describes the philosophy of training with positive reinforcement.LEAST FAVES:
  
  Dog Whisperer. It is misleading and very old-school dominance-based, but masked in new-age language (like training the dog using "energy").


• Ceasar Milan's "Ceasar's Way" Is the best book that I have read on dog training. I have an 11month old Golden Retriever. When I was preparing to get her, I had read many books...How To Train Your Golden Retriever, Golden Retriever's for dummies, etc. I wish I had read this book first!!! He is the only trainer that really understands dogs and the psychology of dog training. Some people don't like the fact that he uses force with the dogs during training. It isn't brut force, it's mearly a touch, just to get their attention. Since my husband I have read his book, my dog is walking on the leash w/o pulling!!! She also gets on the treadmill. It's amazing!!!


• Ceasar Millans book

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