Dog Health Questions: Do i put my separation anxiety dog to sleep? Suggestions needed please. Wits end?

Already had a blk lab Lily who is well behaved.
Adopted 2nd blk lab 3 yrs ago, age 2, from humane society. Jed has bad anxiety. Current daily routine: Leash free park run EVERY morning 30 min. Nutro ultra holistic- breakfast. Dogs go in custom welded 6' x12' steel bar pen in garage when we go to work. Bowl of water and a stuffed kong everyday. Radio is on softly. We dont talk or pay attention to dogs before or as we leave and we ignore them when we return home. Jed goes frantic and barks madly all day. Sometimes vomiting. Emptys water bowl with feet. The dogs are together but he remains upset.
I cant do yard work and leave him in the house or he freaks out. If i tie him outside he freaks out when i walk just beyond his reach. If i bring Lily to the vet i have to tranquilize Jed (acecvet) so he can be left at home. I left him in my Escape to run in and get milk and he chewed my shifter to pieces.
Tried sonar collar, citronella collar, correction collar, no help for barking. He is a little relaxed in the house with us but not normal. He is clingy. He wont sit and stay when company comes cuz he has to be by my side. All the training in the world will not over-ride his panic. both dogs are together and can play all day but he is too panicked. The barking upsets the well behaved dog. The neighbors have not complained, yet. If i put them on the patio to play he throws himself against the door and digs at the glass. He is wound up like a top at the vet, we get back door service and have to cover his eyes so he doesnt see other animals. When he goes to the park he runs around for 10 minutes but get worried and walks next to my side for the next 20 min. We try to socialize him with dogs but he foams at the mouth and is excited but still remains by my side.

When we first got him Jed stayed in a bedroom with lily and he chewed trim, door, doorways, and opened the window to get out.
We moved onto crating him and he got out of the crate. If he didnt get out he vomited and broke teeth.
Moved onto a mesh wire pen in the garage. He chewed through it many times. Barkbusters (dog training) came in and eventually told us to try medication combined with training. Put Jed on Clomicalm for a year. Poor results. Also tried bach rescue remedy prior to meds.
Husband welded current pen which limits his destruction but he tries to dig through the concrete.

I cant give him to the humane society again as no one will put up with this dog. I cant tranquilize him everyday. I could give him to a farm but he doesnt want to run free as he is clingy. I could give him to someone who stays home all day but eventually they have to leave the house!
I am sooo upset, Jed is suffering but IS it my choice to put him to sleep? I have to consider If i put him down my other dog will be alone. The only thing i have not tried is DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone). I adopted this dog and it is my responsibility but where do i draw the line. He is suffering as well as us :(
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One thing I don't see here is where you've gotten professional help from a behaviorist (I've only heard garbage bout Barkbusters myself but I suppose that varies area to area). Have you talked to a behaviorist at all? That would be my next step personally.
There are homes that work for dogs with separation anxiety, I would get into contact with a rescue group before having him put down, but I haven't seen the dog personally so I can not make an informed call on how bad he really is and if his quality of life has degraded enough to warrant him being put down. In the end you'll have to evaluate that and decided.

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Barkbusters are dog trainers not dog behaviorists. There is indeed a difference and I still believe you should look into consulting a professional and reputable behaviorist.

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• Reading your question and details, I can see you have put a LOT of effort and care into trying to make Jed's life more bearable for him. You have done everything you can be expected to do for him. He sounds like his fear and insecurity makes him miserable. If you feel that he's suffering and it can't be appeased, maybe it is time to let him go. Personally, I'd probably choose that myself. He sounds like he has little to no joy in life,. and why live a life that you cant' enjoy? Mental pain is every bit as real as physical pain, and if he was suffering physically, wouldn't most people set him free from that? Ultimately, it is your decision, but I can't fault you for what you decide to do, either way. You are trying your best to do what's right for him, and that's all anyone can do.


• it sounds like a tough situation, but putting the dog down is not the right thing to do. I work at a doggy day care and there is a dog that has the same problem. He comes about once a week and has gotten so much better. I would recommend get a trainer to work with you on it. Also try a doggy day care. It will get him away from you and it can teach him to have fun while hes away from you and see that its not the end of the world to be away from you. Find a daycare that is willing to work with him and help him. You want him to be at the best place possible so he'll learn to be happy. Also, you want a trainer that will help him and wants the best for your dog. Please dont put the dog down because of something that can be fixed. Youll need patience but it will pay off.


• i totally understand! we had our shep akita mix (1.5yr old when we rescued him). he was in that kennel for nearly three months. i think that had a great deal to do with the anxiety. recently i noticed the term'KENNEL DISTRESS. wonder if that is related? the poor guy. chlomicalm, behavior modification, breaking out of crates, chewing mini blinds, doorknobs,vinyl flooring, ...digging under privacy fences,chewed up seatbelts....bleeding paws, broken teeth... so sad. luckily we lived in a close knit neighborhood.
  our friend would keep him during the day, if not, we actually had to tie him out to the front of the garage. we left the garage door up so he could go in and out. he did not bark so much. we adopted a puppy to keep him company. that seemed to work. we eventually were able to keep him indoors uncrated as he got older. but we never knew what we would find when we got home.
  there were so many many many times i wanted him to just disappear. i hate to admit that . he was extremely anxious before thunder storms as well. extremely anxious. and one afternoon early in the spring 2007 (you could barely hear the faint rumblings of thunder in the distance) he took off. we never saw him again. not the dog warden, not the neighbors, no one. he was gone.
  please dont give up. i know its frustrating and costly and very sad. but pets are not disposable.
  you have tried . you care about jed i can tell. maybe the behaviorist is the answer. not the vet or prescriptions.


