Dog Health Questions: My dog is biting... too late to fix???

I have a 9 year old corgi/shepherd mix. For years he's had problems where he just attacks out of nowhere. If I am laying on the couch, he'll go right under me and if I get up he will just attack. This is just sometimes..

I've had a trainer come to the house, she was here for about 20 minutes, hand feeding him and giving him little pieces of food to train him. Then outta no where, when she stepped backwards with the food, the dog attacked her feet.

This dog isn't I would say off the bat agressive, but he just attacks and I am wondering if it is too late to train him.. The trainer I had didn't work out. I've taken him to dog training classes in the park, he just sits there and doesn't growl or anything.

The vet thinks the dog is spoiled. She I try and train him myself, not let him lay next to the couch, not let him on furnature... or is it too late?

He bites and then two minutes later he wants to be petted.. He follows my mom and I everywhere.

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• I wouldn't say it is too late - you need to be consistent though - and I don't think that food training is necessarily the answer...
  
  Look into another professional trainer - you and your mom need to be seen as the pack leaders...
  
  In the meantime...keep him on a leash, so that he can be reprimanded whenever he lashes out...
  
  Take him for lots of walks (under control - like healing) so he can burn off some energy...
  
  A tired dog is a happy dog...
  
  Be Consistent!
  
  Good Luck.Just read your edit...definitely keep him on a leash...you should never have to tiptoe around your dog, and apologize for moving...help each other out with the leash...to move the dog away, if necessary...whispering, and moving slowly so as to not annoy the dog is not the answer! Keep him off of the couch, and out of YOUR personal space until he can control himself...
  
  Practice, Practice, Practice -


• my border collie pup does this to epexct I didn't do correct him as a baby cause I thought he was playing and I did but he just thought it was a game,so I stop walking and wait for him to move and when he does I walk again,but this doesn't really sound like my dog,I would turn a around grab his muzzle and squeeze it and say "NO BITE!" he will whine cause it hurts sounds mean I know but its helps alot he thinks its a game now so end it ! and then ignore him in for a few minuets dont baby him.he needs to know your the boss and hes not,you feed him and take care of him your the boss,hes controlling you.hope this helps :]


• It is NEVER to late to rehabiliate a dog and train and owner. Explain your situation to a good trainer. If you are having trouble find one call your local humane society or breed specific rescue.
  
  It sounds like your dog is the "Alpha" in the household. You need to change that.
  
  I promise it is never too late to train.
  
  Good luck.


• He has some sort of fear of being attacked first so he attacks before he is attacked...
  
  has anyone ever been aggressive with him? taken his toys or food of him?
  
  There is alot of information on the web re this.....
  its never to late to teach a old dog new tricks........ so training is the right answer.... and socialising.... take him training classes........


• I'm with the Vet, the dog sounds spoiled - If he doesn't get his way, then he attacks for the attention it brings him.
  
  Work with another trainer 1 on 1, a "group class" in the park isn't going to be effective for him.


• honestly being spooled is not a problem when u have leadership well stabilished. Ur dog is biting because he is the leader of ur pack and problem consider that u guys misbehaved somehow. So he needs to correct u.
  U don't really said how he bites. Is that a kind of snap bite?? Or that anger doesn't let go bite??? If its a snap bite he is correcting u. And as I can see u and ur family also treat him as the leader. Otherwise why would ur mother appologize to him.
  
  Honestly I don't think I know any other dog more spoiled than mine!!! But when the subject is leadership I let him know who is the boss.
  Maybe ur vet didnt explain himself well when he said for example to no let him on funiture is a way of stabilishing the alpha. Only the alpha dogs stay on higher position. So for example ur dog should not be in furniture if u are not three and if u don't allow it to be.
  I'm not sure being clear cause my battery is running out and I'm typing tonfsst.
  But let me say, it's never to late to train ur dog. They are very smart creatures. But there is also the possibility that ur dog has something wrong with him. Maybe he Is in pain or even a headache, a toothache, I don't know and that make him snappy and moody. So make sureur dog is phisically ok and then work hard in making urself and the member of ur family the alpha dogs.
  Being the leader is a responsability. And when u take that away from ur dog' shoulders they feel a lot more relaxed.
  I do think uay need a professional help but Id love to give u the pointers my dog''s trainner gave is. U can add me if u wish. I would love to help.
  And btw the secret is consistency and stopping the spoiling for the time being. When evrytuing is right and good u can go back to spoiling without breaking ur alpha role.

