Dog Health Questions: Recommend a dog traing book?

Can anyone recommend a good, easy to follow dog training book? I have a 1yr old akita/st.bernard mix. it was reccomended to start training asap...

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Idiots Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pam Dennison

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• The art of raising a puppy- Monks of New Skete
  
  How to be your dogs best Friend- Monks of New Skete.
  
  By far, some of the best books out there!


• Hi,
  
  Before you buy a book. I suggest you check out this link first because there are lot of training techniques in this link.
  
  Check it out: http://dogtime.com/training.html
  
  


• Clicking with your Dog. You can purchase it from www.k9rawdiet.com. 1 clicker and that book will provide you with very easy step by step methods for a variety of common behaviors and tricks. It has diagrams and is extremely easy to follow.
  
  Please please please do not get anything by the Monks of New Skete. Their techniques are harsh and have long been debunked.
  
  Good luck!


• This is supposed to be one of the best dog training programs out there. It's a downloadable eBook. You can get it at: http://tlebeau.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net…
  The book has all you'll need to know about dog obedience training and changing your dog's behavior

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good dog training system?

If you read my earlier question about Don Sullivan [AKA whack-job

Keeping Your Pet Dog Trained

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train the dog yourself. start at the 8 month old or older. first teach the dog to heal...then heal and halt....then heal, halt, and stay....then heal, halt stay(until he learns how to stay on command you should always walk back to the dog), and come(Only teach it come after he learns exactly what stay is)...then do this same process again without a leash but in an environment where it cant get in the road(in a fenced yard, ballfeild). ..then you can consider your dog train...takes about 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day to train the average dog. the more hand signs associated with verbal a dog knows the faster he learns the next lesson. good luck. dont beat or physically punish your dog for anything so it can concentrate just on what its doing wrong. be patient because they can sense when your upset, right....have fun

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips please!?

I have a 3 yr old pit bull hound mix whole is very well behaved except when he sees another dog. when we are out walking he freaks out constantly cause he sees other people w dogs. he behaves when he plays with other dogs. he doesn't get aggressive just overly excited. any tips?? any help is appreciated cause i love walking him!

Aggressive Dog Training: 6 Tips to Civilize Your Dog

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Using a halti collar on a pit bull is like having a bass on a fishing line...they can just flop around.

Haltis are OK on non-aggressive breeds. But on a dog that lunges, or jumps when he sees other dogs they do nothing to change the behaviour (as you and your dog demonstrate). They allow dogs to build frustration and can actually increase the aggressive nature (in some dogs) because the dog can work itself into a frenzy.

I`m not sure where you live, but where I am (Canada), people are not very forgiving if a dog jumps on them- particularly when it comes to your chosen breed. Yes, I understand he jumps at other dogs - but I presume those other dogs have handlers at the end of their leads.

I have 3 large dogs - and use prong collars (they are not spiked as another poster suggested). They are very humane and used properly will prevent your dog from lunging and jumping. They do not penetrate the skin.

Like any tool, they must be used humanely which means, don`t correct without communicating and don`t over correct. In other words, show the dog what you want by communicating what is OK . Example: a dog approaches. Your dog begins to lunge and jump. You say ``Fido, leave it...`. If he ignores you, you correct him once.

When he stops jumping, immediately praise him...`good leave it`.

As others have suggested, get connected to a trainer - the best option would be a trainer who does group classes, has experience with your breed, and can teach you and your dog in a controlled environment how to behave.

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• I believe this is a typical aggression issue, actually. Pit bulls tend to get very over excited and aggressive, it's the way their nature is. However, you can always address this behavior, even if it's an adult dog. As with many other issues, one of the most effective techniques when it comes to dog aggression is prevention. However, in this case, you may want to establish yourself as a leader (a positive leader, that is), continue doing power walks, teach him to ignore his surroundings and do not respond to his violence with more violence or fear, but rather a firm corrective action.


• When he starts freaking out turn the other direction and walk quickly away. When he catches up to you, praise him. Doing this quickly will give him a good correction as to his bad behavior. He needs to learn that he needs to keep his attention on you and not worry about the other dogs and people while you are walking. Taking him through a good dog training class will help a lot with this behavior issue.


• Your dog needs to be socialized properly with other dogs. That CAN POSSIBLY be an issue if he looks like a pitbull because that scares other owners (for no cause, in my book - I've never yet met a "pit" that I didn't get along well with). I do agree with what everyone else has said about distracting him and turning him about but I would go one step further. Take him to an obedience training class. It's one thing for the dog to obey you and be able to "sit", "stay" etc. on command but he also has to be able to do it with the distractions of other dogs around him. One good 8 week session won't cost an arm and a leg but it can provide a lifetime of joy for you both. Before you sign up for any class, explain to the instructor what you want to accomplish. Then you both have a clear understanding and you won't "waste" money on a session that isn't going to address your needs.
  Good luck...have fun....enjoy your dog!!!


• Well, your problem is simple enough. Your dog is just telling you that when he sees the other dog that he wants to go to that dog and meet him. Have you practiced meeting other dogs yet? I think you want him not to want to meet the other dog. This is fine to. When he see the other dog, you need to make a correction when he starts acting up. Just a quick jab in his side to refocus his brain. don't hurt him but strong enough so that he stops focusing on the other dog and start thinking ..."hey, what do YOU want". Since he's a hound, and sees with his nose, have a piece of hot dog in yoru pocket and right after the job, have him sit and put the tiny piece of hot dog in front of his nose. don't give it to him or he'll just eat it then focus again on the other dog. Start leading him with the hot dog away and then when you are moving in the opposite direction from that other dog, give himt he treat and say good dog. You just need to refocus his brain. Now youhave to do this consistently, so always be ready to practice this on your walks.


• this excitement is due to lack of socialization with other dogs growing up. they get so excirted because they rarely get to interact with dogs. it's good that he isn't aggressive, but just wants a buddy to play with! try going to local dog parks where he can socialize with other dogs, then after a while, he should get used to seeing other dogs.


• One of my pit bulls does the same thing. My vet suggested I get him a spiked choker, but I thought that was cruel. So every time we'd see a dog walking on the other side of the street, I'd tug at his unspiked choker and tell him no in a firm voice or say nuh uh and after a week he calmed down and didn't pay ant more attention. Hope it helps!


• when he goes crazy just turn away and start walking away then when he is calm start walking towards the dog if he goes over excited again then repeat....


• Like most new dog owners, when I adopted my first puppy, I wanted to learn how to train a dog so that I could become the proud owner of a well trained and obedient companion.
  
  When I first started reading up on dog training tips, I learned early on how important good dog behavior is for successful dog obedience training: it makes or breaks relationships between us and our canine buddies. I quickly realized that understanding dog behavior was crucial to learning how to train a dog successfully.
  
