Dog Health Questions: How are drug-sniffing dogs trained to detect drugs? Are they mildly addicted?

I am not sure if a dog can smell something without inhaling minute particles of the substance. In the case of hard drugs like heroin etc, would that mean that the dog has a mild dependency?

Please answer if you know. If it's just guessing, I can guess for myself. Thank you.

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The key ingredient is a ball-crazy dog. You know the type; a dog that is
totaly nuts about chasing, catching, and otherwise frolicking with a tennis
ball. They find these dogs through a very scientific process whereby they
get a bunch of puppies together and throw tennis balls around until it becomes
apparent that one puppy is especially interested in ball-activities.

That puppy is rewarded with his very own ball, one scented with eau de cocaine
or eau de semtex, or whatever. They get these scents from a police-supply
outfit. They're just smells, no narcotic/explosive properties, so don't get
any ideas.

The puppy grows up with the scented ball. Whenever the dog is playing, it is
with the scented ball. If the dog seems pretty adept with scents, it might get
another ball with a different scent, but two seems to be the limit. Besides
just playing "catch," and other doggie-sports, the dog eventually learns the
game "find your ball!"

Thats the funny part. When the dog goes charging around the airport and starts
clawing at your suitcase, he's just looking for his stupid ball.

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• They ar e not mildly addicted they are trained that if they smell the drugs they know becuase poluce and famous dog trainers train them.


• They are trained to react to certain smells. They are then given positive re-inforcement.
  They dont inhale any of the drugs. The scent it and then sit/scratch whatever they have been trained to do.


• Blondebarbis got it right, though at least one department I know of uses a tug toy and does not sent the actual toy but they play find your tug and always hide it under/with something sented so pretty soon the dog knows the tug is where the sent is.
  so yeah they are sddicted and strongly - to their toy......

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training problems,puppy!?

She is half bischon frise half shih tzu, she will sit 8 times out of 10 when i ask but never when she is hyper, and i know how to teach her sit ,stay etc, but for example when i am teaching her stay, i will walk around her saying stay, then when she moves i will pick her up and put her back in the place she was, after 2 times doing this i will go to pick her up as she has moved again and she will run away, then sit and bark at me her tail wagging,what should i do this when this happens?

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The problem is that you are sending her mixed messages. If you want her to sit/stay do not pick her up when she moves. Ask her to sit/stay and walk away from her-when she moves say ah ah and push her butt back down repeating sit/stay...reward her when she is doing as you ask. If she is too hyper when you try training play with her first so she is a little worn down and you will have far better results. Keep training sessions short but a few times during the day and even when you are out walking her so she understands that she needs to obey in all situations which could come in handy one day to save her life.

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• When puppies are hyper, they are difficult to have listen to you. They want to play and explore, not be bored by sitting doing nothing. Play with him and get him more worn out. If they are more relaxed and tired, they will focus more on you. Don't pick it up and put it back if you want it to stay. Having a dog stay is a time and patience deal. Try having it stay for about 5 seconds, then call it to you, give him a treat for being good. Then try for 10 seconds, 20, etc. etc. It won't happen overnight, but the main thing is to keep the dog focused on you and ONLY you. Try to do it where there are no distractions. If it is hyper, like I said, play with it, take it for a walk, and get rid of it's excess energy. Much easier to train a calm relaxed dog than a hyper active dog with distractions all around.


• Learning to stay is very important, it could come in extremely usefull in a dangerous situation.
  she just doesnt understand what is going on. it took a while for my dog to catch on but hes great at it now.
  Walking in circles might be confusing, try just walking away. Lots of dogs dont like being picked up. If you pick her up for anything she doesnt like, maybe going to bed, bath, when she has been bold, then she will not like learning this.just ignore her or walk back to the spot where you started from, she should follow if she knows you have treat for her. And teach her a release comand (i whislte)too, so when she stays for 2 seconds release her, give treat-she will might stay for a few seconds anyway coz she will think you are crazy. she mightnt even know at first what she is doing but she will eventually get it. Gradually build up the time.


• You should only say "Stay" once. If you keep repeating it ... she will start to learn that if you say it once, she can move right after ... and you are setting yourself up for having to say "stay" constantly.
  Keep at it - not all dogs learn as quick as others. Should also limit training sessions to 15-20 minutes. Try training after you have taken her for a walk to tire her out.


• I agree, she thinks that this is now a game. I'd try to tell her to sit during different times in the day, rather than a couple of times during one period. This means that you'll have to carry treats with you, but it'll be worth it.
  
  Good luck!


• She thinks that you picking her up is fun, try using negative reinforcements methods.


• my grandmas dog knos how to stay we just say stay stay and back up while we say that with a treat in my hand then you say come on.then he comes to me.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog behaviourist requirements?

