Dog Health Questions: Questions about wrestling my dog?

I have a question. I have a German Shepherd that is 7 months right now. Often times him and I will wrestle. When we were in dog training, I asked the dog trainer is it OK to wrestle with him. And he told me that's fine as long as he doesn't bite. Well, the truth of the matter is that, my dog, he will bite. And when he bites, I can tolerate it. It's not a vicious bite. However, when we wrestle, I will try and dominate my dog in different ways. First, when we are wrestling he might jump up on me so I will grab him and get him into a head lock or body lock, and I won't let him out (a few times he has managed to escape my holds LOL, but most of the time I have him locked so that he can't go nowhere). Then, when his biting gets too rough, I will get him on the floor on his side. And once I get him on his side, he will try to get up but I won't let him, I will hold him down. As I'm holding him down, I'm not sure if he's still “playing” because all of a sudden, he really starts to bite really super bad and the bites I cannot tolerate. You can actually see his teeth all around his mouth when he's biting so hard as I'm describing it. TO me, it looks like a bite that he is using in defense as if I was really attacking him or something. They are pretty bad bites. So when I have him down on his side, I will hold him down (which I can do easily) but then I will put my hand around his mouth and hold it shut for a few seconds till he is relaxed, then once he is calm, I release, and I let him up, and then we are done wrestling . I'm not sqeezing his mouth shut ,I just have my hand on his muzzle ever so lightly maybe with a tiny tiny bit of pressure which isn't even worth mentioning . Always, and always, and always after I release him after dominating him, he doesn't challenge me again, in other words, once I release him, he's not coming back to him to wrestle anymore. If I still want to wrestle, I will go grab him and start over. So, am I playing too rough/am I playing incorrectly with him? Please give me some advice. I enjoy wrestling with him. And, a lot of people that I know are so scared of him, but I don't really see what there is to be scared about. He's a big dog yeah, but I can still ultimately overpower him.

Someone else who I know has a female German Shepherd. And that female German Shepherd is done growing and she is the same size as my dog. Aren't German Shepherds supposed to be stronger than people? I can easily overpower my dog, as well as the other female German Shepherd who is done growing but the exact same size as my dog. It seems weird that if I can overpower both dogs, how would they be able to really attack someone? I'm confused about this.

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Loving and training is not about overpowering your dog, you are teaching him to be aggressive. Do convention training with him and play games that are constructive, at present you are confusing him.

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• its OK i mess with my dog to but not in harsh ways, as for the overpowering thing your German Shepherd is only a pup its still has to finish growing then it will start to gain muscle


• You are teaching your dog to be aggressive .. These are guard dogs and need to be handled the right way. When he gets older your going to have some big issues .


• You need to teach Bite Inhibition instead of tolerating his bite. I think playing is fine however I think your metal state about it needs a differnt view. What your doing could actually build up an aggravation in him and make him snap later. Instad of forcing your self on him teahc him the commands to get the same reaction. remember to praise good stuff.
  
  GSD are powerful. It's not that you can easily overpower your dog, its the fact that your dog is letting you. If he wasn't you would be quite bloody. You shouldn't have to overpower a dog, the dog should know basic commands so you do not have to.


• that's great that you can overpower him but friends and family who come into your home, people your dog meets when it's off the leash at a park etc may not be able to so i personally think it's important to teach your dog not to jump up on people and not to bite, not even play biting.
  however, if you do want to wrestle with your dog then you should, it's a good way to bond. i do suggest though that you don't do this until your dog is older. if you teach him for now that it's not ok he will learn not to do it with other people, then when he is older you can wrestle with him and he won't be as prone to over excitement, you will be able to teach him when the game is over and that he is not to continue.
  
  so basically, there is no such thing as playing wrong with your dog, but you do need to consider that you are not the only person your dog comes in contact with. at this age dogs are simply not trustworthy, he is a puppy, he is fully grown but he will still be naughty and disobedient at times and until he settles down into adulthood you cannot trust a dog. even in adulthood many people believe you can't trust dogs completely.
  so i recommend that you follow my suggestion and teach him that humans are not dogs and do not play like dogs, then when he is 2-2.5 years you can go back to wrestling again but teach him a code word that means the game is over and that he is not to continue. at this age i think it is really important to reinforce the idea to your dog that you are a person, he is a dog and that he should not treat people like dogs. the last thing you want is to be walking down the street and for him to jump up on a little old lady or for you to turn your back for a moment and find him wrestling and play biting a kid who will be scarred for life. i know it's great fun but you don't need to give it up perminantly. good luck


• Hi,
  I train dogs so let me help you here. I know you want to wrestle with your dogs and that is okay to a point but German Shepard's are protective dogs and that is what your dog will do when he is older and the reason is this.
  When you wrestle with your dog you are teaching him to fight and at 7 months you have your dog trained to fight and if your dog ever gets out and bites someone you will be at fault and you could loose your dog.
  I have had 3 German Shepard's in my life and I have one now. The 2nd one I had, was the worst dog in biting and attacking only because at the time I was not a trainer and I did the same thing to my dog and she attacked an 8 year old girl and gave her 7 stitches in the stomach because of my playing very hard with the German Shepard's. I had to confine her for 10 days and I was responsible for any more attacks she did, although at the time the girl came on my property and I did not get in trouble but I was very very lucky.
  
  When you wrestle I know you want to show your dog who is dominate but you do not have to do what you are doing, to be dominate there are simple things you can do and one is always be in front of your dog when going out the door,
  When you feed him, make him sit and wait for the food
  When you walk him, always be the leader and not the dog.
  When he sees other people or animals, either walking or out a window, you control him with closing the view of the window or when walking you walk in another direction.
  You are teaching your dog you are in command and not him
  
  In the wild, pack dogs all follow a leader and that is the leader of the pack.
  The leader eats first, while the others wait, (teaching your dog to wait and sit before eating)
  The pack leader leads all the time and does everything while the others wait.
  THe leader is the controller and that should be you.
  If you want to wrestle, be very careful as you are teaching your dog to fight and your dog will either attack another dog for no reason or people and you will loose your dog and possibly be sued,.
  
  I am giving you heads up, now I know as I have stated you want to play but when you do, you control how long and never ever hold your dog as if you do, you will see what you have taught him to do when he gets ahold of someone to bite, just think of it if he gets ahold of someone and puts a head lock on them with his teeth, you will have some serious consequences.
  
