Dog Health Questions: My dog is crazy.. please help?!?

I have this cute little devil named Jacky. Nearly 1 year old and he's a maltese/koolise (erm.. that's how i think you spell it.. :/

But anyways, i love him a lot but my parents dont because of the way his acting.
Firstly, it's kinda my fault. i was lonely and wanted a friend so i brought him but then i was busy with school and didn't get a chance to take him to dog training classes but we were really close until i had to go away for about 2 months and when i got back he was really happy to see me but it's just the way his showing it.

Every time i see him now, he'll run up to me like a crazy maniac, jumping up and down and won't stay still no matter what i do. And if like i put my hand near his mouth he'll lick like crazy (like really roughly and stuff)..So is this is excess energy or something?

If so then all tips and advices on how to calm/control him would be appreciated. :)

P.S... hurts to say but i didn't get him desexed when he was little.. so.. is that the reason why?

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My advise might not work but, still just give it a try. From what I see, I think your dog has separation anxiety. Since its a small dog (thank God), it can't topple you over. Every time you leave, and come back, when he jumps and goes crazy, freeze. Do NOTHING. Totally ignore him until he stops and calms down. Wait for a 10 seconds and praise, pet, treat him. Doing this, you're teaching him that if he continues to be crazy, he will be ignored. If he's calm, its rewarding and you will give him attention. Dogs crave attention. Trust me. Also, whenever you come home from anywhere, don't go rush up on him and give him attention. Ignore him, maybe put on the kettle, sort out the groceries, just wait for 5 minutes, or 5 minutes after he has calmed down, then call him to come, only give him attention then.

Maybe you should break the process down into smaller steps. You can simulate the situation again by doing this exercise. Let him see that you're going out, open the door for two seconds, then close it. If he doesn't go crazy, praise-pet-treat. After a few times, open the door, go out, close it and immediately come back in. If he remains calm, praise-pet-treat. Continue this exercise for a few times, then gradually increase the amount of time you leave. Once you can stay outside for few seconds without him barking the house down, increase the time to one minute and continue to improve.

As for licking, improvise on the "attention" rule. Whenever he licks excessively, stand up, and ignore him. Wait for 20 seconds, then continue playing with him. If he does lick excessively, stand up and ignore again. Continue until whenever you sit down and he did not lick you, praise-pet-treat. THis way he learns that you don't like him to lick you.

But remember, patience is the key. Don't expect these method to work within minutes. Give him at least 2 weeks time before you can actually see results. This is because his habit of going crazy every time you come back has been reinforced for almost a year. (This means every time you come back, when he goes crazy, you give him pets, or you talk to him, or you scold him, or even kicking/physical punishment, all of these are rewarding in a way to him because you give him ATTENTION) It can be hard to change. But eventually you will get there.

Excess energy might be an issue, but I really doubt it. But do bring him out for walks. Walks are one of the things dog enjoy a lot. Good way to burn off excess energy, its very interesting for them as they can be out for fresh air, more things to smell about or see. As he is a small dog, just a 30 minute walk per day should be okay.

Just remember, for other bad behaviours that you don't want, ignore him. When he does something good, or something you want, praise-pet-treat. Any attention is good, even bad attentions (being scolded or physically punished) Dogs would rather be kicked than ignored if you get what I mean.

Sorry if this post sounded a little confusing. Its already very late here in New Zealand and English isn't exactly my mother tongue.

Good luck and all the best! =) You and Jacky will get there in time.

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• Take him for walk, give him exercise and tire him out, yes it's excess energy and yes it's alot of work to tire a dog out but if you didn't plan to do that work then you shouldn't get a dog.


• I would not say that he is crazy, he just needs walking and he needs to do a bit of excersize!!!!!


• It is never too late to start training Jacky. You will be happier, your parents will be happier and even Jacky will be happier. A well-behaved dog gets to do more fun things, go on outings with his family, perhaps dog parks, lots of things.
  
  And yes he probably needs _lots_ more exercise. A tired dog is a quiet, well-behaved dog in general. Taking him for walks does more than tire him out it also allows him to investigate, safely, interesting places and things. If he is tied up or even in a large fenced yard, everything is the same every day. Dogs love to use their noses to smell out new things.
  
  As to neutering, it is best for the dog. A neutered dog doesn't have sex on his mind all the time so he will be better behaved and he will also avoid some of the physical problems that come with not being neutered.
  