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Dog Health Questions: Beagle specific training tips?

We are generally experienced dog trainers (have successfully trained several different breeds throughout our lives) AND we have just acquired an 8 month old boy puppy.

He seems different than any other breed we've dealt with (in mostly good ways). But, I would like some beagle tips. I know the dog whisperer is all about pack leadership, but this beagle seems to ignore all of that sort of stuff.

He is SWEET and GOOD, but I've got to figure out how to train him (or me) to: 1. go to the bathroom outside *always*, 2. not jump up on *everything*, 3. *listen* - I mean, if I tell him no (about anything), he just does it again (over and over). 4. Since we got him from a breeder, we were told that he was "crate trained". It's only been two nights, but he has barked non-stop the entire time he is locked up in the crate.

So, any beagle (or beagle-like) tips? Like I said, we're pretty experience with dog training in general- this beagle is just different, NOT BAD (actually quite sweet)

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Do you have other dogs? Your beagle may want to sleep near them, or at least have your other dogs sleep so that he can see them. Our beagle is three years old, and he would fall asleep after being cuddled, and as long as our other dog was nearby, he'd sleep soundly.

Also, with beagles, once we fed him, we'd take him outside, and as he got older, we'd watch for him to start to "follow a scent inside" and then take him out. Since we got him at 8 weeks, instead of 8 months, he learned quickly, and now when he wants to go out, he'll sit by the back door, or whack my mom on the leg.

For question 2, I don't think I have any helpful advice for that.

For number 3, my beagle did that, and still does. He's a stubborn little boy, and after a while, my parents just gave up caring. He learned how to open closed doors, and how to open his locked crate. He's our mastermind escape artist, as we affectionately call him.

Hope this was helpful! If you need more help, I'll be glad to offer more help/advice with beagles. :)

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• Beagles are very sweet, but also very stubborn by nature. Try rubbing a towel on you, for your scent and putting that in his crate along with a good rawhide bone. It can also help calm the barking if his crate can be where you are. Also get him used to the crate at times other than bedtime, leaving the door open when he's not in it. Most dogs grow to love their crate, and consider it their den. Everything else just requires patience and consistency the same as any other breed. They are very active, so you might try some high activity just before bedtime for him.


• Congrats on your beagle! This breed is very intelligent (read: hard to train!) Regarding your specific issues: 1. Make sure that you are always supervising so you that you will catch him in the act when he goes inside. Immediately carry him outside and to his potty spot. Also make sure you are rewarding him for going outside. Beagles are usually very food-motivated. 2. Teach a very strong sit/ stay. 3. Don't tell him no. It doesn't mean anything. He's thinking, "No, what? No breathing? No moving? What do they want?" Instead, teach an alternate behavior, like sit, come, down, or drop it. 4. Only let him out of the crate or pay any attention to him when he is quiet. Beagles love to howl so this is going to take a lot of consistency. Good luck!


• The trick to training a beagle is sporadic food rewards and a whole lot of persistence and patience.
  
  The one time YOU slip and don't correct a behavior you might find yourself starting all over because that beagle won't forget-LOL!
  
  For potty outside make a big to-do every time he does it correctly. Tell him "Good Boy! Good outside potty!" it really shouldn't take long if you let him know he is doing it right.
  Often the case it is the owner who is not reading the pups signals and not getting the dog outside fast enough. ALWAYS take your dog outside through the same door. This will help your dog know where to go to alert you. If you find puddles by the door assume YOU didn't get there fast enough. Your dog made the attempt but you missed it.
  
  Another tip is when you see your beagle is doing something good let him know and give a small treat like a cheerio. An example of this would be you see him lying on the floor chewing on his toy. You can either say "Good Down! Good boy!" or you can say "Good Chew! Good Boy!" depending on his current issues. You had a problem with him jumping on everything (#2) so catch him in the down position and reward him. He will quickly learn that down is good and food is sometimes offered.
  
  To teach your beagle to listen try to maintain eye contact. Do this by holding a treat and while saying the word "Listen!" point at your nose. The moment your dog makes eye contact say "Good Listen! Good Boy!" Once he gets this down then start adding onto it. "Listen" while pointing at your nose then "Sit!". Once mastered say "Listen" without pointing to your nose then give the second command. The point of this exercise is actually getting your beagles attention and then giving a command. By doing it this way you are cueing your beagle to the command of "listen" before having him do what you really want.
  
