Dog Health Questions: When I got my dog she was house trained and did good for a week or so now she gos in the house when ever? why?

When I first got her she was already house broke and she did really good with it for about the first 2 weeks then I think my parents got lazy when walking her wile I was at work. Its not like there old there only 39 and 38 and im 18. I think oh is she has got in the habit of using our wreck room as her own toilet. Ive done every thing I can think of but I cant get her to stop Ive been taking her out every hour and she still some how slips out of site from me long enough to go take a big old poop in the house. If I cant find a way to stop her my parents are going to make me get rid of her. I cant do that I just can so im open to any and all suggestons. please feel free to email me at buckeyesoh@hotmail.com. If you do email me please make the subject someing to do with dog training. Thank you very much.

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If she was on a bathroom schedule when you got her and your parents didn't follow it then she would go in the house. However it sounds like she's marking the house as your home because now she's been there long enough to feel comfortable.

When she goes in the bathroom in the house clean it up (if she poops pick it up with like a paper towel or something and if she pees soak it up with a paper towel) and while you're cleaning it up have her there with you and sternly (don't be mean even if you're mad she'll just keep doing it to egg you on) tell her not potty (or whatever you say) in the house, then take her and the poop outside and say go potty outside and leave the poop out there. If it's pee you can't really leave it out there but either way make sure you show it to her inside and then leave it if possible outside. Then when she does go outside tell her good potty outside really reward her so she understands where it's okay to go and where it's not okay to go. And it may take a little while because training dogs isn't easy and even though she was already house trained she's just made a huge change.

I hope this helps!

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Dog Health Questions: Do you also apply off leash methods in dog training?

how did u do it?

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Of course, I usually start training off leash. Simple things like sit, stay, shake, roll over, etc. Using small bits of treats as a reward, I find it much easier to start this way and then move on to the leash, because the dog will already have some idea of what is expected of him/her. Eventually, I stop using the treats, substituting lots of praise instead. As long as you use positive reinforcement for a job well done, you shouldn't have any trouble.

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• never ever attempt it until your dog is solid ON leash... then you will start very slowly and if the dog makes a mistake,,, back on leash..... get into a competitive obedience class,, you will have fun and you will eventually be able to start showing your dog...


• I started with solid leash obedience. Then I dropped a 10 foot leash and made sure I had a solid recall and he could heel. I asked my neighbors to put their dog about fifty feet away, and after alot of patience (thirs and mine) I have a dog who I don't really have to worry about getting loose. We had the ten foot leash on for awhile, but I still don't trust him to heel off leash.


• We have hunting dogs and dobermans and we start from puppy age and work them off lead. We start in the large fenced yard and work on a leash and then move them off leash in the yard until we get good recall. Then we work them in the pasture with scent and training dumies and keep out one or two of the older dogs. The pups will come back when the older dogs do as they tend to follow the older dogs and learn from them.
  All of mine can be turned out loose to go potty or walk at heel off lead.
  Our hunters are turned out loose all over the place to hunt.
  You can teach anything off leash that you teach on lead. The most important thing is a good solid recall even when there are distractions.


• Hi ,
  Yes , Well why don't you read this guide , its awesome , it will help you train your dog by yourself , its a really professional training http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc… , Hope this helps you

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Dog Health Questions: Should I get rid of my dog?

My dog has destroyed my house....He goes to the bathroom all over the place all day everyday. We have spent $500 dollars on dog training and it didnt do anything and people have recommended these trainers! his morning I walk downstairs ad he chewed my livingroom pillow on my very expensive furniture. He eats all of my daughters toys and this morning he chewed her boppy pillow. This dog cannot cost us anymore money. We have tried crating him and he yelps and screams(not good with a baby in the house). We tried locking him in the kitchen and he jumps over the gate. oh and he also goes to the bathroom in the crate and rubs himself in it. Here is the catch, my husband loves him!!!! he knows that we are probubly going to have to get rid of him but he is soooo heartbroken. i dont want to hurt my husband. i don know what to do.

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Not even the best dog trainer in the world can stop a bored and frustrated dog from chewing up very expensive furniture! How old is this dog? It also takes a couple of weeks to house train a dog if done correctly. He obviously was never correctly crate trained, he's likely not getting near enough exercise and for sure, not getting any obedience training or anything else to keep his mind active.

You need to start all over again and train this dog - a good breeder is an invaluable resource. Get a book on basic dog training - Tamar Geller has a book called "the Loved Dog" that's really good for novices - gives step by step, very clear instructions.

However, if you won't invest the time a dog needs, it would be a kindness to him to find him a good home now where he'll get the care, love and training he deserves.

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• plz don't give him anpther try...it's just a stage...he'll get out of it


• what kind of dog is it and how old your husband needs to train his dog


• You could ask your husband if he has a friend or a relative who'd be willing to keep the dog, so he doesn't lose it completely.


• Well in my opinion i think you should get rid of the dog but then again if your husband really wants the dog maybe he should try harder to train the dog if he really loves the dog. But that is not my choice but it is just a idea.


• try to take him on a lease in the house for a wile and when he bits on ur stuff tell him no bad dog and he might no what his doing!!!! wrong if that doesnt work try keeping him outside!!!


• Is your husband who loves this dog so much taking him outside to go to the bathroom every 2-3 hours? Is your husband taking him on at least 2 30 minute walks a day? This dog needs exercise and to be taken outside to use the bathroom. If a dog is well exercised and has chew toys he will not destroy the house. A dog that is supervised in the house and taken outdoors every 2-3 hours will not eliminate in the house.
  So many people get a dog and expect it to come perfect. Dogs are hard to train and a lot of work to exercise. You have to include this dog in your everyday activities as if it is another child. He sounds frustrated and bored.
  Tell your husband if he wants to keep the dog he is going to have to start taking care of it. If he isnt willing to do those things then you will have to rehome him.


• Yup I would enough of that.


• What was it about the training program that you weren't able to follow?
  You need to put your dog on a schedule for pottying and watch him carefully. The habit of pooping in the crate must be stopped ASAP.
  http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.…
  Your dog needs a LOT more exercise and needs to be *rewarded* when he has successful potty trips outside. Your puppy must never be allowed access to things that he can destroy. I strongly urge you to review the materials that the training school gave you and if you have questions, call them and ask. Are you aware how hard it is to place a dog with another home?


• You should keep him becasue I have a dog too thats 8 years old now and very calm, when he was a puppy he destroyed and chewed up our carpet, and everything else in sight,which caused my parents to lose a lot of money like u but he's callmed down now, and we love him. A tip for right now though, is @ petco u can buy training pads which are these water absorpant pads that if your dog goes in the house, then it won't be a mess u throw that pad away, also if you buy "gates" so your dog can only stay in 1 room (like the kitchen) is where we put him becasue the floor is tile and there's nothing on the floor to chew so he can't ruin the house. gate off archways and usually you can buy gates that are like high enough so the dog can't jump, ut low enough where it's convinient 4 you to get around the house.


• ok, the dog chews up your things. dogs do that, they chew. especially puppies. what means more to you an object that is incapable of loving you back, that you will throw away in the next 5 years more then likely anyway, or a dog who will love you unconditionally for the rest of it's life? someone who, no matter what happens in your life or it's life, will be there with kisses for you and a wagging tail, someone that will more then likely lie down his life to save yours or your child's? a friend for your child who will never hurt their feelings and will do all they can to cheer your child or you or your husband up during times of sadness or illness, doesn't that mean more to you then having to clean up after the dog while he is training?
  
  ok, here are tips for housetraining, walk the dog often and long walks. walking stimulates the dog to have to go to the bathroom. bring treats and reward dog EVERY time he goes to the bathroom outside. DO NOT STICK DOG'S NOSE IN IT IF HE MESSES UP INSIDE. You will end up with a dog afraid to go to the bathroom because they think that is what they are in trouble for. This will lead them to not wanting to go in front of you ever, including on walks. Forget putting the dog out in the yard to go while training, dog won't learn that way. You must WALK the dog. Keep the dog in the same room with you, and if you see dog sniffing, take for walk immediately.
  