  Stop your hard playing and he will stop his biting but again the more you do it the more he will attack you .
  Remember GSD's are guard dogs and that is what your breed of dog will do and I am concerned for you.
  If you do some training with the dog such as sit, stay, heel, come when called, lay down, leave it, etc you can control some of the dogs actions but be very careful.
  Again you be the leader and not your dog and control how rough you play with him as you are or already have taught him bad habits and GSD's are so smart and very easy to train and I am sure you have trained him to bite just by playing and please no Head Locks or Holding him either.
  Play gently with him and when he bites, use a word like I do and say NO and stop playing.
  
  Get him interested in a game of ball or hide and seek, and beleive me he will want to play but do it in a non aggressive way.

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Dog Health Questions: Opening a dog business?

Well, I am simply a teenager, and I know it's risky, but I want to give it a shot.

Anyways, I have found myself to be great with dogs. I'm an excellent trainer, all dogs love me, and people love me as well. I just came up with an idea. What if I opened my own dog training and maybe even grooming business?

But obviously since everything has been in-home before, I have no idea what it takes to open an actual business. What type of place should I lease? What should I have there? How much would the estimate cost be?

If you've opened up a business similiar, could you tell me experiences and any tips you'd find helpful?

Thanks!

ps. please don't slam this idea. sure, im young, and it may not happen, but at least if it can happen i will have a plan, right?

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You are lucky that I'm on right now :)

I am 14 (you probably aren't this young) and I've been volunteering at a dog washing salon/groomers for two years. The way I got there was by my contacts. Best friend's aunt opened a dog spa...wanted me to help out...

Do you have any contacts like that? If so, take your dog to training classes and get close to the trainer, then ask HER if maybe you could intern? Or ask her some tips? Something like that would be cool.

Well we had a trainer at my dog washing place, and she set out business cards and it was like a dual partnership. People would come to get their puppies washed...think hey what a misbehaved puppy...see business cards, get referred by store, ect.

OR

People would come for the training, get their dogs nice and dirty, or realise there dog is dirty and hey since they're there, wash their dog. It worked so well until property values got too high and our trainer moved.

Definately get a website. And get some pictures of you with dogs, people saying how great you are, whatever you feel necessary.

And you might want to buy some training videos :) Just watch like Ceasar Millan or something and record his shows.

Also, a dog washing business is SOOOO expensive. A single tub could run you a couple thousand dollars, just the tub, that's it. You'd probably want around 4, maybe even 6, depending what you prefer.

Hey good luck :)

EDIT-- My friend's aunt bought her business from a man who was selling his. This saved her so much money because he left her all of her tubs, supplies, everything.

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• I'm in the process of starting a small business. Let me tell you the number 1 thing. . it is EXPENSIVE. The startup costs of even the tiniest business could keep you in debt until business takes off, if it does.
  
  That said, it is smart to wait to make such a large investment, especially if you do not know the basics of starting a business. Community colleges offer courses on start-ups and that may help you get going.
  
  You will need a business license, which I believe you have to be 18 to legally obtain. (They are free, on the IRS website). Other than that, check the library or bookstore on books for starting up a small business.


• All I can think of is: do you have some sort of Entrepreuner class in your school? I am currently enrolled in a similar class, and it will help you learn how to do literally a *ton* of things involved with owning/operating a business of your own.
  
  Also, consider talking to other people in your town who have opened up their own small businesses. They will have a bunch of helpful information.


• This isn't a slam, but don't try to open a dog training business. In order to do justice to potential clients you need much more training before you can take money to train dogs.
  
  Try apprenticing with experienced trainers first and in a few years think about opening a training business


• Every idea has to have a plan. You have dreams and ambitions which is the start. You have to research farther than the answers you will get here.
  At your age without business management, dog behavior skills, grooming experience and financial $$$ planing you would be in the dark trying to open your own place right now.
  My suggestion would be to get a job at a dog daycare. Most good ones also offer grooming and training classes. You need to learn all you can and that takes time.
  Experience is the key to your dreams. You can do it. You have roll up your sleeves and get "slobbered" on first!!

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know where i can get my dog trained for less then 100 or less?

i need serius help with my dog but i love him so much

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If you can't afford a class - buy a book. There a ton of good dog training books out there. The biggest factor in the success of dog training is you making the commitment of time to work with your dog every single day. Not only does the repetition remind your dog what he is supposed to do, but it also develops the bond between you and your dog.

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• Petsmart does it for 99 dollars- 8 weeks!


• If you love him so much price shouldn't matter. Try one-on-one obedience classes, they shouldn't cost too much. Good luck!


• I found some pretty good dog training tips on the internet for free! I'd check those out first.
  
  If you reslly want to pay for lessons, check out your local parks & rec centers, they usually have inexpensive classes.


• 1. PetsMart or Petco may have classes.
  2. The Humane Society, SPCA, or your Vet may have some suggestions.
  3. Some dog clubs have training classes.
  4. You can go to the library and check out tapes and books for free. Look for Ian Dunbar, "Positive Training" in the title, and ask about an interlibrary loan for "Turid Rugaas" books and tapes.
  5. There may be some ads in the newspaper...
  6. Take your dog for a walk where there are other dogs, and ask the owners for tips, and suggestions.


• That's a small budget, but there are classes sometimes by your local dog clubs.. We have one that's not far from us that's like $80 for 6 weeks. You aren't going to get a title or anything, but it'll give you your basics.
  You should call your local SPCA too... They adopt out dogs and I am positive that they would have someone that they would be willing to recommend.. They want dogs staying in homes, I am sure they would be happy if everyone wanted to do some training with their dog.
  
  Or you could buy a few good books, or videos.. Are you the DIY type or you need the classes?


• It depends on where you live, but as stated already PetSmart and Petco have classes less than $100 for 6-8 weeks. You should be able to do a online yellow page search to find local dog trainers. Personally I've taken my Australian Shepherd to classes since she was 11 weeks old and each class that we took was $90 (we took 3 and will soon begin our agility foundation classes).
  
  It's nice to see someone wanting to be involved with their dog. It is truly a bonding experience for you and your dog as well. I highly recommend it! Maybe visit a class first, just as an observer, to see how many people attend, what types of things they are training the dogs on, etc. Anyone who won't allow you to stop in (even if it's not for the entire class) I wouldn't bother with. If they absolutely won't allow that, set up a meeting with the trainer/teacher to discuss what's taught, how long the course is, etc.
  
  Hope this helps! Good luck with your dog!

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Dog Health Questions: What does it mean when a guy says he wishes that he wants to be a dog trained by a girl?

My friend's friend said it to me and everyone started laughing and I was the only one who didn't understand .... o.O

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am a boy so i know what does that means, it means that a boy will love to be a SLAVE in your hand and he will obey you as a dog,and this way he shows some love to you,because being controlled by someone that he loves is what he wants.

i don't use these things but i know the feeling :P

hope that i had answered

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Dog Health Questions: Where do I go to get my dog trained to be a service dog?

