Dog Health Questions: Beat a dog so bad it acts dead wtf?

I was trying to get some insight on dog training at work and someone said the way to train a dog is to beat the dog so bad when it acts up to the point that it acts dead and completely submits? wtf is up with that? was this a serious piece of advice? can a dog actually get beat so bad it acts dead? I totally understand never put your hands on your dog and a simple stern no will do the trick?

My actual question is does a dog have this capacity? Can a dog really be beat so hard that it gives up and acts dead? No crazy responses I'm just curious if dogs actually do this, i've never seen it or heard of it happening?

He said "to make your dog turn obedient simply beat it so bad until it acts like it's dead and completely submits."

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He must be trying to train a wild Grizzly bear instead of a dog.
Dogs do NOT need that much discipline. They may be stubborn at times, but they will submit waaayyy before that.
Thats a rediculous statement, and I sure hope he doesn't have any dogs.

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• You can break a dog's spirit..and unless someone can put this poor broken soul back together, he is almost better off dead. Beating anything can do this..a spouse, your child, and the poor dog. Anyone who does this is an Abuser. and needs to be put away from any living thing! Read about wartime atrocities, and you think a dog could be exempt from the cruelties of a human beast??? Tell your friend if he is doing this to his dog...or his family..you will turn him into the authorities...and do it if he is...PLEASE!!!!


• I believe that is one of the ways people get their dogs to fight. Doesn't sound like his knowledge is acceptable. Beaten dogs can become submissive but may one day turn on you without provocation. I wouldn't want a dog "trained" that way.


• no. the only way to beat a dog until they act dead is when they really are dead.
  behavioral training is one thing. submission is another.


• This guy is a nut case im sorry, You should NEVER beat your dog. Most dogs want to please so they well submit to you even if it takes some encouraging. Some dogs well attack before they act dead from fear. This guy i hope has no dogs!!


• Definetly Not! Unless you want to be arrested! DO NOT BEAT UR DOG! It might be easier to take to an obedience school!


• He was probably being facetious.


• Absolutely not.


• Nooooooo


• hopefully he was just being stupid in answering you
  don't think it can be done


• Eventually, I suppose that it would stay still out of fear, assuming it didn't react differently and attack.
  And it could look dead if you beat it to the point of unconsciousness.
  
  When a dog is attacked by another dog, one way it might show submission is by crouching and making itself as small as possible and not moving. Perhaps that is the response he is referring to. Or perhaps he is referring to the position often adopted by pups showing submission in which they will lay on their back with their legs above them (exposing their throat and belly, and showing that they are not a threat).
  
  Of COURSE this is not the way to train a dog, but you know what? I fear that he meant it. There are some crazy theories that float around regarding dog training.

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Dog Health Questions: Help in dog training!?

I rescued a Pomeranian mix from the pound. He was a stray so they didn't have any background info on him. His estimated age is 1-2 years old and his name is Max. Max has trouble learning commands or most likely I'm not training him correctly. I'm pretty sure he knows I'm the pack leader because he always waits for me to go through the door first and always walks by my side and not in front of me. The only command he understands is 'No.' Otherwise he doesn't even look up at me when I say his name or looks confused when I try to teach him a basic command like 'sit.' I don't repeat the word over and over and I keep the training sessions short. He isn't motivated by kibble, treats, or any foods or even his toys. I'm on a really tight budget and can't afford a trainer or group classes right now.

Also, he doesn't do well wit other dogs. He won't lunge at other dogs during walks or anything. But, if one approaches him he'll start growling.
I'd really appreciate some helpful advice!

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You don't say how long you have had Max. There's no telling what he went through before you got him and it make take him a long time to learn to trust you..

Keep working with him as you are and showing him lots of love and attention. He sounds like he's a smart boy, so just give him some time.

When he growls at a dog approaching him, that's dog language for "don't invade my space." As long as he's not attacking or instigating fights, I'd let that go for the time being.

Keep up the good work,
~v

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Dog Health Questions: Is the collar I just bought okay for my dog?

I have a 150 pound, 30-32 inch tall black Labrador. He is a pure bred(so don't tell me he is not) and is a 1 and 1/2 years old.
He is very sweet and expressive, but yesterday he tried to kill my neighbors cat, the cat luckily got away. Then today his best friend (which is a beautiful French mastiff) walked to our house to play and my dog attacked him brutally biting the inside of his neck and shaking it and also biting his head. The mastiff got really sad and shied away. My dog (his name is Thomas) really just became crazy aggressive and it was not cool. But right after the french mastiff left, thomas was happy again. then when the french mastiff thought it was okay to go near, thomas attacked him again.
I slapped thomas and took him inside, the french mastiff was really sad because he lives his days alone and his owners do not let him inside hishouse. So he roams.
When I went inside, I bought a metal Prong collar on ebay and then a 1 and a half inch black leather collar for him.
Will you think the prong will help?
He also pulls me to a point where he drags me and he growls and it is crazy.
Where did he get this mean all of a sudden?
And the rest of the times he is super nice and sweet.
Are these collars the best way to control him?
I also plan to take him to dog training.

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First order of business is a visit to the vet. many ailments will manifest themselves in aggression. If he is not neutered, do that first. Have a full thyroid panel done. A prong collar is fine as a training tool but you need to learn to use it properly and enroll him in training as well. Be up front with the trainer about his issues- a regular intro obedience class is not what you need.

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• well you can try the collar it may help. However you may just want to consider taking your dog to the vet, since pure bred dogs have a higher risk for health problems and disease (some of which cause aggression). I hope the collar works for you. its not a bad idea.