  Chewing advice, buy things that the dog would prefer to chew (bones, rawhide, kongs with treats inside, toys that squeak, balls, rope, etc.) When the dog chews his stuff, reward him for it, when he goes for something of yours, tell him no in a firm voice and take the item away. I would also teach the dog the command drop it.


• Change his diet, we had the same problem with our dog, so a breeder recommended to change his food to some thing with less protein in it, we did this and now he is a totally different dog. Try chappie, it comes in a few different flavours to suit your dogs taste.


• How old is the dog? Did you have a child after the dog was already in the house? Sounds like he needs lots of attention.
  He should be crate trained. It is not cruel, did it with my dog and the destruction was minimal. He is demanding attention from more than just your husband and it sounds like he is jealous of the baby. He needs a regular schedule of exercise, training, play etc. He should go outside shortly after eating. Need to reward the good behavior to reinforce. Try a different trainer if you don't have any luck setting a better schedule.


• It sounds like your dog has too much energy, have you ever watched the Dog Whisperer on tv? Dogs need exercise daily, and not just a little walk, exercise that will tire them out, so they won't destroy your house. When he chews everything up, it's because he is bored and has too much energy. I have dogs, and if they don't get their daily exercise, you best bet that my shoes are the first thing in their sight! You need to start exercising your dog with a constructive walk, have him walk beside you, don't let him pull you and be crazy, then go home and play with him, so he'll be too tired to do anything else. I would suggest buying Cesar Milan's books, he's the dog whisperer, and you'll understand your dog's bad behavior for it!
  Good luck!


• Pent up energy...this dog need more exercise......he needs long walks, runs, a couple of times a day.....Rollerblade with him......like Cesar Milan does.....ever watch The Dog Whisperer? Alot of his techniques do work....


• You should doggy proof your house. Your dog is spoilt. The only way is to show him who is the boss and who is the dog.
  
  Read my blogspot http://woofwoofdiary.blogspot.com for tricks and tips on raising up a doggy.


• Displaying puppy lonelyness! to think of is he trainable? and maybe he needs the great outdoors? as far as him going in the house does he have exscape a (DOGGY) door/ or have trainedhim to hold it? if thats the case don't leave water out except bathroom and don't feed him after 6PM. make sure you take him out for long walks before sleep time...1-2 miles....if you have get rid of him do it though a shelter? and give all his toys,food etc.


• Well, sounds like a delema for you. The thing is I don't think you spent enough time with the trainer. How long was the training, and most importantly did you do what the trainer told you to do. You have to follow up on what the dog trainer told you to do. It does not sound like you did that.
  
  I would suggest this, you don't want to disapoint the hubby, so try this. Tell him he must handle the dog. Try another trainer, and send hubby with the dog, for dog training.
  Make him responcible for the dog, if in 2mo you notice no improvement with the dog, and you tell hubby about the two months, then the dog must go.
  
  Good Luck


• The difficulty is that no-one will take on a problem dog. Your dog is completely "fixable" but needs a lot of time and attention. I'm thinking if you have young kids then it's hard for you to find the time to do that.
  
  Basically he needs a lot more exercise to wear him out (morning and night), and he needs to be supervised in the house. Take him outside on a leash at regular intervals and walk him around until he pees, then bring him back in. If he pees inside then say NO and straight outside. When he is inside it would help to keep him on a leash and with you so you can supervise his behaviour and correct him when he does something wrong.
  
  He will outgrow this stage I'm sure. You can get him a belly band so he doesn't pee on everything and you might hope he grows out of it. I'm assuming he's an active breed like a terrier or some sort of working dog? If so you need to really work on keeping his mind active with walks and toys.
  
  If it's all too hard then you should rehome him, but what kind of person is going to take on a dog like this? If you do a bit of work with him you might have a better chance of finding someone to keep working with him.
  
  I know a lot of people aren't a fan of the dog whisperer (Caesar Millan) but check out his website, he has some good tips.
  
  Good luck - and tell your husband he has to start working with this dog!


• Keep on trying eventually he will grow out of this stage. Keep on pratcieing to and maybe see if he'll wear a muzzle or something.


• Did you go to a class? Have you read any books by Patricia McConnell, Ian Dunbar, Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson, Trish King...... YOU need to learn how to work with this dog, not count on a trainer to fix him. You don't mention what kind of training you've done with the dog, so it's impossible to comment on alternatives. What does the dog like to do when he's not being 'bad', run, catch balls, chase sticks, etc. Does the dog's mind and body get stimulation from learning new behaviors and commands?
  
  If the dog is young and just untrained and you don't intend on working with this dog to teach it appropriate behaviors (spending money on a trainer is grand but living and with a dog requires 24 hour training since dogs are learning from us every minute), find a new home for it before it gets older and inexperience and immaturity are replaced by adult dog inappropriate behaviors, not just puppy wildness. If you think the dog is untrainable, put the dog down, don't pass him off to a rescue system that causes dogs' behaviors to usually get worse and the dogs are stressed until they get adopted out to another a home that can't manage them or they get euthanized. Too often a dog that needs special training doesn't get it and ends up chained up to tree and lives out it's life alone and miserable.
  
  Loving a dog isn't enough if you're not willing or able to put time into learning how dogs learn.
  
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• I bet this is a small dog right?
  
  Buy Ed Frawleys Obedience training dvd from Leerburg.com.
  Theres really no point sending a dog to a trainer, they don't work usually.
  
  I have a similar problem with a Dobe. I know how much money you waste trying to rctify the problem.
  
  Don't let him have free run of the house! Come on! If he's like that the Kitchen should be the only room for him.
  
  Now housetraining? Thats simple and it should have been done the second you brought him home! Its gonna be a lot harder now.
  
  I think this is just a simple training problem, YOU have to train him, this does come more naturally to some than others, but work at it with the help of Ed Frawleys DVD. I wouldn't bother with any other trainer, I think this guy is really good.Good luck!


• i dont understand. why would you want to get rid of your dog because he's destroying your house? this basically is the same thing that happened to my aunt. its not the dog's fault. this is yours. you need to understand that this dog needs to be trained correctly. nothing will turn out right if you dont. crate training is the best way to control your dog. unless you dont take him outside to do his business every 2-4 hours, he'll basically go insane and mess up the house. what do you expect? a dog is not capable of controlling themselves when they need to go to the bathroom. you need to remember that these are dogs and they are like babies. you cant just get rid of a baby if they mess something up in your life. basically, you're trying to say that your dog you have is not 'good enough' for you. if you cared about the dog, you'd start over again and try harder. its not easy but its not difficult. you need patience, my friend, and i promise you with my heart, he will listen to you with correct training. dont praise him whenever you want, dont give him food every second, and don't scold him harshly. he will basically stress out and wont know what the 'right' thing is. i understand your problem but you cannot get rid of a dog that is trying. if he's only a puppy, okay. i understand that. if he's an adult dog, the reason can definitely lead to the owner. the dog is not to be blamed for. he is trying and isnt succeeding because you're not training him correctly. look online for crate training or housebreaking tips, go to stores or the vet for suggestions, do something. from the sound of it, you're not trying. when he barks, make a strange noise he's never heard of because basically he'll be too interested into the noise, not barking. if he needs to pee, take him outside. if you're not home, put him in the crate if you have one. if not, BUY one. there's always an answer to your questions. try at least, hun. everything will be fine if you start small!


