Dog Health Questions: Are guard dogs trained to attack people if they run? Have you ever been chased by a guard dog,what did you do?

When I was a kid I was walking in a field with a stick in my hand (next to a pub here in Ireland) when I saw a German Shepard at the back of the pub, it saw me, stood up, popped up its ears and just looked at me - I froze, then decided to get the hell out of there, lol. I started to run and as I looked back the dog was racing after me, I was running towards a wall but knew I wouldn't have time to scale it so I stopped dead, turned around and for some reason threw the stick on the ground and shouted no. The dog suddenly stopped and just looked at me. I walked backwards to the wall, kept eye contact with the dog and climbed up and that was that.

What I never understood is why the dog chased me in the first place, I guess simply because I ran, lol. My big mistake was to run wasn't it? Why exactly did it stop when I stopped - was I no longer a threat, was it because I had thrown away the stick I was carrying or was it because I shouted no and it recognised the word? Wonder would the dog have actually attacked me had I not stopped running and it caught me? Thanks.

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a real gaurd dog is trained to give chase on comand but only attack if commanded to do so. I think it stopped because you stopped showing fear.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog has bumps :(?

Right I have a springer spaniel, 7 months now and i was grooming him 2day.... i found this small bumps abit like when a human gets bitten around where his collar is. doesa anyone no what caused them/what i should do???
I was testing for fleas using the white paper thigy and there were no signs and hes up to date with frontline (not due again til next month) so i sdont think thats the problem.... although its sposed to protect against ticks and i found one of those on hm thhe other day.

We leave kinda in the middle of nowhere so tend to walk him on the fields...might this be why?

Also we are goin on holiday 2moz so he's goin to stay wiv the person who ran the dog training we went to.... this menas i dont really want to wash his beding coz its the first time he's been away and i thought it would be good if it smelt of home

All tips apreciated, thank you

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Your dog may have ticks, or if there are a lot of bugs in your area maybe they bit him. Your dog may also have allergies. If he gets any more bumps, and you don't know why, you should take him to the vet!

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• check real good for tick heads. if not that maybe his collar caused the bumps.


• I'm not exactly sure, but it could be irritation from his collar if it's a tad too snug. If you walk him in fields, something could have gotten caught under his collar and made the sores. I'd keep an eye on them for a bit and if they don't get better, take him to a vet.


• I have had cocker spaniels since i was 6 years old and i breed them as well. All my females have had fatty bumps on them. They tend to get them on their belly and on the neck these and kinda.... squishy bumps. Hard bumps may just be moles or something like that. It also may possibly be cancer but if you only have one and your dog seems to be acking normal i wouldnt worry about it if it really bothers your your vet can remove it quickly and painlessly and test it for abnormalities.

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Dog Health Questions: I would love to have a big dog when im older, but im unsure about one thing...?

I've always pictured having one of those black and white great danes when im older (and if I had a big enough house), but i've only had a cat and a mini dachshund as pets.

I'm not afraid about the food or huge messes, i'm just afraid what could happen if the dog "snapped" one day. I know a lot about dog training and I know many people have large dogs that would never harm a fly, but the possibility still scares me. (I'm not even afraid of dogs at all!)

Is this something i should be legitimately concerned about? Would it be a bad idea to live alone with such a big dog?

Just something i was wondering.. ...thanks!

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If you want a Great Dane, you should be alright. They are extremely gentle and low key. :)

With any dogs there is always a chance that they will "snap" simply because they are animals and animals can be unpredictable. In my experience, small dogs are much more likely to bite than large dogs.
If you decide to get a dog, research the breeds and try to find people who have owned breeds that you are interested in. (Dog parks are a great place to look!)
Once you decide on a breed, the next step is to find a good breeder, preferably one with both parents on-site. Many breeders will be willing to give you the names of past clients as a reference. Training and socialization are vital and most vet offices can give you advice if you need assistance.

Overall, I don't think you have much to worry about, as long as you are wise about it. If you are still worries after researching your options, hold off until you feel more comfortable. There's no rush! Best of luck!

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• Well, if the dog "snapped," somebody could get seriously hurt, and worst case, your other pets could die. However, I know a lot of people who have big dogs and small dogs/small pets living peacefully together, so if you get a well-bred, well-trained dog, I don't think you have to be concerned about it "snapping."


• I've only ever heard of one dog that "snapped", but he had mental problems and a troubled past. I wouldn't worry about Great Danes because they've been known to be "a little dog in a big dogs body" or the "gentle giant". They love to jump on people's laps, would you believe that? They just don't realize how big they are. They love people and are very gentle.


• well do all the reading you can about the breed and just treat the dog well also speak to a vet.


• In my experience, and I believe statistics would support this, is that smaller dogs are more likely to snap than larger ones. Likely because dogs often bite out of fear. There is some correlation between certain breeds and the likelyhood that they will bite. If memory serves me I believe Dalmations are the worst for biting. Do a little research, choose a breed that best suits your needs. Personally, I recommend a mutt. Mutts seem to have a better temperment and less health problems than so-called "pure breds".


• dogs who "snap" are usually ones with either little attention or are dogs who you try to change after you pamper them and then realize you don't want to have so much freewil


• Dogs don't usually snap for no reason. If they are abused or have been abused previously this could be a concern. Things that could make a dog attack are trapping it in a corner, touching it's food or bones (when they're trying to eat) or messing with another dog it feels the need to protect (my older dog will attack someone if she sees them messing with one of my smaller ones). The best thing to do to help your concern would be to get a dog as a puppy and raise it your self.


• I am scared of dogs when they bark but just don't look them in the eye or else they will start snapping and running after you.
  tip: If the dog snaps, try and calm the dog with a treat.


