Dog Health Questions: After you train a puppy to "go" in one area, can I--the now dog-- train them to "go" somewhere else?

So when my three puppies were puppies, we put the puppy training pads down in our formal dining room since we didn't use it. Now we have to use that room and eating beside those are disgusting. Can I replace the pads to my room and train them to go in there or is it too late for that? Thanks :]

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Yes, but not in a day. The piddle pad needs to move a bit every day: to the door, into the hall, down the hall, at the bedroom door, inside the bedroom, across to the final place. Years ago when puppies were first newspaper trained and then moved out to the garden as they got older, the newspaper moved a little bit every day until it arrived at 'the spot'.

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• I agree with TK. And get yourself some training treats. Reward them as this process goes on, and they will be trained to go outside in no time. (Now can you talk to my in-laws..they have pads all over the house, it is gross)

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Dog Health Questions: How do we get our young dog used to a Halti Collar?

Our seven month old pup is very big and strong and has a habit of pulling hard on the lead (especially when he sees another dog or a child as he wants to play). To correct this we bought a Halti Coller however when we have tried putting it on him he goes daft and runs about, very distressed trying to remove it. Obviously we don't like seeing him upset and we worry he might hurt his face trying to remove it. Trying to distract him with treats and toys doesn't work at all. Can anyone suggest a good way to gradually get him used to it? It's been suggested that he really hates it as he sees it as being forced into a submissive role - we seem to be in constant battle in asserting our dominane over him , particularly as he is reaching puberty. Anyway, and tips and even your own dog training stories would be really helpful. Thanks.

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I use a gentle leader (halti) on my corgi pup. When we put it on her we just had to hold her and fix it to her measurments and everything. When you have it on your pup take it for a walk and bring lots of treats. When it stops and tries and take it off say "Let's go" and call it's name in your best happy/baby voice and show him the treat. If you have trouble putting it on him have another person hold him tightly on a leash then you crouch over him since he is big and fit it to him (if you have already done that great!) or put it on him. If bites or tries to yell "AH AH" and have the person holding him give him a jerk. If you have further trouble call an obidence trainer or behavorist. I used Pet-smart training and they are great my corgi is great now.

Dog Training Secrets Revealed

• There are several ways to go about this. The most important thing is not to give in to his "distressed" behavior as this will only teach him that it will get him what he wants.
  
  When we got a head halter for our first dog, she absolutely hated it. Since we lived in an apartment with no fence, getting her over it wasn't hard. If she wanted to go outside at ALL she had to wear her halter. Didn't take her too long to learn that the head halter meant she got to go outside and she was quickly eager to put it on. My dog trainer is also a fan of this method. Don't put the halti on and then just let him wander around the house/yard. Put it on, clip on the leash (depending on how resistant he is you may have to clip on the leash first) and start walking. when he starts flipping out, ignore the behavior and just keep walking. He will soon learn that the halti is not optional and that fighting like that only makes him tired and he has to do what you say anyway. My trainer recommends gentle leaders for many of the dogs in her classes. At the beginning of a 6 week basic session she has dogs flip-flopping all over the place and refusing to walk because they are fighting the head halter. By the end of the six weeks, most of them are doing a pretty good approximation of heel and very few of them even seem to notice the head halters anymore. Many of her basic dogs also go on to intermediate obedience and her Canine Good Citizen class (where they can not wear the head halter to pass the CGC test).
  
  A more gradual approach would be to associate the halti with yummy treats (not dry milkbones...go for moist or semi-moist treats, at least at first). Take the halti out, let him sniff it and as soon as he moves his nose towards it to sniff it pop a treat in his mouth and remove the halti. Put the halti away for a while then bring it out and again reward him for sniffing it. Once he's eager to see you get the halti out, slip the loop around his muzzle, pop a treat in his mouth, and immediately remove the halti (no more treats for simply sniffing it). Gradually increase the amount of time that the loop stays on before you give a treat. Once he seems comfortable with just the loop on for a minute or so, connect the strap behind his head and immediately give a treat and then remove it. Gradually increase the amount of time he has the halti entirely on. Eventually he will associate wearing the halti with treats and shouldn't fight it (at least not nearly as much).


