Dog Health Questions: Should I get rid of my dog for growling at me a second time?

My 10 mth old catahoula leopard growled at me(didn't show teeth) last month after I punished her for eating cat litter. My husband and I really didn't want to give her away so we gave her a chance and signed her up for dog training. She is still going 2 hrs a day once a week. And we are both working with her at home as well. We thought she was doing great until today. I caught her eating litter again. When I went to yell at her"NO!" she ran and cornered herself. I tried to grab her and she growled at me like she did last time only this time she was showing teeth. I stuck my hand in there and she went to bite me. I have never been scared of her until now. I never heard her growl like she did and I really feel like she does not like me. She NEVER acts this way with my husband or my 4 year old. She wont come to me after this happened tonight. She is still hiding under my bed. I can not even get her out to put her in her crate for bedtime. On top of all this, I am 35 weeks pregnant. Should I keep working with her or get rid of her?

Please read about this type of dog breed before you leave feedback. Alot of people have not heard of them before yet they are the oldest dog breed in America. I am not a big believer in getting rid of dog. They are family and not for your convienence and we were willing to do whatever it take to work with her and train her. BUT with a baby due in a few weeks that does change my opinion.

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If you want to get rid of her, that is your choice. However, you said that she does not growl at your husband or daughter. It would seem to me that she does not see you as a leader and was telling you off.
It's not that she does not like you, she does not respect you. Hounds, as a whole, can be headstrong and need a firm, yet fair hand.
If she growls again, stand your ground and do not show fear, dogs can smell it a mile away and fear is weakness to them.The answer is not to yell or hit, but to be firm and tell her "No growling" when she does. She is testing you. Also, get a hooded cat box, or place the box where she cannot get to it, but the cat can. Most dogs cannot resist a chewy treat like that!
I have a friend who adopted a Catahoula and they are great dogs, but will take advantage of an owner who is not strong enough to manage them . Good luck.

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• Ok don't hit the dog!!!!!!!!. u piss them off when u do that
  do not corner the dog!!!! u making them scarred
  u r the problem
  the dog is good 4 the baby when the baby is a kid. but the dog can be to ruff with the baby
  put the cat litter were the dog can't get it.


• no you should definitely not give your dog away...it will be a lot harder on your dog than on you. you should ask the vet. or show him/her who's boss. as soon as he/she snaps at you...you snap back and tell him NO...on a stern voice...it will get better...


• Dont get rid of her, get a cat box with a hood on it and have the door opening to it face the wall so the dog can't get to it.


• keep your dog. it must just want to play or need something .but remember never hit or kick your dog, it will act like it is mistreated.instead say no, shush, or quiet in a deep voice. hopes that helps. good luck


• no! i think he was only trying to protect his food! but of cource im only guessing. ask his trainer what u can do to not get him to eat it. maybe try a different type ofdog food or give him more treats so he doesnt want to eat litter


• either that or mix vinigar and water, and put it in a bottle and everytime the dog growls at you spray his nose, that's wut we did with my schnoodle


• I think you should keep it, but be careful around her so as not to get hurt. Try explaining and showing her you want to be her friend, but she has to listen.


• watch Dog Whisperer


• Your dog is behaving like she has been mistreated. I wonder why this is.


• train them they are like kids they need direction not to thrown away


• Yelling is not a correction they understand. There isn't much you can do about the cat litter unless you get a cover for it.
  
  A scared, cornered dog WILL bite. Sounds like she may have been mistreated & abused. How old was she when you got her? Do you know anything about her back ground?
  
  Another point to make is that you DO NOT punish a dog, you correct a bad behavior. You NEVER punish, you correct.
  
  There are quite a few Catahoula Leopards here. There is always a few advertized in the newspaper.
  
  The tone of your voice is another important factor. A high pitched voice for praise & a deep throated NO, sounds like a growl, which she will understand. Yelling does no good except to raise your blood pressure. LOL


• I have a pomeranian, and he growls and bites us a lot. However, we love him, and we always will. I don't think you should get rid of your dog. With enough training he'll soon stop. Growling can be that he doesnt recognize you, which happens sometimes, he doesn't feel well and wants to be left alone, or anything else. Your dog will forget about what happened by tomorrow. Keep working with her please and don't give up. Dogs need love.


• Is there a way to keep the dog out of the room with the cat box? Like a baby gate or something similar? Or like another poster stated, hood the box and face it towards the wall.
  
  If she has improved, you just need to make sure she can improve by not allowing the temptation. I had some small dogs that would not stay out of the cat box, we ended up moving the cat box upstairs and placing a baby gate to keep the dogs downstairs. Not the perfect solution, but its one less headache.
  
  If you are truly concerned for your safety, then yes, you should get rid of the dog. I would make it a last ditch response if nothing else works out, but safety for you and the little one come first.
  
  Good luck, it sounds like you an interesting road ahead.


• catahoula leopard dogs are extremely intelligent, and, having rescued one before, need persistant training. When you are popping her for doing something wrong, it scares her. And she growls to defend herself, to make herself look bigger and scarier so you'll stop hitting her. And, it works. You back away, right?
  So, instead of popping her, look her in the eye and say "NO" in a stern, dead even voice. That, or move the litter box to a place where she can not get to it, that way you won't have to worry about her getting into it and then you having to punish her.
  