  As far as crate training goes it will take time. NEVER allow him out of the crate while he is barking or howling otherwise he will always do that knowing you will eventually let him out. Put a comfy blanket or bed and maybe a toy or 2 to entertain him. If this is happening at night then try taking him for a walk a bit before bed time to help wear him out.


• I recently bought my first beagle (I have a cairn terrier too), and I have fallen in love with the breed! Mine is 5 months old, and I have discovered a few tricks that might help you.
  
  1) As far as potty-training, we are still quite struggling with this one. However, she does know that she is supposed to go outside and if I am home she usually will start hinting to me she wants to go out. The biggest thing to watch for is that she goes to the corners when she is about to do business every time without fail.
  
  2) Also, as far as not jumping. I have discovered the best way to discourage it is to completely ignore her. Beagles are very social, and I read that ignoring your beagle is one of the worst punishments. Also, I used food treats to teach her to sit, and so I ignore her and then don't pet her when I walk in the house until she sits.
  
  3) This might not be the best method... However, if there is something she is not supposed to do, instead of telling her no, I either just eliminate the problem altogether--she kept chewing books, no matter how hard I tried to eliminate this behavior--so I put them all out of her reach and taught her to chew on one of her toys instead.
  
  4) Beagles don't like being crate trained. I have read everything I can find about training beagles and how crate-training is their best friend. I don't care what all of these people think, it is my firm opinion that no beagle should be crate trained! They are too social, and all they want is to sleep at the foot of the bed or in their bed near yours.
  
  As far as bonding with your dog--I think you would be surprised how smart beagles can be and how your beagle will learn how to please you and keep on doing it. All you need to do is give it some time. Good luck!!!


• Congratulations on your new beagle. As long as you realize what you have is a VERY strong nose with a little dog attached (rather than a dog with a very strong nose), half the battle is won!
  
  I'm sorry I can't speak to the potty training issue, as our beagle was 11 months old when we got him, and already potty trained. However, as to the crate training.... stop it, already. He probably wants to sleep in your bed, under your covers, as close to you as possible. Every dog trainer in the world will tell you not to let the dog on the furniture, especially the bed. This is bunk. Our beagle boy has calmed down considerably and is very bonded to us. When we first got him we tried putting him in a crate and he barked, howled and basically got so upset to the point he vomitted and had diarrhea in his crate - also destroyed the crate within two days. Even got the crate to "move" across the room he was jumping against the door so hard. We decided to let him out of the crate and have the run of the house, and he's been wonderful. BUT MAKE SURE HE CAN'T GET INTO ANY FOOD - BEAGLES ARE VERY SMART AND WILL FIGURE OUT HOW TO OPEN CABINETS, FRIDGES, GARBAGE CANS, ETC. SO YOU MUST TRY YOUR BEST TO BE MORE CLEVER THAN THEY ARE - NOT AS EASY AS IT SOUNDS. ha
  
  As to the jumping, teach him to sit and when he's likely to jump (i.e. when someone's at the door, etc.) put him in a sit/stay or down/stay and reward him w/ treats for remaining seated. Beagles will do anything for food.

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Dog Health Questions: To all dog trainers...I need your interview...can i have your email address?

i am doing a research study in dog training can you pls help me...so that i can work it faster...thank you...

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips?

Ok I just got this dog. It isn't a puppy a older dog. Small terrier it has a problem of peeing in the house what is the best way to break this habit.

He is older not a puppy. I have had him for nearly a month still trying to find away to break this habit.

Thanks so much for your help

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Look for clues that he is "telling" you that he needs to go outside. Sometimes we may mistake the clues to them wanting attention. If he comes up to you, out of the blue, ask him if he needs to go outside and then take him out. Always make sure to tell him that he is a good dog for doing his business outside. He will start wanting to do it more. Keep on his schedule of vacating, as horrible as it may be sometimes, and you should be fine. Good Luck!

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• Is he intact? What I mean is, has he been neutered? If not, do that first.
  
  He may have developed a very bad habit of marking his territory inside the house. You don't say if you have any other dogs in the house, if you do, he may be marking the house because he is stressed from the other dogs. If no other dogs in the house, then he just may be stressed from other things going on. You have only had him a month.
  
  Terriers are pretty high-strung dogs. How often to you walk him, and for how long?
  
  Do you play with him? Terriers need a LOT of exercise and attention.
  
  Maybe an obedience class would be helpful. He might not be taking you seriously as the pack leader.