• I used a halti for about a week. I finally gave up trying to get him used to it - but it was MORE because they can slip out of it than I was irritated that he was walking with his face rubbing the ground.
  
  Twice he slipped out of it by squirming and that scared the bejeesus out of me. It has the safety latch so I was still connected to him via the slim line that connects to their collar but I then had NO control over him.
  
  I got my pup from the Humane Society and I admit - as my first dog - I probably didn't choose him correctly. Granted, any knowledgeable person at the Humane Society should have recognized this and refused me adoption of this particular pup but they are overworked/underpaid and I think relieved that they wouldn't have to put another one to sleep. I picked my dog (10 months old) because he chased the ball, brought it back, and dropped it for me to throw again). Seemed like a smart dog.
  
  I went through normal collars (getting dragged along), choke collars, all he did was choke himself and hack to death and the "popping" that you are supposed to do really bothered me (I was afraid I was going to snap his windpipe in half), the halti - which he slipped out of twice and now to a pinch collar.
  
  Here's my halti experience. I don't think that it is soooo much that he is fighting losing dominance - I think it is more about what it feels like on his face. Remember the first time you wore a turtleneck?? You probably spent the entire day pulling at the neck because it felt weird. I think the dog is experiencing the same phenomenon. It is just about getting him used to it.
  
  I would put it on while he is lying around the house. NOT just while you are getting ready to walk with him. He will be excited with the walk and irritated with the thing covering his face. He is not going to hurt his face while trying to remove it, dogs aren't that dumb! Just like you didn't go get a hacksaw to fix that turtleneck, they won't do anything ridiculous!
  
  Putting the halti on around the house will desensitize him to it. Put it on - set a timer for 5 minutes and distract him while it is on - play ball, belly rubs, whatever - but don't let him focus on the halti. Do this two or three times a day and extend the period of time he is wearing it in a non-walking situation.
  
  Once he is used to it - on the walk, do NOT let him misbahave and try to "wipe" the thing off his face. Keep his head up (it's a pain - I know -remember my dog spent an entire walk trying to wipe it off his face). It will get better. By the end of the week my dog didn't mind it so much, but after the second time he slipped out of it (and yes it was on appropriately) I couldn't have the lack of control.
  
  Now, to the type of collar you didn't ask about - the pinch collar. Many people will tell you that it is inhumane - I PROMISE that the pinch collar is more human than a choke collar for the following reasons
  
  1.) first and foremost - the dog does not get speared or injured by the prongs - they DO NOT penetrate the skin
  2.) the dog WILL NOT pull itself to choking with the pinch collar because the prongs prevent that - therefore there is no choking hazard with this collar - the "pinch" stops them from doing that which means that they aren't pulling!!
  3.) you do not "pop" the leash with the prongs (no need to - a gentle pull is all that is needed and they feel the "pinch"
  4.) This collar also mimics how dogs behave in nature (see Cesar Millan's the Dog Whisperer).
  
  I was still skeptical over whether I was doing the right thing with the pinch collar. I wanted to be humane but I was never in control of my dog with the regular collar, choke collar or halti. On an episode of Cesar Millan (first season) he helped a dog whose owner used a pinch collar and Cesar explained to the audience the theory behind the collar. When dogs "misbehave" in a pack, the pack leader comes over and bites the misbehaving dog - and where do dogs bite? On the neck! So the pinch mimics the pack leaders "bite" to get attention and to say - hey - stop what you are doing it is not acceptable to me.
  
  I think MANY MANY dogs owners on yahoo answers will tell you Cesar Millan is amazing (The Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel). And when he said that pinch collars were ok to use, I felt a million times better about using mine.
  
  Here's what some dog trainers say about the halti. The halti is not a training tool. Once you remove the halti and go to a normal collar, you will be in the pulling battle again. Pinch collars are a training tool. I am now able to walk my dog using a REGULAR leash attached to a regular collar with no/little pulling (if we see a squirrel we still have some issues . . .)
  
