Dog Health Questions: Recommend a dog traing book?

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

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Idiots Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pam Dennison

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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good dog obedience training school where I can send my 1yrold chow/shepherd to in socal?

Its been difficult trying to train my dog for the past few months and I find myself having less time to spend with her right now but that is only temporary. However, I would like to send her off to a dog school where she can spend a couple of weeks learning how to be obedient and great dog. I used to spend a great amount of time working diligent with her by reading books, watching the dog whisperer and other dog training videos and they only seemed to work a handful of times. Please let me know if you have any personal experience with sending your dog off to a training school in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and getting great results! Thanks!

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Obedience classes are for dogs AND their owners. Find some training classes and MAKE the time to go with your dog. Having someone else train her is completely pointless if you aren't there as well learning how to handle YOUR dog.

"I used to spend a great amount of time working diligent with her by reading books, watching the dog whisperer and other dog training videos and they only seemed to work a handful of times." all of that time could have been spent in obedience classes with your dog being shown how to train your dog by a LIVE person.

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• I owned a chow chow many years ago, they are lovely dogs but they are very hard to train. You have to be very strict with them as they are very defiant and will only do what they want. I found giving her treats when she obey me worked. I can't help you with any training schools as I am in england sorry. But you have to stick with it, even after your dog has been trained you have to keep the training up or it will just go back to doing what it wants. Good Luckx


• To be honest, Obedience training school don't just cut it for me. It is better you train the dog on your own, to build a closer relationship with the dog, or you just consults a professional who GUIDES you on the dog training instead of doing it for you.
  
  I hope I could help a little!

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Dog Health Questions: Potty training a 2 month shih tzu?

here is a pic: http://i26.tinypic.com/nguj3k.jpg

aww its so cute right :) the names CHOG. and its my sisters dog
well since my sister still has school i take care of it cause its already my summer.

so the dog is a Shih Tzu Princess Type and about 2 months old [it was a gift fo my sis' bday]

how do i potty train it? well i was just wondering how do you teach the dog to poo/pee in one specific place

cause when we woke up this morning WOAH! there was pee and poo everywhere.

uhm.. help me :) i need things that i can do on my own and not go to some dog training school.

since i am usually upstairs of my house and Chog is downstairs i can't always let it out to poo/pee cause i can't really tell when.

thank you :)

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You helped me and I'm gonna pay u back!..:) Here I found s good website 4 pottytrainings:

http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/PottyTraining.htm tips: Since u still have a puppy it can still hold its bladder,,, The key to success is the timing of IN and OUT. Young puppies take IN food or water and usually within 15 or 20 minutes, they pee or poop OUT.

another website: http://www.training-dogs.com/potty-training-dogs.html here you can download or recieve free dog training tips: http://www.dog-trainer-pro.com/pottytrain.htm When potty training your puppy or your sister's,it takes time so be patient......make sure you have loads of time to take care of it specially when potty training it.When you caught your dog or puppy in act go punish it.When you him doing it well or does it,praise it and give a reward so later on it will realize that he/she wants the reward.It also take months till it get used to it.When you want your puppy to go potty you can also teach him/her to understand the meaning of "go potty"....or"go"........after it give him/her the reward........if u need some few guides go to this site,hahaha....it's my favorite site www.petplace.com you may wanna learn cpr for dogs if urgent......:P..............make sure lng na he/she has a space where to go potty and erase all the marks(such as smells even the tiniest bit of oder which we cannot smell) where he/she went potty on the wrong place.....!!!!!Chat uli tau aaaaahhhh....:))!!!!!

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• ok, keep the puppy with you at all times.
  (yeah, i know it is hard, but it is easier to know what he is doing when you have him with you)
  if he starts to poo or pee on the floor, firmly tell him NO.
  then before he finishes, take him outside to the spot you want him to go and wait until he finishes his business.
  then tell him "Good dog!!!!"
  
  that is how i have potty trained all of my dogs.
  some have picked up on it in 2 weeks, others it took a month.


• Dogs usally need to goto the toilet when they wake up and after eating. You dont need to buy a training pad you can just put a couple of layers of newspaper down and when the dog has finished eating or sleeping take it over and put it on the newspaper. Worked fine for my 8 week old puppy


• Well your first problem is you. You can't let the dog out because you can't tell? If it isn't potty trained, it's not going to know it can't go inside and i'm not so sure you're realy up to it. You have to be consistant and watch the dog very closely. The easiest way to potty train is to get a crate. So yes, it will cost you money since you don't seem willing to let the dog out all the time.
  If you're still not going to buy a crate, the key to house training is positive reinforcement. You need to take the dog out every 3 hours, plus right after meals, right before waking up and right before bed. Also, remove all food and water about 6:00, this will keep them from doing their business all over during the night. Each time you take out the dog and she goes, give her a treat or praise her or both. You need to take her out the same way everytime, and on a leash so you can make sure she's using the same spot. When she does happen to go inside, do not rub her nose in it or smack her or anything like that, dogs live only in the present and this will confuse them. If you do catch them in the act, make a loud nose or throw a pop can full of pennies in their area (not at them!). This will startle them, they'll stop and you can rush them outside. If you don't catch her, just remove her from the room and clean it up when she's not watching. You will want to buy a good carpet cleaner, they continually go in the same place because they still smell it. Keep in mind that puppies do have accidents and probably will for awhile, but if you associate going to the bathroom outside (if you play or go for a walk after she's gone to the bathroom), the dog will enjoy it and try to please you.


• It NEEDS to be crate trained and a puppy that young needs to be taken outside every 30 minutes until you learn it's potty routine. Praise her when she pottys outside and ignore it when she goes inside. Try using a command word or phrase she can associate with going pee outdoors and poop outdoors.


• Awww, so cute :) I agree w/ everyone else, he needs to be crate trained! I would suggest having the puppy on the same level as you are, it will make it easier. Preferably the level w/ a outside door that you can get to fast! Take Chog out about every hour, after he wakes up from a nap, and about a half hour after he eats and put him in the spot that you want him to pee/poo in. If he moves, just keep putting him back to that place till he goes. When Chog goes, PRAISE like wild!!!! Make sure he knows that that was a good place to go to the bathroom. If you see Chog going in the house pick him up say "NO" and take him outside to that "special place". I say "go potty" when I want Cassidy (my puppy) to go to the bathroom. I would also suggest putting a leash on Chog so that you can catch him when you need him and so that if he's/she's going to the bathroom inside and you don't want to pick him up you can kinda "drag" him outside. Hopefully Chog will stop going if your making him walk. Hope this helps!! :)


• Really cute puppy but he is going to look really bad if you don't get the housebreaking taken care of. You cannot train him if he is down and you are up. He must be with you. First put him on a schedule something like this:
  6:00 AM Get up, take Chog to go potty
  6:15 Give Chog his breakfast (you go get showered and dressed for the day.
  6:45 Take Chog out to go potty again.
  7:45 Give Chog a drink and take him out again.
  Continue to give Chog a drink and take him out about every hour to hour and a half. He does not get to just eat or drink because a puppy will go potty 15 minutes after he eats or drinks so you have to know when he is eating or drinking.
  12:00PM Give Chog his lunch and another drink. Continue to take him out on a regular basis.
  5:00PM Give Chog his dinner. Continue to take him out and give water until about 2-3 hours before you go to bed than just pick up his water but continue to take him out until bedtime.
  I strongly recommend crate training because most dogs will not mess in the place where they sleep and it will prevent the messes from being everywhere. If you are not crate training then you must keep your puppy with you. He cannot train himself.
  House training a puppy is the first step in training and I really hope you will find someone to help you train your puppy in his doggy manners. Puppy kindergarten is really a lot of fun for you and for your puppy. Think about it.


