Dog Health Questions: I need some advice for my cocker spaniel please?

I just bought my cocker spainiel a couple of days ago. She is pure bred, or at least thats what I was told, she looks pure bred.
She snaps a lot, and it is my knoweledge that cocker spaniels have a very sweet demeanor. She doesnt bite and she doesnt growl, I have never heard her even bark, but SOMETIMES when you try to pick her uo she gets aggressive and will try to bite. I took her to the groomer today and I almost had to take her hime, it was very hard for her to work with my dog.

Does anyone now any effective tricks to break the biting habit, or some good dog training websites.

Thanks

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Cockers become fear biters when they are even 'gently' abused, or not socialized when young.
The very best ( and fun!) method of training a cocker, and building her confidence is clicker training. Everything you need to know is on this site and its links in sidebars: http://www.clickerlessons.com/
And it is all free!

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• Im not sure if this will be of any help, but Ill say it anyway,
  
  Everytime she bites you, tell her sternly 'Bad Dog' or something like that and hopefully after a while she'll get the idea?
  
  Goodluck =]]


• HI,
  
  As with the other answers I would go to some training classes with her. But it does sound classicaly like fear may be making her do this.
  Try looking at the situations where she is biting, is it when you are picking her up in a rush ?
  Try taking your time, talking to her gently etc as you do pick her up and then really praise her when she has been good. It really is early days if you've only had her a couple of days....try not to introduce too many changes (eg going to the groomers so soon) She is probably fearful of what is going to happen next.
  
  Good Luck


• You didn't mention her age,... a puppy or adult?
  Some cocker spaniels are tempermental because of over-breeding.
  When I worked for the vet, the Dr. would always caution us that the cockers may snap and be prepared to muzzle during examination.
  Long ago they were the breed known for being the best family dog,.. friendly, good-natured, but due to unscrupulous
  breeders that trait isn't necessarily so anymore.
  
  Be patient, gentle yet firm with her.


• My personal experience is the Cocker Spaniels are often fear-biters. They are also not the brightest dogs around.
  
  you can try to train her, but it doesn't always work. The best way to train a biter is to scold them gently and deny/withhold attention. And, tho trainers won't tell you this, I have had some success with, when a dog bites me, I bite them right back, and snarl. I will certainly get a thumbs down on that, but who cares? Sometimes you have to establish dominance using a language a dog understands.
  
  Also, if she bites your hand, shove that hand AT her, in effect, try to stick your hand down her throat. This does 2 things---1, it hurts less, because of the way a dog's teeth are curved, but more importantly, (2) It shows her that you have no fear of her.
  
  Hope you find links and websites and correct dog-training advice, this is the only dogopolitically incorrect advice you'll get, but it is good stuff.


• I've trained dogs for years. Just look under dog training and you should be able to find some dog trainers near you.


• It seems like she is tender or sore where she is being touched. Has she been checked for wounds?
  Fear can cause a dog to lash out like that too...
  You may try taking her to a vet for a routine check up.


• Hello, It is very possible she has been abused. Patience is the best avenue to to take with her. I would take a slow pace with her and gain her trust, then work with her in a soft and gentle voice. Try not to pick her up until you and her have bonded. I am a Professional Trainer and mainly work with abused dogs.


• My collie used to bite me a bit too hard when she was about 8 months old, so I reprimanded her the way her mother would.
  I bit her straight back! (on the ear) Boy did she look surprised.
  
  After a few times she stopped doing it and never nipped hard again.
  
  (Now I just need to find out how to get rid of my fur-balls, hack hack)
  
  Danny.
  
  .


• Yeah, sounds like she was abused, babe. Or just down right bad genetics and unchecked breeding.
  You could try telling her no and all that but...sometimes, that still doesn't work. The groomer may have to use a muzzle next time.
  That's what my aunt has to do with her Pom/Shih Tzu mix.


• I am a granny whose children and grandchildren have brought home many dogs that had no where else to go. Usually, they were thrilled to have a place to eat, sleep and get loved. Occasionally, one will be scared for one reason or another. Some have been mis-treated, some have been left alone in a back yard all their lives, etc. The point is, let them take their time coming to you. Sit in the floor at their level and talk to them, love them, but don't pick them up right away. Just like us, they have to build a trust in us and sometimes it takes awhile. Good luck and have patience. Give them a little time before you scold them, love them first.


