Dog Health Questions: What do you do about other people with your dog?

Here's the situation. I have knee surgery on Monday, so I moved in with my parents because my boyfriend and I are in the middle of moving, and no one takes care of you when you're laid up like momma. However, she's allergic to dogs, so they've both had to stay in the apt. with the boyfriend while I'm here, only coming by for visits. It's been 5 days including monday, and I saw Remi for the first time today. He's a quick learner, and I noticed that he's ALREADY slow on some of his commands. I'd like to teach my boyfriend more about dog training basics, such as one command at a time, never issue a command you can't reinforce, never issue contradictory commands, don't ask for unreasonable things, etc. I'm no expert, but I've gotten him pretty far, and I don't want to see that unravel. I don't think anything is going to be permanently ruined or anything, but the time we spend reinforcing stuff he'd learned, we could be spending moving forward. Today he didn't come the first time I whistled, and that's the one command I'm especially firm with, because it's so important and potentially life saving.

So the question: Any ideas about how to teach him the basics without coming across as ungrateful or a know-it-all? Even better, does any one have any hints for getting him interested in training, too?

We've been dating for almost three years, so we're pretty close, but I don't want to hurt his feelings, especially when he's being so helpful watching them for me.

Thanks!

No-No Dog Training Techniques

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Sweetie, I have been married for 24 years to the same incredible man. He is intelligent, well educated, has great common sense and logic, is a master bow hunter (and maker/teacher) sniper ability marksman, superior at his job......

Lousy with our dogs. Rick is 'come, come, Launi come......Sit! sit, no sit........Off. No, off. Imara, off. Hunter quiet...no bark! Did you hear me? No bark. Maverick, no jump. No, no. Bad girl...'

Anyone who knows me it is one command and one only. Do they listen to me? Yes. Do they listen to him? No. Not usually. I have to come to his rescue.

So, I guess what I am trying to say is your boyfriend may never 'get it'. As long as you do and your dogs respond to you don't try and 'teach' the man in your life.

I have been trying for years. Gave up. Not worth it.

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• Is he into dogs at all? Show him how training can be fun, I train dogs all the time and I never get tired of it. Maybe see if he'll watch the Dog Whisperer... I don't know... in my experience it is always ten times harder to train the people rather than the dog.


• Never let somebody else train your dog. Your dog should think you are alpha and omega, the source of all things good and bad. Of all pleasure and pain.
  
  Remi will be sloppy but when you're feeling better you can clean him up in no time!
  
  -edit- Ooooh so you mean like...not keeping his training fresh but keeping him...civil? (By civil I mean acting like he has some ****ed sense!)
  
  He could step in and enforce that but honestly? I wouldn't even let somebody do that to my dogs. I'd tell him you let Remi out...you let Remi in. And Remi goes in the crate if he's rude or thinks he's free to break the rules of the house (since his queen is gone). This way like you said: You're not giving any commands you can't enforce because you're not giving any at all! The role of others in the home (especially in your case where you do serious training) should be neutral to the dog. They don't tell him what to do, and he isn't allowed to be rude to them. They simply co-exist. Your boyfriend can satisfy the dog's basic needs without ever asking or telling him to do anything.


• You're a better person than I. haha. I don't trust anyone with my dog!
  Have you tried getting him involved with the training while you are there? If not next time you visit start running through some training with your dog & ask him if he wants to join. Encouragement & showing the success a dog can have with good training usually motivates people to continue down that road.
  At least its only temporary ;)

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Dog Health Questions: Training tips for beagle with separation anxiety?

Hey everyone,
I've posted a few questions in regards to my beagles separation anxiety, but I've never really asked about possible training tips for curing him of this problem. I do not have access to dog training services because I live in a pretty remote area and there are no resources within a reasonable driving distance (esp. with gas being around 4.30 a gallon). But he still goes absolutely nuts when he's left alone. I'm back home from school now so he is rarely left at the house alone because there is usually someone here. But the few times he is left alone, he goes crazy. He has a crate that I usually put him in when we are gone, although he's pretty well house broken and doesn't seem to chew on things he knows he's not allowed to. But in any regard, is there anything I can do to help him with his separation anxiety? I'm concerned about his panicing, and I'm also concerned about disturbing others by his loud, baying howls when he's alone. I was considering purchasing a citronalla (or however you spell it) to help with the barking, but it likely would not hlep with his anxiety itself. I'm worried about him, as well as not disturbing others.

