Dog Health Questions: Dog Attack?

My dog was onced attacked by these 2 hounds, and since then shes been scarred. Every time there is a dog that doesnt seem friendly, she wants to attack it,to show shes superior. Generally she is a very friendly dog, and everyone loves her, but this problem is getting very habital.
Just yesterday, I got bitten by her very badly (when she usually NEVER bites me) because I was trying to hold her back from a loose dog.
What should I do? Is there any way she can be friendly to every dog she sees, and not only the nice looking ones?NO DOG TRAINING CLASSES ---THOSE DONT WORK----WEVE TRIED THEM.

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She's terrified. You need to build her confidence. Star out slow by walking her in a dog park or where other dogs are around. After awhile try walking her close to another (friendly) dog. Praise her EVERY time she does what you want. Gradually ease her into meeting a friendly dog. She needs to build her confidence. Don't yell at her as that will only scare her more. Reassure her. Good luck!

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• You have a stubborn dog.


• See a dog behaviorist.
  
  they specialize in all types of problems


• I'm taking care of a dog named Bentley and he's been bitten by a rattlesnake 2 years ago. He is scared, and some times is mean.
  Sorry, but your dog maybe scarred for life


• Don't try classes - try one-on-one with a professional trainer. A group setting would be a nightmare for this situation. Call your vet and get a reference.


• Watch Cesar Milan the dog whisperer. He addressed that problem in one of his episodes.
  
  With the right trainer dog training classes do work.


• That is a tough case. Biting is never acceptable. Dog aggression is usually out of fear. Do the best you can to reassure her. instead of waiting for a loose dog on your walks, make a safer situation by having someone walk by you with a leashed dog and start working with her from there. The only way she is going to respond correctly to you is if she recognized you as her pack leader. You have to be the authority and teach her what is acceptable. Train her in short sessions frequently. Always make sure that you are consistent and leave on a good note. If you can't work thought this on your own, consult a different trainer.


• get 1 person to spend alot of time with the dog each day and give it alot of fuss
  
  or try the dog colars that either spray a bad smell or shock or a high pitched sound this will prevent the dogs from doing bad things because they wont like what is happening
  
  finally you could use a choke collar and a mouth guard for the dog


• If the classes didn't work, you may have to get a trainer to work with you & your dog on a one on one basis. Trainers are not all alike so be sure you get references. Find someone who can address the aggression & 'modify' your dogs behavior.
  
  You know your dog & the trainer doesn't, so see who the dog responds to best.
  
  You have an independent, determinded, hard headed creature that needs some controls. Once you have instilled these controls you can control his aggression. But it takes a Professional to do it.
  
  Please, do find Professional help.


• Hello, 1st please tell me the bread of your dog and the age.
  AND TRANING WORKS..
  
  ASEICAN K9
  BELGIAN MALINOIS
  DUTCH SHEPHERD
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• Seriosuly she does that??


• a muzzle, find something to get her mind off the other dogs. need some friendly dogs to interdouce her too


• maybe show her dogs that seem bad but r nice, like let her stay at a doggy day camp once.

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Dog Health Questions: How to bond with my dog more?

I have a 2 year old pug beagle mix. My mom got him for me from a shelter(I am 16). I love my dog. We are best friends. I know he loves me. He sleeps with me, watches tv with me, and when my friends come over they like to ruff play with my dog. When they get to rough with him he sits on my lap because he knows I wont let anything happen to him. I walk him, toss him his ball, and I take him to the park so he can have some off leash time at the parks tennis court. He doesn't come back when I call him and he runs away from me thinking I will take his toy. Does he not respect me. How can I correct this? We don't have dog parks or any dog friendly places except a ice cream parlor. Do I not bond with him enough? Why does he do this? I tried dog training but the trainer didn't show up. I was very upset. The only other dog trainer in the area wants 70$ for one day worth of lessons.

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I don't think bonding is the problem here, but rather your lack of control. You need to be firm when disciplining - he has to see you as the pack leader instead of someone he can domineer. Your dog does not come when he's called because he hasn't been trained properly and knows he can get away it. By allowing him to sleep with you and sit with you all the time, you are reinforcing the idea in his head that you are both equal (i.e - pack members).

Here's some tips to get you started:

- Don't allow your dog to sleep with you. This will turn into a habit that will just cause him to lose respect for you as a leader over time. Get him is own bed and make him sleep on the floor next to you. You must do this to define the relationship you have with each other (i.e - you are the 'alpha' he is the pack member).

- Don't encourage him to jump up on the lounge chair, because he'll think that it is acceptable behavior and will continue to do this when you're not home. Allowing him to continue this behavior will reinforce the idea that the lounge chair is his property, much like your bed.

- You need to teach your dog some basic cues. Go onto YouTube for some training videos to get started. Remember food is the way to a dog's heart. He must know his name and come when he is called. Otherwise this could lead you into a dangerous situation (i.e - him running out in front of a car or taking off on you in an open area). Also teach him to sit and stay - the more you train him, the more he will respect you as a pack leader.

- Reward positive behavior, not ALL behavior. Be selective how you reward the behavior you like, and make sure you correct him on behavior you don't like. For example, you've been encouraging him to jump up onto the bed with you. So when he jumps up onto the bed, you reward him by giving him a pat. He thinks this behavior is good, so he'll continue doing it. You need to show him this isn't acceptable - make a loud noise when he does something you don't like - eg. clap your hands sharply and say his name in a low voice, bang two pot lids together. You need to make some noise to distract him so it gives you time to tell him that behavior isn't acceptable. You could also use a spray bottle, and when he goes to do something you don't like, give him a squirt of water.

- Remember that a dog can tell from the tone of your voice when you're happy or angry with him. So obviously, a low stern voice will convey the message that he's done something wrong. A high happy voice will tell him he's doing something right. If you use this concept when training your dog, you'll see results quickly.

