Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

I just bought two cavalier king charles puppies. One is 4 months old and the other is six months old. They are used to using the bathroom inside a cage. Everytime I take them outside, they just play, but once I put them back in the cage, they use the bathroom in their. Does anyone know what I can do to make them go outside instead of inside their cage?

Easy Steps to Boxer Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
Please ignore the advice to watch the so-called "Dog Whisperer." He'll tell you to throw them on their back when they pee in the crate.

Here are a couple ideas:

1. Crate them separately in two crates. Make sure the crates are not too big. The crate should be just large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around. Nothing more. A dog does NOT want to go to the bathroom where they sleep, so make sure they don't have enough room to do both.

2. Let them out of the crate, but keep them both on leashes that you hold onto all the time inside. Watch them carefully at all times. As soon as one starts to make like they're going to go to the bathroom, shout "NO" at it and then immediately bring them both outside and let the dog finish up out there. You MUST do this all the time until they start to indicate that they want to go out.

It's hard work to house train a puppy. Good luck!

From Simple Dogs to Guard Dogs - How Guard Dog Training is Done?

• Their crate is way too big! They won't do that if there is only enough room to curl up and sleep. Buy smaller crates.


• Put out a spread of newspapers. When they start going to the bathroom, pick them up and RUN to the newspapers. thats how i trained my dog. When they go to the bathroom by themselves, give them a treat and lots of praise.


• Go out side with them and don't bring them in until they potty, the give them praise and treats. It may also help to remove the crate until the new behavior is learned.


• Watch "Dog Whisper"


• Thats terrible that they learned to go to the bathroom in their crate.But the way im training my 15 week old Boxer/Pitt pup is to walk him outside every 3 hours,just keep walking untill he goes,(I know its really teatious!!!)when he does i praise him and tell him good boy,and also give him treats,(puppies will do whatever you want if you have a treat in hand!lol)
  When your pups go to the bathroom inside,yell "NO!!!"real loud so they know they did wrong,Hitting and kicking dogs to train them does not work,it makes them more aggessive,and they will learn to bite hands that reach out to pet them,just so you know.
  So i hope this information helps you!!! Good luck with your new puppies!!! : )


• Hi,
  
  Using a crate is the easiest method. In a nutshell, here are the basic steps:
  
  1. Take time off to housetrain your puppy.
  2. Start using a crate the day you bring her home.
  3. Take your puppy outside for a bathroom break every one to two hours during the day.
  4. Plan a middle-of-the-night potty run for young puppies.
  5. Shower her with treats and praise when she does a good job.
  6. Don't punish your pup for accidents you haven't seen.
  
  Check out this article for more helpful training tips:
  http://dogtime.com/housetraining-for-pup…


• Use the following steps to successfully train your puppies to poo and pee outside:
  
  Step 1: Go outside with your dog on leash even if you have a fenced in yard. You need to be close to your dog when you are teaching this. Pick a word or words that you are going to use. I use "Get busy" for my dogs.
  
  Step 2: Observe your dog while you are outside with him. When he starts sniffing the ground start to say the words you are going to use. So if your dog is sniffing, showing signs that they are getting ready to go, start saying, "Get busy," "Get busy," over and over until your dog starts to go.
  
  Step 3: Once your dog starts to pee or poop, stop talking. If you start to clap your hands or start telling your dog how great they are, your dog may stop going. It's best to keep quiet until your dog stops.
  
  Step 4: As soon as your dog stops you can lay on the praise and give your dog a treat. It's important that you watch closely so you can immediately praise as soon as your dog is done. Any delay, and your dog may think he is getting a reward for a different behavior.
  
  Step 5: After a few weeks your dog will start to go when you say "Get busy." It is well worth the effort and you'll be glad you did when the temperature drops to below freezing or when you're standing outside during a down pour.
  
  Hope it helps!

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Need help with a Maremma Sheepdog! Training advice?

We have a 1-year old Maremma Sheepdog that we just can't control. He is an outdoor dog that lives mainly in our fenced-in backyard with our other maremma.
We walk them each one to two times each day.
The problem is, this dog keeps digging his way out of the yard, and escaping.
He doesn't come when he is called, but will look to see where we are, and will run whenever we get close.
We have had other dogs in the past, and none have been this difficult to train.
This dog, on his most recent escape, ran up to a child and started barking his head off, circling him, and came very close to biting him. He snarled and snapped at the air close to him.
We don't know what to do, and if we can't get this dog trained better, we think he may have to be put down. He just came too close to biting that child. :(
We don't know what to do now!!
Any suggestions??

Dog Training Collar

Recommended Answer:
1. Zip line at the bottom of the fence so he doesn't dig his way out. (you can buy these at a farm supply store... its essentually a very low voltage electric wire. I used to live on sand and this is what kept my dogs in the yard)

2. Train your dog. Contact a professional trainer.

3. Socialize your dog

Please realize, you have a dog who was bred to guard all of what he considers HIS turf. Any interlopers (from his point of view) are to be dispatched with (theives, coyotes etc..) If you've been walking him in the neighborhood that is now HIS turf. (and always will be until you move and reset boundries... dogs have LONG memories about such things). Do a google search on training boundries (I'm at work and can't right now). Make sure you get him socialized ASAP...

You need to make sure he does not get out of the yard again. Crate him in the house, put up a kennel run on patio blocks in the back yard, tether him on a lunge-line... whatever it takes to keep HIM and the neighborhood children safe from harm.

Top Three Problems Solved by a Secret to Dog Training

• He probably doesn't like being left outside all day in an enclosed area. You should invest in some training sessions with a reputable trainer - and bring your dogs inside.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Dog training.......?

