Dog Health Questions: My dog gets to excited / violent with fetch / tug a war ... what do I do?

I have a two year old Pom mix. i got him off of Craigslist in January 2008. His furr was matted, he was covered in ticks, had no training, and marked alot. I got him a cage, enrolled him in dog training class. We just complete the basic one at petco. Well he never played with anything until recently and that is whrere the problem is...

We will throw the toy he sometimes just runs by it then circles the living room as fast as he can.

Recently though he will get the toy and bring it back and the second I touch it he starts growling, jerking his head around. It sounds really violent, but I think he is still playing. Well once were done playing with the toy he starts jumping and snapping at my hands. This is really weird since he is a very sweet and friendly dog.

When we first got him he was possessive of food, but with thrainers help we got over that.

Im afraid he is now possessive with the toy, or he is just playing to hard.

How do I get him to behave?

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I just want to add a few things from what other have said...

You can play tug a war with a dog, the issue with this type of play is in certain breeds and behaviours it should be avoided b/c they become aggressive with the play and even dominant.

I have a two year old dog that we have successfully be able to play tug a war with. He understands when we have had enough and he is not aggressive or dominant with anything. Tug of war to him is just a fun game to play and nothing more. Personality can play a big role in determining if tug o war is a good idea or a bad idea with your dog

Growling can be normal play behaviour. But the snipping afterwards is not. I'm not sure if its possessive. I think seeing a trainer or a behaviourist is in your best interest, they will be able to analyze the context and determine if it is possessive behaviour. And be able to give you proper pointers on how to resolve the issue.

I agree with what some have wrote about the ignoring and even walking away. Dogs learn very well when you ignore behaviour you don't want and then rewards them for doing what you want. If you choose to ignore the bad behaviour you need to also reward the good, without doing both you can confuse your dog.

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• He is probably toy possessive. Most small dogs are. He probably needs some more training. At home you can work with him by playing with him and when these habits come out tell him no, take the toy away and stop. If he keeps snapping at your hands ignore him until he calms down. If this doesn't work you probably need some one on one training.


• As soon as he starts growling or biting, you get up and walk away. Every single time. He'll soon learn that biting/growling means no more playtime.
  
  But remember, you have to be ruthless about it. You can't let him ONCE think he'll get away with that behavior and you'll tolerate it.
  
  Good for you for rescuing, and good luck!


• Take the toy away and tell him NO!
  Ignore him for a few minutes and try again.
  Over time he will realize, he is most likely possessive
  due to some trauma in his earlier life and also trying to show dominance BUT you have the be the alpha and show him whose boss.
  
  Good luck!


• well you need to teach him a leave it command and then ensure that you choose when to play and when to stop!! My terrier goes crazy at tug of war - but he will stop when I show two flat palms to face him and say "finish"


• Any time he steps out of line drop the toy and ignore him for awhile. Once he's calmed down you can try again.
  It's a lot easier than it sounds, but if you're diligent he'll get the message.


• this takes time and patience so he likes to play and he has been abused he is just playing and he wants to play some more just keep up with the dog training


• Put him in time out.


• When your dog starts becoming aggressive when you play, you need to say no and immediately stop playing with him. It will take several tries before a dog can associate that his aggressiveness is bad. Same goes for food. Do not feed your dog when he is in his aggressive state. If he gets away with these behaviors, you're telling him that he is the pack leader. You cannot let him establish dominance over you, which is exactly what he is doing.


• In the trainning classes I went to they said never to play tug of war with a dog, because it is a game of dominance to to dog If they "win" the toy then they are the Leader/stronger boss/ Especially if your dog had a food aggression problem. What I would do is take all the toys away then get one out and give it to the dog as long as he is following the rules, trade the toy for a treat(food) instead of trying to take it from him, put the toy away when problems with the dogs attitude some up, eventually after the dog learns that he gets a treat when he willingly gives up the toy they he will give it up to u. My rottweiler had food aggression too, my boyfriend was o.k with it for some reason, when I moved in the first time the huge dog growled at me over the food he was only given food feed to him right out of my hand( I don't recomend this but I did it for two month and he learned now I can do whatever I want to his food and he feel secure that I'm not going to take it away no way was i gonna let a rottweiler that I live with growl at me for any reason LOL just scary)


• If he won't let go of the toy, make him "Sit" and bribe him with a small piece of food. He'll have to drop it to get the food. But say a command like "Drop it" before you give him to food. Whenever you say "Drop it" he will think he's going to be fed and want to give the toy back. When he runs in circles (mine does this too): Throw the toy, and shake a rattle or something to get his attention and call him with "Come". Then make him sit and do what I mentioned above. Don't give him a piece of food everytime because he won't do it when you don't have food. Every other time or every three times you play, because then he will learn to be curious and see if you have a treat or not. Most of all don't do this on a daily basis. He might get bored and start to ignore you.
  Hope this works!