I have a 4 month old white German Shepherd and wanted to know where can I go to get it trained to be a sevice dog.

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Step one is to make sure you qualify as disabled under the ADA. Programs and most trainers are going to require proof of disability.

It is extremely unlikely you'll find a program to train your dog. Programs select or breed their own dogs in house. Basically it's because very few dogs are really up to the challenge. Studies have shown that fewer than one dog in a hundred in the general population has all of the qualities in temperament, health, and biddability to do the job.

Service dog training typically starts at birth with early neurological stimulation. The primary socialization period ends between three and four months. That's when the brain is developing pathways particularly devoted to learning what is and is not safe, and who is and is not safe. It's important during this period to expose them to as many safe people, dogs, and other animals as possible to imprint on them that people and the world in general is safe.

So you'll need to find some sort of private trainer, and that will be difficult. Start with your local dog club or kennel club. You need a trainer with experience training advanced working dogs. A competition obedience person might work out, or a gun dog trainer, herding dog trainer, police dog trainer, etc.

Be aware that private training is expensive. A service dog typically costs between $20,000 and $50,000 to produce. That cost is absorbed to a large extent by charitable donations. Even if you do all the grunt work, expect to spend at least $5,000 on help from a professional trainer to do the job right.

It is best to find a trainer first, then pick the dog. He or she would have gone through temperament testing and health clearances before letting you commit to a puppy. And they would have gotten you into a puppy kindergarten class the moment the vet released the pup to be in public.

In all honesty, your best bet is still to go through a program and make your pug a beloved pet. It will be faster, less expensive in the long run, and more likely to produce a usable service dog.

Here's an article on finding a service dog program:
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod…

You might possibly find a trainer to work with through one of the resources listed, but honestly I don't hold out much hope.

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• A service dog- to assist you or someone else that is handicapped in some way? Or a therapy dog to take to visit nursing homes, etc?
  
  Not every dog is capable of being a service dog. There are classes to get your dog certified as a therapy dog:
  
  http://www.tdi-dog.org/


• To train your won
  
  http://sdog.danawheels.net/ot-adog.shtml
  
  Here's a rseouce of Trainers
  
  http://www.inch.com/~dogs/service.html


• check out this site. it might help u train your dog yourself.
  
  Click Here!


• For what purpose?


• look it up online, I don't know where you live.


• Believe it or not you can do it yourself! All you have to do is look up online.... "How to train a dog to become a service dog" and you will have lots of great websites that has descriptive information
  
  Hope this Helps!


• look up dog training schools in your area lol thats a simple solution


• obedience clubs usually have some groups doing this

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Dog Health Questions: Why are Dog Trainer's own dogs always untrained ?

Seems that dog trainers dogs are always the worst. I think this whole dog training thing is crap, the trainers are just out to make money and they know it's crap. Rarely people have the time it takes to train a dog, especially with "Positive Only" reinforcement...what a joke.

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That's typical of Positive only trainers, like Petsmart trainers. They don't really care about training, they show their clients how to teach a simple command, charge them a 100 bucks, then expect the owners to keep up with the training while they themselves don't!

Then again, quality trainers have well trained dogs.

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• They aren't. I've used a trainer and a behaviorist in my area, and both have the most impeccably trained dogs I have ever met. They also both use positive reinforcement techniques (harshest correction I've ever heard ether advise is a firm No). The trainer I took classes with has four dogs, all incredibly incredibly well-behaved, and all but one rescues that came to her with massive behavioral issues, including one with severe aggression. She competes with them in Rally O, Obedience, Freestyle, and Agility. I've seen her turn around some really badly behaved dogs in very short periods of time WHEN the owners follow through with the training at home afterwards (there are no magical keys to a well-behaved dog that don't require owner work). I don't know that I've ever met a trainer with badly behaved dogs, and if I did, I certainly wouldn't use them. Word would get out fast around here and no one would utilize their services.


• Well, in response to the "bashing" of PetSmart trainers, I have seen many other trainers in this world who are just awful, so let's be relative here and stop bashing!
  
  I actually know bad trainers and good trainers, just like there are bad and good performers in every job there is. Haven't you ever had bad body work done to your car? Never had bad customer service in a store? No bad plumbing work done in your house?
  
  And just to set the record straight, there is no such thing as "positive only" reinforcement training. If you are working with trainers who tell you that, you need to find better trainers. All training techniques involve corrections, even at PetSmart.
  
  The worst trainer I have ever met is a compulsion trainer. The best trainer I have ever met is a compulsion trainer. I have also met and worked with an awesome PetSmart trainer who goes above and beyond with all of her students.
  
  You obviously have not done enough research on different types of training, or even any good reading on the subject to make such a broad statement.
  
  http://www.siriuspup.com/about_founder.h…
  
  If you want to be knowledgeable about positive dog training, you can start with the founder of it.
  
  The people who rarely have time to train a dog should not own a dog.


• Real trainers have well-trained dogs.
  
  Don't pay any other sort of trainer.
  
  Positive only is silly, but that doesn't mean that you have to over-compensate the other way. The only time I have raised my voice to my shelter dog was when she sneaked up behind me and grabbed her dinner back out of my hand -- I was moving it out of the living room, since she's raw fed, I'm not having her eat raw chicken on my new carpet! I spun around and yelled... and she dropped flat on the floor, clearly terrified. I cajoled her back onto her feet and into the kitchen where I put the meat back on her mat. And she wagged her tail and ate it.
  
  But she hasn't grabbed anything out of anyone's hand since.


• In it for the money???? Ha-Ha. Trust me that is only the so called trainers on TV.
  There are good trainers and bad and you have encountered the bad.
  If you take on the responsibility of owning a dog, you make the time to find a reputable trainer. There are many other techniques other than positive only reinforcement, find a trainer that offers the type of training you want.
  
  Do your homework, check out some different trainers before you classify us as all bad.
  BTW I use my guys in my classes because they are very well trained.


• I taught dog classes for a long time and I know some trainers just put all their effort into their clients dogs and just don't for their dogs, but not good trainers. I wont say mine are perfect but they are trained better then a lot of dogs i know.
  
  When I am training new behaviors, any new behavior, including something as simple as sit or something like of leash heeling I do use only positive methods however when working on things like manners or problems in the home I do believe dogs need to be told what not to do. When working with aggression or bad manners I like to use a mix of your typical "positive training" and some of the "dominance theory" stuff. You do need to be the leader but that can be done in a firm but fair way that includes all kinds of training.