• the dog is sooo cute it looks like how mine looked when it was a baby but..ne wayz i have a shih tzu i trained my easily i just took her outside and she went to the bathroom and she just got used to it and now she looks at the door when she has to go just becareful cause shih tzu's have this thing for eating theyre poop..


• Have you heard of crate training?to start your puppy he or she should only be allowed to stay out of the crate after he business is done,when it wakes up,first thing is take him outside,a pup of 2 months may need to go more often in the night,I wouldn't recommend newspaper,if you have a male and once he is trained and you have newspaper on a coffee table the newspaper smell will have him pee'n in that area.worse when he cocks his leg watch out.the pads are cheap,if he misses the pad and pee's some where else take the pad and dab some of the pee on it,then as you pup is on the pad keep saying softly good boy/good girl,keep the pup on the pad,if he/she tries to get off keep putting the pup back on till it does its business,then reward even if its his own kibble,if you don't have a crate,create a den,small area of the house blocked with a training pad and fresh water and its bed,make sure water isn't so close to pad,and then give more and more space
  I used to have my puppies in a toy playpen at night in my room by my bed,and a pee pad,he would cry,i would pick him up put him on the pad he usually did pee,but only a quarter size amount, and back in the toy playpen,during the day we used the crate,(rabbit cage)works great,there are so many sites for potty training your pup,
  here is a site you can go to
  http://www.perfectpaws.com/htrp.html
  if it doesn't show up as a link,copy the link and paste in address bar

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Dog Health Questions: Dogs: squirt bottle for training?

I am reading a dog training book and it says to use a squirt bottle to discourage barking... when my dog barks, I'm supposed to squirt her mouth and say NO (or "quiet).
I tried it a couple of times and she was so surprised she kind of got jumpy and wanted to escape.

Is this a good idea or not?

The book is Leader of the Pack
http://www.amazon.com/Leader-Pack-Nancy-…

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Holy cow. Well I don't use negative methods to train my puppies. I want to train them, not terrorize them. When my puppy starts barking, I say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl". I address this again when she barks again, and say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl" She learns barking makes me unhappy, and being quiet gets her praises. I do this until I win the battle. The time you spend in training will pay off when your dog gets older, the more you put into your dog the more you get out of them. I vote that the method in your book is a very bad method, for the reason you yourself mentioned. This negative method did not stop your dog from barking, it just made her frightened of you. Dogs want to please you, so you have to teach them what behaviors make you happy, and which ones don't and remember to praise the behaviors you want from them.

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• It's a good idea if you don't do a lot of grooming. I wouldn't want my dogs to associate a spray bottle with a correction. . . they might develop an issue.


• It works for some dogs, not others. Some dogs love being squirted with water, so it's obviously not going to work. Dogs who hate it will learn to stop barking. Your other alternatives are to say "no bark", or you put either gravel or coins in the bottom of a plastic bottle and throw that in her direction. The idea is you throw it close to her to startle her and she's not to see that it's you throwing it - she just thinks it happens when she barks. If you do it right, you should only have to do it a couple of times. Or you could get a shock collar.


• it worked on my german shepard


• I don't agree with that method.
  
  Check out these websites from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer).


• Wouldn't work with my guys, they'd be getting attention, they don't really care what kind of attention it is, its still attention.
  
  Ignoring them when they bark and giving loads of attention when they're quiet has done wonders.


• It works for my parrots but I wouldn't use it on the dogs. I find that props are not that good with training, you don't always have it handy when you need it and that just confuses the dog. Voice commands are better.


• It doesn't actually fix the problem it only temporarily fixes the issue and the dog will go back to barking when the threat of punishment [the squirt bottle] has been removed.
  
  If you insist on using the squirt bottle then you should use it in conjunction with positive reinforcement training for example if you squirt and say "quiet" when she is quiet you reward with a treat and say "good quiet" personally I'd just practice using quiet when she barks, when she does you can say loudly quiet, when she stops immediately reward. Over time she won't stop barking at things but she will shut up quicker. Reinforce the behavior you want [quiet] and ignore the behavior you don't want [the barking] or redirect her to a behavior you can reinforce [the quiet].
  
  I've used the word before my dogs get "out of control" at something I know is going to set them off. My weim will just grumble but she won't actually bark and if she looks at me when I say quiet I instantly praise. This takes time but will help.
  
  However, if you own a yappy dog like a Pomeranian then I'm afraid barking comes with the territory. I suggest reading "The complete Idiots guide to Positive Training" it'll tell you that punishment methods such as squirt bottles actually don't work unless you always have the bottle with you.
  
  Personally I found the squirt bottle didn't work, they just ran out of squirting range, but quiet works much better.


• It depends on why the dog is barking. For example, this method works great to stop my schnauzer from continuing to bark when I have guests. In my opinion, the dog can bark at first, then needs to stop when the guest is let in.
  
  Why is your dog barking?


• I tried this for my dog, but it had the opposite affect. She LIKED the water and thought it was a game and would bark more in hopes of being squirted.


• I have used a method like this where I squirt water in the dogs face when they bark and tell them quiet. You are leaving out an important part of the process though. You should always praise the lack of barking the dog gives you after the squirt. I wouldn't try to squirt the dog in the mouth because to do that you would have to put your hands on the dogs face to get the squirt into the mouth. That would take to much time from the time the dog barks to the correction of squirting it in the mouth and can also make your dog shy away from you hands. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to groom or put a leash on a dog that is afraid of your hands. So if you are going to continue to use the squirt bottle aim for the face and tell the dog quiet and praise the dog as soon as it stops barking.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I have a 10 month onld maltese and he is not trained at all.. actually he does what he wants and is extremly spoiled, mainly because of my mother, i plan to take him to obedience classes but is it too late?, any advice for me?

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It is NEVER too late to learn how to properly train a dog... I have had six year old dogs in training classes... my present b*tch who is a ch/cd/sch dog wasn't even leash trained until she was almost four years old! haha And she learned very fast and has been excellent in all she has performed in... Good luck...

add: In over fifty years of training dogs and people to train dogs, I have yet to run into any dog that was 'hyper' -- when people called their dog that it always indicated that the people had not trained the dog or had poorly trained it and they were making excuses for their own shortcomings... your dog is not 'hyper' nor likely 'spoiled' -- simply poorly trained in some areas and untrained in others...

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• You need to at least train him to sit, stay and come.


• It is never too late to train. It just might take longer because of the age. Good luck and God bless


• if he is hyper..training will do no good. he needs to be a calm dog..and not spoiled..otherwise no training in the world will help. and he wont obey period. he needs to be walked every day to release energy. stop spoiling him. he is not a person or child.he is a dog. no matter the size, a dog should be treated like a dog. make him earn everything you give him. and to earn something..he must be calm..its sort of positive reinforcement training. once you can control his behavior..you can get him trained..and remember..training is NOT alterting behavior. training is simply commands.