• My dog would also freak out if I took the trash out and left him inside, or if I took a shower with the bathroom door closed. I had to laugh about the shifter- mine chewed the seatbelt apart when I ran in to the store to get milk. The lady in line behind me made a comment to me about a dog making horrible noises in the parking lot, and I just knew it was my dog. I know what you're going through all too well. Has your vet tried another medication? Or changing the dosage? My dog was prescribed Clomipramine and we had great results (along with desensitization training). There is another drug that is stronger than that as well, but we decided to try the Clomipramine first and see how he did. My vet also advised taking him to a doggie daycare, to a groomer, any place where I would have to leave him in someone else's care. The thinking behind that is the dog learns that the world does not revolve around me, other people are out there that will take care of him too so my leaving isn't such a horrible thing. My dog was only on the meds for about 4 months, he goes to the daycare for a half day once a week. The desensitization training was intense, but it does get better. I also used a "barker breaker" to train him not to howl and bark when left alone. I saw no difference with the D.A.P., the pheromone collar, the liquid calmant or the calming treats. Here is a website with some training tips. Don't give up on Jed! Good luck to you! http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dog…


• Sounds like you have really given your all. The only other thing I can suggest is go to a good qualified dog trainer. Maybe the dog can be someone's service dog, a dog that never leaves its master, so there may be another home he could go to. Or you can take him to the humane society and tell them what his problems have been. If they feel he is teachable, they'll work with him, and adopt him out as a special needs dog, if not, they will humanely euthanize him. I'm so sorry you're faced with this decision.


• It IS your choice to put him to sleep, but to put him to sleep because he's horribly behaved isn't a good reason in my opinion. Why don't you try to get a trainer. Also get patience (sorry i didn't mean to be mean saying that) and persistence will help to. It seems like he is walking all over you guys so this time show him who's the alpha, it's not too late.
  
  Also with the seperation anxiety issue. Get a tape recorder and recorder your voice talking to the dog and make sure the dog can't reach the recorder or leave music or tv on which is comforting. If he doesn't like the crate isolate him in a room with plenty of things to chew up. Or get someone to baby sit him.
  
  Now don't expect it to get over things by next day or next week some dogs take a WHILE to be properly trained and obedience. Don't expect too much or you might dissappoint yourself and blame it on your dog.
  
  Hope i helped.

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Dog Health Questions: Crate training failed miserably?

My siberian husky is puppy pad trained. She's 13 weeks and uses it every time without fail. We're trying to train her to go outside, but to do that we need her to learn to hold it while we're at work. So instead of leaving her out like we usually do (she does fine left to roam with a puppy pad). One of our dog-training friends recommended crate training her and showed us how.

She sleeps in it so she was comfortable at first. We left her in there periodically while we ran errands (1-3 hrs... then 4 hrs). She did fine. One time she peed - which caught us off guard. But she did it on the blanket inside the kennel. And so we removed the blanket thinking it would solve our problems.

Today was the first day we left her there through a workday. She was there from 10-4. When we came home poop and pee was EVERYWHERE inside her crate, all over her, it was a disastrous mess. She kicked it so it splattered through the bars and all over our carpet and was caked on her paws and hind legs. Her white fur is septic-brown looking. Yes. Very gross.

She was scared out of her mind, whimpering, crying.... it was bad

This is really confusing because dogs aren't supposed to pee or poop where they sleep.

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A 13 week old puppy can only be expected to "hold it" in a crate for 2-3 hours. If she managed 4 hours, she was doing pretty good. The only exception is night time...most puppies WILL sleep 6-8 hours through the night without getting up to potty, but since they eat & are naturally active during the day, their digestive system works a bit faster as well.

You left her in there for too long, too young....crating is a "tool" to help encourage the dog to "hold it"....so that you increase the chances of success when you bring her outside to potty. She's crated when you can't actively supervise her, or when you leave the house for SHORT periods of time....to prevent her from chewing something harmful & pottying on the floor.

It won't be until she's 5-8 months, that you'll be able to expect her to hold it for 6-8 hours. Even an adult dog shouldn't be crated much longer than 8 hours on a daily basis.

You can use the crate now if you can hire a neighbor or pet-sitter to come by and let her out every 3 hours. Or you can keep her in a puppy-proof room, or X-Pen, with puppy pads on the floor that she can use. Use the crate only for short periods in the daytime (like when you're making/eating dinner), at night, and when you leave the house on short errands. It's also not a bad idea to feed her in the crate, and give her a daily "time out" for an hour, with a filled Kong toy to chew. Keep the crate a positive place & keep her accustomed to using it, that way by the time she's old enough to last a full workday, it won't be a problem for her. Right now she's got to be a little traumatized, so you should work to "repair" this experience with lots of positive associations.

