Dog Health Questions: Help in dog training!?

I rescued a Pomeranian mix from the pound. He was a stray so they didn't have any background info on him. His estimated age is 1-2 years old and his name is Max. Max has trouble learning commands or most likely I'm not training him correctly. I'm pretty sure he knows I'm the pack leader because he always waits for me to go through the door first and always walks by my side and not in front of me. The only command he understands is 'No.' Otherwise he doesn't even look up at me when I say his name or looks confused when I try to teach him a basic command like 'sit.' I don't repeat the word over and over and I keep the training sessions short. He isn't motivated by kibble, treats, or any foods or even his toys. I'm on a really tight budget and can't afford a trainer or group classes right now.

Also, he doesn't do well wit other dogs. He won't lunge at other dogs during walks or anything. But, if one approaches him he'll start growling.
I'd really appreciate some helpful advice!

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You don't say how long you have had Max. There's no telling what he went through before you got him and it make take him a long time to learn to trust you..

Keep working with him as you are and showing him lots of love and attention. He sounds like he's a smart boy, so just give him some time.

When he growls at a dog approaching him, that's dog language for "don't invade my space." As long as he's not attacking or instigating fights, I'd let that go for the time being.

Keep up the good work,
~v

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training ?

i have a one year old boston terrier. he's a male. And i would like to teach him to attack on command.. dont get me wrong i dont want to hurt anyone its more of a scare tactic for when he is on his leash.

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I would teach him to sit by you and bark on command instead. To him that would be a fun trick, and he isn't getting aggressive. To others trying to harm you, that barking might keep them away. The problem is he is only about 20 pounds at the most and I think if someone really wanted to harm you, your dog couldn't stop it. Personally I think a really well trained, never leave your side dog is more threatening than a dog that is running around trying to attack everything.

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• if you and the dog are really bonded then he will bark and try to attack on his own if someone is trying to hurt you. I personally don't think you should ever teach a dog to attack b/c that can and will cause behavior problems with the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

whenever i let my dog outside without a leash he runs away. He is a good dog besides this. I've tried rewarding him when he comes back, yelling at him, i've even tried smacking him on the behind. Is there anything i can do to stop this behavior?

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He needs more exercise. Get him running in the yard before walks and exercise more in general. Then get a pincher collar. Tell him no whenever he starts to bolt. If he is a big dog and you loose control with the pincher, a shock collar may be OK. I am pretty against them but I will not let a dog bolt ever. They get in a bad habit and it is very dangerous.

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• Tail and the bottom of paws is all you see...hauling as*! Dogs love to run. All I can say is get a shock collar or invest in an invisible fence and collar system. They are a sure way to fix the problem.


• I have the same problem. I will tell you what the trainer told us. I have a clicker, and I click it whenever the dog comes to me and then right after the click I give him a treat. Then when he learns that I call him and when he comes I do the same (click and treat). Then we must do the same exercise in an enclosed area (basketball field, etc) with a long leash or with no leash. After a while he learns that when you call him and he comes he is rewarded. Then you do that with a long leash outside an enclosed area. When you see he comes to you when you call him, maybe he's ready to be left without a leash. Now, I doubt this will ever work with my dog, because when we are out he is not in the least interested in me or the rewards, but if it helps you, let me know.
  
  A shock collar is plain torture that doesn't teach him a good behaviour, it just makes him more angry and when he doesn't have it he'll be out of control.


• i had a dobermann and he usually did anything i said then i did beat him with a stick since he was a pup no deepen ure voice and show him whos the boss


• u can send him to a taxidermist


• There is a technique to curb and eventually stop this behavior. But it takes weeks of constant work. There is no "overnight" fix. The technique is to use a 15 foot lead ( or flexi leash ) and when the dog gets to the end of the lead you turn 180 degrees and make him follow you. Repeat this technique around 15 minutes up to 5 times a day. After each day passes you shorten the distance that the dog can travel freely, eventually getting the dog to walk with you at every moment. This is basically a heel technique but it should work very well with your dog. Once you have him walking at heel with you, you should be able to remove the lead safely and have the pup walk with you at all times. Make sure to positivly reward your dog when he does good things with food or toys, whatever motivates it. And do not punish bad behavior, just start over and when he gets it right reward him. Disicipline is a deterrant in these situations, be creative and patient and you and your dog will be very happy.


• My dog does that also..She is s boxer. She just loves to run . She mines until I take her out., now during the summer I keep her out side on a long chain . She rather be out there. Has nice dog house, I bring her in side to eat., You can get a electric collar or fence for her. , or keep a long lease or chain out side for when you put her out.. Don't yell at her talk to her and let her understand what you are saying. But if you have plenty of time just take her for long walks. Good luck


• Best site on dog training i've seen is www.dogscouts.com it covers it all especially come. we started with our dog and it's working.


• The worst thing to do is what you have already done. You smacked your dog! The first principle in dog training is, Never smack your dog, not with your hand, not with a stick, not with a rolled up newspaper. NEVER EVER!!
  The second principe in dog training is "NEVER SMACK YOUR DOG!!"
  Ok, lets see if we can reverse the damage. Put a choker collar on you dog and a 2 meter lead. Let the dog go to the end of the lead and call him. If he wont come, try offering his favorite snack. If he comes, PRAISE him lavishly and reward him. Try using those liver treats to entice him to you. You have to undo the fear, YES, FEAR, that you have instilled into him by smacking him so that he wont reason in the following way, " If I come back to her/him when I am called, I will get hit". Once your dog has learnt that obedience to being called results in treats and LOVE he will begin to respond in the manner you want. When he comes back without any fuss, slip a longer lead of around 10 meters onto the collar and repeat the training. It he wont come, give a sharp tug on the lead/choker collar to get his attention and call him in. You may need to start at 2 meters then increase it by 1 meter at a time. There is a way to instill correction to your dog and I can give you this info if its requested. BUT, this correction is NOT to encourage him to come when called. It is to correct a behavior that is not acceptable to you or the family. eg, digging up the garden, chasing chooks, chewing your best shoes etc. The very best way to train him is to enroll him in a dog obedience class and take him every night it is held.
  Please tell me that you have never smacked your dog for peeing in the house or worse, rubbed his nose in it.
  Freckles


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• Try taking him for frequent walks.He obviously needs the exercise and you're not providing it or he'd not be running off.


• Try holding on to the leash!
  
  I HATE it when strange dogs come charging at us! Even if yours is friendly, you have NO IDEA if mine are. I carry pepper spray and will use it to keep a strange dog away.
  
