Dog Health Questions: Has anyone had their dogs trained at Petsmart?

I have a 3 month old Wheaten Terrier that is extremely intelligent. I work during the day, so I need some help in the training department. I would like to house train her, "sit" train, "shake", etc. Since she is so smart I don't think I'll have a problem getting her to learn these commands. I've never trained a pup before, so I could use a little help. Would anyone suggest Petsmart training?

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I am currently taking my puppy to PetSmart training classes and she's doing well. However, I think you may want to meet with the trainer and find out how long they've been training before you sign up because I've heard that sometimes the trainers, to quote someone, "don't know their head from a hole in the ground". I would also suggest you check out the show "Its Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet. That lady really knows her stuff.

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• No I wouldn't.


• I taught my dog almost 20 tricks now and have never gone to training, it is really easy if you have patience.


• It's great socialization, which is never a bad thing. Petsmart training will teach you to teach her, but I wouldn't put too much stock in her learning it from the class. You will learn alot about training her and then you can start to train at home the little novelty tricks.


• For the money you spend on Petsmart training, you can get a good local trainer to enroll you in a basic obedience class that will give you 10x more value. No offense to anyone who works at Petsmart, but I just don't think that their training program is a good one at all.


• My concern with PetSmart training is 2-fold:
  Their trainers may or may not be qualified to handle difficult situations if they arise. At least the stores by my house give the trainers a 2 weeks, 1 hour per week, training session on how to teach, and then put them in command of a class. yes, they know the basics and how to teach them, however, if there are behavioral issues that come in during class, they may or may not know what to do.
  
  Also, the stores in my area do not teach a lot of the basic commands. They teach sit, stay, and come, but do not go into down or heeling or any distractions.
  
  I strongly recommend basic obedience for any dog, but I would check out the store, what do their teachers do to qualify for training, and what is taught during the session. You may pay a little higher price, but you may be better off going to a kennel, shelter, or doggie business in your area for training that is a little more thorough.


• I would highly suggest it! I had my Jack Russell trained through petsmart. I took the puppy training(basic) and I enjoyed it so much that I came back with my pup for intermediate training. I've had people ask me if she is actually a Jack Russell and then when I reply, "yes" they ask why she is actually listening to me. Petsmart has great programs and you also get to socialize your pup with all the other youngsters!


• So many dogs go through Petsmarts that I would be worried about a puppy getting parvo. Try to find a puppy obedience class where they don't take adult dogs. If you must go to Petsmart, make sure they sterilize the floor and carry your pup all the way to the training area.


• i was in the same predicament you are i had to work and i had a aussie who is extremely intelligent i had already taught her a lot but she needed to be social so i signed her up at petsmart training classes weve been there for 5 weeks and she has learned nothing she didnt already know i feels it was a waste of many and they dont teach you anything you cant learn yourself. many of the things i learned was off of watching the show its me or the dog on animal planet heres a link if your interested
  http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/…
  but yeah i feel you would be wasting your money if you took your dog there and thats from experience


• My vet took her dog there. She recommended the social atmosphere for a puppy to introduce them to other dogs, people and environments. They usually have classes based on the age of your dog and they offer advanced training. In checking around, they were very competitively priced for the training they offered.


• I have taken a couple of classes at Petsmart, beginner with one of my dogs and intermediate with two of my dogs (I trained the one dog up to the intermediate level by myself before starting the class with both dogs). Both were adults when I adopted them. While the classes do not lead to a trained dog, I do believe that they help give you the tools to train your dogs and they come out of the classes knowing the basics. You just need to keep up the work at home so that the learning becomes innate behavior. In my area, the Petsmart/other pet store classes are the best value. With my new puppy, I am following the general lessons from Petsmart and my five and a half month old puppy knows sit, down, stay, come, leave it and drop it. The leave it and drop it commands are the best as he is always trying to pick up stuff on our walks and finds stuff where I would swear there was nothing. He can also give his paw, which is just for fun.
  
  With my present dogs, I tried training classes for the first time and it helped me figure out how to work with them on a level they could understand, which was the best part. Agility with my Corgi helped tremendously to create a relationship where he looked to me to tell him what to do. Our training went much better after we started agility. Once your Wheaten gets older, it may be something to consider. Good luck.
  
  ETA - I agree about the quality of the trainers. I have heard that it can vary from store to store. My classes did train loose leash walking and heel and the intermediate classes involved adding distractions, including the trainers' slightly manic border collies, to all of the commands. Go to your bed was a great command that I never would have thought about, but it allows me to get the dogs to a safe place if there is an issue.


