Dog Health Questions: Online dog training supply store?

I need a few items that I never assumed were considered rare, yet now, I can't find just one darn online store that carries them all. I hate to order from 4 different places when if I found everything at 1 place, I could at least combine shipping!!!

Has anyone found a really good online store, in the US. That's a big issue too, I found a few stores that have everything I need but their all in Britain, England or Australia.

Easy Dog Obedience Training Can Be Done at Home With a Do it Yourself Dog Training Program

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http://www.cherrybrook.com/index.cfm/a/c…
If you are more specific about the items you are looking for,there are several good companies,also ebay has loads of things

Basic Dog Training Commands

• In the USA it's Drs. Foster & Smith that's one of the big ones.
  http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
  HUGE catelog. Email them if you don't see it in their online stuff, they put out a separate catalog for fish, for birds, for lizards and for mammals.

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Dog Health Questions: Can i teach my dog to learn foreign language commands?

well, cops train german Sheppards in different languages so the people the dogs are after cant call them off. i want the same effect with my new dog (didnt get him yet) is there some place i can get a dog training guide for police dogs or something of the sort?? the reason i want one on one commands is because it is a Hokkaido Inu (which was originally bred in japan for bear hunting... thats just a really cool fact lol) and i do plan on having it as a hunting dog/partner & best friend. so... idea's?

Dog Training DVD Review - It's PAWsible!

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Yes dogs learn by your tone of voice not the actual words.~

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

• Sure ... any commands you teach the dog are foreign (to the dog)!
  
  Dogs "speak" and understand one language ... DOG! Commands like "sit" "stay" "roll over" "Angriff" [Literal translation of the word "attack" in German (google translator)], etc are all "foreign" commands to the dog.
  
  You just train the dog to do what you want ... when you speak a certain word! The dog knows no meaning for the word beyond what you teach it. You could [conceivably] teach a dog to sit using the command "attack"! It would be weird, but possible!
  
  Use the training techniques you want, the commands you choose ... but be consistent! The dog will be trained to perform a specific act according to the command you give. He will not know what "language" you are speaking ... it's ALL foreign to him!


• Your dog will learn a command in any language including Klingon.
  The dog is not hearing the specific word but the sound and associates the sound with what you trained him to do.
  
  BTW the reason most of the police dogs are trained in a foreign language is that those dogs were first trained in the country of that language. Also a nice fact very few K9s are German Shepard anymore because of poor over breeding in the past. Most are Belgium Malois, they look the same to the uneducated eye.
  
  My neighbor's K9 was breed to tree raccoons in Tennessee. but he is more of a search dog than an attack dog, can recognize over 40 different kinds of narcotics.


• why do you need a police command book..just talk to the dog in the language you want it to learn in.
  (it's not rocket science...just speak the language)


• The foreign language commands are pretty easy, I would just use a translator to translate a few basic commands into whatever language. This is really only a novelty, considering that you can't teach the command in English unless you want to confuse it.
  Few things about the dog though, I have no clue where you are living, but checkout your towns local laws. This dog sounds similar to a Japanese akita, which falls under the same restrictions as pit bull and rotweilers in the U.S. this could lead to you not being able to own it, to a high home owners insurance rate. Also, with the recent incident in Japan, the odds of being able to import one of these dogs is probably low, and besides that breeders for this type of dog in the U.S. are probably far and in between. I am not saying, don't try it just do some more reading before you attempt to buy, also with this type of dog if you are going to breed get its breeding papers.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Can anyone reccomend something to stop my dog from barking all the time? I don't mind him barking a little bit if someone knocks on the door or something, but if he looks out the window and sees people or hears a loud noise he will bark at it incessantly.

I know that this is a natural reaction for some dogs, but I will be moving into an appartment soon and I don't want him to annoy my neighbors when I am not home or when my roommate comes home from work after 9pm or so.

Someone suggested I try a shock collar, but I would rather not use that method unless there is no other options (though I think there should be other options).

I've tried telling him "no" and spanking him with a newspaper when he barks, so now when he does bark and I tell him no, he rolls over onto his back and continues to bark. This tells me that he knows he shouldn't do it, but its like a little kid who is trying to see how much they can get away with.

Dog Training - Basics

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Go to the grocery store and get some breath spray, for us you know the mint kind, every time he barks give him a shot he will get the idea and it won't hurt him. it works, If it is a shep, tho it is their nature and you are stuck but try the mouth spray... my sister is a vet that is what she tells her patients.

The Right Information Is the Key To Effective Dog Training - Dogproblems Reviewed

• Two things to try you choose - either negative reinforcement, or positive. They say positive reinforcement works the best, but I know my second suggestion wouldn't work for every dog.
  
  Get a spray bottle and spray him with water and say "NO" very loudly. This usually startles them so much they stop.
  
  The other thing you could try is letting him know that YOU know someone is there and that he has done his job. I started doing this with my german shepard a few months ago and it really works. She starts barking at a cat across the street or someone walking and I say, "Okay, Okay, I know their there. Thank you." very calmlym and she stops. She can hear in my voice that I am "praising" her for her job but that she can stop barking now because I am aware of the "danger".
  
  I would stop the "spanking". Hitting a dog will not reinforce positive behavior.


• The Electric bark collar is exactly what you need if you want the dog to stop barking. I lived in an apt too and I had neighbors who did call the police because of the barking and I was given a choice by the association, move or lose the dog. I got an Electric bark collar, the barking stopped after the first few seconds and the dog got to stay. Good luck!!


• Don't try the shock collar, and don't hit him when he barks. Instead, get a spray bottle (benefit: you don't have to chase him down!) and calmly spray him every time he barks, while repeating a firm "NO". Most dogs don't enjoy it, and they'll eventually know that when you pick up that bottle, they need to stop whatever they were doing. Once he stops barking, maybe offer him a treat and praise him.
  
  Do not get excited, and don't start yelling. He might think you're playing a game, and continue to bark. Just be very calm, but firm. If he starts barking again, repeat the process. He'll eventually get it.


• The best thing is to take a dog training course (as a group it is less expensive)
  
  We took a small dog training course with my dog when she was young and one of the things we did learn was the controlling of the dreaded barker (the categary that Daphne fell into) What we had to teach her is to lie down and stay when she would bark unnecessarily. We were taught to use one word commands.. like Sit, Stay, to get the dog to lie down we use "Sleep" and "Stay" and you also motion with your hands. We stay close by (no eye contact) and this only lasts a couple of minutes..then when she is calm or who ever or what animal has passed that is when you make eye contact and give the command that they may get up, we use the word "okay" .. and praise them for good behavior..
  
  Hope this helps, good luck.


• Your dog doesn't know he's doing something wrong. He turns over on his belly because that's what he thinks you want him to do when you hit him with the newspaper.
  
  There is no excuse, ever, for hitting a dog.
  
  To get your dog to stop barking, as soon as he starts, say "thank you" and GET UP from wherever you're sitting and go to the window or door to see what he's barking about. The chances are that he's smelled or heard something you can't hear or smell. In any event, after you've checked on it, tell the dog "thank you" again and praise him for alerting you.
  
