Dog Health Questions: How do you make a German Sheppard who doesn't listen come to you?

I have tried treats and praise. I have 3 other dogs, one sheppard mix, one sable, and another mixed breed. I have had two other Sheppards and I have been to dog training classes in the past which included hand signals. All my dogs listen and follow hand signals, except my black Sheppard. If she gets out, she justs runs off and won't come when called. She goes and barks at all the neighbor's dogs. The only way to catch her is to drive after her in the car and call her to get in the car. I have never encountered a Sheppard that wouldn't listen and couldn't be trained easily. We've had her since she was 6 weeks old and now she is almost 2 yrs. The two dogs we had before her don't like her and pick on her when they are in the yard. The newest puppy (6 months) gets along with all the dogs, she bugs them, but they don't harass her like they do the black Sheppard. The puppy already knows commands and hand signals. The blk Sheppard is also aggresive w/food w/the other dogs. Help, I'm at a lost

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Get her ears checked, she/he may have an infection which may not be visible but has affected her hearing. then try some one on one training with a special treat (cooked liver) works great with my dogs. I would also suggest feeding the dog separately as to prevent any dangerous fights and someone getting injured. The fact of the dog running to anyone or thing when it gets loose would seem to me that this dog is very social, How does it get along with the puppy? The other dogs may just view it as a nuisance.. Some dogs as well as people are not good in groups.... How does the dog act when just with you? (no other dogs around)

Dog Training Basics - Important Tips to Remember

• get a whistle for the dogs. they r not heard by human beings but they can hear it.


• try 2 gets some food she likes and put it in a bowl and shake it or maybey u should get 1 of those wisols??? well try some stuff

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Dog Health Questions: Cesar Millan 'The Dog Whisperer'?

I watch the show and love it and also love Ceasar and his methods. He does a great job of fixing dogs with problems. I have read posts from a small group of people that 'hate' him and say he is 'sending dog training back 10 years' and stuff like that. What do you not like about him. If a dog has a problem you sometimes have to be slightly forcefull with it. If a human is acting wrong do we keep praising in and giving it affection, no we disipline them too. I don't get what Cesar's haters don't like about his methods. Do you watch the show? Do you like it and him? Why or why not? Thanks for your time.

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I watch Cesar's show occasionally and enjoy it. I think it's worth noting that he works professionally with unbalanced dogs with socialization problems, not with dogs that need basic training. That said, I don't know why he has published works on training puppies unless, as may be the case, he teaches about how to avoid problems with certain breeds. The “Don't try this yourself” disclaimer appears on every show in which people interact with animals, so that's a CYA thing. It's true that you can't rehab a dog in 30 minutes, but neither can a surgeon perform a heart transplant in the 30 minutes allotted on a TV show.

To me, the value of the show is that it demonstrates that a dog's behavior can be modified and a “bad” dog can become a “good” dog with proper training. Maybe more important is Milan's focus on training owners rather than just their dogs. Pit bulls have gotten a bad rap and many people defend them by saying it's bad owners rather than bad dogs that are the problem. If Cesar's show gets that point across, I'm all for it. If his show teaches people how important it is to properly socialize their dogs through proper training, that's good, too. If people train their dogs correctly from the start, maybe there won't be a need for the Cesar Milans of the world. It's usually much easier to avoid a problem than to correct one.

I like Cesar.

Woof! :)

Dog Training and the Dog-Human Bond

• oh i love that show.. I believe that his methods are the right way to train a dog. and it does work :D


• I do not think much of him. I think he has great personality for TV but I do NOT think much of him as a trainer. Many people forget that it is just a show with LOTS of editing and he does NOT perform miracles. Some of his methods are outdated, cruel and dangerous, he has had some problems because of some of his methods and is even being sued.
  Also, I do not see the point of showing these types of corrective measures on a TV show if they can not be used in real life by ordinary people. His show is always preceeded by a disclaimer that says do NOT try this stuff at home without a professional. Most people watch the show to learn how to fix their dogs problem's, not just for entertainment purposes and the chances of him ever coming to help the ordinary person are slim to none.


• I watch and I like him,too.
  I think people don't like him because he goes against other conventional training techniques.


• It's entertainment - not training. People think they can do just what he does and bingo - their dog is fixed.
  
  No dog can be "fixed" or trained in 30 minutes. It's Television...


• god i hate that show


• Sometimes people dont like people being mean to animals.
  He's not being mean but hes harsh and yur completely right about being forceful. just people think that way.


