Dog Health Questions: Should I get my puppy desexed now or should I wait until she has finshed training?

I've got a 5 month old English Cockerspaniel and apparently I should get her desexed at 5 months. But at the moment she is doing dog training classes which have already been paid for and they go for about 6 weeks. I'm concerned that if she is desexed while still doing training her stitches will open up. I know it sounds crazy but I'm really concerned. I'm just wondering should I wait 6 weeks and get it done then or should I put my worries behind me and do it now.

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I'd say get her desexed after the classes. It doesn't need to be done at 5 months, most say around 6 months old, so what... she'd be 6 and a half months, no biggie.

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• If you don't get her fixed, just be prepared to keep an eye on her all the time. She could go into heat very young and you could be looking at having puppies on your hands.
  I would talk to whoever runs the training classes about rescheduling and starting them in a few weeks instead.


• Well, there's really no reason why it's better to get a dog desexed at 5 months versus 6 and a half months, as long as you get it done before the first heat cycle, which doesn't come around till about 9 months. Plus, you're right, if you do get her desexed now then you'll likely have to miss a training class or two, which would be a waste of money. So I think you should wait until she's done the training class to have her desexed. But make sure not to dillydally, as your dog's first heat will come around at 9 months or so.
  
  Also, just wondering, you're not from America, are you? Cause in America we say "spayed" for girls and "neutered" for boys, instead of "desexed." I'd be interested in knowing what country you're from that says desexed.


• How difficult would it be for you to manage a in heat female so she does not get a chance to mate? It IS slimly possible that she will come in heat at 6 months. If there is no way you can manage and its important you have her spayed before any chance of a heat, then maybe you'd better reschedule the training. If you could survive one heat with your girls virtue intact finish the training class first.
  PS before someone points out the odds of breast cancer rise if shes spayed after one heat i will add the actual odds rise significantly from like millions to one to hundreds of thousands to one (not exactly a death sentence)- now after several it gets grim, up to even 50;50 after 5 heats.


• I would get her spayed at 6-months-old and ask the training instructor if you can make up the last classes you missed. If it is a good trainer it is likely they will work with you.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog traning book?

i own a pit bull that is 5 months old
and another that is 11 months
can i still train them to be smart or is it too late
will a dog training book help me train my dogs
or am i just wasting money by getting it

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• no it would not be to late.But here are some good tips.When they do something good play with them and pet them.If they do something bad tell them no dont yell just like in a serious voice ferm but sserious.Good luck


• To be honest, I don't follow training Books. I train my dogs the way I feel they should be trained. I don't beat them or anything, but training books are complecated sometimes and I think that you should train them yourself.
  It's not to late, but if you want the 11 month old to behave began training ASAP. When he is eating, stick a stick and move the bowel around to make sure he is not aggresive towards food. If he is, he is dangures and you need to help him get out of it. Basic commands like, Sit, Stay, come, heel and get him used to other dogs and anamails. I think you should just train him what you think or how you think he needs to be trained.
  Same goes for both.
  Good luck,
  Jessica
  P.S.
  I love pit bulls, I used to have one mixed with great dane she was so sweeeeeeeettttttttttttttt


• If they bite someone, the police will put them down.
  And that person will sue you.
  
  Sorry but its the truth.


• If you treat them like they're smart, they will respond and be smart. Believe me, it does work.
  
  And yes, there are a number of very good dog-training books on the market.
  
  Good luck with your puppies!


• If you mean housebreaking, look up KENNEL TRAINING on the net. Not just one site, but several. Take the advice to heart and follow to the letter. Especially about keeping the same EXACT spot outside, where you want the dog to go.
  
  If you mean tricks, look that up too. Totally easy, just takes time.
  
  If you mean that you have an aggressive pit bull and want to make it nicer..not going to happen. If it shows aggression, that is part of its physical breeding. Contact a pit bull rescue group, tell them what your pit is doing. It's important. I know lots of folks say pits are not mean, just trained to be, but that is pit owners who have a CURRENTLY nice pit. If yours shows aggression now, it will always show agression. You may suffocate it with you, for now, but you never know when a pit is going to get crazed and attack you, a child or anyone.


• keep them away from the neighbors and try to train them now because when they get older without any training,they can attack anyone,even you.


• It is not to late, You can still train your dogs. A training book will help , although an experienced trainer would be better.

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Dog Health Questions: Why does my dog growl and snarl when off lead?

I have a 1yr 3month German shepherd cross husky dog (there could be some Rottweiler in there too). I have had him 6months. I got him from a dog rescue home. They have no history of his past all they knew is he has been brought over from Ireland.

He is only let off the lead in our own garden and friends and families gardens (all are fair/good sized) we can't let him off in public as he never comes back when called! He also has issues with other dog and I keep him on lead for his and other dogs safety.

When I have let him off the lead in friends and families garden he runs around in circles in a frenzy. Growling and snarling running very quickly ... no barking... tail up. After a few minutes he slows down and I can get him on his lead. He is wont come when called in this frenzy! My family and friends are now nervous and he does look very intimidating when he does it.

Can anyone help me please? I already attend dog training. Thanks :-)

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Here's a link to Dr. Ian Dunbar's website, where you can download his great online training book and read blogs from respected dog trainers: http://www.dogstardaily.com/

Don't believe the advice you hear around here. Go with the advice of people who have actually studied animal behavior and have earned PhDs.

Good luck!

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• He needs additional training, probably with a more experienced trainer. He needs socialization, and clearly has not been trained if he doesn't even come when called. That is pretty basic stuff. You need to go back to training classes until he learns to see you as the leader of his pack, comes when called, and gets along with other dogs.
  
  Then you need to continue to work on the training commands for the rest of his life. Dog training is not a one time thing. It is an on-going process.


• The dog is not properly socialized,you need to show him that you are the leader of the pack. He should not growl or snarl because you need to show him that you are the alpha.
  
  It just takes time & patience,good luck with the training.


• Your dog has dominance issues. Continue with the training and work on the dominance. You should be the dominant one in this relationship. Until you have the dominance under control, keep him on leash.


• Keep up with the training. Make sure 15-20 minutes a day hard training then practice with him throughout the day. He needs to understand that your are the alpha and not him. That is why he does what he wants and doesn't listen.


• keep up the training and he will get used to being off the lead in other peoples gardens. if it get bad like for instance he goes mad. as in the head. which wont happent ask the vet why he does it.


• He is a young dog that needs to let out some pent up energy. If he isn't threatening people or dogs while he is running around "in a frenzy", what are you worried about? Look up the term "frap" or "frapping" and see if this explains what your dog is doing.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!!!?