• I've heard of people having some success with Petsmart/Petco classes, but more than anything it can be a good socializing experience. It takes more than just taking the course for you and your dog to be successful, you'll also need to reinforce the training at home and work daily so they don't think they only have to obey occasionally, because if your dog is smart, occasionally turns into seldom which turns into unruly.
  
  I was discouraged from doing those classes since I have a GSD and they require a little more in depth training and they latch on to inconstancies VERY quickly. Training an intelligent dog does not mean it's going to be easier, it's still going to take time and lots of work. Having an intelligent dog, like a GSD he sometimes "questions" what I ask of him when we first started training. He was an adult however, and a little bit of a different situation.
  
  The only advice for Parvo is that most cleaners do not kill the virus and the workers there will not be able to "sanitize" the training area. If another dog walked into the area, and wasn't carried, you're in the same boat as if you walked your dog in as well. I've heard you should wait until their last round of puppy shots to start training, but check with your vet first for clearance.
  
  Training is a great bonding experience and good job being proactive!


• I just finished the Petsmart puppy class with my two pups and they are now in the intermediate. I love it and our trainer is great. I agree with other posters that in class you are taught how to teach your puppy and all of the actual training comes outside of class. What I liked the most was being able to get my puppies socialized around all types of dogs and people and to have a place to ask questions every week. For example, my little boy has been the sweetest puppy ever and always played well with all other dogs but last Monday out of no where he started attacking other dogs for no reason. Because my trainer (from Petsmart) knows him better than even my vet she was the first one to help me figure out how this changed happened over night. He is getting fixed tomorrow to see if that will help but if not she is going to help me make a program to train him and work with him on it.
  
  I also agree with everyone else in that it really depends on the trainer you have. My trainer is AMAZING!!! She actually just got a promotion and in 8 weeks will no longer be a trainer. I personally don't like the other trainer at the store and wouldn't recommend her so it is really a toss up.
  
  I am a first time puppy mom and what I have learned has been really helpful but I also got really lucky with such a great trainer


• We took both of my dogs there. The first time we had a great teacher. We had already trained Lacey on most of the basic commands before we took her to Puppy Class. We mostly took her to help with socialization and it did. We did learn a couple of helpful commands I hadn't heard of before which still help.
  
  The second time we took Logan and the teacher wasn't so good so we stopped taking him. I feel so bad I have a Puppy School dropout :)
  
  It really depends on the teacher. It is mostly for you to learn how to train your puppy. One class a week is not enough for your puppy to actually learn any commands. The class is just intended to teach you how to train them at home and remember you have to put in the work.
  
  Hope that helps and Good Luck
  
  Stephanie
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Dog Health Questions: My dog never listens to me, What do I do?

Hes 2, Hes so hyper active and I take him for runs sometimes but a lot of the time hes a real hassle, he poops downstairs because he thinks nobody goes in that room down there, and every day I have to let him out in the middle of the night. I loved him alittle too much as he was growin up and I didn't teach him enough about respect and discipline. Sometimes when he gets out he runs away and we chase him but he doesn't come, He eventually comes back when he wants to but thats if the dog catcher doesn't get him. I never beat him that often, every once in a while ide get really mad and hit him with a newspaper but thats because I'm native and I see him as an equal just as i see every being. Neways I need some tips on dog training, and Im not getting rid of him because I love him even though hes an azz. He sings too, every time i play certain songs like I dont want to set the world on fire he sings which is great!

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A few things are going on here:

1. There is no respect for you because you have allowed him to get away with a lot
2. Pooping in the house is a no no! That is no excuse to allow him to continue to poop in the house. Again, no respect for you.
3. Hitting him DOES NOT WORK!!! He doesn't understand that you are hitting him for pooping in the basement 4 hours ago

You need to teach him that You are the alpha and here are a few suggestions to get that going. Keep in mind that being alpha does not mean being mean! Being alpha is all about respect.

First-ASK HIM TO SIT BEFORE YOU DO ANYHING WITH HIM! Give the command once. There is no need to repeat the command "Sit". If he knows what that means and doesn't perform the first time, he heard you and will know you mean business by being persistent. ONe way you can get him to sit on command is to reward him with a treat. A good treat can be a soft treat that you can break up easily. Ask him to sit, if he doesn't do it, put the treat up to his nose and say "wrong". He is going to try everything right to get that treat. He might get frustrated and not sit at first but as soon as he does sit, say in a excited voice "Good sit! Yay!" and immediately give him th treat. The goal here is to reward him for good behavior. Now you are to ask him to sit before you put the leash on him, beofre you open the door to let him out, before you cross the street with him, before he eats. Why? Because you are alpha and have to establish yourself as such.