• I'm a DVM and I would have to say that I am much more likely to be bitten by a small dog than a big dog. Little dogs are used to defending themselves from bigger pets and kids,and are therefore are more prone to nipping and actual biting.


• I would say the chances of a Great Dane "snapping' would be very low if you got one from a reputable breeder and the dog was not instigated. My grandmother bred great danes for a long time and they are generally very gentle and make good campanions, I myself would love to own one but we dont have the space. The only time any of my grandmothers danes became violent was when one had had puppies and become extremely territorial toward other dogs entering her space, and actually ended up killing another female that got into her room. She was put down shortly after that, but she never became violent toward humans. As for living alone with a big dog like a Dane you have nothing to worry about. They are very loyal and very protective and are no more likely to harm their owner than any other non aggresive dog breed. I hope this answer helped.


• Any dog could 'snap' not just big ones. I've only ever owned dogs on the bigger side, my first dog was 50 lbs, my second was around 65 and my puppy is growing and is currently 40 lbs. They've all been wonderful with me, though my second dog had issues as it was before we got him. If you're constantly thinking 'what if?' with this dog that you get one day it could give him a negative vibe. What about right now just hanging around big dogs that your friends might have and seeing how they are? Maybe pet-sit them for a day or something? I love my big dogs and if I get a dog(I've always adopted) I make sure that it's the right dog for me and my lifestyle and that I like their personality. :) Hope I've helped!


• i am trying to ask a question on dodgerlist and was wondering if you could help me...i joined just not sure how to ask my question..
  
  thank you,
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Dog Health Questions: Help with aggressive dog?

We adopted a very neglected american bulldog pup a few months ago-she is now 6 months old and a complete lap dog! She used to be very shy and timid but now is starting to show signs of aggression towards other dogs and strangers. She is a complete sweet heart with our family (children and other dog) and our friends (their kids and dogs) but if she is near a stranger or strange dog she starts growling and barking, which is only getting worse with nipping at them now. After an hour to two with the stranger or stranger dog she warms up to them and is very lovey dovey with them but its the initial few hours that is the problem. I do not want her to be an aggressive dog and am taking suggestions and tips. We are looking into dog training in the area but am not sure if it will help.

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Hello ,

Sorry to hear that. It is natural for all dogs to bark but nuisance barking is a problem for all of us. Have you tried Bark Off? It is an ultraonic device that fits in your pocket and very easy to use. It is just $10! Worth a try and Hope this helps you. Good luck.

Thanks

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• ever time your dog barks at someone remove her from the room and ignore her
  continue doing this until she knows she is not getting any attention from it
  also give her a treat ever-time someone " a stranger" comes into the house and she doesn't bark or be aggressive towards them for the barking and aggression to other people walk her more with other dogs and let her socialize with them but have a muzzle on just to be safe and once she is calm around other dogs remove the muzzle hopes this help


• Hi,
  
  There are very few dogs who are prone to aggression regardless of the situation. That's why it's helpful to think in terms of of aggressive behaviors rather than aggressive dogs when trying to reduce your dog's tendencies to growl or bite. Usually these behaviors are related to specific events, relationships or environments. Keeping this in mind, here are some terms commonly used when labeling aggressive behavior, check this out:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/z80.html


• Talk to Victoria Stillwell.
  
  She can handle almost any dog problem.

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Dog Health Questions: I'm thinking about taking a dog training course for myself to become a dog trainer?

my mother raised a good question that where would i train the dogs once i finished the program? I don't have that much money so i don't know if i could rent a place for it or what... any suggestions? would i make enough money to pay the rent of a building?

i have looked into this program and talked to many people that went there, i have much proof that it's a good program and i have alot of experience with animals, i really want to do this but i don't know if i could afford starting it.
please help me!

thanks in advance for all the answerers

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Check with the rules about holding classes at local parks, or even at the parking lot of a locally owned pet store. They would love to have a dozen dog owners who just so happen to need a new training collar or some bite sized treats, so its a great opportunity for both parties.

The less money you spend, the better. I also recommend holding an standing classes every week for various ages/levels and charging a set amount for drop ins. This lets people check you out without signing up for a seven week course, plus you are more likely to have more long term clients who come to you for maintenance. I would reserve smaller, limited enrollment classes for a set period of time so you can really give your clients attention and make them feel as though they got their money's worth. Also offer individual classes (for which you can charge a higher price) that can take place at the client's home, downtown, the dog park, etc. It will show you can deal with problem behaviors and not just give them a generic sit/stay/down class with a certificate like Petsmart.

As for your program, ask for references for graduates, information on job placement, and any other important affiliations that might come with your training.

most importantly, use your dogs as free advertising. People are awed by a well behaved dog and will ask about where you had it trained, and it will be awfully nice to say you did it yourself and hand them a business card.

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• in order to establish your credibility,,YOU MUST train and show your own dogs to the highest obedience titles.. so get to training class, and train and show your dog ,, and achieve hi scores and all the titles..
  
  that is WHERE YOU START


• There are a number of good schools. Just make sure the school you decide to attend doesn't teach purely Positive Reinforcement, nor purely Corrections training, you need both to fully train a dog. You could start at home, and doing home visits to help people with their dogs behavioral problems. These so called dog "behaviorists" are pseudo dog psychics/psychiatrists and are useless. You can step in and give people real world advice on deterrent training, and teach them more about pack structure/behavior. Hope I helped.


• 1. There are plenty of trainers who do private training. I don't imagine they make a lot of money (because you spend time driving to and from the client's house). But that's certainly an option. I also know some trainers who work at animal hospitals (so the facility provides courses of various sorts). Many park authorities provide public courses and some of those are for dogs. So you don't need to have your own facility in order to be a trainer.
  
