Dog Health Questions: In terms of dogs trained and used in a variety of things such as seeing eye dogs,etc which dog is used most?

I want to know how common it is for American Pitbull Terriers to be used as service dogs/thearpy dogs opposed to German Shepards.

I need a good website or something that will prove that APBT's are just as smart as German Shepards, and that they can do anything a german shepard can do and then some things that German Shepards cannot do. Like weight training,etc,etc

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In the US, there is a big difference between "working" dogs and "service" dogs.
Drug dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, hazardous material detection dogs and the like are "working" dogs, not service dogs.

The legal definition of a "service dog" is found in the terms and definitions of the ADA, which states that a service dog is a dog that has been individually trained to mitigate the effects of a life-limiting disability of their handler.

A few APBT's are out there as true service dogs, but they are few and far between partly because of the reputation of the breed as well as the fact that other breeds are more suited to actual legitimate service work and can be trained easier for such work. While there may be a few pits that excel at service work, by and large the breed itself is not the best choice because of general temperament and prey drive issues.
Shepherds, Labs and Goldens have been used for Guide dogs and other service dogs successfully for over 70 years. There was a time when some of the Guide schools used Boxers, Dobermans and yes, even Staffordshire Terriers for guidework, but as time went on, they narrowed the lines to the best ones that were easier to train, loved to work, were more personable and temperament suited for assisting people with disabilities. That's why the Goldens, Labs, Shepherds and Lab/Golden cross mixes are used today.

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• sorry i don't have any websites but i totally agree with you


• i think there equal the differences should be noticed in overall personality i dont see as many as therapy dogs because of them being hyper and some people give them a bad reputation ive never seen a german sheperd that didnt mellow out. they usse the german shepards more now because they are use to it the dogs have been serving with their noses and teeth for years look up the difference in bite pressure and there abilities to scent .


• APBTs are used quite often as service dogs actually. The top drug dog in the US currently is a Pit Bull named 'Popsicle'. There are also a number of pit bulls working in search and rescue, and service positions.
  
  Here's some information about what makes Pit Bulls such fantastic working dogs.
  
  http://www.pitbulls-fighting-for-their-l…
  http://www.workingpitbull.com/Rescuespor…
  
  http://www.pitbulllovers.com/training-ar…
  
  Pit bulls also sucessfully compete in schutzhund...a sport where one tends to see more GSDs and Malinois than most other breeds.


• You're not gonna find what you're looking for. Labs & GSD's perform more jobs for humans than any other breeds. I have no problem with pits....I have a major problem with 99% of the people that own them...or WANT to own them. They are extremely trainable...and could definitely do more things for us.....it'll just never happen in any great numbers. If all the pitbull lovers REALLY loved them as much as they say...they would get rid of there's...because most likely, THEY are one of THEM that is at fault.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog won't walk with me?

I have a 2 yr old black lab, and she loves to go on walks around my neighborhood. But after I got a job I didn't take her as much. She began
resisting walking with my parents and I by jumping on us and biting her leash and scratching me. But eventually she stopped the attitude with my parents, but not me. Why does she do this? I am firm with her, don't spoil her like my parents do. I have to PULL her to a certain point and then she will walk because she knows that its the way home.

P.S. What are some things I should do? Dog training school?

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This isn't her fault it's yours.You haven't spent time with her as much as your parents have probably and she wants to to start.From now on i suggest you always spend time with her by giving her attention,playing with her,feeding her,and try your best to walk her.

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• From what I know, a dog jumping and biting the leash either means the dog is anxious, or the dog DOES want to go for a walk because he's not getting enough exercise.
  
  Can you bike with your dog? Play ball? Roller blade?


• maybe it hate u for not being with her enough

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training...?

Some time i take my dogs outside and they don't listen to me. He bark alots and never listen

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try using an attention grabbing toy like a squeaky, or a favorite toy. Use an excited voice and praise when the barking stops, even for a second. When unwanted behavior happens ignore the unwanted. Praise the good, even if it happens for two seconds. Try to use a quiet odd, unfamiliar noise like clucking or a quiet whistle to gain his attention and he might stop barking to listen to the noise. Good Luck.. Also try a pinch collar to have more control on a large dog, these collars will not harm your dog and will cease unwanted pulling and lunging but remember not to jerk when using these collars; pinch collars will help the dog understand when to stop. Remember not to get anxious or upset when these excursions happen, your dog can sense your feelings and may be getting more hyper when you get upset.