  My advice: have him neutered, find a good positive dog trainer and go have fun with learning with Jacky,


• Take him on some long walks to tire him out and if that does not work when he jumps up grab his collar and firmly but kindly make him sit then when he does make a fuss and he will learn to sit when he sees you .

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Dog Health Questions: Fastest way for my dog to lose weight, please help, i am taking my dog to school for a class presentation and?

she is a little chubby, she is a 2 year old terrier mix she is about the same size as a jack russell terrrier, my presentation is on dog training, i go to hs the presentation is going to be next week on thursday for my animal (Vet) science class.

I am going to show my classmates the tricks i have taught my dog but 1st i need her to lose some weight in a week, i dont know if that possible but some good sugestions would be appreciated thanks
i cant buy her a diet dog food bag right now (we still have dog food)

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You can take her out and start exercising her more, but I don't know that she's going to lose significant weight in a week.

She really shouldn't have gotten to a point where she's fat in the first place. It's TERRIBLE for them. It's so hard on their joints that many fat dogs end up crippled with arthritis at a fairly young age.

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• It is ironic that you are taking your overweight dog to an Animal Science class... and that your main concern is with appearances.
  
  Though our canine companions are now domesticated, think how often a wild animal eats a full meal. Our canine gluttony is a conditioned response to the convenience of the human schedule and our own bad eating habits. Your dog will not starve in a day.
  
  My breed, the Akita Inu fasts naturally for days, as they choose. After several days of disinterest, they return to their regular habit. Though "going off feed" is usually a sign of illness to watch for, it does allow the animal's system to rest and cleanse.
  
  You could safely fast your dog for a day or two (or more)as long as she has fresh water available at all times. I stress the access to water, because that will help to curb her appetite and to flush the gut. This does mean however, no "treats" just because she is begging or whining... an occasional fast is fine for a healthy dog, but do it right if you are going to do it at all.
  
  Extra play time will not hurt her and be a good distraction, but don't run her into the ground. Or expect to see much of a difference because you are looking at only a matter of a week.
  
  Before your presentation, give her a small meal with plenty of time for any to be eliminated before being taken to class. It will help her focus on her performance, and she won't be acting desperate for food. She will still be eager to earn her treats as a trickster, but don't overdo the "candy".
  
  Since she will still be overweight, you should continue her reducing diet. Use the same food she is eating, as her system is accustomed to it, just cut the portions back to about 2/3 of the recommended portion (read the bag and use a measure cup). Make her kibble into soup with warm water stirred in, it will make a gravy of sorts and bulk it up. You can add rice or most vegetables you will be eating that day, but do not give any treats, meats or fats.
  
  Most people feed once a day in the evening (some actually break it into 2 meals). If you can, at least switch to a morning main feed for the duration of the "diet".
  
  Give up the commercial treats altogether and offer more healthful snacks if you feel you must. (I am baking chicken livers right now to "treat" a foster Mini Schnauzer in need of training and extra calories).
  
  I feel that canned food is pretty much a waste of money, just add your own water. Spend on a quality kibble and also regularly feed dry to keep teeth clean.
  
  Fasting once a week until at a proper weight is acceptable.
  If your young, terrier type dog is already "chubby" then she will most likely wind up obese because her human's bad habits are "killing her with kindness".
  
  Be aware of dog.


• I would worry more about helping your pet lose wet in a safe, healthy manner rather than quickly. I cut back on my Rott's food a tad bit and made sure that she exercised more. I always made sure that we were not overdoing the exercise and that she was not starving. If she is getting a lot of extra treats in addition to her food, cut out the treats and leave the food amount the same. Many soft treats contain a lot of calories with little nutritional value. These should be the first to go. If you still want to give her a treat, consider carrots or even ice cubes. Just remember to keep your girl's health a top priority not just her figure!!


• Normal exersice and controled food intake are the only healthy and responsible ways to maintain a dogs weight. I doubt you'll have time to responsibly get the dog to loose much weight in a week. Check the food guidelines on the bag of food you're feeding her and only give him that amount. Also take her for nice long walks. Two walks lasting about an hour each every day will certainly help the dog loose weight.