• I think that those collars should be banned they are cruel. Your dog should have a muzzle on and you should get some professional training one on one until your can be with others.


• I have a friend that swears by this guide he purchased online. All I know is his dog is very well behaved and really protects his family, especially the girls.


• yes


• I have a pit and i have a problem with her pulling and trying to drag me down the street and i got one like your talking about and it works wonders! She will stay right with me and she never gets out of her collar anymore. I'm sorry i don't think its cruel either. if your dogs doesn't pull it doesn't bite. If you dog keeps trying to pull away from you he is gonna pay for it. all of the people with aggressive strong dogs out there have to do something, we have to take them to the vet and stuff just like you guys.


• Training is the best way to control him. Without proper training, NO tool will be effective.
  
  You need to keep your dog on leash at all times. You need to build a proper fence. You need to supervise him when he is outside. You need to take 100% responsibility for your dog.
  
  Your dog is a liability. If he attacks a person, he could be euthanized. If he does not get euthanized, there can be sever restrictions placed on him that include a muzzle when he is off your property, a leash that is 4ft, getting him neutered, special licences, you will need more insurance and other things.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you find out whether your idea for begining a business will be lucrative enough in your area?

I am thinking of taking a dog training, grooming course and offering dog walking, training, grooming to the community where I live. I need to know if this service will be well recieved or not. How do I find this out?

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Market research. There are a few ways to do this. The easiest, is to hire someone to do it for you.
The idea might be well received, but you need to make sure that it IS received.
The most basic answer would be for you to ask some people with pets if they'd hire you, should you go forward with your idea.

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• Look in the telephone book to see if any other business like your idea are in the community already. Then ask friends and family to fill out a survey with a few questions like:
  When purchasing a new dog how likely are you to pay for the dog to be trained?
  How often do you get your dog groomed a month?
  Would you trust someone else to walk your precious pooch?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog` Training???

I'm getting a wire fox terrier next week. Does anyone have advice on training a 3.5 month old puppy.

Also, I was told it has an over bite....is this something to be concerned about?

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Not to worry about an over bite. It only means he can't be shown in breed competition and he should not be bred. That could be carried on to his off spring. Lucky for him a much happier and healthier life.

As far as training, I guess you mean housebreaking and crate training is the best for that. At his age he will be teething like crazy so make sure you have chew toys for him, and don't let him bite on you or anyone else! That's a very bad habit, so nip that in the bud asap if he wants to start. His gums will be sore so before you get him home get some washcloths and soak then in water or chicken broth, wring them out and freeze them. This is a great puppy pacifier. So when he starts chewing take one out and give one to him. All the best you're in for a lot of fun! Congrats;^)

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• A wire hair fox terrier can be a real live wire!!
  
  I recommend that you take this dog to a training class. Look in your phone book for training schools in your area. Terriers are a handful and wire hairs are a double handful. The best thing to do is go to a class. The classes provide an opportunity for you to socialize your dog around other dogs and people. That alone will make for a better more well behaved pet. You will learn the skills you need to teach your new pup lots of things.


• An over bite is just when the top teeth are a long way over the bottom teeth. It usually isnt a problem but a dental check at your local vets is probably a good idea.
  Foxies are very energitic and happy. I had a foxy, she died earlier this year, when she was a puppy she always needed something to do, i gave her plenty of toys and during summer I used to freeze in a small bottle beef stock in water and when I went to work I would stab holes in the bottle and put it in the sun, it was a great all day sucker which kept her cool and a great toy at the end.
  I started odebience classes with her when she was 4 months old and they taught me how to control her. Jumping up was the worst habit to break. If your puppy starts this everytime it jumps up, step towards it or lift your knee, and then ignore it. Keep doing this it will work eventually. If it comes up to you and doesnt jump up then praise.
  My biggest advice is take it to obedience classes they are well worth the money and time and its not only training but its also bonding with your dog.


• i have a wire hair/chow mix. shes an awsome dog, good for you! i can HIGHLY reccomend petsmart for training. both the trainers at the one by me rock.


• no an overbite is nothing to worry about this means her teeth are not straight take to puppy classes and then to obedience


• You will love having this great breed. I rescued a wire fox terrier that was a year old and he has been quite a challenge but I wouldn't trade him for the world. Ripley is so happy to be in a loving home instead of in a cage. He is a joy. We had alot of obstacles but it was all worth it. The most important thing I have learned about training a Fox Terrier is to use love and rewards, not punishment. Best of luck to you and your new baby!


• Teach her basic commands, and she will make a great dog. Don't worry about the over bite, it is normal, especially in terriers.

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Dog Health Questions: Hunting dog training?

im getting some chukkar to train my lab to flush. I want to release the bird have him flush it then repeat the process how do i get the bird to flush and still be able to pick him up and do it again??

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Jessie is right. You shoot the bird, part of this training should also be the dog retrieving the bird. Flushing should come naturally, the had part is teaching a retriever to point, so he doesn't flush the bird out of your gun's range. Like Jessie said, use a wing on a string at first, so that he knows what he is looking for. You can't just go and catch the bird again, the gun shot needs to be part of the training, almost like a reward. Good luck.

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• You shoot it. (the bird, not the dog)
  
  How else did you think this was going to work?
  
  My dad always trained our hunting dogs using a wing with a string on it.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help..puppy growls when we try to put him in his kennel?

