Dog Health Questions: Dog Training question?

Whenever I am about to feed my Yorkie, as soon as he see me lift his bowl and prepare his food, he goes crazy...barkes like a banshee and drives us all crazy until we put his bowl down. Any ideas on how to make this stop (other than having to physically remove him from the room when we are preparing his food?)

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Okay, try this the next time you feed him. He needs to sit nicely for his food. When you are preparing his food, the second that he goes crazy, LEAVE THE ROOM. Give it a minute, go back and the second we bark it causes you to put the bowl back on the counter and causes you to leave the room. In the beginning it's going to take awhile to feed him, so make sure you have the time to do it. Be consistent.

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• He has you trained to feed him.
  He barks like a banshee and you give him food.
  
  Try it the other way around.
  
  Tell him to "sit." If he won't sit (and he won't the first few times you try this), put the bowl back down and walk away. Ignore his barking. If he does shut up, say good dog and go back to the bowl. But if he barks again, turn your back and leave.
  
  Same thing with feeding. When you have put food in the bowl and want to set it down, have him sit. If he won't, put the food away and walk away from the feeding area. Try again in 10 minutes. If he still won't do it, no food until the next feeding time.
  
  Give him two opportunities to eat, morning and evening. Unless he is a puppy, it won't kill him to miss a meal, and dogs won't starve themselves. He'll figure it out in a day or so.


• Any type of behavior I do not like and need to correct is always done with a choke collar. I know some people will disagree with me, but after being properly taught how to use it (by a dog trainer), I have corrected every bad habit my dog had. Also consistency is key!
  
  Good luck


• I believe "Dogsbest" has the correct answer. It is the only one which will work and I would like to add to that.....................Why prepare it whilst he waits? I would pick up the bowl when he has finished eating, wash it and put the next day's food in it. Place the covered bowl in the fridge so the food stays fresh and then it is ready for you to start the training Dogsbest has given you. Also, feed at different times of the day so he is not expecting it at the same time always. There may come a time you are late home, in hospital, on holidays etc and dogs learn time so you don't want him carrying on when you are not there or a friend or neighbour is feeding him either.
  Good Luck


• dont give him the food until he is quiet and sits or lays down if he knows how, do this everytime u feed him and he will soon be quiet


• You are actually rewarding her for a bad behavior. She should not be feed until she is calm.
  
  This is from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) book....
  
  "Give Affection--but at the Right Time!
  One of the most common ways we screw up our dogs and give them issues is that we share affection, but at the wrong times. We give affection when the dog's mind is the most unstable. Love is a beautiful thing and greatest gifts we can share with our dogs. Love doesn't help an unstable dog. Aggressive dogs are not healed because their owners love them. Love is not meant to enhance instability. Love is meant to reward stability, to take us to a higher level of communication. Just like in the human world, in the dog world love means something only if it is earned. Giving love at the right time and only the right time is a way you can truly prove your love for your dog. Actions speak louder than words."


• Dogsbest... has the best answer so far. Since your dog has been rewarded for this behavior in the past (he always gets to eat after performing this act for you, right?), it may actually escalate (called an extinction burst) before it improves (he will try desperately to make the old behavior get rewarded again). But truly, do not give up and do not reward this behavior in any way (if he gets even one reward for this, it will be that much harder to extinguish). And the person who said clicker training is for marking the wrong behavior is way off base (it's just the opposite - it's for marking desired behavior). good luck.


• buy one of those feeder things where you fill it with a whole bag of food and as the dog eats the bowl refills


• how old is your puppy? and how much are you feeding him?
  if your not feeding him enough..only like once aday that is not enough i would be going crazy too.
  
  I work in a pet store,,I hate when people think they should only feed a dog a cup of food once a day..
  Yorkies are high engery dogs and the burn more calories you might have to feed him more.


• hi. you are rewarding him for bad behavior, this is what you can do baring in mind it will take time and Patience.
  
  1. get a clean spray bottle fill it with water, every time he barks or dose any unwanted behavior spray the water in his face and say no, make him sit and stay quietly if he moves put him back tel him to sit and stay.
  
