Dog Health Questions: Would you save a dog or a human?

You're walking your dog. You see a guy jogging on train tracks. The dog gets away from you and his leash gets tangled in the tracks. A train is rapidly approaching. Guy can't hear you yelling at him because he's got headphones in. You can either untangle the dog or pull the guy to safety.

Who do you save?

I'd save my dog. Train guy deserves to eat it for running on tracks.

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i'd save my dog

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• i'd save the dog and make hand motions to the guy to get off the tracks
  
  although the conductor to the lead locomotive would probably start blasting the horn. i'm sure the engineer/crew wouldnt want to kill the man, he/she'd have to live with that for the rest of his/her life


• if it was my dog, and there was a 90% chance if saving it vs a 50% chance of getting to the guy in time, in the heat of the moment the dog. but you've gotta consider, a guy has (potentially) a family, etc. maybe he volunteers. maybe he's a great man. he's got intellect. a dog will hump your leg.


• no one should be dumb enough to wear headphones AND jog on train tracks unless he didnt think that the train track was active id throw the rock at the guy and untangle the dog then RUN just cuz its fun to throw rocks at ppl ^_^


• Both. Push the dude out of the way and untangle the dog quick.


• I'd save dog. Your right, the guy should have been smart. He should have known that he would eventually get ran over. Lol...


• I'd save the person..
  I'm not like most people in PETA who think people are not as important. :)


• both cuz both are important


• My dog in a heartbeat. You don't know the guy so even though it's sad, you won't miss him. I could not live without my dog and I would miss her more than anything


• Why would you run farther to save one of them?
  
  And then risk getting squashed yourself?


• The dog.


• My dog, I am more ashamed of a man who jogs on train tracks then a dog who licks his private.


• id save who evers closer to me.. if the dogs far away then hes out of luck. and vice versa


• Dogs. I hate humans.


• dog, humans are worthless


• humans oviously but if it was my dog on the line, you already kno


• My dog. What has that guy done for me so that i sacrafice something i love to save his life?


• I'd be able to do both :)


• a shark becuzz sharks are awsome ;D


• ah be nice ' i would save them both .


• um i would say my dog.


• Are you retarded?
  
  You are a human being. You should save your fellow HUMAN beings. A dog is a different species.
  
  whatever, this is a highly unrealistic situation anyway.

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Dog Health Questions: Need serious dog training help!?

I have a one-year-old female cockapoo who is spayed.

For a while, now she just simply won't let my sister or I pick her up. Whenever Mandy (my cockapoo) even has the slightest feeling that my sister or I want to pick her up, she immediately growls. Then, if you try to physically move her, she'll go crazy like an ill dog and sometimes even bite.

I've already tried picking her up and shouting, "no," whenever she growls, but it didn't work. I then tried to reward her with treats every time she didn't growl/bite, but that didn't work because - you guessed it - I can't even pick her up. Ever.

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Your dog AND you both need some basic obedience lessons. Sign up for classes today. They will teach you how to handle the problem and how to make your dog more obedient.

Right now, she thinks she is pack leader and she's letting you know it. Sign up for classes today!

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• Sounds like a physical problem in that she may be in pain and your handling her hurts her. Make an appointment with the vet real, real soon.


• Has mandy ever been in a fight with another dog you do not know about? I would highly recommend bringing her to the vet, she may have something wrong, like she could have some sort of bruise, which when you accidentally touch without knowing, triggers her to be aggressive towards both you and your sister. She could also somehow, be pregnant. But I would say going to the vet to find out what is wrong is the best solution.


• Start slower, generally when you have problems like this it means that you are moving too quickly for the dog. Start by just putting your hands on her and giving her a treat for that. Then put your hands in the position like you are going to pick her up and give her a treat. If she tries to growl/bite you moved too quickly and you need to take a step back. This is called desensitization. This may take several weeks/months to fix, but if you are diligent you will prevail!


• Will Mandy let your Mom &/or Dad pick her up? If so, then it's not a physical problem with Mandy. It's just that Mandy doesn't respect you.
  
  If you've ruled out any physical ailments with Mandy, and you know it's just a "personality problem," then you need to get serious with Mandy, and show her that you are boss, just like Mom &/or Dad.
  