My 5 month old Anatolian Shepherd is absolutely the sweetest dog, but the only time he ever gets "mean" is when we have to literally pull him down the stairs and push him into his kennel when I have to leave to go to classes, he growls through the whole ordeal like he's about to bite. How can we stop this? We've already taken him to obedience classes and he's a very fast learner and very smart according to the trainer. The trainer also said Bastian is very stubborn (which is a trait of the breed). When I get ready in the morning for school he tries to hide upstairs and when we finally have to put him in his kennel, he has to be dragged. He's going to be a 100+ pound dog one day and we can't put up with this, especially not the growling. How can this be solved?

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Get his favorite snack and hold it in front of him and guide him to his cage while he is following you if he follows you he get the treat, if he doesnt follow you you say no! bad dog! no treat! and he doesnt get the treat. Sooner or later he will relize he he wont get a treat till he listens to you. Good Luck!

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• he obviously doesnt like the kennel so try some other method otherwise you are setting yourself up to get bit. nothing you can really do about the kennel issue so move on and find something better that will work for him. tether him outside with a nice doghouse and a heated pad (made for outdoor use and water proof) so he is warm. or lock him in a room gate off the kitchen or bed room so he cant jump it.


• Your really make this dog think he is the pack leader. You need to put him in the crate and whenever he is aggressive, say CHHHHHHHHT even more aggressive take him down and put both hands on him like a pack leader would do to a misbehaving dog (only with his paws of course).


• He has to be dragged?? lol... anyways, you can show him that you're the "boss" or you can put some food or something that he likes in the kennel and while he is occupied with that you leave...


• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog.


• start putting him in the cage more often...very simple.


• depending on the dog he may have had bad experiences with a kennel previously. best means that would probably work is rewarding him every time he goes into the kennel. Treats are always a great tool, but you do not want to over use them. you say the kennels downstairs, maybe bring it upstairs once in a while where everyone is and let him explore it himself. depending on the size, even sit in there and encourage him to do the same, make it comfortable, with a nice mat and even a favourite toy or treat. only a few tips, but hopefully they work. dont rush, good things may take a bit of time.


• I deal with these problems all the time. First off i would move the kennel into the room he hides in which i would assume is in your bedroom. You may also want to have him sleep in is kennel but keep the kennel in your room so he is calm and still thinks he is there. You can also get a few treats and give one to him so he goes to his kennel and then one when you lock him up. You may also want to feed him his breakfast in his kennel. Then you can play with him upstairs. another suggestion is get him a few more toys and play with him more in the morning so he is tired when it is time to go into the crate. Also try leaving him out occasionally to see wat happens. Finally come home inbetween classes or at lunch if you can.

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING HELP HELP HELP HELP........?

IS IT OKAY TO BEAT A DOG WHEN COMMANDING IT OR WHEN IT DOES NOT LISTEN TO YOUR WORDS OR POOPS OR PEES IN AN UNDESIRED PLACE???????

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no! if you think that is right you should NOT have animals. you really need to do some more research!!!! go buy some books

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• DO NOT BEAT A DOG! They don't know what they are doing is wrong, you have to teach them that what they are doing is wrong before you start CORRECTING THEM, NOT BEATING THEM! Try a pinch/prong collar, just put th collar on the dog, get a cheap leash and cut it down to about 16 inches and tie a knot at the end, make the dog carry the cut leash, aka "tab", around on the pinch/prong collar and when it is doing something wrong, grab the tab, give it a firm jerk and say no in a loud, authoritive voice (if the dog is peeing or pooing in an undesired place, follow this by taking it outside).
  
  for goodness sake, do not beat a dog!


• no it is not ok to beat your dog, you have to teach him over and over, he will learn to go out if you use the kennel training. It works! Put your dog in at night after the last going out and then first thing in the morning get up and take the dog outside. He will not use the bathroom where he sleeps so do this several times a day until he learns to poop and pee outside when you say lets go outside and he will get it. Dogs are smarter than most people think.....


• Beating a dog will almost always end up with nagative results. It teaches the dog to react to things in an agressive manner. If you teach your dog to respect the word "no" "bad" whatever then it will be just as sufficient and your dog can't yell back at you, but it can become agressive towards you. When I say bad dog to my dog, she immediadely tucks her ears and creeps away. You have to remember that dogs, while intelligent as far as animals go, they still have very simple minds. I have found the key with training my dog is to make sure it always ends positive. If the dog does something wrong, I correct her, and then get her to do something good (preferrably the opposite of what she did wrong) and praise her for it. That way she doesnt always think she's getting in trouble and learns the difference between what happens when she does something right vs. something wrong.


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  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
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• do not beat the poor dog. that makes the dog keep doing it. your abusing the poor thing which makes the dog even more scared of you. when the dog doesnt listen to you, use a treat to get the dogs attention. and when the dog does something good, praise your dog and give them treat. if you keep doing this, the dog will known to do something good. now for peeing and pooping. is your dog young or old? if young you should potty train the dog to bark or go to the door to let you know that he or she has to go the bathroom. maybe use a bell for the dog to ring to let you know he or she needs to go potty. now if you want your dog to run around outside in the backyard, but a fence up. if you want the dog NOT to run outside, put your dog on a leash or a chain, make sure the chain can be put in the ground. now if your dog is old, take your dog to the vet to get checked. your vet could put your dog on medience if the dog has a bladder infection or any other infection. if you need anymore help, contact your local vet.


• Whoa.
  Why beat it?
  No. Dont beat it. When it pees or poops on the carpet or wherever else just put its snout in the poop or pee, then flick it in the nose and pick him up and set him outside, if you have a fence in your backyard. Thats how my dog learned.