  2. before you put his food down on the floor tell him to stay put the food on the floor then you can release him when you are ready.
  
  if you wanted you could tell him to stay while you put the food on the floor then stand next to your dog and wait for him to give you eye contact then you can release him (when doing this you must not say anything to your dog to get his attention)


• They sell these things called clickers in pet stores. whenever a dog does something wrong you tell them no and use the clicker. IT works. Also the TV channel animal planet has really good show called its me or the dog. the trainer is from UK but is really good and I think she has some great ways to ease the bad habits of dogs. Most importantly be consistent.


• Don't put his food down until he has stopped barking. I have a Siberian that would do this, and it didn't bother me until we were travelling and staying in a hotel. So to correct it I would set his bowl in front of his crate and as soon as he stopped his antics I would give him his food. It took about 2 weeks to correct and he's been "feeding PITA" free for about a year now.


• He's a happy boy because he's going to be fed - why would you be annoyed about that?
  Be glad the little guy eats willingly, lots of small dogs are real pains about eating their food.
  
  I have two dachshund who do the same, bark, dance, I think it's cute.

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Dog Health Questions: Proffesional dog trainers?

Looking for professional trainers or companies for Police dog training in France and Germany

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go to the police station and ask for references

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Dog Health Questions: Is dog training so much like singing?

I'm talking about dog trainers who have the "natural ability" to understand every dogs' temperament, behaviour and so on and are able to successfully train each and every one of them, using whatever methods that work for each dog, in all kinds of environments.

Is the "natural ability" to train dogs so much like the "natural ability" to sing very well and do all kinds of fantastic bending like Christina Aguilera does? I doubt she has ever gone to any singing classes to sing so well. I know some people actually go for singing lessons to learn how to sing properly but no matter how many lessons they have gone to, they can still NEVER sing as well or as naturally like those who HAVE the natural singing ability. They just don't have it in them.

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Some people do seem to be natural dog trainers, for many reasons, however it is something you can learn to do well with a lot of work. You need to start with the premise that you want to "work" with your dog, not "dominate" him/her, and then it becomes simple. I've watched training methods go through great changes in the last 10 years, mostly for the better. We've changed the old mentality of "alpha" into "team effort" and it's producing dogs that are happy, love to train, and are doing extremely well in the obedience ring.

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• Even those with natural singing ability have to WORK at it to get anywhere.
  
  Same as dog training - some may be better able to "naturally" read a dog, but training is WORK - lots of consistent, daily WORK. And while the ability to read a dog's body language makes training easier, it's only one small part of the package.
  
  Not having a "natural" ability is no reason not to have a well-trained dog.


• Natural ability in any field is only part of the equation....you must work to develop that ability.
  
  I have seen natural riders surpassed by less talented people who applied themselves.
  
  The same would be true of dog training.

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Dog Health Questions: Schutzhund training a dog?

I'm a fan of powerful dogs, and, in the future, would love to have dogs trained in Schutzhund. I have read up on the basic concept, but would love some more in depth detail from someone with experience, such as what age is best to start training, what breeds are the best to work with, what traits to look for in potential dogs, etc. Just basically everything and anything. Any help that isn't directly copied off of some website is greatly appreciated, I am looking for people with personal experience. Thanks!

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The original Schutzhund dog is german shepherds! The breeder that created the first german shepherds wanted a sport to test his dogs and prove their worthiness. Thus Schutzhund was born.

I would suggest finding a local schutzhund club, talking to them, and attending their training meetings. Although you can easily train the obedience and tracking parts of schutzhund on your own and with other trainers, the protection part should be worked on with someone very familiar with schutzhund and protection training. A club will also help you find a good dog, when you decide you are ready. Although you can technically work with just about any breed (watching a bernese mountain dog waddle across the schutzhund field is just so funny), the dog needs the right drive and sound temperment and physical body structure to do it. Most schutzhund clubs have at least one or two members who are trainers as well, and they will be most helpful in getting your dog.

As for training, start as soon as you get the puppy. 4 months, IMHO, is way too old to just be starting training (if you've had the dog from an earlier age, that is). Studies show that dogs can start learning as young as 4 weeks, so starting basic obedience when you get an 8 week old puppy is perfectly fine. I got my 2 year old shepherd at 7 weeks, and by 9 weeks he knew sit, down, stay, and come. You also want to start basic puppy classes as soon as possible (usually around 10 weeks old). Socilization is vital, especially to the commen working and herding breeds used in schutzhund (shepherds, malinois, and dobermans).