• ok first off thats impossible and she needs to lose weight why? its just tricks


• You can exercise her and watch how much food she takes in. I have three Jack Russells and they eat 2/3 cup for the bigger, more active ones and a 1/2 cup for the smaller less active one. I don't think it's possible for her to loose weight in that small amount of time. Before you take her for the presentation, make sure to feed her a little less that morning so she's a little more hungry and more willing to work for treats. She'll get her regular amount with the treats. This way she'll be a little more willing to show off her tricks. Those Terriers can be a little goofy. We feed a little less on compotision days so the dogs will pay better attention when we have treats.


• I believe you should put this dog on a diet, not because you want to impress your school mates or because you are embarassed because she is "a little chubby", but because it is the healthy thing to do for her, not for you. What we do for our dogs at the rescue where I work is to give them 1/4 cup of their normal dry kibble, and 1/4 cup green beans. This way, the green beans help them to feel full, but doesn't add all the fat the kibble will. Make sure you have a desired weight in mind so that she doesn't lose too much weight. Then you can add more kibble back into the mix. Do this for her, not for you! :)


• Umm.. sorry, but there aren't any "Hollywood" 24 hr diet drinks for dogs.. it'll take longer than a week to show any improvement.. try walking your dog, and maybe switching foods, or at least dropping the portion size.


• Take her for walks and cut down on the amount of dog food you do feed her. And if you give her lots of treats and/or human food, stop doing it.


• You never want a dog to lose weight fast!! Since dogs are small, losing weight quickly can damage their internal organs & possibly cause renal failure.
  Take your dog to the vet for a sensible weight-loss plan. If you change your dog's food, do it gradually by mixing it in his other food over 5-7 days. Some low-calorie snacks include baby carrots and green beans.


• This is one of the most sickening questions I've seen.
  
  How could you be so superficial?
  
  I'm blown away that you would want to put your dog on a crash diet. If your dog isn't healthy why would you want to make her more unhealthy by shocking her system? If she needs to lose weight for health reasons, do it the right way. Consult her vet and put her on weight management food or a super premium food like Canidae.

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Dog Health Questions: Serious dog training experts? important questions!?

when i first got my puppy i potty trained him all wrong. now hes a little over a year and almost trained correctly now (he is indoor potty trained with a pee mat downstairs). But since my dad thinks he might still have a lot of accidents (since we used to let him pee around this house when he was little) he has to sleep in a small bathroom with his pee mat in it. my friend told me dogs shouldnt sleep/eat where they relieve themselves but my dad says when we go to sleep he has to stay in there incase he needs to pee. but since i've seen him walk downstairs by himself to pee i think hes ready to sleep around the house at night. and one other question about this is: im afraid he'll eat things at night. he likes eating/chewing things hes not suposed to. i've tried bitter apple but i cant spray the whole house!
HELP please!!

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You really should crate train your dog. Then he will sleep in the crate at night. He can hold his pee all night by now, he doesn't need to have access to pee pads any more thru the night if you crate train. Just make sure you take him outside to pee before bed time, then first thing when you wake up take him outside again to pee and it should work fine. Crates are not too pricey, you should be able to find a sutible one at Walmart for about $30 or so. Good luck.

Added: At his age he can hold it all night. He has full control over his bladder muscles now. And if he doesn't go right away you need to stay out for a few minutes with him. If he still doesn't go then he will really have to go in the morning. Sometimes it takes my puppy up to ten minutes out before he will go outside before bed time. You just need to be patient. Good Luck!

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• Buy a dog crate. Your dog will not have to sleep where he eliminates, and, you won't have to worry about him at night.

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Dog Health Questions: My friends dog, has bad behavior and influences mine! Help!?

I have a 22 week old Boxer. Ive had her since she was 8 weeks old. We take all kinds of classes, shes well socialized, well behaved and listens. My best friend has a 24 week old Beagle, who sits in a kennel all day, never socialized around other people or animals. She invites me to play dates all the time for the dogs. But when my dog gets around hers shes badly behaved because the Beagle doesn't listen to a word. Hes cooped up all day so hes so excited to see my dog at night he cant just mellow out for a minute! Then my dog wont listen to me because shes always being malled by the other dog. How do I nicely tell my friend that her dogs a pain and is hindering my dogs training without sounding mean??!! I love to hang out with her but when we do the dogs do!

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You don't need to be nice, honest blunt words often get through best when the person is that dim-witted. Tell her why you don't want her dog around yours. How about inviting your friend and her dog to join you for an obedience class? They can never go to too many classes, and it might really help the Beagle.

