Dog Health Questions: Had bad experience with maltese a long time ago. Are Siberian huskys hard to train? What dog should I get?

Well, a few years ago I sadly had a unintelligent maltese, and I was renting so I couldn't keep him. I spent most of my days trying to potty train that adorable maltese, from when I bought it as a puppy until it was about 2 and a half years old, but my roommate got so angry that I had to sell him. I took him to dog training lessons, and he had a severe problem, and as much as I tried to help that sweetie, I couldn't so I gave him to a rescue where they tried to help him. I didn't mind having to clean up, but I don't want to do it again... you know? So I feel ready to get a dog again, and I want a dog that is easy to train. I've done my research and Siberian Huskys, as cute as they are, are supposed to be harder to train, and I don't want messes all over all of the time. I would take out my doggie every hour, and even bought a crate that was his size so he couldn't go potty in it, but he still did, some how. I feel so bad for such a sweet dog though :(. So the question is: is it true that Siberian huskys are hard to train? Has anyone have had good/bad experiences in potty training with them? Also, I'm thinking of that or a german shepherd, or a great dane. My friend has both, and they are great dogs. German shepherds are highly intelligent, but what would you reccomend? I devote myself faithfully and will to my future pet. I excersise daily and jog for a long time, and I could easily do this with my dog. I have had experience with dogs too. My friend is a vet, and has been one for quite a while. Thanks for your true opinion friends!

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I'd recommend starting with an older dog that's already trained. Check out pet finder, the local shelter, or some breed rescues. Also, if you go to a breed rescue, they can help you with the breed itself.

Another idea would be to foster for a breed rescue, basically as a trial run to see if Huskies are the dog for you. If you foster and you don't think they're right for you - at least you've learned and you don't have to give up the dog! Hope I've helped.

And I agree with all of the above. Also, huskies (for the most part) can't be let off leash or else you'll never see 'em again.

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• Cute is not a reason to select a breed.
  
  Siberians, Great Danes and German Shepherds are not recommended for first time owners. Intelligence does not equal trainability. These dogs can often be challenging, especially to an inexperienced owner and I am not referring just to housebreaking.


• I think before you start asking for people's person preferences, you set yourself straight with what exactly you'd like in a dig. Going from maltese to husky is a great change. I suggest you take a few of these little quizzes, and do a little research on some of the dogs suggested for you:
  http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/
  http://www.iams.com/iams/breed-informati…
  http://www.eukanuba.com/EukGlobal/GLOBAL…
  
  In most cases, Siberian huskies and Great danes both are stubborn, and need an experienced owner. I would say the same wbout German Shepherds, as while not necessarily as stubborn, they need a dominant owner that knows what they are doing. You should look for a breed good for beginners, not something that looks cute!


• Get a Parson Jack Russell Terrier.
  They are as smart as a whip, train well, will love you forever and aren't afraid of ANYTHING, big or small.
  
  Great characters!


• Siberian Huskies are not the easiest dog to train. They require tons of exercise and can scale 6' fences with ease. They also can not be trusted off leash.
  
  German Shepherds are smart and because of their intelligence need some one who knows what they are doing.
  
  Why not go to a shelter and get a senior dog that is most likely already housebroken? The average lifespan of a dog is around 15 years, so you would have plenty of time with them.


• husky's are very smart dogs but need alot of time devoted to them, if you are living in a unit??? i wouldnt suggest getting one unless your gonna b home all day because they will become very destrucive, theyre not easy to teach because they are so independant but are very smart but stubborn dogs.
  
  they are very lovable and love you back but need the space and freedom so your house doesnt become a big chew toy.


• If you couldn't educate and raise well a Maltese, the last dog that you could own is a Siberian Husky. They are stubborn, dominant, independent, hard-to-train, headstrong, with a high-prey drive and, did I mencion, NOT for novice owners? Do you realize that half of the dogs in our shelters are Huskies whose owners bought because they were "cute" and then couldn't raise them well? They ended up calling them un-inteligent. Do a little research please.
  
  And oh, PS. GSD?! Are you freakin' kidding me?


• Who should not own Siberian Huskies, people who...
  
  ...don't have fenced yards or some nearby fenced place for them to run off leash. They are escape artists and most cannot be trusted off leash!
  
  ...don't like to walk or exercise, but would also like to keep their house in one piece! A bored husky is a destructive husky! A tired husky is a good husky!
  
  ...can't stand getting dog hair on thier clothes, funiture, carpets, counters, beds, food, etc...and don't like to vacuum. Sibes shed regularly, and twice a year they literally "blow" their entire undercoat out, we are talking bushels or fur here!
  
  ...like to keep their lawns perfect. Sibes like to dig, mine digs for and frequently kills mice and moles in the yard. The lawn looks a bit like a minefield.
  
  ...have small animals, ie cats. Huskies have very high prey drives and although some can be trained out of it if they are raised with animals as puppies, many can not and will chase and kill small animals!
  
  ...don't have a lot of free time to spend with a dog. Some dogs do fine on their own for many hours a day. Most huskies do not. They have a high instance of separation anxiety and often howl, or whine when left alone (not great for the neighbors).
  
