Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog? ?

I have a dog. He is a mix between a Bernice Mountain dog and a rotwiller. I want to train him. The only thing he knows how to do is sit. Do you think that you could help me train him?? I want him to be able to play fetch. He knows to get the ball, he can get the ball. But when he gets the tennis ball but he don't drop it out of his mouth and give it to me. I will give out 20 PTS to the person who answers this in a Nice way, and who will IM me while I'm training my dog. And yes 20 points here is how it works. Who ever wins the 10 PTS to this question, I will make a separate question saying who won the 10 PTS for my dog training question. Then if it was you, you post an answer saying "That was me" or " I was the one who answered you question" then I will chose your answer that you posted say the best answer so you will get ANOTHER 10 points. Please instant message me if this is too confusing to you or would like to win 20 PTs!

SitStayFetch: Dog Training To Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems (Review)

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I will only RECOMMEND but wont say that you MUST do it as not everyone can. However, I've used Clicker Training with my puppy since she was 8 weeks old and she has been learning stuff very fast. She now knows Jump, Sit, Lie down, Fetch, Shake, Other paw (Shake), Stay, Stop, Drop it, Roll over. I can't go into all of them deeply but I used the clicker with all of them. Basically, how the clicker training works is that you have to somehow get your pet to DO the action that you want of her and when she does, you click and reward. There are a lot of videos that can help you on Youtube and Google with this and I'm sure if you watch those you'll get a grasp of it very quickly and teach your dog a bunch of things.

For Fetch: I leashed my puppy and threw the toy, when she went and got the toy I directed her back to me with the leash and when she came back I said drop, she would drop and I would click, reward, and say good fetch. You have to say go FETCH as you throw the toy so she'll know that going, coming back, and dropping is all the process of Fetching. Good luck, I wish you luck!

Dog Training Methods Uncovered

• Why have you not googled 'obedience training a dog' and followed the online instructions? Youtube also has videos on dog training. Nobody can post that much information on these screens, they limit the number of words you can use.


• you can't train a dog. It is impossible. Oh, and Google doesn't exist either.


• There are many other things that you need to train your dog besides just teaching him to fetch. He also needs to be leash trained and manor trained, he also needs to know his name. When he gets the ball and brings it back to you, take the ball in your hand and say release, let go, drop it. What ever you wish. When he loosens his grip then you say good boy. When he drops the ball then you give him lots of praise and throw it again. If he brings the ball back and is still kind of resistant then do the process over again.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog called a bad boy?

So I was in a new pet store today just checking things out and getting my toy poodle socialized. This was a small independent pet store so there were 7 cats here and there, 2 dogs, rabbits in crates, dog grooming in the back, so called "dog training" after store hours and lizards all ran by one person. It was more like a zoo/circus, just to give you guys an idea of the environment.

I was in line behind a guy who had a mastiff that looked under a year old maybe 90lbs that was easily the most excited animal in the store, (all other animals were laying on the ground sleeping or sitting) So when his dog sees my dog he comes over and starts sniffing my dog happily with his tail wagging, and I'm sure not knowing his own strength against a 10 lbs dog he pushes his muzzle under my dogs stomach and my dog hops around to avoid this overwhelming greeting, but when the mastiff continues to advance, my dog growls and gives a warning snap/bark. I then walk the opposite direction to give space and have my dog sit nicely by my side. The guy pulls his dog back and says something like "hey don't be a bad boy."

THEN the store owner says, "It wasn't your dog that was being bad." Maybe I'm being biased but 90lbs vs 10lbs and a warning communication signal equals a bad boy?? The same dog that just greeted 7 cats 2 bunnies, 4 dogs nicely is now a bad boy for being pushed over by a dog 10X it's size and weight?? I know the guys dog meant no harm, and my dog is not perfect....yet. BUT as a knowledgeable dog owner I would never call another dog a BAD boy because it was defending itself.

I don't allow my toy dog to be coddled or held when we're out socializing nor do I ever allow it to show aggressive behavior towards anything. If my dog reacts in a way I dislike, I immediately redirect and show him what to do instead without using negative verbal markers.

What do you guys think?

Dog Clicker Training Can Make Dog Training Easy

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I think the pet store owner was wrong. The big dog or pup was being too overzealous with a small dog and your dog gave a warning, did not attack or freak out, and you did the right thing by backing up, controlling your dog, and even the mastiff owner knew his dog was too pushy because he made the comment. I think that pet store owner either does not know much about dogs or is biased against little dogs. If that had of been me, when it was my turn to pay, I would have confronted the store owner for his ignorant comment. It is a store after all and he should not be insulting the clientele!

Dog Training Secrets

• Is it really that big of a deal to you? Get over it.
  Sounds like you're doing fine.
  Can't please every body all of the time.


• I think that you misunderstood the pet store owner, or maybe the pet store owner didn't see what happened. Either way your dog was just protecting itself.
  
  Keep up the good training! ;-D


• I don't really get what you're trying to say here.


• Your dog wasn't being bad. I run an animal rescue and we usually expect that when a young dog meets another dog, especially when they are bigger and more intimidating. Your dog was just telling the other dog to back off. That's the way most dogs would react. The other dog was just being a puppy, which is why they said that he wasn't being bad. It's not a big deal, but the owner shouldn't have called your dog bad.


• I think you're being over-sensitive. You can't change the fools in the world and getting that upset about stupidity isn't going to help.
  
  My response to such an occasion? "I think perhaps your dog needs to learn some manners and not to overwhelm other dogs. My dog certainly doesn't need to tolerate your dog's overzealous rudeness, nor do I need to tolerate yours - I'd like to speak with your manager, or perhaps I should take my business elsewhere." But then again people don't call me "b*tch" for no reason.


• They probably didn't see your little dog, they just herd growling. The man then told his dog not to bark back then there shop worker said it wasn't your dog being bad (because she/he only herd your dog growling) You and the man were only correcting your dogs, the shopkeeper shouldn't of said anything, the mastiff was not being bad he was saying hello, your dog wasn't bad either he was protecting himself.


• First of all , all dogs should be leashed, and never mind what the guy said. Your dog was in no way at fault. No dog should be allowed to touch another dog with out the consent of the owner. The owner is responsible for his dog.
  Ignore the guy and he needs to mind his own business. You are doing everything correctly for your dog, and others should follow your actions.


• Are you even sure the guy was even talking to your dog in the first place? you aren't even sure of what he said exactly so far all you know he was talking to his dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog groomer/trainer questions??

I want to be a dog groomer and trainer when I get older. I already know how to tame them but I not to sure about training and grooming yet. so I am going to learn. anyway I just have a few questions,

dog grooming questions:
1)what is the average salary of a dog groomer?
2)What would you do if someone brought you like 4 dogs and wanted them done in a certain amount of time but you could not finish grooming them? (like drying ALL of them off or nail clipping or stuff like that)
3)What if you are bathing a ferrel dog and it bites you or won't corporate?dog training questions:
1) what is the average salary of a dog trainer%3

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It may help you if you call your local groomer, explain that you are interested in getting in the business, and see if someone would answer your questions. Doesn't hurt to ask.

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Dog Health Questions: Potty training a 2 month shih tzu?

here is a pic: http://i26.tinypic.com/nguj3k.jpg

aww its so cute right :) the names CHOG. and its my sisters dog
well since my sister still has school i take care of it cause its already my summer.

so the dog is a Shih Tzu Princess Type and about 2 months old [it was a gift fo my sis' bday]

how do i potty train it? well i was just wondering how do you teach the dog to poo/pee in one specific place

cause when we woke up this morning WOAH! there was pee and poo everywhere.

uhm.. help me :) i need things that i can do on my own and not go to some dog training school.

since i am usually upstairs of my house and Chog is downstairs i can't always let it out to poo/pee cause i can't really tell when.

thank you :)

Dog Training For Dog Problems

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You helped me and I'm gonna pay u back!..:) Here I found s good website 4 pottytrainings:

http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/PottyTraining.htm tips: Since u still have a puppy it can still hold its bladder,,, The key to success is the timing of IN and OUT. Young puppies take IN food or water and usually within 15 or 20 minutes, they pee or poop OUT.

another website: http://www.training-dogs.com/potty-training-dogs.html here you can download or recieve free dog training tips: http://www.dog-trainer-pro.com/pottytrain.htm When potty training your puppy or your sister's,it takes time so be patient......make sure you have loads of time to take care of it specially when potty training it.When you caught your dog or puppy in act go punish it.When you him doing it well or does it,praise it and give a reward so later on it will realize that he/she wants the reward.It also take months till it get used to it.When you want your puppy to go potty you can also teach him/her to understand the meaning of "go potty"....or"go"........after it give him/her the reward........if u need some few guides go to this site,hahaha....it's my favorite site www.petplace.com you may wanna learn cpr for dogs if urgent......:P..............make sure lng na he/she has a space where to go potty and erase all the marks(such as smells even the tiniest bit of oder which we cannot smell) where he/she went potty on the wrong place.....!!!!!Chat uli tau aaaaahhhh....:))!!!!!

