Dog Health Questions: How can I make the family dog shut up!?! Please help!?

We've had a greyhound/lab mix for over a year now and she will not be quiet. Don't get me wrong, I love her to death but I'm taking AP courses in high school and need to be able to sleep. The problem we have with her is a little different than most dogs. She doesn't bark. What she does is makes this EXTREMELY LOUD "Woo" sound that can almost split your ears because it's so piercing. I wear Extra-Strength ear plugs and still hear her "wooing" as we call it. It always wakes me up and is seriously affecting my sleeping pattern, thus affecting my grades. I beg my parents to try and quiet her which my mom tries to do but my dad won't. The neighbors complain but my dad doesn't even try to quiet her. She can be heard wooing up to 4 blocks over. I'm amazed animal control hasn't been called on us! It's so insane and I am on the verge of going crazy here. No matter how many times we tell her no or stop or be quiet: you name it, we say it, and she does not stop. We've put her in dog training and she doesn't stop. We've tried squirting her with a squirt bottle and that's the only thing that starts to quiet her down but we have to squirt her about 10 times before she stops wooing. I really don't know what to do here because nothing but the squirt bottle works but my dad doesn't want us to do that to her. If anyone has ANY tips on how to make her quiet please, please, please share them! We can't spend a lot of money though but I'm totally desperate. Also, what is your opinion on squirting her since that's the only thing that semi-works?

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Have you considered that your dog's "wooing" might be separation anxiety? Does your dog sleep in the same room as any one of your family member? Sometimes wolves will make a sound almost like it when it or a member of the pack is separated from the rest. If it is separation anxiety, then all you need to do is let her into one of your family member's room.

Another thing you can do to correct the "wooing" is to give a correction to the dog. Every time, the dog woo, you can use a correction word; always use the same word to correct the behavior. If that does not work, then you can use a touch and the correction word at the same time. When I have to use a touch to correct my dog, I usually use my fingers to imitate a bite (which is what dogs in the natural world uses to correct a member of the pack) and do a quick "bite"/firm tap at the side of the neck or at the space between the ribs and hip bones (the two most sensitive areas on a dog's body). For this to work, the correction needs to be done by everyone in your family/pack so that your dog is getting the same message from everyone. When you give any correction, verbal or physical, you never want to feel any emotion other than calm and assertive/firm; when you feel anything but calm, such as nervous, anxious, frustrated, angry, etc, you become weak in the dog's mind and dogs do not listen to weakness. Dogs also do not take well to punishment, which is when a correction is done when the person is feeling anything but calm.

Also, having all your family members taking the pack leader position to your dog helps a lot. As a pack leader, your influence on your dog's behavior carries a whole bunch more weight than a follower trying to get the pack leader to do something. You can try reading "Be the Pack Leader", "Member of the Family", and "Cesar's Way" by Cesar Millan to learn more about pack leader mentality, how the dog world works, and solving many dog behavioral problems.

Good luck.

Edit: Forgot to mention that you do not want to give affection when your dog is wooing, for example, petting. If you do this, then you are telling your dog that you like your dog making that noise.

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• Well if it is seriosuly becoming a problem you could get him debarked, personally not something I would do and if ur dad doesnt like the squirt bottle I doubt he will be up for getting him de barked
  And I use a squirt bottle on my dogs all the time, counter jumpers!!


• Often times if u put pennies ina soda can and shake it when ur dog barks, it will help.. She wont like the noice and will avoid it. Their ears r super sensitive.


• My dog has the same problem, except he growls instead of barking. Make sure before you go to bed that you can satisfy him such as feeding or drinking him, playing with him, etc. Maybe he needs attention too. Try paying attention to him more.


• I see nothing wrong with using a squirt bottle, I don't use it on my dogs personally because they love it so it'd be more like a reward to them. But I do use it on my cats.
  
  When I was training my puppy to quiet up I'd wait for him to bark, ignore him while he did (no matter how long she "wooos", ignore it) then once he was done I'd say Quiet and praise him. I would so this everyday, everytime he barked. Now when I say quiet he knows what it means and he knows what he should do, which is to hush up.
  
  EDIT: Debarking should only be considered as a last-ditch effort after serious attempts at training have been made. The bark of a de-barked dog is very pathetic sounding, and to me even more annoying then a bark. De-barking does NOT fix the problem, only the noise. Your dog is still trying to bark but only now it can't get it's point across. This will only stress the dog out more, causing more "barks" (wheezing) I cared for a de-barked dog at the adoption agency I volunteer for, he was the saddest sounding thing I've ever heard and "barked" CONSTANTLY


• Debark your dog...Debarking is a veterinary surgery that involves removing tissue from the dog's vocal chords. This results in a dog's voice being quieter, when done properly. It does not stop barking/wooing as the word debarking implies, but the bark/woo now sounds like a whisper, and is thus not irritating to neighbors of dog owners that frequently bark...My girl friend had her dog debark because it wont keep quiet, but its not really a cruel thing to do, like others think it is. She don't have any complications of the surgery, and she is doing just fine now...Debarking dogs is a controversial topic. but it will help everyone else, you and the neighbors. Supporters of debarking argue that the procedure saves the lives of many dogs that might be sent to pounds because of incessant barking or wooing. Some people acquire a dog that barks/woos frequently and are soon immersed in struggles with neighbors who must listen to the dog barking at all hours of the day and night.
  