Pooping in the house=time for crate training. If he is pooping in the house he does not deserve to have access all over the house until he can earn it. How? By confining him to the kitchen, for example. Lets say you just fed him and you take him outside to do his business, you reward him again as above with same excitement in your voice and a treat. Bring him in the house and allow him to have access to more of the house. If me makes another mistake, confine him again until you can catch him going potty outside and rewarding him. remember that you are rewarding him for good behavior period!

Try these new techniques immediately. Don't yell at him, don't strike him. It's all about respect. You need to re-train him BUT you need to be persistant or this will not work! I cannot emphasis this enough!!! Peristance will pay off!

Good luck!

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• He's an "azz" because you spoiled him rotten and didn't train him! He doesn't poop downstairs because he "thinks nobody goes in that room", he does it because you didn't house-train him properly. Sign up for an obedience class & learn how to train him (and stop hitting him with newspaper-it's useless!)


• Just approach him calmly and coax him into listening to you with food. Don't feed him unless he sits down or something.

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Dog Health Questions: Learn to train dog lessons?

where can i find online dog training lessons?

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Good luck!

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• Do a google search for "dog trainging" ... or if you have a specific training need, google that. like "no-bite training"
  
  Remember that some of the websites will be for a fee, so you'll have to sort out which are free.


• this may not answer your question to the t but this just really bothers me.. it irritates the heck out of me when i see pet owners allowing there dogs to walk them.. when i got my second pitt i had that one for mainly to train to be into me cause i lived alone at the time she stressed to me 2 things.. do not let your dog walk you your dog should always know who is in charge expecially with bigger dogs and like pitts etc.. then if your dog is not in the home with the family just you do not allow your dog to be near company when they come over jjst keep him away from others only u interact with him.
  do not feed your dog store brand pet food please thats a nother pet peeve of mine


• Youtube.com does some really good training videos. Hope this helps!!!:^)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I want to know how to train a labrador retriever to not bite me each time I tell him to be quiet and not to bite me when I try to pet him and to be quiet

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Labs are a retrieving breed - we are talking very very oral. Their first response to stimulation is the mouth - pick something up, hold something, carry it, grab it, lick it, nip it......

There can be two reasons that he is doing it. One or the other or both can be the cause.

(1) unchecked play aggression

(2) dominance aggression

PLAY AGGRESSIONPuppies bite - that is how dogs and puppies play with each other.

If he wasn't taught very early on, that connecting with the teeth with humans is not acceptable, he will do it all his life. It is a means of play among dogs - wtach two dog buddies wrestling, slamming into each other AND grabbing at each othe with their teeth.

It has nothing to do with teething and everything to do with a dog's idea of play. When he gets excited (and needs to be told to quiet down), he will be wound up to play. Your hands moving around his head or body and - bingo, its play time

You have to DO something about it. Ignoring it just teaches him that it was okay to do that.

When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. WHhle you pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep. Make him look at you and make eye contact with you as you socld - make your face stern and frown.

In a group of dogs, if he nipped the leader, they would knock him over, grab the skin on his neck or the side of his face and pinch it without breaking the skin, and growl.

You have to use a deep voice - no letting it slide upwards. The boss dog uses deep tones (growl, rumble in their chest) to convey displeasure. The one who submits (and loses the confrontation) yips or yelps in piercing high tones.

So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively - born preprogrammed to get that message. Lot of theories out there about yelping in pain ( thats what the dog who loses the mock playfight does so he just became the Alpha with repsect to you) and pushing him away or (really dumb) spraying him with water - but your puppy didn't read those books!

Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent. -----------

Now, you should also get to an obedience class. If the dog feels free to nip at you and ignore you, you need to learn to take control and he needs some serious lessons in etiquette.

If this keeps up, someone is going to get hurt if he gets in a serious snit over being told he can't have his way and he is doing it because of dominance aggression (Alpha bossing the less Alpha just because he can.) Could be you, could be a guest, cold be the neighbor's kid...... What is worrisome, is that it could be dominance aggression and a few scolding and taps on the nose are not going to relly solve the basic problem - you will need a lot more help. It would really help to know his age because that makes a difference in the assessment.

There is this assumption out there is the cosmic internet space that Labs are super easy to deal with, easy going, don't really get bad habits......