• Crate training will help. When you aren't supervising him, put him in his crate. Let him out every few hours and right after meals so he can do his stuff, and praise him for going in the right place. If the problem is marking, neutering may help, but so will telling him "no" and supervising him.
  
  You have some great advice! Definitely take him to a beginning obedience class. Terriers are very smart and benefit from obedience training, and you will too! Even if he knows the basics like "sit," I bet you'll get some good advice. You'll also have a trainer to talk to about your specific issues. Good luck!


• First off you should definatly get him neutered. Adult male dogs will mark their territory. As per training, positive reinforcement is always the best key.
  
  When you catch him in the act, move him. Although it may seem pointless, because most likley he's already finished peeing, but move him to the place he should have gone anyway. Make sure to clean the soiled spot thouroughly with an amonia free cleaner.
  
  When he does go outside. PRAISE HIM. Make a huge fuss and give him cookies. I only give our dog cookies for training purposes. You will be surprised how quickly they catch on. For them its as simple as 'if i pee outside, i get a treat....if I pee inside, I don't'
  
  It just takes patience, the more repititon the better the dog will catch on.


• Get him on a schedule first. For example, a good walk in the AM before you leave the house and when you get home - 30 min - and that should tire him out so and empty his bladder. Is there someone who can come and check on him while your not home so he gets a break while our gone. Also watch him like a hawk if he looks like he about to pee tell him no right away and then take him straight outside so he can pee. Always use the smae door and eventually he will associate that door with having to go. After awhile you'll see him go to that door when he needs to go. Some dogs learn this very quickly some may take longer. You need to be consistent with the training as if your not he will become confused and revert back to his old ways. It will take a lot of work - Good Luck!!


• I have a male terrier myself, hopefully i can help you in some way. First off do you know how old he is? Because is he is over 6 months of age it is natural for male dogs to mark.....if they are not neutered.
  Second, you NEED to get him neutered. If this is a marking issue and not just a potty issue, then the neutering will help subside it. It will not make the marking go away. If marking is the answer. It is also healthier for animals to be spayed/neutered and they will live longer.
  Now, you need to purchase a crate, no larger than for him to sit, turn around and lay down. No bigger than this. You need to crate train him for pottying when you are not able to supervise him or when you are away from home at any time. Get him on a schedule. I will use my dog's schedule as an example. I crate him as soon as we go to bed, the next AM, i take him out immediately (do not let him run around the house) he will need to potty very soon after you let him out. I walk my dog and let him do #1 and #2. I keep walking him until he does both. I have him on such a good schedule he ALWAYS does both. You will get your dog on a similar schedule with some time. If the dog does only one number and not the other, then you need to bring him in the house and WATCH him. Do not let him out of your sight. If he gives you signs of peeing or leg lifting you need to correct him. A sharp NO and loud clapping of your hands will do it. Then grab him immediately and take him outside. Praise him when he does it outside. Repeat this process each and everyday until he understands that peeing in the house is not appropriate. The other comment with treats and cookies is perfect. This will give him incentive to do his business OUTSIDE not inside. Whenever i an not at home my dog is always in his crate....ALWAYS. When i take him out, i repeat the process above. Crate training helps with marking and potty training and also keeps him safe. This will take time and work but you can break him of this. Crate training is the absolute best thing i have ever done for my dog and my household. Good Luck!!!!


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips PLZ help!?

So my dog is very wild and very excitable! He is a good dog and everything but he gets way to wild. so what can i do to train him to act a little better??????? my main problems are--------going INSANE when the doorbell rings, going crazy when we have company, barking at any kind of noise, and barking mad at anyone that he sees through the window. I would also love for you to tell me any tricks that i can teach him......he only knows sit. PLEASE tell me everything you can!
Thanks sooooooo much.

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You are caught up in a problem I see all the time with my clients, and here on YA -- "how do I stop the dog from . . . " or "what do I do after the dog does . . . "

The solution is to turn that thought around, to "what do I want the dog to do instead?" For greeting guests, it could be sitting in a particular spot, away from the door, and waiting for them to come to him.

You could teach him a good recall and attention to you, and then make the sound of the doorbell or the sight of people passing by the window one of the cues for that.

1. Manage the situation as much as you can, using doors, baby gates, a leash, clearing space, the crate. Be prepared to do things you might not have thought of, like leashing the dog to you indoors. Prevent the unwanted behavior, for now.

