Dog Health Questions: Was my dog trained for dog fights?

I've stated before that she is a girl, she's pregnant right now and I know nothing about dogs or dogs behavior, she's been with me for very little time and I know nothing about her before that. When I found her she had a broken leg and since she's rather big and no one would adopt her I decided to do so. Recently I've noticed that she's missing pieces of her ears, she has several scars where no hair grew back and smaller wounds that have already healed, leading me to think that she was abused. She got into a dog fight with a smaller breed and the dog had to be stitched. I've noticed that when I'm around she becomes overly protective of me and becomes aggressive without really attacking. I thought this was because of her pregnancy but just today when she was near one of my dogs and asked her to come over for her meal she wouldn't come and I went to ger her, pulled her by her collar and she completely turned into something else, growling and showing her teeth and barking, it was weird, but I recall she has done it every time I pull her collar in front of other dogs to keeps her away. I must also say that she is not aggressive to people or cats, because I own many of them and has never tried to attack them, but she will attack if you show any sign of being bothered by someone. I know I'm doing something wrong, it's just I don't know how to act because I've never owned a dog before that was this size and she's very strong so I'm afraid she'll hurt dogs or my cats. Any advice?

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the dog will eat when shes hungry but talk to a trainer about the behavior and go ahead and find out about that fighting thing

the place where you adopted her should know

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• First, the dog needs to see a vet. As for her meal, she'll come when she's hungry. If she's not hungry, don't make her eat.
  
  I also believe you need to see a dog trainer that specializes in abused dogs.


• jonnyboii - It is a myth that Pitbulls can lock their jaws. They are the dog of choice because of their determination,strength, and willingness to please the owners.


• What kind of dog is she?
  
  But what you are saying is common with fighting dogs so the chances are high. Dogs like these are best left to people with heavy hands so to speak.


• i doubt she was trained to fight,females generally arent.however,with her scars and fear of other dogs,she4 may very well have been used as BAIT to train fighting dogs.


• it depends on the breed and she is being protective of her young but if the pups are born and she is trying to hurt them take them away


• heres what i can tell you dogs who are trained to fight are afraid of humans for the simple fact that they are beaten ......if your dog goes after dogs and attacks it may have been trained to fight..if it is a pit bull u probly have a fighter because this is like the f-16 of dogg fighting they are able to lock their jaws in place which makes them the fighter of choice for most...


• Scars & torn ears are not automatically signs that a dog was "trained for dog fights". It likely means she was definitely neglected, possibly roamed loose a lot & got into fights with other dogs on her own. Another cause of beaten-up looking ears, is a dog being kept outside & the ears being chewed bloody by flies. No doubt you've given her a much better life by taking her in. :)
  
  The aggressive behavior you're seeing is most likely falls under the category of "redirected" or "displaced" aggression. By grabbing her collar and physically pulling her away from another dog, you are actually making her defensive and insecure. If she roamed loose, she is likely quite used to dealing with dogs on her "own terms", using her own body language to convey her intentions. She may very well be a dominant dog who is used to "bossing" other dogs around. Yet, when you grab her collar and pull her away, you are inadvertently CHANGING her body language- changing what she's "saying" to the other dog. This causes insecurity, and perhaps makes her feel threatened by the other dog. So, she compensates with an over-reaction of aggression.
  
  Body language is very important in dog communication. Eye contact, posture, the position of the ears and head- they all convey a very specific meaning to other dogs. And some of it is incredibly subtle, especially to someone who is not familiar with dogs.
  
  Your dog would definitely benefit from some basic Obedience training. Teaching a command like "Watch me", to get her to focus her attention on you, will eliminate the need for so much "physical" pushing and pulling with the collar. When you give a verbal command, the dog is consciously making the choice to divert her attention from another dog, to you. She changes her focus & body language on her own.
  
  Here is one website with tips on teaching a "focus" command; if you Google it, there are plenty more:
  http://ezinearticles.com/?Teaching-the-D…
  
  If you can enroll in group Obedience classes, even better- she can learn to focus & follow you even in the presence of other dogs. And you'll have the guidance of a trainer. If classes are unavailable, teach her commands at home & practice in public settings around other people & animals.
  
  Good luck :)


• the first thing you did wrong was allow her to get pregnant.
  she can pass her animal aggressive behaviors on to her young.
  i think what you need to do is talk to an animal behaviorist.
  they'll be able to pinpoint what makes your dog aggressive, and why, and how to deal with it/correct it.


• This answer may not be to everyone's satisfaction. I could tell you myself but the answer would be too long. What I'm going to tell you is to check out "The Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan on the National Geographic channel. You can also visit his website at www.cesarmillan.com. He deals with dogs like yours all the time.
  Good luck!
  P.S. Female dogs(Pitbulls) are used for fighting & your female will not pass her agression on to her pups.The behaviour of a dog is all about how we raise them. There are no bad dogs, only bad owners.


• It sounds like your dog was either trained for fighting OR she grew up on the streets. Trained for fighting would account for her barking and aggressiveness when you pull back on her collar around other dogs. That is what the dog fighters have to do, so that the dogs won't immediately tear each other to shreds upon sight of each other.
  Ho9wever, she could also be doing this because she grew up on the streets. Since you were perhaps the first person to actually care for her, she feels that she must in turn protect.
  The next time that you are with her in this type of situation, maintain a calm and assertive attitude. If she begins to show aggression, immediately correct it so she doesn't progress to a higher level of aggression.
  And about pit bulls and locking jaws, not meaning to "beat a dead horse" so to speak, but it is not that they lock their jaws. It is not possible for them to do that. The reason they can hold their jaws and seemingly "lock" them, is that they do not have to let go to breathe. They are able to breathe through their noses, even when extremely agitated. They're not locking them, so much as they are simply not removing their mouth from whatever they have to breathe.


• If she is a Pitt Bull or of the larger bully breeds, it is very possible that she as trained or attempted to be trained for fighting. However, it sounds more like she was abused and by a man. The pulling of the collar that triggers her anger is definitely a sign.
  