  


• Baloney, you are treating your mutt like it is the dominant pack animal.
  Take her by the scruff of the neck, spank her butt and chuck her in the basement for a few days.
  
  If that does nor work send her to the pound.
  The dominant pack ***** will try to kill the pups of a secondary female in the pack.


• If your safety and the safety of your baby is at risk, then yes, get rid of the dog. Try to work with it ONE more time, but if she goes to bite you, that's it. You can't risk yourself and your child because of a dog. But, I am against just sending it to the pound, so if it gets to the point where you can't keep her in the house, put her up for adoption, or give it to some one you can trust. Good luck, I really hope things get better.


• I have a chow chow who bites any and all strangers. My solution is this - don't let strangers around my dog. When a first-time visitor stops by, the dog is penned up. After 10-15 minutes, he calms down and if I stand near him, he will allow the visitor to pet him.
  
  I am a great dog owner and trainer and I am certain I will never break him of this habit. So I changed my way of life to accomodate his problem. I hope you can do the same with your dog. And don't EVER let him around your baby unsupervised.
  
  Good luck.


• You should never get rid of a dog!!! It is apart of your family right? Would you get rid of your child if it talked back to you? My dog bit the top half of my ear almost off. Did I get rid of the dog of course not she was a puppy and I wouldn't let her down. You need to train the dog and put the kitty litter somewhere else so you do not have this issue. The only reason it acted this way is because it felt threatened. What I do when my dog trys to eat the kitty litter is I do one big clap and it startles him then you say no and move the kitty litter it is that easy!! Well good luck!


• You want to get rid of her for GROWLING at you? Come on, give her a chance. Think of the situation through her eyes. A person, much bigger than yourself, comes and starts screaming at you for eating what you thought was food. You run to get away and she gives chase. She goes to grab you so you defend yourself. All dogs growl when they feel threatened, so you obviously scared her. Next time you catch her eating cat litter say no gently but firmly and DO NOT YELL.


• I HAVE A CHIHUAHUA MIXED WITH catahoula leopard AND HES REALLY NICE [:


• either that or hit the dog every time it does that.

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Dog Health Questions: People with dog training experience part II?

After that incident with the friend trainer........the other dog's owner and myself decided to let the dogs settle their business together without our interference. Mine is 8 m/o and the other dog is 15 m/o, both neutered and about the same size. My sister in-law and I started meeting at the dog park (neutral territory) in between family visits and we started to see improvement.

It's been a few weeks now, they still always do that grabbing and growling thing first when I get there...my dog being the annoying one of course....then they both chew on their bones laying in the same bed & and drinking in the same bowl.

Can we consider this a case closed?

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The way you described it in your last question, I'd say she punished your dog for playing with your friend's dog.

Play wrestling is how dogs play with each other. Mine do it every day, and they have a blast. Neither of them has EVER been hurt, because it's just play to them. Yes, it looks and sounds like fighting to us, but it honestly isn't. It's very healthy interaction and shouldn't be discouraged.

For the record, I don't believe in the alpha roll. Even the folks who originally came up with it no longer encourage its use (after realizing its negative effects and its uselessness in the long run), especially for something as minor as the issue you described.

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• Yes, they could be playing. But in my last post, I didn't agree with your trainer. It obviously didn't fix the problem in the long run, did it?


• ABSOLUTELY!!!!! That grappling is just because they're young and good friends. Congratulation!!!!!!!!


• Yes, they're "buds" now.


• Gawsh, they are just puppies. They want to PLAY and that sounds like what they are doing. Please concider a different trainer as the one you two have in common sounds like she watches too much tv. Petsmart offers awesome classes and I have taken my dogs through it. I worked as a vet tech for years and even professionals need some help sometimes.
  
  Manners are the best thing you can give your dog...
  
  Enjoy it!


• I don't know what the previous post was about or in reference to but anytime one is discussing an 8 month old and a 15 month old dog, the case will definately not be closed.


• Although I didn't see your last post, it's pretty safe to assume they are just playing. My two dogs always bark/growl and pounce on each other and then snuggle up and take a nap ten minutes later.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Sledding Tours Minnesota/ Southern Canada?

I am looking into a career with dogs and i thought mushing or a dog training that teaches dog sledding would be a good match. I've been to Alberta for a dog sledding tour but i want to maybe intern with a dog sledding tour guide service close to home (Minnesota). Listing any tour guide services in minnesota or close to it would really help or advice or the career would also help!
thanks
-Matt

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You need to learn business management

You need to learn a mushing lifestyle

Check up near Grand Marais, MN (Cook County), its a small town and someone in the Chamber of Commerce should be able to put you in touch with someone who can help. There is a group of mushers there that all live fairly close together and have been known to accept apprentices. Up in the BWCA there is a company that uses dogs to transport goods where no motorized vehicles are allowed.

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• it's over already, but you should check into the John Beargrease Sled Dog race that happens up by Duluth every year. There you could start networking.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know a place to train your dog in Danville Indiana?

i need to get my dog trained!
if you know anywhere tell me!!
prices would also be helpful thanks=)

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Dog Health Questions: Neighor ruined our dog sitting trade by paying me anyway. Help!?