I really know the problem. I foster dogs for a purebred rescue, and finally had to take my own dog back to beginning obedience class because the foster dogs were so untrained.

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good gift to give a pet sitter/boarder?

The person who watches my dog does such a great job and he didn't even charge me the last time I dropped her off for a long weekend. He has his own boarding/dog training business and I am trying to think of a nice gift to give him to say "thanks". Any suggestions?

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If you know what his interests are, get him a nice hard cover book.

You could also take him out to dinner.

A gift card to a store he likes is always a nice touch.

Certainly it should be substantial, since he did something of considerable value for you without pay.

I think you ought to work on a way of paying him in the future, but if that is awkward for him (never mind your financial situation), then your gift ought to be something of at least vaguely equivalent value. That's the neat thing about a gift card, and yet with a gift card, no actual money changes hands.

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• a nice sweater will be very apt.
  
  have a nice day.

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Dog Health Questions: Guard Dog Training...?

I have a big dream of someday becoming a guard and personal protection trainer. I have searched the web looking for details on the work and job, but can't seem to find one touch of helpful information. Experienced details would be excellent.

What will I need to do in order to become the trainer? Any certificates, studying specific dog behaviours? Even Sch or Ipo titles?

And what is the yearly income of an average trainer in the work?

I still don't know how I'll ever end up breaking the dream to my parents in the end, but hopefully they'll understand. Thanks for all the help and time you give.

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Probably the easiest thing is to join your local Schutzhund club. This will help you understand the dogs drives. AS far as "civil" work, you really need someone with experience to show you how it's done. "Reading" the dog is extremely important...you can't just follow a "step by step" method type of training. The "helper", "agitator", "bad guy" (whatever you wanna call him) is the one training the dog. When to confront him, and when to revert to a submissive posture is what you need to understand. Timing is EVERYTHING (and of course...the right dog).

There is no school, no certificates. You Schutzhund club should have seminars from time to time that may help. Keep in mind that a majority of schutzhund trainers now are looking completely for "prey" drive dogs....these will NOT protect you in a real situation. A good balance of "prey" and "civil" makes the best overall protection dog. Blind aggression makes a good "junk yard" or "guard" dog.

My first day went like this..."They asked why I wanted to train dogs" I said "$3it, I don't wanna train dogs....I wanna put on that sleeve and get bit" They chained a dog up and told me to "piss him off without touching him"....when I came back, they said "You're on the clock...but you'll also apprentice training obedience". Starting pay was $250 a week....a long, long, long time ago. Now, my "low-end" dogs sell for $15,000.

Good luck with the parents, Loki!

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• Hi Loki i don't know a lot about this subject but you can go on my contacts page and some of my contacts might be able to help you.


• When I was working with K9's, I had to lose *EVERYTHING* I had ever learned about training 'pets'..
  If you enjoy having a family 'pet'..you may not enjoy the rigid discipline of training protection dogs. Much of what you consider today as 'cruel'..is a necessity in developing a good personal protection or police K9.
  
  What I found hardest, was the strict rules of what pet owners would call 'socializing'. ( beginning at 5 or 6 weeks old!) These dogs can't enjoy the company of other people's dogs or even of sociable strangers. They must have ONE focus..basically, stay ON GUARD, and what might be considered a, 'search and destroy', attitude.
  
  They don't learn how to 'play nice'..but that their only play is their work.
  
  If you want to make a career of dog training, you might do better to think about training assistance dogs, search/rescue dogs, or just be a family 'pet' trainer to keep good dogs out of 'jail'..The professional family dog trainers (rehabbers) make very good income, and are much in demand.
  
  To answer your question, no certificate is necessary to train dogs in any discipline. It isn't a regulated field, yet.
  You may find a mentor at your local schutzhund club, by doing a search for 'schutzhund, and your zip code..Your local Kennel Club might also point you in the right direction.
  You will see the basics of schutzhund, here>
  http://www.schutzhund-training.com/
  
  Although schutzhund is fun, it is still a far cry form 'real' protection training.
  
  If you will email me your region, I may be able to find a nearby protection trainer..An interview with a pro would be a good thing.
  
  Here is a link to NASAR..which will show you the basics of Search and Rescue. You will learn enough to know if that interests you.
  http://www.nasar.org/nasar/

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Dog Health Questions: Help dog training please!!?

