Dog Health Questions: I think I've decided to get a dog for Christmas! Help!?

What breed should I get (any size). Why should and shouldnt get a dog? What i need for a dog and how much itll cost and last but not least how much does the breed/breeds cost please help....
I have-

dog experince
a dog right now
enough money for a dog
lots of dog breed books
lots of dog training books
30min.-1hr. 30min. to walk a dog
i will be gone for about 8hrs a day
will come home to let dog out
about 2 acres
a small back yard
a place i visit every week with horses to chase
i like bid and small dogs.
mediam dogs r great also
ex.

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Sound like you are ready for a puppy, but I recommend waiting until after Christmas.

First of all, Christmas is a terrible time to get a puppy.
http://www.petrescue.com/library/no-pups…
http://www.slate.com/id/2132035/
http://cyberpet.com/cyberdog/articles/le…

Also GOOD breeders will never sell a puppy for Christmas, so anyone you could get a pup from right now would NOT be a good source.

Another reason is because you are not yet sure what breed you want. This is not a decision that should be rushed. Take your time, narrow it down to a few breeds, then go to some shows and actually meet the breeds and people that own them, join some internet groups and discussion boards just for those breeds so you can talk to pet owners that have them and find out their experiences.

Once you've selected a breed, then you need to search for a good breeder. This can take a while too, especially since good breeders will probably have a waiting list. Don't just go somewhere and buy the first puppy you see, ALL puppies are cute. Check out the breeders ADULT dogs. Are they good examples of the breed? Are they well cared for? Do they have the kind of personalities you want in a dog? Check out the website for the breed's parent club (they're usually called something like "Breedname Club of America"), and most of them will have breeder referrals, information on the breed, and information on what to look for in a breeder. Don't even look at puppies until you have selected a breeder.

It's worth it to take a little extra time an effort to make sure you end up with a dog that will be an enjoyable companion for the next 10-15 years.

What to Look For in the Best Dog Training Program

• you will be gone a lot and the dog can chase horses?
  the world does not need another irresponsible pet owner.
  Forget getting a dog and do yourself and the dog a favor.


• Well I thought about answering your question until I read that the dog will have lots of horses to chase. Thats really immature. Have you ever seen what damage can be inflicted from a dog chasing a horse thru the fence or a horses hoof connecting with the dog.......


• too late to get a dog for christmas,, reputable breeders usually have waiting lists of prescreened puppy buyers BEFORE THEY EVEN BREED THE DOG... you would have to go to the breeders house, be interviewed and hopefully pass your screening...
  
  dogs should not be CHASING horses.. try a cat or adopt a shelter dog


• if you don't care about having a mixed breed some of the sweetest dogs come from shelters, and are usually cheaper ( around $75.00-$100.00) if you want a pure breed I would look around for breeders, but don't ever buy from a pet store they often times get their dogs, from puppy mills, and are sick and die within weeks if not sooner...hopes this helps..


• Alright, I'm hoping that horse chasing thing was a joke. Seriously not good for horse or dog. Also, you say you'll be gone for 8 hrs a day and come home to let the dog out. I hope you don't mean out of the house b/c no dog should stay locked indoors for that long unless you don't care about urine on the floor. You sure can't expect them to hold it that long. You have to research the breeds and pick the best one for you. Keep in mind, some breeds are more prone to health issues.


• You don't need a dog.


• seriously research all the different breeds and think about which ones you can handle. you can also try rescuing a shelter dog. whatever dog you decide to get, take the time to learn to take care of it first and COMMIT to it! I can't stand seeing posts from people who find out after a month or so that a dog is work and not just something cute to play with.


• You shouldn't let dogs chase horses and now is not a good time to be getting a dog. Your house will probably be busy over Christmas and it will not be the best time for the dog to settle in. There will be a lot of dogs in rescue centres come the end of January when people have decided that it wasn't what they wanted for Christmas after all.


• Since you only have 5 days to pick the breed of your dreams... how about you wait until after Christmas so you have time to research different breeds, attend local breed events, talk to multiple owners, inquire about responsible breeders, etc.
  
