Dog Health Questions: Is it time to give my dog away or more dog training?

I have had my mixed breed dog for a year and seven months. She is forty pounds and is a medium sized dog. I had taken her to obedience school and some training afterwards. She still insists on jumping on people, I know that is rude behavior. I have used the training techniques with no success. I will not shove my knee in her nor will I use any sort of abuse. She has escaped three times by running the neighborhood, including one she was not familiar with. One time I was walking her and a gang of kids saw me walking her and they decided to get her attention to go with them and she almost did! She will not listen to me anymore and I feel like she does not want me as her owner anymore. I even changed walking harnesses so she won't leave again. I am extremely attached to her, but I have gotten to the point that it is in the best interest to just give her to the ASPCA or somewhere else to give her to a home that will do better for her.

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Training is more for you than the dog. You need to learn to communicate witht he dog so she understands what it is you are asking of her. You may want to try a more one on one trainer that can work specifically with issues you have. To combat the jumping try using a whistle-regular sports whistle not a dog whistle-and do a short blow when she jumps up to get her attention and then reward her with praise when she does as you want. Using food as a training tool helps a lot as long as it is something she really enjoys and doesn't get often. You may need to start walking her early in the morning or late at night when there aren't as many people out so you have a better handle on her attention-again use the whistle when she is acting out of line. I have 4 dogs and I have trained all of them with a whistle including my 160 pound Great Dane and it worked great! Good luck and don't give up-the more frustrated and discouraged you get the more she will sense it and act up.

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• well... its obvious youve heard some training techniques that work, but you refuse to do them. I train dogs, and trust me.. a few times of the dog jumping up only to be blocked by a knee works wonders. especially for larger dogs. for the smaller ones, as soon as they jump up to you, turn away and ignore them. repeat it until they get the messege your not going to react to them jumping.


• One method that really works for jumping, is to take the dog's paws when she jumps up..and gently walk her backwards..as if you were dancing. Dogs hate that! as they don't feel in control, and it puts them off balance.
  It doesn't hurt them in any way..and they catch on quickly. It would really help if you had a couple of friends or family members do it as well.
  It also sounds like she needs more exercise to calm him down.


• Don't give up on her! Are you doing the things you learned in obedience school? Probably not. There is a great show called "The Dog Whisperer" on Discovery channel. Check it out... it's all about correcting bad behavior in dogs. You may consider contacting the sho for help after you see it.


• Can we agree you don't know how to train your dog? And it doesn't look like you are going to learn.. So you have 2 choices put up w/it or give her away....simple as that. YOur call.


• train her more. if u hand her into a shelter she is a risk of getting out down or could end up in a horrible home. u shud do research on the internet on how to stop this.


• I find it wrong to pass on your problem to someone else to fix. Have a professional trainer come to your home and show you how to fix this. These are not problems in my opinion that warrent surrendering a dog.
  
  You are frustrated. Your dog knows it. Be consistent. Throw away the harness. You don't have good control over your dog with these. Get a collar, get a trainer and find the time to follow through. Dogs don't just all of a sudden forget their training. Wether you know it or not something has changed in how you interact with your dog and the dog is acting out.
  
  Figure it out. It's not fair to the dog or someone else to have to fix the problem for you.


• to start off You seem very insecure. Thinking that by your dog wanting to see other people means it wants to run away is just ridiculous. Does she run away or get out of the harness? What does a new one have anything to do with it.
  
  A poorly adjusted harness is much different than her running away.
  
  1st step for you is to stop getting your feelings hurt because your dog is friendly to others. That is a good thing.
  
  2nd, go to dog training classes and focus on what YOU need to do, not the dog.
  
  3rd, Quitting and giving up are surely are not good habits to develope. Stick it out, it will be worth it.
  
  Good luck, watch some dog whisperer, read a book, try harder.


• Step up your training with her. Don't push off your responsibility on someone else. She doesn't listen to you anymore because she no longer sees you as the top dog. It's not that she doesn't want you as an owner anymore, she just doesn't see you as the one in charge. Why should she listen to you if you don't make her? You need to change that. Don't indulge her bad behavior. When she does something wrong, firmly and loudly tell her no. Make her stop whatever it is she's doing and sit down. Don't let her leave until she listens to you.
  
  When you walk her, make sure her harness is as tight as you can get it while still being comfortable for her. There should be no way she can wiggle or pull herself out of it. If she starts to get distracted, get between her and the distraction and make her sit until she's calm enough to keep walking. To keep her from escaping the house, get a crate and put her in it every time the door is open and she's not going out for a walk. Another thing is to make sure she gets plenty of exercise. A tired dog is a happy dog that won't really want to roam around the neighborhood.
  
  They make harnesses for dogs that prevent them from jumping up on people. I suggest you get one as well.


• Awww c'mon, you've been with each other for over a yr. and a half. That's a goodly amount of time to be ready to throw in the towel and ditch her.
  It sounds like she just needs some more attention. I mean just time with her. Her and you. You and her time.
  Have you had something come into your life and your busier than you used to be? There could be allot of things going on but you still really need to make time with her.
  It's springtime and everyone everywhere is feeling the summer coming on, and it is especially exciting for a dog.
  Take some time out everyday for some quality time with her. Like take her for a walk and have a picnic. Both of you go to some water and play in it.
  It sounds like you really need to have some one on one time with her so she gets back into the groove of how to be when you are together. It's best that you spend the first few times somewhere that you won't be sidetracked by kids or other dogs or cats or what ever. Just time for the both of you to re connect and bond again.
  When you decided that you were going to be this dogs mom a yr. and 7 months ago, you took on a responsibility that made you the soul caretaker, boss, mom, friend, nurse, best buddy and sometimes crying partner of this dog.
  She has no one but you. You. Yep. You are it. And she has no idea what to do if she didn't have you. Think about it.
  So, now that you realize that you need to take a deep breath and get back in the groove of being a good dog mommy ....you really can do it.
  I learned from my daughter 17 yrs. ago when she came home from school in the the 3rd grade that......'Communication Is The Key, To A Happy Family'. And I will never forget that.
  You and your dog just need to become a unit .....again.
  It's gonna take time and patience. But she really sounds like she is well worth it.
  