• you obviously spent a lot of money getting your dog trained.
  Problem is that a good trainer will not train your dog for you. You will still not have a well behaved dog that way.
  In my classes you must demonstrate every class that you know the exercises taught that day before leaving.
  Training a dog does not come down to what it is taught once a week in class. You must go home and at least spend 2, 15 minute sessions daily between classes reviewing and training what was taught to you.
  Don`t give up on your dog, find a trainer that is willing to work with you. In my classes , I am very hands on, that is , if I see you having problems learning an exercise I step in to help you.
  You may also want to find an obedience club that offers classes. Yes they are far more regimented but it sounds to me like your dog could use it.
  Find a class with a small amount of dogs enterd in it, or you won`t get the attention you need.
  With so many trainers out there, for some it has become about the numbers of dogs entered in a class and the money they charge.
  And bottom line after reading your frustration, If your husband wants to keep the dog, make sure he takes him out to class, play, teach, and do it`s business on a daily basis.
  Their should be one Alpha for a while with a dog like this, give him the job, and make sure he follows through if he wants the dog.
  If he balks at it, tell him that the reason the dog is doing these things is that it is bored, and if he wants a dog he should be willing to sacrifice the time to properly train it.
  Good Luck


• put him out of the house. Training has not helped him and you should not feel bad. Some dogs just do not do well in the house. He could have a problem with you are your daughter. If you are not the boss he does what he wants. This is simple and alot of people do not become the boss. You have to take control and whip him when he does wrong. Dogs in the house should be small get them as pups so you can be the one that decides how things run in your house. What kind of dog is it ? Does he like the out doors? Build him a pin outside. Another thing that you can do is get him a playmate. If he is a big dog you might want to put them outside in a pin. I have chihuahua's and they play and sleep together all daywhile we are gone. One is perfect and the other makes me crazy. Abby has heartworms and she came from somewhere else and it was to late to treat her. So we love her all that we can but she does get on my nerves. She hates my 19 year old daughter. She messes where ever she wants. I close off certain areas where i do not want her to be. Maddy is a gift from dog heaven. The advice is find a playmate, or put it outside or find a home for him and get something else.


• Em.. I'm not really a dog expert or anything but i think he just wants attention. Try buying him/her a few chew toys for it to chew on. Maybe that might help a little. And if you want to abandon it please please dun leave it to stray, put him/her in a proper pet shelter where he/she will be taken care and *loved. GOOD LUCK ANYWAY!!
  
  *cant be sure of that...


• I don't know how your dog trainers worked, or if they involved your family, but your dog really sounds like he doesn't respect any of you as Alpha Pack Leader.
  
  Your entire paragraph poses questions in my mind.
  1) do you give him positive attention? If so, do you give enough?
  2) do you give him enough exercise? If so, is it enough.
  3) you don't say what breed or size he is
  4) you don't say if you've joined a yahoo group on this breed of dog
  5) you don't say what the dog's age is
  6) since your husband loves him, I can't just say "rehome him" but that may be what you need to do. You don't say ANYTHING about what your HUSBAND has done:
  ... a) to be Alpha Pack Leader
  ... b) to train the dog
  ... c) to exercise the dog
  
  Dogs that are destructive are often either confused or bored.
  
  Dogs are Pack Animals and need to know their place in the pack.
  Not knowing causes confusion.
  
  Dogs need a JOB to do. Has your husband attended obedience and training classes WITH the dog to learn how to train the dog to Sit, Stay, Lie Down, Roll Over, Leave It, Back Off, and other such important commands?
  
  Has your husband tried to train the dog to do Frizbee competition? That's very rewarding for dogss.
  
  How you work with a dog depends to some extent on what breed(s) the dog is. Some breeds are easier to train as they are geared towards working with their human. Some breeds are more independent and harder to train.
  
  You only say you spent $500 on a trainer... you don't say what the trainer did, if you actively participated, if your husband actively participated, or what the trainer said about your dog's training, capabilities or problems with training. If you just handed the dog over and said "train him for me" that doesn't hack it. The dog needs to be trained by and loved by it's owners, and I don't think the dog is getting the interaction with you all, and ESPECIALLY with your husband that he needs.
  
  So, you need to read my notes, and write a list of what you don't do and what you do do... and review it... and decide what you didn't do that you need to do if you are to keep the dog... then you must discuss and decide (we cannot do that) IF you will try to do some of the things you have failed to do so far or if you are ready to give the dog over to rescue, ASPCA, or your local Humane Officer. The dog will not be rehomed (hopefully) until he's tested and his problems fixed.
  
  Karen had a good point, but it took time to decipher since she kept referring to a "pin". If your dog is a breed that needs to be OUTSIDE, a kennel of "pen" would help, but again, it has to be large enough for the dog to get lots of exercise. Then the dog could run in the pen outside much of the day. Two of my dogs insist on staying outside on guard each night, but I'm in the country and their barking wards off the coyotes for us. A WELL fenced yard or a kennel (pen) can work, BUT ONLY if you also give the dog personal time and attention and exercise. If you don't have time for the dog, you should not have the dog. It's like raising a child....!!!!


• Yes.
  
  The first reason I say this is you have already given up.
  
  I don't know what breed you have or how hard this dog will be to find a home for. I'm hoping there is a reputable rescue in your area.
  
  The second reason I'm saying to surrender your dog is that I don't believe you are committed to having a dog and making it work. I'm going to say some things that may sound harsh and I'm not trying to be rude but if you disagree with me, then prove it by changing things in your home.
  
  If the dog is going to the bathroom all over your house, that's your fault. You aren't supervising your dog. I have 5 dogs in my house. No one potties in my house ever. They are all house trained AND crated trained.
  
  No one destroys anything here either. They are supervised, corrected if their behavior is incorrect and they are trained. I reinforce good behavior and I correct bad behavior.
  
  If he is pottying in the crate, he's being left in it to long.
  
  The dog is in charge of you and not the reverse.
  
  Dogs need schedules, rules, discipline, activity, training, supervision and affection. In fact, if you look at this, it's much like having a child. You can't let up at all. If the dog realizes you will let him out of the crate at night if he cries, he will cry.
  
  If you leave him too long without potty breaks, he will go in his crate.
  
  Do you have a fenced yard? Is that why he's going to the potty in the house? You have to walk him to potty instead of letting him out on his own?
  
  If you aren't 100% committed to making major changes, he's better off going to someone else who can. And if you have a baby in the house who is demanding all that attention from you, the dog is getting very little attention now. I'm sure that's part of what's going on.
  
  As I said, I'm not trying to be mean, but loving a dog isn't all there is too it. Loving your child is great but there's a ton of work that goes with having a baby. The same goes with having a dog. You have to do the work to get them to turn into good well behaved dogs. Depending on the breed, it may take a little more time. Some breeds are more active, some need more exercise etc. I don't know what you have so I can't help with that.
  
  I'd start looking for a good rescue unless you are willing to REALLY change your lifestyle.
  
  Good luck.


• In my opinion you sound like a very busy mom and have no time to watch and or give attention to the dog. Since your husband wants to keep him, he should walk the dog for at least an 1 1/2 before going to work and in the evening. The dog needs someone to be there BEFORE he destroys anything rather than AFTER he already destroy the item. You and or your husband need to catch the dog in the act (destroying) and yell no and put him in the kennel so you can clean up the mess without having to worry about him being in the other room. Every time he goes in the kennel and does not bark and is calm give him a treat, he will start associating the kennel with treats. Once he gets the hang of it you can stop giving him treats. Overall you husband needs to spend more time with the dog...playing,fetching,walking,running daily exercise is what the dog needs! Good Luck.
  
  Add: With defecating all over the house problem, you need to pay attention to the dogs motions, when you see he starts sniffing around the entire house non-stop means he is looking of a place to defecate and when he starts circling that area means he already found the spot. When you see this motions take the dog outside to relive himself! Also when you hear him wining he needs to go outside right away! consistent housebreaking must be done.


• Jessica, you have just described every puppy on the planet. It's totally normal for a puppy to act like this, and the only thing that can be done is for you and your husband to work together on training.
  