  Also, I just read your statement about the dog being able to chase horses. Are you SERIOUS???? Horses can kill dogs! I grew up with horses and dogs... one kick is all it takes.

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Dog Health Questions: Im starting a project with my dog........ training! o.o?

i want to teach him agility you know for fun but since im saving for college i cant spend it on a trainer how can i?? and if i dont have a backyard where??how??

Find Out About Purchasing Yourself Some Dog Training Books, They Could Really Be Quite Helpful

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See if a local trainer will let you barter for lessons. Babysit. Clean house. Yard work. Clean kennels. Groom dogs. Exercise or walk dogs. Housesit. Help build courses. Dog trainers & active competitors lead quite busy lives & often have a full-time job &/or a family to care for also. Never enough hours in the day to get everything done. I know I have bartered for lessons or practice time on course myself. Give it a try. You might be able to strike a deal that benefits you both. Good Luck!

Dog Training Methods - Methods Used in Pofessional Training Classes

• I plan to try it too soon, ive just been getting him to do bigger jumps over walls, under fallen tree and rivers.
  
  Then i plan to use old bamboo sticks and sting to make up obstacles in a farmers field or any spare land i see, just ask if i can use it.
  
  I no nothing about it, but i just improvise, you could do the same.
  
  You just need a way to motivate the dog to do what you want before they start enjoying it.
  
  Im using touch command, you train the dog to touch nudge your hand for a reward, get them to follow your hand or a stick first, then it seems obvious from there, so long as you have basic commands mastered.
  
  You can watch utube videos, but sometimes its more fun to guess how your dog thinks, what motivates it make up you own rules, as every dog is different like every owner.


• The very first practice jumps I had were just broom handles propped up on buckets. You could also use bricks, boxes, etc. If you don't have a yard, bring it all to the park. We do go to a practice facility (which costs money), but I usually take our equipment to the park to practice once a week as well. I have a backyard, but it's really small, so there's not much room to set up an agility course. So, we go to the park.
  
  You can buy an inexpensive kids play tunnel for the tunnel. About $20-$25. You can find some good deals on tunnels and other agility equipment on Ebay.
  
  You can make inexpensive weaves with PVC pipe. If you just stick poles in the ground, they're only like $1.20 or something like that for precut 2" PVC pipe pieces at Home Depot. Six poles are the standard number to use. We have ours fully connected together with a PVC base, so it's moveable, I think I only paid $15 for all the PVC pieces and connectors.


• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_train…
  
  Try this


• go to a local park.

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Dog Health Questions: New dog, training tips?

I'm 18 years old and my family just got a new puppy yesterday and we're picking him up Wednesday May 17. Its a puppy Eskipoo (American Eskimo Dog/Poodle) and he's only a few weeks old. We never had a puppy before so I'm just asking for a few basic tips. My mom said we're going to crate train him and I'm not 100% what that is so any tips on that too? Any help would be good thanks :]

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Crate training: Most pups like their crate because it can satisfy many dogs' need for a den-like enclosure. It's an effective housebreaking tool because it takes advantage of the dog's natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place, it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing furniture), and it keeps the pup away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical wires, etc.) I agree with the previous poster though--don't use it as a substitute for proper training. The idea is to take the pup out often enough (every couple of hours or so at first) so that it doesn't have to soil it's "home". Don't make it hold it for very long--especially when it's very young.

Keep the pup at home til it's had all of its shots. Your veterinarian may recommend keeping the pup home until he's 16-18 weeks old. Listen to your vet, even if obedience instructors insist the pup needs the socialization of a kindergarten class. Socialization is important, but not as important as avoiding exposure to fatal diseases such as parvovirus and distemper.

Socialize the pup. Find a dog park and let the pup get used to other people and other puppies. But be prepared to protect it, if necessary.

I agree with the previous poster that said to take it to basic obedience classes. But make sure it's a good class with a good instructor. There are some suggestions down at the source section:

Helpful Tips on Dog Training

• Let him roam around your house on the first day. After, let him use the bathroom. The next, you should start training him right away. Ok, hold a treat above his nose, just a little and say 'sit'. Keep doing so until he gets it. Lay down, put the treat in your hand, to the ground. He'll try to get it but don't let him have it until so.


