Dog Health Questions: I would make a better Dog Owner then my Parents!?

please listen when i say this. i have done tons and tons of research on all different breeds of dogs,training,shopping equipment, EVERYTHING so i was so excited when my dad told me we will be getting a Yorkshire terrier puppy from a breeder! My research went into overdrive as usual trying to get as much Research as possible before the big day! im 12 years old and my Dad's divorced and has remarried a nice woman with 2 kids , 1 my age, one my brothers(15) I've had "connection" problems with this family before and now the new puppy i worked my butt off for will be living with my step family while i get to Visit it every other weekend! Not only was the name I hated! picked out for the dog but my dad just went along with it to please his wife. When we got Roxy she did seem like a Roxy so i let that one slide i guess. We got her Oct 14th 2009 and i love her so much! I made a booklet with all my research on it but godforbid i try to instruct anyone in the family to do something the proper way. I feel like If i were an adult my Yorkshire terrier would be fully potty trained by now and would also know some tricks but since i have to live by their guidelines i guess slow and steady wins the race! ALL MY RESEARCH IS TRASH NOW and i don't know if anyone has every felt this way before but im so done with them. I've had personal issues before this and now my "wonderful" step-sister will actual lead the dog away from me totally oblivious i was playing with her as if its her dog and im a visitor! I earned that dog and she didn't im tired of always being the bad one! please help im down to my last rope here! What can i do that will make them respect me! Before i actually thought about living with my mom forever because they make me so unhappy without my dad doing anything! i hate speaking ill of him but GROW SOME BALLS!!

Six Dog Training Tips to Modify Negative Behavior

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tell him how you feel.if that do not and i repeat do no do is moving to your moms but bring the puppy would get you in so much trouble.if your sister who seems like a brat in my opinion just lead the puppy away from her to give her a taste of her own medicine, im pretty sure she wont like it if you did that to her.if she tells you can just say "oh you do that to me all the time" and all that stuff like you're the one that worked for this puppy and you did all the research.

6 Step by Step Instructions For Dog Training Preparation

• I would LOVE to see a dog potty trained.
  You do not own the dog. When many people try to train a dog, it is worse than no one trying to train it.
  You may be better at owning a dog than your dad & step-mom. It takes time and dedication to train a dog correctly. Then yo need to consider the dog's personality.
  Since you only visit, sorry to say but you really don't have that much say in Roxy's life.

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Dog Health Questions: What dog breed should we get?

I'm looking to rescue a border collie puppy from a UK rescue centre called Many Tears. I've done plenty of research into the breed and keeping dogs, and as a family I do think we'd be a good match, but we would like to be suggested other breeds, so what do you think?

Here's what we can do (exercise etc.)

-About 1.5 - 2 hours of solid exercise.

-He/she would never be left alone during the day or night, he would go to my dad's work which has a total of three people and plenty of space and fields

-We do have cats, and will raise correctly

-Socialise well with everyone and everything!!

-Do nice long walks at the weekend too, we love to visit national parks and go hiking

-We have three members of family alltogether

-we will do puppy/dog training classes, we've found some really good one's.

-we would like to rescue

- at least an hour of training

I would absolutley love to do flyball and agility (and obedience too!) as I find this is a great way to spend even more time with your dog, and I'm quite competitive. When my future dog is over 1.5 years old I'll enroll him/her in agility classes.

Ages of us: two adults in 50's and a 15 year old, all my cousin's and family are all grown up to, so no young children

And my experience, as I know they are for novice dog owners:

Talk with everyone who's going to be involved with the dog - ie. when I'll be away for a day - won't happen often - talk with my neighbour to see i she'll be okay with checking in on my dog for that day (my family are ready for it & want a dog)

-Buy toys/beds/crates - research food, clicker training and ll the other essentials

-Research more into the breeds I would like

-When I get the dog to get him vaccinated

-Neuter/Spay my dog when the time is right (when fully mature)

-Know the walking routes I will take each day (about 2.5 miles, excluding playing time in the garden) and walk the routes so I get an idea

-Walk neighbours dogs, I also help out at a kennels for more experience.

-For my cats begin introducing doggy smells to them.

-Create a dog document, with all the information on it [i've collected a lot of dog magazines and information from Crufts]

-Get PetPlan Insurance and get the dog microchipped and keep up the annual jabs

I'm 15, when I go away to University my parents are fine with taking care of the dog while I'm away, and I will visit on weekends and holiday breaks.

We have enough neighbours so if one is unable to check on the dog then we have other friends who could, if not then I know a very good kennels which I help out at, and (s)he would spend the say there.

I'd organised with someone who has a puppy to meet our cats to see how they react to him, it was positive in that the cats were bold, hissed and stood up for themselves and none of them ran.

We have enough money to cover any accidents or emergancies at the vets (and we know a good vet too!)

Sorry it's a lot to read, but thank you!! xxx

Dog Training Fundamentals

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On a regular basis, I scream and shout about idiots who want a dog and get a dog regardless of their home circumstances. Dogs need people, people do not need dogs.

You and your parents sound like excellent owners, you have all considered the pitfalls and how you will cope. The only thing that is left to consider is how a rescue Collie will cope with your cats.