  I wish you luck - practice makes perfect, whatever tool you use. Desensitize desensitize desensitize and kudos to you for wanting to be in control of your dog.


• I have an American Bulldog/Staffy mix puppy, 10 months, and he also is a VERY strong puller. I have had great success with the Gentle Leader (same as the Halti) and am now in the process of weaning him off of it, as any head collar is to be used as a training device ONLY. The ultimate goal is to have the dog walking nicely on a regular collar and lead eventually.
  
  Keep associating wearing the Halti with treats and petting. You can also either allow your dog to tantrum for a few minutes, ingoring it, then give the "Let's Go!" command (or whatever you use to signal leaving), or immediately leave after putting it on him and don't give him a chance to tantrum. I've done both; your dog won't hurt himself and should forget that he's wearing it if you make your walks interesting and fun. Whatever you do, DO NOT give the tantruming any attention. And honestly, your dog will probably never LIKE wearing the head collar, but train him correctly and quickly and he should be out of it in no time.
  
  Also, don't be shy about asserting yourselves with your dog. YOU are the owner, not him. Sure, he doesn't like to wear a head collar, and is distressed, but aren't YOU distressed and unhappy when your dog is dragging you down the street?? So don't be afraid to show him who is in charge, especially at such a critical time in his development. He needs you to be firm now more than ever, if he is to be a happy, well-behaved, well-mannered adult dog.
  
  Best of luck!


• Have you considered using just a plain harness? I have a Rotty who I use just a harness on because she has no aggressive or behavioral problems..So I don't really need as much control over her.
  However I do have to muzzle my Bluetick hound, as he is quite ill tempered and erratic.
  
  I had *alot* of trouble training him with it though. I included an article that will hopefully be of some assistance to you! Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Good Dog Training Books, Videos, Sites?

I recently rescued an 11month old dog and I'd like to train it well. Unfortunately, I just don't have the money to invest into obedience classes. I'd like to know of any good books, videos, or sites that can help.... She's already housebroken, knows to sit, and crate trained... What I'd like to be able to focus on are:

- Staying near by when off leash
- Lay Down
- Remaining calm around new people and other dogs

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One of the best books I've read (and I've read dog books for many, many years) is by Brenda Aloff called "Get Connected With your Dog". It comes with a DVD so you can see everything you're reading. She teaches a lot of important stuff - among them is teaching your dog how to be calm around all kinds of distractions - new people and other dogs.

This is probably the best all-around book you can get for your money.

Using a Good Dog Training Tip

• There are gazillions of dog training books!
  There also also a few sites:
  http://Dogtrainerweekly.webs.com
  that site has good info
  and it's parterning site (it's old site) has more tricks on it but is still running.
  http://Dogtrainingtipsandtricks.yolasite…
  
  They both are almost the same. except dogtrainer is updtated and dogtraining has more tricks.
  
  Also DogTricks101 by Kyra Sundance is a good book


• The library might be a good place to be able to compare different dog training books.
  
  There are different training methods out there and you need to find one that suits you and your dog.
  
  The number one rule is you need to be consistent with whatever method you choose.Also you don't just train your dog, dog training has to be an ongoing part of your dogs life.
  
  Dogs need to continue to practise their obedience training.Dogs love to please you and training sessions keep your dog from being bored and are great times of bonding between you.
  
  The one training site online that has had long term popularity, good customer reviews and offers lots of bonuses is

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Dog Health Questions: Please help me with my dog problem!?

I am moving to Cortland NY from Binghamton NY in August with my fiance so she can go to SUNY Cortland College. Well at the same time I will be attending Animal Behavior College to be professionally certified in dog training and it says that I need access to a dog that I can train with but the landlord doesnt allow pets. I won't have any family nearby and I kinda need the dog to do the schooling so what can I do? Please help! Need to find a solution.

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You need to find another apartment complex. That is the only solution really. You can TRY to buy over your landlord, but thats not the best way to go. And since you don't really no anybody finding a place for the dog to say would be tough. New apartment is being called for!

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• feed him


• put a wanted ad on craigs list.find someone with a dog that would like free training in your area or on the way to school' everybody wins.