• I have lots of friends who are dog trainers, and to a person their dogs are extremely well trained. Your whole premise is false. And obedience training is the ONLY way to get a really good canine companion.


• Wow, I have never seen that. My trainers' dogs are tops in the country. And they don't charge as much as Petsmart. If a trainer's dogs are ill behaved, then they are no kind of trainer. Find someone else fast.


• I have never seen any dog trainers with poorly trained dogs.
  
  The ones you are encountering apparently are bad trainers as well as bad dog owners....


• Apparently you have been seeing only bad trainers then.
  
  Add: Yes such as the Petsmart "trainers" although I typically refuse to acknowledge them as such.


• That's not my experience.
  
  All (without exception) of the dogs owned by trainers that I've seen have been very well trained.
  
  Which god-awful trainers have you seen?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog obedience/training?

Do most people have their dogs trained?

Is it better to have a professional who has more experience to train your dog or is it better for YOU to train your dog?

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It is always best for YOU to be trained to properly interact with and train your dog by someone who is a knowledgeable and eclectic instructor - this isn't dictated by 'professional' status but can often be found in local obedience and/or agility clubs. You cannot properly train your dog if you are not trained yourself to work with him.

The 'experience' you want is someone who has a lot of differing techniques and has instructed others to be successful in their training/trialing endeavors as well as has trained and trialed themselves at various levels, at least above the one they are training you in. Most 'professionals' are merely bought and paid for certification things from taking six week courses and the like and the people have really very little actual experiences themselves. Take your time to look around for instructors and go watch them in a class situation and discuss their techniques and knowledge with them. They should be able to let you know that they utilize various techniques and are not 'one trick ponies' that can't adjust their training styles and techniques to the variations in people and dogs.

Good luck

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• It's best to go to a professional who will teach you to teach your dog. Personally, I would never ever send my dog away to be trained, your not there to see what techniques their using, plus, the dog needs to respond to you.


• It is better if you and your dog attend classes given by a professional dog trainer.


• I think it is better to have your dog trained professionally only because it will be faster, and they know how to do it, but I would rather take the time and do it myself.


• Trainers cost big time if you have the money, then by all means , take them to a trainer, but if you want to save money and train them yourself , that is the best Choice.Buy a short lease,as in a pet store they will advise you the best of the best to train your pet, If you have the time, train one command til he or she knows it well, then start a new command and continue till your satisfy with the results . Have a great time with your pet and good luck!


• If you are a first time dog owner, you should let a professional do it. Otherwise, its all you.


• Be aware that there are different methods of training.
  Those will fall into 2 main categories.
  
  The traditional way is compulsive training and uses some type of training collar (usually a choker or pinch collar) to give the dog what is often referred to as 'corrections'.
  The dog is forced to respond in order to avoid or escape these 'karate chops to the throat'.
  Not a nice way for the dog to learn and not for the faint-hearted dog owner either.
  The method relies on negative reinforcement and punishment, but is sometimes complemented (depends on the trainer/owner) with rewards for doing the right thing too. The gentler methods are predominantly based on Positive Reinforcement. Some trainers use a lot of luring and rewarding.
  A major improvement is when in combination with an event marker (a clicker is wide-spread used), it resembles marine mammal training.
  You can learn to 'capture' instantaneous responses similar to taking a snapshot with your camera. Things such as lifting a paw, eye contact, head turns, taking a bow (stretch), and of course a sit, down, picking up items, dropping items and basically everything a dog does.
  The dog responds because he predicts getting a reward.
  He wants to respond because the consequences are pleasant -- he LOVES the training sessions because those are opportunities to earn rewards.
  You can teach the most amazing behaviors in small steps, a process refered to as shaping.
  
  I went the route of learning behavior analysis/modification (operant conditioning) myself and I find it is the best thing I've ever done in my life. I've taught her the most amazing things I never before believed I could do. Now, I would never just hand my dog over to a trainer unless I'm absolutely sure he/she uses 'positive' only methods and even then only when I'm supervising.
  
  If you do choose or are curious to head into that direction, here's an excellent starting point:
  
  http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…
  
  It's also got a mailing list with lots of members and everyone is free to join.Of course, I can't stop you if you choose to take your dog to the first trainer you can find, whether that be positive or traditional. All I can recommend is that if you love your dog, do a little home work first and learn how each method affects a dog's personallity. Training is learning and should be fun -- not a pain in the neck!

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Dog Health Questions: Is there any dog training schools....???

that you can send your dog to for house-training?? if so, where and what is the school?

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PetSmart has a little program where they'll train your dog. But when it comes to them peeing and pooping you're on your own. They need to learn it in your enviornment so they know exactly where to go every single time. I have a maltese and we set up a little corner in the backyard with newspaper for her and sometimes we'll tell her to go "pee" &she'll understand and goes. If she doesn't need to go she'll head over there anyways and sits down to let us know she doesn't need to go. Good luck!

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• You are on your own. This is one of the joys of owning a puppy. Google "housebreak dog" and you will find dozens of sites will all sorts of ideas about housebreaking your dog.


• Sending your dog to another place to train it to be housetrained would be a bit pointless as the dog needs to learn not to do any mess in your own house where he lives. Housetraining is learnt by repetitiveness. The easiest way to train your dog is to place him on newspaper everytime you see him about to do any mess. When he does it on the paper reward him with 'good boy' and pet him. By always putting him on the paper to do his business he will eventually associate that this is where you want him to go and eventually he will go on the paper to do his job himself. When he does this of his own accord you can gradually move the paper closer and closer to the back door until eventually the paper has been moved outside and the dog will go to the back door whenever he needs to toilet.


• its a waste of time. honestly. if you cant train your dog something as simple as not to go potty in the house then how will you train it to walk on a leash properly or not to jump on people. i was discussing this with my sister today. my mother's boss just bought a lab puppy. he is very into hunting and hunts a lot so the dog was for hunting. he decided to go get the puppy a few days ago. yesterday he shipped it off to training for hunting. now tell me what is the point of shipping your dog off when you just got it. honestly. you need to train it yourself. what is the point of shipping the dog off. you dont know what will happen to the dog while it is away.


• I THINK THEY DO THAT AT PETSMART, THEY ALSO DO OBEDIANCE TRAINING THATS ALL I'VE EVER SEEN. LET ME KNOW IF SO.

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My dog has some anxiety issues and I posted a week ago about my roommate being too rough with his training- saying it's "what Ceaser would do".

He decided last night that my dog liked his tennis ball too much so he took it away from him and wouldn't let him touch it. He'd put it right in front of him and if the dog went to get it he'd say 'NO' and put his hand on it. This made the dog growl and 'cry' (the little yelpy noise). I tried to avoid confrontation at first and just got out his rope and played with his rope with him instead.