I am currently 17 and plan to become a canine behaviourist/trainer as my future career. I am going to study animal management in collage and then hopefully go on to do a course with the Cambridge institute of dog behaviour and training. I will hopefully then have the qualifications and things that I need and I may also do some extra courses to build my knowledge even more. However, everything I have read on the internet or read says that I need experience with training dogs but I don't know how I can get this unless I get a dog of my own to prove my skills to join a dog training club. Is it important that I have my own dog and get experience with it? I am scared that all the things I know just wont work when there is a real dog in front of me. My mother is determined that it is not important and I can have my own dog when I move out because she doesn't want one. My dad does seem quite open to the discussion though. However, with the economic climate as it is I am not sure I will be able to move out for quite some time and wont be able to get the experience I need to get onto the Cambridge courses or get a place at a dog training school or club.
Can anyone help with any advice please?
Thanks

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First things first...there are NO canine behaviorists degrees offered by ANY accredited University in the US. UC Davies has one of the best programs in the world as far as ANIMAL behavior, but, that is centered around mice, whales and primates, NOT dogs, so it does not qualify.
Do not be fooled, there is no such thing as a behaviorist, but, you can print out your own cards right now and pose as one, MANY do and some even make money fooling the stupid people who are willing to pay them.

Second..there are dog trainers, yes, the vast majority of who have no idea what they are talking about and cannot train a dog to save their lives. The few, VERY few that do know dogs and behavior and drives and how to bring out those drives started out training at a sport dog club like Sch or one of the ring sports, not that poor excuse of dog trainers association that is one of the biggest jokes going around within the pro dog trainer circles.
Forget the pound and vets, find your local Sch club or ring sport club and see if they let you start training with them and learning about behaviors and drives and how to bring them out in a dog.
Book know how is not going to give you the tools to start working in this field as a pro, real life experience will. Hope I helped.

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• I think it's important to have a dog, dog training is really something you learn by doing. If you absolutely cannot have your own dog, you should borrow your friends' dogs and train them for your friends. But it really would be best to have your own dog so you can get the proper experience. No one would really want to hire a dog trainer that didn't have any real experience with dogs.


• Volunteer as much as you can at your local animal shelter. you will experience the whole spectrum there of best to worst behaviour, and it will also assist you with your animal management course. if you can handle what is thrown at you there, you will have no problems with your chosen career.
  
  When I wasn't in a position to have my own pet, I volunteered at my local animal shelter, I got all the animal contact I missed, with the added bonus of helping out a good cause. :)


• You will need hands on experience with different dogs, and a lot of it. The only way to do this with out having a dog, (or any friends or family having a dog?) would be to volunteer at a rescue center or other care institute such as a vet. Maybe you could offer a cheap dog walking and/or grooming service in your area? The more contact with dogs you have the more you will learn.


• All the behavior courses in the world are useless unless you have something to prove them on.
  Without a dog, all you will have is book knowledge, which doesn't work very well when someone comes to you for help with their animal. Your plans for education are great, but you might want to wrtie the Cambridge Institute for information about requirements for entrance.
  No dog club or training club will allow you to do any instructing without having had hands on knowledge, so you will definitely have to get a dog.......probably more than one, train it and even show it, at least in obedience to get experience
  Call up the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals site on the net and read some of the things there.


• Without dog ownership, and dog training, my personal opinion of University Grads who claim to be "behaviorists" is not much higher than politicians.
  
  In other words - VERY LOW.
  
  I have read opinions here by so called "behaviorists" who have no real experience, and the advice in some cases is idiotic - other advice borders on dangerous. Some is just so dumb it is hard not to laugh.
  
  Theory in dog behavior is just that - THEORY. There is no absolute proof the thinking is correct. Today we have all new terminology, some is good - some is just drivel. Im saying without a dog and real world experience, you have no basis to discriminate. You have no idea if what they are teaching you is just ad-speak from some veterinary college, or has actually been proven in the field. You have no method for discrimination. In your mind - its an absolute world of "good" and "bad" dogs based on some text book definitions and scripted scenarios.
  
  The veterinarian community is often an example of intelligent persons, who have taken a course or two in University on behavior and nutrition - and then put out a shingle, open up a practice, and provide advice with no field experience. To do so is misguided, deluded or useless. They get away with it because they have other skills that add value - but read enough here and you will realize many of us have lived long enough to realize vets are not usually respected in the field of canine behavior.
  
  So why would you?
  
  Finally, breeds differ a great deal - what will work for one dog "in theory" will have no effect on another.
  
  So, what to do:
  
  If it was me, I would be majoring in a discipline where you can get a job to pay you enough money to move out, get a place of your own, and get a dog and start training. Then, you need to join a club, and /or get more involved in a few breeds - to at least get exposure to many dogs.
  
  The most respected behaviorists (Job Michael Evans, Carol Lee Benjamin, Volhard, Ian Dunbar) are people of middle age - who have literally spent decades learning, evolving. A person of 22 years of age, fresh out of University who has never even been raised with dogs, is someone with zero credibility.
  
  If you were raised in a home where dogs were trialled, or worked, or shown, at least you would have some credibility. Right now, respectfully, you have a pipe dream.
  
  Are you prepared to face a 120 lb Rotti and deal with its aggression problems? Are you physically able to manage a Mastiff? Have you put any thought into this - because frankly, talk is cheap, and dogs bite - and haven been bitten several times in my life, I can attest to the fact it hurts.
  
  I have a niece your age who wishes to study art and graphic design - she wishes to apply to a University that specializes in that. They tell her she must have a portfolio - ie PROOF that she has talent and not just some dream of being the next Picasso.
  