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• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…

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Dog Health Questions: 16 y/o dog trainer... business question?

Hi,

Besides the loads of obvious research that I need to do, I have a few questions that I couldn't find answers to.

I'm 16, and have been working with dogs since I was 8. I have accumulated many techniques and taken advice from many legit dog trainers, and authorities (as in vets, groomers, shleters..ect) on dogs.
I currently don't have a job and was trying to think of something that I enjoyed doing/was good at, that I could also make some extra cash with.
... Which leads us to my question.
I see people have dog training sessions at certain parks a lot.
I was wondering if I could do training classes at the park... or would I have to get special permission/permits?
I have no idea how to start the business.
I'm looking to doing this as a weekend/summer thing.
Being 16 I don't know if there's a lot I can do...

Any tips would also be appreciated.

Thanks

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I agree with Timelady and Pam. No offense, but I would not feel comfortable taking instructions from a 16 year-old who has no credentials or official training. You need something to back up your claim that you are a competent trainer. Age and experience, for example. If you want to do a job that involves dogs and training, try doing some volunteer work at your local Humane Society. The one here takes volunteers as young as 15. You may have to do some feeding and cage cleaning, but part of your job will also be to walk the dogs and interact with them so that they'll remain socialized and adoptable. It is during this time you can do some training. I'm sure the employees of the Humane Society would love that because a trained dog is so much easier to adopt out. After a couple of years, when you're 18, they will probably even hire you and start giving you a paycheck. At any rate, a couple years of volunteering at a shelter looks very good on an application to vet tech school, and shows your committment to the job. And, being a volunteer, you wont have a set schedule that you must adhere to so weekends and summer months wouldnt be a problem.

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• Call the parks and recreation department in your city to find out whether you need any special permissions to have classes in the park.
  
  I'd seriously consider working with an established, experienced trainer. While you may be knowledgeable for your age, there's no substitute for experience and you're too young to have any of helpful significance. I strongly suggest that you look into the legal aspects of training and liability. Get insurance to protect yourself. (You may not be able to insure yourself individually at only 16 years old, so any liability would fall on your parents.)


• Well to start a business you usually need to be bonded and insured.
  
  You could try asking around the neighborhood to see if anyone would be interested in your classes.
  
  Frankly you may be great with dogs, but I would not hire a 16 year old to train mine. Dog walking is also something you could do with dogs to make some money and it is more age appropriate.


• Well, animal behavior and dog training are both degrees and certifications and if you have no credentials, good luck getting any clients.
  
  You can advertise in the paper, I guess. You can train in any park as long as the dog is leashed. I doubt you need a permit.
  
  What I would suggest is that you advertise yourself as a dog walker and if you want to do some training with the dog, do a little for free and if the owner is impressed, then charge them for more. Otherwise, i don't see who will hire you without any credentials.


• Please don't be discouraged by some of these answers. You may very well be able to do something like this. Check with the Parks and Recreation folks about the legalities, but start small.
  
  If I were you, I'd take my dog to the park and start working with him/her where plenty of people could see you. Other dog owners will see you as they walk with your pets and then you could hand fliers out about your classes. If you stick with basic obedience and just keep the group small and informal, you could charge a small fee and have a lot of fun with it. If dogs are already allowed in the park, there may not be a big issue with insurance.
  
  Another option might be to call your local school board if you have extended education in your community. They will often offer classes and are always looking for someone to teach something different. As long as you can prove your skill with animals, they might be willing to let you teach a class for them.
  
  And if all else fails, teach a class starting from your home but using the neighborhood walks and parks. As long as it is just a few folks at a time, no one would bother you about it anyway.


• Sixteen yo's are NOT capable !!!
  CAN'T enter into ANY business!
  WILL get in DEEP SHI...er,stuff!
  MUST be a LEGAL ADULT!
  FORGET IT!!!
  