• It is never too late to train a dog. Maybe obedience classes could wait until he is even a little older and has settled down a bit, but in the meantime work on teaching him basics such as sit, stay, come, etc. Also, the spoiling should stop immediately. He won't benefit in the slightest if he is spoilt, you can still cuddle him, and let him know you love him but no spoiling. He's gotta know that you're boss, so laying down the law and beginning some basic training will teach him this.
  Helping him to let off some of his energy will help a lot in calming him down and training him. If you live in town with a small backyard i suggest you take him for 2 walks a day (if this is possible, of course) to release his energy because he is still young and a bundle of energy by the sounds of it. if you do have a lot of space, don't leave him tied up for long periods of time (like some dogs i know), let him run!


• It isn't to late however it wll take a lot of patience as you will need to break bad habits already taught.
  If you have family make sure they know about the training and htey back this training. teh dog will be very hard to train if only one in the family does the right thing and the rest continue the spoiling.
  Patience and consitancy

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!!?

How do i keep my dog from...
1 - barking at other dogs?
2 - jumping on the table?
3 - jumping on people?

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OB classes!

Simple isn't it.

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• Hi I worked at Petsmart as a trainer for over 2 years. The best thing to do in this situation is
  1. socialize your puppy. Walk him up to the other dogs and let them have a hello sniff. Socialize him to AS many as you can. Also dont forget about people and other animals too!
  2. when he jumps on the table, distract him and make him do something else. When he jumps on the table, clap your hands and make a LOUD deep EHHH EHHH sound. Hopefully it will distract him and he will get down. As soon as he is off the table, reward him by saying GOOD DOG and pet him.
  3 Jumping on people is a hard one. When dogs jump on people it is because they want attention. So the easiest way around this is to not give it to them. Dogs dont care what kind of attention they are getting so when you push them off, its still attention and they keep coming back for more. SO, knowing this, when they jump on you tell him OFF in a Very stern voice, and then simply ignore them. Turn your back to him and if that doesnt work, walk away shut the door and ignore them for 30 seconds. Then, try again. Hope this helps and I used "him" so sorry if it is a "her" :) ALWAYS REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOR!! they will start to be good and work for the reward but you must stay consistent and do the same thing every time. Dont give up after the first try, its gonna take a while for him to master it! Make the rewards worth while for him, pet him intensely or give him a yummy treat or throw his ball!.
  good luck!


• Firstly get a plastic bottle and fill it with rice.
  1.When you see another dog approaching you get him/her to sit and stay sat as soon as he barks shake the bottle and say no in a low tone and after a few attemps he shouldnt bark and when he doesnt praise him and give him a treat.
  
  2.Use the bottle again and say no
  
  3.Get him to sit before people approach him when hes sat praise him and if he jumps use the bottle.
  
  Tip: Don't overly use the bottle otherwise he will become immune to the noise and make sure you time it right.
  
  Hope it helps.


• Re: I finally got my neighbors dogs to stop barking
  
  I used to have a problem with my neighbors dogs that would constantly bark day and night. At first I thought it would stop but it went on day after day. I finally confronted my neighbor about the problem and he said that he would try to do something about it.
  
  I work very long hours and try to get as much sleep as possible but I am constantly awakened by the barking dog many times during the night. You cannot imagine how frustrating this is unless you have been in this situation.
  
  I finally ended up going on the internet to research my problem and I am so glad that I did. I ended up buying a compact disc from a website. You play the disc and it actually stops the dogs from barking. I put the disc in, pointed the speakers towards the dogs, and nearly fell out of my chair when it actually worked!!! This was the best money that I have ever spent and I am so happy.
  
  I have not had a problem in 3 weeks. I am so glad that the freaking dogs have stopped barking. If you want to check it out, it might be worth a try if nothing else works for you. The website is http://www.TheBarkingDogCD.com It has a money back guarantee but I am pretty satisfied and wont be needing it. Good luck, I hope this helps.


• Train your dog. Be firm with the dog and set rules. Try filling a tin can with pennies and taping the end shut. Every time the dog does something that is undesirable, shake the can. Dogs do not like the sound of it, think fingers on a chalkboard. It is not harmful just annoying. That will stop the dog from doing whatever it is doing and allow you to correct the dog. Just don't give up because they will learn.
  
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• wow jumpin on the table...that's sorta gross.
  
  everytime he does that say NO! then take him off into another room so he can calm down then bring him back in...same with people..
  and when he barks at other dogs..as soon as u feel his body tense up..(on walks) make a loud distracting noise and lead him the other way..


• You take him to obedience and training classes, and by the sounds of it, quickly!!


• Yes you need to go to obidence classes. There is no quick fix to help your dog with those things. It sounds like you need to be trained and not your dog ♥


• Enroll in some training classes

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a way to stop my Papillon from being possessive?

I'm afraid I've spoiled her...
My five-month-old female Papillon and my two-year old male Yorkie are great friends when they are playing with each other. But when my Yorkie tries to show affection to me (licking my chin, laying in my lap, ect.) my Papillon growls and bites him till he gets away. Then, she sits on my lap and prevents him from coming closer. These bites are never hard, but it's not fair to the other dog.
When people she is not familiar with come over, she barks at them and sits by me. It can take 30mins or more for her to stop barking, unless I pick her up.
Does anyone have a method (aside from dog training classes) to get her to stop? My Yorkie can never properly have peace and lay by me if she keeps being so possessive over me.

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It's simple - don't let her do it!!! You can surely be the pack leader to a tiny papillon. Firmly tell her no the split second she growls, do not give her attention unless and until she is calm and behaving. The same thing with her barking at people. Does this dog get enough exercise? Lots of exercise will definitely help, then discipline (meaning rules), then affection only when its been earned. You have to stop this puppy now before this behaviour has time to escalate.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training...?

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

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

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


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


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


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


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

So my neighbors have this little weiner dog and we live in A qul de sac the dog has never once ran away even though he is never on a leash I want to get either a Finnish Spitz or a Shiba Inu and would like to let him run around in the qul de sac but I don't want him to run how do I train him to do this.

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The Finnish Spitz and Shiba Inu are not reliable off-leash; they will most likely run away. I would not recommend allowing them to run about. These dogs have strong prey-drives. If they see something darting across the street, they will most likely take off after it. Since these breeds have selective hearing, it is likely that they will not respond if you, if you try to call them off.

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• take him/her to a training class that would be a great help


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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of Cesar Milan's philosophies about dog training and ownership?

I don't get the network that his show is on but I just got the book, Cesar's Way and just from skimming thru it, a lot of what he says seems to make sense! For instance, what he says about exercise and your dog and how crucial it is! He is totally right. I'm guilty of not always taking my dogs out EVERY day for atleast an hour walk. I have 3 young Shetland Sheepdog and for the most part, they are wonderful dogs. However, I do have some problems with them and I think it's 'cause I need to learn to be the "PACK LEADER" like Cesar says. Sometimes, I just let them get away with naughty behavior. And I'm still having housebreaking issues. They'll be outside for an hour and come in and go to the bathroom immediately on our carpet! And the barking is just intolerable and I'm constantly worried about the police being called (they've came once already). The breed is known to be a more of a barking breed that most. However, I love the breed and I think it's a problem (cont'd)

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Cesar is a BOOB and especially so when it comes to shelties. You start using his crap on a sheltie, you are gonna wind up with a fearful schitzo. For one, if you are getting in trouble with the law over the barking, get them de-barked. It is a HARMLESS way to remove the loudness and shrillness of a bark, and beats having to shuffle a dog form home to home to death over a simple case of a happy barker. Your dogs will still be able to bark. The surgery just softens it. There isn't any pain for the dog because it is under anesthesia during the procedure.