  I have been teaching obedience classes for 25 years, and my dogs are ALL onlead, why do you think yours should not be? It is the responsible thing to do.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training video.........................…

I got a video from the animal shelter and it showed you how to do train your new dog and fun things to do with it. my mom threw it away and ive been trying to find it online if maybe i could buy it or see it on youtube or something. it was by animal planet and the brand of dog supplies Harts sponsered it. on the front of the cover it said smart barks or something like that.thanks

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Dog Health Questions: How do you find out whether your idea for begining a business will be lucrative enough in your area?

I am thinking of taking a dog training, grooming course and offering dog walking, training, grooming to the community where I live. I need to know if this service will be well recieved or not. How do I find this out?

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Market research. There are a few ways to do this. The easiest, is to hire someone to do it for you.
The idea might be well received, but you need to make sure that it IS received.
The most basic answer would be for you to ask some people with pets if they'd hire you, should you go forward with your idea.

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• Look in the telephone book to see if any other business like your idea are in the community already. Then ask friends and family to fill out a survey with a few questions like:
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  Would you trust someone else to walk your precious pooch?

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Dog Health Questions: Can you train your dog this well?

I sure can't, but this was great to watch. Some excellent dog training books are listed below for those who are interested.

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Dog Obedience Training to Eliminate Biting and Mouthing

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Dog Obedience Training to Eliminate Biting, Photo by Jeff Paulson
Pet owners need to start dog obedience training early. Training a dog not to bite is top priority, even though playful biting is natural puppy behavior.

It's easy to forget that adorable puppies come with a mouthful of needle-sharp teeth. Part of a puppy's irresistibility is due to his playful nature, but when a puppy plays he's bound to use those little teeth.

Even though biting and mouthing are natural behaviors for puppies, it's important to start training early. A puppy needs to learn what play is acceptable in his new human pack and what play isn't.
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When watching a puppy play with his litter mates, a pet owner can observe a lot of mouthing and playful nipping. Mostly, they're just having fun, but every once in a while, a puppy yips in pain and play stops.

This play serves as an important lesson for a new puppy. They learn what level of biting is all in good fun and what level of biting is unacceptable.

Mouthing isn't a bad behavior for a young puppy. In fact, puppies who don't bite at all lack the bite inhibition most dogs learn during their first few months. This means when such a dog bites for the first time, it's more likely to lead to serious injury.

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  To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.
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  To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.
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  He is 'touched' & talented. We chatted between shows. His dogs are amazing.


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Dog Health Questions: Another dog training question?

Do you think that small breeds should be trained the same as large breeds?
I always taught obedience with a choke chain for ALL size dogs, with the same snap and release. IMO no matter what the size, the training should be the same. So why do some many small breed owners use regular collars or harnesses which give no control and encourage pulling? Do they think that the dogs neck is too fragile or is training not as big of a deal?

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Do I think small breeds should be trained the same as large breeds? YES omg yes!
With a little difference - CLEARLY the corrections would be adjusted according to the size of the dog. I'm not going to give a little Chihuahua the same force on a correction as I do with my Doberman.

Why don't small breed owners use training tools? Because you're right - they think they are going to hurt their poor little itty bitty wittle puppy.
They even make smaller sized prong collars (not for the very small breeds, but for small breeds).

ADD: Ugh, again with the not reading questions properly. What is wrong with people??
The asker is not asking as though all dogs need to be trained with choke chains and prongs - the question is regarding training in general.
You can't give your dog a snap correction with your buckle collars? It doesn't matter what you use.

ADD2: Um and yeah, about the prongs collapsing a dog's trachea and how dangerous they are: A prong collar has a limited slip - this means that it can only tighten so far. This feature prevents the dog from having the breath choked out of him. It also prevents neck injuries that can be caused by choke chains, such as a collapsing trachea, soft tissue damage, and damage to the spine. Radiographs (X-rays) of dogs that have been trained with choke chains have shown misalignment of the cervical vertebrae, and choke chains have also resulted in injured ocular blood vessels, severely sprained necks, fainting, transient foreleg paralysis, laryngeal nerve paralysis, and hind leg ataxia.

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• ??? a choke chain doesn't need to be used for every dog. I have a 33 lb corgi and I have only ever use a regular collar and he is trained very well. Some dogs need it and some don't. But I do agree that every dog should be well trained.


• I agree that all sizes of dogs should be trained the same, but completely disagree with your choke chain theory. I use a regular collar on my dog and she walks perfectly. There's no need for choke chains, I have all the control I need over my pup in her regular collar.


• I prefer prongs over chokes, myself. Works a treat on my small dogs :)


• I think small breeds and large breeds should be trained according to their temperament. Those dogs who need choke chains should have them - size is irrelevant.
  
  My older Belgian is going through an open obedience class now and there's not a dog in the class who wears a choke chain with the exception of a husky who can't be controlled without it. You tailor the method, as well as corrections, to fit the dog. The instructor, who is a licensed obedience judge, takes each dog's temperament into account, too. Every dog in the class reaches the same point in the end, but they don't all get there in exactly the same way.


• I have never understood why it is OK to have a little dog that is a PITA. My dogs range from a 4 lb. Chihuahua to a 75 lb. Lab, I expect the same behavior from my Chi that I do from the Lab. People are shocked that I have a Chi that doesn't bark at everything that moves and wouldn't snap at a fly let alone a person. That crap isn't tolerated in my house.


• My sister often thought this as well with her rat terrier. She use to use a harness.
  
  Guess what?
  
  Between her sissy and training classes she is now using a prong collar and realizes its the best thing to use even though her dog is small.
  
  I don't think people should baby their dogs just because its a small breed. If the dog needs a corrective collar to be trained then use it. Because the dogs are small, more fragile and less to control they often don't train them well and let them get away with things a larger breed wouldn't be able to. I do not agree with it.


• My 25 lb dog was born with a condition that makes her cough whenever there's slight tugging on her trachea. But she could have been a 100 lb dog and still had the same condition or a similar one. So I would determine the tool based on individual dog, not size.
  
  I really think it has to do with how you train no-pulling, than what you put on the dog. My dogs both wear harnesses..that's my own problem lol..I didn't want anything around their neck and my other dog with no trachea problems could have cared less. I taught loose leash walking with harnesses though, and it's been successful.
  
  Add: It probably took longer for my dogs to learn loose leash walking than if I had used collars instead of harnesses, but I don't know, since I never tried with collars. All I know is, it took 1-2 months, and ever since they have always been loose leash walkers and controlled by me. If I put the leash on the collar, my dog will pull because it wasnt trained with a collar ever. Maybe if my dogs were huskies or malamutes, harnesses would be a problem.. I've always took the training approach of "where there's a will, there's a way" LOL..and my will is really strong and I wanted to train my dogs to no-pull with regular harnesses, and did it.
  