I own a papillon. he is a silly dog with lots of energy. When i got him the breeder told me he was 18 months. But the vet thinks he is between 3 and 5 years. I love him and am not giving him up.

So either way Boomer didnt know anything when we got him. Talk about teaching an old dogs new tricks.......

So the problem now is that he only eats about less than a cup of food a day. Needless to say he gets full from his treats fast, then wont continue. Is there any treat i can give him??? Any ideas???

On top of this Boomer has an attention span of about 30 seconds. He gets bored and cares more about the little spec on the carpet than anything I have to say.

He is very particular about what he will eat. He was kept in a kennel and is aginst the unfamilar. He wont even eat raw hides I buy from the store for him.

Please help.

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First off when I say this it does not mean anything with a harsh note to it. I had a dog exactly like what yours sounds like and she was the apple of my eye and lived to a spry old age. She gave me more love and affection than anyone could ever deserve. So in saying that...
your dog may have been interbred. What that means is sometimes they are born what I like to call a little special. It may take them longer to catch on to things such as commands as well as change. Change can be in food, in a sleeping area, treats, car rides - even changing the type of car can throw them off. Some what like a child with autism. It does not mean anything bad...just the time line for learning will need to be stretched out a little longer than what another dog might take. When giving him toys or treats start with things that are small...such as those for puppies. I am guessing that he is not at a healthy weight so I doubt that the added calories will hurt him at all. When giving food sit down by him...sometimes even when pretending to eat it yourself then offering it to them will sometimes be accepted. Do not use any loud commands out of frustration...the louder you get the more confused they become. I even sometimes use a whisper and go the opposite way when I get frustrated...it's a different level of voice but it is still soothing and takes their attention. Forget the treats for now until he eats more of his own food and gets at a substantial weight. You can even just give them a piece of their own food for a treat if they don't see you take it from their bowl - so just put some in a zip-lock bag shake it and say "treat time" after any given command such as sit or stay are given. Don't expect too much too soon, and do not get discouraged. They do learn and retain...just in a different time and way. As far as attention span - each day bring out 2 different toys than the day before. You can give him one in the morning and one in the afternoon..it helps prolong the attention span.
I wish you a long and wonderful life with your new dog. Don't believe the old saying...because I have a lot of old dogs 7 on up, who have learned to potty outside, sit, stay, lay down, & come. They are people pleasers...they want your love and acceptance and no matter how old they are if you are a good leader (patient, consistent, loving) they will do whatever it takes to please you. No matter how long it takes...even those who are interbred "try" very hard and eventually succeed with their progress. You seem to be a very smart as well as patient person. Saying "silly dog with lots of energy" shows me you are not exasperated...but you are able to keep a sense of humor and love deeply.

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• Sounds like you really like this dog! Anyways, I usually get dogs more interested in treats by not feeding the dog for a day. A hungry dog is an attentive dog. Experiment with different treats as well, and make sure the treat size is no bigger than your pink nail. Some tasty treats are steak/chicken pieces, liver treats, and hot dog pieces !
  
  If the dog still not interested in treats, find something that interests the dog. If the dog likes walks, take the dog for a walk for a reward. If the dog likes toys, play with the dog instead of giving treats.
  
  Keep training sessions short and sweet. 15 seconds top, but repitition is key! Do three or four short training sessions spread through out the day. Gradually increase the time of each session!
  
  Somethings you can do to bond more strongly with your dog is groom and walk the dog daily. Keep him on a leash tethered to you as well, this will show the dog who is the pack leader in a gentle way. Clicker training can be a fun activity that can strengthen your guy's bond! Good luck! Just remember to have fun and dont get frustrated.


• Try cooked chicken, and only give him the treat when he does what you want correctly, also have him to the trick a few times without treat, just give him vocal reward. and work one trick at a time so get him to sit and get that perfected before even thinking about another trick, dogs do want to learn and you can teach them tricks at any age, its just a matter of commitment and time and love never get angry at him either, if your getting frustrated leave it and come back later


• Well, my suggestion would be to make his treats about 1/4 of the size of a pea. REAL small. That way you can give him a lot more treats, but it won't fill him up as much. :)
  
  Sometimes a dog will look away from the trainer and stare at a spec, drink water, scratch an itch, look away, etc, because he's nervous. If he's 18months to 3 years old even, and he hadn't learned anything, he may be nervous with whatever method you're using. Considering what else you're mentioning, I would expect that he's nervous from the undivided attention. Work on teaching him little things and then ending on a good note, and then as time goes on increasing his training times. For now, just work on teaching him to pay attention to you.
  
  A good way to do this is to use a treat or a toy to get him to look at you, then use a clicker (if you're using clicker training) or else tell him "good" and give him a treat other than the one you were showing him (something different, like if you were showing cheese, use a little bit of hotdog for the treat). The reason is you want him to listen to you whenever you ask him to, not just when you have a treat in your hand. If he learns that he will never get the treat he sees you holding, then it will be better for him.
  
  So, onto treats. Besides making them VERY small, I like sandwich meats, cooked chicken, cooked carrots, popcorn, cooked sausage, cooked hamburger, the most. I don't love cheeses as much because they can make the dog's tummy upset, if I do cheese then I try to stick with mozerella or string-cheese. And hotdogs are alright but very overdone. And I HATE store-bought treats because of their ingredients (some have animal digest, a nice way of saying the intestines full of whatever they were full of, manure or whatever.) Keep the treats really small, and you can use just about everything.


• The posts above mine are all good advice. However I will mention one thing I see missing. Some dogs do not respond to treat training. I have seen this mostly in small dogs. As mentioned before you might find that a ball or toy works better, With some dogs a very happy "good boy" works better than anything. And the first command is the hardest. The dog needs to first learn that you are teaching it something. It gets easier as the dog learns to learn. Keep it short and fun. Never...I mean never train if you are frustrated.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

is it possible to train an adult dog??.. like really an adult dog... lik 4 years??...

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You can train any dog, at any age! If you honestly think that age has that much of an effect on dogs then you really should do some research.

It would be like saying that once we hit 20 or 30 we stop learning, when we never do!!! It just takes a little longer and the same applies to dogs!

You generally get more productive results from young dogs as they learn much quicker but you can still train an adult dog! You just need more patience and to persevere more. You mustn't give up on them but give them time and they will learn.

If you do training with your dog regularly then it also keeps their brains active, meaning that they are likely to slowly become more responsive to training and pick things up quicker.

Hope this helps.