• NO!!!!! NEVER hit your dog!! it will just turn on you and get agressive! maybe get a shock collar and use it on a VERY LOW level so you don't hurt the dog. or use a spray bottle. but NEVER i repeat NEVER beat your dog!!!!!


• no sir, its really wrong to beat any dog because they are so sensitive that they became furious with you
  
  always handle your dog with care
  you can change the method of recalling the dog.


• always handle your dog daily.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I get my dog to become less nervous during training classes?

I have a 15 month old Lhasa Apso/Maltese cross that I take to weekly dog training, along with my Yorkie (and Dad). During the class he becomes completely unresponsive and won't even react to his name. He can already do the commands (sit, stay, etc) but won't listen to me or my Dad (or anybody!) during the lesson. I know he's very nervous and by the end of the lesson his tail is down. How can I help him to become less nervous? As soon as he gets home, he's back to his normal, non catatonic self.

I've tried to say things in an exciting way to see if I can grab his attention, but that doesn't work. I'm also very patient with him, and always make sure to praise him, as I know they can sense if you're being impatient. Also, he won't respond to chicken, treats or toys when he's nervous. What can I do???

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Well the dog needs to be more social. Try grabbing a few friends to help you. Skip his breakfast and train him in the afternoon. This will make him hungry and be more responsive to food. Make him sit next you and have your friend stand like 5 feet in front of you as if you were just meeting this person and have the person place food in there hand and show the dog. dont let the dog move until you give the command that its ok to go fetch the food out of the hands of your friend. this will work. practice this every other day.

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• Try making a word such as "class" and saying it at home, each time you say it giving him a treat. Do this often and he will soon associate the treat with the word. Whenever you're going to class, excite him by saying the word and if he reacts positively give him more treats. when you get to the front of the building continue repeating the word and if he is reacting well then give treats.


• um.. try and be more calm with your dog. talk to it with out fear and things like that. dogs can be nervous maybe because they don't know what it's like to be around other dogs. if that's the kinda of class.. oh and sometimes the dog gets so use to it's owner. so walk your dog many more. also the reason it might be nervous is because it's young. but idk that. if there alittle bit older. just work around them they'll get it sooner or later.


• Hm.
  
  Maybe try taking things step by step? Try to see if you have friends with dogs that you can take him over to. Try getting him used to having new dogs around by slowly introducing unfamiliar ones around him. Allow the dogs to sniff each other, being careful of aggression. If your dog is too uncomfortable, you can try again later but don't push him.
  
  Try getting a clicker or a whistle and get him to respond to you once he is past introductions. When (if) he does, pet him and praise him, along with giving him a treat. If it doesn't work the first time, keep trying at it.
  
  That's just what I'd try to do personally.


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  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
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Dog Health Questions: What tempting treats do you use for dog training?

For training sessions I use freeze dried beef liver, leftover cooked meat (either scraps from dinner or freezer burned leftovers, rinsed off so he doesn't get a seasonings!), or cubed ham (usually freezerburned anyway...). It seems to work well for us - tasty enough treats to keep the dog interested and budget friendly.

It seems that a lot of commercial pet treats are junk food. I know they're just "treats", but anyone who does obedience trainig knows you go through a lot of treats some nights in class, so I don't want junk making up a substantial portion of his diet on those nights. Any other healthy treats you can suggest? Any that are budget friendly?

Some nights we're low on random freezer burned meat, and I would like to keep some treats on hand for such an occasion. I've found some decent brands, but the price is pretty extreme to be tossing down Odie's throat so quickly.

Speaking of budget treats, anyone know any good places to pick up inexpensive non-rawhide chews? My dog loves knuckle bones and bully sticks, I usually find decent deals on amazon or pet mountain.

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Heres a short, sweet answer that my pooch LOVES!
Slice up a hot dog how you would eating it in pieces. Then take those tiny pieces and cut them by quarters. If you do this you will got through one hot dog a night and trust me to dogs size doesn't matter. Its the taste they like. All so make sure to cook his treat. The more juicy and fresh the meat is the more hell wanna just LICK IT UP!

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• I don't rely on a piece of food to get my dog to obey. Treats are used sparingly and are weaned out of "training" within a week of introducing a new command. My dog works for my praise, not food. Praise is always readily available and FREE.....
  
  For the brief period we DO use treats, or for when i use treats during our games, i use carrots, hot dog, or chicken. My dog is also partial to Bil-Jac liver treats.


• The people training their dogs to do doggie dances use cut up pieces of hot dogs.
  
  You can get freezer burned meat by joining your local Freecycle.com list and putting out a 'wanted' request. Someone on our list just did that for their dog and got over 20 pounds of meat.


• Feeding him human food can hurt him but doggy treats they have these treats that help clean your dogs teeth or boost his system so try one of those (: i saw some @ wal-mart/target/k-mart but dont feed him human food he can get sick and he may be allergic to one of the scrapes you feed him one time.


• I actually feed my dogs veggies and fruits as treats,I used to give them liver treats(homemade)but they started getting really fat,besides that my dogs actually like the fruits and veggies better than the liver,LOL


• You might want to try some cheese, maybe American cheese or anything else you have. I have used this with my dog and she seems to like it, at first she didn't seem interested but once she had it she begged for it.


• I swear by "Zukes" Mini Naturals. They are pretty healthy, compaired to most commercially sold treats.