My dog keeps running off across the street to our neighbors. She will not listen to Stay or come Commands, how can I train her and get her to listen! We have already tried the electric collar and now my parents say if she does it again they will send her away!!!

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Don't be scared your parents will send her away. My parents were exactly the same way but for different reasons. You don't have to take her to training classes if you can train her well. You just need to be patient and enthusiastic.
Try this:
Stay command: Make your dog sit one place and hold her still. Then slowly walk away facing her and say stay firmly. If she comes, put her back to EXACTLY where she was before and do the same process. Once you get to your destination and you are far from her, telling her to Come. Be EXTREMELY excited for her to come and I am positive she will come. Praise and give treat. Do it for a couple of days, and she'll fully understand the meaning of stay and come.
You can also teach her another way of telling her to come. If she won't come to you and ignores you, put a leash on her, not the one you use for walking. Go far from her, (if she follows you, tell her to stay. If she ignores you thats fine) as far as the leash goes. Tell her to Come firmly and then tug on the leash. Tug until she comes. Praise and reward.
It take a lot of patience but you can do it. If I could teach a stubborn Beagle mix (I mean EXTREMELY STUBBORN Beagle mix) to do many commands, you can do it as well. There is no need for obediant classes, because all dog owners can train their dog. Taking your dog to obedient class is nothing special. All those people do is probably what I told you to do. Have patience, be firm, show you are the alpha, be enthusiastic, and praise. Those people who train dogs in obedience classrs are just regular human beings that does not have any magical powers of making dogs do a command. You can do it.

And also, dogs are always excited when they go outside but do the same techniques I said above outside also. Probably when your dog gets older, she won't run away anymore. My neigbors dog always runs from their house inside ours. She stopped doing that after a couple of months.

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• I would try training her right now for the come and stay commands. If she is running across the road your not only going to have your parents and the neighbors mad at you but what if she were to get hit by a car! That would be devastating have her on the leash and practice the basic come command and than "stay" and eventually do it off leash with time and practice you will have her listening to you.


• Go to a dog training class. If you are under 19, see if your area has a 4H dog project. This way you will learn how to properly train your dog and your dog will learn to listen to you. E-collars are good tools but they must be used with care. As you have found out they are not magic wands. The dog still must be trained. So look for a class in your area..


• Try giving her treats when she does good.
  
  Honestly, i would not keep the dog because obviously...
  
  1. She does not want to be with you, no offense. Its just how some dogs are.
  2. Your house is not big enough.
  
  3. She is full of energy and you never play with her.
  
  4. There is food or something over your neighbors house.


• There's this long thing I found out at the store, you attach it to the dog's collar and hold the other end with the loop. It can be short or long, cool, huh? lol


• You need to take her to regular obedience classes like at Petsmart or somewhere like that and learn how to train her properly.


• Keep her safely behind a fence or on leash until you can train a reliable recall & stay.


• Can you build a fence?


• Some training exercise that may help:
  Re teach your dog to come when called. Use a long line, call your dog if he does not come your correction will be to pop the dog into you and praise him. (NEVER PUNISH A DOG FOR COMING WHEN CALLED!!)
  You could use a clicker. Call your dog when she comes click and treat.
  The treat has to be something your dog is nuts over. As the handler you have to be more interesting then what is across the street. Use your imagination, I have worked with dogs in the past when the owners called their dog they would turn and start walking the opposite direction then just sit down. The dog out of curiosity would come back to check on the owner. Do not chase your dog. Dogs tend to enjoy the chase game. You did not mention if your dog is bolting out of the door to get out or not. If this is the case teach your dog the wait command at the door. This means no you can not go this time. This is a problem that a lot of people have if their dogs. If you take a lot of time with your dog and are consistent with your training it will work. If your parents see that you are working hard to fix the problem and they see an improvement in your dog your chances will be better for keeping her. Also have you thought of doing 4-H with your dog?


