Dog Health Questions: Would a Rough Collie be the right dog for us?

I've done a lot of research for a few years and I know what each of the breeds require, but now that we've narrowed it down we'd like a general decision on which breed? We're looking towards the more pastoral/working breeds but are open to suggestions (no toys or terriers, please!).

Here's what we can do (exercise etc.)
-2 miles walk a day, along with at least half an hour play session a night, probably more.
-He/she would never be left alone during the day or night, he would go to my dad's work which has a total of three people and plenty of space and fields
-We do have cats, and will raise correctly
-Socialise well with everyone and everything!!
-Do nice long walks at the weekend too
-We have three members of family alltogether
-we're generally looking for a medium-large sized dog
-we will do puppy/dog training classes, we've found some really good one's.
-we would like to rescue

I really like flyball and agility etc.

thanks everyone xx

Ages of us: two adults in 50's and a 15 year old, all my cousin's and family are all grown up to, so no young children xx

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Rough Collie
Rough Collie
Rough Collie

You will never find an easier to train dog.
They are also a breed of dog who has an OFF button.
They do NOT need a constant source of entertainment.
They will get the job done but then they are happy to do nothing.
They do well in performance events.

The dog in my avatar is a Rough Collie she is titled in Obedience, herding and Agility.
She is also a therapy dog.

I could not ask for a better dog.

She is a total pleasure to live with.

ADD-Your local Collie Club can give you a breeder referral

Contact your district director which you can find on this page from the Collie Club of America

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cca_d…

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• A Rough Collie sounds to fit your criteria perfectly! They're roughly medium-large sized, love playtime but are pretty calm usually, socialize very well around younger children and love to run around in big open spaces. I think this dog would be a great choice for you and your family, and it's great that you're rescuing or adopting it from a homeless shelter.


• Yes as long as you wear gloves before stroking him (:))


• You sound like you'd make a great home for a lot of dogs.
  Rough Collies do demand a lot of physical activity and attention and active things to do, and it sounds like you can provide that.
  rough collies are great with kids and they love fly ball and agility.
  The only thing I would have to add in that you haven't mentioned is grooming. They'll need a lot of grooming. Unless you want a short haired collie which I personally love the look of.
  Love their snouts.
  Good luck!


• When I saw the flyball and agility, I immediately thought collie or springer spaniel. They're both gorgeous breeds, and I know that our dog simply adores long walks. Do you have a large back garden? Collies and Springers can be very active dogs - sometimes even long walks don't calm them down.
  I'd suggest buying the dog from a puppy, and socialising it with the cats so they don't get chased off. Try and find a breeder, as pet shops can sometimes have puppies from big dog farms where the mothers are forced to produce puppies as quickly as possibly.
  Springers and Collies are both gorgeous dogs - althought Border Collies can be a little tempermental at times and Springers can end up pulling off your arm (new smells, new sights)!
  
  I wish you the best of luck in finding one.

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Dog Health Questions: Can i start crate traning my 3 yr old dog?

i just built a new house, which has carpet through out. i have a 3 yr old male chi who for whatever reason loves to find little place to go pee. this problem has been adressed many times. from dog training school to belly bands nothing works. i just got a 10 month old female rat t and she came crate trained...i love this!!! my male dog has always slept on my bed...do you think puting him in his own crate at night will stress him out to much or should i give it a try?

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Short answer: you can change your dogs sleeping arrangment at any time in his life. I have adopted rescues - one at 4 years and another at 1.5 years - goodness knows what their life was like.

Long answer: changing can bring on stress - and it will depend a great deal on what you do with your dog in the day. This affects his ability to be secure at night. If you never separate your dog from you during the day than expecting him to sleep alone will result in him crying

When I say separate - I mean, physically, a dog should not always be `touching`you . So questions for you to ponder:
- when you watch TV is your dog on the couch curled up beside you or lying on the floor 5 feet away from you
- when you eat, does your dog sit beside you and recieve hand outs or is he asked to lie down in the other room
- do you ever leave the dog alone in the house and go out for a few hours - and is this the time he pees on the floor

A dog that is insecure will urinate on the fllor - not for spite but because they have learned it will bring them attention and for dogs - even bad attention can be better (bad meaning you punish him)

I am not advocating you never let your dog ask for affection - of course they should get hugs and lots of petting. But I also insist on personal space boundaries with my dogs. By doing so, they become more secure and more confident.

So - first of all, get the dog off the bed. This is part of your dogs insecurity problems - and if your trainer has not told you this, you need to find another one.

Then - start by addressing some of your personal space boundaries during the day (when you are awake). Put him on lead in the house, give him a mat or blanket to lie on (assuming he doesnt chew) and condition him to accept that this mat is his spot. Put it in the same place in each room away from your feet, and have him lie on it.

Start with the mat 3 inches from your feet - and if necessary, tie the lead to the couch leg so that the dog cannot get up or move closer to you. (tie it very very short so that the dog must lie down). Teach your dog to lie quietly NEAR you - but not touching you.

Move the mat a bit farther away when he will lie quietly at your feet for 30 minutes without trying to touch you.

Naturally watch him if the lead it tied to make sure he is not choking himself. He may put up quite a fuss at first - dont give in. He will learn life is better when he lies quietly.

Extend the length of the lead when he behaves so that he has more freedom to get up and stretch - but always insist he stay on his mat.

Take the mat and put it upstairs at night - either in a crate, or on the floor beside your bed. You may have a few sleepless nights at first, so start him on the weekend when you don`t have to work.

If you dog becomes hysterical when you try to have him lie on his mat away from you - he is not ready for this level of freedom and should be crated in the day (for 2-3 hours at a time) and then out with supervision.

I will call my dogs to come to me so that I can pat them and hug them, then after a few mintues, I tell them to go away (I use the command àway`) They dont have to be in a down stay all day- they walk around freely in the kitchen while I work, but I will not permit them to constantly bug me. Its a balance that you will find. However, they are secure adults now - as puppies they had more ridgid and structured routines (like above). Freedom is earned and is given when they can handle it.

years ago, I let my first dobe sleep on my bed - it was a mistake in my view and it did her no good - I woke up one day and changed it using the methods above. My dogs sleep on the floor on a comfortable mat or bed of their own and are very happy there. Good luck

Edit to add: if you read all of this and think wow, thats for big dogs, my dog is little - then by all means disregard everything I said - crate your dog at night and buy ear plugs and your dog will happily continue to pee in the house. Even little dogs have intelligent minds - please engage his.