• meat left-overs, unsalted popcorn, peas, liver treats.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

Okay, we found this puppy and I helped bring him back to heath, but I never really cuddled him since he was with my mom. My mom babys him WAY to much because 'her heart goes out to him' and so the dog doesn't get trained right. [goes to the bathroom on the floor and doesn't get yelled at cuz mom flipps out on us] and now I try to punish him and he attacks me so I put him in the cage and keep him in there. But mom lets him out the next minute no matter what I say. Now the dog whines for her when she mearly walks out of the room and I have to be mean to the dog for him to listen to be. I don't want to be mean to him, but I'm sick and tired of him attacking me and did I mention he attacks my tiny puppy, Kiki! I'm usually good at training dogs, but with my mom being the way she is, I can't so anything so any suggestions? [I'm really starting to HATE h-a-t-e this dog HaTe hAtE]

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I understand, my mom is the same way. She moved in with me so I could take care of her when she was sick. Well she brought her 3 land sharks with her. They are all very cute and very SPOILED. I train dogs as a 2ed job and I have trained my own service dogs. So I get really peeved at my moms dogs. Frist off the dogs sees himself as the boss of the house. your mom is 2ed, to him. Now sicne she is 2ed in comand, she will provid for him and he will become protacive of her and yes become mean to other peopel and dogs. He wants them to all know he is boss. frist off you are in a real jam, becuse everything you do will be undone by your mother. You need to go to the root of the dog's iusses (your mom). try to take a dog training class with her, tell her you think it would be fun for you two to train your dogs together, tell her anything to get her to go. Your city might offer low-cost classes, pet stores also offer classes. stay away from PetSmart, they are a posative only group, thats great for pups but this dog needs some doggy bootcamp. for every day life, if the dog comes at you or acts up when you try to kike him off the couch and so on, use a shaker can or caned air (the kind used to clean keybords) and make awful nose to let him know your not going to take it anymore. The dog may start to fear you but he will listen. a shaker can is a soda can with some pennys in it to make nose (dogs hate them). also if he does anything to be doment over your puppy scare the hack out of him. you need to let him know you and your dog are on the top or the pack not him. Try not to hate the dog, he can be helped. also if he is intack have him fixed.

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• yes. i have all my dogs trained by professionals.


• tell your ma that your trying to help out, but she's not making it any easier for you. potty training is hard. id give it some time. maybe it needs to get used to you. try to approach him in a playful way and give him a treat him when hes being nice or somthing. never treat a dog for going potty outside. it's something they need to do for themselves and not for a treat. hope i helped. good luck!


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• i understand your situation and i would hate the dog too but its not his fault he's been spoiled. Sometimes words may come out wrong when talking to your mom so maybe the best thing to do would be to write her letter explaing to her what training techniques you suggest should be used (since your usually so good at it) and tell your mom what she would need to do to make sure your training is effective (like not letting him out the cage right after you put him in). Explain to her why the dog should be punished for his bad behavior and rewarded for the good ones. Either way good luck.


• First of all, talk to your Mom and tell her how you feel. Say that you feel threatend and that you are afraid to be injured. I would suggest that you look into obedience school. It comes wit ha fee but the trainer will not put up with that behavior. If you don't you can keep reading.
  
  Don't start with basic commands, start with the basics. Take ten to fifteen minutes everyday at the most. It is important to teach your puppy not to jump because it may be cute but its torture when you have a giant dog jumping all over you. The way to discourage jumping is to simply turn around so your back faces your puppy and say in a firm voice, off.
  
  Normally if puppy stays with his littermates for the first 2-4 months of its life it will learn bite inhibition.This is why it is so important for dogs to meet and play with other dogs. A group obedience class is usually the best way to properly socialize dogs, and reduce possible bad behaviours in the future even if the dog stayed with its littermates for a long time. You can also visit the dog park on a regualr basis. Dogs don't like loud noises, so the next time you pup gets aggressive, take him down a notch by rattling a “shake can”. You can make your own by getting an empty, clean can (soda can or soup can), and fill it with pennies or small pebbles. Then take the top securely so nothing can fly out. When you dog acts out, firmly say “No!”, while shaking the can in his face. The load noise will then be associated with the “No!” and remind him that he is getting out of line. This may seem obvious, but it is extremely important to discipline a dog's behavior right when he's doing it, or directly after. This will lead to better reinforcement. Many times dogs will try and be sneaky or act badly when you not looking (yes- they are that smart!), so it's imperative that you keep a close eye on you pooch when he is liable to do an aggressive act. Try a time out. Dogs don't like to be alone. One of the best ways to show them that you don't like their aggressive behavior is to separate him from what he loves best – you. Shut him in another room alone for five minutes, and then let him out. Repeat as needed, but you must do it immediately after the action and only for five minutes so they can associate the discipline with the behavior. For young puppies, nipping, biting and "mouthing" are normal behaviors and rarely cause serious harm. But it's important to stop these behaviors before your dog reaches adulthood, when a bite could inflict serious injury.
  
  As for walking, larger dogs that are very active should have at least 2 hours of exersise a day and it can be less if you have a large yard. Choke leashes do not work well so try to get one of those leashes that hooks over the nose. It looks like a muzzle but the dog can still be comfortable and it will be easier for you to control him. When he is pulling, pull on the leash and his head will be pulled to you which will slow him down. Dogs have strong necks and leashes that attatch to the collar will leave a dog pulling and choking. At first, the dog will not like it but you will be surprised how well it works.
  