  I did get a little scolding from their trainer at first like "a harness will make him walk in front all the time" and "not enough control" but then she ended up saying how good the dogs walk!


• As an owner of a Papillion I want to train my puppy like he's a dog, any dog. Part of the reason many toy breeds get yappy and snappy is because they are babied and they start to realize they are in charge (a dog that yaps all the time thinks it has the most important voice in the house). It is my mission to NOT have a dog like that. I want a dog, my apartment only fits a little dog, but that doesn't mean he's different from a big one ... in general.
  
  On the other hand, toy breeds are slightly more fragile than a larger dog. They are fine-boned and their trachea's are more fragile. I honestly think a prong or chain collar would crush my dogs throat. BUT, that doesn't mean that I am not going to train him to walk on a leash properly. We use a harness for our dog, because his neck is fragile, but if he pulls on a walk, we stop and wait. He knows that him pulling = me stopping = us not going anywhere until he walks with a proper loose leash.
  
  A harness doesn't "encourage pulling" an owner not responding to a pulling dog is what encourages it. A harness just makes it less painful for a dog to pull. In the case of a Toy breed, that "pain" a collar can cause can be VERY serious, versus the discomfort a larger dog might experience.
  
  There are not a lot of training devices designed for Toy breeds that are equal to the standards for medium to large dogs. But beyond the physical collar I am using to walk my dog with, the attitude and training motivation and techniques are the same as I would use for any dog.
  
  PS: There is a German Shepard and two golden's in our puppy classes. And those are my dog's favourite friends.


• Some small breeds are prone to tracheal collapse and spinal injuries (the neck is part of the spine). Some large breeds are also prone to tracheal collapse, like Standard Poodles.
  
  If the dog has these health risks, you would not want to use leash pops on a neck collar as you could inadvertently injure the dog. Chokes and prongs are out of the question on these breeds. Many of them are safer with a head collar or a harness.
  
  Some small breeds, like Pugs, have necks larger than their heads, so a neck collar is not a lot of help as they can and do back out of them.
  
  ETA: You're really getting back to the question of whether there is one training method for all dogs. You can try one method on every dog and every breed.
  
  But most trainers are more successful having a few different training plans at their disposal and applying them as needed based on the individual dog before them.


• I see both sides. Yes, you could use a choke collar on a dog and treat them the same as bigger dogs (with the exceptions of using your strength). But the reason that little dogs are often taught on harnesses and such, is because they are more fragile. If you put a choke collar on a little dog, it wouldn't go so well. It could definitely work though. What I'm trying to say is, you shouldn't treat them exactly the same, big and small, there are reasons for their size. A chihuahua is built differently from a Labrador Retriever. I will go and rough play with my lab, but if I rough play exactly the same with a chihuahua, there's a huge chance that the dog will end up broken in some way (bones broken). So small breed owner use regular collars and harnesses for a few possible reasons. It could be because the owner is not experienced. Or maybe they don't know that it gives no control and encourages pulling. There are tons of reasons why people are doing this. But I suggest that you do what you think you should do, and let other people do what they think they should do. Only if the situation is way out of hand, should you step in and tell them what to do. I, myself, have a lab, and I have only used a regular collar. And guess what? I've had compliments on how good my dog is. Some dogs need a choke collar and such sort, and some don't. Hopefully this helps you.


• I think dogs, regardless of size, should be well behaved.
  What is required to accomplish that varies with the dog.
  
  I walk four small dogs (three mine and one foster) at the same time with harnesses, and I have no trouble whatsoever keeping them in line. In fact, I frequently get compliments from passersby when they see the group sitting quietly beside me at the curb.
  
  Ive trained over a dozen small dogs to do the same thing over the last year, all with harnesses.You can "pop" a dog with any tool, including a harness. The current foster dog I have now is a Sheltie, and very soft dog...there is no way she needs a choke chain. The same is true of my Westie - she learned to walk beside me the very first day I brought her home, and she has been glued to my heel ever since. She never even required a pop - simple pressure from the harness is more than enough for her.
  
  My 75 lb dog I walk with a choke chain. She tends to get very excited when we start the walk, and she needs a couple of pops to get her attention, then she walks on a loose leash.
  
  My 100 lb Lab mix needs a prong collar, but he is the first dog I have had in 45+ years that I could not easily control with either a harness, flat collar, or, worst case scenario, a choke chain.


• OF COURSE they should be trained like large dogs!
  
  I use a choke collar on my Pomeranian, why wouldn't I!!!
  
  I also train my Pomeranian with traditional training methods- Koehler.
  
  My Pomeranian consistently beats the big dogs when I compete.
  
  Oh and for the record my Pomeranian came from a history of documented abuse by Animal Control. I know there are those that say traditional dog training methods do not work on Soft dogs or abused dogs.
  
  The problem with small dog owners is they fail to recognize their dog is a dog and not a toy!
  
  Pomeranians were a working breed of dog before they were made into a fashion item by so many. You will never see a happier Pomeranian then one that has a job.
  
  The reason so many small dogs are miserable is because of their owners failing to treat them like the have a brain.


• Well gosh durn gosh golly. I will be tarred and feathered, banished to a deserted island and beaten around the head and feet for this answer. Get ready, set and go....
  
  I have TEN dogs. Four over 50 pounds. Six under 20 pounds.
  
  They ALL have prong collars. Yep. And I use them when needed. Yep. Even my 7 pound Chi. Yep. There you go.
  
  Go ahead.......I'm ready. I have a helmet on and have a choke hold my American Pit Bull Terrier because she's gonna save me........(not!)


• Dog training is temperament and drive specific. not breed or size specific.
  
  you would definitely not use as much force with a smaller breed simply because the force used to correct 120lb dog would pull a 5lb dog off his feet and would likely injure the dog, but the methods would be the same. I have seen micro prong collars and e-collars used with great success with small dogs. No matter what the dogs size I'm still going to try to use as much positive reinforcement and proof it with as little correction as possible to achieve a reliable behavior.
  
  I don't like choke chains, i like a prong collar personally. i feel it has better control without applying undo force on the neck. The choke chain applies all of it's pressure to a small point on the dog's neck, the prong collar applies it equally because it pulls from the two ends of the collar. as well you can connect it to the dead ring as well as the live and not apply any compression for the more sensitive dogs.
  
  harnesses are designed to make pulling comfortable, simply wearing it will not encourage pulling but it will become less aversive when they do. Small dog owners tend to use them because the dog pulling on them barely phases them. What they don't realize is that pulling like that creates frustration, we use this reaction in protection and guard dog training to create frustration and build drive to bite the target. The same method is used for a lot of dog training including obedience and tracking, however the reason is always the same to build frustration.and drive so they complete the task with intensity once released.
  