  He chews because you're not watching him (try keeping him on a long leash in the house for a while, you'll notice when he has to potty, and you'll also notice what a short time it takes for him to get bored and go find something more fun to do...like chew stuff up). Keep on using the crate, and use it consistently...it won't take long for him to stop eliminating in his crate, especially if you commit to using it regularly.
  
  The yelping and screaming when crating is also normal...he wants you to come open the door and let him out to chew on more stuff! Don't pay him any attention when he is in the crate, and he'll learn soon that he needs to be quiet. Try crating him for short periods when the baby is awake, so he won't wake her.
  
  You don't HAVE to get rid of this dog, he's like every other puppy out there...believe me, the "good" puppies are the exception, not the rule...they're like human children, they need someone to guide them in manners, and that would be your job. It would be a very lazy way out to dump this dog.


• I think it would be easier and cheaper to buy a fifty dollar crate to keep the dog in when you are otherwise busy.

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Dog Health Questions: Have you ever lost respect toward a dog handler you were looking up to?

I have a friend who's been a dog trainer for 10 years. She's always been associated with reputable dog training schools and she's even a published author on training dogs. I've always looked up to this woman and often envied all her knowledge .............till last night.

Among the few dogs she owns she has a young female German Sheppard. She got her from a well known Canadian champion breeder. So far so good. Now about last night.....I was browsing on Facebook when I saw her ad, she's looking for a male stud to mate with her dog!!!, she wants her to have 1 litter before spaying her!!! and her only requirement is that the Male German Sheppard be a 'handsome' specimen!!!!

...this woman dedicated the first chapter of her book on puppy mills and backyard breeders!!!!

In 1 second I lost all respect for her.........am I overreacting?

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You aren't overreacting, there are several concerns. She may not have the right to breed her dog, many reputable breeders give out spay/neuter contracts unless its an agreed upon show dog. Now her ***** may be a great specimen, especially if she got it from as good blood lines as you say, but she should have it compete in Conformation and some other trial (a GSD can do it all, from agility, to obedience, to tracking, to herding, to backpacking, etc). She also should have it tested for numerous genetic ailments (especially hip dysplasia). Not to mention, advertising on Facebook isn't exactly going to get her the cream of the crop for her breeding.

Is she an evil person? Probably not. Is she a hypocrite? Could be. Are you wrong for being upset? No.

As for whether or not of lost respect for someone, sure. A colleage of mine at the local animal shelter either didn't know to, or forgot to clean the folds on one dog's face. Sure you can't see it, but there was junk caked in the cracks under her eyes. She was there a few weeks before I even knew she was there and that she needed to be washed up. When I was 11 I saw my aunts Plott lie down next to the baby, the baby yanked on the dogs face and the dog mouthed her hand (not a direct bite or attack, but a really bad thing for your dog to do to your baby). I thought, okay, so they'll just have to seperate them and either work with the Plott or surrender her to a shelter that will find her a home. My uncle stood up so fast, he reached for a long metal rod that when you swing it it extends (like a toy light saber) and he charged up to his Plott and beat her until she was on her side, screaching and bleeding. I couldn't believe my aunt let him do that! I was a kid, I didn't know what to do. They had the dog put down, never tried to find her a new home, nothing. I thought that was the most unfair thing ever. I'm not saying that they should have waited for the dog to seriously hurt their daughter, but they didn't have to beat her like that. They could have put her in the spare bedroom and taken her to the shelter the next day. I still don't understand.

-Alika613

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• Are you overreacting? Not in my book. I would ask her about it. She will probably tell you she doesn't consider herself a backyard breeder.


• sure


• didnt the woman ask to see papers on the male sheppy b4 she breeds with the female? she seems a little ditzy to me just to make money mostly.
  i would confront her and ask her why wouldnt she want to see purebreed papers for that make shepherd?
  I would..good thinking your part
  
  Good Luck


• That's why I feel that animal rescue shelters are more reliable than breeder/trainer/handlers.. Yes I would have no respect for her and would be sure to let people know by making her sites available to the people you inform. (By the way, I don't use trainers or handlers, etc. I train my own...and 3 of the 4 I own are rescue dogs.)


• Not at all, the woman is just another clueless byb -


• Just because she is looking for a stud does not mean that she will take the first comer or for that matter any one that doesn't met the testing etc. that she might require. She also could be "fishing" for slobs that would answer that type of garbage - so that she can try to educate them.
  Losing respect for persons when you don't know all the story is a very sure way to end up with respect for now one.


• I think I would have to ask her if that ad was some kind of joke. And, being the opinionated bull I am, I would have to tell her that I had always respected her. Then I would point to the chapter in her book. Then... I would ask... WHAT THE H*LL ARE YOU THINKING?
  
  Obviously she has had a major brain fart that is lasting way too long or she has killed some brain cells along the way, and I would have to ask her which it was.
  
  I totally understand your loss of respect.


• Well the thing is there are a lot of handlers out there, I here them all the time wanting to breed there female once, usually it takes the puppy out of them. It don't sound like she want to start a puppy mill to me. Sounds like she just wants to get the puppy out of her, and calm her down. I think you are overreacting just a little bit, now i can see if she goes and breeds her again then i would be loosing disrespect and calling her a hypocrite. Specially because she is only looking for a good looking dog not registered threw the hilt male.


• Over the years I have lost respect for dog trainers and more often horse trainers. I do not think you are overreacting and I would confront her on it after I emailed her a copy of her chapter in her book on byb and puppymills. I always confronted the ones I had issues with maybe she may have a good explaination.

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Dog Health Questions: Training books/time outside?

I was wondering what some good dog training books are. We are taking the puppy to dog training classes, but I like to read about the stuff that I'm doing to get an idea of different approaches and perspectives.

Also, we have a fenced in backyard, but I'm not sure how long it is ok to let the dogs play outside. One is a Tibetan Spanial (very small, 10lbs) and our puppy is a newf/saint mix, but a puppy none the less! I know the spanial won't stay out long when it's cold, but the puppy loves it but I don't want him to get too cold or any thing like that. Also, is it ok to have them unsupervised provided that they are contained?

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Actually, you should be somewhere that you can 'see' the dog when it's out, and you should be outside with the puppy while it's playing. You may just 'sit and read' (I know it's cold, but you can figure out how to do that, I'm sure) and let the puppy play by itself ... but while it's a puppy it NEEDS to have a human companion outside with it ... you need to keep an eye on the temperature, and on the puppy ... some dogs can get 'overheated' in the cold weather, and if you aren't out there with the puppy it could get very 'ill' while it was playing and that would be heartbreaking when you went out, and found your beloved puppy dying on the ground. Newfoundland's and Saint Bernards are both rather 'brainless' when they are puppies, so go outside, read and or play with the puppy, and be SURE rather than 'regretful' ...

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• Read The Dog Whisperers books. And no dog is happy when it is extremely cold outside even his paw pads can get frost bite.


• As for keeping them outside, try getting and electric fence or a chain for extra protection. You never know if your dog is going to turn out to be a digger! Don't leave your dog out if it is under 45 degrees, it is just not nice. Also be careful taking your dog out in the snow.
  
  Also, to help you understand dogs and their feelings, you HAVE to read The Other End of the Leash.


• There's an excellent book, giving detailed training instructions, by Sheila Booth called "Purely Positive Training". I think just about anyone's dogs will benefit if their owners read this book.
  
  As for letting your dogs play outside, I think they'll let you know when they get cold by running to the door and wanting in. If the puppy's playing and running around, he should be fine. His feet will get cold first - you'll see him lifting his paws - time to bring him in!


• I like puppies for dummies. It has a good amount of great information that is helpful for dogs at all ages.


• Skip the Dog Whisperer books and look for books by
  
  Jean Donaldson
  Patricia McConnell
  Ian Dunbar
  Pat Miller
  Trish King

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Dog Health Questions: Is it possible to be a "part-time" dog trainer?