My roommate say on the couch and threw the ball back and forth between his hands, making a big sound and trying to get the dog's attention. He got it eventually and the dog kept lunging for the ball and my roommate kept staring him down. The dog was growling/barking and my roommate flipped him over on his back and grabbed his neck and stared him in the eye. I barged in then and said "I'll take him"- and the roommate said "I'm not hurting him or anything

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Caesar isnt the best person to listen to for dog training. NILF works much better for creating a loving dog.

Your roommate is just a jerk though-he's not listening to anyone's training method-he's just bullying. Dogs have a short attention span, incredibly short. After the initial punishment everything he did was just teasing. The dominance stuff as punishment is even worse as he was teasing the dog then punishing him (harsh punishment at that) for getting excited when he thought he was being played with.

You need to take control of the roommate. Dont let him 'train' your dog until he knows how. Sign up for obedience classes and make the roommate go with you. They will teach you him how to properly handle the dog.

This is all for the safety of both the dog and the roommate. Not sure about others here, but my dog is very well behaved normally; however, he would probably take someone's hand off for that type of behavior.
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Edit: You mentioned that your dog goes to him. Abused children also tend to latch on to the abusing parent over the other one. Dont worry though, any issues that this caused can be fixed with proper training after the roommate is gone.

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• Your roommate is nothing more than an abusive bully. Please find a new roommate as your dog is getting the wrong messages. If your roommate was to take a child's toy and tell the child he couldn't have it, and played with it in front of him, what would the child do? He'd cry and become mistrusting and insecure. Dogs are not much different; your roommate is cruel and if he acts that way around you with the dog, what does he do when you are not home? He's lucky your dog has not bitten him yet-holding a dog down like that is animal cruelty. Guess who would get sued if your roommate got bitten?
  
  I suggest confronting the roommate and explaining that his behavior will no longer be tolerated and if it continues, you will ask him to leave (or you will leave).
  
  Good luck.


• I don't think your roommate should be allowed in the same room as this poor dog!
  
  If you keep letting this idiot bait your dog, your dog is the one who's going to pay for it. The guy's begging to get bitten and when it happens, your dog will be labeled vicious - through no fault of his own. It's your job to protect this dog - do it!
  
  A dog with anxiety issues needs his confidence built up with positive reinforcement, he doesn't need this idiocy.


• Your roommate needs to butt out of your dog training. I can't believe he's doing this, based on "it's what Cesar would do." I don't care what anyone would do, my dog training is my choice. It sounds like he's trying to show off or prove he's a great dog owner for some reason. It's your decision to train your dog to assess some problems. I'm going to validate you here, partially because I had a roommate who decided to alpha roll my dog for running away (this dog was abandoned and never runs from me from the instant I got her), which I don't agree with as well. :)
  
  EDIT: I'm also with dogjudge - there's a HUGE difference between being the leader/pack leader/dominant/whatever it's cool to call it now and being a tyrant and a bully. Your dog doesn't sound too obsessed with the tennis ball if you can distract him. If you haven't done basic obedience with the dog, I suggest you do so. It's a ton of fun and builds up your confidence as well as your dog's. Good luck.


• Your roommate was right. Your dog should be taught not even attempt to go after an object unless permitted. I don't even allow my dogs to go to their food bowls until all are down and I say "Get it" I don't necessarily agree with his methods but, his logic is right on.


• Geez your roommate sounds like a jerk. He was deliberately taunting the dog to make him aggressive. That is NOT what Cesar does at all. He just stops dogs from BEING aggressive by making them submissive, he does NOT encourage dogs to be aggressive just to take them down. IF the dog was being too intense on his tennis ball then yeah take it away for awhile but put it out of sight to reduce the anxiety.. DON'T taunt the dog with it to increase the anxiety. Personally I think you deserve a medal for not knocking your roommate out. I liked that you tried to redirect the dog in another activity.. now if you could do the same for the idiotic roommate you would be all set. As for your roommate saying he is not hurting the dog.. just because physically that may be true.. it is by no means correct in that he IS hurting the dog by taunting him into being aggressive.. something I am sure you really don't want occurring.
  
  Gee I would have a hard time not going out and buying 27 tennis balls and leaving them everywhere just to irritate the roommate..


• Your dog was showing no interest in the ball!! Your roommate deliberately lured him back in when your dog was happy playing with you, after he had given up on the ball! That shows that the dog is not to focused on the ball and easily redirected.
  Your roommate is seriously mental and misguided and that is NOT what Cesar would do. You don't roll a dog over and grab his neck for simply wanting a ball. He is punishing him for normal dog behavior and your dog is going to develop a serious issue if you continue to allow your dog to be treated this way.
  He is YOUR dog and you need to be in charge of his care. Don't let the roommate near the poor thing.


• The dog needs to have one person telling him what to do. By what you have described the dog must be very confused.
  It's not helping with any issues. you as the owner need to take control of the situation.


• If it's his toy then let him have it. You shouldn't take it away from him and say no because then they will get very confused and chew up your whole place. if they're chewing on something they're not supposed to, then you do what your roomate did, only not so annoying. it doesn't hurt dogs to grab them behind the neck though. unless they're old.


• If I was your dog, I would have anxiety too, being around somebody like that.
  
  There is something wrong with that person.


• One of the most knowlegdeable people on this site has give you some really good information.
  
  Dog Judge is so right. I'd take his advice and run with it anytime.
  
  Just so you know, I think your room mate is a Moron!


• Your roommate is a jerk. If I were you I would start looking for another place to live


• Your roommate is a moron.
  
  I have had to deal with problems resulting from people "alpha rolling" dogs. It is a dangerous method that often creates problems or makes existing problems worse.


• St Lady is correct. However, your roommate went about this training in the COMPLETE wrong way. And it should have been done with your help and permission.
  
  Here's why. What if you are outside, and the ball goes rolling across the street. You cannot have a dog so obsessed with a tennis ball that he runs out into the street to get it!
  
  I am a little concerned about your dog's behaviour about getting what he wants. I am not there so I don't know if the growling that you are mentioning is more "talking" or actual threatening growling. How your roommate dealt with it (I think I said this in your last question) is WRONG. It doesn't really matter if he's not hurting him, the fact that he was submissively peeing means that this method of training is not right for your dog. A dog that submissively pees is being punished at too high a level - you've essentially gone overboard, he gets it and he is telling you that well before the peeing.
  