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• you can use "guard dog" or "protection dog" for the german "Schutzhund". :-)


• Start taking your dog to obedience classes at say 4 months. Do not expect huge things at this early age. This is socialization for your dog, which is VITAL for stability.
  
  Obedience is the first step. After you have an obedient/reliable dog, then bite work and tracking. Get a dog from "working lines" and not "show lines".
  
  You must have a stable dog to be successful in Schutzhund. Generally, they have to pass a temprement test before they are allowed to do Schutzhund. Breeds like the Doberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dogs, Boxers, Belgian Shepherd Malinois are very good at the sport.


• I am just starting my dogs in Shutzhund training. They definitely need to have basic obedience at the very least down. You have to be able to fully control your dog. The best breeds for it are dogs with High drive. High drive dogs love to work which is excellent when it comes to that sort of training. Some of the best breeds I've seen doing it are German Shepards, Cane Corso and Pits. What breed are you interested in? It is so much fun to see how much the dogs enjoy to be worked!
  
  ADD: The breeds you listed would definitely excel in the sport provided they come from reputable breeders! If you are interested in the sport your best bet would be to contact breeders in your area who will help you find a breeder with the best working lines. That way when you do go to buy your dog you will know exactly where you should get it from :) That breeder should also be able to help you with training, finding a trainer and helping you throughout your dogs life.


• Stanley Coren's intelligence of Dogs. find the top 10most intelligent dogs that require 5 or fewer repetitions to learn a new command & get the 1st one 95% of the time or better. number 1 is boarder collie, there is also german shepherd, retreiver, rottweiler, etc... look for a dog that is neither dominant agressive or the submissive runt. look for the in between who seems alert & stout when someone rings the doorbell or a stranger approaches. i like bigger dogs like rotties & u should know while books like "rottweilers for dummies" suggests socializing ur dog early & often, apparently if ur like me & want a good guard dog then u should not even allow a stranger to so much as touch ur dog until they're 4 months old. just family & friends, otherwise their schutzhund has been known to decrease. if a stranger or someone unfamiliar comes by then crate her & put a blanket over the crate so that familiarity does not breed content. u either want a family-friendly retriever who loves everybody or u want a strong, guard dog that will excell when given the opportunity to protect u & show off.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training air puff machine?

On the show Its me or the dog they have used this little gizmo that you can attach to your garbage and its motion sensored so when your dog goes to rip the garbage apart a puff of air blows out at them to keep them away from the garbage. Does anyone know what they are called or where I can get one

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I looked, but i have no idea... Try getting dog proof bins or trash cans.

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• I don't remember what it is called but you can find them in the cat section at petsmart. I almost bought one for my kittens.

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Dog Health Questions: Rude comments about my dog training?

I am 24 and have just moved in with my dad bc I'm pregnant and he is letting me live here rent free to save up for my baby (I was paying for my own apartment before). I have a little six pound pom who was crate trained at my apartment when i couldn't watch her and now gets to run around free bc they have a dog door.

She is having some trouble learniing to go outside so the vet said I should train her like a puppy again. That means whenever someone can't watch her she needs to be in the crate. She never whines in the crate, just falls asleep and eats and drinks the food and water in there. She ONLY whines if it has been a long time (6-7 hours) and she needs to go out. The only time she was ever in there that long was when I went to bed at my old apt and she was fine.

My dad thinks crate training is cruel and will take her out of the crate if I put her in there when I leave. The problem is that he doesn't watch her after, she poops or pees, and he gets mad.

I am pissed at him for letting her out and have told him multiple times not to do it, and if he thinks crate training is "abusive" to call the vet or the aspca but he just laughs at me for getting mad. Tonight he had a mock conversation with my dog saying "Roxie, I just want to take care of you, sorry your mom is such a fruit loop." UM EXCUSE ME???

What should I do- use the money I have been saving to move out?

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If your father doesn't have the sense to know the dog might need to go outdoors and do its business every hour or so, he's hopeless!

Crate training isn't abusive, but i think that 6-7 hours during the day is a long time; however, i see you can't help it right now - and from what you say the dog is content. But this isn't your issue...