  If you do this EVERY TIME the dog starts barking, it WILL stop him. But it won't happen overnight. Give it a week or two. At first it will be a real nuisance, because you'll be getting up every couple of minutes (or at least, it will feel that way). But after a couple of weeks, your dog will bark once or twice, wait for you to get up, and then wait for praise. If you do not get up every time, then pretty soon he won't believe you'll take care of whatever the problem is, and he'll start barking again.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: If you want to PROFESSIONALLY train dogs for personal protection do you need a staff or can you do it yourself?

If you got a degree in dog training, did the research, and took all of the necessary precautions blah blah blah. Is it 'possible to train dogs for PP with one or two people or do you need a staff? What kind of staff would you need?

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What are you talking about?

What do you mean by "A Staff" - any breed can be trained for protection work, but Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the usual choice for this work. If you want a dog for a specific purpouse, select the most appropriate breed, get it PROFESSIONALLY trained by an expert, or go to someone who will teach YOU how to train the dog.ETA: I have never heard of a "degree in dog training" per se. The best trainers I have come across are those with years of experience.

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Dog Training Manual - Train Your Dog Using the Secrets of the Pros

• Given that you actually take the time to do the research, I see no reason why you couldn't do it yourself. In fact, I have a friend who bought a black lab last year and has been training her to follow his commands when bird hunting from books he's read and from internet information and he has her in junior-level hunting shows already.
  
  With that said, a professional dog trainer will do it better and more efficiently simply because of his/her experience.


• Most "Protection" training is done by two people. One the trainer and the
  other is basically the poor guy that suits up and is the prey. This is really
  not something that should be taken lightly and the best way for you to learn
  is to spend time with a Professional. Although most dogs can be trained in
  Protection, not all become very good at it. A good trainer will put your dog
  through some tests to determine if he is a good candidate. You don't want a
  protection trained dog that will pick itself over you, when the time comes for
  it to work. This is why you need to learn from a Pro and not just crap you
  read online. My GSD is going to have Schutzland training and this is only after
  she turns 14 months and is "qualified" by her trainers.


• You need more than one person.
  One person is the dog's handler and one person need to be in the suit for bite work.


• you would have to do a traineeship, go to a k9 security centre and ask them

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Dog Health Questions: Learn to train dog lessons?

where can i find online dog training lessons?

Train Your Dog - Don't Let Your Dog Train You

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Personally, I used such a course to train my own dog (a black Belgian Shepherd named Pippin The Great). It was easy to useand gave great results. You can find some good reviews on learn-to-train-dog courses at http://www.reviewsnest.com/dogtraining/i… (they give reviews of dog training courses, but don't sell them). I think it would be best if you check their current picks instead of just me naming which course I used, as they constantly upate their reviews and results as new courses appear or change, so maybe currently another course would be a better pick.
Good luck!

Dog Training Clubs - A Great Way to Help Train and Socialize Your Dog

• Do a google search for "dog trainging" ... or if you have a specific training need, google that. like "no-bite training"
  
  Remember that some of the websites will be for a fee, so you'll have to sort out which are free.


• this may not answer your question to the t but this just really bothers me.. it irritates the heck out of me when i see pet owners allowing there dogs to walk them.. when i got my second pitt i had that one for mainly to train to be into me cause i lived alone at the time she stressed to me 2 things.. do not let your dog walk you your dog should always know who is in charge expecially with bigger dogs and like pitts etc.. then if your dog is not in the home with the family just you do not allow your dog to be near company when they come over jjst keep him away from others only u interact with him.
  do not feed your dog store brand pet food please thats a nother pet peeve of mine


• Youtube.com does some really good training videos. Hope this helps!!!:^)

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cause to get your dog trained?

1.i want to train her at petsmart.how much does it cost.what do they teach.2. how do you housebreak your dog i have a big throw rug under my coffee tabel and thats her favorite spot to pee in how can i stop that.

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1. training at petsmart is pretty cheap. The pricing is by the age of your dog...they also do potty training.
another way of training is puppy pads...or just positive training. heres what i got from their site.

Puppy Education
Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behaviors while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival. For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition
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Beginner Education
Specifically tailored for puppies over 5 months and adults dogs that have had no previous training. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on health, grooming and nutrition

Click-a-Trick Education
Learn how to integrate more playful behaviors into your dog's education process. This course will help you communicate using a clicker as part of our positive reinforcement-based program. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

The benefits of clicker training
Loading a clicker and selecting primary reinforcers
Advanced cues such as crawl, take a bow, high five, roll over and much more

Intermediate Education
This course will help further develop your dog's ability to learn behaviors involving more distance, duration and distractions. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

Brief review of basic cues
Cues such as stay from a distance
Learning despite distractions
Relationship-forming games
Additional cues (heel, stand and more)

Advanced Education
This course will help strengthen your dog's reliability in every situation. Graduation degree earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: intermediate education or comparable skill level. Key topics covered include:

Sit politely for petting
Advanced loose leash walking and heeling
Specialized games to build reliability
Learning with increased distractions

Private Classes
Not ready to commit to a six or eight week class? Or perhaps your dog's behavioral needs are targeted to one specific area? Maybe you and your dog prefer a more intimate one-on-one training session? Ask about our private classes – perfect for your busy schedule and training goals because they're personalized to your needs.

Dog Training: Tips and Tricks the Professionals Use

• call petsmart or go to petsmart.com
  buy a book on the breed of dog you have and read up on it.
  get a book on how to train your dog...theyre at the local library if you dont feel like buying one.


• I am not sure the prices at petsmart but I do know that you can check your local shelter to see if they have training classes. They are fairly cheap and the instructor is a volunteer (usually from petsmart) and all the money goes back to the shelter.


• house breaking the puppy u need to do yourself , take the pup out several times a day at the same time every day pups normally relive them selves several times a day the younger they are now that the pups sent is on the rug u need to have it cleaned because they will continue to go in the same spot , if u r gonna be gone for long periods of time get some of theose safty fences or a lil kennel that u can put in the house and place newspaper on the floor put the pups food or water dish in the area as well as her or his lil bed , but as soon as u get home take her out to go potty , 5 minutes outside is not enough time for a pup or dog to go potty , give the puppy 15 minutes to 30 minutes to go , dogs may go as soon as u take them outside but the more they can run around etc they will go more its being cosestant , another thing withing an hour of feeding the pup u need to tak e out to go poo as well adn dont feed the pup after a certain time maybe 3 hrs before u r going to bed this way when u go to bed u can take her out right before hand so she wont have to go no more untill am


• Call the local petsmart and ask them their prices for basic puppy training. Our petsmart has excellent trainers. She will need to be current on all of her shots before she can enroll in the classes.
  
  As far as potty training, you need to get a crate and crate train her. Get the book Housebreaking: Pure and Simple by Mark and Dru Katz. It has everything you need to know and it's cheap on Amazon.com. Clean the areas she pottied on already with an enzyme cleaner from the petstore.