  Hope i didn't rant too much there and answered enough of your question.


• SIZE is not the issue, temperament and personality are the issue.
  
  Although there are certain issues to keep in mind when training small breeds, as they view the world from a far different perspective than large ones, and are more at risk in a mixed training/trialing setting.


• I train my 15 pound chimutt no differently than I train my 90lbs GSD. Of course the corrections are lighter to take into account his size and temperament but, the training is the same.
  
  I think the "sensitive neck" crap is just that: Crap. I think that the people who've damaged small dog's necks with choke collars are ***** who weren't smart enough to you know...make the correction fit the size of their dog.


• They can be trained with the exact same methods. You have to obviously moderate the strength behind your corrections, especially if you are use to working with big dogs. What would simply be a "hey pay attention" correction on a stubborn large dog, could easily sent a small dog flying.
  
  My only exception to the "no dog should be walked on a harness" rule is dogs that are prone to collapsed trachea which are much more common in some small dog breeds. If the dog is on a harness for this reason I have no problem with it, if it is on a harness just because it is a little dog there is no reason for it. I have no problem using a regular buckle collar to train with if it is effective for that dog. Some dogs are soft enough that a leash pop on a buckle collar is all the correction needed. I'm a big fan of using what ever tools are appropriate for the individual dog. I have no problem using an appropriately sized choke or prong collar on a small dog if that is the right tool for the job, just as I have no problem with using a buckle collar to train a large dog if it is so soft that it is all that is needed.


• Well sometimes small breed puppies have a smaller neck and thus it is easier to break. I guess this happens to people that like to drag there puppies to much and break there necks.
  Im just saying that probably it wasn't the dogs fault but the owners.
  Yeah you are right though, if you are a good owner and you understand how to train a dog then a regular neck collar works.
  Thanks


• I don't think that you should be using a choke collar with force.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help..puppy growls when we try to put him in his kennel?

My 5 month old Anatolian Shepherd is absolutely the sweetest dog, but the only time he ever gets "mean" is when we have to literally pull him down the stairs and push him into his kennel when I have to leave to go to classes, he growls through the whole ordeal like he's about to bite. How can we stop this? We've already taken him to obedience classes and he's a very fast learner and very smart according to the trainer. The trainer also said Bastian is very stubborn (which is a trait of the breed). When I get ready in the morning for school he tries to hide upstairs and when we finally have to put him in his kennel, he has to be dragged. He's going to be a 100+ pound dog one day and we can't put up with this, especially not the growling. How can this be solved?

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• he obviously doesnt like the kennel so try some other method otherwise you are setting yourself up to get bit. nothing you can really do about the kennel issue so move on and find something better that will work for him. tether him outside with a nice doghouse and a heated pad (made for outdoor use and water proof) so he is warm. or lock him in a room gate off the kitchen or bed room so he cant jump it.


• Your really make this dog think he is the pack leader. You need to put him in the crate and whenever he is aggressive, say CHHHHHHHHT even more aggressive take him down and put both hands on him like a pack leader would do to a misbehaving dog (only with his paws of course).


• He has to be dragged?? lol... anyways, you can show him that you're the "boss" or you can put some food or something that he likes in the kennel and while he is occupied with that you leave...


• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog.


• start putting him in the cage more often...very simple.


• depending on the dog he may have had bad experiences with a kennel previously. best means that would probably work is rewarding him every time he goes into the kennel. Treats are always a great tool, but you do not want to over use them. you say the kennels downstairs, maybe bring it upstairs once in a while where everyone is and let him explore it himself. depending on the size, even sit in there and encourage him to do the same, make it comfortable, with a nice mat and even a favourite toy or treat. only a few tips, but hopefully they work. dont rush, good things may take a bit of time.


• I deal with these problems all the time. First off i would move the kennel into the room he hides in which i would assume is in your bedroom. You may also want to have him sleep in is kennel but keep the kennel in your room so he is calm and still thinks he is there. You can also get a few treats and give one to him so he goes to his kennel and then one when you lock him up. You may also want to feed him his breakfast in his kennel. Then you can play with him upstairs. another suggestion is get him a few more toys and play with him more in the morning so he is tired when it is time to go into the crate. Also try leaving him out occasionally to see wat happens. Finally come home inbetween classes or at lunch if you can.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training issue..

Since my boyfriend has moved back in with his mother her male dog has been misbehaving alot, whenever my boyfriend goes near him the dog pees on him, or on itself and we dont know how to get it to stop, my boyfriend loves dogs and is never cruel and this dog is really getting to him, we dont know what could be behind its behaviour, any advice on how we can get it to stop? shouting and getting angry doesnt work and we cant go anywhere near the dog to touch it cos it will pee on us.

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One of two things in my opinion so I may need more information. The dog is either an excitable or submissive pee-er. If the dog's ears generally go down when your boyfriend approaches, submissive pee-er. If the dog is bouncing off the walls and is super excited, excitable pee-er.

Either way, yelling at the dog will not do anything. If the dog is peeing because he is being submissive, you're probably making the problem worse.

If the dog is peeing because he's excited, there's a few things you can do. When you first come into contact with the dog, don't make a big fuss over it. Just calmly walk into the house and ignore him. And by ignoring him, I also mean not even looking at him. Wait until he calms down or forgets about you and then approach him. But if he starts to get excited, stand up and walk away.

If the dog is peeing because he's being submissive, you have to approach him differently as well. If your boyfriend approaches him head on and reaches or bends over him to pet, yea, he's going to pee. Instead of reaching over his head, reach for the chest or his side. Just a few calm pats and praises. Instead of standing over the dog, perhaps turn to the side a bit with your back partially to him. Or even better, go down on his level. But still turn slightly so that your side is facing him.

Taking him out more frequently for potty breaks should help as well. Good luck!

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• Well, it sounds like a fear reaction of some sort, so I certainly wouldn't yell or get angry at the poor dog. Maybe if your boyfriend is the one to feed the dog for a while, that might help. Also, he should just try to ignore the behavior (wear old shoes for a bit!) and take the dog for a nice, calm, leisurely walk, every day. The dog will learn to associate him with pleasant things, and not with whatever is scaring him.
  He should also just sit near the dog without talking or petting,and let the dog adjust to his presence.
  Watch some episodes of "The Dog Whisperer"! No kidding....