• While i like him and will watch his show, and have gained a lot of knowledge by watching, i have to disagree with the way his show is so wide spread.
  
  At the beginning of every show it states to consult a professional but there are those people out there that will ignore that statement and try these methods on their own with disastrous results.
  
  I feel maybe that his methods should be available to trainers and professionals instead of the vast majority of the public.


• The people who hate him are also nuts that think that you are supposed to treat dogs the same way as people. Or actually they think you are supposed to treat them better than people.
  
  They're nuts, don't worry about them.


• At the end of the day, there are certain training methods for some dogs that work, and there are training methods for dogs that dont work. Cesar's methods work on some dogs, and not others, but of course we dont see the ones it doesnt work on.
  People get very defensive when their chosen method of training works and gets bagged. We have 4 dogs and they are all trained differently. It does run paralell to children in that some kids are pretty smart and dont need discipline, while others do.


• No, I do not like him, he does not do the dogs any good, his tactics are scripts written for him so he can look good on the show....alot of people that have used him, swear their dog was worse when he got finished with them,, it has been posted on the Internet before, he stinks....
  
  take the dog to a real trainer, not a wanna be.
  
  he is all show, and does not know that much about dogs.
  
  he never has and never will...if you want to take someone serious about training a dog, then get a real trainer, not someone that trys to practice at it without a license......
  
  He gives real trainers a bad rep........and his so called name of
  
  DOG WHISPERER, ,,,,,,,,he whispers to the dogs so you cant hear how much he is botching the job...ha ha
  
  no, sorry, I don't think he should be giving advice....
  
  Breeder/show/handler 15 yrs.
  
  we have dog trainers on here and they can out do his advice and tactics by far.....and they don't pretend to know what they are doing, they do.......and they give good advice on here.


• I sometimes watch the show, and think the biggest problem is that he makes it look too easy. Some of his methods work, but not in 2 minutes as he shows on the TV. I understand that showing a professional dog trainer and a class of puppies wouldn't make as interesting a program, but it would be more accurate.


• yes i watch it i have tried the techniqes and most seam to work.i enjoy watching him


• The fact of the matter is that most of the dog professionals that are speaking out against HAVE trained this way, and saw the negative side of it. Sure the behavior may go away for awhile, and then come back ten fold, or you end up with a dog that totally shuts down.
  
  Watching the show, those dogs aren't submitting, they are shutting down. A form of learned helplessness, because every submissive signal they give him is ignored. Study a bit of dog body language and you'll learn this. Watch the show with no sound, and see the absolute fear in the eyes of these dogs.
  
  The people that are speaking out realize there are far better ways to work dogs of all types.
  
  He is really doing more harm than good, we don't get follow ups on those dogs, maybe there is a reason for that, hmm?
  
  Remember TV is all about the ratings, nothing else.
  
  **Added: There is no science to his methods. His methods are based on flawed wolf studies that were done years and years ago. There are now much more accurate studies, and we've learned ALOT about animals learn between then and now. The wolf studies that alot of dog behavior explanations have come from was done on captive wolves, it has now been learned that wolves don't act this way in a natural setting. So yes, he is setting the dog training world back, back to time before we understood how animals learned, a time when the information we had was wrong.


• Well legend, the less people know about dog training, the more they love his stuff.. While I agree with you that there are some dogs that need a swift boot in the ***, Mr Milan is NOT the man for the job. When you find yourself in doubt of my words, check back with the first sentence I wrote, then wonder why I said it. Hope I helped!!


• I'm not a fan of Ceaser, his methods are what we were using back in the 70's & 80's. times change and if we can get the same results with posative training opposed to the forceful method then why not have a happy working dog rather than a fearful dog that is afraid not to do it your way.
  
  does anyone remember that Ceaser killed a dog that was in his care for training useing his method a few years ago. it was in the news for a while. this is not the person i would want training my dog or showing me how to train.
  
  but it is ok for him to go on TV and show people how to train difficult dogs with his forceful methods and his watchers think i can do that and end up makeing the situation worse. it's not the same as haveing a trainer there to guide you.
  
  i have watched my trainer take very difficult dogs and useing the posative method have the dog working in 30 min. yes you have to be firm but not abusive. believe me you can get a lot farther with posative and much quicker. i've done both and will continue the posative.