The fact that you will introduce a puppy to your cats is inconsequential, however the people at the rescue centre will know if a dog is OK with cats. Any dog that you rescue will have an excellent home, nevertheless there are other breeds that will be suitable with the proviso that they are good with cats.

Good luck, any dog will have a wonderful home with you and your kind parents.

EDIT. I have read the other answers and I had forgotten how much exercise a Collie needs, perhaps you should consider a less energetic dog. I hate cages/crates, hopefully you can cope with this.

Dog Training - How to Housebreak an Adopted Dog

• Go to a shelter, give them this information, and let them help find you a good dog.


• Golden Retriever
  Catahoula Leopard
  Lab


• A black lab!! Name it Riley if its a girl :)


• I think your best bet is to go to the shelter and talk to volunteers/staff about your situation and then tell them to help you choose a dog. Really hyper dogs wait at shelters for a LONG time and since you want to do training and sports I would tell them you want a bit of a higher energy dog. You would be saving a life. (:


• Honestly, given this information, if you follow through, it sounds like you can raise just about any dog!
  
  Most 15 year olds really sound like idiots on here and cannot even type correctly (sad because that's high school age) but you really sound mature and like you've done excellent research and are going to be committed to this dog and its' care.
  
  I think a border collie would suit you just fine, and it's great that you are rescuing it. But given your regimen, you can handle any working dog requiring some space and pertinent exercise. So don't be afraid to broaden your horizons if you see something else you really like. (Doberman's, shepherds, mastiffs, retrievers, bull breeds, even terriers like that kind of stimulation, you name it.)
  
  Good luck.


• I had similiar circumstances and preferences and I went with a German Sheppard! best desicion ever (for me;) working dogs are wonderful, labs have a great need to make you happy, but german sheppards and collies are smarter, but dogs that are really smart can be hard to train (they know and learn fats BUT also know when no one is looking) good luck you sound like you will be a great owner! al Breeds have qualities to love and you will see that no matter what choice you make! just remember excersize is key!!!


• A golden retriever or a siberian huskey would be a good choice also! But I think border collie would be fantastic since it's smaller than the ones I just said.. Hope I helped.


• Just a few things that would not exactly work with a Border Collie and you.
  
  1) Border collies need more than 2 hours of exercise every day, unless this exercise involves "hard core" exercise for 2 solid hours (things like running/herding). These dogs were bred to work all day out in the field, and they have the energy to do it.
  
  2) If you are getting a border collie, go for agility instead of fly ball. Fly ball is fun, but it's brainless. It will physically tire a border collie, but leave it mentally bored and unsatisfied.
  
  Other than that, depending on your yard (sorry, only skimmed your list, not sure if you mentioned your yard), and willingness to groom, I think you could do just about any breed, as long as you aren't looking for something too energetic


• You sound really mature for your age. I think you'd do great with a border collie. You asked for other suggestions how about an aussie same amount of energy, just a little more grooming.


• You sound very competent and well informed - my only comment is a Border Collie is likely to still be going stir crazy with only 2 hours of exercise a day.
  
  Some breeders won't sell them to any home that doesn't have a farm. Those dogs can literally go all day - and are used here (in Ontario) on the golf courses to harrass Canada Geese. They literally run all day (the Goose is not legal to be shoot here but for reasons that don't matter- they have become a nuisance and BC are used quite a bit to keep them from crapping all over the golf course)
  
  I consider the breed one of the highest energy dogs - certainly in the top 5.
  
  Its something to consider - if you are in University - what will the parents be doing with the dog.
  
  If that doesn't scare you - or your parents fine - but those dogs can really become destructive if they are bored.
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Have to get rid of my dog?

I've had my dog a little under 2 years. She is a rotweiller / Charpe mix. I love her, and wouldnt of ever thought of getting rid of her, ever, in my life time, but heres the problem. She is a very bi-polar animal. She can be so sweet and happy and hyper, but then sometimes she acts like she has been severly beaten by me, and shows a huge sign of permissive behavior which includes peeing, cowaling, and even crying very loud, 99% of the time when I approach her, go to play with her, even when some friends go to pet her. I have been dealing with this for over a year, so trust me I've tried everything, expensive dog training, group dog training, individual dog training, taking her to the vet to see if perhaps something was wrong health wise, taking her on walks 2 times a day, socializing her daily, everything. And yet she still, even today on our walk, cowals and crys and pees whenever I am around her. She doesnt however do any of this behavior with my girlfriend, at least not as much, although there are times she still pees, and wont come from hiding under the bed or couch unless you drag her out, the whole time her screaming and yelping as if your beating her. I cannot deal with this anymore and am asking to see if anyone knows the best way to give her to another family, cause I dont want to give her to the pound.

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have you tried a dog behaviorist? There has got to be a reason why she does this and if you love her you can't just give up on her.

10 Dog Training Mistakes You Must Avoid

• Sounds like the dog is afraid of you. Do you have a loud voice? Are you a yeller? Do you have anger issues. Animals pick up on this and respond in kind. Maybe she has been trying to tell you you number one and your not responding with enough positive feed back. Lighten your tone and put some sing song to your voice. Make sure she has her own space to retreat to. Let her hide and come out on her own for a tasty snack.


• Craigslist ...
  
  I got two wonderful cats on there...
  
  make sure you talk to the family though.