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• Crating is fine. Give him a treat and shut the door. After a while he will get in a routine to go to his crate, knowing he's getting a little something.
  We have 3 dogs, crates all lined up and at night when they come in, they race in to their own crates waiting for that snack. Weird part:
  They always go into their own crates. Just be sure to get 'em out first thing in the morning.


• of course you can


• Sure you can. He'll probably whine A LOT though.. you'll just have to stick it out.


• its never too late i guess...


• Like most people in Y!A, you haven't a clue what crate training is - probably not training, either.
  
  A CRATE cannot train your dog to do anything.
  The reason it SEEMS to work when used by intelligent people is that THEY know that it depends on (a) the pooch having the instinct to get away from its nest before piddle-pooing and (b) the owner ensuring that the pooch CAN get away from its nest before piddle-pooing.
  
  My last ***** came inside permanently at 8½ weeks old, was paper trained that afternoon (because I KNOW that pups cannot "hold on" all night, and because I like to SLEEP, not get up & down all night to take a pup outside then bring it back in), and she never had an "accident".
  
  But she wasn't a pet-shop pup, she wasn't bred by an ignorant BYBer - both those sources tend to cramp their pups up so that they have no option but to mess in their nest.
  
  "Reading between the lines" of your message, I detect that your dog (1) lacks the instinct to get away from his nest, and (2) is deliberately peeing in a different place each time to mark every part fo the house as HIS territory - he is claiming that the whole house is HIS, not yours.
  
  No doubt your "dog training school" was actually a pet-shop play-group, where the girl in charge was herself learning as she went, trying to find something in the pet-shop's Manual of Positive Training that might actually work. Whereas the instructors in a training club have the personal experience (either individually or collectively) to KNOW what a particular pooch needs.
  
  Among the things YOUR dog needs is constant supervision and being shocked out of his intention as soon as he starts the body-language that shows he is getting ready to mark a spot - and before he recovers you CARRY him to the place where he is allowed to piddle-poo, and stay there still & silent until he obliges, whereupon you praise & reward him (GSDs are easy to pat & rub - I hope your back is fit, so that you can bend to pat & rub your wee terror).
  The praise is to enthusiastically include the future command word - eg "Good boy Bono TOILET!".
  
  Eventually he makes 2 associations:
  (1) Cocking a leg inside = Dad's wrath!
  (2) Cocking a leg where Dad wants = nice sounds & feelings - sometimes even a tidbit!
  
  ◙ To ask aboutChihuahuas, join some of the YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with them. Each group's Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos in your messages.
  Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
  "In GSDs" as of 1967


• You will get the 'normal' response from your dog with crate training after allowing him to have not only complete freedom to pee where he choses, you have raised his pack level by allowing him to sleep on your bed ( pack leader gets best sleeping position).....was the trainer told or did they ask about where he slept when they were appointed to resolve the carpet peeing?So he will put up a 'fight' for possibly a few nights.however will be a happier dog in the end.....depends on how much a push over you are.....stay strong and gain pack leadership position, once he understands where he stands he will be fine.....I have to say you are worried about stressing him out.....he is stressed out now with the behaviour he is displaying, it is just you are not recognising it as stress.
  
  This may help you look at NILIF and put it into action daily http://k9aro.webs.com/nilif.htm there is also toilet training and behaviour on the same site with some crate training I think......be consistant, make your decision, be pack leader and you will have happier dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: Have you ever used a choke collar on your dog and they actually choked themselves?

I am trying to train my Rottie. We found her in a pet rescue. She was there for over 6 months. The pet rescue found her in a humane society animal shelter and got her before they put her down. They dont' know how long she was in the humane society. She is one year old now and we have had for 2 months. She is now kennel trained and house broken. I am now trying to train her to walk on leash. She has walked on leash before with either the Halti head halter or the choke chain, but tonight she just freaked out. She started jumping up on me and now I am scratched and bruised all over my arms and chest and back. I was afraid that she would actually choke herself.

Yes, I was using the choke collar correctly. I have attended and participated in dog training before and have had my St. Bernard win 1st place Obedience in 4-H. This is also not the first Rottie I have had, but the first dog I have had that acted this way. Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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Choke collars are actually considered to be an "old school" training method and aren't used as much any more. Mostly because if the correction isn't given correctly then the dog can be injured. If the dog continues to pull then the choker will cinch on the neck, preventing corrections and effectively choking the dog.

Prong collars are wider, and the pinching effects mimiks a mother dogs bite. They don't hurt the dog at all and are much more effective at stopping the dog from lunging or pulling than a simple choke collar. The possibility of a prong actually puncturing the dogs neck is slim as long as you use the collar correctly.

A few links for you to read:

http://www.8pawsup.com/articles/training…
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/…
http://www.doganswers.com/collars.htm

Add - Of course, there is no substitute for proper obedience training. These collars are only tools - you take them off and the dog is likely to revert back to old habits unless he/she is properly trained.

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• try a prong collar instead


• it very well might be an territory or dominance issue. It could also be he fears the choke collar. Try training him to heal and not pull on you. That's the only time i have considered using the choke lead. When they insist on tugging and pulling you all over. If he/she doesn't do that. Than no worries.
  good luck!


• choke collars are able to choke dogs, but all they do when used properly is tighten on the dog's throat when they pull on you or you pull on the leash. your best bed would be to bring her to an obedience class. (don't leave the collar on without supervision because they can be dangerous! always take if off after the walk and leave a regular leather collar on her)


• generally with dominance they do not display that kind of behavior when walking. i personally have never heard of a dog actually choking themselves, i would imagine it could happen if the chain gets stuck tightened the whole way, but not with human supervision. if you are worried about it then just stick to the halti until you can get her walking with you properly. then if you want you can switch to the choke just for correction.


• The trainer with the rescue I foster for does not use choke collars at all. He says the collar can built up scar tissue around a dog's neck and you have to use increasing force for the collar to be effective. He advices us to use a prong collar. I use one on my dog and don't have to use it to correct her anymore. She understand she has to obey when the collar is in place.


• NO! I think those things should be outlawed. Its called a choke chain for a reason, ofcourse it is going to choke the animal. Throw that thing in the trash..