  I wouldn't let some kid TOUCH my dogs.


• Find someone in your area that is certified trainer and go see them. Doing an apprenticeship would be the best place to start.


• You will probably need to start at the vets office or the humane society. when you are a little older you can look into the Animal Behavior College for dog training courses so you can get your degree. I think you are going to do great. Don't let people discourage you.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I handle a 2 year old dog growling at his food bowl?

My dog is a labradoodle and we have had him since he was a puppy. Since he was a puppy, when we put down the food, we keep our hands in the bowl for a few minutes and we never had a problem. Now he is 2 years old and for the past few months, he has gotten very aggressive with his food bowl. We feed him once a day. He is about 70lbs, so he never skips a meal. I really dont know why this is happening but we have small children that cant go near him if he is eating. Can anyone suggest what to do besides paying for expensive dog training?

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The basic concept for him is that he doesn't want his food messed with, just like if the waiter stayed by you while you ate and would reach out to your plate (me personally, would probably stab them with my fork... lol).
I would say when you feed him start by placing a few pieces of kibble in his bowl, then place a few more and so on, just so he can see that when your hand reaches for the bowl food goes in and it has a good association.

You may also wanna put him up to 2 meals a day, he may be trying to protect his plate because he knows it will be the only one he gets that day,

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• u shood feed him 2 times a day...hes is soo hungry from only one meal that he thinks that u will steal his food so he gets agressive....he shood have two big meals a day...breakfast and dinner


• Your dog is probably feeling territorial. Have you considered having him fixed?
  
  You need to give him a smack when he growls at your hand when you put it in his food bowl. Not a hard smack but hard enough to let him know what he did was wrong and that if he does it again the consequences will be bigger.


• Leave food down for him around the clock and put another bowl down also. After a few weeks if this doesn't help, try hand feeding him only. He can't possess it then. This is what trainers have told me to do for food possession.


• maybe you could have your dog sit infront of his bowl. give him a treat and pet him. then you could put a treat in his bowl and pet him. after a couple treats in the bowl and petting him while he eats them without any aggression try feeding him his food with the same technique (from hand and petting then little at a time in bowl while petting). You could also try putting him on a leash and do this and every time he shows signs of aggression tug on the leash, have him sit, and strongly tell him no


• Feed him twice a day...away from everyone and everything. If this behavior does not stop, you'll need to consult your vet. Food aggression can get very ugly...and dangerous for your children. Think about it. kjl


• My niebors dog is like that. It dosnt matter what breed, cuz hes is a shih tzu.
  
  Its somthing they do natraully if not trained bout it.
  
  Its just trying to point out "hey buddy my food, get lost".
  
  so one easy solution is getting him fixed.
  calms down a dogs temper by ALOT, trust me it works!


• Hes Having territorial Issues so You Might want to stay away


• Eating once a day isnt enought for a dog one heavy meal is too hard on the stomach feed your dog in the morning and at night


• Get a baby gate and gate him in the kitchen or wherever you feed him.Keep the children out of that room during this time.
  I hope this does not start moving to toys, etc. and just stays with the food. Is this dog allowed on the furniture? If so, do not allow that. He should never be higher than your kids, meaning they do not sit on the floor with the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

What's the best way to discipline a stubborn dog? I know hitting is a big NO-NO, but what other ways are there? I don't want the correction to be too harsh but at the same time want to get my point across to the dog.

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What kind of dog, how old and what problem specifically?

If it is refusing to obey a command, you need to be sure the dog understands and knows how to perform the command. The command may not be clear to the dog. Many times people teach a command but when the dog doesn't do it when told they repeat the command 2 or 3 times so what the dog really learned was to do it on the 3rd time it was told. If he knows the command and refuses to obey than I would say to put a prong on him and give him a small pop when he refuses to obey as soon as he does praise lavishly.
You should join an obedience class with your dog, it will help you train your dog and you will learn how to apply corrections when necessary.

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• Try pawpersuasion.com lots of info there


• you can swat them.... try using a thin rolled up newspaper.... and anytime they do something just swat em alittle bit.... not hard.... just to make em realize you don't appreciate the behavior.