• couldn't you volunteer at a local animal shelter?


• take him in the apartment or whatever anywayz the landlord won't find out i'm pretty sure other ppl in the apartments have animals


• I would not take the chance moving the dog in your rental place if the landlord has already told you so. You are looking at getting evicted. I would seriously be looking at another place that accept pets. .


• Hi ,
  Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , it teaches you how to train your dog by yourself , check it out at http://www.dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book and videos. Hope this helps you with your dog
  Good luck

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Dog Health Questions: Small dog training help?!?!?!?

i have a chihuahua mini-pin mix, her name is Lily. she is almost 7 months old, i've had her for five months. she is very agressive to other dogs if they are much bigger than her. i just moved to NY and my brother has a pitbull. The pitbull is very sweet but Lily often attacks her. I'm worried that the pitbull might get fed up and hurt my dog. Also, Lily occansionlly bites people. How can I stop this agressive behavior? I tell her no and give Lily a smack on the butt when she gets agressive, but that just makes her more angry and she bites more. How can I show her that the pitbull is not a threat and get her to stop bitting me/the pitbull?
thanks.

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It's best not to have her close enough to the pitbull that she can actually bite. The pitbull sounds like he/she has a wonderful temperment but even the best behaved dog can be pushed to it's limits if another dog repeatedly tries to bite it. Even a small nip from the pitbull intended just to be a warning could result in serious injury for a small dog like a chihuahua. It can be quite challenging to teach very small dogs that they don't need to be overly aggressive to compensate for their small size. When it comes down to it, your chihuahua is not showing confidence and it does not believe it can take on a large dog- it is fearful and that is why it lashes out. Smacking the dog is not the way to teach it. It wont work to teach a small dog not to be aggressive by being aggressive towards it. First off, if it is biting you it does not respect you as a leader and protector. Try doing things to teach the dog you are the boss. Like always go through doors before your dog, put a leash on the dog and step on it towards the dog's neck gently so the dog is forced to lay down, this puts the dog in a submissive spot- do it repeatedly throughout the day and the dog will learn nothing bad will happen and eventually wont struggle at all. Make the dog sit before you feed her. Etc Etc you get the idea. Have her on leash when she meets the pitbull but don't leash the pitbull. If Lily lashes out simply say no and give a sharp tug on the leash. Do not touch her or say anything else to her. You may also want to have a safe place for her to go to like a small crate. Don't let other dogs around the crate and don't bother her when she is in it. It is her haven and she needs to feel that she has a place to go if she needs to get out of a situation rather than being aggressive. I know it all sounds easy but in real life getting rid of aggressive behaviour is very challenging. But once she learns to respect you as a leader things will improve. Don't think you are being mean either because dogs crave a leader and need to know their role in the"pack". You will have a happier, nicer dog if you show your authority but you don't need to do it in an aggressive manner. Hope that helps a bit. If all else fails consider a personal dog trainer that specializes in fixing aggressive behaviour.

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• I have a one year old Yorkie Poo who weighs about three pounds and she went through the same thing when she was a puppy. It's small dog syndrome (not a technical name) the vet explained that my dog was over aggressive to try to prove dominance.. kind of like a survival tactic. In my case my dog grew out of it... she now plays with other, always much bigger dogs all the time. The best thing to do would be to keep a close eye on her and watch the dogs she's around. Once she feels safe this behavoir should stop.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training please HELP!?

I am worried about my puppy. He has started tearing up his wee wee pads and I know it's a bad thing to teach them to go on the pads and not outside. I was doing great with his training but my husband and I have decided to separate and its been a whirlwind and ive stopped paying attention to him. I absolutely love him and do not want to give him away simply because I am going through a hard time. Things are setting now and I want to see if you all had advice on how t o get him back into a routine he is almost 16 weeks old. He is a maltese/poodle mix. As of now he is tearing up his wee wee pads and pees on the floor where the wee wee pad had been. He is normally in the kitchen I have crated him before and he does not seem to soil in the crate while I am out but normally I am out 8 hours a day at a time. I really love him and want to teach him. Any suggestions?