I hope that helps you out. Training a dog can be a pain, but it can also be very rewarding in the long run. Just be persistent, don't let him get away with anything that isn't acceptable and remember - repetition, repetition!

Good luck, and enjoy training your dog.

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• Well i think that when your dog runs away chase him to get the toy. Prove to him that you can. After you get the toy hug your dog and give it back so he knows you share. If he doesnt come back when you call him train him with treats


• Don't play with him that ruff. He runs away from you because he wants you to chase him( sort of his idea of playing). That's pretty much it best of luck :)


• I think your dog just was never taught this it seems as if you taught him everything else but he just doesn't know any better try teaching him at home to come when called before you let him off the leash


• To get him to come back to you, get a whistle. Blow on it and then give him a treat (repeat about 10 times) Then let him get a few feed away then blow on it when he comes back give him a treat. Each time let him get a little farther away each time. About 10 minutes before you are ready to leave the park (or anywhere he is off the leash) call him to you and then tell him good boy, treat him and then let him go again. Then call him to you and leave because then he will see you calling him back as a bad thing because he wants to be free as long as he can, makes sense right? I hope I helped :)

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Dog Health Questions: How to teach a dog to attack on command?

I no some of you think its wrong and stupid but i dont care... I'm by my self most of the time with 2 little kids because my husband is in the Army. I would like to have my dog trained by a "professional" to attack on command(cause we do live in a crazy world now). So does anyone know of a trainer who teaches watch dogs? because I cant find one near Sacramento, Ca.

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If your dog bites some one you will go to prison and the dog will be euthenized. Many dogs were out down because of what you want to do. A dog can protect when it senses danger, you hsould protect your dog, and he will protect you (in a case thats needed)

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• You should NEVER have your dog trained to attack, that is a very bad idea and will most likely end up with someone getting seriously injured by accident, perhaps even your children. What you can do is train a number of "bluff" commands that the dog will perform when he is near you, giving a possible attacker the impression that the dog is watching for trouble. Another thing you can train your dog to do is enter your home first and switch on the lights, to reduce any fear that someone may be lurking inside.


• Have you looked up Schutzhund trainers? You can alway get a dog that has already been trained through great breeder/trainers. The dogs generaly are German Shepherds & Belgium Malinois that make great family/protection dogs. If you do get a schutzhund trained dog I would not use the phrase "my dog attacks on command" rather use "My dog is Schutzhund trained for protection."
  
  Good Luck!!
  
  You can get professional trained schutzhund dogs for your family, they are expensive because of the breeding for health/temperment and the hours of time to train them.


• I am sorry to say i do not know, but i am just going to say that i think it is a very good idea to have a dog that can attack, don't listen to what those other people say, you want to feel safe. But i would recommend not "Training" a dog so much as getting a big dog, such as a German Shepard or Black Lab, they are very good with kids and love people however they are also Very protective of their family, I had a black lab and she would not let my best friend touch me. But don't worry you can teach them what people are good, Husband friends etc.


• You cant.
  
  Dogs that are trained to attack are for police and other services. These trainers will NOT train attack dogs for the average person. Most people cannot properly handle a dog that is trained for attack.
  
  Its also a good way to get yourself sued and have your dog confiscated and destroyed.
  
  If you feel you need more protection, then invest in a security system.


• Hopefully, you're just confused about the type of training. What I HOPE you want is a "protection" trained dog...not a dog trained to "ATTACK ON COMMAND". Nobody has any business with a dog that is trained to attack at the owners will. The dog will ALWAYS know when there is a threat before you. Having a dog that will bite someone because YOU perceive a threat is going to get an innocent bystander bitten 101% of the time.


• First of all, you should call up your insurance carrier, and your lawyer. Let the know that you'll be contacting them shortly in regards to a claim.
  
  Remember, a dog trained to attack IS considered to be a deadly weapon. And if you have children, why would you want a dog around who is trained to attack humans?


• Also, with two small kids, it might not be that great of an idea. I used to work at a police dept. and those dogs are not always what you want around kids.
  
  Most dogs, if threatend or if they think their family is threatend will attack anyways. Plus, if someone sees you have a dog they are more likely to leave you alone.


• Growing up my family always had Dobermans, and we trained them to "attack"/be on guard by looking them in the eye and saying "get em", real quick. Just the body-language, alone, was enough for them to get the idea...
  
  And no, they never attacked US...
  
  


• Well I agree with the first answer. But can you just find a professional trainer to teach him to be a better guard dog instead of an attack dog. He'll protect you when his intinct tells him it's necessary.


• Yes it can be done but the dog has to be tested for stable temperament and training must start early. Why not just buy a attack dog from a reputable trainer? or better you get a gun and a good security system


• Bad idea.
  
  Do you have $15,000 to pay for this? That is what professionally trained dogs go for here in Utah.
  
  Wolf girl Shutzhund is a *sport.* Shutzhund dogs are not protection dogs. End of story.


• Wouldn't you be worried it may attack your kids? I think if someone broke into your house that your dog would protect you and your kids without knowing any commands.
  
  Good luck to you in any case.


• get a gun. I would not want an attack dog around small children its NOT SAFE.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with Dog Fear Aggression?

I adopted a puppy a month ago from animal control. He is roughly 5 to 7 months old. He is part German Shepard, and possibly Chow Mix. The first day he would not settle so I began to crate train him.

He has come along way but the issue is, he seems to have fear aggression. If another dog, or person he does not know approaches he starts barking, growling and wants to get them.

I have another german Shep mix, and the two got together. They seem fine since then, but I don't let them play too much because I don't want them getting together like that again.

I tried Obedience Dog training but we had to leave because he became fear aggressive.

I am at the end of my rope. He is good with the family, he listens to me very well. He has come a long way since I brought him home.