  Have fun with you re-newed friend....again. ;o)


• Get the name of a good trainer from your vet immediately. Obedience training isn't all that good at fixing problem behaviors but good dog trainers work wonders. A trainer recommended by my vet fixed a long term behavior problem in a single phone session by teaching us exactly how to handle it when my dog misbehaved. With practice, the behavior has been totally eliminated.
  
  This has nothing to do with the dog not wanting to be your dog anymore. If you are willing to make the effort and get professional help, you can turn this situation around and have a wonderful dog. Are you willing to take her for daily long walks, play with her, pay attention to her and pet her, and devote time and money to training her? Then you're the right owner for her. When you got a dog, you made a commitment to her that includes getting professional help for problem behaviors.
  
  For the jumping, the knee thing is useless. It isn't abuse, from her perspective, it's you playing with her. It actually rewards the jumping. Check this out: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag…
  In the short run, you can shut her up when people come over.
  
  As for running away, a harness that lets you control her should help that, as will never allowing her out off leash. If you can control her, then you can also keep her from jumping. Try a head collar/halti if you can't physically stop her behavior with the harness you have now. If she darts out the door, shut her up before you answer it or put her on a leash.
  
  Oh, and if you got her as a puppy, she is still under 2 years old. She may outgrow all of this in the next six months to a year.


• Well this is the thing. You need to learn how to be a pack leader. Its not abuse its training. Your dog isn't a small child with 4 legs and a lot of hair.......It's a dog. Your better off giving your dog to someone that can handle it and try getting a cat. I'm sorry if this hurts your feeling but it is the truth. I've been working with dogs all my life and been a Prof. Trainer for 3 years now.


• pick the breed she most looks like and call that rescue.
  they say that generally its not the pet who needs training but the owner..
  there are no bad dogs just bad owners. Not saying you are a bad owner.
  
  Check the Dog Whisper videos out on National Geographic..is is excellent with all dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: Are there Govt' monies available for people wanting to be dog trainers?

I was wondering if there are any grants, scholarships or any type of funding available to people who want to become a dog trainer? The only programs I know of are for people with some type of learning disability or who have been laid off at no fault of their own(I don't qualify for any of those). The dog training programs can cost anywhere from $3-12K. I live in Missouri if that helps.

Thanks for reading, any positive input helps

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HAHA monies, how are you going to train a dog if you don't know proper English. There is no such thing as "monies" its money. I doubt it. You don't make a lot of money dog training.

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• OK those guys are *******, but to answer your question: I don't think there's any government programs set up to turn people into dogtrainers per se. It doesn't require a college degree, only certification. BUT you may be able to spin it so that someone else foots at least part of the bill. The most practical thing I can think of is to get a job at a training facility as something else - a receptionist, pooper scooper, etc - and see if they have some kind of tuition reimbursement program. You could also look into programs like JobCorps to see if they have animal related training available (depending on how old you are). If you look, you will find something that meets your needs. Dog shelter, maybe? Do some cold calling, put ouyt feelers, start a network. You'll get it.
  
  And to the poster who said something about half her paycheck: Yes, the government falls all over themselves to get people GAINFULLY EMPLOYED you stingy bastard. Instead about feeling good that your money may go to help someone become EMPLOYED and thus, a TAXPAYER, you ***** about them. Bravo.


• Government money for DOG training?
  
  That's nice....I'm glad that half of my paycheck goes to programs that are this necessary and relevant

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Dog Health Questions: What dog training method do you favour?

Clicker? Treat/reward? Praise? Bribery? Punishment (physical or yelling)?

I've used a mix of reward and bribery and it's worked great! my terriers surprise people by how obedient they are - heck, sometimes they surprise me! LOL

I have tapped a nose when they were tiny and biting but only once or twice ;-)

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I have to say I think this one depends on the dog some dogs respond very well to treat and praise others don't really care we use mostly treats and praise with out puppy but our older dog could care less about treats or would only obey if he knew he would get a treat and on that note he also could care less about praise. We tried a lot of methods with him and he still has problems but we won't go into that we have had trainers that helped us with his issues using various methods.

I think you should start with any method that does not hurt the dog and only uses gentle corrections such as a slight but quick leash tug with a nylon training collar but always with the guidance of a professional trainer and then if you have to try another method I very highly recommend you got to a pro

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• I think praise is the best but it depends on how smart your dog is. If it isnt so smart you can use clicker or punishment


• I'm the sme as you.


• Treat and praise -- that is all that is needed with my chi!


• Clicker. What a marvelous way to teach a dog what is expected of it.


• I am a huge fan of clicker training. After the initial training to the clicker, it made all our other tricks so much easier, and faster.


• For obedience I use a Martingale collar with lead corrections as necessary, rewarding with 95% praise (verbal & physical) and 5% treats (at random). The less I am reliant upon treats to have my dog respond accurately to my commands, the better. So 5% seems to be a good number that's working for *us*. He feels plenty rewarded with a short ear scratch and a "good boooy", and the *chance* that he *might* get a treat this time helps to ensure a quicker response.


• Reward has worked with all my dogs and they have al been well behaved, one needs extra help, she's had a rough life but she's doing pretty good and she know when she does, looks back when walking like how am I doin', never physical or yelling.


• I'd have to go treats with praise. The combination always works great!


• I have a Dachshund and I have had to use rewards and punishment. Punishment is only reserved for when she runs after a person or animal that she has seen outside well really just when she chases animals because we have a problem with people tresspassing in our yard to get to the next street since we dont have a fence and if she sees someone and we are outside she will go after them. Oh well that is there problem but sometimes she will see a cat outside and if I go to leave she will bolt out the door if I am not paying attention and there is no way to stop her so I spank her but in that situation but I make sure if there is a cat myself and everyone else knows to watch when opening the door and she doesnt chase them as far as she used to either lol. She will sit pretty forever just for a hollywood star liver treat lol.


• For me its the carrott and the stick method, I could count the amount of times I've had to slap my dog on one hand and should only be as an immediate reaction to very bad behaviour. For example, he used to chase horses on moorland on walks one day he chased a horse when I told him to heel and the horse tried to kick him he ran back an got an immediate slap on the backside, it wasn't enough to hurt him but he has never done that since and can now walk amongst them safely (under close supervision, naturally). Having said that (before the vegans firebomb me) bribery is by far the best way of training and produces the best results everytime.
  