My neighbor had a crisis a few days before her 10-day Alaska cruise: her dog sitter cancelled at last moment. She asked me if I would keep her dog. I told her yes, and I thought I knew what I was getting myself into, but it was tougher than I thought. Her dog just turned 1 while she was away, and it is a yappy Maltice. Now it's a cutie, but that dog is in serious need of dog training (plus it peed all over my house). Well, just before she left she said "When I return I want to take you and Marty {my husband} out for dinner" but I said, "Well, I think it would be great if you would be avialable for 10 days of dog sitting for us considering we travel a lot". Well, that was our deal. Now she is back and she just brought over a nice gift from Alaska, a $75 gift certificate to Baby's R Us (I'm 15 wks pregnant), and she gave us a $75 gift certificate to a VERY exp restaurant here in Altanta (the cost of dinner at this place will be at least $150.00). (continued below)

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Let her be generous. She wanted to. And let her keep her word to dog-sit for you later. Don't over-think it.

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• I think she still intends to do the trade with you. It seems to me like the gifts are a "thank you" because what you did was a little extra--you agreed to a long period of dogsitting at the last minute, and you put up with a high-maintenance puppy. From her standpoint, she was in a terrible position--a few days before her cruise she loses her dog sitter-- and you bailed her out. The bailout alone warranted the gifts; the dogsitting still warrants a dogsitting in return.


• She did that because she sees you as more than just a neighbor who can help out with errands and chores. She sees you as a friend. She went on a trip, left you with her dog, and when she came back she realized how rough you had it. Pregnant, and with a yapping puppy. She was just trying to do something nice for you since you were patient with her dog. The deal is still on. If it weren't she would have said so. The other thing is that she went on a trip. It is very common for people to bring their friends back souvenirs when they come back. Also chances are that you cleaned your carpet already, and the closest thing she could do is get you some kind of gift certificate to make up for the financial loss you incurred cleaning the carpet. My advice, write her a thank you note for everything she sent you without mentioning the deal, and enjoy the friendship. Look at her as a friend and not an acquaintance that you can trade off chores with once in a while.


• maybe she knows that the dog is hard to handle, for she says...
  
  "Oh, I just wanted to do this for you, also, because it was last minute, and I know that taking care of a puppy for 10 days is hard."
  
  Also, its important to note, the dog that you are "dog sitting" is a puppy. Puppy's are by nature playful and seldom are they trained.
  
  enjoy her generosity, if you are satisfied and wish to do it again, why not? but please note that this time you are "15 wks pregnant" maybe she thinks that you deserve a bonus, if you dog sit for her again, there is a possibility that she will not be so generous, then again, maybe she is just a really kind lady.
  
  good luck on your pregnancy, congrats.


• I think you're fine to ask her to dog-sit for you later. And it wouldn't hurt if you made a little thank-you gesture after she dogsits for you. But you don't have to spend as much money as she did.


• Let her give the gifts. Next time you need a sitter, ask her. If she won't or can't, well, she did give you some nice gifts.
  I would not hold it against her, she may be trying to nicely tell you, without words, that she can't sit with your dog.
  And by the way, if she does agree to sit with your dog, make sure you understand the cost. Ask very clearly what she wants for doing this, and if she wants nothing, give her a little something anyway.


• I think you should ask her to keep your dog for the ten day trip. What she gave you was a gift, not payment. The payment is taking care of your dog, and it seems from what you said that she plans to keep that part of the agreement.
  
  Because she gave you a gift doesn't mean you are obligated to give her a gift of equal value. Perhaps she lots LOTS more money than you?
  
  If the gift certificate for the very expensive restaurant is a problem because the full dinner would still cost you a lot of money, why not go there for an early "light dinner" or late dessert? Maybe an early movie or something like that and stop in and treat yourself to a $75 cup of coffee, after dinner drink and fancy to die for dessert? Sounds good to me.
  
  Also, many people now make lighter meals by only ordering appetizers, order a few, plus drinks, and that should still keep you within the $75 gift certificate range. Enjoy the gifts. You earned them actually.


• I don't blame you for being concerned, but maybe she really is just grateful for your last minute assistance. Plus she might have felt guilty because her dog is not well trained. There's really no way to know how she will react when you ask her to dogsit for you. I think that all you can do is ask her, when you need the help, and see how she responds.
  Maybe set aside the restaurant gift certificate, and if your neighbor won't agree to dogsit for you when the time comes, use it to thank whoever does agree to dogsit for you.


• I can definitely understand where your concerns stem from in this situation, it seems like her compensation to you was beyond a little "extra" for thanks. However, I think that is what it was intended to be. She knew that you were a lifesaver in her last-minute arrangements, and she knew she had a high-maintenance dog. If she had found a kennel rather than someone to housesit, it wouldn't have been nearly as large of an issue, since the dog would have been kept in a confined space which was prepared for such "accidents," but she knew what you had to deal with in your home. I think she was simply being thoughtful and wanted to do something "extra" for you, not trying to negate dog-sitting in the future.

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Dog Health Questions: Can someone give me some dog/training commands and techniques?