2. Teach behaviors that contradict the ones you don't like, and are good habits you want anyway -- attention to you, sit, down, nose-target, come, stay, etc. Even cute tricks can be used to involve and distract a dog. Use reward-based training, like clicker training, to teach them.

3. Practice those desired behaviors, in every part of every room, at every time of day, with you in various positions, etc. Where a lot of training falls apart is here -- many people don't realize that dogs don't often generalize, but need to be shown that "down" still means "down" regardless of surrounding details.

4. Gradually increase the level of real-life temptations, to show the dog that "stay" still means "stay" if someone else talks, you talk, the cat walks by, etc. Then you can ask for the desired behavior in the situations during which the dog exhibits the unwanted behavior, and ease up on the management solutions.

5. The good news? Eventually, the good behaviors become habit, and often don't need to be cued. The old temptation now becomes the cue to do the desired behavior -- for example, the dog who goes to lie on his bed when people are eating, rather than begging.

If you're still thinking "but what do I do if the dog does ______ (insert unwanted behavior here)? I hope that, by now, I've convinced you that it almost doesn't matter.

But, there are a few "better than nothing" reactions --

- an attempt at what's called "negative punishment" -- taking away the natural reward that is reinforcing the behavior. This includes things like stepping back so the dog can't make contact by jumping up, taking away your hands if the dog nips them, walking away if he barks, putting his food dish in the fridge for a few seconds if he leaps around like a maniac, etc.

It may work, if you quickly give the dog a chance to try again, and keep repeating the process until you get the behavior you want.

- letting the error teach you -- look around and see if there is something you could be doing better with management.

- letting the error inspire you -- think about what you'd like the dog to do instead, in that situation. If it's something you have trained that just needs more practice, or to be applied to that situation, keep working on it. If you see that you need a new behavior for that situation, start teaching it, and have fun!

Some training sources:

http://www.dogscouts.org/Protocol_for_re…

http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…

http://www.clickertraining.com/

http://corporate.petsmart.com/public-rel…

http://www.akinfdt.net/look_at_that.html

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• Start off with more exercise! Go for a long walk or run every day, play fetch, play with other dogs, etc. Once your dog has burned off some of his excess energy and isn't so wild and excitable, then you can do some training. If you can, sign up for a beginning obedience class so that you can learn how to train your dog effectively. Practice each day with a couple of short (5-10 minute) training sessions.


• ask Cesar Chavez the dog whisper lol
  found out what type of "dog personality" he has and if he is not getting aggressive and just EXCITED then he is probabaly just catious of your suroundings...idk. I had a dog, a chiuahua and it was pretty hipper and paranoid so I had to use so many positive reanforcements with him to makes sure he knew everything was ok.
  
  so check the bread and if its a mut then your on your own...lol


• To train your dog to stop barking, have one of your friends do something to first get him to start barking--such as ringing the doorbell. When he starts going crazy have a treat ready and hold it up to his nose, when he stops to sniff the treat say "Quiet" and treat him & praise like crazy. Do this several times, and eventually he'll stop barking:)


• high five Take his paw with one hand then push his paw toward you when your hands meet say high five then give him a treat do again a couple of times try without treats sometime petting and love instead then after he gets that part say high five see if he will do it if he wont then repeat process tomorrow also remember this is training not feeding


• whenever your dog goes crazy and barks do something he
  doesn't like. try ringing the doorbell and when he barks, say NO and make sure he doesnt go crazy. then he should realize not to bark when the doorbell rings or when loud sounds happen.


• It would probably be best if you went to a dog training course. Training lessons are kind of hard to give over the internet. Try Googling dog training courses in your area. Good luck!


• Uhhh, you must pimp slap your dog once in a while to show that you are the dominant species. Thank you and God bless America.


• When ur training them whenever they do something right give them a treat.


• When he barks yell and point your finger at him and shout "NO BAD DOG!" and then slap him very gentle on the head so he does feel it but it doesnt hurt it when ever he does the bad things do that.
  
  every time he does good things say "YES well done!" and give him his favourite treat
  
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  When he is sitting say lie down and repeat it 3 times and then push the side of him to the ground and say lie down once and give him a treat keep doing this dailycome here
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  when you want him to come say his name "Name come here!"
  and pat your legs and even if your standing up or sitting down or lying down. just do that and if he doesnt come then go to him slowly and push his bum a little and say " Name come on come here!" when he comes give him a treat keep doing thatwhen you learn the basic tricks you will gradually get the idea of how to teach him if you have any other questions please contact me on my questions just press answer and ask your questions
  
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• It sounds like your dog has a lot of energy- energy he needs to burn! If you are able to tire your dog out every day about 90% of behavioral problems will go away. You need to make sure he's getting plenty of exercise. Once he is controllable, then you can practice obedience and tricks with him. With the doorbell, open the door, stand in the doorway and ring the bell. As soon as he barks, tell him no. Repeat. Eventually he will no longer bark and when he does that, reward him with a treat.
  