• House training has to be done the right way from the very start. It's much easier and more effective to prevent mistakes rather than try to correct them. Check out this article http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

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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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I agree with the clicker training. If you do not have a clicker an ink pin will work. It would be great if you could find a treat that works with your pom mix. I use dehydrated hot dogs for my special cases. The theory behind the clicker is that the sound indicates a treat is coming. When you get the right action (such as a sit) you click and treat. A human can click quicker that speaking "good". Do not worry about your pets past you can not change it. He has a new life now. As far as the confusion show him the action you want click and treat. I am assuming he is small enough to either sit on the floor with him or put him on the table. Better yet you can go purely positive with him give him the sit command and wait until he sits click and treat. Growling at other dogs tell him no and keep moving. Remember not to get that panic feeling within yourself because you will send it down the lead. I feel the more you get your pom out to socialize him the better he will become. Just remember to keep your training black and white this is accepted this is not.

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• Sorry but the only thing that is going to have any affect on this Pup is Obedience Classes.
  
  If you can't train him then you need to find someone or an obedience class that can


• Um, well have you thought of obedience classes near you. He's probabley had a bad start in life and is just to scared to try anything. As for him growling at other dogs, try finding a good friend with a really friendly dog that loves someone no matter what. You and your dog get on one side of a fence and the other dog get on the other side. Make sure your dog has on a muzzle. Have the dogs walk by each other. As soon as the dog growls say a firm "No" and walk him away. When he finally stops growling everytime a dog approaches him, reward him as soon as a dog comes his way. Get him to focus on you.


• Unfortunately I believe you need a dog behaviorist more than a trainer. Just keep doing what you doing until you can afford help & keep introducing him to other dogs with strong corrections when he growls. Good Luck & keep at it.


• Basic obedience will help both of you.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=basic%2…
  
  that is a buch of sites on how to teach basic obedience.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=fun%20t…
  
  Again a bunch of sites that will be fun.
  
  I never used treats to train a dog I use praise & lots of petting when a dog does what he is ask to do. If he doesn't preform find something to motivate him. Praise & lots of attention has trained many a protection or Police dogs.


• First, are you sure he has good hearing? A spaniel who attended my puppy's classes never responded to any training (and we're talking sit and recall only). Then we discovered he was deaf, and wasn't responding because he couldn't hear. to test, you just need to make a loud noise, preferably away from the puppy. A tin or saucepan dropped on the floor in the room next door would do. If he doesn't respond, he's probably deaf and you can try noises closer by (you don't try this first in case you scare him). As for motivation for training, try cheese, tug of war games or other 'human' foods with a strong smell. Tripe is also a good option, if you can stand the smell. If he's still slow to respond, you could also try clicker training. I've only just begun using this myself, but my golden retriever is surprising even me with the speed at which he's picked it up. As a last resort of last resorts you could try also putting your hand on his back, above the tail with a little pressure, when asking him to sit. If this doesn't work, taking him by the muzzle and tilting his head up will work unless he's head-shy. However I really don't reccomend trying these unless you've tried everything else, as they are quite nasty methods that involve forcing the dog to obey you, and can lead to aggression later on. I speak from personal experience here, as my trainer tried this and told me to do the same: now I have the task of showing a soft natured friendly golden retriever that humans won't hurt him when they go near his head.


• Try to find something Max enjoys. He may not dislike ALL treats, he might be a little picky and not like that brand. But i he really doesn't like treats, find a bell, a sqeaker, something that get's his attention and use it to train him. First, teach him his name by using the item to get his attention, and say his name as well. So, hold up the item and say "Max!" in a loud, clear voice, but don't sound mean or aggresive. When he looks at you or the item, praise him. You can then use his name to get his attention and teach him other tricks, like sit. As for the aggresive behavior, since you have no background on him, he could have had a bad expirence with other dogs and may not feel comfortable around them just yet. Take it slow, and maybe he will warm up to them. Hope I helped and good luck!


• Well normally I wouldn't use the word "no" as a command, it comes up in conversation and confuses the dog. I use different words, sounds, hand signals for each of my dogs, so if my dog isn't responding to commands, I change them. In this case he may not know any commands, so I would just keep moving forward. I would sit with the dog, and just run down a bunch of words and see if he responds to them, or different sounds, or hand signals. I had one dog that I taught sign language to, and his daughter I just did thumbs up for good behavior, and I shook my finger at her like I was scolding her if she was wrong. I don't lock into commands like others do. If come, sit, stay, works for you, great. if the dog sits when I say popcorn, then I say popcorn. I wouldn't be taking a new dog on a public walk for at least a good month. I would practice leashes and walks in my back yard, just walking laps. That way any drama that comes up, I can correct in the yard and not have to worry about us getting hit by a car, or distractions by other dogs just yet. Maybe his name isn't Max and you should just call him what you want. If he doesn't respond to treats, I would just make a big fuss, clap and praise him. I like Charlee Bears for training, they are a little cracker for a little mouth. You can get a bonus bag at petco for the same price as the regular bad and they are small so they go a long way. They are also good about teaching the dog to take treats "gently"


• Sounds like he really does need a group obedience class, both for the socialization and for the training. My dogs really seemed to learn better when they saw that other dogs also had to mind.
  
  Check with your local shelters and see if they offer a low cost training class. Many do. If the shelter where you got him doesn't have classes, check with other shelters in your area.
  
  http://www.petfinder.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Female dog aggresive with other dogs when they first meet?

I have a female weimaraner (4 years old) and she is aggressive towards some dogs but not all, I do not see a trend towards smaller dogs or dogs of her size. She goes up, sniffs than pounces, she had never drawn blood. I also have a male 11 years old and she teases him but NEVER bites or pounces on him. He let's her get away with everything.
She has a bossy attitude but she is kind to some dogs and not to others. We love to take her to the beach to play with others but I am starting to feel a little uncomfortable.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? Would a shock collar work? Professional help? Back to dog training 101?
Thank you for any help you can provide.

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Weimaraners are the most aggressive and unpredictable of the Sporting dogs, so I'm not surprised you're having a problem. Shock collar? Definitely NOT. She may interpret the shock as a bite from the other dog and attack it for real. And for the same reason, don't use a PINCH (prong) collar either - these can escalate aggression problems and severely injure the dog if you have to restrain it. Use a chain or nylon choke collar high up on her neck - right behind the ears.

First, make sure she's getting enough exercise - Weimaraner's are real athletes that need a thirty minute strenuous run twice a day every day. A lot of anxiety and aggression is pent up energy. Wear her butt out with thirty minutes of ball playing or a run next to a bicycle before you meet another dog.

Be very careful around smaller dogs - they would suffer a lot more damage if she bit them. Arrange to meet someone with a small, calm dog outside in a neutral area. Don't let them get face to face. Immediately take a long walk side-by-side until your dog is calm and relaxed and accepting of the other one. Then stop and very casually introduce them on LOOSE leashes - but be ready to instantly jerk her back if she does anything aggressive. Restraining dogs on tight leashes when will almost guarantee a fight. Let them sniff each other for a few minutes, then walk again. Do this every day with as many different dogs as you can.

