Dog Health Questions: Do you have a whiny dog who sings the blues when he is lonely?

We have a beagle/basset mix who has always been a super happy go lucky fellow, enjoys life, is very well behaved, prefers to live outside in an indoor outdoor pen, and generally is pretty quiet unless someone comes around. Since we got back from vacation though, he has been HOWLING the blues several hours a day. The doggie day care/kennel he stayed at had lots of other dogs, and he seems like he is lonely and misses them. If we are out in the yard with him, he is his funny, silly old self. He sounds so sad when we aren't though. From basic dog training, we know not to coddle him when he is misbehaving, but when he isn't crying, I go out and spend time with him every day. At least an hour, sometimes longer. Should we get him a playmate? We have a house dog and they don't get along at all. The westie is a total brat and always pushing him around. Broo (the beagle) was at one time a playmate to another of our older dogs who passed away, so could it just be lonliness?

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You are correct, he misses his packmates from the doggie day care/kennel...

Your dog has separation anxiety...

What Won't Help a Separation Anxiety Problem.
Punishing your dog. Punishment is not an effective way to treat separation anxiety. In fact, punishing your dog after you return home may actually increase his separation anxiety.
Getting another pet as a companion for your dog. This usually doesn't help an anxious dog because his anxiety is the result of his separation from you, his person, not merely the result of being alone. Crating your dog. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses in the crate. He may urinate, defecate, howl, or even injure himself in an attempt to escape from the crate. Leaving the radio on (unless the radio is used as a "safety cue," as described above).
Training your dog. While formal training is always a good idea, it won't directly help a separation anxiety problem. Separation anxiety is not the result of disobedience or lack of training; it's a panic response.

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• my dog howls when caronation street comes on i dont know why he hates the music to that


• He,s just singing I have a lab that does the same when I listen to a blues cd or on the radio it all depends what song is on

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Dog Health Questions: What dog is right for me?? =] Please help!!?

after my yorkie died last year, i REALLY want a new dog. But not another yorkie because i don't want to find myself comparing or accidentally calling it my other dog's name.
So can you think of a dog that you think is right?

-My mom and I live in a fairly large apartment in the suburbs. It has a large space especially for dogs and there is a long road where i like to take jogs and i think it would be perfect for taking it for walks.

-i have had 3 dogs before so im pretty experienced. And no, i won't use any old stuff from my other dogs on a new dog that i will get [;

-When i leave for school and my mom leaves for work, my mom usually leaves the door open just incase i forget my keys or my purse gets stolen, and its much easier to get inside. We kind of live in the corner of the hallway and the door is sort of hidden, plus this town has a very low crime rate, so a burglary is unlikely. However, i am home alone a lot too so i would like a medium-smaller large sized dog: one that is difficult to steal in case someone DOES try to get in the house and one that barks at strangers but isn't bark-happy. Nothing TOO big though. A large dog won't be suited for an apartment.

-Im 14 almost 15

-i want a god that isn't too hyper but likes excersize.

-must be friendly and affectionate! Can't be mean/aggressive!

-Should be easy to train, and i will be spending time to train it.

-Minimal shedding would be great, but not necessary

-I love "beautiful" dogs. I mean, all dogs are beautiful, but idk how to explain it. I don't like labs or the look of pugs (even though my friend has a pug and its the sweetest thing ever) but i LOVE Australian shepherds and white fluffy dogs

-For some reason i want a white fluffy dog [= But i like a lot of other breeds too

-I am very good at training dogs, so that won't be a problem [= (Ever since my 1st dog i used to watch a lot of dog training shows and i ready many dog training books)

-I like the Japanese Spits, the Samoyed, the Japanese Akita, American Eskimo, and the Havanese, are any of these breeds right for me?