  For some this means trying to find the dog another home, or simply sending the dog to the pound. Since many dogs never get adopted and are euthanized, supporters see debarking as a far better choice. Additionally, those who support debarking also state they feel there is no significant evidence suggesting that debarking causes emotional damage to the dog. Since the dog can still bark, though quietly, it has not had its main “warning weapon” stolen. Most dogs that are debarked are usually subject to less remonstration and punishment by owners; so proponents of debarking suggest that dogs that are debarked are actually happier.
  
  Misconception about the results of debarking persists. Some dogs that have undergone debarking are likely to bark frequently, sometimes incessantly. This sounds like a weak cough, and may, in fact, prove especially annoying to dog owners. Thus dogs may be punished for barking even after debarking has occurred. People usually opt for debarking dogs when the animals chronically or habitually bark. A loud barking animal can certainly be a nuisance to owners and neighbors, especially if the problem is consistent. It is quite easy to see why frustrated owners search for a way to silence their noisy pooch permanently, especially if the animal does not respond to behavioral training or tends to bark constantly when left alone. In some cases, when neighbors complain to authorities or the situation is unlivable, owners may be unsure of what to do other than have their dog debarked. Other solutions, such as sound-activated shock collars or muzzles seem equally cruel. Some owners may even choose to kill or abandon their pets instead of dealing with the problem. Yet therapists and dog trainers insist that most barking problems are fixable with proper training. Hope this helps....


• The answer to ALL dog training issues is obedience training. Obedience classes are available through local kennel clubs. They have two additional benefits. First, they will introduce you to people in the community who can help you with all issues regarding puppy care, and second, they provide you and your dog with great opportunities for socialization and new friends.
  
  If you have never taken a dog to obedience training,,you have no idea what you are missing. You and your dog will be much happeir for it, and you can be very proud of your dog when he gets his canine good citizen award. There is no better way to solve the problems you are having!
  
  Check it out here : www.Dog-Training-Advices.com

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Dog Health Questions: Beagle specific training tips?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Training collar... when did you decide to use it?

I asked yesterday about electric collars, I said I was against it and why. (also stated I was open minded, but people are quick to judge, oh well)

So, you lot have changed my mind, I see why one would be used, and in what situations. I have only ever seen them used in an unnecessary and negative way, so my opinion was tinted (hence why I asked yesterdays question, again, oh well)

At what point during your dogs training did you decide to use the collar as a training aid?

How old was your dog, what breed is your dog, and why did you use it?

What did you try before that, that made you consider the electric collar?

Or was it a last resort all together? If so, why?

Nice detailed answers please!

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Electric collars are BAD for dogs, do not use them. Use POSITIVE reinforcement for dogs. Shocking a dog does not fix the behavior in the long term, all it does it deliver a painful shock that stops the dog in his/her tracks. This does not teach the dog what behavior you want to see.

You must teach a dog what you want him/her to do, not just what you don't want him/her to do.

Shock collars are IMO one of the worst things you can do to your dog.

PS. Sooner or later the dog will realize that he/she can either run out of the shock collar's range, or will learn to just completely ignore you when the collar is no longer on. Because then, without your ability to shock your dog, there is no reinforcement to cause the dog to listen.

Remember, Positive Reinforcement. Never use negative reinforcement with a dog.

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• if your having problems with your dog, and you think you have to use a training shock collar, then you are wrong.
  
  if your child was a baby and couldn't communicate with you because it couldn't talk would you hit your child for not doing what you want?
  
  the same is with a dog. i am sure that if your dog understands what you are saying he would stop his behavior in an instant, but of course, that is impossible.
  
  so what you need to do, if you feel you can't control your dog for whatever reason that i don't know, then consult an animal behaviorist. this person will tell you how bad your dogs case is and how to fix it. he or she will most likely suggest positive reinforcement. if you don't know what that is look it up.
  
  then, you can try on your own to train your dog with positive reinforcement, or you can contact a professional, positive reinforcement trainer who has experience with whatever problem your dog is having.
  
  good luck. and please don't get mad at people who you feel are "judging" you. their educated about shock collars, and any person who is educated on dogs will tell you not to use those things. they just care for your dog.
  
  well good luck, and hope you take this into consideration.


• i do not agree with electric collars. there are also collars out there that shoot air or water up under the dogs chin which are more humain. You haven't said what your problem with your dog is so it is hard to recomend what the best training method would be. there are lots of training aids out there that i would try before i ever went near an electric collar. there are choke chains, clicker training, halti's, toy rewards etc.


• I like explaining why I chose an electric collar.
  
