Dog Health Questions: Would a Rough Collie be the right dog for us?

I've done a lot of research for a few years and I know what each of the breeds require, but now that we've narrowed it down we'd like a general decision on which breed? We're looking towards the more pastoral/working breeds but are open to suggestions (no toys or terriers, please!).

Here's what we can do (exercise etc.)
-2 miles walk a day, along with at least half an hour play session a night, probably more.
-He/she would never be left alone during the day or night, he would go to my dad's work which has a total of three people and plenty of space and fields
-We do have cats, and will raise correctly
-Socialise well with everyone and everything!!
-Do nice long walks at the weekend too
-We have three members of family alltogether
-we're generally looking for a medium-large sized dog
-we will do puppy/dog training classes, we've found some really good one's.
-we would like to rescue

I really like flyball and agility etc.

thanks everyone xx

Ages of us: two adults in 50's and a 15 year old, all my cousin's and family are all grown up to, so no young children xx

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Rough Collie
Rough Collie
Rough Collie

You will never find an easier to train dog.
They are also a breed of dog who has an OFF button.
They do NOT need a constant source of entertainment.
They will get the job done but then they are happy to do nothing.
They do well in performance events.

The dog in my avatar is a Rough Collie she is titled in Obedience, herding and Agility.
She is also a therapy dog.

I could not ask for a better dog.

She is a total pleasure to live with.

ADD-Your local Collie Club can give you a breeder referral

Contact your district director which you can find on this page from the Collie Club of America

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cca_d…

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• A Rough Collie sounds to fit your criteria perfectly! They're roughly medium-large sized, love playtime but are pretty calm usually, socialize very well around younger children and love to run around in big open spaces. I think this dog would be a great choice for you and your family, and it's great that you're rescuing or adopting it from a homeless shelter.


• Yes as long as you wear gloves before stroking him (:))


• You sound like you'd make a great home for a lot of dogs.
  Rough Collies do demand a lot of physical activity and attention and active things to do, and it sounds like you can provide that.
  rough collies are great with kids and they love fly ball and agility.
  The only thing I would have to add in that you haven't mentioned is grooming. They'll need a lot of grooming. Unless you want a short haired collie which I personally love the look of.
  Love their snouts.
  Good luck!


• When I saw the flyball and agility, I immediately thought collie or springer spaniel. They're both gorgeous breeds, and I know that our dog simply adores long walks. Do you have a large back garden? Collies and Springers can be very active dogs - sometimes even long walks don't calm them down.
  I'd suggest buying the dog from a puppy, and socialising it with the cats so they don't get chased off. Try and find a breeder, as pet shops can sometimes have puppies from big dog farms where the mothers are forced to produce puppies as quickly as possibly.
  Springers and Collies are both gorgeous dogs - althought Border Collies can be a little tempermental at times and Springers can end up pulling off your arm (new smells, new sights)!
  
  I wish you the best of luck in finding one.

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Dog Health Questions: I would make a better Dog Owner then my Parents!?

please listen when i say this. i have done tons and tons of research on all different breeds of dogs,training,shopping equipment, EVERYTHING so i was so excited when my dad told me we will be getting a Yorkshire terrier puppy from a breeder! My research went into overdrive as usual trying to get as much Research as possible before the big day! im 12 years old and my Dad's divorced and has remarried a nice woman with 2 kids , 1 my age, one my brothers(15) I've had "connection" problems with this family before and now the new puppy i worked my butt off for will be living with my step family while i get to Visit it every other weekend! Not only was the name I hated! picked out for the dog but my dad just went along with it to please his wife. When we got Roxy she did seem like a Roxy so i let that one slide i guess. We got her Oct 14th 2009 and i love her so much! I made a booklet with all my research on it but godforbid i try to instruct anyone in the family to do something the proper way. I feel like If i were an adult my Yorkshire terrier would be fully potty trained by now and would also know some tricks but since i have to live by their guidelines i guess slow and steady wins the race! ALL MY RESEARCH IS TRASH NOW and i don't know if anyone has every felt this way before but im so done with them. I've had personal issues before this and now my "wonderful" step-sister will actual lead the dog away from me totally oblivious i was playing with her as if its her dog and im a visitor! I earned that dog and she didn't im tired of always being the bad one! please help im down to my last rope here! What can i do that will make them respect me! Before i actually thought about living with my mom forever because they make me so unhappy without my dad doing anything! i hate speaking ill of him but GROW SOME BALLS!!