Actually Labs are a difficult breed to train in obedience work to a standard sufficient for competition. They really don't care that much about pleasing their handler so as to motivate them to really try - a "whatever - I sort of did it so buzz off" attitude; and they are relatively impervious to praise or correction - its water off a duck's back. They have a strong stubborn streak and are a passively resistant breed. (The sight of a Lab on the first day of one of my obedience classes mad me reach for some anti-inflammatories for me in anticipation of the point when the dog goes " Nope, don't feel like doing a 'down' so I'm just gonna keep on sitting here and watching the sky. Yawn")

In addition, due to the over-breeding to meet popular demand, we are now starting to see some aggression problems in the breed. The National breed club accredited by the AKC has now posted this on their breed rescue website: "Lab Rescue does not work with aggression. A dog that bites will not be brought into the program."

http://www.thelabradorclub.com/rescue/

This is interesting because I have never seen such a statement on the website of any other breed - including German Shepards, Rottweilers or Dobes.

I gave you something to do an emergency fix. You need to get to a professional trainer. If he is biting out of aggressionn as well as dog play, you have a serious problem and you need to have the situation assessed in person by a knowledgeable trainer. I would not recommed Petsmart - the "fast food" of dog training. You neeed someone who works with competition performance dogs and/or field dogs. Start here:

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf…

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf… (Search set on all-breed)

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf…

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf… (set on field trial)

http://www.akc.org/events/trainingclubs.…Find the ones closest to you. They will be able to help you find someone in your area.Contact your breeder post haste. A responsible reliable breeder who cares what becomes of their puppies will want to know and can offer you help because they will know the temperments, behavior and attitudes of the entire bloodlines on both sides.

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• A dog doesn't usually bite unless they're puppies, or the owner (hint hint)did something to upset him or her. But to stop the biting, what you have to do is make sure you're not scared. If your dog picks up any hesitation or any fear, you're wasting your time trying. When your dog tries to bite you, don't immediately pull back. Say no firmly. That's what I do when my dog bites, and she immediately stops. If I get scared though or show hesitation she keeps on growling. Be the boss and your dog'll stop biting you. Just don't hurt your dog in any way!


• sound like your dog is being sassy i think it is more of a friendly bite then a hurtful bight but you must establish dominince (dog are grouped in packs you must be the leader of the pack) i have a lab who does the same thing when we play shes really sassy but when she knows im mad at her for biting she will stop ( are you sure "be quiet" and "dont bite" are in his vocabulary) ( i thing that could lead to this is that your dog is really excited to see you )


• ask your vet for a training program recommendation. petsmart has one too. the issue with labs is that they are very very high energy. most people keep them in the backyard all day long and they get bored out of their mind and go crazy, which causes behavoiral problems. i promise once your dog starts getting DAILY exercise the behavioral problems will subside. start walking and jogging for at least an hour EVERYDAY which is good for you too.use a very short leash and maybe a pinch/choke collar so your dog doesnt not walk in front of you but beside you, very important! if your dog walk in front of you he will think he is the boss. frisbee and fetch are good alternatives too. so many people buy this beautiul breed they are very popular but sadly most are nuerotic because of lack of stimulation, they are very smart, but they are bred to go to work everyday for hours straight. they need mental and physical stimulation. i know it is not easy but you took on the responsibility, and like most lab owners maybe you didnt research the breed or you ignored the part that said high energy. when he bites say very loud stop or no and pop him on the nose.


• Try sit w/a treat, followed by a be quite command. If that doesn't work, lob a water balloon at him. I never thought that our dog would "no chew" but he's older. Just keep working on it.
  He knows his own toys, but is still young enough to have to keep correcting him. When he bites, say no chew & shove one of his own toys in his mouth! Now when he barks & I open the door, he"ll lay down expecting that water baloon - funny! He shuts up then, ha!


• They usually do they when they are Baby puppies You should try calming it down and when it follows what you say you give it a Treat so you can teach it right from Wrong Also If that does not work When your Dog Bites you don't show no fear Just look mad and serious that might do the trick

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Dog Health Questions: Do dog trainers get bit or attacked often?

I love dogs of all sizes and have a boxer myself. I read alot about dogs and know quite a bit about different breeds. A friend suggested I go into Dog training. Most dogs don't bother me at all but I must admit I have come accross some that have been a bit intimidating and was actually bit in the buttocks by a dog when I was a teenager. I was wondering if trainers actually do get bit often?

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I would imagine that inexperienced trainers may, yes, often be attacked. Experienced or very well-taught trainers? Not really.

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• We try not to and most don't. If you have a lot of experience with dogs you get so you can "read" them. Also you learn how to approach a strange dog without intimidating them. As a trainer, I never had a dog go for me. As a groomer, that is a different story. We have to do things to dogs that they find unpleasant or possibly painful (e.g., accidentally clipping a nail too short) and some defend themselves with their teeth. That isn't the case for a trainer.