• I have noticed that people who want a short cut method or dont know much about any kind of dog training gravitate toward him.
  I myself think he is somewhat dangerous. He goes on TV and performs, and people try all his techniques on their own dogs the next day. The trouble with that is that most of the dogs dont need his methods.
  He calls himself a rehabilitator, but in reality, he masks the problems with fear instead of getting to the root cause of the behavior and resolving it. So short term he may get some results, but they wont last.
  As already said by another poster, his opinion of the pack heirarchy is very flawed and based on not much research and study. He sees the pack environment through a "macho" human view, which has nothing to do with animal behavior.
  If he had any kind of degrees in any kind of animal study or behavior study I would probably respect him at least, but he really is just an actor who has found a great way to make money from the people in this world who are too lazy to read and study dog behavior and training methods themselves.
  
  And yes, I have read his books and watched his show. My husband actually loves him, but then again, my husband has never read any books by real dog behaviorists and accredited trainers, or any books on pack behavior by people who actually go in the wild and observe it.

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Dog Health Questions: I need some dog training tips.?

heres alittle info on what im looking for;
*shes five months and well pee and poop any wheres.
*she likes to bite, well nibble on people
*she well try to eat anything
*she jumps on people

any tips well be fine.(:

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If she does her thing on your carpet or somewhere you dont want it to happen tell her sternly or in a mad voice NO!
Then take her outside and let her finish out there.

Maybe she is bored or have to much energy for the other things, remember to take your dog out every 4-6 hours. This helps with the peeing and pooping problem as well as calming the dog down.

Thanks

Dog Training Tips

• Sounds like she needs to be taken outside about ever 45 min. and if she goes while out there give her a biscuit or a treat...it should only take about 3-5 times and she will get the idea. But you have to put the treats in your pocket and give them right then.
  At night I would put her in a dog create...dogs don't usually poop where they eat but if she see's you cleaning it up all the time she will assume you are mum and not care...mother dogs always discard the feces when they are puppies.
  She needs chew toys if she's "teething" or atleast a bone.if she jumps on people put her on a leash and keep it pulled tight when she gets around people and you think she will jump.
  Training a puppy is a lot of work, good luck!


• 1. Crate Training. Look it up.
  
  2. If she bites when you're playing with her stop playing with her immediately and turn around for a few seconds. Then, turn back around and continue to play. Do this every time she bites. She'll learn that when she bites play stops. I've tried the making noise when they bite you but it didn't work for me.
  
  3. ?
  
  4. When she jumps on you turn around having your back facing her. Don't let her have attention until she's calm and not jumping.


• OK for the house breaking thing, look for signs of sniffing or scratching at the floor. Those are signs that its looking for a place to pee or poop. Take it outside immediately. If he pees or poops outside give it treat and praise like "Good job" or "good girl/boy" in a happy voice and pet him/her right after they're finished. go inside and reward with a treat. if they poop/pee inside, say (Not yell or scream) in a stern voice "No!" "Bad dog!" and immediately follow with putting it in its crate.
  
  When they were with their puppy litter they would play with each other. Often play biting, when a puppy bit too hard the other would squeal. Do the same, make a high pitch squeak like a "EEEEP" haha! Then turn your back, fold your arms, and look boring, don't continue to play and once they calm down return to playing. repeat and repeat. be patient too.
  
  With the eating thing, puppies need to be monitored for every hour up until they go to bed. If you go to work or leave the house put them in their crate with chew toys and a chewing bone. Remember if your not watching them they are in their crate or doggy play pen. or in a room that's puppy safe. Also what i find that works with some of my puppy classes is finding a leash that's about 6-10 feet long and hooking it to your belt loop or something. That works perfectly for watching them and for signs of peeing or pooping.
  
  And for the jumping on people tell all your guests to do this too. If ge or she jumps turn away from it. and look boring. For example, your friend walks through the door. Your puppy is all excited and just wants to say hello and give them as many kisses as possible, and jumps out of excitement. Your friend, or you if its you coming home, stand up, cross your arms and be boring. if they continue to jump turn away. Once they calm down you go back to petting and greeting. Patience though is the key.
  