  By the way vegans and thumbsdowners, Reward=bribe in the dog world, get real, your softy methods are the cause of dogs running riot all over the country, "I never give him discipline, all we need is cuddles"


• In order to keep our puppies attention, I use a really excited voice. For example, for the come command, I'll wait until he's distracted, then I'll tell him "Ruger, come!" in an excited voice. He'll perk up and run over to me. I verbally praise him then will give him a treat. I try to keep it fairly hyper and excited, lots of positives to keep him enjoying it... I want obedience to be a delight, not a chore-I want a MOTIVATED dog! :)
  Or, say he has something he's not supposed to. I'll swap it out for a treat. I'll hold a cookie up to his nose, and tell him "out", when he releases it I'll FIRST verbally praise him THEN give him the treat. I want him to associate verbal, not food as the positive reinforcement.
  There is definately a time for consequences, but really, I try to keep it enjoyable for him, but still maintaining that I am leading him, and that he has to do as I tell him...
  
  I'm reading Bobbie Anderson's book right now, she's brilliant!


• Lure/reward. "Reward" is anything that the dog wants or likes: treats, a walk, play time, a car ride, petting, etc. I always have students praise in addition to giving a more tangible reward so that eventually the praise is more pleasurable to the dog and can be used alone. I have met very few dogs who find praise rewarding enough on its own to truly learn a behavior - and those have been Pit Bulls who would do just about anything to make their owners happy!


• I use a conglomeration of clicker, treat/reward and praise. I don't think bribery gets you anywhere- I have used it for an INITIAL attempt at something- to get my dog ON the dogwalk, for instance- but I find that with bribery, more often than not, the dog is simply following the reward- not actually "learning" anything-
  
  I don't use clicker for anything I want to stick- anything that is important for me. I'm not smart enough! LOL! I will use it for tricks, because I enjoy the method and I love watching the dogs respond.
  
  I use praise if/when my dog will work for praise. Not all dogs will. In fact, few dogs will actually work for praise.
  
  The treat/reward is the most effective method for ME. I hear people all the time saying "My dog won't work without a treat"- So- give him/her a treat! I see no reason to "not" give my dog a treat if it's available. They still get a treat for going in their crates- etc. My dogs get treated for the things I ask for so often, that the few times they do it without is no big deal- they will still do it happily.
  
  As for punishment- I find it is extremely ineffective. The only time I would use this is in extreme measures (life threatening)- Most of the people who use punishment don't do it consistently or when they need to- and it usually backfires.
  
  The most important thing to remember, is that not all training methods work for all dogs. Since my oldest girl was my first obedience/agility dog- and was so stubborn- I went through LOTS of training methods trying to find out what worked! LOL!


• That depends greatly upon the dog's temperament and what I am training for, but, I am a big proponent or Bill Koehler and his methods.
  They have worked for many years and many dogs long before I was even born.
  I am not a believer at all in the new clicker training methods or the bribery techniques that newbies are using.
  Hope I helped!!


• My favorite method is the Koehler Method of Dog Training (KMODT). Most things called "methods" are usually a combination of tips and tricks and techniques mixed and matched as needed.
  
  However, KMODT is a method developed after the author trained 10,000+ dogs (either personally or dogs that were in his classes) and extensive records and stats were kept that were used in the creation of his method that works for the VAST majority of dogs (regardless of temperament or breed).
  
  It uses no food.
  
  The dog is taught what a command means and the dog is practiced and practiced and practiced. Then once the dog shows (via various tests along the way) comprehension, corrections are introduced and distractions are used early on so that they become a cue to the dog to pay closer attention to his work. Because teaching is done before corrections it is quite fair to the dog--meaning the corrections aren't used randomly and the dog understands his job and responsibility.
  
  Praise is also used LIBERALLY to be sure the dog understands when he's doing things right. The goal is off-leash reliability and done "by the book" most dogs will get there in about 3 months of steady, 6-days-a-week work.
  
  On the opposite end of the spectrum...if a person refused to use corrections I would recommend Clicker Training because it is similar in the sense that the small steps prevent loop holes in training. Done well...it probably still takes longer, but better than the wishy washy in between methods, in my opinion.
  
  I don't consider either a nose tap or rolling a dog on his back a "Method" -- each of these is an example of a discipline technique... a way to correct something you dislike. Yelling or physically hitting a dog is NOT training and just a lack of personal control over one's emotions...hey sometimes I get mad enough to yell but that has NOTHING to do with training.
  
  Training is about getting a dog TO DO something on command in response to a verbal, hand, or environmental cue each and every time, reliably. Obviously there are subtleties and the common adage of "every interaction is training" has truth to it.


• Praise and reward seem to do the trick for my two Labs, never punishment, this only instills fear in them, a firm "No" is all that is required.
  Although Labs love to please, so I think I've got an head start.


• I only train using Praise. This reinforces to the dog that you are the pack leader because it teaches them to work for your approval. Bribery spoils the dog, clickers are irritating (to me), and punishment is too sophisticated and confusing for a dog to understand. When I must punish my dogs, I roll them over on their backs and get in their face and say NO. They get the message immediately.


• I tend to like the "praise" idea, but not all dogs will go for that. My dog usually doesn't care how good of a girl I think she was, so she usually gets treats. Not always, but usually. With that said, she'll do pretty much anything for a tiny little treat. . . so it's tiny little treat pieces she usually gets unless I'm lazy and out of pre-cut pieces.
  
  I do yell (or at least sound very unhappy) at her sometimes if need be. That *plus* praise/treats when yelling made her stop and decide to follow my rules worked really well for house-training.
  
  Clickers haven't really fascinated her ever, other than that she's learned to associate that with getting a treat if she hears it and comes running into the room from elsewhere in the house. It works as a rather distinctive "come", but that's been about it for us.


• Any positive reinforcement method that works for your pup. My pup is more motivated by praise than treats.


• hi a mixture of praise bribery and reward hugs


• I'm a balanced trainer. This means that I use the method that works best for the dog that I'm training. I use a good combination of treats, marker word, placing by hand, and praise to train a behavior that the dog doesn't know. Once the dog starts to understand the behavior, I start adding corrections. A correction can be anything from saying "NO" to placing the dog back into position, to a leash pop. The correction depends on the dog. Some dogs need a gentle reminder, others need a firmer correction to get the point across. I also will train in more distracting environments so that I know that my dogs have an understanding what I want.
  
