Dog Health Questions: Are people really stupid enough to not understand that Pit Bulls are just like any other dog?

Especially the Pits these days, who have been bred to be more dog-friendly than their abused ancestors.

Dog training makes a lot more difference than breeding to a dog's behaviour.

It always makes me facepalm when people (usually cocky and uneducated idiots) so confidently claim that Pits are born to attack animals/eat babies/mug pensioners/commit white-collar crime or whatever else they think they do.

I know the general public are fools to the media, but HOW can people be so mislead when educated dog owners tell them that Pits are perfectly safe and that bad dogs come from bad dog owners?

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i am quite sure you are the uneducated one here ... pit bulls are not just like any other dog ... have you ever heard of dog on dog aggression as a known and accepted behaviour trait ... and how offensive you use jack russells in the same question as pit bulls ... in the last 25 YEARS there have been two deaths resulting from jack russell terriers, one was a women who was recovering from surgery and a jack bit her lip which became infected and she died ... even if you kick or attack my jack russell she is not going to latch on and kill or main you, a pit bull might ... and the most ignorant thing you said is they are being bred to be more friendly ... frick that is funny and so clueless ... the dogs have been ruined due to poor breeding making them even more unstable and unpredictable ... grab a clue, this question makes you look so ignorant on the subject ..

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• Why people think pit bulls are mean because of the news saying there mean dogs and head lines like pit bull go lose attacking dog to children and say they should be baned. That's why people don't like pit bulls and i am always telling people there nice dogs forget the news, resource like website and more. I am out to tell people that Rottweilers and Dover mans And pit bulls are nice dog and just the same.


• Yes, people are completely stupid for not seeing that it's not the Pits that are the problem - it's the clueless and cruel owners who are the problem (barring some weird, genetic and/or neurological problem on the part of the Pit, that is)....
  
  I guess the only way people can hope to reverse this incorrect mind-set is to ensure that they get out there as much as possible with their Pits, showing others what great dogs they are (which is a tactic that another poster has already confirmed works...).


• First of all- I do not agree with everything you say. Genetically screwed dogs do happen...yes even with "pitbulls" ...despite training.
  
  Soooo...in my honest opinion, here is what needs to happen but likely never will.....EVERYONE who owns a dog, no matter what breed, size, or temperament....need to be RESPONSIBLE & have CONTROL over their dog/s.
  
  If someone has a dog that is not sound...& far from....they should have CONTROL.....not let it run a muck killing children & other animals & not leaving their newborns with dogs...last time I checked, dogs do not make reliable babysitters.


• People need to stop messing with genetics....pits are MEANT to be animal aggressive, they were bred to do a specific job, nothing wrong with it...and breeders dont need to mess with that, in my opinion. And NO, that job wasnt dog fighting...if that's where you are going with this.Genetics is more important than training..not the other way around. If your dog is bred correctly and can be animal aggressive...nothing wrong with that. Keep him away from situations that could cause problems....
  
  Its the same as breeding German Shepherds without the herding ability/drive...what the hell are you going to get???


• I love pits. Your question is naive. Look around you. You don't see Michael Vick breeding Dachshunds for fighting, do you? Nor do I see guys dragging around Cocker Spaniels with huge chains on their necks to build muscle; or see well-meaning but totally uninformed idiots writing in about their 'blue nose' and 'red nose' poodles.


• Small-minded people's prejudices aren't limited to humans. They judge dogs by breed instead of training/ temperament, just like they judge people on race/ethnicity/religion. I've lived with pit bulls my whole life, and the only dog that ever bit me was an 18 lb. Shnauzer mix.


• Actually, all dogs are NOT created equal. Look at the research. certain dogs are more likely to be aggressive. Period. I'm sure there are plenty of nice pits, but I'm not risking my kids, my money, nor my lifestyle when I get sued over them biting someone.


• No dog is the same, one breed is not like any other breed. But pits are great dogs. I've always dreamed of owning one. Badly trained pits (for fighting) will attack, but that is because they have been abused by people and the other dogs.


• i have a pitt dull and they are one of the nicest most friendliest dog u will ever meet:)


• every dog is not the same


• i agree with you any dog that's not trained will be bad it's just this is my idea don't take it the wrong way that a lot of teenage lads like to use these dogs like a weapon look how hard I am and it these people that are giving the breed a bad name if i had a penny for every time that a media ran a bad pittbull story and the owner was a 17-19 year old lad thug in most cases i be rich it is the owners they don't care about the training most of these boys are using there dog like a status in there gang there friends has one so they get one and the people to arrange dog fights are to blame cruel and it's rising staffs pits and other dogs in these breeds are getting a bad name because of young stupid lads with egos and the cruel sport of dog fighting say what you like they are large number of young lads way these types of dogs go to liverpool n.ireland glasgow i seen it with my own eyes and they care more about there egos than there dogs i saw one lad to could not even control his on the lead then would not even clean up after it in the park he should never been aloowed out with it


• Well answer me this - are people really stupid enough to not understand that pit bulls were BRED to be ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE? It has nothing to do with their "abused ancestors" for god's sake. It's called genetics - you can't change that.
  The weird pit bulls are the ones that don't have an AA gene in their body - they are the weak link in the genetic gene pool (like cowardly Dobermans).
  
  Does this mean they have to be used in dog fighting? Absolutely not.
  Does it mean they are more likely to attack a human? No, as long as the person owning them knows how to raise and handle them properly (but this goes for MANY dog breeds).
  Are they any less likely to be a good pet? Of course not.
  
  But it is foolish to sit there and think that a pit bull will never one day go after another animal/dog.
  
  ADD: You're not understanding.
  People aren't breeding pit bulls to lose the AA in them - where did you come up with that? People are not breeding the AA in them to be in dog fights or people killers either.
  You can't really "breed out" characteristics of a breed that were "bred in" to make the breed what it is today.
  People need to understand the breed they own and train accordingly. Want to use the JRT as an example? Fine. If you haven't trained that dog to focus 100% on you and perfect your recall (and you trained it this way knowing this breed has been bred with a high prey drive) - good luck getting the thing to listen to you when some rat goes running across the field...


