Dog Health Questions: What is considered a hard correction?

I have seen and heard the term used when dealing with dog training, but what is a hard correction? What methods are used in a hard correction?

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It depends on the dog's "Level of Tolerance" and "Rate of Recovery". A HARD correction for a neutered Lab could be whispering "you naughty boy"...it could possibly ruin his entire week. On the other hand, a HARD correction for a very dominant terrier, could be a sledge hammer on the head, a kick to the ribs with steel-toed boots, and a 30 minute soak in the bath tub with the toaster, blow dryer, clock/radio and a hungry crocodile.....he MAY acknowledge that you want to tell him something. Then, a small nuclear device inserted about 12 inches into his rectum will let him know you are displeased.....He'll be ready to continue training before the mushroom cloud disperses.

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• It's highly dependent on the dog and the level of correction needed for that dog for a correction to have an impact. For example we had a highly human/dog aggressive bully in class. When he lunged and tried ripping me and my dog apart at 15ft he needed a two handed/ back up "hard correction" to bring him back to a state where we were able to work with him and I could toss treats so we all could make friends. Same with the GSD and Aussie who eventually was able to hang out sitting next to my dog. The 6 month old playful Golden retriever walking all over it's owner only needed a fraction of the correction to get his attention and walked perfectly on leash for me and it's owner. Normally corrections are given while wearing a slip or prong collar.Screaming or yelling, hands, feet, throwing or hitting with objects are never considered appropriate corrections. In the past, I've had dogs who sharp verbal corrections like "Ay!" had enough effect on them to be considered "hard corrections".


• If you have a dog on a slip/choke collar, pulling it up sharply would be considered hard correction. Obviously hitting of any kind too. I'd not put time-out as that - having a time-out should not involve physical contact. It's just a means of bringing a dog back down from the 'red area'.
  
  However, I've only, until recently with my Whippet pup, had Bassets, and if you try any sort of 'hard correction' with them, you demolish them. I've reduced some of my boys (unintentionally) to a quivering wreck by just shouting at them - lol. Basset-training involves FOOD.


• Depends on who you ask, what method you're looking at etc. etc.
  
  It could be a leash pop, a pop of a prong, and electric shock (e-stim, tingle, tap, it is all the same frickin thing an electric shock)
  
  For my two its a firm HEY, cross eyes, and really stiff posture. I train with my brain, not force.


• I thought your title said errection.


• hard correction if u mean punishing ur dog wuts the limit uhhh i would say hitting ur dog with items like a shoe i would say if ur gonna hit ur dog use ur hand not items


• Time-out.

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Dog Health Questions: Schools that teach Dog trainers?

I am specifically asking about dog trainers, NOT dog training. I looked for reviews on different schools but there aren't any.

I have found two schools: Animal Behavior College and Penn Foster. Each claim to train people to be Professional Dog Trainers.

I have found no independent reviews on either one.

If someone who is a graduate of either one or intimately knows someone, Please give me your opinion of the schools.

I know the URL of each school, so please don't send me links.
Thanks,
Paul

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Animal Behavior College, from what I've heard, is a very good school. Victoria Stilwell recommends them. I plan on getting certified through them.

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• You didn't say where you are but this is one of the best:
  
  http://www.sfspca.org/programs-services/-academy-dog-trainers
  
  If you can't get to SF then perhaps you could contact them and ask for a reference in your area. Penn Foster is NOT recommended. I am unfamiliar with the Animal Behavior College. Any online type program will give you book knowledge only that you could better teach yourself. Save the money you would waste on those types of places and buy some good books... start with Jean Donaldson's "The Culture Clash" and then go on from there. Once you have the book basics down find a school to get the practical knowledge from. Just learning from a working dog trainer is not the best idea... someone who is excellent at training dogs may or may not be talented at teaching people. Also, be sure that you find a compatible program. The best use positive reinforcement methods. Clicker training is also good. If you can volunteer for a local shelter or better yet get a job with them working with the dogs this will be the best experience you could have and really help you in your future career.


• I went to ABC, graduated 3 years ago, loved it.
  The first classes were a bit "eh" as in boring because it is all introduction and safety, but otherwise great course and I could take it from home too.
  
  I now have my own little training practice and have helped training dogs for movie sets as well. It was the best choice I ever made.


• There are few really good schools and most come and go. These organizations offer training and seminars
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/


• best bet is to train under a good trainer in your area.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog barking issue?

You see, everytime my dog see's a person, he barks..well not me because he's use to me..but how can i train my dog "he's a cocker spaniel" to not bark at other animals / people.. i try hard to get him around people so he can get use to the feeling, but he just never stops barking..Ooh and dog training on a leash..he keeps pulling and thinks hes the boss..what should i do?

P.S..i dont want to take him to proffesional training because it cost so much, is there any way i can teach him by myself? with treats? Thanks.

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You can train him yourself but a good class with a good instructor is a better way to learn the proper techniques and you can get all your behavior questions answered by professionals. Group classes usually don't cost that much, but are well worth it. see links for how to train commands.
i have included some info on barking as well.

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• The best book I've seen is Dog Training by Bash, several years old
  
  There is an Animal Planet show on dog problems that is very good at showing training techniques
  
  Finally could try an antibark collar


• If you can't afford training, maybe you can get a few books on dog training though? Dog training for Dummies is pretty good! Cockers just really like to bark and they are very territorial...so that may be tough to break...Good Luck!


• Get a prong collar, that will solve all your problems.


• leave the poor dog alone
  he's a dog and dog's bark....jerk..
  
  sincerly yours,
  your cocker spaniel :p
  
  BARK BARK BARK BARK !!!!!!!!!


• I think anti bark collars are a bit cruel.
  When your walking your dog every time he barks - turn round and walk him away. eventually he will stop barking because he wont want to change irection. I saw this on a tv programme with the dog trainer victoria stilwell and it worked.


• The barking at people is a pretty serious issue and it is well worth the money to have a trainer, who can see what is happening and guide you through this, help you. If you just can't afford it, though, get The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell and Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar (read the info about socialization - helpful even if your dog isn't a pup). There's too much info to give through this forum.
  
  When he pulls on leash, stop walking. When he finally stops straining and the leash loosens, praise him and start walking again. With repetition he will figure out he gets nowhere by pulling.
  
  If you don't have the patience for that, bring treats on walks - good treats, like hot dog, cheese, or chicken. Hold a treat in the hand closest to the dog and put your hand at the dog's nose level. Start walking; the food will guide the dog and keep him at your side. Let him have a treat every few steps, as long as he is next to you. After a few days take a few more steps before giving him the treat, etc.


• I have a dog that used to do all of that. The barking problem was because he was bored.
  the pulling problem we solved with a harness....I have found that when the leash is connected to a harness it is easier to control a dog.
  As to the training, see if there are any dog clubs in your area that offer training classes. The one in my area charges $90 for a 10 week obedience session, you and the dog both learn.