  Put on the thickest coats/jackets and heaviest gloves you can find (so that, if she tries to bite, it won't hurt you), then practice picking her up. Reward her with treats ONLY if she allows you to pick her up and put her in your lap without snarling or snapping. If she snarls and snaps, just take a deep breath, keep a tight hold on her, and start thinking about happy, calm things, like a favorite song or something funny a friend said that day, and wait for her to calm down. It's important that you be calm yourself, because she will feel if you're upset, and it will make her feel anxious. (Do NOT give her treats when she's snappy and snarly, or when you're feeling anxious.)
  
  When she calms down and behaves, give her some treats. Put her down quickly, then again pick her right up and repeat, over and over and over (extending the amount of time between when you pick her up and give her treats, each time).
  
  DO NOT SHY AWAY when she growls or snaps during the above exercise. Keep your grip on her, and keep her in your lap until she stops being nasty. (That's why you're wearing a thick jacket and gloves :-) The only way to stop this is for her to realize that she won't get her way by being nasty, and that she'll get rewarded if she allows you to pick her up and sit her quietly on your lap.
  
  And then, you can lose the heavy coat and gloves. :-)
  
  If I were you, for my next birthday, I'd ask my parents to give me the gift of Dog Obedience Lessons, so I could learn how to be a good dog owner, and I could teach my dog better. Just a thought....
  
  Best wishes & good luck!


• If the behavior is only recent, take her to the vet and make sure she is not in pain.
  
  Many dogs don't like being picked up. They're busy, doing what they want or relaxing, and we expect them to let us swoop in and lift them in the air -- sort of odd, when you think about it.
  
  It may be that, once, she growled because she didn't want to be picked up, and it worked -- the person backed off, even momentarily. That reinforced the growling and protesting, so now she's in the habit.
  
  Certainly don't force her, or shout "no." That will only make things worse.
  
  If the vet gives her a clean bill of health, work on very gradual desensitization and counter-conditioning. Give her lots of treats for letting you touch her, over and over, then slide a hand near her as if you were going to lift her for some reps, then touch her lightly on the belly, etc.
  
  Do this over the course of many 5-10 minute sessions, and never let her get "over threshold" -- to the point of being even the least bit stressed. If she even looks intently at your hand, go back to the previous level.
  
  And, consider not picking her up very often, even after doing the training. I know people get very accustomed to doing that with small dogs. But it isn't necessary, as long as they are safe getting on and off of the surfaces they are permitted on.

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Dog Health Questions: Need a little dog training tip.?

today when I was walking my german shepherd (8month old), my neighbor's kids (around 5 i think) came to me and wanted to pat my dog.

afterward, when they were leaving, one of them ran back, and thats when my dog almost launched at her... the dog didn't bite her though.

the girl was well within the dog's attack range, and she was a lot slower than the dog. If the dog wanted to actually attack her, it could have done it.

was that just the dog's instinct to chase things that are moving?

what should I do to get rid that behavior? (my german shepherd is pretty well socialized.. she will let everyone pat her.)

next time if some little kids want to pat the dog, should I put the dog in down position first?

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You can work with your dog-it was probably protecting. You know how police dogs chase criminals? Just Make her sit, and distract her. When she is behaving treat her. Make sure you say "Shhh" in a firm voice so she knows not to do this. It is something they did on It's me or the Dog. Socialize her a lot. Give her praise, affection, and a lot of exercise. If it doesn't work, get behavioral training.

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• Go to the website: www.dogwhisperer.com and ask Caesar Milan. He can tell you what to do.


• ur dog was probably scared like that boy was tryin to attack u or the dog. its just doin his job and being protective


• I go to ; http://www.beginningdogtraining.com to get all the answers to questions like that.
  
  Good luck


• Hold on to your dog tightly but it is normal for a puppy to do that. They don't like quick movement. It is pretty much instintive for some breeds. like my dachshund.

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Dog Health Questions: School for Dog Trainers?

Hi all,

I've been looking for a formal school for Dog Training to attend.

I've inquired into both Tom Rose LLC and Triple Crown Academy. Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

Is all that tuition money really worth it?

Are there any other schools you would recomend?

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Don't waste your money & time on any useless "formal school".