  I also strongly recommend clicker training for your dog. Instead of being negetive, try to be positive and teach him what is good because he is not understanding what you want. It is good for anything including training. To start, you need to teach him that you are boss. If you don't already, eat your dinner before you feed him. In the wild, the dominant wolf eats first and if he sees you eating first, he will begin to understand that. It sounds silly, but if you call him in and pretend to eat his food, he will get the message. Make him sit before you feed him and don't let him move until you are ready to feed him. Tell him to sit and say "wait". Slowly bring the bowl down. If he moves closer pr stands up, say "uh-uh" is a quick, sharp voice and start over. He will learn and praise him when he obeys and let him eat. Is he fixed? Most unfixed male dogs at that "teenage" age can start acting this way and it will only get worse. If he is fixed, then good for you and he will be much easier to train and handle and his problems will eventually stop if you work hard. You may need to hire a dog trainer but he will get better.The thing about dogs and puppies is that many owners really don't understand them and think of them as their children. Dogs can be your "baby" but you can't treat them like one or behavior and dominance issues will come up. When you give a dog tons of attention and give it constant attention to every good and bad thing, it teaches the dog that it can control you. This is the biggest mistake owners make. Without realizing it, they do small things which makes the dog think that he is the leader. It leads to big attitude problems like bitting and aggression. There is simple ways so that your puppy will learn that you are the leader and you control your puppy from the begining and not the other way around.
  
  Back to jumping. If you knee you puppy and stand in front of him, then its encouraging him to keep at it. Like children, dogs are easily influenced. If you pay attention to a child who is being rude, and respond back, it encourages the behavior. Even by standing in front of your dog, and kneeing says that this is what you are doing to stop it and it is attention. By turining around and saying the command once it shows that you do not like this and will ignore the puppy until it stops. Keep turning and saying the command until the puppy stops jumping (it could take awihle). Turn around when he stops and praise him. Remember, don't shout and say the command a lot because it becomes confusing. Even if you are greting your dog and he is happy to see you, wait until he calms down to pet him.
  
  Barking can be a problem as well sometimes. If your puppy barks a lot, many people will just yell, QUIET, which doesn't do anything. As I said before, giving attention will encourage the problem. Get up, and leave the room and do not let the puppy follow you. Do not say anything at all. The puppy is damanding attention and leaving says that you do not like it and the puppy will not get attention by acting like that. Return when he quiets down and praise him. Only do this if your puppy barks a LOT. If he just barks once or twice, ignore it unless it gets bad. NEVER EVER give any attention to an attention seeking puppy. Only do it when YOU feel like it.
  
  I can imagine that your puppy is a box of energy and this point so he may be hard to control. Try introducing the yorkie to your dog when they are both on leashes so you can control them. Do not let them to close to one another. If your puppy os nice to the yorkie, let him stay but if he starts gettting to playful, tug him back on the leash and say enough. Walk back so your puppy can't interact with the yorkie until he calms down. The ntry it again. This may take awhile and you eventually be able to let them off leash but a puppy that plays rough, will always play rough. Enough is a good command for a puppy to know when he is playing rough and you want him to stop. Say enough and leave the room until he is calmer.
  
  The command leave it can also be useful. You could be walking and he sees a dog and gets excited. You say leave it and continue walking. It is good to know if he tries eating something bad for him on the floor or at a dog park. It can stop him from chewing and many other things you want him to not do. To train him to do this, just keep saying it (no works to) and if he is not a leach, tug it once. Say the command sharply and only once.
  
  The first basic command is sit. Many people say just to push the rump down but it is a bad idea. Physically touching a dog to teach it makes the dog think that everytime you command it, you will shove the rump down. It can also influence nipping if your dog becomes irritated. Dogs respond greatly to hand movement and what I like to call on the spot training. On the spot training is giving the treat for little things until the bigger picture comes to view. For exmple, praising a child for studying five minutes is good. Eventually the child will study hours and a bigger reward can be given for little steps. Have a small back of treats on you and make sure that they are in tiny pieces so the puppy will not take time to chew them. Cup your hand with a treat in it, be on your knees so you are level with the puppy and put it to your side.Your puppy will be sniffing your hand and trying to get it. You slowly lift the treat over your shoulder and the puppy will follow it. If he gets distracted, try again. At first he may try to jump after it but keep trying very slowly. Once he kind of sits give him the treat and say sit. Eventually he will fully sit and you can lose the hand motion but the dog never forgets it. Slowly wean him off of the treats and do it in different places. In the yard, in the bedroom, on walks, standing up and lying down.
  
  Th next command will be stay. After he learns sit it will be a piece of cake. Command sit when standing up. Make sure he is on a leash so he does not wander. Put one hand up like a stop sign and have a treat in the other but make sure he knows that there is a treat. (do this fast because he will want to stand up). Quickly give him the treat after like a second and say stay. Then do it over. Eventually you can back away and even walk out of the room but use on the spot training and do not expect to get to far away to fast. Again, you can lose the hand motion eventually.
  
  Come is also easy after he learns stay. This is the second part to the stay command. After he has learned stay and you can walk awy a tiny bit. Say in a happy cheeerful voice, Come! He will run over and you can give him the treat.
  
  Down is the hardest command. Male dogs are not as submissive as fem


• You mom needs to stop treating this dog as if he's human - she needs to get over the dogs past because the dog is going to hurt someone.
  
  The dog needs to be trained to understand that what it is doing is not acceptable, however, unless everyone in the house agrees, anything you try to do will simply be 'undone' by your mother.
  
