Dog Health Questions: My friend's dog has a people-biting problem... any help?

My boyfriend lives with his best friend and the best friend's girlfriend (I'll call her Sally). The girlfriend has a German Shepherd mix that's about two years old (I'll call him Rover), and the dog has a serious problem with anyone who does not live in the house.

Anytime I come over to see my boyfriend, I have to be wary of the dog because he is so protective of Sally. If Sally walks in the room when I'm sitting down and doesn't come too close to me, the dog is fine. But if Sally walks up to me or if I even get within ten feet of her, Rover runs up to me and will either stare me down with an aggressive-interested look or bite me! Sally punishes the dog, but it's not working because this has been going on for a year now.

Lately I've been taking matters into my own hands, and while I don't feel good about it, I've hit the dog on the nose when he bites, and if he looks like he's going to do anything, I make myself look larger and tell him in a strong voice to leave. It's works, but none of the aggressive behavior has changed! I still get bitten on the hand, leg, and butt, and Rover's almost gotten my face. It's gotten to where I can't even get up and walk around a room unless Sally is out of the house because Rover is so protective.Once she's gone, he's fine, but as soon as she comes in the room or back home, he snaps. The worst thing is that Sally doesn't get it (she's not the brightest crayon in the box) and she'll walk up to me and chat up a storm and make all these gestures with her hands. Next thing you know, Rover's tried to bite me and all Sally can say is "No no!"

How can I convince her to get the dog trained or rehabilitated without hurting her feelings? Sally does tend to take things personally, especially when it comes to Rover, but I can't take it anymore. I shouldn't have to be on guard when I visit my boyfriend, and I shouldn't have to stay away from that house just because one dog is protective-aggressive of an owner that refuses to train him, but I don't want to be there one day when he decides to possibly attack me. Sally works at Petsmart, so you'd think it'd be easy to get some training sessions. Also, the dog isn't neutered, and I've suggested to my boyfriend that they do that, but they don't have the money..... so what should happen?

(There are three other dogs in the house that are nothing like this. I don't blame the shepherd part of the dog - there is a full shepherd in the house that's as sweet as sugar. I also don't blame the genetics - the dog's sire also lives in the house and is a great old dog!)

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• need to put a bullet in the head of a dog that bites. only way. a dog that bites always bites.


• Stay away from the dog!!


• kick em fo sho


• Not being neutered is likely leading to at least some of the aggressive behavior, if not the majority. Call the local animal control; sometimes they have programs to help with the fees for spay/neuter services or know of people that do.
  
  Beyond that, tell the girlfriend you are afraid of the dog attacking you and ask her to separate him from you while you are there. It's a reasonable request, especially since he attacks you specifically.


• Yes, I think neutering him is the first step. It won't cure the problem but it might help to take the aggressive edge off, and strenuouske him a little less intense. And strenuous exercise will undoubtedly help. There is no truer statement than 'a tired dog is a good dog'. If 'Sally' is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, it is doubtful that the dog has any confidence in her ability to deal with the 'threat' of you being close to her. He doesn't think she's capable of looking after herself so he is stepping up.
  A crate is a great training tool, but by the sounds of it , there will have to be a rather extensive training protocol that is put in place to fix his behaviour. If he is protective, throwing him in a crate is not going to solve anything on its own. In fact, I'd be worried about him developing territorial issues as well as a result of frustrating his protective urges.
  And if all else fails, feel free to tell her that a lawsuit is rapidly coming her way if the dog continues to bite you. I don't know where you live, but as far as I know, it is generally not considered allowable for dogs to bite people !


• Call Ceaser Melan! Try buying one of his seasons, they really do help and that kind of **** is explained a million times throughout it. Or get a dog trainer. I believe there is one called bark busters that I got for my dog, good stuff.


• blow some balloons and let the dog bite them and get him scared of biting ppl
  and if he keeps on biting ppl, put water or something the balloons and scare him
  
  hope it helps ^^


• sadly this is a serious situation waiting to happen. If this continues then someone is going to end up seriously hurt. Sally needs to take responsibility, if she won't get the dog trained then she needs at the very least to buy a muzzle and put it on her dog when other people are around. She could get one from work at a discount no doubt.


• The worst way to get a dog to stop biting is to hit it or use aggression in any way. This just makes them be aggressive back. So, when people tell you to smack the dog on the nose...ignore them. The reason the dog is biting you is because he feels threatened by you. He wants Sally's love and attention and doesn't want people to interfere with that. Getting the dog neutered would help, and it is the responsible thing for the dog owner to do. Here is a trick that Victoria Stillwell uses. I really advocate her techniques because they do not use punishment like Caesar Milan. Instead they use positive reinforcement so the dog doesn't end up feeling threatened by aggression.
  
  1) when the dog snaps at you yelp really loudly like a hurt puppy. This tells the dog he hurt you, because that is what puppies do when they hurt each other during play. However, if he is intentionally hurting you, this may not work. But it's worth a try.
  