• My dog is crate trained. And I used to have a part Eskimo/Australian Shepard who was crate trained. For my dog, it took awhile to get him to want to go in the crate. To encourage your dog to enter the crate, drop some small food treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. If he refuses to go all the way in at first, that's okay -- don't force him to enter. Continue tossing treats into the crate until your dog will walk calmly all the way into the crate to get the food. If he isn't interested in treats, try tossing a favorite toy in the crate. After introducing your dog to the crate, begin feeding him his regular meals near the crate. This will create a pleasant association with the crate. Crate your dog for only short periods of time, and crate him at night


• Crate training is a valid training method but unfortunately most people use it incorrectly. They use the crate to avoid having to train the dog. They put it in the crate to avoid teaching the dog to not poop under the dining room table, and so on. The best is to enroll yourself and the puppy into a good puppy class. They will teach you about dog behavior, how to socialize, how to train, how to correct. Then you progress to adult dog obedience classes. You will have a much better and safer pet.
  
  Many proponents of crate training defend it as "the dog's special place". To my dogs the whole house is their special place, especially the couch, or my lap.


• Crating is when your make your dog sleep in the cage and urinate in a litter box or etc. and make sure you take your dog out right after you get him/her out of the cage or else accidents will happen also once your dog urinates on the floor spray with a disinfectant spray or a spray that says dog accident resolver Good Luck =)


• There are lots of tips on the internet if you search around.
  
  When we potty trained our dog that we brought home from a shelter, my husbands aunt (she's a vet tech) said to poke holes in an empty container like a Gatorade bottle and fill it half full or less with gravel/rocks/dried beans ect. Anything that makes noise and shake it whenever the dog peed/pooped in the house. It also worked for any other behaviour we didnt like. The timing is important though.
  
  Go here for potty training and other training techniques for your dog:
  
  http://tinyurl.com/qm2xnv


• You want to start setting the household rules right away. Treat him now how you will treat him when he is older. Try not to carry him too much, or he may get "small dog syndrome".
  
  Crate training is a great way to house break a new puppy. Basically you teach them that their crate is their den, and that they are not to bathroom in it. After time they begin to see the house as their den as well, and will use potty outside. Remember to be patient though, as he will not have full control of his bladder muscles until he is about 6 months old. And small dogs are typically harder to house train than their larger counter parts.
  
  As for a tip.. Start training now, with the leash, with things like sitting at the door when new people come in the house, how to behave at food time. And stay consistent. Everyone in the family needs to work together. Not just one person alone.


• If this is your first dog I really recommend you enroll in some puppy training classes. I went to PetSmart and they did very well with us. My second puppy is going to classes this weekend. Classes really help because you get socizlation and learn how to train your dog.
  
  My biggest advice is paticence and understanding and love. It will take at least 2 weeks before your new puppy is 100% adjusted to his new home. As for training you'll need to let your pup out after every time it eats, drinks, plays, or every few hours of sleep. Make sure you watch it's movements and then you can tell when your pup needs to go outside.
  
  I also highly recommend positve re-enforcement training. That means you train by rewarding with treats and praise. Some people use shock collars or other cruel methods for their dogs...this should only be used in extreme cases however, some people just aren't willing to put in time and paticence and love. In most cases if you put in the time then your pup and you will develop a loving bond.
  
  It will take a lot of work and dedication to help your dog know what is expected of them. Remember they're a new memeber of the family and it will take them awhile to learn all the rules.
  
  After 1 1/2 years my dogs still aren't perfect. You will never have a "perfect" dog. You always continue to guide them and love them and train them...letting them know the behavior that is acceptable and isn't acceptable. My dogs do very well in understanding what I need them to do but, there are still accidents and sometimes I desire new behavior from them (not barking at new neighbors...a new trick...that stuff).
  
  My biggest advice is enroll in the class and be loving.
  
  Good luck!