Okay, well I am an 18 year old college student. I am going for Psychology. I want to get into Forensics or something in the school system. Anyway, I love dogs. I have a 5 month old pug, and he's just amazing. People say college and a dog is hard, but I find it no harder with him. If anything, he makes it easier. Anyway, I've found the time to train him and he is wonderful. At 5 months he is VERY well trained. Of course there's more to be done, but he is doing great for his age. Part of me wants to get into dog training. I love the feeling of helping a dog and their owners. (I trained my roomates' dog, too.) I feel like you can train ANY dog, and that makes a happy dog and happy owner. My question is, could there be ANY way of doing dog training on the side? Like my main career be something with Psychology, then on the side I do dog training? I know it would take a lot of work and studying, but I'm up to it. Any thoughts are appreciated. Please no rude comments.

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I work full time and teach classes twice a week. I attend seminar and other events to help me be a better instructor, as well as attending classes and competing in obedience with my own dogs.

Training is not a part time gig, even though I actually only TEACH twice a week for 3-4 hours total, I spend about 18-24 hours a week trying to make myself a BETTER instructor. Be careful about thinking you can train ANY dog - while dogs CAN be trained, some dogs can simply not be 'wired right' and while their people think they can 'fix' the dog with training - the trainer must sometimes be the voice of reason and suggest other alternatives - not ALL dogs are meant to be here on earth - for whatever reason they are not safe.

Between full time work, teaching part time and classes/competing with my own dogs, it is VERY easy to get run down, VERY quickly. Sunday evenings or Monday mornings are my times to 'do what *I* want without the dogs' - which often means a trip to the chiropractor!

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• Of course there would be. Keep in mind if you go into Psychology, you can also do that part time as well. Many psychologists work for themselves so they can set their own hours. If they're both something you want to do, look into what you need to do to become a professional trainer.
  
  And for college and having a dog, I don't think it's hard either. I currently work full time, take 14 credit hours and have a puppy (which I have plenty of time for). It makes life a little more enjoyable and teaches you how to be organized and how to prioritize.


• I'm a successful part time dog trainer. You need some training first, you can't just become a trainer without school first.
  I'm certified through Animal Behavior College. It is a year course which is partially online and partially hands on. You can google them for more information.
  
  Either no one will hire you because you don't have any experience, or you'll mess up someones dog if you don't know what you're doing.
  Also consider the liability involved with dogs. You may need insurance if someone tries to sue you!


• by all means, yes! i work a ''regular" job but still do training on the side. I take the dogs, though, and have them for a month at a time. if you aren't set up for this it may be harder scheduling but still possible. good luck!
  p.s., i have no ''DEGREE" in dog training, word of mouth is my best tool. and any dog can be trained, just to different degrees. and the only additional insurance i carry is an umbrella policy, which costs $20/month for a million bucks.
  also, YOU DECIDE which dogs you want to train. you do not have to accept EVERY DOG for training, so the 120 lb aggressive dog quip is not an issue....


• First, no offense, but training a couple of friends' dogs doesn't mean you can train ANY dog. When's the last time you were faced with a 120lb dog with serious aggression issues that couldn't even be outdoors without a muzzle on and drags it's owner down the street? How precisely would you handle that? What about a rescue that was terrified of absolutely everything? Or a hyper-active less than intelligent puppy? You really need to take some classes and become certified as a professional trainer if you want to even think about getting into this field, part time or full time. A lot of people would be very upset if they tried to hire you only to find out that your 'experience' consisted of training a few dogs to what you believe is an appropriate level. The trainer I use is certified by AKC, including the Good Citizenship test, and has taken courses in Protection training, Agility, Obedience, and more. I trust her, but I would never use someone without such training- even the Petsmart trainers receive very little education about what they're doing.
  
  As far as the actual time constrictions, that really depends on your schedule. I don't see any particular reason why you could train dogs on the side, provided you had the time to do everything else you needed to and still found extra time for training sessions. But you might find it difficult to do all the training required for you to even be worthwhile as a trainer while you're also taking college classes. That's entirely up to you though.

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Dog Health Questions: Why wont my dog listen to me?

my dog will not listen to me no matter what i do and dog training books can not help me.

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Have you had his hearing checked?
I'm serious...

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• bring your dog to petco, they train dogs there


• Your dog is deaf.


• your dog does not believe that you are the pack leader so basically your dog is training you.


• Your dog knows it can get away with it. I bet it comes when you call it to supper! You have to be consistent and firm in a kind but definitely strict way.


• Talk louder.


• well if your dog is old then it prob lost his hearing and if its young call "pet-nanny 911"
  
  no jk but there is lots of good dog trainers in every area
  
  im one of them


• take your dog and put him/her in a military school for dogs. If your dog gets kicked out, i guess you have to get the Dog Whisper to your house and go from there.


• my dog is doing the same thing!!!!! she is either going deaf and she needs a check-up or...she has to much fur in her ears and needs a professional to take it out!!!!! it helped my dog!!!


• Reading a book to train your dog, without a trained eye to observe the flaws in your body language, will only frustrate you. Contact a local, reputable trainer and sign up for Basic Obedience classes. In a few weeks you will be working her like a pro and she will be listening.
  The books may tell you how to get the dog to do the exercise, but without the proper body language to accompany your commands the dog will not obey consistently.
  Save yourself a lot of time and frustration.
  Good Luck


• He won't listen, and training books what.. don't have the answer, the answer you want to hear, or they are out of the question???
  
  Get his hearing checked, and if he's fine, go to obedience classes.. You are likely one of those people who can't train on their own and need classes.. Most people do, and it also offers good socialization...


• I don't know what training you have done in the past but here are a few tips... Take about 15 minutes a day to work with him and do it before he eats... if he has already eaten, he will not be motivated by treats. Start with something simple, like having him sit... then work to more important things like stay so he won't run away etc.
  
  To Sit: Take your left hand and have it loose by your side and pull it up to your shoulder and say SIT. Only say this once, if you say sit many times they get confused. They only need one hand signal and one verbal command. He is probably not going to sit so take your hand and use your pointer and thumb on his back hips to press down and GENTLY pull on his collar. He will sit... you are going to want to use more of the collar then your hands becaue he will become sensitive to his butt area if you press to hard. Also be sure not to pull too tightly on his collar. Once he sits, if he gets back up, calmy place him again and do not say anything. Anytime his butt is on the floor he gets a treat. I woudl start with that and then work up... hope that helps!


• Hi ,
  Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , it teaches you how to train your dog by yourself , check it out at http://www.dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step videos and book
  Hope this helps you with your dog
  Good luck


• you have to speak dog....


• mayb its just it doesnt trust u enuf? idk. mayb its deaf?

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone have dog training suggestions or in similar situation?

My fiance and I have two 2 1/2 yo miniature dachshunds. We both work full time and have to crate them while we're gone. I feel like I have to crate them b/c one would def. go to the bathroom in the house if not crated and both would cry/bark if running around the house (not ok considering we live in a condo and share walls with neighbors). I walk them before and after going into the crate and they get lots of love and attention when I'm home, but I still feel terrible every time I leave for work b/c 8 hours seems like such a long time.

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NO ..............eight hours is not a humane thing to do 5 to 6 days a week, and every week. That is MUCH too long to be enclosed in a small area that long. Instead, look for another area that is larger to keep them enclosed......an area in the yard via a fence and dog house for them to go into for security and warmth on cooler days, a balcony "with" a dog house to go into, the garage with a doggie door and enclosed area on the outside.

Keeping your dogs in a crate for more than 3 to 4 hours is not the life I would ever want to give my dog....5 to 6 days a week, no matter how much love he/she/they, would receive.

Think about a "behaviorist trainer" for assistance and guidance.

Have a good day.

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• You are doing what is best for you and your dogs. If you can't TRUST the dogs you shouldn't give them the freedom to run around the house when you aren't there. For your dogs safety you should keep them crated.
  