DIY...PROVE your competence by ***TITLING*** dogs! Those papers actually mean anything.Some bogus "schools'" 6 wk.course WON'T!lmao...yeah,you listen some doofy *proven* ignorant kid! That's how folks learn EVERYTHING now....they whine to strangers-on-line & take advice from their peer-in-ignorance.
Never listen to experienced ADULTS,right?The facts might interfere w/your fantasies.

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• The BEST way to learn to train dogs... is to TRAIN DOGS.
  
  The best way to prove your ability to train dogs is to compete with them and title them.
  
  There is NOTHING you can learn in any of the "schools" for training dogs that you couldn't learn by going to a variety of classes with a variety of instructors as well as by attending seminars etc...
  
  Join your local all-breed club and your local obedience clubs (yes, plural). TALK to the people who are doing it themselves and who have nothing to gain ($$) by feeding you "its my way only" crap because the first thing you need to know is that there are multiple ways to train dogs AND different dogs require different training skills.
  
  Read books, go to classes, talk to the experts - ALL of it is just guidance EVEN the formal schools - the only REAL way to learn is by doing.


• If you are confident in your abilities as a trainer keep at it! Take dogs to obedience classes where the trainers there can give you helpful suggestions and hints when it comes to training.
  
  I LOVE to train. It's really where I feel comfortable...it's my niche if you will.
  
  And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with going to a school to learn more details and the fine lines that go along with training. My trainer always said that the reason she's done it for so long is because she is CONSTANTLY learning something new.
  
  Don't be afraid to stick to your guns either. Remember that every dog will require a different method of training. There will be things you do that will work best for YOU that people won't agree with. Make something for yourself, don't become what someone THINKS you should be.
  
  Also regarding competitions...they aren't as nerve wracking as they might seem. They're a pretty quiet go-around with you and your dog. Treat it as you would any other training session. As with any sport the more practice, the better.
  
  ADD: Good to see you back Amy!


• You're definitely better off with "hands on" experience. I've met DOZENS of "Master Trainers" (About $50-75K worth of schooling) that can't train a dog. The certificates really are bogus. Then again, marketing is a big factor in business. A lousy trainer may make a better living than a good trainer because of what he advertises. I see some trainers with their list of "Qualifications"....and 99% of the qualifications are simply organizations they belong to. I could pay memberships to every dog club in hte world, and advertise that as "qualifications". It may not mean a hill o' beans, but to the untrained client, it looks like you're gods gift to dog trainers.


• Ignore Stalkers, their answers aren't worth the time it takes to type it. Yes titling dogs and proving yourself matters more, but there's nothing wrong with going elsewhere to learn different types of training and how to train for them.
  
  I'm personally looking at going to Triple Crown. I'm also in college right now learning behavioral stuff, and general animal science, as an aid too.
  
  Finding trainers around you that will let you sit in on their classes and/or help out with them will be greatly helpful too.
  
  I starred, so hopefully my contacts can help you more.ADDITION: For the record, the triple crown is hands on training (3/4 of it is), so that you can actively learn different things and how to train for them. It IS a hands on learning, moreso than you might ever have an ability to do.Sjmdutch: I could be wrong, but I've always been under the impression that you have to have a certificate to be legal, especially if running your own training business.


• I've done pretty well for the past 20+ years without having gone to a formal dog training school. I trained my household pets. I used my common sense. I read a multitude of books and have found that if you find just 1 new piece of information the book was worth the price!!! I understudied with the Instructor at my local obedience club and then started conducting classes which I did for over 20 years. I went to many seminars and again, like the books, if I got 1 new piece of information the seminar was worth the price!!! I have been a member of various organizations and like someone else here said ... it's just a way of funding their organization. Some make you go through testing at your expense and on a yearly basis and with the rigmarole of having references from a multitude of people and it really doesn't mean much to anyone but the eggheads or the ignorant, especially if you can't show proven results of your efforts! If it is not an accredited University course (and they certainly don't have any of those yet), then it doesn't mean a thing!
  
  In fact, there is one person in my area that has sooooo many credentials on her training school website that it boggles the mind ... and it must've boggled hers too because she is an absolute nut who uses eletronic collars around the dog's neck AND around the dog's genitals. She's such a "professional" she's under investigation and facing a multitude of criminal lawsuits -- BUT SHE LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER!!!!!
  