  I do not understand how Cambridge would simply accept any young person without actual dog experience to back up their courses. If that is true, I think little of the curriculum.
  
  I would be inquiring with the University about practical experience and get grounded in reality before I wasted time and money.
  
  Good luck in whatever you decide.

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Dog Health Questions: Old 40's Movie about a man and his dog who help rescue a kidnapped child?

The man who returns home and meets a dog who is going to be put down, but he takes the dog, trains it, and the dog helps him find a kidnapped infant. it's either a late 40's or very early 50's.

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Not sure...Could be Lassie.
I saw a TV series when I was a young kid called 'The Littlest Hobo' was a german shep dog that didn't belong to anyone, but used to travel around by itself & always ended up saving someone in each episode...Maybe there was a movie made of this & the series was a spin off from it...The series was made in B&W...So fairly old series I'd think.

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• i'm sorry, i can't help you, but that sounds like a real good movie. do you know who starred in it?

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone found success through Don Sullivan's dog training secrets?

I just recently got my package in the mail and was very pleased to find it all there. I have watched the DVDs twice already and have begun the no pulling and sit and down and stay commands. Has anyone been having trouble with the heel command? My dog really tries to resist me when I do this one and does not want to keep his head up. I hold him up with the leash and collar on, but he still wants to sulk and keep his head low to the ground. I have tried to hold his head up with my free hand while leading him with my other and keeping him close. He also does not want to stay very close where he is supposed to. He wants to tug and shy away like I'm going to kick him or something. He does have a history of abuse comingfrom an area where dogs were plenty and roamed free and not really cared for by humans. He is being obedient to me and my friend and gets lots of love and attention from us. I'm just wondering if anyone has had the trouble of their dog resisting or being scared of the heel command when they walk.

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Don Sullivan is one of many respected trainers. However like most things not all tactics work on all dogs. How long have you been teaching the heal command? It seems to me that you need to use a more assertive approach. When he tries to get ahead of you, use a swiping motion with your leg to block him. This will redirect his attention from the ground and keep him behind you. When he does better reward him for a job well done. Healing is not only walking but being beside you whether in a sit or stay. Use a treat and have him circle and sit beside you, not in front, when he does this praise him.

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• From what I've seen of this program- It is basically a pinch collar, which gives the dog a physical correction, i.e. punishment, when he does the wrong thing. Punishment can make dogs fearful and cause a lack of confidence, especially when they don't understand what they are doing wrong or what is expected of them.
  
  I've seen much faster and longer lasting results with positive reinforcement training. One of the best aspects is that it builds up the bond between you and your dog as well as your dog's confidence. I'd recommend looking into clicker training.
  
  www.rewardingbehaviors.com
  www.clickertraining.com

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Dog Health Questions: In home dog training in Phoenix Arizona?

I'm expecting a baby in May and my husband and I would like to get our exuberant 7 month old australian shepherd/german shepherd mix some additonal training before we bring our son home. (We also have an 8 year old corgi mix but he's very obedient). We don't have any major behavorial issues with our puppy, we just think some lessons would do her well. (We already checked out Petsmart and their programs just won't work for us).

So recomendations, and approximate prices please.

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Great idea, go to a trusted site like this one:
http://www.apdt.com/
and find a trainer in your area.
A few ideas:
Prepare for the baby

1.Get a baby blanket that you will talk to and hold and ignore the dog while cooing
a.Your dog voice is probably similar to your baby voice…be sure your dog can hear it and not always respond.
b.The dog must get use to sharing your attention with the baby (or the blanket).
2.Keep the dog out of the baby's room with a baby gate, so he can see you but stays
out of the room. Evenutally you will not need to gate it,,and the dog knows not to enter.
3.Teach the command “go to your mat” and practice while you hold the baby blanket – This will be important when you must get the dog out of the way.
4.When the dog comes over to sniff the blanket, say easy, then have the dog sit and reward.
5.Sit must be a solid command….. play the game frenzy and freeze. (play crazy, dance around, get the dog excited,,,,then suddenly command sit). Play rough with your pup and in the middle of play say sit! Then treat. On walks, suddenly say sit, wait for the sit, then treat. Practice these sit situations all the time.
6.Grab the dog by the collar in a fun game way all the time. This will help prepare for the toddler stage.
7.Touch the dog all over and occasionally grab the dog by the leg, or the ear, say gotcha and treat or reward
8.Be sure you have good leadership with your dog.
9. Put some amonia on a diaper and leave it in the baby room so your dog gets use to the smell (often like baby's elimination)

When you actually bring the baby home:1.Bring the dog outside and walk behind the baby (and Mom) into the house.
2.Have the dog sit and down in front of the baby. Then bring the baby from above the dog down to let the dog smell the baby.
3.Have the dog in a sit and stay while you talk with the baby, then reward the dog for good, calm behavior.

