Dog Health Questions: My dog is a good dog. Is yours?

My eight year old BC is an excellent dog. He potties outside, doesn't bark, minds his manners, eats healthy, isn't possessive of people, things, or food, and knows more tricks and commands than I thought I was capable of learning.

My point? I didn't know ANYTHING about dog training when I got Luke. I didn't know anything about the breed, or even how to potty train. So how did I end up with a "good dog"? Luck?

How about you? What did you know now that you didn't know then? Did your dog suffer from your own ignorance? Mine sure did.

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I know a lot more now than I did 15 months ago - too much for this answer!

How did you end up with a great dog when you started knowing little about dogs? Common sense goes a long way - too bad it is in such short supply!

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• hahaha well about 2 years ago my parents said I could get a dog, and so first thing that came to mind was border collie. BUT after spending several months looking up the border collie and listening to people who have had experience with the breed, I came to the realization that the breed is not for me (at least not at this time in my life) so 747237663672 dog breeds later, I came back to the german shepherd and well I will pick him up in 3 weeks. But no, I usually do research before buying. But you sound like your lucky lol.


• I have actually LEARNED a few things from my dog! She is a 11 month old Pit bull and she has won my trust over for ALL Pit bull Terriers! I could not even think that I would have taught her how to act on a leash (since she is still a puppy) but we have actually just accomplished that! I have also taught her how to sit, stay, lay, fetch and many more things! Something She taught herself was to let us know when someone was outside of our fence...but once they get inside all she can do is wag her tail and try to lick their feet!


• I knew very little when I got my first dog, but you learn as you go along, as long as you teach your dog the basics when they are pups, and you treat them with the respect they deserve, then I don't think you can go far wrong.
  Common sense is one of the main things you need, not just for raising your dog, but in all areas of your life.


• I have had Dobemans for 19 years.
  My first was an adult dog and he was great. Well behaved and great house manners. He came knowing all that.
  WHen we started with Weimaraners it was because I wanted to expand my training abilities and work with field dogs.
  But I visited many breeders and did much breed research before getting the Weimaraner breed. We looked at other breeds but thought this would best fit into our lifestyle and into our home.
  Turns out we were right.
  Now I can say I have trained field trail dogs for upland game bird hunting and Dobermans.


• He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
  


• Titus came from the pound- He already knew everything when I got him. He is a great dog! He's a bit of a jerk to walk though,
  My girl violet...Not so much- she barks when some one comes to the door and she is a bit in your face- when she wants attention. But other then that she a great dog- I think I did pretty good with her so far concidering she is my first puppy. We are still learing and fixing thing together as we go...


• The dog I had before I got Max and Penny was a little Pug/Boston terrier mutt and she was a wild thing. I didnt know anything about training/obedience, I let her do what she wanted. The end result? My ignorance got her hit by a car.
  
  when we got Max our APBT I did extensive research to see if we could handle his breed and what all to expect. I can say now he would be a hellian if we hadnt. We made sure to train him properly to listen to us. An untrained dog is a dangerous dog in my opinion.
  
  I know a lot now after seeing his behavior and working out the glitches here and there with him. When we got our little mutt training was a breeze with her because I was so set on how to train our Pit I did the same for her.
  
  All in all though both dogs are excellant, they listen to us and still need some work done but they are amazing.


• Bailey could have been who he is today so much sooner if I had a better grasp of how to deal with his "issues" as well as I do now.
  
  I certainly didn't know nothing, but I knew very very little about how to deal with anxiety and confidence issues. I have, over Bailey's 10 years, learned a tremendous amount about confidence building and helping a weak nerved dog to best overcome their genetic disadvantages. He and I both suffered from that lack of knowledge. However, today we are both very grateful for each other. Because of Bailey, his new little sister has a huge advantage in life and I think he knows that - he constantly takes her under his wing and trys to help her escape that same fear he once had.
  
  Did I get lucky to have such a well behaved dog? I don't think so, really. I would have to credit far more of our succes to my natural gift for canine communication and our constant working to get better. We've been going to classes for Bailey's entire life because we both enjoy it - surely that's part of it.
  
  While we've suffered our shortfalls together, we've also triumphed together - and that will make a proud mama out of anybody!!
  
  People talk about how because I don't wish to have kids I will never get to see the day my daugher goes to prom, or graduates, gets married, etc...
  I wish people could understand that I don't need those things when after weeks of working on conquering the fear of the agility tunnel, Bailey runs through it at full speed coming out the other side with a smile from ear to ear and an expression that could say nothing other than "I DID IT!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT MOM? I DID IT!! ALL BY MYSELF!! I DID IT!!"


• I have 3 datshunds and all three are very well cared for and listen very well eat well and sit so cute when they beg and they love to be with me 24/7 no matter where I go they are there well when I first got Jacksun my choc male he was fine then developed a rash after several vet cks and over a thousand dollars worth of treatments I found out he allrigic to grass beat that yea Grass But no matter what was wrong I wasnt going to give up like previous owners did. Yes he was a toss away but now hes my best buddy and alls well. Then heres Tink she is black and tan her owners didnt care for her very well she kept running off and stuck in a hot garage all day so she came to us I took home 3 times the last she stayed I had her fixed and de wormed and now shes part of our family too she such a sweet heart and Loved so much.Now comes Jewlee shes spoiled rotten I bought her from a friend. she red and full of spunk and barks some more than the other 2 but she gets you attention when she wants it.All 3 are my best friends sleep with me and sit in lap all at the same time.Jacksun -male 7
  Tink female 1+2mos Jewlee 1+3 mons aLL ARE FIXED AS WELL AND UP TO DATE WITH SHOTS AND FLEA TREATMENTS AND HEARTWORM.