******I know this is long, but i would LOVE your opinion! if you dnt know how to help me, but you read this whole thing, can you star it so some of your contacts can see it? Thanks =]
p.s. I leave school at 7, then my mom sometimes leaves for work at different times. i come home from school around 2:30 so the dog will be by itself for some time. Some of you think this is a bad idea, but i dont think it is because the dog NEEDS to learn to handle being by itself without freaking out. I mean, if we always left it with someone, then one day my mom and i leave to go to a restaurant, it will spazz out! And obviously im going to take it for a walk every morning before school.

thankss<33

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Siberians and/or Malamutes are NOT apartment dogs!!! I would also stay away from the Samoyeds and Aussies for an apartment because they are all working breeds. Also, the Nordics are VERY vocal and shed like crazy. Of all the features you listed, I think a Shiba Inu would be a perfect match. They are not very vocal, have short, dense coats, are weary of strangers, very aloof, and great little guard dogs. They also don't mind being alone, and are extrmemely clean dogs. They are one of the smaller members of the Japanese Spitz family, but don't have the yappiness of the Eskimos, etc.. And they look like Mini Akitas! :) Good luck!

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• King Charles Cavalier
  Chinese Crested
  Pom
  Papillon
  Pug
  French bulldog
  westie


• Poodle
  Dachshund
  Shih tzu
  Maltese
  Cocker Spaniel


• Maybe a white pomeranian however you spell it, they don't need a whole lot of exercise, if you train it well, I don't think it'll bark that much, they're so cute and are pretty nice apartment pets, I don't think it'll be able to take care of its self at home though, you could get two of them and a spare room, this may not be the best choice but I think if you've chosen a yorkie, you'll be fine with pomeranians


• border collies r very easy to train there very smart dogs there are a bunch of different colors of them like black brown light brown and sometimes u can find a white one there not mean they love people and r very playful and they love to run there meduim size dogs they r a little bit smaller than a lab. im in 7th grade and i have a sister in high school we both have sports right after school both my parent works so my dogs at the house by himself for up to 10 hours sometimes. there very cute as puppys and as adults u can google border collie
  images and there r a bounch there


• I would recomend an Alaskan malamute, White husky/ alaskan malamute mix (they're beautiful white fluffy with blue eyes) or American eskimo if you want something a bit smaller. Very smart dogs


• There are many things to consider when choosing a puppy, including which breed or type, and the optimal age of acquisition. It's important to make sure the dog you want fits with you and your family's lifestyle.
  
  Check these links for more info.
  http://dogtime.com/selecting-the-right-p…
  http://dogtime.com/mixed-breeds.html
  http://dogtime.com/puppy-dog-breeds-dunb…

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Dog Health Questions: What are the best pit bull bloodlines to buy?

I'm planning to buy a pit bull within the next couple of weeks. I would like to know which bloodlines are the best? Can I easily train this breed myself or do I need to leave the training to the professional trainers. I want my dog trained for protection.

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Never ever get someone else to train your dog!

it is the relationship you have with your dog that determines how well it behaves for you!

by all means seek the assistance of a dog trainer, but enforce the point that you want them to teach you how to train the dog, and not for them to train the dog for you!

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• As far as bloodlines go, check with the UKC if you're looking for the American Pit Bull Terrier. If you're looking for a American Staffordshire Terrier, look into the AKC.
  
  Do not buy based on nose color, don't buy those hippo American Bully dogs either. More often they're mixed with mastiff or some other breed and have human aggression which isn't what you want in a protection dog.
  "A good personal protection dog is as reliable and friendly as Rover your pet Labrador Retriever, until called to work.
  Capable of meeting strangers and new people without fear or aggression, confident and outgoing, able to travel with you everywhere you go, in crowds, cars, parks and gatherings.Good protection dogs are not vicious dangerous dogs, and are trained very differently.
  A good protection dog is raised from a puppy to be friendly, outgoing, love people, be playful and have no fear. The best way to start a young puppy is to socialize it well."Also make sure you're the one doing the training. As in whoever you hire doesn't take the dog away for a few weeks and return it, make sure you're right there in the action.


• If you don't have any idea what the answers to these questions are,you're a long way from being prepared to get a dog.
  
  Bloodline is a matter of personal preference.There are many to choose from,you needed to start your research months ago.
  
  If you want the dog trained for protection,it needs to be done by a professional,it's not a diy job.
  
  You may also want to consider another breed.Pit Bulls usually do not have any natural guarding instinct.There are other breeds developed for things like protection,this breed is not one of them.
  