• g'day
  
  a family member of mine has cattle dogs, and used the choke chain incorrectly, they used it as a full time collar... long story short, their neighbour rang them at work and said get here quick, the dog was frothing at the mouth and its eyes were bulgy and blood-shot. - he's ok now though. poor little thing.
  
  i have 2 cattle dogs myself and i used the choke chain, but it didnt seem to help much just made the dogs jump at me and made them gasp for breath... not so helpful.
  
  now i use a doggy car harness, and halti when walking them. I also have a ultra-sonic dog whistle, so whenever they try and jump up, etc, have it ready, give it a small blow and it emits an unpleasant sound (for dogs) that will confuse the dog. after a while, they stopped jumping.
  
  it worked for me, i hope this helps.
  
  cheers
  
  ps -
  
  this is similar to the doggy car harness i have, but i bought it from 'Big W' - much cheaper
  
  http://www.doggypartyplan.com.au/Travell…
  
  This is the halti i use (again, cheaper at big retail stores)
  
  http://www.itsadogshop.com/prod376.htm
  
  and, this is the Ultrasonic Dog Whistle
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Dogit-Ultrasonic-T…


• It isn't a 'choke' collar, it is a chain training collar and should only be used on a dog when you are training it. All dogs are different so your past experience means little as it was pretty limited - you didn't really learn a lot, sorry but just the way it is since you don't have the experience to know how to properly use a chain training collar and have some opposition to using a prong training collar appropriately. Very few people actually are terribly knowledgeable regarding the proper use of either and you will likely need to find a good training class to help teach you to better train your dog. The head halter or harness type collars don't train anything except to ignore you.
  
  Yes, if left on or allowed to be used improperly, a chain training collar can indeed choke a dog. Please learn to properly use one where it doesn't. The collar should never be tight, ever - the clip of the leash should always hang down - if these things are being done, there is no way to choke.
  
  add: ANY collar/harness/halter can be abusive if improperly used. Chain training collars are no more 'old school' than are leashes - it has just become fad for people who don't know how to properly train a dog to go to a prong to make themselves feel better and to, usually incorrectly, utilize them to gain some sort of pseudo-control. Both can be abusive and both can do harm. I have pulled prongs out of the trachea of dogs... I have seen dogs get collapsed trachea from buckle collars and suffer cervical damage from halter type collars. Any and all training tools can and are often misused. And conversely any and all training tools can be PROPERLY utilized and be very helpful and successful. I utilize prongs for particular needs just as I utilize chain training collars for particular needs. I also use buckle collars for particular needs. They are all tools and are just aids to help a trainer achieve their desired responses. Just because someone who doesn't know what they are doing uses a wrench to screw up a car doesn't make the WRENCH a bad tool! haha
  
  add: Well, not sure I agree with the trainers or your perspective about 'listening to another female' (your dog isn't stupid enough to think of you as another dog dear) but it is good you are seeking assistance and considering options. Hopefully you will locate a trainer that actually knows about dogs (clue: scratches and bruises do not an 'attack' make - the first thing an attacking dog would do is bite and you would know right off the bat you were attacked -- this was more likely fear based loss of control - panic reaction - lucky she didn't pee all over in her panic) and get some good input.

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Dog Health Questions: New dog, training tips?

I'm 18 years old and my family just got a new puppy yesterday and we're picking him up Wednesday May 17. Its a puppy Eskipoo (American Eskimo Dog/Poodle) and he's only a few weeks old. We never had a puppy before so I'm just asking for a few basic tips. My mom said we're going to crate train him and I'm not 100% what that is so any tips on that too? Any help would be good thanks :]

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Crate training: Most pups like their crate because it can satisfy many dogs' need for a den-like enclosure. It's an effective housebreaking tool because it takes advantage of the dog's natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place, it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing furniture), and it keeps the pup away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical wires, etc.) I agree with the previous poster though--don't use it as a substitute for proper training. The idea is to take the pup out often enough (every couple of hours or so at first) so that it doesn't have to soil it's "home". Don't make it hold it for very long--especially when it's very young.

Keep the pup at home til it's had all of its shots. Your veterinarian may recommend keeping the pup home until he's 16-18 weeks old. Listen to your vet, even if obedience instructors insist the pup needs the socialization of a kindergarten class. Socialization is important, but not as important as avoiding exposure to fatal diseases such as parvovirus and distemper.

Socialize the pup. Find a dog park and let the pup get used to other people and other puppies. But be prepared to protect it, if necessary.

I agree with the previous poster that said to take it to basic obedience classes. But make sure it's a good class with a good instructor. There are some suggestions down at the source section:

Helpful Tips on Dog Training

• Let him roam around your house on the first day. After, let him use the bathroom. The next, you should start training him right away. Ok, hold a treat above his nose, just a little and say 'sit'. Keep doing so until he gets it. Lay down, put the treat in your hand, to the ground. He'll try to get it but don't let him have it until so.


• My dog is crate trained. And I used to have a part Eskimo/Australian Shepard who was crate trained. For my dog, it took awhile to get him to want to go in the crate. To encourage your dog to enter the crate, drop some small food treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. If he refuses to go all the way in at first, that's okay -- don't force him to enter. Continue tossing treats into the crate until your dog will walk calmly all the way into the crate to get the food. If he isn't interested in treats, try tossing a favorite toy in the crate. After introducing your dog to the crate, begin feeding him his regular meals near the crate. This will create a pleasant association with the crate. Crate your dog for only short periods of time, and crate him at night


• Crate training is a valid training method but unfortunately most people use it incorrectly. They use the crate to avoid having to train the dog. They put it in the crate to avoid teaching the dog to not poop under the dining room table, and so on. The best is to enroll yourself and the puppy into a good puppy class. They will teach you about dog behavior, how to socialize, how to train, how to correct. Then you progress to adult dog obedience classes. You will have a much better and safer pet.
  
  Many proponents of crate training defend it as "the dog's special place". To my dogs the whole house is their special place, especially the couch, or my lap.


• Crating is when your make your dog sleep in the cage and urinate in a litter box or etc. and make sure you take your dog out right after you get him/her out of the cage or else accidents will happen also once your dog urinates on the floor spray with a disinfectant spray or a spray that says dog accident resolver Good Luck =)


• There are lots of tips on the internet if you search around.
  