• call a dog trainer, you'll want to get the right info, so the problem doesn't get worst. It's a good guess that she's doing it out of fear( new people, house, noises, dogs don't come to a home knowing English. she needs time)


• my dog bites, idk get a trainer


• Your dog is telling you that she doesn't want to be picked up and she doesn't respect you at all. She is the dominant one and she doesn't respect you as the authority. You need to get a handle on this quickly and show her you are the boss and will not accept the poor behaviour. Grab her by the back of the neck (like her canine mother would) and put her lightly down to the floor while saying "no". Hold her there until she calms down. This will tell her that you are dominant and don't like this behaviour. She may struggle by try to hold her down until she calms down...if you let go early, you are showing her she has won. Don't let her get away with this behaviour or it will get WORSE and you'll have to get rid of her. You must discipline her for this bad behaviour. It's all about showing dogs that you are the dominant one......discipline first and then love always- it truly works!

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Dog Health Questions: Help dog training question?

I usually can train a whole bunch of dogs but I had gotten this one dog that is so set in his ways and won't ever listen. I've tried everything. No not shock collar, electric fence. But this seems like it doesn't shock the dog or anything do you think it does?
https://www.petzoompettrainer.com/?mid=775144
check it out and tell me please.

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Be the alfa, no matter what, even if he doesn't listen, he will sooner or later. Is this a large dog or small dog, what is the age and where did it come from are all factors that need to be looked at in order to help.
Some dogs are stubborn, but even the most ones can be corrected.
But you be the alfa, stand your ground do not let the dog walk all over you . Actually when you go to feed him teach him to look at you, get his attention, even if he doesn't want to eat, at some point he will be hungry and want to look at you to get his food.
Don't get mad or yell, ignore his behavior. DO not give him pets ect. when acting in a not so positive manner. Good luck

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• You don't need that to train your dog. You need to become the pack leader and teach the dog its rule, boundaries, and limitations. Try Cesar's Way. http://www.cesarsway.com/
  
  Good luck and be patient.


• Basically... it's a dog whistle. High pitched, inaudible to humans.


• if you want something like that it'd be cheaper just to get a dog whistle

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Dog Health Questions: I have to do a presentation for a class and need ideas?

it has to be a how-to presentation and we have to film part of it but it has to be done in school. i was going to do dog training until i found out we couldn't go outside. i would like something with animals but i know that will be very difficult. it can be over anything (must be g-rated). any other ideas?

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I don't think your school would let you bring any animals into the building other than a fish or something else that couldn't get away. You may have to change your subject. If you have access to younger children in your school film a piece on how to teach a child to read, or their colors, or something like that. If that won't work, try cooking something, painting or drawing an object, using the computer, solve a math problem, or what to wear and what not to wear to a job interview. I hope these suggestions help you out some.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help? Plz?

ok i have an australian shepherd she is very smart she knows basic stuff and some advanced tricks but i cant seem to get her to heal or not chase things when were in public like birds.

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When you are in public, she should be on a lead, for her own safety. Teaching her heal requires a quick tug of the lead, and then holding it firmly. You need to have a word for releasing her (I use "okay,") before letting her walk again. I taught my dog to heal on the word "halt," because it is a sharper word.

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• Enroll in a basic obedience class. Even if your dog is great on the basics, its good to have another perspective on how to achieve the harder commands. Recall, heel and a reliable STAY are probably the hardest commands. I would say that after two pretty intensive classes, we are still working on those to some extent.
  
  For me, enrolling in those classes were not only totally fun, but taught me how to encourage the behavior I wanted in my dog. Sometimes it just takes another vantage point to unlock the behavior you are looking for.
  
  Aussies are smart dogs. They LOVE training classes, and typically show up the other breeds...except labbies of course ( ok i made that last part up!)


• perhaps this could help you:
  
  How To Train Your Dog Not To Chase Things


• its not mean but you should try a chock chain and shmakoz they go crazy for them!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know anything about dog training colleges(where you can become a dog trainer)?

i am 15 almost 16 and have been thinking about careers and i am really thinking about becoming a dog trainer and there are a number of schools out there and can you give me advice or other schools that i haven't read about,
http://www.tomrose.com/
http://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com
http://www.dogschoolny.com/
http://www.internationaldogschool.com/
http://www.karenpryoracademy.com/
thank you so much!!! :)

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Personally, i don't look for degrees in dog training - they can easily be faked, you know.

I look for EXPERIENCE. Who the person trained with, what methods they use or have used, how long where they training under a person, how many people did they train under, how many dogs have they trained, are any of those dogs TITLED in obedience trials.

I also look for things like their past work history - any experience working with animals, any shelter experience, and so forth.