• It's doubtful another family would want her: Being part rottweiler and having behavior problems won't be an easy sell.
  
  In the end, if you manged to find someone to give her to, the family would probably end up taking her to the pound anyway. They will get sick of her problems just like you did, except they wouldn't have invested all the time and love on her so they won't have such a problem taking her there.
  

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Dog Health Questions: So I want to be a Dog Trainer...?

Im interested in joining the field of dog trainers, but am not sure where to start. Where can you go with a Dog training degree? Average Salary? What are the employers like?...Thanks Guys!!

Secrets to Dog Training Review - Is it Really the Best Dog Training Program?

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The dog training field needs more people passionate in dog training. I encourage you to pursue your interest. Get as much experience handling dogs, even if it's not in dog training. Cesar Millan from Dog whisperer started out at a dog grooming salon. My sister's Petsmart dog trainer started by just training her own dogs. You can volunteer at shelters, work at pet stores, train your relative's dogs, etc. Most popular dog trainer's business is all through word of mouth. If you are passionate and persistent in your job people WILL notice and you'll get where you wanna go.

Don't get discouraged by other people's opinions because no matter what you do, there will be people against you. Do what you believe and what's right. Best Wishes.

Choosing Between Dog Training Schools and Animal Behavior Specialists

• To get certificate, you will have to attend a dog training school and complete the required courses. but mostly dog trainers are self educated. they study the training methods and behaviors of dogs on their own, attend conventions, and learn from other trainers. There are no known degrees for dog training but some college do offer programs that are similar to the subject, such as behavioral psychology and veterinary sciences. Some dog trainers are self employed, some work for small businesses, and sometimes for other pet related businesses. The greatest first step to take is to join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. It offers great opportunities and Information. The salary really depends on how good you are at it and how many skills you have. The average hourly wage is $10.50, but in order to really make a good salary you need to know what you are doing and know the business end of being a dog trainer.


• You start by finding a good trainer to teach you how to train dogs. I don't mean the box store trainer but a person who has trained large dogs, small dogs, nice dogs, mean dogs, hairy dogs, and hairless dogs. This person should have a good track record and should be able to prove it. Sure reading books and attending classes will help but nothing takes the place of good old experience. I'm always cautious about dog training schools especially online ones. Most cannot prove that a student can actually train dogs.
  
  I can't give you an average salary as most trainers train on the side as a hobby. Some full-time trainers do boarding and grooming as well as training, so it's hard to tell where most of the money is coming from. Most trainers are employers having their own business.
  
  To be a good trainer, not only do you need good dog training ability but you need to have good business skills and people skills. Some trainer wannabes forget that each dog they train comes attached to a person. A good trainer also has to be a good person teacher.


• There is NO "dog training degree". Period. Many trainers learn what they know by finding someone in the field to MENTOR them. They mentor on their own time and have a PT job on the side, unless they're lucky enough to find someone to pay as they train. Not very likely though.
  
  Salary can be as little as $9/hour (starter trainer, working under group or business) to as high as $20/hour (private trainer with 25+ years experience).
  
  If you work FOR a group, organization, or business then what the "employers are like" varies. Just like in any job you can get a great employer or a horrible one. When working for yourself, well.... you can answer that one. But either way you'll be dealing with people as well as dogs, and people can get NASTY when they don't hear what they want to hear or when they become frustrated.
  
  http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages…
  http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/sear…


• Start training a dog. I'd get a labrador from strong working lines and title him with a utility in obedience, work him on scentwork and get him narcotics certified and therapy dog certified. If you really want a challenge, field trial title him. Then let your results speak for themselves to attract clients.


• Where can you go with a Dog training degree? No such thing as a dog training degree.
  Average Salary? Minimum wage to start.
  What are the employers like? Let's just put it this way...."You better have thick skin".

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Dog Health Questions: Does the WWJD method work for dog training?

I am trying the WWJD method to train a black lab puppy. Anytime it does something I disaprove of I ask myself What Would Jesus Do? I end up blessing and forgiving it for its transgressions. I thought it was working at first but now I'm not sure. Help!

Know The Basics Of Dog Trainings

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er.... when YOU ask yr vet to put it 2 sleep..... i hope the black lab will bless u n forgive u.

8 Dog Training Tips For Dog Lovers

• Like when it starts eating children, just forgive it. Anyone who wants to put it down for that, must be without sin.


• yes it will work i potty trained my dog in less then two weeks and i never lade a hand on him. jesus love is what makes people obey him. jesus never had to hurt any one to get them to follow him.

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Dog Health Questions: Could i put a jindo through attack dog training?

kind of like german shepherds and belgian malinois

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its not attack dog training, it called personal protection training and if you plan on fighting your dog no. it takes a lot of cash and patience to train one 2. the instructor will see right through you and will not train your dog.

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• It is a good possibility, as they are generally brave dogs, but any good dog trainer that offers this type of training service will need to do a courage test first, if they just say yes I can train your dog to attack, run in the opposite direction, this is the type of trainer you need to watch out for, because not every dog is even capable of this job. You can find out more at my website I am a certified dog trainer and I regularly train personal protection dogs. Here is a great page all about personal protection dog training. http://www.blueribbon-k9.com/personalprotection.html
  
  I hope this helps.
  Dave


• Troll, Troll, go away.