At-Home Dog Training Tips

• ok, keep the puppy with you at all times.
  (yeah, i know it is hard, but it is easier to know what he is doing when you have him with you)
  if he starts to poo or pee on the floor, firmly tell him NO.
  then before he finishes, take him outside to the spot you want him to go and wait until he finishes his business.
  then tell him "Good dog!!!!"
  
  that is how i have potty trained all of my dogs.
  some have picked up on it in 2 weeks, others it took a month.


• Dogs usally need to goto the toilet when they wake up and after eating. You dont need to buy a training pad you can just put a couple of layers of newspaper down and when the dog has finished eating or sleeping take it over and put it on the newspaper. Worked fine for my 8 week old puppy


• Well your first problem is you. You can't let the dog out because you can't tell? If it isn't potty trained, it's not going to know it can't go inside and i'm not so sure you're realy up to it. You have to be consistant and watch the dog very closely. The easiest way to potty train is to get a crate. So yes, it will cost you money since you don't seem willing to let the dog out all the time.
  If you're still not going to buy a crate, the key to house training is positive reinforcement. You need to take the dog out every 3 hours, plus right after meals, right before waking up and right before bed. Also, remove all food and water about 6:00, this will keep them from doing their business all over during the night. Each time you take out the dog and she goes, give her a treat or praise her or both. You need to take her out the same way everytime, and on a leash so you can make sure she's using the same spot. When she does happen to go inside, do not rub her nose in it or smack her or anything like that, dogs live only in the present and this will confuse them. If you do catch them in the act, make a loud nose or throw a pop can full of pennies in their area (not at them!). This will startle them, they'll stop and you can rush them outside. If you don't catch her, just remove her from the room and clean it up when she's not watching. You will want to buy a good carpet cleaner, they continually go in the same place because they still smell it. Keep in mind that puppies do have accidents and probably will for awhile, but if you associate going to the bathroom outside (if you play or go for a walk after she's gone to the bathroom), the dog will enjoy it and try to please you.


• It NEEDS to be crate trained and a puppy that young needs to be taken outside every 30 minutes until you learn it's potty routine. Praise her when she pottys outside and ignore it when she goes inside. Try using a command word or phrase she can associate with going pee outdoors and poop outdoors.


• Awww, so cute :) I agree w/ everyone else, he needs to be crate trained! I would suggest having the puppy on the same level as you are, it will make it easier. Preferably the level w/ a outside door that you can get to fast! Take Chog out about every hour, after he wakes up from a nap, and about a half hour after he eats and put him in the spot that you want him to pee/poo in. If he moves, just keep putting him back to that place till he goes. When Chog goes, PRAISE like wild!!!! Make sure he knows that that was a good place to go to the bathroom. If you see Chog going in the house pick him up say "NO" and take him outside to that "special place". I say "go potty" when I want Cassidy (my puppy) to go to the bathroom. I would also suggest putting a leash on Chog so that you can catch him when you need him and so that if he's/she's going to the bathroom inside and you don't want to pick him up you can kinda "drag" him outside. Hopefully Chog will stop going if your making him walk. Hope this helps!! :)


• Really cute puppy but he is going to look really bad if you don't get the housebreaking taken care of. You cannot train him if he is down and you are up. He must be with you. First put him on a schedule something like this:
  6:00 AM Get up, take Chog to go potty
  6:15 Give Chog his breakfast (you go get showered and dressed for the day.
  6:45 Take Chog out to go potty again.
  7:45 Give Chog a drink and take him out again.
  Continue to give Chog a drink and take him out about every hour to hour and a half. He does not get to just eat or drink because a puppy will go potty 15 minutes after he eats or drinks so you have to know when he is eating or drinking.
  12:00PM Give Chog his lunch and another drink. Continue to take him out on a regular basis.
  5:00PM Give Chog his dinner. Continue to take him out and give water until about 2-3 hours before you go to bed than just pick up his water but continue to take him out until bedtime.
  I strongly recommend crate training because most dogs will not mess in the place where they sleep and it will prevent the messes from being everywhere. If you are not crate training then you must keep your puppy with you. He cannot train himself.
  House training a puppy is the first step in training and I really hope you will find someone to help you train your puppy in his doggy manners. Puppy kindergarten is really a lot of fun for you and for your puppy. Think about it.


• the dog is sooo cute it looks like how mine looked when it was a baby but..ne wayz i have a shih tzu i trained my easily i just took her outside and she went to the bathroom and she just got used to it and now she looks at the door when she has to go just becareful cause shih tzu's have this thing for eating theyre poop..


• Have you heard of crate training?to start your puppy he or she should only be allowed to stay out of the crate after he business is done,when it wakes up,first thing is take him outside,a pup of 2 months may need to go more often in the night,I wouldn't recommend newspaper,if you have a male and once he is trained and you have newspaper on a coffee table the newspaper smell will have him pee'n in that area.worse when he cocks his leg watch out.the pads are cheap,if he misses the pad and pee's some where else take the pad and dab some of the pee on it,then as you pup is on the pad keep saying softly good boy/good girl,keep the pup on the pad,if he/she tries to get off keep putting the pup back on till it does its business,then reward even if its his own kibble,if you don't have a crate,create a den,small area of the house blocked with a training pad and fresh water and its bed,make sure water isn't so close to pad,and then give more and more space
  I used to have my puppies in a toy playpen at night in my room by my bed,and a pee pad,he would cry,i would pick him up put him on the pad he usually did pee,but only a quarter size amount, and back in the toy playpen,during the day we used the crate,(rabbit cage)works great,there are so many sites for potty training your pup,
  here is a site you can go to
  http://www.perfectpaws.com/htrp.html
  if it doesn't show up as a link,copy the link and paste in address bar

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Dog Health Questions: Two very important Dog Training Questions.....please any advice?

Okay for the last few days when my husband leaves for work, my poodle starts barking and then goes and poops on the floor, same place same routine.

I don't get this because when my husband gets up he lets the dogs out and before he leaves he lets the dogs out and our poodle always poops outside, but he manages to squeeze one more out after my husband leaves and then runs and hides under the bed.

Now my poodle is two years old and potty trained, why the sudden change in behavior. (I've known poodles in the past to poop out of spite, it seems to be a poodle thing. I've never known a breed to do something like that other than the poodle)

Also we have a baby on the way so this behavior ofcourse we need to stop before we move into our new place (So exactly 4 weeks).

How can we go about correcting this?also both dogs, Poodle and Terrier mix. Don't sleep in their crates. Our terrier has a bed next to our bed and our poodle sleeps at the end of our bed. Both dogs have been doing this since they were each about 10 months old.

My husband feels with the new baby coming we should start crating them again at night. Atleast until the baby is older. The babys bed will be in our room at first and he thinks we should crate the dogs in the living room.

I feel kind of bad about it.

Is that the best decision? If so when do we go about starting this? When we move that way they think its just a new place thing?

(the dogs have been allowed on the furniture their whole lives by the way)

thanks

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I don't believe any dog does this out of spite, though stress is a distinct possibility, and poodles are great at picking up vibes, realizing that something is different, but not knowing what.

First step would be to prevent this- don't allow him access to where he has been pooping when your husband is leaving, and make sure you have completely gotten rid of any scent. Since you're moving in 4 weeks, I'd just continue this through the moving period. You might want to crate him, or just gate him from the area.