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Dog Health Questions: Plz help my dog goes crazy when I ride my gas minibike!?

My portugese water dog now 1 years old has developed a now serious problem with me starting my engine for my gas scooter, as a puppy I accidently encouraged her barking and it may have frightened her. Anyway now she barks and tries to bite and or attack the scooter. It really upsets me because I have read stress can kill dogs by heart attafck. She has a full blown panic attack and desprately looks for something to chew to calm her nerves. I really need help. How do I make her comfterble with me starting engines and gas scooters or minibikes!? Please its serious and really scares me, she still goes crazy if I put her inside and now has developed agression where if I try to hold her from going out so I can go out and leave her inside she will bite me. It is really scaring me and I desprately need a solution, I am only 15 years old so dog training claSses are not a option. But I lover her and want things to be better so I am willing to put as much time into it as needed. Plz help!!!

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Desensitize her to the minibike, and counter-condition her to associate it with positive things. Read:
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2327
http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2010/04…
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-h…
It will take a lot of time, patience, consistency, and really fantastic rewards.

Dog Training Basics - Important Tips to Remember

• The first answer is sensitive and complete. Very good information. You will find it well worth the time and effort.

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Dog Health Questions: Could this dog be the dog of the future?

do you think a dog like this one would be great if it could really do that?
give me your opinions would it help in owners not getting rid of their dog if he could do the job?

http://cgi.ebay.com/8-DOG-TRAINING-PUPPY…

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Oh my gosh! Now that has got to be the funniest pic ive seen on here lol. I would love it if my dogs could clean up their own poo! I wish that this was the answer to make people stop giving up their best friends.

Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training

• 1. a dog would have to be trained to do that and if someone is too lazy to pick up after the dog they are not going to pay to train a dog to do it or even go to the training
  
  2. Dogs wouldn't be able physically to do it as shown in the picture. Actual hands and opposable thumbs are a great thing.
  
  3. People would still find bs reasons to get rid of a dog.


• If a dog can do this, it can learn to use the toilet and wouldn't need tools at all....just a quick flush would do.


• no this is odd, not possible


• no, not really, then they would be people in furry suits not dogs.


• I dunno, But it sure would be awesome!

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

I have a dog walking company and i decided to add dog grooming and dog training and watching dogs, So its like all about dogs company. What is a good name for that? I cant think of any at all! Try not to be to corny and weird, I want a sophisticated name sort of. Thanks (:

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Mighty Mutts Dog Care
All Breed Pet Services.
Fetch! Dog Care
Paw Pals Dog Services.
Waggin' Tails
Pampered Pooches.
Pawsitively Dog Servces

Which One of These Four Dog Training Mistakes are You Making?

• Dog WORKS
  
  The FULL DOG (take off on the Full Monty)


• Dirty dogs and filthy bitches :)


• -Insert your first name here-'s dog grooming and walking & co.


• Snoopy's Dog House


• all-round dogs


• Walk-A-Pup

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Dog Health Questions: Training a puppy to fit the ideal dog persona?

I got a 10 week old puppy three days ago. Mind you that I have trained JRT's, German Sheperds, Australians Sheperds, I decided to check out what the new school of dog training advice was out there. I am kind of dissapointed in advice people are dispensing about training dogs. I was wondering if anyone feels the same way? I think the trainers forget that people have different ideals. For instance, training a hunting dog is different from training a hunting breed to live as a family pet. There is this one guy who went on and on about not allowing a puppy/dog to sit on your lap. I have never had a problem with any of my dogs, and they were all allowed to sit/rest-head on my lap. I think he just didn't want a dog that sat next to him, or maybe he had a bad experience. What one considers misbehaving can be considered appropriate to another person. This goes for how people raise children as well.

I also don't want my dog to like all people, and have no problem if my dog growls at strangers. I don't want strangers touching my dogs without me interacting with the person first. There are many trainers who want to take this form of aggression out of dogs. If my dog bites someone who approaches my dog while I have her on a leash after I told them she is not good with strangers, shame on that person. I would teach my child, to not interact with strangers as well. This is what I consider ideal. Maybe some say, "what if my dog escapses". Well shame on me. I have not had it happen yet over 20 years of owning and training dogs.