  I hope you find the dog training tips I share with you in this site enjoyable and effective for both you and your dog. Training dogs is simple and logical – but as you learn how to train a dog, just remember you are training a wolf in disguise, not a quasi-human.
  
  There are a few easy rules about how to train a dog and dog obedience training: keep it short, keep it simple, keep it fun – for both of you. Your attitude and freshness during training is as important as your dog's. If you're not in the mood, forget it – postpone until you are. Your objective is to reinforce the social relationship your dog should have with you. You are leader of the pack and your dog is an obedient follower.
  
  The dog evolved from the wolf and has lived with humans for over 10,000 years. By 6,000 years ago, dogs had been bred with the looks, sizes, and abilities we still see today.
  
  In all regions of the northern hemisphere, people formed constructive relationships with dogs, and generations of selective breeding resulted in dogs becoming specialized in their abilities to work for and with humans.
  
  By the end of the 19th century, over 400 breeds of dogs were recognized by kennel clubs around the world. Virtually all of these breeds exist today, but the dog's role is still evolving. Today, most dogs are bred for companionship, and this can create problems.
  
  For thousands of years, dogs were asked to use their mental and physical abilities. Modern dogs may be healthier and protected from danger in our luxurious homes, but many lead boring lives, and this can lead to behavioral problems.
  
  Rescue-centre statistics show that the dogs most likely to be “given up” are under two years old with behavioral problems – problems that could easily have been avoided with some simple dog obedience training. In some parts of the world the most common cause of death in dogs under two years old is euthanasia because of such problems.
  
  All this is avoidable. Learning how to train a dog is simple as long as you understand and enjoy what you are doing. In a complicated world it's wonderful to have the uncomplicated companionship of a well-trained dog. With the dog training tips on this site, that is yours for the taking.
  
  Your Dog's Mind
  
  Dogs share a range of needs, feelings, and emotions -with people. They are sociable and thrive on companionship, with their own kind and with us. They enjoy mental and physical exercise. They respond to rewards and develop bad habits when bored. They are always learning, not just when they are being schooled.
  
  However, dogs are not people in disguise. Each dog has its own personality, intelligence, tolerance, and susceptibility to dog obedience training. Despite centuries of selective breeding, your dog still thinks like its wolf ancestors, and learning how to train a dog successfully means you need to remember this. Your dog is a pack animal wanting to know its place in the pack and respond to the pack leader's commands.
  
  In your dog's mind you and your family are pack leaders. You make decisions and your dog complies. Understand how your dog thinks, follow these dog training tips, and learning how to train your dog will be enjoyable for both of you.

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Dog Health Questions: How do i make my dog more obedient?

Hello!!!
I just goy a dog for my birthday in August and it is the cutest thing ever its a toy Yorkie and i loved it for like 2 weeks and know it just drives my crazy, I used to let it sleep in my room in like a cute like box thing but it would wake me up at 5:00 in the morning so know it just sleeps outside with my other dog. And very time I open the backyard door it runs inside the house and when you go to pick it up it pee's. It also digs holes, doesn't go to the bathroom in the grass and it barks all night its just crazy. I was thinking about taking it to a dog training class at pets-mart but I don't really know if it works. Please give me advise on how to fix this problem as fast as I can and without to much work involved.

thanks
XOXO

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Never let your dog sleep on your bed unless you want him to be spoiled and don't really care.

It is best to leave you dog to sleep in it's own bed locked somewhere in the house such as the laundry room, and if he/she starts barking, don't go see what's wrong because he/she just wants attention and going to see whats wrong with her/him would let him/her think that he/she is the boss and would take advantage on you.

Always let your dog out at about every two hours or one hour. And if you want your dog to be potty trained inside the house, you could by these dog nappy pads that you spread out on the floor, and then whenever it is just about to pee or poo, quickly take your dog to the nappy pad, and keep taking it to the pad until it will go to do its potty on the pad by itself.

If it digs holes in the garden whenever you let it out, make sure your garden is fenced and that the fence is stuck into the ground, so when it digs a massive hole it wont be able to get out.

If it barks whenever you let it out, i know this sounds cruel, but you can always get a shock collar for little dogs so it wouldn't hurt them a lot, but they usually teach them a lesson to not bark for no reason whenever it is let out. Or you could say "no!" but in a very strong, tough voice so it knows that you are serious. If that doesn't work, you can always spank it, but not too hard, just gently, and it is best to do it just above their nose, because dogs don't really like to be tapped or spanked above their nose. Yorkshires are also very well known to yap a lot. LoL That is probably why your one is noisy, my neighbour has a yorkie and sometimes it would be barking for the whole day.

Another option is you can take it to doggy school.

Make sure you don't spoil your dog too much even if it is very tempting to because it will just take advantage on you and would think that they are the alpha and you are the lower member of the pack.

Well anyways, have fun with it and good luck on training your dog. And i beat it is extremely cute because i love yorkies myself, we were going to get one but my dad didn't want a yorkie because he said they would be very noisy and are too small.

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• ok first thing You have a huge problem if you want to have a dog and not have "too much work involved" . In that case just find the dog another home because you might not be suitable to be a pet parent. The dog wants attention and his bored and that's why it finds ways to entertain itself. Try a class or read articles on training.


• Hi,
  
  You might want to teach your dog the basic obedience commands. They reinforce your role as your dog's leader. Using treats to lure your dog into the correct position or place, and then to reward her for obeying, is one of the easiest and most dog-friendly methods. here's more info:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/rzy.html


• fix ur dog. crate train it. walk your dog. and actually potty train it to go outside, and if u pick it up it pees then don't pick it up


• Sign up for Puppy Kindergarten, You need to learn to communicate with the puppy and he needs to learn to respect you.


• One of my all time favorite quotes is: "If you don't have time to train a dog, get a stuffed animal!"


• Take him to see a trained pet psychologist.


• All dogs like to be kept inside because they are social animals, but keeping a toy Yorkie outside just spells a recipe for disaster. They aren't outside dogs, have long hair, and are very fragile. It sounds like your dog needs a lot of interaction and exercise, and you should be consulting with a veterinarian on how to train your dog so that you are both happy--because right now he's not happy and neither are you.
  
  If all else fails, consider giving the puppy to someone who is more prepared to handle him--there are lots of breed-rescues that might be willing to rehome him. Keeping him outside is not right.

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Dog Health Questions: How are dogs trained to sniff out certain substances?

How are dogs trained to sniff out certain substances

Understanding Dog Training Schools

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From puppies they are raised to associate certain scents with rewards like play time and praise (though usually not food because then the dog learns to search for food). They do this by watching when every the puppy sniffs the target they reward them. The puppy starts to associate the smell with rewards and then will start to search for that smell. The puppies are trained daily for the next 6+ months.