Maybe you could use some reverse psychology on your dad? You could approach him in a happy and carefree manner, and let him know you've been thinking about the dog situation... and you can see his point about the dog being crated so often. You could tell him that you are very happy he takes an interest in the dog, but you worry about floors getting stained and soiled, and can see it's upsetting for him.

You could say you think he and the dog would do much better if he could take the time to coax her outside every hour or so... and ask him what he thinks about that.

that's the only thing i can think of.. but play it up, as if you're thrilled your dad has taken an interest in the dog.

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• This is dreadful Apply for section 8 housing and get out of your dad's place as quickly as possible. It is not good for you, the dog or your pregnancy. For now take the dog with you anytime you leave the house IN her crate.


• Crating a dog is perectly normal, it saves your home! I would get your dad to call a vet or animal shelter and let him hea it for his self.
  
  grats with the baby :)


• Hell yes. Either that or padlock the cage and hide the keys. Your dad is the fruit loop.


• Well if you dad wants to allow the dog to run around and it has accidents then he really can't be upset and should just clean it up. You should tell your dad that crating to a dog is really like their den it's not cruel unless as you said the dog is going to be in there for a very long time. You should have your father talk to dog behaviorist, vet or even someone at a local shelter they can explain the benefits of crate training. Of course in the end he might just not agree with it and that's ok. However your father needs to respect that you think this method of training is ok. After all this is your dog. When your baby is born if he does not agree with your parenting methods is he going to do the exact opposite whenever his grandchild is left alone with him.
  
  You could always teach this dog to use the dog door. You might check out this links. Though even with that a crates a good place for a dog/puppy to be if one is out of the house or is not able to supervise.
  
  http://www.radiofence.com/dog-doors/dog-…
  http://www.ehow.com/how_2309675_train-do…
  http://www.collargirl.com/dog-door.html


• You are 24. You are at an age that requires your own home. Move out, even if it means finding a more compatible roommate [and one more expensive] than your Dad [ My opinion is that he sounds like a controlling idiot]. This may address your immediate pet problems and a plethora of other problems that you can't begin to anticipate right now. Go now! Grow up! Be free! Run! Save yourself! Have your baby for yourself. You can do it. woohoo. Your baby will love you, your pet will love you, you will love you, I love you for just imagining it .... It will take strength - blessings


• Your dad has been supportive to you and since it's his house (and you'll always be his little girl) he feels he has the right to tell you what to do.
  
  With that said, I understand you are not a little girl and you have a right to train your dog especially if it falls under your vet's recommendations.
  
  My suggestion? Next time you go to the vet, take your dad with you. Tell him you want him to meet your vet and if he has any questions or concerns this would be a great time to ask (and get educated).
  
  At lease it seems your dad loves animals and is accepting of the changes in his household - it could be the other way around. i know I would not be accepted with pets...


• YOur dad is humanizing the dog. He feels because a person would not be okay with being locked in a crate, the dog is not okay with it. Let him know treating the dog like a person is cruel. Ask if he'd like to be treated like a dog and be expected to lick himself when grooming himself, sniff other people's but in the "get to know ya" phase of meeting someone and to pee outside on a walk in front of everyone wearing no clothes of coarse since dogs don;t wear clothes. When he is done laughing, explain to him that it is a dog's NATURE to want to be in a place (like a crate) that is like a den as they are den animals. It makes them feel safe nd comfortable etc. Of coarse when you are home, he should not be crated and should be out and be with you and getting exercise etc but, until he is potty trained, he cannot run loose. Tell your dad the more he takes him out when you are gone the longer it will take to potty train him and that once he is potty trained, he will have free reign and your dad will then be able to stop crying over this "cruelty". Also, make him a bet that even once he is potty trained, if you leave the crate door open, your dog will now and then go in the crate on his own to nap.


• Maybe you could have a talk with him and tell him "Dad this is how I'm trying to housebreak her, when she goes outside I do this, she needs to go outside this many times...and if you don't want to leave her in her crate can you please do this so she gets these directions from both of us? It'll stop her from going in the house which I know you hate."

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Dog Health Questions: Any opinions on dog training in Fenton, MO?