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• I think he is excellent, we were recently having a debate on chilleddogs regarding this.
  
  http://www.chilleddogs.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=1203&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ceasar&start=15


• He doesn't explain enough. He just kinda magically fixes the dog behavior.
  
  I prefer 'It's me or the dog'. She actually trains the dogs in a realistic manner.


• Cesar is an entertainer. His TV show is entertainment.
  
  I'd no more follow his examples than I'd let the Flavor of Love girls tell me how to catch a man.


• http://pc-safe.info/html/Home_Family/Dog…


• It seems to work


• I think he is a crock. He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line like this is from http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm "JonBee, muzzled, is lifted off the ground by a choke chain, a procedure known as "stringing up". Prior to this, the dog had not only shown no signs of aggression but had been attempting to avoid interaction with the star completely." I would like to see someone try to lift my dog with a choke chain it would be me they would have to worry about afterwards.
  
  And the alpha roll hello does he not realize how dangerous that is! I have a really skittish dog and if I had listened to a "cesar fan" once I probably wouldn't have a face right now because of the "alpha roll".
  
  It is a television show I would take his advice and throw it out the window!


• The "exercise, discipline, affection" concept is great. But his techniques, like the alpha roll, flooding (that Great Dane that was pulled across the slippery floor over & over), and many of his corrections are really old school and heavy-handed.
  
  The danger in what he's doing, is in the public's belief that any dog's unwanted behavior is solved by him (or anyone) in a one-hour television show. They don't see the hours of filming that were edited out, or any lengthy follow-up in the pet owner's home.
  
  And how many times in YA have you seen questions from people, who assume they must "assert dominance" over their 8 week old ( or 5 month old, or newly adopted 10 year old) dog, by repeatedly alpha-rolling him ?
  
  His appeal to uninformed pet owners is cleverly marketed. What an ego boost to a dog owner-- "I am going to be a Pack Leader! I have to assert my dominance!" True "pack leader" status is not gained by physical dominance over the rest of the pack, but is gained by lesser members' belief in the leadership ability of the top dog.


• My trainer hasn't written any books... but has written several articles in industry magazines over the past 23 years. Which is fine by me... I don't need a book, I can just call him on the telephone, or stop by for a visit, to get advice that is *tailored* to *my* dog.
  
  That being said, I don't like Cesar... for several reasons. He is a product of the media that dupes people into thinking that *fixing* a troubled dog can be done in a day. It doesn't work like that.
  
  I don't know where you get your information about Pit Bulls... the media, I assume? You have bought into the stereotypes that are perpetuated by ignorance.... please stop and think about the (lack of) logic behind what you are saying.


• "Pack leader" mentality is outdated in dog training because it has now been proven that dogs (even in a feral pack) act very differently than wolves in a pack. Dogs can read human emotion through eye contact. Wolves cannot, or don't care to. Your dog may genetically still be a wolf, but emotionally and mentally, he's a dog and will npt respond to 'wolf' commands. Read "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. They specialize in German Shepherd Dogs.


• his way i believe to be excellent. He talks about the reason why your dog is doing naughty stuff and has the solution. It's all cycological in the dogs mind, all animals.I've had success training one pet not to bark when someone comes in the house. I helped one girl train her dog, cycologically it all makes sense


• I think Caesar is very good entertainment. He has learned how to market himself very well. Gotta give him credit for that.
  
  As far as his training methods go they are OLD SCHOOL some of the mechanics have some merit but he didn't come up with them they have been around for years.
  
  I do not think they apply to all dogs and some if feel are down right dangerous! Like the Alpha roll! Just stupid!
  
  I'm really sick of that "Pack Leader" stuff too. Catchie phrase but it is all for TV and nothing else!


• I wouldnt let that man train a stuffed dog let alone one of mine.
  
  All he does to cure a problem is flood the dog until it completely shuts down with fear. He has no understanding of positive training methods or modern theories on dogs. His ideas are hardly new they were being used 30 odd years and he has done nothing to add to them.
  
  http://www.4pawsu.com/dogpsychology.htm
  
  basically its an entertainment show and his books are just another way to make money.


• The link below will let you see some clips from his show. I do think he is very knowledgable on what he teaches and I have tried some tricks with good results.
  
  As for his love of pits and shepherds, well I've owned 2 pitbulls and properly bred and raised they were wonderful. I raised them with my children with no concerns and I was raised with German Shepherds. Any dog can attack "for no reason" (there is always a reason, whether we see it or not), it just seems the pitbull attacks get way more publicity. As I recall when I was growing up it seemed that every few years there was a dog breed to fear. Dobermans, Rottweilers, Shepherds, and now pitbulls. It's the breeds and owners, not the breed, that need to take the blame.


• Like with all training it is a matter of what works, some say that it is not good some say it is good, I have developed my own style that works for me and my six dogs, inconsistency is the most common mistake. Everything is trial and error. I see things that work and things that don't work. So keeping and open mind is the most important thing.


• Cesar Milan is single faceted, and if you have seen one of his shows you have seen everything he has to offer. Which I disagree with BTW.
  Point blank if a dog will let you Alpha roll it without ripping your face off, it doesn't need to be Alpha rolled. No properly trained dog has problems with where it's place is in the social order. The key is simple, just train the dog.
  Being the "pack leader' has absolutely no connection with potty training issues or excessive barking.
  
  edit:
  "He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line"
  
  The miss use of "positive reinforcement" is something I also disagree with. There are four phases of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement is only one of them.


• I've had success using it with my German Shepherd and a lot of the pit bulls, labs and other dogs I work with. I agree with most of what he says and his methods.
  
  He usues "macho" dogs a lot because he realizes that they have a bad reputation. He got his recognition by dealing with these "dangerous" types of dogs. He does feel they can be totally trustworthy under the right leadership. The dog he uses most when rehabing other dogs is his pit bull named Daddy. Daddy provides a calm-submissive state of mind that the other dogs can pick up on and enter the same state.


• It is an excellent program. He is magical with the dogs. I only hope after he leaves them they are as good as they are for him on the program. I haven't read his book. Too bad you can't get the network show. He teaches a lot to you and it's amazing to see how the dog learns by his teaching methods.


• It is not just the way though, you have to communicate with the dog as well and some people who do not understand dogs should not try these without a trainer. Cesar is great, but not everyone is as good as he is with dogs. That is why unless your are a trainer you should not try all of his ideas, especially when it is an older rescue dog.


• I have a lot of thoughts about Cesar, and I probably won't fit them all in this answer. But I like Cesar. I think he is a great person, and I think he is really trying to help. I think his saying "Exercise, Discipline, Affection" is important. There really are too many pet owners who are just giving affection affection affection, and absolutely No exercises or discipline. So I think that part is important. And I try to follow that with my dog.
  
  But most of his methods that you see on TV won't work on most dogs. He has a dominating approach, and mostly works with aggressive dogs. But there are a lot of dogs that don't need that kind of approach, and actually using that kind of approach could be damaging. Like an abused dog who is extremely fearful would need a more gentle approach. And you can find that through another trainer who uses positive reinforcement. And that is what I use to train my dog.
  