  :D


• You should trust your dogs.and if you have a back yard,let them bo out there.You should buy them bog houses.And chain them up if u have to.You should get them toys while they are out there to keep them happy.Feed them in the morning.after they eat leave the water bowl out.When you get home spend some time with them!!They are going to miss u!!


• BABY-GATES
  
  purchase a few, and put them up in areas of your house with linoleum tile or hardwood floors, limit them to one room, puppy proof the room, and fill with toys, add dachshunds, usually the baby gates work, and if confined to one room, the dogs are less likely to mess up the room with their bathroom antics, put down puppy pee pads as well, try for a few days at least
  
  this way you wont feel as bad because you will know the dogs aren't cooped up to one small space


• Have they relieved themselves in your home while you were home?
  If they have, they should have been punished for that, if not, I do not see much of a reason as to why they would while you are not. What i would be more worried about is them getting into important papers or teairng up furniture. Since they are not puppies anymore, that should not be an issue.
  You can do one of two things from this-
  1-Get a pet-sitter to visit every given hour to check up on them, or
  2-Let them loose one day, see what goes wrong (hey, you need to learn, too), and try to fix each problem each day. Eventually, there should be none, and they should be calm and good.
  If you are worried about them whining or barking, it is not simply because you are not around, it is because they are worried or stressed. I suggest leaving music on. It doesnt have to be calm music like most say. My aunt's dogs love 80's music... because that's what they grew up listening to!
  I hope this helps.
  ~Rei


• Is it possible for you to leave them in an enclosed area - such as a laundry room? Or perhaps purchase a larger crate so they have more room to move about and could be crated together.


• 8 hours is too long. hire someone to come in at lunch and take the pups out for a pee break. im a little concerned at at 2.5 yearsa your one pup is not trained. do you feed them high sodium treats? they could have a serious incontinent problem and i would take them to the vet.
  
  hire someone to come and let them out or go on your lunch and do it. put yourself in their paws.. crated 8 hours a day. thats a looooong time to hold it


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Dog Health Questions: I'm trying to find a dog training book that I bought back in the 90's (96-99)....?

...I think it was a best seller.
the cover had a man and a wimeranian

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I looked for dog training books published in the 90's and then
looked for any with a picture of a man with a Weimaraner dog
on the cover. Found two with a Weimaraner and a woman and one
published after the 90's with a man and a Weimaraner.

I'm sorry, with what you gave me, this is so far all I can
find.

Urban Dog: The Ultimate Street Smarts Training Manual By Cis Frankel
was published in the 90's and has a picture of a woman with several
Weimaraners. This book can be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1…Loose Lead: The Life and Dog-Training Secrets of Texas Legend
Adelene Pardo By Nancy Francis has a picture of the lady author
with what looks like a Weimaraner and was also published in
the 90's and may be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…Published after the 1990's is the book: Cesar's Way: The Natural,
Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
by Cesar Millan, Asdf (Adapter), Melissa Jo Peltier (Editor)
The cover has Cesar with a Weimaraner on one side and a German
Shepard on the other. Can be found at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…

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Dog Health Questions: New Puggle Puppy!!! Dog Training Help and Questions?

Rocky will be 3 months old on the 19th. I love him so much, but want to make sure I am doing everything right to train him to be a good dog.

So a few questions I have:
I've had him for 2 nights so far...and they have not gone so smooth. He actually has ended up in the bed with me wrapped in his doggie blanket. (Just so I can get some sleep)
At night I want to put him in his crate, but he wimpers & barks and he can do it for a long period of time. I know we just got him from the pet store so I don't know if he thinks he's getting left alone. Should I keep his crate in my bedroom or keep it in the laundry room. We keep him in this room during the day while we are at work. (The room is about 8x8 maybe bigger and gated off where he can't get into anything I place newspaper down for him to do his business and he can play with his toys I also keep his crate open so he can go in his crate to sleep if he likes...which I have yet to see.) I don't want to keep him in the crate during the day.
Any suggestions on how to "teach" him that the crate is his bed during the night? Or how to break him of the barking/wimpering once he's in the crate or will he eventually get it? I don't want to end up with my puppy in my bed every night with me. I know I did it 2 nights now I guess I did it because he was new & scared. I know it's wrong I just don't want to continue the cycle.

I am also having a hard time getting him to do his business outside. It's a bit nippy. I put a sweater on him and we go for long walks but never goes! He will use the newspaper often, though he still has pee accidents sometimes thankfully most of them are on the tile floors. We have only had one poop accident..the rest have been on the paper. We praise him when he goes where he should. Are we doing things right???? Any help from other Puggle owners or dog owners much appreciated!!

Thanks

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It sounds like you want the best for your dog which is great. I would say if you wan't him to sleep in his crate then you need to leave him in there. He will eventually cry himself to sleep. It is going to be harder on you than it will be on him. If you give in to his crying and continue to put him in your bed, he will end up being there forever. It is important to be tough now.

When we got our dogs they cried the first night for quite a while but eventually they went to sleep. Each night it got easier. They are now 2.5 years old and do sleep in our bed but they slept in their crates until they were almost a year old and fully potty trained.

As far as potty training here is an article I wrote after traning them, it may help you out. The most important thing is to keep an eye on him constantly. When you can't watch him make sure he is in his crate. If you catch him in the act, say 'NO' in a stern voice and carry him outside immediately. If he goes outside give him lots of praise and a treat. The most important thing is to catch him in the act and not after the fact.

Here is the article: http://www.designermixes.org/Dog_Article…

Hope this helps & Good Luck!

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• I'm not an expert on dog training, but I would 100% recommend driving to your nearest Petsmart and signing up for obedience classes. They are truly wonderful and the teachers they hire for it can be so sweet and gentle with puppies. It worked wonders for my Corgi.

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Dog Health Questions: An older dog training question. .?

What steps can you do to keep your dog from under your bed? I'm gonna ban her from the bedroom for a couple of days. She has a spot she can sleep on the floor, but for some reason she likes it under the bed. She is an 8 year old lab/pit mix. I'm not buying a new bed, so any suggestions?

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First of all, dogs are den animals and love to be under something especially when they sleep - under the bed is always a perfect place for them.

They need their own sanctuary that is just large enough for them to fit inside and feel secure. They need a "home away from home" where they can go when they are stressed. If you don't provide your dog a "den" of its own, it may make do with whatever is around -- and apparently she has found her place under your bed.

You might try a crate that is designed for indoors - like an inside doghouse that is used for brief periods of time. Its primary function is to serve as a bed or den. However, the dog is not supposed to live in the crate. Endless hours in the crate can lead to severe social and isolation problems for your dog -- and it will no longer see the crate as a special retreat.

When you are home, your dog needs to be out with you. In fact, the crate should be kept in the room where the family spends most of its time. That way, your dog can seek refuge from the hubbub of household activity, yet still feel like a part of the family.

Once your dog realizes that the crate is a sanctuary and that no one can bother it while it is in its "den," your dog will begin to seek out the crate on its own.

If a crate is out of the question, you might want to talk to your vet about pet diapers. I know there are several different types out there that are washable and or disposable and since you only need them at night, might be the answer to your problem.

http://www.petdiapers.com/

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• My suggestion - I know you don't want to buy a new bed - but my suggestion would be to get her a crate and crate-train her. It would help her feel secure and also prevents her from sleeping in unwanted places. They aren't really that expensive.
  
  If she pees under your bed because she thinks she won't get in trouble, simply stop punishing or scolding her for making mistakes inside. When she eliminates outside, praise her and give her a treat. When she eliminates inside, just quietly clean it up. She'll learn that peeing inside = no treat. And be patient with her, too; as dogs get older, they tend to lose sone control over their bowels and bladder. If she is peeing inside a lot, though, you might want to take her to the vet and get her checked for a UTI.


• The vet can give you medicine to help with her peeing, try buying a kennel, put a blanket or a pilow in there to make her more comftorable, feed her in there, give her treats in there make it so the kenel becomes a safe haven, it is easier to clean and she will continue to have a safe place to go to.