Then the trainer starts hiding the smells and giving a command to go search. At first this command means nothing to the puppy because they haven't yet associated it with being told to search but when it recognizes the scent and goes to it they get excited and get their reward.

Next the trainer usually trains the puppy to give a signal like a bark or to lay down when it finds the source of the scent. This is easily done by commanding the dog to bark or lay down before they get their reward and after finding the scent.

Not all dogs can be trained to be scent dogs however even if they are specifically bred for that purpose like blood hounds. The puppy needs to be subordinate because then they are easier to train and love working towards pleasing the handler. The dog has to also be easily trained. So to raise the likely hood of producing a trained scent dog they usually start off with training 2-4 puppies. Usually after 2 weeks to 1 month of training with the puppy the trainer will be able to know which puppies are doing the best in the training and then they focus on those puppies and the others may stop the training.

Dog Training - Secrets For Training Your Dog

• They have a sample of the substance and reward the dog with a treat when they find it in a game of 3 Card Monty.


• Hello,
  How does a dog get the neighborhood news? Through its nose! Of all a dog's senses, its sense of smell is the most highly developed. Dogs have about 25 times more olfactory (smell) receptors than humans do. These receptors occur in special sniffing cells deep in a dog's snout and are what allow a dog to "out-smell" humans.
  
  I have listed a couple of great sites for dog training below,
  
  Best to you,
  Sam
  Sam

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Dog Health Questions: Have you tried training with the "U"?

Here are some neat dog training videos:

Sit
Down
Stay
Beg and
Roll Over at:

http://www.wciu.com/UDog

Very well done ... have fun!!!

Basics of Dog Training

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Never heard of it. The self taught videos usually are not that good. It is much easier to take a puppy class where you learn how to teach your pup. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: I want to start my own buisness. What should I do to start?

It's going to be a buisness of dog-training, dog & cat grooming, pet boarding, animal rescuing, and fish, birds & reptile sales. I'm planning on getting a professional dog-training cerficate within a year. What else should I do? Where do I start? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

Are Electronic Shock Collars Great Dog Training Devices?

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After getting your certificate, use it to earn as much money as possible doing your own private thing. After saving up a lot of money, lease out a decent-sized building and turn that into a buisness! Ask for help and support from trusted friends and family if you really need it. Also, lots of experience is best!

Dog Training Collars and Harnesses - Making the Proper Selection is Essential to Training Success

• well, it depends mainly on your financial position, but if you are planning to proceed properly; I'd suggest you assign someone or some firm to conduct a "Pre-Feasibility Study", or maybe you can learn how to conduct it by yourself


• While you are working towards your professional dog groominging certificate, you need to do a lot of research on your project. You need to start off by talking to the Small Business Bureau in your local area. They should be able to help you with developing your business plan and if they don't help you then find a good local accountant to get some answers. Some accountants will do an hour's consultation for free so use them. Make sure that before you see the accountant or the people at the Small Business Bureau write down as many questions as you need answered so that you don't forget anything. Also talk to an existing Pet Shop owner and find out the challenges he/she is facing as well as the benefits of owning a pet shop. If you do all that, it should keep you busy for a while.
  
  Good luck with your project and hopefully I have given you useful information.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

How much would you charge by the hour for someone who is training a teacup yorkie? I have many methods and have started a little bit of training already but now i have to get paid for it, I dont want to charge like 30 dollars but i dont want to be cheap, i have no clue what private training lessons are... help me??

Dog Training Classes - Dog Training to Unleash Your Dog's Full Potential

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i would charge $25 an hour

Basic Dog Training Commands - Improve Your Dog's Behavior

• 5000million


• First, what is your experience and credentials? How many dogs have you trained? How many courses in dog training have you taken? Do you have any professional credentials? Are you a member of any organization such as the Association of Pet Dog Trainers?
  
  If you don't have any of the above, then you have very little to base your business on. I would start out with pretty low prices. Get a couple dozen clients and then you can base your business on experience, since you've trained a number of dogs.
  
  I think you should start at $10-$15 an hour. After you get more clients, more experience and more professional recognition, you can justify charging more. Right now people don't know anything about you, how you train dogs or what results they'll get. I think the only people who will hire you would be friends and people who want a bargain.


• If you have no real training diploma or degree I wouldn't pay much. Actually I wouldn't pay at all. But, if you have a school or have a lot of experience you should call other schools and see how much they charge.


• If you're a novice trainer and don't have much experience or training yourself then you should charge about $15 an hour.


• Generally a 6-8 week basic obedience group class runs around $90-100 (at least in my area they do). Each class is usually about an hour long, so divide that by 6 or 8 and you come up with approximately $11.25-16.70 per hour for a group class with an (at least somewhat) experienced instructor. My trainer charges $50 for a one hour private training session at her facility which I think is reasonable given her credentials and her experience (with a bachelor's in Animal Science, Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and Accredited Dog Training/Pet Behaviour Specialist of the Pet Behaviour Institute of the United Kingdom plus twelve years of experience professionally training dogs of all temperaments from the idiological family lab to aggressive akitas she is probably the most qualified dog trainer in my state if not the midwest) but if you're going to charge that kind of money you had better have the kind of credentials she does.
  
  Your best bet would be to call around to the local training places in your area and ask them what they charge for private training lessons. The breed or size of the dog really doesn't enter into figuring out how much to charge since what you are charging for isn't really dealing with the dog, but rather teaching the owner how to communicate with and control their dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training...?

I have had my toy maltese for about a month now and im having a hard time potty training him... i put him in the crate during the day and sleep with him at night but he is still going to the bathroom in the house helpppp???

Train Your Dog - Benefits and Tips For Successful Dog Training

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Wow - I was pet sitting a maltese puppy and had him house trained in the week/10 days the people were gone. I took him out every couple of hours and 1/2 hour after eating and he did the rest. Of course I wasn't letting him out of my sight because I'm sure he looked like a snack to my other dogs.

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• DOGS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD ARE USUALLY NOT READY DEVELOPMENTALLY TO LEARN THE RIGHT SPOT. YOU NEED Patience, love, lots of positive reinforcement and proper training techniques. The behavioral success of your pet is a direct reflection of YOUR training, not their intelligence. Love your puppy, and be patient with yourself!
  
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• First and foremost you need to stop sleeping with him. This makes you an eqaul member of the pack to him instead of the leader. Until he is potty trained he should be sleeping in his cage. Do not give him any water after 6 pm, this will reduce night time accidents. When you are home, take him out every hour. Give LOTS of praise when he goes. Small dogs do not have full control over their bladders until they are about 1 year old so expect a few accidents until then.