  Don't interact with the dog at all, don't allow your puppy to be anywhere near the dog...if your mother wishes to live with the liability of the dog, that's her decision - keep yourself out of it.
  
  Maybe your mother needs to understand that having a dog like that is dangerous and if someone gets hurt, she could face a lawsuit and the dog might have to be euthanized.


• u should not hate the dog. after all its being spoiled by ur mom so it hasnt been raised right so its not the dogs fault. u should find a sound that scares the dog and say it every time it say gos through the door before u or walks on the leed in front of u and stuff like that.


• Your Mom is getting a kick out of the dog preferring her and protecting her. She values feeding her ego over training the dog to be a family pet. It is already a serious problem to the family. Tell her to wake up! The dog should be trained to respect people and other family pets. It could be dangerous for all, if this continues.


• I know how you feel, my grandma is the same way. Usually, parent's won't listen to their kid's opinions on this stuff because they feel superior-after all, "they raised you, so who are you to tell them what to do?" However, dog training and child "training" is much different. First off, try not to let yourself hate the dog. It's not his fault he's a terror. I agree with you, but no training you do is going to be effective if your mom isn't on board and contridicts it. Try this, it worked for me with my grandma. Without an attitude, try talking to her about professional pet training. Tell her it would be in his best intrest, plus I know it's pretty cheap at petsmart, don't know about anywhere else. Anyway, research it. It's worth it to save the carpet at least. If she doesn't go for it, go with her to the pet store next time (if you go to a place like petsmart or petco where they have training) and non-chalantly have her talk to a trainer, or go to the vet with her on his next visit and ask the vet about it in front of her. I personally reccomend petsmart for pet training though. Anyway, she will definately listen to a trainer or vet before she'll listen to you, just remember to adress the topic carefully for best results because people are just as touchy being told how to raise their pets as they are being told how to raise their kids. Good Luck.


• warn her!!!!! if the dog attacks another human or his pet to a bad bite the dog WILL be put down :(


• Deserted puppy who is ill - 3 words in this sentence should "say something" to you such as,abandoned sick baby. Any creature who has physical and emotional needs to help it survive is, obviously, going to prefer the person from whom it feels "a heart going out to him/her". You haven't mentioned how old the dog is now and, it appears, despite your saying you "usually" are good at training dogs, you fail to comprehend that an adult dog has the mental capability of a 2-year old child. Yelling at a dog for using the floor as a toilet speaks "volumes" about your lack of animal knowledge. You haven't said how you "try to punish" him before he "attacks" you so you put him in the cage. Well - if the dog were, really, attacking you, I can promise you there wouldn't be any way you would be able to put him into a cage. Animals know when a person doesn't like them and, what I see here is a gigantic case of resentment and an attempt to "pay the dog back" for not liking you and being jealous of your puppy.
  Animals are not responsible for their "bad behaviour" - people are. Animals will not respond to discipline when there is anger in the words. It is in a dog's nature to want to please humans but when there are no rules, how is he supposed to know what is appropriate behaviour? When there is a lack of consistency - mother = loving and kind but irresponsible; daughter = hates me - is going to do something mean to me (punish and cage) what do you expect? This is an animal --> a n i m a l and many parents will agree that their under 2 babies are "like little animals" but they do not put demands on infants - they apply loving consistency; without this, their children would grow up unfit to be called human.
  SO - it seems you and your mother will need to agree to have the dog trained by a professional or continue to live with a dog who, unknowingly, has caused this conflict. Your mother and my next-door neighbors have much in common - my cats are trained to hand signals (and never, never, been punished) while their dog won't respond to the voice of either of them. Again - it''s the people not the animal.
  
  Sources: Marrried to veterinarian; retired vet tech; former breeder of GSHP and Siamese cats.

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Dog Health Questions: Is it possible to have a dog trained to go to the shop and buy chocolate for yourself?

I work long hours and do be very tired during the day and my dog doesn't get much excercise so to help us both out and kill two birds with one stone i was seriously wondering is it possible to get my dog trained so that i can send him to the shop to buy simple things like chocolate for me?nothing too heavy.

id really appricate some help:)thanks:)

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Possible? Yes. Practical? No.

I have a friend whose service dog gets her basic groceries when she is unable to leave the house. Her dog has about $50,000 worth of training. She lives in sight of a small mom & pop grocery in a small town where everyone knows her. She can watch her dog all the way to the store and all the way back. The store owner knows the dog and when he sees her will check her pack for the grocery list, load the items in the pack along with the change and send her back.

But look at the risks.

Few areas permit dogs to be off leash. A loose dog could be impounded. Very few city ordinances would permit pets (as opposed to trained service dogs) in grocery stores.

Few store owners would want to take the extra time to deal with a dog and fill out the order for someone who was just being lazy as opposed to someone who couldn't come to the store because they couldn't get their wheel chair down the icy road without risking death by exposure.

Only one dog in a hundred has the mental and physical make up to do this kind of work. Most would help themselves to the groceries, including the chocolate (which is toxic to dogs) the moment they were out of sight.

Save the $50,000. Hire a dog walker and have your groceries delivered instead.

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• Yes, but you would need a special trainer. You sound too lazy and tired to do it yourself. Maybe a budgie is easier and quicker, though it would carry less I would worry the dog would get distracted easily by every passing mutt and lampost on the way


• Of all things, CHOCOLATE?!


• I wish! When they work that one out, I'll definitely get a dog!


• Even if you could manage to train your dog to go buy your chocolates, you can bet that he would be eating it before you got it out of his clutches.
  