• yes

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Dog Health Questions: Watch dog training?

Okay so i want to train my dog to be a watchdog but without making her aggressive towards anyone unthreatening and maybe myself. Is there web sites that I could maybe go to to read up on, or whatever? She's an australian cattle dog mix I think. I'm pretty good with handling dogs but needed some professional advice on this. Anything anyone can give me will be helpful.

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Ooh a queensland. Those are pretty loyal and protective dogs. If you don't want her to be aggressive just teach her to bark a couple of times to warn you if anyone is coming. This shouldn't lead to aggression. Those are good dogs for that purpose. Hope this helps!

The Three Dog Training Mistakes You Should Avoid

• Hello...you want a PRO go to a PRO site for training, many claim to be Pro's in here..but then anyone can be anything they want on the net & most usually are ... a good < key word;) pro would not be in Yahoo Answers claiming professionalism, even if they are !! Take Care :) P.S Police dog training happens in Germany, the dog & the cop take classes !!

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Dog Health Questions: "anybody know of videos on dog training which i could watch online?

besides www.sitmeanssit.com, i cant find any others...
dog agility and obedience is fun to watch.

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

Dog Training School to Help Solve Dog Behavioral Problems

• Meg Griffon.... is that you!!!


• http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/gu…
  
  LOL try here.


• Well theres a training clip on goregasm where they show how in south africa shepards are trained on unprotected people to go for other colored people causing trouble... but Im sure you dont want the link, do you???
  LOL


• There are lots of DVD to buy on line.
  Thanks I didn't know you can watch on-line will check it out.
  If you are member of SKC they have tapes you can borrow or find friends at dog class.
  Being a memeber of a dog class we are alawys sharing our STUFF. (Books, notes, tapes, DVD's.)


• google it


• try looking up ceaser millon he is a dog whisperer and is said to be a good dog trainer if you cant find him on the net sometimes he is on animal planet and at walmart he has vidios also pet smart might be good i think they have training classes that you take your dog there so your dog gets to mingle and they have good classes advise and books

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Dog Health Questions: What's a good brand / website to buy dog training treats?

I'm slowly going broke trying to train my pup.

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why are you going broke? what on earth are you using for treats? chunks of organic veal? My dog loves Burns fish treats... they are all natural and healthy. They do stink! But that makes them a "high" reward. If money is short you could use things like small cubes of stinky cheese or hot dogs.

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• google if and u have your answer.


• there is none, all most always chances are you will be cheated over net.


• Just cut up hot dogs. They are cheap, and work great as treats.

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Dog Health Questions: What are 2 dog training techniques for come command using positive reinforcement and 2 negative punishment?

What are four possible dog training techniques used to teach come when called? 2 using positive reinforcement and 2 using negative reinforcement. (Food can't be the positive reinforcer!)

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Why would you NOT use food. Do you think your dog will do it for free? In the beginning you use food and toys so the dog WANTS to come to you.

Afterwards you introduce corrections when the dog refuses to come.

Use treats and toys to TEACH "Come"...use corrections so the dog understands that now that he knows what the command means he MUST obey or there will be consequences.

There is no "technique" for come. But the best way to teach it is with another person so they can distract the pup to give you the chance to recall them. Also the other person can hold them back while you call the pup and have a nice reward ready...this builds the dog's frustration, drive, and will to come to you.

If you don't want to use food because you've seen some grumblers moan and complain "A dog who listens for food will only listen for food" don't pay any attention to that...they clearly don't understand the purpose of introducing corrections after the behavior is learned...(funny how they use toys or tugs as rewards, I guess the dogs only listen for their toy too?).

Dog Training Methods - How to Train Your Dog

• I am with Curtis why not use food in the beginning, knell down call the dog in a positive voice and treat, praise when it comes. A toy can also be used if the dog reacts to it.
  Put the dog on a lead call the dog, gently tug and call him until he comes to you, then praise.
  
  The negative I have no idea what you are looking for.
  
  Negative for me would be using some sort of crutch like a clicker or whistle IMPO
  
  If the dog does not obey when called, or breaks concentration you can put the dog back in position without words and start over.


• Food cannot be the positive reinforcer? Are you kidding me?
  That is so foolish.
  Rewards are not about you or what you want when you are teaching a dog, it's about what they want and what motivates them.
  
  Food makes one of my dogs very happy. I would never refuse to use food to TEACH her something unless I absolutely had to. Bringing "happy" to a new exercise makes her excited about doing it and as a result far more likely to have a good feeling about it when we're done. Once they have been introduced to the exercise with food, "happy mom" becomes a more primary positive reinforcer.
  
  Once my dogs know a command, a leash correction, voice correction, or stim from their collar is my source of 'punishment'.
  
  RULE #1 for recalls: NEVER EVER call your dog in a NON-emergency if you are not a) confident the dog will come and b) willing and able to back up your request
  
  Breaking rule #1 is the TOP reason for dogs not coming when they are called. If people spent more time training and less time teaching their dogs to ignore them, they would have much better success rates. I see it every single time my dogs and I go to the dog park. When you call your dog non-stop or you call them 85 times before finally just giving up on them - you are teaching your dog to ignore you.
  