  And I think a lot of people watch Cesars show and assume that just from watching it that they are now a dog trainer. So they might try the techniques, and actually cause more harm than good. So I think that anyone who is having behavioral issues with their dog needs to seek help from a professional, and that professional will help them determine which training method is right for their dog.
  
  But as a whole, I like Cesar. He works with a lot of rescue dogs. He will rescue difficult dogs from deathrow at animal shelters, and rehabilitate them. He will then either keep the dog, or he will try to adopt that dog out to the right family.
  
  And the 'gladiator' dogs. I think Cesar believes that any dog has the potential to be a great family pet, reguardless of breed. And I agree with him. I have a Pit Bull that I rescued from an animal shelter, and she has turned out to be the best companion I could Ever ask for!! She is just perfect for me. And I like that Cesar is trying to show the public that as well. Pit Bulls, Germand Shepherds, and Rottweilers aren't for everyone. But when in the right hands, and raised well, they can make excellent pets.


• I think Cesar is a dangerous idiot. It scares me to think that people buy into his nonsense. All that pack leader stuff is crap. If you had children, and you let them do whatever they wanted, when ever they wanted, how ever they wanted, whether it was good or not, you have some brats wouldn't you? You have to establish rules and limits. What is and isn't acceptable. The same thing goes for dogs. It really isn't that different.
  
  People say they've never seen him hurt a dog. Those people don't know how to read body language. There are more ways to hurt a dog than just physically.
  
  I wouldn't let him near any of my beloved pets. His methods would have them brain dead and nuerotic.
  
  Here is some interesting reading about Cesar. I'd rethink listening to anything he has to say.
  http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm
  http://www.urbandawgs.com/divided_profes…
  http://littlemind.wordpress.com/2006/09/…
  
  To quote one of the articles:
  "What critics are primarily concerned with, however, is the psychological stress that dogs are placed under during the show. Many dogs that offer avoidance behaviors at the start of the show are often pushed to the point of aggression.
  
  One disturbing example is JonBee, a Jindo who is forced to lie on his side. After a significant and dangerous struggle (during which the dog appears to have urinated), the dog finally gives up and allows himself to be rolled over. However, the dog is not relaxed. Quite the opposite. The dog exhibits all of the signs of stress listed in the previous article, and is exhibiting a phenomenon known as learned helplessness, sometimes referred to by trainers as "shut down." "
  
  You can bully almost anything into submission, but then, what sort of relationship do you really have?


• I can't count the reasons I can't stand Cesar Milan.
  
  His theories might be somewhat correct, but his methods are outdated and dangerous.
  
  Take the alpha roll. Submissive rolls are GIVEN not taken. You will never see an "alpha" dog roll another on it's back and hold it there. Dogs submissive to an "alpha" roll over on their own. Dogs that are bullies (not as in bull dogs) are lacking in confidence. I think of it as napoleon syndrome. They feel the need to show others that they are strong and can take care of themselves. The best way to change that IS to become the "boss" but you don't do that through forced submission. You do that by being a good "leader". The NILIF method is a more appropriate way to become the "alpha". In canines, the "alpha" is the leader because they are confident in themselves and fair. They don't bully the other dogs/wolves. They are just respected. You will get no respect from a dog by being a bully, which is what Milan does. Your dog will fear you, but that doesn't make you a leader. It makes you a target for aggression. Eventually that dog will get tired of dealing with your picking on him.
  
  The other way to become leader is obedience. Traditional obedience (what tom l is referring to) is the NUMBER ONE way to earn the respect of your dog. Bribing your dog does no good, bullying your dog does no good. Like with humans you EARN respect by being a fair disciplinarian.
  
  I do kind of like the idea of his "canine bootcamp" BUT it won't translate back into your home unless YOU follow the same rules.
  
  One trainer I prefer over Milan is Leerburg. I agree with MOST of his theories and techniques and believe they are safer and more effective than Milan's.
  http://www.leerburg.com/philosophy.htm

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Dog Health Questions: Help on a dog training issue?

Ok, so here's the story.
I've had my dog since he was a young puppy (6 weeks old). I trained him mainly and he is a great learner, but that's not what i'm worried about. I have never hit my dog, and i always train with praising rather than scolding. But lately, whenever i try to train him, or show off his tricks (which he used to love doing and have fun while doing it) his tail goes between his legs, his eyes go wide and he lays down, looking up at me like he just got into trouble. I have no idea why he is acting like this. I've felt him over, applying pressure to different parts of his body and he doesn't seem to be in pain. Nothing bad has happened he just seems to be scared all of a sudden. Please help me get him over this. Even when you play with him, now the slightest loud noise will turn him off playing and he will act like he's in trouble. Any suggestions?

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Could something have happened in your absence that traumatized him?

How old is he? If he's still a puppy, you may be able to blame a fear imprint period. The first occurs between 8 and 11 weeks of age, and the second can happen between 6 and 14 months of age. During this time, anything that frightens him can traumatize him. Like, stuff that he could normally shake off can leave a lasting negative impact, and he may be generally more hesitant and timid.

Might there be something different about the environment, or about yourself? It's unlikely, but sometimes even seemingly insignificant changes can make a difference. Maybe you're using a new perfume, maybe he can smell some form of wildlife in the distance, I dunno.

As for how to fix this, hm.. To start with, I'd take a big step back from doing stuff with him. Give him at least a few days to relax. Exercise him, yeah, but avoid doing anything that might make him nervous. Take a break from training and active playing, and don't show off his tricks. If he's getting himself worked up, you want to allow these hormones to dissipate, so just take a break from everything for a few days. Then, slowly start doing stuff again. Whatever you do, do it slowly, at his pace. He might've been a fast-paced extrovert before, but for whatever reason, he's not like that now, so take baby steps that he can manage.

Actively recondition him to associate these suddenly scary stimuli with good things. For instance, loud noises. Desensitize him to those, and make them good things. Basically, start by playing noises at a very low volume that he can tolerate, and make good things happen, like giving him lots of tiny, delicious treats (liver, steak, chicken, hot dog, cheese, etc.). When he's totally comfortable with that volume, turn it up ever-so-slightly. Eventually, you can do it at a loud volume and he'll be fine with it. You just need to make sure you're taking very small, manageable steps, and that you are not increasing the difficulty until the current step is mastered. You can read more about desensitizing and counter-conditioning on these pages, if you want:
http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
http://www.clickertrainusa.com/dcc.htm
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-h…
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2327

Do you use clicker training with him? If not, you should consider taking it up. That way, it'll be a lot simpler to mark specific improvements. Is he holding his tail an inch higher? Click and treat. Are his ears perked slightly? Click and treat. So on and so forth. It's like in this article:
http://www.positivedogs.com/articles/ove…
I know he's not all reactive like that dog, but the concept of encouraging every tiny improvement to shape confidence is the same. And if you're not familiar with clicker training, try browsing here:
http://www.clickertraining.com/dogtraini…
(If he's super-sensitive to sounds right now, though, you may not be able to use an actual clicker. You may have to use something with a softer sound, like a clicky pen.)

Oh, and you should take him to the vet. He doesn't have to have hurt something to be suffering from something. Sudden inexplicable changes in temperament can often be explained by something health-related, so you should ask your vet to run a tick titer and a six-panel blood test.