  "The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers. Aggressive behavior toward humans is uncharacteristic of the breed and highly undesirable."
  http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breed…
  
  Here are some breed specific forums:
  http://www.game-dog.com/forums/
  http://www.pitbull-chat.com/forums.php


• If you are still unsure about the best lines, then don't buy in a week or two. You will probably have to do some research. As a breeder, (different dogs), this is what I would recommend.
  First go to AKC.org and check out their breeder listings. AKC breeders often advertise on the akc website.
  Secondly, google "Pitbulls+best showdog breeders" And see what comes up. Also, do you live in a moderately large city? There are AKC dog shows throughout the years. Look on their website to see if there are any upcoming shows. If so, go to it and watch the pitbulls being shown. Then, try to talk to the handler after their pitbull is done showing. Many handlers are breeders and trainers and they can talk to you about the breed, the lineage, and how they train. Trainng for a dog show is not the same as guard dog, but start with looking for lines that are not aggresive.
  
  OK,, when you do get your puppy, go to a professional training center and go to classes. You can start your puppy out in puppy kindergarden and the absoulte best things you can do is to have your dog up to date with all vaccinations, spay or neuter your pet, and socialize your new puppy a lot so they learn to be gentle to other people and pets.
  You need to train your dog to be gentle and kind, never aggressive unless commanded to be for protection in an emergency, much like a police dog is. Training like this can take 8 months to 2 years, so you need to be patient, compassionate and consistent when training.
  Because of the possible aggressive nature of the breed, check with your insurance and your city laws. Many have bans on Pitbulls and some insurance companies will not cover a pitbull owner. Pits can be so amazing and gentle, but you must train it properly to make sure it doesn't get startled and attack. That's why I recommend socialization because it will help your dog not be startled easily.
  
  Well, that's kind of long. I hope you have luck!


• find a reputable breeder that knows going back 4 to 5 generations and if you want to train the dog for protection you should do professional training, you train the dog with the trainer offering guidance, find a trainer that offers protection training it will most likely be more expensive but you have to make sure the dog is of sound temperament and has basic obedience down, which you can contact a the trainer before getting the dog to talk to them about what qualities to look for in a puppy.


• I do APBT rescue, I have years of experience with the breed and I can tell you without a doubt if you want a dog for protection the pit bull is NOT for you. Pit bulls have never been bred to be human aggressive in any way, they will sooner lick a robber then defend your home. There are plenty of breeds out there that will naturally defend your property but a pit bull isn't one. If you try to make a pit bull "guard" you you will end up with an unstable, confused dog and that is NOT what you want in an APBT. That would be like buying a bernese mountain dog and expecting it to herd sheep- they wouldn't know how to and would be very confused. My pit bull is extremely human friendly, I'm sure if I were ever in real danger that he would step up but I wouldn't expect him to, its my job to protect him-not the other way around.
  If you want a dog that will protect you and your property look for a breed that has been bred to do so like a GSD, rottie or cane corso. Idk why people think pit bulls are guard dogs, they were bred for dog fighting ie- DOG aggression, very, very different then human aggression. Please learn about the breed (UKC.org) I promise you will find that this is not the breed you want.


• How much experience do you have with training dogs? If you don't have any, you might want to let a professional handle it and show you how to control the dog. If you've had dogs before and raised them with no behavorial problems arising, you'd probably be fine training the dog itself.

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Dog Health Questions: Okay. can't have a dog, but i'd still like to train and care for one besides our other dog?

I LOVE DOGS especially smaller ones. but im not allowed to have one. id like to be able to walk dogs, train, and care for tem. but my street is busy. is a dog daycare okay? im 12 how much would it cost, and wat would i need?

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Why not volunteer with an animal rescue centre?
In England (sorry, not sure where you are!) the RSPCA are always looking for people to help out, a lot of dog walking, cleaning kennels, interacting with the animals, etc.
I volunteered with them for a few years when I was 17 and I loved it, I only did it every 2 weeks due to other commitments, but it was really nice to know I was giving the animals something they didn't have prior to being rescued.

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• Unfortunately you are much too young to open a doggy day care, it would require a permit from the area where you live, lots of liability insurance, health inspections, etc.
  
