Dog Health Questions: Do you also apply off leash methods in dog training?

how did u do it?

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Of course, I usually start training off leash. Simple things like sit, stay, shake, roll over, etc. Using small bits of treats as a reward, I find it much easier to start this way and then move on to the leash, because the dog will already have some idea of what is expected of him/her. Eventually, I stop using the treats, substituting lots of praise instead. As long as you use positive reinforcement for a job well done, you shouldn't have any trouble.

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• never ever attempt it until your dog is solid ON leash... then you will start very slowly and if the dog makes a mistake,,, back on leash..... get into a competitive obedience class,, you will have fun and you will eventually be able to start showing your dog...


• I started with solid leash obedience. Then I dropped a 10 foot leash and made sure I had a solid recall and he could heel. I asked my neighbors to put their dog about fifty feet away, and after alot of patience (thirs and mine) I have a dog who I don't really have to worry about getting loose. We had the ten foot leash on for awhile, but I still don't trust him to heel off leash.


• We have hunting dogs and dobermans and we start from puppy age and work them off lead. We start in the large fenced yard and work on a leash and then move them off leash in the yard until we get good recall. Then we work them in the pasture with scent and training dumies and keep out one or two of the older dogs. The pups will come back when the older dogs do as they tend to follow the older dogs and learn from them.
  All of mine can be turned out loose to go potty or walk at heel off lead.
  Our hunters are turned out loose all over the place to hunt.
  You can teach anything off leash that you teach on lead. The most important thing is a good solid recall even when there are distractions.


• Hi ,
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Dog Health Questions: My newfoundland dog too slow and easygoing to respond for anything?

i have a newfoundland dog who is about 2 years old. The problem is that he acts and behaves as if he is a 15 year old who 's too old to be active and playful for anything. Often he is extremely slow to respond to commands, even though he understands the commands since he went to dog training school.

if i take him for a walk, he doesn't feel like walking and would stand at 1 place smelling surfaces. I tried to play fetch and ball with him, but he lacked any motivation or desire to catch the ball. He simply is not interested in anything at all, and all he does is just sit at one place quietly.

I used to have a german sheperd who lived for 15 years, and he was so active, playful and energetic all the time. He would run to fetch ball and jump and often i had to pull with him leash because he walked so fast.

Compared to my previous german sheperd, the newfoundland is just too lazy and lethargic.

I am afraid with such laziness my newfie will become obese. what to do?

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They are supposed to be active dogs, but each of them have thier own unique personality. Maybe he has a thyroid condition, sometimes dogs with thyroid problems are alot less active and if he becomes obese then you will have more difficulties. Wait till his next vet appointment and ask them if they could do a thyroid test on him, just a suggestion. Good luck.

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• your dog will not become obese unless you over feed him.
  newfies are not Frisbee dogs...they do however LOVE the water.
  their pace is slow and steady.
  research your breed.


• jump into a river and pretend you are drowning. His instincts should take over and he will go rescue you. They are water dogs, they love to swim right?
  
  Or...Do you want to trade dogs? I have an Italian Greyhound that sounds like he would be a perfect match for you. I prefer the easy going dogs myself.


• i hate to say it, but you might want to go to the vet. have them take a look to make sure he is ok, and if u are almost sure he isn't sick, just take him anyways so you can be sure. Best senaro, he has a flu or something that he will soon get over so he can be energetic again. And as wierd as it sounds, its better that something is wrong with him so he can get rid of it and be better again. hope it helps :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

So today my I let my dog out, but when I called her she didn't want to come. Instead she just wanted to run around and play. She is just a puppy so I completely understand, but I want her to know when I call her she needs to stop and come to me. I know a puppy is going to play, and theres nothing to stop that, so what would be the best way to handle this situation? is it something she'll grow out of or is there something I need to do to train her to be that disciplined?

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Try starting out in a less distracting environment (like in your room with no one else around). As she comes reliably in less distracting environments, gradually increase the amount of distraction (maybe in the living room with the tv on or someone else in the room). If she isn't coming, try reducing the distractions or increasing the fabulousness of your treats. As she progresses, continue increasing distractions.