  If you really want to go to a good dog training school -- try Guide Dogs for the Blind or Canine Companions for Independence, et. al. At least there you will get a real education about training dogs and it will be worth your time and effort and expense.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training for puppy?

Kaiser is a 5 month old 'pound puppy' and a great little guy. We went to puppy school at 10 weeks and he had all the basics down cold. Now that he's a little older and has more confidence he is testing me a bit. "Did you say COME? I will, in a minute" for instance. I want to nip this in the bud. Should he go back on the leash? What is the next step to get his attention again? I had been able to have him respond amazingly off the leash (without distractions) he still does, just not as quickly as he was. Now, he may sit and look at me as if to say, "What if I don't WANT to go in now?" I have always trained with a baggie of treats. Suggestions appreciated! Thanks..........

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Sounds like he's trying to become the leader. You need to put him in his place. Take him to some obedience classes. They should help. Don't let him test you or push your buttons. Good Luck.

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• My best advice is to use a clicker. Whenever he does something worthy of a treat, just click and then give him the treat. Soon he'll figure out that the 'click' is associated with being good. Only reward him with a treat when he does somethign right the first time. Anything after that and just some loving is good. =)
  
  Hope this works for you!


• Yep, back to square one. There are also advanced obedience classes you can continue with.


• Maybe its how you are talking to him,some dogs will be resistant if yelled at or talked to differently.They will test you hes still a puppy.Look how many times you have to tell a child over and over eventually they realize your the boss.I have never used treats etc.you just have to continue to work and keep earning his trust he will in return always come on command.Give it time and keep working with him and always let him know hes a good dog.


• Dog training never ends once get started. Have you been consistent in your program? I would go back to the training school while there are so many answers and suggestion for dog training. There is no one way answer. If you can do it yourself, great, but I would not ask on Yahoo~! LMAO. Seriously, it is best to have a trainer who sees your dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training, Do ultrasonic sounds work?

I have a very big puppy (if you don't believe me check out my other question it has pictures). He gets very excited to see people and jumps on them. I've tried a few things to correct this and people have been okay with it. But I'm not! He could hurt someone or they could just claim he did and he could be taken away. He's on a leash but he looks like a pit so when he jumps on someone or pulls me it could scare someone. I do allow him off the leash in legal areas to do so and he does comes to me but when other people come around he just has to greet them.
I'm considering getting something called Pet Zoom to fix this issue. It sends out a sound only animals can hear. Has anyone ever tried something like this? It's a pain free training method.

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I have something similar, and it works with some dogs, but not with others.....I mostly use it when a dog does not respond to me telling him to stop barking.

I would think a properly fitted prong collar would be more effective for your purpose.

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• If i cannot hear it, how do i know it is working? Keep the dog on a leash at ALL TIMES until you have this trained out of him. A good knee to the chest usually works well if done right the first time and popping the leash when he is about to jump.

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Dog Health Questions: HELP ABUSIVE DOG TRAINING?

I am so pissed !!! My grandpa hits their puppy whenever she barks and bangs things and yells. If she pulls on the leash, he screams at her and yanks her so her wimpers!!! And then the ****** says dominance based training is the only way to train! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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If its your grandfather, sit down with him and explain to him that there is a difference between dominance and abuse. period.

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• There is a difference between dominance and abuse - what he is doing is part abuse, party bullying. Dominant beings do not scream or hit, they use their energy and body language to convey their feelings/thoughts. They are calm, collected, and in charge.
  
  If he only believes in dominance based training - some people do, it IS their right to believe what they want - then subtly point him to some dominance based training books or DVDs so he can learn "PROPER" dominance based methods.
  
  It would be much easier than trying to convince him of something entirely different (which likely cannot be done overnight OR without an actual behaviorist/trainer/researcher on hand to give him the straight facts.)