  What a doofy idea. Take your dog for a nice walk to the shop, buy your chocolate and get your dog some dog treats while you are there - don't ever give him chocolate, it can kill him.


• Hahah, yes, it's possible - but not probable. That would take a lot of training.
  
  The simplest way would be to pin a note to his collar and arrange a deal with the shopkeeper... You can't attach cash without it being stolen. Then he walks to the shop with the note, the shopkeeper attaches the item to the dog (in a sealed package), and the dog walks home.
  
  Possible... but not probable. :)


• If you didnt have time for the dog then why did you get him in the first place? and 2...you don't have time or are too tired to walk the dog but you have time to put up stupid questions on here. I feel sorry for your dog and any future pets you might have.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question???

I should be getting a dobermen pinscher soon and i was wondering if anyone could give me some good training tips for that type of dog. I

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Make sure you spend good time socializing your puppy to people, kids, places, noises... everything.. Early socialization is important.
Training is a very good idea.. Find someone who has worked with Dobermans and knows that they get bored easily.. They aren't like other breeds in that they will heel all day long.. They want the training to be quick and move on to the next thing, or they'll get bored and change the rules themselves. They are smart, so you have to be smarter.. It would be a good idea to get a few books and read up in advance.. Dobermans find the exception to the rule.. the loop hole..

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• 1 - Go to an obedience class. Unless you've done that within the last 10 years, training has gotten much more sophisticated.
  2 - Get a book by Ian Dunbar, or Karen Pryor on dog training.


• Since you are getting a puppy, enroll in basic puppy obedience class as soon as all his puppy shots are done and expose him to as many people and other dogs while he is young - but when puppy shots are done. The more training and the more socialization the better. This applies for all dogs.
  
  For housetraining, I strongly recommend crate training.
  
  Dobermans are very smart and excel and thrive in a training environment. They love to learn. So get enrolled and learn together.


• Just train it as you would any other dog. Basic obedience at least. If you buy a book or two on dog training it will take you from puppy training to advanced training. Every trainer has his/her own way of going about this so check out several book & find a couple that appeal to you most.
  
  In my training I teach the dog to watch my body movements, but not all trainers go about their training in the same manner. I think my way is best but all trainers think that.


• Always be persistant, and always be firm. Dobermans are very domineering, if you never trained a dog before then I really reccomend that you go see a pro. Its fun, and usually pretty cheap. If you need any specific help, emial me.


• Enroll in a obedience class. This kills two birds with one stone. It provides some guidance for you in how to train your dog plus it gets your dog out around other people and dogs to socialize in a controlled setting.
  
  I've known a few dobies through different friends of mine. Both were very intelligent and loving dogs, despite the breed's reputation. They both did very well in obedience. One of my friends took their to compete in Agility. The dog, while it didn't have the best times, had unbelievable focus and rarely had any faults on the course.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I find a reputable dog training school?

Ive looked at the ABC, animal behavioral college. Any thoughts or suggestions? Is this school for real?

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http://www.triplecrowndogs.com/

That place is awesome. It is seriously in the middle of nowhere (Hutto, Texas), but I have visited the campus personally and it is legit. I was impressed with my tour, and the only reason I didn't enroll myself was because it was so far away from my current home in Washington state...

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• The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors and Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) are two of the better known professional groups. A member of either association will be a good bet and they offer training seminars. I have never heard of Animal Behavior College
  
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  http://www.apdt.com/

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Dog Health Questions: What dog training books, videos, etc do you recommend?

I have a 3 month old pit bull terrier mix puppy. We are working on training him and have noticed that several of the "experts" from our training manual and videos sometimes contradict each other. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of some resources that you have used that have worked for you, so that I can look into them? So far, I have come across Caesar Milan ,Barbara Wodehouse(sorry about the spelling) , Kevin-somebody , and a couple of others. Thanks in advance :)

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Oh yes, I know of LOTS of great books.

For one, "Pit Bulls for Dummies" is a great book.

There is a book at Pet Smart JUST for Pit Bull training, and it comes with a Training DVD.

I also have "Idiots guide to Positive Dog Training"

There are many online resources as well.

Email me if you need anything else!

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• Pit Bulls For Dummies>>
  But would like to add there is not really any good books that substitute for enrolling in training (obedience) classes. They will help you on how to train your dog as well as socialize the dog.
  Ask your vet for a good trainer in your area!


• Please skip all those authors! They are not using state of the art training techniques,really!
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html has a list of great books.


• The best source for books about dogs, that I have found, is Dogwise. They have a lot of training titles. Yes, trainers will sometimes contradict each other - they have different styles and approaches. You have to find what works best for your dog.
  
  Search their titles, and you will find a host to choose from.
  
  http://www.dogwise.com

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Dog Health Questions: I heard about this dog training called super dog training is it any good?

I heard about this dog training called super dog training is it any good?
I want to teach my dog basic commands and no leash training?
I am in California.

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I checked out their site. No substance. Just a bunch of dogs (the same ones mostly) on group stay commands. Nothing super, nothing special. A bunch of old tired sayings that have nothing to do with dog training.
I am sure you can find a good local trainer to teach you to train your dog to do the same exact things for a fraction of the price.

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• Wow and someone just asked this very question five minutes ago, I will give you the same answer.
  
  Stick with a tried and true training method that has trained hundreds of thousands of dogs over the last several decades.
  
  If you are in Southern California you are in luck as there are trainers available that can teach this method.
  
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com


• they don't train any dogs, they just want stupid dog owners to keep their droll animals for kill them and make some dog meat

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