Good luck. :)

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• She simply couldn't hold it the whole time you were gone and she seemed distressed that she messed up her sleeping area. Stick with the pads if she does well on them while you are at work.


• put her in the crate for short periods of time as you were before BUT NOT FOR A WHOLE WORK DAY! so she is ok with the crate still but use the puppy pads for the minute as she is FAR TOO YOUNG TO LAST THAT LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT GOING TO THE LOO!
  Wait until she is around 6 months of age, THEN begin to put her in her crate for longer and longer each day.
  You may find it helpful to make a note of when she toilets during the day so you know when to crate her and when to let her out.
  huskies are very energetic dogs and can easily develop behaviour problems if not given enough physical and mental stimulation. A husky may not have been the best breed for you knowing that you work long hours.


• What went wrong? You left a dog in a crate for 6 hours when it was used to going to the bathroom every 1-4 hours... or peeing on the puppy pad. Even I would pee in my bed if I can't hold it any longer and no one would let me use a bathroom.
  
  I know this crate training is the new hype, but if your dog is fine without it, why shove your dog in a crate for a few hours? (Personally, I am against crate training unless it is necessary. If a dog may mess on the floor, at least stick them in the kitchen with a baby gate so they have a little freedom.) Let the poor girl roam the house as normal and pee on the pad as normal. Keep the crate though. You can use it to secure her in the car during car trips (say, car trips to the vet).
  
  Lesson of the day: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

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Dog Health Questions: Thinking of opening an indoor dog park - Would you use it and if so what would you be willing to pay?

The facility will be well maintained. There would be a very large run around area, an in house groomer/veterinarian, a pet pick-up service, boarding service (overnight also), a pet supply store, lounge for the human companion, a track, dog training classes, possibly a place for the local animal shelter to host adoption events. The floor will be made of K9 turf (a synthetic grass) for cleaning purposes. Also there will be an outdoor playground for those warm sunny days. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

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Seems like a good idea except for the set-up costs. No matter what you "think" it will cost, ADD 25% and you're probably close.

I'd be up to paying no more that $10-$15/day. However, before you get started...

Must consider (I'm sure you have):
Land cost and needed acreage
Build out & up - How big do you need?
Zoning requirements
Location in general - if no zoning issues, are you close enough to draw your client base.
Insurance - get quotes now. Dog care, building, dog bites, LIABILITY, etc. Talk with a good COMMERCIAL agent who is familiar insuring vets, and doggie day-cares.

When built, what can you earn at 50% capacity? The economy will turn around - someday - can you wait until "someday" to start making money? Can you support yourself for one year beyond the initial investment of opening the doors?

I used to tell real estate agents to have ONE YEAR of income in the bank before taking their classes. Once over the "hump" it gets easier. Most don't even get to the hump. (Former Realtor with 24 years in real estate...I have a clue.)

I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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• I know of two of these that opened and closed within the year and the other within two years. One in a major metro area and one in a fast growing, rated highly for starting a business area in a different state. Basically they both failed because of the cost of upkeep, you are forced to have a certain number of employees with each set of animals, cleaning supplies, permits, and ground upkeep were very costly. They were constantly replacing things like floors from damage from cleaning and dogs(10-15k easy for just some of the rooms!) Keeping and training employees was a hassle and the cost to build the interior of these places was immense! Most states are very picky on what type of materials the dogs are allowed contact with and usually its pricey stuff that's recommended. Insurance is crazy and finding a location that allows this type of business is hard to find and usually limited to out of the way areas. The market they were trying to reach basically couldn't afford them if they were to charge enough to cover expenses. I'm not saying you can't do it. I knew both of these people for 10+ years and they told me how it was. One is 800k in debt and the other is 400k ish in debt from the business. The one with 400k in debt actually had her father pay 450k in startup(she paid the other part) and around 200-300k to keep it running as long as it did. Luckily he's not asking for that money back!! I would love to start something like this but I think instead I'm going to try going into a food business. Hope this helped
  
  BTW I have also owned a pet related business similar to your current idea but on a very small scale. (Small doggy daycare) I worked 70 hours a week and slept at the place some nights with all the work. After I figured out how much I was making in hourly I shut down the business. Employee's were a nightmare and the rules from the state were crazy and the requirements cost me so much money. Not worth the headache

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Dog Health Questions: Do you pick up after your dog?

Today I took my dog for a run and there was piles of it at a local park? What is going on? Thats GROSS!!! If your not gonna pick up after your dog train them NOT to S**T while on runs. My dog knows to go in one spot all the way at the back of the yard. Yes it took some training but hey it makes me happy. I dont have to pick up after my dog. HOWEVER she is a dog SO just in case she has an accident I always take a baggie with me. Please people where ever you live pick up the poop.....

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It's natural, and it's outside. If it's on the grass at a park where dogs are frequent, then why worry with picking it up, putting it in a non-biodegradable plastic baggie and putting it in the trash to take up landfill space?