• PLease take her to training classes or get a book / dvd and follow it, no short cuts. A dog should not ever be allowed out off lead until they have covered the basics. Collars etc are only props that are not needed if you do the basic obedience training, and should NEVER replace basic training. There is no better way than enrolling at a good dog school where people can show you just how its done, especially if you are first time dog owner, its way better than trying to teach by yourself and getting it wrong. (its like trying to learn kung fu or yoga out of a book - you cant be sure you are doing it properly without help from a mentor who can demonstrate the correct techniques for best effect) Then you have to be consistent and practice every day. Your dog risks being hit by a car, casing accident etc and simply should not be let out like that until you have trained it properly. The dog needs to learn using a set system so it understands what you want. Dogs do not understand english (or any other human language). Its not really fair on the dog if you dont put the time in. And training using positive reinforcement is better than those collars which work on negative reinforcement / fear. Collars should only be used under expert advice where all regular training methods have failed. Oh, and dog should be behind fence and closed gates. Also you will really enjoy dog classes and will find you form a strong bond of friendship with your dog as the lessons progress, and your dog learns to look to you for instruction, which is a lovely feeling of accomplishment!) Good luck. (PS a good reason to go to class not train at home, apart from this being your first time doing it, is that way you and dog learn around other dogs / distractions, whereas if you train at home you still have to teach dog to obey you in public where dog might act differently. At dog class you do exercises meeting and greeting other dogs, weaving around them, etc that you cannot do by yourself at home, and that makes your dog great in any situation.)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training in colorado?

How would I do opening an at home buisness on my ranch with dog grooming, boarding, and training? I would train basic obedience, agility, tracking, schutzhund, bomd detection, search and rescue ex. How would I do as far as buisness and pay? I know the economy is bad right now but this won't be for atleast another 5 years.

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First thing I would do is scope out the competition in your area. What services do they offer customers? What are their employee's qualifications/certifications? What type of facilities do they have? How do they advertise? And, of course, what are their prices? It'll give you a good idea of how to price your own services and how your set up would compare to the competition.

Second, you'll have to get liability insurance if you're opening up a business. If something happened to a dog or someone dropping/picking up a pet and they decided to sue, you need this insurance to protect yourself. Start looking for some quotes now and a year before you plan to open to get a good idea of the cost.

Next, take a look at your expenses while operating this business. Will you have to pay for extra help, and how much will their salaries be? How much will products be such as kennels, food, dishes, toys, etc. Then, how much will it cost to advertise for your business? Take all this into account before you set your prices for all your services.

Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training - my 6 year old husky separation anxiety?

the dog is Absolutely amazing up until when me and my girlfriend have to leave than he makes horrible noise and scratches at the door And there is always a mess you clean when i come in.

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It's not separation anxiety, per se. It is the fact that Siberian huskies were bred to work in teams, and live in packs. When you're gone, where is the dog's pack?

He is bored, and lonely. He needs a companion (not necessarily YOU -- but a companion. That is why this is not separation anxiety).

Your options:

1. Crate him when you're gone. Give him something to chew on. The chew/kong/toy will keep him busy, and the crate will stop him from destroying your house.

2. Exercise him heavily before you leave. A tired dog isn't a bored dog. A tired dog is a good dog.

3. Find him a companion. This might be a dog day-care facility, or you might be able to make arrangements with a neighbor to keep him with their dog (if they get along) during the day.

This breed does best when they have a buddy of some kind. If you cannot provide him with one in your absence, then your only other course is to keep him occupied and contained.

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• This will require training.First, when you leave the house, don't make a big fuss. Leave plenty of toys for him to play with. Now, during the training session, leave your home (close the door) as if you were leaving. Wait about 5-10 seconds and come back in the house and reward him. You'll need to do this over and over slowing increasing the time that you are "away".
  
  If during these training sessions, if he starts to bark, open the door and say "no", then close the door. Wait your desired time period then re-enter your home.


• Siberian Huskies are a high-energy canine requiring lots of exercise.And Siberian Huskies bond easily with their humans and when they do, they do not want to be separated from them. They long for their companions and, if left alone, some Huskies will try to move and destroy any obstacle in the way of a possible escape route. A crate can provide a familiar place to rest and wait. Crates help to relieve separation anxiety by offering the security and comfort of a den.
  
  Make sure he gets walks every day! :)Well hoped this helped you! :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training, how do you stop dogs from chewing furniture? Vinyl and foam rubber? I've tried all the usual.

I've got two three year old lab crosses, they were brought up in kennels and although not domestic animals are very friendly. the problem comes when they are left alone for any length of time, they chew the sofa to bits. They have all manner of chew toys etc but they love the sofa. I've tried pet repellent, even black pepper but all to no avail......any other serious idea's?