Any suggestions would be greatly apprecaited.

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Hello, I'll try to give you some tips to help you. I'm sorry if I don't have many ideas.

Before you leave, take your dog on a 45 minute walk, play fetch for about half an hour, go on a jog. Anything that is exercise will work. The goal is to tire your dog out so when you leave your dog will be tired, so he will sleep or relax while you are gone.

Keep your dog busy, KONGS work great. I fill my dog's KONG up with his dry food, apple chunks, diced chicken, or peanut butter. The KONG will keep him busy, so he won't be focusing on you being gone, but trying to get the food.

Leave the T.V, or radio on for noise. It might help him calm down if he hears other people talking. On iTunes I bought some music from The Dog Whisperer Band, and my puppy falls asleep to it.

Try not to make a big deal of leaving. By that I mean don't say, "Aww, I won't be gone too long!" in a baby voice and smother him with kisses. That will make him even more anxious.

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• Try this method, written by a trainer and behaviourist:


• I agree with not making a big deal out of coming and going. You also have to desensitize your dog to your leaving.
  Leaving for 1 second, then come right back. Keep doing this until you dog gets used to. Then leave for 2 seconds, come right back. And so on and so forth.
  
  This is just a condensed example. I suggest a book titled "I'll be Home Soon" by Patricia McConnell. http://amzn.to/hWYfC6
  It has way more details on how to do this. It's a small book that can be read in one sitting.
  
  Additionally, many dogs with SA will panic in a crate. If you decide to continue using a crate, You also have to acclimate a dog to a crate. A good book on this is "Puppy Primer" http://amzn.to/fY057I
  
  Also see Turid Rugaas on Separation Anxiety: http://www.canis.no/rugaas/oneqanda.php?…
  
  If you stop using the crate, make sure the house is thoroughly puppy proofed - nothing available for the dog to get into.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Are you a Dog Whisperer fan? Why or why not?

I've heard both good and bad about him. My cousin watches every episode and says that he taught him everything he knows (but his reference is questionable; Chris has a terribly behaved boxer). Many of the people on yahoo seem to think he has all the answers, but from the two episodes I have seen, he seems to be putting back dog training many years. There are many articles I've read that seem to say the same thing. I'm just wondering what's fact and what's fiction.

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I believe that his methods work on dogs who would otherwise be put to sleep (and in this world, perhaps they should be put to sleep) because of their vicious behaviour. He's likely saved the lives of some of those dogs, but, for the average dog without severe issues, his methods are way, way over the top. They're also dangerous in the hands of people who aren't used to handling dogs, have no knowledge of dog psychology, but just buy into the whole macho "alpha" thing.

There's a lot of breeds who would be emotionally crippled using his methods. As a group, none of the sight hounds could be trained the way he does it, they're much too intelligent and sensitive.

It would be very enlightening if his biggest fans could see the dogs he's supposedley "cured" a month later - they'd find that the dogs reverted back to what they were. They still have the same owners and the dogs themselves still have the same temperament problems.

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• to me he is a joke and wants money


• Hi Ariel.......I just finished reading the dog whisperer's book 'Cesar's Way.' It's a great book for dog lovers to read and see how Cesar Millan got his start. I use his methods on my Setter and they work. I have tried evey dog trainer's method on heeling your dog on a leash and nothing worked until I read Millan's book. There is a lot more information and detail on training in his book than on his TV show.


• Yes times infinity! I have been watching the show since the very first episode in season one! I remember the Great Dane named Kane whom didn't like the "shiny floors" and who can forget NuNu the Chihuahua whom was to big for his furry little britches! And for those of you whom don't get the show on your TV, I suggest you check out the site I posted below...you can even watch some clips of past episodes! Also he even has a MySpace (www.myspace.com/cesarmillan) is that cool or what?! Cesar Millan Rules!


• Yes, I'm a fan...Lol. Everything I've learned from that show works.
  
  The only time it shouldn't work is if the person just isn't doing it right.
  