• it sounds as if the male dog has in some way been mistreated by a man. the dog now sees all men as something to be afraid of. shouting/yelling is only going to make things a lot worse.tell your boyfriend to get treats in his hand and call the dog to him if the dog obeys give praise(only if he don't pee) do this throughout the day when the dog goes to him without peeing give the treats and praise.get toys to get his attention on the toys and not on the person in question.little by little the dog will learn that not all men are the same as from the one he received the negative input.


• This is typically a nervous reaction brought on because the dog sees the person as dominant. When the person approaches the dog while looking directly at the animal, and/or talks to the animal, the dog (male dog) can't handle the stress of being in the presence of the "boss". Try ignoring the dog completely when approaching it's "territory". Don't look at it, don't talk to it, until after it has calmed down completely. They typically grow out of this. Right now it is all about confidence. This develops with age. Be patient.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

I want to train my dog to come to a whisle so that when i take her camping i can let her off of the leash

How do i train her to come when i whisle
(i bought a whisle)

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Same way you teach her to come when you call her name. Call (or whistle) and teach her that when she comes she gets a treat. Keep her on a leash so not coming is not an option. Probably best to start indoors where there's few distractions. After she's learned this, progress to outside, with a longer leash. Praise her extravagantly when she comes, but don't let her NOT come.

Keep in mind, though. If your dog isn't very obedient she won't become any more obedient just because you have a whistle.

There's nothing wrong with using a whistle, but it sounds like you want to let her roam great distances where a whistle will be necessary to call her back. Again, nothing wrong with this, but I'd ever only trust the most highly trained dog to let have this freedom. Even then, he can get into some trouble with wild animals (from skunks to bears to deer) so I don't think I would trust my dog too far from me, even if I do trust him offleash.

If you have a dog of certain breeds, such as a hound, be especially careful letting them off-leash. These breeds can get carried away with the sights and smells and get lost without meaning to.

I strongly recommend the video Really Reliable Recall for teaching a rock-solid "come" command (or whistle).

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• I'm no expert, but......... assuming you already know the basics of animal training - consistency, etc. - ..... tie a fairly long and light rope to its collar (40 - 50 feet). Have your dog stay while you walk to the end of the rope. Then blow the whistle in a single, always-the-same way. If it comes to you without further training (and this could happen!), you are home free. (Get mad about the money you wasted on the rope later!) If it doesn't come to you, wait 10 or so seconds and blow the whistle again. This time gently pull on the rope, making it come to you, without any side trips or hesitancy. Do this about a dozen times, or until it will come to you without being pulled. If after a dozen tries, it still does not freely come to you, quit for a couple of hours before trying again. Do this twice a day until the dog comes to you, without fail and without pulling on the rope, for at least 2 sessions. Then, try it without using the rope at all. You should be all set at this point. HOWEVER, you must call the dog using the whistle - as opposed to the more convenient "Rover, come!" - at least once a day for at least a week, then every other day for a week, then every third day for a week. Use the whistle thereafter once (only) every third or fourth day just to keep the pooch programed. Remember that the smartest dog is only about as smart as a retarded two year old. When the dog responds to the whistle even when it is out of sight, it is ready for a camping trip. Hope this helps. Good luck!!


• BLow the whistle and say come. Give her a treat when she comes. Keep doing this, except sometimes blow the whistle without saying come. Eventually get to the point where you are only using the whistle.


• Don't start with the whistle first. What you want to do is when she comes to you on her own, praise her and give her treats. (Best to start inside w/out distractions, add distractions inside, then outside, then outside with a lot of distractions. . . .you must build up slowly).
  
  Once she starts coming to you, add the whistle AS she is walking/running, etc. She will soon associate the whistle with the praise and treats she gets when she gets to you. Eventually you will be able to whistle and she'll recognize that means come.
  
  What you don't want to do is punish her when she gets to you late or when you find her. She will then associate coming to you or being found by you as punishment.
  
  You can even use different whistles to signal different things. Have fun and your dog will have fun too!


• Well. First try using the whistle, maybe she'll come to it without training. It that doesn't work, stand a few yards away from your dog and using the whistle, also motioning for her to come. She'll eventually get the idea. Reward her and move back from her further and further, rewarding her each time she comes to the whistle. When she starts to respond quickly, try just using the whistle and not motioning for her. Soon enough your dog will come whenever she hears the whistle blow.

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Dog Health Questions: A big choice about dog training school.....need some input please?

I always second guess every decision I make. I have asked questions on here before about dog behavior problems and most people are mean. However they recommended training. So I looked into different ones. I finally picked one because I needed a lot of help with my dog. It is odd because my area does not offer training and I never see anyone walking there dogs and training is a little taboo here or not known about. My vet could not even provide me with a trainer reference. So this is all new to me.

OK there are two schools that caught my eye. I went with the one farther away and most expensive lol...
I met the people and had a great feeling about them. However I have never taken a dog to training before.
The trainer had experience 15 years and starts with treats then takes them away. He said he uses confidence building with toys and games. The owner and the trainer met me at the door which I thought was impressive and answered a lot of questions I had. I stayed for about an hour or more talking with them. The facility was nice and I feel I am paying for it though. My dog's room even has a TV. I got a tour of the facility and it has a spa, cafe, swimming pool and agility course. The owner personally owns many dogs the same breed as mine. I got to see the dogs in action somewhat. The trainer took my dog and worked with him while talking to us. He told me he would learn about five commands along with basic behavior. They said he needed at least two weeks there but a month was the best. It will cost over $2000 for the month. He gets at least one hour training each day and I payed for fetch and play 30 minutes and he will go outside 4 times a day to use the restroom. I took my other dog with me that doesn't have many behavior problems and they said they could do a lot with him in a week. (He is older and has trouble on the leash). They said they both could stay in the same room for 24 dollars more a day but that doesn't include the training.
The other facility is where I actually bought the dog from. The price is cheaper and they learn 11 commands but the off leash commands are not guaranteed and I understand that. The commands are basically the same as the main five he is learning but a little more detailed such as a sit stay and a down stay. Plus they learn some hand signals. The use positive behavior method without treats. They said that is what they were taught in school to do since the dog isn't always hungry. They also use a choke collar. However the other trainer also showed me one that he may use to train him with. It had triangle like metal things on it. So I guess they are about the same with that part. But the one I bought him at is not a nice facility. I have seen it and I am sure it would be good enough for a dog though. However they sold me my dog when he was 5 weeks old and I understand that it wasn't a good thing to do now. This facility provides training of more commands for a much cheaper price. They even offer protection classes and also train police dogs. The facility he is in does not do that for insurance reasons they said.
So I am wondering if I should go with the one he is in and if he should stay for just two weeks and let my dog join him next week. Or let him stay the month and pray it is worth it and let my dog join him later. ...Or go and get him sooner and take him to the other place for private training or to stay there. I have no dog trainers in my area so they said it would be good to leave him there instead of driving an hour and half each week for lessons. I have a pretty open schedule though.
My dog has been there 4 days.
I am just confused and don't want to get ripped off and I don't want my dog to be unhappy and I don't want to be unhappy.
Any advice?