I can tell he was abused by his former owners and likely not socialized like he was suppose to be.

What can i do? If I try to socialize him, he gets fear aggressive? I don't want him to bite anyone?

HELP!?

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I agree with your other answerers. And I am appalled that your trainer told you to leave because of your dog's behavior. How else are you supposed to work with this if you can't be around what triggers the fear. Your dog is still very young and there is a good chance you can overcome this with the proper training. First, yeah, I would find a new trainer. I think I would go with private training first. You can do basic obedience with your dog, but have the trainer address the fear aggression. You will need to look for someone who can deal with this in a calm but firm manner. Forcing your dog, over correcting, physical correction...can put your pup over the edge. He will need firm and consistent desensitization. And you can wor k with your trainer until you are comfortable doing the homework yourself. Your dog needs to be out in public in crowded areas where there are dogs and people so that you can show him it is OK to relax. Take your dog to a public park...(sometimes I take mine to a strip mall and work with him on the sidewalk..just for the distraction).While out, do your basic training with rewards...do sit,stay,come, leave it , off and watch me. Lots of watch me. And then when people or other dogs approach, make him watch you. Eventually he will learn to direct his attention to YOU and will not react to strangers. But you really need to do it NOW while he is still young and has had less reinforcement of his fears. Once he is a little less reactive...go back to classes! Yeah, there are those dogs that may not respond, and hopefully yours is one that will....lots of hard work...and even if you finally decide to rehome him...with all this training he will be in a better position to find a home. Good luck to you!

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• You need to find another trainer. Your teacher should have been able to evaluate your dog and helped you through those issues or offered you available solo classes. The breeds you have in your dog are extremely intelligent but also very dominate. An inexperienced handler can create a very dangerous animal. You are obviously unable to train him yourself (and that's not meant to be an insult) so you are going to need someone familiar with training aggressive dogs to help you. Please don't wait, this is why people have serious problems and loose their dogs or worse. Good luck!


• You need a professional trainer to properly diagnose and treat / train fear aggression.


• I think the best course of action for you is to find a certified animal behaviorist in your area and have them come into your home and work with you one on one. A reputable obedience school should be able to refer you to someone to help you work through these issues safely, as can your local humane society. There is a big difference between and obedience instructor/trainer and a certified animal behaviorist. Aggression can take many forms and if not dealt with properly, can turn a small matter into life or death. Please seek help from a qualified professional. Best of luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Im going to get a lab, and am going to put it into a training class. Do you know how old they need to be before they can start those classes?

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You can start puppy kindergarten at 8 - 10 weeks. Basic Obedience, depends on the instructor. Some like you to wait until the dog is over 5 months others will start you as soon as you finish puppy k..

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• Well most of the time they should be in it as soon as you can get them in the sooner the better just like with little kids the sooner you can teach them something the better off they will be... Good Luck and congrats on the new puppy


• Call where you plan on taking them, cause some do have specific ages. Some offer puppy socialization, where there is no specific lessons but just common sense and fun for the puppy and owner. Other consideration is immunizations. Ask the vet when it's OK to have the puppy around others. There's alot of contagious illnesses puppies are prone to before they are fully immunized!


• Make sure the puppy is at least 8 weeks old when you first get him or her. This will help you avoid future problems by giving him time to socialize and learn important life lessons from his or her mom and litter mates.
  
  You can start dog training classes at 8 weeks of age. Although at this age, I suggest private sessions for vaccination reasons.


• eight months

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Dog Health Questions: How much could i earn as a dog trainer UK?

i am an ex army dog handler/trainer, ive experience with nearly all dog breeds and have worked with special forces., im wanting to set up my own dog training, dog walking,puppy classes ect ect,

im highly qualified but have no idea what civilian trainers earn UK ONLY !! NO US

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I am in the UK and my excellent trainer is a retired metropolitan police dog handler and trainer for over 37 years. He now does sniffer dog work all over the uk and trains pet and working dogs for people.
He holds a Sunday morning class where he lays tracks and for people and teaches obedience and the more experienced of us muck in and help out with the beginners. He charges £5 a person for Sunday mornings and there is usually at least 9-10 pupils on average.
Individual hour long lessons in the week for working or pet dog training is £15 for the hour. Specialised training like manwork or security work is a larger fee according to the work required.
Home visits are around £50 for an hours consultation and assessment of a dog.
He never has to advertise for clients as they all come to him by recommendation and word of mouth.
hope this has helped a bit.
A lot of people are wary of trainers without qualifications to actually show so you may find it difficult at first to find clients but if you are a good trainer, word will soon get around. Good Luck.

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• My best advice would be to locate some and ask them what they charge.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

My dog follows behind my feet really closely and constantly steps on my heels, or my flip flops so I trip a little. Sometimes I even kick him in the face on accident. It's very annoying. Is there any way to train him to stop this? The accidental kicks in the face aren't frequent enough to discourage him on their own...

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For the heeling question, sryt up train sesions walking around the house, then the yard and reward him whenever he is at your side (or the position you want him in), not behind you. Use a clicker or marker word to let him know that's where you want him. The more he gets rewarded there, the more he'll place himself there. Most dogs with spearation do well with postivie reinforcement since they are sensitive.

For the separation anxiety:
I did a study of 30 dogs that successfully worked through sep anx and found there several key components to solving it. If you can answer these questions, they will help you to work through it successfully. Rehomed/rescued dogs are the most suceptable.

1. Is the dog getting enough daily heart-raising exercise? For medium-sized active breeds, 2x40 min sessions a day. Smaller dogs may need less but still need to raise their heart rates.

2. Is the dog being fed too high a protein or fat diet that gives him more energy than he needs and so he puts it into sep anx?