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• Yes it is the only responsible thing to do as a pet owner. It is not fun, but responsible!
  
  Ineed to train my dog to use one specific spot in the yard that would be great!


• yeah that is gross!!!!! i pick up after my dogs.....


• Your absolutely right. Our parks have ample "dogie bags" and receptacles to deposit them.


• I always pick up after my dog, but I do notice that there are a lot of people who don't. They are just lazy and irresponsible.


• I currently dont have a dog but when i did i did that


• First of all, lets reveiw a little natural history. Animals have been pooping on the ground for millions of years. Now, we come along and think we are going to improve on that system? Dog poop will break down in a few days. I suppose folks think its better to put the poop in a plastic bag, toss it into the trash, where it will go into a landfill and last forever. This is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard of. when my dog poops in public, I just take a stick and fling the material into the bushes or some ones lawn.


• nope...it's fertelizer


• yah. im used to it by now


• no way.... are u kidding me? if i have to literally drive my dog to a forest preserve to walk him, i will, theres no way i am going to interact with dog feces


• I don't have one, and EWW


• I agree with you that people should clean up after their dogs, it's no fine trying to dodge landmines when you are out walking your animal.


• Of course one must pick up after one's dog, who else do people expect to pick up?
  People who do not pick up after their dogs are damn right anti social.


• i know my daughters school is a toilet for the people that live near her school. they walk their dogs there on purpose so their dogs can go somewhere other than their own yards. it's disgusting.
  i always walk my dog to a designated area. and carry baggies just in case.
  
  the last soccer game my daughter had at school everyone was complaining about the shitt everywhere. and the dog owners were all like "that's gross, i would never let my dog go there!"
  you could tell they were embarrassed and trying to make it look like it wasn't them.
  
  there has been less poo there so i think maybe something we all complained about struck home.
  
  other people are like "screw you, my dog can shitt where it wants too." those are the harder ones to deal with. because the more you confront them the more hostile they get.
  
  as for the natural state of things?? animals from nature usually are scattered around. in city and town dwellings the animals are confined. most wild animals go in the woods. how many people take their dogs from the safety of open land so their dog can go in the woods? the feces is also confined to where people walk.
  
  i think responsible and RESPECTFUL dog owners know that it's proper to remove feces from where people walk.
  
  good luck on your next run.


• By law in most states, you HAVE to pick it up or you can get fined. It is disgusting to not pick it up. If you don't want to clean up after a pet, don't have a pet.

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Dog Health Questions: Should we return our dog to the shelter?

we adopted a 1.5 year old collie about 4 months ago. at 1st we thought he was an obedient & nice dog. but lately he's been acting up, not listening to what we say, destroying things in the house/backyard. we've tried walking him but he's absolutely terrified of going out in public for some unknown reason. so he channels his extra energy into destroying things around the house. we've read dog training books, hired a dog behavioralist...we don't know what else to do! my mom's set on returning him back, and i'm starting to agree with her?

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He sounds like he is confused and bored. The most important thing he needs right now is guidance and structure, and if you are not willing to take the time to work with him properly, then maybe you should take him back to the shelter.

Is he crated trained? If not, that is your first step. Utilize the crate as a bedroom for the dog, make it a safe and secure environment that he wants to be in. Never use it as punishment.

Enroll him in some simple basic obedience classes, not only will it reinforce good behavior, it doubles as socializing. My recommendation is a Petsmart class, those are usually decent enough for beginners.

Keep in mind a shelter is a very traumatizing place for a dog. He could have very well been so terrified these past 4 months that he was acting mellow and quiet in your home because he was so scared and now that he is more comfortable, you are seeing the kind of dog he really truly is.

His problem is he doesn't know right from wrong because you haven't taught him the rules of your home. He needs extra guidance and training now especially, please don't give up on him just yet.

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• Sounds like you need to find a way to help get his energy otu some how. Got a treadmill? put him on it? He sounds like a board dog?


• If you got a dog from a shelter, you may have adopted some problems, too. I don't want to say every dog from shelters has problems, but many of them do due to past experiences. In my opinion, you just have to work with him. Collies need a lot of exercise- are you taking him for walks that last at least an hour, and at least twice a day? Are you confining him to one room or even crating him when you're out or at night? The fear when walking is probably a problem he has associated with being in a shelter- you really need to find an empty field or countryside for the dog to run in, once he's trained to come back to your side. The destruction thing is likely to be an exercise issue (because you won't walk him because he's scared of going out in public, which is a problem you have to deal with).
  
  Long and the short of it is, you should have looked more into what you were getting into. Shelter dogs often have problems, and collies need a lot of exercise- it's not an easy ride. So if you really feel that way, take the poor thing back to the shelter, and maybe someone can put more than four months worth of effort into a high energy dog- or he'll never find a home again, be stuck in a shelter, or even put to sleep. The choice is your's.


• Like people, some dogs are just brighter, and easier to deal with. You may be able to do something with the dog, but how much time and are you up to it?
  I had a yorkie, the dog was as dumb as a hammer,I found her a home, and I was glad I did. I now have a Maltese, a real bright dog, and I am much happier.