Here are the links.

http://www.uptownhounds.com/

http://www.chaparralk-9.com/

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wow ... that's a lot.
OK
first thing: find a trainer who will work WITH you.
your first option sounds more like a doggy daycare.
I'd be very surprised if they actually train your dog anything...I can almost guarantee: when you get your dog back nothing will have changed except that he'll have extreme seperation anxiety, thanks to the TV &may forget how to behave in a home environment, since he'll have his own "room"...I'm sorry, 30minutes a day for play time is NOT enough. They need constant attention. They're pack animals, not cats. BTW, treat training is useless.
>>how old is your dog now?
I have no clue where you live, but I wouldn't trust any of these "trainers".
**personally ... the guadi website isn't impressing me at all! (uptown hounds)

FYI: the triangle metal choker is called a "Prong Collar"
&like the guy said before me "AKC White German Shepherds" = non-existence. Yes there are white german shepherds...but it's a disqualification in the AKC. neither one sounds good.

**i have the feeling the pool in your first option is just for show. In the photo gallery, there are only 3 dogs shown in the pool. It'd be more believable if they had more dogs.

Dog Training - The Right and Wrong Way

• The bottom line is you NEVER send your dog to anyone for any kind of training. Obedience training, or any kind of training, is something you do with your dog. The instructor teaches you how to teach your dog and that's all they do. You don't build any kind of relationship with your dog by sending him away, nor will your dog listen to you when he comes back.
  
  You're making a huge mistake if you send your dog away.


• Quite frankly, I see severe problems with both those places.
  
  It's not that I'm opposed to sending your dog for training. Dogs with sever behavioral issues often benefit from it, but neither of these places are places I'd take my dogs. Both are doing things that send up red flags to me. Big ones.
  
  Keep searching.


• You don't say what YOUR training goals are. If you want police training, then the second one says they do that, but I have my doubts. The first one looks like a nice doggie hotel or day-care. No mention of a training program, though.
  
  Keep your money. Never consider sending your dog off "for training" without you. The trainers probably can do what they claim, but you will not be able to duplicate the results. Dogs are not computers that just need the right software load. Learn how to train your dog yourself and you will have a great relationship and you will have the ability to teach your dog about anything.
  
  Check with your local dog clubs, sport dogs, AKC competitive training clubs, etc. Call the agility clubs. Even if you don't want to do these sports, these are the people who can hook you up with some really reliable advice.
  
  Also, the second one breeds "AKC White German shepherds" and wolf hybrids which are illegal in Ohio. Don't go back to them.


• I also prefer to train my dogs myself, at classes. My sister is in Fla, and she did send her dog away for training. They were having a lot of problems and were not successful in correcting them, even with classes. It did a lot of good and the dog is easier to handle. If they had kept up with practice, the dog would be really well trained. My sister however is intimidated by the dog, so some of the training was lost. I do agree with positive training, and do not use any type of prong or correction collars. That is really the biggest thing I didn't care for at these places. They don't have a lot of information about their trainers to look at. Both places look pretty nice. If you are having big problems, this may be ideal for you. I would say as long as you can make the trip to visit with your dog and see the progress, then that is good. If you go and see the dog and are not seeing much improvement, then think about taking the dog elsewhere. Good luck


• Ok, in my experience, obedience school is done with the owner there. I don' know if its because of where I live, but we take our dog to a class once a week and they show us how to train our dog. The best person to train your dog, is you. I would not feel comfortable sending my dog away to be exposed to god knows what especially if your on the fence. Its just me. If I were you, I would save your money, pick up books. Stanley Coren is excellent and do it all yourself. Not only will you strengthen the bond between you and your dog, your dog will respect and listen to you. Also, your dog would probably feel most comfortable with you. If I left my dog to someone else, she wouldn't of learned anything being too sad and missing me. Not to mention the confusion of lifestyles and who to listen to! Good Luck


• Interesting. I have never considered sending my dog off to have someone else train it. I have always taken my dog to classes or trained my dog here at home. The deluxe spas certainly sounds nice. I think that treat training is the way to go. If the training is done in a friendly method. i would be a little afraid of a school that taught aggression training.


• I agree with the first answer, I would not want my dog trained when I was not also there at the same time. I would want to see everything they were doing with my dog and watch the training methods so I could get a good understanding of how/what to do.
  Also, I would worry about someone having my dog, someone that I do not know. Does not matter that they call themselves dog trainers, you still are not watching over your dog.
  
  If I had to choose, I would choose the place where I could go for hourly lessons once or twice a week and then practice what they showed me all week till the next lesson.
  
  And as for the training, your dog may learn lots of good lessons and behavior but if you do not follow through with the same techniques, consistently and with assertive energy, your dog will go back to his old ways immediately. He will not forget how he was with you and in your home(pack) before training. He will want to revert back when he is back in familiar surroundings.
  
  Also, the price of $2000. seems so high.
  
  Have you considered buying your own dog training videos. There are many out there.
  Dogs are really quite basic in their thinking, not involved and complicated like humans. Behavior problems develop when dog owners do not understand basic dog psychology.
  Dogs know two ways to be...either they are the leader of their pack or one of the followers.
  Most dog owners unintentionally allow their dog or one of their dogs to assume the leader position. Then the problems develop.
  
  Well good luck with whatever you choose.
  
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• I wouldn't use either place. And here's why:
  
  1st Place)
  
  You should NEVER send your dog away to be trained - the dog will bond with the person training him/her and will listen to the one they work with. It does not guarantee that the dog will listen to YOU.
  
  Also, the dog is working in an unfamiliar area. Any behavior problems MAY NOT SHOW UP for that reason. The dog needs to be working in your home, where they feel the most comfortable.
  
  More often than not a dog will do excellent in a facility but will revert to the bad behaviors at home, even if you try to continue the training and games.
  
  Confidence boosting and all that fun stuff sounds good, but what good is it to get the dog to trust YOU if you are not there from day one? You don't know the commands, you don't know the body language that warns you of an impending "incident", you don't know how to handle the dog or any incidents that may pop up....
  
  It basically sounds like you're paying someone else to do YOUR job as an owner - IE taking the easy way out.
  