  Simple as that.


• I live in Australia and we dont have that show here, just like we dont have heaps of american shows


• I love the Dog Whisperer! I have no idea how people have a problem with his methods. It really makes sense to me and has helped me with one of my dogs who was kind of bossy and annoying around the house. He just uses common sense and actually treats the dogs like good parents treat their kids - good discipline and not just rewards and treats. Too many people put up with bad dog behavior when they wouldn't put up with that from their kids - letting their dogs bite people, pull them on the leash, etc. You have to be the boss and take control - but still be able to be loving too - and he shows you how!
  
  I don't agree with the above poster - that sight hounds can't be taught with his methods - I have 2 italian greyhounds - and I use these methods with them. They work very well with them. It is up to the people to be consistent with whatever training method they use.


• First he never claims to be a dog trainer. He is a dog psychologist. Not the same.
  I watch sometimes but I'm getting tired of him the dog problems are always the same, nothing new. But I do agree with his methods.


• There is nothing wrong with his philosophy, just remember that there is always more than one way to do anything. The right way to do anything is always the easiest way to do it. Whenever anyone develops an easier way, it automatically becomes the right way. Only problem is just because the easiest way for me to do something is "x" doesn't mean the easiest for you can't be "y" or even "z"


• i am a fan... but i dont always agree with all of his techniques. I have used some on my Pit bull puppy, and he's a very well behaved dog. But i dont think that the dog whisperer has ALL the answers.


• I agree with you. He uses some methods, for example flooding, that may harm a dog if not done by someone professionally trained to know what problems to look for. Also don't forget those shows are edited for TV......you have no idea of the actual time frame involved for each case. That being said though, he does make some good points. It can be hard to sort out however. Stay away from the dominance stuff...it's pretty outdated.


• I think he has the right idea, i use his methods on my dog and it is working. I think he really understands dogs. Read a book by Nicholas Dodd called the dog who loved too much, he wrote it long before the dog whisperer was known and his philosophy is very similar and he is a professor and veterinarian at Tufts university.


• I personally like the Dog Whisperer. Like your cousin I have watched every episode too! I have a very ill behaved Pekingnese that is just crazy. I started to watch the Dog Whisperer in hopes to find a tecnique to help lessen his agression and low and behold I did! Now my Peke isnt so bad, but still has his quirks.
  
  I think he does use old dog training tecniques, but hey, they work. But as always I would consult another trainer to get a second opinion (which I did for my Peke).
  
  I think that all training works (minus hitting a dog, & any other abusive training) if given time.

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Dog Health Questions: Jindo dog training tips?

anyone?

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Check with one of the rescues. I have provided links.

Jindo's are a bit like a wolf or wild dog in temperament if they are purebred. You really should get in touch with the Jindo rescues and ask them for more detail on trainers that they would recommend that are good at handling Jindo's.

Actually, dog trainers of German Shepherds might be able to handle a Jindo maybe?

Many dogs you can just take to a regular dog trainer. And if you do not know where your dog came from, it may just be a mix that looks like a Jindo like a lab chow.

But if it is pure Jindo, it may require a trainer that is used to dogs with a bit of the wild, roaming, wolf like edge that Jindo's have.

Jindo Rescue should be able to give more accurate details. If the Korean military can train them, then certainly they can be trained.

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Dog Health Questions: I need help with this dog training question?

i have a 5 month and 3 week old male shih tzu. he hasnt been fixed and hes not potty trained yet. every time someone comes over, he jumps on them and pees. it usually doesnt get on them, but he still pees. why is that and how can i stop him from it? please help/ 10 points

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You've got two problems here, but luckily you address both the same way!

One is the jumping up.

The other is the submissive peeing. It's a very common problem in pups, and training helps them. He doesn't know he's doing it. It's kind of like a nervous person blushing--you don't know you are doing it, but you are giving a social signal to others that says, hey, be nice to me, I meant no harm.

So here's what you do, going forward:

-All greetings, with family members or visitors, only happen when the dog is calmly sitting.

-To get there, you ignore the dog until he is calmly and politely sitting. You don't even make eye contact with him. Just turn around and wait for a sit. Then try again. If he jumps up, starts whining, etc., turn around again.