My puppy now approx.10 or 11 weeks old is picking up some bad habits from the next door neighbors dogs. She barks at everything even my kids. She whines constantly. She tries to jump on my couches and she chews on everything except for what I give her to chew on. I have never trained a dog/puppy before and really need some help. How do you know when your pup is house trained? She hasn't had an accident in the house in about a week until last night. She followed me upstairs and peed all over my sons bed spread before I could get her back downstairs. She had just come back into the house from using watering the grass! Was this because it was new territory for her? Was she marking it? I really need some help. Do I treat train? I need basic commands i.e sit, down, stay, come. I also need one for her to go into her crate. I did the treat thing for about a week and it worked. The lady that told me to try it said that after a week stop giving her the treat and she should go in on her own. That didn't happen! Now when I tell her to go in (that's the command I was using) she runs and hides under the couch after she realizes that I don't have a treat. I end up having to drag her out and carry her to the crate. Someone please tell me what to do. Thank you!

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for one, realizing she's yet a young puppy and has a lot to learn is something you need to realize. do you have her on a schedule for going potty outside? if not, then you need to make one for when your at home. such as about a ten minutes to twenty minutes after she eats, walk around outside with her and praise her when she does the deed.
most animals respond to tone of voice using a low yet firm tone and saying "un unh!" will usually get their attention if their doing something wrong.
when your crate training her, using the treat is a good idea; it gives her the sense this is a good place to be and makes you happy she goes in there. it's possible that your using the wrong tone when trying to get her without the treat, try using a reassuring tone and giving her lots of love and pets. also you could try leaving her favorite chew toy inside the crate instead of a treat.
but for the most part when training any dog or puppy, be constaint with your training, but also realize that the puppy will have a short attention span, so keep the daily training to about a half hour at a time, as she gets older you extend the amount of time you train with her. good luck and hope i helped!!

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• She is WAY TO YOUNG to train, for goodness sake. Hopefully you got the pup from a reputable breeder who should be able to answer your questions and concerns. If she's running and hiding under the couch, your are probably punishing the poor thing. Please seek some professional advice.


• Here is my website that will answer most of your questions. I own 7 Golden Retrievers, they live in the house, and most of them I have raised from puppies. They are all excellent behaved dogs.
  
  http://www.all-about-goldens.com
  
  Hope this helps!


• give him food as a treat ...Ido that to my chihuahua!ALWAYS WORKS!


• Find a good trainer. You have too many questions that can be answered fully online


• Sounds like you need to enroll in a basic training class.
  Start with something like puppy kinder garden or something like that.
  It will get you started at least.
  Then see if the trainer can recommend a book that would give you the basics and get you going.
  Training is a life long process and something you need to do all along the dogs life.
  
  At 10-11 weeks she is not marking territory she is not house broken and will not be for months. Treat training is fine but as you see they do not always mind when you do not have a treat. I do use them but not all the time. Pay off like a slot machine treat at times but not every time.
  Try a command like kennel up or something for her to get in the crate.
  Keep it simple and nothing that you would use for anything else.
  
  I consider the basics stuff like.
  Sit
  Stay
  Down
  Off
  Come
  Crate up
  Collar up
  and basic house and human manners.
  Good luck with you pup


• First of all what kind of pet is it? Thats what it depends on. But heres some tricks for all dogs.
  When you want the dog to go in its crate say "go in" and if your puppy doesnt, then when you drag it out from under the couch say, "BAD PUPPY NO", be very carefull. Another thing you can try is to say "go nunights (night nights)" and then run toward the cage, garenteed to work. Next when leaving say " going bubyes" and again walk toward the cage. Eventually your dog will catch on. Everynow and then you can give it a treat but DON'T SPOIL IT TO MUCH!!
  
  Good luck with that, and if you need anymore help, ask again and i'll most-likely post again.

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Dog Health Questions: What dog is better/easier for a first time dog owner a german shepherd or a black lab or recomend any others.?

i'm a first time dog owner and also could you please try to put a link for a dog training or how to train ur dog. or teach him stuff... please thanks

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Lab! I taught my lab all kinds of things on Yahoo Answers. Good Luck!

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• I love my black lab!!! She is crazy-hyper, but very sweet and loving.
  
  I have GSD neighbors and they are idiot dogs. They bark every time the wind blows. Sure, they may not be trained, but I am scarred for life by this breed.


• Labs are my favorite, but they take longer to mature, and can be very hyper to start with. A German Shepherd is much calmer.They are both intelligent and loyal animals.


• a lab would be the best to have first, I would recomend having a adult since they need less feeding and attention at first, they also adapt better. You should only get a dog if you are able to take care of them, Labs need alot of effection and care, they especially need alot of excercise.


• Pappilon,Golden Retriever,Lhaso Apso, Labrador Retriever, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, West Highland Terrier,Irish Setter,Schnauzer, and Bichon Frise. Hope i helped!!! GOOD LUCK!


• This is just an opinion but I would say a German Shepherd, especially if you plan on doing alot of training. I have heard that they are much more calm. I have several friends with black or chocolate labs that couldn't handle them after even a few weeks because some of them can be very hyper and hard to deal with if you don't have alot of patience.


• I have trained German Shepherds and a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix (BTW color doesn't matter because two yellow dogs could have a black puppy). From this experience I am confident that Labs are better for first time owners. All the GSDs I've known and handled (males and females) tended to be dominant dogs. The Lab/GSD mix (male) was deffinately submissive while still being alert and protective when he perceived a threat (thought the cats in the kitchen was a person). Both breeds are easy to train but, in my oppinion, and inexperienced owner would probably find a Lab easier to handle. You should read "Ceasar's Way" by Ceaser Milan. It has information on both training and dog psychology. It is very interesting.


