Dog Health Questions: How many people really think anyone can do Personal Protection Training in dogs?

I have long believed that people will do or say anything to make themselves right on an issue where they have literally stepped in something that smells bad. I have always tried to understand that everyone makes mistakes and that includes me. Further, I hope I am big enough to admit when I am wrong.
I have made the statement on several occasion that the average pet owner is not capable of doing their own protection training in a dog, and I have gotten upset more than a few times when I see people come on and ask such questions as How do I make my dog kill on command? or How do I make my Pit Bull's head bigger so he looks meaner? or What is the best book to buy so I can train my dog to be mean?
Maybe I am wrong. I believe there are people who are capable of training their dogs but I also believe they need assistance and for something as important as personal protection, they most certainly need someone who is well trained in the art.
However, I will be the first to admit, though I have watched others train, and I have even assisted at times, this is not my forte. So, I would like input from you guys on the idea that anyone can train a dog for personal protection, and also, should personal protection training be promoted in the average canine?
Most of you know I am working on some rescue issues with my county right now and writing several proposals. One of the reasons I am asking this is because we have always tried to put stipulations in our proposals with the county that deals specifically with laws associated with dog training. For example: we have a stipulation right now that states anyone who deliberately trains a domesticated dog that is a family pet to attack will be fined and the dog confiscated. It is not worded exactly like that, but I think you guys get the idea.
Thanks in advance for your discussions on this.

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You got me with the "most of you know I am working on, etc. etc." Since most of us don't have a clue who you are, I can see why.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…
Once again, another 1 year old copy and paste question. You are reported!

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• Sorry, but your lack of knowledge is as clear as day. It does not matter how skilled or experienced you are, no one can train their own PP dog. It takes a team of people. A handler, a decoy, distraction people, etc....
  If you are one of those extremists who think that only law enforcement should be allowed to have dogs trained to protect then there is no point in this conversation.
  The right dog, the right handler, the right team, and the right training are all basic.


• Huh. The 'average' pet owner barely knows which end of the leash to use if they use one at all.
  
  No. No one but a professional licensed in this field. Period. No arguments, no exceptions.
  
  What I am starting to find disturbing is the videos you can access. Many of them are 'home made' and the so called 'trainer' hasn't a clue in hell what he(she) is doing. People look at them and think
  Well, I can do that! Even with the videos that are obviously done by professionals it is still disturbing.
  
  People are wanting dogs to 'protect' them. To 'protect' their home. Protect their children.
  
  It is not the animal's job to protect. It is our job as the owners of these dogs to protect them, our home and children.
  
  Unfortunately, I do believe Launi is very capable of coming to my assistance if she felt I was being threatened. It is unfortunate because she would be in my line of fire.
  
  And I am very sorry to tell everyone this but a PP dog, no matter how deadly, is no match for a firearm.


• Most pet owners are lucky to be able to get their dog to do a recall never mind protection training. I believe that should only be done by trained professionals and have a poorly trained protection dog is as dangerous as a loaded gun given to a 5yr old.
  Any dog that is properly socialized, loved and cared for by the owners will protect them. Most dogs are territorial and will protect what they believe is their home.. My Standard Poodles wouldn't let anyone in my house if they were not invited. 3 large dogs with teeth bared were enough of a deterrent for one would be burglar..

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Dog Health Questions: I want to train a service dog! Please help!?

Hi! I really want yo train a service dog, but a few problems...
1) My parents don't want me to
2) They don't like dogs in the house
3) They don't want to take a dog everywhere
4) Worried I won't 'Stick to It'

I've already said it would look good on a college application, teach me responsability, and other reason's like that, but they won't budge! This has be my life long dream, and I want to start ASAP! I've thought of maybe rescuing a dog (Yeah, they are actually considering letting me do that) saying I'm going to adopt it out again (because I would get it from a kill animal shelter), then really train it and contact a service dog training facility. I've thought of doing that, but, wouldn't that be lying? Please help!

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Although legally anybody may train a service dog, it works better for the professional trainers to train specially bred dogs. Many physical problems such as bad hips, bloat, allergies, etc. can be minimized by careful breeding. Yuu could end up with a dog nobody wanted.

Go to www.iaadp.org and look for schools near you. Look at the web pages for schools nearer you. Also see if your parents will read some books, Through Otis' Eyes-Lessons from a Guide Dog Puppy, by Patricia Berlin Kennedy and Robert Christie and TWO Plus Four Equals One, buy Kathy Nimmer.