3. Do you use the 20:20 rule? That is, ignoring the dog for 20 minutes before you leave and for 20 minutes after you come back. That means no eye contact, talking or touching. If you need to put him out of or into the house or crate, do it with no talking, touching or eye contact if you can help it. Only when he is calm and forgotten that you have come home can you cuddle on the couch etc. What you are trying to do is flatten the emotional hills and valleys that usually occur with arrivals and departures. This helps your arrivals and departures to become less exciting.

4. Have you trained him to do graduated departures?
That is, teaching him that you can leave in small steps.
Walk to door and put your hand on door and then turn back around and walk in and sit on couch (or ingore him and do the dishes etc). Next you put hand on door and open it a foot, then close it and go back to what you were doing. Next open it 2 feet, close it, go back to what you were doing. Yada yada until you can open door, walk out and come right back in with no reaction whatsoever. For some dogs, you may need to proceed in smaller intervals of one inch.

Next you start using the 300 Peck method for time. Leave, take a step out, close the door and count one one thousand, then come back in. Next take a step out, stay out to the count of one one thousand, two one thousand and step back in. Next count to three one thousand. If he starts a fuss, a little whine, scratch- anything, start back at one second again and build back up. Each repetition shows him that he can be alone for those few seconds. And hours are made up of seconds!

You may need to start training your dog to allow you to leave a room first, as some dogs can't tolerate their person being out of sight, never might out of the house.

For extreme cases, you may also want to teach the dog to do down stays starting close in, then using 300 peck to training further out, then out of the room with a door or baby gate between. These are huge steps for some dogs so take it slow!

How small the time increments you train depends on your dog. You may have to start with 1 second, or maybe a minute, another dog maybe 10 minutes. Once he get past 5 minutes, you can increase your time outside the door by 15 second intervals. Once past 30 minutes, 2 minutes. Once past 45 min, 5 minute intervals. Of course if these don't work for your dog, you make the increments smaller. Better to err on the smaller side and take longer as he will then build his duration more slowly and be more confident that you will be returning and he can spend time alone!

5. Have you figured out what his triggers are?
Your getting your keys and purse, putting on your coat, your shoes etc. Take each of these items one at a time, then together and practice grabbing them, or putting them on and leaving but coming right back in. If he reacts at just taking them, put them back and sit back down again. Do this many times and for many sessions so he learns that just because you take them, doesn't mean you are leaving. This process desensitizes him to the triggers.

6. Next, when these no longer trigger behavior, add them together with the graduated departures above, starting at the beginning and progressing.

7. Does he have treats/toys available to him while you are gone? It is always a good idea to have stuffed Kongs and toys strewn around while you are gone to give him something to redirect any anxiety he has. There are only available to him while you are gone so it becomes something he looks forward to. Keep in mind, he will only use these if he is not too stressed. Most dogs will be able to use these as you progress in the being alone training.

8. Does your dog like being confined or not? Being confined in a crate or pen or room helps for some dogs, and makes it worse for others. Some dogs are happiest if they can see what is going on around them (see out a window). Leaving a piece of old clo

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• When beginning to train your dog to do anything, remember you are in "control", not your dog. So, you are literally training yourself, not the dog to do certain things.
  In this case, hold your lease tight so that the dog walks by your side, Not in back of you. If the dog begins to fall back into old patterns, then just give the dog a gentle push to bring it back around again into line. Don't be aggressive with the dog, just makes a dog retreat, and can ultimately make them mean.
  If the dog is good, and follows your lead, reward with a pet on the head, and maybe a dog treat.


• The best way to stop this would be to teach your dog the wait command or the stay command. You can do this by have your dog be in one place and tell him to stay then wait a little and give him a treat. Then after he has that increase the time from the command and the treat. Once your dog has that down you can then add distance to the command. Or if you like having your dog follow you, you could try the back command. Which is you tell your dog back and when he backs up give him a treat. Either way would be effective.


• When he starts walking behind your feet just stop walking and ignore him. When he gets bored and starts wandering off start to walk again, if he comes back behind your feet then stop again. Call him to walk by your side, hold a treat at your side then start to walk and he will walk beside you because he will be able to smell the treat, after a while, reward him. if he goes back behind your feet after the reward, stop and call him to your side again with the treat and make him walk a little way at your side, then reward him, if he stays by your side after then reward him again in about 30 seconds. And keep patting him and stroking him. If he walks behind you just stop and ignore him, then when he comes to your side make a big fuss of him and reward him.
  
  Start practising now whilst you have time and not when he just happens to do it because you may not have time when he does this, then you will let him walk behind you and he will get confused! So start now!
  Ok, good luck and hope this helps!


• My dog does that to.... she was beaten.... maybe it's a security thing he feels the closer he is to you the safer the both of you are..... and as for the kicking in the face thing unless he yelps i highly doubt your hurting him so..... try spending more time with him, comfort him. Also when you leave might i suggest leaving the t.v. on and a light and give him something that smells of you he'll feel much better and not so needy when your around


• talk to him and tell him to stop frequantly

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Dog Health Questions: Akita dog training help?

Ok so i have a akita and husky mix about 80 percent akita and 20 percent husky. hes about 3 years old and he is horribly trained. he runs away ANYTIME POSSIBLE and only comes back if we catch him. he knows tricks like sit, shake , down and upand he can catch but that doesnt really matter. He always thinks hes the pack leader and always likes to bite people especially me and chase me. Is there any solutions i can do for all the stuff i listed above?

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The answer is yes, there is a lot that can be done to help you with this dog but I suggest your firstly enroll in obedience school, it will be good for both of you. This is just the type of dog I usuallly work with, and the bad behaviour comes from lack of training, exercise and Owner knowledge about what is and what is not good to do with a dog. Please find your local dog geek who can help you run this dog, train this dog and teach you how to react to any behaviour that is not appropriate.