Start developing a routine for after the baby comes home- even taking the dogs on a walk with a pram or carriage. You can play crying noises so the dogs are used to this strange new noise, though they may react to the actual baby even so. Some dogs become very insistent about crying babies- pawing and otherwise letting the adult humans know that the baby is in distress. And on a completely disgusting note, many dogs love the taste of dirty diapers, both on and off the kids, so keep the diaper genie or whatever behind a gate, figure out where that will be now, and if the dog starts paying attention to your baby's diaper, its probably time for a change! And you'll know that, because dogs and babies are NEVER to be left alone together unsupervised, and that includes up until the kid is 5 or 6 years old.

I do think that crating them at night would be a good idea, but I'd prefer to crate them closer to you, preferably in the same room if that is where they are used to sleeping. If not, is there a hallway? You could crate them in your room for right now until the move, then in a hallway or nearby room. This is also a time to brush up on their obedience and general behavior- before the baby comes home.

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• It IS a good idea. And as far as the morning poop session...don't allow it to happen. Pick the dog up and put him in the crate...or take him outside. Just go back to "housebreaking 101".


• It's a stress thing.
  
  Your husband needs to be calm when he's leaving and coming home, and not make a big fuss over the dogs at that time.
  
  The dog should be crated when he leaves, then taken outside immediately when you get up.
  
  He is stressed about your hubby leaving, and also about the changes taking place in the house (preparation for new baby, preparation for move).
  
  Crating when they can't be supervised around the baby is definitely a good idea.


• Starting tonight, have the dogs start sleeping in crates in the living room, and get them used to being pets, not kids. This way, when the baby is born, they'll be used to being just pets, and there'll be no jealousy where the baby is concerned. The pets need to know they are NOT on equal footing with the baby. The baby comes first.
  
  Do it now, before you move, because moving is headache enough as it is. As for the dogs on the furniture, that's fine. It really has nothing to do with the situation at hand.
  
  Add: "What if I just crate him for 10 minutes for the accident. he already hates the crate still not sure why."
  
  That would be using the crate as punishment. Not a good idea. Start crating them at night, get them used to it, and you won't have to have that headache, on top of the zillion other headaches you'll have with being pregnant and moving.
  
  Add: You can report the person, but there's nothing stopping them from creating a new account and answering your questions again. Just ignore them. This is just the internet, anyway, so no need in getting upset over what some stranger over the internet says.


• Ok. Lets be clear. Just to make sure you know, this is NOT a matter of bowel problems or actually having to go to the bathroom for your dog. This is severe separation anxiety issues. You husband could let the dog out all morning long, and that dog would still poop on the carpet because he's pissed.
  
  Also to be perfectly clear, this is NOT just a Poodle thing. Many dogs do this out of spite and it's not always an issue from the get-go. Yes, small dogs may have more of a tendency toward this type of behavior, but that's usually related to bladder control when excited. So don't blame it on the breed.
  
  Your Poodle is upset. Believe it or not, dogs are a lot more intuitive than you might realize. I'm sure they realize that there is something going on. You have a baby on the way AND your moving in 4 weeks!? That's a lot for any dog to handle. I'm sure the household is going through changes, routines may be slightly different, and even if not, dogs can simply play off of our emotions. If you have nervous or excited energy about these coming changes, it could easily make the dog nervous.
  
  Chances are, if you don't work on this (and work on it HARD) right now, it's going to get WAY out of hand when you throw a new baby and new house into the mix. That's going to be very difficult for an anxious dog to deal with.
  
  Here's some steps you can take to correct the problem. Keep in mind, this takes consistency and dedication. This isn't something you can fix overnight. Your dog is stressed so you're going to have to work extra hard to make her feel safe and trusting toward you and your husband.
  
  1.) It sounds like you're still home when the dog does this after your husband leaves? Do you just watch it happen? You need to just stop it from happening. All you'd have to do is completely distract the dog before your husband leaves and for a bit after. Take it for a walk, give it some treats, play...just don't let it obsess over your husband leaving and certainly do not allow it to bark and then even get over the spot where he normally poops*. Just grab him and put him outside if anything, but simply DON'T LET him keep doing the same thing. If he behaves, give him a treat or a special toy each time. Also, try to have your husband leave through different doors if possible. It may confuse the dog just enough that he doesn't think he's leaving.
  
  *If he does poop inside again, grab him before he can run upstairs, give him a stern "NO" and scoop up the poop. Take it and him outside and put the poop in the spot where he should be going outside.
  
  2.) Be sure you thoroughly spray the spot where he keeps going with some type of dog spray. NOT a deodorizer, something from your local pet store that actually deters dogs and keeps them away. If you want, you could even buy a cheap old throw rug, douse it in the "Dog Off" stuff and put it in that spot just to throw him off.
  
  3.) Whatever you do, don't yell at the dog for being upset. It will only make it worse. Yes, you can discipline him for pooping in the house, but when he is barking and upset, it's only going to make it worse for you to yell.
  
  4.) I know this sounds harsh too, but for the time being, you may want to try giving the dog something a while before your husband leaves. They sell over-the-counter calming herbs for dogs that are mild, or you could try Benadryl (ask your vet for the proper dosage). This may help break the habit and aid in the overall transition. They also sell what's called a D.A.P. diffuser or "dog appeasing pheromone diffuser." You can Google it, but basically what it is is an "air freshener" type thing that is supposedly the smell that mothers release to their puppies to calm them. You may try having that plugged in near the door.
  
  5.) Also, does he do this ONLY when your husband leaves for work? If so, practice having your husband leave little by little. Like start early on the weekend, go through the motions, but have your husband "leave" and then come right back in and give the dog a treat (assuming he hasn't already ****). Gradually increase the amount of time he does this until the dog doesn't always freak out.
  
  6.) Now this is important. You MUST keep the dogs routine as NORMAL as humanly possible! If you have a baby and move into a new house, the LAST thing you want to do is make the poor thing feel like he's being further punished by crating him at night. There is no reason to do this. Especially in the living room! The poor things would probably howl all night if not become destructive. DO NOT DO THAT! If you MUST, get the Poodle it's own bed next to your like the Terrier mix and let them both stay in the room. The more things you change for the dog, the harder it's going to be to keep it calm and well-behaved. The dogs are already going to feel jealous and neglected at first, so pushing them further away is the worst thing you can do. Introducing a new home and a new baby is going to be difficult. You have to treat the

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Dog Health Questions: Canine Good Citizen Test- Reaction to Another Dog Training?

"Test 8: Reaction to another dog-
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler."- American Kennel Club

How can I train my Sixteen month old Wheaten Terrier puppy to practically ignore other dogs?! He loves other dogs and goes berserk trying to get to them so he can play. He become extremely alert and his tail goes over his back. How can I teach him to become less excited? (He's not aggressive at all, just excited.)

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Teach him sit/stay. Your dog should sit or stand quietly and patiently when you exchange pleasantries with someone else. I've seen a lot of people use the "leave it" command then a sit/stay when they get excited during this portion of the test.

Practice, practice, practice.

Successful Dog Training at Home - Having the Right Mindset

• My best advice would be training.
  Take your dog for frequent walks around the neighbourhood where you might pass some other fellow dog-walkers.
  Reinforce each time he shows little to no interest with a treat. Try to distract him if he does get excited, get him to sit and wait.
  
  Also obedience classes work wonders as well. The one I enjoyed most practiced "polite" walking with dogs. (Bypassing people and dogs on walks)


• sigh ....like any OTHER training!!!
  STOP it's unwanted action & reward correct behavior!!!!


• LOTS of socialization. After being around all kinds of dogs for a certain amount of time, he'll stop noticing the other dogs as much. They'll just be the "norm" for him.
  
  Puppy classes are great as well, and the instructor can probably tell you how to further the training to make your puppy focus on you and be oblivious to the other dogs in the area.


• Practice, practice, practice.
  
  He should be doing an automatic sit and stay when you stop for this exercise. He cannot be bothering the other dog if he is holding a stay.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I prove more to my mom that I am responsible enough for a dog [not puppy]? She wants one too?