  When we potty trained our dog that we brought home from a shelter, my husbands aunt (she's a vet tech) said to poke holes in an empty container like a Gatorade bottle and fill it half full or less with gravel/rocks/dried beans ect. Anything that makes noise and shake it whenever the dog peed/pooped in the house. It also worked for any other behaviour we didnt like. The timing is important though.
  
  Go here for potty training and other training techniques for your dog:
  
  http://tinyurl.com/qm2xnv


• You want to start setting the household rules right away. Treat him now how you will treat him when he is older. Try not to carry him too much, or he may get "small dog syndrome".
  
  Crate training is a great way to house break a new puppy. Basically you teach them that their crate is their den, and that they are not to bathroom in it. After time they begin to see the house as their den as well, and will use potty outside. Remember to be patient though, as he will not have full control of his bladder muscles until he is about 6 months old. And small dogs are typically harder to house train than their larger counter parts.
  
  As for a tip.. Start training now, with the leash, with things like sitting at the door when new people come in the house, how to behave at food time. And stay consistent. Everyone in the family needs to work together. Not just one person alone.


• If this is your first dog I really recommend you enroll in some puppy training classes. I went to PetSmart and they did very well with us. My second puppy is going to classes this weekend. Classes really help because you get socizlation and learn how to train your dog.
  
  My biggest advice is paticence and understanding and love. It will take at least 2 weeks before your new puppy is 100% adjusted to his new home. As for training you'll need to let your pup out after every time it eats, drinks, plays, or every few hours of sleep. Make sure you watch it's movements and then you can tell when your pup needs to go outside.
  
  I also highly recommend positve re-enforcement training. That means you train by rewarding with treats and praise. Some people use shock collars or other cruel methods for their dogs...this should only be used in extreme cases however, some people just aren't willing to put in time and paticence and love. In most cases if you put in the time then your pup and you will develop a loving bond.
  
  It will take a lot of work and dedication to help your dog know what is expected of them. Remember they're a new memeber of the family and it will take them awhile to learn all the rules.
  
  After 1 1/2 years my dogs still aren't perfect. You will never have a "perfect" dog. You always continue to guide them and love them and train them...letting them know the behavior that is acceptable and isn't acceptable. My dogs do very well in understanding what I need them to do but, there are still accidents and sometimes I desire new behavior from them (not barking at new neighbors...a new trick...that stuff).
  
  My biggest advice is enroll in the class and be loving.
  
  Good luck!


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a 14 week old Shih-Tzu puppy. At what age should she be able to pick up commands like sit, roll-over, speak, shake, etc? (btw, she already does sit fairly well)

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At 12 weeks old, a dog's capability to learn is the same as it is as an adult.

So, at 14 weeks old, your dog should be able to learn all of these commands just as if she were a year old!

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• It depends on the dog. Some are more mature at younger ages. With a Shih Tzu, it's definately time to begin but just be patient, she has a baby brain.


• She can learn those now! Just keep your training sessions short and sweet, like 5 minutes, a few times per day. A few weeks from now, increase them to 10 minutes if you think her attention span can handle it!
  
  Practice, practice, practice! Make it fun for her, and she'll love training if she always gets rewarded for good performance. Be patient, don't get frustrated if she doesn't pick it up right away, she's learning!
  
  Its best to work on one at a time. So keep doing "sit" every day, until she's mastered it, then move on to another command.
  
  Good luck!


• Most puppies pick up on commands and expectations very quickly. It varies by breed. Keep working with her, be consistent.


• A puppy as young as four weeks can learn simple commands using positive reinforcement. You don't expect them to perform like an older dog, but they can learn. And learning early teaches them how to learn making future training much easier.


• You can start very basic training, such as name recognition, sit and so on, at around 8 weeks old. But remember, little puppies have VERY SHORT attention spans. It's much better to practice for a minute or two three times a day, than try to go for 10 minutes once a day.
  
  You can find a lot of free information, tips and advice on training your puppy at this url
  
  Once your puppy has had all her shots, she should attend a puppy obedience class. These are a great way for you both to learn new things, improve your communication skills and are invaluable socialization experiences for your pup. You can find out how to pick a good dog obedience school here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-o…
  
  Best of luck with here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/puppy…


• AWWWW!!!! ****-zu puppies are very sweet little dogs. Well before training just make sure your little one knows you are the boss, even though you are bigger, she can still think she is in controll of you, and if that is the case she will not take commands from you. So if she knows you are the boss, (she can learn this by you punsihing her, act like you are eating her food and then give to her and on walks make her walk beside you. Then she will know you are the ALPHA or Boss dog) (although you arent a dog!! lol)
  
  Ok. The answer to your ?.
  
  Start now! It may take a little while for her bark box to start working on treats, (we have a 1 yr old westie that wont bark when we dont give her a treat so she might not learn that one!) So you might have to wait a little on the speak but otherwise start ASAP. The earlier the better. Also you can teach her tricks like bang where she lays down on back with hands up when you make a gun with hand and say, "bang" all the guests will think it is funny, after she knows that teach her, "bang and pray for mercy" where after she bangs, put her paws together and say, "pray for mercy" that one is really cute too. Guests usually like to see what a cute little puppy like yours can do at such a young age so you can start anytime. And just remember, YOU ARE THE BOSS, when she knows that, she will follow whatever you say and you will have the best doggie ever!
  
  GOOD LUCK
  AND IMPRESS YOU GUESTS AND FRIENDS WITH A WELL TRAINED LITTLE ****-ZU PUPPY DOG!!!!!!! :p!
  -SARAH-


• I recommend you visit the website I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a while back. It transformed my dog's behavior. It also talks about command as well. Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Tell me some dog training school in chennai(madras)?

tell me some trainin schools or contact numbers of trainers....plz send me reputed ones coz i dont want to pay and end up havin an untrained dog...thanks in advance

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I am assuming that you have check online. Have you tried putting an ad in your newspaper for one. Another great idea is talk to local vets. You would be surprised how many they know, and a vet will not recommend someone they do not approve of. Trust me.

Dog Behaviour Training - Take Dog Training Classes

• buy a book on the breed of the puppy. this is your child teach him what you want. it just takes 30 min. a day the book will guide in the right dir.