My neighbors tend to call my black Labrador's name every time they see him, and my dog goes running toward their direction. How can i teach him to only come to me when his name is called? He's three months old

Agility Dog Training, Key to a Great Sport

Recommended Answer:
Lots of things you need to do to make him loyal to you as an owner. Hand feeding helps. The dog then knows that the food does not appear as if by magic, he needs you to provide it... therefor he'll need to stick with you in order to surviv (put in simple dog terms) Use his name to get his attention, Then say HERE or COME, something very simple and clear. Put him on an extendable lead, and when you say his name in an excitable voice, then say come/ i use HERE, give him a second, and if he doesnt come STRAIGHT away, pull him gently but firmly towards you. This way he will know that he HAS to come to you. Use lots of treats, only if he does as he is told, and also use a clicker... they are fool proof. If you are consistent i GUARANTEE you will have a very well behaved and obedient dog. My Jack Russell Terrier amazes people as they think Jacks are yappy and untrainable.. i always enjoy prooving them wrong! Any other questions welcome.

Dog Fence Review - Dog Training Rights and Wrongs

• Maybe you should try an all-over training course for 8 weeks to secure that bond with your dog. An absolutely amazing certified dog trainer and WCFO certified judge is Cassandra Hartman from Cassandra's Canines Inc.
  
  Try: www.cassandrascanines.ca
  
  I wouldn't steer you wrong!


• enroll in an obedience class and he will learn commands that will help


• 1- you must complete his training.
  2- the best way( after completing his training) is to put a friend to call your dog and you have to stop him from going from the moment he begin moving towards your friend. You repeat until you are sure he have learn this...
  


• talk to your neighbors and ask them to stop!
  OTOH a 3 month dog that comes when his name is called is great.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: I got a new dog! training?

hey poeple.. i got a new puppy today.. its 2 months old... well..i named him whisky.on a suggestion of a friend

anyway..so.. i really wana know how how to train him... and teach him good manners..i know he is very small..

i was already feeling very bad for him that we took him away from his parents..

anyway.. but i have been showing him lot of love today... been cuddling him... and right now he is with me in my bed..sleeping...

is it alright for touching and cuddling him to much?

i dont know i dont want to spoil him..but i want to love him a lot aswell..

anyway..so do i do to train him... and also potty train him...???

Dog Training Videos - Learn by Watching

Recommended Answer:
You won't spoil him by cuddling and staying close to him whilst he adjusts to his new environment - in fact, you're doing exactly the right thing. The more you touch him, the more you are reassuring him that this is his new pack and you will take care of him.

Night times are an issue you will have to work out. Do you want him always on your bed? If so, then that's fine - make sure you have paper down in your room, or be alert to jump out of bed and take him to out to pee during the night (paper is probably wise anyhow!). If you don't want him to be sharing your bed forever, then you need to set the ground rules immediately - and put him in his bed or crate tonight, and be firm. Ignore whining and wails - only go to him if he gets in a complete state, then reassure him calmly, and leave again.

Potty training takes time - but the more consistent and alert you are, the quicker it will be. Most pups are trained somewhere between four and six months of age - bowel control comes first, followed by bladder control. Take him to the designated area after every meal, and every time he wakes up after a nap - and wait with him until he performs. Then praise. Keep a close eye on him indoors, and as soon as he starts sniffing and circling, take him outside. Accidents are very likely - but they are your fault, not his!!

Find a good local training school and take him along to puppy classes - the socialisation with other dogs will do him good, and the trainer will be able to show you the best way for you to train - it is as much about learning how to manage your behaviour as it is about him learning new skills - so for a first time owner - you can't beat training classes.

Good luck, have fun!

Successful Dog Training at Home - Having the Right Mindset

• i got a puppy at 7 weeks old and now shes almost 10 weeks. She is a great dane/st bernard mix.
  
  I let her sleep in my bed with me but only during the day or when im awake so she isnt used to the bed being hers at ngiht because she is obviosuly going to be very large.
  
  at night she usually sleeps in a crate. if you crate train your puppy they will whine and cry for the first couple of nights, no doubt. but after she got used to it a little bit I let her sleep in her own little corner.
  
  peeing and pooping.
  
  -she usually whines now if she has to go.
  if your dog goes int he house, tell her NO and bring her right outside and stay out there for awhile with her or until she goes again.
  
  hope this helped


• i got a teacup maltese about 3 months ago when he was 2 weeks and me and my sister had no idea wut to do but with the potty training...we got wee wee pads and put them next to his cage and if he did business anywhere but there our vet told us to take the dog to their business and put their face next to it...i know it sounds mean but 3 months later and chewy doesnt dare poop or pee anywhere but the pad...lol...good luck...and enjoy!!! :-D


• 1)Crate Training. It may seem mean but it will provide a safe place for him if no one is able to supervise, help with house-breaking and accustom him to being crated in case he is boarded, groomed or has to go to the vet for anything serious.
  2) Do not teach or allow any behaviors that will not still be cute and harmless when he is an adult.
  3) Look into clicker training. It's very effective and helps build a bond especially with puppies.
  
  http://www.rewardingbehaviors.com/forum/…
  http://www.rewardingbehaviors.com/forum/…


• I never crate trained a dog, so can not offer assistance there. I always potty train using the firm and consistant method. If you are home most of the day with him, this is possible. When he does wet on the floor, immediately tell him no show him by putting his nose down to it, then take him outside. He will begin to realize that you want him to do his business outside. Be very consitent. Puppys are like babies, they go often, so take him out often. He will prefer to go outside anyway, they just won't hold it long.
  