Good luck

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• What ever yo wish to teach her be consistent. Seperate the two dogs during training sessions so one she doesn't have that distraction. Sessions should only be about 20 to 30 minutes each day. Any longer than that she will be come restless and lose her focus as her attention will tend to wander. Rewards and high praise. every time she does something correctly give her a small treat and praise her tremendously. Be patient as some dogs take longer to pick up on things than others. If she does some thing you don't approve of firmly tell her no and stick to it. You might have to bump her a few times to keep her attention. remember she will look to you as her pack leader.act as one. good luck .


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training price in germany (Aachen)?

Hi everybody,i live in germany (Aachen) and i want to know how much does it cost to train a dog?(it`s my first time)

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If you own a dog, Why pay for someone else to train it?

Do it yourself, use google, learn to train your dog with simple commands, and go from there.

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Dog Health Questions: Hey i need some advice.. dog training an adult dog. HALP ME?

heres the low down. our friends have asked me to train they're dog, 2-3 year old lab. but theres a problem. hes very unruly. they tried training him, but to no avail. basically, they cant be consistant, and they arent pack leaders. hes terrified of the father of the house, he has alot to deal with and will scream at them if they disobey, so they half obey. they have six kids, so they dont have the time to train them. why they GOT a dog i have no clue. but ive taken the responsibility of training him. im doing pretty good, ive taught him to stop running out the door, to loose leash walk around free roaming chickens (they own chickens) but i need the entire family to be consistent and patient with training him. i dont want to tell them what to do either.. so i have to find a way to teach him. oh, im a fifteen year old male btw. basically, my question is this. can you train a dog who will listen to no one but you, the family isnt consistent, and no previous training? i refuse to give up on this dog. any tips for me?

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Bless you, addblades! It sounds like you're doing great with this dog, and that you've already figured out the problem lies not with him, but his family. I've trained many dogs, and consistency is key for KEEPING them trained. You've done all you can; now it's up to the poor dog's family. Instead of TELLING them what they must do, is there a way to SUGGEST it? Perhaps look up sites online that back up these ideas of calm consistency (yes, Cesar Millian is good) and print them to show to the family? Or go to the library and find similar books to make copies of certain pages to show them (with key passages highlighted)? That way the info comes from an expert and not just the "neighbor kid" in a less threatening manner. Hang in there, addblades. Getting a retriever to calmly walk around chickens is amazing!

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• You can train that dog all you want, but if his "owners" who he lives with can't be consistent and reliable with what you teach, the dog will never learn it. The dog might exhibit good behavior while with you but likely not with them, unless everyone acts uniformly. You need to sit down with his owners and explain to them that they also need to have a hand in the dogs' training.


• Watch dog whisper. The thing is with dogs older than a year, is it requires a lot more patience and work.


• well your right about that. they dont have the time or patience for a dog right now but sadly i doubt they will admit it and find him a better home. but in the mean time. before you try to teach him any commands or do any training take him for a good run. get his physical energy out of the way and his mind will be more focused on what your trying to teach him. also food or a toy is a good reward when he does something right. hand signals along with a vocal command can be very productive and remember, its all about repetition. the more he does something the more hell remember it. as for getting him to do a command for his owners. try and show them how you get him to obey you. tell them to face the dog and raise their hand over the dogs head while they say "sit" in a loud and firm voice. once he does tell them to reward him with food. after a day or two you can take away the food and just say good boy and give him a pat on the head. hope this helps!


• Tell the owners that it was stupid to get a dog, they are not good dog owners, and that if they want the dog to bond with them, they should make time to train them.


• You really have to train the family LOL The dog already respects you and listens, so that's not the real issue here.
  If they won't (can't?) listen to you, you training him won't matter as soon as he's back with his family. They'll revert back to what they do and your training won't really hold up.
  If possible, maybe do some of your training sessions at their home, when everyone (if at all possible) can witness what goes on. Show them what you do and how you do it. As you're doing the lesson with the dog, take a moment to explain what you're doing and why (sneak in tips on how they can communicate with their dog better; not to let him on furniture or get food or treats without sitting or some other command, etc.etc..) and they might learn without feeling like being told what to do. It may be possible they have no idea what to do.
  Good luck. :)


• It's REALLY hard to train a dog if the owners are not going to train them the same way. It would be in the dog's best interest for you to tell them how to train him. In big families with dogs that don't listen, most of the time they give away the dog. That can be very bad for him. They must be consistent if they want to keep him.
  Tell them and show them how you train him. Tell them that if they want to keep him, this is how it has to be all the time! Training a dog takes a lot of practice. If you can, try watching a few episodes of "It's me or the dog" on animal planet. It's a show about a woman who goes around and helps owners train they're dogs. Have the owners of the dog watch this show too. They HAVE to understand that consistency is the key to training.
  
  DO NOT use physical force to train a dog!! That can be really dangerous. Forcing a dog into a submissive state is not going to do anything good!! In the wild, the "pack leader" of the wolves does not force another wolf onto their back, the bad wolf will do it on his own to show the pack leader that he is sorry. You can get seriously hurt using physical force!!


• Sounds like you need to train the owners rather than the dog!!lol!
  
  If you really can't tell them what to do i suggest trying to get the kids involved in training him. kids tend to enjoy being able to make their dog do things and at least if you get the kids to be consistant with you the majority of the household will be training him while you arent around. maybe the parents will pick it up from the kids once they see how well he can behave for them?
  