• Sorry, don't know where chennai is, otherwise I would invite you to join one of my classes. Ask your vet, they usually have some insight as to what is available in your area.
  Please note: the school trains YOU. You train the dog. So if you spend a lot of money and end up with an untrained dog, it's your fault.


• train the dog yourself

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Dog Health Questions: Is a dalmation a good dog to get?

Id like to get a dalmation, but do they have any bad traits? What about the good ones? Any dog training tips?

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Dalmations are cute, but I prefer Old English Sheepdogs, They don't shed, great with kids and older people, very affectionate and just all around cute. They do require some work with brushing but we keep ours at a pretty short buzz cut. They love playing out in the snow and colder weather. The only problem is that they like to herd you into cupboards and rub against you. But I love my Cooper. Goto OES.org and find the person closest to you. They are about the same size as a Dalmation

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• My coworker has one. She says that it is not very smart but is great with her 2 yr old son.


• Dalmations are very smart but also very large perhaps larger than most people think. Mine are about 80 pounds each. I have been told they are small for full grown. Make sure you have a lot of room for this type of dog. Also they like to have their own sleep space. If slobber is a problem don't get a dal. They do slobber a lot.


• Dalmations can be great pets, but can be aggressive.....and are prone to allergies!! Research your breeder carefully! :D


• If you want a dog who...
  -Is medium to large and built like a sleek athlete
  -Has a short easy-to-brush coat
  -Thrives on vigorous exercise and interactive family activities
  -Is usually polite with everyone
  a dalmatian may be right for you
  
  If you don't want to deal with...
  - An extra careful search to avoid all the neurotic Dalmatians
  - Vigorous exercise requirements
  - Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
  - "Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
  - Aggression or fearfulness in some lines, or when not socialized enough
  - Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
  - Constant heavy shedding
  - Serious health problems
  
  a dalmatian may not be right for youMy major concerns would be:Unstable temperaments. Because of the movie "101 Dalmatians," Dalmatians became a fad breed in the 1990s. Unknowledgeable people tried to cash in on the breed's popularity by breeding every Dalmatian they could get their hands on, including individuals with bad temperaments. The result is LOTS of Dalmatians with neurotic temperaments, including biting, wild hyperactivity, and extreme stubbornness.
  (without careful searching for the right breeder, assume that a dalmatian you get will be BAD with kids)


• Kinda skinny for eating....


• Dalmations, from what I have heard from people who have owned them, are stupid, rowdy, unpredictable but, like all dogs can be, are lovable.


• Dals are/can be quite high-strung, and nervous. VERY good guards tho.


• If you get a Dalmatian from a reputable breeder, (go to some local dog shows and meet some) you will find more information that you should acquire before you get any breed dog.
  Dalmatians can have bad traits and good ones. A good breeder will be more than willing to help you with all your questions and also, help you get the Dalmatian you are looking for. Even let you know if a Dalmatian is for you, and if not, what type of dog would be good for you. Training depends on the person. First the person needs to be educated, then the dog can be trained in a way that is fun, instead of frustrating. Enjoy the shows. If you love dogs, you'll probably love shows, and you will get great information there as well.


• Being an ex- fire fighter/medic, I'm pretty partial to ol sparky but Dalmatians get hip problems a touch faster that most large dogs and they get a couple of different virus infections that other dog can but usually don't get. they are great family dogs and fairly easy to train


• They can be a little hyper. My family had one, he was deaf, he was a great dog! He was the best dog ever! He sadly died of kidney failure. We loved him and he was good with kids!


• yes they are very good and smart pets - take puppy to training school however they are known to to have eye problems


• A dalmation is a very good pet.I think any dog would make a great pet.You should get a puppy so you can start training it in its young age.Try going to PetsMart.They have a dog training thing there.I've herd that it really helps.


• bad traits are many.. they were bred to bark under the fire trucks so they do bark
  they are a non sporting breed and dont excel in much but being a couch patatoe
  and if i am correct, they do have health problems.. like hip displasea

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Dog Health Questions: Service dog training schools?

I really want my dog to be a service dog, and to be trained to help me with my depression. I've looked EVERYWHERE for a school for him, but I can't find one. Anything in the inland empire would be great. Thanks! :)

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First, Are you disabled per the ADA? You must be more than simply depressed. You must meet the legal definition of disabled.

Second, What do you want your dog to do? Providing comfort or making you feel better by being there does not make a dog a service dog. The dog must be trained to DO something that you can not do for yourself due to your disability.

Where is the inland empire?

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Dog Health Questions: Please help! Dog training issues?

In order to be able to keep my dog for our new apartment I need to be able to "fix" the following issues. I just found out today that we need to move and have less then 2 weeks to do this please help! I dont have a lot of money and can not afford to buy "extras" for training like a clicker.

1) excessive barking
2) Is not completely house trained
3) If you open the door she runs out it, then will not come to you. This morning I chased her though our complex for 2 hours before being able to corner her.
4) Not listening..You call her name and she will ignore you unless she feels like answering you.

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1. Check out Cesar Millan's link below about barking.
2. You must take the dog out everytime she wakes up and after they eat.

Cesar (The Dog Whisperer) has video's and books out that will help you understand your dog!

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• sounds like your dog needs exercising. are you walking her twice a day (30 min each)? dogs that are kept inside have all this energy & need to release it. (the chase is evident of this.)
  you can buy a citronella collar from the pet store that will spray when she barks. it could be that she is bored also. walking her in AM & PM should help this as she will be tired/content & less agitated to bark. you can buy chew toys to entertain her during the day too. kong filled w/ peanut butter is a favorite of my dog.
  take her to the same place every day to do her business. she will smell the area & know it is time to "do it" there. place puppy pads in the kitchen or bathroom to catch any "accidents."
  good luck!


• With barking, you need to keep the dog occupied with something else. Make sure there are lots of toys available for your dog. Also, try to find the source of her parking, like if it's people walking around outside, close the blinds so she can't see.
  To house train, you need to take her out on a regular schedule every day, and praise her a lot when she goes outside.
  When you open the door, make sure she's on a leash so she can't get out. If you're the one leaving or trying to come in, try to block off the way to the door (eg, if it's a door in the kitchen, block her away from the kitchen so she can't get to the door).
  As for the not coming when you call her, that might take more time.
  You should go to the library to find some books on dog training. Also, a clicker is not an expensive extra. They only cost a couple bucks. You'll have to spend money on treats and such to help train her anyway. Is she a puppy? These are all traits of a very poorly trained dog.