  I don't "Bribe" because that is dishonest to the dog. If I want my dog to sit for a treat, I will have a treat available. I will not pretend to have a treat as that is dishonest. I also do not "Yell". Dogs have excellent hearing. In fact, they hear better than people do. I give my commands in a soft firm voice. I don't beg, plead, or nag either as dogs are very smart and training in this manner demeans their intelligence.
  
  I train using fair and consistent methods which dogs understand. Notice I said "methodS" not method. I make the method fit the dog not the dog fit the method. Good trainers have many different ways of making a dog understand what they want them to do.


• I will only use reward and praise, no yelling, and I hate the clicker, some dogs just do not respond to it and others do, mostly don't....I do not yell at my dogs or punish them, if they don't get it right, we train till it is done right.
  
  and then if still does not get it, I just sit down in the grass and cry...just kidding ha ha
  
  it is in your voice, your praise, the touch of your hands how well you can train a dog........the dogs will respond more to kindness than any other method of training, and anyone can disagree with that, but I truly believe this and this is the way I train my dogs and anyone else's dog, and my Jr. Handler classes are trained in this method also.....and everyone of them have had good results..
  
  its not what you train the dog, its all in how you train the dog.
  
  Breeder/show/handler 15 yrs
  
  Gentle hand, gentle voice, you don't have to use brute force on any dog to train......and I have helped train Great Pyrenees and they are hard headed, but it was done with ease and done the right way...
  
  Sorry, but I am very passionate on how dogs should be treated, no matter what the situation is......


• Positive reinforcement works best. There's no need to every tap or hit your dog. By helping him understand the "Good Boy" and "No" trigger commands, you'll make the training process a whole lot easier.

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Dog Health Questions: Animal help?? dog help? training?

im getting some guard dog. how to i take care of them so they wont stink like crap and their teeth and hair be shiny???

hiow do i wash them?
feed them?
what kind of food is best?
brushin teeth?
brushing hair?
being a great dog owner???

train them to be inside dog?
train them to listen to me??also i need help with lotion??

how do i apply it??
and where??
and how much daily??
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i never used it

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You are basically telling us that you have no idea how to care for a dog, much less two or more dogs, and guard dogs at that. Please do ALL your research before you purchase a dog.

Won't stink like crap: Wash them when they are visibly dirty, or at least every 5-6 months depending on the length of the coat.
Clean teeth: Brush their teeth once a fortnight or so.
Shiny hair: Feed them nutritious solid dog food (kibble), as well as big bones to chew on.
How to wash them: Fill a kiddie pool with water. Pour a bit of dog shampoo on their back, scrub. Avoid getting any soap in the eyes and ears. Rinse. If warm, let them run around to get dry. If cold, wash them in the bathtub instead, and towel them dry.
Feed them: Your veterinarian will tell you the best brand for your dog.
Brushing teeth: Get a child sized brush and dog-safe toothpaste.
Brushing hair: Dog brush. Depending on the length of coat, you may need to groom every day.
Being a great dog owner: Possess caring, proactive, and responsible personality traits.

Inside dog: Give them love and attention inside the house. Feed them inside. Have them sleep inside. Basic obedience training.
How to make them listen to you: Be an effective and responsible Alpha Dog, plus basic and advanced obedience training using only positive reinforcement.

Help with lotion: No idea what you mean. People lotion? Follow the directions on the bottle (?)

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• Hey thomas I understand the problem you've gone through when trying Secrets of Dog Training, My friend is in the same problem as you, and nothing worked for his dog unit he came across the Dog Training solution program, he's been having great success with it ;
  maybe this something which could be right for you
  
  Well good luck.


• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks
  to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really
  needed some advice on how to train his dog, he followed the dog training academy course
  to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• Hey ! I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and moore healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog, he followed the Dog Training Masters Home Study Course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks. Maybe this is something for you.


• Try the site below for a start

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Dog Health Questions: Can i use a travel kennel as a dog crate or do I have to buy one made of metal?

I have a miniature poodle that is 4 mths old and I want to train my dog but I don't see the point in buying both if I could use one for dog training.

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I use the plastic type. My dog likes it because it makes him feel like it's a closed-in den.

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• A travel crate can be used as long as it's large enough for the dog to be able to stand, turn around and lay down comfortably. I work at a kennel and we suggest that people use them all the time because they are relatively cheaper than one of the larger metal ones. The only problem with a crate, is if he makes a mess in it, it generally tends to get all over them. The benefit of having a wire crate is that some of them are made so there is a tray that slides underneath. Any messes the dog might make will go into the tray and not all over them. It's also nicer for the dog because he can see out of it more. So they won't dislike being it as much.


• A metal crate is unnecessary.A travel crate is superior for training, as it gives the dog a greater sense of security as it is cavelike.Do not use crating as a punishment method, but make the dog like the crate.Inducement is far superior to compulsion for a well adjusted, happy puppy.If it goes to the crate on its own,leave it alone so it can get away and feel safe and secure.


• It's actually a good idea to use the same crate for home and travel so that you dog is less stressed when you are on the move because they are already used to the environment, this makes long journeys as well as short trips to the vets a lot easier.
  
  You just need to make sure that the crate is large enough for your fully grown dog to get up, turn around and stretch in.
  
  I wouldn't go for a metal one you want one that makes a nice home environment for your dog, that is easy to clean and easily maneuverable.


• Yes you can use a pet carrier as a crate...just make sure you get one that is the right size for your dog...one that he has enough room in to turn around & lay down comfortably.What was thumbs down for??...hater!


• You can use the plastic one for crate training. Both my dogs have plastic crates.

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Dog Health Questions: What is drive in puppy training?

Also, what is steadiness in Adult dog training? I'm doing a research project in animal science about how quail are used for dog training.

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drive means prey drive. its how a puppy reacts to small, fast moving objects. some breeds are bred to have a higher prey drive like herding/shepherding dogs. although its a mainly inherited trait so they are born knowing how to hunt.

steadiness is to do with how easily scared they are. this is a trait they often needed for military, police and schutzhund work

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• I would say that "drive" might be equated with the pup's willingness to learn, or desire to learn. Steadiness might refer to the dog's ability to focus on the task at hand rather than be distracted by every little movement or sound that might interfere.