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The dog can tell you're upset. The other day, I was having a BAD day, I cried and yelled and all that--LOL-- and he could tell. When I went to tuck my DD into bed, he ran into our office and peed on the floor. The ONLY accident he has had-EVER! He was reacting to my mood.

That being said, get back to training to go pee outside. If you are having a rough time, a walk is a great way to give the dog exercise AND to clear your mind. I filled my MP3 player up with all sorts of fast paced songs and go walking...it helps!

Dog Training Secrets

• Be patient with your puppy, going to a corner and peeing is a big accomplishment for them, just like going to the corner of the yard is a big accomplishment for a grown dog. Do your very best to spend as much time with him as possible. Discipline him when he does bad, but do not yell or strike him. Speak in a strict tone that will let him know he did bad.


• Hey I had the same problem. My resolution was to crate Chewie overnight, and then first thing in the morning, I took him outside and waited until he relieved himself, praised him, and brought him back in. Same thing for afternoons, but in the beginning do it at least 5 times so that way your puppy knows that going outside is the place for him to go potty.


• Well the above answer, "teach them when they are young" is not at all helpful. The dog is not "young" anymore but it is yes still trainable. When you are home take it outside!! Dogs will find joy in going outside and associate it with good.
  I would not wan to pee in my room(crate) either.


• Dog training: the process of teaching a dog to perform certain actions in response to certain commands which the dog is trained to understand. It is a general term which does not, by itself, describe what or how the dog is taught.
  
  More training tips, http://is.gd/7oSgS


• teach them while therre young


• give your dog more time.. be patient while teaching ur pet :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?!?

how can i train my dog to tap witch ever hand the treat is in?
thank you!

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Put the treat in your hand
Close hand
Both hands out
Say "which one?"
If the dog taps with its nose at 1st, release the treat then as the dog picks up on that make it harder and wait for a paw to tap it, make the dog work out that a nose is no longer going to cut it and it will work out he needs to work harder and will eventually figure it out. Helps if your dog knows to "give paw"

Choosing an Online Dog Training Program

• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age.
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help.?

I've had my dog Sirius since he was A pup. And He's kinda afraid of well just about everything. I mean he will barck and bite stangers. But theres something weird here. He will come and listen to my mom, grandma, and aunt but not me. And He has tried and bite me before and sometimes got lucky. He will sit and shake his paw for me but will not come to me. And I can't even walk him because He won't come and listen. If andyone has and advice or knows any books I can get from the library would be great. He is 6 yrs old in mind so can He still be trained? He didn't used to be like this. What could be the problem???

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"These are my aggression consultation clients, who are in my office in desperation, as a last resort, hoping to find some magic pill that will turn their biting dog into a safe companion. They are often dismayed and alarmed to discover that the paradigm many of us grew up with – punish your dog harshly at the first sign of aggression – has contributed to and exacerbated the serious and dangerous behavior problem that has led them to my door. It seems intuitive to punish growling. Growling leads to biting, and dogs who bite people often must be euthanized, so let's save our dog's life and nip biting in the bud by punishing him at the first sign of inappropriate behavior. It makes sense, in a way – but when you have a deeper understanding of canine aggression, it's easy to understand why it's the absolute wrong thing to do. "

From Pat Miller

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/

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• Start with Karen Pryor's "Don't Shoot the Dog"


• 90 % of dog training is attitude .....yours....Mom, Grandma and your aunt have one from raising children...the dog senses they will take no crapola from him....


• fear biter, try this , tell the rest of your family, for the next week you are going to feed him, step two , if he biting, this has got to stop now, today, choke chain. and a muzzle cause he going to bite you again. you need to regain his trust
  this is going to take about 14 weeks to train him, you need to train him to sit then sit stay then down, the down is the big onem he may bite training this, but it will take time,

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Dog Health Questions: PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION I NEED HELP!!!!! dog training?

Hey folks... ok so this is the second time im gunna post this coz a certain someone got the wrong idea on it last time...