• Obedience class can help you with each and every one of these issues. It is a must for a healthy, safe, happy dog. I bought a clicker for $1.98, if you can't afford that then how are your affording a dog and a move? Classes vary in price. Petsmart has affordable classes. You really need to invest the time and money into training your dog, for your sake, the dog's sake and the sake of your new neighbors. I paid $89 for a 'shock' collar for my dog. I picked one with a negative tone and a positive tone. I strictly use the tones and not the shocks, so it is harmless to him. I know that is quite pricey, but you must do something before you end up with thousands in vet bills after being hit by a car. Good luck! By the way, my 8 month old will stop in his tracks with one command, even when in hot pursuit of the cat! That is what puppy class did for us.


• I don't know of anyone who can train a dog in two weeks, but obedience will, as already pointed out, take care of every one of these issues. An untrained dog is not only a pain in the butt, it's basically a much less happy dog.


• Try getting a muzzle and get her to trust you a more give her treats to sit and go to a local petsmart after a dog class and ask the trainer for tips.Don,t yell at you,re dog while training and if dog looks restless or bored take a 30 minutes break from training and switch treats to keep him interested.


• I can't give you any magic answers nor quick fixes that are cheap or free. A good dog training book that can be checked out at the library might help you. "How To Raise a Puppy You Can Live With" is one that I recommend. Another is "How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend" . Many librarys have these free for check out. Place a cord on her collar (hopefully she is wearing a collar) so you can step on it as she bolts the door. This will also help with the listening issue as you can make her listen. Housetraining will be helped by using a crate and a cord as well as a schedule. Yapping is an issue with small dogs. Sounds like she is a brat and needs some discipline. A clicker will not train her. YOU!!! need to train her. You need to find a few dollars and engage a good trainer or class. Either that or find her another home. Sorry if this is harsh but this is reality.


• You haven't told us what breed she is. That would help to know just how much exercise and attention she needs. Also, how old is she? She definitely needs obedience training. Check with your local shelters (city/county/rescue) as they can direct you to an free or inexpensive one to help. If you do not get her trained, you will not be happy with her and she could end up as a problem dog in the shelter. Remember, you teach your children to behave and you should do the same thing with your pets. I am in the process of re-training an 8 mth lab/golden retreiver shelter dog to not be afraid of the word NO and house training her to her new name and safe home. It is sad that an 8 lb cat lifting his paw to a 45 lb dog causes the dog to hit the ground belly up. So please find a class to train your dog correctly.

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Dog Health Questions: What are good dog training schools around nyc?

i live in new york city, and i want to send my dog away for obedience school, something kind of close so we can drop him off
what is a good one we can send him too for like a week
thnks

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Call a member of the New York Kennel Club. Most any groomer can link you up with a dog trainer. Sending your dog off to obedience school only makes the dog mind the obedience trainer, not you. You must go with the dog and learn how to train him.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training club-have you ever heard of this?

Have you ever heard of a dog training club that charges a one time membership for all levels of training? I FINALLY found one trainer here that sounds qualified. They have a club with a $300 yearly membership fee. This fee includes beginning through advanced obedience training as well as protection training if your dog is qualified. They have been training for over 30 years. I haven't visited their location yet or asked any detailed Qs as I want to do a little more research on them first on my own.

Does this sound legit?

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PLEASE send me a link...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Actually yes I have heard of this and I admit I just heard of it. This past week I was working at the zoo and one of the keepers began telling me about her dog training club. I'd never heard of it either. But apparently its really good dog training and there is a camaraderie among the dog owners. This person I was talking to actually trained guide dogs this way and then her own personal dogs she trained to compete and they won best in breed in their obedience class. I advise just do your homework about which one is best and has the best offer but yes they are legit.


• Ditto Greekman - link please! Would like to find out if there are any near me....


• Yes, there are dog training clubs. I belong to one, which is a not-for-profit organization. They offer basic obedience, competitive obedience, rally obedience, agility & conformation classes.
  
  We pay $30.00 a year, have to make 4 meetings a year and do to jobs, which can pretty easy to do, like helping at an obedience or agility trial.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know anything about the Tom Rose Dog Training program near St Louis, MO?

I have been a breeder/trainer/exhibitor/judge for almost 25 yrs and have never heard of it. I'm mentoring a young trainer/junior handler who is inquiring about it.

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It's like a training class for novices who want to show or train their dog. Basically like a shorter course for novices who want to do what you do :)

I believe the next training is on January 14.

http://www.tomrose.com/index.html

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• I had inquired about this program myself some years ago. I have heard both positive and negative reviews. I believe that these reviews are based on an individuals approach to dog training. Tom Rose works with the likes of Belgian Malinois, a smart and obedient breed, however, a very serious and watchful dog with strong protective and territorial instincts, that needs a serious job to do. For this reason, one's approach to training a dog breed like this would be different then that of, let's say, a Golden Retriever. In my opinion from what I learned of the school is that it's top-notch. I believe this school is versatile enough that one will learn how to approach many different breeds of dogs and be successful in it's training.
  There is one other school that I had inquired about that is located in Austin, Tx. The name of this school is Triple Crown Academy. www.schoolfordogtrainers.com
  My top pick would be Tom Rose, yet again, consider the type of training that your trainer/junior handler is aiming for and if poosible, have her visit both schools with a list of questions she might have. I wish her the best :)


• If you were involved in schutzhund at all, you would've heard of him. All I know is, I've seen some pretty piss poor "certified" helpers come out of there. But, that goes with all dog training "schools".

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know about Don Sullivan's dog training methods?

I'm considering buying the dvd, however his website doesn't provide enough information and I'd like to know a little more before spending the money. Specifically, does he use punishment?

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I'd recommend taking your dog to a class. That way you can have feedback and hands-on help with YOUR dog.

Check out the website for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:

http://www.APDT.com

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• Hi!
  
  He is not known as a positive trainer, I can tell you that. According to his website he uses what he's trademarked as the Command Collar which I would assume is his polite way of referring to a shock/e-collar but appears to be some type of prong collar.
  
  His site also refers to "correcting" and "off-leash control" and refers to housetraining as "housebreaking"...all terms we don't use in the positive dog training world.
  
  Also, usually any trainer who guarantees the dog will learn within minutes...usually referring to unproofed obedience "commands" incorporates aversives and positive punishment and corrections.
  