• This is totally dependant on the behavior. Teaching the correct behavior and rewarding him for getting it right is usually far more effective than punishing him when he gets it wrong. Do you even know for sure that he knows what he is supposed to be doing?


• yell no in a big, loud voice to scare it


• i like coins in a can..you see him do whatever it is you don't like..you shake the can a few times and then say "NO"..usually they hate the loud sound..just be persistent


• Instead of focusing on all the bad things your dog is doing, focus on the good things.


• I have a very stubborn Jack Russell Terrier and used to have the same problem. (OK, I still do occasionally but he's a lot better now LOL) What I've done with him is pick him up by the scruff of the neck (sometimes completely off the ground, sometimes not) and tell him in an authoritative voice "No!". He's just a little guy and very tough so it may sound cruel but it is the only thing that works for him.
  
  I'd try researching some on the web or even talking to several reputable dog trainers. Not all use the same techniques and not all techniques will work with every dog. That's the challenging part. I tried taking my guy to obedience training without success but then I found another trainer and her techniques worked for me and my dog.


• is it that he refuses to sit when told the first time? something like this woul require lots of praise and yummy treats. Probably retraining him that sit said once means now and not after i repeat it 100 times. Even using a gentle leader or hulti, those things that others outside the dog world think are muzzles that are NOT). THey direct the dog by forcing them to react to the pull. No having to choke them either.
  
  If it is stealing, natural consequences like the use of a mouse trap works wonders. for this place the set traps, watch your fingers, on the counter or where he is stealing, even the trash. once they go off if he turns away praise him an treats with a different yummy.
  
  would need more info to give more ideas.


• Bring it 2 dog obedience classes! It worked reallly good 4 my chuhuhua, now he acts like a pampered poodle. and hes only 10 months old.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I start my own Dog Training and Dog Walking Business?

I am 19 years old. I know what I am best at and that is dog training and walking. I already have 3 references for dog training. and 2 for dog walking. I have been trying to get hired by companies but nobody is hiring me.

So I think I must start a business of my own. What steps should I take to do this? Do I need a business license for this? If so, how hard is it to get one? Does it cost money? (cause I don't have any money because I have never been hired.)

I am just so sick of not being able to do anything about not being employed. I can't even get government aid of any kind to help me out till I can get a job. Like I don't even own a bra I am so poor. I have no presentable clothing...might be why I am not getting hired- but I don't have any money for anything.

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According to our state, dog trainer is already included as a legal occupation. Since, it is recognized by the law then the person must have licensed on it. You have to spend some time in the training school to get a professional certificate. In that way, any person or company who will hire you will not be doubtful in giving you the job you deserve because you are now a certified dog training professional. Hope this helps!

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Dog Health Questions: The more i read about dog training, the more confused i get! what's the best known approach to training a dog?

i watch cesar on tv-that makes sense, i've read many books on"positive only" approaches-that makes sense too. i have tried both clicker training and cesar's way. i feel very confused. and opinions are strong and dogmatic(no pun intended) in both "camps". meanwhile, my dog still has problems. one "way" seems to work for some things, another for others.

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Really - it depends on the dog! There is no right way for every dog. Personally - I use positive only when first training a new skill (or for something like agility), but corrections (which can be as simple as not getting the toy or treat) when proofing the behaviour.

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• The best approach is one that works for you and your dog. One way of training doesn't work for everyone or every dog. It helps if your dog enjoys training. Make it fun, a game, rewards and praise help and tend to get you further than hitting and yelling. Be patient, if this is the first time you've trained your dog you are learning WITH your dog. If you can find a club that trains and your interested in, join it. It's easier to learn from a group of people that have been in your shoes, they can give you tips as your working with your dog... pointers on what might work that you haven't tried. Most of all, do what works for you and the dog as I said before and be patient!


• That's the wonderful thing about training - you can choose any which way you want that works with your dog, or you can choose multiple ways. You don't have to stick to one method so long as what your are doing with the dog in not confusing for the animal and is consistent.
  
  For example - Cesar Millan. I do not approve of many methods (alpha roll) and his methods may not be best for all people.
  