  Do not incourage any behavior now that you dont want later. Such as biting you. Teach him that you are off limits. Provide plenty of safe durable toys for him to chew on. Teach sitting and what not now. Find a treat that they love. Reward any good behavior very frequently at first, then slowly teach him to repeat the good behavior before rewarding him. The ultimate goal is for him to know that even without a treat, you ecpect him to mind you. Dogs are pack animals, and look to the leader for guidance and acceptable behavior. You must always be the leader, or you may eventually have discipline problems. Babies need to be cuddled, so right now cuddle all you want, just make sure that you want that behavior to possible continue with an older dog. Puppies that are cuddled from early on, usually tolerate, and some even want cuddling later on. But some as they get older see cuddling as you trying to dominate them, so take your cues from him on that.
  
  Be firm and consistent on training and correct bad behavior and things will work out great.


• Congratulations!
  
  In the first week home, Whiskey will be very confused. Don't do anything you won't let him do later, such as sleep on your bed or jump on the couch. Also, he will cry at night, sometimes all night. When he cries, take him outside to pee/poop. If he goes, or doesn't after 10 minutes, bring him inside. If he still cries, shut your door and leave him alone. He will be very lonely and missing his mother/siblings.
  
  Feed Whiskey a premium dog food. Canidae and Timberwolf Organics are good foods that will make his fur shiny and smooth and his eyes clear. Your breeder should have given you a feeding schedule.
  
  If Whiskey does something bad, such as peeing on the floor, don't let it go. If you don't start disciplining him now, it will be harder for him to learn later.
  
  Cuddling is very good for puppies. Make sure that you touch his feet, nails and pads. This way he won't be angry when you have to cut his nails. However, make sure that he gets plenty of play time. Fence off your deck or part of your yard, and run around, chasing tennis balls or you.
  
  You should probably start puppy school now. Take him to puppy kindergarten. The instructors will teach you a lot of commands that will keep your dog safe and you happy.
  
  Last of all, NEVER HIT YOUR DOG!!! This will make him scared of you!! You want Whiskey to respect you and think that you are the boss, but not be frightened!!
  
  Have fun!


• Congradulations on your new puppy, Whisky. Here are some potty training tips, use what helps and leave the rest.
  
  I use a crate* to potty train with, but only for potty training and then I break it down and store it. I put blankets and a small food and water dish in the crate. Dogs don't potty where they eat and sleep. When they are first little, I only expect them to hold their potty for 4 hours, and then 6 hours, then 8 hours and so on. So when they are first little, I set a timer or alarm clock to wake myself up at night to take them out. I only allow my puppy in the bedroom* or the living room, only one room at a time. They have to graduate to more space. If I allow them to have full run of the house, it will overwhelm them. I take them out the same door each time. I tie a dinner bell to the door handle. Do not use a jingle bell as they could get their toe caught in it. So when they are little, I ring the bell for them, and then open the door to go outside to potty. When they get bigger, I take their paw and whack the bell and open the door to go potty. Eventually getting to the place where the puppy will ring the bell and let me know when they need to go potty. Dogs want to please you, so it is your job to let them know what behaviors please you and what doesn't. So when my puppy goes potty, I give her a treat*, and clap, and make a fuss and praise her. So she learns that going potty outside makes me happy. If she has an accident I use a word like "shame" and take her out right away. When correcting, I use a stern, firm voice, but I never yell* or spank* my puppies. Take them out when they first wake up, after they eat or drink, or when they are sniffing around. Some puppies go pee right away, but may not go poop until 10 minutes later, so wait for the poop. I have a little play time here, because sometimes I think they are done, and they are not. Puppies train at their own pace. While I may have a puppy that hasn't had an accident in several weeks, I don't let my guard down. I don't expect my puppies to be "fully potty trained" until the 6 to 8-month-old time frame, and depending on the puppy, one-year-old. If they have a setback, shake it off, and start over. I only have my puppies in the crate when I am not watching them. When I am sleeping, cooking, ironing, doing chores, basically when I am not watching her. All other times, she is out of the crate practicing being a "big girl." This is the time I train her how to behave in the house. So we are practicing "no barking", 'no biting", "no jumping", and "don't eat the furniture." I also have to practice "playing inside" so she doesn't knock over things. Some puppies can sleep through the night around 3-months-old, but their bladder is grown around 6-months-old.
  
  REVISIONS:
  
  *I use a crate to train with. It is the method I prefer, compared to other methods I have tried. While personally, the crate traumatizes me, (it looks like a doggie jail), my puppies do better in the crate. They like it, I guess for the den like feeling, but I noticed that if they are in the crate, while I am doing chores, they are o.k., because the crate allows them to see me and be re-assured. The crate can also be a comfort when stored in the basement for dogs who live in areas where thunderstorms and tornados are an issue. It is a safe secure place for them. However, use the method that works best for you.....a laundry basket, a cardboard box, a woof-woof house, child gates......whatever works for you.
  
  *Bedrooms, I use the bedroom and living room for training, because it works for me. Choose rooms that work for you, but watch for rooms that are damp, or drafty. While my puppies sleep in the bedroom during training, once they are trained, I let them sleep where they want to. They don't have to sleep in the bedroom forever.
  
  *Treats. While I use treats for training, you don't have to. I like Charlee Bears for training (a little cracker for a little mouth,) I use them for training, but once they are trained, I cut back on them. Although I use them to give pills too. I used different treats for different things. We use one bone at bedtime to let the dogs know it is time to go to bed. We use a big rawhide for when we go on long trips, so they have a bone to amuse them, and they will be expected to hold their potty. When they get the rawhide, they will not eat their food and water, until we get home from our trip. (dogs are funny) Do what works best for you.
  