• pitt bulls are amazing dogs and no not always mean. my mom had a pitt for me and my sister when were younger and he was sweetest dog ever. very protective never growled or bark unless a certain someone showed up at our house. u can take any breed of dog and it can attack. its in a dogs instinct to attack if it feels threatened. but there are idiots that train their dogs to fight and its usually pitts cuz of their size and stamina. u can take a toy poodle and it can be ferocious like a pitt. but people hear what they do on tv and radio and form their own opinions without knowing all the facts. just cuz one dog attacks another dog or a child doesnt mean they all do


• Good grief. What planet do you live on? Pit Bulls are just like any other dog? I'll be damned if that statement hold any merit whatsoever.
  
  Aggression has been bred OUT? Say you? Where the sam hill did you get that? It is the *aggression* (ie: dog/animal aggression) which you are referring to?
  
  I am really in a complete funk how you think a genetic trait that has been bred for centuries has all of the sudden been bred out. When did that happen? Last year? Oh, maybe a bit later.....2 years?
  
  Here is where I become very irate because you are *bunny hugging* *sugar coating* a powerful breed which with skewed genetics coupled with bad training and negative environment creates a MONSTER. We have MORE of these than ever because every body and his cousin in breeding these dogs in their back yards giving absolutely no consideration of what kind of temperament/genetics they are creating. We end up with horribly dangerous dogs because of this.
  
  It is right in you FACE. Is your face in the mud?
  
  A properly bred American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog with superior prey drive, the ability to fight and kill. They are Gladiators. Warriors. It is up to the owner to teach and contain this drive until it is needed to manifest itself.
  
  A SOUND APBT is NOT ever human aggressive. A genetically hard nerved APBT will never lay teeth on a human.
  
  What we have in society today is NOT the real APBT but a poorly bred dog with the skewed brain which causes it to *come undone* attacking all other creatures and seriously maiming and/or killing.
  The human included.
  
  So while you are spreading honey, I will be right behind you dumping dirt on your ignorant statement.
  
  Truly? Please tell *Pits are like any other dog* to the woman who had known her Pit was NOT right, had seen the *signs* of a skewed brain, was considering euthanizing but did not do it fast enough. The dog literally removed her arm from her body.
  
  Now, you tell me how many other *breeds* are capable of this? You are not owning a dog who will bite you, take some flesh and walk away. You are dealing with a dog that will grab/hold and has the power and drive to keep going until they kill. You can't pull them off. You can break a brick over their heads. They are oblivious to pain when in this mode. The can be a killing machine.
  
  So stop this crap. Causing people out there who have not a clue in hell what they may be bringing home.
  
  Edit: I just realized I have you blocked. Must be for a good reason.


• If you have never even seen one then how do you know what APBTs are like or even how they are supposed to be?
  
  1. No they aren't like every other dog. IF they were like every other job they would be a good fit for anyone and everyone and they are NOT. Like most prey driven dogs they are for people who actually understand what they are getting into and know how to handle their dog's triggers
  
  2. How do you know what people are breeding for? GOOD breeders are not breeding soft APBTs, while not all are going for a true game bred dog they ARE however still breeding dogs that are or can be dog aggressive at times. That is the nature of this breed.
  
  3. " Dogs aren't needed to attack animals so nobody should be breeding animal-aggressive dogs. " Hmm tell that to anyone who hunts feral hogs and needs a good catch dog. Dog fighting may be illegal in most areas, but the APBTs drive is applicable in other areas.
  
  4. Since you don't own one, never have, and have no real life experience with one what makes you think you are better suited than ANYONE on here who does have the above to tell people how the breed is?
  
  There is a big difference between any based aggression and human based. The first is a breed trait and why the breed was created. The second is NOT an accepted breed trait and any dog displaying such should be put down.


• Wow i live in the UK and am astounded by your question and Inaccurate facts My answer is when you understand about the APBT come back and ask a question not a rant


• "Are people really stupid enough to not understand that Pit Bulls are just like any other dog?"
  -------- APBT are NOT just like any other dog- which is why they need a much more responsible owner, who can understand the breed tendencies, their unique drives, and how to properly contain these dogs- AND basic precautions, like not bringing them to dog parks, etc.
  
  "Especially the Pits these days, who have been bred to be more dog-friendly than their abused ancestors."
  --------- a properly bred APBT will exhibit the same drives and physical traits as their game bred ancestors. if you want a dog that LOOKS the same, but does not contain the drive, you should be referencing AmStaffs, who have been bred for nearly 100 years for the looks, but not the drives.
  
  "Dog training makes a lot more difference than breeding to a dog's behaviour."
  --------- that's great. i'll let the folks who spend their lives embroiled in genetics that they're wasting their time. that statement points to the fact that you aren't a breeder, haven't studied genetics (even a little, outside 10th grade biology!) and have NO idea about temperamental traits being genetic, just as physical traits are!
  
  "It always makes me facepalm when people (usually cocky and uneducated idiots) so confidently claim that Pits are born to attack animals/eat babies/mug pensioners/commit white-collar crime or whatever else they think they do. "
  ---------- saying that APBT's and bully breeds are born to eat people is nonsense. dogmen always culled man-biters- they needed a dog they could handle in the pit, and one they could trust around their children. APBT's WERE bred to battle with other dogs, AND to catch and kill vermin and small animals, so yes, they ARE bred to attack animals. and any well bred APBT will still have a very strong prey drive towards other animals, just as a PRT wants badly to dig up the yard in search of moles, and when it finds them, it will chase and kill them!
  
  "I know the general public are fools to the media, but HOW can people be so mislead when educated dog owners tell them that Pits are perfectly safe and that bad dogs come from bad dog owners?"
  --------APBT's are NOT perfectly safe- too many idiots bring them to dog parks and then get bitten breaking up fights.
  --------BAD dogs do NOT come from bad owners- they come from BAD breeders- a temperamentally sound dog is a temperamentally sound dog. it is BORN like that. an unstable dog will be unstable from the time it is born. maybe it can be managed, and maybe not. it's not a reasonable chance to take, in any case.--------you are DEAD wrong if you believe that the dog-aggression or animal-aggression has been bred out of APBT's- a well bred APBT has just as strong a prey drive as his ancestors 100 years ago.
  
  ------- you ARE CORRECT that APBT who have a strong prey drive should be properly managed. BUT- it should be assumed that EVERY APBT has a strong prey drive, because often, they won't show any sign of it until something triggers it, and by then, it's too late for the owner to react. the adage "he's never done THAT before!" is no longer a viable excuse- because of ALL the APBT owners who are warning people beforehand!
  