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Dog Health Questions: Need dog training tips for the world's most stubborn dog?

I have a 7 1/2 month old puppy that is a Shar-Pei/Husky mix. He's adorable at 51 pounds, but refuses to listen. He understands sit and lay down, but only does those for treats. We were fortunate that potty training was instinctive, however he will NOT stop biting. He's not being aggressive, but wants to play. No matter how many times my husband and I tell him NO in a very stern voice, put him in time-out, hold his mouth closed, grab and hold him by scruff of the neck, NOTHING works. He could care less what we do. He continues to bite and jump up almost non-stop. He is extremely strong and hard to physically "manhandle". I'm at my wits end. Any suggestions?

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With that husky mix in him, he has lots of energy. You probably have to exercise him more using a weight backpack or in a swimming pool.

As for the biting behavior, you need to teach him what's the behavior you want. You can tell him "no" and close him mouth shut, but he doesn't understand what he is doing wrong. He's simply just playing.

When you are playing with him and he's not being mouthy, give him tons of praise, when he starts being mouthy, simply turn your back away and ignore him, When he calms down, continue the playtime.

You and your husband need to be in charge, sounds like your dog is taking over. Keep all his toys in a box and food away. When the dog behaves and it's playtime, pull out some toys. When he gets aggressive, take them away.

Feeding your dog in a routine will also put you in charge.

The dog will soon realize that your the god of toys and food, and the only way he can get the toys, is if he behaves properly.

In short:
Exercise
Praise and correcting, not disciplining the behavior and expecting the dog to behave
Keep all toys and food, until you say its dinner time and playtime

This should help! Good luck!

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• I'm not surprised those methods don't work. If he's looking to play inappropriately, then correct him and ignore him EVERY time he does it. You can also try redirecting him to acceptable forms of play after the correction. Try obedience training also. A well trained, obedient dog can be put in a sit stay when displaying inappropriate behavior


• Hi,
  
  Mouthing is an unavoidable part of canine development. It's how young dogs learn about their world. Fortunately, by consistently signaling to your pup that biting is unacceptable, and giving her playtime with other dogs who'll teach her the same lesson, she'll learn to use her jaws very gently. Here are more training tips:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s0f.html
  
  For jumping problem, check out these tips:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/wb1.html


• Do not yell no at your dog do not grab your dog it scares them and they do not understand why you did it instead yelp in a high pitched voice "ouch" cross your arms as soon as it happens completely ignore the dog turn your back on him. Do this every time if he tries to get your attention ignore him stand up and keep your arms crossed and do not talk to him let him walk away. Make sure when you yelp that it is high pitched and sounds like a hurt puppy. It is possible that the pup was removed from the parents and siblings to early between 6 and 9 weeks the pups start to learn these lessons.


• My reccomendations are:
  
  Huskeys= ALOT of ENERGY lol so long walks are needed or a tred mill. You can also get a doggy back pack for your walks and fill them with water bottles so the weight can wear him out alittle.
  Huskeys also can be a very mouthy breed so that's not unusual that he is using his mouth to play with you.
  Shar Pei= Fighting breed-These dogs have very strong and thick necks for fighting. So a routine collar is not going to do you justice as you walk them. I would suggest a prong collar to be used for walks and be sure the collar is towards to top of the neck. So when your on a walk you give a tug right the the moment of him pulling. Be sure during the walk he is walking next to or behind you. The collar may look like some german torture device but in fact it does not hurt them as long as it is used properly it simulates the bite of an alpha dog.
  
  1. I would recommend a puppy/dog class for you guys. To teach to the basic on how to dicipline your dog.
  
  2. Have a daily routine: get up take the dog on a walk,feed him,ect.
  
  3.Be consistant with commands. The prong collar can also be used at home with a very short leash so when this big guy is jumping all over the hubby you can correct him. It is better to correct him before he gets way to excited. Also have your husband ignore him until he calms down eye contact, talking to him anything that focuses on him will cause excitement and unwanted behavior.
  
  4. Before letting people in your house: Make him sit and stay and have your guests ignore him completely until he is calm. Once he is calm you may praise him in a calm voice.
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training question(s)?

I'm training my puppy and for the most part she is doing good... She understands sit, lay, come, and stay... she is 8 months old. I'm having a problem with sit and lay though... I train her every day for about 15 min... then usually make her sit before certain things... going out for a walk, eating, etc... "just for practice." Sometimes when i say sit, she automatically lays down... It takes 4 or 5 times each practice for her to sit on command instead of laying... When i first started training her i taught her to sit first, than lay from the sit position. Could this be the problem? What else could be it? Any ideas how to fix it? Another question... She is getting bigger now and learned how to jump and put her paws on the counter and also jumps on people. What's the best way to prevent this?

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This is usually the problem. People ask their dogs to sit before they ask them to lay down. So naturally the dog automatically down. If you want the dog to down, just say down instead of sit and then down.

The prevent the jumping. Teacher her the command "off."

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• Usually the best step is this
  1.sitdown
  2.hand
  3.rolling
  4.lay down
  5.Beng! Umn . . . i mean like dead because gun
  6.stay! It's mean to stay at dead position
  7.and then bring it some food, when they want to eat, you must say Stop! It's mean, your dog cannot eat before you bring the permission to eat
  
  good luck.


• You might look into NILIF training (Nothing In Life Is Free).
  ~~~~
  She is not sure on your cues. You are just saying your cue once, then waiting for the behavior, not "sit, sit, sit, SIT" right?
  
  Marker Training-
  Try capturing a sit. Go to a quite room (bathroom works well). With your marker (a clicker for us, but you could also use a verbal cue like "tock") wait for your dog to sit. When but hits the ground Mark (or click) then toss the treat to the side so dog must retrieve it. Repeat. Once she is offering the sit, start putting the cue to the behavior. Click then treat, not click/treat.
  
  Same thing for the down position.
  
  Move to other locations. Only increase slowly. Distraction, Distance, and Duration- but never asking for all 3 at once, at first. Once there proofed that's a little different.
  
  ~~~Jumping
  Teach an incompatible behavior. Teach her to sit when people come over to be greeted.
  
  Have a friend help. When friend comes over ask them to not react to jumping dog. Have your friend turn (in circles) until the dog desists in jumping, wait for you dog to calm down. Only when the dog is sitting let your friend greet the dog.
  
  Counter surfing is pretty rewarding for a dog. Manage the situation by not having food near the end of the counter, invest in a baby gate to keep her away from temptation, teach her that being in the kitchen means sitting until she's released.
  
  ~~
  It's nice to have a default behavior. My dog defaults (automatically) goes down in a drop when she is having doubts. Which I like, because she can be reactive.


• 1.the thing is that she needs to be trained 40-30 min. a day or more.
  2.the paws on counter,you need to take her paws hold them for as long as possible til' she wants them back,at the time you are going to say "paws off" kind of like you would say to your friend 'paws off my cheese".
  3.same thing jumping is a problem,heres what you'll do.when she jumps on you,you will take her paws and say "off" and hold her arms til' she wants them back.and the reason off is if you say"down" she will lay down.I hope I helped!! leave feed back (your choice though LOL)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: Shepard/Chihuahua mix?