• My poor dogs that I had before Eli.....I was so ignorant. My 2 chihuahuas actually turned out to be good dogs somehow. I'm not sure how. My ex and I worked at the same place. It was an hour drive to work, we worked 12-14 hour shifts and an hour drive home. The dogs were litter box trained as well as outside trained. My ex was a firm believer in the old-fashioned way of training. I remember them chewing the door framing once. He rubbed jalepeno pepper juice up and down the wood then rubbed their mouths on it. They never chewed it again, but, that was the wrong way to go about it.
  
  I have no idea what we fed them. I've been divorced from him for 7 years. I do know that we did give them table scraps sometimes. Peewee loved meatloaf. He'd eat so much that he couldn't walk. He'd stand still or fall over on his side so we'd have to pick him up and carry him to his bed. Yeah, how healthy is that????
  
  My Springer Spaniel got ran over because he wouldn't let him be an inside dog and we didn't have a fenced in yard.
  
  I learned SO much before I got Eli, after I got him, and on a daily basis. The most important things that I think I have learned is positive training, good nutrition and patience!


• My cardigan welsh corgis are wonderful(not perfect) in spite of me.
  I have learned a great deal in the last four years. I have also become more at ease and relaxed and comfortable in my relationship with these 2 lovely boys. Consistence, love, trust, and respect (You know all the ingredients of any good friendship) are key. I did have a bit of an advantage because I work in behavioural therapy with people. The principles are mostly the same. Dogs are more straight forward in terms of their motivations and they tend to be saner than people,
  Always strive to be as good a person as your dog thinks you are.

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Dog Health Questions: What can my land lord ask me about my service dog?

I have an invisiable disability, and a pshyatric service dog that I trained myself.I am wondering what my land lord can ask me about the dog or the dogs training, and if the land lord can still turn me away based on the dogs breed, stating that since the dog was not profesonaly trained it must not be a service dog?

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Landlords have much greater latitude than owners of public accommodations have because the duration of the relationship between you and your landlord is considerably longer than that between merchant and customer.

He is permitted to require some sort of documentation of your disability from a medical professional. It is not necessary that this documentation spell out the exact nature of the disability, but it should list off the major life activities that are limited by the disability. Ideally, it would also mention what the dog has been trained to do to mitigate that disability, and a statement by the doctor that in his professional opinion the service dog is necessary.

He may be permitted to require proof of training. I've seen it go both ways in court decisions. For example, in Bronk v. Ineichen the court found that the dog in question was not a hearing dog because the owner was not able to prove it had actually been trained (it was an owner-trained dog).
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod…

This proof might be in the form of a training log of all of the training sessions you put into training your dog, or various kinds of certificates to prove at least parts of his training, such as class completion certificates, obedience or other working titles, a CGC, etc.

If the dog is fully trained and working for you before you apply for the apartment, then generally the landlord cannot ban the dog based on breed. However, if he can show that the presence of a dog of a certain breed would cause an undue hardship for him, say an increased cost in insurance, then he might possibly succeed. If that breed is banned by local ordinance, then you are probably SOL.

The FHAA does not require that service dogs be professionally trained (same as the ADA in that respect). In fact, some courts have found that the dog need not be trained at all, but again, I've seen that go both ways, so it's not as clear as it is with a trained service dog. If the PWD can prove training, if the landlord is not exempt from the FHAA, and if the landlord cannot show it would be an undue burden, then generally the courts will side with the PWD (person with a disability).

http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (sample letter requesting a reasonable accommodation)
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (doctor's letter supporting a reasonable accommodation)
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (brief overview of disability housing law)

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An internet search for "service dog certification" will only lead you to scam sites that will sell "certification" to anyone willing to pay $40 to $250 for it, regardless of whether their dog is actually a service dog. Businesses and landlords are becoming wise to these scams which are most often used by people wanting to pass off pets as service dogs, so save your money. If the agency doesn't actually test you and your dog in person, then their "certification" isn't worth the paper it is printed on and you might as well have printed your own at home.

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The ADA does not generally apply to housing other than public housing (housing owned by a government entity). The law that most often applies in housing situations is the Fair Housing Amendments Act. It is different from the ADA.

The ADA does not permit businesses to require proof of disability or proof of training. The FHAA does. The answer below me has confused the two laws.

Both the ADA and the FHAA do recognize psychiatric service dogs. The dog need not be trained for a physical disability in order to qualify, but he must be trained to perform tasks that mitigate the owner's disability.

Under the ADA, "Animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or to promote emotional well-being are not service animals." BUT "The term service animal includes individually trained animals that do work or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric, cognitive, and mental disabilities." (Both quotes are from the U.S. Department of Justice)

The difference is TRAINING.

Now it gets even messier. The FHAA actually does tend to recognize emotional support animals, in addition to psychiatric service animals. HUD recognizes them, but some courts have not. So while the statutory law tends to suggest that a landlord must allow an ESA, the actual court cases run about 50/50 in my observations. An individual case might win or lose and it's very difficult to predict which way it will go with an ESA. However, with a PSD, where disability and training can be proved, the odds should be good the PWD would prevail.

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• Sigh @ most other incorrect answers.
  
  Service dogs DO NOT HAVE TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED. However, you do not have a service dog unless he has been trained to assist you with a physical disability.
  
  If your dog is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), then you will need a letter from the psychiatrist who is currently treating you stating that the dog is an ESA. http://www.bazelon.org/issues/housing/in… The burden is on YOU to have a legitimate ESA. Should it go to court, the courts do not look kindly upon those trying to pass off pets are ESA's.
  