• well tell ur grandpa that what hes doing is wrong and will cause the puppy not to trust him and think that evrytime she does something she will think she is gonna be hit. but thats all you can do or you can if he is willing to spend the money take her to dog training classs or just google some ways to train the dog and tell your grandpa about what you found. but other than that there is nothing you can do. :( im sorry! but i hoped i helped some! good luck and i hope he listens and the puppy is ok! :(


• well, since its ur grandpa... u should ask ur grandpa if you can help with the puppy, and when she barks gently hold her nose, and whisper "shhhhh..." If she quiets down reward her with a treat and praise her. Don't make her bark though, then she will just bark to get something good. Ask if ur grumpy grampy will allow you to walk her, let her get used to you. Sometimes this may take hours, if not 2-3 days (if the puppy is difficult). Thank you for letting mah help you!


• You obviously have problems with your grandpa. You might want to address these problems before talking to him about personal matters, such as the way he's training his dog.
  
  Often, older adults use their "tried and true" methods for training. It worked for their childhood dog when their dad did it, it'll work for this one. You know?
  But before you piss him off, mend fences with him.


• holy ****!! wtf is wrong with him?? report him to the spca and then adotp the dog.jdogs need to bark and its normal for them to pull on a leash. your grampa is a cruel cruel man and hes a *****. im srry if i offended u but he is.


• Tie a leash around your Grandpa's neck.....JUST KIDDING. Report him to animal control. Take videos of him doing it. Teach him, you can't treat animals like that.


• Thats the way you have to train a hard headed dog sometimes


• It depends on the dog. Sometimes that how you have to train them. You gotta show the dog your the pack leader. That's what your grandpas doing. Leave him alone im sure he has alot more experience.

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Dog Health Questions: Advice on getting into dog training/grooming/showing?

So, I've decided I eventually work with shelties in showing and agility trials. I'd like to try and get some experience now working with dogs before I'm ready to own them myself.

I'm taking veterinary technician classes right now (not really what I want to do but its great experience), but I'm interested in learning grooming and training techniques as well. And since I'm most interested in shetland sheepdogs, agility and obedience trials as well. What is the best way to go about learning these things before actually getting a dog of my own? I want to learn now so I can plenty of experience when I get my first dog*.

(* I've owned dogs in the past, but never have done any showing or any trials before)

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Join your local All-breed kennel club and search out mentors there.

Join the closest Sheltie kennel club and search out mentors.

Be persistant- often people will approach breeders/exhibitors for information and not follow through- which leads to the breeders/exhibitors being reluctant to waste time with someone who doesn't seem commited.

Overall I've found Sheltie people to be very nice- and I learned a LOT about grooming techniques from a couple of Sheltie breeders.

Go to AKC's events sections and find shows you can attend in your area. Agility is an absolute blast! Specialty shows (conformation/agility/obedience for one breed only) are a great place to start networking to eventually find the right dog.

You may even be able to find someone to apprentice under.

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• All I can answer to is agility. You *need* to take classes. There are so many things to learn about running a dog (front cross, rear cross, to blind cross or not to blind cross, etc.). The classes teach the dog how to handle each obstacle, but they also teach you how to run a course.
  
  Good luck and have fun - Shelties are great dogs!


• Get to know a breeder in your area. Breeders are an excellent source for information regarding showing and trials.


• Since Shelties are a pretty common breed, there should be a Sheltie club in your area. I'd suggest joining it and getting to know the members and learning about the breed from them. Probably you can find a breeder to mentor you.


• My best advice to you is to frequent dogs shows in your area, and buddy up to someone who seems to know what they're doing (a good indicator is if they consistently show / place well). Perhaps ask them if you could be their assistant. Obviously you'd want to shadow a sheltie person, since that's your dog of choice, however many handlers show many breeds of dog, and by working with someone who works with many breeds, you will also gain a more diverse experience. Good luck!


• there are tons of books about agility training and conformation showing. those would be a goo dplace to start.
  You can find out if there is an agility class in your area and ask if you can come out and watch the training sesions
  also check for conformation handling or ring craft classes too.
  