• how old is he? Young puppies need to be taken out every 2 hours. Also... if the crate is too big for him, he'll end up using a corner in the crate. With a dog that size, you may want to consider paper training him. Idk why, but small dogs tend to be harder to house break... prolly b/c we miss thier accidents too often.
  When you catch the dog in the act, interrupt him with a loud noise. Yelling "NO", or hitting him will likely only make him hide where he goes. Instead, clap or something. Then rush the pup outside. Always reward him with a treat and praise when he gose outside (or on the papers if you paper train him). Make sure you watch him. The best way to house break is to take them out when you notice them looking for a place to go. When your dog has an accident in the house, it's your fault, not theirs. Don't make him wait too long between trips outside!
  Also, when taking him out, have the dog walk to the door (put the leash on and lead him out). If you always carry him, he'll never learn to go to the door when he wants out.


• After a nap take the dog outside.Before a nap.And after he plays with another dog.And also before he plays with another dog.


• Hi ,
  Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , to teach you how to train your dog by yourself , http://dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book
  Hope this helps you with your dog


• Maybe your dog is NOT a well-behaved dog.But whatever your reasons are,It is NOT your dog' fault.In fact,dogs are very very clever.They just need to be trained.But, dog training method could not be expressed clearly just by single sentence.It requires some basic professional knowledges.Well, to gain those knowledges is not that difficult.SO you do NOT need those professional dog trainer and you do NOT need some 12–week dog obedience training plan where you do almost the same thing each week.Yourself can also become an excellent dog trainer in several hours.So If you want to learn what it really takes to transform your dog's behavior problems,understand and communicate with your dog now,you can visit the site listed below.It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide.There is the easiest method to make your dog to listen to you in the shortest period of time.
  
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  GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!!!

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of dog grooming? (question for dog groomers especially)?

I am interested in dog grooming as a profession. I did a 1-summer dog grooming internship and enjoyed it. I did some grooming and a lot of watching.

Next, I talked to dog groomers and heard many complaints. Most say that they are way to busy and have arthritis or some other problem from working with their hands all day.

I would like to here opinions about this job from actual groomers or those that know a lot about the industry. Will I be dissappointed like so many others? Would dog training or boarding be a better career choice?

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I've been a groomer for 39 years. No carpal tunnel or other health issues as a result, but I have been bitten on a number of occasions, but in that time only 3 occasions sent me to the hospital.

The biggest problem I see with new groomers starting out is that the grooming schools in my area do a really poor job of preparing students for actually working in the industry. At best they've done a few breeds and a few different haircuts. Unlike grooming school where you will have most of the day to do one dog, in a shop environment you will need to be able to turn out 5-7 dogs a day in order to make a living at it. Mosr shops pay commission, and if you can't turn out several dogs a day you may earn less than minimum wage.

Grooming is hard work. Lifting, bending, cleaning up after "accidents", keeping your various body parts out of the mouth of a dog who does not like being handled, etc. all take a toll. Most groomers I know who have been at it longer than a few years do it because they love the job and the dogs they work with. A number of those who go into the profession thinking they will have a fun job playing with the puppies all day have a reality check as soon as they really start working and call it quits after a short time.

Many young people coming into this profession have a very poor work ethic and this is one business where that just won't fly if you expect to have a job for long. When a shop has 30 dogs booked in and a groomer just no-shows because she found something better to do that day, most employers don't realize until too late that they are shorthanded and the dogs for the day have already arrived. Finding and keeping good talented groomers was the most difficult part of running a grooming shop, and the primary reason I eventually sold my own shop after 12 years and opted to work for someone else.

Then there are the various shops you work at. Some are better than others in terms of pay and workload. I've worked for some that the owner takes all the easy and/or expensive dogs and enough for her to live off of and gives employees the rest, maybe only two or three a day. I've worked for others who seem to think their employees should be able to turn out a dozen dogs in a few hours, regardless fo the type of work needed. Employees in both cases end up quitting, either for lack of work or too much. Some owners keep their shops clean, some don't. Some maintain equipment, some don't. Some supply virtually anything in the way of expendable supplies, others provide close to nothing.

Truly, you have to love the business and be willing to spend time learning. I personally love it. My days are never quite the same, and I've met many wonderful people and their dogs, worked with many excellent groomers and generally have had a wonderful career.

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• Lots of backbreaking work,get bit,anal sacks,little hairs in your skin,crabby clients,and carpal tunnel. It was a load of fun. I stopped that after 5 years. Could do it NO longer!!!!!!!


• I did it for a little while. I enjoyed working with the dogs, but some of the owners could be pretty crabby. But that's how it is anytime you have to deal with the public. If you love animals and enjoy grooming, then I say go ahead and do it. You can always go into training or boarding later. It never hurts to learn every aspect about dogs, and that includes grooming.


• I totally agree with everything CS had to say.
  
  Ive been grooming for about 15 years. I don't regret it, and I cannot see myself doing anything else. I don't have carpal tunnel, but there are days where my back is just killing me at the end of the day. (however..I have back problems to begin with..non grooming related)
  
  It's not playing with puppies all day. You will have to deal with pee, poop, bugs, crabby/picky owners, crabby dogs, dogs that bite, jump all over you, wiggle all over the place, hair in every part of your body.
  
  It's not just knowing how to give a haircut either. You will need to know how to run/manage a business, some accounting (unless you are an employee) You need to know about shampoos, skin problems, equiptment maintence, people skills, breed styles, and you will need ALOT of patience!!
  
  I went to a grooming school to train. And like CS said..I had 8 hours to groom ONE dog. By the end of my training, I was up to 2 LOL. And 90% of the dogs that came through that school, were perfect angels. I learned alot from school, and the instructors were amazing groomers. I just wish that they would have taught us a little more on how to deal with dificult dogs, owners, and help us build up our speed for "the real world".
  
  Before I went to school, I worked for a very busy groomer as a bather for 4 years. I already knew what the grooming industry was all about, and knew what I had to look forward to.
  I know you said you interned for a summer. Before you make a decision on what you want to do, I would try to get a job for a couple years as a bather somewhere...preferably with a good groomer. That way, you will know what all goes on, and see if this is what you really want to do. Grooming school cost me $5,000 and that was years ago. That's alot of money to spend on something you are not going to want to do after a year.

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Dog Health Questions: If you want a dog to be a guard dog, does it have to be registered as such?

I don't want a guard dog and don't plan on training or getting any of my dogs trained as guards. I'm just wondering.

Enroll Your Pet to Dog Training School to Modify Behavioral Problems

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No it does not need to be registered

Effective Dog Training by Using Collar and Leash

• Your home owners insurance tells you if you can even have certain breeds of dogs. I have had to pay extra on my insurance so I can have my breed of choice. (Rottweiler) If an individual is bitten on your property you are responsible regardless of how or why the person was bitten. So therefore really think about why you're getting a dog. Your insurance company will have to be notified for your own protection.