  I think you should do this tennis ball training. We just did it last week in obedience class. 7 dogs laying down had to stay laying down when the tennis ball went flying by. Each dog had to stay laying down when she bounced the ball right next to them. There are two things going on here - a stay - that you are obviously in control of otherwise the dog pops up and goes after the ball, and leave it - where the dog is not allowed to touch the ball.
  
  If I were you, I would begin with leave it and then work up to the staying - you can't do all that your roommate was doing and then get mad the dog doesn't know what in the world is going on! - besides in Cesar's latest blog is says "Don't Punish - Teach"


• Yeah I would have done the same thing, putting the dog in the crate.. ONLY cause I wouldn't want my dog to see me beat someone silly.. Why is this idiot still allowed near the dog??
  When people come to our house, we have rules, you do NOT wrestle with the dogs is a big one.. And people know that if they even start, that I am going to be on them.. YOUR DOG, YOUR RULES.. You should never ever let anyone do anything with or to your dog, that you don't feel comfortable with.. That goes for idiot roommates, trainers, vets and anyone else..


• You did the right thing.
  
  You're roommate is VERY lucky that I don't live there. He would be dealing with ME much more than the dog.
  
  Your roommate is a moron. He thinks that because he's seen something on TV he's now an instant EXPERT. If all it took to truly learn to train dogs is to watch TV, America would have the best trained dogs in the world.
  
  Ask you roommate if he can read. Point out to him that there are disclaimers all through the Dog Whisperer program about NOT trying this at home.
  
  YES he is hurting the dog. Alpha rolls, which is what he did by flipping the dog over, etc., can create some REAL interesting behavior problems. It can create dogs that are MORE aggressive and fearful rather than less.
  
  The entire ball thing to me is your roommate showing that he thinks he's being dominant. The alpha roll is also. What your roommate is showing me, is that HE IS A BULLY.
  
  Thankfully you are moving.
  
  That being said, I'd still warn the roommate and let him know that under NO terms is he to touch your dog.


• sounds to me like your roommate is trying to get your dog to be afraid of him. which isn't a good thing. this could come with a risk of fear biting. you need to put your foot down and tell your roommate that when either you or your boyfriend are home that it should only be the two of you who discipline your dog. when you are not at home make sure the dog is in its crate and tell the roommate to leave him there. your roommate is instigating a showdown with your dog which is very childish and he needs to back off.


• Your roommate sounds like an idiot. This is your dog and only you should be deciding what is best for your dog. Flipping the dog on its back inorder to make them submiss to you can cause injury to the dog if done incorrectly. Your roommate is not a trained professional and should not have done that. Your roommate is going to end up causing your dog to have more issues and your roommate could end up getting bitten. Which if I were your dog, I would have bitten him right in the butt.


• Well if it were me your room mate would be an ex room mate right away. He's tormenting the heck out of the poor animal so yes he IS hurting the animal.
  
  Ceaser may have a way with animals, but too many people are wathcing his show and getting all sorts of wrong ideas how to work with a dog. Right at the start it says don;t do it without expert supervision. Why because idiots like your room mate get it wrong, so very wrong. Much as I enjoy the dog whisperer program I really wish they would take it off TV as it's doing more harm than good for a lot of poor dogs. What works for Ceasar should be done by him and not by a load of Ceasar wannabe's.
  
  The best thing you can do for your dog is get away from this moron. Glad this nasty situation will soon be over for you both. You know the poor animal is not in a good situation. Get him out of it before he snaps and I do mean literally.
  
  Both you and your dog deserve better than being around this nasty piece of work.
  
  Good luck to you and your dog.


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Dog Health Questions: Calling all dog trainers....or anyone educated in dog training?

well...today a discussion came about on cesar milian and his methods

some people swear by him, and some cant stand him

so where are you on the spectrum?
do you like what he does?
or do you not like him?

I'm looking for answers with reasons.

I am hoping that greekman and dutchman will answer, as well as all of our TC's

so please starwhat caused the 'discussion'
http://gopetition.co.uk/petitions/stop-s…legit;
what methods of dog training do you use?

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I don't like him.

I'd actually like to see one of the episodes unedited for TV to see what actually goes on behind the scenes and who really counsels him.

His methods are out-dated and some are dangerous. But that's just my opinion.

Legit: I use NILIF and corrections for unwanted behaviour.

ADD: TD all you want, I don't care. His methods wouldn't work for my dogs.

ADD: I agree with More Bored Collie. Positive only reinforcement in my eyes is never 100% effective but unfortunately has become the norm. These softies would probably call the corrections I give to my dogs abuse.
Any dog is going to continue exhibiting unwanted behaviour without repercussions. Simply ignoring it doesn't work (well at least not for me).

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• Don't like him. I like some of his ideas and methods like making sure a dog is properly exercised, making sure that the dog knows his place in the pack, not treating your dog like baby, etc, but those I do like are not things he came up with....they are methods that trainers have been using for years!
  He advocates methods like the alpha roll that could get someone killed if done on the wrong dog. It's also a rather harsh method on a soft dog and a dangerous one on a hard dog. I hate that he uses the exact same method on every and all dogs....regardless of their temperament. I don't find him to be cruel, just really stupid. I can't watch his show without screaming at the tv at some point.


• some things i agree with him and some i don't. mostly just common sense.


• I honestly can't say I've watched enough of him to have much of an opinion. As far as I know he gets ratings - so the entertainment value of his methods are high. Which likely means the effectiveness is not quite so high. I prefer to watch a real trainer in action opposed to edited television products.
  I personally can not stand when people try to use that show as dog experience. (ie on an adoption application "What experience do you have owning dogs?" Answer: "I watch the dog whisperer every night")
  
  With regards to training in general, I believe that the general populous is leaning more towards the "absolutely every little freakin thing is abuse" end of the spectrum. Which is absolute positive reinforcement with no negative reinforcement whatsoever. And I have yet to find this method 100% effective.
  
  With my training, I suppose I sit somewhere in between. My dogs respect and obey my commands the first time whether I have a treat or not. If they do not obey, they are physically corrected (oh noez someone call the authorities I correct my dogs instead of using only positive reinforcement!!). Rewards usually come at the end of a long session rather than each and every little step in between - and they are not always food.


• His methods are not suitable for your average dog owner. Have you seen how many training questions pop up here followed by "just like Cesar said too" or something along those lines, saying that what they're doing is not working. I personally don't agree with half his methods and actions, but I don't mind so much when carried out by a proper trainer or by some one who has a clue as to what they're doing, I don't agree with average pet owners using most of his methods.
  
  Legit: Positive reinforcement and NILIF
  
  add: Also I'd like to add that his methods DON'T work for every dog, he treats every dog exactly the same, like there is no leeway, where as his opponent Victoria, from what I've seen in her shows, is she works slightly differently with each dog/situation, she also works with the owners (which is what I like) because there is NO point training a dog when its owners cannot even correctly follow through with a command.