  Some easy ways to train a recall are with really delicious treats and another person - call the dog back and forth and reward like crazy.
  Also, using a long line outside and reeling the dog in after you give the command.
  Recently I heard a trainer suggest calling and when the dog got close they tossed the treat back between their legs - this is great for "blow by" dogs who will come to you but not allow you to grab them.
  Obedience classes can be great practice for a recall and the trainer can give you advice specific to your dog.
  
  Note: I used an e-collar on my dogs, and I think they are a great tool. I was also taught HOW to use the collar by two very experienced trainers before I EVER put one on my dogs. Do they work? Absolutely. Can you seriously ruin a dog by trying to use one when you don't know what you're doing? Without a doubt!


• Training a dog can be hard work, but have patience. To teach your dog to come, you may start inside. Have your dog across from you and calmly and clearly say "come". If your dog does, in a "happy voice" say "good come". Continue doing this, and your dog will learn to come in no time!
  Positive reinforcement:
  1. "Happy voice" and petting
  2. Toy
  
  Negative reinforcement:
  1. A strong "no"
  Remember to not over react to you're dog's behavior. Weather it's good or bad, make sure your voice and actions are clear, so your dog can both understand the command, and recognize weather it has done a good or bad job. Good luck!


• Obvious verbal praise and physical affection for positive
  For negative, these don't always work as well, but a choke collar you can tighten it when they dont come. Or you can get a shock collar with a hand held control that you shock them while calling out "come" until they come towards you, then you stop shocking them.
  
  P.S. This is literally what the little pamphlet that comes with a training collar says. No dog I have ever had has ever needed anything so drastic because food IS the ultimate motivator. But it is a trainign technique

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training club-have you ever heard of this?

Have you ever heard of a dog training club that charges a one time membership for all levels of training? I FINALLY found one trainer here that sounds qualified. They have a club with a $300 yearly membership fee. This fee includes beginning through advanced obedience training as well as protection training if your dog is qualified. They have been training for over 30 years. I haven't visited their location yet or asked any detailed Qs as I want to do a little more research on them first on my own.

Does this sound legit?

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PLEASE send me a link...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

Electronic Dog Training Collars - Should Your Dog Wear One?

• Actually yes I have heard of this and I admit I just heard of it. This past week I was working at the zoo and one of the keepers began telling me about her dog training club. I'd never heard of it either. But apparently its really good dog training and there is a camaraderie among the dog owners. This person I was talking to actually trained guide dogs this way and then her own personal dogs she trained to compete and they won best in breed in their obedience class. I advise just do your homework about which one is best and has the best offer but yes they are legit.


• Ditto Greekman - link please! Would like to find out if there are any near me....


• Yes, there are dog training clubs. I belong to one, which is a not-for-profit organization. They offer basic obedience, competitive obedience, rally obedience, agility & conformation classes.
  
  We pay $30.00 a year, have to make 4 meetings a year and do to jobs, which can pretty easy to do, like helping at an obedience or agility trial.

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Dog Health Questions: Guard dog training how to train a dog to be nice to family and mean to strangers?

I'm getting a rottweiler soon hes like 6 months and we have a big fenced in backyard
I'm getting him for my granny she alone until i get from school and work from 7 am until 10 pm
for some people that say" What if he bites somebody" their in our yard to be bitten
how do i train him

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take your dog to obidience training and all the people that you want your dog to be loyal to, they should come as well.
you can also train your dog by making sure it is good around family and friends and that strangers on your property are not welcome
just make sure he is very loyal to only the people you want him to be loyal to

hope i helped:)

Dog Training Basics

• Take him to a professional training class that teaches dogs to be guard dogs. Whatever you do, DO NOT HIT YOUR DOG.


• Actually, its ILLEGAL to have a dog trained to bite someone unless its in the K9 force.
  
  If your dog bites someone- regardless of where- it counts against the dog, and they can sue you for any number of reasons. Three bites, and the dog has to be put to sleep because its now considered a "dangerous dog".
  
  Get your grandmother a more reliable and less law-suit prone protection system- like ADT.
  
  A dog can not be relied upon to know the difference between a stranger, friend, or family. A dog thats trained to bite someone that enters the yard will bite a child, man, woman or elderly- they have no filtering system.


• You cant only professionals can a rottweiler is a natural guardian and will protect from strangers on its own if you push it too much the only thing it will attack is you why do you think you hear of rottweilers attacking their own owners because they are like you want a dog for a macho image and dont treat it with the respect it deserves so the dog attacks the owner,rottweilers are very intune with their surroundings if you try to make it do something which it does naturally with absoloutly no knowledge on dogs by the sound of you you will be asking for it.People like you should not own guardian breeds the poor dog is obviously going to go in incapable hands,you ask the person who your getting it off this same question and you will find any sane person will tell you to get lost.Get a life and stop giving breeds of dog a bad name its people like you that give them one in the first place.