  You can find shows in your area too and go watch and talk to shetly owners too.
  
  if you are in the USA a great place to look for shows and trials in
  www.infodog.com


• Actually your best bet would be to contact breed rescue and get a Sheltie and train it and title it in performance - that will get you meeting people at shows/ trials and you will be able to show them your capabilities. Most breeders prefer to have an experienced person to deal with - place prospects with, mentor and all - so it might be a really good idea and it will give a wonderful dog a second chance and help you learn a whole lot. Usually if someone comes up to me about my breed and is all wanna learn and have a show prospect or whatever, it just sounds like so much impulsivity talking but if someone has actually take and dog and done something with it, it shows that they were committed enough to do that as well as anything you do with a dog requires training so it gives you hands on experience with that. You can work with keeping it properly and well groomed, trained and well behaved and if it were me, I would jump at the chance of helping someone like that, that had that sort of commitment, in any way I could. Going to shows and trials is helpful for your learning but basically you need to be able to show you are truely committed to this endeavor instead of the usual impulsive young person that will drop it after five years....


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Dog Health Questions: Where can i take my dog training?

my new pitbull dog that i got today needs to be trained. he has nipped at me three times and growled at me a lot. plz help

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Return him to your "friend"

**I suspect a troll**

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• You dont return the dog its rude and it confuses the dog. You can take him to Petco but email me if you have specific questions on training. My email= kamerondowdy@yahoo.com


• This is a TROLL.
  Go away troll

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Dog Health Questions: In Los Angeles, is it illegal for a 14-year-old to have dog training services?

Free? A fee? What are the chances of being "hired"? I'm honestly doing this because I cannot work at shelters since I'm under 16. What alternatives can I do, or is there a minors permit I can obtain somehow?
Thank you!

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Normally you'll need a worker's permit, and sometimes you can't get those until you're 16. Most training services won't hire you unless you're at least 16, but you'll also have to be pet-training certified which means classes and money to get certified. You could do training on your own for neighbors, etc. but I don't recommend that unless you really know what you're doing. Training is not as easy as it seems, and, not to be mean, but most people would probably be offended because you are so young, and wouldn't take you seriously.

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• check your local police department. if you can't work because you're underage chances are you can't charge for your service.


• It may or not be illegal. It depends on your local ordinances.
  
  However, I would not allow a 14 year old to train my dog, so even if it not "illegal", you may have a problem finding any customers. I would not take obedience classes, or hire a trainer, who wasn't a certified dog trainer, or animal behaviorist.
  
  Also, you have to accept the fact that you may be held responsible if you give advice to someone, and it leads to their, or their dog's injury.


• you may have trouble charging people just because of taxes. i don't know if legally you can be taxed.
  you may want to check with the local police or even your school guidance counselor.
  can you VOLUNTEER at a shelter?

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone tried private dog training?

We have two dogs,one is a male hound mix who is about a year and a half and the other is a female who is about 9 months shes a beagle mix and lately shes gotten way more aggressive then we are comfortable with,we have a 3 year old that we keep her away from but I'm pregnant and I really just want to give the dog to someone who can devote full time to working with her but my husband wants to try private dog training,shes aggressive to the other dog,she has food aggression,if their running or playing ball together and he gets too close and she doesnt like it she will growl and snap at him and anytime she gets upset with him really get aggressive with him,shes also gotten a little aggressive with us before.I wish my husband would just get rid of her but he really really wants to try the training and its so expensive that I dont know if its worth it.Anyone tried this?

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The dog doesn't respect you. Neither you nor your husband are acting like the pack leader and she has taken the position instead. Private dog training can help if you have someone who will work WITH you in teaching you how to be a pack leader. The trainer can't do anything if you aren't willing to make the effort, and as long as you are scared or dislike the dog, it will know because dogs are great at reading emotions like that.

There is a great deal of dog training that can be done. Cesar Millan has many books available and you can also check out Victoria Stilwell if you don't like his methods, both are on animal planet and you can learn more about training through them.

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• First of all I would rather suggest joining a dog club. It is less expensive, you only pay a annual fee and not per lesson and also your dog gets to socialize with other dogs and to me that seems really important in your situation.
  Secondly my guess is that when you got this beagle puppy she was so cute that you gave her much more attention that the other dog. You probably, without knowing, did things that gave her the impression that she is more important. Now she considers herself as the leader, and she will fight and do anything to maintain that important role.
  Here's what you need to do: you must be the leader of both your dogs. Do these four things consistently:
  1. Before you feed them - eat something, let them see you do that. Then first give the male dog his food, and then the beagle.
  2. When you leave the house - ignore them both, just walk out, do not say goodbye.
  3. When you come back in - ignore them for 5 minutes. Then greet them, first the male then the female.
  4. Always when you do anything with them - first the male then the female. In that way you establish yourself as their leader and you establish the older dog as the leader of them.