There is so much you CAN'T learn through a few college courses. Many colleges will focus on ONE method of training (positive methods being most popular) and that method may NOT work on all animals (in fact, being a shelter worker i KNOW that some methods being used today are totally useless for most dogs.)

It's also hard to tell which college or course is ACCURATE. There are many out there, again, that focus on or support one thing over another even though no one really knows for sure.

If i where you i would look into mentoring under a trainer or two. Or three, or four... or as many as you can find.

Add - looking at the links, most offer a lot of their "courses" over the internet and very few have rigorous hands-on training. You're better off working under a professional in the field than doing things over the internet.

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Dog Health Questions: PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION I NEED HELP!!!!! dog training?

Hey folks... ok so this is the second time im gunna post this coz a certain someone got the wrong idea on it last time...

OK so i have this puppy at home named Koda i adore him so much although he can be a handfull sometimes :S i need some really good tips on how i can train him to be a good dog.. like what age can he be to use a training collar and for you people out there that thinks it's mean it's not it help subourn dogs like my one to train better the only time that its mean is if you put the collar up to when it could hurt him.. if it's at a low stage it gives him a lil shock like a lil soft smake on the nose. but back to what i was saying um i also have this other dog at home he is train but when Koda is around this other dog he doesnt behave at all :S and yes the other dog might be distracting him but koda has to learn to behave me even if there is another dog around. I would love it if anyone had any links or anything that you could post for me.. thanks XX
AND I LOVE MY DOG TO DEATH!!!!!!

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Training collars I think are a waste of time. First of all punishment only subdues bad behavior when it is on the animal. But when it's off, the behavior is not guaranteed gone.

To train effectively, you the trainer must be dedicated. I would suggest a clicker (they're less than a dollar at Pet Smart) and a snack that your dog likes. Reward ANY behavior you want your dog to have. Start off with the small things, such as sit. Show the treat. Say the command. Click. (Dog sits) And then award treat.

Usually, the best time to train is before they eat their next meal, so that they are alert. And repetition is key.

Remember punishment should not be used as a tool for behavioral correction! Example why. Cop pulls over guy for speeding. Scared so the guy doesn't speed for the rest of the day. Next day, he goes back to regular behavior which in this case was speeding. No lesson was learned.

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• For the price of an e-collar, you could enroll in a good basic obedience course with your puppy.
  Why would you not want to do that first, if you really love your dog so much?
  
  E-collars are not an acceptable tool for a pup. We are not getting the wrong idea, you are. Do more research and talk to some trainers, please.


• Yes, Victoria Stillwell or Cesar Milan or Barbara Wodehouse.Patience and consistency, for the love of GOD/DOG NO shock collar.


• I don't know if you've heard of her, but Victoria Stillwell is an amazing dog trainer. I've trained by Weimeraner and Doberman by using the tips she gave in her show "It's Me or the Dog".


• Remote collars are great if properly used, and for me that means long distance off-leash obedience work on a VIBRATION SETTING to get the dog's attention when necessary, mostly to obtain successful recall in a crowded an/or noisy environment such as a beach. They are not a good tool for achieving basic obedience.
  
  You need to train Koda away from the other dog at first, then try distraction proofing him. There are many ways to achieve this, but down/stays in a distracting environment are a good place to start.
  
  I wouldn't bother watching Victoria Stillwell. She's fine with dogs that have minor training issues, but she often gives up and recommends euthanization for dogs with curable aggression problems.


• The instructions on shock collars say not to use them on puppies under 6 months old. If you love your dog to death, don't use them. I've seen burn wounds from malfunctioning collars (happens more often than you'd think). I've seen dogs who weren't aggressive become aggressive because when they barked at new people or dogs, they felt a shock. Instead of knowing that the bark was the bad thing, they thought the people or the dogs were the reason for the shock.

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Dog Health Questions: I need tips on dog training?

we're getting a rottweiler and i want to train him so that he doesnt end up bitting some kid or adult. Should i say no when he bites to play? idk what i should do.

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if he's younger than 6months, don't be too harsh with discipline since he's still a puppy. if he starts nipping, say no, & give him a chew toy & praise him for chewing that. remember, he isn't born aggressive, he's only teething.

don't yell // hit // squirt or try to scare your puppy.
yelling will make him nervous, hitting will cause fear & squirt bottles will cause him to fear water. &if you're bathing him yourself, you definitley don't want challenges in the tub with a full grown fearful rottie!

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• put him in a box and tape it shut ...no biting problem solved


• When my puppy bit me (Playfully not aggressively) I would take a squirtbottle and lightly spray my puppy once. Then say, "NO," or "Bad dog!" and if you always do so she will learn it is not right. Praise and pet her and give her a treat for good things so she will learn wrong from right aswell. I hope I helped, and good luck!