  Failing that be firm and tell them that unless they are prepared to be consistant then you will be wasting your time, they will never have a well behaved dog and they may as well rehome him now because that is what will happen in the long run anyway.
  Good luck


• 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…


• Watch the dog whisperer! He is brilliant! He might give you a few ideas.


• As long as you assert your dominance as the 'pack leader', he should be easy to train. You can do this by pinning him on his back when he is bad (belly up means submission). Another way to be the pack leader is to bring food to him, instead of leaving it out/free choice.
  Once dominance is established, the dog should respect you and listen, which will make him a lot easier to train.


• Tough to train a dog more than a year old. Try using physical force...

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!?

I have a dog and so does my uncle we would like to teach them how to attack on command for family purposes ( ignorant people who think everybody fights dogs please ddon'trespond ) but yea we both have a dog can anybody give me a wwebsiteor rrecommenda book i can get at my local library, thanks in advanceP.S
we will be training the dogs at the same time so anything on training dogs at the same time would be helpfull thanks in advance.

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First of all you have to train the dog to attack yourself. Once you have achieved that you then train it to attack family members. Only after you have achieved these first two steps can it be trained to attack strangers. Hope this helps.

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• I'm sorry but personally that sounds very dangerous. Dogs alone without any training can be aggressive, but TEACHING them to be aggressive without professional supervision sounds like it should be a job for a K9 Police dog. If you want to live, I suggest teaching your dog typical obedience commands.


• Wow you are ignorant. I dont even want to know what breed they are.


• Wow, the trolls are rampant tonight.


• You can't do this kind of training yourself. It requires professional training for both you and the dog. The dog has to unfailingly follow your commands every single time or someone unintended could get hurt and you'll be liable. you also have to have the right kind of dog that responds well to both obedience and protection training - most dogs aren't good candidates.
  
  Learn about schutzhund training - but it's not a minor commitment of time - it's a major project and it takes professional assistance. It's not for most people or most dogs and it can't be learned from a book or website.


• Choose a breed that works best as an attack dog.


• If you want a protection dog, then please have it trained by a professional. Attack dog training, if carried out properly, is very useful in personal protection. However the dog should still use his own initiative, if situations arise where the handler has been injured and cannot give a command. People who purchase or have their dogs trained for dog obedience, protection or attack, need to be advised by the professional trainer on how to correctly handle the dog. A good dog trainer can make it look safe and easy, but attack dog training is not a past time for amateurs, leave it to the professionals!
  
  


• You should be seeking professional help for this-- teaching your dog to attack on command needs a professional trainer, not just a book or website.


• watch cesar millans videos


• You can get a lot of information in training books and the internet. However your insurance will be cancelled on your home if they find out. Having dogs like this is a liability NOT an asset! Just because you are thinking of training them is scary. You do not have the ability to professionally train dogs that do this 100% of the time on command. It takes trainers years of training to learn proper handling and training of dogs.
  As for family purposes, build a better fence, you are going to need it.


• Schutzhund training or French Ring Sport both teach protection work. Like another person said, it is not a light commitment if you want to be safe. For a dog to be a good protection dog, the training needs to be a lot of fun for the dog, as well as have a lot of VERY solid boundaries, about which behavior is desired and which is not.
  
  Protection training cannot be effective through punishment training. Timing and technique are of the utmost importance, and the dog's self-confidence must be high. Not all dogs are suited to this kind of training, so please consult a professional to do a temperament test to discover if this is a good route for your dogs.
  
  To really do it right, you will be adopting a whole lifestyle, and the training of your dogs becomes a top priority.
  
  There are many online resources for trainers. There are also lots of articles - please do both - read articles AND work with an experienced professional who is happy to provide you with referrals of happy, successful clients.


• In principle, I have nothing against training a dog to be a guard dog. But I think this requires professional help. Honestly I don't think you can train a dog to be aggressive on command without making it aggressive overall.
  
  David
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Dog Health Questions: I need some dog training advice?

I have a 5 month old Sibeiran Husky puppy. I exercise him a lot and give him lots of love, but I need to sharpen up his training. He already knows the basics, come, sit, lay down, he's starting to get stay. He also is really good outside and comes, unlike some huskies, who are known to be stubbon and free spirited.

I want to train him at home, rather than go to an obedience class. I don't live in town, and to drive all the way there for an expensive class, when I'm sure I can do it at home, doesn't seem worth it enough.

I need him to be more well mannered. I'd like to know how to get him to stay by my side, not to jump on people (he's getting better, but I have to ask him to get down). I just want him to be a little more polite. I know he's an abnoxious puppy, they all are, but I want to start re-enforcing good manners now while he's still young.

He also gets really excited and leaps in the air and pulls on the leash when he sees another dog. I take him to the Farmer's Market to socialize him, but he wants to go see everyone! Any advice how to keep him calm and stay by my side?

Also, any advice on how to stop pulling on the leash? He doesn't really do it, but my older Siberian Husky does and he's starting to follow her example and I want both of them to not pull. I don't agree with choke collars.

Any other training advice is welcome.