I have a job and am currently saving up for a dog fund (and an emergency fund), I've been researching for months about dog training, nutrition, everything there is to know about taking care of a dog and also the breed I am getting.
I have good grades, no trouble issues, clean room, used to volunteer for a dog shelter for awhile, I'm a "make a plan first" kind of person, and plenty of free time to take care of a dog. She already believes I can afford the dog however she still doubts that I'll take care of it 100% of the time.
My mom doesn't mind and would love to play with it [planning on a chihuahua] while I'm at school however she does not want to do the dirty work (walking, training, etc.) and I understand. She most likely will give in and trust that I won't be lazy as she isn't that stubborn.
But for now, how can I prove to her that I wont be lazy and slack off of my responsibilities?

The Evolution of Dog Training

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Do something that is extremely tough for you and that she knows is but never give up on it. Keep doing it for a month or so and see what she thinks about that dog you want to get.

Finding the Essential Dog Training Supplies

• Go back and volunteer at the local shelter - walking the dogs, etc...
  
  Who will care for the dog once you're off to college? YOUR MOM WILL...so regardless of NOW, think of the future as well.
  
  Remember that the first year is pretty expensive - vaccines, spaying, etc...and the last years of a dogs life are expensive as well...good food, parasite preventative, training, vaccines, bloodwork, vet checkups, dental care, basic supplies - can all add up...having a dog is a huge responsibility.
  
  Be ready to give up ALOT OF STUFF for the dog!


• Well, the thing is, no one ever really CAN take care of an animal 100% of the time, because lets face it- we're not superhuman- sometimes we're not home, we have work to do, or something else crops up.
  
  Don't promise your mom that having to do those things will NEVER happen, just make sure she knows that 9 out of 10 times, you'll be the one doing the 'dirty work'.


• Make like a report about it and show like a peace of paper of responisibility idk and if u have a petland. go to there and bring ur mom show her the cute dogs, BUT DONT BUT THEM THERE, BUY THEM FORM A BREEDER!!!!!!!!!!!1111


• Prove it to her by doing a responsible action. Like if you don't clean your room start cleaning it or if you don't do your chores do them without complaining,


• Tell her that you will buy it and if you don't take full care of it then she can bring the dog back to the petstore or shelter.


• maybe your mom wants a Nargle instead


• I convined my parents too not sure how though...it mostly depends what kind of parents you have. I did the same thing you did though.


• Have a huge party and say I was able to organize this I think I can handle a dog.


• Just keep telling her. And do things around the house and in front of her to demonstrate to her how well you will do.

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Dog Health Questions: Who is being unreasonable about the dog?

We have four dogs, and one of the dogs started fighting with two of the other dogs. At first we kept the dog in a crate in the living room during the from 7 am to 9 pm because at 9 I had to go sit in the basement with the other dogs. We tried dog training it didn't work. We tried to give the dog away it didn't work (the dog is aggressive toward men he doesn't know). We tried to give the dog to rescue groups they wouldn't take him (he also bit a girl once when he got out of the yard). My mom and I no longer felt comfortable with the dog living with the dog, and thought we should euthanize the dog, and just be happy with the three dogs that get along. My dad got upset and took the dog to a boarding kennel were he thinks the dog should live for the rest of its life. This will cost $10 a day for the rest of the dogs life, and it is only five. He also now spends 4-5 hours a day in the car with or walking the dog. We have never had a lot of money and this would be quite a strain on the finances. Is it unreasonable to ask him to have the dog put down to help relieve the tension in the house? Or is he being unreasonable?

No-No Dog Training Techniques

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Your dad is 100% wrong.
And I think a dog like that (biter) should be put down, too.
xoxoxo

Revealed - Boxer Dog Training Secrets

• I am a dog lover and I hate to say it but the dog needs to be put down he is to aggressive and may attack the handlers at the kennel. Then your family would be responsible and you could be out a lot more money. Tell your dad that you know that he loves the dog and that it is hard to do the right thing but the family is more important.


• why not put an add in the paper and make it clear that it would go to a home without any other dogs or kids. someone would take it. if you insist on having a dog your father loves put down it will only cause more problems. the dog doesn't know who the boss is, he thinks he is the alpha. you have to find a way of showing the dog who the boss is.


• Well U did "all the right things" and now it is time to let go of the dog. Putting it down is the most humane thing to do at this point. Your father is going overboard here. The world is too full of friendly dogs that need homes to keep an aggressive one alive at great expense.
  Maybe there is something else going on here? Is he trying to proven someone else in the family wrong? What U R describing is not normal.


• His attachment is understandable, and I've seen my husband do the same. Once the dog has bitten a kid, the dog has got to go. He bears part of the responsibility for not training properly and he will have to bear the burden of the loss.


• we have 3 pittbulls. everyone knows the reputation they have.we didn't raise them like that tho. our dogs were raised with kids in the house and family. they are very loving and loyal dogs but if i thought one of them would turn the way you've described i would have them put down.


• Time for a trip to puppy lake?
  
  Don't get me wrong... I love dogs, but what else is there to do with a dog like that?
  
  The Dog Whisperer?


• Why doesn't he pay for it. Just tell the kennel that the dog is no longer yours and that your dad will be paying the bill.


• Whose paying for this?
  
  If its him - not much you can do


• Sounds like he loves the dog. We had a dog for 4 years. He was a great dog. When we had the baby, he started growling at everyone. My husband didn't want to give him away. He actually blamed me. "How comes he only does it when I'm not around?" In other words, it was something I was doing. One day, the dog bit him. Didn't need stitches, but quite bloody. It took me getting bit 3 x for him to actually believe that there was a problem. I took a picture of all the blood on the carpet, before I cleaned it up. The dog shouldn't be crated up for all that time without exercise. Buy a muzzle. If you dad insists on keeping him, put a dog run in the back yard. Have a high fence, and dog house. It's you dad's job to take care of him. It would be cheaper than a kennel. Try a different trainer. Make sure the dog doesn't have any medical problems.
  
  We gave our $800 Royal Hound Beagle to someone who could give him more exercise. He wasn't happy at home. Something had to change.


• I think that this is the cruelest thing you could ever do to the dog. Take him to a SPCA shelter and let them adopt him out to someone who may be very kind to the dog and where there are no other dogs to compete with and let the dog have a good life . It is all how you handle things and if you can not handle it and your husband does not have the time then take it to the shelter and give it a chance at life. They do not euthanize , it is not their policy to do so.

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Dog Health Questions: TOP TEN REASONS TO HAVE YOUR DOG PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED?

Just looking for reasons to have you dog trained by a professional! Any input would be great!

5 Dog Training Tips to Stop Barking

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I agree. You may very well want to attend a professional training class but go with your dog - you may need "training" as much as he does. We need to learn how to make our dogs mind, how to give commands and how to correct bad behavior. The training is as much for you as it is for the dog so you can work as a team.

The Praise and Reward Dog Training Method

• 1- trainers are EXPERTS in dog behavior and training
  2- you're not
  3 - dogs need structure in their everyday lives or else they get bored, destructive, and bratty
  4- you will learn how to be the alpha
  6- it will keep you safe (if your dog becomes aggressive or is just too rough of a player or gets in a dogfight)
  7 - it will keep other dogs safe through #9 and teaches
  8 - good manners
  9 - socialization
  10- it will keep your dog safe (if your dog chases a squirrel out into the street and you can't call it back...)


• You will want a professional trainer. However, he'll be training you, not your dog. Take a class or organize private training sessions. Leaving someone else to train your dog is not very helpful if your dog still has no respect for you and blows you off (and I say this as a cookie trainer!) Also, you never know what's going on when you're not there. There have been horror stories of dogs doing board-and-trains dying while there, being neglected or abused, or physically and emotionally damaging "methods" being used for quick compliance. These programs are often ridiculously expensive as well.
  
  If you don't have an hour broken up over the day to train with your dog, you don't have time for a dog.


• I believe in hiring a professional trainer to train ME, not the dog. Training is for me to understand the methods and ways to best work with my dog or pup. I don't know if that counts as the dog being professionally trained, but I don't see it that way. I train the dog, the professional trains me.
  
  An example is my agility classes I take with one dog. After a year, my dog knows the equipment, no problem. I am the one getting the training so I know how to move on course and direct her.