• you can try a spray made by Hartz that is called Stay off...I never believe in that stuff but IT WORKS!! My dogs HATE IT!! my dogs got really used to being on the couch while i was gone and there would be dirt, hair and pieces of their toys and it was aggravating! So I broke down and got a can and it is great! I just have to show the can and their out of the room


• If there is a possiblity of creating like a fencing around your bed with partical board or something that would be the best, because sprays don't last for ever, and have the potential to stain your carpets, and it may not even work for the situation at hand.


• Talk to your vet about her urinary incontinence. There are several medications on the market that work really well for this issue. she also might have an infection. It is not normal for a dog to urinate in their sleep. Your poor dog probably doesn't like being "dirty" either.


• you could get her a big pet taxi.my dog got used to going in her pet taxi so i leave the door open and every night she sleeps in it.


• You could get her a crate. She might like that den type feel.(Back to those wolf roots) I have my dog's crate covered on both sides and she sleeps in it with the door open.


• It is the one place they feel secure. Unfortunatley she also feels so secure she pees there too! See if she will take to a small blanket or put a diaper on her at night!


• Yeah, I would just buy her a crate and make it her safe and quiet place.


• Do you know the plastic that is used in carpeted area for office furniture? It has plastic pointy tacks on one side, and a smooth surface on the other side. You can pick this up at the hardware store, or an office store. Get a large sheet, place it under the bed pointy side up and see if that deters her. It will not be comfortable, so she should eventually give up and find another safe place. You will need to leave the plastic sheet under the bed for a month or two. It is critical that every time she tries to return she finds it there until she stops checking and gives up.
  
  At the same time you do this, you might put something else in your bedroom that would be desirable for her. You can buy a dog bed that is washable. Or at least a big towel for her. You might even plant a few dog treats in this new area to really make it a place she would like to go to.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips!? HELP!?

I've been trying to get my now 6-7month old to stop barking when its unwanted.
I do the "enough" tapping it gently on the nose saying enough (it "enrages" her and gets her barking more) my father bought a box that lets out a high pitch noise when the dog barks, didnt work.

She bites whenever she thinks im playing with her (really im telling her to stop barking, or to get off the couch or trying to pet her gently, and give affection) f
She is not yet spayed , so she still has so much energy etc in her, and she sadly doesn't have the "calm" nature in her yet. When I tap her nose GENTLY ( i am against slapping, or hard hitting of dogs. ), for no biting, she barks louder and makes a "angry scrunched up face " and continues to try to bite. ( she shows no signs of anger, that is the only way i can describe her face when she barks louder)

I REALLY REALLY need help! She is getting and is somewhat at the age, she is too big to be rambunctious

notes:
I have taken to her to an obediance class as a puppy, and it was only really for commands. sit, stay, etc how to walk them. But the lady never really gave any useful advice with barking or biting.

Her name is holly, and she is a Newfoundland dog, big big dog. I need her to be trained properly, as shes a big breed, and bad things are sure to happen if the problems aren't delt with.
I had a nerveous Berner whom my dad gave off to a farm (dads fault he got timid) I am not emotionally stable to lose another dog. I am still re cooperating from my other leaving my life.

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Apparently tapping her nose is the wrong way to go. By doing that she is even considering that playing or some sort of positive reinforcement, you are feeding into her excitement. You should stop play before it gets that rough. When she bites say no and ignore her until she calms down, when she is barking do the same thing.

She sounds bored and a bored dog is a destructive dog. More exercise and work on the obedience training you have been through.

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• Here is a site I recommend to pet puppy owners for training advice. The site owner is a well-known obedience trainer that uses positive methods. You can find an article here that can help you with most anyting you are having a problem with.
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com


• To train your dog to a well behaved one,i found this site to be quite interesting and informative,
  http://secretsondogtraining.blogspot.com/


• Oh dear, you are having a hard time. although I don't understand why you feel you should have to rehome her for this. You also don't say how old you are, or what made you consider getting such a large breed, although whatever the size of the dog, the principles remain the same. You need to be firm but calm when you deal with her. Reward good behaviour & ignore her when she does something you don't want her too. Reward with lots of love & attention, treats work well with some dogs depending on how food orientated she is. So if she starts to bite when you play with her, stop immediately, tell her NO in a very firm voice & then walk away from her. To deal with the barking I would suggest lots & lots of exercise. If you wear her out, she will be too tired to bark. There are several ways to do this, you could use a bike or skates. We have a staffie/boxer cross, who I get to run alongside me 2 or 3 times round the block with her running flat out. Chloe was destructive, rather than noisy & only when I left her. After running round the block, she would then just lie down & sleep for the whole time I was out although she had eaten rather a lot of the bannisters & large chunks of the skirting before we attempted this method - but the point is, you keep trying different methods until you find the one that works for you & your dog. My partner did say she would have to go after she ate his brand new glasses, but knows that he would be out the door before the dog & was only letting off steam (they were expensive glasses)!. I am surprised that the'box' didn't work, but again, try the training classes again & explain to the tranier what your problem is, they normally have several ideas, or possibly your local vet. Newfoundland's have fantastic temprements & there is no reason why you can't work round this. You also don't say exactly when she barks. Mine bark like mad at the postman, anyone coming to close to the front door - such as leaflet deliverers or if they hear anything on a night when my daughter is in bed. These are all perfectly acceptable times to bark, as they are protecting their home & their pack. You need to show your dog that you, not she, is the boss of her pack & what you say goes. Good luck & enjoy your dog.


• we are training our dog to stop barking, we have tried different types of bark collars, but that never seems to work. so now what we do that really works is whenever she barks, we say "mud room" which is where the laundry machines are. then once she is in there we say stay and don't give any attention for a couple of minutes. after that we say "good quiet" and give her a lot of attention.
  
  i would recommend this for your dog. put her in an area that you dont go in a lot, but dont close the door. (also get her to learn the "quiet" command, by whenever she is quiet, say good quiet and give her a treat.)
  if she keeps coming to you after you say "stay" then use a little doggy gate. make sure that she can still see through the gate. if you don't have one then make an alternate one. you could her in a cage. this works for us because whenever she barks she starts to know where she's going, so she doesn't bark as much.
  
  as for the biting, whenever she bites turn around and don't give any attention and get her to learn the "no bite" command the way she laerns the "no bark" command.
  
  HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!! :^)

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Dog Health Questions: I have a question about my dog...(training)?

okay, every time i try to pick up my dog or come near her she runs away, and i dont know why. When i want to i have to either trap her or get food and she still doesn't like it. HELP!!!

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Make yourself smaller by sitting on the floor and have treats ready..sit still and call her , holding out the treat..talk in a nice soothing voice and just keep talking..if she comes to you give her the treat and say good girl..keep giving her treats and then try to pet her..Make sure you are the only person who feeds her, walks her and pets her for awhile..this will let her know you are trustworthy and the pack leader..eventually she will come around..be sure to talk to her all the time..she may not know what you are saying but it will reassure her you not aggressive. Lots of praise will go along way!

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• I hate chase the puppy, it is a game puppies enjoy, but I don't. You are right, you have to corner her, or bribe her with food. Practice with things to see what you can do to get your dog to come to you. I have one dog that will come if you play a hallmark music card, one that comes for a yellow mouse toy, one that just comes if you call her. The wild ducks come if I burp. Try whistling, whatever your dog responds to.


• It's a lack of trust.
  
  STOP trapping her and picking her up, and stop coaxing her with food. Instead, work at building up trust by quietly feeding treats whilst sitting down with her. Make her feel that it is fun to be with you - take her out on interesting walks, feed her etc. She should eventually start trusting you enough to let you pick her up again.
  
  BUT
  
  Why do you want to pick her up anyway? Dogs have legs which they know how to use. I know you have to pick them up sometimes, and I am sorry if that's all you mean, but there are so many people on here who carry their dogs around, and only gets dogs that 'look cute.' It's better for her to walk - unless there is a really good reason for you to pick her up.