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Dog Health Questions: Affordable, Quality Dog Training In San Diego?

I am so frustrated right now. I adopted a shelter puppy back in May. She is a Rottweiler mix, and my other two dogs are small dogs (a Poodle and a Chihuahua). At first, the puppy was REALLY mellow. Now, she's nuts and keeps getting in fights with my other dogs. My poor Chihuahua has a gash on her head from getting attacked by the (much bigger) puppy. I am at wit's end! She is just out of control. Does anyone have any recommendations for afforable training? I checked out some ads in the phone book, but I can't pay $950.00 to board my dog for three weeks. Please help! If you have had a good experience with a trainer, please tell me a little bit about their methods, costs, and general program. Thank you!

Dog Training Problems - How to Eliminate Them and Get Good Results Training Your Dog

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Congratss on the adoption..
As for training, contact your Vet and get a recommendation from them. They may know of someone that deals with behavior issues. Check with the pet store (Pet Smart, Petco) they might have someone they would suggest.
$950.00 sounds high, and I would never board my dog for training. You as the owner need to be there to train, so that the dogs knows that you are the "boss". Someone else training, the dog might not listen to you when you get it home.
Best of luck to you...and the smaller dogs...

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Dog Health Questions: What's the best dog training tip you ever got?

Whether from a trainer or from your own dog, is there a specific instance that you can recall that changed something about the way you train for the better?

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With my first dog I didn't really understand the mentality. So when she had an accident in the house I had scolded her for it and spanked her bottom. It was a complete opposite of how I usually treated her - I was very affectionate, and spoiled her unmercilessly.

For a few days after that incident she was very shy and timid, even overly submissive. I felt SO horrible. I talked to my vet and a trainer and they instructed me on the CORRECT way to handle potty problems.

With the positive reinforcement I've never gotten angry or had to raise my voice, lay a hand or anything negative to my girls and I still got amazing results - not only in potty training but with everything.

I hurt her and because of it, it broke my heart. I totally learned my lesson!

Dog Training: Tips and Tricks the Professionals Use

• Reward your dog with affection, not treats.


• I learned that not every method works on every dog. and patience patience patience!


• Yes, it is 'train in the moment'. I found many times i was expecting a certain performance from my dogs based on what we had worked on in the past and where I expected my dog to be in his training now and in the future. By not training in the moment I was allowing myself to be frustrated and get emotional while training. It was damaging the training i was doing and not productive. Dogs live in the moment, we need to also train in the moment.


• I think the best things I have learned and am still learning is to better understand my dogs behavior. Knowing WHY they do something is really beneficial when training my dog.


• A friend told me that a good way to train a dog not to bark for nothing is.. Put a few pebbles in a tin can, and when he barks shake them. He will get the message.


• YES.
  If you want to teach a dog anything...it must have instant communication.
  If your dog does well-instantly (Nano seconds)give them praise after they do well...any delay ruins their connection.
  That's why so many times miss-understanding comes between you and your dog. If you wait to punish or reward even a few seconds after the fact...the lesson is lost.
  This is THE #1 problem in housebreaking-people punish the dog after they have found an accident-minutes or even hours after the fact, and the poor dog has no idea what the heck your talking about.
  People expect dogs to understand English, but we're not expected to understand bark.


• Nothing In Life is Free positive training method.


• Learning to understand the dogs way of thinking and how they view things. Cesar Milan "Dog Whisperer" is extremely helpful and show you how to view dog behavior. It makes alot of sense and his techinques work better than anything,


• Every dog is an individual and needs to be treated as such.
  What works for one does not works for all. You must tailor your training routines and methods for each dogs individual personalities and tempermant.
  I have a female Weim who is a hard hunter and very motivated to hunt. She is strong willed and edgy but very willing to work. Sometimes it takes a few times for her to understand what you want. Once she does she will do it until she drops.
  My male is faster to get the idea of what you want. It takes less time to get him to learn something. But he hates to play fetch. A few tosses and he is bored and wanting to do something else.
  Same breed but differnet attitudes.