• reason you don't - he learns to "work" for the pro not nessarly for you
  only reason I can think for if you honestly can't get 1 hr once a week to attend class (then do you have time for dog at all?
  you working with dog in a class is superior


• Ummmmm........He would get well trained...maybe.
  Personally, training your dog is one of the funnest parts of getting a dog in the first place.
  I would never get my dog professionally trained even if it was free.


• We attempted to have our dog professionally trained, but all the trainers gave up.
  The dog we have sent them all packing.


• Here's two.
  
  1. To keep you out of jail.
  2. To keep your dog out of the pet cemetery.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone tell me how i can get a full copy of Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer for free?

I love animals and i want the best for them, so when i search on the internet i come to a site that say this book is good for dog training but i cannot find a free copy of it and i cannot buy it also because i am short of money now! so can someone tell me how i can get it for free - fully.
Pls give me the details.

Basic Dog Training - Where To Buy Your Dog From

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Write the publisher and ask them. Sometimes if you write a letter and tell them how much you love animals and want the best for them and you can't afford a copy of the book, but you want to do the best by your dog, they might send you one. You might also try the library. If the library does not have a copy of the book, they might be able to inter library loan the book from another library, however, some libraries do charge a small fee to do an inter library loan.

Find Out About Purchasing Yourself Some Dog Training Books, They Could Really Be Quite Helpful

• Nothing in life is truly free.
  
  My suggestion is, save up your money for the books that you want to buy, some sites, like E-bay, will have those that you are looking for that maybe used but still in good condition for less.


• Check your local library.
  
  Someone might have donated a copy.


• Phone books might have some numbers or addresses.


• Sometimes certain sites have online manuals you just open in certain documents to look at them. I highly doubt you'll find one free though.

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Dog Health Questions: Protection dog training?

I want to know more about schutzhund trainers, how do you become a trainer. Do they get good business and pay. Is it a fun job to be in.

Beyond Canine Basics - Advanced Dog Training Methods

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There are other Schutzhund people around here. I was a certified agitator at one time, but quit because I screwed up my back big time.

Most Schutzhund trainers are folks who have started in other dog venues and then gotten involved in Schutzhund work. In other words they are typically very advanced dog trainers.

Most of this is involved with club work. All of the folks are volunteers, ie. no pay. They do it because they enjoy it.

You shouldn't be viewing Schutzhund work as simply protection work. There are three components to Schutzhund, obedience tracking and protection work. To teach any of the three components you have to prove that you can not only teach your dog how to do the work, but also that you can teach other people how to teach their dogs how to do the work.

Most clubs that I have seen have people apprentice as an agitator for the protection work. For a variety of reasons you really need to know a lot about dog behavior to do this work. You can screw up the dog's training, or you can get hurt, if you do the wrong things.

There are people who do turn this into a business. Again it's something where you have to prove yourself. There are a lot of self-proclaimed experts out there, like anything else.

Dog Training Jobs - How to Become a Professional Dog Trainer

• You should learn more about Schutzhund- I know people who like it- not lucrative though. Protection is only 1/3 of it, tracking and obedience are the other two parts. Most people I know who do schutzhund have had dogs (mainly gsd's) their whole lives. I find it too hard (not hard as in difficult- hard as in watching my dog get hit with a bat is too much for me) for my personal tastes. There are Schutzhund clubs in almost every major city. I'd start there, go to some field trials, get a feel for it, then start one of your own pups- one that has been volhard tested, and see how far you get....
  Good Luck....

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Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog to stop chewing up stuff?

Well hes 3 years old and if you leave your shoes out, or a stuffed animal or pillow or somthing, he will grab it and run and wont let go! We try to bribe him with treats and that doesnt work! He went to dog training class for a few weeks and that doesnt work either. hes been doing this since he was a puppy!

What can i do to help him (we have to block the bed rooms with a baby gate.

Major Breakthrough in Dog Training Revealed

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Here is how a dog thinks..."if its on the floor it must be mine" so keep your stuff off the floor. If you can't get everyone to keep their stuff off the floor then it is a good idea to keep him out of the rooms with baby gates

Training classes will only work if the WHOLE family trains the dog at home and everbody does the same thing. Try it again and this time make sure everybody does the work with the dog at home

Dog trainer mantra: "...a tired dog is a good dog..." This dog is not exercised enough. He should be walked 3 Xs a day for at least 30 minutes

In addition to walking he needs yard time. If you have a yard play fetch with him. Based on your complaint I suppose he will not return a ball so use 6-8 tennis balls. Quickly throw them one at at a time even tho he doesn't return any he will chase after them - after the last one is thrown, you pick them up and start all over again.

If you don't have a yard use a hallway or a stairway.

He is not taking stuff cause he is a brat, he has learned that when does that he gets attention. If you do more walks and use the tennis balls to play with him, you may see him stop doing this behavior.....

....but, if not....

... when he will not drop stuff here is what you can do:
Don't chase him...instead, get a GREAT treat (small piece of cheese or a dab of peanut butter) and a dog toy that sqeaks.

Then run AWAY from him while you squeak the toy and make kiss-y noises and say his name in high pitched excited tone of voice.

He will start to chase you.

Keep moving, keep your back to him, but slow down and slowly turn to face him.

If he has already dropped the aniaml or pillow that you want, that's great, tell him "Good boy, leave it", give him the treat and then the dog toy and maybe do a little big of tug-o-war with the toy (but if he gets too into the tug game just let go)

If he still has the pillow or toy in his mouth hold the treat inside your fist, put the fist to his nose so he can smell it, and as soon as the pillow falls out of his mouth, tell him "Good boy, leave it", open your fist, give him the treat and then the toy.

Dog Training Aids - Do You Know How Safe The Methods Used For Dog Obedience Training Are?

• Keep your stuffed animals / pillows out of reach of the puppy. Try teaching him the "Leave it" command
  Make sure you have treats.. bones.. chew toys.. etc on hand.
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• tell him to stop lol.


• Umm...IF you cannot train him and correct him to stop then I see no reason for you to have a dog...Its called correcting him and punishing him when you see him doing that...
  
  If you cannot train him then you need to give him to someone who CAN


• At 3 years he has you trained. Keep the baby gaits up. That's something that could of been changed earlier probably not now at 3.
  When young we give the pup a firm NO and give it proper chew item. And keep close eye so you catch them every time.


• Part about you took the dog to dog training classes and it didn't work, You need to keep training. You just don't stop , its for life of the dog.
  
  You should have been taught the leave it command at those training classes , if you didn't then check the web on how to teach your dog to leave it.


• Wait until he gets clever enough to climb the baby gate! You need to address this and break the habit.
  
  Teach the "drop it" and "leave it" commands.
  
  Don't leave shoes and stuffed toys where he can get them. I know it is simple, but shoes have your "smell" on them and can be comforting. Also, if the dog is allowed plush toys, he can't differentiate between his squeaky squirrel and the baby's teddy bear.
  
  You may want to consider more training. You could either enroll in additional classes or just get a good training book and work at home. A dog can't be trained in just a few weeks. You should work commands at least a few times per week just for reinforcement. Good luck, he can learn if you are willing to work with him.


• I would leave the baby gates so he can't get to your stuff and only remove them if/when you can change his habits. Put everything out of his reach so that he can't get it. We have a 9 week old puppy and we say that if its on the floor, its fair game for the dog.
  
  I think that your problem is that the dog thinks that he is the alpha (As dogs are pack animals). He therefore won't do anything that you want. You need to assert your authority and teach him his place in the household, which should be below people.
  
  There are ways of communicating to the dog that he is not the top of the 'pack'. Always make him eat last as alpha dogs get to eat first. Make him sleep and lay on the floor as alphas get the comfiest beds. Read a good dog behaviour book so that you understand how to teach him where his position in his 'pack' is. And as soon as he picks up something you don't want him to, yank it off him and say "No" firmly. Give him a chew toy or stick instead.
  
  Maybe the dog is bored - are you giving him enough of a healthy outlet to chew? Dogs naturally need to chew and need a lot of toys.
  
  One solution is that when you are out of the house put him in a dog playpen with his bed, a toilet and some toys that he is allowed to chew. Only allow him free reign in the house when you are there to correct his behaviour.
  
  If there is nothing that works, I suggest you either learn to live with it and keep stuff out of his way or consult an animal behaviourist.