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tell him how you feel.if that do not and i repeat do no do is moving to your moms but bring the puppy would get you in so much trouble.if your sister who seems like a brat in my opinion just lead the puppy away from her to give her a taste of her own medicine, im pretty sure she wont like it if you did that to her.if she tells you can just say "oh you do that to me all the time" and all that stuff like you're the one that worked for this puppy and you did all the research.

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• I would LOVE to see a dog potty trained.
  You do not own the dog. When many people try to train a dog, it is worse than no one trying to train it.
  You may be better at owning a dog than your dad & step-mom. It takes time and dedication to train a dog correctly. Then yo need to consider the dog's personality.
  Since you only visit, sorry to say but you really don't have that much say in Roxy's life.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!!!!!!!?

i have a 13 month old papillon dog shes purebreed and shes potty trained we have a pee pad and we have a little peoblem she pees right on the edges not really in the middle but on the edges but still on the pad and i try not to get upset i have to clean often and scold her i know its not her fault i want any help to stop this problem and she dosent have a schedule for her meals and has avalibale water at all times thank you and the papmer is wide and big so that shouldent be a problem

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Housebreaking your new puppy is going to take patience. Ideally, you should begin to housebreak as soon as you bring your new puppy home. Puppies need to relieve themselves approximately six times a day. A puppy should be taken out immediately after each meal since a full stomach puts pressure on the colon and bladder.
Basic housetraining details, http://pho.se/byr

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• Hi, Honestly I don't believe in this pee pad stuff, The best you can do for your dog is to take him/her for a walk 2 0r 3 times a day, this way your dog establishes his/her routine and she will do her business then; she will enjoy it much more, you must be consistent with the routine though. Sorry I can't really answer your question.


• FIRST OF ALL DONT USE THE PEE PAD THINGS. I have a 6 month old Golden Retriver puppy and he is fully toilet trained. This is how we did it ------> Every hour take your dog outside and wait till he/she does a pee. Keep doing this for about 3 weeks and avecherley your dog will sit at the door and bark to be let out and will do a pee in the garden, when he does this wait till he comes inside and give him a treat or a pat. After about 3 weeks your dog will be toilet trained. Hoped this helped

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Dog Health Questions: Crate training failed miserably?

My siberian husky is puppy pad trained. She's 13 weeks and uses it every time without fail. We're trying to train her to go outside, but to do that we need her to learn to hold it while we're at work. So instead of leaving her out like we usually do (she does fine left to roam with a puppy pad). One of our dog-training friends recommended crate training her and showed us how.

She sleeps in it so she was comfortable at first. We left her in there periodically while we ran errands (1-3 hrs... then 4 hrs). She did fine. One time she peed - which caught us off guard. But she did it on the blanket inside the kennel. And so we removed the blanket thinking it would solve our problems.

Today was the first day we left her there through a workday. She was there from 10-4. When we came home poop and pee was EVERYWHERE inside her crate, all over her, it was a disastrous mess. She kicked it so it splattered through the bars and all over our carpet and was caked on her paws and hind legs. Her white fur is septic-brown looking. Yes. Very gross.

She was scared out of her mind, whimpering, crying.... it was bad

This is really confusing because dogs aren't supposed to pee or poop where they sleep.

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A 13 week old puppy can only be expected to "hold it" in a crate for 2-3 hours. If she managed 4 hours, she was doing pretty good. The only exception is night time...most puppies WILL sleep 6-8 hours through the night without getting up to potty, but since they eat & are naturally active during the day, their digestive system works a bit faster as well.

You left her in there for too long, too young....crating is a "tool" to help encourage the dog to "hold it"....so that you increase the chances of success when you bring her outside to potty. She's crated when you can't actively supervise her, or when you leave the house for SHORT periods of time....to prevent her from chewing something harmful & pottying on the floor.