• As far as his methods I agree with the spetrum of exercise, socialization, and dicipline. Where I disagree is his methods of dicipline. Placing a dog in a submissive position can to one of two things. Cause the dog to submit or cause the dog to retaliate. For an experienced trainer this isn't a big problem but for the common household pet owner it can be very dangerous and is not practical for everyday use. I myself use the command, avoidance, escape method in which you give a command and praise if it is conducted. If the dog doesn't accomplish the task he receives a quick sharp correction on the choke chain accompained by a loud, "no." The dog is given the command again and if he fails to accomplish the task after the second time pressure is applied on the choke chain and the dog is assisted into the position. With this method if the dog tries to bite you can simply apply pressure upward on the choke chain and retrain the dogs head upward giving it less control over the situation than if the dog was on the ground. The NILIF method as some people call it is very good for keeping structure and is a positive method especially starting out. The CAE method is for experienced dogs.
  
  I still prefer him over Victoria Stilwell. She doesn't train dogs she promotes dog training equipment that doesn't work.


• I personally like ceaser milan.
  I am not a typical dog owner although, I have a lot of experience with different types of dogs and different issues.
  I have worked in rescue for years, and do at home based training with clients.
  I think every dog needs a different training protocol for whatever you are trying to accomplish.
  Some are really food motivated, others are toy motivated. Others like praise, and if you got a really messed up dog then you need to sometimes put some power into it.
  
  There are many many people you despise ceaser because they either one believe on only positive reinforcement or they are persuaded by the anti ceaser population.
  And I for one have done alot of research on why the people who hate ceaser hate him.
  They say he uses shock collars behind the scenes, which he does not. I have seen the episodes with shock collars, the owners already owned the collar for their dog they just didn't know how to use it, and sometimes you need a shock collar in a off leash situation. I own two of them. Which by the way never even hit the shock function anymore.
  
  I think in the wrong hands his methods can be very dangerous.
  
  But he also makes very good points on things that most dog households are lacking. Which is rules, boundaries and limitations.
  I am a vet tech, and I wish more people would put the time into training their dog!
  It makes our job so much harder, although i understand some dogs are beyond panicked in that situation, but some even try to bite their own owners!
  
  All that being said he really does try different methods for every case.
  Its not all dominance and submission.
  But to truly train a dog you need experience. And you need to know what to look for, especially when working with an aggressive dog.
  Most people should find a good trainer, not a petstore trainer, to work with a challenging dog, so they can be taught how to properly fix them and themselves.
  I can't believe the people who try to be ceaser, or the ones who just buy a tool to train their dog but have no idea what they are doing.
  But I am FOR ceaser.


• I whisper at my dog all the time.
  
  Where the hell is my reality tv show? I am MUCH cuter then Cesar!O.o


• I'm for anyone out there getting dog training into the mainstream. I don't care if it's Cesar Milan, Victoria Stillwell, Brad Pattison or anyone else. People need to realize that the biggest cause of death in dogs is not old age but lack of training and behavior problems. There are many methods used to train dogs as well as many people who use them. Not all methods work for all dogs and their people. While I not a fan of any one trainer, I feel that TV trainers have helped the general public to train their dogs and kept many of them out of our pounds and shelters.
  
  Legit: I'm a balanced trainer. I use a variety of methods depending on the dog and what I'm trying to train it. In another words I use everything from operant conditioning to force training. My training tool box is quite large.


• It's not that I don't like him it's just that I think he gives the average joe the sense they can train their dog in a 1/2 hour...The show gives false hope that if you do exactly what he does your dog will do exactly that and then it fails..I say before you get your breed make sure you know what exactly it is that dog was bred for and be prepared.The questions on here after the fact that "my dog does this and what can I do to stop him" is sad when that is what the dog was bred to do..Sign up for classes when he's 8 weeks old and start with the basics then go from there.An active dog with an active mind is usually a well behaved dog.It's the ones that get a puppy to come with it's own trainable manual and when it does'nt do what the book states they end up in a shelter..


• Wow. I can't believe someone actually wasted their time trying to start a petition from banning his show.
  
  This is my theory on him...
  
  I would like to first point out that he always says and it is always stated on his show to "not perform the techniques without first consulting with a professional". He has also always said that not all methods work on the same dogs.
  So to say that he will turn a dog aggressive...I'm sorry, I think that's BS. That's like the debate we were having the other day on "too hard corrections". What may work on my Dobermann is probably not the best technique to use on a Yorkie - and yes, that Yorkie would probably become fearful and all messed up if it was trained like my Dobermann.
  
  When people say that he's too "mean" and "abusive"...I say (whether you like him or not) BUNNY HUGGER. I don't find any of his methods cruel. He does use that method with smaller dogs with flipping them on their back and I know some trainers are against that, but I still don't think that should be classified as "cruel".
  
  All in all, I would say I use some of his theories as my backdrop in training. Watching his show does remind me that when my dog is driving me insane, I need to be calm in order to get him to listen to me. You also can't deny his theory on exercise, discipline and then affection. You also can't deny his theory on being a "pack leader". On the flipside, that "touch" method - does NOTHING on my dog lol. He couldn't care less and will ignore you lol.
  
  People think his show is dangerous because it leads people to believe that they fix their dog in 5 minutes - my theory on that:
  1) If people are stupid enough to think that it only takes the half hour of the story to fix a dog, that's their problem. Not National Geographic's or Cesar Milan's. These are the same people that believe everything they see on TV is real; and
  2) I think that, on the contrary, it gives people hope that they can fix the behaviours in their dog that they find most troubling. It gives them the feeling that they are not alone and their dog is not a lost cause.
  
  Whether or not he's a "good trainer", I'll leave that up to the trainers on here to debate. But do I think his show is dangerous? No - just for stupid people, but they really shouldn't own a dog to begin with lol. Do I think he is cruel? Absolutely not.
  
  Legit: My training methods are not based on giving the dog a treat everytime he does something good (these are the people that think CM is cruel, because he doesn't do that either), I believe in postitive reinforcement when learning new techniques - but mostly verbally. Treats are used when he's learning something brand new at the very beginning and then they stop.
  Oh, and I also believe in firm corrections - mostly done with my PRONG COLLAR! TD me lol.
  
  ADD: Love Launi's answer! Said it better than I could! That goes with my theory that people don't like him because he tells people not to cuddle their dogs and treat them like little furry babies. That makes the bunny huggers angry lol.


