Dog Health Questions: Questions about building a quail pen?

Hello all. Im considering building a quail pen so that I may keep quail for dog training. I was wondering whether or not it was a good idea to build the pen without a floor, so that the quail can be on the ground. My only concern with this would be fire ants. Ive heard that fire ants can be a problem for quail, especially when they are nesting. Should I raise it off the ground and use wire mesh for flooring, or will they be ok on the ground?

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I am going to say it depends on the size of the pen. It is is large enough then you really don't need a floor. If your going to build a small pen however, I would make it raised with a wire mesh bottom, and have an area that has plywood for their feet. I have a friend that keeps his in a chicken pen. His has a top on it about 7 feet up. It's big enough for us to walk in, but his quail are not hard to capture, rather tame in fact. They come a runnin' when he brings his feed bucket. So, I don't know if this type behavior is something your looking for to train your dogs or not.

One time, a few of them got loose, and as I was walking up to the porch, they blasted out from under a shrub, and scared the §h!T out of me, but he shook his bucket a few times, and they followed him right back in the pen. I have no idea how they got out, but I guess the made a hole somewhere.

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• If the pen is large enough I don't see fire-ants being a real problem as long as roosts are provided for the birds to get out of harms way. Another way to keep ants at bay is to spray Tempo around the pen every month or so. It kills insects that crawl across the area it is sprayed and lasts for months even after a rain.
  
  I would however put a mesh floor in and secure it to the side mesh. The reason behind this is raccoons can reak havoc on penned birds, and are masters of getting into anything. Many of the lodges I have guided for can attest to this. In one instance I can remember a raccoon tearing a cloth mesh next to a support pole and shimmying down the pole. The hole was not visible from the ground. Chukars continued to be eaten for weeks until one day I caught the little monster in the act.


• Build a fully enclosed wire frame with a box for shelter and roost with rat wire smaller than a weasel. Weasels will kill them all. We had a weasel kill all of ours. Also a fully enclosed pen will prevent digging coons and foxes and other critters. Put a lid with hinges on the box for cleaning and straw. You could bury the wire deep down with concrete I guess.....but,weasels are tunneling bastards. A good dog in the area to bark may keep some animals away....as long as its not a bird dog........LOL........

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Dog Health Questions: If I register my DBA is my business name protected? Also how do I copywrite my slogan so no one can steal it?

I go to the county clerk right? My business is dog training. Thanks!

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No, and it's COPYRIGHT.
You trademark a slogan, you don't copyright it. See a good trademark lawyer.

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• Your business name is only protected in the county where you register your DBA - at least in the sense that nobody else can register their biz under the same name. If you want to register a trademark (if your trade name can be trademarked), you need to hire an Intellectual Property attorney. You can register a trademark for around $1200 or so. Until registration is completed, you use the "TM" sig. Note that not all names can be trademarked, and the trademark, if granted, only applies to the category in which your name is registered.
  
  Your "slogan" - you mean a service mark? This can be registered, but you can also protect it to some extent by using the superscript "SM" after the slogan. That way you can spend the money to register it after it has been in use and gains some recognition.
  
  Names and service marks cannot be copyrighted. Some may meet requirements and be trademarked or service marked.

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Dog Health Questions: Please, please help me with my aggressive dog!!!?

He is 5 1/2 months old and neutered. He is a pure bred golden retriever, I thought he would be the perfect family puppy... We took him to a dog training place since he showed hints of aggression as a pup and he was fine. He is okay-trained can sit, down, stand and walk on a a leash, but I am 14 and sometimes he gets wound up and jumps up on me, growls, bites, barks, and lunges! I get so scared I say "Hey, stop!" loudly and I tell him to sit, he stops after he sits but still barks. He also does this to my mom but not as often, he does it when he is at the top of the stairs (which is scary), while swimming in a pond, or if I start to run with him or jog. Now, he has no freedom off leash. He gets plenty of exercise by the way. My dad says I should hit him but I would never want to and that would trigger him to bite more, my dad is head strong about that idea... What ON EARTH can I do I feel in danger with him and I also want to help him. Thank you so much!

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Your family is not capable of handling a dog. This dog is controlling the house and nobody is stepping up to correct the situation.

I think it would be better to find a new home with owners that understand this behavior. He is only 5 months old and can be corrected. If he is not corrected, as he gets older he could remain out of control and seriously hurt someone. The fact that he is acting this way and the closest result your father has is to hit him says you should not own this dog and it is only going to get worse as the dog gets older and has no discipline.

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• It sounds like your golden retriever has had some bad breeding. That just isn't a breed that is known for this kind of behavior.
  
  The type of training you have given him is alright, but he needs more. He needs to be aware that the humans in this family are the dominant ones, not him. Try NILIF--Nothing In Life Is Free http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm . Also, YOU be the one to initiate everything. If he tries to get your attention, ignore him until he gives up. Then YOU be the one to get HIS attention. I have read that in the wild, the dominant dog would be the one to decide when the other dog gets attention. The other dog has to sit around and wait for it.
  
  I think he is still young enough that you can get this under control, but don't do any type of training without talking to your parents about it first. Also, until this biting stops, I would muzzle him. I hate muzzles, but it's better than you or someone else getting hurt.


• Hitting will definitely not solve the problem!! I once watched an episode of 'Its me or the dog' show. The great dane was biting during play. The trainer on the show said that when the dog bit, to let out a high pitch noise, cross her arms and turn from dog and continue to turn away from dog till the dog found her to be no fun and ignored her. You need to show dominance to your dog... You are alpha dog. Do not be scared .. your dog will pick up on that. All of you in your family need to discipline the same way (no hitting) or nothing you do to correct this problem will work. this means your dad too.
  If you can watch some episodes of Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer or It's Me or The Dog. I think you will learn some great techniques there. Remember don't be scared, and be firm ... but dont yell!!!
  You may want to seek the help of a dog trainer!! One that can do private training.
  Good Luck!!


• Your dog is not aggressive, but he does not respect you or your mom. First of all stop being afraid! Some of this behavior is puppy, but now he is a "teen" and you must take control before he be comes a liability. You and your Mom need some assertiveness training toward the dog. You do not need to hit him to get respect.
  Rules of engagement....
  1. Never back away from him again, step into him before he can do it to you. Stand tall over him and keep moving forward, make him back up. Do not get angry, do not yell. You must have respect, not fear. (respect = you the boss, Fear = I must protect myself from humans).
  2. Look him dead in the eye and tell him what you want - then make him do it. Never repeat yourself, I said NEVER REPEAT YOURSELF...(get it).
  3. Play gentle games with him, (never tug of war), try "find the kibble". Put him in a down stay. Hide a piece of his kibble in a spot on the floor where he can get it, but will have to look a bit. Start easy and then get trickier as he gets better. The reason I suggest using his kibble is he may get less excited than he would for a biscuit.
  Work up to games that involve some gentle wrestling with the dog. It is good for the dog to know you are stronger than he is (or at least think you are).
  Do not let him Mouth you.
  
  I strongly urge you and Mom to take a class or hire a trainer to address this issue.
  