• There's really no such thing as redistricting a dog as a guard dog. If your dog is taught to bite on command you need to up your insurance because you would be sued.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help plz!!!!?

my dog uses the bathroom in the floor, runs off all the time(like when we let him off the chain he instantly runs off.), and chases chickens. can someone tell me best way to train them not to?

Important Information Regarding Dog Training That Can Help You

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One at a time...

1. Housetraining - go back to what you did when he was a young pup - watch him like a hawk and put him outside whenever he shows signs of needing to toilet, also, outside as soon as he has eaten, and whenever he wakes from a nap or sleep. Be consistent, don't scold if he 'goes' in the wrong place, but do growl whilst you're clearing up the indoor mess - that will get your message across clearly. Of course, praise when he 'goes' outside.

2. Recall - make sure he comes back to you well when you are in the house first, then practise outside in your garden, and only when he will come all the time somewhere where there are few distractions should you practise the recall in the big outside. Make sure to always praise when he comes back to you, never get angry - even if he has kept you waiting for hours... he will think you are angry because he has come back... If you are anxious about letting him off in the park, once you've mastered the recall at home, find a training centre near you with a large, fenced outside area - they will very likely hold outdoor sessions specifically for the recall.

3. Chicken chasing, or any livestock chasing, is serious - and could end up with your dog being shot if he chases someone elses stock. Aversion training is ideal here - try a spray or vibrating collar (not a shock collar) with a remote control, and as soon as he makes the first move towards the chickens, shout 'leave' or 'no' and if he doesn't instantly back off, hit the remote. The vibration or spray will stop him in his tracks without hurting him, and you can then redirect his attention. It will take consistency and time, but is very effective. Again, if you have problems, consult your local dog trainer for more advice.

Good luck!

Canine Clicker Training - How to Avoid the #1 Dog Training Mistake of All-Time

• Yes, keep tasty treats with you outside at all times.
  The key to making your dog come when you call is letting him know you are always the most interesting thing around, and that he will always have something fun to do when he gets there.
  Whenever he does decide to come make sure you play with him, or give him a treat.
  Avoid leaving as soon as you call him, if you do he may associate "coming towards" you with leaving and having no fun.
  
  good luck


• Tell him no!! You are in charge. You need to be the pack leader as the dog whisper would say. I use natures miracle when my dog has an accident inside. It eats the enzimes so they can't smell it and go there again. Maybe when you get him off his change, hold his colar and tell him to sit. My dogs used to jump all over me when I was going to take them out, it drove me nuts. I started telling them to sit everytime I reached for their leash and now they sit each time. You need to be consistant with him and let him no it is not ok. When he does something bad tell him no, when he does something good, tell him he did a good job and give him a treat so he knows the differance. Good luck.


• Sounds like your dog has never been expected to have manners and never been shown what is and is not acceptable behaviour with any consistancy. The fastest way to get this sorted is to get yourself a positive-only trainer to show you the best ways of working with your dog. There are too many issues here to try to solve this over the Net with any long term success. Please do this sooner than later. A dog that doesn't understand manners is bound to get into serious trouble.


• One way that i used to get my dog to stop chasing other animals, is to get a small bottle with a few small stones in the bottom, (enough to make a loud shake when you shake it) put your dog on its lead and purposely walk past another animal (in your case a chicken, but make sure that you are far enough back so that if he/she reaches the end of the lead, he/she is still at least 2, or more meters away). As soon as your dog takes any notice in the chickens at all, even if it just looks at them, stop, shake the bottle close to your dog and let out a firm 'NO!'. Also for added effect try throwing down the bottle next to your dog.
  If you have a big powerful dog however, this isn't advised as it could easily overpower people :P
  
  Hope this helped!


• Uses the bathroom in the floor? Most dogs do toilet on the floor. Do you mean in the house where it's not supposed to?
  How old is the dog?
  Can you please answer the questions above and add more info? You keep him on the chain all the time? How is the land arrangement where do you keep your dog? Is there a fence?I'll check back later to revise my answers.

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Dog Health Questions: Need help with dog training.?

my dog is 3 and he is called Jack (he`s a Jack russel).
when we take jack to, parks and Fields ETC. we want to let him of the lead so he can run freeley insted of having restictions on the lead, however whenever we do let him of he always runs away or chases after animals and dogs. anyone got any advise on training him?

Dog Training

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JRT's are full of energy. You need to work on a solid recall for him. But you should let him run, he needs the outlet. Get a 50 foot line and use that for him until he learns to come back when called.

Dog Behavior Training - Dog Training to Correct Behavior Problems

• I watched a ceasar millan programme and he had a brilliant idea. In your garden play a game of hide and seek with your family and jack. Get someone to hide and then they call him and treat him when he finds them. Keep doing this. So when you let him off the lead out he should hopefully come back when you call him. Keep practising that technique inbetween walks. Or you could keep him entertained with a ball. My dog used to run off all the time after dogs to play but now she has her ball that's the only thing she's really interested in.


• Most dogs are too smart to know when they are on lead and come when called and when off and can dance to their own tune. You need to find the best lure for him, chicken, cheese, a squeaky rat, ball, roast beef, what ever floats his boat. Then I use an outside marine waterproof whistle from WalMart, under $2., and teach all my dogs that 3 blows on the whistle equals YUMMY stuff. Once he knows this you can try at the park and periodically whistle him back then send him away again. You MUST take his collar and preferably have him sit b4 giving him the treat. Do not just call him back to put the lead on and go, you can even put the lead on for 5 mins then remove it and send him off again. This way you pulling the lead out of your pocket doesn't mean we are leaving. I use the whistle because the dog beach is very noisy and my dogs turn on a dime to race back to me. If this doesn't work you will have to go to an Electric collar which if you are properly taught is very humane. The whistle recall is the only command I always give a treat for, any other command, Come, sit, heel etc they get praise for, the whistle they can count on is always got a treat with it.

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Dog Health Questions: Best dog training books?

We have a wolfhound/husky mix and a full siberian. Both have had novice training. Looking for a good book to complete rest of training. Might be interested in obstacle training for big dog.

Dog Training Career: Doing It and Loving It

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I won't list the individual books but I'll list authors. These people have been training and titling dogs for many years.
Connie Cleveland
Terri Arnold
Diane Bauman
Adele Yunck
Jack and Wendy Volhard
William Koehler
Janet Lewis
Dawn Jecs
Blanche Saunders
Bobbie Anderson
Gottfried Dildei
Patricia McConnell

For Agility
Linda Mecklenburg
Julie Daniels
Jane Simmons-Moake
Bud Houston
Susan Garrett

and there are others.