  Knowing the things that you have done that triggered her aggression, is a good way of changing her. She is reacting that way out of fear. She needs to be able to trust you fully and for a dog that has been severely abused, that takes time. Just like with people.
  
  Also, getting a trainer will help with her along with socializing her with other pets. Abused or neglected animals have to fight to defend what food they may have or may have found. Like you said, you have no idea about her past. You have to be very patient with her. Plus she's pregnant. Us woman become very hormonal and temperamental with pregnancy. Female dogs are no different.
  
  Once you gain her trust, you'll see a wonderful companion before you. As for the other pets, a socializing trainer is the best thing you can do for your other animals, yourself, and most importantly, for her.
  
  Good luck. You have done a wonderful thing.


• Ears missing pieces, hairless scars, broken leg ? I would say that your dog was defiantly used in fighting...they train the dogs to attack and fight by using small breed dogs as bait. You should look up on line and get the names of the groups that re-habbed Michael Vick's fighting dogs, I would also confine the dog away from others until you can learn how to train her.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog refuses to walk in the city?

I have an 8 month old Lab/Shar pei mix. We just moved her from Hong Kong to New York City. She has always had a nervous disposition, but her fear of the city is preventing her from getting the exercise she needs. Our area (Chinatown) is very noisy and busy. If I take her in a cab to a quieter part of the city, she will walk around -- hesitantly, but not as much of a struggle. If my husband and I both walk her, she will walk with much less apprehension, too. However, this is not always possible, and we need to be able to walk her individually around our neighborhood -- especially in the daytime. I have taken her to a vet to rule out medical issues. We've also just enrolled her in a dog training class. I am hoping this builds confidence, but am not sure it will alleviate the fear she has. Do you have any tips/advice for me?

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The training classes should help.

I'd positively reinforce it-take treats with you on walks, and praise and give treats when she behaves.

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• try walking around with some treats and when she takes some good bold steps reward her. You yourself should walk with confidence and bravely to try and show your puppy that your comfortable here and so should she.


• Any obedience training you can do WILL build confidence. Just to practice it with her each day is to empower her. Rewarding her for good behavior makes her feel that she is pleasing her alpha, so be sure to never reward her submissive behaviors.
  
  One of the best ways to build self-esteem is by hand-feeding. I would work with her on that. Also, keep in mind that dogs simply do not like change. You didn't say how long you've been in NYC, but that's a lot for any dog, let alone a puppy. She may simply be overwhelmed by the change in environment, smells, noises...etc.
  
  I would practice just walking outside and walking back in. Treat her when she's outside, then take her back in. Work up to walking down the block and back, praising and treating the whole way. You may also try just sitting outside in the city...acclimating her to all the noise and activity. Just be sure to not overdo it...if she seems anxious or fearful, take her back in for the day and try again tomorrow. She just needs to make positive associations with walking in the city. The more you force her into it, the less she's going to benefit physically and mentally. You may have been just a little bit too confident that she would accept this new place right away.
  
  Also keep in mind: she is really a puppy. She has a lot to learn and accept. She will eventually get used to her new surroundings (provided you don't move around often) and will feel more secure. In the meantime, don't coddle her, but act confident and enthusiastic on your walks. Be patient and consistent....best of luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Listening to Leerburg podcasts on dog training?

but I'm also DL'ing and installing. Every time my browser restarts I have to start at the begining of the podcast. Is there anyway to skip a head to where I was?
http://leerburg.com/podcasts/markertrain…

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Dog Health Questions: Can I teach one of my dogs to be the alpha over the other dog?

My boyfriend has had a bishon for a few years and about a year ago lots of behavioral probs started occurring. He growls, tries to bite, doesn't obey anything at all. .. the list goes on. We're working with him and are planning some dog training classes with a pro soon.

But in the mean time.. I have just gotten a shep/collie. He's great. Listens real well! Catches on real quick. And for the most part is perfectly behaved.

So my question is can I teach the new dog some how .. that he is the alpha dog to the bishon? And if this is possible, will it correct any of these issues we are having with the old dog?

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Most dog fights occur when people try to get involved in disputes between dogs. Not only should you NOT try to teach or force your dog to be the alpha, you must be very careful to respect their decision.

Dog fights often occur in households with 2 dogs when the dogs have established a hierarchy and are getting along fine. Then the owner feeds the lower dog first, or lets them sleep on the bed and puts the alpha dog in the crate. This confuses the hierarchy and the alpha dog will feel it has to fight to make sure the other dog knows it is the alpha.

Let the dogs work it out themselves. Do take the older dog to a training class.

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• dominance theory is a crock of poo!!
  
  http://www.4pawsu.com/dogpsychology.htm
  
  http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/i…
  
  For the TD faeries - would you be happier with 'absolute twaddle"??


• I am an accredited dog trainer for petsmart. There is nothing you can do. All animals have to go threw what we call a pecking order. The dogs will decide which one is more dominant than the other!


• You let them decide that for themselves. If you try to interefere like you're saying you'll cause MORE issues.


• Nothing you can teach....they will know which one it is.


• no...dogs are like any other animal, they know who the alpha is at all times


• there is one thing that is an absolute truth about dogs, they are, or are not dominant. that is to say, if your new dogs personalty is dominant, then he will dominate your other dog all on his own, but if you try to train him to be something he is not, you will (a) cause your bishon to be aggressive towards the other dog (as he will see him as "stepping out of line") or (b) cause the other dog to become fearful, he will think you are being aggressive, or (c) he will see the other dog as not part of the pack, and therefor will treat him like a dog that doesn't belong, and your Bishon will feel abused, and inclined to run away, as he will feel that you have outcast him from his pack. also, your Bishon may feel as though the problem isn't that he is being 'too aggressive' he will feel that you are telling him he isn't being 'aggressive enough' and that also can cause problems.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips?

I have a male and female pit bull mixes. The male is temperalmental when it comes to dicipline and the female is skiddish, like she was abused before i got her or something. I'm trying to train them not to be so aggressive towards other animals. I keep them in a large fenced in back yard and take them on walks with a leash, but when they see other animals they go nuts especially the male. Any tips would be helpful, thanks in advance.