  *Some puppies will go potty in the same spot each time. Some puppies have to be told to go potty. A command like "go out" for #1, or "go finish" for #2 might work for you. This is a good thing to train if you travel with your dogs. By using commands, the puppy won't get confused when you are visiting someone, on vacation with you, or when you get to a new home. The command will tell them what you want them to do in an unfamiliar place.
  
  *Yelling. It is not a good idea to "yell" or "spank" your puppy and then take them outside when they have an accident. They may get confused and think that going outside is punishment. While you want to correct them, if you are extreme, they may not want to go outside again.
  
  *Sometimes it seems like you take your puppy out 5 million times a day. You can sit on a bench, or folding chair, or a 5 gallon bucket turned upside down to stay in the shade. I use an umbrella for shade too. You can always tape your favorite tv shows. In the winter I microwave a gel pack heating pad, (sold at walmart in the pharmacy, made by Kaz, I think.) I put the heating pad under my jacket so I won't freeze to death. In the summer, I freeze bottles of water, so we can grab one real fast on our way out the door. I have a mini back pack by the door I can just grab with doggie treats, a flash light, a rubber band for my hair when the wind is bad, etc. Do what works for you.
  
  *Time lines. Keep it real. Puppies train at their own pace, so while your last 2 dogs may have trained faster, this puppy might take longer. Training is all about routines, and repeating yourself. It is about rewarding good behaviors, and correcting bad ones. If you have a setback, shake it off, and keep going. Good luck.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Dog training Question?

Ok earlier I posted a question on what to teach her and how to teach her,someone posted how to make her learn "sit", it said get one of my dogs fav. treats,and cover it with my hand and tell her to sit,but it doesn't work all she does is scratch at my hand trying to get the treat.So please can you help me,I just wanna train my doggie,If it helps she is a famale Chihuahua.PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO TEACH HER

Dove Cresswell's Dog Training Online Review - Is This the Best Online Video Training Program?

Recommended Answer:
Here's a page about teaching sit:
http://raisemypuppy.com/puppy-training/s…

Generally I recommend teaching "Leave it" as the first command. It's really simple to teach and takes 2-3 minutes before your dog understands the basics of it:
http://raisemypuppy.com/puppy-training/l…

Improve Your Training Sessions With These Dog Training Tips - Part 1

• Putting the treat on the ground is the method of luring a dog into "Down".
  
  To teach her sit, hold the treat in your hand so that she can smell it but not eat it. Put it to her nose, and then slowly draw the treat backwards from her nose right over the top of her head, towards her shoulders. Most dogs will raise their heads up to follow the progress of the treat, and as the head goes up, the bum goes down. Don't use any command at all when you first start- you don't want her to think "Sit" means "backing up to get the treat" or "squatting slightly". ONLY add in the "sit" command when her bum is fully on the ground. Action first, command second.


• For sit: Hold a treat in your hand, in front of her nose, slowly move the treat forward(backward if your looking from her eyes) over her head. This should lure her naturally into a sitting position.
  Once she is used to being lured into this position, start saying "Sit" just before she sits until she does it with just the word cue and needs no lure.


• have the treat in your hand. walk towards her showing her the treat, so she might even back up which is great, and then put it over her head and she should sit and say sit and treat her
  if it doesn't work, take it away and not try for a few minutes
  it might not work on first few tries
  i make sure i have a wall behind my dog so when he backs up into wall he automatically sits


• Hold the treat above her nose and gently push her butt down. As soon as her butt hits the floor, give her the treat. Do this repeatedly until she gets the message and will do the command without a treat. Be patient......this isn't going to happen in 2 sessions.


• Here is a video I found : http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_2349092_teac…


• This site has some good tips for teaching female chihuahuas tricks:
  
  http://www.chihuahuainfoonline.com


• Okay. It's fine. I'll give you the jist on how to sit and lay down as they are key to obedience.
  
  This is how my info works. The first way of teaching is luring the dog to the position you want them. The second is showing them by placing them where you want them.
  
  Sit:
  Take her favourite treat/toy and move it above her head so she has to lean back, and most likely sit. But before you do this, say the command sit, wait 2 seconds and then draw it just out of reach, JUST, so she might sit.
  Another way is to find a spot where you only have to put light pressure on to make them sit. It is located near their tail, on either side. Experiment untill you see her slightly drop her hindquarters (It means you have found the spot). Then, kneeling beside her say sit and 2 seconds later put pressure on that spot.
  
  After BOTH (if they work) reward.
  
  Down:
  Get her to sit down (if she knows how; if she doesn't, teach her that trick first). Then tell her "down" or whatever command you want to use. Then, take her favourite treat/toy and put it just out of reach and slowly lower it down to the ground at an angle so it gets farther away and to the ground. It takes a couple tries.
  Another way is to get her to sit. Then, lift her legs and slowly lower her to the ground. She will wriggle. It will take a couple of tries before she'll let you, probably.
  
  After her chest hits the ground, immediately reward her!!
  
  POINTERS:
  - Teach her one at a time
  - Reward every time
  - Consistancy.
  - make a few short lessons a day, not 1 long one. Even 1 short lesson a day will do something

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Movie title (comedy '50-'60) ? Blonde young wife reads a dog-training book and use that to train her husband.

I watched this movie once many years ago.
There was this blonde woman (about 25-35 years old) with short hair that was married. Her mother suggested her to use a book about dogs to treat her husband the same way... she does that and it comes out great.
It was funny and I think was some american movie, maybe made in 1955-1960...