• Hello,
  
  I think you should train your dog to be a people-friendly dog. It will help your dog to develop his social skills. Although they have a stage that they feel so sensitive to their environment, it would still better to teach him to be more comfortable around people. A well-socialized dog may still be aggressive in some ways. However, socialization ensures your dog to interact with unfamiliar dogs and strangers confidently. For more training tips, please visit this site:
  
  http://dogtime.com/raising-people-friend…
  
  Good luck


• Socialize your dog to your family and friends. Bring them out to your yard and let them give the dog a treat. Have your family wear a sweater or t-shirt so their smell can be introduced to the dog be for them. It takes time and effort on your part to train a dog, if you don't have the time, then don't get it, it will be a big mistake. Get a muzzle for the dog and make him wear it until he knows who is a part of the "pack". Never strike your dog, never hit your dog and never let someone else do it either. You should rethink getting a rotti, if your granny is frail, my granny was dragged by my fathers dog and broke her hip, pulled out her shoulder, she wasn't strong enough to control him on a leash.


• You might want to reconsider training a rottweiler to be a guard dog. Your granny's homeowner's insurance may be cancelled or the premium raised because of liability issues if you do. Take him to obedience classes and socialize him properly. He's going to naturally be protective of his territory and doesn't need to be made mean. If the dog is in the backyard all the time he's not going to be much protection for granny. She's in the house. She needs a dog in the house with her to really protect her.


• Don't train him to be mean. First of all..he is going to be nice to the family unless you are mean to him, and hit him...but second of all if someone comes in your yard, you will be surprised how he knows already that person is not suppose to be their. By the way...NO ONE will go in a yard, or in a house with a mean looking dog. So don't worry about that. But don't hit him, and don't make him an outside dog, and if you do, you don't deserve to get him.....Trust me, their are more people out their that will turn you in if you mistreat him, or leave him outside chained up. So make sure you can treat him like a pet, not a like a guard dog.


• You need to have the dog evaluated by a trainer who knows what he is doing in protection training.
  At 6 months he is still a baby and will not be ready for serious protection for another year to 18 months.
  Please do not listen to people that tell you a dog is not supposed to be a protection dog, they have no idea what they are talking about.
  Some people in here continue to give dangerous answers that have absolutely no basis on reality.
  
  In 30 years of training dogs for serious bite work I have never heard of a dog being trained in personal protection as against the law..ever!!
  A personal protection trained dog is the first line of defense in case of emergency and his job is to defend the home/owners against harm, by dying if need be.
  People need to grow up and realize that the truth about dogs is not based on fantasy or Disney, it is based on reality that may not at times be pretty, but, it is nonetheless real!!!
  No dog I have ever heard of was put to sleep because it defended its home or property from a would be assailant, ever.
  Hope I helped!!


• Visit http://www.ebuyershub.com
  
  and check out section "Pets Related"
  
  or go directly here
  
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Dog Health Questions: Does this seem like a good dog training club?

http://www.tcdtc.com/index.htmI know nothing about choosing an obedience class. I have a 5 month old puppy who seems more stubborn to listen than our other older dog, so I think she needs professional training. Obedience classes in my area seem scarce, so it seems to be this or Petsmart. I'd most likely go check out a class before I decide, but wasn't sure if anyone here had any comment on it first. Thanks.

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Looks like a decent place. They show on their website that you can visit the club...Go visit the club, see how they work with the dogs and the handlers.

I would take my dog there.

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• This is an obedience club, it's a non-for-profit organziation that holds AKC obedience trials. I would choose this place, head over heals over pet smart.
  
  With Obedience Training Clubs (not privately owned facities), the instructors have had to earned a certain level of obedience titles in order to teach classes. These people have trained and competed with multiple dogs to very high levels of obedience, earning UDX, OTCH's etc.
  
  I don't care whether an instructor is a member of APDT or any other organization, that doesn't mean their qualified, it just means that they paid to be listed in the listing.
  
  I am a member of an obedience trianing club, similiar to the one you posted. We have monthly meetings, we hold matches, obedience trials, rally trials, agility trials, CGC test, ATT etc.


• It looks like a good place for novices to "wet their feet". They are not breed specific and seem to cover a wide range of disciplines. Definitely avoid Petsmart. Places like Petsmart have idiots that have gone through some minimum education and have learned a method...then they get a piece of paper that says they are a trainer. They will generally pay some money to be part of some bogus organization like:
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/
  International Association of Canine Professionals
  http://canineprofessionals.com/
  
  These are places for non-trainers to make an attempt at legitimacy. A quick look at their web sites and it's easy to see the difference in real trainers.....and the fools that created these "Wanna-Be" clubs. These clubs are specifically created for the same fools that were dumb enough to think they could BUY the ability to train dogs.


• It sounds OK. I would prefer to see bios of individual trainers along with their experience.
  
  The best trainers belong to these organizations
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/
  International Association of Canine Professionals
  http://canineprofessionals.com/


• Yeah,they look OK.
  
  You dhould meet the trainer and have a chat with him/her before you take the classes.


• i think its good.. i mean its worth a shot right

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Dog Health Questions: What is a "correction" in dog training?

When you think of a correction on a dog, what do you think that is? What exactly is done when a dog is corrected during training? How is a proper correction administered on a dog?

Regardless of if a correction on a dog is acceptable to you or not is not relevant here. All I want is for you to define and explain what you think a correction actually is in regards to dog training.

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When I think of a correction the only thing I think of is what will work for that particular dog. Some dogs need more than ignoring and throwing chicken or hot dogs at them for some the collar correction is too much.
Corrections should match the dog so an evaluation is needed to deteremine what is needed.
A good instructor should have more that just one approach.