• get an irish wolfhound
  haha, huge
  and kinda hard to take care of, but the best personalitites
  
  german shorthairs have good personalities too
  and are easier to take care of


• german shepherd becuz their humble and labs r too active n will knock u over n break stuf


• Ok, let me frank with you, if you are a first time dog owner, as in you have never ever owned a dog, neithe r a lab nor a German Shepherd would be good for you. Here is the thing, these are two completely different breeds. Labs are extremely high energy dogs. They would need at least a 90 minutes walk and an 60 minute walk each day. They were bred to go go go. Now German Shepherds are high energy also, however, they were bred to be able to go all day long, or just chill and relax. However, German Shepherds are very dominate dogs. If you are not the leader, they will be, and trust me, you don't want a German Shepherd being the leader. I would highly recommend you finding another breed of dog or even better yet see if you can't find a mix breed. Maybe try a lab German Shepherd mix, or something. Honestly, I would say for your first dog, you should probably stick to something like a Pug or Boston Terrier. These two dogs are not very high maintenace, nor are they very dominate. Hope this info helps'


• I have to agree that labrador puppies can be especially rambunctious. As they get older they continue to be pretty active and chew alot so the owner would have to be very patient at first and have an active lifestyle to keep up with one. Labradors are also very obedient and easy to train .German Shepherds are also very energetic maybe even more than the labrador . They require alot of excercise and like to spend alot of time with their family. German Sheperds are bit hard to handle for a first time dog owner . The owner would have be a firm handler and really know what its like dealing with active , large breed dogs and have some experience with the breed. They also require alot of attention to training.
  Between the two I would say the Labrador Retriever would be the best choice.
  Start out with housetraining when you first bring the dog home , that is, if you plan for the dog to live indoors with you. Then you can start with basic obedience training like come, sit, stay and lie down.


• Lab, Boxer. Schnauzer's, Irish setters, and Bichon Frise shed WAY TOO MUCH!!!!You prob wanna get a puppy. Like 7 months. You can go onto
  www.phsspca.org/training/dogs


• My opinion is you have to like the dog before the breed and go from there. I have a blood hound mixed with pit-bull and i love her she is my heart! when I first saw those green eyes and how aggressive she was I knew I had a winner and at that time I didn't know what she was.


• Lab! We had a black lab for 12 years and she was great. But on the flip side we had a chocolate lab who was quite rambuncious and big! We ended up giving him to a friend who lived on a hugh piece of land. He loved to run. They are lovable, smart, great with kids, and pretty easy to train. Take your time to find the right one. Good luck...:) As for training watch the "Dog Whisperer" on tv. We have 4 dogs and some of his ideas work really well. Or better yet invest in a good trainer to train both you and the dog. Well worth the money.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training? Your views on aggression?

I have just seen a question on training a dog, which i can relate to. My 1st boxer was a rescue and had massive issues with anything with 4 legs.
Why is it training classes often state they cant take aggressive dogs, i appreciate they are trying to protect the other dogs but if they are on lead and is controlled whats the problem surely a dog with aggressive tendancies needs the help more than the others, the owners are obviously trying but often there is no support. My boxer was expelled from training because of his issues and we were never able to help him.
Really gets to me when owners try and are not allowed training is about dealing with all issues do you not agree??????

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What sort of aggression? Defensive fear based aggression? Canine-aggression because it's a characteristic of the breed? Appropriate aggression from a working dog doing its job under the control of its handler?

Following a bite incident one of my Dobermanns exhibited defensive aggression. To control his behavior he had a half check {I wish I had known about the prong collar}, given an immediate snap correction for aggressive behavior & praised for focused calm behavior.
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The training method I chose was geared to the dogs temperament & response to environmental stimuli.
Training classes would have been counterproductive for fear based aggression & one of the two behaviorist I met was worse than a waste of money.

It was very rewarding when he walked past dogs without hackles raised, growling & lunging. Genetic fear based aggression can never be cured, but the behavior of the dog can be controlled & it's environment managed.

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• A typical training class is not the place for a dog with fear or aggression issues. More and more classes are popping up specially for these types of dogs though.
  
  The format in these classes is different, the set up is different, its a whole different ballpark than a regular training class. In fact the first time you see one you'd probably get the impression that they are down right weird. But they really do wonders, the changes are nothing short of amazing.
  
  Other than special classes there is the one on one training options.


• Because general sit/stay trainers don't deal with aggression - they train a dog to obey commands. They don't always work with the behavior aspect of training and many methods that are used for working with aggressive dogs are beyond the capabilities of a regular sit/stay trainer.
  
  What an aggressive dog NEEDS is one-on-one time with a BEHAVIORIST. Not a trainer. Training and training classes come along AFTER the dog has been seen by a behaviorist and after preliminary work has started on the BEHAVIOR aspect.
  
  http://www.arkanimals.com/ark/dg_define_…


• Not really. Obedience classes are for obedience training. It would kind of kill the purpose if there is a animal aggressive dog in the class b/c the trainer would be focused on HIS issues, and the other dogs would probably be too distracted by his behavior to do anything productive.
  
  What you could have done, is get a trainer to work with your dog one on one.