  --------- if you've never even seen one, don't make assumptions like "it's all in how you raise them" or "bad owners make bad dogs"
  come to the USA and meet some first- you can talk to some dogmen, meet some of the actual dogs, and understand their drives, genetic temperament, and proper handling.


• I love APBTs. They are amazing dogs. Tons of energy (good for hiking), super friendly with people, lots of prey drive (yay for training!), usualy smart but stubborn (yeah, I like a challenge)!
  
  But I am not deluded. I've only attended two dog shows (specifically geared towards APBTs) and have been working in a 80% 'pit bull' mix shelter for 3 years and it has ben enough for me to learn that MOST have issues with other dogs/cats. So what? They are not the only breed to have those issues (Akitas and Jack Russels come to mind) and judging by the dogs I've seen at shows and the responsible breeders I've talked to, ANIMAL/DOG AGGRESSION IS NOT BEING BRED OUT. It's a breed trait and not something to be ashamed of, but it does mean that they are not the right choice for all dog owners. Every breed has its own tendencies, and this is one of the APBTs. If you are keeping your dog properly contained, it shouldn't be an issue.
  
  P.S. Some people still use their dogs to hunt in which case the high prey drive/animal aggression is very useful.
  
  ADD: Animal aggression and human aggression are two very different things.
  Are you scared that a Greyhound will turn on you because it kills a rabbit? Sounds foollish right?
  Are you scared of an APBT because it kills another dog? Well, that's just as foollish as the last statement.
  
  What we do have to fear is the back yard breeder. Any breed that becomes popular, as the APBT has become, faces this challenge. Back yard breeders produce dogs that are not up to par tempermentally and unfortunately the APBT is plagued with these 'breeders' that do not care or do not know how to asess proper temperament. They are the ones producing the majority of the unstable dogs that bite humans. Those dogs need to be killed but they are produced in every breed that becomes popular and are often bred producing even more unstable dogs. Since the ban has been inacted in Denver, LABRADOR RETRIEVERS lead in number of dog bites. When you are looking for a GSD, you will always be cautioned about severe shyness/aggression due to poor breeding practices by some people. APBTs are not the only ones that have been subjected to this.


• Rants aren't allowed here, you know.
  
  Guess what Miss Know-It-All. These particular dogs WERE INDEED bred for attacking other animals. Why in the world is the name "pit" in their name? Because they were bred to attack other animals - bulls, boar, bear, etc. - in "sporting" fights, and then when those were outlawed, they went underground and fought dog against dog!
  
  You need to do some more research.
  
  The reason anything resembling a "pit bull" is ostracized is PRECISELY because people don't know how to handle them. If you have a sensible owner who understands its dogs drive and history, then it can be managed. Put a bully breed dog in the hands of a neophyte or someone who thinks, "Awwww, Mr. Pit Bull is a big cuddly sweetie teddy bear, he wouldn't hurt a fly!" - you're going to end up in tears and with a lawsuit because Mr. Pit Bull is instigating fights, not taking sh*t from other dogs, and nearly killed a handful in his few short years here.
  
  The American pit bull terrier is a great dog. Great dog with an interesting history and a tremendous tenacity and nobility. But it's NOT for any old fool to own or handle.
  
  Also, your statement of "aggression is bred OUT of Pits these days" - says whom? GOOD breeders of the APBT are continuing to breed lovely, typey dogs with lots of drive - bombproof dogs, that's great. It's not just AGGRESSION - it's DRIVE, a desire to hunt and kill prey and molded.
  
  The other 80% or so of "pit bulls" out there are Backyard Breeder junk - genetically unstable, fear-aggressive, ENCOURAGED to snarl and hackle at anything on 2 or 4 legs. There are far more unstable "pits" out there than well-bred, malleable ones.
  
  Interesting that you can know so much about a breed, when you've "never even seen one." What are you, God?


• Pits are NOT just like other dogs, they are bred for animal aggression. That has not been bred out of them.
  
  I know two people personally that have their animals killed by Loose Pits. One was a lovely Miniature horse mare that was a trained Therapy Animal, and part of our Therapy group. She was torn open by a pit that ran into her corral and attacked her.
  
  Then a friend that had a Greyhound had her dog attacked and killed by two pits that were let loose by an irresponsible dog sitter - when she was walking by with her dog on a leash, on a public sidewalk. She also got bit herself in the scuffle by the two pits as she was trying to defend her gentle greyhound.
  
  I also would like to add that I work in an insurance office and have also had a claim against one of our clients when their pit killed the next door neighbors dog when their pit got off of its chain. So I actually know two people who have had their animals killed by a pit, and one person who owned a pit (it was euthanized after it killed the neighbors dog) that killed another dog.
  
  This is not behavior of most "normal" dogs .... they don't go around killing other dogs and animals larger than they are.
  
  You have your head in the sand if you don't think that these events happen with this breed of dog.


• Dear Inquirer,
  
  Look at it this way from the public's point of view.
  1. Children are brought up better today than than our ancestries did. We have better knowledge on how to teach them (train).
  2. Children are as safe as any other children out there and get into trouble too. (They must have come from bad parents, no matter how defiant the child was).
  3. Most kids are cute and cuddly too as the grow up and they have lot's of drives too that push them forward in life. But which kids are more controlable? The kids that are quiet and peaceful to others? Or the ones that lifts weights and trained to fight for protection purposes. More physically demanding on the parents part when it comes to controlling that child when in public or on its' own.
  4. Most parent try their best and give them love and effection. But as soon as the child does something wrong, the public stereotypes the child regardless of how the child was truly brought up! Even thou the child came from a good home and was cared for and well fed, the public categorizes that child as one that " must've had a bad upbringing or the parents didn't care enough for the child. When in fact the child has defiance and curiousity in their lives which then tells them that they shouldn't be doing this without being cautious in what they are doing. This is right from wrong thinking. Something that dogs understand, because theyARE trained from right and wrong because we punish the dog when it messes on the floor! We reward thee dog with treats when the dog obeys our command and has learned to roll over!
  