  Additionally, the dog MUST act like a service dog. If the dog craps everywhere and is threatening to others, you can and will be asked to leave and it will not violate the ADA.
  
  If the dog is not yet considered a service dog by the ADA, then your dog DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PERMITTED anywhere, unless your state/county has a specific law regarding service dogs in training.
  
  To cover your bases and prevent problems, you need to get your dog PROFESSIONALLY trained at least in CGC. The dog should also get some sort of certification. You need to keep copies of all training certificates and you'll need to have your "prescription" for the dog renewed annually.
  
  Unless you can provide proof that your dog has been TRAINED to assist you as a service dog, yes, you can be turned away in most cases (seizure alert dogs have more lenient guidelines). Unless you have a valid prescription/letter from a therapist/psychiatrist, you can be turned away.


• VERIFYING THAT IT IS A SERVICE ANIMAL
  
  People with disabilities who use service animals may often be easily identified without any need for questioning. If you can tell by looking, you should not make the person feel uncomfortable by asking questions. If you are unsure whether an animal meets the definition of a service animal, management may ask the person with the disability the following two questions in a discreet and non-threatening way:
  
  Is the animal required because of a disability?
  What tasks or services has the animal been trained to perform?
  You may not ask questions about the person's disability. You may not ask to be shown certification or a special ID card as proof of the animal's training. You may not ask a guest with a service animal to use a specific entrance, exit or area of the business.
  
  You may expect the animal to behave appropriately and be under the control of the owner/partner/trainer. You may expect the person to clean up after the animal if there should be an accident, but that is highly unlikely as most service animals are trained to "go" on demand and only in specific locations.


• Unless your dog is a licensed, legal service dog, the landlord can treat it just like any other dog- therefore, if the place you're looking at doesn't allow pets, then you and your dog won't be allowed.
  
  If you qualified for a service dog, you should have got one so it's a legal, proper service dog. You can easily end up banned from shops and other places for this- your dog is no different than any other pet.


• If the dog is not certified as a service dog, it is not a service dog.
  
  Service dogs go through a very intensive training that starts at 8 weeks old & will continue for at least another year or more.
  
  Sorry, but your dog is not a Service Dog. IF you actually qualify for one, one would be provided for you. I doubt, very seriously , that you would even qualify for one.


• Psychiatric support dogs are only just beginning to be recognized as Service Dogs in some areas - it's possible your dog may not be covered and he MAY be able to turn you away. Some areas accept them as such, others do not - i do not believe they are 100% covered under the same law as physical Service Dogs (such as seeing eye dogs.)
  
  Could be wrong though.
  
  If your dog is providing needed aid for you to survive then have a doctor and psychiatrist write you out a note for the dog and make the effort to register your dog with a service dog association. Then you'll be set.
  
  Tons of information on this site, under FAQs:
  http://www.psychdog.org/
  
  Info on Fair Housing Act:
  http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/y…
  
  ADA definition of a service dog:
  "Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs are one type of service animal, used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar. But there are service animals that assist persons with other kinds of disabilities in their day-to-day activities. "
  
  http://www.ada.gov/qasrvc.htm


• Service dogs require registration to be afforded the privileges granted to them. I suggest you contact some local trainers that can provide you with the appropriate registration information. The breed is not relevant once the registration process is complete.
  
  There are multiple organizations that can point you in the right direction. Do an internet search for "Service Dog Certification", you will get all of the information you need to proceed.
  
  Then the landlord can ask to see your card, and not much else.
  
  Good Luck


• If your dog is a certified service dog, you will have a certificate proving this. Contact your local service dog society, they should be able to help with your landlord.


• Maybe there's an answer on these dog sites.


• tell him to get lost

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Dog Health Questions: Doggie Training?

i need to put my 4year old male crocker spaniel in Pets Mart dog training..im looking at the 6wks or 8wks....how much does this cost?
*im in jersey area

thanks! lxcamilleeexl

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Petsmart classes (at least in my area - Colorado) are $109 for 8 weeks. They have beginner classes that are intended for older dogs (not puppies) and they have intermediate classes for dogs who have passed the puppy or beginning training. If your dog can already do the basic stuff they learn in beginning class (sit, stay, down, come) he might be able to move to the intermediate class. Our older dog has taken both the puppy and the intermediate class, our younger dog has just taken the puppy class.

I would recommend you meet the trainer, or watch one of their classes before you sign up. The trainer for our older dog was awesome - a real natural. The trainer we had for our younger dog wasn't really all that good. The trainer should be able to hold your dog's attention as well as yours.

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• Well I'm in jersey too, I put my male lab in as a pup, I don't remember the cost but it was 6 years ago. He graduated and everything, I have a photo to prove it. Don't waste your money!!! It is more like a socialization/play time than training. You will get just as much progress by going to a dog park, did I mention Don't waste your MONEY! I took him to the one in Mt. Laurel, maybe the others are different. Do yourself a favor and ask around.


• If you have a new puppy, here is something that I did to train my dogs:
  I hung a bell from a ribbon at my back door, and every time I would let them out I would ring the bell and say outside. So the dogs learned that when I rang the bell it meant it was time for them to go outside and go to the bathroom outside. The first time my dog nudged the bell I praised her, let her out, and when she came in I gave her a treat. I did this for about the first ten times. Eventually she knew to ring the bell when she has to go potty. It is the best thing I have ever done. Now, I never have to worry about her going to the bathroom in the house, it is a dream. Hope this helps you. It really does work.