  2. No, you don't need to show in conformance and win national titles. However, if you're visible or have a dog with some kind of titles (flyball, agility, field work, whatever), that helps and allows you to charge more.
  
  3. Get experience with a range of different breeds. Case in point: I have a rat terrier that is 15". I remember going to one obedience course and the trainer (who had only worked with GSDs) was vehement that you should NEVER bend down to treat the dog. Umm....unless I was a dwarf, my only options are...bend down OR ask the dog to jump up on me.
  
  Some breeds (BC's, Shelties, most of the herding breeds) are very biddable and need instructions. Others (notably terriers) are problem solvers and will ignore the human if they think their own dog solution makes more sense.
  
  So getting experience with a range of different dogs makes a big difference in your ability.
  
  3. What you want to do is get certification. Look into CCPDT, the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In my experience, it's also helpful to have background with Volhard temperament testing.
  
  4. After that, the primary questions are generic business ones:
  --how will you market and get your name out there?
  --what fees are appropriate for the market area you're in?
  --what kind of insurance makes sense for you?
  --what's your business model?
  --how do you distinguish yourself from the competition? Is there a niche you're going after?


• Pet Smart has a dog training course. Check into your local Pet Smart. They may be able to hire you or give you leads when your finished.

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training tips...?

Alright, so i have this 5 year old dog. I know we should have trained her when she was younger. but we never knew how.I need to know how to get her to stop barking and pulling at other dogs when on walks. Harnesses dont work for her because she just slipsout of them, even if i tighten it. Squirt bottles dont work either, I dont know what to do with her..

Please help. thanks. :D

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What ever I tell you on here is just not going to help you to fix the dog to dog problem and barking which i assume she does to other dogs.
My advice 5 years old is not too old.
Get enrolled in an obedience class to help with these problems.
you will be surrounded by other folks and their dogs which is just the environment you need to fix these problems your having.
Good Luck and God Bless

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• As far as the walking dog, get a chain collar. Put it right where the neck connects to the head. When she tries to go after another dog, quickly pull up on the leash (connected to the chain) and release and say "No". Continue to do this until she stops.


• Send your dog to a place where they train dogs.


• pinch collar...
  
  sounds really really mean. but it works like a charm and soon you can wean her off of it.
  
  put it on so the clip is on he left ear. it needs to be snug and keep a tight leash on her.. on quick tug and you have her attention she will first give you a look like "why????" but don't let that fool you!
  
  also they yelp the first time its not hurting them! they just didn't expect it!
  
  you just give a QUICK SHORT!
  
  but FIRST! call her name if she doesn't respond than you tug the leash.
  
  ALWAYS! say her name before you tug.. its a warning and it gives her a clue to stop!
  
  you can get the pinch collar at a pet store


• Well to get it to stop braking yell STOP! and if itdoes give it a treat. for the walking take her to a dog park and if it trys pulling on other dog pull the leash towd you and if it
  obeys give it a treat


• There are numerous tools in which can be purchased, but it isn't the tools that actually do the trick. It's the owner. You need to establish that you're the leader by using your voice and your energy. Have a walk ritual. Begin at the front or back door which ever you prefer to use with dog on a lead. Any lead will do, but for the best results, use a shortish one. Start by standing at the door and making dog wait until you leave first. Even if it takes a while, make sure she is calm. Begin the walk as normal. You can use things like 'the tree' where you just stand if she pulls or 'stop and turn' where you literally stop and turn around. These don't confuse as such but make the dog ponder your next move, therefore, submitting to you. Take treats out and encourage her to 'heel'. Good luck.


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Dog Health Questions: Please help me help my dog!!!!!?

I have two female dogs, both age 3. I am in dire need of an in-home dog trainer because I can't leave them alone or the Yorkiepoo tears up my apartment. If I put her in a cage, she literally goes crazy the entire time I'm gone and disturbs the neighbors with her barking, crying, etc. I'm forced to leave the dogs with my mother every time I go out, including at work all day. I can't keep inconveniencing myself and her every single day and on the weekends!! Please tell me of any in-home dog training companies you may have used, and what your feedback/ results were. By the way, I live in Pennsylvania. Thanks in advance!!!

*Note: I've already interviewed BarkBusters and decided not to go with them. They tell you to growl at your dog. I'm looking for something less aggressive.

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Why not take them to a doggy day care? I used to work at one and the dogs are treated very well and even trained not to do things you wouldn't want them to do. It helps them get away and get all their pent up energy out and it probably costs less

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Dog Health Questions: What size does a nest box for pigeons need to be?

I am going to be keeping pigeons soon for the purpose of dog training. I have already built the hutch, but now need to construct nest boxes for extra shelter and protection (and for use after mating). What are sufficient dimensions for one nest box, and does it matter if the next box is secured above the floor of the hutch or on the floor? Any advice will help. Thanks for your time.

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My uncle keeps pigeons and his nest boxes are a little not much smaller than these http://www.bartcaldenteytur.com/palomar4…

remember to put the wooden block in for the birds to stand on, not sure about the nests on the floor bit!

and try to use wood for the cage doors instead of metal or mesh i saves injury!

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• i recommend its at the top coz they mostly choose the top box
  and my tumbler pigeons keep fighting over it


• I use five gallon buckets with a brick in the top laying on the side and hang them from the top of the enclosure.

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Dog Health Questions: Anybody know how much it costs to have your dog trained by professionals.?

I have a beagle that I want to train myself but I dont know if I want to take the time to do it. I was wondering if it is worth the money to have someone else do it for me.