OK so i have this puppy at home named Koda i adore him so much although he can be a handfull sometimes :S i need some really good tips on how i can train him to be a good dog.. like what age can he be to use a training collar and for you people out there that thinks it's mean it's not it help subourn dogs like my one to train better the only time that its mean is if you put the collar up to when it could hurt him.. if it's at a low stage it gives him a lil shock like a lil soft smake on the nose. but back to what i was saying um i also have this other dog at home he is train but when Koda is around this other dog he doesnt behave at all :S and yes the other dog might be distracting him but koda has to learn to behave me even if there is another dog around. I would love it if anyone had any links or anything that you could post for me.. thanks XX
AND I LOVE MY DOG TO DEATH!!!!!!

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Training collars I think are a waste of time. First of all punishment only subdues bad behavior when it is on the animal. But when it's off, the behavior is not guaranteed gone.

To train effectively, you the trainer must be dedicated. I would suggest a clicker (they're less than a dollar at Pet Smart) and a snack that your dog likes. Reward ANY behavior you want your dog to have. Start off with the small things, such as sit. Show the treat. Say the command. Click. (Dog sits) And then award treat.

Usually, the best time to train is before they eat their next meal, so that they are alert. And repetition is key.

Remember punishment should not be used as a tool for behavioral correction! Example why. Cop pulls over guy for speeding. Scared so the guy doesn't speed for the rest of the day. Next day, he goes back to regular behavior which in this case was speeding. No lesson was learned.

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• For the price of an e-collar, you could enroll in a good basic obedience course with your puppy.
  Why would you not want to do that first, if you really love your dog so much?
  
  E-collars are not an acceptable tool for a pup. We are not getting the wrong idea, you are. Do more research and talk to some trainers, please.


• Yes, Victoria Stillwell or Cesar Milan or Barbara Wodehouse.Patience and consistency, for the love of GOD/DOG NO shock collar.


• I don't know if you've heard of her, but Victoria Stillwell is an amazing dog trainer. I've trained by Weimeraner and Doberman by using the tips she gave in her show "It's Me or the Dog".


• Remote collars are great if properly used, and for me that means long distance off-leash obedience work on a VIBRATION SETTING to get the dog's attention when necessary, mostly to obtain successful recall in a crowded an/or noisy environment such as a beach. They are not a good tool for achieving basic obedience.
  
  You need to train Koda away from the other dog at first, then try distraction proofing him. There are many ways to achieve this, but down/stays in a distracting environment are a good place to start.
  
  I wouldn't bother watching Victoria Stillwell. She's fine with dogs that have minor training issues, but she often gives up and recommends euthanization for dogs with curable aggression problems.


• The instructions on shock collars say not to use them on puppies under 6 months old. If you love your dog to death, don't use them. I've seen burn wounds from malfunctioning collars (happens more often than you'd think). I've seen dogs who weren't aggressive become aggressive because when they barked at new people or dogs, they felt a shock. Instead of knowing that the bark was the bad thing, they thought the people or the dogs were the reason for the shock.

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Dog Health Questions: Stupid dog training?

OK all I was trying to do this morning was take my freakin dog on a walk. My other retarded dog ran out of our yard (even though she was supposed to be inside) and he just went bazarre. I tried walking him the other direction so he wouldn't pay attention. (the other dog has no training whatsoever and will not come so I was stuck) Anyways when I tried to get him to go the other way he just would not come and this just pissed me off so much!!! I mean he wasnt pulling the other way or anything he just simply refused to go the other way because HE did not want. HE wanted to followed airhead!!!!!!!!! I dont want him getting away with this, what should I do? OH and hes a 90 pound lab so i cant really drag him half a mile around our neighborhood.

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I call it stupid people training =).... seek a trainer. i have honestly seen very few stupid dogs

The Importance of Dog Training

• I think the first step is to actually train your other dog. Then maybe you won't have to deal with this any more.


• It's too late to punish your dog for this. He won't be able to associate what he did earlier with the punishment.
  
  All you can do is continue training him so this won't happen again in the future. Practice training him with distractions so he will be more apt to listen to you in similar circumstances.