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) Provide exercise - Your dog needs a productive way to use his or her physical energy. Your dog's exercise schedule should include a daily walk -- preferably two a day. I recommend that you go out for at least 30 minutes each time.

2) Master the walk - You should be the pack leader, and one of the best times to establish your position is on the walk. Start right: Walk out the door first. While on the walk, your dog should be by your side or behind you -- never out in front! After the walk, be sure you're first in the door.

One of the most common tools used by dog guardians is the simple leash and collar. Used correctly, this basic tool combination can provide you with more control on the walk. Some tips:
Use the leash as a form of communication
Proper use of the leash establishes trust, respect, and leadership and enables you to guide your dog. Without words, you can tell your dog where you want her or him to go. Your energy flows through the leash and is communicated to your dog.

Keep the collar at the very top of the neck
Many dog owners place the collar on the lower part of the neck. By doing so, you are actually facilitating your dog in pulling you around. If you watch an Alaskan sled dog pulling a load, you will notice that the harness fits at the shoulder around the base of the neck. This is because the lower part of the neck is where dogs have the most control and where all their pulling strength is concentrated.

Provide corrections by giving a quick, firm pull sideways on the leash
Since the top of the neck is the most sensitive part, it makes it very easy to communicate, guide, and correct your dog. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections!

Keep your dog's head up!
This way your dog's nose will removed from the ground and all the distractions there. This will facilitate your dog's learning experience and create a more natural way for the dog to give you control on the walk.

Please note that a traditional leash and collar may not be appropriate for all dogs, particularly those with neck or trachea issues. Contact your veterinarian if you are uncertain.

3) Provide rules, boundaries, and limitations - In the wild, dogs claim space by asserting themselves in a calm and confident way, and by communicating ownership through clear body language and eye contact. Follow their example. Set household rules for your dog -- and stick to them!

4) Reinforce positive behaviors - Share affection when your dog is in a relaxed, calm-submissive state, like after exercising and eating. You can also show your love when he has changed an unwanted behavior into a behavior you asked for, or responded to a rule or command.

5) Only give affection at the right times - Remember that when you give affection or food you are reinforcing the behavior that preceded it. Don't give a dog affection when he or she is displaying negative or unwanted behaviors, such as whining or acting aggressive.

If you are not already implementing these five simple steps, start now! It may happen immediately or take time, but with patience and consistency you will see results.

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• "Temperamental when it comes to discipline"? What does that mean? It sounds like he's coming back at you? "Going nuts" at other dogs isn't a great sign, either. You have lots of problems here. Training "tips" aren't going to cut it. You need professional help. Contact a trainer from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:
  
  http://www.APDT.com
  
  For management and safety, do not walk the dogs together. When you do walk each one, have them fitted with a Gentle Leader head collar and walk them only on a regular leash, NOT a flexi/retractable leash.
  
  Everything else you're describing is serious enough that I hope you'll follow through before they bite someone or another dog.


• Do not risk someone getting harmed, seek a behaviorist, not a trainer. You dont know the pups background and could both be accidents waiting to happen.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the legit way to have my dog certified as a service dog?

After a useless surgery, it still causes me a tremendous amount of pain to bend over. My new doctor recommended I get a service dog. What are the official guidelines and rules regarding having a dog trained to be a service dog? I currently have a very well-trained dog who retrieves things on command and I would like to see her trained, but I can't find any official regulations. Every website seems to contradict another.

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To have and use a service dog in the US, 3 criteria must be met.

1. The person must meet the legal definition of "disabled" as set forth by the US Department Of Justice contained in the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments. A simple "doctors note" or a mere diagnosis of a condition is not legal proof of a disability. Neither is being a recipient of SSI, SSDI or the use of any other definition. The only one which matters for service dog use is the USDOJ definition.

2. The dog must be trained in work or tasks that directly mitigate the life limiting effects of the qualifying disability. This means that the dog must be trained to do something that you cannot do because of your qualifying disability. If the dog can open a door for you, but you are capable of opening your own door, that would not be a legal work or task. In your case, if you meet the legal definition of disabled and you cannot pick up a dropped object because of your disability, your dog can be trained to pick up dropped objects which would be a legal task under the law.

3. The dog must behave properly in the public venue. This means that your dog cannot bark, whine, growl, lunge, bite or attempt to bite, urinate/defecate, jump up on people, stick its nose in peoples crotches, get in the way, surf for food, be obnoxious, or otherwise cause a disturbance. In other words, a properly trained service dog is, for all intents and purposes, "invisible" when in the public venue.

All you really need to know can be found on the US Department Of Justice website under the ADAA homepage.

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• The first step is to train the dog to preform tasks to help you. This is best done by the large programs. However, yes you may train the dog your self or with the help of a professional trainer. Under the ADA that covers the entire country, you don't need to be certified. Some state and organizations do certify dogs. Doing so is controversial. Also, some organizations charge huge prices for vests and certifications that mean little.
  
  Check www.iaadp.org and http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/animal.htm They are legit.


• The websites contradict each other because each state and organization has different criteria. Make sure you're not looking at therapy dog sites. There are national, regional and state groups, the certifications are all different.
  
  Do a google search on your city or state and the words 'service dog', you'll narrow down the specifics a lot more that way.


• try this: http://www.servicedogsamerica.org/


• There is no legit way to have a dog certified as a service dog in the US b/c there is no certification recognized by the government. It is a common misconception that service dogs are certified.
  
  To have a service dog, three things must be true:
  
  1) The handler must meet the ADA definition of disabled. This means that they must have a physical, medical, or psychological condition that significantly negatively impacts one or more major life activity such as walking, talking, learning, caring for yourself, etc..
  
  2) The dog must be trained to mitigate the disability of the handler. What this means is that the dog must do something for the handler that the handler can not do for themselves due to their disability. What is a task for one team may not be for another because it is based on the disability. For example, my service dog picks up dropped objects and/or objects that are low enough to make me bend down because bending/kneeling will cause me to faint. So, for us, it is a task. But, if another handler can pick stoop/kneel and pick up items, than its not a task for them.
  