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• Yes, in fact in many cases it's easier because the dog has hopefully learned how to learn from its life experiences. I've had many older dogs in my training classes over the years. They have done well. The oldest was an 11 year old siberian husky that belonged to a 10 year old boy in 4H. They both took high in trial at our fair one year. Neither the dog or the child had, had any formal training.


• Yes, you sure can. Over the many years of teaching dog obedience classes there has been a lot of older dogs in classes. All of them do really well.
  We have had many people that are handy-capped in wheel chairs that bring in their older dogs to be trained. When the 8 week class is finished both dog and owner leave with a lot of knowledge and are both much happier.
  Older dogs have had a lot more of life's experiences and are calmer then a puppy that is full of all that happy energy.
  
  4 years is still a young dog ready to learn.
  P...


• Yes definitely! I trained a five year old dog and he learned alot quicker than my puppy! It will take alot of patience and commitment but just stick to it. Some habits might be hard to change i.e toilet and eating habits but you can always work on them too. Start with basics i.e sit, lie down, hand shake, rollover etc. The more you put in the more you'll get out. if it don't seem like its working at first keep trying, believe me he'll get it soon. Nothings impossible, just give it a go!


• Absolutely. Dogs can be trained at any age.


• Ya its defiantly possible! you might need to take more time to teach it, but the dog should learn it

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training (setting boundaries)?

I have 2 dogs, both chihuahua toy fox terrier mix. I'm going to try to explain this the best way I can. I have a different color different carpets, the regular and one in front of the door about 5 x 5 ft. I'd like to set a boundary around that carpet. I'd like for them to only sit in front of the carpet when they need to use the bathroom, which I already accomplished. However, I'd like for the to stay off of that carpet at all times until I allow them outside. I've tried standing just on the edge of the carpet, putting my hand up (they know that means stay) and saying no which works when they're going outside but doesn't work all the time like I'd like it too. I'd also like them to stay out of the kitchen, but they have to go to the kitchen in order to get to my bedroom where there food is so I'd like them to know its ok just to pass through but not stay and scavenger. I try standing on the edge of the kitchen and putting my hand up and saying no, but that only works for a few seconds. So in a nut shell I'd like to set boundaries.

Also, my one pup loves to eat anything and everything off the ground/floor. Is there any way to stop her from doing that?

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You dont need to set boundries you just have to make them sniff the place where they were and make them go away that way the dog gets a notice that these are the areas it shouldnt be staying too long in.

And for your dog to stop eating stuff from the ground. Put a little very little piece of spice on the ground and do that till it stops...........
It stops the first time it eats the spice so ya
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• Sorry but can you say like red carpet and blue carpet or soemthing because i dont understand which carpet is which hahah
  
  But to stop him from eating off the floor, i have a large dog and when he was a puppy he ate anything like pencils whatever so we would like say "no" and try take it off him and whatever and if we saw him approach it (sometimes you can tell if their going to eat it) wed say "leave" "leave is a very valuable command!!! haha

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Dog Health Questions: My husky dog cannot learn anything and he's impossible to train. what to do?

i have tried very hard to train my 2 year old male husky, but he just does not understand anything. He totally fails to grasp or absorb any instruction or command. I have read several many books on dog training and followed what the books said, but he still does not get it.

He continues to do what he wishes all the time.

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This is probably not the answer you want, but it is the cold hard truth.

Huskies are a highly intelligent, and independent breed.

I get the feeling that your attitude is part of the problem along with the lack of learning about the breed you have in the first place. This breed is vastly different than the majority of dog breeds.

Obedience training may help some but realize this, the training classes are for YOU not the dog. You are being taught to train the dog. And the Husky, being a Husky, will do what you ask of him if he feels like it or if he sees the point in doing it. Most REPUTABLE trainers will tell you this at the start. A Husky will generally know the command in about 3 repetitions. As I said though, unless THEY see a point in doing it they most likely won't. And you have to be patient and realize this.

Good luck.25 years of being owned by Siberian Huskies. I currently have 16 Huskies most of whom were rescued by us from people who didn't know what they were getting into.

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• you just need to have some patience ..
  or if you dont have that , take him to a professional trainer .


• smart dog.
  find a class or private trainer - sounds like you need in person instruction.


• then maybe it's time to take him to an obedience class and have others help you. huskies can be hard headed. he probably understands, but would rather do as he wants instead of listening. either have a professional come to house to help you or take him to a dog obedience class. they might work and they'll have more tips and pointers on training. good luck
  
  edit: do you l et him get away with doing as he wishes? if you do, then you're not helping train him how you want, you're inforcing the behaviors you want to eliminate


• Your inconsistent with your training.
  
  You need to go to obedience classes to be taught how to properly train a dog. Reading books help but clearly dont give you the instruction that you need. You will learn so much, it will help you and your dog bond and its great mental stimulation for your dog as well :)


• Well, he's not impossible to train but huskies don't necessarily respond to "classic" training methods. They are an intelligent and independent breed, and are not interested in doing what YOU want.
  
  He knows perfectly well what you want, he just doesn't care. You need to make it worth his while.
  
  Here is an excellent article on "hard to train" dogs.
  
  http://www.flyingdogpress.com/difficult.…


• First you need to change your attitude. Thinking he's impossible to train is hindering both of you, him from learning, you from teaching.
  
  Many times information can be misread, if you and I read the same book and tried to explain it we could come out with totally opposite explanations.
  
  I would suggest contacting a trainer to come and help you. Once you've got your dog going with the trainer helping you, you should be able to take over. I think you just need another set of eyes in the matter.
  
  Also some methods just aren't right for certain dogs, sometimes it takes going through many methods to find one that works for you.


• Huskies are working dogs and they like to roam. I would imagine you should have read up on the breed first. Best thing to do now is contact a rescue group and ask them to help you on some pointers of better understanding your dog and his breed.


• He sounds like a typical Husky.
  
  He has no reason or motivation to do what you want. He sees no benefit to showing you that he understands anything. And most northern breeds laugh at what "the books" say about training dogs.
  
  Bassetnut gave you a great article to read. I'd also recommend googling NILF (Nothing in Life is Free). You need to find what motivates your dog & you need to be a leader.


• huskies and malamutes are just smarter than the average dog and notoriously difficult to train because of that. Most dogs will do something just because you asked, smarter dogs need a reason to listen to you. You need to make it worth his effort. I find bribes are always useful. Food treats, extra praise, toys, a game are all good things to start with.
  