Thanks

BTW: I don't watch TV, so no dog training shows

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I think you may be expecting too much, too soon from your 5 month old pup. Everything you describe regarding behavior is fine for a pup that age. The sharpness comes from constant repetition, constant reward/praise for good behavior and your pup's impulse control getting better as he matures.
The one thing I could recommend is to go back to your basics and start to decrease the response time and increase the activity time. For instance, if you are working sit, begin to work on how quickly he can sit when you give the command. Reward only the instant sit. Then tell him wait or stay. Start out with a one minute wait, then increase it to 2, 3, 4 minutes and so on. Up the ante some more and start moving around, backing up, turning your back on him...body language designed to "suggest" he should come and follow, but he is not allowed without the specific verbal or hand signal.
His jumping is probably excitement due to a normal puppy difficulty in mastering impulse control, particularly when he is presented with a social setting where he really wants to interact. The best way to work on this is to socialize as much as possible. Allow no one to approach or make eye contact with him. Put him in a sit or down until he is calmer. Only allow interaction on your command. This can be difficult for any puppy, but with calm, consistent training, in time he will get it.
Don't necessarily put a time limit on things...he is still young. He will get it with consistent training. I have found that people, even strangers are always happy to help and will stand and chat with you and NOT interact with dog until you give the command.(I have been doing this with my dog for years so he could pass the therapy dog test...he must never approach anyone with excitement , and only approach on my command.And he is almost perfect..If I could only get him to do this with my one uncooperative neighbor who always carries biscuits for him, he would be 100 proof!!
If he is pulling on the leash to get to someone or something, there are several techniques to use.
One is the immediate turn the opposite way and keep walking ...the other is for you to anticipate his pulling by watching what is coming...and put him in a sit/watch me, keeping his attention while the object of his interest goes past. Both of these have worked for me...I have been doing this for 2-3 years with my 3 1/2 yr old pit mix...at this point I can heel him and have him do watch me as we pass anything of interest..but it has taken me a long time to get to this point. You just have to keep working it.
Good luck!

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• You need to purchase a short leash with a choke collar. I suggest going to the library and renting a video on how to train a dog. buy a crate and train him to go to sleep there every night. After time you will be able to not crate him but you can also use the crate as a training tool.


• Pain isn't really a good training tool, but sometimes, with stubborn dogs it is the only way to get points accross. Try to teach him vocal commands. When he goes to jump on someone, use one sharp jerk on the leash, and say "no" firmly, but not meanly. You just need to get the tone right. Possibly even try with just the voice command first to see how he responds (the same can be done with the walking and pulling on the leash). Soon, all you will need is the "no". And don't use their name, just "no". If he does what you ask, give him 2 pets on the head, so he knows he did well, but don't overdo it with the attention just then. If he doesn't listen, don't continue to jerk on the leash, only one more jerk, but continue to use "no" in the correct, "firm" tone. Hope this helps.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training in San Diego?

i need a dog training facility to take a Siberian Husky,
doesnt matter the cost but it must WORK!
a.s.a.p

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I am a trainer in San Diego county. What are you having problems with?
I also have a board and train program which is what you were discribing in your post. In the board and train program we train your dog wether it's for basic obedience or serious aggression problems. Depending on how severe your problem is that determines the length of time your dog will be staying with us.
In my experience with the Siberian huskey breed they can be very stuborn and independent most problems are issues like running away for the smaller issues and some aggression for the more serious problems.
You can contact me through this email or visit my site at foundationk9training.com and fill out a contact form to discuss the best option for you.

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• whether it'll work depends on how willing u are to work with ur siberian husky during times other than classes. Most classes only give u knowledge of what you're suppose to do and then u go home and work on it urself. If the cost doesn't matter than if u want u can look for a private trainer, even then it does not guarantee, not to mention u did not say what you want to train the dog in.

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Dog Health Questions: What are some dog training tips?

any ideas on training 2 135 lb. girl mastiffs to a leash?

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I have a 17 mo. old English Mastiff and he is very well trained on leash. I did it myself with the help of my bf and we were just super consistent with a prong collar always insisting that he walk beside us and making him sit when he didnt and restarting the "heel". We also make him sit to the side when there is someone coming towards us that he might want to meet. That way they can choose whether they want to approach him or not. We call that "sit and greet" and we over pronounce the t in both words. He will now pull himself off to the side and sit and wag because he knows he must do this in order to get the "treat" of meeting someone cute and new to him.
Mastiffs are lazy but they are smart and quick and I have taught mine very easily to sit, stay, down, high five, shake with either paw on command, speak and even hug from a seated position where he puts his paws one at a time on my shoulders. You will get what you expect so expect a lot - similar to how it works with small children.

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• This website has some great training tips


• hmm i guess u could train them urself but iono if that works then u should pay for someone to train them for you


• You need lots of time and you need to follow through with your corrections always, even many years later and never hit your dog that will only stop thare learning. I would not expect to teach big mastiffs much, they are in deed lazy dogs.


• Here is a link to a group on the west coast that rescues Mastiffs - possibly they have exact techniques for your breed.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: What type of dog training is better?

is it better for your dog to go to classes to be trained or is it better for a professional trainer to come to your house about 1-2 times a week?