• Take both dogs to basic obedience classes. There are very few stupid dogs. There are many many people who have no clue how to train their dogs.


• Train your dogs comes to mind right away. Your dogs are not stupid. Don't blame them for your mistakes in not training them.


• When you show anxiety and frustration (which it sounds like you are) the dog can sense that. You can't expect your dog to read your mind and be perfect. Your dogs not stupid, it's just feeding off your energy and if it's not trained it just follows his instincts.
  
  Call a trainer and relax.


• I can see why your dog on leash wanted to follow your other dog. That's pretty natural. Your "airhead" is running around having a grand time, so the other wants to join in. How can you blame him?
  
  I think what you really need to do is train the "airhead" so that you can take both dogs on a walk together. It's not fair to take one dog for a walk and leave the other home. No wonder the dog wants to break out and run away!
  
  Sign up for an obedience class.
  
  And why weren't you trying to catch your dog and get him back in your yard/house? Just because he doesn't come when you call, you just let him run amuck and maybe get hit by a car? Get some MEAT out of the fridge and let him see/smell, and he will come to you.


• Usually dog training problems can be found at the UPPER end of the leash.


• This is an ID 10 T error. You need to train you other dog as well. Stop being so lazy and off your dead @ss and do some training. If you are too retarded to do the training bring your dogs to a class. Better yet give your dogs to someone who knows what they are doing!!!


• Carry really good treats and give them to your dog when he does something you like, or when you need to lure him into doing something. You might also take a class so you can learn how to work with your dogs.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com

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Dog Health Questions: Anybody ever use dog training clickers..?

I was thing about getting one to make training with Emmet a bit easier.
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?f…

Anyway, would you recommend them? Any Cons?

Thank you, and have a lovely evening.

~Owner of a APBT Mix
Certified APBT lover, (FF)
Friends Fur-Ever

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

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I heartily agree with Kip's Mom.

With basic training I usually just mark the behaviour with a "Yes!" With more complicated tricks, I think it is easier to shape the behaviour in steps using a clicker. That way the dog knows exactly what is expected. I like to teach target training with a clicker too.

You can use many, many different training techniques, you don't have to just stick with one!

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• Clickers and shock collars are about as gar apart as you can get in dog training theory, LOL.
  
  I tried it - I found there were just too many things to worry about with it - and not enough hands to do everything I was trying to do - click, treat, give hand signals, etc. The theory is sound though, and if it works for you, it's great. I use my voice to "mark" the correct behaviour - and my voice is always with me.
  
  Remember, positive training, like using the clicker, is great to *teach* a wanted behavior, but not to *proof* the behaviour.
  
  Add: shock collars also have their place in training - no training tool is inhumane, just the improper use of it. A flat collar can be just as cruel, if not crueler than a shock collar!


• They can be brilliant training tools! The only downside is that you can't miss. It has to be "command, behaviour, click/praise treat" in that order and on cue everytime.
  
  Eventually you can start weaning off treats, and just give praise.
  
  There are millions of resources online about clicker training.
  
  http://www.clickertraining.com/
  
  I love Karen Pryor, she is brilliant!


• clickers are a great way to train pets!
  they do take as much training and patience as other methods, but are wonderful to use. some cons do include that if you og do a dog park and other dogs are trained to a clicker, you will get more than one dog listening to your commands!
  TRUE STORY!!!


• It is a great way to train, but you have to be consistent with it and not miss a click...or back to square one it will make it easier for you
  
  I trained my dogs hand signals and they perform well, never used the clicker but lots in my dog club do and they perform well with it


• do not ever you the shock collar unless you have felt it first to make sure it is not that strong because it could severely hurt the dog.
  yes it is a very good way to do unlike shock collars


• Yup! I love it. Clicker training is a tool used to mark a good behavior. It makes training a whole lot easier! It keeps my dogs focused.
  
  I honestly don't see any cons in it. Other then sore fingers :P


• I love clicker training. It is a very positve approach. Here is a video about how to get started with clicker training which might help
  
  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episod…


• Some people will buy anything.
  My wife tried them.
  It was a joke.
  Teach your dog with verbal commands, not cricket sounds.