  ...are looking for a protective or "watch" dog. They love everyone and since most don't bark much they make lousy alert dogs. They are NOT protective dogs by nature.
  
  ...don't have the time or knowledge to train a "stubborn" animal. In reality they are just very independant and intelligent, but it can seem like stubbornness when you tell them to "come" and they look at you and then walk the other way.
  
  And the most important group of people who should not own a Siberian Husky...those who have not done ALL of the research to find out exactly what the dog will need and if it will be compatible with their lifestyle before getting one!!!! Huskies have a high rate of surrender for some or all of the reasons I mentioned above. My girl was pretty damaged from living in a cage 24/7 when we got her, it took us 6 months to get her to start trusting people, esp men again. No matter what breed you are interested in you MUST read, read, read, and ask questions of current owners, breeders, or trainers that might be able to help steer you towards or away from a certain breed!!
  
  Thanks for being responsible pet owners!


• There are great dog stories and disaster dog stories. Believe it or not, you can choose your path. It does not have to be good or bad by accident.
  
  I highly recommend selecting a guide that will help you make this choice based on just about everything in your life that would affect you and your dog. These guides are really amazing!
  
  Check them out here, and give them a chance. You can be on your way to the right kind of dog.
  
  http://www.rightdog.ebookstogether.com/


• I would not recommend a Siberian Husky for you. The easiest to train and house break would be a Golden retriever, Labrador retriever or even a Collie. These are al great dogs and personally I love the Collies because I grew up with them. My mom used to breed them. They are a great dog very obedient and extremely easy to train. They come is rough coats (like Lassie) or in Smooth coats ( if you do not like the longer hair) Good luck in Finding your Perfect dog.

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Dog Health Questions: My current dog doesn't behave, I want a new dog?

I have seen a rash of questions lately declaring that the poster's current dog is untrained, unhousebroken, human aggressive, dog aggressive, doesn't listen, you name the problem. But they are determined to get a new dog and they think the new one is going to be perfect.

What makes them think that the new dog is going to turn out any better? Don't they understand that their current dog is that way because of them? That if they don't have time to train or retrain the current dog, then they don't have time for the new one? If their training methods or lack of training methods created the monster they have now, why do they think it is going to be different with the new dog?

I don't understand this concept. I was always taught that when you have the current dog trained and under control, and you have extra time and money for a new one, only then to you consider getting another one. Not until then. Am I the one insane?

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I have seen a rash of those questions on here lately.

A lot of times people say they want to get their current dog a companion and then go on to state what an ill behaved dog they already have. As if the new dog will have some magic effect on the first one. They refuse to take responsibility that its their fault the first dog is such a mess.

Also you have to remember that a lot of these people think that spaying/neutering equals instant training. Sterilization is the answer to every problem a dog has in their mind.

I think it is Spring Break for a lot of kids this week and we are getting a lot of kid questions.

Only now as I start Utility training with the two dogs I have am I contemplating on adding a new dog to the fold. I am just torn between getting another Collie or an American Eskimo (I love my too tall Pomeranian, I thought this was the only way to get a taller Spitz from a reputable breeder).

ADD: I would kidnap all Diva babies.
As an elite level performance dog she is the kind of dog that should be bred!!!!!
Maybe we could clone her?

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• LOL Don't you know nuttin', the new dog will come already trained from it's momma and it will train the old one.


• well i'm agreeing with you on this one. to me there are just some un-trainable dogs like humans.
  but a lot of the time its lazy owners.
  like even though i'm 14 i've had 5 dogs in my life.
  all rottweilers.
  not so long ago we got given a large male rottweiler that the owner said just didn't behave so he was getting a new dog.
  we managed to train the dog and i've not had any bother from him.
  so i do winder about this new dog.
  i think its insane if you cant train one dog do not get another.
  it most chances isn't the dog but the way you train and interact with it.
  be lazy with them you wont get anything from the dog.
  work hard and get a loving family dog.


• LOL@ Rotten Rotts!
  
  They're lazy, plain and simple. They don't want to bother training their dog, because it isn't as easy as just getting rid of it.
  
  No, your not insane. People are insane for thinking that dogs are disposable, they don't train themselves.......


• The people who want to get another dog when their dog is unruly are idiots and only manage to mess up yet another dog's life.


• Sigh --- nearly every other question is about a puppy ..... and everytime I wonder how long that puppy will stay in its home ......... huge sigh.
  
  I am sick and tired of seeing people having pups on here that haven't the experience themselves to nurture the pups through let alone place the puppies into suitable homes.
  
  I guess that brings it full circle round to ........ well this one doesn't behave so we'll go onto the next. I haven't answered many this afternoon. I didn't dare as I might have been too rude.


• I had to laugh at this one. I have three dogs of my own, all of whom I have taken a lot of time to train properly so that they are well-behaved. They all show proper respect on a leash, are not aggressive in any manner, and have basic obedience.
  