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• Well, it's your parents house, and you need to respect their decisions. They WOULD be paying for it's care, so it seems right to respect what they've said.
  The best I can suggest is to try and convince them, but it may take some time.


• Why don't you contact a service dog program about becoming a puppy raiser for the program? The chances of you being able to completely train a service dog appropriately are about slim to none. The chance of a disabled person going to a teenager for their service dog is even slimmer. It takes a great skills to train a service dog. Most dogs do not have the appropriate temperament, and while there have been shelter dogs that made good service dogs, the vast majority of them do not. Keep in mind that over 90% of all dogs that enter service dog training wash out and do not make it to work as a service dog. You will have a better chance of doing some real good by puppy raising.
  
  Whether or not you would have public access rights training a service dog depends on your state law. Those training service dogs are not protected under federal law. Many states do not grant access to trainers of service dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: On a scale of 1-10, how well is your dog trained?

This is just for a science project.

Please list the age & type of dog.

Also say about how many hours per week you... walk your dog, play with yoru dog, and how many hours per week do you spend with training.

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Dog's name: Toto
Dog breed: Mutt scottish terrier mix saved before being put down
Age: We are not sure about 11 or 12 we think.
Walk the dog: Every day not sure how many minutes
Play with the dog: Every day when she's in the mood
Hours training: We do not do training anymore because she knows everything we want her to know, sit, stay, rollover, lay down, potty on command, very obedient.
Scale of 1-10 number: 9 or 10 probably 10 though

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• 6 months
  german shorthaired pointer/australian shephard
  2 hours each
  training is a 1


• My 9 year old border collie is a 10.
  Hours per week walking: Approximately 9
  Hours per week playing: Ha, nearly ever waking minute he's trying to get me to throw SOMETHING.
  Hours per week training: I train, specifically train, about an hour every other day--but sometimes we're officially working on something specific--and that would replace an hour walk, etc.
  
  My 11 mos old Aussie is a 2. She's a work in progess.
  She shares walking and playing time.
  We've just started herding lessons, so that's about an hour a week, and she's in an obedience class, so two hours a week.


• 5
  he is a 2yr old chihuahua
  
  i walk him 20 - 40 minutes twice a week but due to his behavior i am upping it to every evening when i get home from work.
  
  we play all the time
  
  i am going to start training him constantly because he is very aggressive and nippy with strangers comming into my home & also with my brother.


• My dog is a 10 as far as being trained
  I have a 4 year old male yellow Labrador Retriever.
  14 hours a week walking
  17 hours a week playing which includes swimming, running errands etc.
  7 to 10 hours of training


• 10 out of ten for my Staffy she is brilliant .she will be 6 May 12th and a nicer lass nevr lived .


• Duke
  Age 3
  Labrador Retriever/Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix
  He gets walked about 30 minutes per day
  We play all day long with Dakota too
  My dog is already trained and on a scale from 1-10 he is about a 8.
  He is very smart and sometimes too smart for his own good!
  He knows all the basic obedience stuff and he knows how to shake.
  
  Dakota
  Age 5
  Rottweiler/German Shepherd/ Husky mix
  She gets walked 30-45 minutes a day
  We play all day long with Duke too
  Dakota is a 9 on training. She is very smart!
  She knows high 5,shake,speak,I love you,and the basic obedience stuff,and when I say kisses she gives kisses!


• About 4, shes always moaning at me for drinkin beer... Oh dog!... Sorry.


• Hard to assign a number. There are some areas in which they are a 10 and others in which we are still working and they would score much lower.
  
  Lab mix - almost 4 years
  Lab - a little over 2 years
  
  Training is nonstop in my home. I always monitor, correct/encourage behaviors. Walking varies (especially now that my husband is away and I'm 8 mo pregnant,) but they usually get a minimum of an hour per day each. Play time also varies. They actually spend most of their time outdoors playing, but I do spend time playing fetch, etc. with them. Sorry, I didn't really give you numbers!


• 7 of my dogs are very well trained in German and English commands....I work with them daily around the ranch...with commands working cattle and horses. So I would say 20-30 hours a week they are working and continuing the training, I have 1 that is a blind puppy..so he takes time and patience. So on a scale 1-10 I would say 9 or 10
  
  Italian Mastiff-4 years
  Italian Mastiff-5 years
  Italian Mastiff-7 years
  Doberman-3 years
  Doberman-5 years
  Doberman-8 years
  Jack Russell-2 years
  Mastiff-6 month-blind


• Maybe a 8 or 9. he is 2 years old and a beagle. I walk him maybe 3 to 4 times a week, and ALWAYS play with him, training would be maybe 5 days a week. I LOVE my doggy!!!