• "Drive" usually refers to as Prey Drive, which means that they will stalk prey. Usually sight hounds will do this, or any dog breed that is bred to, will do this by instinct. But, you can also teach voice commands to tell your dog to stalk.I think.


• Prey, Pack, Defense......
  
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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tried this crate training system?

Has anyone tried this crate training system called the "1 Minute Dog Training" I've heard that this is the best dog training system on the market. It says that you can be gentle, but effective and train your dog in five days or less. It seems like a great system. I just wanted to know has anyone tried it yet.
You can review the system here: http://cratetrainmydog.com/ Please let me know what you think.

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1 minute dog training? How about "How I can part you with your money in 1 minute". There's no magical crate training system that can guarantee results in 5 days. That depends entirely on your commitment to allowing no accidents to occur, which is what gets results, not a video. There are plenty of free sites online that teach proper crate training methods

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• Dog training is not a secret art. The reason the training material is not free to review is because the content provider's intention is to get your money. Paying money for dog training information is not a bad idea -- if the material is top notch. The problem here is the provider can show zero accomplishments in dog training. What have they accomplished? If you read the site he claims, "For over twenty five years people have called me an animal behaviorist, some a dog whisperer. And from this experience..." So what? Having people call you something for the last 25 years does not amount to an accomplishment. This guy has nothing to show for himself or he would show it. He wants you to pay to see his advice but can't prove the value of the advice. Pass.


• There is no way a dog can be crate trained in five days. It took my beagle a few months to be crate trained. I started when she was eight weeks old.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I get my 4 month old pup to stop biting on our 6 year old dog??

Do I need to spray the older one with apple bitter spray?! Seriously though, we've been trying to introduce this pup to her house mate & she's being a total pain about it. The adult is always sniffing her & willing to sit on the couch & chill, yet the puppy thinks she needs to nibble on her & go nuts. My dog training guide claims I should leash her while the adult is nearby & give her treats when she sits/stays in her spot. But, all that's been doing is getting her more riled up & ready to pounce on the adult! The adult growls at her when the leash is taken out too. Overall, the damn puppy is being nippy anyway. She's a shepherd/lab/chow mix & the adult is mostly labrador. Is there any hope? I wasn't sure if she's just being like this because she's a young dumb-dumb of a puppy.

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You are pack leader. Then comes all humans in the family,then comes older dog, puppy is the lowest in pecking order. Keeping a close eye on them, you should allow older dog to discipline the puppy, the way it occurs in nature.
You should walk the puppy at least 45 minutes at a time, this means YOU walking PUPPY, not puppy walking you. You decide on route, and sniffing time. You are the boss.

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• Hit him.


• When your older dog gets tired of it, he/she will let her know! Sometimes it takes another dog to teach the little one to stop biting on them! I have 2 AKC registered shelties, and my little one has already learned a thing or two! He's only 12 weeks old!


• Get a spray bottle with water and spray the puppy whenever she does something bad like this. If that doesn't bother her, make a loud noise like clapping your hands. The point here is to do something unpleasant every time she does something bad. You could also try hitting her on the nose, works for some dogs, but I don't think hitting is a good idea in any form, and sometimes it just makes them more riled up.


• my problem is the other way around, my older dog will not leave the puppy alone. go figure


• whats wrong with you,just let the dog sort it out do not leash one and not the other,that is asking for trouble.
  let them loose and when the bigger dog has had enough he will growl and then bite the little one
  and respect is born ,if they are both males a fight is unavoidable and has to happen in order to establish pecking order,
  they will settle down if nature is given the change to run its course.but dont have one constricted and the other one not
  also pet bopth dogs at the same times and fuss over both at the same time,Dogs like people can get very jalous.


• NEVER HIT YOUR ANIMALS!!! female dogs will always try to be "top dog" your other dog will let her know if she is out of line. I have a 4 yr old male Akita and a 2yrold female Akita. when I first introduced them to each other she did the same thing and my male did let her know when enough was enough. needless to say she is the ruler of him the big Bitc* all females do this and it is normal.


• If you spray the little dog while it is chewing on your other dog there is a good chance that you will get the older dog wet too and that might prove to be very confusing for your adult dog. Same with clapping your hands. You know your adult dog best. Has he/she ever shown aggressiveness towards other dogs? If not let them work it out amongst themselves as much as possible. They can communicate in their own language. If the older dog snaps the little dog it will probably be a warning. Even if the puppy yelps a little. This will work provided that your adult dog is not seriously injuring your puppy.

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Dog Health Questions: What was the song on the budweiser commercila when the dog trains the horse?

what was the song on the budweiser commercila when the dog trains the horse

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Sorry as I can´t see a Joke or Riddle I can only surmise you have perchance strayed into the wrong section.........try "The Music Section. " who I am sure will be able to help you .....bye and good luck.

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• I think it was the Rocky Theme Song


• It's not "Eye of the Tiger" which was in the movie Rocky III.
  
  The commercial uses "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti, which was the theme to the original "Rocky" movie in 1976.

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Dog Health Questions: The role of genetics in dog training?

I asked this a few days ago and got only a few answers:
It is a proven fact that genetics play a part in the training and behavior of dogs. A dog with a history of well tempered, trainable dogs in its background will have these same characteristics to an extent.

However, what if a dog with a good genetic background falls into the wrong hands or situation early in life. For example, if that dog is not well socialized when it is young, will its genetics enable its rehabilitation once it is removed from that situation and provided with the proper training and handling? Can its past be overcome by its good breeding? If so, is it expedited by genetics?

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Yes, since genetics is the basis of all temperament issues in dogs, even the ones that have the genetic capability will bounce back, most of the time, and become the dog they were meant to be in competent hands.
I have seen dogs with EXCELLENT genetics stay away from any training and exposure to life and jump right into it with both feet once they were exposed to it by good trainers...bomb proof temperament...great genetics!!! Hope I helped.