How do the rest of you feel? Do you feel like some advice just does not fit in to what you consider an ideal dog?

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There are many different training methods out there and one doesn't just fit every dog, as you said. If you want a dog for protection, you aren't going to sign up for your local basic obedience classes using positive reinforcement. Just as you don't go to one doctor for all of your medial needs (my internist won't fill my cavities, my dentist won't adjust my back, etc.), I feel it's the same with training. It depends on how you want your dog to behave. I find it hilarious that people think no matter what their dog does, they are trying to 'dominate' them. Our dogs are allowed on our furniture. They have to ask first (they do so with a paw up), but we taught them that because we have company that comes over who may not want our drooling AmStaffs on the couch with them. They may weigh 70 pounds, but they still try to sit on my lap. This isn't because they are dominant, but because they love to cuddle. People watch too much tv and believe everything they see on it.

Jumping dogs drive me nuts. When we were training our youngest, it would really tick me off when she would jump, I would correct her and someone would say 'no, it's okay.' It's not okay. She will be a big dog one day and then she's going to knock someone over. We have friends who think its adorable that their labs jump on everyone that enters the house. Acceptable for them, not for us. People definitely have different views of what is acceptable and what is not. Our dogs are allowed on furniture, my dad doesn't allow his dogs on furniture. Our dogs aren't allowed on our bed, but my bestfriend lets her dogs sleep with her. To each their own. I did find it funny in my very first training class that someone tried to tell me we should always eat before our dogs do or they will think they are the boss. Really? Just because I ate a few potato chips before Max and Lily got their kibble on the floor, they're going to think they own the house? But some people really believe this. My dogs sit for their food. They wait until they are given a release signal to eat. I don't make my children do that. We eat as we please. I seriously doubt they think they're at an elevated status because I fed them their kibble before I took a half hour making a complete breakfast for my husband and kids, of which they got none. To each their own, and whatever works for your individual dog, though.

While I agree that it is shame on someone for approaching YOUR dog even after you have said it doesn't like strangers, I don't think the court will see it that way if it bites a child. The problem is not your dog, but children these days. Their parents don't teach them about dogs. We have a little 'biter' in the neighborhood who is in the middle of a dangerous dog hearing and his owners may lose him. He is an extremely nasty little purebred Jack Russell from questionable lineage (pet store pup) that has bit almost every child in a two block radius. Why should the owner not be allowed to walk his dog? It's not HIS fault that these stupid kids coming running right up to him and stick their hands out. However, their parents don't agree and have sued. The parents have won and medical bills have had to be paid. After all of this, the dog is likely going to lose it's life. Why? Because people don't ask. They just see a small, cute dog and reach for it. While I agree with you, the courts don't see it our way.

My dogs are extremely friendly, it's inherent in the breed and there wasn't a thing we could do about it even if we wanted to. They welcome strangers with open arms. We are fine with that.

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• Get a lawyer. You are suit bait.


• it can be hard to train them to do stuff like that and only bark at certain people i've had my dog for 5 years and she still barks at friends that she has seen many times


• i wish my dog was like that she is the friendliest puppy to all people but if she meets a new dog she will FLIP OUT. she will growl, stand up and try to make the other one become submisive altho never actualy hurts the other dog


• research the breed of the dog. base your training on it's natural instincts. 10 weeks is very young for obedience training. Try the umbilical cord approach. Keep the dog's leash on (inside the house too), and tie the other end to your belt. The dog will learn you are the boss and will want to please you.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i go for puppy / dog training in nottingham?

needs training please help asap

Residential Dog Training Vs DIY Home Dog Training

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If you mean Nottingham UK then google or go through your yellow pages to find local clubs. There should be plenty.

Here you go.

http://www.nottinghamdogtraining.co.uk/

I just put in a google search.

Training Your Dog - Dog Training Tips and Advice

• If you have a local petco or petsmart they do it. Here in NC its 109.00 for 9 weeks. pretty cheap for dog training!

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