• 10
  Lab greyhound mix - 3
  24 hrs. Fun
  Training 2 hrs a year


• i have 2 dogs both are sisters
  
  there 3 years old
  
  one is a 10- irish wolf hound
  
  the other one is like a 8 -irish wolf hound
  
  i walk my dog 1 hr a day
  I play with them like 24/7 probably like 4 hrs
  traning 5rs a week


• Chuckles - almost 11 years - Labrador/German Shepherd Dog mix - 2.
  Sampson - 1 year old - Labrador/Chow Chow mix - 5. How well does he respond? 8.
  
  Well.. I play with them a LOT, but I don't keep track of the time. Training has been slow in the winter, but I will be doing more in the summer.


• Mollie: age 1 1/2. Breed: Half min pin, half beagle.
  I'd say she's maybe a 6 going on 7. She is very intelligent. She sits, creeps, rolls over, stands, speaks, and high fives you. She also pees and poops on command.
  I spend about 6 hours a week walking her, another 30 minutes a day playing in the fence, which is also lots of running and exercise.
  I practice training with her through out the day. Maybe, 20 minutes a day when we are done playing so her energy level is down and she can focus on me better.
  
  Berry: Age 1. Breed: Half basset hound, half beagle.
  All of the times above apply to him as well, but since he is younger and a little more slow and stubbern, he's maybe a 5. He sits, rolls over, speaks and pees on command. I'm working with him in pooping on command, and for some reason he just doesn't get "shake" or "high five".


• 8-9 on the scale
  his 1-2 years old
  his pitbull/boxer
  i walk him at the minium 7 hours a day.
  i play with him whenver i am home and not busy and his not sleeping so it varied but it would be ore than 7 hours
  training-- a week?? 3-5 hours

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Dog Health Questions: Best dog breed for me?

I have almost successfully trained my GSD X, and now I'm starting to look at a puppy to buy.

Although all my pets have been from the pound so far, I want to go to a reputable breeder and select a brand new puppy and begin training from the very start.

I don't have much time for grooming, my girl has a proper spa bath almost every fortnight.
I walk at least twice a day so size is exercise is no problem.
I am a confident trainer, my GSD X had major social problems and now she's fine. I don't think there's an issue that can't be fixed.
I go to dog training at least once a week so the dog will become perfectly social.

I'm looking at maybe a Basenji or a Shiba Inu.
What dog breed would be best for me?

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My hats off to you. I really like hearing about good owners and from the sounds of it you are one. I would recommend doing research on both the basenji and the shiba inu. If you feel they are good dogs for you, then you should definitely looking into them. Check out multiple websites and even contact the actual breeders. Every dog is different and you can't tell just by the breed standard. I have included one of my favorite sites, good luck with your new puppy.

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• Shiba because with them you dont really have to brush there fur much


• pit bulls don't need allot of grooming at all and they need exorcise which you do regularly very loyal ,smart ,friendly and love the attention. i have 2 and there the biggest babies my 4 yr old niece wants to take my girl home


• Hats off to you for taking in pound dogs.
  
  Why not another?
  
  I would say the best breed for you is the one needing a home from the pound.


• Try these out:
  http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/
  
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm


• hi,
  
  to know what type of dog will suit you, you can use this dog finder match up http://www.mediumurl.com/?r=094728952621…
  the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits your personality and lifestyle. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.
  
  hope this helps


• kudos! That's great you've adopted shelter animals,i have also :) Maybe since your really good at rehabilitating animals with issues you should keep it up! But i get where your coming from,i think maybe a akita [big,powerful,stubborn,yet sweet with their loved ones] that breed will be challenging for people with no experience but you'd be fine.They are really sweet dogs with the right owner.I think you'd fit the bill. :) Good Luck!


• well i heard Shiba Inu.

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Dog Health Questions: DOG WHISPERER vs ITS ME OR THE DOG?

DOG WHISPERER
Dog Whisperer - TV is an Emmy Award-nominated National Geographic Channel series that premiered on September 13, 2004. Cesar Millan portrays his real life role in rehabilitating and restoring balance to dogs with problems.