• *stares at big fat bandage from chihuahua*
  
  Trust me, it's a wonderful job, but you will get hurt. It's rare that it will be serious. It also depends on what type of training you do. Puppy preschool? Just pinpricks. But if you specialize in aggressive dogs, you have to be prepared.


• it depends on wat kind of dog. with bigger and more aggressive dogs we have hand and arm protection


• not really good trainers know how 2 defuse the situation and how 2 con front a dog its all about the dogs body lang is the tail wagging and btw legs head down the 1 thing i have come 2 learn is never stare a dog down that intimation as Well as never-let a dog get above ur higher than u and they now have cd cause that then makes control a lot-of trailer's use clicker as a distraction will admit i was bitten on the hand by 1 of our Shep's over 15 yrs ago but it was my fault we took her camping with us and she loved the water so we took her down 2 the water 2 cool off and i was splashing-water at her and she would bite at it well i got 2 close with my hand and i got bit the bite went all the way threw my palm Shep's have a powerful bite 1500pdspersqinch where as a rotty and dobbie are not as powerful with there bites but it was my fault i just went and put a bandage on it thabk good ness good Ness no aeks 2 heal up but i look at it it was my fault cause er2 we did not or having 2 go 2 the er or doc cause under law dog bites have 2 be reported it took a loved water and i knew that but i chalked it-up asa of well but if that's what u want 2 do just remember never stare a dog down that's threating 2 them in fact with the 1 mastiff i have here now all i have 2 do is point 4 him 2 go some where else another tip dogs only can relate 2 1 word like sit or come/ stay but if u put sit down that 2 words good luck i hope u find ur calling and remember if not the breed a lot of times its the-owners lack of attention there are-no bad dogs just bad owner's so please let me know which direction u choose 2 go and good luck i hope my answer helped out a bit lynnet :) :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

I am moving into a house that is less than a half block away from a busy street. I have a border collie that whenever she's off the leash or gets out she darts away. I'm worried that she will get out and run off and get hit by car. Does anyone know how to train a dog to stay near and not chase things when off the leash?

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Never let them off-leash. I have Bloodhounds that will never come back if they get loose. You need a high physical fenced yard.

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• I hear ya, I know exactly what your talking about. Besides trying to always have your dog on a leash when outside, you will have to work on your basic obedience,(stay, come, etc.) the basics are the building blocks and if you dont have them your dog will never be reliable when you call him, or tell him to stay, or anything. Also, Border collies are just one of those breeds that have the urge to run and chase things. you cant blame him for doing that. Make sure you know what your getting into and what training challenges youn will face when choosing a breed.


• Yes, same here! My male puppy does the same, darts off across the street and where ever he wants! But he went to obediance classes and they said to get an invisable fence or, you can walk around with them in your lawn and show them the bounderies by putting like little flags and walk around with them on a short thin wire leash and when them go past it, pull them back and point where they went over the boundary and say "NO!" Good Luck! ;)))))


• Well, border collies are very hyper-active, so I don't really think you can keep one standing still for longer than 5 seconds. The best advice I can think of is to keep her on the leash during your walks. You can let her off the leash in a park or a place suitable for walking a dog, but try to keep her occupied with something, like a ball, for example. Play fetch with her or find her a dog she can play with. After the play and walk is over put her back on the leash, especially on a busy street. You can try using one of those dog whistles, or just consult a professional dog trainer. Also make sure your dog can't leave your back yard on her own. Build a fence, patch up all the holes if there are some. If not don't let her out of the house before you put her on a leash. I know it's kind of a drag keeping your dog on a leash all the time, especially if they're active like your dog is, but it's the best way to keep them safe and out of the harms way. Good luck!


• I would suggest that the dog never be let out off the leash.
  You could however look into getting a regular fence or an electric fence to contain her. The problem with an electric fence is that unless the dog is properly trained to stay in the fence and is fast they will get zapped on the way out and not want to go back in. An electric fence is cheaper than a regular fence but make sure you learn how to train her for it.


• Sounds like you need some training help... There are some really excellent dog obedience training courses out there that you can use. Be careful though - there are some pretty bad ones too. Here's one I recommend (a ton of people have had success with this one):
  http://dogobediencetraining123.com/course


• I'm waiting for some good answers...I have the same problem...


• Make sure you have a good fence around your property and dont let her off the leash in the street. Im not sure about where you live but it can often be illegal and if your dog causes a car accident you are liable for the damage. The best thing is to only let them off leash in parks (designated off leash ones) or open areas where they cant get hurt or cause damage. Our old family dog was eventually great by the age of about 5. The best thing is to begin in parks and open fields and train from there. I dont believe that at an early age they can really be trained that, they are too excited and inquisitive. When she is older perhaps she will be better. But start off training off leash in parks taking her for walks and getting her to walk beside you. Allow her to wander a bit away from you to check things out (trees etc, but not other dogs, even if you trust yours u cant trust others) and just keep walking, always keeping an eye on her though. You will find most dogs will see their owner is getting too far away and she will chase after you and keep up with you. It takes a lot of time and persistence.