  BUT i use several of his methods that make sense - like setting rules/boundaries/limitations that my dog must follow at all times, exercise daily, consistency, i use touch when voice and smell (calling name and waving treat) does not work, and so on.
  
  Yet at the same time i PRAISE with TREATS (as opposed to his method of just relaxing and letting that be the dogs reward) when obedience training, as well as using play or being with the family as a reward for good behavior.
  
  See what i mean? I mix and match and use what my dog responds to best. For example: My dog loves other dogs but gets WAY too excited. She will not take treats because she is too excited, so the only way i can reward her is by being calm and letting her go over when SHE is calm.


• It all depends on you and your dogs. I use both positive dog training methods and clicker training methods. Both have always worked very well for me. I get my hands on any dog training book I can find, and I use whatever methods make the most sense to me. Also, my family members also use positive/clicker dog training and it's always worked for them. I think Cesar tends to lean more towards punishment and outdated methods. But that's my opinion. Keep reading books and try different methods out for yourself!


• There are always a few basic ways to approach dog training. e.g. whenever any dog does something bad, say NO, forcefully and it is usually accompanies with a hit (not very hard, more like a forceful pat) on the head. Then stuff like sit and lie down is pretty much common sense. For sit you pull the leash back over the dogs head and lie down, you pull the leash down when the dog is sitting down.
  But remember to always praise the dog as much as possible and if you are going to punish it, do so immedietly after it did something to deserve being punished; otherwise the dog would not know what it was being punished for.


• Each dog is different and each person is as well. You have to try a few methods and use what works for you.
  Every person may or may not be comfortable doing things one way. I use a combination of things.
  Some of the positive only stuff but for certain things I find that it does not work well and then I use something more along the lines of Cesar Millans methods. His ways work very well with behavior modification training.
  I train upland bird dogs for hunting and field trails as well as working with behavior modification training mostly with Dobermans.
  I have learned tips and tricks from many sources and when I go and work with a client and their pet I try to give them several options and allow them to use what they are most comfortable with and what works for them.
  There is not really one best way. Be open and take bits and pieces from any method that works. Tweak them to fit your needs.
  Remember to have fun and enjoy life with your pet.


• It depends on the dog AND on the trainer. You need to decide which methods you are comfortable with and get the results you want.


• I would try one way only. Positive only is really the best because your puppy wants to please you. Clicker training works really well and that is what i am using to train my puppy right now. Your dog is probably confused because you are using two different ways... If you are having troubles training your puppy try enrolling your puppy in some puppy training classes. I enrolled my puppy in the PetSmart training and i think it is awesome! Not only do you learn more about puppies and how to train properly but your puppy will get introduced to other puppies and it is a good thing to get your puppy socialized with other puppies! My puppy used to be scared to death of other puppies but thanks to PetSmart's training course he loves other puppies and constantly wants to play with them!


• You are absolutely right. One way works for some things, and other ways work for other issues. I use different words, sounds, and commands for each of my dogs. If a command isn't working, I switch to something that gets that dogs attention. They all train at their own pace too. You just have to do the best you can, and sometimes it seems like you have trained on an issue a million times before the dog gets it, but you can't quit.


• Simple!.
  Most of the time, We are using the wrong tecnic, the wrong aprouch at the wrong problem.You need to take your dog with an Animal Behaivorist. Too much information is Too much !. I ussually have to be around the dog and the owner when things happens, look for the moment when things happens and study how happens, becuse for your can be normal to sit at the sofa in the mean time, in the other room your dog is getting in trouble trying to get the garabage AND YOU CAN'T SEE IT!!!!.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know where i can get money to go the School of dog training in ny besides borrowing?

I'm wanting to enroll in a dog training academy in ny and was wondering if anyone knew if there is any source of financial aid out there besides loans?

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Dog Health Questions: Need Suggestions for a free on line dog training site?

I am starting a free online dog training site. I would like ideas/suggestions for the name of the website, NOTHING ELSE. Thanks a Mil!

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Here is what I could find:
http://www.doggiesparadise.com/online-tr…
http://www.lacetoleather.com/obedience.h…

Hope this has helped and good luck to you and your dog!

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