  I think most people have trouble with being stern with their dog. Because people treat their pets like children, many of them turn into "brats" and realize they can get away with whatever they want. You need to let your dog know YOU are in charge.
  
  Tricks are fun to teach and to show off, but make sure he has basic obedience down first. Here is a good website with tricks and how to teach them. Good Luck!
  
  http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html


• make sure your dog has enough excercise :)
  you can read up about how much excercise dogs should be getting, it might suprise you
  
  a dog which has plenty of excercise has no need to go insane or crazy as he is out of enegy and doesnt need to waste it on anything else.
  
  TRICKS: :)
  
  PAW: this is soo easyy!! take some treats, make your dog sit, lift his paw up and say "paw" , give him a treat. and praise... lift his paw up and say "paw" give him a treat, and praise........ repeat repeat repeat
  soon your dog will know that when you say "paw" he is expected to lift his leg up, and he will get a treat! this one is so easy to teach dogs in my opinion
  
  LAY DOWN: put your dog into the sit position, take some treats, and put a treat to his nose then drag slowely the treat towards the floor and away from your dog, towards you, your dog will be concentrated on the treat and so should automatically lay down in order to get the treat. while u are dragging the treat towards the floor say "lay down" when he does it reward him and praie him. repeat repeat repeat!
  ( this may take a few attempts for him to grasp the conept for himt o lay down, its okayy, keep trying!)
  
  TALK/BARK: make your dog sit, hold a treat so he can see and smell it, give him no commands, stay in silence wavign the treat in his face occasionly, he will get a bit aggitated and willl probably bark at you because he wants the treat, say "talk or bark" when he does it,
  repeat repeat repeat! he will soon understand that when you say "talk/bark" thats what he must do :)all dogs are different, these techniques might not work for your dog, they certainly worked for mine! and remember, dont give up easily :)
  
  good luck ! :) with you and your dog :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training,reward or discipline?

how do you train a dog? by punishment like a beating or rubbing his nose in poop? or by rewarding? I know some people who having amazingly obedient animals that have been less then nice in the training process. Both broke the dog down but recently I got a puppy and have ben using treats and the animal is doing awesome. What are the pros and cons of each?

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pros of love goes much further..u dont have to hit a dog just i wont talk to you for a minute is a wakeup call for a dog..go with the treats

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• Modern training methods that have been proven to be very effective involves training based on rewards. Positive dog training requires that you reward acceptable responses and ignore unacceptable ones. The only form of "punishments" acceptable are a firm "No" and ignoring the dog. This may often be supplemented by certain gadgets like Clickers to 'capture' and 'register' the moment with the dog.
  
  I have a 5-month old GSD and the reward system has worked miracles on him. Physical punishment can make the dog fearful and thus make him prone to biting in self-defense. Positive training makes sure that the dog is confident and happy. Dogs trained using positive methods are more attentive and do not cower from the master. The relationship between the dog and the master is one of respect. Dogs trained under this method WANT to please it's master as against being forced to.
  
  It has been suggested (though I don't subscribe to it) that old-fashioned methods take a shorter time to register than modern methods. I am not at all sure about that. I trained my dog to sit, stay and fetch in two 10-minute sessions by using the reward system.


• Dog training can be a positive and effective experience for the dog and you, if you are seen by your pooch as the leader. Punishment is not required for this. You say that the dog is responding awesomely to your training using positive reinforcement and that is great. You will encounter resistance by the dog at times and that is normal. Always be a consistent leader and the dog will want to learn. If you used only negative reinforcement such as hitting and yelling then what you are teaching the dog is to fear you and you will have a dog that will be inconsistent and perhaps dangerous. My suggestion is that you keep positive reinforcement (treats, "good dog", a quick pat) your main focus to lead your dog forward. Sometimes hitting the dog is necessary but reserve that for significant times when the dog is doing something the animal KNOWS it is not allowed to do. p.s. That rubbing the nose in the poop is not effective and is not something to be done ever.