  Good luck and i hope this helps :)
  Best of wishes
  -Morgan


• potty training- puppy training pads and if that dont work whenever u catch her doing it in the house or anywhere she is not supposed to put her nose in it and take her outside and u can crate train nibble on people- when ever she nibbles on u say at at and ignore her and walk away or if she is on a leash ignore her and turn your back on her and wait a few minutes then start playing with her again and if she does it again just do the same thing over and over that should work - eating everything - when she is eating poop and u see it say no and take her away and when u see her poop outside put pepper on it when she is done so when she tryes to eat it she will have a nasty taste in her mouth that should stop her from eating that - jumping - when she tryes to jump on u tell her no very firmily and when someone comes to your house make her sit and stay when u open the door and let the person sit down on the couch or sear but if she gets up before that u tell the person to please go back outside and wait a few minutes and knock on the door again and when your dog gets it right and sit and stay intill the person sits down tell the dog good dog and let her go visit and if she jumps on the person when they r siting down take the dog out of the room for a few minutes and wait and take her back in and keep doing that intill she stops jumping - this is all the stuff that i did with my dog and she is very well trained in all of this so i hope all this helps u with your dog to


• first when ever she poop's or pees rub her nose in it. it sounds cruel but it's to show here that is not where she goes to the bathroom. second most dogs grow out of nibbling, but it help to give her toys so she can chew on those instead. not sure about the eating but when ever she jumps up on people immediately push her off and say down!


• Hey this mean seem harsh but what my dad done when they dog poo'd or wee'd on the carpet was wipe the dogs nose in it ... she soon learned + iff she chews things there is a product that is anti chewing spray :)


• Thats how my puppy is take her to pet smart they have training thats where im taking my puppy.


• whenever she does that, scold her softly and tell what she is doin wrong.

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Dog Health Questions: Help With Dog Training Please?

My dog Coco (its a he!) Is very wild. we had him for at least 2 years and he was a very hyper puppy. Now he is older and doesn't listen at all. He always tries to run out the house and when he does he runs all over the neighborhood. We try calling his name, but he still doesn't listen. also he runs around alot when someone walks by our house and he runs into our windows and rip our blinds up. how can i train him? I don't want to give him up.

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First, lots of exercise. A tired dog is a good dog. A dog with too much energy can be extremely destructive. You don't say what breed, but research to determine how much he should get. If its a mix, check both breeds.
Second, training. Go to a training class if you need to. Even just reinforcing simple commands go a long way in being able to control you dog. Plus, training tires them out as well.
Third, if the dog is destructive, crate train. Google it. The dog should be crated when not supervised (whether you are home or not) As the dog calms, you can let the dog out more when not supervised.
Fourth. A dog should never be off leash (unless securely fenced) until they have a solid recall. Calling his name means nothing until he is trained. That goes back to #2. Google training for recall or learn it in training class.

Obviously he has gotten this far without training. I highly suggest a training class. It would be the easiest to teach you the basics. IF not, start reading.
Check out books by Dr. Ian Dunbar and Patricia McConnell to start.

Dog Obedience Schools - How to Get Free Dog Training by Learning What's Taught at Obedience Classes

• You've been putting up with this for two years; why is it suddenly so important?
  
  Find a local obedience school and take him. The problem isn't that he's hyper, it's that you've apparently never taught him what you want him to do, so he has done as he pleases... which suddenly does not please you.
  
  Obedience school is great fun, so this isn't a chore.
  
  Also, since he is energetic, it's clear he needs more exercise. You can run with him, get a pulling harness for him and roller blades for you and let him pull you, or check out www.dogscooter.com


• take him to classes since he is older and i would advise you next time you get another dog train him when you first get him on the basics of sit stay and come


• One of the best solutions is walking your dog more. Usually when a dog is very hyper a lack of exercise is the culprit. The absolute best thing you can do for your dog is take him on a nice long walk in the morning. I know it's usually the last thing a lot of people want to do when they first get up (especially if you have work/school) but a well exercised dog is usually a happy dog.
  
  If you start walking her more and her hyper-ness continues then there may be more of a psychological issue, which you can then contact a dog trainer. But 95% of the time more exercise can fix many problems.
  
  As far as the running away... One problem that might be happening is that many people punish their dog after they run away and once they get them back. I made the mistake of doing this with my first dog and he never would come home after he got out. The longer he was out the more upset I got, and I really would get angry once I finally got him. All this does it teaches them the idea that once they go home they will be punished. Thus they run away longer (or ignore your calls).
  The best thing to do when a dog gets out is not stay calm, don't go running after him (unless nessisary), and REWARD HIM LIKE CRAZY once he finally comes back. Give him lots of treats, praise, and attention that he is a good dog for coming home. It will be hard to get him to do this the first couple of times but after awhile you will see he comes back.
  