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Dog Health Questions: DS: What do you think about me starting my own website & dog training videos?

Seems all I have to do is have at least 4 dogs, read some training websites, take some classes from a *trainer* and/or maybe take lessons from a Petsmart *trainer*?

Then I can create my OWN website, call myself a trainer, make some videos of how to train dogs then people will believe every word I say, use my techniques and bow to my expansive knowledge about *dogs*.

Seems to be all that is needed in this *don't touch the doggy* world and if I did this would you accept my so-called *experience* as gospel and use it to teach your little doggies?

Oh, I use tools and *hands on*. Would you still want me to help you & your doggies? And I have had a multiple dog household for over 32 years.......doesn't that qualify me as a *trainer*?

And if you see me using an E collar to teach a proofed *come* would you still want me to teach your doggy?

Seriously? Does any of this REALLY qualify me as a *trainer*? If it does, what is one of the first things you would like me to teach your doggy?

(Disclaimer: I am NOT a trainer....)

Dogs - Training

Recommended Answer:
Can you train my Husband? lol Bring the E-collar, neck size 15 1/2.

What to Look For in the Best Dog Training Program

• As a dog owner myself i can tell you to start with training your dog to:
  Listen to you (Listen to your commands!)
  Make him neat (Dogs must do there needs outside -.-')
  
  I trained my dog these things first (Still he jumps on my bed and stuff but yea...)
  
  And yes, even if your using a E collar i would see you as a trainer, but try to do things without.
  
  @YourService


• I would rather you train my dog than any of the "trainers" I've seen at Petsmart because at least you have half a clue what you are doing. As you are well aware there are no credentials to be able to call yourself a trainer. All you have to do is hang out your proverbial shingle and if you tell people what they want to hear you'll get clients.


• a very cool idea


• Lots of sarcasm this morning...
  :)
  Good Morning


• I get your point. On the other hand I figured out a long time ago that, in order to be a trainer or teacher, you just need to know more than the horse, dog, or owner you are working with.
  
  I started teaching other people how to train their horses (and training, myself) when I was 14. Did I know everything there was to know? Nope. But I had a good base of knowledge, a fair amount of experience, and knew more than any of the people I was teaching. Sharing what I knew was helpful to them, and I could read or ask more knowledgeable people questions when I ran across something I was not sure how to handle.
  
  Plus teaching is a skill in itself. I met a guy a couple of weeks ago who is very knowledgeable about Shutzhund, and has a lot of experience, but when it comes to people he cant teach his way out of a paper bag.
  
  I don't take anything anyone says as "gospel". But I think basic training is pretty simple, and most people should be able to master it with most dogs. You don't need a trainer with fifty years experience to get your dog to sit and walk on a leash.
  
  But if I wanted to get into a specialty, then I would look for someone who has a proven track record in that field.


• As I you are well aware the people who would most benefit from taking the hounds in hands are the least likely to seek out a decent dog trainer with a reputation for proven results, & would prefer to remain blinkered to the problem, accept it, take mistaken pride in “protective behaviours” or just grimly decide to live with it....until the day they turn the dog into rescue.
  
  Therefore unless you could convince someone to give you your own show on TV to lend credibility to your claim as a canine fix-it, a website is not likely to get many hits from people who want a quick & preferably cheap fix to whatever behavioral problem they think the dog has [more likely to be an owner problem, but hey ho]
  
  Venting frustration against the mindset & opinions of owners can be really efficacious!!!


• Launi, the pup has been driving me crazy this morning. Please come up here and knock some sense into her .... please?
  
  That's the bad thing I'm finding about smaller dogs - they can literally fit anywhere and find the most random things...then chew them into oblivion. What. A. Treat.
  
  As for qualifying as a "trainer" - it's a very easy thing to do. And with the type of training people are looking for these days, coupled with the fact that they seem able to overlook major behavioral problems with their dogs, means that literally anyone could do it. This is why people should research a heck of a lot more before they commit, but we all know no one really does that, don't we ?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training at Pet Smart?

Has anyone had their dog trained there or know anyone who has?
Is it worth the cost?

Top 6 Dog Training Mistakes - Are You Making These Mistakes When Dog Training?

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I went to school elsewhere to be a trainer and have been training for over 10 yrs. We got a PetSmart in and I work for them now something to do part time. You REALLY need to go and meet the trainers. You will know if you have a good one or not. The training is good and I do not approve of classes that have play time for the dogs. They don't need to play to get socialization. Some of the owners have no clue. Like when the pups are playing and biting each other. They are yelling at their dogs to stop. They don't understand it's puppy play even after you explain it to them over and over. So what if a fight would break out. I don't need some owners freezing up on me.

Socialization is getting them out of the home and exposed to different enviroments. Just being inside the store and around other dogs is socialization.

Yes the trainers are taught to teach the classes a certain way. We are to teach certain things during that week. There are some robot trainers who follow the book to a tee.
I don't.
We have fun and joke around during class. It is a good time for all. I go above and beyond what I am supposed to do.

PetSmart is not bad place to go you just have to find the right trainer. It is all about Positive Reinforcement and that is great.

We have a new manager so I will not be at PetSmart much longer She does not like me cause I speak my mind and I am not afraid of her like everyone else and she does not like my demo dogs. She is not a personable person, she is rude and uncaring even towards the customers.

So what am I getting at.... check out the enviroment and attitudes of the employees. Customers can feel the difference in the enviroment at our store now and comment on it.

What You Need to Know About Dog Training

• Pet Smart dog trainers are all trained to give the same classes the exact same way.
  
  Each individual trainer may be different personality wise and may or may not like their job, just like anything else, you can find a bad one or you can find an excellent one.
  
  One thing you should be aware of - if your Pet Smart has a Vet's Office within the store, you could put your puppy at risk for Parvo and other possible contagious viruses. Most sick animals will have to walk the entire store to get to the Vet's Office. If they have an accident along the way and it's not cleaned correctly - your puppy can pick up that virus.
  
  I loved going to the dog club/kennel club for my dogs training - you don't have to be a member, and the dog will have to be at least 5 months old and have rabies and kennel cough vaccines before being allowed into the class. What was nice for me was the club had some property in the back of the building that was fenced in and the puppies could play together before class and rid themselves of their extra energy so class goes a bit smoother for you and your puppy.
  
  Also the dog club/kennel club has classes that not only are for puppies, but once you have passed through one class you can advance to another clear through agility training. I loved that idea. Gives the puppies alot more confidence and stability.
  
  I don't have anything against training at Pet Smart just use caution when you take your pets to one that has a Vet's office in the rear of the store.
  
  Training is always worth the money invested - you get not only some good tips but you also socialized you puppy at the same time - and the plus is the stronger bond and respect you get from your dog.
  
  Everyone will have a good and bad opinion of any training class, use your own judgement, you can talk to the trainer before you sign up and some places will even let you observe a/or several training sessions before you commit to one or another.
  
  Best of Luck with your Decision


• hi, I'm a dog trainer by profession. i also was a manager at pet smart for a while here in north Carolina. while i was there, i started pet training classes(not from pet smart), once finished i became a pro trainer. to answer your question, no. not in my opion. the trainers there have had very little or no professional training. i had customers come to me all the time and tell me it did not work for there dog, and want there money back. i recommend looking on the Internet of phone book for a good trainer. the only thing to know is to ask for credentials. well hope this helps, brad


• YOU have to find that out. every petsmart has individual trainers, and your particular petsmart may have terrible trainers, or incredible ones.
  the class we took was pretty good. i disagreed with the trainer on a few very minor points, but she used positive methods and was intelligent.
  
  i do prefer classes that encourage more socialization, though -- like ones that start with a few minutes of play. (hard to find those..)


• NO!!! I watched a couple of their classes, they are a joke. Find a real trainer and take a class somewhere else. Ask around at your parks department, breeders, 4H groups, at a local dog show with obedience competitions, ask those people. The petsmart people that I saw were no good.


• maybe you should get some early readings. and try to know other training centers that can offer you the same services.
  
  check out this link:
  http://dogtime.com/training-center.html

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Dog Health Questions: Bird dog training: Is "whoa" the same as "stay"?

Why teach the dog "whoa"? isn't it like "stay"? to me "whoa" sounds very similar to "no", can "whoa" confuse the dog?