  3) The dog must be trained to behave properly in public. This is the longest and hardest part of service dog training. The dog must be able to handle all the noises, sudden movements of people and children, and smells and ignore them. They must be able to walk through a store and not sniff the food, ignore food and stuff on the floor, not solicit attention, etc... The vast majority of dogs do not have the temperament to handle it.
  
  What you need to do if you already have dogs that you think are good candidates is hire a professional dog trainer with experience with service dogs. Have them temperament test the dogs. If one/both of them pass, I would work with the one with the best/highest score. You will want/need to have a trainers help guiding you through this training program.
  
  When starting from scratch, it takes 18 mo - 2 years to train a service dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Clicker?

do you use it for good or bad behavior?
any tips or personal experiences?

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It may take some time to reverse the situation, but the best way is to click randomly and follow it with a treat. Then as it has a more positive association, start training to do tricks or positively reinforcing good behaviors.

I taught my little puppy to play fetch using the clicker. Click and treat every time they bring the toy back. Make sure the treats are small enough to be eaten quickly so the dog doesn't lose focus of what you're trying to teach. Also, be sure to never use it as a means to summon the dog.

I click for my puppy when she's just laying there not messing with stuff or playing with an appropriate toy. As they get into it, they will figure out what they do that makes you click and after a while you can slowly ween them off the training treats. It's a fun way to train, and it seems to be working out ok so far. She's still a bit young to get into the more advanced stuff.

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• good behavier. You tell the dog what do for exaple if u tell it to sit and it sits click the clicker and then give it a treat. This is one way we trained our dog.


• you might start by giving a treat and clicking it . make sure that you only click when the dog does something real good.. also find a good dog trainer in your area.


• i use it for training its an odd noise and it gets their attention but it all depends on how you use it to determine how they interpret it


• Good they train your dog such as sit stay and come the click tells them what to do.


• I would recommend taking your dog to obedience classes. It can be difficult to train your dog by yourself.


• you use it for good behavior

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Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog humanely?

Every dog training guide I see talks about hitting your dog. Ok, I like my shoes in one piece like anyone else, but I am not going to inflict corporal punishment on my dog. So what are the options?

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Look into clicker training and positive reinforcement training. You'll find lots of books in that vein that will never recommend hitting your dog (in fact, really? There are multiple guides that recommend hitting?)

Some places to get started:
* http://www.clickerlessons.com/
* http://www.clickersolutions.com (has a great Yahoo! group)
* Book: "The Power of Positive Dog Training", by Pat Miller
* Book list at http://www.clickersolutions.com/reading.…
* Can also simply search "clicker training" in Google and Amazon

Clicker Training can make training into a fun game where your dog not only does what you want, but also can't wait for the next training session. What more could you ask for?

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• repetition and reward. Ignore all inappropriate actions and reward the action that you are trying to encourage.


• Noise association. Blow a whistle or make a loud noise. The dog will find this unpleasant and will associate the bad behaviour with the noise and will eventually stop. This can take just a few hours or a few days. Be consistant. It does work.
  
  And just like the previous answerer, reward for good behaviour to encourage what you want to achieve


• You don't need to hit your dog to train him. I would suggest an obedience class. They will help you learn the best methods of training by reward.


• I do not hit my dog when she is bad unless she bites someone. (she did that once and I bit the dog right back instead of hitting her and she never did it again. She was so confused by that. lol)
  
  When my dog is bad I treat her like a small child. Yell no. say what she did wrong or show her. Then give her a "time out" crate, sitting outside...stuff like that.
  
  Whenever my dog is good I say good girl, rub her belly and give her a treat. I teach her that it is good to be good. every day I catch her doing good and tell her like I do my kids. I hate hitting. I dont think it works either.


• You need to find better training guides. I have never seen one that says to hit a dog. For puppies loud noises can deter them from doing certain things, best to not let them know it is you making the noise. Also the first word they learn should be "no".


• Positive reinforcement is the most humane but will take you much longer to teach the same commands as if you were to use negative and positive reinforcement. My second choice would be clicker training.


• In some instances spanking your dog is not a cruel punishment if you do not abuse it, just like in spanking a child if they do something wrong. However, it depends on what they've done. Sometimes I give my dog, and even my cats, firm spanks on the butt or nose if they do something wrong but it's only enough to sting a bit, not enough to actually hurt them. Majority of the time I will tell my dog to go to her room and I don't let her out until I feel she's served her time. If your puppy does something inappropriate then I would recommend a time-out in his/her kennel which should be kept in a room where you can close the door. If s/he starts whining, COMPLETELY IGNORE HIM/HER. Even by saying "hush" or "quiet" will give them the attention they're trying for. At this point, they don't know the difference between good dog and bad dog. It's just attention for them. And negative attention is better than no attention at all. Dogs by nature are pack animals. Look at wolves, their closest cousins. They want to be with the pack. If you separate them and they can't see you and you don't acknowledge them in any way, they'll learn. If you are trying to train your dog do not hit them. It will have a negative affect on both your dog and his/her training.
  
  When you're beginning, give them treats when they do what they ask and as they start getting better lesson the treats and lavish them with attention. This way they will learn to listen to you but they won't expect a treat every time. If they do not do what you ask of them then keep trying to give them the command. I they still won't listen then stop the training for five minutes. If you have been working with them for over 30 minutes then maybe it's time to play a bit. If it's been more like 10 minutes, then ignore them for the 5 minutes and try again. They could just be stubborn. For more answers ask your veterinarian or an obedience trainer. And keep in mind that everyone has their own opinions and each dog has their own personality. Some dogs will respond well to my ideas while others will not. Just keep your dog's personality in mind and if s/he catches on to the type of training you're trying to do.


• never it a dog. again never hit a dog period but i see you don't want to do that any way. i was mostly writing that for people that read this and think hitting a dog is okay. it's not. you train a dog by rewarding good behavior. so till your dog learns your shoes are not a chew toy, keep them in a closet. provide plenty of acceptable chews for your dog. when your dog chooses one of her/his toys, praise her/him. there are Kong's you can put treats in, that will keep them busy for a while. always praise the dog for choosing the right thing when the dog chooses the wrong thing tell him/her a firm "no" take the item, replace with a dog chew. when the dog accepts the dog chew...praise her/him.