Anybody can help ?

I'm from Italy so sorry for any mistake :)

What Is The Best Approach To Dog Training?

Recommended Answer:
The title of the movie you described is IF A MAN ANSWERS.

"Rich socialite, Sandra Dee meets and marries photographer Bobby Darin and attempts to 'train' him to be the perfect husband."

It was released in 1962 and stars Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056093/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00023P…
.

Residential Dog Training Vs DIY Home Dog Training

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Dog Parks-- How to Find Directions to Get There.?

I've been looking for a dog park to take my dog in and I've found 1 location in Hoffman Estates from about 5 webpages, but the address is at an intersection. How am I suppose to use www.mapquest.com to find my intersection? I tried putting the intersection in, but it doesn't know it. No, I can't see an address with any numbers. How am I suppose to know how to get there? By the way, the address of it is Higgins and Wickham Roads. Name of the dog park: Cook County Dog Training Area. Thanks.

How to Train Your Dogs - Some Basics in Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
I can't find where the roads intersect, but it looks like Higgins is the main road. Call this humane society, since they have the park on their web page and see if you can get directions. That's what I had to do when I moved to Colorado Springs to find their dog park. Naperville Area Humane Society (630) 420-898

Aggressive Dog Training - Expert Advice

• there is no way loser

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Does anyone else find Brad Pattison's dog training methods to be abusive?

So I was watching At the End of My Leash and I was absolutly appaled by Brad's training methods. He seems to use force and fear as a training solution. Does anyone else feel this way? I have started a Facebook Page about this http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=grou… and I am hoping to spread the word and fight against his animal abuse. Please comment with any ideas of how to do this, as most of the time he manages to have these pages and forums removed. Thanks.

Clicker Training as an Effective Dog Training Tool

Recommended Answer:
he is an offensive and disgusting human being and to call him a trainer is wrong ... people go on about the dog whisperer being cruel and cesar is a softie compared to this abusive fool ... i can not even stand to see him on tv anymore ... sorry i do not do facebook ... i did see quite a bit against him on youtube ...

Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training

• Yes, he is abusive. To people and dogs. Unfortunately he works from the false assumption that dogs are trying to take over/ become dominant/ subvert your authority, etc., and that the only way you can talk to then is with force.
  
  He has even stated that 'force is the only language they understand' and so he has a justification to chase and scream a dog into a corner until it pees in fear but based on his belief it is trying to 'manipulate" I've seen videos where he hits a bulldog in the face for no reason and jerks is to hard that it's feet come off the ground for no reason at all.
  
  In short Brad Pattison and his CET clones are abusive and a disgrace to the dog training community.


• I don't know about Brad Pattison in particular but there are a few popular trainers out there who I just do not agree with. It's sad - dogs are suppose to trust us and be family members but using harsh, abusive, training methods really breaks down that trust.
  
  I would say your best bet to arise awareness is to just keep talking about it, get the word out. Even if the pages get deleted, hopefully they did some good and some people got to read your message before the information was deleted. Feel free to registrar and post in my new pet forum (link below) - your post won't get deleted there.


• Oh, heavens yes. The very first episode that aired on Animal Planet had me sending an email to the station to complain about this woman-hating psycho.
  
  They received thousands of other complaints.......
  
  Good job with your Heeler! Heelers do not respond well to physical corrections. They are too smart and too tough.


• I saw a couple of episodes and I can't stand this guy!!!
  
  I'll never forget it. He convinces a family to give their large pet dog away to the POUND for a dog that is a "better fit". He even said on the program that the dog would likely be put down.
  
  Disgusting!! I never watched after that.EDIT: Tuan - Just because someone is nice to people, doesn't mean they are nice to animals.


• He is abusive and big on dominating. Cant stand him and wouldn't let him train my pet rock. There are lots of You Tube videos of his "training" how he hasn't been sued and prosecuted for animal abuse is beyond me.


• Honestly, if Mother Teresa of Calcutta had been a dog trainer, some of you would have called her abusive.


• Hi Stefi Lynn,
  I do not know this show. At this moment we are tvless. But things to consider...
  
  It seems he is dealing with breaking dogs that have got bad behavior issues. Just the title alone of the show being "At the End of My Leash" sounds like this is the final chance or these dogs are going to the pound, or worse. He is going in there and having to demand to have control back.
  
  Dogs want their humans to be in control, however, if we let them down they have no other choice but to take the lead (so to speak). That is when we see these bad behaviored dogs who bite, attack, tear up the house... etc.
  
  Now those of us that have been proactive with our dogs and have taken the lead and are the pack leaders of our dogs, well we think it is simple. We did it since they have joined our families, it comes natural. Other people see us with our well trained dogs and think... What the heck???? why does my dog act like a fool??? They did not see all the preparation we did since they were 8 weeks old.
  
  (this goes for kids, too)
  
  I am just throwing out there a perspective. How would you break a dog that has gone wild???
  
  Rose


• Yes, he is abusive.
  
  Too often he manhandles a dog and when they respond he calls them aggressive. I imagine is some stranger took him by the collar and tried to push him to the ground, he'd be aggressive too.
  
  His approach is not based on evidence, it is based on his misconceptions of dogs as status seeking animals that will take over and this gives him the excuse he needs to slap and jerk dogs.
  
  Read this from the International Association of Positive Dog Trainers
  
  IPDTA (International Positive Dog Training Association) does not endorse the teachings of Caesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) or Brad Pattison (At The End Of My Leash) for the following reasons;
  
  We do not believe it is necessary or productive to "dominate" a dog for any reason.
  