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• It really depends on the dog and the breed. Siberian huskies, for example, have insanely high prey drives. mine have been raised around my maine Coons so they are wonderful with cats; while my males littermate has actually killed two. Terriers fall into the same category, excaept it is proven that they tend to take abuse/neglect/abandonmant more "personally", therefore tend to have more difficulty working out the kinks if not properly trained and socialized early. My female Sibe is an abuse rescue. I adopted her @ amlost 5 months old. i am a certified trainer, and I still have issues with her and she is almost 5 yrs old now. there is no guarantee that ANY dog will turn out ANY specific way, even when they are bred correctly. it is all about the specific personality, the socialization and training they recieve, and the enviornmant they are provided. Genetics DO play a role to an extent, but it is not a guarantee you will be able to get your Lab to swim just because he is a "water dog".


• Not beyond the basics.
  
  Only when work on real breed specifics comes in is there any major differences.
  A Peke CAN be rote-trained to run out & circle behind a flock but it will never make even a decent herder.
  Buzzwords like "rehabilitation" doesn't mean anything more than training."Socializing" is another...it doesn't mean tea-parties w/da udder doggies,it just means exposure to new situations. Which CAN be done at any point...by competent humans.

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Dog Health Questions: How much does Schutzhund dog training cost in California?

Points to the best answer!!

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Call a Shutzhund club and find out

Here is a link that has many California clubs

http://www.southwestschutzhund.com/sw_cl…

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Dog Health Questions: Positive Dog Training Using Food?

I have been doing a lot of research on dogs and am so far a big fan of Cesar Millan's (calm down people, I unlike most, know that his "forceful" techniques seen on his show are used for dangerous, aggressive dogs, and not training). If you actually read his book, you would know that he is full of information on how dogs should be properly treated as far as exercise, discipline, and then affection. That being said I am looking up positive reinforcement dog training which often uses treats. My question is, when your dog associates a command with a treat, and then you take that treat away, and expect them to do a command, won't they miss the treat? I understand that you are suppose to replace the treat with affection, but they are not the same thing to a dog. Can you just use affection and not treats in training?

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You gradually take the treat away, however not completely. Think about it like a slot machine. People will sit there for hours and pour the quaters in hoping for that one win, they will keep trying because we are "trained" to know that it is possible that the next time we drop in the money, we could win.

So in the beginning, give the dog a treat every time they preform the command. Once they have it down SLOWLY start taking the treats away, once every other time, then even more distance. The trainer I've been using has said once every 5 times is a good place to be. It has worked wonderfully with my pup. Good luck!

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• yes you can. i for example, had a dog that wasn't interested in treats, and only worked for my affection. but that isn't most dogs.
  
  dogs live to please a pack leader. the treats are just a bonus. if you are coupling treats with another positive reward like a verbal or loving touch then when you take the treat away, he will still associate doing the command with a good feeling. if he knows he is pleasing you and you are otherwise doing everything to make yourself a respectable leader, you shouldn't have any issues when you remove the treat


• No they won't miss the treat because you replace the treat with praise and affection.
  
  You don't cut off the treats cold turkey - it's gradual - combine the treats and praise together, start giving fewer and fewer treats, and slowly increase your use of affection and praise.
  
  I almost never use treats, I always use "GOOD!" or "YES!"


• the idea is to gradually take the treats away so they only get treats every once in a while. this way the dog will still do the behavior because they think 'this might be the time i get a treat!' so they keep doing the behavior in hopes this time will be a treat. i use positive training on my dog and it works wonders! dont let ne one give u crap for it either. trust me some will. :)


• It's best to use treats as a random form of positive reinforcement.
  
  I learned this while in college in my experimental psychology class. We had rats, and the goal behavior was to get the rat to press a level as often as we could. We found rats that were randomly dispensed with a food pellet as reinforcement would press the lever more often than those that were given the food pellet every time.
  
  Reinforcement in behavioral psychology is really a fascinating subject. Amazingly, it works just as well on people as it does on animals!
  
  With my dog, I used treats randomly on a behavior he was still learning. I was consistant in praising and affection with every occurance of a desired behavior. After a few tries where he had the command down pat, I simply eliminated the treats altogether in training, until the next time I was teaching him something new.


• It often depends on the dog.
  
  A friend of mine with a Australian Shepherd took some private training lessons with me & my German Shepherd. Her Aussie responded VERY well to affection as a reward and also treats. But, at first, my GSD would almost ONLY respond to the treats. I think the tummy may speak louder than the heart, though, in almost any situation with any dog... at least slightly. ;)
  
  The deal with the treat is to use it as a quick way for the dog to learn this is good & beneficial behavior. It helps them to make that association pretty quickly. You wouldn't stop giving treats as a reward cold-turkey. You would just require the dog to do the trick/behavior for a little longer before rewarding with the treat. And then, eventually, phasing the treat out.
  
  For instance, one thing I wanted to teach our dog was to come inside from the front yard right away when I called. I did this at first by having the juiciest bloodiest piece of beef liver ready for him in my fridge. Then I'd call him & run inside straight to the fridge (by this time he was chasing after me maybe thinking it was a game or something) and giving him a piece of that liver. (Of course I was praising him as well.)
  
  I did this several times this way. Then, eventually, I would only reward him with a treat every other time. And now, I don't usually reward him with a treat at all. I'll still praise him, though. And every once in a while just to be nice & to remind him that coming in right away really is a good thing, I'll still reward him with a big juicy treat. But I probably only do that once every 3 weeks or a month.
  
  So, I don't think you ever stop using treats COMPLETELY. I do it now b/c I WANT to. But in the beginning, I did it b/c I HAD to in order to "jump start" my dog into doing what it was I wanted him to do.


• My dog would rather have affection. He is Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dogs International certified, and he got through all of his training and certifications WITHOUT treats. Sometimes dogs are smart enough to know when they will and won't get a treat. I also know, through psychology, that unless you teach using the treat occasionally, but not all the time, the dog will just associate the trick with the treat. Once the treat is no longer used, they will reject doing the trick. If you give treats sporadically (not everytime they do the trick), they have a higher success rate of repeating the trick once treats are removed.
  
  You can use affection alone, but otherwise I recommend the sporadic treat method that I explained. I can give you more details if needed as well.

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Dog Health Questions: Questions on dog training careers?