Do You Make These 4 Common Mistakes in Dog Training?

• I have this book and it tells you how to teach important commands like "leave it!" which can help when you want a dog to leave something. Its really helped with my dogs. it also has things like secrets of what things in dog food mean. Like i learned that By product is the head , feet and neck so you should try to avoid it. Its called It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet By Victoria Stilwell


• Throw the books out the window, take to an advanced dog class. The books may teach you how to do the techniques but they dont correct you if your doing them wrong.
  
  Anyway the majorty of them are all basic stuff that you already know.


• Diane Bauman
  Koehler's books are as old as dirt, but his solid gimmick free methods work
  Karen Pryor
  Jean Donaldson
  Wendy Volhard
  
  I stay away from the gimmick trainers & TV star ones (they are celebrities first, not necessarily good trainers)


• Family Friendly Dog Training by Patricia McConnell.
  
  dogwise.com sells lots of dog training books, you'll find lots of ideas for training your dog.

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Dog Health Questions: How does the dog training of the "dogfather" perfect dog training work?

What does the collar do if not a shock? Is it worth $60.00? I have a new puppy! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Basics of Dog Training

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I will confess, I'm not familiar with the 'dogfather' dog training. But if it involves a shock collar...please no!! Shock collars are only the very, very last resort. Think about it, it will take your dog quite awhile to correlate behavior to shock and it's cruel.
You have a puppy, which is the ideal time to start the training on your own. It's a lot easier (and usually quicker) with a pup because they are like little computers, don't have the bad habits yet (or shouldn't) and absorb everything--good and bad--remember that!
We raise Australian Shepherds and we start training them the simple commands at about 5 weeks. Those commands are locked in forever.
I have how we do it on my Squid** (replace ** with oo, Yahoo is having a 'problem with Squid** lens today) lens, plus some really good resources for further training!
Enjoy your pup!

From Simple Dogs to Guard Dogs - How Guard Dog Training is Done?

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Dog Health Questions: Orange, CA obedience dog training schools?

I just got a lhasa apso a few weeks ago. I found out he has been in quite a few bad homes where he has been beaten & starved at times. He's normally good with me, but when he's around others, he gets aggressive & bites. Know of any affordable obedience dog training in orange, ca?

Clicker Dog Training - Getting Started Clicker Training

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Most professional trainers now offer courses online. They are real easy to follow and offer a guarantee. Here is my recomendation for dealing with aggression.

http://skycforme.sitstay.hop.clickbank.n…

Also Dove Cresswell North Hollywood Dog Trainer offers online Video training where you can watch all your lessons on your home computer, She is very good also: Trains for hollywood movies etc.. and local to you and me.. I am in Bishop!

http://skycforme.cee123.hop.clickbank.ne…

I also offer a free ebook you can download that will help you understand how online training works. Go here for download instructions:
http://www.dog-training-sites.com

Effective Dog Training For Obedience

• I know the very best trainer in the world and they are located in Orange County, CA. You.
  
  I've been a trainer/handler/shower for a bunch of years and I have seen just about every kind of training there is. The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of trainers, and especially the ones at your local pet megastore, have NO CLUE of what they are doing and can actually lead you to think that either you or your dog is a witless wonder.
  
  They "train" using food/treats. Let's say that your dog bolts out of the front door and you call him back. He has been conditioned to do as you say and then he will get a treat. Well, if you don't have any treats on you as soon as he comes back and DON'T give him a treat, you broke the deal. Why should your dog listen to you if you don't happen to have any treats on you? Unless you plan to spend the rest of your days with pockets full of Milk-Bone crumbs, I suggest using an alternate method.
  
  My suggestion to you is to do a search for a book called "Toward the PhD for Dogs". Unfortunatley, it has been out of print for many years. (Why is it that the best books aren't very successful?) It is set up in steps which are very easy to use and completely successful when you follow the program. It's written for AKC obedience trial preparation but there is no reason that the scruffiest mongrel in the world can't do the same things that any AKC Utility Dog (UD) does.
  
  Please believe me when I tell you that finding and buying a copy of that book (usually you can find it for about $20) will save you hundreds of dollars on bullsh** "trainers". Use the lessons in that book and you will very quickly find yourself walking with a well trained, well adjusted companion instead of "just a dog".
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: In dog training, what am i supposed to do when my dog "disobeys"?

My dog is about 10 weeks old. She knows what 'come' means, she almost always listens. But sometimes, when she would rather keep 'exploring' something else, she flat out ignores me. What should i do when that happens? Go after her? Pick her up? i don't want to screw up the training...
Also, she has a tendency to bark at me to demand attention, but at night i can't ignore her because my parents make a fuss if she keeps barking. What can i do to keep her quiet but not teach her that she gets what she wants by barking?
please help... thanks!

Secrets to Dog Training to Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems

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When dogs "disobey" it means they have not been taught the command properly or do not fully understand it. While a dog may know how to 'come' perfectly while they're in the backyard, it can be a whole different story when distractions (like smells) are present. If your dog doesn't come to you when called you need to go and get her or she'll learn that 'come' only means 'come here if you feel like it, otherwise keep doing what your doing.' It's also important to remember that teaching a 100% reliable come takes about a year of continual training.

You need to ignore her barking. Any attention -- whether it's postive attention like petting her or negative attention like hitting her -- is going to reinforce the behavior. To try and quiet her down a little quicker distract her and then give her something else to do and then reward her for that. Have her sit (without barking) and then reward that good behavior.

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• She Just a puppy so don't do anything when she doesn't listen in less your a the park then pick her up. but around the house when she dose that after 3 times of calling her and she still dosen't come the walk away if she comes the she comes. when she bark firmly tell her no and leave at that. she bark again then tell her no again.


• keep your voice calm and respective when talking to your dog never raise your voice to the dog or the dog will be come scared and not want to listen and if your dog is denmanding attention you are probably not giving her enough when she barks lightly tell her no


• Ignore wrong behaviors, and only reward when she does what you want. Make her come to you. If you go and pick her up, she won't learn to come.
  The best thing to do about the barking at night is to not give in to her and go give her attention. She will keep barking because she knows you will eventually do what she wants. Put a shirt of yours in her crate or bed so she can smell you at night. If you don't have a crate now, you may want to get one to keep her in at night. Make sure she has water in there, and a toy. She just recently left her mother and it will take a little time for her to adjust to being alone at night, but she will come around.


• "Come" is the most crucial command that is NEVER to be repeated. If your dog doesn't come to you immediately, go and get her. Never scold your dog after he comes to you.
  For the sake of training, if you feel that your dog may disobey the "come" command, just go and get her.
  But again, this is how I do it.
  Sometimes especially when training a pup, it helps if you "run away" from your dog, he/ she will go after you and chase you.