• Do not let your dog be the boss. It doesn't take professional training to get your dog to understand what you want him to do. He needs to know that you are the "pack leader" and he's not. Treats come in very helpful but whenever this happens you need to use a controlling voice that tells him you are serious and he needs to listen. They also make choke collars. They might sound mad but I use one on my dog because he pulls when we go on a walk and it seems to work. Hope I helped some.


• sound,shock,spray collar works

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good dog training system?

If you read my earlier question about Don Sullivan [AKA whack-job

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train the dog yourself. start at the 8 month old or older. first teach the dog to heal...then heal and halt....then heal, halt, and stay....then heal, halt stay(until he learns how to stay on command you should always walk back to the dog), and come(Only teach it come after he learns exactly what stay is)...then do this same process again without a leash but in an environment where it cant get in the road(in a fenced yard, ballfeild). ..then you can consider your dog train...takes about 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day to train the average dog. the more hand signs associated with verbal a dog knows the faster he learns the next lesson. good luck. dont beat or physically punish your dog for anything so it can concentrate just on what its doing wrong. be patient because they can sense when your upset, right....have fun

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Dog Health Questions: Am i doing training right for my Jack Russell?

Hey, i just got my baby boy Jack Russell. It's our first ever. He was born on the 26th of december 2010 and we got his 3 days ago. I wonder if it was too early. He's had one of 3 shots and will go to have his flees treatment today. He's shewing on his leg because of it, for quite a lot of time.

I wanna know if what i do is actually ok. If there's anyone an expert on dog training please let me know if i'm doing it right. It's just me and my bf, but i'm home all day and he's at work till 4pm.

So we've almost succeeded 80% in making him pee in one place at any time. Sometimes he forgets and pees on the floor in random places. We always say NO and pick him up and take him to the right spot. I read he has short memory, is it why he pees random sometimes? Do i have to always remind him every day? On another hand, he poos differently, in random places, he hasn't found a spot yet. We tried to keep a rag close to the pee zone and he kiiiinda goes in the same place recently. He's been with us for 3 days, is it too soon to expect him to learn this fast?
I know it's written we should teach him to only go outside, but i think he's too young to go out, and it's very very cold, we thought he might get sick. There's still snow on the streets and we can't take him out. Is it bad we teach him indoors first? Will he get used to it on the long run and not go outside? We have to keep him in at least one more month, a month and a half.

We can't however teach him not to bite people. We tried to gently but firmly hold his mouth and say NO. But he just goes on to biting even more like it's a challenge.. Another problem was his hyperactiveness. Usually he calms down by himself if we ignore him. He's in his sleeping place in 10minutes being a good boy. And he's learned to sit on his bum on command and wait. I'm pround of that, it's only been 3 days and he learned that one fast.

Today i got worried he sleeps too much. And he's always begging to sleep on my lap, rather than in his bed. Should i just ignore him ? Won't he feel depressed on the long run and think we don't love him? He plays too little and just loves to bite instead. We have chew toys for him to bite and also chaese round, but he plays only 4, maybe 5 times a day about 20 minutes each. Is it too little?

What can we change to make it better? It's so tricky with him.

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Here's a great training site for new puppy owners;
http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
click on "articles" next to the picture.
You have a breed that is known for it's high energy level, and you will be coping with this for the life of your dog. He needs lots of mental stimulation, which tires dogs out far more than physical exercise, so get some training books http://www.dogwise.com , any of them on this site are fine, and get training. Try not to reprimand him with "no", yelling or hitting as a Jack Russell will simply turn off and completely ignore you, and if you get physical with him he will come at you with aggression. Treats and praise work well, as does distraction when he is getting in to something he isn't supposed to. Have lots of hard chewable toys, tug toys (don't tug too hard until all his permanent teeth are in), and good dog toys with squeakers. Don't fall for anyone that suggests watching Cesar Millan, or advocates the old "domination" theory. None of the professional trainers use that "alpha' nonsense anymore either. Have fun with your dog, Jack Russells are a marvelous breed, but they do need to keep busy.

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• this all most exactly like my problem a year ago, for the biting part you are doing well with chew toys but a puppy as young as yours is teething at this age and biting sooths the gums and also with the toilet training id sudjest put a few sheets of newspaper down and make him go in the laundry. and with bed time make him sleep in the laundry asswell, during the night you will certanly hear barking and howling but this is perfectly normal the pup is just lonley and maybe a bit frightend but you MUST resist going out to comfort him otherwise he will never learn. after a few nights he wil get used to it and sleep out their all night without a peep. about the hyper active part be cautious about taking him for a walk, when me and dad were taking my jack russell named lilly to the beach she ran so fast in one direction my dad accedently let go of the lead and he chased after her, he threw is thong at her and she stopped but if he didnt do that she would have gone. so dont let them find a way out other wise you will never see them again. i dont mean to worry you about that but they are very friendly dogs and if you keep your traning routine he will pick up on it i promise.


• Paper train at the foot of the front door..and then move to bring him outside for his duties..
  He's chewing at his leg..?
  Try a bath..
  Maybe some Aloe-Vera lotion..
  He's a month old../its really just paper training..and bonding.


• Dogs are at people and can learn at their own pace. Don't rush them too much but be consistant with their training. Jack Russel's are stubborn dogs and can be quite difficult to train for people who are inexperienced with their breed.
  
  For the biting, holding his muzzle is not the way to go. If he bites, you need to yelp like a pup getting hurt. Should he bite again, repeat the process only this time, walk away. Don't acknowledge him for about 5 minutes. If he comes to face you, turn away. After the given time is up, you can start paying attention to him. But if he bites, again, repeat the process. Eventually he'll see that biting is a bad thing and will learn not to.
  
  Russel's are hyper breeds and need a LOT of playtime. You have to burn that energy and doing so will not only give you a calmer dog but it will also help with reducing his biting issues because he won't have the aggression from being wound up.


• I just calculated that, and I got that you got him at 6 weeks? You're right - too early. Take him back to that filthy BYB. Puppies should not be separated until they are AT LEAST 8 weeks, and very often breeders wait until 9-12 weeks. These extra weeks are important in a puppy's learning skills. Such as bite inhibition, socialization, and of course, the family.
  
  First, the peeing and pooing. You are confusing the hell out of that poor pup. Teach him to go outside. Do exactly what you're doing, but instead of inside, take him outside. 10 minutes outside is not going to hurt him, I promise. Just make sure you wipe off any water when you bring him back in and rub him down with a warm towel, then put him in his crate with the warm blankets.
  