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It completely depends on what you teach your dog.

Lots of people I know don't teach "stay" they teach "sit" which means sit down and don't move until I tell you. Whoa just means stop forward motion.

You can teach anything you want, and use any words you want.

There is much to be said anthropologically for why we use words like Whoa, but I'm not getting into that.

Border Collie Dogs Training - Getting Started

• Dogs don't speak English, they have no idea what the words mean other than what you teach them to mean. My friend taught his dog to jump up when told "no" for a play he does, but when he wants the dog to stop he just says "Nuh uh".


• whoa means stop thats how you get huskers to stop not stay if you walk away from it will follow you depending on how well you trained it dogs aren't stupid unlike trolls if you say whoa it will stop but it depends on how you train it if you trained it good it should stop if not it might stay ,run away etc


• Your dog doesn't know what you are saying. All he knows is that you make a sound and he is supposed to perform a behavior.


• Dogs do not speak English, so whatever word you teach them to mean an action is what they will obey.
  
  You can say "pink Elephants" for stay if you want to!
  
  Ö


• For dogs, any word can mean anything. You are the one that teaches the behavior that goes along with the word.


• Dogs don't speak human, no matter what language. A command means what behavior you have rewarded with it.


• I think "whoa" means "Slow down"..Not sure though

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Dog Health Questions: What are some dog training websites?

I'm looking for some websites who have some tricks I might be able to teach my little black and tan. She really loves to learn and likes to do tricks and get congratulated. If you know any please let me know.

Protection Dog Training - Frequently Asked Questions

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I've used the following dog training products with my own puppy who also loves to learn. The clicker training review includes an amazing video of the tricks the dog has been trained to do. They are reviewed here:

http://www.training-dogs-information.com/dove-cresswell-review.php
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Have fun!

Get Dog Training Shock Collar As One of the Most Effective Ways to Train a Dog

• I want to recommend you 2 websites, I think if you research on yahoo, you can find them.
  
  But I suggest you to read the review from real users first:
  http://www.trainingyourdogtosit.com/tips…
  http://www.trainingyourdogtosit.com/tips…

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Dog Health Questions: Is it good when you would us a dog training collar for you to pull back as hard as you could until the dog cry?

just to let you know that my dad would pull back as hard as he could until the dog would cry because the dog would try to run and my dad was told that you should pull back the training collar until the dog yelps.

Free Dog Training Tips - Train Your Dog

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Wow.....poor dog. The dog is pitching his weight against the collar, turning it into a tug of war between your father & the dog. Not good as yanking ineffectually on a dog's neck teaches it nothing & may cause long term physical damage.

Any piece of of training has to be used correctly & is only as effective as the handlers ability to use it. Suggest to your father that he either works with a decent trainer on a one to one basis or sign up for obedience classes.

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• No, this isn't going to help and you risk injuring the dog. Instead try using a no-pull harness, available at Petsmart and Petco. These hook the leashes onto the front instead of the back. The purpose is so that when the dog lunges forward or tries to run all the owner has to do is stop walking and the placement of the leash will actually cause the dog to turn slightly to the left or the right. This eventually discourages them from pulling as they are no longer able to do so. I have used it with my dog who was a nightmare to walk and now our leash is totally slack while walking because he's not pulling.
  
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• What kind of collar is your dad using? If it's a buckle collar - then he can cause severe damage to the dog's trachea - even potentially causing it to collapse.
  
  There are other training methods and safer collars to use - have your dad sign up for obedience training and find a safer collar to use.


• no thats bull and mean.. you dont hurt the dog when they disobey.. you dont teach anything making them fearful, you teach by praise when they do something good, then they will continue doing it because they get praise. tell your dad to watch the dog whisperer and i would quit letting him take your dog on walks because thats just cruel!
  
  http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/tips/basic… print this out and teach your whole family how to walk a damn dog!


• ....no! Just a slight tug to make them aware thats not what they should do. If they try to pull you, you should stop and wait a few seconds, then go again. Include the slight tug also, but stopping is the best method i think.


• Good grief, what idiot told your dad that one? You all need to go to a training class to learn how to handle the poor dog.


• well if somebody put a collar around your neck then yanked it really hard would that teach you anything? NO, it would just create fear!


• Never do anything to make your dog yelp when training..bl

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Dog Health Questions: Do you ever, out of habit, use dog training techniques on a human?

I often find myself trying not to comfort my sister when she is crying thinking,"Oh, well dogs don't understand the meaning of the word comfort! They'll think your praising them!"

But sometimes it works out for the better. Like if she is crying and she is just trying to get her way, I keep my patience and stay firm the same as I would with a dog that was whining for attention.

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Ha...my boyfriend and I had an argument about a month ago. He wasn't listening to me, he has a lot of trust issues (that I have no idea where they came from, and I've never given him a reason not to trust me) and I was having to be really careful about who I could and couldn't bring around because I had figured out what his "triggers" were. I got so tired of it that I eventually tried tough love and said, "You know what? I have to treat you and Belle (my fearful/shy/sometimes aggressive hound mix) the same way, and you're human! You have rational thought; learn to use it." Because I realized I really was using the same techniques for both of them. He may not have liked hearing it, but we haven't argues since and he's become much more open and trusting. So...guess it worked?

Also, every once in a while, if someone is doing something I want them to stop doing, in frustration an "Eh!" will come out of my mouth...the noise I make to correct my dogs. The people that KNOW I use it to correct my dogs don't think it's as funny as I do when I realize it - it genuinely is an instinct! - but the people who don't see me with my dogs just think I'm weird...ha.

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• Haha, is this what you meant in Courtneys question about having an idea? Good question! :)
  Anyways, I think sometimes I do, but I don't necissarily use "training techniques" on purpose. I think its sort of natural to everyone. When my fiance does something I don't agree with, I tell him so. But, if he does something I really appreciate, I make a huge deal out of it. I try to appreciate him more than correct him. Now he's the most polite guy in the world. Never forgets to open a door, pulls out my chair for me. He's pretty awesome :)


• Operant reward conditioning works equally well for humans as it does for dogs.
  
  My children became better and better behaved the more I used my dog training techniques on them (they're 23 and 19 years old now).
  
  My boss responds well to being praised when he gets things right.
  
  My partner likes being told how wonderful he is for remembering things, he remembers things MUCH better when he has received praise for it rather than being nagged to remember.
  
  Basic
  Simple
  
  All it takes is being consistant.


• Yes, I do. I find that dog training and people training are quite similar. In the dog classes that I teach, I have found that the parents with the nicest children also have the nicest dogs. Good Dog training techniques are based on fairness and consistency. Teaching is also based on fairness and consistency. Both also require patience in order to be successful.


• Haha, yes all the time! I'm used to being around my dogs so much that it just slips in. Whenever someone wanders off and I want to call them back to me, I find myself clicking my tounge or whilsting at them! I sometimes have to check myself when dealing with people and say "Oh, this isn't a dog!"
  I wanted my boyfriend to do someone one time, and I was thinking that I could shape him (with a clicker) to do it. XD I spend too much time around dogs.


• If my brother is doing something wrong, I tend to use dog whisperer techiniques on him. Also, when we are play fighting, I flip him over on his back and sit on him 2 make him submit. It's really funny, because I'm not consciously doing it, it's just out of habit from training like three dogs. :)


• Yes, actually I have on both my husband and my kids. My husband told me once he isn't a dog in the true sense of the word, so quit trying to train him. I ignored it and still do it. I caught myself the other day patting my 4 yr old on the head and saying "good girl" when I told her to sit and she did. When I realized what I was doing I busted out laughing. She was so confused.


• I find that my dog-training techniques help me when dealing with children. With dog training you must be consistent, and this is important with kids as well. I have a friend that jokes that I am better with her kids than she is because of my dog training experience.


• Yes! I'm a kindergarten teacher and I have a 12 week old Yorkie puppy. About 2 weeks ago on instinct I clapped my hands and said "Ahh-Ahh" to one of my students that started playing with another teacher's personal computer. I instantly felt embarrassed.. the funny thing is that it worked.. he stopped immediately.


• Yep, I find myself growling at my nieces and nephews all the time! I growl at my dogs when they are about to do something naughty because it really gets their attention quickly so my poor nieces and nephews have to tolerate being growled at by their crazy aunt!