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I train service dogs for college. If you have a petco or petsmart in your area most of them do training, but they encourage you to be there during the training so you know how to continue the correct behaviors in your home. Depending on what type of training you want, basic training is around 20 dollars a session and can be up to 60 or 70. But if your on a budget just pay for one session, go with you dogs and pay close attention. Then after class ask LOTS of questions so you can finish training the dog yourself. Beagles are very smart, they catch on quick. It won't take long.

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• Prices among professional dog trainers really vary. Group classes vs. one-on-one training vs. trainers that actually take your dog for a period of time and train it themselves all play a role in the trainer's fees. Unless he has severe behavioral probelms I would start off by looking for some group training classes in your area. Ask if you can sit in on a class first to see if it's what your looking for.


• Regardless of anything you must train your dog. That doesn't mean you can't have a trainer helping you (thats what we are for) but at the end of the day if you hand the dog over to someone else to be trained you won't be happy and the dog will most likely not be trained.
  
  I would recommend puppy or beginner classes which run anywhere from free (local humane society) to 50 (pet stores) 100 (average local trainer) and 80-150 an hour to train privately. I charge on a sliding scale starting at 95 dollars an hour and many other trainer do to. When I ran group classes puppy courses were 100 dollars for 12 sessions with 8 dogs in the class with two instructors.
  
  Since you have a beagle (and I believe this is your first dog) I would recommend working with a trainer and be prepared to do your homework between classes.


• It's usually worth the money if you can find a good person to do it. It helps to start group classes at PetSmart to begin with. Those are very well priced.
  
  Private training gets very expensive.


• Beagles are hard to train sometimes, because they're so stubborn. You can pay someone else to do it, but then the dog isn't going to recognize you as someone he has to listen to. Your best bet is to do it yourself by taking a training class, so he can learn to obey you.


• You should always be the one to train your dog. A good dog training is there to coach YOU. Find a training class that meets once a week for about an hour. The average price in my neck of the woods breaks down to about $10 a session. So if you sign up for an 8 week class, expect to pay around $80.
  I would NEVER recommend sending your dog away to a trainer where you cannot be a part of the training process. There are too many wack jobs in the animal world that are not opposed to hitting/kicking/or worse.


• Look all you need to teach your dog upto the dog been 7 months old is how to sit. At 7 - 9 months of age you can teach the dog to stop, stay, lie down etc.
  It took my Akita one night of training for him to get it right everytime. You cannot be serious about paying for a professional. You are wasting your money. It takes no time at all to bond with your dog through training.
  A few nights no more than three will give it all the basic commands required.


• try 600 dollars and up per week

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Dog Health Questions: My dog has diarrhea and blood in his stool, he just came home from week long doggie school?

My 2 year old Pit Bull just got home for 5 days of dog training. The last time I saw him was on Monday. He has brown diarrhea and towards the end of his stool red blood drops were dripping out his rectum. This is 2nd time he's been out in 1h 30 min. What could be wrong?

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It could be parvo,but more likely it is colitis from stress. It could also be coccidia or giardia.You need to take the dog to the vet no matter what it might be.

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• he could have gotten worms or some other illness from the school, i would get him to the vet ASAP to get him tested!


• Instead of being on computer you better be taking him to vet!!!!!!!!!


• TAKE HIM TO THE VET NOW!!!!!! IT IS PROBUBLY INTERNAL BLEEDING!!!!!


• could be a number of things gt a vet to check him over and do a stool sample


• Off to the vet now.*


• you better take him to the vet sooooooooooooooooooon!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

I have a 1.5 year old large german shepherd mix. He's a really smart dog and I already trained him multiple tricks that he knows by heart. The thing is I'm moving on to the more difficult tricks and I just can't seem to keep his attention long enough. He's a very hiper dog and when I try to get his attention he gets over excited and jumps and plays. I teaching him play dead right now and he can't seem to get the be still part of it. I just want to get his attention and keep it, any advice?

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Chances are these excited, anxious, or fearful behaviors have been reinforced. The truth is that it is very easy to reinforce these behaviors. You may even feel compelled to reinforce them, although that was never your intention.

Imagine a dog who whines excitedly in the car. You arrive at your destination and your dog is just-so-excited-to-be-here-and-bark-bark… There is nothing worse than sitting in a car with a dog who is whining to get out, so what do you do? You let your dog out of the car and...

...you have just reinforced whining! What's more, your dog has just reinforced you for letting him out sooner rather than later.

Another example of automatic, unintentional reinforcement is the dog who bowls over visitors. What does the visitor do?

"Oh, you're a big puppy! How about you hop down?" [push]

"HOP DOWN!" [wave hands in dog's face]

Wouldn't you love that response if you were a big, boisterous, and non-verbal Labrador retriever looking for attention?

The Calm-O-Meter solution
Let's look at a third example and a possible solution. A dog (we'll call her "Sabella" but she bears no resemblance to an actual German shepherd by that name), gets overly excited when she is about to embark on her nightly walk. Her owner, an enlightened trainer, has her sit and wait patiently at the door until she calms down. He does this because he knows that letting her out the door in her excited state will only reinforce that excited state for future walks—and will probably result in temporarily forgotten leash manners and reactive aggression towards other dogs as well.

But how does Sabella's owner know when she is calm enough to be let through the door?

He could look for certain signs: rate of breathing, ear and tail carriage, whining frequency and volume, pupil dilation or contraction. But that's a bit complicated. All he really needs to do is ask himself, "On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is very calm and 10 is very excited, how calm is Sabella right now?" He'll get a reasonably accurate answer, something good enough to work with.

Simple, huh? This is called using the "Calm-O-Meter."