If she shows no improvement and still goes after other dogs, you will have to do lots of work on sit-stay and down-stay (on ONE command!) and walking without the dog pulling you. Don't hold your dog back when another dog approaches. That makes her feel tougher - like a guy in a bar who doesn't really want to fight, but with his friends holding him back, he's all mouth. As soon as she starts staring at the other dog and you see those ears alert - you know what's coming. Correct her with a quick jerk on the leash and turn in the opposite direction. She can't be barking if you're briskly walking away. Then turn back toward the other dog and do it all over and over again until she won't even LOOK at the other dog.

Prearrange a meeting on neutral ground as often as you can with people who have non-dominant dogs. Make your dog lie down and stay. She can't be posturing and aggressive if she's lying down. Just make sure the other person doesn't let their dog hassle yours when she's being good. Have a long conversation with the other owner - long enough for your dog to be completely relaxed. If she starts to get antsy, you can tap her on top of the head or nudge her in the side to distract her. It's best if YOU walk away first - if the other dog leaves first, yours may see it as an opportunity for a sneak attack.

Take her to dog obedience classes where the dogs are all being good. Many AKC recognized dog training clubs all over the country have advanced classes where the dogs are well behaved. The trainers generally have more knowledge and you pay less. Go to www.akc.org to find a club in your area.

You may need a professional trainer to help you with this, but let me warn you. Many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have no more experience than you do - especially with aggression problems. Ask you local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. And DON'T send your dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.

Read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Aggressive Dog Training Made Easy

• dogs are only mean and agresive if you raise them that way


• it might be a territory thing if she is on a leash when she does this pull her back and tell her very firmly NO...


• Your female is the alpha dog in your house.
  If she was not socialized well as a pup she could be aggressive but this sounds like normal reaction to meeting new pets.
  I have Weims also. My female pounces on other dogs wanting to play. She loves to chase and be chased and then tackled and put on the ground. She plays hard and sort of rough.
  A shock collar would be ideal for this type of training as you can correct her right at the exact monent she is displaying unwanted behavior ans you do not have to be near or touching her to correct her.
  I have them and use them for certain things This would be the easiest way to train for this type of behavior.
  It sounds like the problem is not huge at this point and you can most likely control it with some effort and if you feel it is getting worse or you need help look for a behavorial trainer to work with.
  Good luck and have fun with your weims.


• http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews…


• Contrary to what many believe, female dogs can be *much* more aggressive than males (particularly toward other females). I have a neutered male Aussie mix and a spayed female German Shepherd. For a while I lived with someone with a spayed female Chow Chow. All was well for about six months, then the females started getting into fights that more often than not drew blood. The Chow Chow's owner was not willing to do extensive training, and so that was the end of that relationship. (I also made the mistake of trying to break up a fight and got BITTEN by the Chow Chow.)
  
  My trainer said that shock collars are great for a lot of things but NOT for aggression. The aggressive dog is likely to perceive the pain of the shock as coming from the other dog, and the aggression will escalate. The trainer suggested that all the dogs be taught to be more "polite". This meant that they all had to sit and stay when I opened the door. I had someone help me hold them while they learned this. Then I would call each by name and give only that dog a treat when it came. They were learning to take turns. I did this every time we came in or out (yes, it is a lot of work and why the Chow Chow's owner didn't want to do it). Same thing any time treats were given and even when feeding regular meals.
  
  At the beach, keep her on leash and when you see that she notices another dog, get her attention with a treat *before* she gets in a snit. She'll learn that being relaxed and paying attention to what you want will get her treats.
  
  I highly recommend getting a professional trainer, as female to female aggression can be very serious.


• Take her to an obedience class, this can not hurt the situation. Dogs have a very suttle nonverbal communicatio with on another this can be the reasons for her pouncing on one dog and not another. the social hierarchy of the dog world also plays an important role in what you discribe.
  seek experienced professional help.


• You've gotten some very good advice here! It does sound like she's simply stating to the other dogs that she's the alpha. She wants to be the dominant dog. In meetings such as this, physical harm does not *usually* occur, unless she meets up with another dog that refuses to be subjugated. Then, you may have a squabble on your hands.
  
  I would go with *all* of the good advice you've already gotten. Also, if you can keep her on a leash for a time, make her sit and stay (and mind her manners) every time another dog goes by. It will take some time and patience to break her of this, but it will be worth it. A professional trainer may be a good option for this, as your dog would have other dogs around to work with in a safe, controlled environment.
  
  Best of luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

I want to train my dog to come to a whisle so that when i take her camping i can let her off of the leash

How do i train her to come when i whisle
(i bought a whisle)

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Same way you teach her to come when you call her name. Call (or whistle) and teach her that when she comes she gets a treat. Keep her on a leash so not coming is not an option. Probably best to start indoors where there's few distractions. After she's learned this, progress to outside, with a longer leash. Praise her extravagantly when she comes, but don't let her NOT come.

Keep in mind, though. If your dog isn't very obedient she won't become any more obedient just because you have a whistle.

There's nothing wrong with using a whistle, but it sounds like you want to let her roam great distances where a whistle will be necessary to call her back. Again, nothing wrong with this, but I'd ever only trust the most highly trained dog to let have this freedom. Even then, he can get into some trouble with wild animals (from skunks to bears to deer) so I don't think I would trust my dog too far from me, even if I do trust him offleash.

If you have a dog of certain breeds, such as a hound, be especially careful letting them off-leash. These breeds can get carried away with the sights and smells and get lost without meaning to.

I strongly recommend the video Really Reliable Recall for teaching a rock-solid "come" command (or whistle).

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• I'm no expert, but......... assuming you already know the basics of animal training - consistency, etc. - ..... tie a fairly long and light rope to its collar (40 - 50 feet). Have your dog stay while you walk to the end of the rope. Then blow the whistle in a single, always-the-same way. If it comes to you without further training (and this could happen!), you are home free. (Get mad about the money you wasted on the rope later!) If it doesn't come to you, wait 10 or so seconds and blow the whistle again. This time gently pull on the rope, making it come to you, without any side trips or hesitancy. Do this about a dozen times, or until it will come to you without being pulled. If after a dozen tries, it still does not freely come to you, quit for a couple of hours before trying again. Do this twice a day until the dog comes to you, without fail and without pulling on the rope, for at least 2 sessions. Then, try it without using the rope at all. You should be all set at this point. HOWEVER, you must call the dog using the whistle - as opposed to the more convenient "Rover, come!" - at least once a day for at least a week, then every other day for a week, then every third day for a week. Use the whistle thereafter once (only) every third or fourth day just to keep the pooch programed. Remember that the smartest dog is only about as smart as a retarded two year old. When the dog responds to the whistle even when it is out of sight, it is ready for a camping trip. Hope this helps. Good luck!!


• BLow the whistle and say come. Give her a treat when she comes. Keep doing this, except sometimes blow the whistle without saying come. Eventually get to the point where you are only using the whistle.


• Don't start with the whistle first. What you want to do is when she comes to you on her own, praise her and give her treats. (Best to start inside w/out distractions, add distractions inside, then outside, then outside with a lot of distractions. . . .you must build up slowly).
  