• Explain to your parents that by ignoring her when she barks the problem will resolve itself much faster than giving her the attention that she is demanding will. The worst thing you can do is give her any kind of attention, even negative, because she'll interpret it as a victory and learn that barking gets her attention.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you need a license to start a dog training business?

i am an 18 year old i live im Michigan and i am wondering if i need a license to start a business in dog training i love working and training dogs i go to the votec in allegan and training is what i spend my time doing..

Electronic Dog Training

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You need a business license to start any business.

Career in Dog Training

• You need a business license and insurance, yes.
  
  However i don't see many people flocking to have an 18 YO train their dogs. Got a mentor? Any practical, real life experience? How many of YOUR dogs have you titled? Volunteer work at local shelter?
  
  Even know anything about running a business physically and legally?
  
  If you want a LEGIT, money-paying business then focus on going to college for a business degree (there is no college degree for training as MOST stuff needs to be learned hands on in the field, under someone who has been in the field for years) . Find a few trainers and behaviorists to mentor under. Volunteer some time.
  
  Then work under a corporation or kennel club training group before branching off on your own. Very few training businesses are launched that easily or quickly. You need to build up a reputation and a background FIRST. Not to mention money.


• Simply, no.
  There are no regulations regarding Training. If you want to, you can call yourself a trainer starting now.
  
  I would recommend talking to a Positive Reinforcement trainer in your area to get an idea what the job involved, and some reliable places to get an education, I personally went through Animal Behavior College, and would recommend it to any one. Also, joining some groups like the CPDT and other organizations dedicated to the advancement of training are a good place to start. Not sure of any in the states (as I am in Canada) but if you wanted to look into som affiliates, you could also check out Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers for more info as well.
  
  Avoid organizations that deal with Punative style training (Dominance Theory, "Alpha Dog" trainers, pinch collars, choke chains, shock collars) as they are far behind the times. Align yourself with some Positive Reinforcement trainers for the most up-to-date science on the matter. Read lots of books, specifically "100 Silliest Things People Say About Dogs" (excellent!)
  
  Hope that helps, and good luck!


• Most likely, you'll need a business license from your city/county. You will also need to obtain a liability insurance policy to cover should something happen to a dog while in your care. You will also need to be bonded for someone to trust their dog with a stranger. One other thing you'll need are references from the trainers you've trained under. You will also need to have basic knowledge of emergency medical care. You will also need to see a lawyer to have a legit contract made up.


• If you plan to charge people for training then you would need a certification. One can be certified for teaching basic obedience, all the way up to certification for service dogs, etc. If you are interested in this as a career, you may want to seek employment with a dog trainer who has a business already, you can learn a lot from that and you can also get some credit for being an apprentice.

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Dog Health Questions: What types of things will the PetSmart dog training teach my dog?

We just adopted a 1-year-old MinPin/Spaniel mix. She's a great dog, very playful. She doesn't bite or get agressive with us (which is grrrrreat!). But she was never trained, and still has a lot of "puppy" in her. She jumps up (over and over and over again no matter how many times you tell her "down" or "no"), barks like crazy at anything and everything that moves (even the neighbors that she's gotten used to), and will pee/poop in the house if we allow her out of her cage for extended periods of time (even if she's just come in from outside). I'd also like her to walk a bit better on her leash instead of doing her best to pull me around the block. Will an obedience training like PetSmart's help with these things, or should I be looking at ways to train her myself?

How to Train Your Dogs - Some Basics in Dog Training

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If your new to dog training (which it sounds like you are) :) then it can help to have someone with a little more experience (and usually thats all your gonna get from Petsmart) that can help you with the basics (and I do mean basics....sit, heel, etc).

Sounds like your pup isn't getting walked enough & has alot of energy. And of course being dragged down the street isn't exactly anyone's idea of a good time so I'm sure your probably not all that eager to get out and be dragged for a walk everyday lol.

Let's put it this way......anything can be a help, and taking your pooch to Petsmart won't hurt..but don't expect any miricles, especially with any problem behaviors.

You could pretty much get the same thing by picking up a cheap or free training manual. Although the socialization by going to a group is very good for any dog which can help with doggie aggression (towards other dogs) later on down the road.

If you get the National Geographic channel, it would be wise to check out The Dog Whisperer on Friday nights (they're running a week long special right now, so he will be on tonight around 8pm central time....and all the rest of this week. Or you can also get his DVDs off ebay.

Check out his website:
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com

There are also some other good trainers out there that deal with basic obedience, Barbra Woodhouse is an old standby if you come across any of her vhs.

If you'd like to enjoy a little advanced training you can check out David Dikeman - Command Performance but this is for a dedicated owner who is willing to spend alot of time on the dog.

In the meantime, here are some simple tips to help a few of the problems you mentioned:

HEEL: There's a couple options here, I would try this one first - when your pooch starts to walk out ahead of you, turn and walk the other direction and keep going for at least 20 steps or so. Your gonna be doing ALOT of turning lol till your pooch catches on, but she'll get the idea that she needs to be by your side & watch you so that she doesn't get caught by the leash.

OR, you can also purchase a Haltihead Collar (I recommend this over the Gentle Leader collar) The Halti looks like a horse's harness & works on the same principal, where the head goes the body must follow, and it keeps a dog from pulling. You can order these anywhere, they may carry them at Petsmart, or you can get them out of any pet catalog or off ebay.

HOUSEBREAKING: First, if your papertraining your pooch, STOP. Thats the worst thing any owner can ever do, it teaches the dog it's perfectly fine to go potty INSIDE your house. Instead, give the dog frequent potty trips especially 10-20 min. after any food/water intake. And also don't feed or offer water close to bed time. Many owners make the mistake of leaving the water dish out all night, you don't need to drink all night long & neither does your dog. Unless you catch her in the act, you cannot scold her for relieving herself on the carpet, simply clean it up and move on (make sure you clean it well as they return to the scent, white viniger works nicely for this, or you can buy special cleaners that get rid of the scent, soap & water won't cut it). If you do catch her give a firm but NOT a loud "no" (a loud no may startle her and cause her to empty her bladder even more) Also, use the crate when your not able to supervise her, used properly dogs have no problem staying in a crate. But if you go this route make it "matter of fact" that she goes in, and you go on with your biz even if she whimpers a bit or cries. If you return to her when she whimpers, or if you make a long drawn out "mommy will be right back" kind of thing, this may cause seperation anxiety in the future....and once that starts it's a BEAR to get rid of.