  The problem is when the dog doesn't have the physical strength to hold back the dog when the dog feels something is getting to close to their owners (parents) and they immediately react to a situation, like another dog walking by showing off its' aggressiveness saying to the other dog, "I'm pumped up and ready to fight you if you don't let my bad self through" attitude because that's how that dog was raised. And when your dog responds without the owner (parents) being there posed and ready to respond at alls times, that dog (child) stills ends up KILLING someone else just like any other child (dog) would.
  But wait! What happened to all the good owners (parents)? How come people categorize them as murderers in the paper and on the news? Why don't they look upon them as JUST another child (dog) that hasn't gotten enough attention in the news as well?
  Because it's more dangerous to the public when it comes to bad things being reported than good things. Nobody ever says, "Hey those children haven't killed anybody so far this year and we wanted to report this in the news so everyone.
  So hope this gives everyone a better understanding about public perspective on dogs.


• This entire question/rant is a HOT STIR-FRIED MESS and is complete HOGWASH. BOLOGNA.
  
  If you've never seen one, how the hell are you going to know what they are even like ?
  
  "My point is that aggression is bred OUT of Pits these days"
  
  What pills were you popping when you wrote out this complete mess ? Are you telling me there are no badly bred, unstable APBT's out there ??! Seriously, get your head out of the sand.
  
  "Dog training makes a lot more difference than breeding to a dog's behaviour."
  
  No, it doesn't. Breeding/Genetics triumph any training/raising!!!!
  
  The fact still remains is that the breed was purposely bred to BE DA and AA. The breed standard even CALLS for it !!! There is no need to breed it out. If you don't want a dog with those traits, find another breed. Human aggression is NOT and SHOULD NOT be tolerated at any costs.
  
  They are NOT like "any other breed".. It takes a responsible, realistic, well educated, capable person to own a breed like this. We don't need anymore "sugar coaters"!!
  
  I would go into this ALOT more, but if I did I would have either a heart attack or a stroke.


• Considering it takes decades or more to actually breed drive and temperament into a dog, and that's by people who actually know what they're doing, to say that it can simply be bred out by nations of morons randomly breeding their pets is more than just a leap. Most people have never seen an actual APBT or Staffie, and when you know nothing about the breed (or in the case of the random 'pit bull', a mix of bully breeds), I'm not sure how you become an expert in the proper drive, or witness to the fact that it has been officially bred out by virtue of the fact that the drive is no longer needed


• pit bulls are only good for one thing that's killing smaller dogs, grandparents and children. only good pit is a euthanized pit


• I honestly believed this, that pit bulls were evil creatures who couldn't be taught any better, and killed anything in sight. But then my friend showed me his pit bulls and they are the most loving dogs there are. I think that the reason so many people fear these dogs are the media's hyped up allegations toward pit bulls, just for their ratings! Yes, pit bulls can be trained to attack, just like german shephards. Yes, they can kill someone because they are stronger, but should we just lock up everything that could kill us? They have become a key partner in many people's lives, and we should respect them, along with loving them.

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Teaching your dog to attack on your own (with the exception of those who compete in Schutzhund or Ring Sport) DOES make you an irresponsible owner. If you do not know what you are doing, the chances of that dog being deemed vicious and being KILLED are very high. Since you are asking such a question on YA it's fairly safe to bet that you have NO experience, knowledge or common sense. I have a dog who I am trying to train NOT to attack because he thinks it's his job to keep everyone at least 8 feet away from me....This is a result of fear-aggression, resource-guarding and territorial aggression among other things....I can tell you first hand what it is like to pay a 1000$ dollar fine because your dog goes after someone on public property. For about 4 months he wasn't allowed out of my house without a muzzle BY COURT ORDER! You can also lose your homeowner/renter's insurance, your home and be told to euthanize the dog or move it out of city limits. On top of that, if you tell your dog to attack someone they CAN and WILL press charges on you which can result in criminal charges and the death of the dog. Grow up. If you are that worried about your safety, get a person alarm and carry mace.

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• Teaching your dog to attack humans = very bad pet ownership.
  
  Not being able to afford proper training of a large animal = very poor pet ownership.
  
  Shame.


• Someone else just asked about training your dog to attack. Just put aside a lot of money for the attorney you will need if he DOES attack someone.


• You never want to take the chance of allowing the dog off-leash, especially hyper dogs. My neighbor's dog was off-leash and he ran off a car and got hit and died. You can never be sure about off-leashing. I wouldn't reccommend it.


• Teaching your dog to attack, is irresponsible! Dogs should ALL be taught to walk on a lead besides most states have what they call 'leash laws' prohibiting your dog to not be on one.


• the attack training is usedmfor police dog...ull havve to take doggie classes for that.and when ur walking ur dog off property he MUST be on the leash or else u can get fined!


• 'Attack dog' is not the proper phrase first of all it's called 'shutzhund'. Second of all just because a dog is hyper doesnt mean he will make a good attack dog, I would consider is vise versa. Thirdly, you should never leave your dog off-leash. Not even shutzhund or police dogs are walked anywhere off leash. Shutzhund dogs also come from well bred working lines, good hardy dogs.
  
  Your better off doing agility, or rally with your dog if you want to burn off some of his energy, if thats not the case and you just think it would be 'cool' to have your GSD attack when ever you want offleash then I have nothing to help you with, If you cant afford to put the proper training into adog you bought for a purpose and you want to makeshift that training you dont deserve the dog.


• You should never, EVER teach your dog to attack on command. ESPECIALLY a German Shepherd. Yes, teaching your dog to attack on command is very irresponsible. It's just like keeping a loaded gun out in the open. Do you realize that if your dog attacks someone - whether it's because you commanded them to or not - he WILL be seized and euthanized? You won't have a choice. Not to mention the civil lawsuits and potential criminal charges for having a dangerous dog.
  
  Your dog is hyper because he's a GSD - a naturally high energy breed bred for working. He needs to go for lots of walks ON A LEASH during the day.
  
  Give your dog up to a German Shepherd Rescue before he gets put down due to your stupidity. Then get a cat, get a concealed weapons permit and get yourself a gun. That way YOU will be the ONLY one held responsible when your paranoia hurts someone.


• Most pet owners do not take their pets to classes so just because you don't doesn't make you a bad owner. Many dogs that I know know how to attack. It doesn't make you wrong, it's an animal NOT a human. This just makes it so noone will come near you and that is why so many people have dogs in the first place, to "WATCH" over them and their property. The animal rights people just thinks it's wrong because they have nothing else to occupy their time other than a pet!