• That breed has instincts that would cause it to run. I don't know if training could stop that instinct to dart, and it's not worth the risk. You might consider setting a an obstacle course in your yard for her. Border collies love to have that kind of a challenge. They were bred to herd, so as a pet they can get bored easily and they run fast.


• We regularly walk our puppy around the property line where he is allowed to go. Once he knew basic commands we let him off the leash in our yard. He stayed pretty well but we would have to stop him at times. He is pretty used to it now and stays where he is supposed to. He is never outside alone though.

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Dog Health Questions: HELP ABUSIVE DOG TRAINING?

I am so pissed !!! My grandpa hits their puppy whenever she barks and bangs things and yells. If she pulls on the leash, he screams at her and yanks her so her wimpers!!! And then the ****** says dominance based training is the only way to train! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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If its your grandfather, sit down with him and explain to him that there is a difference between dominance and abuse. period.

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• There is a difference between dominance and abuse - what he is doing is part abuse, party bullying. Dominant beings do not scream or hit, they use their energy and body language to convey their feelings/thoughts. They are calm, collected, and in charge.
  
  If he only believes in dominance based training - some people do, it IS their right to believe what they want - then subtly point him to some dominance based training books or DVDs so he can learn "PROPER" dominance based methods.
  
  It would be much easier than trying to convince him of something entirely different (which likely cannot be done overnight OR without an actual behaviorist/trainer/researcher on hand to give him the straight facts.)


• well tell ur grandpa that what hes doing is wrong and will cause the puppy not to trust him and think that evrytime she does something she will think she is gonna be hit. but thats all you can do or you can if he is willing to spend the money take her to dog training classs or just google some ways to train the dog and tell your grandpa about what you found. but other than that there is nothing you can do. :( im sorry! but i hoped i helped some! good luck and i hope he listens and the puppy is ok! :(


• well, since its ur grandpa... u should ask ur grandpa if you can help with the puppy, and when she barks gently hold her nose, and whisper "shhhhh..." If she quiets down reward her with a treat and praise her. Don't make her bark though, then she will just bark to get something good. Ask if ur grumpy grampy will allow you to walk her, let her get used to you. Sometimes this may take hours, if not 2-3 days (if the puppy is difficult). Thank you for letting mah help you!


• You obviously have problems with your grandpa. You might want to address these problems before talking to him about personal matters, such as the way he's training his dog.
  
  Often, older adults use their "tried and true" methods for training. It worked for their childhood dog when their dad did it, it'll work for this one. You know?
  But before you piss him off, mend fences with him.


• holy ****!! wtf is wrong with him?? report him to the spca and then adotp the dog.jdogs need to bark and its normal for them to pull on a leash. your grampa is a cruel cruel man and hes a *****. im srry if i offended u but he is.


• Tie a leash around your Grandpa's neck.....JUST KIDDING. Report him to animal control. Take videos of him doing it. Teach him, you can't treat animals like that.


• Thats the way you have to train a hard headed dog sometimes


• It depends on the dog. Sometimes that how you have to train them. You gotta show the dog your the pack leader. That's what your grandpas doing. Leave him alone im sure he has alot more experience.

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Dog Health Questions: What is a reasonable time to get your dog trained in basic commands?

All dogs need training, but how long is too long when taking the time to train your dog? Does this include or not include proofing? If a dog gets trained and proofed in the end, is the person a good trainer regardless of how long it took to get there? I am talking about basic obedience commands like: sit, lay, stay, walking nicely on a leash, heel, leave/take it, come.

Also, how do you feel about the "watch me" command?

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The short answer is..... as long as it takes. 'Watch me' is a great one to teach. Ideally you should incorporate training in to play sessions, much more fun for both of you. Lots of short session all day. Check out http://doglifetraining.com that site has great advice on basic lifestyle skills and how to teach them, helped me put lots of things in perspective.

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• It truly depends on the dog, and how consistent you are with training. Whether it takes a short or a long time to train a dog, you have to do what you have to do to make that dog well trained. I have a 11 week old Doberman puppy and she already knows every command, plus more. It only took me a few times to show her what I wanted her to do, and she learned instantly. Not all dogs catch on fast, but that doesn't make them dumb or that they got bad training.
  