• Depends on the type of training class. If you have a basic obedience class it can be very distractive to have an aggressive dog in the class. Dogs can only concentrate on one thing at a time. If the others are concentrated on your dog, and your dog on them, they won't learn anything.
  
  If your dog has aggression issue you may need to hire a trainer to come to your home. If you're lucky you will find a class that is devoted to dealing with aggression.


• Hi,
  
  I believe aggressive dog can't be treated in training class. Contacting a professional behaviorist would be great. Here's more info:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/veg.html
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/ry0.html


• 99.9999999999999% couldn't recognize real "aggression" if it bit their face off.
  They shove responsibility for their complete lack of training & discipline ( & spine) onto the poor animal.
  Anybody trying to take an untrained,ill-mannered spoiled rotten beast into a bunch of dogs has just PROVEN their stupidity ignorance & LACK of any sort of control! Of course nobody would be stupid enough to let that disaster happen!
  
  3 whole minutes of "Put this collar on it & CORRECT the crap out the monster-like THIS !" should cost a about a dollar.


• Obedience classes are to train dogs, if you wan't to get a aggressive dog sorted out you can take them to police dog seminars or dog boot camp.
  I think obedience dog classes should face dogs with aggression problems, because if they have that much knowledge of a dog to have the audacity to making a dog obedience class and can't help aggressive dogs. What annoyed me when i was 15 i went to this German Shepherd branch they said they can fix dog's with problems and do obedience so i thought yes this sounds good for my pup. But my dog was a Czech working line German Shepherd and when i was 15 i didn't realise they are alot more stronger than other German Shepherds. And it was really good with it's commands, but it had a dog aggression issue which distracted him, so they left me out everything, i got so annoyed i never came back. Then i met this guy he educated me about German Shepherds, i then got interested in the protection dog criteria, and i started going to Schuztchund, French Ring, Knpv and Belgian ring centres.


• As a class training instructor, I do not like dog aggressive dogs in dog class. This is a very dangerous situation plus the aggression issue needs to be worked with by desensitization and not by flooding if at all possible. Most dogs are not under control in a training class which is why they are there especially during the first few classes. A dog on a leash is not under control if he is pulling his small owner around to see, play or fight with the other dogs. Plus dogs (and their owners) like these need more individual attention which takes away from class time which is not fair to the other students. While it is true that aggressive dogs also need help they are better off being in a program where the trainer is experienced in working with aggression, either by themselves or in a class situation where there is only 1-2 other dogs, and/or in private training until some of the aggression issues are resolved. An aggressive dog in a class of 10-20 students and their dogs makes training class very dangerous for everyone.


• The dog training class doesn't want to put the other dogs at risk. Those other dogs taking the class may not be agressive but have other bad behaviors that need to be fixed, so they deserve to be at the class too. For dogs with aggression issues, there are private trainers that come to your house so just because the dog cant be trained with other dogs doesnt mean the dog cant be trained. I agree that aggressive dogs should not be allowed to train with other dogs because aggression is obviously very dangerous; even if the dog is on a leash, it doesn't mean that the dog will be controlled. Dogs with aggression problems need a lot of training with a private trainer. If you weren't able to afford a trainer then there should have been a lot of re-consideration because if that dog was aggressive and something happened, it would have been your fault, not the dog's.


• 1) Most decent trainers are capable of training "the average" dog. They haven't the knowledge nor experience to deal with dogs that have severe "issues" swaying from the "norm".
  
  2) In group classes, there is minimal time that can be devoted to each dog within the class. A "problem" dog that needs undivided focus is taking the time from the other students, who have paid their dues also. It is about fairness to the majority.
  
  3) An aggressive dog disrupts the class. It causes tension for the other dogs as well as the humans. Not a good atmosphere for learning. I also feel strongly that the other dogs in the class should not feel as if they are "bait". It is a liability.
  
  There are "steps" to training. Obedience classes are about training obedience. Agility classes are about training agility. Hunt training is about ....Etc etc. If a dog can not maintain self control, it can not be trained in an obedience class. If a dog hasn't basic obedience it can not be trained for agility.
  
  I am an agility trainer. I love training agility and I am very good at training students and their dogs. Many dogs come with very minor issues, lack of focus, sloppy recalls, wanting to run and visit the other dogs. No biggy. I expressly state we will not accept aggressive dogs. Why? Because: I am training "agility", not solving behavior problems, I am not qualified to deal with aggressive dogs, I do not want to deal with aggressive dogs, nor does having an aggressive dog in class offer a safe, enjoyable training environment to others.
  
  There is no trainer that can teach all.
  
  Just as with people, for specifics you seek "specialists".

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training marshfield wisconsin area?

i need to find a dog trainer in the marshfield wisconsin area. please not wausau. thanks. i would only like to drive about 15 to 20 minutes to get there, i

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By using Google maps I found this, with several names on trainers/clubs + address and numbers + map showing their location and not all are around Wausau :
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=dog+…Through normal Google search I found this site with three trainers/clubs, click the name to find more info http://www.dogtrainersearch.com/dogtrain…

Here you can search for trainers in your area by using your zip code http://www.apdt.com/petowners/ts/default…

And one last search result with four names on trainers/clubs + other info, including links to homepage http://www.localsearch.com/business/Best… .I live in northern Europe, Sweden to be more precise, and I admittedly have no idea if e.g. anyone of the trainers/clubs that is not from around Wausau, that I found through Google map search, is within about 20 minutes drive from you or not.