• You never play any games with a dog that involve competition.
  
  If he brings you a toy and then does anything but drop it, stand up and walk away. Do not fight him for it.
  
  Work with a trainer ASAP on teaching him the "drop it" command. Every time you want to play fetch, it should consist of you throwing the toy, him bringing it back, and you ordering him to drop it, then rewarding him. When the game is over, YOU keep the toy- NOT him. And never ever play any sort of chase, tug of war, etc.


• When play is "done" have firm rules. Work on a "that'll do" or "enough" or "no play". Don't allow your hands to be near him when play is finished. Be standing. Let go of the toy, say "that'll do" or whatever key word you want to equal that you're done. After you've released the toy, used your word(s), walk away. Turn your back. If he's calm, or even still into playing, but not showing such enthusasism, you can restart play as a reward! Be like "okay, let's play!" and then "that'll do", and walk away... repeat... "okay, let's play!" "that'll do", repeat! Sounds like he just thinks this play is so much fun, and so great! And obviously he wasn't used to so much affection and positive interaction. Give it a go, see how it works!


• Sorry to say it but I suggest finding a private, positive trainer instead of the big box trainers. www.ccpdt.org is a good start.
  
  Tug toys should be put away unless you bring them out and initiate play. AS soon as he shows you a behavior you do not want, take the toy and put it away and crate him for a few minutes as a time out.
  
  By ending the game when he does something you don't want it will teach him to do those things less and less. Playing tug is a fun game but it can increase toy possession if you allow it to get out of hand and allow him to continue to progress.
  
  I will say that my male pit bull has been very growly since a puppy when he plays tug with me or with our other pit bull. It is only play though. He has been trained extensively and is not aggressive at all, he's just very vocal when playing. Some dogs are but you should know the difference in play growling and a serious warning growl. A serious growl should not be tolerated in play.
  
  http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/tugowar…
  
  I also suggest training a "drop it" cue and a "leave it" cue.


• put it down

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Dog Health Questions: Has this ever happened to dog trainers? How do you overcome this?

Some how my clientele is thinking I am a free advice behaviorist dog trainer? Where did this come from? I am getting lots of emails with questions with training advice, but they don't follow through on the sessions. They expect me to come forth with all the techniques via email without the training sessions cost free. It does not work that way. Plus my rates are low for the fact I feel dog training should not be so expensive. I even have my certifications. My services are conveyed on my website. Has this happened to other dog trainers before?

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I had one e-mail about a training issue.
I simply replied that i would be happy to help the client and that they could contact me and make an appointment.
She responded quickly and called the following monday to make an appointment.

spell out on your site that people must make appointments.
Good luck!

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• It's not happened to me, but business sense says you should put a limit on that. Like, they get one question answered free, if they have more, they have to book a session and ask you in person. Put it in writing on your site, so you don't have to repeat it constantly (or at least not QUITE as much) on every email.
  
  Good luck!
  Vintage Collies


• Your first mistake is giving them your email address without guidelines behind it. I have spelled out my entire practice on my website and on my business handouts.
  
  If my clients want advice, they email me and I will respond in the form of telling them to set up an appointment to discuss the problem with me so we can work with the dog in the area of problem.
  
  I ONLY respond with training or behavioral advice if I feel as if its an emergency, or its from a faithful client whom I have been working with for quite some time.
  
  The only behavioral advice that should be given via email is to set up an appointment. If you give them advice and they read it the wrong way, it could end up disastrous, and you can be held entirely accountable.
  
  I wouldn't charge a sessions fee for an email, but I would tack some type of fee for email or phone call advice. Maybe half of the session charge, if not less?


• People are always looking for something for nothing. Do not answer their questions but email them back and simply ask them if they are wanting to make an appointment with your business.


• I'm happy to give advice over the net for everyday simple problems. It helps the dogs. For more complex problems I suggest a one on one training session.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I get a career in advanced animal training?

I'm looking to get a career in animal training. I've been working as a trainer at pet stores for a while now, but I really want to advance my career into doing specialized dog training, I.E. Search and Rescue, Service dogs, or I'd like to move into doing more exotics for parks like Sea-world and Busch Gardens. This is the career of my dreams, but I'm having a hard finding a good path into the field. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as schools, training, and entry-points into the industry? Thank you!