I heard there was one right off 141 by Debbie's grooming and that they were very good. Classes were $10 per session. Anyone know where this is exactly?

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I don't know, but I think you should put this question under "St. Louis" you may get more people familiar with that area.

Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training question, would appreciate all input?

So, I'm about to get a puppy. He's a white German shephard/ Yellow lab mix. Half of each. I would like some training tips, and any other tidbits that anyone would like to add about the breeds! Much appreciated!

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You're ahead of the game, most people wait until they are in over their head before they learn anything about raising a puppy. Do as much reading and research as you can ahead of time. Ian Dunbar (a top trainer & founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers) has a free PDF book titled "Before You Get Your Puppy" that would be a good place to start.

See the resource links below:

http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3140 (great article with tips on developing positive associations with the crate)

Books:

Before you get your puppy -- Ian Dunbar (free PDF available at http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html )

Puppy Whisperer- Paul Owens

(just a few other essentials are "the Other End of the Leash - Pat McConnell" "Don't Shoot The Dog - Karen Pryor" "Reaching the Animal Mind - Pryor")

Websites:

http://www.clickertraining.com/ (some good resources, books, vids, supplies, articles)

http://www.karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-… (all are top notch trainers you could hire to help you get started)

http://www.apdt.com/petowners/ts/default… (more trainers, give preference to certified trainers -- see their article on choosing a trainer, lots of other info on the site also)

http://positively.com/dog-training/find-… (newer trainer database from Victoria Stilwell with a few well screened trainers)

http://www.youtube.com/user/JBHollingswo… (my YouTube, look at my recommended pages and subscriptions for some great pages for training tips & general info-- KikoPup's videos are an amazing free resource)

http://www.dogmantics.com/Dogmantics/Hom…

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• Exercise.
  
  Don't expect too much of a puppy, but do set ground rules from the very beginning and follow them- consistency is key.
  
  The most important things a puppy can learn are "good dog", "No!", and the connection between those phrases and their actions.
  
  Reward or punishment, for a puppy, should be immediate. If the puppy sits, then thinks about something else or does something else, and then you reward him, the pup has no idea why you're doing it. Make it easy for the dog to see the connection- the younger the puppy, the faster the response has to be.
  
  Make it easy for the dog to do the right thing, and make sure to repeat until you're sure the puppy knows exactly what it has to do- then repeat some more. Keep training sessions short and sweet, and run over things you've done before.


• - German shepherds and labs are both very intelligent animals so it should be easier to train.
  - Reinforce with treats and praise your dog when he does something right during training.
  - They have some really good books out there that offer advice.
  - Watch dog training shows on Animal Planet. You can get some really good stuff. There's a great show called the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. He gives tips and things.


• Both breeds are easy to train, so you should not have any problems there, although labs have a tendency to mature late. Here is a training site with lots of fun things to teach your puppy;
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
  click on "articles' next to the picture and scroll down for something that tickles your fancy.


• if it is still a puppy then it will be easy to train..plus the mixing of breeds.. hope this helps


• take to a professional and learn how to train
  get books, read
  talk to every one you can
  need to research both breeds and guess from there


• School!! Well puppy training school! It also helps to socialise dogs which is always a good thing when it's a larger breed.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you get into police dog training?

i want to train police dogs would i have to join the police to then get into it or can i go straight into it?

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You could do it both ways. Either way though, it's going to take some time. You could spend years getting onto the police force and then several years getting assigned to the K9 unit, then spend a few more years working your way into the trainers position.
On the other hand, you could try and get hired by a vending kennel like Adlerhorst International (Riverside, California), Vohne Liche Kennels (Indiana), Universal K9 (Florida), or Tar Heel K9 (North Carolina) and spend years working your way up through the ranks to the point to where you're assisting with their "new handler" academies.
Don't let the time line discourage you from pursuing your goal. There is nothing like working with these amazing animals. I've been a handler for 8 years and will probably go to a trainers school when our trainer retires in a few years http://www.tarheelcanine.com/

http://www.vohneliche.com/joomla/index.p…

http://www.adlerhorst.com/

http://www.universalk9.com/_docs/default…

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• Like to be a K-9 officer? they train their dogs and their dogs go home with them at night, like they are part of the family.

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Dog Health Questions: Best Siberian Husky Dog Training books?