  Have you considered doing some volunteer work at one of the shelters? They have a great need as the more people there working with the dogs the sooner they become socialized enough to be placed in new forever homes.


• Maybe you could join/ask a 4H club and ask them. I know i was in one and i have alot of dog handling books and training books. But maybe a poster to advertise your 'daycare' or you could go around asking your neighbors.


• Certainly look into volunteering. It is very rewarding and you get the chance to scope the exact breed that you'll want when you're older and can have one. Good luck.


• If your not allowed to have dogs, then there is no way you will be able to have a doggy daycare.
  
  Offer to help out at your local animal shelter.

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Dog Health Questions: Who dose someone call to get a dog trained?

I have a dog, shes a pit bull, and i want her to be trained to help people and dogs. Like a therapy dog. to help shy people and dogs to come out of there shell and thing like that. but how dose one go about starting something like that?

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You start with basic training at a pet obedience class. Some dog schools and dog clubs will offer a therapy dog class for the additional skills needed to pass the test, but this isn't strictly necessary. The Delta Society even offers a home study course if you are already experienced in training pet dogs.

Once she's trained, you'll need to get her tested with the therapy dog organization of your choice. The top three organizations in the US are:
http://deltasociety.org
http://tdi-dog.org
http://therapydogs.com

Check with the facilities you want to be able to visit to find out what they require. Some will require registration with a specific organization and no other. Because therapy dogs visit by invitation only, each facility is free to set whatever requirements they like and if you don't meet them, then you don't get to visit there.

Contrary to what one answerer said, it is not necessary to get your CGC before taking the therapy dog test. The CGC is included in some organizations' therapy dog tests, but neither of the first two on my list (which I have personally registered two dogs with) required a CGC as a condition of taking the therapy dog test.

Once you pass the test, you register with the organization. Registration includes ID, educational materials to present to facilities you wish to visit, and liability insurance which is something facilities really want to see.

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• First, you'll want to have your dog get her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Award (see http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/). Use the IACP search tools at http://www.canineprofessionals.com to find a trainer in your area that can help you with this and hopefully they will be an evaluator as well so it's a one stop shop. Once CGC is obtained, you need to hook up with Delta Society or TDI (Therapy Dogs International) and go through a program to get certified as a therapy dog. That is the formal route. there are, however, other programs you can get into like the ones where kids read to dogs where having your CGC is enough. Either way, I feel your first goal should be to get that CGC. It's not too difficult and opens a lot of doors.


• What a wonderful person you are to want to do this. If your dog is good with people kids, and all other animals, I think it's a great idea. You should first get in touch with old age homes, and let them know you have a wonderful friendly dog that you would like to bring in to see their patients. If all goes well, get in touch with a trainer that can certify your dog for what ever kind of working dog you want her to be.The trainer will help her and you to train her. Therapy dog's are great. Good Luck, and don't give up. This is a wonderful thing you want to do.


• You would do the training. People don't train your dog for you, regardless of what you want to use her for.

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Dog Health Questions: How much would it cost to get a dog trained at pet smart?

i tried calling my local pet smart store but they were busy with other callers. i waited for 10 minutes before i hung up! but anyway, he would need the basic training because he doesn't know any commands and hes not house broken. hes a 6 month old male shih tzu. and also how much would it cost at petco too?

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About $95 for one class (6-8 weeks), give or take $10 either direction depending on your location. PetSmart training is hit or miss. I've had great experience, but strongly advise you to go to the store and observe a training class. Good luck.