  We live adjacent to fields and also near train tracks. While the fields are completely fenced and I am not worried about my dogs getting run over, they are, at times, out of earshot. To still feel like I have control, I chose to use the e-collar.
  
  I have a large breed dog who is now 9 months. While I questioned using it on him so young, he is a 100+ pound 9 month old. His size made up my mind. If he was smaller, I may have waited a bit longer. I also felt he was mentally ready. I had him on good control in the house and the small yard. He knew his basic commands, sit, lie down, come, and wait, so I knew that he understood what I wanted when I said one of these words.
  
  I started with "come" on the e-Collar. When we were outside playing, I would stop and say, "come" to him. He already would acknowledge this command about 90% of the time unless he thought he has something better to be doing. If he came right away, he got tons of affection and praise. If he did not, he got a buzz from the vibrate feature of my eCollar. I love the vibrate feature. It gets attention without using the shock. If he still chose not to listen, I would give him a low shock. My collar has several settings and I have never turned it past the 2nd setting of 5.
  
  I honestly only had to do this about 3-4 times before it was instant. Every time he felt the buzz, he knew that if he didn't come, a shock would follow. I am SO glad I chose to use the eCollar as it was an effective training tool for me. I much prefer the kinds with a remote for me to control when and what type of correction to use (vibrate or shock).
  
  I have seen it be poorly used by people who don't know what they are doing, which I think is terrible. It is not an easy fix and if done improperly, will do nothing more than scare a dog. It must be clear what the collar's purpose is. The shock needs to mean something to the dog. It can mean, "come back now" like for my dog, "stop barking", "no", or even "stop".
  
  Thanks so much for asking and not prejuding. I felt it was a necessary training tool for the purpose and look at it today the same way I look at a choke collar. My dog does not wear it all the time. Only when we go to the fields or somewhere I want him off leash but want control over him. Just like when I want to go for a walk, I grab his leash and choke chain.
  
  Add: Nikki~ My dog is not my child. It is a dog. If my child is misbehaving she gets a time out or a punishment of some sort. My dog does not understand time outs. I love my dog dearly and have taken the time to train him for his own safety.
  
  I have also tried the collar on my hand to experience it. While it didn't feel nice, it got my attention.
  
  I also feel that the collars are OFTEN misused, giving all people who use them a bad name. I am not using one in subsitution for training. I am using it in conjunction with training.
  
  That being said, everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the matter. The question wanted to know how people who used the collars do so, not if they are bad or not. :)
  
  I forgot to answer one of your questions. I have used it on my bullmastiff which was the dog I referred to in my example and a german shorthair pointer (not the one I rescued who was abused...not a canidate for and eCollar in my opinion)
  
  ADD #2: Was I one of the only ones to read the question? The asker asked people who use an eCollar their personal experiences...not if it is good or bad or that they even needed or wanted to use one.


• An E fence 1 foot off the ground caused a Boxer to become neurotic. He'd sit & bark & bark & bark at the wire, it did not matter if it was working or not. Poor dog NEVER got over it, til the day he died. Not because of the fence but of old age.
  
  I tried the same thing with my dogs & I spent more time walking the fence line to see if a weed or piece of grass was touching the wire & grounding it out. I tried it 1 foot off the ground & I tried it at the top of the fence line. It never phased my dogs at all. What was a little electric shock to getting to run all over the neighborhood?
  
  I would never use the E-collar cause shock therapy is not what I wanted. I had to train them & went through all kinds of stuff just to keep them in their yard. Finally a 6 foot high fence with chicken wire attached at the bottom finally did it.
  
  What is stopping your from putting up a good fence? Zoning?, neighborhood coalition?, You are renting?
  
  Zoning here will allow any kind of fence. Block, wood, wire, chain link, just what ever. A fence is the only safe way to keep your dog at home.
  
  ADDED:
  
  It only takes a split second to cross the line of electricity & after that he is free to go where he wants to. At a full run it is less than a split second to cross the line & he is gone. This is not your answer.


• I Have read your question and all i can do is to tell you that the collar i used did not shock the dog,i hate that term. It just gave him a mild tweak even at the highest setting.Dogs just do not like the sensation. I had an 80lb lab mix and live near a street with traffic and figured a mild tweak was better than a fast moving delivery truck. Yes it was a last resort,a clicker or voice command was not enough. He was smart and learned quickly the joys of being able to roam freely within his home boundaries. Try one on your wrist and if it is a humane collar it will not harm or hurt you. I paid $200.50 for mine.


• I assume you mean by training collar, actually an electric collar?
  
  I used one once with my last Sheltie.
  
  We live on a row crop farm. From the day I got "Micah" at 9 weeks old I began training him meticulously. Before a year old he was reliable off leash on the farm. He was my competition agility dog and companion. We took him hiking, fishing and camping....reliable off leash.
  
  Then one day, when he was about 5 or 6, while out walking the farm he kicked up a jack rabbit. But this time he wouldn't call off.
  