  Dogs learn at different rates, and you just have to train all the time with love and affection. If you don't give up, neither will the dog and in time the dog will be what you put into it, it will be great for the both of you.
  
  The watch me command is a good one to teach, I use that one too.


• Basic Commands 2+weeks depending on how consistent you are. To completly trust the dog in all comands in all types of distractions without a leash it could take 2 to 3 months depending on you and your dog


• For "ON-leash" only...10-12 days. Off-leash....couple of months. As far as "watch me".....it depends what my final purpose with the dog is.


• When I trained my girl, i just did really quick training sessions (10 mins maximum) about four times a day. then we would play games :)


• as soon as you get home, you start training.


• u should start when you get the dog and you should only do it for about 20 or 30 min the dog will get bored


• My puppy begins training the day I bring her home. I dont waste time in gymnasiums, or in church basements or in those classes that demand your puppy sit for 30 seconds when its 8 weeks, and then 1 minute when its nine weeks (just an illustrative anology - I dont know what they all do these days).
  
  Example: When I got my 8 week old dobe, I took her canoeing at 9 weeks (one week later). That day, she had to down stay in the canoe for about 30 minutes, not because I wanted to show off, or earn some ribbon, but because it was important and necessary (I didnt want to be man overboard and die). I needed her to lie down so that I could paddle. So she did.
  
  Next day, we did it again - she was now pretty comfortable, so we went for 1 hour. During that time, she was allowed to get up to stretch- then lie down again. Again, it was important to me, so she did it. Yes, I had her on lead, and I communicated to her what I needed her to do.
  
  When we reached camp - it was time to relax. She was allowed to play and be a dog.
  
  So, this is it. My dogs have two disciplines - serious and not serious. When I paddle - its serious. When we reach camp, its not (well, not forever, but this is supposed to be a short story)
  
  So how long does it take to train a dog - a lifetime. You never stop training your dog because life is not static (unless you live in a bubble). Proofing - when are you every really sure - will your dog recall if it scents a deer in the bush - mine didn`t this morning (that 9 week old puppy is now 3 years). So, they went back on lead, and whenever my dogs are leashed they must heel (not with their head contorted around me because I need to prove I can dominate them, heel means walk at my left side without pulling or interfering with me so that I don`t trip and fall face first into the pavement but also, allow them to see where they are going since I trust my dogs to alert me to danger too)
  
  On watch me - no I dont `command` they stare at me (why). The work is integrated into my daily life and theirs, I dont ask them to jump just for the sake of jumping, or watch me just for the sake of watching. If we are in the field and need to climb a fence, we climb it together. Its a bond of mutual respect and trust - and its simple.

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Dog Health Questions: Questions about dog breeds and dog training.?

I need help choosing the right dog, I was thinking of getting either a Golden Retriever, Border Collie, a Samoyed, a German Shepherd, a Husky or an American Eskimo Dog.

I will probably be living in a big apartment or a 2 story house with a backyard.
I will have to go to school and of course sleep daily, except on weekends.The question about dog training I had was, I did many researches and followed many of the famous dog trainers videos such as Zak George, and I've learned how he trains his dogs, but right now I found a new way to train a dog on this other website but it looks cruel (This is the website: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/topdogrules.htm) I was really confused whether I want to follow the really kind and nice Zak George way (Connecting with your dog and teaching it tricks and being it's friend) or follow the cruel way, It's pretty confusing, because I wouldn't really like my dog to be the leader and control me or growl at me or bite me anytime he wants.

I'd like to know what breed of dogs you have and how you trained them, the nice proper way with good treatment or a pack leader way?

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It all depends on the type and character of the dog.

I had a Rottweiler who was easily trained with the friendship method. The poor dog was scared senseless when we got her. The cat she used to live with would claw her so badly… she was fine after we became friend's though.

I also had a Golden Retriever who we had to use the Alpha method on. You don't have to use that method on Golden Retrievers, we weren't very cruel to the dog, it's just the dog didn't respond to the friendship method. So a simple alternative that we used is if the dog does something wrong, you say "No!" and stare at him. The dog should get the message: "I can't believe you did this! You should be ashamed!" This is what I call the Alpha method. It isn't cruel, but it can be a bit more affective than friendship can be.

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• I own a LabXRidgeback and a SBT.
  
  I train them by using positive reinforcement.
  
  You don't have to be harsh or cruel to establish pack leader status over your dog. Things like daily grooming, making the dog sit for his food, keeping him off furniture and teaching it to walk to heel all send messages that YOU are the boss.