  When he bites, don't hold his mouth or anything like that. Just completely stop playing for 5 minutes. If he tries to continue, walk away and completely ignore him. This tells him if he bites, he gets no play. You will have to continue this for months, especially since he's been taken away so early. As soon as his shots are all complete, you MUST get him out and socialize with other dogs and people. MUST MUST MUST. Otherwise, he will become aggressive towards other dogs.
  
  As for sleeping, puppies sleep a lot. Don't worry about that. 4-5 times a day of 20 minute play actually sounds normal. When he's older, though, you will need to tak him and walk him for at least 2 hours. JRT's are very active, and a poorly bred JRT will likely be twice as active.
  
  <3 VieEDIT;;
  Oh, and don't let him in your lap when he begs. He won't feel unloved - he'll respect you more and is more likely to listen to you.EDIT TWO;;
  If you can't take him back, then as soon as his shots are up to date, take him outside and set up little meets from other people who have smaller dogs that are dog-friendly. Dogs MUST be friendly. Preferably younger, submissive dogs who are likely to play with him. Don't make the meetings a big deal. Just walk up, say "Say hi" and let them sniff for about three seconds, then walk away. Do this with at least five different smaller dogs. When he doesn't act nervous or scared in any way, you can start to let him play, but try to limit it to only a few minutes, then move on to the big dogs and do the same thing.
  
  Have adults kneel down, with their sides facing him in a very non-threatening way, and let him sniff them. If he looks happy and not cautious, tell the adult to gently pet the puppy underneath his chin. If he seems okay with that, they can move to scratching his ears, and then his head and shoulders. Do the same thing with children.
  
  When people come to your house, tell them to ignore your puppy, so he learns that visitors are no big deal. Until he gets his shots, though keep visitors to a VERY MINIMUM. Preferably none at all. This is to lesson his chances at disease. When the puppy is calm, the people can pet him gently beneath his chin. If he's okay with that, they can move on to scratching his ears and then his head and shoulders.
  
  If possible, have visitors bring some kind of treat(boiled chicken is most desired) and give him one or two SMALL pieces. Same thing with meeting outside.


• Jack Russell's have their own unique personality. Once you know the dog better you'll know the best way to train. but do it quick cos they get stuck in their ways very quickly.

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Dog Health Questions: How do i train a male dog to quit peeing in house?

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keep putting him out every hour until he pee s then make sure you say the same thing like good boy everytime he does his business that way he will know that he needs to go outside try it for a few weeks and you should see the difference

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• use treats after he pees outside. like for one day see what time he goes and do its business in the house and record the time. then the next day go outside with ur dog on the time u recorded it on, then give it treat.


• take it outside every hour or so and when it pees outside, bring it in and give it a treat, do this over and over again.....it will soon learn that going outside to potty will get me a treat, but it takes time and patience, this is what I did and it eventually worked :)


• Get a crate and vist
  www.trainyourpuppy.co.uk/puppy
  My dog responded so well with this method and now really loves his space.Good Luck C x


• I've been having the same problem since my friend and his dog were at my house. He has been housebroken for over a year, but when they were both there (male un-altered) they peed in my kitchen. I have bleached it, used enzyme based cleaners, used positive reinforcement, beat the crap out of him, tried everything I can think of, but he still pees in that same spot every once in a while. What do I do?


• 1st you need to know how long he can hold it..........
  take how many months he is and add 1 ( my dog is 7months so 7+1=8 hours)
  take him out at least every 2 hours .......
  don't give him too much water or else.............
  hope i helped some


• Start by establishing an elimination spot outdoors. In the morning, clip his leash to his collar and take the dog outdoors to his spot for elimination. State commands like "go potty" or "hurry up." After he does his duty, bring the dog inside for food and water. About 15 to 20 minutes after the meal, take the dog outside again for elimination. Take your dog to his "spot" at each elimination time. Maintain a regular feeding, drinking, and elimination schedule.


• There is a potty training article on this site that I used and it worked for me.

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Dog Health Questions: Who can answer this,I want to get a dog when I grow up.?

i want to get a dog when i grow up, what dogs are good guard dogs, train fast as puppies, and don't need a lot of grooming?

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American Staffordshire Terriers are the perfect dog, they are great guard dogs, intelligent, and need hardly and grooming except maybe brushing once a month with a bath. I own and breed them. here is a good website for info http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanstaf…

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• Any dog can be a good guard dog (my chihuahua is will set off alerts and my yorkie will take on anything), all puppies need training, a short haired dog will need less grooming. When you are ready I suggest you consider volunteering at a local shelter or humane society to learn more about the differences in dogs.
  
  Breeds have different tendencies, within that each dog is as different as each person on this earth. Find the dog you love, and love it for life.


• Well i would get a Blue Lacy they are a beautiful short haired medium sized dog (They don't shed or have a wet dog smell). They are protective of their owners and property. They are very intelligent and you can train them to do anything. However you need to have an active lifestyle and since lacy's are bred to be working jobs it would need a job outside of guarding.


• get a dog that doesn't shed. It will give you less stress! All dogs are good "alarms" for when strangers are near. Terriers are good dogs for that. I don't know if you are looking for a large dog or not. Schnauzers may be a good dog for you. They do not shed according to my neighbor that has one.


• Jack Russells are vary hard to train though, you'll have to read about them before you get one, they need a lot of exercise and attention, but yeah if you get one they're a good guard dog.


• well german shepards are good guard dogs and train fast but have long hair and need lots of grooming. you could get a chihuahua or a jack russel or a pug, those are all pretty good


• mabe you should go on animalplanet.com and go on dogs 101 and take the dog quiz the icon might be hard to find


• hmmmm i would prefer a german shepard or siberian husky or a rottwrieler

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Dog Health Questions: Should i take her to training???????

i have a 6 month old yorkie and she has these bad habits....
biting, taking stuff and biting, jumping all over people, bites when touched.And i cant teach her tricks by myself.

plz dont reccomend crate training. My dad told me we should go to a petsmart training. have you ever got your dog trained there. if so, then tell me about it.

do you think i should take her to training.?????

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yes i have a yorkie with the same proublem so i took her to training i can know trust her and she can play ion the house
p.s. my yorkie looks like mine
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• You should always take your dog to training, it saves fuss later.


• Petsmart training is fantastic. We use Banfield and the training, so we do all our pet related travel to one location. We have been thinking about the Day Care there also.


• I do think you should take her to training, in fact I think you should have taken her to training while she was much younger, but I would not recommend PetSmart for it. They run their trainers through their 'academy' and only teach one style of training, which does not work for every dog, and they aren't good with 'problem dogs' like yours, only basic obedience. Instead, find an APDT trainer in your area to take classes from http://www.apdt.com/ Make sure you are comfortable with their style of training before you commit to classes, they should allow you to observe a class before you sign up. Good luck!


• Yes, take her to training.
  