  Sorry for the long answer, but I hope it helps :)


• Here are some tips that might help
  
  You should make it fun for your dog to come when you call by using positive reinforcement methods. The affection, prais, and rewards you give your dog for good performance will teach him far better than any negative methods like yelling at him. It is much easier to get your dog to come when he always has had a positive experience for coming to you.1. So that he doesn't get distracted when learning to come, begin the training inside your house. Call him over to you by saying "come" in a cheerful, happy voice. As soon as he does, give him tons of praise “Good boy!!!” (don't be afraid of overdoing it), some petting, and a treat. You can even have someone else in the house to help you train the dog to come. First one of you can call and then reward your dog for listening and then the other repeats the training. Take the training outdoors, once your doggy has gotten the idea to come when he is called.2. Using a leash, bring your dog outside and start working on the come command. For a dog that isn't paying attention, just give his leash a tug (but don't tug too hard) and walk backwards to get him to run up to you. Now that he's come, you can give him praise, love and a treat-all great rewards. Be sure to reward and praise him for his actions, but don't get angry if he doesn't immediately get the idea. After you have gotten your dog to listen and come while on the short leash, the next step is to try it with a longer leash.3. Your dog will feel less controlled by you when walking on the longer leash. Because of this he may feel a little more independent and ignore you when you call him to come. For a dog that is ignoring your call to come as you are walking him, quickly change direction and start walking away this will get your dogs attention for sure (as the leash will remind him he needs to catch up with you) and when you call him now he will run up to you for the praise and reward you will be giving him for listening. Stay with this step of the training until he is coming every time you call him . If this is going well, you can now try to get him to come when he is off leash.4. Start your dogs training inside an enclosed yard, so there is no chance your dog will run off and not come back when you call. Just like on leash training, as soon as he responds to your call give him his praise and reward for a job well done. If the freedom of movement has undermined his reaction you just have to go back a step and work on the reward and praise method some more just remember repetition is the mother of learning so it may take some time for your dog to get used to your commands but he will eventually under stand it just takes a little bit of patients. If your doggy has already gotten the idea to come every time you are ready for the hardest test yet.5. You are now ready to try calling your dog to you even when he is cruising around outside the yard without a leash. You have done a good job training your dog to come, if he listens even among all the distractions that may be going on. Even if he sometimes isn't perfect, keep working with your dog on this-it is an important element of obedience training.
  
  hope this helps.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Marital Conflict Over Dog?

My husband and I adopted a dog about a week ago. He's a sweet dog but has a few typical issues and is very needy of attention. My husband has never had a dog before, and I grew up with dogs, so I have a lot more experience with them. I've also been reading about dog training and also have a lot more time to spend with the dog because my husband has been away with lots of work lately. In my opinion, my husband doesn't always know how to act with the dog (expecting him to sit or come just by saying the words but not really showing any excitement in his voice, which the dog needs in order to understand, etc.). He also has yelled at the dog a few times and gotten frustrated when the dog was always lying down and making it hard for him to put on the harness for a walk. This freaked the dog out and made him turn over into a submissive position on his back. My husband doesn't really understand this, and it makes me uncomfortable because I think he's not always acting with the dog as I think is ideal. I know he'll have a learning curve, but I want him to be more patient. He's upset with me now because he says I'm telling him what to do and criticizing his actions with the dog. I get worried when he acts like this because we don't have kids yet and want them, and I wonder how much patience he'll have with kids if he's being like this when he's tired with the dog. How can we work through this? Any suggestions? It's been stressful for us to go from a couple without kids to a couple with a very needy dog overnight.

Dog Training Bumpers and Dummies

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I can sympathize with you and especially your husband.

I was in the exact same situation a few years ago when my wife decided to get a puppy from her aunt who breeds Chinese Cresteds. I was in the Navy at the time and on deployment. When I returned home my wife "surprised" me with a new dog that I didn't exactly care for. Not only was I not used to having a dog, but I certainly wouldn't have chosen this hairless little thing that looked more like a rat than a dog. I didn't like him and became terribly frustrated when trying to walk him, cleaning up after him, etc. I finally told my wife he was going back to her aunt. She said give it a little more time. We went to dog training classes (a HUGE help) and I eventually grew fond of the little guy. Now, 5 years later and I can't imagine not having him in my life and he's actually closer to me than my wife (I think).