  I don't think I appreciated them until I started dogsitting my father's dog this week. For those people who think that a good dog is going to make the bad dog behave they are sorely mistaken. It is far more likely that the good dogs just pick up the naughty dogs behavior. I am here all day long and with all of the dogs. I can catch the beginnings of bad behavior and correct it immediately, but how many people can actually do that? Even then, it is exhausting! :) I'm glad I am only dogsitting!
  
  You aren't insane, you are completely correct. If people have time and money and are committed to actually training their dog, then by all means go get a second.
  
  Take a deep breath, don't let them get to you. Some people are just not gifted with common sense.


• Nope, not insane. I agree with what you are saying to the fullest.
  
  An idiot is too big of an idiot to think along those lines.


• I hate when this happens to puppies. Someone doesn't properly train their puppy, and once the pup is 6mos-1 year, they go, "It's not cute anymore! and it's not well-behaved! Time to get a new puppy!" then the "old" dog has trouble finding a home because he's not a cute little puppy anymore AND he's not trained. I agree with you, it's awful. And I've been seeing a lot of ones on here about adding an animal to the household. Idk if you saw it, but one of them had a 7 year old GSD that was extremely dog aggressive, but they were getting another puppy. WTF? Deal with dog #1 before even considering a dog #2!


• Yeah but see if people did more research before getting a dog, they could pick a breed or mix that matched their personality/lifestyle better. I do think the dog is a factor..that's why I wish people thought it out more instead of got the cute dog in the petstore or the dog they think they want based on popularity or appearance. Like labs, they can be easy to train but if you don't give a lab enough exercise forget it.
  
  For example I got a border collie mix and when I tell people how much time we spend doing activities each day they say something like "can't you just walk him for 10 minutes like other people do with their dogs and they're fine" but no I couldn't and anyone who has a border collie can't just do that either.
  
  "Sigh --- nearly every other question is about a puppy ..... and everytime I wonder how long that puppy will stay in its home ......... huge sigh."
  LORRAINE my thoughts exactly. But don't give up, you all who take the time to answer questions are helping many out there even if the question is a troll someone may be searching google for help and find your answer.
  
  There's a pet section in my newspaper and always right next to the ads with pictures for puppymill puppies (you know- the teacups and designer puppy) there are a couple ads and pictures of shelter and rescue dogs needing homes. Today there was a 3 year old lab mix with it written that the owners surrendered him because he was fighting with their other dog. And there was a 5 year old jack russell terrier who was surrendered because the owners didn't "have enough time for her" and she's sweet with children and other dogs. How can people just let go of a life that was with them for years, no sense of commitment or responsibility, that's the way this culture is to get what you want when you want it selfish or not.


• Because the new dog will come with a written guarantee to be housebroken, a terrific guard dog, and fully obedience trained all for the price of the paper it is written on....LOL
  
  Yep, get rid of the poor dog you did not take time to train and love properly, buy another one, but this time, I hope you get a really huge dog, so it can bite you in the rear, and then hopefully you will never own another dog again.
  
  This is why there are so many poor babies in the Shelters.......grow up people....
  
  If you can't train your dog, what makes you think, you can buy one and have it already the perfect dogs, like People, Dogs are not perfect, but I would say that Dogs are so much more trustworthy and perfect than a human yep they are.....

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

My pure bred chocolate lab will be a yr. old tomorrow nd has yet to learn to walk and come. I think she is retarded....is that possible?? lol......i need help, she is a good dog but i cant get her to do these two things, please help!!

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Your dog probably thinks she has you trained very well!

Go to the library and find books on dog training and obedience. There are a lot of different methods that are used and have been used.

Research trainers in your area. Did you get her from a breeder? Ask for recommendations - ask your vet as well. Find a beginning obedience class, sign up, attend, and do your homework.

One of my favorite things is the "Nothing in Life is Free" theory - your dog must do something before you do something. She wants to play? She has to sit. She wants food? She has to down-stay. She wants to go for a walk? She has to sit and stay until you're out the door and you call her. I found that this is good for me to practice obedience and training with my dog between and before classes.

Happy birthday to your lab! If you take her to school and practice with her all the time, she'll be a perfect angel by her next birthday! Good luck!

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• Perhaps schedule an appointment with the vet or a trainer. A lot of animal training places do evaluations (free) ...so perhaps schedule one of these, and see whats wrong with her. Good Luck:)


• maybe petco but i have herd that they are kinda bad but not sure.. um well u could try saying it over and over... or commanding!!! well good luck!!!!!


• With any animal to train them you just need to take the time and have patience. We have been trying to train my roommates dog better and he responds well with treats. If she does not walk well on a leash some say use a choke chain. I do not believe in them myself but when I walk mine he has some issues but i just try to keep him close. I also reward him when he does good. The other dog is now learning to do things when told also. If you are concerned about her over all a vet might be able to give you more info by checking the dog out. If it does not follow voice commands could be a problem with hearing.


• A lot of the time its not so much that the dog is not smart, but rather the fact that we havent dedicated as much time to teaching the basics. I have a 1yr old Akita/Chow mix. At first, he would not listen for the life of him. 4 months of working on it - he still refused to sit when told. I started the training classes and let me tell you - they work wonders.
  Come to find out, it wasn't him not being able to learn - but ME not knowing how to teach him.
  Now- he's always the center of attention when people come over b/c he learned a lot more than just sit.