• You mean it's unique to do that?
  
  I've always used obedience training on my fellow humans.
  
  My father-in-law joked on my wedding day how great it was that his son finally found someone who knew how to work with him.


• I've caught myself training a cow as if she were a horse, but I can't say as I've ever used dog training techniques on humans. Well... perhaps small children, when their parents weren't looking. "BAD. Now, STAY." etc...


• Well i am used to dogs.so my cousin brang over her son who is 2 and i find myself telling him to sit,stay and come here.its funny though i try to stop myself hehe...


• ahahaha i soo know what you you mean, i also use horse commands at humans too, im quite often asking people to whoa or walk on or stand up, (my dogs do these commands soo well)


• hahaha! sometimes! ツ


• Lol I've told my boyfriend "ah-ah!" twice now when he was going to do something I didn't want him to. He didn't think it was very funny..


• Yes all the time
  I say to my children ËNOUGH"and I use the same hand signals


• I just hope you don't give her rawhide chews or dog biscuits too.


• Not that I'm aware of,but when I get mad at my boyfriend or he does something wrong instead of his name I yell my dog,Loki's name haha. Maybe because they are both trouble making boys?


• How old is your sister? I don't think you "train" humans exactly.


• No, my name's not Grumpy, I'm just trying it out for a friend.


• I tell my family and friends to sit and roll over =)


• NO!!!


• no


• yeah i'll tell my b/f to sit stay and rollover then he gets a scooby snack


• At work I've developed this obnoxious habbit of clapping to get the dogs' attention when there is someone at the door to try and get them away from it.
  *clap clap* "hey guys! whatcha' doin!" *clap clap*
  
  Oddly enough, I find myself clapping at people now.
  A few friends and I were trying to find this one restraunt. My one friend and i were in her car behind another car of friends. They were about to pass up a road we wanted to turn down, so of course my friend and I in the car behind them, both start clapping imediatly and yelling "hey guys! no no!!!" (she works with me at the daycare).
  
  One time my neighbor was trying to fix the table on her patio and was about to topple it over and I found myself clapping at her.
  I do this ALL THE TIME. Ohhhh god it is just soooo embarassing. It's not necessarily a 'training technique' but it's a habit i've picked up via working with dogs, haha.
  
  Another one would be "stay"
  I'll be driving and I will see someone trying to pull out of a street in front of me when they clearly don't have enough time to do it without running into me, so I find myself saying "STAY".
  
  Or I'll be sitting around talking to someone and the phone will ring and I will jump up to get it and absentmindedly say 'stay' to the person i was with.
  
  I'm telling you, this stuff is most embarassing!
  I've also answered my house phone numerous times saying
  "Inn the Doghouse this is Kaetlyn"
  hahaha. Anyone who calls the house after I get home from work gets a kick out of that one. I seriously don't mean to do it.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you need a license to start a dog training business?

i am an 18 year old i live im Michigan and i am wondering if i need a license to start a business in dog training i love working and training dogs i go to the votec in allegan and training is what i spend my time doing..

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You need a business license to start any business.

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• You need a business license and insurance, yes.
  
  However i don't see many people flocking to have an 18 YO train their dogs. Got a mentor? Any practical, real life experience? How many of YOUR dogs have you titled? Volunteer work at local shelter?
  
  Even know anything about running a business physically and legally?
  
  If you want a LEGIT, money-paying business then focus on going to college for a business degree (there is no college degree for training as MOST stuff needs to be learned hands on in the field, under someone who has been in the field for years) . Find a few trainers and behaviorists to mentor under. Volunteer some time.
  
  Then work under a corporation or kennel club training group before branching off on your own. Very few training businesses are launched that easily or quickly. You need to build up a reputation and a background FIRST. Not to mention money.


• Simply, no.
  There are no regulations regarding Training. If you want to, you can call yourself a trainer starting now.
  
  I would recommend talking to a Positive Reinforcement trainer in your area to get an idea what the job involved, and some reliable places to get an education, I personally went through Animal Behavior College, and would recommend it to any one. Also, joining some groups like the CPDT and other organizations dedicated to the advancement of training are a good place to start. Not sure of any in the states (as I am in Canada) but if you wanted to look into som affiliates, you could also check out Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers for more info as well.
  
  Avoid organizations that deal with Punative style training (Dominance Theory, "Alpha Dog" trainers, pinch collars, choke chains, shock collars) as they are far behind the times. Align yourself with some Positive Reinforcement trainers for the most up-to-date science on the matter. Read lots of books, specifically "100 Silliest Things People Say About Dogs" (excellent!)
  
  Hope that helps, and good luck!


• Most likely, you'll need a business license from your city/county. You will also need to obtain a liability insurance policy to cover should something happen to a dog while in your care. You will also need to be bonded for someone to trust their dog with a stranger. One other thing you'll need are references from the trainers you've trained under. You will also need to have basic knowledge of emergency medical care. You will also need to see a lawyer to have a legit contract made up.


• If you plan to charge people for training then you would need a certification. One can be certified for teaching basic obedience, all the way up to certification for service dogs, etc. If you are interested in this as a career, you may want to seek employment with a dog trainer who has a business already, you can learn a lot from that and you can also get some credit for being an apprentice.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

We have a Yellow Labrador who is seven months old. He has already learned how to sit, lay down, and put his hands up. I really appreciate the breed. I was wondering if there are any classic tricks or skills that I could teach him. I know that labs tend to be water dogs and we have a large lake in front of our house. If you have a trick/skill please explain how to go about training him. I also would like to train him with a whistle but I have no idea how to go about doing it. He is very willing to learn and seems to enjoy performing. He is a purebred, his father was bred for show and his mother was a hunting dog. He came from a reputable breeder and is an amazing dog.

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The best tricks we taught my collie/lab mix to do were to wipe his feet when he comes inside the house and to put his toys away before he goes to bed.

The wiping the feet trick... we really just taught him to walk in a circle around the carpet in our mudroom (if its really muddy, of course, we get down on our knees and towel him off) but this trick is good when he's just coming in from dewy morning grass. We just used a treat to get him to move in a circle and repeated "wipe your feet" over and over.

To put his toys away, we just made sure it happened every single night right after he came in from his last potty run and before he went in the crate for bed. At first he got a treat for each toy he brought to us and put in his toy basket but now we just give him one after he is all done and inside his crate. This one really isn't that hard as long as you do it every single day... dogs love a consistent schedule and will learn to love anything you do whether it be grooming or walks if you do it the same time every day.

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• If you want them to come to a whistle you have to whistle and he will probably come to see what the noise is then you give him a treat. Do this 2-3 times a day and you will have him trained to come to a whistle in no time.
  
  Good luck!


• My dog likes "BANG" (play dead). Here is how:If he already knows lay down, here is what to do. have the dog sit. point your fingers like a gun at him, and fire, saying "BANG!". Then gently push the dog over till he falls over onto his side. rub his belly so he put his legs up. Do this over and over!
  
  I got my dog to do it, when i say BANG he falls over and puts his legs in the air. He loves it cause he gets his belly rubbed when he does it right!He also likes ROLL. here is how:
  get him to lay down. gently push him over until he is on one side, then on his back, then on the other side. all while saying ROLL. when he is on the side and almost done, stand up so he will have to finish the roll to get up. as soon as he does, praise him. That is how i trained mine!
  Here is another way if the dog will not let you roll him over:
  get him to lay down, and put a treat in front of his nose. slowly move the treat around and above his head until he rolls, be sure to say ROLL as you are doing this. This didn't work for my dog cause he just moved his head to get the treat, but it may work for you. my dog also let me push him around onto his back, which you dog may not want.
  
  This may sound really stupid, but a good way to train is with PRAISE ONLY, that is how I train. If you do it with food reward, the dog may not do it if you don't have food. when he does a trick say GOOD BOY, GOOD ROLL, GOOD ROLL!!!
  or what ever you are getting him to do. then he will learn why you are praising him. I do not use food ever, my dog does the trick because he wants to make me happy and get praised. But be careful, always praise at least a little bit, so the dog will feel appreciated, even if he has known the trick for a long time, it is important to show him he is still doing is right.GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!


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