• collies are made to run and they have natural instincts to run around and herd things and release their energy, they cant control it.
  
  so hes probably digging holes because he has all of this energy and doesnt know what to do with it
  
  take him to a dog park and let him run around for a couple hours


• Have you taken this dog to any obedience classes ... at all?
  
  I'd hate like heck to give up on a young Collie. They are such wonderful dogs.
  
  If your parent(s) decide he/she/they cannot handle this dog, PLEASE contact a Collie rescue, and DO NOT simply return him to the shelter. If your family is not able to handle him, there is an owner out there that will be able to. PLEASE give this dog a chance.


• I'm amaze and how many times people immediately dump animals for mild behaviours.
  
  Sounds like his naughtiness is aniexty type behaviour and bordem. Which are easily solved.
  
  Number 1; You need to get this dog out walking. You need to make it enjoyable. So bring some treats along or if hes offlead trainned and comes when called, take a tennis ball and play fetch with him,
  
  Number 2; when he does show aniexty, instead of immediately bringing him home, get him to sit, and look around to see what frighten, you can say Sit, drop, come etc and use treats to reward the good behaviour, and ignore the negetive.
  
  My method if dog shows aniexty of anything, is HAVE a party. Sounds strange i know, but this show the dog nothing to fear. What ever you do DO NOT pat him when he is in fearful or aniextious state.


• Poor dog. After 4 months of getting used to your house, you want to send him back?
  It seems that your dog has been spoiled and that is why he has "suddenly" changed and started destroying things and misbehaving. Unless there is some neurological problem, it was most likely caused by how lenient your family has been with him. He's now the leader of the pack. You need to get yoru money back from the dog behavioralist.


• PLEASE don't give him back to the shelter. You are giving up on him just after 4 months. You obviously didn't do your research into dog breeds before you got him. Collies need lots of room to run around in. You need to take him to a park & let him run around for an hour. Play ball with him. You need to interact with him so when you're at home or not at home he will be more tired & tend not to ruin things. If this is the case you need to confine him to one area. Then he will know which area is his.
  
  Before you give up on him, please keep trying. Please try sell him thru the paper or website before giving him to the pound.


• I agree, although I usually never advise taking a dog to the shelter, I think in your situation, someone at the shelter didn't do their job correctly & now your family has ended up with the wrong dog for you all.
  
  I would return him.
  
  OR you can listen to the TD fairies & end up miserable along with the dog for the next decade.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions?

We have an 11 month old weimaraner who we are attempting to un-crate train in order to give her a little more free reign while we are at work during the day. She is usually good, but once every few times we leave her out of her crate for an extended period of time, she starts to rip up blankets/her bed. She has always ripped up blankets in her crate, so I think that is why she thinks it is ok. She is reprimaned by putting her face in the remnants when we get home & telling her it is bad. Any other ideas to teach her that it is not ok?
We also have a problem with her playfully latching onto women's arms when they come into our home....myself included. I could use some suggestions for that too.
:) She really is a good dog...just a weimaraner through & though!

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When you punish her after the fact (not while she is doing it) I think it might confuse her and she may not understand why she is getting in trouble. When we leave our dogs out of the crate, we doggy proof the room so there is nothing there they can destroy. We make sure to leave them lots of toys and only give them access to one room (we use kiddie gates to keep them in). Hope this helps.

Oh, and about her chewing on blankets, I would be careful b/c I have heard stories of pieces of stuff like that getting stuck in the dog and causing all types of digestion problems for the poor pups.

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• I don't no what to say about the playing thing but to make her stop riping blankets don't put blankets in her create insted put chew toys. The chew toys would act like a blanket but insted it will be alot tougher and wont break as easy.Over time she will loose in trest in blankets and have more intrest in chew toys. hope it helps ;@)


• You've got a puppy of an extremely active, high-energy breed. Sounds like she's not getting anywhere near enough exercise. Weims need a lot more than a walk or 2 a day to keep them from getting frustrated, hence destructive.
  
  Puppy training 101 will tell you that you NEVER punish a dog for anything you don't catch them in the act of doing. Never!!! The only thing you're teaching her is that she can't trust you - she has no idea what the punishment is for.
  
  It sounds like, besides a ton more exercise, mental as well as physical, you need to keep her crated for her own safety.
  
  As for biting anyone's arms, that should have been stopped long before she finished teething. Teach her what "no!!" means. Teach her "off". If she's in a sit stay, she can't bite anyone. This dog needs some obedience training.
  
  I think she can be a good dog, but she needs someone to teach her how to be!


• Possibly she's bored or she has separation anxiety. I would look into obedience classes if you're not already involved in one. They would be able to help you communicate what you want or need her to do. Just sets a good foundation.
  
  If you know you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, I would make sure to crate her. You possibly could try hiding treats around the house when you step out for a short period of time to help keep her occupied. I think I'd also try removing blankets from her crate. It probably confuses her being it's ok to chew on her blanket, so she feels all blankets are fair game.
  