  And crate training ISN'T cruel when the crate is used properly. My two LOVE their crates and go in them willingly during the day/night (I leave the crate doors open). Many a dog wouldn't need to be surrendered to shelters if crate training was implemented.


• It's nearly impossible to train a dog in the high distraction environment that is a bunch of other dogs. Make her wear a collar with a leash attached at all times, when she tries to bite, pop the leash. I don't know what you have against crate training, but it's one of the best training methods their is. Not only does it provide a place to confine an unruly dog, but once the dog is trained, it gives the dog a place to call it's own. Somewhere to sleep where people won't bother it. You have a lot of reading to do on the care and training of dogs, my friend. a lot.
  
  start here - http://leerburg.com/articles.htm


• I would recommend training. I don't know what petsmart is like but i would tend to go for local trainer who has had years of experience.
  You can train without a crate so don't worry about that.
  If she bites put her in another room where she can cause no destruction and say no don't bite. If she barks or whines to come out ignore her. When she has been quiet for a couple of minutes let her out. Do this everytime she bites even if you find yourself doing it over and over again. Keep reinforcing the words no bite with the action.
  As for tricks if she loves food then use treats as a way of rewarding.Can she sit, lie down, stay, etc because they are the basic and the easiest to learn (apart from stay which takes longer)


• YORKIE FOR SALE. BYE BYE BITER.

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Dog Health Questions: Blue tick beagle coon dog training?

is it okay to use raccoon urine to spray on a tail to train our dogs to hunt?if not what do we use?

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You might get better, more detailed advice from a hunting site or trainer. Strikes me that that's what they sell the urine scents for.

I know that various places sell rabbit pelts and bird wings for training -- maybe a site like that might have racoon tails and ideas for using them

Some answerers have questioned the legality - is it actually illegal (or limited to a season) to hunt raccoons? I'd never heard that.

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• Why would you want to teach your dogs to murder innocent little animals. If you need meat, go to the grocery store.


• I'm actually not sure.
  I believe this user http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_… does hunting with their beagles. I would advise that you contact them


• Would you mind updating with whose tail you're spraying the urine on???
  I'll try offer assistance then!


• have you ever seen where a red fern grows? ann and dan were trained by dragging just such an item.it already has scent if real, i would not think you need to add more, talk with other hunters in the area for help.

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Dog Health Questions: HELP!!!!!!!!DOG TRAINING!!!!!!?

ok i have had a maltipoo for a little over a year and im tired of everytime i get her out of her play pen her peeing and pooping on the carpet and tile! she is a mix between a maltese and a poodle so i know she is smart but she doesnt listen! i have yelled no and hit her when she climbs on furniture and eaten food laying out but she doesnt get the messssage! i dont know any effective way to train her! i need help!

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why would you hit any dog let alone your own? That might be how some human parents teach children, but it's not how a mother dog would teach her pup, so your dog has no clue why she's being hit and has just become fearful of you---which is a good reason as to why she's peeing in the house around you. When dogs are scared of you and don't know what you want from them, they sometimes urinate when all else fails. To other dogs, that would be a sign of submission. To you, it just makes you more mad, but she does NOT know that, despite how smart her breeds are supposed to be. plus, that breed-intelligence study is not scientific, and besides she's a MUTT, she's not guarenteed any smarts or anything else.

You have to take her out more. starting with every 30minutes. And work your way up to 6 hours. It will take time. It may take months, or it may take only a week, but consitency and PATIENCE is the key, plus POSITIVE REWARDS(praise and treats) for the behaviors you want.

Now, if YOU were 2 years old, and your mom left out a brand new game or toy on the kitchen table then your mom stopped watching, would you not climb up and get that toy? Think of your dog as having the maturity of a child....but remembering it is always a dog and will only understand things that dogs can understand.

please get a book about positive and clicker training! "The Dog Whisperer" by Paul Owens is a good one (it's not affiliated with the TV show)

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• You have a classic example of no pack leadership and using violence as a way of training. This is not going to work. Your dog is in serious need of learning boundaries and limitations. I could write you the whole package on how to rehabilitate your dog and train you. But your best bet is to go to Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer website and order one of his videos.
  
  I have 9 dogs and they are all Cesar trained. I and my husband make the rules and they follow. In other words, we are Pack Leaders.


• Yelling and hitting the dogs is not training. Don't leave food out. Don't leave the dog out running around the house. Crate train and send her out to pee and poop as soon as you let her out.


• You're probably making critical mistakes in your dog's obedience training and don't even know it!
  It's not your fault. you aren't a dog so you won't be expected to know how they think and what makes them "tick"......
  however ther's no excuse at all for ignorance because there are some incredible training courses and knowledge bases out there that can very quickly and effectively help you manifest a fantastic relationship with your dog.
  you have to educate yourself on how not to abuse your pet & still train them to your satisfaction.
  i think you've taken the first crucial step to doing this and taking SELF RESPONSIBLITY by asking here. so well done there.
  
  If you really truly want a healthy well trained dog who will LISTEN to you wherever you go... if you want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog... then there is no doubt in my mind this link below will work for you.
  
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  this should change your situation around completely if you go for it.
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Dog Health Questions: Any dog training advice?

i have a 10 week old purebred german shepherd. hes mostly house trained and he does tricks. id just like his manners to be a little better. he bites our hands and face when we pet him. and he's chewing on everything. i know this is known behavior for puppies, but is there anything i can do to stop it?

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I don't know how you would stop it completely, but there is a spray that you can get at the pet store that helps a LOT! It is safe for furniture and tastes very bad so they don't chew - it worked for mine anyway. This spray worked along with removing him from where he's chewing, telling him no, and giving him one of his toys to chew instead.

If you are petting and he starts to bite then you tell him no and turn your back or get up and walk away. It takes numerous times, but he gets the message pretty quickly that biting means no playing or petting.

Good luck with your new baby.

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• Crate training helps with housetraining and also with chewing when you can't supervise. Get him lots of appropriate chew toys and give him one when he chews on the wrong thing. If he bites during play, stop the play and ignore him for a few minutes. He'll learn that biting gets him ignored and eventually he will learn. And be patient - he's still very little.


• You can stop the biting on your hands, face, etc. I've trained more shepherd pups than I can count (ok I could count them but it would take a while LOL), and the best way to curtail these mouthy babes is to firmly grip the lower jaw when they're biting, thumb over tongue , and apply sufficient pressure to make them want to spit out the hand. Say 'no biting', or 'out'. as you do this. Don't worry about hurting him ---he's hurting you and if he were doing this to his mom she would most certainly correct him with a growl and a firm grip to the muzzle. You're taking her place. A little discomfort is ok and often necessary to get the point across.
  Shepherds are smart and they 'get it' very quickly. Two or three physical corrections along with the verbal is usually all it takes to understand the verbal alone and back off of an intended bite.
  As you said, you can't really stop the chewing behavior entirely, but you can use the same correction when a pup gets hold of a prohibited item, using 'out' or 'leave it' as the verbal command. To be most effective, you must supply the pup with allowed items in the place of the ones you take away. By offering alternative tugs for rough play instead of arms and legs, and by offering chewies or other safe toys for teething, you satisfy this instinctual behavior rather than totally squashing it.
  Remember that pups take a couple of years to really outgrow the chewing behavior so take measures to confine him safely when he can't be watched.