• It is all about the owner....not the dog. You are not spending the time with the dog and/or using proper techniques to train it.


• Take your dog to Obedience School. They will teach you how to teach your dog different tricks and how and when to reward them. It really helps.


• walking and coming are basics just look it up on google for techniques on training. the important thing is to be consistant and make sure that you reward. with 'come' , for about a week or two only call him 'spot, come!' when its already started to come towards you, then treat him. that way they get used to hearing those words and doing that action and it might help a little. another thing is use a long retractable leash and let them go away and get interested in something. then call them 'spot, come!' if they dont turn and come in less than one second, tug them and run backwards (while encouraging them and stayin gall happy) till he gets to you, then treat them. eventually youll say "spot- (he looks at you and waits for you to say come) - come!" and then hell come. remember to run backwards it helps them keep focus on you.


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

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Leash?

Ok, i saw a leash the other day that looks like a normal leash but has a piece of elastic surrounded by two pieces of fabric. anyway it snaps like a belt when you pull on it quickly. its a correction tool for dogs. does anyone know what this type of leash is called and where i can get one???

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harness

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• have you ever watched the dog whispererwith caesar milian? he has a better collar that ahelps you train your dog .. its called the illusion.... go to the site and check it out...
  
  http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/products/i-collar.php


• Im not sure if this is what youre talking about, but there is this harness that forces the dog to sit when they pull or jump. Theres a fabric cord that wraps around the hind legs and it tightens when the dogs pulls and creates tension.
  
  I love the thing. I have a 4 Month old Chocolate Lab and she is a perfect dog except for the fact that she loves to jump on new people, cause she gets so excited.
  
  I definitely recommend checking it out if its not the one youre talking about. But it might be it. You can find it at http://www.iWalkMyDog.com
  
  Hope this helps.

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Dog Health Questions: Can I Tell if my dog has some wolf in him?

I have a two year old alaskan huskey. Upon bringing him to the vet i was told that he might be part wolf. A similar comment came up when i was at a dog training class.

From what i no, wolf and wolf hybrids are hard to train and usually don't make good pets because of their instinctual hyarchy nature. Is there any sure way of knowing whether or not he has wolf in him, and if he does should i be worried about it?

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Bad info, I disagree.

Wolf and wolf hybrids are pack animals and very, very clannish - which means they must be part of the human family. I cannot begin to to stress that must enough. I have read horror stories of these dogs being chained up and having to be put to sleep.

That said. I have owned two wolf hybrids. They were both very,very smart and well behaved. We made both of them part of our family and my ex husband trained them both. One was hit by a car, so she was not living with us that long.

The other was a great escape artist - I had to put her in a cage and then lock her in using a wrench that she could not remove from the cage. She would open the door if it was not locked. T

She lived in the house with us, but when she had her only liter of puppies we put them in a coop to keep them out of the house during our work time. Some time after it was built, we found her climbing over the six foot fence so we knew we were beat and did not try to keep her contained any more. We had her spayed.

Having said that I will tell you a little more. Fluffy, our rough stuff Fluff as we nicknamed her, had eyes that glowed in the dark. She loved all of our kids, she helped find the lost hamsters when they got loose in the house and never harmed them. She did catch a mouse outside once and it was kind of gross, but that was the worst thing I saw. She played tag with the neighbor's cat. She was the BEST dog we had and we all miss her. She lived a long and good life.

No lies, here. Other people have had problems with their wolf hybrids, but we did not and I think it is because we already had another dog when we got her and both were part of our family.

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• You already have the dog and love him. So nevermind what they said about wolf hybrids. Just do your best to train him. I'd stick with telling people that he's husky just incase wolf hybrid is on the BSL where you live.


• A DNA test will tell you & no I wouldn't worry just take necessary precautions. I would look up a wolf hybrid breeding & talk to them about training etc if he is part wolf.


• I wouldn't worry at all. You had him this long so he is fine...
  
  My in-laws have a Malamute/wolf hybrid. They got him from a breeder who races in packs. He is a great dog most loyal dog i have ever seen he was hard to potty train and he does dig an awfull lot but I think that is the Malamute in him..Any who its okay. Dont worry about it.


• Well, does he like to hunt and kill birds or cats? I had a part wolf and chow and he was stubborn.... played stupid, but I knew he was very smart, and he was very easy to potty train. (a sweet heart to me and other people) but very loud and hard to control, and he had an independence about himself, not the type that would like to cuddle (kept to himself, except when I had food, lol), and he was very dominant because we also had another dog that was lab and pit bull mix and he was a biter, but was afraid of Harley(aka the chow wolf) and Harley never bit a human being. I loved him and he made a great pet for me. I unfortunately had to get rid of him because the neighbors kept on complaining about him (they said he was too loud, lol), and the police loved him too, lol (he was a little charmer). Oh and he was fixed, so I wonder what he would have been like if he wasn't, lol.
  I don't think that you should be worried about him being part wolf.