• You can easily find independent trainers, which are usually much better in my opinion, for much cheaper. Why do I think they are better? Because unlike the trainers at PetSmart and PetCo, they spend a lot of time going out and getting training from a wide range of sources, attending seminars and trainings throughout the country by more than just one type of trainer. You can go to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website or that of National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors website and find some really great trainers. Also, often your local Humane Society or even your vet will have names of good trainers.
  
  Good luck.


• Ith think its about 100-150 dollars maybe less but just to tell you, Petco is better.

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Dog Health Questions: Using dog training techinques on your man... Does it work? Is it ethical? Has anyone tried it?

A friend recommended this and I want to know if any of you gals have tried it and what the guys think about it!

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Most men ARE dogs so it should work real well

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• Hey if he's into it, it may really turn him on. You could lead him around on a leash and everything. Never know, it may be exciting for the both of you in all sorts of ways.


• My guess is that you're fat and ugly, and haven't been able to get within five feet of a man for the last twenty years. WOOF!


• lol....lol....lol....that is so funny. I have never heard of this. I think you can get a man to do anything if you let him hump you.....lol.....scratch behind his ears every now and then and give him some treats. He's good to go.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I make my dog less scared?

My dog is a German Shepherd mix... she acts tough and barks at people but when ever they approach her she cowers off with her ears back!

Can I make her less scared because all of those police dogs that the police men try to train their dogs don't they every get a scaredy cat dog and they have to train them to be less scared?so i just wanna know if I can make my doggy less scared... like a police dog if someone were to break in she would stand up for her self instead of running of!

Like if little dog training to make her braver? I don't want to slowly make her meet the new people.. i just want her to be BRAVE! PLEASE HELP!

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Ideally you want your dog to become self confident and appropriately friendly, not a vicious guard dog! She's most likely barking at people because she's somewhat nervous in the first place. However, a nervous dog can be a dangerous dog. The behavior you describe, ears laid back, can be a signal that the dog is unhappy and indeed might try to defend itself if pushed. Many dogs will first try to avoid (run from) a situation, then defend if necessary and if provoked further.

I suggest taking your dog to obedience. Obedience training should help socialize your dog to various other dogs and people and help her develop skills to become more confident as well as develop more appropriate behavior.

A good start might be to check with the local pet shelters in your area. Many offer classes themselves. If they don't, they should be able to offer you resources on where to find classes. A reputable trainer will know how to deal with this behavior and help you to help your dog. I suggest advising the trainer of the behavior prior to attending class.

You don't give any background about the dog. I'm curious what situation the dog may have come from and the age of the dog. Those answers will also impact how is the best way to handle the dog.

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• i don't know if you can turn her into a protection dog, but lots of socialization and getting her to trust you will do wonders. take her around new people as much as possible. be her "pack leader". watch some of the dog whisperer on national geographic. good luck!
  btw... i LOVE shepherds.


• you don't say how old she is but sounds like she hasen't had alot of socializing that is so important for young puppies. don't force people on her or you will end up with a fear biter.
  
  i would suggest you find a good posative trainer that knows how to read the dogs body language and can show you how to work with her and do it right.
  
  as she builds confidence she will become a better pet and all dogs will protect their property naturally. you really don't want an agressive dog that you can't handle or you could be in for a law suit.


• Dogs that show fear during evaluation or training do not get to be police dogs. It sounds cruel, but police dogs are a dime a dozen and suppliers will not waste their time on rehabilitating dogs just to sell them.
  
  You do not want to teach your dog to be aggressive by barking at people or biting them. All you will end up with is a FEAR BITER.
  
  Try socialization! Let people come up to her and feed her treats. Your dog will be less afraid of people if you teach her there is nothing to be afraid of...
  
  Good luck!


• Any dog will protect their people and property if they feel threatened, even a timid or shy dog. So for protection, don't worry about it.
  
  However, especially with a shepherd who have a reputation, you need to get her used to people and places. And the only permanent way to do this is a little at a time. Start taking her out, where she can see people, but not too close. Then gradually get closer to them. Have a stranger offer her a treat/cookie.
  
  Scared dogs can have a tendency to nip or bite at someone. Again, being a shepherd who has a reputation of guard dog, you want to make sure the dogs does not fall into this tendency. Although you say you don't want to slowly make her meet people, that is the only true way to get a dog comfortable in the real world.


• Every dog has its own personality. The police dogs are the overly-aggressive ones; your's is timid. All you can do is love her, & introduce any other dog to her, very slowly & cautious, while talking to her in a sootheing voice. Don't try to introduce any hyper big dogs to her. One time, years ago, I got a female german shepherd mix from the pound, to use as a guard dog. Well, I gave her to some teen-aged boy, cause she was just a big ole lover dog. It's usually the males that are the brave ones.


• You can help your dog. It takes time, training and patience. You want to help your dog be braver, not just because you want a brave dog but because her fearfulness can become aggressiveness. Do not punish your dog or force her to deal with things that scare her. Understand triggers, thresholds, counter conditioning and desensitization. These are the basic training concepts that you use to change how a dog feels. You are right to think about working on how the dog feels, not just how she behaves.
  
  Visit this site for good information
  www.fearfuldogs.com/fearfuldogbook.htm…


• Simply reward them after interacting with people. After having a stranger pet them, give your dog a treat.


• Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears, by Nicole Wilde, CPDT. Available from Dogwise, http://www.dogwise.com.

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Dog Health Questions: Question about dog training?

ok. i have a pretty good dog, except that he gets out the door sometimes and runs. and, when we take him on walks, we have to have him on a leash. even if we taght him to heel, he gets too excited about bein outside to listen to us. what do we do?