• You should never hit your dog, in any case and if the dog is very, very rebel you should grab the back part of the fur and make sue he lays on the ground, just to remind him you are the Alpha male. As any teenager they fight against authority and will put you to the test. The best thing to do is ignore him completely and absolutely when he does something naughty, like if he didn't exist, lay down watch TV anything. On the contrary if you get back home and everything is in place, giving hugs and cookies and jolly out, eventually he'll get the point.


• a dog learns by rot ,like it or not


• The Basics
  SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL. SIT
  
  Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
  Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
  as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
  Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
  very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
  every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
  DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat. COME
  
  walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
  Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
  this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day. DOWN
  
  Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
  Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
  pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
  praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
  repeat 7x STAY
  
  Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
  pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
  after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
  Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.
  
  
  HEEL
  
  Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
  with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes. Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
  NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.


• Read the book "Cesar's Way"
  Cesar Millan... the "Dog Whisperer"
  show is on the National Geographic Channel
  friday evenings.
  
  I'm 1/2 way through the book.... already
  saw some changes at the shelter I volunteer at today.

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Dog Health Questions: About rottweiler dog training..?

I was at a dog park today and saw a man 'training' his rottweiler in one of the most abusive ways I think I've ever seen. His dog had a choker chain style collar and attached to that was a leash that had to have been about twenty, twenty five feet long. He would wait for the dog to get distracted and then run full speed in another direction and yank the dog literally off of its feet and drag it until the dog could find its balance and follow him.

At first he was doing it outside of the park in an adjacent field but when the distractions weren't plentiful enough, he brought the dog into the park itself. Because the dog's leash was so long, it was wrapping around its legs and he wouldn't even look back to see if the dog was alone or surrounded by other animals before he took off running--so there was risk of the lease wrapping around other dogs' legs, which he had no concern for: he couldn't have, since he would wait for the dog to be surrounded by other animals and distracted again before he would take off full speed and yank it again.

My question is...am I being ridiculous or is this excessively brutal? Also, is there anything I can do if I see him again? Like..film it and report him for animal cruelty?

Most importantly, is this some kind of an established training method? Because I've owned a good many dogs in my life and studied quite hard into training methods for difficult dogs and I've NEVER seen anything like this. I've always read that especially with rottweilers you should never use force. However several owners in the park called the man on his behavior, simply that it was dangerous to other animals (that whatever he did with his dog was his business but he had no right to endanger other pets) and his reaction was to become hostile and scream 'how many dogs have you trained?' and 'how many titles have you won?'

So I suppose my last question would be if there's some kind of title out there regarding who can treat their dogs the worst. Because those must have been the ones he's 'won'.

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Teaching a dog to come when called, on a long line, is quite common. A dog may come to his owner just fine at home, but must learn to do it under all circumstances / distractions.

There are many titles that would require a dog to recall reliably and to maintain focus on his handler. But it sounds as if this guy wasn't doing a very good job at teaching it. He should have been calling the dog once distracted, not just running away and yanking.
If the dog didn't respond to the command, then yes, a correction (not dragging) is necessary...the dog MUST come when called, period. But the extent to which you describe the corrections.....NO, too much.

I don't know where you heard that you should never use force with rottweilers. Many large, strong willed breeds require physical correction in training. Teach first, be sure the dog understands the behavior, then correct for non compliance. A solid recall can mean the difference between life and death. Just one blown command can result in being hit by a car. It's truly the most important thing we can teach.
Sounds as if this guy you mention is taking the idea to an extreme and requiring his dog to always watch his every move, and to stay with him without command. This is unnecessary, unreasonable, and from the way you describe it...quite possibly abusive. If you feel strongly that it is abuse, call to report him.
This guy is doing a disservice to his sport and breed.

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• That sounds awful. Poor dog. Have you seen him there before? Maybe if he goes there regularly you can call the SPCA and they can charge him for cruelty. Good for the other owners standing up to him. Good Luck, I hope he doesn't win any title training a dog in that manner.


• Relax guy.
  It's not your dog so it is none of your business how he trains it.


• Personally i think that is being cruel. As for a training method? Thats a pretty sick way of training a dog. I don't tie a rope around my kid and when he gets distracted with something, run the other way and pull him with me. And don't say its not the same because it is. I would be put in gaol for doing something like that to my kid and the same should be done against people and their dogs.
  If i witnessed that id go and say something to him and if i was upset enough id knock him straight on his *** and yank the shyt out of him with that lead for hours on end until i pretty much killed him. Also if i had a recording device such as a phone, id record it and take it to the Vet or something so they could hook me up with the details of a place that takes this kind of stuff seriously like animal humane etc, even the cops.
  Like i said, to me, thats just been plain cruel. I own two male rottys and no way in the world would i ever consider training them like that. I've seen first hand what both of them do to people who disrespect them. As for strong breeds needing a bit of forceful training? No. I have family members and friends who own big strong breeds like German Shephards, Dobermans, Pitbulls, etc and they have never ever use forceful ways to teach their dogs basic commands. Some of which are show dogs in different areas, so dont tell me its what they do to train them. You don't need to yank the crap out of a dog lead around a dogs neck to get it to obey a simple command such as 'come!' 'heel' etc. There are alternative options which work, you dont need that kind of behaviour with a dog. You wouldnt do it to your kid, you shouldnt do it to your pet.


• He was probably training for obedience trials. That is a standard method, to insure the dog stops what ever and immediately comes on command. Rotts are a very massive breed and there is a big difference between force and inhumane treatment.
  Why did people think he was a danger to the other dogs? Just curious if the dog was after the other dogs or was it because it was a Rott. Hate to say it but it was probably one of the best trained in the park.
  
  Edit: If it bothers you then ask him to use another area. He needs to train with those distractions. I would bet if you ask him to explain his methods during a session break he would be happy to.
  
  I can tell you I have trained for 30 years, and have never had a dog injured by a loose lead. My guys can be 50 feet away, with a TBone steak in their mouth, with one command they will be at my side in a sit in about 30 seconds off lead. Most folks want a Rott that well trained.
  Maybe he was a little to agressive, but I would have to witness it to judge him.