  My son was bitten by our neighbors Golden, I knew the dog was an accident waiting to happen I just never figured it would be my kid. He was locked up for two weeks, returned only to maul an even younger child a few months later. The dog was returned to the breeder where he lives in a dog run.
  It was NEVER the dogs fault. NEVER is.
  His owner was a shy, passive, tense person who never played with the dog. The dog felt someone needed to be in charge - so he took over the house. But he was not leadership material and he made bad judgements.
  Check out some Cesar Millan on YouTube.....search for "Dog Whisperer 19/26 : Insane Dane"

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Owners: Would you kill or injure a dog if if was your vital resort during a dog attack?

An acquaintance of mine yesterday who is a avid dog owner brought up the issue of dog cruelty. In agreement we both agreed we would never abuse an animal. However I said to him that in a situation were a unprovoked dog attacked me/family member/friend viciously and my VITAL/LAST (have to cap lock for the pet fundies) resort to stop the attack would be to injure or kill. I would do it in a heartbeat regardless if it was a stray or a domesticated and owned pet. I like animals however I REFUSE to stand there for the sake of animal empathy and get killed by a dog or disfigured if I can stop it, my life comes first and like ALL mammals including humans it does not matter how sweet someone claims there dog temperament to be the capacity to get angry and attack remains inherent. He called me a wicked ***** and gave me silent treatment for the rest of the lecture (didn't care).

I have had dogs in my extended family, have enjoyed them and have been exposed to others as well. I have never been attacked thankfully, but I've witnessed two 'well trained dogs' flip out unprovoked in my suburb simply because of temperament. In these scenarios it was these Jack n' Jill couples who would act like $3000 worth of dog training school should not have failed and finally owned up to what there animals did with excuses and alternative theories. (Jackass; you own a dog, that has two sets of carnivorous teeth that consists of mainly incisors and blunt Canines anything is possible)

Discuss.

PS: This is part 1 of my series of dog issues, soon to be posted and followed tonight with this issue maybe you can help me dog owners: "Can Dog Owner and dog be both attracted to the same woman?(Serious lol) to be posted immediately jump on 'My questions' I need some help with this sh*t.

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Your acquantance's position you described seems pretty unreasonable to me. What if it was a human attacker?

Btw, my answer would be the same if the victim were a stranger on the street who needed my help. And, by "family member/friend" I would include pets.

If one of my dogs was the attacker (not that it's even the most remote possibility), I'd consider it a favor if you would intervene, with deadly force if necessary.

And believe me, I love my dogs (in an entirely appropriate way of course). I believe "family pet" is an important role is a family. They're great dogs but end of the day, they are dogs. I think it's hard on a dog when the people treat it like they would a person, instead of a dog. I say, let a dog be a dog.

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• Yes. I would do it if it was someone else too. My sister was afraid to come over when my neighbors had pits so I would pocket a pistol and stand outside while she came in from her car.
  
  (My sister's daugher-in-law was attacked by a pit and so was her son-in-law's father. One of these particular pits attacked their kid and was put down because of it.)


• Oh god yes. I would do it to my own dog even if it was attacking someone else, for that matter. Unless it was provoked, but that's different.


• If a dog came up to attack me, my FIRST reaction would be to defend myself.
  
  To heck with what the dog thinks - this is survival.


• If the dog is damaging property or attacking a human or domestic animal you bet I would injure or kill it. If a dog goes after me or my dog on a walk, my dog gets out of the way and I kick the aggressive dog, hard, if it pushes the issue. If a dog is taking down my livestock, I would shoot it. One shot. To the head. Instant, humane, and stops the senseless pain and death of my animals.
  
  What your friend is proposing is that a aggressive dog has more rights to live and to live pain-free than the animal or human that he is attacking. I can't buy that logic. It's a dog. If a human were to attack me or another human my response would be the same - the minimal amount of trauma needed to make that attack stop. Sometimes that level of trauma would be lethal.
  
  If my dog were the aggressor my answer would also be the same. I love my dog, he is my buddy and we do everything together, but he is a DOG. I cannot say that his life or comfort trumps a toddler's face or a school child's life. Naturally, I do everything I can to make sure that my dog is never in that situation.


• i dont see how this question is really a dog issue more than just a curiosity. although there are ways to subdue an attacking dog without killing it. you just have to know what you are doing. and if you were out and about and a random dog attacked you i doubt you would be strong enough to kill it by hand.....and if it was a big dog it would most likely over power you. you have to know what you are doing in a situation like that


• I hope this never happens to me, but yes I would do everything I could do stop the attack by safely restraining the dog but if that couldn't happen.... well... yea I would choose my life over a dogs. That being said I would feel so guilty and probably would for a loonng time if I even won the fight.


• I would never injure a dog, whether my life was in danger or not. I understand that any and all dogs, no matter how docile or quiet, have the opacity to attack and possibly kill, I would never hurt them. The dog would never attack if it wasn't provoked. There is ALWAYS a reason a dog (or any animal) attacks, whether you know the reason it or not. No dog attacks just because of temperament.
  
  I have been attacked once before, lucky it was only a chihuahua, but it seemed like it was unprovoked. As I think back on it, I realized he was just being territorially. I did not harm him a bit, and if a dog does this, you never punish them. It's only instincts

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

Does any 1 no of a good inexpensive way to train my dog? She is 7 mos, half German Sherpard half Chow.

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go to petsmart they have a great dog training class for like any were from 5.00 to 15.00 I think

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• train it for what? a good book on basic training is Dog Training for Dummies. its easy to read and follow. good luck!


• You can work with her yourself. Go over everything several times and have plenty of love and patience (not necessarily in that order). There are some good books on the subject that you can pick up also.


• Clicker training is the easiest way to train a dog. A good book on it is the Everything Dog Tricks and Training. Its the best one I have found.


• There are so many great books at the library to train dogs. You can also get 'clicker trainig' lessons on line for free. Here is a good one> http://www.dogpatch.org/obed/obpage4.cfm and here >http://www.clickerlessons.com/
  The clickers on ebay are 99 cents to $2.50.


• Get a book with the old fashioned praise method of training,and forget about the clicker training.I am reading more and more articles from trainers calling into to question if it teaches the dog to respond to you or the clicker.You want your dogs responding to voice commands,not a click.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the different types of dog training tools?

I'm going to be getting a 10 month old husky mix this coming up weekend. I've owned several huskies in the past and absolutely love these dogs. Before I have effectively been able to use a pinch collar to teach them to not pull my arm off when walking. I'm interested in learning what other types of training tools are out there and how effective they are compared to the pinch collar.

The only type of tool I won't use is any sort of harness because I'm hoping to teach him to Skijor so he needs to retain his drive to pull, just not when we're walking on a leash.

Thanks!

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Even if you have experience with dogs, it's always best to seek a professionals help when using a new tool. Any new tool (or old tool) can cause damage to a dog if not used correctly.

I've tried several available tools and only found one to really be effective when dealing with pulling/lunging (of course, it was used at the discretion of my trainer and along with proper training techniques.)