  Keep the sessions short so he won't get bored, I've found clicker training particularly useful because it gives him a marker so he says, "Hey, I did something she wanted me to, now I get something I want." And with clickers you can catch him in the act of doing something you want him to without actually being in a training session. Like, if you want him to sit, catch him when he sits, if you want him to lie down, catch him when he lies down. When you start off with unknown commands use a gesture to signify what you want him to do, once he's figured that out you can include a verbal cue so that way he figures out what exactly you mean.
  
  But most important is to be consistent. That means every one in the house. If you aren't he'll know he can get out of having to work by ignoring you. Don't let him get away with doing things you don't want.


• It sounds to me like he believes he is the Alpha. No matter what breed you have if you are not the Leader then they have no reason to do what you wish. Start with walking him a lot! Get him tired before you "train". Never let him lead on the walk. Watch an episode of the Dog Whisperer....that guy is amazing ...even with some of the most stubborn breeds.


• Huskies can be very stubborn please call a private trainer


• Okay, first things first, a husky has a very VERY similar temperament to a wolf. I know this, because I have a family member who worked with wolves, and I own a husky and several Husky mix breeds.
  
  The single most important thing you need to do is assert yourself as the alpha (it sounds silly, I know, but it is very true).
  
  You enter a room before the dog, you eat before the dog, you decide when you go out for a walk, you decide when he gets his treat, you decide every aspect of the dogs life. It needs to understand that.
  
  DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL FORCE.
  
  A tap on the nose is fine, but hitting, whacking, spanking can cause the dog to bite. If it thinks a raised hand means it's going to get hit, it's not going to like it. If someone goes to pet the dog and it assumes it's going to get thrashed because the person raises their hand for a pet, it may attack, and the dog may have to be put down. We don't want that.
  
  When you eat a meal, don't give any to the dog. Once you finish, fill his bowl and let him eat. Master first.
  
  If you're in the room together and you get up for whatever reason, the dog will probably jump up to follow you. More than likely, he'll cram his nose in the door and do anything in his power to get out before you.
  
  Step in front of him between him and the door then face him. Give him your command for sit, then lay down.
  
  Crack open the door. If he jumps up again, tell him to sit, then lay down again. It may take a while, but eventually, he'll get it. You should be able to open the door and he should remain still (well, he may twitch and squirm a bit...)
  
  Taking him on a walk should not mean the dog is dragging you down the street. Training him to stay beside you is very important.
  
  If he does not know the basic commands (stay, sit, come, down, heel) then teach those to him first.
  
  Please, feel free to email me with more featured questions like house-breaking, how to stop chewing, how to get the dog to stop nipping, what you should REALLY be feeding him, and other such things.
  
  Sadly, training a dog is a bit too much to fit into one little thing…
  
  Please, please make sure you're not feeding him any of the major brand-name dog foods. :(


• I'm going to give you the exact same answer I gave you the *first* time you asked this question:
  
  How much do you know about this breed? How much research did you do before you got him?
  
  I find it hard to believe that he "fails to grasp" the concept -- he just doesn't see any point in doing it. "Because I said so" isn't a reason for a Siberian to do anything.
  
  Does he respect you? Doesn't sound like it. What methods from these books are you using? Siberians will rarely learn ANYTHING for praise alone. Again, your approval isn't what interests him.
  
  This is an interesting article on "hard to train dogs". It might help you understand what you're dealing with:
  http://www.adogforallseasons.com/article…
  
  Try using treats to reward his response, if you haven't. Something small, like a piece of kibble, or a slice of hot dog. Work on the respect thing, too. Try the Nothing In Life Is Free method. More info here:
  http://www.westwinddogtraining.com/NILIF…
  http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm
  
  You'd do well to take him to obedience classes, preferably with someone who has worked with the breed before.
  
  This is yet another reason why I tell people that Siberian huskies are not the breed for everyone. You need to understand them in order to train them.


• A good place to start would be understanding the Siberian Husky (or "husky") breed. Go here: http://www.adoptahusky.com/education/AAHI-education.html
  And, you can do more research on the internet. A good source is the Siberian Husky Club of America web site (http://www.shca.org/). There is also an internet email list, called Sibernet-L, that is full of people from around the world that own Siberian Huskies. This is a great source for answers to your questions (http://www.sos-srf.org/SibernetL.html). Books on Siberian Huskies: http://www.adoptahusky.com/education/BookShelf/Bookshelf.html
  
  Siberian Huskies are not what I would call "stubborn." Some owners will call them that, but they are not. That "stubborness" is actually a sign of an intellegent dog. S/he is not being "stubborn." Your dog, being a Siberian Husky, has the "What's in it for me?" attitude by nature. If you can understand this about your dog, you can use it to your advantage in training your dog.
  
  There are many ways to train dogs. The BEST philosophy is using "positive reinforcement." This is NOT Ceasar Milan's philosophy. Other philosophies include negative reinforcement (hitting your dog when it does not repond or using pronged collars or choke chains). Siberan Huskies will respond excellentantly to positive reinforcement because you are showing/telling them exactly what is it in for them.
  
  I suggest finding a obediance class that uses the positive reinforcement philosophy (PetSmart is NOT a good source in my opinion for training Siberian Huskies). Make sure you trainer you choose understands the breed. I had a couple well known dog training classes/facilities in my area tell me that huskies could not be trained. (That's bunk!) I also had a trainer tell me that you could ONLY train puppies. This is not true either...I have proven that. If you find a trainer that says they only train puppies or that huskies can't be trained, they are full of crap and have no idea how to train dogs.
  
  If you are in an isolated area and do not have access to an obeidnce training class, look for books that use positive reinforcement or books on how to train Siberian Huskies. (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=book+train+Siberian+husky)
  
  Furthermore, you mentioned your dog was a "husky." Most of what I referenced above was for Siberian Hukies, the breed. If your dog is not a full bred Siberian Husky, this information would still pertain to your situation.
  
  Good link for general information on Siberian Huskies and other Working Breed dogs:
  http://www.workingdogweb.com/Siberians.htm
  
  If you are in the Twin Cities area, look up Alpha Academy at 651-636-0523.


• Hug him lots daily... Kiss him lots daily and take him on lots of walks everyday and play with him daily and find toys he enjoy.s and play with him daily.....
  He's a sweetie who loves to be loved...Thats enough....
  
  Enjoy yourself and don;t stress your dog and you out...
  
  We have had quite a few special needs doggies that just needed a loving warm affectionate person who loves em and takes care of them...
  
  ALL DOGS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL... some are just good ole lap dogs that need love...
  