In a situation where your dog is playing, you need to make sure that "coming" is a fun experience at least 80% of the time in order to keep from undermining your training. While she is playing, call her to you, reward, then immediately send her back out to continue playing. Do this more frequently than you call her to come when you want to do something less rewarding, like leave the park or go inside from the yard. As long as coming to you is very rewarding most times she does it, she will be happy to do it.

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• This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs: To raise a well respected canine citizen. I want happy, involved, outgoing dogs who are valued and trusted members of the community.
  
  To build a genuinely strong owner-dog relationship based on trust, co-operation and well defined roles.
  
  To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation - including around kids and other animals.
  
  To work with my dog's natural drives and instincts, not against them.
  
  Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" dog training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dog's spirit" in the training process.


• If you call her to "come" and she doesn't, then you've just taught her she does not have to obey.
  
  Always begin training on leash. As she walks, say her name, then give the "come"command, and use the leash if needed to get her to come to you immediately. Praise and reward. Repeat several times.
  
  Don't attempt to use this command when she is off leash until she is 100% reliable ON leash. Then begin to work with her in a confined area. If at the first sign she does not come to you when called, immediately snap on her leash and go back to basics.
  
  This command takes a long time to perfect. Do not be in a rush, as it is a very important command and coming when called could save her life one day.
  
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• Try to not call her when you cannot enforce it. She will learn that she doesn't need to always do as you say.
  Puppy-Recall is best done with two people. Each person needs a pocketful of high value treats, such as diced cheese or diced turkey. The puppy is on a 15ft or 20ft lead and the people are at least eight feet apart. One person distracts the puppy by petting her. The other person says the puppy's name and "Come" in a happy voice and pulls the puppy to him, then gives a tiny treat. Now the other person says the puppy's name and "Come" in a happy voice, reels her in, and gives a tiny treat. The puppy should catch on to this game really quickly.
  Next session, change the location. Maybe go outside. The next session, maybe start at opposite sides of a room and then one person moves into the next room. The idea is for Puppy to come running anytime she hears her name and Come. As she gets older, past 6 months, forget to give a treat every time. Always give praise. Coming to you is always a good thing and never a time to reprimand.


• if she doesn't come in the door just close the door and ignore her, let her stay out. When she does come in though reward her a ton. You should also begin by teaching her the come command on a very long leash.


• it is just like the "come" command. reward her. when she comes back inside give her a treat.


• Yes, your puppy needs gentle but effective training to come when called.
  
  If at all possible, get into Sirius Puppy training classes right away (or as soon as you can). Puppies can begin as young as 12 weeks old. I think either 15 or 16 weeks of age is the cut-off age for Sirius Puppy classes. It is usually best to register early (well in advance) as classes are limited to 10 puppies and their families.
  
  Puppies learn sit, down, stand, stay (in all positions), to come when called and you learn how to prevent fighting, biting and food guarding as well as how to stop puppy nipping and mouthing...and much more. The classes are fun and the training is amazingly effective as well as kind & easy. You can look up Sirius Puppy (or dog) Training on the internet to find classes in your area.
  
  If you can't find any Sirius classes, then look for a good clicker trainer. You can find clicker trainers through www.clickertraining.com. You do NOT want to put a prong/pinch collar or choke chain on a young puppy, as it could injure, scare or traumatize it, especially when there are easier and better ways.

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Dog Health Questions: I wish to offer some of my welsh ponies and horses to be used by 4Hers in the horseless program in Odessa TX?

I am offering my ponies and horses for the use of 4Hers for the 4h horseless program in Odessa and perhaps Middland and other close areas.They would be given the use of my animals at my place to particapate in the horse program.
I would keep the ponies and horses at my place and i have a areana and will feed and care for them.The 4Her will have access tot hem when ever they need to use them for their program.iI was a 4H dog training teacher and wish to offer my welsh ponies and horses to the kids that might not get a chance to do this project.I have ponies from 8months old to 6yo and 2 horses,a 5yo and a 9 month old.The kids will be able to takew them to shows or where ever they need to.I will make sure the horses are up n all shots and general care.the kids will have use of mt tack and tools as well as my facalities.With a signed waver of Libality.And they must wear a hard hat every time they ride.I cover saftey very strongly about this.