Here's a list of the tools i've used and what i found out about them with MY dog:

1) Head Halter: Not effective in the sense that it made my dog MORE frustrated when working around other dogs. Instead of dealing or correcting the excited behavior, it turned her away from the dog and that made her throw a tantrum. Every single time we used it, she threw a big one and ended up worse off. In terms of pulling it helped, but when she wanted to go somewhere she stiffened her head/neck and went on pulling.

2) Harness: Traditional harnesses encourage pulling. The no pull ones that make it uncomfortable just made her walk on her hind legs when she wanted to go. The ones that snapped in the front made her walk sideways, and eventually she managed to pull OUT of them.

3) Pinch (slip) collar: She pulled too much (too constant) for me to safely or effectively correct the behavior.

4) Prong collar: This one worked. She stopped the behavior VERY quickly after a correction and i was able to return her focus to me. I have since STOPPED using it because she got the point very quickly.

Note: I used tools because her behavior would get bad enough that a treat and simply Positive reward training would not get her attention OR the behavior i wanted. I was advised by a trainer.

Dogs respond to different tools in different ways. Some could respond well to the Head Halter even though my dog did not. Others could be too timid or fearful for a Prong collar. It's best to consult with a professional to figure out which tools are needed, if they even are. It's best if NO tools are needed at all because removal of the tool could mean recurrence of the behavior.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I get my dog to be classified as a legal service dog?

I have bipolar and panic disorder. I was laid off 2 months ago and since then I do not like leaving my apartment. If I have to run errands- I take my dog with me everywhere. I did dog training in college and needless to say, my dog is very well trained. He could easily pass the tests necessary to be a therapy dog. It looks like I qualify for a 'Psychiatric Service Dog' and could easily train my 2 year old lab to do some specific things that would assist me on a daily basis.
The biggest help would be my panic in public as well as claustrophobia.
I know I could just buy a vest online and abuse the system- but how could I get this done legally?

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http://www.psychdog.org/

That site will tell you a lot.

You need to have a psychiatrists letter in order to begin training your dog as a SD, and you need a letter to be exempt from general rules/laws (such as "no dogs allowed" in stores.) Your dog needs to be specifically trained. your dog should have a Good Citizens test and should be registered with a legitimate service dog corporation.

"Using a PSD without appropriate supportive documentation is legally risky. A safer way to proceed is to discuss your interest in PSD with your psychiatrist or therapist. S/he may ask you to provide educational materials on PSD to better understand what you are trying to do. Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS) created its provider brochure specifically for this purpose. Print the brochure out and take it to your doctor, so that s/he will understand what PSD are all about.

Ask your doctor to support your decision to begin using a PSD, by writing you a generic letter of disability and support for using a PSD. This generic letter should be kept on file, in case you have legal problems in the future. Understand that a generic letter is not necessarily the appropriate letter for every situation.

Note: One should not use this letter, in order to gain access to places of public accommodation. To do so, is to teach gatekeepers that all Service Dog teams must show such a letter in order to access public spaces, and that simply is not the case. A doctor's letter of disability and support for your use of a PSD is critical legal protection and should be retained in your personal files. Do not skip this step!"

http://www.psychdog.org/faq.html#Get_PSD

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• Well, first of all, investigate online how to get him certified. Will he need to take a special class? What kinds of tests will he undergo to get certified? Will he get a special vest or just a dog tag? Will he be allowed into stores after being certified? Contact someone from the system and ask anything you can't find online. Good luck - and don't abuse the system!


• Emz - I'd imagine the dog is a familiar constant, and thus provides a stable baseline to any normal daily atmosphere.
  
  To answer the question, snoop around here: http://www.psychdog.org/training.html
  
  Also, http://www.psychdog.org/index.html
  
  Contact info is on that page so you can ask just how it works.


• I don't know the answer to your question but here are a bunch of sites about training a service dog.
  
  "training my dog to be a service dog" via Yahoo search.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=trainin…
  
  Lots of sites that may help you train your dog or put you in contact with someone who can help you.


• How does your dog help you with your panic disorder? Curious to know...


• Hi...
  
  We just had a lengthy discussion on this a week or so ago. I copied and saved the information because I took it back to my Dr. to share. I want to make sure I give this woman credit for her valuable info:
  
  Y/A poster – Kirsten provided the below information in a previous discussion. I was certainly wrong in some of my information on the subject and was MOST grateful she cleared up some gross misinformation I had been given. She is a disability advocate specializing in service dog issues. I believe she is the “GO TO” person on this information.
  
  **************************************
  All service dogs are legally the same, the same requirements, everything. The owner must qualify as legally disabled and the dog must be trained to do something that mitigates that disability, regardless of what that disability is.
  
  Businesses are permitted to ask whether the dog is a service dog and what it is trained to do. If the dog behaves inappropriately, is disruptive, or threatening, it can legally be barred, even if it meets the legal definition of a service dog. Most states have laws making it a criminal offense to try to pass off a pet as a service dog. Penalties may include fines and/or jail time, and in some instances confiscation of the dog.
  
  Emotional support animals are not service dogs, but in most cases a landlord is required to permit them even in no pets housing. ESAs are not specially trained. They are pets belonging to people with disabilities and mental issues. To qualify, the tenant must present a letter requesting a reasonable accommodation to the landlord including documentation of the disability and need for an emotional support animal from a physician.
  
  Then Kirsten added:
  
  Therapy dogs are NOT service dogs. They are pets that have been tested, registered and insured so that they may be invited to visit people in nursing homes and hospitals. Their owners have no more rights than any other pet owner. They just have proof of suitability and liability insurance so that hospitals, etc. feel comfortable inviting them to visit.
  
  ESAs are NOT service dogs. Their owners do not have public access rights to take their dogs anywhere that pet dogs are not permitted with only two exceptions: 1. they may keep an ESA in "no pets" housing and 2. they may fly with the ESA in the cabin with them with the proper documentation.
  
  "Animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or to promote emotional well-being are not service animals." -- U.S. Department of Justice
  Toll-free ADA infoline: 1 - 800 - 514 - 0301
  
  (I hope she is okay with me posting this. I felt it really was important to save the info since so many people are under the wrong impression as to what the legal truth may be)
  
  ADDED by Felicia
  Buying a vest and "faking" it is considered a serious offense that can include fines etc. If you're going to do it... do it legally. But.. as Kirsten educated me on - an ESA does not have the same public rights as an actual "Service Dog". Be cautious with that...


• He wouldn't be a Service Dog but rather a Therapy Dog. He will need to pass the certification tests for Therapy Dogs and Canine Good Citizenship. Look up a tester in your area. You may have a good, well-trained dog but until he is tested and certified he's as risky as any other dog on the street. As a Therapy Dog, he won't be able to go everywhere like a Service Dog. You cannot just put a vest on him. You also need to keep his documents with you in case you are challenged. If you took him somewhere and some 'unfortunate event' took place, you would be asked for documents for the dog by law enforcement.


• To have and use a service dog in the US, one must meet the legal definition of "disabled" as set forth by the US Department Of Justice contained in the Americans With Disabilities Act, AND the dog must be trained in work or tasks that directly mitigate the effects of the qualifying disability.
  No legal determination of disability = no service dog.
  No specifically trained mitigating work or tasks = no service dog.
  A "doctors note" is not legal determination of a disability. Simply having a disorder or diagnosis is not legal determination of a disability. Only a judge in a court of law can make that determination.
  The work or task must be something that the person cannot do for or of themselves which is directly related to the qualifying disability and which impacts a major life function. The mere presence of the animal is not a legal task or work.
  