Just as you can reinforce excited behaviors, you can reinforce calm behaviors.Turn the dial, but where to stop?
Next is to "turn back the dial" on that Calm-O-Meter. Just as you can reinforce excited behaviors, you can reinforce calm behaviors. But, keep in mind that it would be unreasonable to ask a dog to go from grade 10 "hyper" to grade 1 "comatose." That would set the dog up to fail and leave nothing to reinforce.

Instead, figure out what grade the dog is at when she sits, then ask for one grade less. If your Sabella is consistently at a grade 7, wait until she calms down to grade 6, then click and open the door. If Sabella is consistently at grade 6, wait until she has calmed down to grade 5, then click and open the door.

The Calm-O-Meter can be a metric for clicker training, using successive approximations toward the goal—a calm dog. Calm could be at grade 3 or 4; Sabella shouldn't have to lose her zest for life completely! If you aim too low, she might not ever make it out the door.

Historical borrowing
The Calm-O-Meter idea isn't completely new. Like so many other techniques in dog training, it is an idea borrowed from human clinical psychology, modified and repackaged. The human clinical psychology equivalent is the SUDs scale, which stands for Subjective Units of Distress/Disturbance/Discomfort Scale. Of course dogs cannot be asked their level of stress or calm directly, but most dog owners are sufficiently in tune with their dogs for this technique to give fairly reliable results.

This PDF may be helpful to you. It is called when excited becomes rude.
http://www.clickertraining.com/files/Emm…

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• Him getting overexcited and jumping when you are trying to get his attention is a good thing because that means you have got his attention but i know why you might think otherwise as i thought it was a bad thing to. If you are trying to teach him new tricks which require staying still then start off somewhere with no distractions at all then when he has learned it start doing it somewhere with alot of distractions this worked for my dog and trust me it is very hard to get his attention i would be happy if my dog does what your dog does getting over excited lol, also you will find that if you make him run for a bit he will get a bit tired and he will listen more without jumping around best of luck


• Try this page, they have few video-lessons
  http://en.teachme.tv/category/72/dog_tra…


• Take him for a LOOOOOONNNNGGG walk before trying the harder tricks. I have a 2 year old Doberman and she has way too much energy to focus on training unless I tire her out a bit first.
  
  So we go for a long walk, usually 2 miles, then head home, she gets some free time to drink water, rest, whatever she does. Then about 30 minutes after the walk I start the training with her.
  
  She is able to concentrate a lot better and can usually handle about 30 minutes of training a day this way. Much more than that and she loses interest.


• I recommend you visit the website I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a while back. It transformed my dog's behavior. Good Luck!


• Here's a free resource for you..
  
  http://dogsdomain.info

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training in Ohio?

i'm looking for an affordable dog obedience class in the Geauga County area...if anyone has any info, please let me know!
Mary

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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.

Dog Training vs Horse Training

• The best (and cheapest) way is to take your own dog to training classes at your local AKC recognized obedience club. Find one at www.akc.org
  
  You should 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.
  http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
  
  You may want a professional trainer to help you target a specific problem, but let me warn you. Many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have no more experience than you do - especially with aggression problems. Ask you local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. Look for a trainer who is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals web site at www.dogpro.org, which allows you to search for trainers in your state. Their requirements for trainers to join are very stringent. And DON'T send your dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.

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Dog Health Questions: Start dog training tomorrow... any tips?

My pitbull and I begin training tomorrow and I am a little bit nervous.... I'm afraid she'll get too excited and I won't be able to control her. If anyone has anything that may make the day go smoother I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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Good question! I am assuming this is a group training session? You probably won't be the only one with an excited dog. We took our lab for puppy training and intermediate training so I've been through it a couple of times. The instructor should know how to keep the dogs under control and they expect the first class to be somewhat crazy. After all, that's what you are there for. A firm tight leash (that cannot be chewed through and won't choke) is a must. You can ask your instructor for tips before you go- they are more than happy to help you to help them. If the training involves treat rewards, make sure you bring a supply. Don't be nervous, expect to have fun!

Information Is The Key - Same In Case Of Dog Trainings

• If you're nervous, she'll get excited and uncontrollable. You need to just calm down. Make sure that you pay attention. The classes are as much for you as they are for your dog.


• well if she gets excited then you need to be aggressive they are aggressive dogs so be careful


• You can always try some homeopathy like 'Rescue Remedy' made up of Bach flowers etc. on your dog just to keep her a lot more relaxed and calm. Might help you too if you're feeling a bit stressed out by the whole event. Keep in mind that the way you feel will always transmit itself to your dog too.
  
  All the best with the training, I'm sure both you and the dog will be fine ;)


• Take plenty of treats, and stay calm.


• You need to be calm and cool. Dogs can pick up on your feelings and if you are nervous your dog will sense that. That is not a good thing.
  


• This is a learning experience for both of you! Relax and have fun. If you are tense, your dog will more than likely act up one way or another, so, take a deep breath and have fun.


• She might get excited, so what. The other dogs will be excited too.When she is older she will be more controllable and that's what training is all about. Tomorrows class is just the beginning and you must practise what you are taught at the class every day.


• Heh, dog class is always fun. People are usually very tolerant of misbehavior because chances are, their own dog is hyper and misbehaves in the same ways as well.
  
  Here are some things that may help:
  
  1. If you can, go into the classroom early and let your dog explore and sniff around. This will make him more comfortable in the new surroundings. Try and do this before he has to deal with the other dogs.
  
  2. Meet and chat with some of the people before class. This will get you and your dog more comfortable with your classmates. If you meet some really nice people, you can later invite them for play sessions with your dog. 3. When I used to go for classes at my SPCA, I would meet up with some of the owners and let our dogs play for a bit before class begins. This lets them drain some energy so that they will be more calm during class.
  