  NOT all dogs need to be trained like police dogs.!!!!For that matter the good ole days and letting dogs be dogs in stead of today techniques or training dogs like they are ALL the same is so wrong;......
  
  Just love him and make daily routines for him...like every morning and every evening regardless of the weather he KNOWS you and him will be going for a nice long walk...
  
  Our dogs know when Saturday comes...They fly out the door and into the truck for a ride ...with the windows open..We always go by a favorite drive through where they give all the dogs a chicken stick....
  EVERY morning and every night they know they will go out the door on a leash for a fun walk through the neighborhood...
  Inbetween morning and noon and noon and night they KNOW there will be play time with the frizbees, and doggy foot balls and tickling and wrestling time...
  
  JUST GET HIM IN A DAILY ROUTINE HE CAN DEPEND ON AND JUST PLAIN LOVE HIM JUST LIKE THE OLDEN DAYS...!!!! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID 8-)

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Dog Health Questions: How would you recommend I become a dog trainer?

I love dogs and dogs love me. I've always been a dog owner and lover.

I'm currently a college student working part time in a miserable corporate job. I will kill myself if I have to spend the rest of my life doing this!

How does one get started in dog training?

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There should be qualifications you can gain from a recognised training board.

It is to them you need to apply.

There are in the UK several online - distance learning courses you can do as well for behavioral and training courses.

We have people like this

http://www.bipdt.org.uk/courses.html

and feel sure that you would have the same

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• What about a dog trainer?
  
  As for me I expect from my dog trainer:
  
  Basic obedience training tasks for dogs include walking on a leash, attention, housebreaking, nonaggression, and socialization with humans or other pets. Trained Whisky my dog for many other activities, such as dog sports, service dogs, and other working dog tasks.


• Hey i see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy.Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog.He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advise on how to train his dog. he followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• Call up a few dog trainers in the area and ask if you can intern. Almost anyone can train dogs if they have experience with them. There are also a few certification courses that you can take that make you more likely to get hired by a training place.


• start training your own dog if you have one and start to figure out new kinds of ways to train them.also watch dog wisperer wit cesar millan or its me or the dog wit victoria stillwell.see if you can pick up anything from them.


• Call a vet's office and ask for the names of their recommended obedience trainers. Then call those trainers and talk to them or check out their websites.

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Dog Health Questions: I have some questions about dog training?

I have a female German Shepherd Dog at 2 and a half years old and I have some questions about training her.

She is taking obedient classes next year in Feb sometime just to let you know.

#1. Whenever I try to train her and tell her to sit as an example, she doesn't give me eye contact and ignores me. When I say her name she still doesn't listen. How can I get her to play attention more?

#2. Is there anyway to teach her to not be so Head over heels with balls? Because if I stand there with a ball she will jump "ALL OVER" me to try and get it, and she will bark as well. It really frustrates me! Help!?

#3. When I tell her to roll over (she knows how to do it) she barks at me sometimes before she does it. Why does she bark? Is she frustrated?

#4. What is the best way to discipline a dog? I know you aren't supposed to hit them and I don't. So how do you let them know they have done something wrong?

Thank You! And please, no mean comments :D

Is Dog Training Necessary? Part 1

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You are lucky to have such an intelligent breed. At her age she's basically like a young adult, only as a dog she needs to know and obey the rules.

1. Is it possible that she is hearing impaired? The way I was taught by my vet to test this is to randomly make noise with a treat bag. It will be more irresistible to pay attention to if she can hear the ruckus. If you suspect she is deaf you should take her to a vet to confirm it and disregard my next training tips.

2. When a dog starts jumping all over you they are seriously violating your personal space. This is actually a very familiar concept for dogs, passed down from wolves. If a pup were to jump onto an elder and they disapproved they would show it by growling and snapping. I suggest you do the human equivalent: in a deep and commanding voice with a bit of volume say "NO." You are teaching, feel free to assert authority by staring her straight in the eyes. If she has no regard for your command either you said it wrong or she needs a quick spank. Think of an obstinate child. They might be resistant at first to this new chain of command however you can both be happier in the long run.

3. She probably barks out of frustration, impatience, or to express her opinion of what she might think is a silly human trick. I would ignore it.

4. You should never seriously hurt an animal. You should never even try to train an animal with force that does not have a pack instinct. Some cats do better with an occasional spank but you should never ever hit a bird and small animals although they can be very intelligent must be treated gently. I would bathe hamsters as punishment and flick a ferret on the nose. Always give a firm NO so that they can hear your displeasure and have a chance to fix their behavior in order to avoid a spanking. With dogs/cats you should only use a flat hand and without enough force to cause lasting injury. I however also believe in spanking children.

Good luck with your dog!!!

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• most people start training their dogs when they are a bit younger then yours, although yours is still at an ok age to begin training but i wouldnt wait much longer. you need to make training more enjoyful and interesting, this is why she is ignoring you. pick a place where there is minimal distractions. (not a park with other dogs haha) and find a treat she REALLY wants to work for (maybe dog chocolate) but nothing that will et her fat if she has to much haha.
  
  with the balls, when she jumps on you, lift your knee up in front of her and in a firm voice say "NO!" or "DOWN!" or something short and sweet like that. dont yell, just a firm voice. then try and make her sit after she has stopped jumping. when she does reward her by giving her the ball for a few minutes.
  
  as for thebarking before rolling, im not sure maybe she is exicted???


• 1 wait as long as it takes to get eye contact.
  
  #2 ????? You are in charge! You don't let her jump all over you and bark. Push her back, make her sit quietly. You are in charge!
  
  #4
  
  Dogs are creatures of habit. When my dog does something wrong, I say NO!, and immediately put her in a sit/down. I leave her there , under supervision, with no talk, for a few minutes. You will learn this at obedience class.
  
  Good questions and good for you in going to class. You'll enjoy it.


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…


• 1. Try training the dog when its hungry, in the morning before breakfast and before dinner. when a dog is hungry they tend to be very interested in what you want. You can teach a dog to look you in the eye. Get them to sit in front of you, say the name and hold the treat near you face, when they look at you give the the treat.
  
  2. if she jumps, say no firmly and put the ball away, you play when you want to and she is being rude and demanding.
  
  3. She is barking because she probably does not want to do it and is complaining - again rude behaviour.
  
  4. Dogs read physical positioning better than language. They do hear the tone of your voice through, so its a mixture of showing your anger through your body language, and growling at them in a deep grumpy voice. I look my dog straight in the face, hands on hips to look bigger, stand really tall, but an angry look on my face and tell her no.
  