I'm getting a Alaskan Malamute Siberian Husky mix. I want to be prepared I'm looking to foster one before I get my own to make sure i can handle it. I have lots of friends and family for support. I'm fancily prepared. There's no telling me not to do it I know the commitment. If you have any Suggestions on the best Dog training books out there for this type of breed. Please send me your recommendations and anything else I should know. Thank you

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Look at your local pet store for a book about it. I personally love the Dog Training Book for Dummies it can be strict sometimes but i think it really helped me train my dogs. I don't think there is a book to train specifically one breed. Each dog are trained differently but knowing your dogs personality is the best method to know how to train your dog. I had a huskey that was SUPER easy to train but then i had another Huskey that was hard to train but i used the same book for both of them and they are amazingly obedient.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone suggest a site with tips on dog training?

Have a lab puppy. Need some tips. He's house trained, that wasn't hard. But I'm having trouble with him nipping peoples hands while playing. It's not fear biting or even a bite. when you play with him he will nip at your hands. Tail wagging and all that .Friendly dog I just don't want him putting teeth on people.

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I'm clicker training my cat. It's fun and it works.

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• I don't know a site but I would first recomend getting a bunch of puppy training books because they are extremly helpful (Dogs For Dummies) and even a book on the breed. Catch up on some reading. Don't start with basic commands, start with the basics. Remember, you can't expect a dog to learn everything in one sitting and it may take a few days or weeks to fully learn. Take ten to fifteen minutes everyday at the most. It is important to teach your dog not to jump because its torture when you have a giant dog jumping all over you. The way to discourage jumping is to simply turn around so your back faces your dog and say in a firm voice, off.
  
  The thing about dogs and puppies is that many owners really don't understand them and think of them as their children. Dogs can be your "baby" but you can't treat them like one or behavior and dominance issues will come up. When you give a dog tons of attention and give it constant attention to every good and bad thing, it teaches the dog that it can control you. This is the biggest mistake owners make. Without realizing it, they do small things which makes the dog think that he is the leader. It leads to big attitude problems like bitting and aggression. There is simple ways so that your puppy will learn that you are the leader and you control your puppy from the begining and not the other way around. Your dog wants attention and you are giving it. To discourage behavior issues, ignore him and praise him for doing what you want him to do. Yelling will piss him off and confuse him so don't do it. If he begs, send him off for a "time out" and bring him back when he is good. I believe the reason he acts that way is your fault. you spoiled him and taught him to be like that. He is ruling your life and it should be the oppostie. You need to put him in his place the doggy way and not the human way. He thinks he is the leader. Do not feed him scraps, feed him everyday and he will eventually eat. Buys a crate for him and when you take him potty and he does not go, put him in there. Do not give him the chance to be out unsupervised until you can trust him. Treat him like a puppy. Praise him when he goes. Yelling and getting frusterated at a dog, does nothing. Be calm, firm and kind and everything will work out.
  
  Back to jumping. If you knee your dog and stand in front of him, then its encouraging him to keep at it. Like children, dogs are easily influenced. If you pay attention to a child who is being rude, and respond back, it encourages the behavior. Even by standing in front of your dog, and kneeing says that this is what you are doing to stop it and it is attention. By turining around and saying the command once it shows that you do not like this and will ignore the dog until it stops. Keep turning and saying the command until the dog stops jumping (it could take awihle). Turn around when he stops and praise him. Remember, don't shout and say the command a lot because it becomes confusing. Even if you are greting your dog and he is happy to see you, wait until he calms down to pet him.
  
  Barking can be a problem as well sometimes. If your dog barks a lot, many people will just yell, QUIET, which doesn't do anything. As I said before, giving attention will encourage the problem. Get up, and leave the room and do not let the dog follow you. Do not say anything at all. The dog is damanding attention and leaving says that you do not like it and the puppy will not get attention by acting like that. Return when he quiets down and praise him. Only do this if your dog barks a LOT. If he just barks once or twice, ignore it unless it gets bad. NEVER EVER give any attention to an attention seeking dog. Only do it when YOU feel like it.
  
  Enough is a good command for a dog to know when he is playing rough or nipping and you want him to stop. Say enough and leave the room until he is calmer. Do not say this to much. Alos, keep in mind that this is normal behavior and as he grows up, it will stop. It is a stage that most owners go through.
  