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I've found it's all about the individual. How do you learn better, in a group or one on one? Since you are the one being "trained" in the techniques, you must consider how you would best learn them first.
The more confident you are & the more you know, the better you can teach your dog.
Some people feel too stressed & put under spotlight in classes. Although it has the advantage of teaching your dog how to obey even when distracted.
Some people are not comfortable with bringing a stranger into their home for private lessons. Although it has the advantage of a more personal relationship with the trainer, who is more able to answer questions & know you & your dog on a personal level.

Edit: I should also have added that puppies tend to do better in classes because they get the socialization of other dogs & haven't yet (hopefully) developed any bad habits that need one on one attention. Dogs with behavioral issues tend to do better with a trainer coming into the home. That way their issues can be observed & accessed in the environment where they are happening, & the dog can get more attention to where their needs are.

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• Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands. When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise. Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations. Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general. Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.


• I took my dog for obedience training and he is a very tamed dog, but you have to make sure you take them at a young age because the more older they get the more they grow out of learning you new things.


• classes are overall better with not just training but socializing with other dogs and people
  I think trainers should be bought in when all else fails with training


• It depends on the individual dog. In general, I prefer going to class. That way the dog is socialized with other dogs and with other people. And I've found that most dogs really enjoy little outings like that.
  
  But if a dog is fearful of strangers or aggressive with other dogs, it may be better to have in-home training until the dog is to a point where it can be out in public.


• It depends on you and your dog.
  
  I like group puppy classes for young dogs to help with socialization. In fact, I prefer group classes for most things. But if you have a dog that is aggressive or needs a lot of help, then private lessons (either at the trainer's or in your house) are the best option.


• I would only enroll my dog in classes for socialization and if I needed a trainer I would bring them to my home. One because they get more individual attention and also because they can address certain behaviors that would not be present at a class. So it is also most like "taylor made training" verse a general training which is easy enough to do on your own.


• Generally, the absolute best way is to have the dog trained "in kennel". The dog stays with the trainer for 3 to 8 weeks depending on the level of training. You start to come in and learn how to handle the dog once he's got a few of the commands down. This way, the dog is trained to it's highest potential, and you just have to learn how to enforce the commands. Most people cannot "read" dogs. If you are instructed with a method...and the dog changes as soon as you're in a different environment..or when the trainer leaves, everything you've just been told to do is wrong. Group and private lessons do NOT (contrary to popular belief) teach you to train dogs...they teach you a method. Hopefully that method is appropriate for your particular dog.


• Most of the time the owner misses the point of "dog" training.
  
  What a trainer at class is doing is training "you" to train your dog, and the only difference with a one-to-one is that they are looking after one person/one dog, but that's an expensive way around it.
  
  Think dogs also benefit from class purely to make them ignore other dogs sometimes as well as say hello when invited to.
  
  Best of luck and enjoy.


• It's better to go to classes to be trained. This way you learn how to train the dog yourself.


• Have you thought about doing the training yourself? You may have seen Cesar Millan in the show "Dog Whisperer" (which I'm not a big fan of that name), but he has several books and DVDs on training your dog yourself. There are also a lot of resources online, some of them free. You could potentially save yourself a fair amount of money. Though, you obviously need to consider whether you feel that you have the time to research and learn what you need to teach versus going to a class or having a professional come to your house. Just my two cents.


• why not train him your self? you will build rapport way better teaching your own dog. that is what i did.

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Dog Health Questions: How much does dog training cost at a place like Man's Best Friend?

I know it varied depending on the dog and what you need and how long it takes, but I'm just looking for a ballpark. We just have a small dog who we adopted from a shelter and he never was potty trained and he tends to get seperation anxiety and tear the house up while we're gone.

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I have never heard of Man's best friend, but I joined a local Obedience Training Club in my area and paid $65 dollars for 8 weeks of training and once we 'graduated' from the first class, I joined the club and now only pay $15 for 8 weeks of training. The cost is the same in our club regardless of the breed - I have a labrador retriever.

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• Those are common dog problems that you could probably solve yourself using things like books and the internet if you did enough research.
  
  If you crate train him, it helps with going potty in the right place and gives him a safe place to go, which may also help with S.A. He can't tear your house up either. :)

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone Know How Much Petsmart Charges For Dog Training?

We have an 8-month-old male Jack Russell Terrier that drives me CRAZY. But he is my husband's baby so we can't get rid of him (even though I'd love to). My husband is in the Air Force so he works anywhere from 8-14 hours and day and we have a 3-year-old and I'm also 9 months pregnant, so both my husband and I are too busy to try to train the damn dog ourselves. (Dont ask me what the point of having a dog is if you cant put the time or effort into taking care of it... ask my husband because I dont understand it either)
The only place that trains dogs around here, unless I want to drive 2 hours away, is Petsmart and Petco...Does anyone know about how much they charge for dog training?? Or any advice on how to keep the little over-excited fooker from peeing in the same damn spot every night? Or maybe how to stop acting like a wild beast?? I understand he's a dog but the thing has run of the house (hubby thinks we should treat him like "part of the family"...bleh!) and is just crazy! HELP

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I just signed my puppy up for puppy kindergarten at Petsmart. They are as good as the trainers. If you go on the website they have a coupon for a free evaluation. The idea is they evaluate your dog to determine training placement. But what I did is used it to evaluate the trainer. She seemed very good and knowledgeable. The classes (puppy and others) are $119 for 8 sessions. Check the trainer out don't accept that ALL Petsmart trainers are no good.