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• A correction to me is used to discourage a dog from exhibiting an undesirable behavior.
  
  But then rewarding the behavior that you wish to encourage or see with praise and treats!! :-)
  
  Well I guess it depends on what you're trying to discourage. I don't agree with HARD physical punishment-hitting etc. I think I'm more for using sounds and action - like a "eh eh" which is pretty effective with my dogs or a wave of the arm to discourage them from doing something. It's all about using your body to your advantage without scaring the living **** out of the dog. They need to realize that you don't want them to do something....but you don't want them scared of you either. It's hard because it differs from dog to dog. For some dogs a simple "no" will do it, but for others they might need a little more. I don't think that correcting a dog will scar it for life. It all depends on HOW you do it. Corrections can be very effective.....if done right.


• Per our experience, "correction" is the word "no" during bad behavior using a training collar for emphasis, until the dog understands the word no, no "correction" can occur.


• i just say no in a calm voice b/c my dog knows that no means thats the wrong thing to do then i position her in the right position and then praise her....or you can just not give her the treat untill she does it correctly or you could get a clicker dogs realy respond to that =]..[edit]
  
  ohh well if you position your dog in the trick position and they do it wrong then say no and start over then when they get it right give em a treat and praise


• Well when I teach my dog commands and tricks he doesn't wear a leash.. so i simply "ignore" the wrong behavior and wait and praise for the correct behavior. I really need to get a clicker lol.
  
  While on leash, I give him a correction by tugging at it when he does something I don't want him to do, accompanied by a verbal command. I don't use his choke chain anymore, just a gentle leader so it's really not much of a correction >.>;
  
  As for bad behaviors around the house I shout "NO! BAD DOG!" and grab him by the scruff of his neck like an imitation dog bite. But that's really rare for me to have to touch my dog physically to scold him. If his ears go back when I say "NO" then I know he understands and I don't have to do anything further.
  
  I guess I could also add that before I was really a dog person I used a rolled up newspaper to make the spanking noise on his butt when he did something wrong in the house, like take a piss on the bed or chew up my boyfriends new sunglasses >_>; I'm not really against the newspaper, as it doesn't hurt, it's just a sound, but I have no reason to do it anymore.
  
  ADD: I also am a believer that any scolding should be done within 5 seconds of the behavior or else nothing should be done at all. If you come home to a wrecked house I don't believe you should scold your dog since he's not going to fully understand.
  
  ADD: And. I am against hitting/tapping the dog in the face or on the nose. It really bugs me when people do it to my dog. His face is sensitive, I know he's a pitbull so he has a high pain tolerance, but I don't want his face to get hurt. I fear his nose passage way could collapse or something. But I am ok with putting your hand around a dog's muzzle and holding it for a few seconds.


• Its the opposite of forced training. Its basically treating the dog as a member of the pack, and telling the dog "no" instead of hitting the dog, or punishing the dog in anyway, and treating the dog like it doesn't belong in the pack.
  http://leerburg.com/corrections.htm


• The actions that come to mind in terms of effective corrections are "popping" the leash (a single quick upward jerk of the leash, not to the point of choking the dog, just enough to get his/her attention), verbally saying "no" (with or without popping the leash), if it is a matter of dominance you physically lay the dog onto it's side, making it lay all the way down including the head until the dog becomes "submissive" to you as alpha...
  Depending on the situation, various corrections are appropriate, and different levels.
  The purpose is to stop undesirable behaviors or correct problem behaviors. And as with everything, when they stop or display positive behaviors, PRAISE the dog. I like to specify that discipline is just that-it instills discipline. I do not believe in "hitting" or "spanking" a dog-for one, dogs in nature don't do it, it's not effective, it just makes your dog afraid and hand shy, and what's more, it's just cruel...


• Say your dog is pulling you on the leash.. You simply pull the leash with a jolt. If your dog is barking, you inturupt it. And if its on the couch. you just push it down. Its called a correction.. Because you try to correct it.. And i knwo you already knwop what it is.. but oh well.. And If you want some good tips.. Watch At The End Of My Leash.. Its on the Slice channel..


• This made me think for a second of all the ways I use to correct and I realized I use a ton of different corrections based on age, training level, and what exactly the dog did. But no matter what form, the correction is delivered in a manner that lets the dog know clearly whatever it did was not desirable, and done fast, and then it's over.
  
  ** Oh HOW it's done. Maybe it's just a NO!. It could be a slight pull ot pop on a leash or pull tab with a prong collar. It depends on the things I said above. I thought you were asking what my idea of a correction is. Sorry lol
  
  *** Thank you DP, once again you said what I was trying to say and said it so much better =)


• A correction is an indicator for the dog that a particular behavior is unacceptable.
  
  For my dogs, a "correction" involves a "pop" kind of tug with their martingale or prong collar.


• *My* interpretation of a correction is simply a quick, sharp pop of the leash, which is a pop of the collar. It's not a drag, or an exceptionally hard tug- but it's quick and it's straight up- it's enough to startle the dog and get his/her attention, but not enough to cause any pain. It works with buckle collars, choke chains, and pinch collars differently. (I actually find it is less effective with the buckle, and more effective with pinch.)
  