  You dog sounds like she is untrained and maybe does not respect you When you do obedience she will learn to pay you attention, and very quickly. You can start practicing you sit, stay, come now.
  
  Edit: You know that a GSD knows your the boss if you tell them off and they lie the ears back flat on their skull, that is a dogs way of saying - your the boss. I dog yawning is saying, lets all calm down. Dogs will often look away, this means I dont want to argue this point. You also see this at parks between dogs, its part of their hidden language.


• There are basically three reasons a dog doesn't do a behavior:
  
  She doesn't know how to do it (teach her)
  
  She doesn't know that is what is wanted (teach her the appropriate cue/command)
  
  She isn't motivated to do it (increase her motivation by adding something she likes or increasing her fear of not doing it.)
  
  Going to class will help. For issue #2, dog doesn't get ball until she is behaving. I teach doggie zen to puppies starting with low value treats, and then apply it to pretty much everything. Basic doggie zen exercise is holding some treats in your hand, and dog only gets treats when she backs off and doesn't try to get them. For a small dog or puppy, sit on the floor, for a bigger dog sit in a chair. Hold treats in one hand with fist closed until puppy isn't actively mugging you, then open fist palm up- dog will probably start to mug you again, close fist. Repeat. Repeat. At some point dog will give up and start wandering off- fine, open fist again and reach toward a treat with your other hand, get a treat, and give it to the dog. If at any point dog starts to mug again, no treat. Keep quiet for the whole session, dog isn't being commanded to leave these alone, or told he's wrong, or whatever. Your actions tell her what works, and the better your timing of closing and opening your hand, the quicker she'll get it. First session or two can be difficult! Once you've been successful with a few treats, try it with a ball, but instead of opening the hand and giving her a treat, toss the ball.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training, confused Lab?

Well, A Week Before we moved we had this Lab show up at our doorstep.
We Spent That Week Looking for Her owner, But No Luck. when We Moved We Couldn't Leave Her Alone So We Packed her Up And brought Her Along and Are In The Process Of Spoiling Her (In a good way)
Now heres were the problem comes in..sorta..
When She showed up apparently she had known the command sit.
Well im going trough agility and tricks training with her.
Every-time I Try To Teach her A trick, I can Spend 2 Days Trying To Teach her The command Limp. (holding her paw and pulling her gently forward until she 'hops' on 3 legs like a limp, giving her the command and then rewarding her.) This has worked on other dogs but with her when i go to give her the command with out showing her I get her to walk then say limp and she sits, she thinks every command means fr her to sit.
Is she confused, maybe from a rough past? Im not sure..shes a labrador..any advice? (Oh yeah her rewards are little pea sized hot dog bits. and a verbal praise and pat on the head=] )

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I think that it's not so much that she thinks all commands mean "sit", as much as when she doesn't understand what to do, she sits down, thinking that's a good thing. It probably stemmed from you praising her a lot when she initially showed up on your doorstep and you asked her to sit and she did.

Now, when you are teaching her a different command, if she sits, just say "No", and repeat the name of the command and show her again what to do. When she does what you want, say "Good command name" (e.g., "Good Limp"). I have found that following "Good" with the command name works really well, rather than just saying "Good girl" each time.

By the way, awesome job in adopting this lab who showed up on your doorstep. Taking her into your home and heart was really a wonderful thing!

Take care, and all the best.

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Dog Health Questions: Should I get the secret to dog training book?

Here is where I saw it. http://www.officialgermanshepherdguide.c… I put what they said they wanted. My email and my name. They answered by saying to click a link to start downloading the book. Should I. Was the audio thing also free with it.Please help, the honest one will receive best answer no matter how long it is, if all are honest the one with better info will get best answer! Remember 10 points for Best Answerrr!

Dog Training Basics - Some Tips to Help You Start Training Your Dogs

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Gahhh, don't do it. I did the same kind of thing and just got bombarded with emails on 'training tips' and how to get the book at half price if I buy today. Last chance- today only!! Went on for about a month and finally quit.

Waste of your time! Just stick to looking online.

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• There are no secrets to dog training - your local library should have plenty of books on dog training for you to look at completely free!

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Dog Health Questions: The Koehler Method of Dog Training?

I am think about picking up the book "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" what I have read about it it looks pretty good. What are your experiences with this training? What are the pros and cons? Would you recommend this training? and lastly how well does this training work for the different ranges of dogs from soft to hard?
This specific book teaches the heel and other training right?
http://www.amazon.com/Koehler-Method-Dog…

Just like to add my dogs are very well trained and already know the obedience commands and I am just trying to read about different ways that I can incorporate with what I already do. Thanks!

So You Want A Career In Dog Training

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Koehler is definitely worth the read...but in my opinion it's damaged more dogs than I care to think about. People who don't understand being TOO harsh on TOO soft of a dog will create character problems. Also, the people who use it like a Bible will never see the full potential of their dogs because it's a 50 year old book based on 1 man's way of seeing things. This is the same reason Bruce Lee was so kick-***. Everybody thought their style of martial art was gospel...he instead took bits and pieces from boxing, karate, fencing, silat, and wing chun and we all know how that turned out...EXPLOSIVE! As a life-long martial artist I apply this 1 quote Bruce Lee said to all aspects in life, and that is: "Take what is useful, and disregard all that is not". Koehler method has some very useful info and technique, but people who "buy" into it as gospel...well, they don't win the Sch. Nationals anymore now do they? Not just Schutzhund either, the French are the best trainers in the World, they also use treats, so do the Dutch and most Germans...not using treats because you want a dog to "Obey you and not work for treats" is ridiculous, that's what the corrections phase of training is for, to teach a dog he MUST work regardless of whether or not you have a toy or treat or decide to praise him.

Aggressive Dog Training - Expert Advice

• Koehler ROCKS.
  
  DO NOT INCORPORATE KOEHLER -EMBRACE IT! Use it as a stand alone.
  Throw out everything you have done with your dog and start at the beginning of the method.
  Do not skip any steps. Koehler is like mathematics or language, one lesson builds on the next.
  
  Visit the website
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.comPeople that knock it don't understand it.
  
  William Koehler trained THOUSANDS of dogs, his method is tried and true.
  
  I train PURE KOEHLER and I have the best dogs, who are easy to live with, obey on one command and one only, and win at the dog shows in Obedience.
  
  There is a FANTASTIC Yahoo Group on Koehler. This group includes Tony Anchetta who took over for Dick Koehler (Bills son)
  
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KMODT…Join the group and learn the REAL facts and success of the Koehler Method of Dog Training.
  
  I have had the blessed fortune to work with someone who trained for many years with Bill Koehler.
  