• It really depends on what percentage of wolf is in him. For example 10% wolf is going to retain more dog instincts and modern dog traits then lets say 50% wolf or higher.
  
  The wolf hybrids I have been around that were 50% and higher really had a much more hectic personality then the 10% hybrids.


• DNA Test WILL NOT show if your dog has any wolf in him or not...in fact the DNA tests are only proving to be more of a joke than anything else (and an expensive one at that). DNA testing does not work on wolf dogs. There is no way to be 100% sure as many times people breed GSDs and Malamutes to get a VERY wolfie looking offspring that they pass off as wolf dogs.
  
  This pic is a Malamute GSD cross see how wolfie it looks, people could easily say OMG thats a wolf no doubts! But it's 100% dog.
  
  http://www.shawlein.com/The_Standard/13_…
  
  Alaskan huskies (being a mix of many times Shepherd and Mal or Sibe) sometimes end up looking wolfie...
  
  Both of my wolf dogs have to be kept in check and do test me for alpha on occasion. They were more willful than even my Siberians to train, but it's not impossible. They, like my Siberians, are very pack oriented, can try to be houdini's (no escape artistry isn't strictly for the wolf dog...), they actually parallel the Siberians in many ways, but in many ways they can not ever be treated as "just another dog"....


• Adam I would suggest going to yahoo groups and joining one of the wolf/wolfdog email lists there. WDZ, WDA, or WDC.
  
  for the rest of you, dogs and wolves are the same species and were reclassified as such in 1993. Hybrids is a misnomer and as such you do your canines a disservice in continuing a stereotype.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tried the "Hands Off" dog training videos? Website www.thedogtrainingsecret.com?

Want to know if this is worth it, if it works.

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Well I read the page on the sight and just from personally experience the page read like an a scam. I really do not think I would ever try it. Plus I did not agree with something on the page at all

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• I also thought the sales page looked a bit dodgy. Have a look at http://www.best-dog-training.com . It is full of dog training articles, tips & tricks. You can also get a free ebook on "How to have a healthy dog" when you subscribe to the free dog training newsletter. Well worth a look.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training my dog is driving me crazy. I need advice.?

Crate training my dog and he wimpers to go outside and when i take him out he plays in the rain. Then comes back in a poops on the floor and pees on his bed. I even leave down paper in his area in case we dont get out fast enough. This dog is driving me crazy and I have had plenty of dogs he is just untrainable. I need help but I cant afford a trainer. Oh we just moved and this is when he started making all these mistakes in his potty training. How long before he gets this down he is 5 months old.

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This is going to take quite some time! Puppies are hard work, and they are a big commitment! Work hard and everything will work out~!

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Below are Crate Training/House Training Tips.

When you are leaving the house, or going to bed for the night, do the following. Never actually shove the dog in the crate, either throw treats in there, or sqeek a toy and put it in there. The dog will eventually learn that they have to go in, if you place them in front of the crate, and say the word.. Place the dog in the crate, along with some safe toys. Close the door, give a treat, and say your crate command.(Such as, night night, crate, or bed). Leave.
**I DO NOT SUGGEST CRATING PUPPIES THAT ARE YOUNGER THAN 12 WEEKS**
Repeat slowly extending the time, and make sure you leave time between kennel times, to spend with your puppy. Never expect your puppy to stay in his kennel longer than the age he is in months plus one. (example, if your puppy is 5 months old, only leave it in there for 6 hours. No dog/puppy should stay in it's kennel longer than 7-8 hours.

Rules:
1.Try to teach them that their crate is a good place. Reward them when you place them in the crate. This is teaching them, that a treat comes with good crate behavior. Always keep your dog in the crate, unless you can keep a good eye on him.
2. Another option, if you do not want to place your dog in the kennel all of the time, hook his leash to your belt loop, this way he can not go off and use the restroom somewhere, and you don't know about it.
3.Always take him outside after;(ON A LEASH); rough play, after he eats or drinks, after being let out of his crate, after he wakes up after a night or if he is,
sniffing,staring at you,whining, or sitting at the door.
4.Don't ever hit your dog, or rub his nose in his mess. This will just teach the dog to be afraid of you.
5.Don't feed him or give him to much water, before you plan to put him in his cage.
6.Don't expect your dog to hold it's restroom, more than the age of the dog in months, plus one. But no dog should have to hold it's bladder more than a 7-8 hours.
7.Be patient!! That is the key, to housetraining. Of course if you get too overwelmed, you can always buy a book, or ask a professional trainer!
8.Always, when he goes to the bathroom ouside, give lots of praise and treats!!
9. If you expect your puppy to go outside, and dont use puppy pads when he gets older, starting out with puppy pads, is not a good idea, because this trains them that it's ok to go inside, and then before they know it, they cant, it is to confusing for them.
10. Work out a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Feed your dog the same time every day.
11.When you go outside, stay outside until he uses the restroom.
12. Dogs while first potty training, need to go outside every 2-3 hours.
13.Do not make the dog smell his mess, strike him or lock him ouside. This will just confuse the pup, and it might be afraid of you.
14. Ignore whining, unless you KNOW that he/she has to go to the bathroom.
Good Luck!