  As far as the mouthing. If she goes to mouth your arm, I would pull away saying "ouch!" and ignore her until she stops. When she does approach without trying to mouth you, then give her some attention as a reward. Repeat this until she gets the idea.
  
  When first coming through the door, if she's overly excited, try talking calmly to her instead of the happy high pitched tone we tend to take with our pets. Pets are amazing mirrors to us. If we are excited, they are too.
  
  I would consult with your vet or trainer for more details and ideas being they can get and give more feedback.
  
  Hope everything works out for you.


• Let me get this straight....
  
  you come home, hours after she's ripped up blankets, then shove her face in the blankets and tell her they are bad.... I think she's figured out they are bad... and is helping you to rip them up...
  
  Dogs do not remember things over time... what you're teaching her is that when you come home you're going to be angry and shove her face in the evil blankets. Put the blankets up... or catch her in the act multiple times so you can scold her AS she does the deed. Remember that HER concept of a comfie bed may not include intact blankets... in fact most dogs will rip up bedding to sleep on.
  
  As far as the latching on to people's arms... be proactive.. you know she's going to do it, stop it and give her SOMETHING ELSE TO DO before she does it so you can praise her for being appropriate.. toss a ball for her to fetch, tell her to set, tell her to go lie down in her spot... whatever.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

What is the right age to start training a dog?

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You can start training the pup as early as like 5 months. Studies show you can even train them as newborn pups like get their senses more active such as tickling their soft paws and letting them walk around the backyard. Best age is early on though.

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• You can start training the puppy the day that you bring it home. Young puppies can learn to sit, down and come on command. Housetraining is the major form of training on new puppies. He can start learning household rules. He be started in crate training. He can learn to wear a collar and walk on a loose leash. He can also start being socialized as long as he has had some vaccinations. You have until the pup is 16 weeks old to train the pup that learning is fun, that new places are fun, and that life is fun. What you are doing at these young ages is teaching the pup to learn. They are like a sponge between the ages of 7 and 16 weeks. Make sure that you take advantage of this wonderful age. Keep your training sessions very short and very positive.


• By 8-10 weeks you can start training simple things like sit. Just keep the sessions very short. They don't have much of an attention span at that age.
  
  You can also begin potty training. By now they should also have begun pooping and peeing away from their sleeping space for a few weeks, so it's not too early.


• I Think, U should take your puppy friend on a walk everyday from day one
  on that walk, you should go a little ways and then stop, and brig your dog into a sitting positoin and say "Sit!" so he/she relises what they are doing, evan if your dog sits on its own still say sit, because once again, its no good if they dont relise what they are doing. Then a couple meatres later try a nother trick and put your dog in that position
  same rules apply. If you take your dog for a lot of walks , Than you might wanna take heel as a trick, cross the road and as you do say "Heel" Hope this Traning method helps!
  
  Tips: as your puppy progreses, Dont always place Him or Her in That positoin, just for starters to give them some clue.
  After word, at the end of your walk give him/ her a treat, i take mine to a meadow where they can be let lose (dont let yours lose unless they will come to your calling)


• you want to start training your dog at the immediate time you get it. if it is older you may need to enroll in obedience classes. i've never tried it myself but i here clicker training is the best.
  good luck!!


• before you even bring them into your house for the first time.
  
  they should be taken for a walk around your neighbourhood to acclimate them to it, before even going inside the house.


• as early as 2 months..how old is your dog?
  
  here's a link that can help you more http://www.lemonline.bravehost.com


• As soon as you take him home, you need to start at an early age. Keep sessions to 5-10 minutes long though, or the dog will get bored.


• As soon as you get them.
  
  If you mean formal classes then as soon as they clear their shots.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training to sleep outside?

HELP!!! My dog has been sleeping in her crate for awhile now in the garage, she's now getting too big for her crate and now is ready to be outside and sleep in the house(dogloo) outside i have provided for her, but she hates being outside by herself she'll whine and scratch and jump up at the window for one of us to open the door and sometimes other dogs barking will frighten her. I need training advice in making her stay outside and knowing to go in her house/bed whenever she wants to

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just put the dog outside.

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• WELL YOU NEGLECTED TO TELL US THE BREED OF YOUR DOG... but really why cant he just go on sleeping in the garage at night. break down and get him a bigger crate. certainly he is trying to tell you he is uncomfortable outside. why push it until he shows he is ready to go out.


• Love her more show her outside is a good thing, give her lots of treats (in moderation) everytime u here a dog go outside to her and say "DOG" then treat and praise her. Good luck!


• For my dog I didn't just put her out and hope she adjusts. Put some things out there that comfort her such as a doggie pillow or an old blanket, even stuffed animals so that she doesn't feel so alone. Or better get a kennel so she doesn't ruin your door and she has the feeling of security If she howls there is a device better than a shock collar. It is a device that send out high pitch sounds that dogs do not like but humans cannot hear. In other words when the dog barks the device (a bird house-like object) yells back and the dog stops making the device quiet as well. No harm is caused to the animal. Another tip is to spend time with your dog outside like playing and walking and when it is time to go inside offer her a treat or bone to eat when you put her in her doggie igloo.