-In the beginning, you'll have a lot of false starts. You'll feel like you're just constantly swivelling! But he WILL get it because this dog clearly is highly motivated by people's attention! So hang in there!

If you keep up with only greeting when he's behaving calmly, you WILL get him to greet calmly. It probably won't happen overnight, but you will get there!

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• Potty train him. http://www.ehow.com/how_4450512_potty-tr…
  Perfectly dedicated to Shih Tzu's :)


• It may be he has a weak bladder due to being so young, the problem may resolve itself once he gets potty trained and learns bladder control. Or maybe he has some type of medical problem. You may want to ask the vet about it next time you go.


• you should get a chain that hooks around your waist, that way the dog goes everywhere you go also when people come in the door, you can pull back on the leash and get him to sit. train him on the leash and soon he will be beside you all the time because your showing him your incontrol. as in the peeing you will just have to take him right outside after but being on the chain will most likly make him sit and not get to excited so he will not pee. good luck


• He's peeing excitedly, my dog used to do that when she was little.
  After he's potty trained and has proper control over his bladder, this should stop, but it won't go away on its own. You have to train him not to go in the house so that his muscles will develop and he'll be able to keep himself from going whenever.


• peeing is from the dog being very excited...like when you come home from being away for a while.
  the simple cure for this is to train him/her to be calm around people. obedience classes would probably solve this.


• Sometimes, when dogs get really happy, they have an "excited pee" where they get sooo excited that they start to pee. So the main focus now is to get your dog not to be so overly excited when guests come into your door.
  1) I would probably start potty training him. The old fashion way is to take your dog out 8 times a day starting at morning or you can use crate training. "Crate training" is when you basically let your dog stay in the crate for a minority of the day....where a dog sleeps, he will not pee....
  2) I would teach him the "sit" command. You need to practice maybe ringing the doorbell and have someone walk in, but before they completely walk in, your dog needs to be sitting...


• you leave him outside for a little and he will go take him out about every three hours


• It's just excitment.
  
  When mine was a puppy, everytime she peed anywhere i'd show her it and say naughty 'wee wees'
  Then put her outside and say 'Go, wee wees'
  Shes 7 now and will wee on command!!!
  So proud of her..lol

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Dog Health Questions: Videos, dog training?

any good sites that show videos on how to train your dog?

What Is The Best Approach To Dog Training?

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This might help you!

Dog Training Videos
Positive Dog Training Method. Will Work for Any Dog, at Any Age.
www.itspawsibledvd.com

Did you mean something you could watch on a site or buy for home use?

Here's one! It's pretty good!!!

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Watch high quality, instant-access dog training videos directly on your computer. Includes detailed notes on a variety of topics.
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• Here you can find some articles on it. There is alot of information here. Hope you can get something good out of it.
  
  http://www.longliveyourdog.com/careguide…
  
  Just click on the ones that you wanna look into.
  
  You look to the left and it says view videos you can click that as well.


• You can visit <---http://train-my-dog.download-for-free.org
  It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training... is There No Right Way?

So I just got this dog from an animal shelter, a male, one year and seven months old, Australian Shepherd, but I've never had a dog before. I've been looking online, in books, as well as here, for advice on how to train, but there's doesn't really seem to be any... right way. One person says to use food as rewards, one says to never use food. One says to use clickers, one says clickers have never worked for them. One person says to ignore any behavior you don't want the dog doing until it realizes it can't get attention that way, and another says to actively discipline a dog that is doing behavior you don't approve of. One person says that using toys are the best training rewards, while another says that toys make the dog too excited. Is there no... "right" way? It's really all quite confusing. I don't want to start training with food if that means that the dog will stop listening when I stop the food. I don't want to ignore the behavior if it would be better to tell him "No". I have no idea what to here, it's all really confusing. I just want to make sure I give my new dog the best possible home and treatment.