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There are a few things you need to do. 1) You need to establish yourself as packleader. I suggest you tune into the dog whisper a few times A week for some tips. There are many good books as well. One way to do it is to put your dog on his back atleast 3 times a day. Hold him down until he is calm and submissive. Do not let him up when he cries and screams no matters what. Eventually he will stop fighting you and submit fast. This establishes you are the pack leader. Dogs are much more controlable when they look at you as thier leader. 2) You need to exercise your dog. I say take him jogging for 30 minutes everyday. If you don't walk him enough he will become hyper. Dogs must get excercise. If you don't have the time pay someone. teach him to behave with a leash before you try to get him to behave without it. I suggest leaving his leash on all the time. So that you can easily grab it and take control.

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• Block the doorways so he can't bolt or put him on a leash when you know people are coming over. Teach the dog proper leash manners and KEEP him on that leash - leash laws are in place for a reason, and you should NEVER walk a dog without a leash unless you're in a securely fenced in area.
  
  I recommend reading and using the Koehler Method of Dog Training. It will teach the dog to be mindful of where the handler is without using treats to focus attention (therefore without the possibility of the dog relying on those treats to be obedient) - the dog will learn to focus on YOU, and you don't have to do much except let the dog make mistakes. You barely have to lift a finger, you just hold onto the leash and use your body in different turn styles (right, left, fast, etc).
  
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/


• Sign up for obedience training - that way you can learn how to control him better. For now, here are a few suggestions:
  
  Running out the door - you need a good recall - I use a regular whistle = just hang it by the door. Start with him in front of you - blow the whistle, give treat, repeat several times. Let him in a fenced in area - blow the whistle, give treat, repeat several times. Do this for weeks.
  
  Heeling - as soon as he gets excited - stop walking. Use the "watch me" command - take a treat and hold it up to your nose saying "watch me". Once he does, treat and give lots of praise - repeat, repeat, repeat. Do not move foward with your walk until he calms down.


• If he is young or a puppy, he needs to be taught strictly and he needs to grow.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training - have a puppy and need help!?

We have a puppy living in our apartment. He's a little over three months and we've been trying to train him. He only goes to the bathroom on the tile in the kitchen, and refuses to go outside. We'll take him out, and two minutes after he gets in THEN he'll use the bathroom. Any tips?

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1st & best way to train is with a crate. Give him breakfast in there & have him stay in there for about an hour, then take him outside (or visa versa), but be consistent. Same for dinner. Now when my dog knows it's "food time" she immediately goes in her "bed". It's her safe haven. While a pup, for several wks., keep him in the crate & only take him out when you can totally supervise him - indoors & out. He won't pee or poop where he's sleeping or eating.

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• A puppy that age cannot hold its bladder for more that 2 hours. It needs to go outside 3 times a day if you can, but you need the time to train him, and then he will learn where to go.


• maybe try crate training dogs dont like to pee where they sleep there are tons of useful websites on crate training plus that way he wont chew stuff


• if you catch him going to the bathroom on the kitchen tiles then pick him up right then a take him outside. but you have to do RIGHT when hes going to the bathroom because you want him to learn that its bad to go in the house.


• Take him outside and leave him out there for a long enough time and he won't be able to hold it any longer. Then as soon as he goes, give him a treat and praise him. Do this every time and if he's quick, then he'll pick up that he gets a treat whenever he goes outside. Also, try feeding him outside. It will help make him feel more comfortable and want to go outside and relieve himself. Give him a treat every time he goes to the bathroom outside and eventually he should get the message. Oh and when you pick him up in the middle of it and take him outside, if he goes, give him a treat.
  
  Hope this helps!


• Try a puppy pad. Watch him closely and when he looks like he has to go put him on the pad and if he gets off keep putting him there until he goes and then praise him for going on the pad. You have to pay close attention he will start to sniff and circle alot.
  
  P.S. puppies need to go to the bathroom after they eat, when they wakeup and after they play.


• I would recommend crate training. Put him in the crate while you can't watch him and at bed time. When you take him out of the crate take him directly outside. If by chance he doesn't relieve himself put him right back in the crate wait a few minutes and then try to bring him outside again. The crate should just be a tad bit larger than him so he has room to stand and turn around, any larger he will use one side as a bathroom and sleep at the other side. You are right to pick him up in the middle of the act and rush him right outside. If he finishes outside reward him like he just did the best thing other. Also always use the same terms like potty, pee pee, bathroom...etc. He is still young he'll get it soon enough :-) I hope I helped.


• Hi there! There are 2 things your puppy needs - stability and a routine. You should get him into a routine where you are walking him at regular times of the day and night. For instance, as soon as you come home, take him out. That way he'll learn that when he sees you come through the door, walkies will follow. Walk with him until he eventually goes to the toilet. When he does, make a big fuss over him, telling him he is a good boy, and patting/hugging him, give him a dog treat etc. Only then do you take him back into the apartment. You may be outside for some time, but trust me, it will work in the end.
  
  If he goes in the house, don't obviously give him any treats and just sternly say "Bad boy!" Don't shout. He will soon learn the tones of your voice. Dogs only ever want to please and once he learns how to please you, he'll be better behaved.
  
  I don't believe in punishing him or using a crate, that's just cruel, he's only a puppy and he has yet to learn right from wrong, and it's up to you to teach him. Also, if possible, work with him on a one to one. It's much better if he gets instructions from just one person as opposed to 2 or 3 people, different commands from different people will only confuse him.
  
  Lastly, if you haven't already have him checked out by a vet, do so. He might well have an infection, and when dogs are unwell, they tend not to want to venture too far from home. Good Luck! 8-))
  
  

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions for my new puppy?