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Dog Health Questions: Professional Dog training advice only please. What to expect from 1st dog when a new dog arrives?

1st Siberian Husky is 6 yrs old. He's been the only dog for 4 yrs. He's always been great at letting other dogs come over for play dates and sleepovers. Just got a 1 yr old Siberian Husky for his companion. Both males are fixed and are trying to establish dominance. I'd like the oldest to be dominate but I don't think I can control that. Both seem to be alpha personalities. They got along fine at the dog park all summer so the owners gave him to me. Any professional advice? Should I have gotten a female? I know I have to give it more time but will it take lots of time? They don't fight but they are tearing up my backyard with digging and wrestling. Also I separate them at feeding time but one won't let the other eat and when I try to bring the youngest inside to feed the oldest is jealous and acts very stubborn i.e. won't obey commands and acts like he feels he's not loved anymore. I try to show more attention to the oldest to let him know this is still his territory but I don't think I'm not doing things properly. They are playing me by vying for my affection and it's working. Help!

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Letting two male dogs `sort it out` is frankly the worst advice I have read here on this forum in some time. Unless bloody fights than can leave one dog seriously hurt or even dead, is okey pokey with some people no person in their right mind would let two dogs continue to brawl.

In fact, society condemns it - its against the law (dog fighting).

Rotten Rotts has it right - TAKE NO CRAP from either of them.

Now - reality. The young male is working to establish himself as the alpha. You cannot change that. Its a matter of time before they knock heads. How badly, and how often will depend on whether the other dog submits - or fights back.

Do you have any reason to believe your old dog will just give in....and do you really want to wait to find out....and either way WHY would you allow it. YOU ARE EITHER THE LEADER - OR YOU ARE NOT.

For the record, they are not `Play fighting`` - they are ``practicing`` for more serious stuff.

You must take charge. You are smarter than dog.

When you say things like: ``but one won't let the other eat `` that is a sign you are not in control.

When you say things like:

``when I try to bring the youngest inside to feed the oldest is jealous and acts very stubborn i.e. won't obey commands and acts like he feels he's not loved anymore.``

it tells me you are not taking charge - rather you are attempting to inflitrate the pack and negotiate a treaty.

Dogs dont think that way. They dont feel ``unloved`` - what your dog is doing is an act of possesion - ie his insecurities are being tapped into. He was an only dog all his life - now there are two.

You cannot play favourites, or try to ``convince`` the young dog the old dog is king.

You are in charge - they are not. They must accept each others presence - period.

Things you should do:
- if one dog intimindates the other eating, put each dog on lead, in different corners of the room. If necessary, feed one (or both) in crates.

Don`t tolerate growling and dont allow one dog to stare down another...if a dogs tail is up over his back, he is thinking bad thoughts. You dont wait for that to escalate into a brawl - you stop it in its tracks.

How: redirect the dogs aggression using obedience. In order to do this, the dog needs a prong colkar and a leash on. You cannot make an impression on a dog with a flat collar and if both dogs have no collar and no leash - you are frankly quite useless to do anything.

the bottom line: Yes, I would have gotten a female.

But, you can straighten it out by: taking each dog out by himself on lead, developing some obedience, re-establishing yourself as the leader.

In the meantime, keep them separated and if the yard is a bomb zone, it will only get worse.

BTW once the one male is permitted to defeat the other, he will target him whenever he wants (again, if he is permitted). Letting two males brawl is building a bomb - and trust me when I say you don`t want that to happen.

Keep the dogs off your bed, crate at least one dog at night (so that they dont get into it in the middle of the night) and treat them as ``equals`. Both are given affection, both are off the bed, both are fed at the same time.