• I am certain you can obtain the best answer for this and ALL your dog training questions through the dog whisperer @cesarsway.com.
  
  Just ask Cesar Millan.


• You need to rehome her. She deserves a much better home. Dogs are supposed to sleep inside the house with us. There is no reason for your dog to be out in the cold while you get to be inside nice and warm. Igloos leak like crazy and get dogs sick. Really, what's the point of an "outdoor" dog? All the dog attacks you read about are by outdoor dogs. The backyard becomes their territory to protect against any intruders - that includes you or any family members because they are members of your pack.
  
  Do the right thing and take the dog to the shelter so it has a shot at a nice life. It's not going to one with you. She whines because she is lonely. She gets frightened. Does that sound kind to you?
  
  We have two very large pit bulls that sleep inside the house with us. They don't go to the bathroom in the house, don't chew anything they aren't supposed to chew, don't jump on guests or our children - because we are good, responsible owners who trained them. There is no reason for a dog if it is going to sleep outside. It won't protect anything but your backyard (and it doesn't even sound like it will do that because it's too frightened).
  
  https://pawsandlearn.org/Dog_Sleep_Insid…


• Why do you have a dog if you just keep it outside. I agree with the last person, if you can't give it a great life why keep it? Just put yourself in her shoes

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Dog Health Questions: Anybody have any ideas on dog training?

Okay, so, I have a pug puppy who I've had long enough by now that he SHOULD know be housebroken. Yet, he goes outside, does his thing, then comes back inside and goes AGAIN!
Anybody have any tips? I've heard that pugs are both easy and hard to train, but... does anybody have a pug, and could tell me if this is normal?
Thank you!

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You'll need to retrain him from the start.

Confine him in a small area such as a kitchen etc with baby gates, X pen etc. Take him out every two hours during the day, plus after meals, playing, training or exercise. It works best if you have a designated spot to take him outside.

Take him on leash and praise, praise, praise and pet (even use treats if you want) when he goes. (The idea is to stay with him) Make sure to wait until after he goes all the way to praise or you might cut him short and he then will need to go again soon. Wait about 10 minutes the first few times. Maybe you dog is feeling rushed and doesn't go all the way.

Do not play with him until AFTER he has done his thing. Then bring him back into that confined area.

Block access behind and under couches as little dogs are notorius for sneaking away and potty and you discovering it later. Prevention is the key.

If your pup does start sniffing around (first sign) take him out immediately. If he starts to actually potty, pick him up and take him out to the designated location. Be calm and matter of fact. Puppies need to potty, they just need to be taught where to go-outside.

If you are diligent, he should 'get it' with 7 days. After about 8 months of age, you can start giving her more freedom to other parts of the house, one room at a time. For example, add a room, try it for two weeks, then add another. If you place his bed/mat in the room, and sit with him in the room for an hour or so a few times, he'll learn that is also his space too and not to potty there! Most people go too fast trusting their dog-the most common mistake.

If he has accidents, (she will), clean the area with bleach or vinegar to remove the smell. Even a small amount left will trigger her need to pee on the spot again.

It may also help to train her to ring a bell to ask to go out. That way she learns a signal to tell you she needs go out.

The other thing that litle dogs are famous for is marking. That is when they lift their leg on things but only leave a little pee.(Think when they go outside and pee on other dog's pee). This may be triggered when another dog (or cat) comes in the house, even just for a visit. Or if another dog actually pees in the house. Again, prevention is the best bet. Keep all visitors confined to a hard surface floor area where it can be thoroughly cleaned.

If you are looking for a great training program, try this one! Even if you just get to level 3, your dog will be well-behaved in your home.
http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/%2…

It's great for dog class follow-up as it teaches you step by step how to train.

Good luck!

5 Levels of Dog Training

• Hello. I think it is normal...
  Tips for dog training.
  
  1) Avoid giving your dog combined commands which are incompatible. Combined commands such as "sit-down" can confuse your dog. Using this example, say either "sit" or "down". The command "sit-down" simply doesn't exist.
  
  2) When giving your dog a command, avoid using a loud voice. Even if your dog is especially independent/unresponsive, your tone of voice when issuing an obedience command such as "sit","down" or ""stay", should be calm and authoritative, rather than harsh or loud.
  
  I hope that is helpful.


• My daughter-in-law has a pug and she also had problems with the house training. She had to really focus on the puppy and respond very quickly to the signals that he needed out. Remember, you are training a "baby" so hang in there and be patient! Your pup will learn much faster if you are doing a lot of praising for the good behaviors. Good luck.


• Someone on here by the name of Fallon had pugs, maybe she'll answer?
  
  But this really doesn't have to do with the breed, all dogs go through this. Just keep up with the training and don't give up!


• Dont worry. U must work with patience. Plz follow the link below for the solution
  
  http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sec…


• Hi!
  You need a full and proven dog training program.
  
  "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.
  
  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
  So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.
  
  Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Homemade (simple) dog training treat recipe?