  Once she starts coming to you, add the whistle AS she is walking/running, etc. She will soon associate the whistle with the praise and treats she gets when she gets to you. Eventually you will be able to whistle and she'll recognize that means come.
  
  What you don't want to do is punish her when she gets to you late or when you find her. She will then associate coming to you or being found by you as punishment.
  
  You can even use different whistles to signal different things. Have fun and your dog will have fun too!


• Well. First try using the whistle, maybe she'll come to it without training. It that doesn't work, stand a few yards away from your dog and using the whistle, also motioning for her to come. She'll eventually get the idea. Reward her and move back from her further and further, rewarding her each time she comes to the whistle. When she starts to respond quickly, try just using the whistle and not motioning for her. Soon enough your dog will come whenever she hears the whistle blow.

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Dog Health Questions: What HIGH SCHOOL classes can get me into the dog training/breeding business!?!?

Just as the question states.
PLEASE HELP!!!

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Ummm....NONE?

Join 4-H...that's about as close as you're getting to a highschool class that teaches you anything about a profession concerning animals..............

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• Well definitely take a lot of science classes! AP Biology is a good one


• biology. Lots and lots of biology. In high school, there aren't many classes that will get you prepared for this. Try and volunteer at a shelter or find a reputable breeder in your area and start talking to them and asking questions, I'm sure most won't mind.


• There isn't any that will help you specifically for dogtraining. Take some business classes and animal science classes like zooology. The best way to learn, though, is to find a training facility near you that will let you apprentice there and you might be able to work for them in their kennels cleaning. That's what I have been doing for a year and it has helped a ton. Or if you want to get into breeding shadow a breeder for a while and find out what it's like. Best of luck!


• Here is a little info that might be of use to you! :) Have fun and good luck! :)Required Education for a Career in Animal Breeding
  Small and domestic Animal Breeders do not require any formal training, but they should familiarize themselves with the desired and standard characteristics of the breed they work with. Those wishing to breed animals in a more exotic environment such as a zoo will need to first earn a bachelor's degree in veterinary science and perhaps specialize with graduate and/or post-graduate studies in zoology. To breed agricultural animals, a 4-year degree in agricultural science will be adequate for most entry-level positions.
  
  Required Skills for a Career in Animal Breeding
  No matter which size or type of animal they are working with, Animal Breeders should have compassion for and a genuine interest in improving the lives of those animals, even if they are being bred for the marketplace. Animal Breeders often depend on the information gathered by others who are in the same pursuit, so a willingness to share research and work as a team member for the betterment of a species is vital.
  
  Career and Economic Outlook for Animal Breeding
  Earnings vary widely due to the spectrum of activities represented by the job title. Even within the small and domestic Animal Breeding category the earning potential depends on the type of animal bred and whether or not that breeder has produced any verifiable champions. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic's reports that Animal Breeders working as large animal veterinarians earned a median annual income of $61,029 in 2006, and those employed in the field of animal science earned $47,800 (www.bls.gov),


• Breeding: \
  Dog breeding is a tougher one since the goverment pay place certain restriction on who can breed dogs - you would need a permit - You would need to know dog genetics, biology, breed standards, the care for a pregnant dog - early puppy training - neurobiosensory feedback - and be responsible for each dog you produce for the rest of that dog's life even if you place it in a home with someone.
  
  Training: Trainers make different amounts of money depending on the region they live in, the number of clients they see and of course the numbers of years of experience.
  
  You need to be good at observing behavior and have great skill in shaping behavior.
  There are many dog training schools to go to but only two are top notch - Companion Animal Sciences Institute, Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy and either Pat Miller, Trish King, Jean Donaldson provide progressive teaching on current dog behavior and training methods that are dog-friendly. Some training can be very harsh and almost abusive causing a dog to be fearful, in pain, or turn aggressive.
  
  You have to learn behavioral psychology.
  
  You would have to learn about clicker training.


• Any science course will help you, especially biology. Math courses will help as well -- it's good to have a strong grasp on Algebra. English classes are helpful because in ANY career, you will need to know how to effectively communicate with other people. Also, the suggestion to join 4H or Future Farmers of America or if your high school has any agriculture classes, go for it. Any work with animals now will help you be better able to work with dogs in the future. Another thing you might consider while in high school is volunteering at a local shelter or animal hospital.


• Dog breeding is NOT a business. Being a responsible breeder is not and never will be a money making proposition. For being a dog trainer, you need to intern with a professional trainer, and take special classes. Get a good solid college prep background and plan to get some business courses in college to actually be of much value.


• Biology, Organic Chemistry, Home Economics
  
  I would also recommend joining your HS's 4-H or FFA club to get some work with animal husbandry.
  
  In college it would be a lot easier to get animal-related course & experiences.

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Dog Health Questions: Hyper new dog, idiotic mother, dog training shows? Please read.?

Okay so one month ago me, my brother and my parents adopted a 1 year old Chow Chow. She's a Chow and Pomeranian, so she's about half the size of a typical Chow. She was apparently rescued from an abusive situation.

Anyways, when we took her home, she started to develop these mood swings. She gets into these moods where she just runs around, trys to nip at you, and just kind of goes crazy. Since this happened, my mum started watching these dog shows. Mostly that show, The Dog Whisperer. She thinks he's the greatest thing ever, and tried to reenact almost all of his "training techniques". Since watching the show, she thinks that throwing the dog down on the floor whenever it tries to attack will calm it down.

When our dog gets into a hyper mood, my mum first tries to make that aggravating "chht" sound that annoying Cesar dude is known for. When she realizes that is not working what so ever, she continues to flail her arms in the dogs face, poke it's head, put her feet in the dogs face and all it does is make the dog want to rip her face off. I mean, if some idiot was putting their hands and feet in your face, poking you, and all other useless things, you'd bite too!

When I tell her that Cesar is an idiot and all those training techniques are not to be used in home, she doesn't listen. She thinks that just because he got them to work, it's okay to use them and not listen to me. Whenever she tries Cesar's training ways when the dog gets hyper, she gets bit and encourages the dog to do so.

When I'm around the dog while she's hyper, I ignore her. I go about doing what I need to do. The dog just barks a little, runs around, and then licks me and lays at my feet. Ignoring her is what stops the hyperness.

When my mum is around the dog gets hyper. When the dog gets that way, like I said, my mum throws her limbs in her face, and tried to throw her on the ground. The dog then gets pissed and attacks.

I tell my mum to just leave her alone when she's like that and she doesn't listen because Cesar said not to ignore dogs behavior like that.

She's an idiot, and so is that damn cesar milian. How do I get her to stop?

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You might suggest that she watch Victoria Stillwell instead. Ms Stillwell is an excellent trainer and she has a tremendous grasp of dog behavior and how dogs learn. She uses rewards based training methods as we all should.
I share your concerns over the whole "dominance theory" advice seen on popular TV shows. These ideas are based on bad science and incorrect assumptions about wolf behavior. Unfortunately they live on.
"It's Me or The Dog" is the show I'm talking about and Victoria has a web site too. I'll link to that and something about the problems associated with dominance theory for your mom to read.
Good luck.