It won't be until she's 5-8 months, that you'll be able to expect her to hold it for 6-8 hours. Even an adult dog shouldn't be crated much longer than 8 hours on a daily basis.

You can use the crate now if you can hire a neighbor or pet-sitter to come by and let her out every 3 hours. Or you can keep her in a puppy-proof room, or X-Pen, with puppy pads on the floor that she can use. Use the crate only for short periods in the daytime (like when you're making/eating dinner), at night, and when you leave the house on short errands. It's also not a bad idea to feed her in the crate, and give her a daily "time out" for an hour, with a filled Kong toy to chew. Keep the crate a positive place & keep her accustomed to using it, that way by the time she's old enough to last a full workday, it won't be a problem for her. Right now she's got to be a little traumatized, so you should work to "repair" this experience with lots of positive associations.

Good luck. :)

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• She simply couldn't hold it the whole time you were gone and she seemed distressed that she messed up her sleeping area. Stick with the pads if she does well on them while you are at work.


• put her in the crate for short periods of time as you were before BUT NOT FOR A WHOLE WORK DAY! so she is ok with the crate still but use the puppy pads for the minute as she is FAR TOO YOUNG TO LAST THAT LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT GOING TO THE LOO!
  Wait until she is around 6 months of age, THEN begin to put her in her crate for longer and longer each day.
  You may find it helpful to make a note of when she toilets during the day so you know when to crate her and when to let her out.
  huskies are very energetic dogs and can easily develop behaviour problems if not given enough physical and mental stimulation. A husky may not have been the best breed for you knowing that you work long hours.


• What went wrong? You left a dog in a crate for 6 hours when it was used to going to the bathroom every 1-4 hours... or peeing on the puppy pad. Even I would pee in my bed if I can't hold it any longer and no one would let me use a bathroom.
  
  I know this crate training is the new hype, but if your dog is fine without it, why shove your dog in a crate for a few hours? (Personally, I am against crate training unless it is necessary. If a dog may mess on the floor, at least stick them in the kitchen with a baby gate so they have a little freedom.) Let the poor girl roam the house as normal and pee on the pad as normal. Keep the crate though. You can use it to secure her in the car during car trips (say, car trips to the vet).
  
  Lesson of the day: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

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Dog Health Questions: Therapy Dog Training?

Does anyone know anything about the requirements for having a Therapy Dog in Newark, NY or Rochester, NY?

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Therapy dogs are trained, tested, registered and insured so that they will be invited to visit facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes to cheer up the patients, or to schools for educational programs.

Requirements are not set at the state level, but by the individual organization that does the testing and registering and by the facilities that do the inviting. If you have a specific facility you wish to visit, ask them first if they permit therapy animal visits and then what their requirements are. Some will only accept teams from specific organizations and it would be a shame to test and register with one only to find out it isn't one accepted by the facility.

The top three therapy dog organizations in the US are:
http://deltasociety.org
http://tdi-dog.org
http://therapydogs.com

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• Check out the TDI website, there's a pamphlet (PDF) of requirements.
  
  http://www.tdi-dog.org/


• To train or use? Both those depend on the organizations you go through.

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Dog Health Questions: Prison dog training?

i sent my dog to a prison training program and i was wondering if their were good results if you have sent your dog to it?

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My dog came back very obedient but they took all the cheerfulll spirt out of him :(

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• from what i have read , this program helps both the dogs and the prisoner, they now have something to work on that should end up positive.in return they get the companionship and affection from the dogs. i have heard the results of this program are positive.


• I've never had one from the prison program but I've heard that they get excellent results.

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Dog Health Questions: I've read a ton of dog training materials but can't find a command to make your dog go away.?

For example, when I've just sat down on the couch with a slice of pizza and I don't want my dogs nose in it. How do I teach him the command "Go away"?

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Best way is to train him to go to a certain spot when you give a command. I trained my mother's Springer Spaniel to "Bed" which is her dog bed, my own dogs are trained to "Go lie down" which means they head for their crates. Once trained to do this, with repetition combined with NEVER feeding a begging dog, they stop doing it.