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The different types of careers in animal training have different requirements.
Working with things like guide or rescue dogs probably requires working up through an apprenticeship training program with people who already do that kind of work.

This site has some info on training seeing eye dogs:
http://www.thepuppyplace.org/page16.html

Working with marine mammals at a park like Sea World will probably require a related degree, probably marine biology or psychology (because you will be working with intelligent animals and people in close proximity, in addition to experience with animal training. If you want to go this path, I'd suggest choosing a school in an area with parks like these- probably in Florida or California- and try to get a job at the parks while in school. You will start out as something small, like a helper or tour guide, but can work your way up to the position you want.

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Dog Health Questions: How much should I charge to train dogs?

I'm trying to get my dog training business up and running and I'm still unsure what I should charge for training someone's dog. The schedule would likely be an hour a day 3 - 4 days a week for 3 - 4 weeks. Should I charge by the hour, week, or a flat rate. Some dogs will take longer than others and my schedule will fluctuate some (I do SAR work). I'm not doing this to get rich and want my clients to be satisfied with a well behaved dog. I'm not sure what a reasonable price to charge would be for someone who doesn't have a reputation built up yet but does have the skills.

What would you be willing to pay? Suggestions appreciated.

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I charge $30 an hour for private training, but also have been known to charge very little to nothing if the people don't have much money and really need help. You don't want to charge so much that your average person can't afford the help they need.
It is probably more elsewhere, group classes are only $45 for 8 weeks here.

If you are going to have the dog living with you, then you need to charge an hourly rate for training (I charge less for a dog living with me as I don't have to go to their house), but you will need to charge a boarding fee, I charge $10/day.

I also have the owners take my group obedience class so I can help them learn to handle their dog after I have taken the 'edge' off. Way to many trainers just send the dog back without teaching the owners how to work with the dog. The dog will work great for the trainer but not for the owners.

I have been training for many years and do have a reputation, but alot depends on your local economy.

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• the average american dog will cost its owner $14,600 over its life time.


• I take my dog to conformation classes weekly, and th price is $6 per one hour session, regardless of th amount of dogs that show up. I have other dogs that I 'send' to a professional trainer, for edvanced work which includes the animal being away for a month at a time, which includes room & board. This runs about $300 a month. Yo can see that you must decide the type of trainignthat you'e going to be oerforming and adjust the chatges accordingly. I'd suggest that you make a lit of what services you are accomplished at performing, and them check with trainers nearby you, for what they're charging for the same service, then as you're starting out, offer an initial discount to new customers.


• Are you planning on working with the dog only and not the owner? To train you need to be training the owner.
  I do behavorial consultations.
  I get $50 for a initial visit and $35-40 per visit after the first one.
  I work one on one with the owner and dog and all the members of the house.
  You need to work with the owners, 90% or more of the stuff I see is not a dog problem it is a owner problem.
  They do not understand how or why they should be doing things. Fixthat and the dog "problem" is solved.
  Depending on your area and your credentials and what you are training for will depend on what you can charge.
  I am not sure what they charge for obeiance classes as I really do not give classes. I have done them for the rescue I work with but those were done a free thing for nbew dog owners getting dogs from the rescue.


• It depends on what you all do. Hope you have good luck in the business!


• 20 dollars a day


• First of all, you must look for a well recognized dog trainer, with many experience. Better ask several trainers, so that you can compare prices. Good Luck!


• minimum of 10 maximum of 25


• At PetSmart here in MS, it's $99.00 for 8 wks and the sessions are one hr each for one or two days a week.


• Perhaps two hundred and fifty for the whole class. It's about 15 per hour.


• Call the dog training businesses in your area and ask what they charge. Base your fees on your findings.


• first.. what is the cost of BB's in your local town.. divide that into the amount of times you.."train"..(shoot) the dog against the cost of training supplies..Example.. BB's cost 2.50 a box of 500 you train the dog using 200 training shots, training cost... practice shots.. teaching someone to lead a target..er dog in training.. and then subtract the fun ya had.. I'd say you can bring a dog in to line in under 700.00...
  and if you need any help..any at all just let me know. :)
  
  KIDDING!!!
  
  add the hours you work. pay yourself that amount.. example you work 3 hours at 20.00 per hour thats 60.00 then what ever you make.. example 60.00 divide that in thirds 2 3rd's is the company share or cost so 60.00 + 40.00(or two thirds) = 100.00 for three hours.
  
  good luck


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Dog Health Questions: My dog has a peeing problem...help!!?

ok i hav a a pug/chihuahua and everytime i leave the house and come home she gets overly excited to see me. she wangs her tail and is happy to see me and pees on me. shes is 7 months so i have learned to pick her up and run to take her outside before she pees inside the house. i got dog training pads and she uses them. so we have another pug/chihuahua and he doesnt do what she does. what is the problem? how do i fix it?