• This is an established method of teaching a dog, especially one who forges ahead, to pay attention to the handler at all times -- regardless of distractions.
  When the dog gets out in front of you is when you give him lots of slack and quickly/quietly turn to head the other direction with purpose. Yes, the dog may get spun around BUT if it was paying attention to you instead of other things it would not have been caught off guard. This method works pretty quick at gaining the dogs undivided attention and makes training progress quicker without a lot of repetitious jerking, commands and gimmicks. Always has worked for me -- especially effective with a big powerful dog that could drag you where ever it wants to...including into traffic or a dog fight. I think this is much more humane then letting the dog run the show, don't you?


• I have never heard of this either so I think your idea about video taping it and then taking it to the humane society for review and let them tell you if it's animal abuse or not is a good idea. I'd say yes it is abuse, as dragging a dog on the ground doesn't seem like a good way of training a dog. Make sure you also get some video of his car and the license number so they can get the individuals name and address if they want to investigate. Just by his response and reaction to the people who called him on his behavior sound like he is a little irrational. I'd report him if possible.


• i have one and they are beasts you have to be aggresssive cause they are mean

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Dog Health Questions: Adult Dog Training Bathroom Pads?

I have a 3 year old Maltese-Shitzu dog. All her life she's been an indoor-outdoor dog, and she's always gone to the bathroom outside. In a few days, I will be moving out of my parent's house and into my new apartment. I was wondering if anyone know about any good bathroom/training pads for dogs to go to the bathroom on. I know I should have trained her when she was a puppy, but idk.. I just really need to know where can I get some of those training/bathroom pads that REALLY work.

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I use puppy pads called Pee-Pee Pads. The writing is in red and I buy them in Kroger. I use them for my 7 month old chihuahua and 3 month old husky mix and they work pretty well

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• You can still train her. Just take her out to potty every hour and do it just like you would a puppy.
  
  Only use the potty pads after she's been trained. We use them for when we are gone or at night. They don't get used a whole lot.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training prices and experiences?

i finally found a trainer in my area and he's charging §450 for 2 weeks of boarding and training plus a few extra classes after that. i just want some opinions if anyone has left their dog some where to let someone else train it. for the price is it a little or to much? I've never looked into training classes for any of my dogs but this one. All my other dogs i've trained and have always listened. My german shepherd is hard headed and trying to fight for the top spot in the house so i know i need classes for him

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For a board-and-train that is quite reasonable, assuming that the breeder has a philosophy that you agree with and a very good track record in the community (check with the better business bureau).

A more financially feasible option that will probably result in a better bond with your dog would be to attend classes with your dog. Most obedience classes run for an hour once a week for 6-10 weeks and cost anything from $100-300+. The major advantage of classes is your interaction with the instructor - you will practice at home and then come in and ask all of your questions, have the trainer teach you new things and watch to make sure that you are properly working with your dog, then you will go home and practice all week again. This way you are as trained as the dog when the class is over and if an issue (even unrelated to current class work) pops up, the trainer can help you handle it. A dog in a boarding situation may never be exposed to the things in your home that trigger their bad behaviors and, while most boarding training kennels have an orientation session when you pick up your dog, you will not be as confident of an owner or trainer.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training Followup- Did I do the right thing?

My dog has some anxiety issues and I posted a week ago about my roommate being too rough with his training- saying it's "what Ceaser would do".

He decided last night that my dog liked his tennis ball too much so he took it away from him and wouldn't let him touch it. He'd put it right in front of him and if the dog went to get it he'd say 'NO' and put his hand on it. This made the dog growl and 'cry' (the little yelpy noise). I tried to avoid confrontation at first and just got out his rope and played with his rope with him instead.

My roommate say on the couch and threw the ball back and forth between his hands, making a big sound and trying to get the dog's attention. He got it eventually and the dog kept lunging for the ball and my roommate kept staring him down. The dog was growling/barking and my roommate flipped him over on his back and grabbed his neck and stared him in the eye. I barged in then and said "I'll take him"- and the roommate said "I'm not hurting him or anything

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Caesar isnt the best person to listen to for dog training. NILF works much better for creating a loving dog.

Your roommate is just a jerk though-he's not listening to anyone's training method-he's just bullying. Dogs have a short attention span, incredibly short. After the initial punishment everything he did was just teasing. The dominance stuff as punishment is even worse as he was teasing the dog then punishing him (harsh punishment at that) for getting excited when he thought he was being played with.

You need to take control of the roommate. Dont let him 'train' your dog until he knows how. Sign up for obedience classes and make the roommate go with you. They will teach you him how to properly handle the dog.

This is all for the safety of both the dog and the roommate. Not sure about others here, but my dog is very well behaved normally; however, he would probably take someone's hand off for that type of behavior.
_

Edit: You mentioned that your dog goes to him. Abused children also tend to latch on to the abusing parent over the other one. Dont worry though, any issues that this caused can be fixed with proper training after the roommate is gone.

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• Your roommate is nothing more than an abusive bully. Please find a new roommate as your dog is getting the wrong messages. If your roommate was to take a child's toy and tell the child he couldn't have it, and played with it in front of him, what would the child do? He'd cry and become mistrusting and insecure. Dogs are not much different; your roommate is cruel and if he acts that way around you with the dog, what does he do when you are not home? He's lucky your dog has not bitten him yet-holding a dog down like that is animal cruelty. Guess who would get sued if your roommate got bitten?
  
  I suggest confronting the roommate and explaining that his behavior will no longer be tolerated and if it continues, you will ask him to leave (or you will leave).
  
  Good luck.


• I don't think your roommate should be allowed in the same room as this poor dog!
  
  If you keep letting this idiot bait your dog, your dog is the one who's going to pay for it. The guy's begging to get bitten and when it happens, your dog will be labeled vicious - through no fault of his own. It's your job to protect this dog - do it!
  
  A dog with anxiety issues needs his confidence built up with positive reinforcement, he doesn't need this idiocy.