  2nd Place)
  
  They gave you a puppy at five weeks. Now that's acceptable in some situations (IE mom dog is dead) but they did not tell you how to properly care for or train the puppy (since it missed out on a lot of learning experiences it would have gotten from mom.)If i had to choose one over the other it would be the one that insists on YOU being there with the dog. Not the one that says "I'll take 100% care of your dog for a month for a fee, then hopefully it'll listen to you later one!"
  
  PS - Choke collars are pretty out dated and can cause injury if not used properly - i don't see them being used for years to come.
  
  However a LOT of trainers are using Prong collars for dogs who need them as an extra boost to listen to the handler - they are correct that not ALL dogs will work for food rewards and SOME dogs will ignore them altogether if they are in aroused states (aggression, territorial, etc.)
  
  It's up to you but i warn you - letting someone else do the hard work will more than likely create problems for YOU in the future.


• I have heard of people sending their dogs "away to school" which is not something I can relate to. About 2 years ago we got a 2 year old dog from someone. She had no manners, no training, no nothing. She didn't even know how to walk on a leash. We had been to obedience training with our other dog so, I had a pretty good idea as to what needed to be done. I spent 15-20 minutes training our new dog every night for a few months. We also took her for 1 round of obedience training (1 hour per week) where we had taken our other dog. It took time & patience but, she's now a very good dog and one we're very happy we have. I would be very unhappy and I'm sure my dog would be as well it I left her with strangers to care for her and teach her. These are things that a responsible dog owner should be doing herself.


• Go with the 1st school. From your description - the second school uses choke chains and pinch collars -- very old school and harsh.
  
  To me - your main focus must be to continue the training when your dog returns home. Lots of people think that the school has trained the dog and it will behave perfectly from that point on. NOT TRUE!! Your dog is a dog - it will always push the envelope and try to see what you will allow it to do /get away with. You must continuing the training, continue the newly learned good habits for the lifetime of the dog. If you don't - do not blame the school -- only yourself.
  
  GOOD LUCK!


• Personally, I wouldn't want my dog to do any training that I couldn't be a part of. That way, we are both learning together and would only build your leadership role as well as build the bond between you.

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Dog Health Questions: Self Dog training....?

I adopted a dog from the Shelter yesterday.
She's 7 months old.
But, very big.
She jumps up on you and everything.
They shelter gave us a DVD about training the dog.

What treats should I use?
not big ones, that will make it sick if it eats too many, those little treat ones.How should I go about being the "Alpha Dog"?

How did you train your dog?
I don't want to go to PetSmart or anything like that.

Thanks in Advance.

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Look here for ideas -- http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…

Or get books by Pat Miller, Pam Dennison, Turid Rugaas, Jean Donaldson, Patricia McConnell, or Ian Dunbar.

Treats of various sizes can be broken up into the teeny size appropriate for training, if they are soft.

You don't need to be "alpha" -- there's no such thing. You just need to train your dog to do the things you want, consistently.

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• Use what ever your dog fancies (obv dog friendly) cheese, carrot, store bought liver treats, ground beef, chicken... the dog may not be food motivated, which is where her fav toy will play the role of a treat.
  
  This whole "alpha dog" thing... honestly I dont do anything special to establish my rank in the house, I simply train and dont let him get away with bad things.
  
  My method is positive training with some other chucked in, lure the dog into position with a treat basically. When you need to correct bad behavour, give a firm NO and ignore. When on leash and she pulls give a tug back into place once a few steps have been taken next to you give her a pat on the sides.
  With jumping on you dont pay any attention to her, push her down with a NO once ALL fours are on the ground pet and praise. You need to let her know she is visible when on the ground and does NOT need to jump up to be seen or to get attention.
  
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• Most dogs will eat almost any kind of treat. You can buy inexpensive ones at walmart.
  
  We trained our dog on our own but if you are a first time dog owner and you don't have basic knowledge on training, I highly suggest, enrolling her for obedience school. It will help you out a lot.
  
  If you want your dog to see you as a leader, you have to project confidence in yourself and how you deal with her. Dogs can read body language very well..if your dog is stubborn, she will not take you seriously if she senses weakness or there is an inability on your part to follow through. You have to be firm but don't yell or show anger/frustration. You have to set rules and boundaries and stick to them no matter what. Good luck.


• For treats I go to Pet Smart -they have the bar where you can select from several sizes and flavors and buy the quantity you want.
  
  Be firm and calm and let him know he can trust you. Realize that he wants boundaries, and most dogs love to learn new things and to please you. When he jumps turn your body away from him and ignore him. Only pay attention to him when he is calm.
  
  Praise him but not in an overly excited way.
  
  Prior to the dog I own now I always took my dog everywhere I could and exposed him to new experiences while constantly reinforcing training and praising him when he obeyed commands. I always had really calm well trained dogs that people always commented on. I realize with the shelter dog I have now who has a myriad of phobias that I hadn't done that and it's been slow going. So now I am trying to take him with me more and work with him in all situations, and it seems to be working. Always try to end training sessions on a good note and he will look forward to them.


• i used pieces of small hot dogs, to train my pit bull, and i trained her when she was 6weeks old, and she is a very smart dog, she learned the sit command, really fast, later on, i trained her, to stay, come, sit, down, and she sometimes will give her paw if you ask her for it, to shake your hand, i think my brother taught her how to shake hands, she also knows how to fetch, and ive never had a dog who knew how to do that, and i use to have a golden retriever and a purebred labrador, and they didn't know how to fetch,
  my pit is very intelligent, she is the greatest dog i have ever had


• Hey ,This is a very comprehensive dog training guide written by daniel stevens.
  i trained my dogs using his guideHope that helps

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Dog Health Questions: Need help with dog training!?

I have a 6-month old beagle dog, and she is a great dog, but she has been really wild lately, and if you try to touch her, she might snap at you, but this only happens sometimes. Also, she hates going in the cage, or whatever it's called thats for her to stay in. Do you have any training advice?? We just got her. We are really new to the whole dog business.

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well ya. beagles need A LOT more attention then most dogs. maybe u should of thought about that before u got her. and the snapping, thats normal for a puppy. especially a young beagle. and since it is one of the most attention needy dogs, they hate cages. try letting her sleep with u instead of a cage all day cuz if u keep her in that, she is gonna HATE you. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

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• praise when she does good and nothing when she is bad. She is smart and likes praise / treats. she will quickly learn what to do to get praise...you must learn to praise properly..I don't have any good dog training book names but google it.


• (it's not a cage, it's a crate) You can feed her treats while she is in her crate or put pieces of hot dog or fruit in the back of her crate. Also-put her bed in the crate. Lock her in there every night and let her sleep there. If you get mad at her and she goes into her crate DON'T pull her out and punish her or yell at her while she is in it. She will start looking at it as her safe haven.
  