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hi there, i understand what your going through, i have the same problem with my 5 year old pug. i have took her to the vet when she was a puupy and hey told me that she should grow out of it, but she never did so i took her back and said that its just something im going to have to live with cause theres nothing you can do about it, i suggest ignoring her as soon as you get home so that she doesnt get to excited

hope i helped =)

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• Not all but most small breeds are like that. Its something that you are just going to have to live with and hope maybe she does grow out of it. I wouldn't ignore her, thats sending the message that your not excited to see her. Dogs want to plz there masters. If it bothers you that bad crate her while you are away so your able to pick her out of the crate and carry her outside. Be proud that she gets that excited to see you means she loves you. My female boston does but my male has never had that problem, he just does doggie tatrums:)


• It's usually a puppy thing they grow out of...they're just so excited to see you they can't hold it in!
  You can try just not making any fuss of the dog when you first walk in, completely ignore it for 30 seconds or so and give her time to calm down before you make a fuss of her.
  Someone once told me spaying them can help stop the habit, but I've never seen that work with anyone else's dog, and I don't see why it would particularly, although in general spaying is a good idea.


• It's called submissive peeing and most puppies outgrow it. If not, take her to the vet, there's meds available to increase urethral tone.
  
  This is a puppy you need to not make eye contact with, be very, very low-key in your greetings, ignoring her for a couple of minutes would be best. Kee your voice low and quiet and she might get better just with you working with her.


• It will go away, my dog used to do the same thing. We tried to sneak into the house so she wouldn't get excited.
  I'm don't quite remember when she stopped but we were glad.
  Also glad we have hardwood floors.


• She is young and very excitable. In time she will outgrow this. Until then continue to rush her outside.She will soon learn that this is the correct behavior, peeing outside.

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Dog Health Questions: Do papillon dog train well?

I am thinking about getting a papillon dog.

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All dogs can do basic training and more, it depends whether you are talking about intelligence or willingness! of course all dogs are individuals so even if 90% of papilons are very biddable the rest are probably quite headstrong! If you look at your dog as an individual then you will be ble to overcome training obsticles by using methods suited to your dog. I know they are very good companions though, and very cute with it!

You will get back what you put in.

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• Yes they are very smart but a bit stubborn, very cute dogs.


• Actually they are very smart little dogs and tend to be known for high trainablity.


• Yes they're very intelligent.


• yeah, they're on top of lists in 'smartest dog breeds'


• Papillons are highly trainable. Every once in a while, they can be a little stubborn. Especially, if you hurt their feelings.
  
  A couple of my dogs have been used in commercial work. Several years ago I also trained on to work as Toto in the Wizard of Oz on stage.

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Dog Health Questions: What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?

I have 4 bird launchers for dog training. All have the servo/ electronics built in. They are made to buy a $700 system from dogtra or tri-tronics, but i know i can do it for alot less with another transmitter and reciever. Im sure it is very simple considering the servo only triggers the release mechanism. I need a battery operated system that can be controlled at a maximum distance of about 700 feet. What should i buy and is it easy to hook up to such a simple servo?

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I would visit a hobbies store. They have radio transceivers you can use. You should have the specs of the release mechanism.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone ever used a spray bottle for dog training?

Has anyone tried this method and found that it worked ?I think I just had a breakthrough with my unruly JRT puppy!!! He bites his leash and chases and bites(way too hard) at people hands and legs excessivley, and barks at me if I say "No" or "Ahhh" so I needed another option. I just tried the water spray in the face along with the "Ahh!!" sound during one of our obedience sessions and he has completley stopped that particular behavior, now just saying the word he stops in his tracks.

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I honestly don't like that method, I don't want to be sprayed in the face when i do something bad, so I don't do it to my dog. I use, removal technique with the "ahh ahh". If my dog goes for a person to try to jump up he is immediately removed from the room with a ahh ahh and doesn't come out till his comes, he does it again he is removed again. I don't like to scare my dog, I like to punish when bad behavior an reward when good behavior.

P.S not to mention Saber would just lick the water and bottle LOL! He also does this with the hose.

But every dog has his methods. =]

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• There is no difference between the spray bottle, giving their lead a "pop", using a rattle can, or just saying the word "NO". All are a correction through the use of Positive Punishment, and they all work.
  