  Micah was a trained dog, he knew what "come meant". He had called off birds and bunnies before. This time he "chose" not to respond.
  
  Borrowed an electric collar, went walking the farm for several days until we kicked up another rabbit, he started to take off. "Micah leave it! Come!" no response. "MICAH! COME" no response....zap!
  
  Solved

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

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

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

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

hope that i had answered

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Dog Health Questions: Can I teach one of my dogs to be the alpha over the other dog?

My boyfriend has had a bishon for a few years and about a year ago lots of behavioral probs started occurring. He growls, tries to bite, doesn't obey anything at all. .. the list goes on. We're working with him and are planning some dog training classes with a pro soon.

But in the mean time.. I have just gotten a shep/collie. He's great. Listens real well! Catches on real quick. And for the most part is perfectly behaved.

So my question is can I teach the new dog some how .. that he is the alpha dog to the bishon? And if this is possible, will it correct any of these issues we are having with the old dog?

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Most dog fights occur when people try to get involved in disputes between dogs. Not only should you NOT try to teach or force your dog to be the alpha, you must be very careful to respect their decision.

Dog fights often occur in households with 2 dogs when the dogs have established a hierarchy and are getting along fine. Then the owner feeds the lower dog first, or lets them sleep on the bed and puts the alpha dog in the crate. This confuses the hierarchy and the alpha dog will feel it has to fight to make sure the other dog knows it is the alpha.

Let the dogs work it out themselves. Do take the older dog to a training class.

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• dominance theory is a crock of poo!!
  
  http://www.4pawsu.com/dogpsychology.htm
  
  http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/i…
  
  For the TD faeries - would you be happier with 'absolute twaddle"??


• I am an accredited dog trainer for petsmart. There is nothing you can do. All animals have to go threw what we call a pecking order. The dogs will decide which one is more dominant than the other!


• You let them decide that for themselves. If you try to interefere like you're saying you'll cause MORE issues.


• Nothing you can teach....they will know which one it is.


• no...dogs are like any other animal, they know who the alpha is at all times


• there is one thing that is an absolute truth about dogs, they are, or are not dominant. that is to say, if your new dogs personalty is dominant, then he will dominate your other dog all on his own, but if you try to train him to be something he is not, you will (a) cause your bishon to be aggressive towards the other dog (as he will see him as "stepping out of line") or (b) cause the other dog to become fearful, he will think you are being aggressive, or (c) he will see the other dog as not part of the pack, and therefor will treat him like a dog that doesn't belong, and your Bishon will feel abused, and inclined to run away, as he will feel that you have outcast him from his pack. also, your Bishon may feel as though the problem isn't that he is being 'too aggressive' he will feel that you are telling him he isn't being 'aggressive enough' and that also can cause problems.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips?

I have a male and female pit bull mixes. The male is temperalmental when it comes to dicipline and the female is skiddish, like she was abused before i got her or something. I'm trying to train them not to be so aggressive towards other animals. I keep them in a large fenced in back yard and take them on walks with a leash, but when they see other animals they go nuts especially the male. Any tips would be helpful, thanks in advance.

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) Provide exercise - Your dog needs a productive way to use his or her physical energy. Your dog's exercise schedule should include a daily walk -- preferably two a day. I recommend that you go out for at least 30 minutes each time.

2) Master the walk - You should be the pack leader, and one of the best times to establish your position is on the walk. Start right: Walk out the door first. While on the walk, your dog should be by your side or behind you -- never out in front! After the walk, be sure you're first in the door.

One of the most common tools used by dog guardians is the simple leash and collar. Used correctly, this basic tool combination can provide you with more control on the walk. Some tips:
Use the leash as a form of communication
Proper use of the leash establishes trust, respect, and leadership and enables you to guide your dog. Without words, you can tell your dog where you want her or him to go. Your energy flows through the leash and is communicated to your dog.

Keep the collar at the very top of the neck
Many dog owners place the collar on the lower part of the neck. By doing so, you are actually facilitating your dog in pulling you around. If you watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load, you will notice that the harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck. This is because the lower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their pulling strength is concentrated.

Provide corrections by giving a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash
Since the top of the neck is the most sensitive part, it makes it very easy to communicate, guide, and correct your dog. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections!

Keep your dog's head up!
This way your dog's nose will removed from the ground and all the distractions there. This will facilitate your dog's learning experience and create a more natural way for the dog to give you control on the walk.

Please note that a traditional leash and collar may not be appropriate for all dogs, particularly those with neck or trachea issues. Contact your veterinarian if you are uncertain.

3) Provide rules, boundaries, and limitations - In the wild, dogs claim space by asserting themselves in a calm and confident way, and by communicating ownership through clear body language and eye contact. Follow their example. Set household rules for your dog -- and stick to them!

4) Reinforce positive behaviors - Share affection when your dog is in a relaxed, calm-submissive state, like after exercising and eating. You can also show your love when he has changed an unwanted behavior into a behavior you asked for, or responded to a rule or command.