• So, Mohammed has never had a dog. He's going to move out and have his way. He doesn't know where he is going, but has decided that he needs to assume the responsibility of a dog. I suggest a very large dog in a studio. The sad thing is that that dog will admire and protect you. Because it does not know how to use a can opener. Are you that desperate?


• A firm no, but lots of love, encouragement and treats are my way of training dogs, they love learning new things, but yelling scares them


• Take any breed but give him daily excercise.


• First of all, none of those dogs are appropriate for apartment life. I don't care if you walk them twice a day, it's not fair if you have the option NOT to get such a large dog. All of those dogs are high energy... you're talking retrievers, shepherds, collies.. all of these dogs LOVE to run and get outside a lot... fetch, hunt, etc...
  
  If you are in the house with the backyard, it all depends what you want in a dog. Research the breeds and look at their normal characteristics, grooming time, health problems, etc... and figure out what you want.
  
  If you are going into the apartment, I would suggest a cat. Even small dogs like chihuahuas or maltese still need exercise and stimulation every day and it sounds like you won't be home often.
  
  I've never heard of Zak George.. check out Cesar Millan for training techniques.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training school to get certified from? Preferably in Georgia and not ABC.?

I have heard horrible things about ABC dog traing

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I dont know about school but i can give u a link of online training

http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sec…

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Dog Health Questions: Affordable, Quality Dog Training In San Diego?

I am so frustrated right now. I adopted a shelter puppy back in May. She is a Rottweiler mix, and my other two dogs are small dogs (a Poodle and a Chihuahua). At first, the puppy was REALLY mellow. Now, she's nuts and keeps getting in fights with my other dogs. My poor Chihuahua has a gash on her head from getting attacked by the (much bigger) puppy. I am at wit's end! She is just out of control. Does anyone have any recommendations for afforable training? I checked out some ads in the phone book, but I can't pay $950.00 to board my dog for three weeks. Please help! If you have had a good experience with a trainer, please tell me a little bit about their methods, costs, and general program. Thank you!

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Congratss on the adoption..
As for training, contact your Vet and get a recommendation from them. They may know of someone that deals with behavior issues. Check with the pet store (Pet Smart, Petco) they might have someone they would suggest.
$950.00 sounds high, and I would never board my dog for training. You as the owner need to be there to train, so that the dogs knows that you are the "boss". Someone else training, the dog might not listen to you when you get it home.
Best of luck to you...and the smaller dogs...

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Dog Health Questions: Has anybody gone to this Dog Training School?

I am thinking about enrolling at the Animal Behavior College (http://animalbehaviorcollege.com/index.a… and I was just wondering if anyone on here as been through their program and if so how successful they were after they graduated.

Anyone else could you tell me wether this school looks suitable to start a career in dog training? Thanks!

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If you don't have the best answer until now, why don't´ you try on http://www.google.com ?good luck.. . .

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• The school looks good! But be sure to look at other schools for comparison!
  
  Good luck! ;)


• I have not gone to that school neither has my dog gone to school. Trained him myself at home.


• I went to that school, Now, I can roll over, play dead, fetch the newspaper& slippers,and sound the alarm in the event of intruders! Woof,woof !

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training book you would recommend?!?

Dog Problems (Howell Reference Books) (Paperback)
by Carol Lea Benjamin

The Perfect Puppy (How to Choose Your Dog By Its Behavior) by Benjamin and Lynette Hart

Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Howell Reference Books) by Carol Lea Benjamin Any of the Dog Training for Dummies books!

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Keep It Simply Simple book. Puppy Training

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• I don't care for Carol Lea Benjamin's training books. I like her fiction, though.
  
  I prefer Patricia McConnell : "Family Friendly Dog Training, a Six Week Program"
  
  Benjamin is way out of step with the latest studies and advances in training. In her day she was the top of the line, but she hasn't progressed with all the information people are learning now about dogs. Patricia McConnell is one of the movers and shakers when it comes to the study of the domestic canid.


• Every dog is different. You know yourself, your dog and your mutual requirements better than anybody else. So the best training "book" is your own experience and discretion.


• Caser's Way by Caser Millan.
  This is not an actual dog training book, but if you can do what they said, controlling and training your dog would be very easy.


• the best dog training book that i would reccomend is one that is wrote about your particular type of dog these can usealy be found in most pet stores such as petsmart all books give you the basics but when you get one that is written for the breed you have you learn so much more about that breed beyond potty training and you also get a chance to really learn about the dog as a whole might i suggest that id you dont already own a dog then go to your local libary and research the types of dogs your intrested in before getting a dog learn befor you get burned is my motto before i get a dog i read everything i can get my eyes and hands on and it dont stop there i continue to read and take advice knowledge is power

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