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  LMAO, just mention the words positive punishment and the TDs come a knockin'.
  Some day people will figure out that it is them, and only them, that decides if positive punishment is a bad thing or not. All the term means is that an unwanted behavior was reduced or prevented by adding something (in this case a squirt from a spray bottle, could just as easily have been by saying "NO")
  
  "If he bites you or your guests squeal like a puppy and refuse to give him attention."
  
  And that my dear is using both positive & negative punishment. Squealing is positive (something was added), and not giving attention is negative (something was subtracted), but you are still training through the use of punishment.


• Although I have not tried this technique myself (nor am I in favor of it) I know of people who have and instead of working for them, it worked against them. The dogs grew a tolerance to the spray and it meant nothing to them after a few squirts. Your spray seemed to work for you and you shouldn't have to try more than twice or else discontinue it.


• I did try this method once with my Labrador Retriever puppy she loved the water and would try to bite or eat the water sprays, and then once on my Basset Hound, he just stared at me while I pelted him. He probably would have stayed that way until he was soaking wet! lol. So, no it didn't work for me but then again the breeds that I have don't typically respond well to this I think.
  
  If this method has worked for you, well then that's great! I just hope that he doesn't get used to the water and then reverts back to his old ways.


• No, I haven't used it and I don't plan to. Different Methods work for Different Owners & Dogs, but I won't use it for mine.
  
  My dogs get a firm "No" or a pop on the lead if they do something wrong, if it's too un-.. "proper".. then I will take the dog and practically slam it to the ground. No, this isn't abuse, it is correction that WORKS for me and my dogs, exactly how the Spray Bottle works for yours.
  
  Personally, my dogs love any water they can get on them. From the hose, sink dripplets when I'm doing dishes, rain, whatever. They actually enjoy going UNDER water and getting water sprayed at their face so they can "catch" it.


• I used the spray bottle for excessive barking, but I sprayed my dog on his body, rather than his face. Water in his ears or nose could be harmful. For the leash, you can use positive reinforcement when he is walking properly (treat & praise). If he bites you or your guests squeal like a puppy and refuse to give him attention.


• No, and only because I use a spray bottle to mist my dogs with a vinegar and water solution to keep fleas off them when they go outside. The last thing I want is for them to be afraid of the misting bottle. That and I don't administer discipline to the dogs' faces. It makes them head shy.


• While it is not the worst thing you could be doing, how would you like it if every time you stuffed up you got sprayed in the face? But it did work ... and it doesn't hurt so I'm not completely condeming it but I only engage in positive reinforcement training.


• If you got the response you wanted with your "squirt bottle" method then the correction was successful for him.
  
  Whether it stays a successful way to correct him is what remains to be seen in the long run.
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• Yes I have used it.
  
  I have also used the super soaker or a hose pipe on extreme situations. One being my male trying to jump a 7 foot fence to the neighbours. He can't get over it, but that is a big drop back down on his back legs.


• No, I haven't and don't plan to. One of my dog's are scared of water, especially spraying from a hose. If you have problems with your puppy biting leashes why not just get a chain link one? They can't bite them.


• Yea, people i know have, when the dog barks they spray him with a water bottle and he is silent.


• Tried it but it didn't work. She just started biting the stream.


• yeah it works but dont use it too much cause then youre just going to get a stinky wet dog doing whatever it wants haha


• No, it is just another crutch in training. I use my voice, something I always have with me where crutches can get left at home when you need them

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Dog Health Questions: I have some questions inside about dog training and adding a pet to the home.?

Background info: We adopted her in March, she is a 10 month old Shepperd/Akita mix.
Question 1: Our dog bites your hands/clothes/legs when trying to play. How do we break this habit as she seems to want to play ALL The time!
Question 2: How do we break the habit of her lunging at you when she is playing or you walk in the door.

Also, we are getting a new puppy in 3 weeks, our dog does not get along too well with our cat so how will she get along with the Lab female puppy? Are cats and dogs different? Our dog tries to play with our cat but is too rough. What do you suggest.

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• I strongly suggest you train the dog you already have before adding a puppy to the household. Training the puppy will be all that much harder if your present dog isn't already trained. I suggest an experienced trainer in a group obedience training class. Akitas are stubborn and difficult to train and need a serious no-nonsense trainer. The dogs behavior is unacceptable and you need to get this dog under control or you will have a total mess on your hands with two dogs.
  
  I suggest you keep the dog away from the cat until it is totally trained. My friend's Akita was playing too rough and killed her cat.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog is 1 year old and a couple months, is it to old to be trained?

How much does it cost to train your dog at a Dog training place? Any tips on how I can do it? I no i should of started from birth but i didn't so can someone please help.