  You must first be legally qualified as "disabled" and then your dog must be specifically trained to do something that you cannot do for yourself.

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Dog Health Questions: Should I take a job as a dog trainer at Petco? Or keep my Union job?

I was bored one day and filled out the online application, after one of the stores trainers recommended I do while I was toy shopping one day. Two days later I've got an interview. I have a good job now, some would say really good, I know I was lucky to get it. Railroad job..its union w/ full benefits & a pension & I make about 25$/hr with lots over over & even double time. But I HATE...HHHAAATTTEE my job. The only thing that gets me through the days is I look forward to coming home and playing w/ my pup & I've become the local 'dog' guy. Every weekend I help 1-2 people with training their dogs & I have a backyard agility course me and a few people (I've trained) run our dogs through...and it seems like working with dogs for a living would be the best thing ever. Heck, I do it for fun & free on my weekends.

Now I realize Petco isn't the gold standard of dog training, but I figured its a good place to get my feet wet and get some experience on a professional level. I'd taken my pup there for puppy classes because it was cheap and I just wanted to practice w/ distractions ... I've taught dogs agility and dealt with behavioral problems...I didn't need someone to show me 'sit', but it was good socialization in a learning setting I thought. Anywho, I befriended the girl teaching & am all but guaranteed the job if I want it.

Does anyone know what they make? Is it based on commission in anyway for selling training lessons? Someone said you might have to work on the floor or register too, is that true? The girl I know also works in the grooming department washing dogs (she's not trained to cut dogs hair), & that seems the ultimate to me, but is that normal? Does anyone know a better way to break into the dog training world? People who I've helped for free tell me I should have charged (...though they weren't offering $$) & some have suggested I just make a web page or hang fliers...but I don't know if I'd feel right acting like I knew it all...I figured a year or two at Petco and at least I'd have someone to fall back on (the other trainers there) for the beginning of this...its easy to tell someone you can't help when they aren't paying you anyways.

Anyone worked there....taken classes there from a new trainer...quit a good job because you thought you'd be happier at another one??

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Do NOT quit your great job!!!! You won't make enough at Petco to pay your rent! If you want to help people train dogs join your local AKC Dog Obedience Club. There members volunteer & teach classes to the public. Much better quality of training classes & more credible if you are looking to gain real experience. At your local AKC club you will also meet other "dog" people who share your interests.

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf…

Surely there is something else you can do with that Engineering degree to make a good living. Dogs & dog training can always be a hobby. It's VERY hard to make a living as a dog trainer......VERY hard.

I train Obedience & Rally with 3 different AKC Obedience judges & I train Agility with an International Champion handler who is also an Agility judge. Just sayin'.

I teach Obedience, Rally Obedience & Agility classes at my local AKC Dog Obedience Club. I also teach & judge 4H kids all over the state Obedience, Rally & Agility. I donate my time & train dogs in Aussie Rescue & Border Collie Rescue. And I'm training & seriously competing with my own 3 dogs right now & building up experience & credentials with the goal of becoming an AKC Agility judge.
I understand what you are talking about. I've been a Critical Care nurse for 34 yrs & I am so burned out, I'm crispy. I'd kill to be able to make a living doing what I love, training dogs & judging Agility. But I talk to some of the most qualified trainers I know & they are all having a hard time making a living teaching classes & giving seminars. Some even have boarding kennels to boot, still hard. The ones that are doing OK do a large volume of beginning puppy classes & Novice classes. And they can hardly take a weekend off to show their own dogs. Just not for me right now. I cut my work hours back, live simple & do more of what I love, compete with my own dogs. I'm not saying don't follow your dream. I'm just saying really think long & hard. Maybe teach some classes & train on the side. Or cutback your work hours & take a part-time job training. Just in this depressed economy, don't give up a good paying job with benefits without extremely careful consideration. ;)

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• I'd keep the union job. Unless you don't mind a 50% cut in pay.There's
  10 million out of work people who would love to have that union job.


• While normally I would say work at a job you like - you are insane to give up that job with that kind of money & benefits. One of the worst things about grooming/training is they rarely give any benefits except for the crappy big boxes is the only way they can get employees. You would be lucky to make half of the money & zero benefits at any decent place worth saying you work there. I know a number of folks who have or are currently working for railroad & no way would they give up their job esp. now. Grooming & training typically pay by commission & most folks are cutting way back on these things. When you can get a decent amount in pension then quit & work with pets all you want.


• You couldn't pay me enough to take a class from a so-called trainer at Petco/PetsMart. I took one of my dogs, just out of curiosity, to see what the trainers were like. Talk about people who know nothing. I use to be an obedience trainer for a well known obedience club, so I do know that I'm talking about.
  
  Don't quit your day club. Unless you are an AKC obedience judge, with credentials, forget it! Petco will hire anyone with half a brain.


• ROTFLMAO.................are you certifiable????
  Minimum wage drone,scamming the boobs into imagining they're "training" their poor defenseless beasts???
  You gotta be nutz!!!


• When I worked at petco, the dog trainers were not regular employees. They were payed based on the number of people that signed up for the class. The classes were something like $99 for four weeks, but I can't remember for sure. You will have to work out the specifics with the manager of the store.
  
  It sounds like since you already have a good reputation, you could teach private lessons as well. Petco would give you some steady work and something to put on your resume.

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Dog Health Questions: HELP Needed with my year old dog training?

Hi I lost my King charles due to old age and my 2 year old female just was not the same without her. I decided on a male. The male is just under 12 months and has come form a breeder that shows dogs and has obviously caged him . Over the past 8 weeks he has just been constantly peeing and pooping all over, When i let him outside he does go!!! but comes straight back in and does it again. I do have him caged but the neighbours will be complaing soon as he just barks all of the time. Even when i walk him he still comes back in and does it again. No mess in cage though. I just dont want him to be caged all of the time. My choices are at the moment , let him bark all day or let him use my house as a loo. I put him out every hour but he is still peeing all over the rooms he's in. I have carpets and young children and just dont know what to do. King charles are all that i have had and have never had such problems. my female loves him and so do we. Please does anyone know what to do!!!!!

Dog Training Using Treats and Rewards and How to Make Sure Your Dog Doesn't Become a Treat Junkie

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Is he neutered? If not, it sounds like he's marking his territory. Unless you plan on showing him yourself, I would suggest getting him neutered, it could save you a whole lot of stress in this regard. Good luck!

Types of Dog Training Programs: The Best (and Worst)

• I also have a dog who came at 8 months old from a breeder who showed her. Same issues.
  
  Basically, you have to treat your dog like it is a 3 months old puppy ..
  
  There is a reward.. you'll have a great dod and a beautiful one.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training problems! Help!?

I just adopted a 1 year old beagle named Rusty. He is adorable but is not properly trained. Any tips or advice? Thanks!

Secrets of Dog Training Professionals - Why Use Food?