• Yes, there are some really simple things you can do.
  
  You need to set some clear boundaries for you puppy. This is best done by giving a voice correction when the puppy is doing something it's not supposed to do (I use "eh-eh) and by giving the puppy a consequence for it's actions.
  
  So, nipping hands, or lunging at faces, should get a voice correction and then, ignore the pup for a few mins. Stand up, turn your back and ignore the pup until it calms down. If he's still totally wild, crate him for a few mins. He'll start to put together that certain behaviors get him ignored.
  
  For chewing on things he shouldn't, give him the same voice correction to stop him and then give him something he CAN chew. When you see your pup going for one of it's own toys, praise it like crazy.
  
  I will put younger puppies on a leash and tie the leash to my belt loop so they're not running free in the house. This allows me to catch them in the act when they're getting into something they're not supposed to. I also try to make sure that when ever I tell a puppy they can't do something, I also show they what they CAN do. So, no chewing the coffee table, but you can chew this bone instead.
  
  It takes a while, but keep at it!


• To discourage biting, chewing and other unwanted behavior, just spray items with Bitter Apple. It's harmless to dogs and doesn't leave a stain, but the powerful taste deterrent sends a strong message to your dog. (This stuff does work)
  
  For the biting, every time they do it, grab a hold of their nose and tell them "no bite" or something like that and you can give them a little rap on the nose when they do it. You just have to be consistent. The same applies for the chewing. Make sure you do it right when you catch them either chewing or biting, if you wait, the dog will not know what its getting punished for. Make sure you give them toys that they can chew on.


• Hi,
  I think that the best thing to do when he bites or chews on stuff is to scold him. You have to let him know what he is doing is wrong. Because of all the chewing i am guessing he is probably teething. I get something hard that he can chew on.When he doesn't bite you when you are petting him give him a treat. This will make him clue in that if he behaves he gets rewarded.
  
  If he continues to bite as he gets older, you could get him a muzzle. My cousin had to do that because of their new puppy biting her 3 year-old son. I know this may sound like a drastic thing to do, but its something that really makes them stop.
  
  Good Luck! And i hope i helped a bit!


• What he is doing is trying to be dominant with you. This will be a problem that can be solved with consistency by all involved. He must be told a FIRM no when he exhibits this behavior. I don't mean hitting him, but grabbing his snout and then looking directly at him and saying "NO".
  
  It always helps if everyone is always on the same page with this. He will get the idea faster.
  
  Another tactic is to put him away from everyone when he does this. Take him to his crate, or isolate him in some other fashion. Dogs learn quickly they don't like to be away from the family.
  
  And finally, because this is an alpha struggle, I would (if you can), hover over him holding him by the mid section, lift him up and hold him till he doesn't try to move. Put him down and repeat until he's still. I know this sounds odd, but trainers will tell you this is a drill that teaches him that you are ALPHA, and not him. It's the same as his mother would of done.
  
  Always be sure to have safe chew toys as an alternative to you.
  Good luck to you!


• Hi, chewing behavior like that can sometimes mean that your puppy has not had the opportunity to learn bite inhibition by playing with his litter mates. Maybe he was separated from his brothers and sisters at a very young age? Or was from a small litter. In any case, its a habit you need to get rid of asap, especially in a dog that is going to grow big.
  
  You could try squeaking loudly when he bites your hands and then stop play immediately. Then he will learn that biting stops play and is no fun. Only continue play if he doesn't bite. Will take a while, but worth it.
  
  There is a free down loadable video and book available at the moment which will give you step by step advice on training and should also help you solve the problem. You can access it by going to the link below.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of dog grooming? (question for dog groomers especially)?

I am interested in dog grooming as a profession. I did a 1-summer dog grooming internship and enjoyed it. I did some grooming and a lot of watching.

Next, I talked to dog groomers and heard many complaints. Most say that they are way to busy and have arthritis or some other problem from working with their hands all day.

I would like to here opinions about this job from actual groomers or those that know a lot about the industry. Will I be dissappointed like so many others? Would dog training or boarding be a better career choice?

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I've been a groomer for 39 years. No carpal tunnel or other health issues as a result, but I have been bitten on a number of occasions, but in that time only 3 occasions sent me to the hospital.

The biggest problem I see with new groomers starting out is that the grooming schools in my area do a really poor job of preparing students for actually working in the industry. At best they've done a few breeds and a few different haircuts. Unlike grooming school where you will have most of the day to do one dog, in a shop environment you will need to be able to turn out 5-7 dogs a day in order to make a living at it. Mosr shops pay commission, and if you can't turn out several dogs a day you may earn less than minimum wage.

Grooming is hard work. Lifting, bending, cleaning up after "accidents", keeping your various body parts out of the mouth of a dog who does not like being handled, etc. all take a toll. Most groomers I know who have been at it longer than a few years do it because they love the job and the dogs they work with. A number of those who go into the profession thinking they will have a fun job playing with the puppies all day have a reality check as soon as they really start working and call it quits after a short time.

Many young people coming into this profession have a very poor work ethic and this is one business where that just won't fly if you expect to have a job for long. When a shop has 30 dogs booked in and a groomer just no-shows because she found something better to do that day, most employers don't realize until too late that they are shorthanded and the dogs for the day have already arrived. Finding and keeping good talented groomers was the most difficult part of running a grooming shop, and the primary reason I eventually sold my own shop after 12 years and opted to work for someone else.

Then there are the various shops you work at. Some are better than others in terms of pay and workload. I've worked for some that the owner takes all the easy and/or expensive dogs and enough for her to live off of and gives employees the rest, maybe only two or three a day. I've worked for others who seem to think their employees should be able to turn out a dozen dogs in a few hours, regardless fo the type of work needed. Employees in both cases end up quitting, either for lack of work or too much. Some owners keep their shops clean, some don't. Some maintain equipment, some don't. Some supply virtually anything in the way of expendable supplies, others provide close to nothing.

Truly, you have to love the business and be willing to spend time learning. I personally love it. My days are never quite the same, and I've met many wonderful people and their dogs, worked with many excellent groomers and generally have had a wonderful career.

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• Lots of backbreaking work,get bit,anal sacks,little hairs in your skin,crabby clients,and carpal tunnel. It was a load of fun. I stopped that after 5 years. Could do it NO longer!!!!!!!