How much do they earn? Which states would be the best locations in terms of salary? Is it possible to train dogs as a second job or can I make a decent living off of merely dog training. What types of animal training are there? I am very eager to find out. To anyone with personal information about these questions, I would greatly appreciate your answers. Thank you

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the best to do is find out what animals you are best with. I work with dogs cats and horses. but i also have worked with exotics and birds. the best places for this kind of work is any metropolis area that you see has a high concentration of animals. new york miami and Los Angeles currently hold the highest salary caps. if you get a big enough clientele's you can easily live off the salary. I make between 40 and 70k yearly working with my basic 3 then if i do movies or shows it can go way up from there.. good luck. ps you may need to get a few degrees before people will pay you real money for your work but it's worth it.

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• If you want to learn the best way to teach a dog (or any other animal) anything, go to clicker training school.
  
  If you want to earn a living from it, first be very, very good at it and have at least one dog to show people how good their dogs can be. Then follow the money; go to where wealthy people live and advertise there.
  
  In the beginning, you may need another job to pay the bills but if you can apply what you learn to your clients as well as their pets, you should do OK.

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Dog Health Questions: What's with all the dog training? I can remember the Grandpa and old dog scenes from my life...huh?

I have a dog and we DO train it...
But I just go to thinking....do any of you have memories of older men and their dogs on porches? Those guys could typically get their dogs to do what they wanted when they wanted.....so.....why do we need all these books and stuff?

I wonder what we are doing wrong?
Is it a time factor? I wonder if these people just spent more time with their animals?

Thoughts?

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It wasn't just Grandpa's dog, every dog in my family was like what you describe. I grew up on a farm in a small town and my Collie was with me every moment of the day I wasn't in school and when she wasn't with me she was herding hogs with my dad. My uncles and cousins had hounds that went hunting with them. My grandparents had dachshunds for companionship. My sisters had dobermans and german shepherds for protection. The common element is that our dogs were in the country, they all had jobs to do, and they all got all the exercise they needed. Dogs nowadays do not get enough exercise and are too often kept in homes where they are alone most of the day with nothing to do but become neurotic. People have gotten away from keeping dogs as a necessity and have forgotten dogs need to be useful to be happy, so to speak. Exercise, discipline, affection was around way before Cesar Milan.

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• The old men, had their dogs as friends. They did every thing with them, so the dog ended up learning from his owner. The time spand has a lot to do with it too.


• I think those dogs that sit on the porch with the owner in a rocking chair spent their whole day doing their job on the farm and that was their relaxation time. Most dogs now-a-days have no jobs to do and they suffer because they don't get exercised enough thus they need to be trained more. My beliefs at least say this.


• People get dogs and puppies and expect them to just know things.
  
  I don't follow the logic myself, but it goes something like this:
  
  "I told him to stay off the sofa"
  And
  "He knows not to steal food".
  
  Never mind the fact they've never taught the dog anything of the sort.
  
  Plus, older folks have a different view of dogs.
  Old folks don't see dogs as babies the way the younger generations do. Now, people want baby substitutes, then, people needed the dogs to work, and didn't tollerate any "non-sense" from the dogs.
  
  Now, you watch those shows like "Dog Whisper" and "It's Me or the Dog" on cable and there are people out there who put up with dogs who misbehave in horrible ways.
  
  Doesn't make any sense to me...


• I have to tell you the old story about the dog owner who was talking to the old experienced trainer. The question was something like "How do you stop your dog doing that (undesirable behaviour)"". The reply was "Dinnae let it!"
  
  It's all about the kind of person you are and the kind of behaviour you are prepared to put up with (or not!)
  
  This is why we always end up with the same problems (or no problems at all). I don't have any problems with my dogs! (of course! ha ha.)


• Because back then the dogs nearly spent 24 hours a day with them. They went to the stores, laid on the couch while watching TV, went hunting together, the dogs laid by them while they fixed up old cars, and sat faithfully by their side as they sat on their porches drinking ice tea. They have a very strong bond.
  
  And the dogs weren't "trained" as we do today. The men would just tell them to do something and they would. They would ask them something, show what they wanted, and the dogs would understand and follow the command them on because the men are clear of what they want and have such a strong bond.
  
  That's why :]


• Good answers on this one. All the other posters made good points about time spent with the dogs. Don't forget that back in the day, children were expected to do what their parents said, and no messing around about it. These days, we're supposed to be understanding, to negotiate, to accommodate, etc etc, which has its points. People are getting dogs and children mixed up, and trying to treat the dogs like kids when the dogs are much better off being treated like dogs. I love my dogs and do quite a bit to make sure they're well looked after and happy but it's very clear around here what's expected of them and I make sure they do it. I know people who consider it some kind of punishment for a dog to be expected to behave. I don't think most people used to see it that way.

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Dog Health Questions: What method of dog training do I use?

I have been training my chihuahua Zoey (1 yr) since she was 3 months. For months, I have been going in and out with Cesar's method ( Alpha dog technique) and Victoria Stilwell's method ( Positive reenforcement)
Which one is better, and why?

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It's great that you're asking for help! I'm sure you want the best for your dog!

First of all, I strongly recommend NOT to follow ANY of Cesar Millan's so-called “training” techniques! Please follow and support someone else.

Sorry, but Cesar Millan IS NOT a real dog trainer! Not even close! He is an actor!

Cesar Millan isn't qualified in any way to train dogs. He has no business waltzing around telling people what to do with their dogs.

The dominance/alpha training method has proven to do more harm than good! People will NEVER master the art of trying to be a dog or wolf! We will never be able to perfectly replicate what a dog will do to another dog. This is why the dominance/alpha/pack leader method is useless and has hurt many dogs and people. People have gone WAY overboard on this method. People become total idiots and power happy and all they focus on is more ways to enforce their position as a “PACK LEADER” and “THE BOSS.”

This is the 21st century. Things have changed. People have found more effective ways to train dogs without fear or force. This includes aggressive dogs. Cesar Millan's techniques are very outdated and harmful to dogs.

If you need more convincing here are some websites. http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/ http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm

Victoria Stilwell's positive reinforcement methods are the way to go!

I love positive reinforcement training. Positive reinforcement is not a death sentence. The goal of this method is to make training a more pleasant experience for the dog and owner while STILL producing a well trained dog.

I highly recommend these books. The Power of Positive dog Training by Pat Miller and Positive Perspectives 2: Know your dog, Train your dog by Pat Miller. Both of these books are very detailed and advanced, (The second book more so than the first one) and it will enlighten ANYONE on positive reinforcement dog training. These books bust the silly myths that people have about positive dog training.