  4. Make sure you are as calm as possible so that your dog will pick up on that and be calm as well. Don't be too embarrassed if your dog misbehaves, everybody else is probably in the same boat.
  
  5. Bring really high priority treats so there is a higher likelihood that your dog will focus on you.
  
  Above all, have fun, meet new dog pals, and make sure to practice the class lessons with your dog at home.

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Dog Health Questions: Training a guard dog.?

i asked this question before, wrote attack dog training, i think ppl were under the impression that i wanted my dog to visciously maul the first person he sees.but thats not what i meant. i want him to be a guard dog, and like the dogs that police use. like if i tell him to attack he will, but will also be gentle enough to have around kids. just need training tips and if anyone has training instructions please tell me. im not training him to do this for bad reasons, but to protect my family from danger and eventually he can join a special k9 force that my uncle is in, when he and i are older.

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The dogs that you see that are involved with k-9 units and the like are gaurd dogs not family pets.
They take much special training and it takes a special dog to make it through the course to learn to and be trained to attack. Many try and many fail. It is not something that you should try to teach unless you have experience with that type of training. It is specialized and once trained the dog must be handled with special care and they are not family pets.
Alomst any dog will protcet your family. And most will go as far as biting or trying to hurt an invader or person comming into your home. Most do not need any encouragement to do so. Just some age and a knowledge of who is family.
You need to start with basic training of obedience.
Once you get that work on some agility things. They need to be able to go over under and thru many things with out asking why and they need to be able to follow the handlers commands to the letter.

Dog Training Problems - How to Overcome Them

• For the very specific desires you have you *need* to get professional training. When training a dog to be protective of your property and safety you're walking a very fine line and if you don't train him exactly the right way there's a good chance he'll bite some one he's not meant to bite and he'll be put to sleep. I strongly encourage you to seek out a professional obedience school, or a police dog training program.
  
  Also, have you considered just buying a weapon to defend your family with? It's safer than turning a living creature into one..


• Really, you don't need to train the dog to attack, just having him there will provide protection.
  
  At any rate, protection training is NOT for the novice to attempt on their own. Find a good schutzhund club and see if they have classes.


• If you want your dog to be good in a family and protect, all you have to do is care for and love him. Dogs are very loyal pets, and if you care for them, they'll naturally protect you when they sense their family is being threatened. If you plan on joining the police force, you have to first join and then they'll put the dog through training then. You can't train them without any knowledge because you could unintentionally improperly train your dog and he won't know when you attack and when not to. I would suggest you just keep your dog a family pet and when you do join the K9 force, you'll be matched with a partner that the trainers feel is right for you.


• well i think you should get obedience training first and then you can train your dog using some of the examples from the obidience class. my father in-law use to be a police man and he was in the K9 unit with german shepards, they are truely the ultimate guard dog/family dog. they will protect but gentle enough to handle a baby pulling the fur. but normally not to sound cheesy but if someone is trying to maybe break into your house, just the sound of a deep bark will scare them away. i say a good guard dog/ family dog would either be a german shepard, a doberman pinscher, or a boxer. good luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i find free e-books about dog training?

It should be fully downloaded & free of charge.

Dog Training Plays Key Role in Dog Grooming and Puppy Care

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search google

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training in Indianapolis?

Does anyone know of any good beginner dog obedience/training classes offered in Indianapolis, or its surrounding areas?

Pricing? Website? Phone number?

Thanks!

Dog Training & Dog Obedience Guide

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http://www.iotc.info/index.html

Here is a website to the Indianapolis Obedience Training Club.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you gain 300 hours of experience in dog training when trying to be a professional dog trainer?

This is everything you have to do, but where are you supposed get 300 hours of experience? This is their side
http://www.ccpdt.org/

At least 300 hours experience in dog training within the last five years.

Two hundred twenty-five (225) hours or 75% of experience must be actual teaching hours (group class, private lessons) as a ‘Head Trainer' or Instructor.

Seventy-five (75) hours or 25% of experience can be in other related areas such as working with shelter animals, assisting in classes, working as a veterinarian technician or grooming (bather position not applicable).
A high school diploma or equivalent).
One reference from each of the following:
Veterinarian
Client
Colleague
Completion and filing of an Application for the Certification Examination for Pet Dog Trainers.
Signing and filing the CCPDT Code of Ethics.
Payment of required fee.

8 Dog Training Tips Every Dog Owner Must Know

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Teaching group classes: Speak with trainers in your area and explain why you need their help. I've met a few trainers that are perfectly willing to allow an aspiring trainer to gain hours helping them. That way you get feedback on your performance and the dogs are safe.

Volunteer at your local rescues to work with the dogs who are in need of training to better their chances at finding a home.

Let your friends and family know that you need hours and offer to work with their dogs.

Where there is a will, there is a way. This depends on how far YOU are willing to go to achieve your certification.

Dog Training Books - Why You Need One to Obedience Train Your Dog Correctly

• The easiest way is to offer private lessons to dog owners and keep good records of the hours spent with them training their dogs. Run a ad in your local paper and talk to the local adult /community education center about offering puppy obedience courses at a affordable rate while you work towards your certificate.


• Try a volunteer position with your local humane society, let them know what you are tring to accomplish and most chapters are happy to help and appreciate the extra assistance. I would also contact some trainers in your area and ask to apprentice with them. Good luck!


• You can find a trainer in your area and, after demonstrating your skills to her, offer to supplement her training by working her client's dogs for free. That's what I'm doing =)


• Join your local obedience club. Take some classes, once they've seen your training skills volunteer to be an instructor or assistant instructor.