  This is not a system I would recommend. I see no where that this "system" is going to be a positive experience for the dog. I see that he is completely against using treats ever.
  
  He also compares "new-aged training methods" with how dogs communicate with each other. If we needed to communicate with our dogs on their level, they could train each other. This theory makes no sense.
  
  His site also states that it doesn't take much time to train a dog using his methods. What's the point? Dog owners today want a quick-fix but to who's expense?? The pets!
  
  I could go on and on but I believe that if you read between the lines on his site, you will see that his training "system" is punishment/correction based.
  
  I suggest you do a search on positive dog training, join trulydogfriendly at Yahoo groups, research Dr. Ian Dunbar, Pat Miller CPDT, Paul Owens, Karen Pryor, buy some training books from Dogwise.com and you'll find that there are much more satisfying and effective training methods for those of us who want to succeed in a positive way as well as create a strong, working bond with our pets.
  
  Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone give me good suggestions for a book on dog training?

See my question from yesterday for more details.

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Culture Clash and Dogs are from Neptune, both by Jean Donaldson. How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar. The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell. These are some great ones to start with. They are easy reads and the ideas and methods are the best out there in my opinion. People will suggest Caesar Milan, but in my opinion he is a crackpot.

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• well i dont know of a book, but give cesar millan a call! hes a miricle worker.


• PetSmart usually has a good selection of dog training books and they have classes, if you so choose.


• I like Jan Fennell's, The Dog Listener. I think now it comes as one book with the practical guide she also wrote, but make sure you get the practical guide or you'll feel lost. She deals with a lot of problem dogs and uses a whole life approach. I would also suggest The Dog Whisperer on DVD (this is the ORIGINAL dog whisper, Paul Owens, NOT Cesar Milan). His production is not as slick as National Geographic, but it's all positive reinforcement and he won't tell you to do dangerous, stupid things, like "alpha rolls."


• Check out this ebook it has some ideas that may be useful to you: http://www.leerburg.com/pdf/dealingwitha…


• Hi ,
  Here is a really professional training called sit stay fetch , to teach you how to train your dog by yourself , http://dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book
  Hope this helps you with your dog

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Dog Health Questions: How can i get a degree in dog training?

i have been training dogs for a long time now and i have no back up paper to show .only the dogs i train can prove my work.my problem is i can't use them to look for work else where.so well like to do any on line course that could end me a degree in k9 training.

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Degrees from online courses are useless. If you attend the Karen Pryor Academy in Massachusetts or the Academy for Dog Trainers in San Francisco, you will have a credential that is truly worth something.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training: How to potty train my pet Japanese spitz?

I've already managed to teach my dog to pee on newspapers, however, when she poops, she poos just right beside the newspaper! She does it on purpose. How can I teach her to poo ON the newspaper?

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I wouldnt be paper training her, I dont like the idea of "paper training or puppy pad training" to me that enforces going the the bathroom in the house. I would start with kennel training. Use a kennel that is just big enough for her to get up, stratch, turn around and lay down connfortably. Dogs usually do not use the bathroom where they eat and sleep. When you notice that she is sniffing, turning in circles, going to the newspaper, just ate, just woke up, take her outside to use the bathroom, when she goes praise her. if she goes in the house do not dicipline her, if its not on the paper, put it on the paper (if that is really where you want her to go) and leave it there, Make the paper area bigger. When she pees make sure you clean it up, maybe she does not like going on wet paper. But I would do the kennel outside routine and when she is out playing make sure she is 100% supervised. The less she goes in the house the more successful you will be. Do not leave her un attended outside a kennel. Kennel training is your best friend!!

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• I would recommend obedience school or reading up on some literature. You can check out my site for some great books that I recommend to all of my clients. Hope that helps :)

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training program?

i have a dog, she's about 3 years old now, and sadly she was never trained. she understands sit, but only sometimes does it. she pulls on the leash, constantly tries to run away, jumps up on everyone, and if i took her off the leash in public she would never come back.

any ideas of a training video or website i could use to spare myself the $125 on a class?

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Nix,

I do agree with the others who have said that PROFESSIONAL training is worth every penny (not Pet Smart).

But I can tell you this with confidence: buy some training books. If you are a good reader with comprehensive skills and the patience to train your dog yourself (it is a great bonding experience) it is highly likely that you and your dog will be successful. Here is a link to Amazon for positive dog training.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b_0_16…Please remember that no matter which route you choose, you need to be consistent at all times and dedicated to training. It won't happen overnight.

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• my dog goes to Pet Smart.


• Here you can find articles and videos for free http://www.clickertraining.com/dogs


• First, getting a good quality trainer is worth every penny. They can see what you might be doing wrong and show you how to train and communicate with your dog. Second a dog learns from watching other dogs. Seeing that other dogs also have to mind is invaluable.
  
  Here are some sources for top trainers:
  http://www.nadoi.org/index.htm
  http://www.apdt.com/


• Yes! Click here: http://www.sitstay.com The best training books and dvds are there. If you aren't sure which is best for you and your dog, please contact the owners (information at the site), describe the dog's level of training and your level of experience and ask. You won't get any bad recommendations there.


• PetSmart and community centers normally have cheaper classes. you could start there. they'll give you a good idea of what to do.


• It's a simple website with quite some useful info, you might wanna check it out also.
  http://www.joyfuldoggy.com
  Hope its useful~


• the cost of classes is negligible compared to the cost of an ill-mannered, untrained & disobedient dog.
  
  what if your dog did run away & possibly get hit by a car? vet bills would be far higher! what if she pulled you down & you got hurt? doctor bills are expensive too. what if she jumped up on a small child & hurt them? you'd be liable for any injury caused by your dog.
  
  training can only make your dog a more well-behaved, sociable, & appropriate companion & family member. it's well worth the costs!


• Hello, from my experience in the past, I have learned that the best way to train a dog is to go through some classes first, and then continue daily on your own. I trained a lab mix this way and he learned quickly and listened every time with the help of a trainer. I paid for private sessions at a local SPCA and it was well worth it. It was about $100 to have a one on one class for a few weeks (once a week) with a trainer and my pet. After the training was done, my dog listened to commands and I was able to train him continuously at home with no problem. It might be a good investment for you if you find a place thats more reasonable in price, its well worth the money though.