Types of Dog Training Programs: The Best (and Worst)

• You need to find a professional trainer, contact your local kennel club, they can refer you to one. No dog is untrainable. You are doing something wrong.


• If you have just moved and this dog was with you before you moved and to my understanding he started when you got to your new house. he probably isn't comfortable with his surroundings and will take a while. if you Absolutely can't take the training anymore hire a personal trainer for your pup and he should be fine and dandy in no time.
  
  My regards to you pup and you.
  
  p.s hes a blessing in disguise. i bet he'll be your favorite in a while. The rascal always wins my heart ;)


• You must be patient. Don't yell at the dog, or spank him, anything like that, just tell him "Bad Boy" when he goes potty in your house.
  
  Spend a lot of time outdoors. Since he's not potty trained yet, you need to go out every 30 minutes. Today is Sunday, I'm assuming you don't have work or school. Take him outside every 30 minutes. Carry some little bite size treats in a little container outside. When he uses the bathroom, award him with one small treat. Never use puppy pads, and please don't even use newspapers. This will get him in the habit of thinking that he can use the bathroom on the puppy pads and on the newspaper. Of course, that works for you because all you have to do is toss it away, but for him, it's never going to get him trained. He's just going to adapt to thinking that he can use the bathroom in the house.
  


• He apparently doesn't get it and you aren't giving him the correct messages.
  
  Check out these websites. They should help.


• Make sure you take him to a tree be4 he goes inside and when he does his bussnies in the house say bad boy in a really strict way so he won't do it anymore


• When you take your dog outside to poop/wee. Stay out there with him until he performs. Use the same spot every time if possible. Give praise when the deed is done. He should have some bladder control at five months old. Take him out after eating . I know its a pain to stand outside in the cold but it will be worth it if you persist.. He will soon catch on that wee/poop = treat and praise. The secret is consistency.
  
  Good luck


• You mentioned you just moved and that was when the mistakes began. He may be a bit confused and uncertain about the new place, even though you are there. You also are asking two different questions - crate training and housebreaking, although the two are often related. You didn't mention when or how often you feed him, which is an important piece of information for housebreaking.
  
  For housebreaking, you'll need to learn your dog's signals, and also help him to re-develop any signalling he had for you before you moved. Until he is fully housebroken, always take him in and out for potty through the same door. Most dogs will need to eliminate about 30-60 minutes after eating. Don't leave food down (free-feed) all day. Instead, have designated meals. Give him his food; whatever he eats in a limited time (10-15 minutes) is fine. Then take the food away. Watch him closely for the next hour, as soon as he looks like he might be thinking about it (circling, sniffing, etc.) get his leash on him and take him out. Walk him (even if it is in your own yard) until he does his business, then praise him heartily, and walk him a few more minutes just in case there's a bit more to go. Then take him back in. As far as his dog bed, hope it is washable. If it is, wash it a couple times with detergent and bleach. Then wash it one more time without any detergent, and no bleach, to make sure that no residue remains on the bed. If it's not washable, trash it; it's already marked with his scent and he will be tempted to go again. For the floors, clean them thoroughly, and consider using a pet or urine deoderizer cleanser wherever he has had potty accidents in the house.
  Leaving down paper in his area may also be confusing him; it's like saying "yeah, sometimes you can go in the house, and sometimes not, but I won't tell you the rules". If you must leave something down, I strongly suggest potty pads, so that nothing "leaks through". Newspaper has a way of letting some stuff get through, which means you'll have to clean and deoderize those areas too. If you can't afford potty pads and have to use newspaper, at least invest in a cheap plastic shower curtain, and put that between the floor and newspaper to help prevent any leakthroughs.
  Now, about the crate training and the whimpering - are you so sure that your dog is whimpering to go outside to potty? Or is your dog whimpering to get out of the crate, then playing outside, and then peeing when he comes back in because he's afraid of going back in the crate?
  If you can give more detail about how you are doing crate training, it might help. Sharon McCuddy's Lucky Dog articles has at least three articles about crate training, here's the link to one of them: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think about Don Sullivan's Dog Training?

I love it...I have amazing results with a 7month boxer...What else is there out there?

Dog Training Clubs - A Great Way to Help Train and Socialize Your Dog

Recommended Answer:
It depends..

You could attend group training classes in your area.

You can get a trainer to come to your house and work with you and your dog.

You can get dog training books which you can borrow from a library, buy at a bookstore or buy online ebooks and courses.

I personally have been to classes but while that was good a book that you can refer to at different times works best for me.

Here is a popular course that has lots of good testimonies.

Dog Training Classes - Dog Training to Unleash Your Dog's Full Potential

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Dog Health Questions: Jealous dog. training tips?

I recently adopted a five yr old dog from my local shelter. I have two other dogs that are very well socialized and good with dogs, cats, horses, etc. At first, all three dogs got along very well. However, when i pet or play with my other dogs, the new dog starts barking and will eventually attack them if i continue to pay them and not him attention. Does anyone with experience in the realms of introducing shelter dogs to existing dogs have any behavioral training tips to help my amily out?