  Hope this helps- you can e-mail if you have other questions about it. I think they are extremely effective if used appropriately- and each dog can handle/requires a different touch.


• You cannot define correction so simply. Different dogs would need different corrections, and you would use a different correction depending on what behaviour you are correcting.


• A correction is some action that is taken toward your dog when it needs to change a behavior or action.
  I would suggest that you try to manipulate your voice to show the difference between a disirable action and an undesirable action. I speek in a high pitched, sweetheart, baby talk voice to my dogs when I am pleased with them. When I am not so pleased I raise my voice and lower the tone to get his attention with correction words such as no, stop, quit it...etc. A rule of thumb is to always choose one___one correction word and stick to the one. Make sure that the entire family (including friends or others that may come in contact with the dog) knows and uses the same word for correcting the dog. Using several different words to say the same thing only confuses the dog and lengthens training time. When my dogs repeatedly disregard the word no, I will go to the dog and give it a quick firm pinch on the ear. This is effective most days. Another rule of thumb is to always go to your dog to give a correction, never ever call your dog to you to give a correction. If my dogs chew up shoes or anything else, I will bring the item to the dog and show them the problem. Pointing and saying no, no, no. If a young dog uses the bathroom in the house you should always show the dog the problem by pointing at it, you will be suprised how much it helps. They are not stupid and visual cues are very helpful in training. (such as pointing) I also do time-outs in a crate, in the same say you would do with a young child. If a dog will not stay out of a certain area and all the other corrections do not work, I will place the dog in the crate without any of his toys or treats for 5-10 minutes. This helps in some cases. Training is not only corrections. It is a task that requires patience and committment and dedication. You must show praise and have a close bond with your dog or it will not want to please you, therefore it probably will not please you. It takes a special person and a lot of tlc, but in the end,,,,, after all those thousands of corrections you will have a faithful friend that is as committed to you as a mother would be to her child. There is no other relationship quite the same as that between a dog and it's master. Your dog needs your guidance and support in order to be happy and healthy. When you provide the discipline your dog needs, it will provide you with confidence and that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you know your doing something good. I hope all this rambling has helped a little. GOOD LUCK


• You give it WHILE the behavior is occuring, or better, when they begin to THINK about doing that behavior.
  
  A correction is *never* given AFTER a behavior has occured. That is PUNISHMENT. Which dogs don't understand.
  
  During potty training, if a puppy pees on the floor and walks away, it is too late for you to do ANYTHING. You can't say no, you can't rub their nose in it. Dogs, especially puppies, rarely connect action A with result B when they are not immediately connected.
  
  If the puppy is *peeing* on the floor, you pick them up while they're going, say no, and carry them outside and praise while they finish. You HAVE to catch them in the act. The most desireable situation is when you catch the puppy sniffing and beginning to crouch to go. You catch them before they start, say no, take them outside...
  
  Giving a correction is done either when the dog is *thinking* about doing something, or as they are doing it. Correction is not cruel, it's natural and has worked for hundreds more likely thousands of years. In the majority of instances, there should also be a reward involved after the correction. If it didn't work we wouldn't have gotten this far with dogs. Punishment, which is after the action is wrong, and IMO cruel.
  
  The type of correction and level of correction depend on the individual dog. No two dogs are the same and no two dogs should be corrected exactly the same. You have to KNOW your dog (GASP!), it's part of being a good pet parent.
  
  Corrections can vary between "no" and much stronger corrections. Some dogs will shut down with a harsh correction, some will walk all over you with a soft correction. Again, you have to KNOW your dog.


• It really depends on why the correction was needed. Was it for an exercise the dog is just learning? Then it may just be a single pop on the leash or a physical repositioning of the dog, ie after the dog has gone down on a sit stay.
  If the dog knows how to do an exercise and just blows you off/flips you the paw, now the correction may be a bit firmer. I don't get abusive with my dogs, but if they know the exercise then they get a firm correction, it may be several pops on the leash if they broke a stay and moved out of position.

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Dog Health Questions: Im starting a dog training class on monday, are there anyone here who knows what my starting pay would be?

i love dogs so much. and i cant wait till i start my dog training class. its for 8 weeks every monday night for an hour and a half. after i get my certification i'm gonna work at maybe petsmart. is there anyone who knows how much ill get paid?

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Is this a class to train you to be an instructor or a class you are taking your dog thru? 1 hour a week for 8 weeks is not going to make you a dog trainer. Definitely not one that I would go to. What organization is doing the certification? APDT?
Have you ever trained a dog and earned any obedience titles on it? What experience do you have besides the 8 weeks of training you are taking?
If you are in it just for the money, find a new career choice. I belong to a dog training club and instuct there, FOR FREE. Why? Because I enjoy it. I started taking classes to teach my own dogs and decided I would enjoy helping others teach their dogs to be better family members. I teach beginners and the next level up.
As for pay rate, if you make more than $8 to $10 an hour for teaching at Petsmart, I'd be surprised.

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• Why don't you ask the instructor of your class?


• The money in that has to be follow up private lessons with a business card handed out. 35/hr I'd charge


• Maybe you should ask them?
  
  Why would you take a job without knowing how much you'll be paid?


• it is going to depend on how much your classes are worth to the owners....yours is a word of mouth job....

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