  Good leadership should never involve the use of physical force, physical, verbal or psychological punishment, intimidation, fear or pain.
  
  You can be a good leader by following these three simple rules; 1. Begin and end all interactions with the dog - if you lead, the dog follows. 2. Ignore all demands. 3. Have the dog earn everything it values by performing a previously taught cue.
  
  Intimidation based training can quickly destroy a dog's trust in people, resulting in fear-biting.
  
  Since fear bites account for over 90% of dog bites, dog trainers SHOULD NOT be contributing to the problem.
  
  Intimidation-based training creates respect based on fear, what positive reinforcement training creates is respect based on trust.
  
  You can create two well trained dogs, one cowering - afraid of making a mistake, the other exuding confidence with a wagging tail, enjoying life. WHICH DOG DO YOU WANT?
  
  What you would not want someone to do to you, you should NOT do to a dog!

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Any ideas for high value treats during dog training class?

At home, I could use anything as a treat and my english bull terrier does great. When we go to class, however, he is more interested in the other dogs. For 2 of his previous classes he would only work for Wendy's chicken nuggets that i would chip into bits. By the end of the 2nd class, he lost interest in those. He is really dog driven. He loves other dogs. The club has so many dogs and you really cannot let them socialize and distract them from their work. You have to keep your own dog paying attention to you. I understand all this, but really need some ideas for a high value treat. i know I will have to have a variety to switch up on each day. I only use them for class so he is not bored by the time we get to class. Here is what i have tried: hot dog bits, string cheese bits, and chicken nuggets. I have also made tuna cookies, but the starch or flour in them didn't go so well with his tummy. Please help!! Thanks.

How to Select a Good Online Dog Training Course

Recommended Answer:
Baked chicken, beef liver, pork liver. Hot dogs sprinkled with just a touch of garlic and then microwaved for a minute or two. You can also get a food tube and fill it with a canned dog or cat food.

Vary the treats you use for class, mix several together or at least switch them up every class.

And remember the stinkier the better.

*Out of what I mentioned above the pork liver is by far the stinkiest, open your windows when you bake that lol.

The Importance of Dog Training

• i just use her regular dog food
  with treats mixed in every so often
  have to work on keeping his attention


• I have found that Salmon Jerky keeps my dogs attention. Very smelly, but it keeps her occupied.


• To me bacon is best.
  A whole strip cooked but not crispy but a little floppy, they love that!


• In order for food to truly work, you need a hungry dog. So pick up all the food for 6-8 hours before class. Do not give any treats. The high value treats that I use in training include broiled steak fat; cheese in a can; dried hot dogs; little smokies; canned fish flavored cat food (dried in the oven); cheerios; chicken; liver; pieces of carrot; pieces of apple; and anything that I can get my dog to work for. Use very small treats and take a variety into each class. Remember the most important treat has to be you. This means that you must keep the dog's attention with more then just treats. Playing and physical interaction make you much more fun then the treats in your pocket or the other dogs in the room. It is good that you have found a real training class and not a dog socialization class. this training will give you a much better dog in the end. after all you want to dog to pay attention to you and not play with the other dogs.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Is this method of dog training cruel?

I have this dog and he's quite aggressive, and when he tries to bite my cat she scratches back on my dog's nose. When I catch them doing that, I roughly pull them apart because they're both small. Then I put my dog in this time-out thing for ten minutes. It's only big enough for my dog to sit but not lie comfortably. Is this cruel?

What Is The Best Approach To Dog Training?

Recommended Answer:
Yes, as far as your dog is concerned when you pulled him away from the cat he knew then it was wrong. He has no earthly idea why he is being put in "time out".

Pick the Best Dog Training Collar to Train Your Big Dog to Walk

• Depending on the problem solving skills of your dog, a time out may indeed be effective. Susan Garret has a technique called "You've won the prize!" However, I do think that 10 minutes is too long.
  
  Is there any way to keep the dog and the cat separated? Dog gate or something? That will be the least stressful thing to do, because once a dog chases a cat there usually isn't any way to get the dog to stop.


• You'd probably have better luck using a positive reinforcement tactic instead of this method.
  
  Such a method could be rewarding your dog for being near the cat and not attacking it. Then try moving them closer to one another and reward again for not attacking. If any type of aggression is seen, then separate them.


• i would not call it harshly cruel just totally ineffective ... dogs do not understand time outs ... so keeping the dog uncomfortable for 10 minutes is just making the dog think you are mean ... the dog does not understand having to sit uncomfortably for 10 minutes with scraping with the cat ... it would be more effective to leave the dog out and yell hey BEFORE they go for each other ... putting the dog away is doing nothing to teach the dog not to fight the cat and the cat is fighting too but gets let off ... what is that about ... why are you not disciplining the cat too ???


• Your dog has no concept of 'time-outs'. So yes it is cruel.
  Asume you use a shock collar for bad behaivior.
  
  e.g: *dog gets out of the yard for three minnutes. You yell for her/him to come and she/he does. You shock her/him for getting out of the yard.* here's what's going on the dog's mind-- *YES! OUT AT LAST!!! [maybe no excercise aty home?] YAY!!!!!!! (run run run run) 'liiiiiiiillllyyyy!!!! COME!' (runs home and sits at owner's feet) [gets shocked] What the heck???I thought you WANTED me to come!!* in the dog's mind, she just got shocked for coming. Not for getting out. Unless you catch them IN THE MOMENT they can't connect the dots.
  I would try popping the dog on the nose and a loud firm 'no!'.


• Yes, that is cruel. Your dog is not human and has no concept of time-outs, so that is of no use to you in training, which makes the fact that you put him in this "thing" that he does not fit in that much worse. If you have no idea how to treat your dog right, maybe you should get rid of him.