As for an indicator of kids in the future, I thought the same thing about myself. If I can't handle a dog, how am I gonna deal with a tiny human being that demands even more attention? As it turns out, having a kid was nothing like that. Sure, you're scared, frustrated, and don't have a clue about what you're doing at first, but you learn along the way and hopefully you have family that will help out as well.

Bottom line: definitely look into dog training classes. If hubby is too busy during the day, many trainers will do home visits, which is what we did at first, then attended his classes with other dogs. They can be expensive, but it's well worth it and your vet should be able to recommend a good one. If that isn't possible, read as much as you can about it, then put that knowledge to use with your husband. Praise him when he does something good (the dog & your hubby). Give it some time & patience and I'm willing to bet he comes around and will eventually love the dog as much as you do.

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• It has just been a week since you brought the dog. You should give your husband some more time to adjust with the dog. I bet you must be quite acquainted with dog training but do not point out anything that may upset your husband. Instead praise him for trying to get along with the dog and politely give suggestions that may or may not be from your knowledge of dog training. If you want kids in the future, you have to be a bit flexible.


• NEITHER one of you understands dogs ! I would suggest you both see a professional trainer or give the dog away . How your husband acts with a dog (unless he's truly abusive ) is no indication of how he'll act with children .


• It's good you are standing up for the poor thing - chances are your new dog had a hard life before you brought him home.
  
  Give your husband time to bond with the dog, and hopefully he will change his attitude towards him. Let your husband know when he does something right with the dog too, as that will encourage him to do more of the same.

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Dog Health Questions: Have you tried training with the "U"?

Here are some neat dog training videos:

Sit
Down
Stay
Beg and
Roll Over at:

http://www.wciu.com/UDog

Very well done ... have fun!!!

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Never heard of it. The self taught videos usually are not that good. It is much easier to take a puppy class where you learn how to teach your pup. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training website?

I would like to know a website where i can learn on how to train my pet
Any answer helps thanks

Dog Training Programs - How Do You Decide?

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Here's a site

http://www.thecozypet.com

Good luck with training your dog!

Dog Training Part I

• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…


• Everything isn't on the internet. Some things you have to learn in person. You can learn about dog training from sites and from books, but you can't learn how to do it. Find a dog training club in your area and sign up for basic obedience.
  
  Books:
  
  My Smart Puppy by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson
  The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete
  How To Raise A Puppy You Can Live With by Rutherford and Neil
  Puppy Perfect by Sarah Hodgson
  How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Milan
  Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Dr Ian Dunbar
  Puppies for Dummies by Sarah Hodgson
  The Puppy Primer by Patricia B. McConnell PhD and Brenda Scidmore
  
  Site:
  www.leerburg.com

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Dog Health Questions: Is petsmart dog training worth my time?

i want to have my dog professionally trained but dont want to waste my money if they are not any good

From Simple Dogs to Guard Dogs - How Guard Dog Training is Done?

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Pet smart dog trainers go to a petsmart program for training and only lean petsmart criteria. Therefore, they can't deviate from the curriculum nor to they have education outside of it (some, not all. Some trainers have gone to work for petsmart but technically they aren't allowed to advise you). It's a good place to take a perfect dog to teach a basic sit, down and stay. If you want to learn more, have specific issues or are looking for a more experienced trainer, use the IACP web site to locate a good trainer in your area http://www.canineprofessionals.com.

Dog Training - Most Common Mistakes While Training Your Dog

• We tried darn near everything from community college courses to books to whatever but didn't have much consistent success with our dog's training. she's a standard poodle so pretty big and can't be ignored ;-) so having her 'remember' her training in all cases was necessary. The turning point was a course called secrets of dog training and it just seemed smart and Celia (that's her name) took to it solid! Yeaaa!
  
  Good luck!


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


• Hi . I have two dogs and I needed to make sure that they were well trained and healthy. As with just about any question I have, I searched the internet. After researching a lot of sites, the dog training academy information is what I decided to use. It's great information and did what I needed it to do.


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


• No, they are not. I have stories about Petsmart training that are not good. Those instructors are trained to only teach positive methods. You are never told to correct your dog for disobeying a command it already knows. You are never given a prong collar, even if your dog needs ones. And they sell treats at six bucks for a five-ounce bottle. Yep.
  
  They are NO GOOD. Don't waste your money, please. There are plenty of good dog training agencies out there. Most of the time they are small and hard to find, but you'll know a good one when you see it. Go to professional dog shows and ask around. Professional people know what they're doing and can recommend a good dog trainer to you.
  
  Good luck!


• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He followed the Dog Training Academy course to successfully have a well trained dog in a few weeks. I hope this helps.


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


• Hi,
  We understand the problem having had some initial difficulties training our dogs until we came across the Dog Traing Academy. Now we have fully trained obedient dogs, happy and in the best of health too. This program might be something you should consider.
  Good luck
  
  http://bit.ly/DogTrainingAcademyHere


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


• Hey, I see that you need some sort of Guide that will give you tips & tricks to help your dog become fully trained & more healthy. Recently one of my best friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He ordered the Dog Training Adademy Course to successfully have a full trained Dog in a few weeks. Don really bragged about this book..Please take a look & see if this is something that might be helpful to you. Good Luck!!


• Petsmart teaches tricks, if you want your dog professionally trained then avoid petsmart. When I went to them with my first dog not knowing a thing about training I had already trained my dog to do all the tricks they taught.
  
  A company near me trains proper obedience for six months for $125.00 and if you renew for another six months they give you six months free. But they are only local to Charlotte NC.


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


• If you want "professional" services, petsmart is a place to steer clear of.
  Their so-called trainers go through a 1 day course on dog training, and no prior experience is required.
  I was actually DENIED to work as a trainer there as I had "too much experience" with training.
  
  Look through the phonebook/online listings for local training facilities. Ask or find references to prove their credibility.


• Hey noticed your questions. Before we got our dog we had a bunch of questions, what kind etc. After getting our pet we had even more questions. How to house train, train to stay in the yard, crate training plus all the questions of how to take care of her. Our neighbor suggested we check out the dog training course sure helped answer all our questions and train our dog. Maybe it'll be a good fit for you.
  
  Relax and Enjoy


• depends on which breed of dog , and why can't you train it yourself it not that hard , dogs want to learn .if you are out all day, and prefer to get someone else. you should not have it


• I would try looking for local dog training listings. Look on Craigslist, EbayClassifieds, etc. The best things dont have to come with a high price


• i used this is worked well for me, http://6e6fev1bf-2q1ofhvf4qjtepai.hop.cl… good luck :)


• Nope.
  
  There is much better out there and they probably don't cost that much more.


• try a rec center instead or ask vet/animal hospital to refer you to a good trainer :)


• Hi, I understand

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Dog Health Questions: Should I take my dog to a dog training class?

I asked a similar queston yesterday but this ones slightly different, my puppy is a Border collie x GSD, she knows sit, lie down, roll over, her name, kiss, fetch, paw, both paws, but she's abit weary of strangers, she's 10 weeks, also what kind of training shall she have if she does, and is £60 for 5 weeks a good or bad price, please no rude answers, thanks.

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It sounds like you have done a great job with her already! She sounds like a smart dog.
Dog training never hurts especially with dogs that are a bit shy. She can socialize with other dogs and learn to become a little fearful.
I think that price sounds reasonable.
Good luck!

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• It would be a good idea, They will teach you many things about your dog, and it will give her a chance to socialize more, and keep her brain active. If she Is collie shepherd cross she must be intellegant, it will give her chances to keep her mind occupied.


• £60 is a very good price agility might be up her street she sounds bright and going to classes will help with the stranger issue but start with a basic puppy training classes these are good for you and your puppy good luck have fun


• I think that would be great for your puppy!


• Training class provides more than learning commands. It gives the dog a chance to socialize with other dogs and people. It sounds like he doesn't get out much. There are different types of training as well. I had trained my Chihuahua several commands before going to class and I still learned something. You can always take the next class up.


• Absolutely! She's still in the critical socialization (some say 6-12 weeks is the most important) period, and the more exposure you can give her, the better. Also, by going to a group obedience class, you're teaching her to listen and focus on you with a lot of distractions- a group full of other owners and their dogs. This is a really really key skill- it can mean life or death later on if caught in a bad situation- if she consistently focuses on you, it can save you both a lot of trouble.
  
  Structure is really important to the learning process. It's good that you've taught her tricks, but a reliable sit-stay or down-stay with distractions is invaluable.
  
  That price sounds reasonable, too, if you like the method of training and the class isn't too large. I recently paid $120 (only a little more) for 5 classes, and i felt like it was worth it.
  
  Good Luck!


• You would get more out of a socializing group. find a puppy pals group or a puppy play time group. there will be lots of strangers and other dogs and it will give her the chance to be surrounded by strangers and have to get used to it. Also take her everywhere you go. take her for walks, bring her to a playground so she gets used to children. invite people over alot so she is accustomed to people coming and going. bring her to work with you if you can, and bring her in the car.