• Your roommate needs to butt out of your dog training. I can't believe he's doing this, based on "it's what Cesar would do." I don't care what anyone would do, my dog training is my choice. It sounds like he's trying to show off or prove he's a great dog owner for some reason. It's your decision to train your dog to assess some problems. I'm going to validate you here, partially because I had a roommate who decided to alpha roll my dog for running away (this dog was abandoned and never runs from me from the instant I got her), which I don't agree with as well. :)
  
  EDIT: I'm also with dogjudge - there's a HUGE difference between being the leader/pack leader/dominant/whatever it's cool to call it now and being a tyrant and a bully. Your dog doesn't sound too obsessed with the tennis ball if you can distract him. If you haven't done basic obedience with the dog, I suggest you do so. It's a ton of fun and builds up your confidence as well as your dog's. Good luck.


• Your roommate was right. Your dog should be taught not even attempt to go after an object unless permitted. I don't even allow my dogs to go to their food bowls until all are down and I say "Get it" I don't necessarily agree with his methods but, his logic is right on.


• Geez your roommate sounds like a jerk. He was deliberately taunting the dog to make him aggressive. That is NOT what Cesar does at all. He just stops dogs from BEING aggressive by making them submissive, he does NOT encourage dogs to be aggressive just to take them down. IF the dog was being too intense on his tennis ball then yeah take it away for awhile but put it out of sight to reduce the anxiety.. DON'T taunt the dog with it to increase the anxiety. Personally I think you deserve a medal for not knocking your roommate out. I liked that you tried to redirect the dog in another activity.. now if you could do the same for the idiotic roommate you would be all set. As for your roommate saying he is not hurting the dog.. just because physically that may be true.. it is by no means correct in that he IS hurting the dog by taunting him into being aggressive.. something I am sure you really don't want occurring.
  
  Gee I would have a hard time not going out and buying 27 tennis balls and leaving them everywhere just to irritate the roommate..


• Your dog was showing no interest in the ball!! Your roommate deliberately lured him back in when your dog was happy playing with you, after he had given up on the ball! That shows that the dog is not to focused on the ball and easily redirected.
  Your roommate is seriously mental and misguided and that is NOT what Cesar would do. You don't roll a dog over and grab his neck for simply wanting a ball. He is punishing him for normal dog behavior and your dog is going to develop a serious issue if you continue to allow your dog to be treated this way.
  He is YOUR dog and you need to be in charge of his care. Don't let the roommate near the poor thing.


• The dog needs to have one person telling him what to do. By what you have described the dog must be very confused.
  It's not helping with any issues. you as the owner need to take control of the situation.


• If it's his toy then let him have it. You shouldn't take it away from him and say no because then they will get very confused and chew up your whole place. if they're chewing on something they're not supposed to, then you do what your roomate did, only not so annoying. it doesn't hurt dogs to grab them behind the neck though. unless they're old.


• If I was your dog, I would have anxiety too, being around somebody like that.
  
  There is something wrong with that person.


• One of the most knowlegdeable people on this site has give you some really good information.
  
  Dog Judge is so right. I'd take his advice and run with it anytime.
  
  Just so you know, I think your room mate is a Moron!


• Your roommate is a jerk. If I were you I would start looking for another place to live


• Your roommate is a moron.
  
  I have had to deal with problems resulting from people "alpha rolling" dogs. It is a dangerous method that often creates problems or makes existing problems worse.


• St Lady is correct. However, your roommate went about this training in the COMPLETE wrong way. And it should have been done with your help and permission.
  
  Here's why. What if you are outside, and the ball goes rolling across the street. You cannot have a dog so obsessed with a tennis ball that he runs out into the street to get it!
  
  I am a little concerned about your dog's behaviour about getting what he wants. I am not there so I don't know if the growling that you are mentioning is more "talking" or actual threatening growling. How your roommate dealt with it (I think I said this in your last question) is WRONG. It doesn't really matter if he's not hurting him, the fact that he was submissively peeing means that this method of training is not right for your dog. A dog that submissively pees is being punished at too high a level - you've essentially gone overboard, he gets it and he is telling you that well before the peeing.
  
  I think you should do this tennis ball training. We just did it last week in obedience class. 7 dogs laying down had to stay laying down when the tennis ball went flying by. Each dog had to stay laying down when she bounced the ball right next to them. There are two things going on here - a stay - that you are obviously in control of otherwise the dog pops up and goes after the ball, and leave it - where the dog is not allowed to touch the ball.
  
  If I were you, I would begin with leave it and then work up to the staying - you can't do all that your roommate was doing and then get mad the dog doesn't know what in the world is going on! - besides in Cesar's latest blog is says "Don't Punish - Teach"


• Yeah I would have done the same thing, putting the dog in the crate.. ONLY cause I wouldn't want my dog to see me beat someone silly.. Why is this idiot still allowed near the dog??
  When people come to our house, we have rules, you do NOT wrestle with the dogs is a big one.. And people know that if they even start, that I am going to be on them.. YOUR DOG, YOUR RULES.. You should never ever let anyone do anything with or to your dog, that you don't feel comfortable with.. That goes for idiot roommates, trainers, vets and anyone else..


• You did the right thing.
  
  You're roommate is VERY lucky that I don't live there. He would be dealing with ME much more than the dog.
  
  Your roommate is a moron. He thinks that because he's seen something on TV he's now an instant EXPERT. If all it took to truly learn to train dogs is to watch TV, America would have the best trained dogs in the world.
  
  Ask you roommate if he can read. Point out to him that there are disclaimers all through the Dog Whisperer program about NOT trying this at home.
  
  YES he is hurting the dog. Alpha rolls, which is what he did by flipping the dog over, etc., can create some REAL interesting behavior problems. It can create dogs that are MORE aggressive and fearful rather than less.
  
  The entire ball thing to me is your roommate showing that he thinks he's being dominant. The alpha roll is also. What your roommate is showing me, is that HE IS A BULLY.
  
  Thankfully you are moving.
  
  That being said, I'd still warn the roommate and let him know that under NO terms is he to touch your dog.