To train the dogs I simply gave the command, walked over to the spot and dropped a treat.. after a couple dozen times they headed there before I was even walking.

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• Most people command the dog to 'lay down'. My dogs understood that 'get a life' meant that I wanted them to go lay down. How is your dog with other commands? If he is pretty good with other commands you might be able to find some tips on Cesar Millan's (the dog whisperer) website. If this is not the only issue you have with your dog then an obedience class would be very useful. Even if your dog is an adult and somewhat trained, the training methods and tips (and socialization for your dog) can be very helpful.
  I took my puppy to obedience class and it was very helpful. Recently my puppy was put on medication that could not be broken, cut or crushed and had to be given on an empty stomach with no food for at least one hour. So slipping it in a treat was not an option. He is a small breed dog and only 8 months old. He was getting so upset and each day was getting harder and harder on both of us. I found tips on his website and now he is taking them like a champ!


• A beautiful command that has more meaning and is actually more helpful is "Go Lay Down". I use it as necessary for mine, and they understand it just fine. Perhaps you could try teaching that one.


• If he comes up to you walk him away, maybe to his bed or a spot he likes to sleep in tell him to down and stay. If he is well trained, no matter what you are doing he will down/stay where you say to.


• Go to bed! That's what I say, he runs to his bed, grabs a toy on the way, and hangs out for a while.


• you can do this 2 different ways. With either the Away command or teach the dog to go to a spot, like his crate or mat with a command indicating where you want the dog to go. you can learn to teach these commands by looking up dog training and following the instructions, a clicker is very useful too


• Our dog shouldn't be there when you eat.
  
  Put him in his crate in another room with either his dinner or a chew, and be the pack leader.


• I've taught all my dogs to "go away" when I'm eating. I don't care much if they beg quietly but it's very useful when there are visitors. I point my finger with arm extended, say GO AWAY in a very low, stern voice, stare at them,and move towards them a bit till they back up. Do that a few times and he should get the idea. When I use it, it only means they have to back off far enough from the dinner table not to be a nuisance, not that they have to go any particular place. You can also teach the dog what 'go to your bed' means, and this should never be presented as a punishment, by tone of voice or anything else, no matter how annoyed you are. Going to his bed should always be a pleasant thing.
  
  Don't ever feed the dog from the pizza, that will only encourage him to get closer, hoping for another goody. Even once every two months will do it, dogs are optimists when it comes to receiving food.


• Tell him "NO" and sit or "lay down".
  I would consult a book or the internet on the proper way of teaching the dog to sit and lay down.
  Good Luck.


• we tell my dog to 'git'. i know that sounds sort of country, but we are from oklahoma. lol anyways, we just say the word in a harsh tone and she goes and lays down by the door. we taught her, by saying it and then leading her over to the door and telling her to 'stay'. then after we were finished doing whatever, we call her over and praise her. it only took a few times of leading her over and she got the hang of it.
  
  make sure when you are eating though, you pay him NO attention. not even petting or making eye contact. eye contact can be an invitation for the dog to come over. so if you look at him and he comes over and you give him a peice of food, he'll think your rewarding the behavior. so make sure once you say the command, don't give him attention until you are done doing whatever. he'll pick it up pretty quick, as long as your consistant.
  
  good luck!


• we tell ours to GO LAY DOWN, they do right at our feet. their afraid they'll miss a crumb.


• We have always told our dogs to "go lay down," and they have done it. Not to say they don't come back and try again! lol Yes, we do eat pizza on our couch, too! It is perfectly normal! ;-)


• Why not simply put your dog in another room until you are finished, tell him no, or put him in a down stay until you are done. And why are you eating on the couch? Why aren't you at the table? LOL.


• Do what the second poster suggested. Basically, you want to teach your dog a 'boundary' lesson.
  
  His bed or kennel is usually a best bet...whichever is more secure and comfortable for him. For my bichon, if she starts begging at the table, I turn to her and say firmly, "GO TO YOUR ROOM!" (her kennel) and she goes and waits there.
  