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• Given your mouth and your snotty attitude, your mother is, apparently, not a good trainer.
  
  Find someone who is.


• I guess you and your mom are not really listening to what Cesear says. He talks about exercise. So, instead of throwing the poor dog down ont he ground to "dominate" him, put a dang leash on him, get him out and give him some real exercise.
  
  Since your a kid, how about putting on your rollerblades and taking him for a good run. Be useful, instead of just complaining.


• Nice name...new account...and an "abused" dog, as always. First, dogs live here and now, unless you have proof of it being abused, it never happened and treating it as it has only makes it worse.
  Second, forget CM and his shows, look up and find a Koehler trainer in your area and then follow that person's advice to the letter. You will have a much better dog and your mom will be happy.
  Hope I helped.


• wow. I liked Cesar Millan, but if he said that, I agree with u. he's an IDIOT. I now hate him. Why would somebody do that? I think YOUR doing the right thing ignoring her. I'm very sorry, but I can't help u with the problem as I am sometimes in the same situation with my mum.


• Irrespective of whether you think Cesar Millan is a genius, the Antichrist or anything in between, it's a TV SHOW which always starts with the warning "don't try this at home" or words to that effect.
  
  Ask your mother if she recommends you follow the fashion and dating advice given in "Jersey Shore".
  
  BTW, anyone who thinks Victoria Stilwell is a competent dog trainer is sadly deluded.
  
  @Ms Manners: Kudos!


• Well when the dog starts to get hyper get chain and throw it on the ground near the dogs hind legs. This distracts the dog and gets it to pay attention to the chain and then forgets about being hyper. Reward her when she doesn't start acting hyper again. Hope this helps


• Sadly you aren't going to be able to tell your mother anything. She is your mother. She wiped your nose and changed your diaper. What you can do is to find a good obedience class and enroll her and her dog. If you have a bit of money you can hire a good trainer to work privately with her. Find a balanced trainer who uses positive techniques with consequences.Your mother is more likely to listen to an expert more then her child.
  
  I'm with you. I'm not a fan of the Dog Training TV shows. No dog's problem can be cured in 60 minutes. Many of the techniques shown can be very dangerous for to dog and the owner.


• Cesar Milan's techniques should only be used for an aggressive, dangerous dog, in my opinion. Try to get your mom to watch It's Me or the Dog on Animal Planet, because that shows helpful non-aggressive ways to curb a dog's behavior, and is what I've used to train all my dogs.
  
  Giving your dog attention, positive or negative, while she is in that state, is a reward. She may be feeling bored, so she's saying, "I wonder if this will work...", and it is with your mother. If she absolutely insists about being pro-active with this, try noise aversions. Go to a place the dog can't see you and bang a pot with a large spoon as loud as you can. If this makes the dog pause, even for a second, reward her. Positive enforcement works better than negative any day. If you tell a kid "You better do this, because I'm your leader" or "If you do this for me we can go play!" which is going to work? Remember, a dog's mindset is perpetually stuck in that of a human toddler, so try to think like that during training an play time.
  
  Chows can be really great dogs if trained right, but with wrong guidance they can be dangerous. Hopefully you can get through to your mom. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training please help.?

do you need any training your self to train a dog? i noticed i'm very good at training dogs and teaching them obedience. even older dogs. so do you need a degree or anything to train dogs?

i've even taught my dog silent commands. i will open my hand for speak and all kinds of things and i would love to teach dogs for the deaf so they can use hand signals, my dog know sit, stay, come, up, lay down, rollover, and shake all with hand signals and commands.

of course i wouldn't charge anyone who is deaf or handicapped i would love to train their dogs for free but i do love animals and i would love to be a dog trainer, of course i would need to make some money to buy treats to train them with and other necessaties. and some money to pay my bills. lol. so do i need any special degrees schooling or anything to become a dog trainer?

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Wow you sound as if you are a natural with animals which is not a common thing.Some people d not use plain common sense and you do.If you wish to become a professional trained there are different schools or qualifications you need to obtain and it varies from country to country but since you have a head start on other you would do fine.If you are in the US check out the AKC and they will head you in the right direction.Usually what happens is people do Obedience with their dogs get to a very high qualification and then go for exams so they can be instructors.Hope you reach your goal and you obviously realize you have talent but bear in mind there are some real problem dogs around that need real professional help as they need re-training and some you can never re-train as their owners have created the problem and the dog suffers because of that.GOOD LUCK

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• i am a dog trainer myself and when people call you to train there dogs it is usually when the behaviour they want trained has gotten out of hand and they will ask you to fix behaviour problems rather then teaching trick so its probably best to become qualified to know how to read a dogs behaviour. if you work well with dogs already that is a big bonus on your side and you will be ahead of other people learning to be a trainer. having knowledge behind you will also help with people taking you more serious as a Trainer


• No, you do not need a degree to train a dog. There are some professions like doctor or hair stylist that each state demands a certification from...dog training is not one. Although, if you do have some credentials it will make it much easier to solicit clients. I would recommend checking out the Certification for Pet Dog Trainers website. They give an exam twice a year for positive reinforcement training...and if you pass you will be certified a professional dog trainer, and you will have credentials behind your name, Lindsay Myers, CPDT. This lets people know you have actually tested and are certified, but no, you will not be fined or shut down if you train without a certification.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips from petsmart classes?

i recently took my dog to pet smart for training at the puppy level. he did great. he learned sit, stay, come, lay down, leave it, and drop it, and shake over a 6 week course. he graduated saturday and i want him to learn more but i dont want to take him back to the training be cause all they really did was tell me how to teach him. so i feel like if someone told me what they cover in the intermediate class then i could teach him the rest myself and save $100 bucks. any tips from people who have taken there dogs to the intermediate classes?

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If you want to do this on your own, why not just buy a book? There are plenty out there and they are not very expensive.

However, if it was me, I wouldn't be cheaping out my dog's training experience.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0…

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• WORST POSSIBLE PLACE ON THE PLANET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  Find a REAL class,run by REAL dog-people-not the minimum-wage-morons at Pet-NOT-so-smart!
  Call your local kennel club.

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

I adopted a dog from the Shelter yesterday.
She's 7 months old.
But, very big.
She jumps up on you and everything.
They shelter gave us a DVD about training the dog.

What treats should I use?
not big ones, that will make it sick if it eats too many, those little treat ones.How should I go about being the "Alpha Dog"?

How did you train your dog?
I don't want to go to PetSmart or anything like that.

Thanks in Advance.

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Look here for ideas -- http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…

Or get books by Pat Miller, Pam Dennison, Turid Rugaas, Jean Donaldson, Patricia McConnell, or Ian Dunbar.

Treats of various sizes can be broken up into the teeny size appropriate for training, if they are soft.

You don't need to be "alpha" -- there's no such thing. You just need to train your dog to do the things you want, consistently.

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• Use what ever your dog fancies (obv dog friendly) cheese, carrot, store bought liver treats, ground beef, chicken... the dog may not be food motivated, which is where her fav toy will play the role of a treat.
  