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Beagle puppies are especially appealing, tails wagging, tongues swiping, bodies all aquiver with joy, but this breed is not for just any family. Before you choose a Beagle as a pet, you should ask yourself if this dog will fit into your environment.
STEP ONE: BEAGLES FARE BEST IN A LARGE FAMILYBeagles require more training than other breeds and have a strong tendency to stray when the opportunity presents itself. They respond best to the stimulation of a large active family. If you choose to train a Beagle, consider the fact that you must start the training early and having more than one Beagle will make things much easier. They can keep each other company if no one else is at home and will be delightful companions to all members of the family.
STEP TWO: BEAGLES ARE HUNTING DOGS

Beagles are natural hunters and are easily distracted from commands by the scent of a rabbit or squirrel or nothing more than the neighborhood cat. The scent alone will send them chasing even though the animal might have been in the area several hours earlier. Therefore, in the house or in a fenced yard, training isn't that difficult, but when out for a walk, a leash is recommended. You might think you have a perfectly behaved dog until natural instinct takes over. To Beagles, going on the hunt is what they think you want.

STEP THREE: THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF BEAGLES

Beagles are short-haired dogs but they have double coats, fine beneath and coarser on top, that do shed in the spring. They are muscular and medium-sized with a keen sense of smell. They like to get dirty and will probably need weekly brushing and a bath once in a while. Because they have droopy ears, they are subject to ear infections. Most Beagles are tri-colored, black, brown, and white. Their origins are English, and they were used for hunting rabbits. The Beagle we see today was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884 and is one of the countries most popular breeds.

STEP FOUR: BEAGLES NEED CAREFUL MONITORING:

You've just brought home a delightful Beagle puppy, and he's already charming everyone. But you can't put a diaper on him, and an 8-week-old Beagle needs to be housetrained as soon as possible. The puppy should be at least 8 weeks old; otherwise he hasn't learned the basic behavior from his mother that he needs. Because he is still an infant, he will need to go out every couple of hours. There should also be a spot in the house with newspapers where he can be confined. If you can't keep an eye on him because he is roaming the house, he's apt to use the floor and the bad habit is started. And Beagles will roam if allowed to do so. Unless you're actually with the dog, he should be where the papers are. Pet supply stores have shredded recycled newspaper that you can use in a litter box. Female Beagles are easier to train in a litter box because they don't have to lift their leg. The litter box should be similar to a carrying case and large enough to accommodate your Beagle puppy as she grows. The male puppy needs to be taken outside on a regular basis to a specific potty area, but set aside a spot in the house with newspapers just in case. A doggie door that leads to a confined space outdoors is ideal.

STEP FIVE: MAKE YOUR BEAGLE FEEL SECURE

The first step in training your puppy is to make him feel secure. That means establishing a routine. Understanding the word “no” is the first step. If you tell him no, you must be ready to follow through. You must be higher in the pack order than he is. He expects this and wants it. Pets are dependent on their owners and are comfortable with following your orders. If he knows exactly where his food dish and water dish will be every day and if he knows what time he will be fed, what time he will go for a walk, what time he is expected to retire and to start the day, and where his bed is located, he will feel much more secure and will be more apt to respond to your commands.

Because Beagles are naturally sociable animals, getting along with people is not a problem, but they are easily distracted by other animals or people, and patience is a virtue in the training of a Beagle. Adolescence for your puppy begins between 6 and 9 months and ends between 1 and 3 years old. This can be an awkward time of change and upheaval when the behavior of your Beagle is unstable, but as long as you understand this phase and know that it‘s temporary, you can handle your dog as you would handle any teenager. Beagles are one of the most appealing pets anyone could have, but only if they have the training they need.

Your welcome

Hope this helps

:)

Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog

• well first, you need to teach it properly if you don't well....... he will never listen to you unfortunately he will bite because he wasnt trained! don't let that happen!


• Dogs are harder to train the older they are. I would suggest saying the command in a firm voice with a sign and showing the dog how to do it. Once they do it give them a treat. For example say "sit" then make a sign with ur hand and lightly press its butt down.


• This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs:
  To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.
  To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.
  Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.
  To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.
  Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training processIt's important with all dog training but especially with young puppies to use lots of encouragement, praise and rewards (positive reinforcement) in your training. Start your puppy training sessions as soon as your little puppy arrives at your home - it's never too early. Set your puppy up to succeed, concentrate on developing desirable habits in your puppy and preventing undesirable behavior. It's much a better alternative to put your puppy on the right path from the start, rather than trying to correct established problem behaviors later on.
  Keep your training sessions short, consistent and always have fun. The key to shaping your puppy's behavior is to start out with very easy commands, continue to build on these successes and apply heaps of repetition. Base your training sessions around trust and mutual respect rather than old school methods based on punishment, avoidance and harsh corrections. In this environment you will find that your puppy loves his training sessions and his confidence will grow with each and every session.Always remember that you are dealing with a very immature young animal. Be realistic, flexible, patient and always fair during puppy training sessions. Your puppy doesn't just automatically know this stuff! It's all new to him and he is bound to have the odd slip up and mistake along the way. Don't worry about these mistakes, just move on and do your best to prevent them in the future. Enjoy this fantastic time in your dog's life. His puppyhood is the time where you will lay the foundation for your puppy's life. It's also where you will develop, build and strengthen the special bond you will share with your dog for life.


• Read dog training books by experienced people in the field. Here are some resources: Anything by Patricia McConnell (she has a PhD in animal behavior and her main focus is dogs), "Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson (a great book for any new dog owner!), any book from clickertraining.com (books by Karen Pryor, Emma Parsons, Mogan Spector, etc.). Hope this helps. The best thing for youo dog is to do research, don't just take anyone's advice, only take the best advice available!


• Em7 offers some excellent books. Two more would be "When Pigs Fly: Training for Impossible Dogs" and the excellent harness-training workbook "Unbroken Spirits: Harnessing Your Dog's Potential" (available only at www.petperfect.com).
  
  First, don't expect poor Rusty to behave like a retriever or shepherd. Beagles are hounds and hounds, like terriers and many toy breeds, are not bred to await with baited breath your every wish. They think for themselves, as they were bred to do. Which means they get distracted easily and many people think of them as "impossible" or worse, stupid. They are NOT. But you need to keep training short, positive, and fun. Pigs Fly can help you understand how to use your dogs gifts and challenges to help him think what you want him to do was his idea (and therefore, FUN!)
  
  Diane Arrington's harness-training workbook, I have to admit, I wasn't a fan of harnesses...I had one large and three powerful bully breeds and thought it would be a fiasco, ending with me being dragged around the block. But no! Right away they became even better behaved and faster to respond than ever before. They are *eager* to learn new commands now. The greyhound, another "impossible" breed, for the first time actually learned a solid sit-stay and down-stay...and responds to "wait" at the door instead of racing through. All without anything more than strong, fair leadership, positive reinforcement, and her time-tested harness method. No choking, yanking, yelling, spraying, shocking, or other harsh corrections. Just a harness, a leash, the dog and you.


• Hello, what a cute picture you've got.
  