• Your dog does not associate timeouts with fighting with the cat. So yes it would be cruel. You are better off to spray them with water while they are in the behavior that way they associate the behavior directly with the negative stimulus.


• it is not cruel but is it effective? Maybe have your dog's favorite toy and treat right outside it's crate. Same with the cat.


• It's inappropriate and probably ineffective.
  A water pistol or penny can will be more effective for you too.


• Okay, first, the dog is pestering the cat and she's giving him what-for-- let them sort it out--the dog will learn to back off from bugging the cat on his own.
  
  Second-- your attempt at corrective behaviour is only telling the dog that YOU are being cruel to him--he won't make the connection between being locked up (in quarters too small for him, where he could get hurt if he tried to squirm out)-- and the cat incident. You certainly don't want your dog turning on you out of fear and anger at being locked up.
  
  When it comes to disciplining a dog, firm, short commands saying "no" ought to do the trick if your usual tone with his is kind, soft and calm; dogs want to please us and respond to praise and encouragement. Simply calling your dog away from the cat ought to do it-- I know, because I have six cats --all with claws-- and two german shepherds-- (as well as having had two other dogs with the cats before)-- Don't worry about the dog getting harmed-- if he gets scratched on the nose, or even the eye, that'll teach him to stop it. Either way, the cat has "spring" in her legs that'll allow her to jump out of reach of the dog if he persists. WIth my crew, the dogs get too close, the cats hiss and if that doesn't get their attention, they smack the dogs, with nails extended. It's quite amusing to see large german shepherds scurrying away from a tiny cat chasing them down the hallway! LOL
  
  Dogs aren't children, where time-outs work--it makes no logical sense in their brains, so please stop :-). allow them to sort it out, nature's ways are the best, and as you point out-your dog is small, so it's not like with a 100 pd dog who could, if the cat were cornered, hurt the cat.
  
  All the best!

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Has anyone bought dog training stuff from...?

http://www.k9professor.com/training.html… I did & I haven't got it in the mail yet & I'm starting to wonder if it is a scam, anyone here used it before?

Service Dog Training and Selection - Train Dedicated Companions for Disabled People

Recommended Answer:
If MaddMax is right you could call Petsmart and complain... The big companies don't like it when things they sponser give them a bad name...

Dog Training DVD Review - It's PAWsible!

• It's sponsored by petsmart so I wouldn't think they're a scam. Give them a call or drop them an email and see what's taking so long. You can cancel a payment from your credit card for up to 30 days after you receive your monthly statement.


• woof woof n pets

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: What is a reasonable a temperature for a dog to have be indoors in a harsh weather environment?

What is reasonable temperature to have a two year Cane Corso outside? Dog is house trained, but likes to be outside. Have dog house and large yard. Also, I like the breed Cane Corso. If you own one, feel free to tell me about unique things about your dog. Training etc...

Top Three Problems Solved by a Secret to Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
It isn't the actual temp that matters, it is the temp that the dog is acclimated to that matters.
If you keep the dog in an 80 degree house 24/7 there is no way that the dog would be able to handle the cold like even a littermate that lived in a 40 degree yard 24/7.
I work my dogs in sub zero temps all the time, that's when snowshoe hunting is at it's best.

Finding Careers in Dog Training

• Above 20 degrees.


• If you can have a dog door installed it won't matter the temperature as the dog can come in and out as it pleases. Otherwise, anything below 50 degrees wind chill and you should consider bringing him in. His coat is not made for harsh winters.


• I agree with Dave, any tempurature over 20 degrees farenheight and under 70 degrees farenheight.
  
  Good Luck!

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: In the Chgo. area: free or inexpensive dog training for my 1 yr. boxer funds are low at this time.?

I have done the best I can but I need some help unfortunately I dont have any spare cash right now. He is really a good dog and listens most of the time but obviously im doing something wrong and I just want the best for him. He was found wandering the streets at about 6 months. I live in River Grove, IL but I can travel anywhere in Chicago, northwest side would be better but it is not necessary. Thanks for you help.

Dog Training Plays Key Role in Dog Grooming and Puppy Care

Recommended Answer:
Have you checked out your local library?They have lots of books on dog training and behavior issues.

How to Understand Your Dog by Using Good a Dog Training Manual

• The local chapter of the AKC will probably offer low cost training classes. Your dog doesn't have to have papers to use the services, either. Good luck.


• Contact your local humane society. They may be able to help.Good luck


• Look into breed clubs many of them allow you to guest train for $5.an hour no matter what breed you own. Even if you are guest training the instructors are always helpful and willing to give info and advice on how to solve the problems you may have.


• Many of the public school systems offer inexpensive classes thru their community education programs, also many cities. Try calling those.


• I have two boxers... my male misbehaved alot more than my female did. He started settling down when he was about a year and a half old. We didn't use a trainer, but we used a lot of techniques from Caesar-the Dog Whisperer. you can google him and get a book off of amazon.com. It's great because you can keep going over what you need to do to reinforce good behavior. I can definately say that we've used his techniques and it has helped both of our boxers tremendously. They are still michevious and nosy-they are boxers!! But when they hit about a year to a year and a half old they will calm down ALOT. good luck!!!


• When I was looking for a good trainer, I ended up emailing our local Agility Club for information and suggestions of trainers. The person I decided to take up classes with is an excellent trainer and only charges $50 for a 7 week class.
  