JUMPING: A dog that jumps on you may be displaying puppy exuberance, it usually is also telling you that it's the boss around here. BUT, being a smaller breed dog I'm betting that when someone wants to pet her, they pat their leg for her to jump up. If so, being petted is praising the dog for jumping up. And she can't be expected to think it's ok to jump up and say hello at one point, and then when your in your business suit & she's full of mud....that it's not still perfectly ok to jump up and say hello. If you teach her sit, you can eventually teach her "ok" (jump up and say hello) and "sit" (get off me & sit down). But for now, I would suggest not allowing her to jump up and if she does, step into her & raise your knee a bit (this will throw her off balance) and say NO LIKE YOU MEAN IT (not "no" or "noooooo" or "no no no no no" lol)

BARKING: MinPin's are great little barkers and she's doing what comes naturally. However this doesn't mean she should be allowed to be a 24/7 alarm system. This is a pretty active little breed, even if she is a mix. If you walk her 30 min. twice a day (and I do mean WALK, not a DRAG around the block, if she drags you she's boss, and if she's boss outdoors she's boss indoors too). The walks will help get rid of her excess energy. IF she does bark at inappropriate times (at kids, other dogs, mailman, etc) give a sharp firm NO. If she spends alot of time in the crate when your at work (or even locked up in a yard or inside the home for that matter) it only stands to reason she's gonna have energy to burn & walks will help this :)

Hope this helps. If you enjoy yahoo groups, I have group which discusses training, care, etc. of 4-legged fur-kids :) Your welcome to drop by & check us out (it's family safe)

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogwh…

Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog Successful

• They would teach her to obey you and maybe even some tricks.


• I'm going through training at PetsMart right now with my puppy. Training involves: "watchMe", "sit", "Stay", "Down", come when called. And much more. They give great advice. Our trainer is GREAT.


• PetSmart puppy training will help with beginning clicker training, potty training, leash training and barking problems. The trainers are very knowledgeable and patient. Just remember that you have to work with your puppy at home after you learn what you need to do in class. :-)
  
  Good luck!


• well I know there is a great course for 100$'s that teaches all the basics that you and your dog can do together, and it strengthens you and your dogs bond together.


• when my dog was in that they taught him how to come to you and also how to sit and also how to stay.


• Every trainer at PetsMart is an entity in them selves. There are a few good ones around and plenty that couldn't train a goat.


• Petsmart training won't help you with her barking problems, nor help in house training her - they'll teach you how to teach your dog very basic obedience commands. They'll help you teach her how to walk on a leash better.
  
  You still need to work with your dog yourself, you need to practice every day. Remember, no one can or should train your dog for you - you do it. They're only there to give you some methods for teaching. Keep in mind that Petsmart instructors are not highly qualified - if you have a dog that's going mainly for socializing and to learn manners, they're fine. If you need more than that, you need to find better classes - often through an all-breed dog club is a good place to start.


• if I were you I would most definitely hire a professional pet trainer, for about the same price and it will be one on one....no distractions in the store...other animals...people etc...
  
  you can definitely do it yourself with a little bit of patience...i believe in you...here is a good site to start you out...http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/article…
  http://www.dogproblems.com/public/depart…
  http://www.seefido.com/html/training_12.…
  
  YOU CAN DO IT!!!! good luck!!! e-mail me for help!!


• yes, all three of my dogs have gone to petco dog class, also repetition is the answer. work with your dog several times a day for at least 20 min. or so, also walking your dog for at least 1/2 hour will get rid of some of that energy. I can say that going to a class will help you train yourself to train your dog, especially if you've never had a dog before. all these problems your saying have been covered in the classes I have taken, and you might get lucky and get a good trainer. Mine will go to peoples house to help them or gives them a little extra time at the end of class.


• i took the petsmart class and it wasn't too good all they taught her was the basic commands like sit ..and to walk on leash .. but it didn't help ( i trained her fine myself after that) and now she is pretty well behaved but i know the soloutions to your problems just remember you have to work with your dog every day even if it's for only fifteen minutes at a time. when your dog jumps up you need to knee her in the bellyand tell her no .. i think she will get the point after that then when she is fine around you , you need to ask a friend to come over and if your dog jumps on them you need to tell the guest to knee her and say no ..your dog will catch on that it is not a good thing to do a,..for the barking at everything you can either clap your hands loudly and say no or whistle and then say no or maybe get a blowhornor or something just to get your dog's attention and then say no.... the going in the house thing is just to spite you it's your dog's way of saying since you put me in the cage for so long i will spite you by peeing or w/e in the house to give you what you deserve or it's is possible that the people you got the dog from before didn't potty train her if you see her going pick her up tell her no and put her in the place you wish her to eliminate.... everytime you take her for a walk if she is pulling stop pull her back make her sit and say heel or you can use another tecnique where you spin the end of the leash front of her face...right infront of your knees if she starts to go farther then you would like the leash will hit her in the face ...she won't like it so she will stay back by your side ..after she is wawlking nicely by your side for a while stop swinging the leash if she keeps walking by your side reward her if not say no and start swinging the leash again...the petsmart class doesn't deal with most of these problems if you went you would have to get a private instructor at petsmart that is ..but i like training them on my own i have a pup who is pretty well trained ( i trained her myself) but that is what is easier about getting a pup i also have a lab that i got when she was ten monthes and so i experienced a lot of these problems also if you want to teach your dog to heal sometimes it is best to walk with a dog buddy that has learned how to heal ..ask your friend or whoever to borrow their dog and tie their leashes together in about the middle that helped me a lot .. o and my self taught pup is only 11monthes and she know sit, stay down, lay go get it, cometouch ( with a clicker), up ( like jump) , come, over ( sort of) , walk , crawl ( sort of) , and then we're working on heel , leave it , and the one where they balance the biscuit on their nose and then holds it there until you say ok or w/e , o and she knows rollover too, my other dog that i got when she was 10monthes old knows sit, stay, come , down , lay , shake, heal , kiss , up

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Dog Health Questions: Any good dog training forums?

Anyone have any suggestions for a good professional-quality dog training forum? Not that I have a dog that needs training, but I do training and would like a forum to talk with others who do as well

Learn the Significance of Dog Training Courses

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I love the Dog Whisper on Discovery channel.

Dog Training Explained

• Some good info can be found on the site and in the forums at Leerburg, http://leerburg.com/. It's especially good if you are interested in German Shepherds, Malinois, Dobermans or other types of dogs used in security or protection. It's not bad for other breeds either. The site is huge with thousands of pages of information to go along with the forums.


• Yes, here are some that you can join right away since they are on Yahoo.
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogbe…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogob…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoodD…
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OC-Assist-…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pos-4…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/front…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/spt/
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Click…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DogTr…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogbe…
  
  Have fun. :0)


• http://www.dogchat.co.uk/
  
  http://www.doglistener.co.uk/

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