• when training a dog, both rewards and punishment are equally important. while rewading a dog with treats and praise is a great way to train,punishing it when it does somethin wrong is equally important. by punishment i mean a sharp no, turning away from him and refusing to engage,jerking his leash or if worse comes to worse a good shaking by the scruff. you should NEVER beat a dog as it will lead to many behavorial problems later in life. you want to train the dog,not break his spirit!


• Beating a dog and rubbing its nose in poop is neither training nor discipline. It's abuse and says more about the abuser that it says about dog training. These type need some of their own medicine.
  
  I train my dogs with praise and treats. I'm not a purely positive trainer because I do verbally correct them. I say Ah Ah in a stern voice and will give the leash a good pop on a dog who pulls.
  I do not lay a hand on my dogs except in kindness. I love my dogs and would never hit them or abuse them in any way and my dogs are obedient, well behaved dogs.


• Rewards, rubbing the nose in a potty accident doesn't teach any thing but to be afraid to go in front of you. If you catch a puppy in the act you yell something sharp to startle him and then take him out side immediately to show him the correct place to potty. The wrong kind of discipline makes the dog not trust you and could make them mean.You teach with patience, not strong discipline.Dogs should respect you, not fear you.


• you can correct/discipline a dog without being overly harsh...
  
  it really depends on what you want...
  
  a dog that is taught to obey using harsh techniques is doing so out of fear...is that what you want?
  
  a dog that learns through positive reinforcement and slight and fair corrections learns to respect you as a leader and obeys because they trust you.
  
  I had much rather a dog be obedient because it enjoys being obedient and trust me as his/her leader than a dog that is scared to death of me...
  
  I am not a "clicker" only trainer that never uses negative reinforcement and I do not believe in harsh abuse to train...there is a happy middle ground where you can teach a dog without hurting it or "breaking it down"...it really depends on the dog...i have a dog i'm training now that i use a pinch collar with because he is hard and a bit stubborn...treats only clicker training would never work with him...however, my female would shut down if i tugged on her leash too hard so i handle her a bit differently, she gets more verbal praise.
  
  I very rarely treat my dogs for rewards unless we are working on something special.


• Hi. I am a Dog Trainer/Behavior Specialist with 25 yrs of experience raising, training, showing & rescuing dogs. You are absolutely on the right track using treats. Positive Reinforcement is the best way to raise and train your puppy. Harsh, punishment type training breaks the dogs spirit. The dogs are obedient out of fear, not because of the dogs will to please.
  Feel free to contact me for help training your puppy. My name is Andrea Sommer, and my business is Sommer Oaks Dog Training. I can be reached at 831-524-3773, or at sommeroaksranch@charter.net
  Treats as a reward are the best way to start, but it is best to gradually eliminate treats and praise with your voice, body language, and a scratch on the chest - or whatever physical praise your dog responds to.
  You also need to learn CORRECTIONS for misbehavior. Not punishment. The corrections you use depend on what misbehavior you are dealing with. Corrections should be quick and to the point, then move on to something positive.
  I wish you the best of luck with your puppy. I hope to hear from you
  For the Love of Dogs~
  Andrea


• Beating your dog is NEVER a good way to train it, let alone make it love you. When you do that they will be afraid of going near you. But they will also listen to almost every word you say.
  
  However, when you reward your dog with treats it is happy to listen once trained thinking it will get a treat or a good rub and will also love you, since you are the supplier of all the yummy food!


• You should reward and discipline both, in moderation.
  
  Punishment should NEVER be used. Correction, yes. I find a sharp, "AHH!" Works better on my dog than scaring/hitting the crud out of him like my father tried. Only taught him to fear males. :/
  
  I'm pretty sure mine is one of the most obedient dogs in existence. I can trust him on and off lead, and he follows through within a couple seconds of me giving the command.
  
  My dog has NEVER been hit by me, and he respects me like crazy. Because of him respecting me, if he is doing something, and I give him the "Acht!" He stops immediately.
  
  Something that I have had extreme success with is NILIF training. http://k9deb.com/nilif.htmAdd: Ali, settle down. The dog is not being beaten.


• I like using treats. However, I believe in being "firm" too. I don't mean yelling, I mean being serious when you're training them. Not all "Ok honey, now sit. Sit for mummy." Dogs can tell when you're not confident.
  