Millan's specialty is working with dogs that are known to be aggressive. Episodes of the program often feature but are not limited to work with an aggressive dog and Millan's application of rules, boundaries, and limitations. Millan believes that pack leadership, by all humans who live or work with the dog, is required for the dog to exist in a content, calm state. Millan demonstrates to the owners how to obtain and maintain this.

As part of the show, Millan is shown as someone who owns 40 to 50 dogs, including Rottweilers, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds, all of whom coexist in peace, uncaged and unchained. Millan is also an honorary member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Dog Whisperer is sponsored by Purina and Petco.

ITS ME OR THE DOG
It's Me or the Dog is a television program produced by UK television production company Ricochet, in which dog trainer Victoria Stilwell tackles behavioral problems in dogs by teaching their owners responsible dog ownership. Known for her natural ability to train any dog, Victoria promotes positive reinforcement-based dog training techniques reliant on teaching both owner and dog through positive associations and confidence. The show is currently airing in over 20 countries worldwide.

JUST IN CASE U DONT KNOW ONE OF THE SHOWS HERES A LINK TO C AN EPISODE OF BOTH

ITS ME OR THE DOG:

http://www.veoh.com/channels/imotd

DOG WHISPERE(couldnt find an episode online but this is good too its close up with cesar millan)
part1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNA8JbnKU…
part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqHjq-cj9…
part3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNudxuz9H…WHO DO U THINK HAS THE BEST APPROACH TO HELP OUR DOGS...

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Definatly Ceaser Milan. I like him alot better than Victoria, and he uses a lot better tequines (in my opinion). We use his tequines to teach my puppy to be more respectful, and now I am working my way up to be a pack leader.

Hope this helps!

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• What's with the recent deluge of this question?
  
  Victoria. Cesar uses outdated methods that shut down the dog or make him act out of fear. Victoria uses methods that encourage the dog to learn and want to behave and that improve the relationship and bond between dog and family.


• Well I think Cesar is the best when it comes to rehab for dogs with extreme problems, and aggressiveness.
  But i like Victoria for the other stuff, Like potty training and when dogs dont like other dogs or when the chase cats, and when dogs jump on owners grab food.


• i like victoria stilwell...she's so delightfully british! i have a dog who was running off in the woods, rolling in poo, and not coming when i whistled, but i used some of Victoria's ideas and the problem is fixed! if only we could get her on supernanny!


• I think they both have novel (to me, a novice) ways of approaching dog behaviors. I think that Millan has a more universal manner when handling dogs. His method deals with the big picture, while Stillwell treats each problem separately.


• The Dog Whisperer.
  My mom is dog groomer and when she has bad dogs she does what Cesar does and it works perfect!
  I also love Cesar i think what he is doing is great and he is very good at explaining things!


• Dog Whisperer is better because of his approach and the dogs respond alot faster then the ones on Its Me Or The Dog


• dog whiispere is better then any think its fantastic, hes fantastic


• Simply put:
  
  Victoria uses methods that ANY average joe pet owner can learn and continue to use on their dog after she is gone.
  
  Cesar uses methods that only a professional should use, but since people see them working on the tv they will attempt themselves anyway which is extremely dangerous.
  
  They both advocate that boundaries MUST be made and maintained with your dogs, though, which is extremely important.


• I think it is hard to say. Caesar focuses on dog psychology, where Victoria is a dog trainer. Caesar says he trains people, and I think that people do need some training when it comes to owning some dogs. They both focus on how important exercise and discipline are though. I will say that Cesar seems to have more of a handle on dealing with the more aggressive cases than the other show does.
  Overall, I like Dog whisperer better.


• Cesar. His methods work. Victoria is an idiot. I cannot stand that show, or her. I have had great success with Cesar's methods on both my dogs, including controlling one dogs food aggression issues. The carry on that his methods constitute animal cruelty is ridiculous. And the point of heavy editing and sudden appearances of warnings? Simple. ALL TELEVISION IS EDITED. Even the wonderful Victoria's show. The warning is the network and producers covering their behinds, in case some idiot tries to sue them after they used Cesar's methods on an unknown dog with obvious aggression problems.


• You lost me at Milan's "restores balance", that's so typical of his pop psych gobbledeegook that it says it all.
  