5) Only give affection at the right times - Remember that when you give affection or food you are reinforcing the behavior that preceded it. Don't give a dog affection when he or she is displaying negative or unwanted behaviors, such as whining or acting aggressive.

If you are not already implementing these five simple steps, start now! It may happen immediately or take time, but with patience and consistency you will see results.

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• "Temperamental when it comes to discipline"? What does that mean? It sounds like he's coming back at you? "Going nuts" at other dogs isn't a great sign, either. You have lots of problems here. Training "tips" aren't going to cut it. You need professional help. Contact a trainer from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:
  
  http://www.APDT.com
  
  For management and safety, do not walk the dogs together. When you do walk each one, have them fitted with a Gentle Leader head collar and walk them only on a regular leash, NOT a flexi/retractable leash.
  
  Everything else you're describing is serious enough that I hope you'll follow through before they bite someone or another dog.


• Do not risk someone getting harmed, seek a behaviorist, not a trainer. You dont know the pups background and could both be accidents waiting to happen.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips PLZ help!?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some training sources:

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

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

http://www.clickertraining.com/

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


• When he barks yell and point your finger at him and shout "NO BAD DOG!" and then slap him very gentle on the head so he does feel it but it doesnt hurt it when ever he does the bad things do that.
  
  every time he does good things say "YES well done!" and give him his favourite treat
  
  Teaching tricks
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  Lie down
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  When he is sitting say lie down and repeat it 3 times and then push the side of him to the ground and say lie down once and give him a treat keep doing this dailycome here
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  when you want him to come say his name "Name come here!"
  and pat your legs and even if your standing up or sitting down or lying down. just do that and if he doesnt come then go to him slowly and push his bum a little and say " Name come on come here!" when he comes give him a treat keep doing thatwhen you learn the basic tricks you will gradually get the idea of how to teach him if you have any other questions please contact me on my questions just press answer and ask your questions
  
  Thank you
  
  Sarah


• It sounds like your dog has a lot of energy- energy he needs to burn! If you are able to tire your dog out every day about 90% of behavioral problems will go away. You need to make sure he's getting plenty of exercise. Once he is controllable, then you can practice obedience and tricks with him. With the doorbell, open the door, stand in the doorway and ring the bell. As soon as he barks, tell him no. Repeat. Eventually he will no longer bark and when he does that, reward him with a treat.
  
  I think most people have trouble with being stern with their dog. Because people treat their pets like children, many of them turn into "brats" and realize they can get away with whatever they want. You need to let your dog know YOU are in charge.
  
  Tricks are fun to teach and to show off, but make sure he has basic obedience down first. Here is a good website with tricks and how to teach them. Good Luck!
  
  http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html


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

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Dog Health Questions: Does my Assistance Dog (trained and certified in Australia) have public access rights in New Zealand?

I want to go to New Zealand with friends and I'd like to know if my Assistance Dog will have public access rights.

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Here's a site for the flight - http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/imp…

Public standards internationally - http://www.assistancedogsinternational.o…

You could also contact Mobility Dogs NZ, with any questions. I'm sure they would be happy to help - http://www.mobilitydogs.co.nz/

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Dog Health Questions: Is "The Dog Whisperer" a dangerous show?Other training shows?Just because of misuse, or should it just not run?

Is the show itself dangerous, or is it the viewers fault for not taking it as the entertainment that it is supposed to be? Knowing that a disclaimer is not enough to stop people from doing stupid things, should the show run at all?

Do people just dislike him, or are all these dog training shows (like Its me or the Dog) oversimplified and misleading?

Are his books any better than the show? Not that I want to buy them, but are those actually learning tools more than the TV show, or are those over simplified too?

Is the TV show just a big ad for his books and other programs?

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In my opinion, all are simplified and misleading. All of them. I have never read any of his books, so I cannot comment on them. And of course he is there to make money - if someone isn't making money doing what they are doing for a living, they wouldn't be doing it for long.

I personally don't "hate" him - but I think his advice is dangerous. I do like some one the things he says though, like you have to treat a dog like a dog.

And should the show be taken off the air? I REALLY want people to wake up and start thinking for themselves, instead of waiting for someone to do it for them. Any show on TV that "teaches" anything should be taken with a grain of salt - dog training, home decorating, any thing!

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• yes it is very dangerous is because he is handling dangerous dog big and small and you don't even know how is the dog going to react so that is a very very dangerous show so is other training shows.


• It should run because it DOES help people.
  There is a disclaimer that says not to do it without a professional that knows that they are doing
  but still people do it, and that is their fualt.
  
  he is an amazing person and has personally helped me loads, yes, there can be other ways to help -- but it depends on the person.
  
  just because you dislike something doesnt mean its bad, it just means you have opinions and should respect them and see them from others point of veiw


• I think his show is misleading. He also advocates methods that are dangerous and outdated. Alpha-rolling an aggressive dog can get you attacked, for example.
  