  Last but not least my current dogs are EXTREMELY SOFT. There are those that will say it won't work on soft dogs. Yeah right. I have a Rough Collie and a Pomeranian who was confiscated by Animal Control for abuse and neglect prior to me getting her. Koehler gave this dog the confidence she so desperately needed.
  
  From the Canine Professionals Hall of Fame-
  William R. (Bill) Koehler dog trainer A teacher, trainer and author who worked as the Chief Trainer for Walt Disney Studios for more than 20 years, Bill still managed to find the time to write six books and act as Chief Trainer for the Orange Empire Dog Club. His list of accomplishments in the field of dog training are too numerous to list here. It is worthwhile to note that his Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training was named Best Dog Book for the Year of 1967 by the Dog Writers' Association of America.
  
  Of interest is the method of dog training he developed over the course of many years. The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been praised, championed, vilified and in some cases damned. When you excel you are actually sticking your head up high enough to get shot. Only if you are truly excellent will the shots all miss and leave you standing straight and tall above the masses. That was Bill Koehler. Quiet, unassuming, soft spoken and gentle of hand, Bill gave us a way to train dogs while at the same time honoring their very dog-ness. The Koehler Method of Dog Training is just as valid and useful in the Twenty-first century as it was in the Twentieth century and we suspect it will continue to have just as much meaning for as long as we have dogs to train.


• I got the book, read it.
  I think its would be a very good method. I'm still in the process of getting more information, re-reading the book and hopefully will start my pup on it in the next week or so.
  
  Good luck!


• I'm doing Koehler right now - so far BEST training method i've found with my dog. She's never been so in tune with my movements and never paid this much attention to ME without treats.
  
  Thing is you have to throw everything else out the window - you don't "incorporate" it you just follow the book step by step. The book explains why.
  
  You start by working a week of foundation training on a 15 foot line. Then move to a six foot leash. Then start with the sit, automatic sit, stay, down, etc. So yeah, it has a lot of commands to teach (same as any basic class) and has a lot on proofing, too.
  
  Only con is that it's not for any of the "bleeding hearts" who can't bear to discipline their dogs OR let their dog discipline themselves. This book bases training on allowing the dog to make their own mistakes - this includes letting the dog bolt, you walking in the other direction when they do, and letting them hit the end of the 15 foot leash.
  
  Even if you don't use the method, it's a good book to pick up and read. As i already said, my dog has NEVER been so attentive to me and i don't have to carry around a bag of treats to get her to be.


• Wow - just went and looked at the sight that was posted by another answerer. That is exactly how I used to train my dogs (didn't even know that the classes I were taking was a specific method!). Works amazing. They do win in AKC and the dogs are 100% trustworthy off leash. I still use the basic concepts (because that is how I learned to train dogs) and am always told how well-behaved our dogs are (I do not think they are particularly well-behaved because we only do the basics at the moment and nothing "fancy"). Absolutely go for it. This works and your dog will LOVE it!


• Greekman uses and recommends the Koehler method.
  
  Been reading through it myself.
  
  Might have to give it a try with my new boy.


• Its always worth it to learn something new. But remember when you're dealing with aversives your potential for fallout is higher. The corrections need to be just right in both timing, intensity, etc. A misdelivered correction can ruin a dog. A mis timed click, no big deal.
  
  If you're going to train this way you have to be prepared for the fallout. Not all dogs will suffer fallout, but why risk it?
  
  That's not to say there aren't corrections used here, but I avoid them when possible.
  
  I like Steve White's 8 Rules to Punishment http://outsidek9.com/2009/05/how-to-puni…

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Dog Health Questions: What Dog Training/Competitions can a Goldendoodle be entered in?

I was told that UKC Obedience is the only one that Goldendoodle's can enter in. However, I don't see that breed as a choice on their website!

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There are agility, flyball and the like competitive events that are open to mixed breed dogs.

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• i'm not sure about showing if thats what you're looking for, but I know there are several agility competitions that any dog of any breed can join. one might be through AKC, but I'm not 100%.


• In order to enter in UKC or AKC events the dog MUST be a purebred. Golden Poodle mixes are NOT nor will they ever be purebred.


• That would be because you don't have a breed, you have a mutt.
  
  Any competition usually has a mutt section, divided by weight/size.


• I believe that ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) opens its obedience trials to mixed breeds.
  
  There are also AMBOR (American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry) obedience trials:
  http://www.ambor.us/
  
  Mixes are also allowed in NADAC agility trials:
  http://www.nadac.com/


• That's because a Goldendoodle isn't purebred. It can be registered as an Ambor (American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry) and I think the fee is around $25-$35.
  
  I know the UKC has a website and I'm pretty sure the American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry (or Register) has one also. Try googling for more information.


• You are partly correct. The United Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America, welcomes mixbreeds in their agility and obedience programs.
  
  The reason your not seeing your "breed" is because Goldendoodles are not a breed, they are a mixbreed. So in UKC, your dog will be listed as an AMBOR (American Mix Breed Obedience Registry), which is the Parent Club for mixbreed dogs.
  
  With the UKC, you will need to send proof of spay/neuter in order to get your Mix an ILP # to compete in Obedience, Agility, Rally Obedience, Weight Pull or Dock Diving.
  
  With Australian Shepherd Club of Ameirca, they only register Aussies, but they do give Non-Aussies, including Mixbreeds a tracking number so you can enter the performance events: obedience, agility and tracking. With ASCA also, you dog will be listed as a MixBreed, not as a oodlesomething.
  
  AMBOR (American Mix Breed Obedience Registry) as I mentioned, is the Parent Club for Mixbreeds. They require that all dogs registered with them are spayed and neutered. They track your qualifying scores in the various venues that are open to mixbreeds and give out yearly awards for Top Ten.
  
  For agility, the venues that are open to mixbreeds are: United States Dog Agility (USDAA), NADAC, CPE, DOCNA. Since these are not breed registries, but agility registries, you can call your dog whatever you want.
  
  Lastly, for Rally Obedience, there APDT (Associate of Pet Dog Trainers), where you will also need to show proof of spay/neuter to register the dog. There's also UKC for Rally obedience.
  
  edit: Zuzia..you don't have a clue of what your talking about. You obviously have never been to a show or seen how these dogs are trained.
  
  My old beagle mix (who is passed on) used to smile when she was running. When she did obedience, her tail went a mile a minute, she absolutely loved working and was heartbroken when she had to retire.
  