  The dogs that are trained with just discipline might end up being trained faster than the ones with treats, but the dogs also tend to be a little reserved. They seem to be a bit skittish and shy. I'd rather have my training take a bit longer and have a more well rounded dog.
  Treats shouldn't be used for *all* training. That just makes them obese. lol! Rewarding them with a walk or a new toy is a good substitute. (Many people say dogs don't care about new toys. I can honestly say that my dog gets SO excited when he sees that I bought him a new toy. He paws at it, pounces on it, and then he takes it to sleep with him.)


• oh my god do NOT BEAT UR DOG!!!!
  
  when u were a baby did ur parents beat u or rub ur nose in poop when u did something wrong? no, i doubt it.
  Yes i think u r doing the right thing by using treats and praise this is what i used on my dogs. it is the humane method. prons and cons...
  
  DICIPLINE:
  
  Pros:
  Well trained...eventually
  Poops and wees outside the house, wherever u want it to
  Does whatever u say
  DOesnt run off and play
  
  Cons:
  IS afraid of u
  Is afrais to have fun, live life and be a dog.
  
  PRAISE:
  
  Pros:
  Responds well and quickly
  Loves learning
  Enjoys ur company
  Isnt afraid to be wrong sometimes
  Wants cuddles and love from u
  will have fun and play
  
  Cons:
  THERE IS NONE EXCEPT...
  Money spent on DOG TREATS :)


• This harsh discipline is no better for a dog than it is for a child. Consistency and REWARD! Not just food in its mouth. A rub down or a Good Dog with a loving voice. A ride in the car ETC! Punishment should be kennel time not this other stuff you Speak of. Get your self a manuel on Obedience training. This other stuff could make your dog Mean.


• Do you want a dog that fears you or one that respects you?
  
  If you are fair, firm and consistent you will win the respect of your dog.
  
  The dog must understand what you want before you can expect him to obey you. That takes time and consistent repetition.


• why would you even ask this question?beating or rubbing it in poop is animal abuse not puishment.punishment is a firm "no" or time in a crate.NEVER hit ur dog, it will only teach it to avoid you.


• I choose the reward method I think it produces results faster and it doesn't break the animals spirit.


• reward..
  don't try to punish it..
  or it might fight back..
  and be less obedient..
  it might think that you're warning him not to sit when you say "sit"..
  ^^


• When it dose something bad scold it but when it dose good praise and reward it.

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• Find a kennel that has "in kennel training". Get a job or volunteer as a scooper or whatever they'll let you do. Spend all your free time with the trainers. Work with as many breeds as possible. If you feel like the trainers are using the same "method" over and over again....find a different kennel. When you've done "Hands on" work with 700-800 dogs, you'll be ready. You could be a fluke and have enough natural ability to finish sooner...or you may not have the ability no matter how much you try. I know people that have been in business for 50 years and STILL can't train a dog.


• You find a Mentor.....a good one with exprience, and work your way into training. Or, you contact a Trainer and ask them for their suggestion and who to contact.

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• No, I've always gone to a trainer in person. It is easier to ask questions then.


• Why not just sign up for some local obedience classes/

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• And how would that solve anything?
  
  A behaviorist needs to come into your house. Evaluate the dog AND YOU to see what the real issue is. Then give a diagnosis and teach you how to handle the animal and how to work around the aggression.
  
  It does no good to send a dog away for "training" when the issue is aggression in the home towards another dog... The dog needs to be worked in his home turf with the trigger to his problems. YOU need coaching as well.
  
  Talk to your vet or pick up a phone book. Find a behaviorist - not a sit/stay treat trainer but someone versed in canine body language, behavior, and behavior modification. Teaching the dog to "sit" won't take care of aggression issues.....


• Training isn't going to solve this.
  You need to make a decision as to whether you are going to move somewhere he can be safe and not feel the need to be aggressive with anyone, or rehome the dog by way of a reputable rescue.


• How about correct the problems yourself? But yes there are dog boot camps or you can send your dog to ceasar millans rehabilitation center.


• Yes there are places but it won't be cheap. Try asking in your local vets to see if they can recommend anywhere local to you.


• There should be local services, check the phone book, or the Humane Society because you will need training as well.


• this is a question thats hard to answer! it's a good time to research online- ask your vet! good luck and learn along the way! -Sophie
  ps. i sound like a tv show host!


• sure, there are trainers that do that.. it can cost a few grand or more, but there are trainers that will do that.

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