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You can go to a Dog training place, however you must practice what you are taught EVERY DAY. Dogs love training and your dog wants to please you. Your dog is not too old to be trained. Although I believe in LONG walks, there are times when this is a problem. Several months ago I had a broken wrist and the other was badly sprained. I could not put my dogs collar on consequently I had nothing to attach the leash to.

I have always trained my dogs and often this is the easy way out when walks are impossible. We had numerous fun/training sessions in the garden and my dogs enjoyed this. A well adjusted and trained dog is a joy to behold, they enjoy their life and the praise which is bestowed on them. Get stuck in there and do it..

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• Dog's are never too old to be trained, although sometimes it becomes a little harder to break their old habits. I would suggest picking up the phone book and looking at some local dog training and behavior places in your area. Petsmart training is about $200 (I don't suggest petsmart as a qualified training facility though). I trained my dog and a police dog training facility for $500.
  
  Be sure to sit in on some classes before you settle on one place to make sure they have and do what you're looking for.


• You can still train him, it is just going to be a little harder than what it would be if he were a puppy, rates vary from place to place so I reallly could tell you a price.
  They might have estimates at petsmart for dog classes online, but it would most likly be easier for your dog to learn with a persoanl trainer who comes to your home.


• You can find plenty of information online about techniques on dog training... just google it. As far as places, I know Petsmart offers 'classes.' Here in San Antonio, TX it was $99 for 8wks (1hr every wk). If your dog hasn't ever done training I would start with the Basic training course first. They do things like sit, stay, come, leash training, and doggy socializing. It's a good place to start.


• Your right you should have statred when you got your pup.First Start with sit and push rear on floor -hold- treat repeat over and over 4-5 x day until pup learns sit!Then go from there.
  MAKE SURE pup wears collar and is tagged-then add lead and start "walking" youll both be tangled till pup "gets it' about 2 weeks 4x day.
  Most major pet stores have training classes that are around $50.Take pup there-and you too.The master has to learn to be in charge.ALWAYS love and pet pup when pup does good.They love praise and lots of love,J


• No. If you watch the Discovery Channel Mythbusters Proved that you can teach an old dog new tricks. :-)
  In your case, since your dog is still fairly young you should be able to teach it new tricks.
  


• A dog of any age can be trained it might take a little longer. It costs $80 for a two week course here, but it depends a lot on the trainer and your location.


• Not at all, any dog no matter the age can be trained.
  
  Training for me cost $109 for eight weeks, class was once a week.


• never too old or young.
  
  well I train my dogs myselg but roughly between $75 and $200 for some classses probably


• no it is not too early i am training my 8 puppies right now and there a 1 it is hard

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Dog Health Questions: Does Petco sell Dog Training Clickers at the store? Or only online.?

If sold at stores is it the same 2$ as online?

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Yes, they sell them in the store. There are 2 of them in my area, both of them have them clickers in a little bucket at the checkout. I'm pretty sure they were $1.99 each.

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• Yes they have them in stores. Though I don't know why people actually use clickers.
  Can you make a click with your tongue? If you just make the click noise yourself, you don't have to carry a stupid clicker around. I have even used letters, such as "T" as a reward sound. Makes life a million times easier when you're already carrying a leash, treats, and god knows what else.


• I use this one because I can put it on my key chain or attach it to my jean loops. They work really well!
  
  http://www.petco.com/product/9698/PETCO-…


• you can buy them at pet stores but be prepared to pay up to 10 dollars for them..
  
  i buy mine on ebay for around 2 dollars, in our pet shops they go for around 20 dollars sometimes.


• You can get them at the pet store. Most of them have them for about the same price or less.


• yes i got mine at petco for $2.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training advice?

my dog is almost 2 years old, we got him when he was 5 weeks old but i can not get him trained for my life hes a little male shih tzu any suggestions

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what are you trying to train him to do?

shih's were bred to look pretty and be lap dogs... NOT KNOWN for their intelligence.... never see them competing in obedience do you?

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• trained to do what? Have you taken him to obediance classes?


• if you've tried and failed you could consider taking him and yourself to an obedience class or just hire a trainer to train him personally.
  
  answer mine?
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…


• I really think an obedience class would help a lot. You will have somebody right there to tell you what you're doing right, what you're doing wrong, and they can answer any questions you have. It's definately a good place to start.


• Shih tzu's love to please and all dogs can be trained "stupid" or "smart". The first thing you need to find out is what motivates him, it could be a toy or food treats. If your dog likes food treats I recommend cutting them into tiny little bite size pieces.
  
  Shih tzu's are pretty well mannered so most don't really need a lot of obedience training. Remember though you don't want to bribe your dog into doing commands make sure to give treats only randomly after he learns the commands.