  With the biting i would suggest making sure you teach her that it is not, under any circumstance, ok to bite you. If this means filling a can with glass beads and rattling it when she nips you, do it. you could also spray her with a spray bottle of water when she nips you and hell no as loud as possible.


• ok yeah dont listen to crazy over there about her hating you...first of all why is she in a cage she shouldnt be in a cage when ppl are home. cages are for potty training etc not for a dog to be left in all day when ppl are home or if she doesnt need potty training. she should be walked daily not just for potty time but a good long walk beagles love to walk. if she must go into her crate for training then try to make it pleasant for her with treats and toys and chew bones inside the crate dont deny her water whiles shes there. if its unpleasant for her inside the crate no wonder she hates it. make sure she wont get bored. try moving the crate so she can see you at night it might comfort her. you wouldnt want to be left alone would you?


• She's young, but you still have time to turn her into a great pet.
  
  Crating - it's never easy and you'll never find a dog that willingly jumps in. Consider training classes. It's money well spent.
  
  In the meantime,
  
  1. Get a crate that's large enough to allow for growth, but comes with a divider so that you can adjust the amount of room she has. You want to give just enough room that she can stand, but not enough where she can poop and step to the side.
  
  2. Make your schedule for feeding, water, potty and STICK WITH IT. Allow for taking your new baby out additional times during the night when she's young, but by the age of 12 weeks, you should be able to cut back a little.
  
  3. Keep you pup on a leash at ALL TIMES. This not only helps you get her potty trained, but keeps her safe. If you let her off the leash to do her business, she'll think it's play time and she may never go potty.
  
  4. Praise and treat - this will work to keep your dog happy and motivated.
  
  5. Do NOT let your dog run your house until and only until she's completely reliable. Keep your dog on a leash, even in the house, when you are not playing with her.
  
  6. Consider training classes. It's money well spent, especially if you find a good, experienced trainer.
  
  7. Patience - it took time for your mom to potty train you...same applies for you new pup.


• EXERCISE,EXERCISE,EXERCISE.
  She's a small dog with alot of energy and you have got to give her the chance to burn it off before you demand she pay attention to you.All she can think about is getting out and smelling every blade of grass and bush and hopefully getting to meet and greet one or more of her own kind and dare to hope she'll be allowed to socialize.Sounds to me like she's getting a bit resentful over the fact that you're ignoring her needs.
  And she's going to get worse about going in her crate if you don't take her for a run before you put her in it.A romp alone in the back-yard won't do.TAKE HER FOR A RUN!Tire her out so she'll look at her crate as a safe place to take a nap rather than a prison cell.

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Dog Health Questions: Who wants to join my yahoo dog training advice group?

it's for people who need advice or tips on their dog. I welcome anyone who is already a trainer/instructor to join, I love to swap views and it's always great to learn new things from more experienced trainers. If you need help with your dog... please feel free to join. doghelp-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

looking forward to speaking with all of you!!!
Tiffany

(it's a new group so it will definitely get some TLC once people start joining.)

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No thanks - I mean, if you wanted to start a general discussion group on training, that would be fine, but your advice seem very juvenile and sometimes just plain wrong http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;… (very obviously a West Highland White Terrier) and http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;… have you ANY idea how active Siberian huskies are?? , so it's probably best to quit calling yourself a trainer when you likely are not. What is your certification?

Dog Training

• Tiffany,
  I have a sweet but knotty little dog.And I would love to read some of the dog questions and ansers.My dog petey needs a few lessions.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone have any links for stranger-agressive dog training?

My 8 month old mix pup has aggression towards strangers, we've tried clicker training, classical conditioning and many other methods so far nothing has made much of a difference.

Top 6 Dog Training Mistakes - Are You Making These Mistakes When Dog Training?

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Ok well i think the best thing to do is when ever he grawls at people or gets very agressive flip him/her onto its back and hold him/her by the neck i know that sounds crew but trust me its now that is what a mother dog would do to her pups and my dogs are very well trained and we did that. just hold him/her down to let him know ur the boss and dont let him go until he has stop trying to get out of the position or when he stops grawling.
Hope I help and hope thigns go well =)

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

• lol, like your first answer said, you have to let your dog know that you're boss. however, i have an easier method. when you take your dog for a walk - on a leash! - and he starts growling or barking, step on the leash, and pull up so that your dog's head is forced to the ground. i don't mean hard enough to hurt, but hard enough to get his nose in the dirt, and get his attention. your dog is aggressive either because he wants to protect you, or protect what he sees as his territory. he can't be a big buff tough guy when he can't get his nose out of the dirt, ya know? as soon as he stops showing aggression, let him up and reward him with a treat. if he shows aggression again, then step on the leash again. it works really well, and it's not as weird looking as sitting on top of your dog, lol.

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Dog Health Questions: The role of genetics in dog training?

It is a proven fact that genetics play a part in the training and behavior of dogs. A dog with a history of well tempered, trainable dogs in its background will have these same characteristics to an extent.

However, what if a dog with a good genetic background falls into the wrong hands or situation early in life. For example, if that dog is not well socialized when it is young, will its genetics enable its rehabilitation once it is removed from that situation and provided with the proper training and handling? Can its past be overcome by its good breeding?

Dog Training is a Priority

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This is my opinion based on NOTHING but some basic experience and observing dogs.

A dog, with good genetic background, placed in a deplorable situation when it is young CAN and WILL, with proper handling, training and socialization be turned around.

I have no doubt of this. None. Yes, the 'past' can be overcome by it's good breeding.

That is WHY is it vital the responsible breeders in this world continue to breed for rock solid temperment because THIS will save a dog in the end.

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• Since there have been dogs that were rescued from deplorable conditions, but came out friendly and tails wagging, I'd say yes.


• Some dogs rebound, and some can't. Even with good genetics, you can't always rehab.
  Look at a human family. In one family, you will have siblings that breeze through life, and handle all stresses. You will also have the ones that can't handle a major stressor , and turn to self-medication, etc.
  Sound genetics are certainly a positive, as you have something to work with. Poor genetics can doom a dog. But, some good dogs can't rebound once they have been at the mercy of a human with poor genetics..
  
  I have two dogs, male littermates.
  They are from very good breeding.(my 5th generation)
  One of them is unflappable, and could rebound from any situation. The other is a fine sound dog, but if he were severely mistreated, he would be ruined. When working with them, I do treat one differently than the other. The softer dog responds to a soft "uh-uh'..the bolder dog responds to "Ehh!"

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