• I learned that everything in a dog comes from their pack drive. When I learned and understood that concept, everything changed about my training. Communication between me and my dog became crystal clear and I learned to anticipate his next move before he even thought about it. Now, I am a much better trainer because of it. I am a fair leader and the dog knows EXACTLY what he will be corrected for and when. My dog works for me in a happier way, eager to please the pack leader and KNOWS in his head that no matter what, I will always be fair with him and never correct him for something that he does not know how to do. At the same time he knows and understands that the hammer WILL fall when he chooses to ignore a command that he already knows. Perfect harmony and balance.


• Crate Training: You can't use a crate on a dog less than 4 months old because before that age the pup does not have conscious control of its bowels or bladder.
  
  (The Humane Society of the United States published a request that dog owners NOT follow the directions of the so-called "Dog Whisperer" Milan because some of his techniques are archaic and unsafe for the dogs. Example: he once showed viewers how he could subdue a dog by kneeling on its neck until blood loss to the brain made it pass out.)


• talking to my dog like she was a human being, it made her learn so fast, i started talking to her like a human since the night i got her at 7 weeks old. when she was alive she behaved so well because she knew what i was saying.


• Patience...lol


• My trainer recommended a Gentle Leader for my dog who pulls horribly on his leash. It worked in two days. Best tip I ever got.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I find good methods for dog training?

I want to get a dog soon, but I don't know how to train them. I had a dog when I was small, but he wasn't very well trained. He jumped up on people, barked at every random noise he heard, and always jumped onto the furniture. That's why I want to know some tips for training a dog.

Bad Dog Training Tricks - How to Correct Bad Dog Behavior

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There are any number of books using positive methods.

Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor, 1996

Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1993

Second Hand dog, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1988

Dog Problems, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1989

Super Puppy, by Peter J. Vollmer, 1988

HELP, Mt dog Has an Attitude, by Gwen Bohnenkamp, 1994

Owners' Guide Better Behavior in Dogs and Cats, by William Campbell, 1989

What All Good dogs Should Know, By Wendy Vollmer, 1991

How to Raise a Dog When Nobody is Home, Jerry Kilmer, 1991

Puppy Primer, by Brenda K Skidmore and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., 1996

Beginning Family Dog Training, by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., 1996

Some Less Obvious Benefits of Dog Training - Help For Owners of Older Dogs

• So many aspects to training a dog that it is hard to put it all here. To the 2 things you mention, jumping on furniture and jumping on people; DO NOT let it start! It jumps on the chair or sofa, quickly sweep it of with your arm while loudly saying "OFF." That is sweep it off, not throw it off, you want it to be firm and uncomfortable but not injurious. For jumping on people bump it in the chest with your knee as it jumps up, again "OFF." That is a bump, not a kick. If it falls down every time it jumps on people/furniture it will stop jumping on people/furniture. Barking is harder, is it excited barking, alarm barking, fear barking? Mostly if you remain calm when the barking starts and just muzzle him gently with your hand and say "hush" you can minimize_some_of the barking; getting it to stop quicker after it starts, but barking is normal.


• teach him from day one that your the boss, no means no!, and teach him all the basic tricks like sit, lie down, wait, paw and any others you fancy, always keep with same rule, dont say one day he can go on the sofa then the next day he cant, this will only confuse him! Hope this has helped :)


• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_train…
  
  Wikipedia solves alot of daily problems.
  
  Read it it gives alot of suggestions..


• YouTube ;) that's how I taught my 11 year old dog (who is also a little overweight, so you can imagine how hard this was), to roll over....

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Dog Health Questions: Hunting dog training in the panhandle of texas?

I want to know where I can take my lab to be trained? I live in the panhandle of Texas, and cant find a good dog training kennel around here, even in OK. would be fine. please help!

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

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here try this website http://www.uplandbirddog.com/dogcamp/ind… the camp i believe is in amett oklahoma, or you can go to http://www.amarillo.com/ to check out place in amarillo, they have a lot of different petstores and grooming and boarding kennels as well as places to train so you might look into it.

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