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• I think it was $100 for 6 or 8 sessions at Petco. Oh and I think the Jack Russell Terriers are always kind of wild. :)


• There are a few different classes and depending on the type of dog you have, the class will vary.
  The best thing to do would be to call the store nearest you and ask what their specific prices are. Sometimes the prices change and only the trainer knows the fee rates.


• Petsmart has about the worst classes, their 'trainers' are clueless and have no business trying to teach anybody anything about training dogs. They only hire people who have no experience and then teach them with books and videos.
  
  You *may* do better at Petco, but I wouldn't count on it.
  
  You would be better off driving 2 hours once a week and going to a good obedience club, or buying a few books and learning how to train your dog that way. Beware though, there are some pretty crappy books out there, as well as crappy trainers. Steer clear of the one size fits all bribe with a treat methods.


• well i had the same problem with my rat terrier hi`s super but super hyper but i let him run around in the backyard all day he only comes in to eat drink water or to take a nap or bed time but when i first got him he was peeing all over the place well we went to walmart and got a kennel and we tide him up in it and then put one of the take him out 20min and then back to the cage and he will get the hang of things every time that he does that put him outside and don`t let him in like about 20min.tie him to a tree if you have larger dogs or if he can get out of the yard then tie him that's what work for us oh oh when he goes outside and not inside give him a treat but only if he does it outside so he could know that if he goes outside he has a treat waiting for him he will figure it out but pets mart is like $99.00 for 8 weeks if you rather do that instead.


• I agree that PetSmart is probably not your best choice for obedience training. Classes do run around $100/8 lessons I believe, but PetSmart's private lessons are $70/hour! My guess is that Petco is about the same. Their trainers lack experience - not that they don't have SOME training knowledge, but they may not be able to give you alternatives if their canned method doesn't work.
  
  Go to the following website and see if there is a private trainer in your area http://www.canineprofessionals.com


• Well, Petsmart charges $99 for an 8 week Beginner class. The way it works though is that they're really training you to train your dog. You come to class every week and they show you what to do and then you practice at home with the dog. If you were to find a place to "drop off" the dog where they can train it for you, you need to know something....After they train the dog, they will bring you in and train you so you can work with the dog. (any reputable place would) Do you have time for that? Dogs work much better with the people who trained them. They form a bond with that person. I am a bit worried about this dog though. It doesn't sound like your husband did a lot of reading up on Jack Russells before you got one. It's very important to read up on a breed of dog before you get one so you know what you're getting into and you can handle it. (you need to serioulsy think about bringing a pet into your lives like you think about having children) In general,Jack Russells are quite hyper and take a LOT patience. Please do not get too mad at the dog, it's not it's fault how it's bred. If you do not have the time for this dog, I recommend you have a serious talk to your husband about it. Give it to a Jack Russell rescue where they can find someone who does have the time and the patience. Tell your husband this is not about how he feels, he needs to see what's best for the poor dog.


• Petsmart charges about $100 for 8 classes, they have puppy, beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses they offer.
  
  As for housebreaking, make sure you have an enzyme cleaner made for dog messes and that you scrub up the spot he's peeing in- if he can smell the pee, he'll do it again. Also, if he's not neutered yet, now is the time! Most indoor peeing is because the animal isn't fixed yet.
  
  As for the 'part of the family' thing- WRONG!! Your dog needs to know that he is part of your pack, but that he is not the leader, because clearly, that's what he thinks now.
  
  http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/a…
  
  Read this article, it has great information on how to teach a dog it's place in the pack without any sort of violence or aggression.
  
  Good luck!


• These places charge a good chunk of change for training classes. If you are willing to take on the task yourself, there are a couple of good books and techniques to help you get your dog better mannered. One book that was recommended thru YA in a question I just asked this week is really good. It's written with obedience competition in mind, but lots of useful techniques for the average home looking to have a well behaved dog. Here's the link to this one.... http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DT…
  
  Another training method that I use is clicker training. It's a good way to get the message across to your pet quickly. The book I got was "Clicking with your dog" by Peggy Tillman. It's very detailed in how to get started with clicker training and I think it's a great beginner book.
  
  A little time each day working on training can go a long way. It will take time, but it will help you have a better mannered pet in the end.


• My pup is in training at Petsmart now. The cost is $99 for 8 sessions lasting one hour each. It is a wonderful experience for both owner and pet.
  We have had great success with Petsmart. The trainer was very knowledgeable and often took extra time after class to help solve issues. There was a dog she had the owners bring in during the week for free for an extra 15-30 minutes training. How much time do you take practicing the training techniques?. Consistency is the secret.
  Pet smart also has a policy if not 100% satisfied, the course can be retaken.
  May depend on the trainer and how much they put themselves into it. You need to make yourself the alpha , not let the dog rule.
  Watch Cesar Mian on Dog Whispers

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