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First of all, good job for adopting!!!
There's no right way to train a dog, each way has flaws and not flaws. Australian Shepherds are really fast learners and great dogs.
Here's How I trained mine to jump a hurtle, but the technique can be used for anything:
First I had my friend stand on one side of the hurtle and had him call my dog, by name, I also threw over a treat. I repeated this until he seemed to get it.
Then we did the same thing but I added a vocal command. Then I noticed that he seemed to respond more when my hand moved, so I made a distinct hand movement whenever I threw the treat that I always coupled with the vocal command.
After that I only rewarded sometimes, but he still did it.
Then my friend stopped standing on the other side.
We just kept repeating it and he got it.

this method works better for teaching trick, here's a way to stop bad behavior:
If you see him doing something bad, then you can scold him and (depending what it is) put him out side or leave him alone.
If you don't see him, you can't really do anything.GOOD LUCK!

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• Use food or toys, its called positive reinforcement. It's the most effective way to train. Trust me! It's the best training mehod out there..


• Im sorry, but I dont know exactly how your dog will learn, although I do know that you need to make your dog 'want' to listen to you. This CAN be done with food. When doing it with food, once the dog is doing the right thing, just start to give him smaller and smaller amounts of it. Soon enough your dog will be happy with just a pat, and will end up always doing it for no reward.
  
  Hope your succesful :)


• No, there is NO one right way.
  
  That's exactly why someone as totally inexperienced as you, NEEDS classes! There's more than one method, in fact, you can use more than one method with each dog at different times in its training. But you don't have the knowledge to know what that is.
  
  Clicker training does work and it works really well - but not for all dogs. You don't ignore any behaviour you don't want, you need to know how to correct based on the dog's temperament. Toys are good training rewards, again, for some dogs.
  
  I've trained the dozens of dogs I've had over the years with food as rewards. Each and every one of them still listens when they've been weaned off the treats and only get them sporadically.
  
  Now do you get why you need someone to teach you how to train your dog? Go to classes.


• If you're a beginner, then positive reinforcement is the best and easiest way to train your dog. They generally aim to please. so if you praise em for good things, they'll learn that way. If you punish them for bad things only, then they'll just get sad and learn to hide any bad things they do. Only scold with a firm no and only if you catch em in the act of doing something bad.


• Every dog is different. You have to be very patient with dogs. Maybe get a pro to help you.


• Ed..
  Welcome to the insanity of dog ownership...lol Yep.. 1000 different suggestions and what works for one dog fails with the next. There is NO ONE WAY and if someone tells you that...they're wrong.
  
  If I was to give you ONE BEST suggestion it would be to go sign up for a basic obedience class. Find out what's near you...and what's in your price range (some can be expensive and some more affordable) and dive in that way. Since you've never owned a dog before a good trainer will get you pointed in the right direction...not to mention it will be GREAT experience for both of you! You can find a lot of good books, but there's nothing like some hands on "show and tell" to help you out! In dog training... timing can be everything.
  
  I use tiny food treat rewards (and verbal praise) to get what I want for starters...but then once the dog is fairly well trained I don't ALWAYS treat them for a proper response.. I WILL give them great praise rewards...so...it's kind of like weaning them off of the "will work for food only" response.
  
  Above all...get to know your dog...let your dog get to know you.. BE CONSISTENT... have fun... keep it light... teach him where to potty (again...be consistent) and congrats for adopting!
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• Every dog is different with individual temperaments and drives. You need to figure out what training technique works best for you and your dog.
  
  Positive reinforcement using food and toys are great for teaching behaviors if the dog is food or toy motivated. Clicker training is great for marking behavior, though food bribing with a clicker never produces a fully trained dog that is proofed under distractions.
  
  Ignoring works for some dogs. For others you have to correct the dog. Dogs that have high prey drive aren't going to be bribed into listening to you, because you're depriving them of your attention or a cookie when they're chasing a rabbit into the middle of traffic. The joy of fulfilling their instinct to chase is a much greater reward to the dog than a treat and scratch behind the ears could ever provide.


• basically you have to try the way you like and works for that dog
  my dog was trained with treats. sometimes she got them, sometimes she didn't.
  she will look at you like, i didn't get it last time why should i do it.

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good name for a Dog Training company?

My husband is starting his own Dog Training company and we're trying to figure out what to name this company.

Any ideas?