  One of the cutest dogs out there is the Beagle. Beagles are a small dog that have a lot of energy, are loving and great to have in a family. To have the best Beagle possible, you will need to look into Beagle training. This training will help make your Beagle listen, and it will give you fewer headaches.
  
  Be Fair With Corrections
  
  When you are involved in Beagle puppy training, you should be fair with the corrections. You want your Beagle to know what you want before you do it...and before you have to correct them. You should never be suddenly angry with your Beagle because they will not understand that.
  
  Make the Beagle part of your human pack by using these types of corrections:
  
  1. Do not praise.
  
  2. Use a stern voice.
  
  3. A slight tug on the leash if needed.
  
  Have Fun
  
  It is important that when you do Beagle training that you have fun. Training Beagle puppies can be difficult, but if you have fun with hit, the puppies will be more apt to listen to you. Beagle dog training should involve praise that is well-timed and appropriate to what the dog has done. With a good relationship with your Beagle, a stern "no" is all that is needed to set them straight.
  
  Work Together
  
  One of the best Beagle training tips is to work together with your Beagle. When the two of you work together and are on the same team, things can go a lot quicker. Let your Beagle learn to play by having fun with you. Show them love and affection and make sure you show them that you care for them.
  
  If the Beagle thinks that they are in a well-loved pack with an alpha who cares, they will be more apt to listen to you and that helps your Beagle training.
  
  Your Welcome

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Dog Health Questions: Is this a good dog training game?

This is the game for my training command "stay". I say stay several times while throwing the ball and if they move i put my voice louder stay and my chihuahuas stay!Now they're starting to stay without needing me to raise my voice(not screaming at them). So should i continue?The distraction seems to be increasing there endurance when my mom comes from work. Then i say "go" when they're done with their job.

Puppy Dog Training For Obedience - How To Train Your Dog Puppy Properly

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It is good you are working with your dogs.

What is not good is repeating commands. You need to teach your dogs that when you say "stay" they do it until you release them. If you repeat the command you teach them that they can ignore your commands.

A good book to read that will help you be a better dog handler is "the other end of the leash"

Dog Training Leash - A Basic Method You Need To Have

• Like the other person said, you shouldn't repeat your command, other than that it's a good way to train. Just say stay once, and if they get up, make a sound to correct them, calmly put them back in a sit, and say stay again then (but just once). They should learn that you're going to say it once, and they have to hold the stay until you release them. I say "okay" as my release, but "go" works, too.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training? please help?

how do i train my dog to...

sit
roll over
lay down
and fetch

The Benefits Of Positive Dog Training

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Since you don't know how to train -- I would suggest getting into a fun obedience class -- they are not that expensive. It really is a very rewarding experience.

But, if that not in the financial cards at the moment -- try the eHow website for simple instructions.

Also - get one of the Dummy series books on Dog Training - they are good!! (and ony $13-15 dollars)

http://www.ehow.com/how_65_train-dog-sit… (Sit)

http://www.ehow.com/how_66_train-dog-hee… (Heel)

http://www.ehow.com/how_67_train-dog-sta… (Stay)

http://www.ehow.com/how_68_train-dog-lie… (Lay Down)

http://www.ehow.com/how_69_train-dog-com… (Come)

http://www.ehow.com/how_2156287_train-do… (Fetch)

http://www.ehow.com/how_4511057_teach-do… (Roll Over)

Successful Dog Training at Home - Having the Right Mindset

• I have been able to teach my dog tricks in a day. I usually give a command like sit and while I'm saying it I give a hand gesture too ex. point my finger downwards and say sit when he does it give him a treat. you may have to sit him down at first and say the wrd sit and tell him good boy. then when he connects you sitting him dow with the word sit he will start to do it and give him treats and plenty of love when he does any command.
  
  same thing with rollover i had to roll my dog over at first. Make sure to connect the command with the word when the dog is doing it.


• Hi! First point your finger using your one hand to the item you want the dog to fetch and keep some food (hot dog etc) on the other hand. Your dog may try to jump to food but keep it away and keep pointing to the item. Once dog gets it, give food. Repeat to train better.
  
  More such training courses could be found at:
  http://sunil.we.bs/dogtutor.html
  
  Besides training it also gives information on food, names, materials for training.


• its all about reinforcement
  when the dog does what you want you HAVE to reward her
  push her butt down, repeat sit over and over, and give her a treat
  then, tell her to sit. if she doesnt do it, push her butt down,
  repeat sit over and over, then give her a treat
  i did this for my black lab and i taught her how to shake, sit, lay down, spin, die, and catch things on her nose
  
  =]


• The Best Answer... Dog treats and bunch of hugs and kisses (that is if you have kissed a dog before)..Another thing that might help is going to online dog trainings. I stumbled upon this nice site, you might be interested: http://bluedogtraining.site90.net/puppy-dog-potty-training/dog-potty-training-tips/
  
  Good Luck and Happy New Year!


• There is a cheap amazing book you can buy.
  http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Dog-Tra…
  
  This book will solve all of your dog training questions and more.
  It is beyond worth the money you pay for it.
  Good luck with your dog!


• try to teach one word for a week atleast...otherwise the dog will feel mixed up in the huge vocab. 4 words are too much for a dog....in a week.when u are feeding generally the dog sits and waits in anticipation when wil u put the bowl of food in front of him. so at this time...u can repeat sit...


• Here is the deal for any trick. You need to reward every step of the trick, even the smallest step. For example to get the dog to roll over, give a reward for simply lying down. then give rewards for just shifting their weight. Small steps


• Yeah I'd also getting along to a puppy kindergarten or dog obedience class.
  
  For the commands or behaviors you have listed above you could also try http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• feed him a chunk of hot dog everytime he doesn what you want


• babies dogs and boyfriends oh boy

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question?

My dog gets scared of me when I tell him to "Come". He comes when I say here boy but is still timid sometimes. If I step up to him while he is scared he pees. What can I do to help him not be scared and follow orders?

Dog Training with Hand Signals - Hand Signals Help With Obedience Training Your Dog

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Stop scaring him. Something about coming to you has caused him to be fearful. Visit this website to learn more about fearful dogs and how to successfully manage their behavior without scaring them more. The website has a wealth of information, additional links and recommended reading for any dog owner.
Good luck.

Helpful Tips on Dog Training

• your want him to follow orders? he's going to be scare of you.
  First of all when you call your dog you are never suppose to be mad at them. People would tell their dog to come to them so they can yell at them for peeing in the house or messing with the garbage cans etc. So the dog think that come means something negative and therefore scare him to death and he pees.
  Another reason for the dog's fear could be he was previously abused or mistreated by someone else that made him scare
  To change that...use a different command...you said here boy works well so use that...when he comes to you give him a treat. Start with something tempting like hot dog or steak...real meat so when he comes to you, it's a reward not a punishment. You have to build his trust. When he consistantly coming to you everytime you call me, you can start down grading the treat to dog treats like pupperoni. Eventually you should be able to call him "here boy" n he should come to you just with your praise. Also praise him when he start coming toward you so he knows that it's ok to go to you and that you are glad to see him. Use a happy voice also work well. Never ever yell at him after you ask him to come to you.
  You should never ever punish your dog. Correct him and show him what should be done instead. There are alot of article online. try this one, they got lots of good tips
  http://www.animalbehavior.net/


• Maybe the way your speaking to him he is scared of who knows, but his peeing is a sign of submission..
  I would get your dog to training classes where you BOTH can learn how to train and for you BOTH to be albe to work together as a team in obedience... Good Luck..