Okay I just got a new boxer/pitbull mix puppy who is 11 weeks old. "I adopted him". Hes a gret dog but I am having trouble trianing him so I have some questions.

1. When I am teaching him commands do I give him a treat after every attempt or only when he gets it right? "I am asking this because he seems to not do anything since he knows he will get the treat anyways.

2. When I hold him or make him sleep on my bed he whines. I read when he does that to just ignore him but is this true and what else should I do?

3. How do I establish that I am his owner? "I am the only male in the house and I am the one who feeds/walks him. I also do the thing where you roll him over and hold him with his stomach facing upwards to establish dominance. He has no problem with this. But what he does have a problem with is every stranger he meets he tries to tug his hardest on his leash to go home with them. What can I do to stop this?

4. When he gets older I want to enroll him in a class that teaches dogs to be personal protectors. Not attack dogs but where if they are confronted with their owners in danger they know how to react and can stop on command if needed. I know you will say any dog will do this but I have seen many dogs run away when confronted. And my dog is by no means aggressive. Taht is why I think he is a good canidate to train him this way. I live in a bad part of town and this would be a good idea when my mother is left home alone with him.

Any help is appreciated thank you for your time in helping me!

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1. At first show the puppy the treat. Give the command. Help the puppy to do right, and then treat. Do not treat unless he performs. To do otherwise means that you are only feeding the puppy not training the puppy.

2. Whining might be a sign of nervousness. This can be cause from the "alpha roll" technique that you are using in question 3. Your puppy is learning that every time he is picked up, he is placed in an uncomfortable and scary position. Whining is also a sign of submissiveness. Stop the scary alpha roll and the whining will most likely get better.

3. Stop the dominance training. It is normal for young puppies to be friendly with every one at this age. In fact I'd be more concerned if he were nervous and shy around strangers. To train the puppy to properly approach strangers, teach him to sit before being petted. This helps keep him in control and polite.

4. Your best bet is to enroll him in a good quality obedience class first. Because of your dog's breeding you need to be more concerned that your dog be very well trained and outgoing. You do not want a n aggressive pit x boxer. It can very well get your dog dead. Most properly trained, good socialized dogs will automatically protect their owners especially a dog of your dog's breeding. You need to wait until your puppy is much older, usually around 2-3 years old before you expect this of him.

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• You should buy a basic obedience book. You have to show your dog first what to do before he will understand what you want. Like sit, never have a treat in your hand because the dog will just work for food, hold your hand like a fist but pretend you have a treat in your hand and slow move your hand over your dogs head and say sit. He's going to be curious and sit and then give him affection and praise and make a big deal about sitting. I'm not going to explain every basic commend because that would take a while.
  
  If your dog whines while going to bed yeah just ignore him and he'll learn that whining gets him no where. I would suggest create training.
  
  You have to be firm but caring at the same time. Don't give in to your dog ever. Also if he's "trying to go home" with people he probably want to sniff and say hello. Never pull your dog away from others or other dogs because he will get frustrated and this could lead to aggressive behavior.
  
  They don;t have classes for personal protectors. Its either an attack dog or a family dog. I recommend not doing this because most dogs who do undergo that kind of training turn against their owners, usually at an older age like 10 or so, but still it does damage making your dog an attacking machine.


• You should only give him treats when he gets it right. Don't ask him to do something more than once, because then he will think he can chose whether to listen the first time. Ask him to do something and wait for him to do it. Use hand signals, dogs respond much better to sign language that spoken word, try pointing to the ground when you want him to lay down; doing a stop motion with your hand when you want him to stay; etc. Give him a treat only when he responds. If you feed him, he knows you are his owner. You can further develop your relationship by playing games with him. It is a good sign that he is anxious to meet people, and you should socialize him with dogs and people as much as you can.


• a dog doesn't have to be taken to a class to protect its owner your dog knows who its master and family is so if he sees someone coming up to you and he has to sniff them before they come to you that's good but if something ever was to happen trust me he would do his best to try and stop the person before he got to his family
  
  and you can't just train your dog with treats you have to train them with praise because that will be why they want to please you so they can make you happy and they get to hear "good boy" and get pet belive it or not dogs are very very smart and they establish their master so in that case you do the training and let your family get involved if activitys with him so he know "this is my family you need to go through me before you go through them"


• When you are teaching him commands you need to show him what you're asking him to do.For example teaching him how to sit tell him "sit" then push on his butt until hes sitting down THEN give him the treat and reward him.He'll do it on his own eventually.Figure out the best place for him to sleep maybe he wants to sleep next to your bed or whatever it depends on the dog.And to show him you are his master before you feed him act like you're eating out of his food dish to show him you are the pack leader and you get to eat first and also take some food out of his dish and let him eat out of your hand this will teach not to bite the hand that feeds him .Now the #1 best thing for a dog is love and caring for them.If you take good care of him, love him he'll love you back and protect you :)

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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: Stud dog training any advice from breeders please my dog is 3 months old labrador ?

i will use him for stud wen he is old enough what age is this i breed labradors but never own a stud dog

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You breed him when he is 2 years old, and has passed his genetic hip and eye certifications.

Being that you're a breeder, you certainly know what those are, right?

Dog Training Clicker - Why Use a Clicker?

• Being that you breed Labradors anyway, you should know. Why don't you ask your mentor?


• he first needs to earn his CH title in the show ring to proove that he is a good example of the breed tho.. and he also needs his genetic health tests thru the OFA, CERF, BAER, PennHip and Optigen, as well as a brucellosis test.. all of these tests are done at 2 years old.