  This whole "alpha dog" thing... honestly I dont do anything special to establish my rank in the house, I simply train and dont let him get away with bad things.
  
  My method is positive training with some other chucked in, lure the dog into position with a treat basically. When you need to correct bad behavour, give a firm NO and ignore. When on leash and she pulls give a tug back into place once a few steps have been taken next to you give her a pat on the sides.
  With jumping on you dont pay any attention to her, push her down with a NO once ALL fours are on the ground pet and praise. You need to let her know she is visible when on the ground and does NOT need to jump up to be seen or to get attention.
  
  If you like you can email me for more :)


• Most dogs will eat almost any kind of treat. You can buy inexpensive ones at walmart.
  
  We trained our dog on our own but if you are a first time dog owner and you don't have basic knowledge on training, I highly suggest, enrolling her for obedience school. It will help you out a lot.
  
  If you want your dog to see you as a leader, you have to project confidence in yourself and how you deal with her. Dogs can read body language very well..if your dog is stubborn, she will not take you seriously if she senses weakness or there is an inability on your part to follow through. You have to be firm but don't yell or show anger/frustration. You have to set rules and boundaries and stick to them no matter what. Good luck.


• For treats I go to Pet Smart -they have the bar where you can select from several sizes and flavors and buy the quantity you want.
  
  Be firm and calm and let him know he can trust you. Realize that he wants boundaries, and most dogs love to learn new things and to please you. When he jumps turn your body away from him and ignore him. Only pay attention to him when he is calm.
  
  Praise him but not in an overly excited way.
  
  Prior to the dog I own now I always took my dog everywhere I could and exposed him to new experiences while constantly reinforcing training and praising him when he obeyed commands. I always had really calm well trained dogs that people always commented on. I realize with the shelter dog I have now who has a myriad of phobias that I hadn't done that and it's been slow going. So now I am trying to take him with me more and work with him in all situations, and it seems to be working. Always try to end training sessions on a good note and he will look forward to them.


• i used pieces of small hot dogs, to train my pit bull, and i trained her when she was 6weeks old, and she is a very smart dog, she learned the sit command, really fast, later on, i trained her, to stay, come, sit, down, and she sometimes will give her paw if you ask her for it, to shake your hand, i think my brother taught her how to shake hands, she also knows how to fetch, and ive never had a dog who knew how to do that, and i use to have a golden retriever and a purebred labrador, and they didn't know how to fetch,
  my pit is very intelligent, she is the greatest dog i have ever had


• Hey ,This is a very comprehensive dog training guide written by daniel stevens.
  i trained my dogs using his guideHope that helps

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Dog Health Questions: Outdoor Winter Dog Training?

I all ready have an established business and am currently doing Outdoor Training Classes- the area is lighted and covered. I need an awesome marketing suggestions to continue to promote this during the winter months when it is harder to want to get outside. Any suggestions? We are thinking on the line of doing some agility and tracking training outside to make it more appealing but I need some outside thoughts. Thanks in advance.

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Telemarketing most people hate it and complain but it does work. Business cards with something free. Homemade Dog treats. third class free with a month of classes paid in advance.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: my dog licks my face till its raw while im trying to sleep at night?

My dog is bout 5mnths or so and he licks my face all night while im trying to sleep does this mean somthing if so what and how do i get it to stop if not still how do i get him to stop licking my face raw

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Are you kidding?? How do you not know that the dog is licking your face all night ?? You taking sleeping pills before bed or something ?? Don't let the dog sleep with you if you sleep that soundly.. What if he starts to gnaw on your arm???

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• It means that your dog is getting into your bed with you, which is not appropriate.
  
  Excessive licking on your face is a sign of submission; a good thing.
  
  I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!
  
  


• My dog sleeps in our room, in our bed. It's not that bad. He will get off the bed when I tell him to. And he has a bed on the floor that he will sleep in if I tell him he has to. But we dont mind the dog in bed with us (however, he is very small and doesn't take up much space). But the only time my dog licks my face in the middle of the night or early in the morning is to tell me he has to potty. He knows he cant pee in the house so he has to wake me up so I can take him out. It started when he was a puppy when we were housebreaking him. Now he can usually hold it all night, but on a rare occasion I am still "licked" awake.


• I hate licky dogs like that! Put him on the ground every time he starts doing that. He'll catch on that if he licks he can't be on the bed. Also only let him on the bed when you tell him to. It should be a privilege for him.
  Consider crate training too.


• your dog needs to be put into a kennel or a crate at night- he's licking the salt off of your face that your skin makes (oil & salts, etc)
  but put him in another room or somewhere not with u at night


• Crate him at him at night


• different possibilites
  1. close ur room door
  2. put ur dog in another room
  3. tell him no
  4. throw him in a cage


• Keep him in a crate at night, or in another room :)


• put him in another room while you sleep


• gross
  
  tell him NO and push him away, dont let him think it's okay to do that
  
  


• put him on the floor


• well put him out ur room and make a room for he or she

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of any good Dog training schools?

Any area is okay, as I'm willing to travel. I DO NOT WANT LINKS TO THE ABC, I am not an online class person, and I feel that that is a lazy way out. Also, you can only learn so much online, without hands on work.

Any one know of any? Any suggestions?

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Amy, I would really just suggest you find yourself a good mentor. Some of the schools, even when the come highly recommended, aren't worth anything. I've met several people that have spent a good bit of money on training schools, and they could've learned so much more in their own backyard. Certifications in dog training mean nothing. Once you've mastered your craft, you get endorsed. That would be my suggestion. Good luck.

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• here is a good dog training school site.http://www.nk9.com/


• only the book work is online in ABC. You don't need a class room to read and write. The whole second half of the course is all hands on you log volunteer hours at shelters and then get to spend up 21 weeks shadowing an experienced trainer and working with clients and dogs Its a very thorough program, the best I have seen.


• Personally I would never take my dog to a training school.
  There are lots of good books out there, and free info on the
  Internet, besides, it is not only the dog that needs to be trained, it is also the dog owner believe it or not. A friend of
  mine sent their dog off to a training camp and it cost them
  $3,000. I started off with a dog training for dummies book,about $20, and lots of free info on the Internet, and my
  5 month old shepherd really outshines their 2 year old.
  I can even walk through a group of people without a leash and he never leaves my side untill I tell him o-k. The number
  of tricks I have taught him is unbelievable and at 5 months we have just begun. It is a very rewarding feeling to do it yourself. Get to know your dog real well, and discover the bad habbits
  that come naturally to the owner and it is easy. The down
  side is that you have to spend about half an hour every day
  training and retraining, but well worth it.

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Dog Health Questions: Can somebody give me the quick and dirty with respect to building a dog training device that uses electricity?

What would I need to include. Clearly I need a capacitor, but what voltage?

I was thinking, about it and the circuit diagram seems straight forward. Battery, capacitor and electrodes. Should I include anything else to space out the duration of the shock, or should it be instantaneous.

My largest concern is the voltage stored and released on contact.