• Absolutely!
  
  Start with a basic puppy obedience class. Even though your dog knows some commands, there's no substitute for the socializing she'll get in a puppy class (it's called "puppy kindergarten" for a reason ... it's fun!) After she finishes, you can move on to more advanced obedience classes and/or specialty classes.
  
  Not sure how the price translates into American dollars, but I paid $125 for a six-week course with a certified trainer (not a pet-store class).


• Hi,
  
  Its better to ask the authorities at dog training boarding facilities for the right training for your dog. They surely knows what kind of training for that type of dog to maximize your dog's potential.
  
  Don't take chances, ask persons in authority for this matter.

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Dog Health Questions: Do any one have the dean Rankin dog training program?

If anyone have this program are any like can I please brower or get copy.Also anything you have on traing a maltese dog.

Thank

Therapy Dog Training, Helping the Infirm

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You can check out local pet stores...most of them have books on just certain types of dogs.

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• http://www.oes.org/page2/3577~Dean_Ranki…
  
  Read through the above first. I found it very interesting.

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Dog Health Questions: Whats the best dog training collar for my neapolitan mastiff?

I am looking to get a training collar for my 7 month old Neapolitan Mastiff who has been attacking my other two dogs only in the house. I have been informed by a few breeders to get a collar to train him but there is thousands of them so need some advice on which one to pick, Hopefully under $300 dollars.

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Get a prong collar & hire a professional trainer or bring him to OB classes. This kind of behaviour should have been corrected on the 1st time it happened but it's never to late to correct a dog. At only 7 months, it should be quite easy to correct unlike when it's a much older dog. It takes a little longer. You just need to be really firm with it. A big dog like that needs a firm, strong owner. Hope I helped.

ADD: Creepy, are you crazy? A Halti(head collar) for a Neapolitan Mastiff??? You gotta be kidding me! The Halti will snap off in a wink of an eye before the owner even realizes it & the dog would have already gone after the other dog. You CANNOT train an aggressive dog, whatever size they are with a head collar. And with a dog that size & strength, no way ho zay. If you ask any professional dog behaviorists or trainers about training an aggressive dog, none will recommend those kind of collars. Not even a soft collar. The prong or the choke collar does the job well & does it best combining with the right training technique ofcourse...

Here's a pic of a N.Mastiff if you don't know what dog this is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neapolitanm…

Here read this & learn. It's very interesting:
http://www.johnknowsdogs.com/prong-colla…

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• all you need is a halti ($20- 30 at a pet store) they a wonderful training aids, both my dogs showed a drastic change (for the better!) using them even for the first time. the training school i take them to recommends them for all dogs attending, and the trainers use them on their own dogs.
  
  as for attacking your other two dogs, is he desexed? a complete dog will be far more territorial. other than that, the obedience training will help.


• You need a trainer. he is a neo, a very big and powerful breed. They were bred for agression. so you may never get him to accept your other dogs, should have done more reaserch before buying one. at 7 months, I sure hope he is not desexed, as extra large breeds should not be done until at least 2. due to grother pattern.


• Find a good dog trainer,your dog is way to big to try numerous methods,his training should have started long ago.Is he fixed? If not it may be he's establishing he's alpha.Find a trainer today.


• Hello,
  
  Check this out to help find the best collar for your dog:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/10sz.html


• A well fitted prong collar sitting right, high and tight!! $25 at any good store or on line!!


• "A poor workman blames his tools."

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I download free dog training books off the Internet?

I'm beginning to train my dog and I'm looking for a good site that I can download free dog training books? Any suggestions anyone?

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Recommended Answer:
Your local library has a bazillion of them that you can check out for free.

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• good for you.
  i don't know about downloading them, but leerburg.com has some good information about positive reinforcement training that might help you.
  
  just remember- take what you read with a grain of salt- use your common sense- because there are LOTS of trainers out there, and LOTS have good ideas, but many are just NUTS.
  
  the best thing, really, is to take a class, and learn from a trainer in person.


• www.dogstardaily.com has a free e-book "After You Get Your Puppy" and also a lot of other free training articles.
  
  www.dragonflyllama.com has a great "levels" program and e-book, also a supportive listgroup, for those wanting to clicker train a great dog.


• http://www.howtotraindogsonline.com
  This place has great articles, go and check them out.

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