  He is self-taught, and uses methods that have long been discredited in the dog training world. He prefers to overpower dogs, which can make them more fearful and aggressive, and he uses very little positive reinforcement. He does a lot of things right; however, there's a reason that there's a disclaimer on the show. Some of his methods (picking up small dogs by the back of the neck) make me cringe.
  
  Victoria Stillwell's program is excellent. Her methods tend to make the dog want to behave well for you (as opposed to fearing punishment in order to avoid bad behavior). She is well-versed in the latest dog training methods, and she uses plenty of treats and rewards. Obviously, since it's a half-hour show, you can't learn everything from her program, but it gives a lot of good pointers. Her methods take patience, which most people seem to lack anymore. Everyone wants a quick-fix solution.


• I believe it is a combination of stupidity on his part and even more on the viewers part.
  
  People don't seem to understand that the dogs on that show a evaluated for health and other issues PRIOR to being worked with. They know EXACTLY what the base issues are and understand what behaviors to watch for. Most novices (as well as many experienced folks) can easily miss signals that the dogs are giving off and get hurt!
  
  The show itself is prepared for that, and if something bad happens,. it NEVER gets aired and people don't have a clue!
  
  You are never going to stop them from airing the show and people from watching it. I wish there was just a better way to convince people to NOT try it at home.
  
  I don't believe his books are any better because, again, it can't teach someone to read the signals that the dogs can give off. If people have problems that they need to address with a dog, they need to hire a professional trainer. A trainer not only trains the dog, but trains the owner on how to teach the dog!


• I find Cesar Milan scary. Anyone who thinks they know *the answer* to every problem is nuts. And I find his heavy-handed approach barbaric and quite behind the times as far as training philosphy is concerned.
  
  Dog training shows on TV (I like Victoria Stillwell's approach better, but still...) are entertainment as much as information and are staged to be oversimplified. The danger lies in people thinking that this is "the way to go" without really thinking it through or thinking about alternatives.
  
  I did read the book. There was some good stuff in it, especially about being calm and assertive. I think he comes across a little better in the book than he does on TV, where he solves all problems in a 30 minute time frame, making people think he has all the answers.
  
  Taken with a grain of salt, these programs can be helpful. If they're taken as gospel, they are a menace!


• I personally do not care for the training methods of "the dog whisperer". The little bit of him that I have watched showed him dominating the dogs, not training them. His methods may work for him, but they would not necessarily work for just anyone. I happen to enjoy Victoria Stillwell's Its Me or the Dog. Her training methods are something that anybody can do with time and patience. She does not dominate the dogs, she trains them. I have used many of her ideas to help my dog and my friends and family with their dogs and have always had success. TV shows are designed to make money, that does not mean that we can't learn something from them. I pretty much disregard anything that is slanted to making money and concentrate on the parts of the show that actually teach something.


• I like the show, I've used a lot of the techniques, and I'm glad their are some shows that help people understand how they should treat their dogs. Just because he presents some simple solutions, doesn't mean they don't work. Sometimes simple is best.
  
  The man has studied dogs. Some people just have natural abilities. The fact that he has kept so many dogs from being put down should be enough for people who care at all about dogs not to be so vicious.
  
  There are plenty of trainers and other methods and techniques available. If you don't like the Caesar's methods, then by all means don't use them. But, don't try to tear him down to people who he actually helps.


• When i got my puppy i got his book " be the packleader" as a present. I really didn't help much. It has some good ideas in it but it all just seems to be written to glorify his own person. The book is full of "success" stories that were done by other people but supposably inspired by him through his tv show. great.


• Dangerous for whom? I personally like the show and I learned so much about my dog and other dogs behaviors as well from Cesar's show. Although the show always advise to not try it at home, which makes sense if you have no experience/want to do so. I don't like the other shows mentioned because they don't get to the point as much as Cesar's show. However never read the books nor I have any plans to buy them.


• The show is dangerous, because too many people get the impression from it that they can fix a problem with a dangerous and/or very large dog. To me, that is irresponsible. I also see many posters here referring to links to his training methods.
  
  It is one thing to air a show about such an unusual situation - such as animal rescue or observing jungle animals in the wild - but the fact that any one of us can pretty much go down the street and find such an unruly candidate makes it all the more likely that someone would try things for which they are simply not trained.
  
  His methods are not well thought of, and although I too value freedom of speech, I think some stations should use more discretion and air something less harmful. Certainly there must be more to choose from than that.
  
  Here are some reviews by reputable behaviorists:
  http://www.svbt.org/pages/CesarMillan.ht…


• just a few comments on what i have seen about him
  watch the sun reflections on the ground, you only see the good things and the progress, most people think that its going to be a quick fix just because one dog has been conquered in one or two days,
  in reality its like one or two weeks with the dog in question,
  also have you noticed that he has his own herd of dogs that he keeps as a pack. he should really be adopting them out and taking more from shelters and training them on his show, and rehoming them out,
  i personally believe that he is just in it for the money.
  