• I did it for a little while. I enjoyed working with the dogs, but some of the owners could be pretty crabby. But that's how it is anytime you have to deal with the public. If you love animals and enjoy grooming, then I say go ahead and do it. You can always go into training or boarding later. It never hurts to learn every aspect about dogs, and that includes grooming.


• I totally agree with everything CS had to say.
  
  Ive been grooming for about 15 years. I don't regret it, and I cannot see myself doing anything else. I don't have carpal tunnel, but there are days where my back is just killing me at the end of the day. (however..I have back problems to begin with..non grooming related)
  
  It's not playing with puppies all day. You will have to deal with pee, poop, bugs, crabby/picky owners, crabby dogs, dogs that bite, jump all over you, wiggle all over the place, hair in every part of your body.
  
  It's not just knowing how to give a haircut either. You will need to know how to run/manage a business, some accounting (unless you are an employee) You need to know about shampoos, skin problems, equiptment maintence, people skills, breed styles, and you will need ALOT of patience!!
  
  I went to a grooming school to train. And like CS said..I had 8 hours to groom ONE dog. By the end of my training, I was up to 2 LOL. And 90% of the dogs that came through that school, were perfect angels. I learned alot from school, and the instructors were amazing groomers. I just wish that they would have taught us a little more on how to deal with dificult dogs, owners, and help us build up our speed for "the real world".
  
  Before I went to school, I worked for a very busy groomer as a bather for 4 years. I already knew what the grooming industry was all about, and knew what I had to look forward to.
  I know you said you interned for a summer. Before you make a decision on what you want to do, I would try to get a job for a couple years as a bather somewhere...preferably with a good groomer. That way, you will know what all goes on, and see if this is what you really want to do. Grooming school cost me $5,000 and that was years ago. That's alot of money to spend on something you are not going to want to do after a year.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with rescued adult dog training!!!?

Okay its been about 2 years now since my husband and I have adopted 2 dogs from our local animal shelter...... We love them dearly! We were told they were house trained when we adopted them but noticed they had quite a few accidents after we brought them home but we thought hmmm well it because its a new house....Well no matter what we did they continued I am a stay at home mom so I let the dogs out all the time every hour.....our trainer said every 3-4 hours and after meals and after naps and such but I do it every hour because no matter how often they still go in the house! I do not understand this we reward them if they use the bathroom in the correct area.....if we catch them using it in the house I pick them up and rush them outside......We don't crate them I am not sure if they were crate abused but one goes crazy if confined in a crate so we don't do that....if we are going to leave for the day we do put them in our master bath which is pretty big but has tile floors so that we can clean up accidents easily.....We just got a new house and the living room has carpet and I am having to steam clean the carpet once a week.....I can not think of anything else I have taken vet advice and trainer advice! anyone know any other solutions? I use the correct cleaners and I have used to home remedies to clean the urine......I don't think its so much as marking because I have noticed one of them goes and hides when he does it......The other I noticed he will do it out in the open so I think his is just because he actually has to go......I am thinking the problem is they are too busy exploring while outside to use the bathroom......I know they won't go while on a leash being walked what so ever we tried that you could walk them 50 miles they will pee everywhere just not poo.....I was thinking maybe putting them on a tie out for like 30 mins every couple of hours because husband has not got around to fencing in our yard yet.....but I am afraid a stray dog will come in the yard......we live out in the country on 5 acres I don't have any close neighbors but I would hate for something like that to happen......ughhh any advice or help is needed we really do love them and need to live in harmony I am tired of scrubbing up dog pee!

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Boy, Kristy, I'll bet your tired of it.
check out this site;
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/housebreakin…

If they aren't little foo foo dogs, I would feed them only once a day, and in the middle of the afternoon if you can. That gives their digestive tract enough time to process their dinner so they can poo before bedtime. Putting them out, and then bringing them in without having them pee or poo is asking for an accident. Walking is one thing, but taking them out to potty, and coming back without seeing them potty is a "no no". Keep a pocket full of treats when you take them out to potty, and when you see them go, make a big big issue of it and treat them immediately. If you catch them pooing or peeing in the house, say nothing, simply put them out and when they finish out there, praise them and give them a treat. Remember no potty no treat, even if it means one dog gets a treat and the other doesn't. Be very very consistent and this should work just fine.

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• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
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  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Amateur Dog Training?

Where can I become a dog trainer,not professional, just enough train my friends and my own dogs.

, thanks

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: ) Since you said this is just for fun and not as a job -
In classes with your dog.
That's really what training classes are all about, training the owner how to train their dog!

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• Nobody in their right mind would hire somebody that is not a qualifed professional. Even people who run local puppy classes will have credentials.
  
  Dog training by people who do not know what they're doing can go awfully wrong.
  
  If you want to be a dog trainer, great, but do it properly, and get some qualifications and proper experience in it. The majority of dog trainers have a degree or at least many years experience.
  
  If you just want to train your own dogs, you need to go to obedience classes. They teach the owner to teach the dog.


• Join your local dog training club or organization. You can start there with your own dog, and then move on to helping other people's dogs.
  
  I started when I was twelve, and six years later I teach a Puppy and Rally class.


• you can become like a pro in just a week
  
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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice Needed?

A friend on mine lives in a very horrible area, extremely ghetto.
He has two dogs he wants to train to protect him. He's been keeping the dogs with him 24/7 and they are only 13 weeks old.
He doesn't like anyone touching them or giving them treats because he doesn't want them to like other people. He loves them but is there another route to training them to be guard/protection dogs? I can tell he hates keeping them cooped up everyday in either his bedroom ( he is 17 ) or in the yard for bathroom breaks.

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He needs to get a professional trainer who specialized in training dogs as protection/guard dogs. While it may sound like an easy thing to do, more often then not, the dogs become aggressive and dangerous to everyone, the owner included. Have him invest in the money to have the dogs professionally trained.

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• Your friend doesn't know what he is doing to those dogs, they will be very unbalanced dogs with that cruel treatment.
  
  He doesn't just need dog training, he needs common sense training. Obviously if he knew what he was doing, he wouldn't get two at the same time, all the time he leaves them together, they bond to each other - not him - not a good idea.
  
  Does he need PROTECTION because he is mentally deficient?
  Sounds like it!


• If they don't get socialized, be with other dogs and people, they'll only turn out to be problematic. To train them to be proper guard dogs they should be extremely disciplined so no accidents happen with family members and such- especially if they are large breed. As they are now, they are likely to grow to be unmanageable- especially when locked up in a small space all day.


• those dogs are going to end up majorly ****ed if they dont get out and get some socialization. No people dont necessarily have to pet them, but a protection dog has to be born first, then trained by a qualified professional. If they dont have the correctly bred for temperaments, then he is just going to have a bunch of aggressive fear biters, not something he can count upon for protection.
  