• Sounds to me almost like she's scared of you. Most dogs don't like to be picked up. If you're picking her up every time you're around, of course she won't like you being around. You do something to her that she doesn't like every time you're near her so you represent the bad thing. If you only do things she doesn't like, she won't like you either.
  
  Do something with her that she will enjoy. Play with her, pet her, feed her, reward her with praise, walk her, etc. If you come to mean more to her than "Oh no! I'm going to be picked up again", then she'll come around.


• The best way to stop this is to train her. You may need to call her and when she comes reward her with a treat. Do it every day and as much as you can, (not to much) and get her to come. Eventually she will learn and get the hang of it.


• yeah, i've the same problem as you do,
  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
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• She does not trust you!! Gain her trust and she will come to you over and over again!

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

I am taking care of a friends dog for a week.The dog (cockapoo) whines all the time,and pretty much does what she wants.The owners obviously,never trained her.She pulls at the leash when we walk.I give her boiled marrow bones to keep her occupied,but that only lasts an hour or so before she is back sitting at my feet and whining.I take her out every few hours,so her whining is not that she has to go.Help,it's only the first day,and already she is driving me crazy.Any suggestions??

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give her love affection and attention....take her for walks and treat her well.....it is only a week, your friends pooch is obviously missing her owner.... the wimpering will pass quicker when the pooch feels safe and comfy....maybe she wants to be in your lap......

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• Watch dog shows like dog whisper. You can find them in national geographic or in the internet(like youtube.com).


• her owners must pretty much baby her. I know its bad but my dogs are pretty much the same. They like alot of attention.


• My son's dog is sitting here panting and whining as I type. He misses his family. I've watched him several times and he does this with each visit. After a day or so, he gets much better. Play with her, cuddle her and feel a bit sorry for her...she has no idea her family is coming back.


• This pet probably misses its owner.If you accepted this job,then you must continue until friend returns.Suggest that you take care of the dogs needs,feeding,taking out to potty and bring it back in and place in a kennel cab or somthing simular and place this pet in a quite area,as no matter what you do,this pet will continue to miss its owner and whine.


• The dog needs affection at this time. She is missing her owner so she whines a lot. Just take her for lots of walks and spend as much time as possible with her. As for the pulling on walks. Just hold the leash as close to her as possible(so there is no room for her to go ahead of you)...hold her tight and keep her rihgt at your side. Dont look down at herjust keep walking. She will soon realize that she cannot pull if she wants more freedom of going ahead. Good luck!


• Give her the best attention and affection you can. You have to stop her when she does what she wants or then she would be even more demanding over the week. The reason she is whining is because she is missing her owner. Good luck with Cockapoo!!


• Establish a routine... dogs like routines. Feed, walk, and play with her at approximately the same times everyday. If she pulls while walking, stop walking until she realizes she can't go anywhere until you move. Then walk...repeat the stop process until she realizes not to pull aka pulling stops the forward progression.
  Also, the thing is she has realized whining at you gets her attention. So she has "trained" you partially already. Ignore her, cause responding to her every whine has established her as the ALPHA dog and you as a lowly follower.


• the dog is probably used to lots and lots of attention and love. try petting the dog and playing and talking like e or she was your own dog. just give it lots TLC until its owners return.


• This dog needs discipline. Disciplined dogs know their boundaries and are much happier than dogs that aren't trained. Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Every time she whines, spray her in the face and tell her "NO" sternly. The water doesn't hurt them, but they don't like it. People don't like it either, LOL. You don't have to tolerate this behavior and it can be stopped. Be consistent with the discipline and the dog will learn quickly. Your corrections have to be timed with the whining. If the dog is not whining, don't spray her and tell her "NO", this will only confuse her.
  
  Use a choke collar when you are walking her if possible. When she pulls ahead, tell her "HEEL" and give her a pop with the leash. Keep popping her until she stays at your left side and doesn't pull. Use positive reinforcement by patting your leg on the left and encouraging her to walk at your side. You MUST give lots of praise when the dog is not pulling. This is how they learn. Praise, praise, praise when she is doing the behavior you want, and negative reinforcement (use of the choke collar) when she is not.
  
  If you are consistent, she will learn that being by your leg when walking is more comfortable than trying to pull on the leash. Timing is everything with obedience training. Her owners will thank you also. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Where do I go to get my dog trained for hospital visitation service?

I want my dog trained to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes

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What you are seeking is to train your dog to be a therapy dog..

here's a few websites to get you started..

http://www.tdi-dog.org/

http://www.therapydogs.com/

http://www.deltasociety.org/ (this site has information on both therapy and service dogs)

You can also try contacting hospitals, nursing homes, and training clubs in your area and ask if they know of any therapy dog groups that you can contact.

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• You do all the training yourself.
  
  There are places you can go to take the therapy dog test, but your dog will have to come prepared.
  
  Therapy Dogs, Inc and the Delta Society are two widely known therapy dog organizations. Their websites will tell you what you need to work on and where to find a testing site.


• I would start with obedience classes and then get your dog his canine citizenship certificate. Once you have the canine citizenship nursing homes may allow you to visit. I used to take my cat in to visit at a senior day center and I needed to have his behavior checked first.


• You would train your dog. Start with basic obedience and lots of practice in public areas! Local dog trainers are usually familiar with the therapy dog screening process and can help you through it. Some organizations require the dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test, some have their own separate screenings. An organization would then screen and certify your dog. Below are some of the larger groups that do this, they can provide you with additional information:
  http://www.therapyanimals.org/
  http://www.deltasociety.org/
  http://www.tdi-dog.org/
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training DvDs..................?

Where can i download good dog training dvds?

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I trained my dogs with the clicker training method.

Tells you everyting you need to know, theory behind it, how to apply it, its good fun and gets results

Clicker dog training is a positive, reward based training method which relies on co-operation, consistency, repetition and positive reinforcement.

Clicker training is not cruel or old school. The best thing about clicker training are the results you and your dog will achieve - plus you'll have a heap of fun in the process.
You can download it straight away and get going.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the Movie with plot -Guide To A Happy Marriage = Dog Training Book?

Guide To A Happy Marriage = Dog Training Book?

There was a movie comedy around 1969 (no later than '72) where when the girl got married, her mother gave her a book on training your dog. Each step was outlined in the book, and the implementation with the husband was illustrated in the movie.

Funny movie, I liked it, still makes me smile. The steps in making your dog a loyal well behaved animal also applied to making a man happy, co-operative. At different segments, the book was referred to, reading from it, applying that lesson. Some made me recognize that women often treat their husband badly, without the respect or words, approval shown a dog in training.

The movie showed a well appointed daughter and mother, well off (rich or semi rich), usually talking by phone, mother instructing the daughter about applying the lessons. Might have had a slight French accent. I recall well dressed in woman suits, hats. The girl was somewhere between 20 and 30 or so.

The movie name was something like Guide to a happy marriage, or perhaps "perfect marriage" but the title might have been "How to have a Happy marriage".

My wife at the time didn't *get* the movie, the points it was making about how to treat people, I did. She didn't understand lots of things, self centered.

Explains in after sight why she is on her 4th husband now, and I have another wife that has more understanding.

Would like to find it on DVD, watch it with my wife.

What is the movie, related info, actors?

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It's "If a Man Answers" with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin.

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• It is If a Man Answers with Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee, Dee marries Darin and to keep him happy her mother suggests a book on dog training saying that is how she trained her father to be a good husband. It's a ggod comedy. I have it on DVD and got it thru Columbia House DVD movie club.


• I believe it had Marilyn Monroe in it. (I've seen the movie, but I can't remember the title. I want to say How to Marry a Millionaire, but I don't think that's right)
  
  Might be a cool movie to remake given how most people treat there dogs like little people nowadays (and treat other people like crap)

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