Best of luck, there is always hope!
Kind regards

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• You can teach your dog to come on lead. Start on a six foot and work up to longer tracking leads. Let the dog go out to the end of the lead, call the dog, praise and reward with food or a toy when he comes. Use an inviting tone of voice, dogs name and come. Reel the dog in to be sure he comes right to you. I cannot give a training session this way, all these behaviors are fixable with time and dedication. I would look for training classes in you area,like kennel or obedience clubs. When you take classes you will need to follow through at home, you cannot train a dog once a week in class.
  
  Good luck!


• PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS IT WILL DEFINITELY HELP
  haha good thing i saw this.
  
  Never chase after a dog wants he's runaway or else it will make it harder to chase him. Bend down or kneel down to be eye level with him and call the dog excitedly and tell him to come if he doesn't start running the opposite way he's running and the dog's natural instinct will be to chase after you since they are driven to chase anything that's running away from them also call out his name and tell him to come. Wants he comes to you praise him. Don't scold him. Because the dog will think your scolding him because he came to you. Dogs are all about the moment.
  
  To make him stop running away teach him come. Come is the most important command ever. Now to teach him come you can use two people. One holds the dog while the other is a distant from him and say come very excitedly while saying his name. Once he comes take a step or two back to provoke him to come to you faster. And praise him. Keep doing this until he gets use to it.
  
  If there isn't two people than play chase with him you're the one being chased and he follows. If your at a distant from the dog quickly turn around but still walking backwards and tell him to come. Then if he comes praise him to death. Dogs love praises more than treats surprisingly. He'll love it and want to do it plenty more plus your burning calories haha.
  
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• You'd be better off at a private facility that uses positive methods. With PetSmart classes, well, the quality depends on the instructor. Some are great, and some suck. It would be in your best interests to enroll him in an all-around high quality class with an experienced, helpful instructor who can personally help you.
  
  Akitas and Huskies are athletes with incredible stamina. A mere walk is not likely to be adequate exercise! I mean, come on, think about your dog. Akitas were bred to be powerful bear-hunting dogs. Huskies have the strength, energy and stamina to pull a sled for miles and miles. Your dog has serious exercise needs, and you need to meet them. Talk him for SEVERAL brisk, very long walks daily. Take up jogging or running. Go hiking. Go swimming. Play with him for a few hours. You have a high energy dog, and it is your responsibility to drain that energy. Remember, a tired dog is a good dog.
  
  Huskies are notorious escape artists. I'm not surprised in the least that he constantly runs away.
  http://www.dogwise.com/forums/messagevie…
  
  About his thinking he's the "pack leader:"
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  When he chases you, what do you do? Keep running? If so, can you blame him for chasing? How to teach him not to chase:
  http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
  Here's how to be a tree, if that post didn't explain thoroughly:
  http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
  
  When does he bite, and what do you do? He might bite simply because he has not learned proper bite inhibition, in which case he doesn't fully know *not* to bite:
  http://www.clickertraining.com/node/725
  Or, he may be biting simply because he has learned that it works. I mean, if he bites you and you get out of his way (random example), he has learned that biting you is an effective way to make you move.


• A lot of good answers so far but here's my 2 cents: The Akita is a very dominant breed and that's a big underlying reason for the problems you are having. His need for exercise and his lack of training are others. Get him enrolled in an obediance class-your vet probably has some good leads. Start socializing him as much as possible-Akitas need good social skills or they can become a handful around strangers. Take him on long walks or do things that stimulate his brain a few times a day. Weekends, treat him and yourself to parks and trails-keep finding new places to go. I did this every weekend with my guy-it was great fun for both of us and invaluable as a way for us to bond. Akitas take a lot of work up front but the payback is huge later on-they are loyal to a fault.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?!?

how can i train my dog to tap witch ever hand the treat is in?
thank you!

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Put the treat in your hand
Close hand
Both hands out
Say "which one?"
If the dog taps with its nose at 1st, release the treat then as the dog picks up on that make it harder and wait for a paw to tap it, make the dog work out that a nose is no longer going to cut it and it will work out he needs to work harder and will eventually figure it out. Helps if your dog knows to "give paw"

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• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age.
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html

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Dog Health Questions: What do you guys thing about the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan's techniques?

The video says: Cesar Millan's no-nonsense, realistic, and natural approach to dog training has helped thousands of pet owners come to terms and get a handle on their often difficult and out-of-control canines. Any dog, no matter how badly behaved, can be helped by Millan's logical and understanding tips.
Do you think all that is true?

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His methods have saved dogs who would otherwise have ended up euthanized because of their major behaviour problems. The question is, should those dogs have been saved? There are too many people and dogs in this world for there to be room for dogs with severe aggression issues.

I would never for one second consider using his methods on the average dog. People blindly trying to copy him without understanding the first thing about their dog, or dog psychology in general, is going to cause more problems than it's going to help.

He's not a guru, he's just one person using one method that is not acceptable for the average dog and dog owner. At least not if you want to have any kind of relationship with your dog.

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• I don't know how true his methods are,but I'd like to see what he could do with my Rocky(6 yr old black lab] He doesn't think he's a dog. My friends just call him my son!


• I think they are great and make all the sense in the world. I have worked with other dog behavior specialist and they have helped dogs that I thought there was no help for.It makes sense because they work with the dog using the dogs natural instincts and how dogs communicate in their own language. A language they understand. Too often we try to train them using our ways, or human ways which dogs do not understand. But Cesar and other behavior specialist work with the dogs from their level and understanding.


• I agree with some of what he does and disagree with other things. I like that he teaches people to understand how dogs think rather than trying to teach a dog the way you would teach a human. I like that he teaches people to be in charge, but sometimes he gives unsound advice like alpha rolling a dominant/aggressive dog.
  With your average everyday pooch, his methods are okay, but I think too many people take it too far and run amok with things he says and start alpha rolling a dog for any little thing, which just causes more issues.
  For the most part, I enjoy his show, but I think that the average person is incapable of training a difficult/aggressive dog on their own. No matter how much they watch his show.