  Get a gun instead.


• what he is doing is very dangerous for the dogs people and himself, when dogs get that type of unprofessional training they become dangerous and he could find himself in jail if the dogs kill someone. the dogs can be trained to protect him but it must be done by a proffessional.


• He is not socializing his dogs and that is very dangerous for them and for other people. He should get his dogs professionally trained to be guard dogs. You can have a pet that is loving and friendly that will protect when needed.


• There are many dog training classes for this. If your friend keeps up his dogs are going to be the ones you read about that maul or kill someone. Sometimes local kennel clubs and such in the area can offer great classes for cheap.


• He is abusing his puppies. Sorry to say this but obviously he is unable to treat them well. If dogs do not interact with other people, they will not learn about anybody other than their owner.


• This is abuse.
  Tell him to get a security system.

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Dog Health Questions: Questions on dog training?

We have tried everything we can think of. Our dog chews on our blankets and tears the insides out even though he has toys right next to him. He also goes to the bathroom on either clothing or blankets thats laying on the floor. We've tried praising/punishment, treats etc.. We take him outside all the time, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions.

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CRATE WHEN YOU CAN NOT WATCH HIM AND TELL HIM NO!!!

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• Close the bedroom doors, keep clothing and blankets off the floor.
  
  With access to items he seems to favor, he'll continue until the targets are removed. Restrict access!


• ...but what are you trying to train him to do, and how? So far you have only described his negative reaction!


• don't let him into a room that contains blankets he can tear up
  pick up clothing and blankets from the floor, he obviously thinks its his bathroom (just curious did you use training pads? )


• The only way to break your dog of destructive behavior is to keep him crated when you cannot supervise, or keep him tethered, on a leash and wherever you go, he goes.
  
  One of my rat terriers was particularly difficult. Even when he was house broken, he was still destructive. I kept him leashed and if I went to my computer; he was with me; if I went to the kitchen; he went with me.
  
  You want to avoid punishing the dog, as that only reinforces the negative behavior. When you catch him in the act, be firm and say, NO! Then wait a second and treat him.
  
  BTW, how old is he?


• You've tried praising what? His destructive behavior?? Mixed signals only result in a confused dog.
  
  First of all keep doors closed to your bedrooms, next don't leave clothes all over the floor so he can wee on them. What he's basically doing is telling you he's pack leader, by peeing on your clothes he is putting his scent OVER yours, he's the boss. Your dog needs rules BOUNDARIES and limitations. Don't give him free run of the house because you're telling him THIS IS YOUR HOUSE, it's not, it's YOUR house not your dogs. Next you need to DOG proof your house. Don't leave shoes lying around, don't leave clothes laying on the floor basically don't give him access to what he likes to chew. My sisters dog was a shoe chewer, her dog chewed every pair of shoes she owned, why? BECAUSE SHE LEFT DOORS OPEN.
  
  If your dog grabs something that does not belong to him, grab a treat and one of his toys. Get his attention by showing him the treat, tell him to release, when he does reward him with a treat and give him HIS toy, remove the item from the room. Do this EVERY time he grabs something he's not supposed to, this way he learns what is acceptable to you to chew on.
  
  Most people make the common mistake of giving the dog an old pair of socks or an old shoe to chew as a puppy. And then they get mad because their new $500 manolo Blahniks just got chewed to shreds. Your dog cannot tell the difference between an old pair of shoes or an expensive pair of shoes, but because he was allowed to chew on that pair why not your Jimmy Choos or in this case Jimmy CHEWS.
  
  Your dog peeing on your clothes is not a toilet issue it's a dominance issue, remember male dogs can mark every tree in a four mile radius so even if you've just taken him outside, he'll still mark inside the house to establish his territory. Being pack leaders will establish YOUR dominance over your dog. Eating before your dog, walking thru the door before your dog, not allowing him on the furniture without being invited first etc.
  
  Learn how to be pack leaders, set rules for your dog just like you'd do a child, don't let him get away with bad behavior. I also suggest picking up a copy of Cesar Millan's new book "Be the Pack Leader" he also sells DVD's pick up the one that is called Becoming the Pack Leader. I've attached a link to his website.
  
  It's not a matter of punishing, it's a matter of learning how to correct the behavior the "right" way, in a way a 2 year old child would understand. You'd take away the item from the child that he/she was not supposed to have right? Then do it for your dog only reward him with a treat, he'll be more inclined to release the item if he knows something better awaits him.
  
  Good luck


• Good answers on this topic already. But the one thing that they have all failed to address is the root cause of this. There could be a lot of causes, although first and formost is it sounds like he doesn't recognize you as the leader of the pack. Dogs are not humans and do not learn the same way. But, just like some humans they can be hard headed. That being said, you need to reinforce your position in the pack. Also, the amount of time you spend with your dog the better. After you have reinstituted yourself as the pack leader, I would recommend taking him out for a good run to tire him out a little then let him in to purposefully mess up. Set him up to need correction. A firm no should work, if not repeat the now in a low gruff voice and grab the scruff of neck and grind your fingers in a little and let go and act normal. This it what the pack leader in a pack of dogs would do. The dog should become submisive and try to lick you or or at least stop doing the bad behavior. Repetition is the key. Check out the link I provided below for some more tips. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good dog training center for dogs in Palatine, IL my dogs are out of control?

i love them and want them to be train i tried but havent suceeded only one dog knows his name and the other doesnt the other listens to my sit command but the other doesnt :( and they tend to pee at the sofas which is making me angry i try to put there nose there and say no but still no good wht am i doing wrong?

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Google positive reinforcement training
Teaching with food and praise is easy.
Just be consistent.
Say the dogs name, give treat, and pat.
Have dog next to you say dogs name and pat.
Say Come dogs name, give treat, and say good dog.
Dog will associate the name with good things.
Rubbing their nose in it does not accomplish anything.
Read answers here and on the internet on how to house train a puppy.
Start there with yours. Be consistent. Be patient.
Remove the smell of urine from your home.
Enroll in an obedience class based on positive methods now.

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• As the answer above said, your dogs can smell their urine on the sofa, so they will continue peeing on the pretty same place all the time.
  
  Training them is not too hard for you to make them under control, you just need patient and some good tricks.


• For the peeing thing spray distilled white vinegar on it the reason they continue is cause they can smell it.Not sure how old the dogs are but training is pretty easy it takes time and patience.Most Pet Smart or Pet Co do have training classes for the public.

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Dog Health Questions: Do invisible dog training fences really work?

**NOW** I dont want answer from people who want to just through out there thoughts of how cruel it is and how it shouldnt be used. I will automatically give you a thumbs down cause my question does not state anything about wanting to know your opinion on what you think about invisible electric dog training fences.