• Just going to paste an answer I used on this question before, as it stands true and I hope you find it interesting. :)I'm going to try to give you a balanced answer, as I can see both sides.
  
  I like The Dog Whisperer for its intents and purposes - as an entertaining TV show. I love having a giggle at these silly women who let their designer mutts run rings around them, causing loads of trouble and you can almost see the exasperation in his face when they're telling him how their dogs are their "babies" and they're allowed "everything they want". It sounds very snobby, but it makes me very grateful that I know how to handle dogs and that will never happen to me!
  
  People dislike it for a few reasons. The main one being, a lot of the things he does require an explicit amount of knowledge and experience (especially when it comes to fear aggression, food aggression or general viciousness), and people see the things he does, they think "I can do that!" And oh look - they got munched by the German Shepherd that is munching everyone that goes near him at Meal TImes!
  
  Another one is that some of his methods are questionable, especially the Alpha Roll. If not done properly, it can be very dangerous for the person doing it and even for the dog! This has since been removed from his encouraged training techniques.
  
  That said, I think that obviously he does know what he's doing - he gets results and helps people to see where they're going wrong. My main thing I like him for though, is that he is showing the world how awesome the bully breeds can be - dogs like Daddy are giving Pits the reputation they deserve, that a powerful dog when correctly brought up can be a great companion.
  
  So, yes. I have a very neutral feeling towards Cesar - I think some of his work is interesting, however I think that the people that see it as a bible for dog training and then end up hurting themselves or their dog is a real risk. It's a television show, meant to be entertaining, and if more people saw it like that, then we wouldn't have these problems.


• Okay, here we go. I have been watching his show since the beginning. He has IMPROVED, has opened himself up to other techniques (such as treats) and has incorporated several different 'types' of trainers.
  
  Cesar does not 'train' dogs. He rehabilitates. He trains people. There is a big damn difference. I have never seen him use 'cruel' methods on a 'soft' dog. I have seen him get down and dirty with dog aggressive dogs and HUMAN aggressive dogs. (I will go into that further in a minute)
  
  I am seen him end up with many dogs of people he has tried to help and the people have failed.
  
  I believe in his "discipline, exercise, affection". I believe in his concept of pack leadership. I believe in his concept of treating a dog like a dog. He has no problem with dogs sleeping with you, on the furniture etc. Where the problem lies is when the human fails in being able to assert their authority over the dog. When dogs are on the couch and you want them off they should get off. People moan and groan to him about 'he bites me when I try and get him off the couch'. Well? That is YOUR fault.
  
  When he teaches the 'walk' he uses almost always what the dog is used to. There are times I have seen him suggest a collar rather than a harness on a Great Dane. No kidding.......
  
  I have also seen him work with very fearful dogs. He has analyzed a problem with 2 GSDs. A male and female. The male was being 'attacked' by the female. The owners were considering getting rid of the female when the problem was the male. He had no self-esteem, was highly excited and anxious. The female was calm. The MALE'S unsound temperament caused the female to try and 'control' him. So the dog causing the fights was in fact the unsound male.
  
  I have watched him teach the owner's of two Maltese how to train them to not be fearful of wheelchairs and walkers so they could become part of a therapy group for a nursing home.
  
  I have NOT seen him alpha roll a dog in over a year of shows. And I have NEVER seen him alpha roll a Chihuahua......good grief.
  
  His compound is incredibly dog friendly. He has all the acreage, the personnel the equipment and money to home these dogs providing them with training, exercise etc.
  
  His wife is involved in adoptions. His wife is involved in taking dogs into schools to teach children about how to properly care for an animal and to teach about animal neglect.
  
  His disclaimer at the beginning of his show is great for people with common sense. Those without common sense are the ones who get themselves into serious trouble.
  
  He uses prongs and e collars. I have never seen him leave a client with an e collar to train without engaging a professional trainer for said client to make sure it is used correctly.
  
  The man is NOT perfect. He does have a way with animals. There is no doubting his 'energy'.
  
  The only thing I do not agree with is his determination that he can rehabilitate a human aggressive dog.
  
  I use pack leadership training. Postive reinforcement. Assertiveness with a calm energy and patience. I follow his 'discipline, exercise, affection'.
  
  It works for me.


• Luani said it perfectly! I think exactly the way was she does. I use pack leadership training. Positive reinforcement. Assertiveness with a calm energy and patience. I follow his 'discipline, exercise, affection' also. Also the "touch" does work on my dogs but they aren't hard dogs either.


• I do not care for him.
  
  I think his general idea is correct- that dogs are NOT our babies, and that they are DOGS and need discipline and exercise. Yes this is correct.
  
  His execution? TERRIBLE! I think maybe the biggest problem I have is the fact the show is 30 minutes long, and some episodes are "okay lets roll the dog over... OMG its cured!"
  
  Seriously, I am NOT kidding. There was an episode exactly like that.
  
  It was Jon Bee's episode. http://www.secondchancelove.org/images/j… I want to mention this dog was VERY severely aggressive.. and now he's "perfect"? You would think they would make some indication that he used to have severe aggression and that persistent training is what the dog needs. But no, they act as if one alpha roll cures a dog for life.. it's an ongoing process!
  
  Now, I'm serious. The dog was severely aggressive. Cesar came in,m and the whole episode was him trying to get the dog to turn over. At the end, he was obedient and well behaved.
  
  .....REALLY?But yes... his general idea is right. But he is a celebrity... not a trainer.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a such thing as free dog training?

Everyone says to give our Jack Russell a chance and get him training before we rehome him. We cannot really even afford 100.00 because we are both full time college students. He is aggressive with our baby ie: tries to jump on him and lick him and growls and barks at him. Where should I look for free or really, really low cost training? Maybe a student trainer?

Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training

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You have a need that isn't going to be addressed by $100 petsmart training and they are about the cheapest (both in price and quality) that you will ever find.

No such thing as a free lunch

Basic Dog Training Commands - Improve Your Dog's Behavior

• its called the
  "train your own pets" program and it is completely free


• If you research dog training on the internet, and train the dog yourself, you won't be out any money. Of course, this is no simple task!!! However, realize too that the behaviors your Jack Russell are exhibiting sound dangerous and in need of a professional and experienced trainer. That will not be cheap, and certainly not less than $100.

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

I'm interested in becoming a dog trainer and have searched in many places (yahoo.com, superpages.com etc...) and couldn't find much for dog training schools, except for obedience courses for my dog, but that's not what I want.

Thanks a lot!

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Here's a group to check into to learn how to become a dog trainer. You might want to find some of their local members and see where they have trained:
http://www.apdt.com/default.aspx

Here's a place that tests:
http://www.ccpdt.org/

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