  These two do not in any way compete, Milan is a t.v. actor and Victoria is an actual dog trainer, with certification and training. Milan has no training, he bases his nutsy theories on observing Mexican street dogs and then makes a miraculous quick fix of all problems within his t.v. segment - it is purely entertainment, heavily edited, and often very dangerous nonsense (his "alpha roll" is obscene, no reputable trainer had advocated that in 40 years and it isn't even correct in wolf behavior observations - that was an erroneous theory to begin with).
  
  So, kindly remember that Milan is NOT a behaviorist, rather an actor. It is entertainment folks - dangerous to copy. Even Milan has gone way far afield of his earlier behavior with dogs - if you compare the early segments with all the "warnings" he issues now before and after, you will get the idea that the guy has been sued and had lots and lots of problems.
  
  Victoria does not do miracle cures, she teaches people how to train their dogs - patiently and consistantly, she doesn't pretend to cure all with her nonsensical Hollywood new age "auras" and "states".
  
  So, of course Millan is more popular, instant fixes always are - even if they get you bitten and often constitute dog abuse. Scare an animal with force the way Millan does, and the problems just go deeper - and surface with a vengeance eventually. Wonder how many dead dogs that guy is ultimately responsible for and how many people have been bitten trying out his "instant" cures on their dogs.

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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?

I have a boy pomerainian and a girl pekenese. They both arent bathroom trained. Have any techniques i can use?

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A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should "go"! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn.
It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding.
CRATE TRAINING
In the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog's crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business.
HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATE
On average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.

100 PER CENT SUPERVISION
Supervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn't. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He'll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven't noticed. You don't want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.

SCHEDULING
In the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.

While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two.

Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .

FEEDING TIME
Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.

If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog's system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy's body doesn't require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.

EXERCISE
It is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come' at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.

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• there are literally tooo many out there..and thus we get conflicted...
  
  i have a pug, who is potty boxed trained to the point that he will go outside..only out of desperation...and he never misses his box...we trained him by using the potty pads...which we still use with him...its great and easy..just pricey with all those pads...
  
  but i do have a brand new husky pup that we have to train to go outside...
  
  he is two weeks into his potty training...and getting to the point now where he only goes in the house if he has tried to get our attention and we havent reponded to him...
  
  but we did it...by just taking him outside...when he goes he gets tons of appraisal and a treat...and say "good potty"
  
  bring the dog outside like every twenty minutes until the dog is outside and responds to u saying 'go potty'
  
  after a while the dog will ubderstand that outside is the place to go...and might start hanging out by the door...which means to you 'take him outside' you need to keep a good eye on the dog to let him know you are both on the same page...he goes by the door...you let him out to 'go potty' after a while it becomes second nature...but remember dogs cannot control their bladders until they are about 12 weeks old..so dont start the rubbing their noses in it thing until about 14 weeks of age...


• Just keep letting them out every 30 mins and if you see them squatting (or wateva your dogs do) have a bottle of pasta ready on the side and shake it, this will frighten your dog and it will stop wat it is doing long enough for you to let it out if you arnt quick enough and it pee's everywhere then hold your dog near enough to it so he/she can smell it and say no in a really stern voice hope i have helped gud luck with the training


• Hello,
  House training can be frustrating. You will find excellent tips & tricks techniques and articles on this subject to help you achieve your mission. visit samsdogtraining.com
  
  Best Wishes,
  Sam


• Well you can , read this guide , its awesome to help you train your dog http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc… , Hope this helps

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Dog Health Questions: I got a puppy and am training her to be a Service dog...?

I was talking to my psychiatrist who said I would benefit from a psychiatric service dog and asked me if I would like one. I said yes and he told me I could train my own or go to a service dog training facility and be on a wait list for a professionally trained one. I told him I'd rather train my own for my specific needs and he agreed. I now have a 4 month old Border Collie mix recommended by a Service dog training facility in my area. I was wondering where I should start and how I should go about training her. She is very Intelligent and has already learned; sit, stay, lay down, come, leave it, drop it, take it, pick up (to pick up things I drop because I'm also physical handicapped), Light (to turn the light on or off), and heel. I just really want to do this right so if you can possibly help me as of how to go about doing this I'd be greatly appreciative. I am very set on training her myself so please don't tell me to seek Professional help, though I have very supportive friends and family helping my with this too since some days I can deal with training better then others.

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eelak, please give it a break.

You cannot learn how to train a service dog over the internet, and especially not from Yahoo Answers. Getting a new account and posting the same questions is going to get the same answers.

Friends and family who don't know squat about dog training are not going to be a help. If you do not already have extensive experience training dogs, then you really do have to hire a professional. Like it or not, that's the way it is.