• sounds to me like your roommate is trying to get your dog to be afraid of him. which isn't a good thing. this could come with a risk of fear biting. you need to put your foot down and tell your roommate that when either you or your boyfriend are home that it should only be the two of you who discipline your dog. when you are not at home make sure the dog is in its crate and tell the roommate to leave him there. your roommate is instigating a showdown with your dog which is very childish and he needs to back off.


• Your roommate sounds like an idiot. This is your dog and only you should be deciding what is best for your dog. Flipping the dog on its back inorder to make them submiss to you can cause injury to the dog if done incorrectly. Your roommate is not a trained professional and should not have done that. Your roommate is going to end up causing your dog to have more issues and your roommate could end up getting bitten. Which if I were your dog, I would have bitten him right in the butt.


• Well if it were me your room mate would be an ex room mate right away. He's tormenting the heck out of the poor animal so yes he IS hurting the animal.
  
  Ceaser may have a way with animals, but too many people are wathcing his show and getting all sorts of wrong ideas how to work with a dog. Right at the start it says don;t do it without expert supervision. Why because idiots like your room mate get it wrong, so very wrong. Much as I enjoy the dog whisperer program I really wish they would take it off TV as it's doing more harm than good for a lot of poor dogs. What works for Ceasar should be done by him and not by a load of Ceasar wannabe's.
  
  The best thing you can do for your dog is get away from this moron. Glad this nasty situation will soon be over for you both. You know the poor animal is not in a good situation. Get him out of it before he snaps and I do mean literally.
  
  Both you and your dog deserve better than being around this nasty piece of work.
  
  Good luck to you and your dog.


• no you did it wrong

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any dog training dvds or systems that WORK in treating dog agression.?

My dog is very agressive to people he dosnt know I am looking into a behavioralist but I was wondering if there are any DVD's or books or anything that WORKS. I love my dog but if he bites another person he will be put down

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Why put off the invevitble,Life is too short to put up with an aggressive dog.
There is a fabulous solution for taking care of this, it is called a trip to the vet and a shot.

There is no self help for a dog like this. Either spend the money for a real dog trainer or put the dog to sleep.

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• I'm sure there are DVD's that teach methods that would work....if they are teaching a method that works with YOUR dog. A DVD will not be able to look at your dog and determine WHY he is being aggressive. If you want to fix the problem..contact a trainer.


• One of the reasons he is doing this is because of your correction methods. Slapping will not work, but, neither will telling him something. I believe the problem here is that he was spoiled and now he is returning the favor the only way he knows how, by acting like a dog that was never corrected with a choke or a prong collar and was never shown his place in the pack..
  Put a prong on him and start correcting him, hard, whenever he shows any aggression towards you. Get him in a real obedience class that will teach you how to train, not negotiate with a dog!!! Hope I helped! Check out my site for DVD's about training dogs
  
  www.HelpWithDogs.info

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Dog Health Questions: What is the name of the person who dresses up in pads and gets attacked in police dog training?

There is actually a proper 'name' or job position for this. I heard this term once.

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The correct term is "Decoy". It is the same term used when doing Ring Sport and KNPV events. For Schutzhund and IPO events the word is "Judges". Also, sometimes they are also called the "Helper" while the owner is usually the "Handler".

Shepherdgirl, you are right for the most part. The judge usually is off to the side when doing obedience, tracking and the "bark and hold" command for schutzhund. HOWEVER, while actually biting the sleeve, the "helper" takes the role of judge on evaluating the dogs grip (hard or soft), bite (full bite of chewy bite), and desire (I want it, or I want it but stop fighting so much). Their input on the dogs bite/grip/desire can and has decided champions and winners.

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• They use the same gear as they do in schutzhund and the person wearing the gear in Schutzhund is called the helper or the trial helper I believe it is the same.
  By the way vail2073 the "Judge" in schutzhund is the person who evaluates and scores the dog he never wears the gear.
  EDIT:
  I just looked it up and the person wearing the gear for the police is called a Decoy.
  users.skynet.be/hexental/training.htm
  www.dogstuff.info/modal_theory_part2_m…


• unlucky!!


• I always heard them call the decoy. But I call them the one that lost a bet. :)


• Agitator.
  
  I used to be one.

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Dog Health Questions: Why are people so adamant about dog training?

I would just like to get peoples opinion on why you think people don't want to have properly trained and well behaved dogs? And why everyone feels the need to find a "quick fix" for bad or or even dangerous behaviors? Please be polite in answering this question,thanks

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I see it all to often. People come to obedience class and expect their dog to become an obedience champion within a month. These people drop out of the obedience club when they do not see immediate results. They do not realize that it takes time and patience to train there dog to a basic level, let alone an advanced one.

Other people see well behaved dogs and think, "I'm going to get that type of dog" not realizing that it is the OWNER that made the dog well behaved through consistent and positive training and that a mixed or purebred pup does not come with acceptable "manners".

Some people buy their dog as a status symbol. Others want to look "tough" and get a tough looking dog.

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• Laziness... pure and simple.
  
  People get dogs and don't realize how much work it is to have a well behaved, trained dog and then don't follow through on all that work out of sheer laziness.

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Dog Health Questions: A movie based on using a dog training book?

I was wondering if anyone knows the title of the movie - I think it was in the 1960's, a woman used dog training tips from a book to keep her husband in line and then started giving her newly married daughter advice from the same book.

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The Dog Whisperer

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• I know it too, but I can't click on it and when Husband finds out abut it, is most angry and upset


• I have no idea - search for it on imdb.com


• "If a Man Answers” http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0056093/

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Anyone in the Colorado Springs area swear by a certain dog trainer? I need a good trainer for 2 puppies!

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Good luck!
http://dogtime.com/dog-trainers.html

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Hey, so I am a junior in High School and for my future I really want to be a dog trainer. But when ever i google "dog training schools" it just gives me links like if i wanted to take my dog to a training school. Please help me if you know of a college that specializes in teaching people how to train dogs or be a dog trainer. Thank you.

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i live in Canada and i am doing a program with ICS Canada .
maybe if you contact your local college they can possibly check into the closest school.

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