• For him? Yes, to a certain extent. Dogs are pack animals. They live by the rule of dominance and submission in pack order. He understands that and has the ability to be the dominant member of a relationship with a dog.
  
  Some people shouldn't own some dogs. The person who does not have the ability to be the dominant member in the relationship shouldn't own that particular dog. Sometimes, especially with smaller animals, an aggressive dominant dog is controllable simply because of its lack of strength. A nasty little pekingese (I have had many) cannot maul a person. It just doesn't have the ability to do anything other than nip ankles. So it is pretty safe for anyone to own that type of dog. But a dominant, aggressive rottie or pit or staffie would be a different story. Not everyone could safely own that type of a large, strong dog if it had a dominant personality unless they had the ability to control it.
  
  Fearful dogs are a bit different. You can't really ever control them well enough even with training. They simply have to be kept away from situations that could set them off. When you see someone mention "weak nerves" this is what they are referring to. You can't train that out of a dog. A large fearful dog is a greater danger than a large dominant dog because it cannot ever completely be controlled. It is mentally unstable. Training cannot fix that. I think the larger breeds of strong dogs should be destroyed if they are excessively fearful. They are just too dangerous. They would never chase someone down and attack them. But they can hurt someone if they are approached and can become unstable at a moment's notice for no apparent reason. It is always a bad idea to have a fearful dog in your home if you have little kids or a lot of people coming in and out who could scare the dog into attacking.
  
  So I guess I agree with that statement to a certain extent.


• As a person with years of experience with dogs, at first I thought he was a new age clown. But after watching more of his shows and reading his first book, I picked up on some techniques that I would not have thought of without him.
  
  I do not think he is god, but I do think he has some excellent insights on dog behavior. If you notice he has also brought in a clicker trainer and others that use different methods besides his methods. He does not say his is the only way to train a dog.
  
  He trains the owners, more than the dogs. And I now firmly believe that it is almost always the owner that needs to change if the dog is not behaving.
  
  Using his ideas I helped rehab a 10yr. old Siberian that wanted to kill any dog she saw. My 13yr. old Whippet used her as a pillow on a long road trip after retraining her and her owner.
  
  I highly recommend Cesar's show, his books and his DVDs. I also recommend Nothing In Life is Free and finding a local Obedience class. As well as plenty of exercise :)


• I like the dog whisperer. I think that Cesar Millans
  techniques are on the ball. It makes a lot of sence to me.


• yes i think its true i love to whatch his show. and my cousin went to him for help on his dog and he helped it was so cool!


• ♥i like it watch the dog whisperer and the techniques helped me with my puppy she has a biting problem and she has almost completely stopped but i'm still working on it.♥


• People admire him and follow him as if he was a prophet.
  
  I don't agree with him nor many of his ideas and methods. Personally, I think he's a joke, but he's the one who is laughing all the way to the bank.
  
  JMO.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Hey. I have 2 year old dog, she's a mutt with German shepherd and a type of mastiff in her. We got her from the SPCA and I think she has separation issues because whenever we leave the house she panics. She has destroyed different things in the house, so we kept her in the garage while we were gone but she smashed through the window and escaped. We've had to take her with us and keep her in the car, but obviously this isn't the best way. What can we do to convince her that we are not leaving her forever whenever we leave the house? any tips would be much appreciated

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• Kennel train her.


• Through out the Day, Randomly step outside for oh 5 minuets to start, then come back in. do this a few times a day and extend the times longer as she gets better. Leave a shirt with your scent on it with her, so she can smell you. Maybe even try giving her mellow mutt dog treats and play with her before you leave, and again when you come back. As for confining her, i wouldn't no as i have a smaller dog.


• I agree. kennel train her.
  Look here:
  http://www.ehow.com/how_2050732_kennel-t…


• Its a process. First of all the dog has lots of energy which in your dogs case is manifested as nervous energy. The first solution is exercise. A 40 minute walk everyday would be ideal. Then the other key is to make sure the dog is in a calm state as you leave the house. Something that should be practiced after the dog has been exercised. Practice this by going through the motions of leaving the house. Any time along the way the dog get nervous or excited you need to stop and correct the dog. A calm but assertive noise is often enough (a snap of your fingers or an assertive shhh). The idea is to let the dog know that the nervous state is not acceptable. If you try to baby talk the dog and soothe her essentially what you are doing is rewarding the nervous behavior not soothing the dog. It would only make the situation worse. Once the dog relaxes continue with making your way out the door. Stopping as often as needed. Once you make it out the door you can come back in and let the dog relax again. Then start the whole process over from the beginning. If the dog gets regular proper exercise and you practice the calm assertive behavior leaving the house it will get easier and easier until eventually you won't have to correct at all.


• Do you have a crate? i would envest in one. Make sure she has a Kong or something to do. We always give the dogs a treat before we leave too. Being in a crate will contain her and then she can't get out. You may look into a wire crate because she might chew through a verri kennell. Good luck.


• Slowly get your dog used to being okay when you're gone. You can use cues to help them realize you are going, such as jingling your keys.Here's a great article with tips you can try:
  
  http://dogtime.com/separation-anxiety.ht…


• I take it you are out for most of the day if so then you would be better off in the long term to build or buy a outside dog kennel with a good run attached to it.Before you go out take your dog for a good walk then put him in the kennel make sure he has plenty of water, buy him a big Kong the black ones as they are stronger, fill with some food so he has to work to get the food out and a good roasted knuckle bone to chew on.
  As soon as you come home let him out make a good fuss of him and take him for a walk and play use the kennel as a fun place for him to be feed him there so he will get use to going into the kennel.If you leave him home in the house for hours then he will get bored and start to look for trouble and he does not know any different it is not easy to leave a dog for long periods of time.