Dog Training Commands - How to Successfully Train Your Dog to Do Certain Commands

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Have him on leash & correct him for any jealous behavior. Put him on a down stay when you are lovin' on the other dogs. Correct him immediately for any lip or growling. Let him know you will NOT tolerate any of that behavior. When he complies & is a good boy, after you are done with the other dogs, call him over to you, tell him "good boy" & he gets his lovins. Be 100% consistent. The behavior will disappear.
Source(s):
btdt with different rescue dogs

Common Dog Training Mistakes

• Always make the presence of other pets a pleasant experience – tensing up, scolding, shooing and grabbing teach that another animal is to be disliked.
  
  Learn the signs of peacemaking and stress in dogs.
  
  Praise any appropriate interaction that you see – polite dogs can help one another learn.
  
  Serial feeding is a handy way to support several goals:
  - helping an animal learn its name
  - getting an animal to enjoy the company of another animal or person
  - encouraging animals to remain calm around one another
  - strengthening the idea that food should not be taken without permission
  
  Have all of the animals within reach, and equidistant from you. If any know “sit” or “down,” and are comfortable doing so in one another's presence, ask for it. Say an animal's name, your cue for giving permission to eat something, and feed that animal a treat. Then do the same with the next, etc., until each has had a treat.
  
  Any animal that gets pushy, bothers another animal, or does anything else that you don't want, doesn't get a treat when their turn comes around again. Keep moving yourself, if need be, to keep the distance equal between you and every animal.
  
  Periodically repeat this ritual, to remind all that the presence of the others brings good things, but only if they are all calm and polite.


• Just a little jealous. Should get over it in time. My dog who loves my cat still gets jealous when i brush the cat. He will come over and get between me and the cat till I brush him..bl


• 1)controlled shock collar
  2)squirt bottle
  3) hit them and say: no, bad dog

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone been to "Bertie Dog Training Club" in Oadby, Leicester? Would like to know if it's worth while?

I have a Doberman Pinscher puppy she is 8 weeks old and would like to get her trained as much as possible/

Dog Training - Why and How to Train Dogs

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I don't know about the training club you are talking about, but it is good to start training at an early age. That said, you do not want to take your puppy out in public or around any other dogs until she has had the full round of puppy vaccinations and boosters.

Call your vet to get the time-line of when your dog will be fully protected from the series of puppy shots, and start your obedience classes after that. In the mean time, you can start some simple training at home with her.

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Dog Health Questions: How does one go about starting a dog training/boarding/grooming business? What would the first 3 steps be?

I don't know anything about business plans and how to go about it - we don't have a lot of "start up" money to hire other people to do stuff for us. I just want to start small and then go from there. We already board/train some dogs - worried about liability and how to go about insuring that there isn't an incident that would cause us to lose our house! These are just some of the issues.

Get the Most From Your Dog With These 5 Dog Training Tips

Recommended Answer:
Avoiding the phrase “I don't have time...”, will soon help you to realize that you do have the time needed for just about anything you choose to accomplish in life.

Types of Dog Training Programs: The Best (and Worst)

• It's all research. Contacting companies that already are in this business in parts of the same state that you live would be a good start. Probably start with 3-4 companies. You aren't infringing on their customer base, and talking shop... but first you want to know:
  
  1) Who is your local competition?
  
  2) How many people in your area have pets that would be within a reasonable distance from you?
  
  3) What facilities will you need?
  ____
  
  after that, contact those companies I spoke of earlier and ask:
  
  a) What prices are they charging for the services you want to offer?
  
  b) Ask your questions regarding insurance
  
  c) How many customers do they handle per month?These should give you a start, to help you determine what your next steps should be. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tryed "dog training secrets" by Don sullivan?

I want to know if i should buy this DVD. I have a male dog aggressive APBT (5 years old) who also is difficult on walks. and a brand new GSD puppy (5 months) I enjoy seeing different technics. i wanted to know if anyone else has seen don Sullivan's training methods and if its worth the money to buy the DVDs.

Dog Training Man's Best Friend

Recommended Answer:
Never seen it. I prefer to train my dog's by the way I want to train them.
-- I could tell you how to train your dog to walk with you on a leash though I have taught a couple people before. Here's a question I have answered before about dog walking : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

- But I really don't know if you mean aggressive when you take him on walks or just don't wanna go..

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i find dog training schools in michigan?

my 4 month old dog chews on things, pees in the house, poops in the house, BITES PEOPLE, shes just plain horrible. where are the schools?

Helpful Tips on Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
Most PETSMARTs have obedience classes in their stores.

Dog Training Explained

• Call your local animal shelter, humaine society, etc. They can give you the names of some reputable schools and trainers. Check out the local classifieds also.

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Dog Health Questions: Tell me some of the websites for dog training?