• u need to use a happy voice and get low and say here boy as well as use treats for a while so he knows hes not in trouble. if he is adopted this could be because of his nelegent or abusive past. if not he may just not like the tone you are using. use a happy tone and a treat and he will come!! good luck!


• Get to doggie classes, and start praising him when he comes to you. Your dog should be obedient, not a robot that follows orders.


• Don't sound angry when you are calling him. No matter how annoyed you are getting because he isn't listening don't raise our voice, that will only make him not want to come more.
  Also, never tell you're dog to come and then punish him for something he did. If the puppy did something wrong, go get him and bring him to his mess. This way he won't associate come with "O crap I did something wrong"
  
  Have you had him since he was a baby, or did someone else own him first? If he was previously someone else's dog who knows what they did to him.
  
  If it continues you can always consult a professional trainer.
  
  Good Luck!


• Do you hit him or yell at him? His urinating when you approach is a sign of submission.
  
  I worry that if you are too stern with this dog you will see fear aggression problems later.
  
  both of you should go to obedience classes. You can learn how to best speak to your dog and coax him to do what you want, and he can learn some self assurance.
  
  Hitting a dog only teaches the dog that you can inflict pain. It doesn't teach them to obey.


• Have you ever corrected him after he came to you? For example, you saw him chewing the couch, you called him, them yelled at him for chewing the couch. Because if you ever did that it will really have a knock on effect to an instant recall.
  The dog dosn't understand that you correct him for doing something bad, he thinks you correct him for coming to you.
  
  NEVER call a dog and then correct him.
  Never take for granted your dog coming to you.
  
  You need to have an instant recall. You can achieve this by putting a long line on your dog and letting it drag (or long thin rope if you don't have a long line for dog purposes). First in the house but also on walks when he's usualy off leash.
  
  Pick up the end of the line, call him, then give a sharp tug on the line (always call him first).
  Do this numerous times, he will eventually try to beat you to it, and come before he gets tugged. Its very effective.
  You may need to use a prong collar for this if he's a hard dog.
  Every time he comes to you prase him greatly and try to sound very excited like you just won a great prize. Give him a food treat that he loves like pieces of chicken. If he dosn't come the first time, say no and tug again. Make sure you give a tug that the dog can feel. You can make them gentler as he gets it.
  
  Thats just the basic run over on it.
  
  Email me if you need more info.
  Good luck!


• You want your dog's recall (come/here) to be THE MOST WONDERFULL THING in the world for him! Make the word itself easy to hear, come works best, as in Rover, come!
  Cut up some hot dogs into small bits. Put a baggie full in your pocket. Put a 6 foot or longer leash on your dog and let him relax and walk around, Say his name and the command while you hold out a piece of hot dog close enough for him to smell.
  When he gets with in reach give the HD and praise him in a happy voice, GOOD COME! GOOD DOG! Tell him what he's doing right.
  Practice this for 5 or ten minutes at a time. Keep some treats with you, just tiny bits, so, when you are in the same area, you can call the dog and reward him.
  After about a week of a few 5 min. sessions daily you should be able to cut out 1/2 to 2/3 of the treats and just praise.
  Continue to practice even after the dog is reliably coming when you call in a happy manner.
  Also, if the dog doesn't respond, or runs off, never ever give "the command" then scold the dog. If you have to go get him just don't say or do anything, no praise, no scolding, put him on leash, get the hot dogs out and remind him, coming when called is THE BEST THING EVER! (Wag, wag, pant pant!)


• everytime he does come to you PRAISE him..make it a GOOD thing every single time he comes. If he has been treated poorly in the past or you have called him to you for punishment...that is probably the reason he is afraid. Approaching an already afraid dog can cause them to release urine because this is a submissive behavior and your dog probably sees you walking toward him as intimidating.
  
  Coming on command is a GOOD thing and he needs to know that. It is also possible that your dog is a very submissive type. Submissive dogs are known to be scared to confidently walk up to people and even the most gentle command can scare them...watch him if this is the case...sometimes they can also be prone to fear biting.
  
  Another good idea would be to enroll him in an obedience class where both you and he can go to socialize and learn to interact with one another. He will gain confidence with this and will benefit from having a "job."


• lol omg my dog does the same thing. hes juss intemidated by u be very loving and caring. he can either be that or juss excited.


• This is a common occurrence! Many dogs do not come on command because the word itself is negative to them! They have been told "come" when their owner is angry at them, or they have been playing with a bug in the yard and their owner called them. Why would they want to?
  
  You have to start by calling your dog by name, "_______,come"- with your dog next to you and you have a treat in your hand. Hold your hand down palm out and treat in curled up in the fingers, and wiggle the treat in your hand. Every time your dog comes praise and reward! Do not try distance until your dog loves coming to you. You have to sound better than any thing else in the universe. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR YOUR DOG TO COME, YOU MUST PRAISE THEM! Their concept of come and ours is not the same!
  
  My dog sometimes still takes her time coming to me when we go out the front door to go to work, she loves to go over and check out the bird feeder and see if the cat has been around. I praise her every time she looks my way and say, "Good come!"
  
  Just remember to make "come" a wonderful fun reward and your dog will respond!


• Hi, I just started a website where I offer a FREE 6 Day Dog Training Course that will solve all your Dog's Behavior Problems!
  
  The jam-packed course was developed by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and normally sells for $59.97, however I am giving it away for a limited time ABSOLUTELY FREE!
  
  Head on over right now to http://www.6DayCourse.com to get your FREE 6 Day Dog Training Course...
  
  Good Luck, I know you will love it!


• FOLLOW ORDERS?!?!!!!!!!!!
  
  Maby he is scared cause you hit him when he is bad!???
  
  if not, IDK, but BE NICE TO HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Dog Health Questions: I need some chep dog training classes in colorado?

i just got a puppy and and its hard to train him cause he bittes and gets blood out

Dog Training Tricks - What Is The Best Dog Training Trick?

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The thing with dog training lessons is, the cheaper it is, the worse the method of training it is. :(

I suggest that you buy a training book and train your dog yourself :)

This way, you guys can produce a tight bond and understand eachother more while learning tricks :D

Dog Training Commands - How to Successfully Train Your Dog to Do Certain Commands

• go to a pet store like petsmart/petco itll only be around $100
  also get some books and start reading

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Dog Health Questions: Need in-home dog training ASAP! Can you help?

I have two female dogs, both age 3. I am in dire need of an in-home dog trainer because I can't leave them alone or the Yorkiepoo tears up my apartment. If I put her in a cage, she literally goes crazy the entire time I'm gone and disturbs the neighbors with her barking, crying, etc. I'm forced to leave the dogs with my mother every time I go out, including at work all day. I can't keep inconveniencing myself and her every single day and on the weekends!! Please tell me of any in-home dog training companies you may have used, and what your feedback/ results were. By the way, I live in Pennsylvania. Thanks in advance!!!