If you have a dog, what kind of company name would encourage you to inquire about services? Something professional and straight forward? (ie: John Smith- Certified Dog Trainer) Or maybe something more catchy and fun? (ie: Wag Wranglers)

We plan on being the lowest priced training in the area because most other trainers want CRAZY ridiculous amounts to train dogs. We think this service should be affordable for ALL families, because we believe having a family dog enriches the lives of children who grow up in a home with a dog... therefore we want to make having a WELL TRAINED family dog easily attainable for everyone in our area. We also plan on working with local shelters to rescue and train dogs in order for them to have a better chance at adoption. Finding a 4 year old dog at a shelter may seem like a lot of work at first glance... until you find out that this 4 year old dog has had verifyable advanced training by a certified professional, and might even show off a few tricks for you. Plus, any dog that goes through our program gets free refresher training for life. If you adopt a trained "rescue dog" we'll even do a free homecoming session with the new owner and dog, to help with the transition into the dog's new home. Every dog deserves a loving home, no matter what their age.

lol... sorry for going off on a bit of a rabbit trail, there. Just wanted you to have a bit of background. :)

Thank you so much for any insight you might have!

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I think you and your husband are both Angels!! You are providing such a great service for dog lovers. Please contact me when you get established. I would love to put your Link on my website when you are ready.
How about something like this:
Rescue Dog Training
We take the bite out of your dog and not your wallet
I think it is kind of cute! Good Luck to you, and I look forward to hearing from you real soon!!!

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• I am opening up a dog training business this summer. The name will be Happy Tails. I think catchy names are always best. They are much easier to remember than human names.


• Choose a name that reflects something important to your training program or that reflects the area you live in.


• Hounds and Bitches: Submission is Our Business.

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Dog Health Questions: Yes i was wondering if anyone knows how much does it cost to get dog training at petsmart?

I went to the website and it dident really say also do u go just once or several times

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I'm in puppy class at Petsmart right now and it is 99.00 for 8 one hour classes. I have loved the experience so far. We have two pups and it has been great for us and them plus we are making other friends. You learn so much more than just the basic commands, but our trainer is REALLY great so we got lucky. Let me know if you have anymore questions

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• About $100 but I would suggest a professional trainer instead.


• cost is usually under $100. however, depending on what you need, it may not be benefitial. I had to have an expert trainer help me, after I spent (I believe, 4 years ago) $85 for my dog at petco.
  
  If all you want is basic training, just do it yourself. get a small hip pouch to place treats in. this way, they are always handy. Plus, you'll need daily training to ensure it works


• In ontario it $120 for 8 classes


• like about 200 dollars per session!!


• I paid $99 several years ago. I think it went up like $10 or $20 since then, depending on your location.
  
  I'm pretty sure it was an 8 week course, once a week. The first class was no dogs and the last was graduation. In effect, you got 6 classes.


• I believe mine was $100 about a year ago for 10 sessions


• $110, well at least at the petsmart that is near me.


• why not just call them? ask a yahoo member or someone who actually works there?

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Dog Health Questions: How big of an influence does science and scientific studies have on your views of dogs and dog training?

If it does have an influence, what study or studies have provided you with the most helpful information?
If you consider scientific studies unreliable, why?

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I LOVE Science Jen, it is something that has always fascinated me and something I have always found attractive, in things that matter to me!!!
If it were not for Science, we would be in a much worse place as humans over all, but, Science has its place as well as its limitations.

When it comes to REAL life experience though, and in this case dog training, NOTHING beats hands on, first hand experience!!
I have a hard time understanding how someone, can sit in a lab and come up with theories about things they have NEVER witnessed in the real world.
It is one thing to make a theory about something and a totally different one to proclaim that it is a FACT, without having it tested in the applicable field.

Then you have the fact that NONE of the courses available today at ANY legitimate school offer anything that is strictly dog related, I have no interest in the study of monkeys, whales or chickens and I LOVE how those who specialize in them in school will then turn it around and claim all these ideas and theories apply to dogs as well.

No, there is no better way to learn then having done it in real life, having dealt with and trained hundreds upon hundreds of dogs and working them in realistic applications! Hope I helped.

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• when training or bringing in a new pup or older dog i go by my instincts and kind of feel the dog out to get a sense of his personality and if he shows aggression or fear i try to work with him to remedy the problem.i treat my dogs as part of the family and i dont need science to show me how to go about it.i think new dog owners can get help by checking into new studies but with me i just care and show love and respect to the dogs and they do the same with me. i have had dogs all my life and we have had many over the yrs and they were all a big part of the family and will continue as long as i have them.