• you can go to obedience class with your dog or with out and ask the instanter if you could help


• Volunteer work


• stop trying. there's no hope. none at all. go be emo now... run along.

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Dog Health Questions: What's your opinion on the dog training classes at PetSmart?

I'm considering enrolling my dog into the classes, but I want to hear your own personal opinions on your experiences with the class before I do it.

Choosing Basics Dog Training Methods

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It depends. They have a decent curriculum developed by a top trainer but most of the trainers they hire have very little training and experience (and from what I've observed, don't even follow the curriculum very closely) and they are very poorly paid. However, there are exceptions, occasionally you'll find a skilled trainer at PetSmart.

In addition to trainers that aren't very skilled, it is a bad environment for beginners level classes. There are far too many distractions & it makes it difficult to teach new behaviors properly. Now, it's a great place to work on proofing established behaviors -- but thats more advanced than I'd recommend their instructors for. I do competitive dog sports & PetSmart is one of my favorite places to go and practice basic skills around crazy distractions, but I do that on my own--not with their instructors.

You should look into other trainers in your area and pick the most skilled trainer to work with. If that is PetSmart, then so be it--at least it's a place to start. There might also be a kennel club that offers noncompitition oriented classes. What ever you do, choose your trainer carefully and find out about their techniques ahead of time (I hope you'll look for a positive trainer) and then don't do anything your uncomfortable with.

You can read books, watch videos, go to seminars and find all sorts of info to help you learn to train yourself. That is a good way to do it but you will still need to train some around other people and dogs -- ether in a club or a park or whereever. Classes are a great way to get started because of the structure--it keeps you accountable and motivated to work with your dog and has built in distractions.

Use the links I've provided to search for a local trainer. I recommend the KPA CTP trainers as the gold standard (I admit biass to the underlying philosophy). A certified trainer on the APDT search would be next, followed by those who aren't certified. PetSmart trainers would need to be evaluated on their own merrits and with caution.

Electronic Dog Training Collars

• As someone who has gone through dog training with PetSmart, I will give you my view, if you decide to do such a thing, don't just do one section, go all the way through. They are good, but it also depends on the trainers. Talk to some of the employees other than trainers and ask them their opinions. You can get a lot out of the dog training classes they offer. The trainers are usually well trained and also have previous experience. It's important no matter what to go through training classes, if you decide PetSmart is not the best way to do it, find someone that is better. You should also remember that PetSmart does offer private classes as well.


• Useless and a waste of money. All of those silly puppy classes are asinine. How do you expect a PUPPY to learn anything in a class of...you guessed it...other puppies. They will be distracted the entire time, and the quality of the kids teaching obedience at any petstore is always going to be extremely low.
  
  You'd be better off buying a DVD of all positive training methods and learning about corrections training at a later date. Try Mike Ellis' "The Power of Training Dogs with Food".


• For puppy manners class, sure.
  
  For "real" training -- no. The VAST majority of these "trainers" have no clue. The sign on the door tells it all -- "Dog trainers wanted, no experience necessary". They have their own training program and the trainers must follow it. One size fits all.
  
  At Petsmart training, you pay more and get less.
  
  Why not go where you PAY LESS and GET MORE??
  Look at this link, and contact a training club near you:
  http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/trai…


• yes it is good because dog is best guard of home and it is essential for them.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a one year old have-ton puppy. I have been having trouble potty training her. I would like to get a fence and a doggy door so she could go outside as she needs, but this is not an option. We trained her to go on the potty pads that we have but she would still pee upstairs and only occasionally uses the pads. We just got back from vacation and picked her up from the dog sitters. She has the option to go outside as she wishes there. We have also tried putting a gate up so she can't get up stairs. She hates (and i mean HATES) being in her crate, thus crate training is not a very good option. Please, how can I potty train this dog!!! Thanks!

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I think you have got to back to basics with her. Start her off potty training as if she was a puppy. Get rid of the potty pads and take her outside immediately she wakes up in the morning (On a leash) take her to a designated spot where you want her to relieve herself, tell her to 'go potty' or whatever phrase you use and wait with her until she goes then praise her and maybe give her a little treat for being a good girl and then take her straight back indoors.

You must do this again after her breakfast and then after every meal, also after she has been playing indoors for any length of time and always after she has been asleep. Always take her out last thing before you settle her down for the night.

It will take a lot of your time and a great deal of patience but if you want a clean puppy it is something you must do.

Eventually she will start to let you know she needs to go outside once she gets used to going to the same place every time. You have to be very vigilant to recognise the signs, i.e. the dog usually gives a little whimper and walks up and down or circles round and round before they actually perform so if you see her doing this take her outside immediately and wait with her. It is no use putting a pup outside on her own, she will only play around and then most probably will come straight back indoors and pee or poop on your best rug. She has to know why she is out there.

At one year old she should have full control over her bodily functions but it's up to you to teach her where she must do this.

At her age she will soon realise what you want of her and within a very short time you will have her housetrained.

Good luck with her.

Dog Training Fundamentals

• keep wee wee pad training it takes time ,clean the area upstairs with "natures miracle" so she dose not smell that area any more . and yes crate training is cruel. put up a baby gate ,i got mine at k-mart.lots of rewards for going on the pad and she will get it .


• I think...u should make him to stay out alwayz (close ur entrance door )...and after he does his business,let him back in!!


• Crate training is not cruel. You just don't like listening to your dogs whine. I don't either, but it helps in the long run, and it helps a lot with training.
  