Also get dogs books by Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell and Victoria Stilwell.

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• There are lots of methods of training, and most are equally good. If one doesn't work for you, try another. If you changed from one to another, presumably there was something that didn't work for you and your dog. Use whichever works best for you.


• I am with you...I watch (and learn) from both shows. The most important thing I have learned is that while you can expect certain behaviors secondary to breed, all dogs have their own personality. Not every training method works for every dog. You need to go with what works for YOUR dog. I also do both methods of training with my 50 pound pit mix. That is what works for me. The Basset side of him can be very stubborn...positive rewards work well with that. I also had (in the past) some problems with what is termed "selective aggression" but which is probably fear aggression. In those cases, Cesar's techniques worked best. (They worked best because the dog was anxious, I "took over" control and took away the reason for the anxiety, thereby taking away the reason for aggression). Using both techniques has helped my dog achieve his greatest potential.
  In answer to your question..there may be no BEST way...just keep reading, watching and incorporate what works into your own training. Good luck, have fun.


• Neither. Cesar's method enforces fear and only gives a temporary solution. Victoria Stillwell's is just stuffing your dog with treats to get them to do what your want.
  
  Positive and negative reinforcement is necessary. Stop watching TV and get yourself a real trainer.


• I can't tell you which one is best. The best training method is the one that works best for the dog and the trainer. The best methods encompass many different techniques. In fact if you have a general knowledge of training history, you will see that both Cesar's and Victoria's methods are parts of many methods developed by past trainers. In fact much of Cesar's works came from the Monk's of New Skete, William Koehler, and other older successful trainers who follow the classical conditioning model. Victoria Stillwell's methods came from Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar and trainers who are more into operant conditioning and the B.F. Skinner model.
  
  So train your dog with whatever works for you and make the method your own. After all that's what the excellent trainers do.


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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training....?

Any tips on dog training? I'm trying to re-train my dog, it's working really well so far. The only issue I have is that she is way obsessed with her treats. I had them sitting on the ground, but she was so obsessed with them that I had to put them in a cup. I'm not sure what to do. Also, what tricks should should I teach her-- I have sit, lay, we're working on roll over, and heel. She can also do come and stay.

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My dog has similar problems when I use food to teach and control behavior. Based on my experience these are some things that have worked for me:

Remember to always associate words with your dog's actions, name a behavior and you will have some control over that behavior.

I've realized rewarding with food is best when it reinforces a behavior not controlling it like a command.

Also it's important to remember that your dog is learning something every time you interact with it, make sure you're always shaping and conditioning good behavior.

As far as tricks go you've pretty much got the basics covered. I personally like the crawl trick. It is easier to have a second person gently keep the dog from standing up while the other calls the dog. But it can be achieved with only one person if you're the only one training.

Here are some basic instructions on what I do...it probably won't be exactly the same for your dog but it's a good starting point.

Get down on your knees and gently grab hold onto collar with one hand and put the other on the dogs back. Now tell your dog to CRAWL and gently pull forward on the collar. The response you will probably get is that he will try to stand up. That's when you use your other hand that you have on his back. Push him down gently before he stands up all the way. Now try it again while giving a little pressure from the hand on his back. If he crawls a couple inches, praise him (make sure he doesn't get up while you do) and give him a treat. Now try it again.

If he is really stubborn and wont budge an inch, then get that second person to help you. The second person (Lets call her jane) will stand a little distance (Start with only a couple feet away) away from you and your dog. Get back down on your knees next to the dog with one hand on his back and one on his collar. Tell Jane to call him. The dog will of course try to get up and run to Jane. Push him down gently and make him CRAWL.

Once you have done this a couple times and he is making no effort of standing up while he is crawling, you can start not putting your hand on his back. If he stands up go back to the last step. If he remains down, lots of praise! Now you can move on with you standing while giving the command. Then move away and tell him to CRAWL. If he does, your work is done!

I also like to lure him into CRAWLING by holding a treat in front of his nose, dragging it along the ground. Keep a hand on his back/collar.

Anyway...that was a pretty windy response but I hope it gives you some helpful suggestions!

I have a blog that has more information on some of what I've been writing about. If you feel like checking it out, I would of course suggest it (see below).

Best of luck with your training!

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• "no" is a good one. =]


• Shake or I just taught my puppy collie to give me a hug when im sitting down. Oh we also hung a bell on a string from the door to go outside and when he wants out we are trying to get him to ring the bell. Its actually working pretty well.


• you should teach it to shake hands.


• I wouldn't do anything about her obsession -- obsession is a great asset to have while training your dog, which I say from experience. My own dog is obsessed with toys.
  
  Are you looking for commands to train that are practical? Or just anything in general?
  
  My boy can:
  sit/sitz
  down/platz
  stay
  come
  play dead (BANG!)
  wave
  high five
  shake
  take it
  leave it/lass es
  drop it
  go upstairs on command
  is only permitted to go through doors on command (which prevents the dog from running out through the door accidentally) -- Geh Draussen, and Geh Rein
  and we're working on Fuss (heel).
  
  Most of these have hand signals, so I can give him just the verbal cue, just the hand signal, or both together, depending on the situation.
  
  I think there are some other things that he can do, but I can't think of anything else specific at the moment.... We also do clicker training; that's a lot of fun. If you've never tried it, give it a shot : )


• You could teach her to crawl, rewind (back up), take a bow, chase your tail, Wave hello. All of these are taught in the Click-A-Trick class @ PetSmart. Its a 6 week course and its fun. As far as treats go, try putting the treats on the counter and have her do a sit, then get the treat off the counter instead of having it in your hand. Then make him do a sit and a down before rewarding. Then 2 sits and 2 downs then rewarding. Slowly wean him off the treats. But dont brake them off completely because hes been taught using positive reinforcment. Basically to him you'll end up being like a slot machine. He'll continue to give you his all because he never knows when hes gonna get it. Dont go to long without rewarding though or he'll give up on you. Good luck.


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• Put the treat into the palm of your hand, let her smell the treat. when she does what you want give her the treat.
  Start with normal size pieces. then gradually, make the pieces smaller until she does the tricks without the treat.


• make ur dog dance for a treat

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