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Many dogs love garlic, and you may accidental train them not to let your hand come close to their nose (because this was unpleasant).
They make wonderful motion detectors that emit a terrible noise and or a squirt of spray that is usually not acceptable for dogs. By placing them near your plants, when the dog comes near the plant, the noise and spray would come out and this usually works. In other words, booby traping the plant is a great idea and the motion detector makes it clear to the dog that coming near the plant is what is unpleasant, not your hand or the smell of garlic etc. These products do not use shock - that would be too cruel, but rather an unpleasant noise, and sometimes a spray of water or unpleasant scent.
The name of some of these products:
Sofa Scram, SSCAT, Comet, Scraminal
It usually only takes a couple of times for the animal (dogs and cats) to learn not to go near the plants.
Good luck

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• Well, your idea is good, but I'm not sure you are right about dogs not liking garlic. The show people always cook their meat with garlic, bc they say the dogs like it better. Maybe raw garlic is different?
  
  I knew a lady who used clove oil to repel chewing. It smelled heavenly and she said it stopped the chewing. I've not tried it. The old-timers dog repellent recipe is cayenne pepper and salt peter mixed into dish washing liquid. Again, I've not used it, but it is supposed to work great.
  
  Final thought- will it kill your plants? No idea. You might need to look into that.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips?

I have a 7 month old Border Terrier that seems smart but also very defiant.

He has a problem eating things he's not supposed to. On walks he'll eat everything (poop/garbage/dead animals/dirt) & at home he goes for any food that's out. When I try to get it away he growls & nips at me (which is very out of character). He doesn't nibble/chew on it, he gulps it down.

Also, he rarely responds to his name. I know he knows it but [if he's outside (I do leash him), in another part of the house, or across the room,] when I call him he could care less.

And he barks at any disturbance (someone entering/exiting/moving around the room, noises/movement outside, appliances turning on/off, etc.). I don't mind occasional barking (playfully/protectively).

I don't remember these problems with any of my previous dogs. My last two dogs were put down at age 15. I never "trained" them, they were just very obedient/companionable; they didn't do tricks but it seemed as if they could understand English.

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Right now you have an adolescent terrier, so you have a dog of a breed that generally prefers to please themselves rather than you and at an age where even the best trained dog is likely to turn a deaf ear to what his owner wants.

Unfortunately you're going to have to "train" this dog if you want to get a dog that you want to live with. He should get nothing unless he earns it. If he wants his breakfast he needs to sit on command and wait until it's on the ground and you release him to eat. If he wants to go for a walk, he must sit calmly for you to put the leash on.

Periodically call him to you during the day to give him a treat or a pet, as much as you want, but he doesn't get either one by demanding it, annoying you for it, or begging.

I would up his physical exercise, take him on more or longer walks or play more fetch with him.

Even more importantly I would up his mental exercise. Teach him tricks and/or obedience commands. Try to work with him on this multiple times a day. Get him thinking and working his mind on the things that you approve of so that he doesn't have to amuse himself by barking at all the sounds in the house.

Good luck

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• As for calling him, start carrying around treats. Give him a treat every time he comes for the first few days of doing this. Then gradually work your way down to a treat every other time he comes, and then every three times, until you get to none.
  
  Walk him with a choker chain, or a head collar. I've used both, and the head collar is much more effective for guiding the dogs head where you want it. Or, with just a slight tug, when he reaches down to eat whatever he's eating, you can bring his head back up.
  
  As for the nipping when he's eating... That's going to take a bit of time. When you're handing him food, right as he reaches to get it, take your hand back and say in an authoritive voice, "easy." And then hand it to him. He should slow down approaching your fingers the second time. And for eating out of a bowl, start by touching him as you're putting the food in the bowl, and ease your way to petting him while he's eating. Start petting him on his back, and very gradually, work your way to his shoulders, and then the top of his head. Do this several days, and then work your way to petting him around his cheeks, only when you feel comfortable to do so. If you get tense, your dog will also get tense.
  
  And.. You should have another person there just in case anything does go wrong.
  
  Good luck. :] Hope I helped, if even a little.


• You don't say what kind of dogs your others were, but that might be a difference. Terriers are typically independent dogs. I wouldn't call him defiant, simply an untrained dog doing what has worked for him.
  
  He's eating things that he enjoys. He has found that growling and nipping at you get you to leave him alone long enough for him to consume his "treat" so he continues doing it -- and the behavior will get stronger every time he succeeds at doing this.
  
  Responding to his name doesn't get him anything nearly as rewarding as doing what he wants at the moment, so he could care less. You will get him to come when you call when he gets something far more rewarding for coming than for continuing what he's doing. Start by calling him when he's not involved in anything and when he arrives give him several small pieces of chicken. I bet he'll start coming.
  
  Really, all the things you complain about are training issues. You need to get with a positive reinforcement trainer and work with him. You are going to need to give it time for him to become reliable with distractions, etc.


• I recommend you visit the website that I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a few months back. The program teaches you various methods you can use yourself to solve common dog issues. It totally transformed my dog. Good luck!


• Find here dog tips

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Dog Health Questions: Off leash dog training?

I have 3 year old beagle/German shepherd mix. He like to chase after small animals and other dogs. When ever genus off leash, he runs away. How can I train him to be off leash without chasing any thing or run away? Detailed answers please!

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Is he trained when he is on his leash?

You shouldn't even start to think about letting him off his leash until you are fully confident he is obedient when wearing his leash. Take him to dog training classes, they will teach you great tools for training your dog, and allow you to use new training methods with the assistance of a trainer. These are methods you will use at home for the rest of the dogs life.

Only once you are confident your dog can "come", "stay", "leave it" and "drop it" when the dog is on his leash, can you start to let him off his leash. Even this should be done in a supervised and fenced area (like an enclosed dog park). And you should never try to walk your dog without a leash. Leashes are very important, and it's a treat when a dog can have the chance to run around outside without one. So use this as a reward and play time for your dog, and use a leash where ever a leash law is required.

Good Luck!

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• Take him to Obedience School.


• You don't. The leash laws are in place for a reason. Some cop comes up and sees you walking the dog off leash, you can get fined.
  