  I currently train dachshunds, my boy has a wonderful work ethic, he loves agility. How do I know? By his body language, by the fact that he barks at me until it's our turn. Training has been nothing but a positive experience for him and highly rewarded with very tasty treats and his squeeky ball, so thus, he loves to learn.


• wrydachsie has some great info, so I won't repeat it :) except to say that you can register your mix with the UKC and participate in a lot more than traditional obedience. Take a look:
  http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPa…


• I would not send you dog into competitions this is not a good life for a dog

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Dog Health Questions: What kind of collar does the Don Sullivan dog training technique use? Does this training method work?

I watched the infomercial and am considering purchasing the training DVD's and collar but want to make sure this works.

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I have yet to see ANYTHING on an infomercial that works. I personally used a shock collar to train my 4 Rotties and if used properly and NOT ABUSED some people do because they are idiots, it works just fine. And works on the same concept. When a pup does wrong what does the mom do.....nips the pup on the neck. What does Cesar Millan do....acts like a mother biting on the neck. So the shock collar acts the same way, except with the bonus of it being surprised. The dog won't know it is coming so they tend to learn quicker not knowing it is coming. It is all a matter of timing no matter what training aid you use. If corrected at the right time, they would all work the same anyway. Most everything is just a gimmick anyway. Or a fancier version of something already on the market. All the Don Sullivan program is going to tell you is correct your dog at this moment, that moment, at this time...etc etc. So why spend the money on something that is common sense??? Correction is timing. plain and simple.

Rescue Dog Training

• The "Command Collar" link 1 bears a striking resemblance to a martingale collar Link 2. The circle can be either of chain or nylon.
  I prefer these collars for training as they are much more humane than choke chains or prong collars.
  I cannot say anything about his methods. I am unfamilier with him. Generally any training that uses positive renforcement gets my seal of approval (for what it's worth)

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Dog Health Questions: How much does dog training cost?

Does anyone know how much dog training costs? I'm in Riverside, CA and have seen private companies like K-9 Companions and Barkbuster, but I don't know how much to expect to spend. Any thoughts?

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I just stumbled on this and have been looking it over...seems like something pretty neat. It's an E-training class that is live or recorded with interactions....

http://www.e-trainingfordogs.com/CourseL…

It seems like a decent alternative to people that aren't in an area that offers classes or training.

ADD>>> I see people also recommending petsmart. They "can" be a good place and are very reasonable in costs as well as have a 100% guarantee. The thing to do is check out the trainer first though (there are even bad professionals in private practice). Watch some classes...talk to students and see if it might be what you need before just enrolling. I know some great trainers and some that aren't so great. If you're familiar with Zac George from Animal Planet...he was a petsmart trainer and is well known for his training skills :)

ADD>>> Also, training yourself is definitely cheaper but if you don't know what you're doing it can cause more problems. It's always best to get the basics from a reliable trainer then fine tuning your skills at home. Books have all the information you need if you understand the basics but I've seen people that even in classes, struggle. If you have specific problems you can't solve yourself, look into a basic obedience class. Even if they don't have the very best trainer you can learn some basic skills.

Dog Training Clicker - Why Use a Clicker?

• If you are considering training a dog yourself, one of the top rated and best value courses is Secrets to Dog Training by Daniel Stevens.
  
  This guide is perfect if you need to quickly stop your dog biting, deal with dog aggression or find out how to stop them peeing in the house or car. Or you may need to address one or more of the other common dog obedience training problems such as excessive chewing, whining, or stopping your dog bolting out of the door?...Or you may have breed specific issues such as how to stop a Chihuahua howling or stopping excessive barking from your Border Collie?...


• Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you give SitStayFettch a try. A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.


• Hello, I see that you need assistance towards dog training your beloved pet dog. I have discovered a websitewith excellent dog training tips and tricks that will also make
  your beloved pet dog healthy too! Recently one of my close friends really needed help towards getting their dog under contol and not behaving so wildly and excitedly. I recomended an excellent dog obedience academy training website. They followed the dog training academy course and within a few weeks their dog became under control, and they thanked me for sugesting this website to them. So, check this website out if they may be right for you. And much success towards your dogs traing implimentation.


• It'll cost you free , if you'll train it by your self @ your home , And Believe me you can train your dog better than any trainer , cause you can understand each other , but the trainers can't understand your dogs mind and his likes dislike , for them it's only a dog which they've to train ....
  But you're mentally attached with your dog , so i think that you can train it better...!


• Hey there, I certainly know what your needing. I've had the same problem with my puppy. Recently one of my relatives really needed some advice on how to train his dog too. She followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a very short time. Let me know if this helps.


• they have dog obedience classes at petsmart... i would say check out the reviews people have given for the trainer to really see if its worth how much their charging or the least expensive way to train your dog is you training the dog by urself, that way you have total control and trust of the dog and you aren't spending alot of money for it


• i dont know about them or what kind of training your wanting...
  
  for basics near me it's about 94 for 6 weeks 10.00 every visit after that. place is great! run by people that show and work there dogs in agility, conformation and obedience trials.
  
  petsmart has a suckish training program here...for 200 for 9 weeks.
  
  another program i think is BS is one run by a facility that claims to train K9 officers...and is "willing to train your dog too" for 800 they will alpha roll your dog...i see the signs when i go to my parents they are just horrid.


• I know that pet-smart offers dog training, i usually find pet-smart to be a more expensive place but they offer high quality services. you can go to this website: http://training.petsmart.com/. choose the class that you are interested in and then prices are displayed.
  
  Good Luck!


• Depends where you go. I can train at my local kennel club for $150 and that covers the whole year. If I become a member it's more like $40. If I go to one of the more "fancy" places around here I think it's about $110+ for 8 weeks. Some other places are a little more reasonable at about $75 for 8 weeks. I don't have a clue what places like Petco cost, I have never (and would never) taken a class there.


• I paid $90 to take part in a basic class at a dog training club, but other places that do it professionally are usually more per class (I was anticipating spending $200 or more for this club, and was happily surprised by the low price).


• Steve E couldn't have said it better. Get involved with a club that offers agility class's you'll have more fun with it and it trains you also.


• Bark Busters is about $495-520.
  K-9 Companions varies depending on the courses you select: http://www.k-9companions.com/courses.htm


• Hi
  I guess you should try professional help
  I made some research for you and I found that you need professionals help
  Check the link below for useful info


• Don't waste you money on them find a dog club or a dog agility instructor that competes with there dogs and take lessons you will have better value for your money and have more fun.


• Hi, If your looking for a great source of information on training your dog. This helped me with my 124 lb yellow lab. Click below and good luck.

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