• While he was young you should have trained to do what you want him to do. If you're letting him in you're house, then if he makes pee somewhere for a short time for example he makes pee for 2 secs. , then he's just marking his territory.

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Dog Health Questions: DS: Have any of you seen this method of dog training?

How long and how difficult do you think it was to train this dog? LMAO!http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?…

LMAO!

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I have seen that before it is adorable I don't have any idea how long it would take.

My guys watch me exercise but the only thing that moves is their eyes up and down.

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• Nope I surely say that I have never seen that. I don't even know what you wall call that, other than mimicking. It probably took a while, as that really doesn't seem too comfortable.


• i have read up on this, and actually the dog started doing it itself while he was working out. only thing he taught was to do it in sync when he was doing it.


• they have things like that and its called 'dog dancing' and they have competitions and stuff.
  
  and border collies are really really really smart...so i doubt it took him that long to train him.


• LOL...they should market that as a work-out companion...!!!


• nope
  didn't open
  last time i opened a facebook i got a guy's penis

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Dog Health Questions: Positive reinforcement as I start crate training an adult dog, training tips and ideas needed?

Back story-
We rescued an Alaskan Malamute from an animal hoarder- she was in real bad shape when we got her.. Emaciated and easily 40lbs underweight, bacterial and fungal infection in both ears, Staph infection on her skin, etc. We fixed her up nicely! About 3 months ago we had our first "real issue" with her--- she ate a baseball hat, a tube sock and a cat toy. Tube sock and baseball hat came up, but cat toy got stuck in her stomach and we spent the $2,300 on life saving surgery..
We changed food, started free feeding and really cleaned up our home after this, determined that it wouldnt happen again.... . but last week she did it again! She's extremely tall and very large (39inches at the top of the head and 140lbs) and she can reach counters and tabletops with ease!
Went to the vet, did a barium X ray ($300) and found it was a "sock or some type of material in her instestines"..... We just can't afford a 2nd surgery for $2300! We've already spent over $4,000 on this dog in the last 8 months with all her medical problems! She seems to have passed this sock on her own after a touch and go few nights of lethargy, she seems to be back to her old self, eating and drinking (and not vomiting), thank God!
We just spent $200 on an XXL dog crate, since she's proven herself to us and the vet to have "canine pica"... a small price to pay to ensure this doesnt happen again while we are at work! We've never crate trained before and certainly havent with an adult dog--- so I implore you, Dog Section, please provide me with some tips and training ideas to make this new crate a positive experience and a safe, private place for our troublesome Mal!

Thanks a lot!

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Sounds like she is quite the challenge!

The goal should be to make the crate the funnest place for her to be. Place random treats in the crate and walk away, leaving her time to find them. Do the same thing with toys. Put a nice Kong in there with something frozen in it, like yogurt or apple sauce. Reward her with something nice every time she goes in the crate without having to be coaxed. Do some crate training when you are home, so she doesn't get anxious.

Place the crate in an area where she can monitor your location, but not in a thoroughfare where she doesn't feel safe.

Play soft music when you are not home, or leave the TV on for her, so she can relax. I have also found it helpful to cover the crate with a blanket, so it resembles a den. I don't recommend a crate pad, though, if she is eating that much stuff.

Good luck!

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• Could she be doing this because in her previous home, she wasn't fed, so she ate anything she could?
  
  She needs more exercise, first of all. But she also needs appropriate things to direct her attention to - LIke a giant Kong stuffed with peanut butter or treats.
  
  Start crating her when you are HOME, with the door OPEN. Put things in there to draw her inside of the crate. Give her a "stay" command, and treat and praise while she is IN the crate.


• Haveing an obedient dog benifits you and the dog.I found this article that tought me alot about dog training. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". This will teach your dog that you are the pack leader and he must follow your rules. Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow Repetition and consistency are the keys to training. For more tips on how to best train your dog go to these articles below.
  Here is some great advice I found in this dog training manuel.Not everybody agrees with training dogs with treats, they become dependent on the treats , its better to have a dog listen to you because he wants to not because you have food in your hand.best tip I can give is really bond with your dog. When your dog loves you more than anything else in the world, you'll never need another treat again. Be consistent with rules, expectations and praise. Walking your dog is a great treat for both you and the dog. Provide lots of mental stimulation, exersice and love. For more tips on dog training get this training manuel.


• Make training sessions fun! Dogs are born to play, so if the session is fun he will be more likely to learn and remember.
  