Hon, you very very clearly do not have the skill needed. You should get a dog from a program. You say that's an option. TAKE IT. But choose some other agency than the one that recommended a border collie husky cross with separation anxiety as a service dog candidate because that's way too much anxiety in a dog meant to work with someone who is mentally ill.

Your story changes, just slightly, but incessantly every few hours. It's very tiring. Mental disability, physical. Have a professional trainer, don't have a pro trainer. Pro trainer won't answer questions. Local facility that takes months to place a dog it takes 2 years to train. Dog that comes when called but won't stay by you outside your yard. Now dog doesn't come when called (see other recent question). Dog that retrieves, but doesn't actually bring what you want (translation: a thieving puppy--very common behavior in puppies).

She doesn't know come if you have to ask how to train a recall. That's what a recall is:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

Take it and "pick up" are the same thing and she doesn't know it because she doesn't pick up what you want. She doesn't know "leave it" either, or she wouldn't be picking up things you don't want. She doesn't know how to heel or you wouldn't have trouble with her getting distracted and trying to run off.

And you can't study for the CPDT online. You have to work with an experienced trainer in person to build up the recommendation and the number of hours of experience needed to qualify to take the written exam, which is not based on YahooAnswers and is not open book. You have to actually read the reading list, and those are all real books, books you won't find at the public library and will need to purchase.

If you need attention because you are lonely, there are far better (healthier) ways to get it. If you need a service dog, again, there is a better way (from a program).

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• Hello eelak, new account? I see something here that I also see on your profile:
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ao0Fc9pK_Gmh13HXBLdP23UjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20101008170819AAER6vr
  
  Amazing that nothing you've already been told has sunk in yet. Keep asking, no one is going to change their answers to indulge you. Keep an eye on your details too... parts of your story are starting to fall apart. ;)


• i would contact a service dog trainer and ask what all i should train to be certified
  then i would train what else helps me.


• Hon, I've been following your postings and notice you switch identity and then ask the same questions over and over. You're going to have to stand on your own 2 feet here, and begin seeking your information you claim you want from real people in your community.
  
  You aren't in a position to begin training a dog for anything. You don't listen to your elders, you don't listen to professionals' suggestions, you aren't willing to accept your limitations of refusing to listen to reason!
  
  I know you love your dogs dearly! But until you find the attention you are seeking in your community rather than on-line, you just aren't ready for the level of responsibility training a working dog requires!

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Dog Health Questions: What is the ISBN number of the book titled "The Kohler method of utility dog training" by William R. Kohler ?

OR where and how can I find out myself? Thanks in advance.

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0783818718

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• who knows?


• The Koehler Method of Utility Dog Training
  ISBN 0876057857


• The ISBN is 0876057857.
  The number 0783818718 is Amazon's ASIN.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of place that does private dog obedience training in Gainesville, TX?

I have a 6 month old puppy that I can't break of some very annoying habits, despite having tried many things.
I'd like to try private lessons.
If public/group lessons are the only option, I could go for that. She needs socialization as well, but I think she would freak out too much at public lessons. This is the kind of dog that if she even sees an object that has another animals scent on it, she will choke herself (on the leash), and squells and whines (very loudly and endlessly) to get to it. For example I've tried introducing her to someone. After an hour of being in the prescence of the other person, she calmed down a little but still broke into fits of squelling and whining shrilly, all because I wouldn't let her run over and bite, scratch, and jump all over the person.

We only have one shelter, Noah's Ark, and I do not believe it offers lessons of any sort. Nor is there a Petco or Petsmart or anything of the sort within 50 minutes of here.

Anyway, sorry for the long explantion. With all this said, does anyone know of a place or qualified person who offers private dog training in Gainesville? If not what group training is available? Also if you know the prices that would be helpful too.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

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sorry no one is answering.

I found one luisting on this page

http://www.allprok9training.com/texas.ht…

GOOD DOGS TRAINING CENTER no address or phone number but should be in the dictionary.

Here it is. Now I don't know anything about it, just trying to help.

GOOD DOGS TRAINING CENTER
3829 E Highway 82
Gainesville,TX 76240
35.0MI from Prosper
(940) 665-5000

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know is there any dog training school near town area?

Prefer area - Bukit merah, Tiong Bahru and Henderson.

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Recommended Answer:
Ask vets in your area to recommend one. Go to dog shows and ask owners.

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