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Most simple way.....try to series a capacitor rated at 400 volts at 0.1uF to the 120 volts AC hot line. This way,capacitor limits the current of 120 volts AC and it shall not harm the dog but shocking as the dog bits other end of capacitor. It might not work if only by touching the skin where has thick hair. Then increase the voltage to 240 volts.

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Dog Health Questions: I would like to buy a dog, i need a low maintenence, medium sized dog. where do i start?cost of training etc?

what's the average cost of having a dog trained for things like potty training and barking(i live in an apartment). how much am i looking at spending up front not counting the cost of the dog.
all shots
spayed
training
toys
food and whatever else there may be.

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Go to rescue shelter,i went this past week0end and got me a medium sized dog for a fee of $75.00.That included his neutering,shots,chip and a free check up at a vet.He's 3 1/2 months old, so I'm training him.One accident this week.I use a crate and he seem to like it.Oh, he's a JRT/mix and very smart.Good luck on whatever dog you get.

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• Dogs are a big responsibility, so dont get one unless you are willing to keep it for life- up to 16 years. pure breds can cost up to $1000.00 or more but you can always go to the shelter and get one for a lot less. The start up cost of everything that you mentioned could add up to about $500.00. I have two dogs and it is very worth it my dogs are great and I love them to death.


• Please check out Petfinder.com
  
  You can find great dogs on there that have already had their current vaccinations and have already been spayed/neutered. Adoption costs may vary, but it is much cheaper and very rewarding to rescue a shelter dog. There are all kinds of breeds to choose from and you can even search your local area.
  
  I took my shelter dogs to obedience training and it cost me $80 for a six week class. That is actually dirt cheap and I'm not sure where you live but it will probably be a little more than that.
  
  You can get safe, cheap toys in the WalMart pet section. And every brand of food has a different cost. Please make sure to use the type of food he/she is used to until you can wean him off and feed him the food of your choice.
  
  Please consider rescue, he/she will be so grateful and you will feel so good!!!


• I'd say the best thing would do to narrow down your options first. Look at what you are willing to spend and also consider if the dog will shed, behavior of the breed of dogs, etc.
  
  I personally LOVE pound puppies, just for the fact that they are looking for love so when you're able to give them that love they are going to love you just as much.
  
  Many pounds or humane societies will include raibes shots, spay/neuter, etc. in the adoption fee.
  
  I adopted a 8 week old chow from a local pound and her adoption fee was $65 and that paid for the rabies and spay, my bill with all the other shots and testing for worms and what not still ran about $90 afterwards.
  
  A stray I found that we had to take to get all his shots because we weren't sure if he had any ran about $140 and he wasn't neutered but I'd suggest it unless you plan on breeding.
  
  Most dogs will bark, but you could always go to a local specialty pet store (i.e. PetSmart, PetCO) and purchase a bark collar, which may run you a pretty penny, I'd say anywhere from around $40-150.
  
  Some training will work with the barking and simple commands, training will varies with where you go and what not but the puppy/dog has to be a certain age and have shots and what not.
  
  The hardest dog I've ever tried to potty train is a cocker spaniel because when they get excited they like to litterly show you.
  
  You can always crate train the dog (which I don't really like but some people perfer it) where you buy a crate and give them so much room and let them know thats where they potty at.
  
  Also, what has always worked with me for potty training is when you catch them using the bathroom (eventhough it sounds harsh) rub their nose in it, pop them, say "NO!", and send them outside. Make sure you also clean it up very very good and get the smell away because if they smell it again they will be sure to use it in the same place once again.
  
  As for toys, many dogs vary. My dogs are terrified of toys that make sounds but love the hard toys that they can chew on for hours, you really just have to experiment.
  
  I hope this helps a little.


• Well, if you adopt an adult shelter dog, which is a great idea, you'll get the shots, spaying, some training, AND the dog for usually between $100-$200. It's a great way to go, and most shelter dogs are adults that are partially or totally housebroken, and often have some basic obedience training. Plus you know exactly how big the dog will stay, and a few hours of bonding will tell you the dog's overall personality.
  
  If you insist on starting with a puppy, you're looking at:
  
  $200 shots
  $500 spaying (varies greatly by vet)
  $200 for 6 weeks of training
  $100 toys, treats, collars, leashes, bowls, etc.
  $50 per month in food (depending on quality)
  
  The great thing about shelter dogs is that most are mixed breeds, which dilutes their genetic tendencies. For example, most medium-sized short haired dogs are either hunters like Labs, or herders like Cattle dogs, both of which are very driven and need a lot of exercise. Shelter dogs still need good long walks, but they don't have the genetic drive to work that purebreds do, so you don't have to constantly engage them in activities.
  
  Potty training and barking, spend $50 on some good books, because those are things you have to do yourself- you can't potty train or bark train in a classroom.
  
  On the subject of food, pay a little extra and get the good stuff, and you'll save a ton of money of vet bills later.
  Good: Artemis, Avoderm, Chicken Soup, Canine Caviar, Wellness, Wysong, Verus, Timberwolf Organics, Nutro Ultra, Fromm, Merrick, Organix, AgarX, Canidae, Innova Evo, Eagle Pack, Solid Gold.
  
  Okay: Nutro or Nutro Max, Eukanuba, Bil-Jac, Nature's Recipe, Pinnacle, Royal Canin.
  
  BAD: Purina, Alpo, Pedigree, Kibbles N Bits, Iams, Cesar, Beneful, Hill's Science Diet, anything sold in a supermarket.
  
  Good luck!


• Reconsider getting a dog if you live in an apartment. It's hard to housetrain when you have to go up and down stairs, and neighbours aren't impressed with a barking dog when you leave. Cats are fine for apartments, dogs like a house w/ a yard.


• you can adopt a dog from a rescue organization or group in your county. there are several i found which i listed below, all of which you can find near your area.
  
  the rescue organizations are non-profit groups that rescue animals and find homes for them. all they charge you is the actual cost of the shots, neutering or spayding and what it cost them to care for the dog. they also train them before they give them up for adoption.
  
  we just got two great pyranees a month ago and these dogs are the sweetest and most wonderful dogs. the rescue organization trained them, cared for them, had all their shots done, had them neutered and spayed (we have a male and a female). these folks are all volunteers so they really care for these animals and treat them with such affection.
  
  the gentleman who dropped the dogs to us gave us a list of types of food to feed them, how often and how much (cups). he also listed all the shots they had and when and how often to clean their teeth, ears and how to do it. he arranged for their tags with our name and number on them, their leashes and chokers.
  
  i will assure you will never regret acquiring your pet from any rescue group.
  
  http://adopt-a-small-dog.1-800-save-a-pe…
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rescue.htm
  http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
  http://www.adoptablepets.net/index.html
  http://canines.com/cgi-bin/afardb/search…
  http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/cgi-bin/…
  http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/bree…

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Dog Health Questions: What bite sleve should i get for attack dog training?

im going to be training my dog to attack on command and i don't know which sleve i should get. he is a 1 year old german shepherd. and very smart. please help. i found this site http://www.things4yourdog.com/page/1151107
but i don't know what sleve to get

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Just choose 1 any of them work

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