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Dog Health Questions: Help! This is a dog training question!!! How do I gget my dog to fetch???

My dog, mayDay, will NOT get a ball or toy or anything. She is a Female Coker Spaniel/Poodle mix. I threw her a ball made for jumping jacks, a little squishy ball, a football (though she is small) a little toy dog, a little rabbit, and she has only gone after a ball on or two balls AT A WALK. She will not get anything I through, except for treats. I have EVEN tried putting the squishy ball in her dog food so she would smell it. but she payed NO attention whatsoever. I'm desperate! How can I get her to fetch??

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Maybe, throw it. It's mainly if your dog wants to or not.

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• Some dogs just don't like to fetch so you have to teach them try throwing the ball a short distence then running after it yourself giggling and laughing and and clapping and calling Mayday then once you get to the ball if she still hasn't come roll the ball on the floor and pretend to play with it yourself you may look stupid but once she sees you chasing after the ball and having fun with is she may want to do it too!


• put the ball in a treat jar. it will absorb the treat smell. put the dog on a leash. when she goes and get the ball and if she will not come to you then slowly pull the dog to you. then praise the dog it will get the hang of it. to drop the ball i always lightly patted the nose.


• Some Dogs Are Too Proud To Fetch,They Feel You Threw It,You Go Get It..They'll Never Fetch


• A cocker/poodle mix is not exactly the best fetching dog around.They were not bred to fetch and it may be something you will never get her to do. If she has no intrest in the ball at all she most likely will never fetch.
  I have owned many dogs who would not fecth. Dobermans are not known for it either.


• You should start off by getting the dog to be interested in the ball, by rolling it to her, and when it picks it up, praise it alot. Then you can start with very short distances,like a foot, and praise it alot each time for showing interest. Dogs really want to please, mainly just be very patient, , also mybe trying a toy she already likes to play with to play fetch would work even better.


• Some dogs just don't have the strong retrieval instinct or drive. I don't know that there's anything you can do to "make" him enjoy playing fetch.
  
  I've known some dogs who, when you throw a ball or a stick for them to fetch, look at you like, "What, you expect me to go get it? If you wanted it that badly, you shouldn't have thrown it away in the first place."


• Try getting control of your self. Have Patience. not all dogs fetch by nature. read the book "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor for more on basic training techniques. training needs to be done when you are calm and can be patient with yoru dog try limiting the training periods to 5 to 10 minute and encourage any thing close to getting the ball at first and then requiring more action before you give encouragement until the dog brings you the ball you will see a change and an understanding when your dog finally understands what you want from it in this game. make it fun not a chore for you and your dog. seek a professional trainers help if needed and veterinary help regularly for your dog.


• Teach her to play at pulling with you. An old cloth or raggy dog toy is ideal. Sit on the floor & let her win the pulling games in the beginning by pretending that she pulling you along. When she is good at the game, take the toy & throw it a short distance. When she gets it you go & get it too & play tug of war. She will soon like to bring it towards you so she can play the game.


• start with the 'drop',
  Put the ball in her mouth, say 'drop it',when she spits it out,praise her, give her treats----
  
  pretty soon she will put it in her own mouth when you offer it--
  (you say 'get it',or 'fetch!' and praise her for grabbing the toy)
  so you can tell her 'drop it', and give her treats
  
  then pick it up off the ground--
  (same commands)
  then you can throw it a little ways-- etc
  
  IF she decides its a great game, fetch can become its own reward--


• You have to throw the toy and yell fetch and then go run and get it and come back. Keep doing that and eventually your dog should catch on to what she is supposed to do. You may feel a little awkward but if you want to get your dog so fetch that bad your going to have to do whatever it takes.


• Of course all of the other answers are good, but some dogs are visual learners. Grab a friend, go outside, and take your dog with you. Start playing catch with the friend and "ignoring" the dog. Eventually, she will want to get in on the fun too. Then you can start throwing it to her as well.

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Dog Health Questions: How to change my husband's bad dog training?

We have a nine month old miniature pinscher, and I am constantly trying to train her. When I work with her, she seems to be interested and has quickly learned several commands. But my husband doesn't do anything like that with her, he just wrestles and plays with her, letting her bark, growl, and bite during play. I've told him that I don't want her to think that those things are acceptable, but he says she's so tiny that it's nothing to worry about! Guidance?

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You need to correct him.
Now.
If you come across a child on a walk one day and he wants to pet your dog, do you really want him biting a child? Or if a friend brings one over to your house?
And, even if your husband allows the dog to bite him, I'm pretty sure your friends and guests won't appreciate it. You need to tell him that these things can get a dog into serious trouble. I've seen people kill neighboring dogs over barking in the yard. While it is a felony, it happens and most of the time the owner gets there too late.
If your husband wants to risk your dog's life by letting him misbehave in obnoxious ways, let him continue. If he simply doesn't want to correct her, tell him to back off and let you do it. That dog is walking all over your husband and with him, she's the alpha dog. Eventually, dominance problems could start and she could start growling and snipping at him for getting close to you because he's a lower rank than she is.
That tiny pup is making your husband her b****.

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• If you train the dog, and your husband is the dog's "toy", hopefully the dog will see you as its leader and will conform to the training and boundaries you set.
  