My dog is 3 and a half months old and he whines CONSTANTLY. He whines when:

1. He is left outside alone
2. He is put in his kennel
3. He is left inside the house (when I take a shower)

He whines instantly, as in within 5 seconds of being outside alone. I want him to learn that I don't want to be with him constantly when he's outside to go to the bathroom. My friends dog is a bulldog, same age and the dog is fine being alone. But my dog whines like he's being attacked:

1. He starts by whining (a high pitch squealing noise)
2. Then he barks (a small high pitched bark)
3. Then he barks loud (a large, lower pitched bark)
4. Then he shouts kind of like a monkey (i don't know how to explain it)
5. Then he howls (sounds like a wolf pup)

I want him to grow up. I know he's only 3 and a half months old, but he is old enough to stop that by now. I'm tired of hearing him screech and squeal when he's by himself for more than 5 seconds.

How do I get him to stop this?

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you do no have a SHEPHERD x CHIHUAHUA

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• He's part Chihuahua he may never stop. This is part of there breed. I have a Jack Russell Terrier it drives me crazy how she digs and digs and digs and jumps and jumps and jumps she's a JRT that what she does I gotta love her You may just have to learn to tune out the things that bother you about the bread of dog you have and love the best of her traits.


• Whatever the breed of you dog you need to leave it alone for short periods to start with, then return and reward him for being being quiet. Repeat this a number of times then slowly increase the length of time you stay out of sight.
  Or you could try giving your dog a toy or bone to chew on when you need to leave it alone or something else to keep it occupied.


• this is going to sound nasty but it is very effective.
  every time he make a noice, eaither throw a little water on him, or shake a bottle of pebbles to scare him into shutting up, this worked of both of by dogs and hope it heps yours!
  
  p.s. bark controll collars are also avaliable!


• My dog constantly does this too! Even in the same order! What i do is shake something, like a pencilbox or pebbles and say no. You should not ever respond to this no matter how annoying, but try to change it by discipline


• Take him to a puppy class, they will teach you how to handle the behavior. You are feeding into the bad behavior if you go to him every time he cries


• Shepherd X Chihuahua? Thats like mating an Elephant with an ant!

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone recommend some good dog training websites or techniques?

I've been doing research on my own, but since I am relatively new to the dog world, I wondered if some sites were better than others. I would like to teach my dog basic commands like sit, stay, speak, and any others that would be helpful. I would also like to stop him from pulling on the leash when we walk him. We adopted him, and he already had some pretty bad habits instilled. We are trying to break those bad habits. I know that treats are an absolute must when training so I have a good stock of meaty treats, I just need techniques that work. I have a Maltese, and I have heard they are smart. My vet owns 3 and says that hers were easily trained. Anyone have any advice or sites I can use? Thanks.

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Although it isn't a website, if you get Animal Planet watch "I'ts me or the dog". She teaches you techniques that use positive reinforcement. The dogs on the show are problem dogs, but the same technique works.

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• Try a local puppy class there always good.


• This is the website I used to train my dog, I am sure you will LOVE it:)
  
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• Try this...
  
  http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
  
  He's awesome.


• Leerburg.
  http://leerburg.com/


• idk the names of the sites but go to google and type dog training


• www.clickertraining.com
  
  www.dragonflyllama.com
  
  www.clickersolutions.com


• On animal planet they have a show called "It's me or the dog" and i like her as a trainer better than Caesar Millan. Also he is a list of webistes:
  http://www.gabbyisawesome.zoomshare.com/
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  Hope this helped!
  Good Luck!


• As far as sit and down go I think they beat training technique is to put a treat in front of their nose (do not give them the treat yet) and start moving it slowly over their head so they have to look up while saying sit, then when they do sit give them the treat and praise them. To get them to lay down make sure they are sitting, take a treat and place it in front of their nose (if they try to take the treat from you that's fine they can lick at it just don't give it to them until they do what you want) slowly being the treat to the ground having their nose follow once their nose is to the floor start dragging the treat in front of the dog so that he lays down. This training method is called positive reinforcement. I would never use correction training!! You can look up more about it. If you're having a hard time getting your down not to pull you can try an easy walk harness which has the leash attatchment on the chest instead of the back. When the leash attatches to the back it tends to encourage pulling more than discourage it. If that doesn't work I highly recommend a gentle leader. They are amazing and I personally use one for my pully pup. They are 100% safe and non cruel unlike choke and pinch collars! I hope this helps you! Good luck!


• I'd suggest contacting your local kennel club. Many of them offer obedience classes. In fact, I just started taking 2 of my weimaraners to our kennel club's classes last week. We've had a really good time & they're doing great.

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Dog Health Questions: Starting a dog training service?

So I trained Sandy for the show Annie, and I have had several people ask me If I would "hire out" and train their dogs for them. I LOVE training dogs, I would like to do it as a career. I have watched Victoria Stillwell on Animal plantet and learned ALOT from her, but most of it I already knew how to do. Should I go for it and train them and thier dogs? How much should I charge per hour, if any?

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-If you are going to eb doing this, then yes, I would charge. Say, about $8.00 per hour- if they come to you. More iof you go to their place. As you get better with other people's dogs, thy;ll refer you to others, and your fee could go up slowly. Start small, do a GREAT job, then increase in customers and the amount you charge.

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• If you are asking on here how to train a dog to "focus" you are nowhere near ready to train dogs professionaly. If you were, you would know there are better, more reliable sources out there to gain knowledge from (and not just a couple of TV shows either!)
  
  Start by "training" neighbours dogs etc for FREE to build up a reputation for yourself. Join clubs in your area that compete in Obedience and things to make a few "contacts" who can help you on your way, who you can watch and learn from. READ LOTS. You are more likely to get people to trust you in your abilities if you have some titles under your belt - so train your own dog and COMPETE, COMPETE, COMPETE! If you can do it with yours, you can do it with others (often more easily!)


• Yes defiantly go for it if it is something you love to do. The charging part all depends though. How serious is their problem with their dog?, How much are they willing to pay? Make sure it is reasonable though. If I were you i would charge 25 dollars an hour, but you are the professional. :)


• You need to at least apprentice under a trainer. You will get the experience you need with all breeds.
  You can't learn or get experience training from a TV show


• Yes! If this is what you want to do then I would say go with your heart!
  PS £10/$12 sounds reasonable for a one to one session with the dog depending on how good you are....... good luck. I really hope you do it!!


• Depending upon your age, you need to ask an insurance agent about professional liability insurance. You or your parents or guardians can be sued for quite a bit, should things go wrong.
  
  Dog training and handling is a great business, but only if you are covered by insurance - a lot can go wrong, and you can be sued for LOT of money.
  
  I would suggest that perhaps you might be better off apprenticing to a professional trainer - they may have a postion under their insurance that would pay at least as much, and get you out of the position of being at risk for such a lawsuit. It would also get you more training and experience, let you make a name for yourself, and they would have a steady stream of customers. Not such a bad way to start out.
  
  Going out on your own right away is not necessarily the best way to start - one bad incident, and your reputation is shot. And reputation is everything.


• Wow! You are already a celebrity dog trainer and that could give you instant credentials. I would network and start out with those closest to you and develop a business that way. You may just have enough clientel to be able to charge a nice amount (well above what other pet training centers charge). My advice: start with small steps but always have that vision!
  
  http://www.squidoo.com/dog_obedience_training

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone ever heard of Chet Womach and his dog training secrets?