• I came across a dog training product review blog, I think you might find something there that helps you. Your other option would be Google, but there could be a lot of junk on there sometimes.
  
  If you wan to check it out, you can visit dogtrainingpr.blogspot.com.
  
  Hope it helps!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Is there a way to get my dog from stop taring the toys and 1 bed i bought her.She is a Golden Retriever.And is a bark collar a good or a bad thing!!

Thaxs for yall help and if yall have any more training tips for me.

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Get her different toys and redirect her chewing. I recommend Kong toys - the big rubber ones. Stuff them with a bit of peanut butter and some dog biscuits - you essentially want to train her to chew those instead of the wimpy toys she can tear apart.

Bark collar is bad. There are several reasons AND there are some people who have had success with them but your chances of curbing the barking are much greater with other methods.

The general theory for positive methods of bark control is that you want to train her to speak on command, then hush ... "speak". "Quiet." If there's something (i.e. doorbell) that will make her bark, get a friend, say "speak" and then have friend ring the doorbell. Dog barks, you give treat and "make a party" (get SOOOOO excited that she just did SUCH a brilliant thing.) Then "quiet" and as soon as she's quiet, you treat again and make another party.

A golden with some experience of positive training (she knows that you treat when she does what you ask) should pick this up in 10 minutes but some will take longer.

For general training info, I highly recommend ANYTHING by Dr. Ian Dunbar. Check your local library - he has books and videos that are great. He uses all positive reinforcement (treat the good stuff, ignore the bad ... pretty soon you get mostly good, very little "bad" and you and your dog can have a happy friendship!) Positive training methods work exceptionally well with goldens!!

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• I do not believe in a bark collar, a dog barks because that's what they do if you want to control it make sure that there is plenty of stimulation if a dog is deprived of going outside of the interaction of others it will tend to bark more when they are outside.
  
  I ave trained dogs and I love the clicker, if you get a clicker from petsmart and what you do it bring your dog in to a room and make sure you have little chicken it is the best to train with little peices. click the clicker and give a piece of chicken you have to repeat this until your dog puts two and two together and then you can use it as training toy.
  
  With the tearing make sure your dog has toys that they know are there, that is very important. My dog when I buy her toys she takes the stuffing out and the squeaker but I buy her the cheap toys and it works out good,
  
  If you have a back yard you can buy a child sand box and teach your dog to dig and bury things in there and they may also keep them from tearing things up. the more energy they let out outside then better they will be inside,
  
  walking your dog is good too remember, that they are fun and exerise for you and your dog.
  
  good luck

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Dog Health Questions: Im starting a dog training class on monday, are there anyone here who knows what my starting pay would be?

i love dogs so much. and i cant wait till i start my dog training class. its for 8 weeks every monday night for an hour and a half. after i get my certification i'm gonna work at maybe petsmart. is there anyone who knows how much ill get paid?

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Is this a class to train you to be an instructor or a class you are taking your dog thru? 1 hour a week for 8 weeks is not going to make you a dog trainer. Definitely not one that I would go to. What organization is doing the certification? APDT?
Have you ever trained a dog and earned any obedience titles on it? What experience do you have besides the 8 weeks of training you are taking?
If you are in it just for the money, find a new career choice. I belong to a dog training club and instuct there, FOR FREE. Why? Because I enjoy it. I started taking classes to teach my own dogs and decided I would enjoy helping others teach their dogs to be better family members. I teach beginners and the next level up.
As for pay rate, if you make more than $8 to $10 an hour for teaching at Petsmart, I'd be surprised.

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• Why don't you ask the instructor of your class?


• The money in that has to be follow up private lessons with a business card handed out. 35/hr I'd charge


• Maybe you should ask them?
  
  Why would you take a job without knowing how much you'll be paid?


• it is going to depend on how much your classes are worth to the owners....yours is a word of mouth job....

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Dog Health Questions: Do dogs like or dislike the sound of the dog training clicker?

i bought a dog training clicker for my grandma, thinking that is might resolve the problem of her two yorkies fighting.... do you think it will work?

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It depends on how you train the dog. Some people use the sound as a reward when the dog is behaving or does a trick right. Others, like me, use it as a naughty sound. When the dog does something bad, scold him/her and click the clicker loudly 3 or 4 times. Works both ways very well.

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• some do some dontjust try it on them and see what happensif they get taught what it means they will obey it
  
  hope they stop fighting soon!


• People don't buy clickers because the dog likes or dislikes the sound..
  
  Clickers are used because the sound is distinctive and easily distinguishable. People associate it with a command, and a nice treat.
  
  It goes something like this:
  
  You tell the dog to SIT.. your dog sits.. you CLICK.. and then give him a treat.
  
  The dog comes to associate the CLICK with doing something right, and a tasty treat.
  
  A clicker will not automatically fix any dog's problems without the proper training. It is only a training TOOL.


• I've never heard of a training clicker used for that. Usually it's used as a training aid. You spend some time clicking it and then giving a treat so that the dog associates it with a reward and you can use the clicker to train them to do things that might be hard to give a treat for immediately.
  
  How do you intend to use the clicker? I'm curious.


• Dog clickers are all about association. When you reward a dog for doing something good (say, with a treat), you also immediately use the clicker. This causes the dog to associate the good feelings of receiving a treat, with the sounds of a clicker, thus the dog knows it has done something good when it hears the noise. The dogs will not know what your grandmother is doing if she just randomly starts clicking at them while they're fighting. A clicker is a learned reward as a means of training, not a deterrent to fighting.


• I think you've got it backwards! Clickers are used by professional trainers in conjunction with treats to reinforce good behavior. I'm not saying the loud noise won't work, but I doubt it's a long term solution. If it doesn't, try a spray bottle of water as soon as they start fighting (they hate it). If one or both of grandma's dogs are unaltered, it might stop dominance related fighting to have them fixed.


• my dog does, because he's learned that click=treat.
  
  not all do, and it doesn't work for all owners. just try it out.


• It isn't there to be a treat it's there to get attention THEN a treat.
  
  You could try to get them off each other, but don't treat them as this'll make them think fighting is right.


• I don't know about the dogs, but I think it is the most annoying sound around. I don't use them or allow them in my training classes. If my students want to use them outside of class, more power to them. I would hate to be in a class of 10 to 12 students, all with clickers.

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