• sorry dunno


• Well, you can start by stacking him and gaiting him so he will be ready for his first show when he's 6 months old. If he does well in the ring, you can have his hips and elbows scored by OFA when he is 24 months old, and all other genetic health testing. If everything goes well after he is 2, I don't think he will need any lessons on how to breed a b**ch. It is you that needs the education and your pup can start in a beginners obedience and handling class.


• Get real! What makes your dog worthy of breeding? No owner of a good female will breed to a nothing dog, who hasn't proven itself worthy of breeding. If you already breed dogs, you shouldn't have to ask questions on YA's.
  
  Let's see:
  
  Has you dog earned his breed championship?
  Has your dog had all of his genetic and health testing done? OFA'D, eyes, elbows, knees, etc?
  
  You are crazy! Get the dog neutered and don't be responsible for millions of dogs being euthanized because backyard breeders like yourself.
  
  NEUTER


• First thing is l presume he is registered with the AKC or relevant body.Secondly for genuine breeder to use him he has to do well in the Show ring so you have to get his title although you can get Obedience and Agility titles if you prefer.Lab breeders look for the best stud avail and if yours has not got a top pedigree and champions behind it and it is not a champion you will not have many people with pure breads knocking on your door.Sure you can Cross breed but l am sure that is not your intention Do not use him at stud until he is at least 18 months old some people will not agree but after 40 years of breeding l have seen what happens to males that are bred too early


• Show him lots of pictures of girl dogs, the ones who go into dog shows and get their hips and eyes checked. Then, maybe he'll want to do the same thing.


• You "breed" Labs but have NO IDEA how old a stud needs to be???
  
  So you are a BYB that clearly has no idea about getting health clearances. Wonderful. The breed needs more people breeding CRAP. It is practically destroyed right now, so you might as well add to it's sure destruction.
  
  TWO YEARS is when they can get hip and elbows done. TWO. You do NOT breed until AFTER they have cleared all the test needed.


• Please tell me what it is about your dog that would make me want to use him.
  This is the stud dog I used last time I bred a Lab.
  http://www.justamere.com/cgi-bin/ViewLab…
  How well does yours compare?


• He should not be bred until he is fully mature, and has finished his championship. Also, all genetic testing is done about 2 years old. He should not be bred until all test come back clear.


• Schnauzer: Breed Ring Championship, Obedience & Agility are great too. But don't forget field titles! After all this is what Labs were really meant to do. :)

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone have any tips on dog training.?

I have recently bought a 10 month old Labrador cross Golden Retriever pup and likes to jump on everyone. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting her to stop it.

Dog Behavior: Finding the Right Motivations for Your Dog Training Program

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Never knee a dog who jumps up, or grab their paws - some dogs simply don't get it, some think you are playing, some get angry, and either you or the dog could get hurt.

Turning away and folding your arms should work to a certain extent, if you do it consistently, calmly, and silently. You may need to leave the room altogether for a few seconds (if you've just come home, you may even need to go outside), then come back to give the dog another chance, repeatedly.

However, all of this is still reacting after-the-fact, which is always weaker than giving the dog something else to do. The dog has gotten a chance to practice the behavior, and get whatever pleasure it gives her, which reinforces the behavior, sometimes despite whatever you do.

She may also be begging for some consideration -- jumping up can be an appeasement behavior.

What works better is to give the dog some alternative behaviors, that you can ask her to do. The best "recipe" seems to be things that are contradictory to the unwanted behavior (like sitting instead of jumping), and/or that satisfy something the dog may be getting from the unwanted behavior (desire to touch you, interact with you)

1. If possible, manage the behavior, for now, by having your dog in an area of the house that is blocked off by a baby gate, so you can control her access to you.

As you approach where she is, ifs she jumps up on the gate or does anything else you don't like, silently turn around and start to leave again. Wait a few seconds, then give her another chance. Do some greeting over the gate, if possible, to give her some time to calm down a bit.

2. Spend time, several times a day, teaching alternative behaviors you *do* want to see. Both calm, "good dog" behaviors and cute tricks have value. Your dog should have a repertoire of behaviors you like, that she will do on cue. So, sit, down, stay, give paw, etc. are all good.

Nose targeting your palm -- touching it gently with her nose -- can be really useful; you can ask her for it, and hold your hand so she has to have "four on the floor" to do it.

Train these behaviors using a kind, reward-based method, at calm times when the dog is receptive and you don't really need them.

3. Practice the desired behaviors in lots of settings, still with very little temptation or distraction. Gradually build up the level of distractions.

4. Turn some of these behaviors into a greeting ritual. Sit, stay and/or nose targeting are useful -- maybe give paw, so she gets a chance to touch you with a paw, but on cue and in a controlled manner. You may even have jumping up on cue, but she has to wait to be asked!

Practice by putting her behind the gated area, going out and coming back in, over and over, asking for the desired behaviors as you approach and/or go through the gate. Work on this with all family members, and someone playing the part of a guest, as well.

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• When she jumps up on you up your knee up and it will get her in the chest and then tell her NO JUMPING Then tell her to sit and when she does , give her praise.


• When she jumps up on you, grab her paws/wrists in your hands gently but firmly. They don't like this much, so she will try to go back down. As soon as she pulls to go back down let her and say "off". When her front feet hit the ground click/praise/treat.


• To stop jumping - you and your family and guests will need to be consistent.
  
  As they come in, have them ignore her until she is calm. Put her in a sit / stay and if she's polite, then they can greet her. If she starts to jump, the person she's jumping on should say "no, no" and turn their back. When she backs down, tell her "good girl".