  My first two dogs, we had them well trained off lead. For a year or so we could walk up and down the street with them off lead. Well, a guy who owned Dobermans came on his bike, without his dogs, and my dogs ran and attacked him. That was the end of the no leash thing.


• There are no details to put behind ''get more control over your dog'',, my pitbulls dont even do that....


• See Here - http://www.perfectpaws.com/recall.html & http://hubpages.com/hub/how-to-train-you… & http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-article…Plenty of information there. Remember Beagles have that "drive" and can be stubborn when off leash.


• Three approaches:
  
  Teach a reliable recall (you'll probably want to change whatever word you're using, as is isn't effective.) Use Leslie Nelson's Really Reliable Recall program, or Patricia McConnell's video, Lassie Come! Both are available from dogwise.com
  
  Reinforce your dog for staying close to you, and don't allow chasing to occur in the first place. Chasing itself is very reinforcing to the dog, and so every time it happens, the behavior gets stronger. You will need to have a strong reinforcement history of staying close to you to overcome the bad history he already has.
  
  Work on reducing his chase instinct. My approach is to teach a dog to "watch" using positive reinforcement- he can then watch, but not chase.
  
  In all of these, management to prevent the unwanted behavior is an important component- once the dog is trained, then you let the dog offleash, not the other way around. And I suggest training all three.


• Ah the inquisitiveness of a beagle and the drive of a german shepherd. I bet you get a lot of exercise.
  
  If you can't trust your dog offlead DON'T let it offlead. It's pretty simple. Never allow your dog offlead in an area that's not completely enclosed and always have it on a long line when training recall.
  
  I'm telling you this story not to alarm you, but to make you aware of the dangers.
  
  I have a friend who had a beagle (just over a year and a half). He was amazing with recall, despite all that had been said about the breed. One day they were out in the fields, he caught onto the scent of a rabbit and he was gone.
  
  He ran straight into the path of an oncoming train.
  
  I would never want anyone to go through the heartache my friend went through so be responsible at all times.


• Your dog should not be off lead in public places. If he runs into the street and causes and accident you will be held responsible. There are leash laws for a reason and for everyone.


• Hi,
  
  There are many training options to get your dog to walk on loose leash, and some options work better than others. Regardless of which option you choose, there are definite rules that you should adhere to:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/ryk.html

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Dog Health Questions: Clicker Dog Training - Does it work?

I'd be interested in your thoughts and tips - or is it just another fad?

Thanks

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I was a traditional/ balanced obedience person for over 19 years, I used marker training with shy and feral dog rehab but never got into the entire "clicker thing". The last trainer I worked under was the definition of "Traditional" and she almost broke my dog, my dog was defined as "stubborn", "dominant" and "passive aggressive" by her. My girl was starting to become reactive and fearful of other dogs and was only escalating with each class. About this time, I started free shaping with the clicker to teach her more advanced tricks and behaviors at her agents request. I decided to fire the trainer and switch over to positive reinforcement based methods such as the clicker, my dogs issues resolved in about a week. Positive reinforcement is a scientifically proven method of quickly training animals, it is not a fad. Typically the only people wou will hear calling clicker training a fad are old school traditional or balanced trainers who do not want to go back to school and think PhDs are for dummies. Examples of clicker trained dogs that I know include Paige and Jesse.
add: Tasha, my border collie gets more excited for a "click" than a "good girl".

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• It most definately is NOT a fad. Why? Because it works. It's really just operant conditioning, i.e. associating the click with positive stimulus.
  
  Here's the downside though: we should be constantly reinforcing commands or teaching new commands and it's very difficult to carry a clicker with you all the time. There's an easy solution though: instead of a click use a marker i.e. a word used in place of a click, e.g. yes. So the second a command is performed properly say "yes" then treat - eventually treats will be intermittent, but saying "yes" will be constant. You can use other markers like "no" if your dog is doing something wrong or something you don't want her to do or "good" as an interim marker, e.g. your dog fetches a ball, you can say good as she's bringing it to you, and then "yes" when she delivers it to you and fulfils the command.
  
  Again, clicker training is great, but for most people marker training is more practical.


• Clicker training works for any species with a brain. Animal Behavior Enterprise (ABE) worked with over 140 species, and thousands of individual animals, reliably trained for commercial and govenrment use, sometimes requiring the animals to be away from the handlers for extended periods of time. They trained dolphins to do open ocean work, birds to take pictures, and cats to follow people for spy work. Many zoos have now converted to using clicker training for animal husbandry behaviors, such as teaching an otter to pee in a cup, a dophin to postition itself to get a tube shoved down its throat, or a gorilla to put an arm through a slot to get a daily injection of insulin.
  
  Clicker training is not as easy as some people assume, and so don't apply the principles correctly, and find it doesn't work well for them. I don't know anyone who has sucessfully clicker trained an animal who then had major trouble with another animal ("it doesn't work for all dogs") but do know many who gave up on it as not working for them, blamining the technique rather than their application of it. Many of the principles of clicker training can be incorporated using a verbal marker, but most people are more sloppy in their use of a verbal marker than when using a mechanical marker. You do not need to carry a clicker around for the rest of your life- the clicker is used in the teaching phase, then weaned off.
  
  If interested in clicker training, I suggest the clickersolutions.com website and join the list group, and watch some videos on youtube by kikopup, lovecanines, and supernaturalbc. This is a good introduction to clicker training:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC367wKGi…


• Yeah it works but it doesn't do the training for you… the clicker just lets the dog no he/she did good its basically a substitute from saying “good dog” but it works in the sense that the dog realizes hes done well after hearing the click, and knows hes going to get a treat.


• Before we got our dog we had a bunch of questions, what kind etc.
  I found this program on the internet and it worked for me on my dog mybe it will help you.
  After going through the guide, I can now see that this can work for any dog problem, because of the the way it was put together. I highly recommend this guide to any dog owner that has a problem they need to sort out.


• Yes it works good... And the clicker gets the dogs attention to focus on you. Remember to say good girl or boy the clicker does not sub for that


• It works great if you do it properly.

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Dog Health Questions: How Do I Go About Becoming A Dog Trainer?

How do I go about becoming a dog trainer? What are some Pros and cons? What are some good dog training businesses? Is Animal Behavior College (ABC) good?
Thanks!