When you walk out the door- the dog goes last. These are ways of communicating to your dog in `dog language`that you are in charge.

You need a professional trainer to guide you because forums cannot provide the level of support you require.

Good luck.

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• You need to take a stand that you aren't going to put up with crap from either of them. Correct them when they are wrong and praise them when they are good. Your older dog should already be used to commands and you just need to start training the new one. Remember SH can be pretty stubborn so you have to be more so


• Haha... Do not bring any of your current pets with you when you pick up your new pet. Also, try to wear clothing that smells like your pets (hold them and pet them before you leave to get the new dog). This will accomplish two things: One, you get bonding time with your new pet without the scrutiny of your other pets, and Two, the new dog will smell the other pets on your clothes and have an idea of what he is in store for. If possible, have another person drive you to pick up the new pet so you can sit in the passenger seat and bond on the way home.
  
  -alvaro


• First don't worry about who the boss is as they'll work that out among themselves. Sounds like they're getting along pretty good anyway so it's most likely already worked out. Your older dog now has a friend so your yard will suffer a bit from two adult dogs playing and wrestling. For feeding train both dogs to sit for their food. Feed in separate bowls and on a schedule. Do not allow bowl switching or other obnoxious behavior. Train both dogs. The young one needs training and the older dog needs to be reinforced in his training. Right now both are kind of testing the situation to see what they can get away with since the living environment has changed for both of them.
  
  WOW Raven, I guess I really misinterpreted this question. The dogs sounded like they were getting along to me. But again I cannot see what they are doing through words on a screen. Male dogs do play even intact males play. Wrestling is a form of play. Wrestling isn't really fighting. Fighting is fighting.
  
  To the poster: It is best to hire someone to go to your home and watch these dogs interact. That way you will receive the best advice. As you can see two knowledgeable people can really misinterpret the words on a screen.

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Dog Health Questions: Invisible fence dog training?

I have a 9 year old black lab. We got the invisible fence for our yard. We live out on 58 acres of property but got the fence cause at the one end of our property is the high way. But now I can get my dog to go for walks with me out on the property cause she's afraid to go accross the fence what can I do?

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Wow.. i read your answers and they dont even seem to help!!! I had the same problem!! we had like a year old lab and he got scared too... o i took some treats in my hand... kinda tugged on his leash.. then i called him so nice and held out my hand to pet him and got him excited to the point where he ran to get me...so i hope it works for you!!! best of luck!!!

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• get a real fence with a gate. or take him out a different way.


• Don't walk her that way.
  
  You taught her not to cross that line; don't screw it up. Walk around the fence.


• Don't taker her across the fence. 58 acres is alot of property. Why do you need to leave it? You have no choice here. You WANT your dog to be afraid to go on the highway...that's why you got the fence. Can't have it both ways.


• stop bein a retard,how can you teach it something then expect it to do what you told it not to. you shouldnt own a dog you big stinky moo head


• Ok, now stop and think about this a minute. Pretend you're the one with the collar on your neck that will send the sensation of a gazzillion pins & needles into your neck if you should walk the wrong way. Wouldn't you be scared, too?
  
  You've trained your dog to be terrified of that viciously horrible sensation. You can't take that back.
  
  Now, maybe you didn't properly adjust your dog to the 'fence' -- you didn't take the time to let her know exactly where she'd experience the excruciating, sudden pain. So, maybe now she's scared to wander anywhere, since she doesn't know just where she'll get zapped. In that case, contact your electric fence people, and ask for the layout of the fence (wear the 'collar' around your own wrist, to check it out, before you subject your dog to it), and also ask for training guidelines.
  
  Or, like someone else said: You've got 58 acres, so just walk in a different direction.


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Dog Health Questions: I am looking for westland center for dog training in michigan?

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Try this pet education center. They offer classes and have a schedule so you can check it out further to suit your time and needs.
Good luck to you, and give your pet a hug and biscuit from me.

Westland
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Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Road
Westland, MI 48185
(1/4 mile south of Ford Road)

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