• Well, you should be signed up with a basic obedience class. For this specific behavior you can walk into her when she jumps as you ignore her. If you step back you've given her space, which makes her more powerful. If you reprimand her she gets attention and she may be so wanting that even negative attention is better than nothing. But, by looking past her, bumping her back (with your moving body) as she jumps up, and giving her no attention, she won't get anything to reinforce the behavior. Then walk back near her (she'll probably be sitting there with a confused expression) and if she does not immediately jump up then softly praise her for doing the right thing. It may take a few passes and bumps but she should come around.


• Just tell him/her to stop jumping or else you are going to not give it doggy biscuits?!?


• When she jumps up ay NO in a stern voice and turn your back to her. Do NOT knee her in the chest-you could cause her injury.
  Practice the sit command with treats and petting. She will soon get the idea that sitting gets her something, while jumping up does not.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you know anything about the carolina dog training club?

I was looking at different options for an obedience class for my 6 month old boxer and i stumbled upon the CDTC website and it looks to me like a solid program but i havent been able to find any kind of reviews. Does anyone have any experience or heard anything about them?

Here is there link if you wanna tell me what you think based on it...

http://www.carolinadogtrainingclub.com/h…

Dog Behavior: Finding the Right Motivations for Your Dog Training Program

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looks like a good club. It's AKC sanctioned. That means they are approved and offer shows under AKC standards. That also means they are likely a very serious training group. But it shows they offer puppy classes and beginners. I would contact them about "pet" classes to make sure that your first first training sessions are not too strict. Your first classes should be fun as well as instructive for both you and your dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training without cooperation?

How do you train a dog when you live with people that won't cooperate? Is it a lost cause? I could try to talk them into helping, but I also want to prepare if I'm unsuccessful in that regard. Also, I have never trained a dog therefore I have no idea what I'm doing.

Keeping Your Pet Dog Trained

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In your situation, you can still personally train your dog by allotting a big time of your day for a week or more to give the consistent training the dog would need to learn. Once the dog has learned basic training and obedience, teaching him new tricks or additional training will be much easier and can be done on a short daily basis.

I recommend that you watch my 4 minute dog video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUgmH4HZ… which will give you important tips to consider that you can use for training your dog.

Training is very easy and can be fun as it keeps the dog happy and enthusiastic to learn as his owner or what he considers as his leader is spending regular bonding time with him through the training.

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• If the people you live with aren't on board with your training and rules for this dog, the dog will have a hard time learning.
  When I lived with my parents, my dogs were always brats! I'm a dog trainer even! My parents would let the dogs get away with everything. Even stealing food off their plates. Rolls eyes.
  
  But yeah, you will have problems. Training needs to be consistent and if it's not, the dog will get confused about what he's supposed to do.


• Who won't cooperate? The dog or the people? The best way to train a dog (especially if you have no experience in this) is to take your dog to obedience school. You learn how to train the dog and you get a better behaved cooperative dog and you can pass this knowledge on to the other people in the family. Once family members see the dog can sit and stay and not jump on them, they'll help out too.


• I know you can do it! It takes a lot of work and work but you can do it. If you are trying to potty train your dog then you need to take him outside every half hour or so, so that it gets used to going outside. You also need to take it out everytime after it eats or dinks something. You could also tie a bell by the door that you will be taking it out and teach it to ring it everytime it needs to go out.
  
  Hope this helps
  
  mike


• No it doesn't. Training needs to be consistent. If everyone who comes into contact with the dog is not consistent the training fails. I'm a trainer and I see it all the time. That's why I encourage anyone who has trouble to bring the whole family to a training class.


• get a book and a professional trainer
  but it is going to be very hard if rest of family doesn't follow rules.
  sounds like you shouldn't get a dog

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Dog Health Questions: Is dog training secrets helpful / worth it ?

so i've been searching for away to train my dog to become respectful and stuff and a lot of people recommend http://www.dog-training-academy.com and i just wanted to know if it does work and yeah

Dog Training Schools - How to Pick a Good School

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I'd never buy from a page that looks like that, you're better off searching Amazon for books or dvds and checking the reviews.

for example: Train Your Dog - The Positive Gentle Method (DVD) - Looks good - gets good reviews
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2OAE1PV3FP…

Ahhhh, you mean the Spammers, like below - three of them!! - ** DO NOT BUY THAT ** - it makes their annoying business model work.

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Dog Training - Secrets For Training Your Dog

• idk i wouldnt always believe those things there is a lot of fraud people out there....the best way is to get lots of books to read n videos to watch n also watch the dog whisperer...he is definately very good at what he does..n i have followed his work...what are you having problems with? i may be able to help you...


• uh, i don't know never tried it but, watch Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. Cesar Millan uses the techniques you seem to be looking for. some people don't like his methods, but just check him out because you might.

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Dog Health Questions: Need a name for my dog training and behaviour business?

Nothing negative, ie: bad doggy etc. I really liked Top Dog, and Take the Lead, but they're already in use. Any suggestions?

Dog Training Fundamentals

Recommended Answer:
Tail Waggers, Woof Pack, Paws, Good Dawg, Pawfect, Heel Me, Doggone, Dog Duties, Dog Gone Pawfect, Mighty Dog, A Plus Dog Care, Doggy Daycare, Pooper Scoopers, Canine Crusaders, k-9 Patrol Pals

Learn More About Some Of The Best Ways To Begin Dog Training And More About What Not To Do

• Spare the rod, spoil the dog.
  
  Broken Mutts.
  
  Horrible Hounds.
  
  Any one of these terrific names would work well.


• Good Dog, Alpha Dog, Dog Tails, The Dogfather.


• Alpha Dog
  
  You'll be listed first in the yellow pages.


• Behave U

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