--I just want to know do they work and if you were satisfied with the one you used (opinions wanted from those who have used or owned one only) what brand was it and did you have a large breed of dog, what kind, and did it work for them.

--A friend of mine owns a German Shepard so im trying to find out info for her. She bought a 6ft gated kennel for the dog which the dog ended up putting 6 hoes by pulling the gate wires loose with her teeth and nose even though all of the chain links were wired down at the bottom. She cant keep this dog on a chain i believe they out lawed it now. She refuses to get rid of the dog she is determined to keep her cause she does have papers and was worth way more then what she got her for. But she cant keep the dog contained unless on a chain to a tree which she does not want to do, and she walks her twice a day and still the dog is determined to climb the fence and get out, plus she was a sheltered dog from the previous owners and does not know that cars are a danger she has almost been hit 3 times from getting out several times.

My friend is resorting to a shock collar with a invisible fence but she has never used one and wants to know if buying one is worth it for the size of the dog (she is a year and 7 months), or do most of these type of contraptions not work. This dog didnt jump the fence in the beginning months that she had her but all of a sudden she left her alone one day and since they she jumps with fence, she has been told the dog has owner anxiety.

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If the problem is that she goes through the fence even when left for a little while, I much prefer using a standard, "honest", electric farm wire like you would use for horses or such. They can see it and relate to it - there are no sudden shocks or pain coming from out of nowhere. You put it up inside of a regular fence so you eliminate the usual problems of invisible fences that others have mentioned; problems that often lead to aggression, especially in a sensitive dog like the German shepherd. Most people I know who have tried invisible fences weren't satisfied with the results, and the one that said it was okay lived in an area where no other dogs or people came by since it was placed far from the property line on her farm.

German shepherds are notorious for doing poorly when isolated from their people and certainly not recommended for living outside or left outside on their own when the owner leaves. Going through a fence in such a situation is not disobedience but desperation and even panic. This is part of why invisible fences often don't work with German shepherds.

I do think she has a much bigger issue, from reading your post, and to only try to fix the symptoms is not going to work in the long run. She would benefit from visiting an experienced, positive trainer, and if taking care of her dog's problems is too much for her, she should consider re-homing her as the problems are bound to get worse - anxiety will continue to manifest itself in new ways if old ways are "prohibited".

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• Electric dog fences CAN work. For a well-mannered, laid-back dog, a painful shock is enough to keep them contained.
  However, your friend's dog sounds anything but that. A simple shock is NOT enough to deter some dogs, especially such anxious escape artists. In fact, once the dog passes through the fence once, chances are it won't be willing to return to the yard because to do so because it will have to experience another painful shock just to go back to the yard it doesn't want to be in.
  
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• An invisible fence won't work for a dog with separation anxiety. She'll take the shock and go through the fence, but she won't come back. Invisible fences also don't stop other dogs from coming into the yard and getting into fights with your dog. So no, they won't work in this dog's case. There's many, many dogs who are more than willing to go through them.


• I am someone who has exactly the situation where someone would use one (property that can't be fully fenced) and opted not to because they do fail and because they do have other problems.
  
  I know several people who got them and their dogs learned to blow right through the fence and they kept on going. They would not come back because they knew they would be shocked again. In all cases, they had to build a run or a fence.
  
  Also, other people and animals can come in your yard and your dog has no means of escape. Dogs have been attacked inside invisible fences by dogs and wild animals. Some have also been stolen because there is no physical barrier that would help keep a person out.
  
  So they are not reliable and there are safety reasons not to do it, without even getting into whether you think they are cruel or not.


• A dog should not be left outside alone - they will get into trouble.
  
  However, for invisible fences, many of them will work the majority of the time to keep the dog inside. However, If a dog really wants out, they will go through it, regardless of the noise or shock they feel. Then they are "stuck" outside their yard and cannot come back in.
  
  Also, an invisible fence does not keep other animals out, and the dog could be cornered in their own yard and not able to escape.
  
  So for these reasons, I do not like invisible fences. Better would be to train the dog not to leave the yard, and don't let the dog outside by themselves without supervision.

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Dog Health Questions: Which Dog Training School (for training certification) is best?

Is there one in Georgia? Do they have a rating system? Any info appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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• Don't know if there is a training rating system. Some trainers are teaching tricks and some trainers help you to understand dog behavior. I personally combine the two systems and of course I have the smartest dog in the world (most of the time). Try the website of Cesar Millan http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
  He's he greatest in knowing dog psychology


• I know there is a Dog training academy in Houston, TX (I'm planning on going there after I get my bachelor's degree). And otherwise, the Animal Behavior College (ABC (online)).


• You can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide

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Dog Health Questions: What can I expect from the Petsmart Dog Training Program?

I have a 51/2 month old Goldendoodle pup that is VERY intelligent and knows all the basic commands of sit, come, stay and bedtime (goes to her crate) and rings a bell to go potty outside!
I feel like she may be to advanced for the Petsmart puppy training. Can anyone explain what she may possibly learn that she hasn't already by attending? I'd hate to spend money on training that is already being incorporated into her daily life.

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We did the puppy class then the advanced class, but I'll just talk about the advanced class.

The best thing my dog learned at Petsmart was to be around other dogs and stay under control. In the advanced class we did a lot of coming with distractions (let dog loose, called the dog to come, but he had to pass other dogs or come with another dog next to him). We also worked on scary situations - staying calm around handicapped equipment, tunnels, etc.

But overall, the best part was he got used to other dogs. Of course, you need to keep this up, but it's so nice taking my dog for a walk and him not pulling or jumping to get to other dogs and people we pass.

The advanced class does a few more advanced commands too - roll over, leave it, take it, etc. You'll also review the other stuff.

I was very happy with the class, and it gave me a a basis for what to work on at home. It's nothing too advanced, but I have an awesome, 3 year old dog now and people always comment how well trained he is.

Dog Training Courses - Which One is Right For You?

• It's really all up to you the owner, and the trainer. I took my puppy when she was younger and the guy really couldn't help me with anything because I really didn't have any problems with my dog. It sounds like you are in the same boat... I went to about 3 sessions and stopped going... I say save your money..


• Nothing..Petsmart training is not for anything serious, it is for those that have no idea. Keep your money, don't waste it on non-sense.


• Well it's always good to have your puppy well socialised.


• sounds like your dog is already pretty well trained.
  don't waste your money.
  we took our dog there and they only teach sit, down, and ...... well, that's about it.


• depends on what you put into it to what you get out of it. talk to the trainers and see if they is anything they can help you with.


• i wouldn't waste my money there.
  
  go to a real trainer, elsewhere, and look for an intermediate, or upper level OB course. get into agility, something.
  
  

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