• Science is the foundation of everything we do (even if we know nothing about the science)
  The rub comes from the fact that there is a hell of a lot more to Pavlov than just ringing a bell to get a cookie. Many want to think in terms of what sounds warm and fuzzy with little or no understanding of what a scientific term actually means.
  
  A classic example is just mention the National Academies study of dog & cat nutrition and see how many thumbs down you will get on this site.


• None. I've trained dogs for years and have seldom found that all dogs tran alike. Certain aspects are the same but I use my own style and it has worked fine. I'm not saying I don't learn new things, but I can't say science had anything to do with it.


• Some, but what I observe with my own dogs matters, too.
  I only generally consider scientific studies unreliable if they're faulty- too small sample size, not repeated results, non-significant trends.
  
  I'm also not influenced by reporting on research- I need to read the actual study. I can't stand editorialized 'science.'
  
  I think animal science has a lot to offer the everyday dog owner, and TJ's right, there's a lot more to Pavlov than a drooling dog.


• After becoming interested in the subject of nutrition (and a little bit about "global warming") I've learned a lot about how science and studies can be skewed and twisted. There are some really crappy studies out there, and yes, they get published in peer-reviewed journals - as long as they fit with the current thinking and what's politically correct. And when those studies get reported in the mainstream media, their conclusions can be twisted even further (even the properly done studies).


• I am always interested in reading the results of scientific studies.
  
  However, when one is reading about them in the news, you have to recognize that the person doing the reporting may or may not be accurate, and may or may not draw logical conclusions from the study. I have seen a lot of them where the headline does not match what was actually found.
  
  And you have to recognize that the people doing the study may or may not have set it up to give objective results, and they may have an agenda.
  
  Ive been around long enough to see science change directions many times on a different subjects - frequently a full 180 degrees, so while I am interested, I take results with a grain of salt. :o)


• Since I was a biology major of course science interest me. In terms of animal nutrition and illnesses such as cancer I tend to follow these studies closely from the major Vet Universities. These should be of interest to all dog breeders.
  
  In terms of training? I have not found them reliable and I believe in my tried and proved method of reading the dog and training that dog accordingly.


• I love science, always have...but if there's one thing I've learned is that ANYONE can say ANYTHING!!! Science is often not exact...or has multiple pathways to the same ends. This gives room for bad science and even junk science (think of the Acai Berry craze that has been said to do everything from cure cancer to babysit your kids for you yet has proven to be no more "good for you" than a blueberry).
  
  Another round of bad science would be the example TJ brought up, lmao! They definitely found out what a dog needs nutrition wise. Their goal was to find a way to make a dog live fairly healthy while spending the least amount of money. That is the goal of dog food. Keep your dog alive and well on as little coin as humanly possible. But I have something for you to think about....if the AAFCO is so great...and their science has set up exact ranges all dog foods must have...what makes Purina One better than Ol Roy? They conform to the same standards of "excellence"...they're both approved as healthful foods for dogs by popular science. So why spend 40 or 50 bucks on dog food if Ol Roy is just as good? Hmmmm....bad science isn't hard to spot!
  
  Science is a valuable tool in dog training, breeding, genetics, and nutrition. But remember that ANYONE can write whatever they want. I can literally write a book on how bad dog food is, how terrible raw diets are, and how dangerous homecooked diets are for dogs and have them all published. If Perdue wanted to sell more human grade chicken as dog food they could hire...I mean fund, 10 Ph.D holders say basically whatever they want them to say...that's the way it is. Ignoring that is...well...ignorant! Our nutrition for instance...the healthiest diet for human beings is a diet based on grains huh? You sure grains are good for us...or is the fact that the USA's backbone is based on corn and grains have anything to do with it?


• Okay. I am NOT an @ss kisser by any means, but no one said it better than Greekman.
  I can't even form a proper answer now after reading how perfect his is to this Q.
  
  All I can say is I love Science as well, but hands on, do it yourself experience, there is no better when it comes to training a dog.

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