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The easiest way to find this out would be first researching on-line and going into your local Petsmart or Petco and asking trainers on site for their recommendations since you will get the real deal on the dog training business for someone who has experienced it and done it on a regular basis. Good luck :)

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training help?

So my dog is 5 years old and is a German Shepard mix. Most of his life he has only occasionally gone on walks and I regret never taking him on walks but before you accuse me of being a bad owner it was because I was young and couldn't handle the dog when we first got him (sorry I had to say that). I am so sad that I never got in enough walks but within the last 4-5 months me and my friend have been walking him and I know he's in the habit of tugging on leashes (not as bad as he used to) and getting a bit reactive around other dogs (never biting or attacking). I'm patient and I know it'll take some time for him to be behaved but if you have any tips for training I would be grateful!

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SIT=well to get him to sit just put a dog treat in ur hand and hold it on the flore and if he sits give him another treat for the other hand then say sit after a few weeks he will get the hang of it them do another trick after he gets the hang of the first one.
TO POTTY TRAIN HIM= every time he poops or pees in your yard quote me when i say ur yard then give him a treat like i said he will get the hang of it
to get more just tell me

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Dog Health Questions: On dog training.?

Hi Im an 18 year old male from brooklyn and recently bought a dog. The cutest thing and he is 2 months going on three and a big responsibility. I was stoked to buy this dog, had his bed ready for him and evreything, made sure he was set by the time he came home. These last couple of days have been hectic, some good and bad, but overall it is worth it. I have to remind myself the fact he is just like a baby only a puppy but it is hard for me to know how to punish him without mushing him or giving him alittle smack and I feel so wrong about doing it, he is just a big brat. Hes doing good with the potty training but there is times where he acts like a fool and throws evreything upside down and the first 20 times literally Im like he is just a baby, maybe If i show him by Continuously fixing his mess, he will see he is not supposed to do that. I love this dog so much, I really consider him my son, I want to be a good owner/dad to this puppy, help!

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Try to avoid the lil spanking. Just use firm tones when he is doing something bad and happy tones when he's doing good. The dogs really know tones of voice and will come to know happy from bad tones. Sounds like you are on to a good start. Just be really patient and consistent.

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• Watch Cesar Milan The Dog Whisperer On the History Channel


• thats a long question!! i didnt even read it all!! make them shorter next time!!!!!!!


• Use a firm voice and redirect his behavior with toys or a treat. A positive reinforcement training class would be good for both of you. They are very fun and you could both learn together. Good luck and remember dogs learn best with kindness and trust. Make sure he know what you want. Please look into taking a class.


• The best way to potty train a dog is to be consistent with feeding times and the time that you take the dog out. If you must leave the dog alone for extended periods a dog crate works well as dogs are reluctant to soil their living quarters. Best bet though is to get the dog outside one half hour after he eats and limit food and water until the dog had developed more bladder/bowel control. If you are giving the dog access to food and water all day it will be harder for him to hold it in. Spanking won't work especially if you don't catch him in the act. Spanking him later will only confuse the dog. Consistency is the key.


• I read your question a couple of times..and am confused. Normally I just would not bother to answer...but you seem sincere.
  
  Please, would you re-post again with more specifics?
  
  is he potty training ok? where do you have him potty?
  
  what is he doing that he acts like a fool and throws everything upside down?

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know of affordable in home dog training in Tampa FL?

I have a Shih-Tzu about a year and a half old and she is NOT potty trained and she's back to chewing on walls and other random things. We have had a lot of roommate changes that probably stressed her out. She was doing well with everything until a few weeks ago. We also have 3 cats that live with us. The first we had before we got her, the second we got about a month ago (adopted from our neighbor who also had a shih-tzu) and the third is a VERY mean cat who belongs to my roommate. So any tips would be helpful and any numbers or websites for IN HOME DOG TRAINING would be greatly appreciated. And again, we're in TAMPA FLORIDA. Thank you very much!!

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Yes. Try this website.
http://www.fl-k9.com/In-Home-Training.ht…

They provide in home dog training in Tampa.
http://www.fl-k9.com/ is their home page.

As you will see on the left (see the dog bones?), there are dog training tips, training programs, their training philosophy, customer testimonials, and so forth.

If you contact them with your specific needs, they will be able to arrange an evaluation at no charge to hear your needs and quote you a price. 888-736-7763 or email HScott@FL-K9.com

I hope this will meet your needs and good luck with training your Shih-Tzu!

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• Listen crate the dog when nobody can watch her.If you take her out to pee every 1/2 hour until she gets the message it may work.When she is loose attach a leash to her and to someones belt buckle this will allow who is watching her to see signs she has to pee etc...like circleing,sniffing etc..some little dogs just can't be housebroken you may have to invest in weewee pads.As far as chewing dogs need things to chew.Heck my 15 year old dog still needs to chew.Get the dog a kongand otther chewies such as bully sticks(more digestable than raw hide).Go to pet store and ask they will get you appropriate chew things.Put some peanut butter in it.Kong even sells "stuff" to put in it.This would be also good for when dog is in crate.THe more exercise a dog has the better also.Walk the dog, you will bond more deeply with it.Sounds to me like you live in a place with Roomies as in college buds.Tell everyone they need to be on the same page in training this dog.
  
  As far as the cats...can't help you there they are what they are.Good luck.


• I've had a few dogs that have been through "rough times" to say the least. I believe you can do the best job at home, on your own pace, and also your dog will respect you more.
  
  One thing I found to be most helpful is a program called "Sit,Stay,Fetch". Had some dvd's, videos, and some other document material that may be of assistance to you as well. If you get a chance I recommend you go take a look at it and see if it is of any use to you. If you are interested, go to
  http://john9.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net/
  
  Worked for me (well for my dog that is).
  Best of wishes!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training..First day?

Ok so im going to be taking my one year old dog to a dog training "school" sooner or later.Now i would just like to know what to expect on the first day.Like what to bring and other stuff thank you.Also what can i do with my pup to get him ready-Like should i work with him a bit more??? Thank You So Much!!

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Not sure what you mean by school? Do you mean an hour a week at a training group class? Take with you a normal length lead, not a flexi-lead. Take loads of treats... and that's about it really!

The group I took my puppy to was a closed group. We all started the same week so we all started with the first thing (teaching SIT) and then all progressed on to the next thing the next week.