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• try going onto
  
  www.petco.com
  
  www.petsmart.com
  
  or google


• its fairly cheap, around $5,000,000,000 plus tax, dnt forget


• its about $100,000,000,00 :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help.....?

i have a four year old dog that isnt trained and barks at everything. in the spring we want to get another dog but my mom wont let me until we train the dog we have now.

any ideas on how i can train him

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Sometimes older dogs are easier to train because they have a longer attention span. What kind of training do you want to do? Is your dog housetrained at all? You need to start with treats and lots of them. Small ones that are low fat. My dogs loved the Charlee Bear treats from PetSmart when we were training them. Anytime your dog does what you command or what you want, reward with a treat. Try getting a book from the bookstore or watching some dog training shows on Animal Planet or The National Geographic Channel. Your dog needs to know basic commands like sit, stay, down, and be house trained

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• 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…


• If you have the time and money a dog training class is always fun and a great bonding experience for you and your dog. There are many different ways of training some people prefer using a clicker. Its a small hand held device that makes a clicking sound. Everytime the dog does something you want it to you click the clicker and give him a treat. The dog eventually associates the noise with the food reward after awhile you dont need the food reward just the clicker because that noise means he did a good job. Personally, I have never tried using a clicker but I have known of people who swear by it. Each dog is wired different, from my experience with my dogs the first thing you have to find out is what drives them. My girl dog is very play oriented and is a picky eater so food rewards didnt work. Everytime she did what I asked of her I would throw her favorite toy. She was a natural pleaser and easy to train. My male I got as an older puppy he is the same breed but hes very different in his personality he is food driven. He'll do just about anything for a dog treat. Training an older dog will take more patience and time but it is possible. I usually start with sit and go from there. The hardest things to teach for me was stay and roll over.


• Well it is hard to train a dog that is no longer a puppy but it is possible. First start with the basic commands like Sit, Down, and Stay. Reward him with no fat treats if he does it correctly. Next for the barking problem have a command such as: QUIET and let it be quiet reward if done correctly.
  Take my advice I have a golden retriever "very easy to train".
  Good Luck.


• Pick up some books and find some classes for you dog. Start with basics and keep working up. Good Luck!


• pick up a dog training book at a book store....it REALLY helped me!!! best of luck! :)


• go to petsmart. they really helped me with my dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Serious dog training help! Pulling on Leash?

I have a male beagle/lab mix who is 1 year old, and I have recently took him to the vet(On Friday to be exact)...and it didn't go so well.

He gets very excited when he sees other dogs. He started pulling really hard on the leash and barking and yelping when he couldn't get near them. People actually thought that my dog was aggressive because of the pulling. My dog isn't aggressive, but he does have problems with self control on the leash. I know that it's all my fault because I haven't been consistent with the leash training, and I'm the one to blame :(. I just get so frustrated because he pulls so hard that hes actually choking himself. I've recently bought the gentle leader, but I want to train him self control and leash manners, but I just don't know what to do? It was very embarrassing going to the vet because all the other dogs there were very calm. He doesn't bite, jump, or have any other problem...it's just the pulling! I would like to be able to walk my dog without him turning my hand purple from all the pulling.

By the way, I was wondering if you guys can give me any ideas on some games that can help my dog let out all his energy. I walk him for an hour , but it doesn't seem to be enough. Any ideas?

Thank you !

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Return that useless gentle leader that you got and get a REAL piece of training equipment.

For this dog I suggest a pinch collar.

A few corrective turns while wearing the pinch will cure him of pulling.

For exercise I suggest you bike him.

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• its called a gentle lead. they have them at petsmart. does your dog like to swim.. and try to find agility classes that help my pup out alot.


• Sometimes clicker training works best with hunting breeds, so when he pulls you might try the clicker to snap him out of his agenda. When my puppies are first little, I practice with the leash. In the house, I drape the leash on them and try to call them to me. Outside, I practice in my fenced back yard for about a month before the puppy graduates to the street. I might drape the leash on the puppy and get him to follow me, or drag the leash on the ground and see if he will follow me and try to catch the leash. There are many things in my back yard that scare a puppy, so it is so much easier to address, or correct issues when I am in my back yard and not in the street. We just walk laps in the yard and deal with drama as it comes up. Maybe around 3-months-old I might try to clip the leash to the collar, but if there is too much protesting, I drop the leash. They just get better with the leash around 4 to 5-months-old. So anyway, I use the commands "go" when I want to "go" and if the puppy tugs on the leash, I stop and say "wait". It is my walk and we go as fast as I can walk and no faster. If I want to "wait" and look at a flower, change the batteries in my walkman, count to ten, then I do it, it is my walk. When I am ready I say "go" and we "go" again. When the puppy pulls on the leash, I stop and say "wait" and we stop again, even if we just went two steps. I praise the puppy when he is doing good and talk soothing to him and encourage him when he is doing good, so he keeps doing it. It takes several laps of "go" and "wait" until he settles down, and when the walk is over, I make a big fuss and clap and then they get some play time. They don't like the walk at first, but they like the fuss at the end. I have to address "go" and "wait" again the next day, but it won't take me as long to get him to understand what I want from him. I also house sat a dog, and the owner thought he had leash issues, and that dog just didn't like being in front. He walked just fine with my dogs as long as he could be part of the group, but he didn't want to be in the front. If you have a family member, or a neighbor that has a dog that walks well, see if you can practice with them. I also had one dog that didn't like the maroon leash, or the pink one, but did just fine with the blue leash. Sometimes puppies are just puppies.