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Dog Health Questions: Sled dog training questions anyone?

Okay, right now I can't start a team...my parents would never allow it. But after collage I would really like to, and right now I am buzzing with questions that will hopefully be answered.

1. When you are teaching a dog 'gee' and 'haw', do you only teach the lead dogs or do you teach each one individually?

2. What do you feed your team, and when would be best? How much?

3. How do you teach your dogs 'on by' if you only have your own team to work with and no others to pass you?

4.How many miles should you go for each week in the first three years? (I heard that you shouldn't 'pack' them on until they are older than three, it can damage their shoulders and discourage them)

5. How often should you stay on the sled and how often do you get off of the runners?

6. Should you start with H back of X back harnesses?

7. If you are starting from scratch should you start with more than one or two dogs? (I was thinking about getting one first, one with the right 'stuff' to be a leader, training them for a season and getting the next one...and a season later getting two more if it was something that I could do, afford, and enjoy)

I know that I probably am not experienced to really get this down, but what is the harm in trying? I plan on being a companion animal vet so I should be able to afford the care of my dogs and care for them my self. Thanks for the answers! smile :D

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I have only been mushing for a few years but am excited to share what I can.

1) I bought a retiered lead dog already trained with commands and I run the younger dogs beside him and he does a lot of the training. Most people that I ha.ve talked to say that they only intentinally train dogs comands if they suspect they will be leaders. Others are tained in command also but that is in the general training.

2) I feed my dogs a comercial kibble made for working dogs, particuarly sled dogs. It is higher in protien and fat content then regular dog food. I also add extra tallow (fat) to their diet. They also get frozen or dried fish as a treat. During the summer they are on a maintence diet that is justlike a pet dog gets because they do not need the extra fats and protiens.
During the summer I feed my older dogs once a day and my just 1 year old pup twice a day. They eat 2 cups of kibble a day. pup gets 3. I watch their weight and adjust the amount as needed. During the winter: morning they get a bowl of hot water with a powder supplement and beef tallow, and 1/2 cup of kibble added. At night they will get kibble 2 cups or more with hot water and tallow. I might also snack them onsome frozen or raw fish. Water will freeze if it sits out so when i waterI bait the water with a little food to get them to drink before it freezes.

3) I have had the same question so I donot have an answer. I do use on by any time there is a distraction, barking dogs, game, also I have used a snowmachine and done some passing but it is not the same. Most mushers join up with other mushers and work together to teach those skills but I do not have that luxery

4) By the end of the season my pup who was 1 in june was running about 4 mikles a day on flat ground. yearlings can run farther and I know many of the well known trainers will run puppy teams of yearlings in the big distance races.

5) That depends on the terran. I will pump when my dogs seem to be struggling or always up the hills.

6) I use x back harnesses on the sled, I have a distance (short) harness that I use with the scooter and canicross because the tug has more slope. I think the type of harness is a personal choice

7) I started with a good well trained retiered leader, a few monthes later got a good team dog. then for christmas i got a 6 month old pup that I am training. Now i am looking for my 4th dog. This worked good for me. I was able to gain skills as a gradually increased my team. If you are thinking about racing they have catogories for as little as 1 dog.

Im a teacher in a remote village in alaska and dog mushing is something I have always wanted to do

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Dog Health Questions: How can i find dog training classes in my aea?

i heard petsmart wan't very good. my puppy is 6 months old. will it help with potty training at all? what kinda things will she learn?

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You need group obedience classes to learn to train your dog --- but it is nothing to do with potty training, for that look up "crate training".

Ask your vet or vet techs, Humane Society, Animal Services, SPCA, what trainer they recommend that gives group obedience classes. Will teach you to train your dog plus it helps socialize her with new people and other dogs -- and it's fun for both of you.

Overview of Dog Training

• YOU will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience.. sit, stay, down, heel, etc.. the trainer can also give you potty training tips.
  
  The purpose of the classes is to teach YOU how to train your dog. The dog wont learn a thing if you dont apply what is learned at the classes and work with her thru the week.
  
  Pick up your local phone book and look up trainers. Groomers, breeders and vets in the area can also refer you to some trainers. Your local dog shelter may even be able to refer you to a trainer.


• it depends on where you live. i live in texas and in my area there are a few animal defense leagues and humane societys tht have training courses


• Maybe watch on Animal Planet, It's Me or the Dog. It has a lot of good information there. I like it. Potty training. Oh, maybe after she eats, wait a few minutes, and just go outside for a walk. And when she's about to pee/poop inside the house, just lift her up (even if she's still peeing, she'll hold it in) and put her in a small cage right for her size. Then she'll learn if you keep repeating the process.


• Call your vet, perhaps they know of a good basic training class they could recommend.. Good luck with your new pup.. They usually train sit, stay, come, down and basic things like that..those are all important basic commands your dog and every dog should learn, as for house breaking..just take your pup out every couple hours, every time it wakes up right away and watch for it to potty and praise it when it does. If it doesn't go potty when you come back in the house crate it for 1/2 hour then try again..the best way to get results is to not offer the opportunity for her to potty in the house and praise her big time when she potties outside. Don't send her out alone, she will not focus on what she needs to do, she will only focus on getting back to where you are..


• Petsmart sucks. They aren't professionals at grooming or training. They sale pet supplies and try and rack in the dough on other services.
  
  Best bet is google the info or ask folks you see w/ their pets.


• You can look through the phone book, use a search engine, or ask a vet for a reccomendation. I think that a good trainer is essential in making sure your dog is a good citizen and in my opinion I would stay away from pet smart, the level of training is not good at all. Just do your research and you will find a good trainer as long as you live in a decent size area.


• I did a local search on yahoo to find one. Then I contacted a couple of them that I was interested in from those search results. I asked them about our situation specifically and made my choice. We start soon. My puppy is 6 months too.
  