  The command leave it can also be useful. You could be walking and he sees a dog and gets excited. You say leave it and continue walking. It is good to know if he tries eating something bad for him on the floor or at a dog park. It can stop him from chewing and many other things you want him to not do. To train him to do this, just keep saying it (no works to) and if he is not a leach, tug it once. Say the command sharply and only once.
  
  The first basic command is sit. Many people say just to push the rump down but it is a bad idea. Physically touching a dog to teach it makes the dog think that everytime you command it, you will shove the rump down. It can also influence nipping if your dog becomes irritated. Dogs respond greatly to hand movement and what I like to call on the spot training. On the spot training is giving the treat for little things until the bigger picture comes to view. For exmple, praising a child for studying five minutes is good. Eventually the child will study hours and a bigger reward can be given for little steps. Have a small back of treats on you and make sure that they are in tiny pieces so the dog will not take time to chew them. Cup your hand with a treat in it, be on your knees so you are level with the dog and put it to your side.Your dog will be sniffing your hand and trying to get it. You slowly lift the treat over your shoulder and the dog will follow it. If he gets distracted, try again. At first he may try to jump after it but keep trying very slowly. Once he kind of sits give him the treat and say sit. Eventually he will fully sit and you can lose the hand motion but the dog never forgets it. Slowly wean him off of the treats and do it in different places. In the yard, in the bedroom, on walks, standing up and lying down.
  
  Th next command will be stay. After he learns sit it will be a piece of cake. Command sit when standing up. Make sure he is on a leash so he does not wander. Put one hand up like a stop sign and have a treat in the other but make sure he knows that there is a treat. (do this fast because he will want to stand up). Quickly give him the treat after like a second and say stay. Then do it over. Eventually you can back away and even walk out of the room but use on the spot training and do not expect to get to far away to fast. Again, you can lose the hand motion eventually.
  
  Come is also easy after he learns stay. This is the second part to the stay command. After he has learned stay and you can walk awy a tiny bit. Say in a happy cheeerful voice, Come! He will run over and you can give him the treat.
  
  Down is the hardest command. Male dogs are not as submissive as females and by lying down, it is showing that you are the leader. Dominant dogs and breeds like the pit bull can be difficult to train to do this trick and roll over is near impossible. If your dog lets you rub his tummy then you know he is not dominant and thinks of you as the leader and is submissive. My little fourteen pound dog never was as a puppy and it took weeks for him to learn and he never rolls over. If your dog is submissive, this is easy. Stand on your knees and hold a treat in one hand. command sit and take a treat and hold it on front of his nose. In the same hand, point at the ground until it reaches the ground. He will follow it. Suddenly, pinch the treat in your same hand and drag it across the floor so he lies down. Do the motion slow and say down. If he only goes a little, reward him anyways and build up. Many dogs will folow the treat until it reaches the ground and will sti up again. Do it very slow and keep trying.
  
  These are the basics and if you go to training school you will learn the same.Say each command clearly and once. If you are to irritated to give the dog any attention at all, get rid of him. You need to try this stuff and have patience or it won't work. Walk him a lot and get him sleepy. You really need to chill for it to work and if you don't this is only going to worsen. Oh, and if he pottys in the house, do not scold him because he will not remember. Negetive renforcement does not teach andything. Only positive. Good luck


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• Marin County Humane Society's web site has awesome materials. You do have to register to access them, but that doesn't cost anything. http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Behavi…
  
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• Yup here:
  
  http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.…
  
  Brilliant site with some very experienced people who provide kind, positive reward-based advice.
  
  Teaching him a bite inhibition is massively important and its great that you're trying to resolve this sooner rather than later. I always turn away with mouthy pups, and make myself really boring. When they're calm, I reward with play or a treat - it generally only takes a few days if you're persistent with this method.


• i downloaded this book for my dog, it worked a treat
  
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• I think a good site is http://www.best-dog-training.com Its got lots of articles on dog training and tips & tricks aswell. You can also get a free ebook on "How to have a healthy dog" when you subscribe to the free dog training newsletter. Well worth a look.


• check out this website
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  a very good dog training course

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