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Recommended Answer:
Crate them when they're unattended. If they were brought up in kennels, they shouldn't have a problem with it. It is much safer for them and will save you a fortune in replacements!

Dog Training - Consistency vs. Habitual

• Have you tried the product called Boundry? It works pretty good as long as you reapply it often. Also try bitter apple spray. If you catch them in the act a water spray bottle can also be effective. But you must be consistant. I would crate them when your'e not home.


• i don't undrstand.........'not domestic animals'. dogs are domestic animals. they were brought up in 'kennels'. obviously they now live in the house? what kinds of repellents have you tried/ since they were raised in kennels, can yu crate them when you are not there to watch them? sounds to me like they could use some good, basic behavior training.


• whenever a dog tries to chew on something not allowed, first say bad chew in a firm voice and then replace the bad chew with something that is allowed to be chewed (my aussie doesn't like chew toys so I had to get bully sticks for this purpose) and repeat in a happy jovial voice GOOD CHEW!
  
  My sheltie chewed on like 2 things when she was 2 months old - we did this and she doesn't chew ANYTHING now. Not even when teething ; except her good chews. The aussie is getting the hang of it now too :)

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tried Cesar Millan's online dog training course?

My Dog has a fear based aggression problem and i was wondering if anyone had purchased Ceaser Millan's online lesson? And if they worked?

Thanks

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Recommended Answer:
Cesar is the last thing a fearful dog needs.

Find a behaviorist, you can look for one here http://www.iaabc.org

Also the following books will help you
Scaredy Dog by Ali Brown
Click to Calm by Emma Parson
Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt.

Control Unleashed is sort of aimed at agility dogs, but there are so many great techniques in the book that help with fear issues as well.

5 Levels of Dog Training

• Since I'm NOT a gullible amateur,falling for every bit of bilge-water being spewed on-line...of course not.
  
  NOT that his methods are "wrong" or "bad"...they AREN'T(he's just latest in a HUNDREDS-of-years-long list of fad-trainers)...but it's simply impossible for for a soft-headed civilian to learn ANYTHING on-line! Especially how to manage a DANGEROUS animal.
  Ditto for ANY/EVERY book & gimmick!


• His show is great (it's one of my favorites Even the dog watches Sometimes !!!!
  So the dog course should work but I can't see paying the amount they want for the course when you can watch the show

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Dog Health Questions: What are some good dog-training tips?

I have taught my dog so many tricks, and I want to teach him more~ but I don't know what else to teach him. I have taught him the following:
sit, stay, lay down, roll over, stop drop and roll, jump up, sit up, kisses, shake, and hand signals for all of them. He really is a smart dog, and I want to teach him more because I hope that someday he will be a showdog. Please give me some tips! Thanks!

Dog Training Secrets

Recommended Answer:
Get a book or video by Barbara Woodhouse. She knows how to train a dog!

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I find good dog training e-books?

I am a new dog owner. The name of my dog is "Tunnu" and he is not behaving very well as of now. He bites our bed sheets and tears them off .. will bark in the mid night to spoil our sleep. I am looking for some good dog training ebooks which can teach me how to make the dog understand my commands and other things like shake hand and jumps etc.

Any help will be appreciated.

Dog Training: It's Not Just For Adults Anymore

Recommended Answer:
In my opinion the best e-book so far that I found on the web regarding dog training is secrets to dog training.

It will teach you how to train your dog like a professional trainer, so you can have your dog obey you no matter what the situation and solve any specific problems that you may have with your dog - this is truly cutting-edge material!

Over 63,997 dog owners worldwide, just like you, have used this unique course to fast-track their dogs learning, while having loads of fun in the process. To see what "Secrets to Dog Training: Stop Dog Behavior Problems!" can do for you, in just 3 easy steps.

http://jack-dogtrainingreview.blogspot.c…

Dog Training: 7 Reasons Why You Should Do It Yourself

• Here are some good training sites;
  
  http://www.companionsforlife.net/problem…
  
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/article…
  
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…
  
  and one of the best;
  
  http://www.K9deb.com/nilif.htm
  
  Check www.dogwise.com for training books, materials, etc.


• www.dogstardaily.com has an e-book as well as videos and other materials
  
  youtube has some good videos, I recommend those by kikopup

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