*Note: I've already interviewed BarkBusters and decided not to go with them. They tell you to growl at your dog. I'm looking for something less aggressive.

Dog Training Fundamentals - 5 Key Dog Behaviour Factors That Affect Training

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Hi Amy... perhaps you may have better success of individual recommendations from people on your local Craigslist pet section. Please do keep in mind that everyone's criteria may not necessarily reflect yours.

Dog Training Tips for the New Dog Owner

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training secrets?

where can I find a good ebook on dog training secrets

Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog Effectively

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http://www.canisclickertraining.com/clic…

Dog Training Technique - Correcting Dog Behavior

• Dear Dog Lover,
  
  Does your dog embarrass you with it's bad behavior ?
  
  Do you struggle to take your dog for a simple walk because he's thrashing and pulling at the end of the leash, trying to chase bikes and cats, and barking at kids and other dogs?
  
  Do you avoid simple life pleasures like hosting family gatherings and inviting friends for dinner because you can't predict how your dog will behave... jumping on visitors, peeing on the floor, begging at the table, or even humping guests' legs?
  
  Despite loving your family pet...
  
  http://tinyurl.com/yzhywfx
  
  If here has used this please let me know what you think and how its worked for you.


• You might have to dig around this site to find eBook, but here are some tips/secrets that include videos in some cases
  
  http://www.loveyourdog.com/training.html
  
  check the links on the left margin for different lessons
  
  c-ya


• Not sure of any ebooks but i used a clicker to train my two dogs it worked perfect and so quick. You can pick them up cheap enough, try ebay.


• I think either one of these links has some free dog trainng ebook. hope this helps!
  
  http://lnk.nu/blogs.dogtime.com/127i
  http://lnk.nu/blogs.dogtime.com/127j

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know about Don Sullivan's dog training methods?

I'm considering buying the dvd, however his website doesn't provide enough information and I'd like to know a little more before spending the money. Specifically, does he use punishment?

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I'd recommend taking your dog to a class. That way you can have feedback and hands-on help with YOUR dog.

Check out the website for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:

http://www.APDT.com

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• Hi!
  
  He is not known as a positive trainer, I can tell you that. According to his website he uses what he's trademarked as the Command Collar which I would assume is his polite way of referring to a shock/e-collar but appears to be some type of prong collar.
  
  His site also refers to "correcting" and "off-leash control" and refers to housetraining as "housebreaking"...all terms we don't use in the positive dog training world.
  
  Also, usually any trainer who guarantees the dog will learn within minutes...usually referring to unproofed obedience "commands" incorporates aversives and positive punishment and corrections.
  
  This is not a system I would recommend. I see no where that this "system" is going to be a positive experience for the dog. I see that he is completely against using treats ever.
  
  He also compares "new-aged training methods" with how dogs communicate with each other. If we needed to communicate with our dogs on their level, they could train each other. This theory makes no sense.
  
  His site also states that it doesn't take much time to train a dog using his methods. What's the point? Dog owners today want a quick-fix but to who's expense?? The pets!
  
  I could go on and on but I believe that if you read between the lines on his site, you will see that his training "system" is punishment/correction based.
  
  I suggest you do a search on positive dog training, join trulydogfriendly at Yahoo groups, research Dr. Ian Dunbar, Pat Miller CPDT, Paul Owens, Karen Pryor, buy some training books from Dogwise.com and you'll find that there are much more satisfying and effective training methods for those of us who want to succeed in a positive way as well as create a strong, working bond with our pets.
  
  Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training: How to potty train my pet Japanese spitz?

I've already managed to teach my dog to pee on newspapers, however, when she poops, she poos just right beside the newspaper! She does it on purpose. How can I teach her to poo ON the newspaper?

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I wouldnt be paper training her, I dont like the idea of "paper training or puppy pad training" to me that enforces going the the bathroom in the house. I would start with kennel training. Use a kennel that is just big enough for her to get up, stratch, turn around and lay down connfortably. Dogs usually do not use the bathroom where they eat and sleep. When you notice that she is sniffing, turning in circles, going to the newspaper, just ate, just woke up, take her outside to use the bathroom, when she goes praise her. if she goes in the house do not dicipline her, if its not on the paper, put it on the paper (if that is really where you want her to go) and leave it there, Make the paper area bigger. When she pees make sure you clean it up, maybe she does not like going on wet paper. But I would do the kennel outside routine and when she is out playing make sure she is 100% supervised. The less she goes in the house the more successful you will be. Do not leave her un attended outside a kennel. Kennel training is your best friend!!

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• I would recommend obedience school or reading up on some literature. You can check out my site for some great books that I recommend to all of my clients. Hope that helps :)

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Dog Health Questions: Do dogs like or dislike the sound of the dog training clicker?

i bought a dog training clicker for my grandma, thinking that is might resolve the problem of her two yorkies fighting.... do you think it will work?

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It depends on how you train the dog. Some people use the sound as a reward when the dog is behaving or does a trick right. Others, like me, use it as a naughty sound. When the dog does something bad, scold him/her and click the clicker loudly 3 or 4 times. Works both ways very well.

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• some do some dontjust try it on them and see what happensif they get taught what it means they will obey it
  
  hope they stop fighting soon!


• People don't buy clickers because the dog likes or dislikes the sound..
  
  Clickers are used because the sound is distinctive and easily distinguishable. People associate it with a command, and a nice treat.
  
  It goes something like this:
  
  You tell the dog to SIT.. your dog sits.. you CLICK.. and then give him a treat.
  
  The dog comes to associate the CLICK with doing something right, and a tasty treat.
  
  A clicker will not automatically fix any dog's problems without the proper training. It is only a training TOOL.


• I've never heard of a training clicker used for that. Usually it's used as a training aid. You spend some time clicking it and then giving a treat so that the dog associates it with a reward and you can use the clicker to train them to do things that might be hard to give a treat for immediately.
  
  How do you intend to use the clicker? I'm curious.


• Dog clickers are all about association. When you reward a dog for doing something good (say, with a treat), you also immediately use the clicker. This causes the dog to associate the good feelings of receiving a treat, with the sounds of a clicker, thus the dog knows it has done something good when it hears the noise. The dogs will not know what your grandmother is doing if she just randomly starts clicking at them while they're fighting. A clicker is a learned reward as a means of training, not a deterrent to fighting.


• I think you've got it backwards! Clickers are used by professional trainers in conjunction with treats to reinforce good behavior. I'm not saying the loud noise won't work, but I doubt it's a long term solution. If it doesn't, try a spray bottle of water as soon as they start fighting (they hate it). If one or both of grandma's dogs are unaltered, it might stop dominance related fighting to have them fixed.


• my dog does, because he's learned that click=treat.
  
  not all do, and it doesn't work for all owners. just try it out.


• It isn't there to be a treat it's there to get attention THEN a treat.
  
  You could try to get them off each other, but don't treat them as this'll make them think fighting is right.


• I don't know about the dogs, but I think it is the most annoying sound around. I don't use them or allow them in my training classes. If my students want to use them outside of class, more power to them. I would hate to be in a class of 10 to 12 students, all with clickers.

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