  Dogs naturally won't mess up their own space unless they absolutely have to, so get a cage that's big enough for her to stand in and walk in about a circle. IGNORE THE WHINING, SHE WILL GET OVER IT. Every few hours, take her outside. Even in the middle of the night, if you really want this to work. I don't recommend pads, I'd much rather have you take her on a leash and put her outside. But if you can't, just put her on the pad and don't let her stray from it while she's there. Tell her to "Potty". When she does, pet her and give her positive feedback. Once she realizes to use it on the pad, I recommend putting pads everywhere she can get to, for easier access.
  
  Don't feed her pass 6 or 7 PM, unless you feel like cleaning up defecation out of the cage. Like I said, you've got to let her out periodically in the middle of the night as well, and I don't know about you, but I don't like cleaning up crap at 2 in the morning.
  
  You may think crate training is cruel, but I'd rather have the the dog mess in a cage instead of all over my house, if she's got to use it anywhere until she's fully trained. Crate training helps in the future for when you have those fancy guests over who absolutely hate dogs, or if you happen to need to travel with her to anywhere. Don't see it as cruel, because it's not if you do it correctly and effectively.


• Housebreaking your dog is seemingly the first test of your patience as a dog owner.
  
  Perhaps you're experiencing the following scenario:
  
  You take him outside multiple times a day and every time, he refuses to make. You assume he just doesn't have to go, so you bring him back inside and moments later he soils the rug.
  
  Or...
  
  You take him outside and he goes, you praise him with "Good boy" and after bringing him back in, moments later he goes again.
  
  It's a frustrating cycle not only for you, but for your dog as well. You just can't seem to make him understand what he's supposed to do.
  
  Your dog simply doesn't understand the rules yet. That's why it's important to take your dog outside to make at scheduled times of the day.
  
  It will take approximately 14 consecutive days of going outside, watching your dog make and praising him for it before he starts to get it.
  
  During that period, every accident that happens in the house is counted as negative two days. Remember, you'll want 14 consecutive days of proper housebroken behavior before you can relax a bit.
  
  After he goes outside, you'll want to supervise him closely for the next ten minutes he is inside the house. At the first sign of going the the bathroom, take him outside.
  
  If he does have an accident, only use the "No" command if you catch him in the act. Otherwise, it's useless and will only confuse your dog.
  
  The amount of time that you should take your dog outside to make will vary depending on the breed, size and type of puppy.
  
  It's generally recommended that you take your dog out every 2-3 hours during the day for the first three weeks. Obviously you won't be taking your puppy out every 2-3 hours at night before bed. So use the following strategy.
  
  Take away your dog's water bowl two hours before bed. During that window of time, walk your dog at least twice. If accidents occur in the middle of the night, you may need to get up once in the night to walk your puppy.
  
  As your dog gets older, his bladder size will increase and the nightly accidents will disappear.
  
  After the first month, begin to space out the amount of time you take your dog outside to make. You'll want to do this until your dog only needs to go out only 3-4 times a day.
  
  In summary, the trick to all of this is using the follwing tactics.
  
  * Set a schedule to take your dog outside
  * Praise your dog with the "Good boy" command when he makes
  * In case of an accident, only use the "No" command if you catch your dog in the act
  * Take away your dog's water two hours before bedtime
  * Walk your puppy twice before bed
  * Always supervise your dog when he is inside AFTER making outside
  * Crate training will ease the process because most dogs will not soil their own bed. Crate training forces them to hold their bladder and in this way they begin to learn that making inside is not part of their normal schedule.
  For the Step-by-Step method of housebreaking your dog within just a few weeks, you'll want to check out the full Dog Training course through the source link below.
  
  Cheers!

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Dog Health Questions: Can someone help me find a dog training facility with a good price?

Possibly somewhere in New York or around New York like New Jersey or Conneticut or something. I'm looking for one of those training facilities that has boarding for your dog and, of course, a training program. (Example: k9one) I've already looked at k9one, but I was hoping some could give me a place with a cheaper price. Please provide a link or something so that I can check it out myself. Thank you!

Advanced Dog Training Goals - It Pays to Think and Plan Ahead

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I co-instruct at a community park and it is free. The reason is to help people with untrained dogs and make them a better pet. I also go to the ocotc and it is $50 for an 8 week course, but they also teach you how to show in obedience.

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• This place is in Huntington NY
  http://www.suffolkobedience.com/


• Ask your vet for a recomendation .They should point you in the right direction


• i haven't found any around new york but i have found a dog tringing guide that could help you i have heard that it actually works.
  
  Sit Stay Fetch is a comprehensive guide to owning, rearing, and training your dog. The course provides you with a step-by-step instruction manual and self-help guide on how to recognize and resolve problem behaviors with maximum efficiency and a surprisingly quick turnaround time. Written by the renowned Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, the book covers all aspects of dog ownership, offering tried-and-true training methods as well as effective techniques for both preventing and dealing with problem behavior.
  What's Covered?
  
  I was pleasantly surprised at just how much information's been covered. Sit Stay Fetch starts at the very basics - things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed and dog for you, puppy-proofing your home, dealing with breeders, basic training; and then moves on at a comfortable pace through intermediate and advanced obedience training and 'tricks', the mindset of a dog, attaining and maintaining alpha status, aggression in all shapes and forms, biting, both preventing and handling destructive behavior like digging, chewing and barking, anxiety, coprophagia (poop eating), dog whispering, and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  How It Works
  
  Daniel Stevens recognizes that a great deal of the cause for problematic behaviors in dogs stems from a general lack of communication with the owner. The dog most likely is not misbehaving deliberately; it simply doesn't understand what you want. Sit Stay Fetch understands that owners need training, too, and clearly demonstrates how dogs communicate, what your dog is thinking, how you can clearly and effectively communicate with your dog, and - most importantly - how to put this knowledge to excellent use when training and handling your dog. Knowledge really is power, and your relationship with your dog will benefit dramatically from it.

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