Reading the answer below me by Daisy - IGNORE IT. You do NOT teach a dog to sit by pushing its bum down. You will meet resistance and that is NOT the way to teach. You use a treat held above the nose and lift it up and back very slowly so the dogs bum hits the floor, then you give the treat.... you do that a few time then start adding in the "cue" word SIT. Don't push the bum down. You are better off waiting until you get there and see how your trainer "teaches" you. At my group we were given hands out.... and had to practise practise practise in the week, until the next class.

You can't "teach" reliable good recall without going through the other steps first..... teaching the SIT and DOWN commands are relatively easy.... it helps you learn HOW to teach and train, it helps you bond with your dog and gets the dog to pay attention and listen to you... reliable recall comes much much later... its actually one of the hardest things! Its like wanting to swim a mile when you can't even do 25 metres! You have to start with the basics and progress.

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• Bring a good strong lead, about 2 meters in length and have a sturdy collar on your dog. Also bring treats and dogie poopie bags for that unexpected dump (freezer bags will do).
  
  You will most probably learn how to lead off with the left foot with your dog beside you. How to turn left and right with your dog beside you. You will also learn the basics for stay (stepping in front of the dog whilst it is in a sit position). Then the sit. You will learn the correct hand signals for each command. You will also learn when to praise your dog and the correct time to treat your dog.
  
  Do not expect big things the first few weeks as the distraction of the other dogs will be huge. Over time, the dog will hopefully learn to focus on you more and less on the other "distractions".


• To Bring: treats and a good leash. You should work with your dog for the basic commands sit, stay, down, leave it and a good walk. The sooner the better. Most people start at about 3 months, but that doesn't mean he won't learn anything.


• you'll probably start with sit or something try it at home first, push his bum down while saying sit and then make a big deal out of rewarding him


• Talk to the school, the instructors will tell you what to bring. The sooner the better


• You should bring:
  -leash
  -treats
  -vaccination records if you haven't registered already

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Dog Health Questions: How much should I charge for dog training?

I don't have a degree but I have trained two dogs. I want to put signs up around my neighborhood saying I will train dogs. How much per hour should I charge?

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What did you train them to do? Price would depend on what your neighbors were willing to pay and on your skill level. If you are looking for training experience, volunteer at your local shelter. sure they won't pay you but you'll get lots of experience training many different dogs with different issues. Plus training helps the dogs get homes. If you are out to make some money, offering pet sitting or dog walking might be more up your alley.

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• what type of training are you taking about? teaching a class? obedience, agility? 2 dogs is not enough to qualify you to be training other peoples' dogs.


• You don't have a degree, don't pretend that you can train dogs because you've trained 2. I've trained 5 dogs (my own) yet I don't claim to be an expert and won't train other people's dogs for them.


• lol

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training tips for a remote electric collar.?

I have a great dog, but when he gets about 20-30 yrds from me he stops listening. So I purchased a petsafe training system. I cant find any online info as far as a step by step training tips. I know it is tricky, I just want to do it right.

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If you've ever used treat motivation for your dog in obedience training than the usage of the treat would be the same "timing" for when you would use the remote. If you've not done obedience training, I HIGHLY suggest you do before ever using a remote training system on your dog. without the right timing and using it properly it's more like torture and you won't be training your dog correctly. Speak to an obedience instructor about using this system..it is much too delicate of a matter to teach over the internet.

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• Terrible thing to do to a dog, and it is not safe.
  How would you like to be shocked by electricity?
  
  Take an obendience course with your dog - lots more fun and much safer - also works a lot better.


• Don't use those things! How would you like to get shocks on your neck? If you truly care for your pet stay away from those products!!


• Most people disapprove of shock collars, and I count myself among them. You really shouldn't use it at all, unless you get a professional trainer to teach the you safe method to do it. The problem with these method is that you're tempted to use it with out thinking, and at that point it becomes cruelty.


• If you are going to use it you need to be willing to train the dog with the collar and be consistent. Make sure the god knows commands and don't just shock the dog without a good reason. You should get a collar that has a whistle as well as a shock because then eventually the dog will respond to just the whistle and not need the shock. I would never use one so I can't offer much advise. Good Luck.


• The trick to electric collars is not to shock them about everything. Try teaching your dog a command for coming. Then put your dog on a long lead and go into an open space. Let your dog roam around a little and then call them to you. Do this at short distances with rewards when they come back to you, ei. treats - something they dont usually get. Now when your dog doesnt listen to you vibrate them. This will usually get their attention and they will listen to you. If not then you can shock them. But make sure the collar is on low. After vibrating/shocking them they should come back, and if they do reward them. Your dog probably will get the hang of it in the first few times. Try to do short distances to start off with and eventually get into longer distances. The dog will soon learn their boundaries and they will listen to you every time!
  
  Good Luck!


• I know this sounds gross but u can train ur dog really well this way, no collars, leashes, anything. THis is what u do, put a treat in ur mouth (grilled chicken pieces etc.), call his name, when u make eye contact spit out the chicken or w/e at him. This sounds gross but its the most effective method and is used by dog show trainers. He will be confused at first, call his name again, repeat the process. After 2 times he should automatically sit in front of u and he'll b staring at u. do this for about a minute or so. I've seen results from this do wonders. I've seen people in clubs have their dog run along them, all the while looking at them never taking their eyes of their trainer. I taught my lab pup (4 months old) to sit, come, stay, and heel with this trick. Once u get eye contact u spit out, he is rewarded and it works like magic. I have people at the door shes ready to pounce on. I call her name she immediately sits makes eye contact w. me and waits patiently. good luck on ur new pup.


• I have been using the E collar for over 20 years now, with great results. I find it to be the least stressful, most dynamic way of CLEARLY communicating with your dog. There is an entire protocol for OB training that I would be happy to discuss with you. Email me if you are interested.


• There was supposed to be a training book (albeit small) with the collar. It doesn't say a lot but gives you basics.
  
  Petsafe DOES have manuals available for download from their website online. Below is a link to the page where I can download it for my big dog trainer. You need to find your product and download the manual.


• Who ever invented these things should be in jail for abuse? Dogs can be trained without shocking, zapping, choking ect...I would mind too if I had that done to me but I would also be fearful and I sure wouldnt love anyone who put that around my neck.


• here you go:
  http://www.positivedogs.com/electronic_f…

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