  It may take weeks of patience over many training sessions until he gets it right every time. Don't expect too much of him too soon - he's not designed to respond to the spoken word, so if you don't think he's quite understood, keep trying.

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Dog Health Questions: Adult Dog Training Bathroom Pads?

I have a 3 year old Maltese-Shitzu dog. All her life she's been an indoor-outdoor dog, and she's always gone to the bathroom outside. In a few days, I will be moving out of my parent's house and into my new apartment. I was wondering if anyone know about any good bathroom/training pads for dogs to go to the bathroom on. I know I should have trained her when she was a puppy, but idk.. I just really need to know where can I get some of those training/bathroom pads that REALLY work.

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I use puppy pads called Pee-Pee Pads. The writing is in red and I buy them in Kroger. I use them for my 7 month old chihuahua and 3 month old husky mix and they work pretty well

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• You can still train her. Just take her out to potty every hour and do it just like you would a puppy.
  
  Only use the potty pads after she's been trained. We use them for when we are gone or at night. They don't get used a whole lot.

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Dog Health Questions: A movie based on using a dog training book?

I was wondering if anyone knows the title of the movie - I think it was in the 1960's, a woman used dog training tips from a book to keep her husband in line and then started giving her newly married daughter advice from the same book.

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The Dog Whisperer

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• /87uuuuuuu


• I know it too, but I can't click on it and when Husband finds out abut it, is most angry and upset


• I have no idea - search for it on imdb.com


• "If a Man Answers” http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0056093/

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Dog Health Questions: Thinking about getting into dog training. Where to start?

I have trained numerous dogs in the past mostly for hunt tests. These were mostly my own dogs. Now I am thinking about doing it "professionally". I have a good job that I do not want to five up. But I would like to try dog training on the side. Where should I start? Classes, books, etc. Any other advice? I am in VT. thanks.

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Books:
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson is the best book out there. Anything by Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor and Ian Dunbar is also great, but start with Culture Clash. After that, you should go on to read grad thesis and scientific journals, (although sometimes you have to pay and subscribe to get this stuff for a nominal fee.)

You can attract clients with your own website, or posting on Craigs List, the problem is keeping them. You want turn over rate and word of mouth, since that is mostly where you make your money. To ensure this happens, you should be kept up to date on the latest Dog Training science so you always give the best advice possible. I constantly check the above Dog Trainer's websites for new info, look up scientific studies and go to reputable sources like the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, and The Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians just to name a few when I'm trying to update on dog behavior and such.

There are courses, schools and the like of course, but the only one that really stands out for me is the Dog Training Academy in San Francisco. There are many courses out there and schools that can teach the same thing, but if you're gonna do it, might as well be with a super reputable one that will look good on a resume. Many of these courses cost upwards of $4,000 and you always run the risk of going with a quack who will teach you many incorrect things. This is why study by self initiative is so important.

Science is important. As Dog Trainers we are basically teaching people how to communicate with their dog what they want and don't want, and unless we understand the psychology of dogs, we inevitably come short on giving out good advice. The idea that dogs are pack animals is now outdated, so much scientific study has come up about how dogs have branched out from wolves and yet people, including some dog trainers still dish out the "dogs are just like wolves" mantra, and they aren't. If you don't keep up with the science you won't know this stuff.

Here's the most recent study I've looked at
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story…
It was done by a scholar and researcher of dog behavior, biology and cognition who went to Oxford. This is the stuff you should listen to, not just some TV Dog Trainer who spouts off stuff that has no science of proof to back it up. So don't forget to study, and remember that science is where its at.

Now here's an easy way to get into Dog Training and be paid for it. Many PETCOs and Petsmarts will pay for you to get trained. Apply at a local PETCO that doesn't have a Dog Trainer and tell them you've had experience, they will put you through their training which was developed by Karen Pryor herself and you'll even get paid for it. One of the Dog Trainers I work with started there and she's done quite well for herself.

You can also work for free under an apprenticeship at your local dog training school for experience, perhaps doing odd jobs for them in exchange. They may even hire you once they feel you're ready.

Good luck! Let me know if I can be of any further assistance! The most important thing to remember is: You must love dogs! = )

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• Hands on with a seasoned, professional. Avoid "franchise and chain" trainers. FInd the "real McCoy" and learn from him.


• Do you want to get into training hunting dogs professionally, or another type of training (or all kinds in general)?
  
  For hunting, I would suggest that you get yourself a pup or two, train it (or them) for hunting and then sell the pups, probably through one of the hunting dog newsletters or magazines. Then get another and do it again. Word will get around if you're a good hunting dog trainer. You could try writing short articles for the hunting publications, and run a small ad in some of them. It's a good way to start out.

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