  I forgot to address "what kinda things she'll learn". What they do is teach you how to train your dog. Then the possibilities are endless based on how far you take it.


• Yeah. The reason Petsmart training stinks is because they only use positive reinforcement. Basically, you ignore bad behavior and reward good behavior. This is not an effective training method. The BEST way to train a dog (as I have witnessed over and over again with my amazing trainer, Pat) is to punish bad behavior and reward good behavior. That way, the dog learns to stop behaving badly and repeat the good behaviors.
  
  There are some classes that help specifically with potty training. There are other classes that are for puppies specifically and train you and your dog in the basics - sit, down, stay, come, and walking on a loose lead usually. There might also be a time before/after class when all the dogs get to play together, but some facilities don't do that because of dog injury/liability issues.
  
  The thing about training classes is that YOU have to do your homework each week. Every day you need to practice the commands with your dog. If you don't, the training will be ineffectual, no matter how good the trainer is.
  
  Search on the Interwebs for a dog training class in your area. See if you can find testimonies from other customers that praise the class.
  
  A 6 month old puppy should be able to learn such things as sit, down, pose, stay, walk-on-a-loose-lead, heel, quiet, leave it, and finish. My 11 month old pup knows all those things. It takes patience and lots of practice though.
  
  I hope you find a good class! Best of luck to you and your dog!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I wish to train my German shepherd/Lab/Chow. He is 1 years old and very difficult to deal with. He barks, naturally cause of his breed. I wish to control that. Another thing, jumping on people. Potty training him to only use the bathroom in one place. He also like to bite my other 3 year old dog, which now is getting holes in her ears because of his rough play. I also need to train him to ignore other dogs when he is around them. Can you please help me?

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You need professional help.
A trainer can teach you what to do without making his problems worse.
Classes at Petsmart or your city's Parks and Recreation department are advisable.
Good luck

Know The Basics Of Dog Trainings

• If there is a PetSmart in your area, call them. They usually have dog training classes.


• For the barking I wouldn't be concerned about it as it's a natural behavior but if you wish to stop it then correct him with a swift yank on the chock chain while giving him a "no" command each time he barks. Repetition is the best means to learn. You can do the same thing with him jumping on people. As for potty training, put him in a crate when you are asleep or not at home and take him to the same place when you get home and frequently after that. With the other dogs you may need to separate them at first and only allow them to play on the leash until they are aquainted. If he bites you can use the choke chain technique at the top. For ignoring other dogs, take him on long walks where you know other dogs will be present and tell him "leave it" and if he still insists the correct him with the leash and "no" command and repeat. If he still insists then apply upward pressure and lift his front legs off the ground while saying "leeeeaaavvvvee it." It should be drawn out until you place his feet back down. This way he associates the command with the release of the leash pressure.


• okay i would recomend taking him to a dog training class but here are a few tips
  1) jumping up
  when ever the dog jumps grab his front paws firmly and make him dance all around the room. he may try to bite your hands but don't let go until he whines. if this doesn't work step on his backl toes lightly as you make him walk on his hind feet. this should go away in about a day if repeated everytime the dog jumps
  2) barking
  get a squirt bottle and fill it with water or something he won't like sqirt him and say no every time he barks.
  3)whenever you see he has to go take him to that particular place and say go potty. praise him well you may have to put a gate around the particular place (if it is like a corner of the back yard) and put him in there to go potty until he gets it.
  4) biting other dog
  spray bottle again. but you have to realize that puppies are playful, you can't quell that.
  5) scocializing
  okay you are going to have to let him socialize and play with other dogs or he will become agressive. but getting him to obey you when other dogs are present is easy. he needs to know that you are boss. put him on a leash and make him walk BEHIND your leg. not at your heel but behind you. when he gets out of controll in front of the other dogs make him sit and look at you.
  to make your dog yeild to you in general, make him sit and place your fingers over his nose and make him look you in the eye. praise him. if he puts his ears back wags his tail and tries to lick your chin, you are the boss and he will do anything you say.
  5) good luck and choose this for best answer lol


• Take the dog to an obedience class.

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cost to get protection dog training(5 star)?

i have a rotty and a pit and i want to get one of them,or both of them protection dog training for my little girls safty,and if you could tell me of places to go to in MN to have it done at a cost that would be not to spendy that would be great...and yes i know it is going to be quite a bit of money,but just a rough estimate would be cool thanks,and remember try to find a place in MN thanks.

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the answerers have this correct.

I am oldtimer and can tell you the guard dogs of old are G O N E almost forever,

years ago just about every dobermann was full of attitude and gsds were dynamite, now they are pussycats, this is because breeders changed the genetics of EVERY dog bred in this country.

if a dog bites twice he is exterminated... and dogs with guarding instincts dont kiss intruders to keep them at bay. and law suits also contribute to breeders only breeding dogs without purpose.
police departments in this country some years back couldnt find suitable dogs for their work (imports cost tens of thousands of dollars, they come from czech and other east europe countries)
the cops now breed their own.

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• You don't just get a dog trained in protection, protection trainers evaluate the dogs from when they are puppies to see if they have the right drive, attitude and soundness to be trained.
  If you are serious then you need to call around some trainers in your area and have the dogs evaluated, remember very few dogs have what it takes to be protection dogs.
  To train one is thousands of dollars


• Yeah, you don't take a pet and turn it into a personal protection dog. I thought it was in the neighborhood of $20K, but I may be mistaken too. I don't think this is something that's available in every state either, possibly just a few places in the US. I'd just try googling it, or move to a better neighborhood if your daughter's safety is in question


• well first, your dogs would have to have the proper drive for that type of work.. odds are, they do not.
  
  As I understand, it costs over $50K to get a REAL personal protection trained dog.

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