• I personally happen to like The Dog Whisperer. I don't think he is barbaric as people claim he is. We all love our dogs, and most of us treat them like family. . but Cesar reminds us that they are dogs and they understand things as dogs. When a dog is not happy with another dog, he will snap or growl. Another dog understands this behavior. In my opinion, all the chicken pieces in the world will not stop an aggressive dog from attacking other animals. Cesar works to correct the behavior of these dogs. He doesn't claim to be a trainer. He clearly says that he is a "dog behavior specialist" which I would personally agree.
  
  I watch Victoria as well and I take bits and pieces from both. Victoria seems to work more to train dogs. Teaching them not to jump up on people, or to stay in the yard, or to come when called. Cesar seems to specialize with the more aggressive dogs. There is a reason he has been successful doing what he does, and anyone who thinks they can watch a show then pin down a Rottweiler is in for a rude awakening. I think he is great at what he does and he has a genuine love for dogs. I've never seen Victoria work with a vicious dog in danger of being put to sleep. I've seen shows where Cesar has actually been bitten, and they clearly state that the rest of us should contact a professional before trying these methods.
  
  I foster homeless dogs through a rescue group. Most of them are puppies so I'm able to use positive reinforcement (more Victoria's style). I did end up with 1 litter of oddly aggressive older puppies. I took 3 from the litter and someone else took the other 3. After a week of working with them, they were happy & playful puppies. I did end up having to hold one of them down several times during the first few days. She would constantly attack the other puppies. She was food aggressive & snapped at my daughter. By the end of the week I could put my hands in her bowl while she was eating and she stopped attacking the other puppies. Again, this was a 15 pound Chow mix puppy. I would never try that with a full grown 60 pound dog.
  We are all entitled to our opinion, but Cesar's methods helped me and all 3 puppies were adopted. Not to mention, the 3 puppies that didn't live with me for the week were still displaying signs of aggression. They couldn't even have them out at adoption day because they were snapping at everyone that came near their crate.
  
  Again, this is just my opinion based on my personal experiences.
  
  Bottom line, anyone who watches these shows apparently has a love for their dogs or else we wouldn't watch and try to learn. I say do what works for you, as long as you aren't hurting your furry friend.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog humanely?

Every dog training guide I see talks about hitting your dog. Ok, I like my shoes in one piece like anyone else, but I am not going to inflict corporal punishment on my dog. So what are the options?

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Look into clicker training and positive reinforcement training. You'll find lots of books in that vein that will never recommend hitting your dog (in fact, really? There are multiple guides that recommend hitting?)

Some places to get started:
* http://www.clickerlessons.com/
* http://www.clickersolutions.com (has a great Yahoo! group)
* Book: "The Power of Positive Dog Training", by Pat Miller
* Book list at http://www.clickersolutions.com/reading.…
* Can also simply search "clicker training" in Google and Amazon

Clicker Training can make training into a fun game where your dog not only does what you want, but also can't wait for the next training session. What more could you ask for?

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• repetition and reward. Ignore all inappropriate actions and reward the action that you are trying to encourage.


• Noise association. Blow a whistle or make a loud noise. The dog will find this unpleasant and will associate the bad behaviour with the noise and will eventually stop. This can take just a few hours or a few days. Be consistant. It does work.
  
  And just like the previous answerer, reward for good behaviour to encourage what you want to achieve


• You don't need to hit your dog to train him. I would suggest an obedience class. They will help you learn the best methods of training by reward.


• I do not hit my dog when she is bad unless she bites someone. (she did that once and I bit the dog right back instead of hitting her and she never did it again. She was so confused by that. lol)
  
  When my dog is bad I treat her like a small child. Yell no. say what she did wrong or show her. Then give her a "time out" crate, sitting outside...stuff like that.
  
  Whenever my dog is good I say good girl, rub her belly and give her a treat. I teach her that it is good to be good. every day I catch her doing good and tell her like I do my kids. I hate hitting. I dont think it works either.


• You need to find better training guides. I have never seen one that says to hit a dog. For puppies loud noises can deter them from doing certain things, best to not let them know it is you making the noise. Also the first word they learn should be "no".


• Positive reinforcement is the most humane but will take you much longer to teach the same commands as if you were to use negative and positive reinforcement. My second choice would be clicker training.


• In some instances spanking your dog is not a cruel punishment if you do not abuse it, just like in spanking a child if they do something wrong. However, it depends on what they've done. Sometimes I give my dog, and even my cats, firm spanks on the butt or nose if they do something wrong but it's only enough to sting a bit, not enough to actually hurt them. Majority of the time I will tell my dog to go to her room and I don't let her out until I feel she's served her time. If your puppy does something inappropriate then I would recommend a time-out in his/her kennel which should be kept in a room where you can close the door. If s/he starts whining, COMPLETELY IGNORE HIM/HER. Even by saying "hush" or "quiet" will give them the attention they're trying for. At this point, they don't know the difference between good dog and bad dog. It's just attention for them. And negative attention is better than no attention at all. Dogs by nature are pack animals. Look at wolves, their closest cousins. They want to be with the pack. If you separate them and they can't see you and you don't acknowledge them in any way, they'll learn. If you are trying to train your dog do not hit them. It will have a negative affect on both your dog and his/her training.
  