  It's really not a good idea to let the dog bite, as you know -- it can become a bad habit. Maybe you can convince your husband to use a toy when he plays with the dog, so his hand doesn't get bitten? And enforce a no biting rule?
  
  Your husband might want to realize that, when excitement and play escalates, biting can be dangerous for visitors/children.


• That won't undo the overall training. Your dog still needs to be socialized. Barking and growling during play is normal. Make sure you are hitting the key training points re: Socialization and Commands. Make sure he is always under control and doesn't pull you down the street when walking. You should be able to open the front door without him going out. Al the basic commands. If nec. take him to a training class and bring your husband too. maybe he needs to hear it from a stranger. That tends to sink in more.


• get a rolled up news paper, wait until the two are playing rough, then Wack your husband on the back side saying "NO bad!!" several times.
  
  the dog will get it imediatly.
  you husband might not tho, so keep the paper handy.


• I have the exact same problem with my brother. He thinks that my dog knows that the ways he interacts with him are only meant in play and that if he tries to enforce something serious that the dog will obey.. but, surprise, surprise, my dog now thinks that my brother is lower in the pack than him.. so he never minds him (no, my brother is not special needs, and he's a tall, slightly intimidating person, not someone a dog would normally pass off as harmless so easily). Have your husband read up on proper puppy training, and if he will read this, show him my story:
  Two years ago, my family bought a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy. My dad and I began training the dog and showing it we were in charge of him, not the other way around. My brother let the Corgi walk all over him, so to speak, so the Corgi thought he was above him. My brother likes to get up close with dogs and touch them in places that, in the dog world, only higher members of the pack are allowed to (hugging the dog, scratching on the stomach, anything that might show the corgi was submitting to my brother) And it all started because my brother refused to remain as an authority figure by allowing the dog to do the things your husband is allowing your pup to do. And, one day, when my brother went to hug the dog, the dog tried to attack him, snapping, snarling and trying to get at my brothers throat. He eventually displayed the same behavior with my mom as well, making several attempts at this. We tried taking him to vets, behavior specialists, trainers, and they all said the same thing- since my brother did not enforce the proper behavior early on, the dog would never view him as an authority. The dog eventually bit my brother, leaving him physically and emotionally scarred, and we were forced to put the dog down because we couldnt keep him when he threatened our family, and anyone else whom our dog might not tolerate. But through that, he still insists that it was not his fault, and with my other two year old dog, he trys to display the exact same behavior, so my parents and I never allow him much interaction with the dog.
  Please, no one make the same mistake my brother does! The earlier you establish hierarchy in the pack, the healthier relationship you will have with your dog!
  Like others have said, get him talking to professional trainers, or other dog owners you view as responsible, with a healthy relationship with their dogs. If he still does not listen, as much as you may not like it, your husband might not be the best dog owner, and for your dogs, and other peoples sake, it might be in all your best interests to rehome the dog until your husband better understands what raising a puppy requires. Being higher in the pack doesnt mean you have to be serious and boring all the times, but there are ways to play with a pup that they think are just as fun, but without biting, growling and wrestling.


• Training is an everyday thing for the rest of their lives. Tell him that tiny dogs can do just as much damage and big dogs when bitting. See if you can find the statistics on the dog bites and show them to him, then maybe he will change his mind.


• I suggest going to a training class together. I run classes and I always get lots of couples who are trying to find middle ground in how they train their dog.


• Show him the below website and ask him to count the amount of Minpins in rescue right now. Then tell him that most of them are there because their owners didn't train them and they turned into little horrific monsters.
  
  www.petfinder.com
  
  Then you can tell him for me that there is nothing more frustrating to a Minpin rescue volunteer than an owner who thinks that this breed doesn't need obedience training.
  
  Or you could invite me over to your house to bop him in the head for you! :o)

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Dog Health Questions: How much does the Petsmart/Petco dog training cost?

I cant find the price on the website. Though Petsmart does have a coupon for a free dog traning consultation

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depends on what you need training on and how long your training session is..........i seen the list at the store and its from $10 - $199

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• try calling petco or petsmart
  they will give u the exact price


• PRICES VARY FROM $65-85 DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE.


• They cost different amounts and run for different lengths of time. I forget what the amounts are, but if you call them they can tell you.


• Either go to the store(you have to go there to sign up anyway) or call and find out


• Don't go there! Find a reputable trainer in your area (your vet could help with that search). Petsmart/Petco "trainers" are little more than high school students will very little training instruction.


• id call the store nearest you and ask. different places would have different prices.
  
  also, ask around and see if there are any trainers in your area. a friend of mine's mother is a trainer and all i had to do was talk to her a few times, and i trained my dogs myself.
  
  i have had pit bulls for the last 20 years and my dogs are more than dogs. they are my companions, my protectors, and my guard dogs. not only for me, but my kids too.
  
  and for the record,, the only time i had a dog bite anyone was when a bully was beating on my son and my dog bit him. thats what a dog is for.


• call them and ask them

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know what happend to Judy Strickland dog training in St. Louis?

Where did Judy Strickland's dog training in Kirkwood go? Did they move or completely close up shop? They were great with training our dog.

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I believe my mother used know her or had some help from her with training her dog. Everything I find says she is still in Kirkwood, Mo. at (314) 821-7877 Hope that helps.

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