• You have a high energy dog! Check out local dog groups flyball, agility, disc dogs, he's part lab maybe dock diving. There are about 30 dog sports out there, check out what is available in your area and get your dog involved. Once you've had the basic training in a sport the dog does not have to compete, just practice to release energy.
  
  Labs and Beagles are both highly intelligent active dogs, both breed as hunting dogs, Labs (Labrador Retriever) to retrieve beagles to tree the pray ( the howl).
  
  The dog will be very bored if you do not find something to interest him. Does he have the chance to play with other dogs? Perhaps a basic obedience class would be useful for the leash training.
  
  At one year old he just wants to play, you need to find something he likes and let him burn off the energy.
  
  Good luck


• For the leash pulling take him for walks and anytime he puls you stop or go the opposite direction. Give him treats and praise when he does walk with the leash slack. Consistency is key.
  
  As for the energy, take him to a large fence in area and pall bay or tag. Also he may just need mental stimulation, dogs get bored. Sometimes when dogs get bored a lot, they over react when they see something exciting like other dogs or people. Look into a kong (http://kongcompany.com/) or busy buddy has a nice variety of toys (www.busybuddytoys.com) We use both at the shelter, different dogs like different things.


• I had a similar problem with my dog, and apparently, it is their way of showing who is in charge when you take them out on a walk.
  I was told that i should buy a collar with a choke-chain where the lead is attached, this way you can quickly pull the dog closer to you when he steps in front of you or starts pulling. Another thing is to shorten the lead when you feel as though he may pull, so that he cannot run ahead of you. It is called checking, and is similar to the concept of "heal". Once the dog has reached the park or his favorite spot, lengthen the lead, so he has the freedom to sniff about :)
  I found that my dog caught on quickly and now i have no problems! Just as long as you are firm and rewarding, the dog should understand and hopefully will stop yanking at your arm!
  Don't use leads that can be extended, or harnesses, and the extendable leads can cause your arm damage or for you to fall over if the dog see's something and runs for it. Harnesses are mainly used for working dogs, and so will only encourage the dog to pull more.
  Games such as fetch should wear the dog out, so you should take longer walks and perhaps allow the dog to run along side you, whilst you cycle? I have seen many owners with big dogs doing this and it benefits both of them as they are given healthy exercise.
  As for the vet business, perhaps you should pay your dog more attention to distract him from whatever else is going on, I'm not sure if it will work but give it a try! Also, shorten the lead, so your not constantly pulling him back.
  Your dog just sounds excited to meet new friends, but if it's causing an annoyance then, being the master, you should tell him who's boss!

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Dog Health Questions: What r some good tips for 4-h dog training?

i have a dog that acts retarded and i want to enter him in a 4-h dog show. can anyone tell me some good tips for getting to listen i don't know why i'm putting this down but my dog's name is windoe and he's a miniature schuazer which is a breed of dog. oh and mail me if you have that type of dog.

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Well its up to you to train him. I think you need to seek help of a 4H advisor, because they can help you more hands on and see what your dog is like in person. We can't see what he does that makes him "retarded" and offer advice.

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Dog Health Questions: Is this a good dog training program?

Complete D.I.Y. Dog Training Package? I am looking for a training program that will work with my poodle. Can you tell me if this one works?
Thanks,
FJ

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cesar's way. go to library.

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