  Look for an Agility Club (even if you aren't looking to do this, they will still be able to refer you to obedience trainers, as it's the first thing you have to learn with a dog before going on to Agility), Obedience Club, General Dog Training Club, or even a Boxer Club in your area and drop them an email requesting suggestions. They can sometimes refer you to trainers who you won't find in the yellow pages, so they don't have a higher cost to cover advertising, etc.. The trainers they will suggest will be people they have trained with themselves and trust.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Pro Dog Training...two options?

Very high overview....

Two dog training facilities (one of them I've used for personal training for Murphy)

Do you see anything alarming in either one of them...and which one would you choose and why?

http://www.spanglerhauskennels.com/train…

http://www.starcityk9training.com/NewSit…

Basic Obedience Training - Secret of Having a Well-Behaved Dog - Training Tips For Different Dogs

Recommended Answer:
Depends on what you want. I didn't get much from the first website except a bunch of flash. Sure there were videos but most showed protection trained dogs. They don't hardly mention what their training involves. They just have a list of training that they do. I mean obedience training can run the whole gamet of household pet to specialized training.

The second site was much better. While it had less flash it was more informative. All I had to do was look at what was offered for classes. Seeing this wetted my appetite because they train competitive obedience which is where my interests lie. I liked and hated the fact that the competition classes were full.

So if I could choose, I'd consider the second site because it told me what it had to offer and that it is in the area of training that I'm interested in.

Sadly your question this morning was deleted after I tried to post my answer again :(

Get a Well Trained Dog With Dog Training Guides

• Yes! The first one has a link to sell puppies- nobody reputable sells puppies on the Internet! It is clearly a Schutzhund training facility. I would not deal w/ them.
  
  The second one has lots of pictures of their members winning in obedience & other competitions- that is results! I would definitely go there! The dogs & people look happy!
  
  Unless you are looking to train a personal protection dog, go w/ Star City for sure. That is a training club, so it is probably a lot cheaper as well.


• I hate websites for training facilities. You don't get a real FEEL as to what their methods are until you go in and talk to them.
  
  I will say something regarding the first site and people shying away from it because they seem really into Schutzhund and PP.
  My trainer's facility kind of comes across that way as well sometimes (not as much, but still). He does train Schutzhund dogs, PP dogs, etc. but the first day I went in for training, guess what was walking out in the session before me? A Yorkie lol.
  He will change his methods depending on the dog BUT he believes in corrections and believes that the level of the correction is dependant on the individual dog. Same theory applies to training tools.
  
  To me, a reliable trainer is one that doesn't refuse to use certain training methods even when the dog clearly needs it. A reliable trainer will also include corrective methods in their training no matter what type of dog is in his/her class. It's just the type and level of correction that will change dependant on the individual dog.


• Since I have no interest in protection dogs, I would look more closely at the second site.
  However, I would not make any decision based on a website. The first site seems way too flashy-which makes me wonder about their motvation for training. Money and accolades do not impress me. And the puppy link is rather out of context. If they want to breed, they should have a separate site for advertising.
  If I was looking for CGC or therapy I wouldn't give that site a single glance because there are NO pictures of anything other than protection training.
  
  At least the second site has some accomplishments listed that would be of interest to the average dog owner.


• I like the first one. I don't know why but it seems they are well rounded. I would pick the first one for Launi.
  
  If I had the money and the time.
  
  The second may be better for Murphy but I like the idea spanglerkennels has a wider spectrum.


• I would go with the second on...Star City.
  
  The reason I would not go with the first one, is because they seem to train exclusively shepherds and shutzhund type dog and I'm quite sure, their training techniques would not work on my hounds.


• They both look fine but I didn't go past the front page the main thing is they are both different. For me I don't do Protection type training I do agility so I would go to the agility trainer.

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: Would it be good to have training and experience in both dog training and grooming?

How would this benefit me? What direction can I take with this?

Small Dog Training Tips

Recommended Answer:
I'm training to be a dog trainer and have been advised to go on a dog grooming course to learn to groom difficult dogs as these teach good techniques at handling.

I think a basic course in dog grooming might help as a trainer, as a good trainer should be able to discuss all aspects of a dog's welfare.

Personally I'd go for one or the other, as there seems to be a lot to learn!

Dog Training Methods - Different Ways to Teach Your Pet Dogs Some Useful Skills

• Sure. It can't hurt. If one service isn't bringing you enough business then you have the other service to fall back on. You could also pick up more clients for each service by letting them know what else you can do for them.


• Experience is good in any endever. Training is a big plus as you know what to do and how to do it.


• heres a good blog for dog training :
  
  www.free-dog-training-tips.com

Read More...

Dog Health Questions: How can I get lessons in dog training?

I want to open my own rescue shelter I have everything figured out and I know the basics on dog training but I want to learn more just to make sure I'm 100% ready . So where can I get training in traing lol.thats all I'm worried about I have everything else figured out. Pls help.
things I want to learn:
socialization
walking on lead
don't jump
ect.

The Basic Commands of Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
Try out this dog training ebook. It should be very helpful. http://ebookchain.com/ebook/dog-training…

4 Tips To Be Succesful In Dog Training Biting

• Haveing an obedient dog benifits you and the dog.I found this article that tought me alot about dog training. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". This will teach your dog that you are the pack leader and he must follow your rules. Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow Repetition and consistency are the keys to training. For more tips on how to best train your dog go to these articles below.


• Training any dog will involve a lot of repetition but be warned the dog with not be the only one trained. You will be trained also! To my knowledge it doesn't matter how old the dog is it just takes persistance and repetition.


• Taking charge of your disobedient dog is not as difficult as it may seem. You actually have a lot more control than you give yourself credit for – and you need to remind your dog of that.
  You can find great dog training at my website.

Read More...