• If he's from parents with good temperaments and you raise him well, you shouldn't have any worries about him biting.
  
  It is important not to encourage play biting though. The best (and kindest) way to do this is to stop playing when he bites. Stop touching, talking to or looking at him until he becomes calm. This way he will learn that biting makes life boring. Give him good strong toys (like Kongs) to chew on so he gets to use his teeth safely!


• If you need to be asking this then a rottweiler isn't for you. They're great dogs as long as bred and raised properly. And they need experienced dog owners. If you're worried the dog might bite someone despite your raising it, then don't get one.


• Rotts needs obedience classes and a lot of socialization. If you train and socialize them well, they're not going to bite anyone.
  
  This means, taking them to obedience classes and getting them out and about meeting lots and lots of other dogs and people while they are young.


• I totally agree with previous posts. The #1 problem new Rotti owners make is not properly socializing the Dog and not taking Obedience classes. Rotti's need a lot of socialization (being around other dogs of ALL breeds, playing with and learning appropriate dog behavior from other dogs). Rotti's also need to have a strong leader as an owner. Someone they respect and KNOW is the boss. Otherwise, they will take over the house, yard, etc...
  
  I do not recommend a Rotti for an inexperienced dog owner. Lovely dogs, but due to their size and power, can be a disaster if not trained and treated properly.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know anything about the Illusion Dog Training Collar?

I am training a 5 mo. pitbull, even though he does not pull when I am walking I was told that this was something good to have?

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The Illusion collar is just a nylon slip collar that is held up in the proper position (just behind the ears, high on the neck) by the use of a contraption made of stiff stays and nylon webbing. Many people who do not know what they are doing or have not seen other options might find the $39.95 collar to be an attractive option.

The problem with most slip collars is that the collar must be large enough to go over the dog's head and the dog's neck is a smaller diameter than its head. If a regular slip collar will fit over your dog's head, it will also lay too low on the dog's neck and be out of the proper position.

For $12.50 you could have this nylon slip collar in 1" increments that fastens around your dog's neck and stays where it belongs: http://leerburg.com/746.htm provided you order the right size!

I'm not a big fan of choke chains, but they are also slip collars. I learned from an Army military war dog trainer that once a choke chain is on your dog, you can take up the slack and put a key chain ring through the chain to keep it from going slack again. Of course the key chain ring must be of a larger diameter than the rings on the chain. I already had a choke chain and the key ring was free from my hardware store.

Personally, I feel that a 5 month old puppy is a bit too young for training collars of any sort and should still be on a flat collar at all times. Wait a few more months before introducing training collars to your puppy, OK? The Illusion collar page says to wait until the puppy is one year of age, but under certain conditions, I think 8 months is fine.

Have you looked into prong collars for later? They look mean, but are actually more humane than slip collars.

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• http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/ill…
  
  I might try this with my Husky!

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Dog Health Questions: Can I make my dog undergo Police Dog training?

My Dog is a GSD and is going a bit aggressive. So I want to make him undergo the Police Training from the police trainer only..
Is this possible,that training for civilian Dogs?
I Live in New Delhi..
Kindly recommend me a traininer..Coz the previous trainer beats him and he is not learning anything..

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It all depends on the police force in New Delhi. The police force here in Denmark do hold classes for certain breeds of dogs, starting with puppy classes, general obedience and then IPO etc.

Aggressive dogs are not used for police dog work and they are not suited for IPO/Schutzhund training and no good IPO/Schutzhund trainer would take on a dog like yours, so what you need is not necessarily to enlist your dog in a police dog class, but to enlist you and your dog in a good obedience class with a good trainer. A good trainer works with you and trains you, so that you can work with your dog. A good trainer never hits your dog and will never tell you to hit your dog either. A good trainer will only very rarely take the leash from you to train your dog - and will never do so without having asked your permission first.

It's always a good idea to ask to watch a class first before you sign up your dog. That way you can check out all the classes in your area and pick the one you find the best.

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• If you willing to spend thousands of dollars, on your aggressive beast to be protection trained, than go for it.. Its not like it really matters, your dog is a nuisance anyway.
  
  Other than that, your dog is anything BUT what police would train, as a matter of fact, they wouldn't bother touching your dog for their program.


• civilian dogs can NOT get police training, no.
  
  Not sure, but I dont believe they will use "aggressive" dogs anyways. The requirement is for sound and stable dogs.

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