I'm just looking for some positive or negative feedback if anyone has ever ordered his course. my sis is an on call (almost all the time) paramedic and needs to be able to train her dogs from home. any other suggestions would be great! Thanks

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Training Parrots and Parrot Training TipsMy name is Chet Womach, and 5 years ago, I owned 2 wild, untrained parrots, "Tiko" and "Linus." I had tried just about every parrot training book and video ...
if this is same person he trains birds????
watch dog borstal its on in uk bbc3 and its great my dog is much better behaved.the trainer is called mick martin dont know if he does a dvd but he is police and army dog trainer so knows his stuff

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• I have never heard of him....You cannot train a dog if your not home. They learn from voice and or hand signals. If they are trained at home they won't forget the training if repeated for a few minutes on a daily basis.


• I have never heard about him. Maybe you should check into your local community centers, they usually have dog classes. If they are puppies take them to puppy kindergarden, they worked out well for my dog, once pup.


• No I haven't


• i thought he trained parrots

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Dog Health Questions: Petsafe dog training collar?

Should I use a the Petsafe electrical training collar on my six month old lab? The vet said to use it because of his rock eating problem and his other problems. But I don't know if it is the right way, we've done everything for his rock eating and this is the last thing. So please tell me if I should use one and if it is safe.

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It is safe. Its better than your dog eating a rock, then paying for surgery, or worse, loosing the dog. A lot of people freak out about shock collars, but the truth is, they are not mean, and they work very well. Most dogs only need a few shocks before they learn what they shouldn't do. My friend used one of these collars on her great dane. She has only had to shock the dog three times. The dog now knows what he shouldn't and should do. When he acts up, she puts the collar on ( even though its batteries are dead, the dog still calms down instantly, and stops the behavior it was corrected for)

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• Yes, these collars are safe and they have several levels and types of 'stimulation' which means that you can adjust them to suit most dogs and situations.
  
  They generally work well on dogs who have problem behaviors that have not been 'cured' by other methods. There are some dogs that are scared by these collars, but they're fairly rare. Conversely there are some dogs that are totally unphased by them and don't respond to the stimulation, either because they're particularly stubborn or have a high tolerance level for discomfort.
  
  You would need to see how your dog accepts and reacts to the collar, and always start off with it on the lowest setting. There are also citronella-spray collars which use a spray as a correction, rather than an electrical impulse or sound.
  
  Check out these urls for lots of information, tips and advice on using these types of training collars. Best of luck!
  
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-t…
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/petsa…


• My puppy used to have a rock-eating problem. I sabotaged him. I sprinkled Cayenne Pepper all over a small area of my yard (the area that he always picked up the rocks from), then led him right to that spot. He picked one up, dropped it within 2 seconds (as opposed to trying to actually chew on it, as he normally would have), and has never tried to eat rocks again.
  
  This, and most "other problems" can be solved with humane, creative training methods. I think you should consult the advice of a professional trainer on this one, before using a shock collar.


• The E-collar is a last resort. I'd use a leash and a pinch collar before the E-collar. When he goes for a rock give a stiff jerk of the leash and say "NO" in a firm voice (not yelling or frantic). If the pinch collar doesn't work, then use the e-collar. Just a quick jolt for every mistake followed with a "NO". If this sounds mean to anyone what is worse, implementing a few rules? Or dying from stomach impaction? Thanks, hope I helped!


• Electronic collars work when used properly. I wouldn't waste my money on anything with the Petsafe label. Their products are not reliable. The best brand of electronic collar is Tri Tronics. When it comes to electronic training collars you get what you pay for.


• i would never do that to my dogs and just dont leave him outside for too long the reason hes eating rocks is because hes bored hes a puppy and needs a lot of attention and walking and good luck with your new puppy they are fun and enjoyable

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training School - Sleep Away?

i heard a few people tell me about a dog training school that lets you send your dog away to and teaches them commands. I heard they go for a few weeks and they come back trained and obedient. Has anyone heard of this? Are there any good ones?

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So...that's a cop out! why not just hire someone to raise the dog for you. All you'll have to do is claim ownership. To appreciate a dog is to be involved in every aspect of it's training and care.
The dog needs to recognize YOU as it's ALPHA leader and not someone you hire to do it for you. The only way you can get it to interact and train like YOU want it is to be involved yourself. That's not to say that professional guidance shouldn't be available,l but YOU need to be the MAN!

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• Why would you not want to be involved in the training of your dog? Part of the obedience training experience is your ability to bond with your dog, and you certainly can't do that if you aren't even there. Do you really want a stranger teaching your dog? How is your dog going to respond to you if you are not the recognized authority?
  
  Such a bad, bad, idea.
  
  I have only ever heard negative things about these places,
  unflatteringly known as puppy "boot camps".
  
  There was recently a question on this site from someone who did this and the result was a traumatized and terrified puppy.


• This is such a bad idea. It teaches the dog to be obedient to the trainer but not the owner. In most cases, obedience problems mean the owner needs to be taught something, not the dog. If you want a truly trained and obedient dog that listens to you then you have to do the leg work and not pack it off for someone else to deal with.


• I wouldn't send my dog away, by himself. I would want one where I go with them.
  
  unless it is very popular, and shows where they keep the dogs, how they train them, with proof


• A big part of training a dog is training the human.
  
  I would not send my dogs anywhere. The trainer needs to come to me.


• I want my dog to obey me , not some stranger. I trained my dog myself. It is part of being a responsible dog owner.


• Yeaa...Down the street where i live :D


• Contrary to popular belief, that is the absolute best thing to do. Everybody WANTS to train their own dog. The reality is, that about .005% are actually capable of doing so to a level that isn't a complete embarrassment. We stopped offering "Group" and "Private" lessons over 20 years ago. People that have never seen a "professionally" trained dog, don't have any idea that they've only tapped about 15% of their dog's abilities. When a dog is trained "in kennel", the owner is brought in several times during the stay, so they understand how to work the dog, how to enforce commands, learn about their dogs temperament, drives, nerves,etc. Things most people have no concept of. Sure, most people can make their dog follow some basic commands....but it's just the tip of the iceberg. A "REAL" trainer understands a gazillion methods....reads the dog every second of the time they're working together, and adjusts techniques in a split second. Understanding what works and what doesn't work for any particular dog is vital to get the top potential. You, and just under 100% of people cannot tell what is, and what isn't working. When a trainer comes to your home...one of 2 things happen. 1st, he/she is from a franchise dog training company (or he's "certified by a company or college)...he understands 1 method...and THAT, and ONLY that is what you learn. It may, or may not be a good method for your dog. 2nd....he/she is a professional trainer looking to make an easy "Buck" from you...he/she handles the dog well and progress is fast...he/she gives you instructions to follow until he/she returns in 7 days (or you go back to class).....his instructions are based on what he sees and "reads" while he is there....the second he leaves, the dog is different....you cannot "read" the dog, so you don't realize it....the instructions given are now completely wrong. 9 out of every 10 dogs we train are "re-trains". Once you've owned a professionally trained dog, you'll never attempt to try it yourself again.
  
  The ONLY down side: it costs 10 times more than lessons"
  The UP side: the training is 10 times better.
  
  IF I wanted to race in NASCAR at a high level, I wouldn't try to build my own car. Why?? Because I'm not a mechanic. The smart thing to do, would be to have Dale Earnhardt Inc. build a car for me...then teach me how to drive it without blowing the engine or transmission. Same principal.

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