I want to make dog training treats for my dog (8-10 months) he's med. sized (If that matters to the recipe) anyway, I want to use 'around the house' ingredients like flour, peanut butter, ect. I have beef and chicken bouillon. I don't want any '1/2 lb. liver' or anything. I may use those ingredients to make healthier snacks in the future, but for now I'd like to begin simple.

Thanks in advance. :)

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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups white flour
1/2 cup peanut butter (all-natural or organic)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine oil, peanut butter and water. Add flour, one cup at a time, forming a dough. Knead dough into firm ball and roll to 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Prep time is about 20 minutes on these dog treats. And you'll feel rewarded when your dog thups his tail in appreciation! Dogs do love peanut butter!

My dogs love these! I usually make a double batch because i have 2 big dogs! And as an added bonus this recipe is really healthy, you don;t have to use whole wheat flour or organic peanut butter but it makes it more natural. I use baking flour and Jif's so I don;t think it matters :-)

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• anything with peanut butter ;D


• Boil chicken and tear it up in pcs.Please answer mine!! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…


• Sorry, homemade and simple is cook sliced liver until it is well done. Cut into small pieces. Dogs love it.


• i have made simple banana chips for dogs. look it up online.


• TUNA TREATS; Beat one egg and add one tin of tuna, semi drained (sainsbury's basics is 55p),a dessert spoon of oil, and I crush in a clove of garlic
  Then really blend thoroughly - it needs to be really smooth. Stir in self raising flour until its a nice paste texture, then pop in the piping bag, using the largest nozzle.... and way to go. this makes one and a half greased baking trays worth. Bake till lightly golden
  
  Check out this website, great and easy recipes: http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-reci…

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Dog Health Questions: Would it be good to have training and experience in both dog training and grooming?

How would this benefit me? What direction can I take with this?

Small Dog Training Tips

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I'm training to be a dog trainer and have been advised to go on a dog grooming course to learn to groom difficult dogs as these teach good techniques at handling.

I think a basic course in dog grooming might help as a trainer, as a good trainer should be able to discuss all aspects of a dog's welfare.

Personally I'd go for one or the other, as there seems to be a lot to learn!

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• Sure. It can't hurt. If one service isn't bringing you enough business then you have the other service to fall back on. You could also pick up more clients for each service by letting them know what else you can do for them.


• Experience is good in any endever. Training is a big plus as you know what to do and how to do it.


• heres a good blog for dog training :
  
  www.free-dog-training-tips.com

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Dog Health Questions: Does Dog Training Masters by Ray Colero work for training your dog?

I'm looking for a training program for my poodle and am asking if anyone has had success with this program.
Thanx
FJ

Dog Training Ideas

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A training class is the best way for most owners to teach their dog to be friendly and well behaved. Because dog training is completely unregulated, it's a good idea to do some research before you enroll to ensure that you and your dog will have a productive and fun time in class.

http://dogtime.com/training-classes.html

Dog Training and the Dog-Human Bond

• almost any positive reinforment training methods will work well to train your dog, just as long as the dog understands what you want it to do, and then is rewarded after performing the desired task.
  
  consistency is where people usually fail with training.

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Dog Health Questions: What kind of info would you like to see on a dog training site?

I just wanted to know what kind of info ya'll would be interested in seeing on a dog training website.

I am going to be updating my webpage, with info about items that are toxic to dogs, children with dogs, and what really happens when a pet is given up by it's owner or turned loose.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated!

libertydogtraining.com

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Seperation Anxiety seems to be a common thread in adopted/rescued dogs. A lot of people, including me, had no clue how to correct this behavior and it's very frustrating because not only does the owner not know what to do, but the neighbors and landlords get fed up pretty quickly due to the noise and the barking.

I think Seperation Anxiety and Crate Training are the first two things people should read up on after knowing the ins and outs of the breed (which should be done prior to adoption).

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• I would like to see some GOOD.. GOOD sound advice on various things about training dogs.. i.e. how to keep dogs from "riding" someone's leg; control barking; urininating on the rug; how to obey the master; etc.. Yes. there are many sites but none that really give sound specifics.... based on knowledge and experience


• Hi I'm not really answering your question, but Ii was wondering if you know of any place where I can learn to train service dogs for the disabled. I already know all the obedience stuff, but looking for more details in service dog area. Even books would help. Thanks in advance, Jill


• All of that would be great. Especially the part about giving a pet up or turning it loose.
  Something about neglect would help too. There are questions on here that just fry me. One person wrote in to the effect that their dog whines all the time. It doesn't enter her mind that the fact that they leave their part Border Collie alone and in a kennel most of the time is the cause. Different breeds need different care.
  Another one wrote in to ask if it was okay to give his dog ham! Ham/pork is out. It is never an ingredient in any dog food, but everyone answered that it was ok.
  Does this help?


• I have searched the internet for good potty training tips, and I am always looking for tricks to teach my little pomeranian. He learns so fast but I don't have any ideas on what else I can teach him. He dances, sits, lays down, rolls over, gives kisses on demand, and hoolas (jumps through my daughters hoola hoop), but I am clueless on other tricks to teach him. So I think that would be awesome to have on your site.


• libertydogtraining Is this about you!??
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