  When you're beginning, give them treats when they do what they ask and as they start getting better lesson the treats and lavish them with attention. This way they will learn to listen to you but they won't expect a treat every time. If they do not do what you ask of them then keep trying to give them the command. I they still won't listen then stop the training for five minutes. If you have been working with them for over 30 minutes then maybe it's time to play a bit. If it's been more like 10 minutes, then ignore them for the 5 minutes and try again. They could just be stubborn. For more answers ask your veterinarian or an obedience trainer. And keep in mind that everyone has their own opinions and each dog has their own personality. Some dogs will respond well to my ideas while others will not. Just keep your dog's personality in mind and if s/he catches on to the type of training you're trying to do.


• never it a dog. again never hit a dog period but i see you don't want to do that any way. i was mostly writing that for people that read this and think hitting a dog is okay. it's not. you train a dog by rewarding good behavior. so till your dog learns your shoes are not a chew toy, keep them in a closet. provide plenty of acceptable chews for your dog. when your dog chooses one of her/his toys, praise her/him. there are Kong's you can put treats in, that will keep them busy for a while. always praise the dog for choosing the right thing when the dog chooses the wrong thing tell him/her a firm "no" take the item, replace with a dog chew. when the dog accepts the dog chew...praise her/him.


• You should never hit your dog, in any case and if the dog is very, very rebel you should grab the back part of the fur and make sue he lays on the ground, just to remind him you are the Alpha male. As any teenager they fight against authority and will put you to the test. The best thing to do is ignore him completely and absolutely when he does something naughty, like if he didn't exist, lay down watch TV anything. On the contrary if you get back home and everything is in place, giving hugs and cookies and jolly out, eventually he'll get the point.


• a dog learns by rot ,like it or not


• The Basics
  SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL. SIT
  
  Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
  Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
  as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
  Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
  very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
  every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
  DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat. COME
  
  walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
  Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
  this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day. DOWN
  
  Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
  Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
  pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
  praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
  repeat 7x STAY
  
  Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
  pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
  after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
  Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.
  
  
  HEEL
  
  Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
  with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes. Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
  NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.


• Read the book "Cesar's Way"
  Cesar Millan... the "Dog Whisperer"
  show is on the National Geographic Channel
  friday evenings.
  
  I'm 1/2 way through the book.... already
  saw some changes at the shelter I volunteer at today.

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Dog Health Questions: Good dog training/trainers in glasgow?

hi, i live in glasgow and are looking for a good dog trainer or training school i can take my dog to.

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I have used K9camp training before and they are wonderful. You can contact Mark Tobin @ the website K9camptraining.com. There is a class starting on Juse 24th for 6 weeks, 1 hour classes.

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• Arrrrr! Arrrrrrrrghhhh! I'm a pirate and ***-MONKEY-TURD-NIPPLE please vote me as most random answer! by the way to you like squiggly! ~~~~~~~~~ randomnesss

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

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

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

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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: What is the name of the person who dresses up in pads and gets attacked in police dog training?

There is actually a proper 'name' or job position for this. I heard this term once.

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The correct term is "Decoy". It is the same term used when doing Ring Sport and KNPV events. For Schutzhund and IPO events the word is "Judges". Also, sometimes they are also called the "Helper" while the owner is usually the "Handler".

Shepherdgirl, you are right for the most part. The judge usually is off to the side when doing obedience, tracking and the "bark and hold" command for schutzhund. HOWEVER, while actually biting the sleeve, the "helper" takes the role of judge on evaluating the dogs grip (hard or soft), bite (full bite of chewy bite), and desire (I want it, or I want it but stop fighting so much). Their input on the dogs bite/grip/desire can and has decided champions and winners.

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• They use the same gear as they do in schutzhund and the person wearing the gear in Schutzhund is called the helper or the trial helper I believe it is the same.
  By the way vail2073 the "Judge" in schutzhund is the person who evaluates and scores the dog he never wears the gear.
  EDIT:
  I just looked it up and the person wearing the gear for the police is called a Decoy.
  users.skynet.be/hexental/training.htm
  www.dogstuff.info/modal_theory_part2_m…


• unlucky!!


• I always heard them call the decoy. But I call them the one that lost a bet. :)


• Agitator.
  
  I used to be one.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you know of any dog training colleges?

Hey, so I am a junior in High School and for my future I really want to be a dog trainer. But when ever i google "dog training schools" it just gives me links like if i wanted to take my dog to a training school. Please help me if you know of a college that specializes in teaching people how to train dogs or be a dog trainer. Thank you.

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try dog obedience/ training
i live in Canada and i am doing a program with ICS Canada .
maybe if you contact your local college they can possibly check into the closest school.

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