Can anyone able to suggest me some of the websites for dog training and also give me some of the tips for dog training…

Choosing Dog Training Equipment

Recommended Answer:
Dog Obedience Training. Best dog training methods for different dog breeds, dog separation anxiety, and free puppy training tips for potty training a puppy. Learn how to train a dog fast and effectively.
www.dog-obedience-training-online.com
Dog Trianing at www.pun.trainingdog-behavior.com

Understanding the Differences Between Various Dog Training Courses

• Check out www.sitmeanssit.com. This is a great network of dog trainers and a fantastic dog training system. If there is a sms trainer in your area just give them a call to set up and appointment for a FREE demo. They will come to your house or meet you somewhere to meet you and your dog and show you what they can do for you. Not alot of trainers can do that and there are very few trainers that can problem solve like these guys. I've used this system personally and would have become one of their trainers myself buy someone in my area beat me to it. Check out all their youtube vids as well. They can train any dog. Hope this helps.


• Hi Pushpa:
  
  I think you may find this site useful. It provides information not only on dog training, but also on various aspects of caring for a dog.
  http://www.golden-retriever-magic.com/fr…
  
  All the best!
  VJ


• Hello,
  
  Not sure exactly what you need to know about dog training, so I can't really give any advice here. You can get a dog training ebook and more for free.
  http://www.trainyourdogsonline.com


• You need 2 or 3 people or a trained dog.
  With 2 persons you could throw the Frisbee and the other one catches and keep doing that or an easier way (if you want to do this start by throwing him bones in the air and he catches it or hold above him and he jumps to it) get a trained dog and play with him in front of your dog and keep playing and your dog is energetic right, then he will get jealous and run at the Frisbee but wont catch it then you hold the trained dog and play frisbee with him until he catches on to it when he does throw 2 frisbees when he catches one throw the other immediately and then he'll learn that then keep doing it with 3 then 4 then 5 then you know the rest. and give him energetic foods as a reward and pat him as a reward.(after every time he does it only).
  
  Good Luck on that Hun and check out my website http://www.helpwithdogs.info for further help
  
  good luck xxx

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Dog Health Questions: What are some of the most effective dog training books to used? Which ones are the best?

I'm trying to buy a good dog training book so I can train my dog at home. There are so many I don't know which ones would be the best to get. So if you've ever used a dog training book, let me know what you thought about it.

Service Dog Training: Training Your Dog To Perform Human Tasks

Recommended Answer:
Two MUST read books for you are Dog Problem: Gentle and modern solutions by David Weston and The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell. I once asked this question on a forum and got some good answers here is the link if you want to check it out: http://www.dogforums.com/2-general-dog-f…

ETA: I would stay away from the Koehler Training book, I just read it and its appauling. In general stay away from books that focus on negative training.

A Working Dog - Training

• The local public library would be jealous of my collection of dog/animal related books. LOL
  
  This is one of my favorites though http://www.canisclickertraining.com/clic… (Its a VERY nice ebook)


• OK here's what the deal is.i had went out an got me a husky puppy some 12 years ago now she is no longer alive i loved my old Tasha. anyway at the same time i got her. i picked up this book husky for dummies i swear it was the best thing i did. it was always on the money.maybe you can find a book like that for your doggy. good luck.


• This one!
  
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/


• PetSmart and other corporations offer great petsmart training,I had to go to training for three weeks to be cerified! They work from the basics. I am actually and accredited pet trainer for petsmart. In the classes that I teach we work on potty training, discouraging unwanted behaviors such as barking, nipping, jumping chewing and potty training. We also do the basics such as sit, down, leave it, drop it, take it, walking on a leash, loose leash walking, come when called. Shake, hi five, bang bang dead dong, and so much more. The classes are so beneficial to you and your puppy, we use positive reinforcement. =) You should look into it!


• I don't know...
  Answer mine please help anyone?!?!
  
  http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind…


• Easy!
  
  i would say for overal training, to train your own dog and learn enough to make money of trainign other dogs go with the following:
  -"Tips on how to secretly train your dog"
  http://www.housetrainingadogtips.com/reccommends/housetrainingadog.php
  
  OR for dog aggression specifically
  
  -"The quick guide to dog aggression"
  http://www.housetrainingadogtips.com/reccommends/dogobediencetraining.php


• As a dog owner myself, I had trouble training my 2 husker before. I have searched the website and came across this ebook which I used and it turns out to be the same as recommended by Bindi. It's called the clicker training.
  http://www.canisclickertraining.com/clic…
  
  I would also suggest that you read up more on how to give your dog nutritious meals as it will help to keep them in good shape and in good mood too. Keeping them happy helps in dog training as well.


• Secrets to Dog Training (http://www.training-dogs-information.com/) is the top selling dog training book for the 4th year in a row. I've bought it myself and it's excellent. They also include consultations with their own dog training experts on your own dog's behavior problems.


• My boyfriend and I, had just got our dog(Max) and it was very hard at first because it was in the apartment. Our dog wasnt really a listener and had like anxiety. Maybe since he didnt really know us, we tried a couple books that really didnt make much of a difference. Then we tried " Secrects to Dog Triaining" it was easier since it explains everything step by step. We have seen a lot of improvement with him. There are still a few things I still want to improve but you can notice the different right away. well hope this helps and good luck.
  
  *Here is the website in case you want to take a look at the book
  
  http://357c0bj9hr5rf0antnuiki9r8q.hop.clickbank.net/

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