• yeah sound great


• Mine has a shock collar. Is that what you're talking about? It works great by the way.

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Dog Health Questions: Need Dog Training Advice for Boxers?

Which trainer to hire? I am looking to get my dogs trained (two german boxers) but there are so many I don't know which to choose. Right now i'm mostly looking around online but I am going to start calling and then meet in person, i want to ask the right questions. What do you think of these 2, they both have videos on their sites of their training

http://www.dopadogs.com
http://www.dynamicdogschicago.com

thanks guys!

The Different Types of Dog Training

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I think that I would definitely go with the second one, the dynamic dogs. For me, I just get a strange bad vibe off of the first website, and I really like the calm and confident approach of the second. It could also be that I'm a huge fan of Cesar Milan and his methods as they really work, and the second is more like his. But its your choice, make sure that you check them out carefully and be sure that it' s the right choice for you. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Program Online?

Can anyone give me a recommendation for a reputable dog training program online Covering Aggression?

Dog Training Secrets Revealed

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Check out this the ebook on this site it is very informative and useful.
http://www.leerburg.com/pdf/dealingwitha…

Secrets to Dog Training Reviewed

• This is a great program covering aggression and many other training issues. Dr. Phil actually consulted Adam and his expertise! (See Source Link)
  http://www.dogproblems.com/sl.cfm?affID=…


• pawpersuasion.com


• An online dog training program? I'm not sure thats such a good idea...how is the trainer going to help the dog if it can't even see what the problem is and what would be the best way to correct it?Just get some basic obedience training!


• Aggression training is only effective if the trainer can see what precipitates the aggression and how your body language relates to its onset. Find a local training school that can take you and your dog as private students. No decent trainer would presume to give aggression training without being able to physically relate to you and your pet.
  I am a trainer and I specialize in behavioral problems especially aggression.


• Waite a minute is this prog. for you to train the dog or for your dog to be trained directly from Internet ..
  
  seems to be a smart dog


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Im looking for dog training (read details)?

please leave some website links to help with all dog training thanks

Dog Clicker Training Can Make Dog Training Easy

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Take yoru dog to a PetCo. They will teach you how to work with your dog and train him. It is not expensive.

http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.asp…

Common Gun Dog Training Equipment

• Just my opinion as a dog trainer who has seen many messed up dogs come from in store training 'classes'
  & Petco sucks & so do all the other in store trainng 'classes'
  
  They are Great dont get me wrong in socializing your pet & selling you over priced things & animals from puppy mills & other unhealthy/ inhumanine sources etc
  
  If you've never owned a dog yourself please dont attempt to train it by yourself
  
  Look for a positive ( no prong collars or hiting etc trainier. or classes not located at a pet store - best thing is to ask people you know or meet with dogs for ones they reccomend. It will cost a bit of money but i you need instructions from online - most likely you won't find good ones .... * that explain things as if you were there in clss being physically shown what to do , nor answer all your questions effectivly.
  
  PS - dog 'trainers' in stores only get 1 - 2 weeks of mystery training - would you really want to trust some one with only 2 weeks of experience with your furry kid ??


• call the dog whisper


• my puppy goes to Petsmart.
  it is his 5th week and he has already learned how to sit,stay,watch,go up stairs, and lay down. etc.
  you go once a week and its really easy.
  it is not too expensive, and its very worth it
  
  if you want to do it on your own then you have to get a lot of treats! after he accomplishes something, give him a treat. sometimes, a pat on the head isnt good enough for a dog.
  small treats will always work.


• check out www.mysmartpuppy.com and ask questions in the forums-web board. another place is www.goodpaws.com and of course, the boards at sitstay.com.
  
  There are many yahoo groups for dog training too. My favorite is frontandfinish, with dogobedience being good for competition obedience folks.


• look in the yellow pages and read reviews of place online.stay away from Bad Newz Kennelz.lmao ot you wont have a dog to train


• Here are a few great websites for training... best of luck


• try petco or petsmart they do pet training and you can also get courses with other dogs so your dog can interact

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