  As with all commands, you will have to teach your dog to associate the command with what you mean. And only say it once. If he doesn't obey immediately, put your pizza down, and take him to his bed/kennel.


• make up your own for example spread your fingers apart on both hands wave the hands back and forth
  
  it means enough in sign language
  
  you may have to push him away at first to teach him the connection
  but evedentially just the hands actions will work
  
  had a deaf dog when i was younger it worked on him


• my dogs know "Go lay down". When I tell them that, they go across the room and lay down. Originally it meant they go in to the back den and lay on their pillows, but we've relaxed the rules a bit.
  
  It helps to have a bed or spot you expect them to go to, like a dog bed or crate (with the door open). Just tell them to go lay on their bed, go to their room/crate, or go lay down in a specific place/room/corner.

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Dog Health Questions: How can i get a degree in dog training?

i have been training dogs for a long time now and i have no back up paper to show .only the dogs i train can prove my work.my problem is i can't use them to look for work else where.so well like to do any on line course that could end me a degree in k9 training.

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Degrees from online courses are useless. If you attend the Karen Pryor Academy in Massachusetts or the Academy for Dog Trainers in San Francisco, you will have a credential that is truly worth something.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training program?

i have a dog, she's about 3 years old now, and sadly she was never trained. she understands sit, but only sometimes does it. she pulls on the leash, constantly tries to run away, jumps up on everyone, and if i took her off the leash in public she would never come back.

any ideas of a training video or website i could use to spare myself the $125 on a class?

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Nix,

I do agree with the others who have said that PROFESSIONAL training is worth every penny (not Pet Smart).

But I can tell you this with confidence: buy some training books. If you are a good reader with comprehensive skills and the patience to train your dog yourself (it is a great bonding experience) it is highly likely that you and your dog will be successful. Here is a link to Amazon for positive dog training.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b_0_16…Please remember that no matter which route you choose, you need to be consistent at all times and dedicated to training. It won't happen overnight.

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• my dog goes to Pet Smart.


• Here you can find articles and videos for free http://www.clickertraining.com/dogs


• First, getting a good quality trainer is worth every penny. They can see what you might be doing wrong and show you how to train and communicate with your dog. Second a dog learns from watching other dogs. Seeing that other dogs also have to mind is invaluable.
  
  Here are some sources for top trainers:
  http://www.nadoi.org/index.htm
  http://www.apdt.com/


• Yes! Click here: http://www.sitstay.com The best training books and dvds are there. If you aren't sure which is best for you and your dog, please contact the owners (information at the site), describe the dog's level of training and your level of experience and ask. You won't get any bad recommendations there.


• PetSmart and community centers normally have cheaper classes. you could start there. they'll give you a good idea of what to do.


• It's a simple website with quite some useful info, you might wanna check it out also.
  http://www.joyfuldoggy.com
  Hope its useful~


• the cost of classes is negligible compared to the cost of an ill-mannered, untrained & disobedient dog.
  
  what if your dog did run away & possibly get hit by a car? vet bills would be far higher! what if she pulled you down & you got hurt? doctor bills are expensive too. what if she jumped up on a small child & hurt them? you'd be liable for any injury caused by your dog.
  
  training can only make your dog a more well-behaved, sociable, & appropriate companion & family member. it's well worth the costs!


• Hello, from my experience in the past, I have learned that the best way to train a dog is to go through some classes first, and then continue daily on your own. I trained a lab mix this way and he learned quickly and listened every time with the help of a trainer. I paid for private sessions at a local SPCA and it was well worth it. It was about $100 to have a one on one class for a few weeks (once a week) with a trainer and my pet. After the training was done, my dog listened to commands and I was able to train him continuously at home with no problem. It might be a good investment for you if you find a place thats more reasonable in price, its well worth the money though.


• I came across a dog training product review blog, I think you might find something there that helps you. Your other option would be Google, but there could be a lot of junk on there sometimes.
  
  If you wan to check it out, you can visit dogtrainingpr.blogspot.com.
  
  Hope it helps!

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