  2) The dog doesn't like you because he associates you with stealing attention from him. Get some training treats. Have your friend sit in the room with the dog and the treats. When you walk in the room, she needs to immediately start giving the dog treats and keep giving him treats while your in the room. As soon as he gets aggressive, leave the room and make your friend stop giving him treats. If you keep doing this, he will begin to associate you with treats and will begin to like you if he understands that good things happen when you are around.
  
  3) If the dog is sitting with Sally and starts to be aggressive towards you in any way, Sally should immediately leave the room and not let the dog follow (close a door or something). This way the dog will begin to understand that if he uses aggression in any way, he will not get any attention whatsoever. He is being aggressive because he wants to protect his attention. If she keeps doing this he'll realize that he only gets attention when he is not being aggressive.
  
  Hopefully Sally doesn't have to get her dog put down or anything. A lot of times it is not the dog's fault it is aggressive...it is the owner's. Good luck!


• Sally needs to be trained, not the dog. The dog does not respect her as his leader. She is probably projecting some sort of insecurity and he is receiving her negative energy. Do not humanize the dog with emotion. He is not jealous or mean, he is acting out a natural instinct because he is a dog. Sally needs to do more than "no, no" when he snaps, she needs to assert herself as pack leader. Punishment will not work, she must establish herself as the pack leader so he does not feel the need to lead the pack (his people).
  
  As to how to tell her, be frank and tell her that she is doing the dog a disservice by allowing him to mistrust and not be a relaxed, happy dog. He's anxious and unhappy when he snaps and a dog should be calm and submissive. She must walk him briskly every day to help get some of that energy out of him. Go to the Cesar Milan's website and you'll find lots of information.


• Tell her straight, sooner or later; usually sooner with very nasty consequences; some one usually a kid will be hurt or worse. Then people will be gunning for the little critter & it'll be to late then. So tell then straight get it seen by professionals before it cops some lead & they get in trouble too.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog won't stop using the bathroom in the house.?

My 8 month old Chihuahua won't stop using the bathroom in the house. He even goes in his crate despite being taken out up to every half hour. Sometimes I will take him out and he will go, but then he will come back in and "sprinkle" in the house 5 minutes later. I've had him 6 months and have tried everything that I have read online and in dog training books and nothing is working. I know he is still fairly young, but most dogs I know learned fairly quickly with good training. Any serious advice would be greatly appreciated.

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If he's going in his crate, then his crate is too big. If his crate truly isn't too big then there's something medically wrong with him. But he should have enough room to move around in a circle in his crate but when he lays down there shouldn't be too much unused space.

In saying that, continue with the crate training. Take him outside immediately before going in his crate, immediately after he comes out of his crate. He should be going outside immediately after he eats or plays. If you catch him in the act, firmly say NO!! and immediately bring him outside, even if he's finished going. Anytime he goes outside praise him. If you find an accident simply clean it up. Don't scold him for it because he will not know why he's getting in trouble. Anytime there's a mess be sure to clean it up well. Resolve on the carpet and an all purpose cleaner on the floor. Clean it well. If the scent is still there he's going to think that's a spot to go.

He shouldn't be going to the bathroom every half hour. If there's nothing medically wrong with him, start increasing the time in between his potty breaks. His body is beginning to get used to going out every 30 minutes.

The most important potty training lesson is to BE CONSISTENT!! Stay patient and consistent. If you change techniques over and over you're just confusing him and going to be starting from square one everytime.

The best way a dog learns is honestly being caught in the act. Don't have frustration and yell at him, but be firm enough that it startles and scares him. Make sure you're following through and getting him outside. Praise him when he goes outside every single time. My dog is 2 years old and I still tell him good boy when he goes outside.

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• Sprinkle meaning marking territory? He thinks he's dominant and wants to mark his territory. Have you gotten him neutered? Most neutered dogs don't do this, especially if they are neutered at a young age.


• The first thing I would do is take him to a vet and see if there is an underlying UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) of some kind going on. You can collect a small sample and take it into the vet's office usually, and they can do an analysis.
  
  If this is negative, I'd go to Petco or Petsmart and pick up a bottle of Nature's Miracle. This is a spray that you use after cleaning up an accident that will deter your dog from going in that area again. In theory, you should be able to eventually stop this.


• If you haven't neutered him yet, it might help, but since it's a learned behavior, it might not.
  
  Just to clarify, if he's just going a small amount, then he's marking, and it's a totally different issue than housebreaking


• get him fixed


• I was going to say the same a James. Make sure the crate is not too big. If not, vet visit is in order.


• I agree with most of what I see here. The key thing is consistancy. Dogs need schedules. So you need to do the very best you can to take him out at the same times every day (even on the weekends). Also it helps to take them to the same spot everytime. This way they learn that this is the potty spot. Of course a treat when he goes outside is always a good way to use positive reinforcement.
  
  Just like human children, not all dogs potty train in the same time frame. Some kids take a lot longer to potty train and get out of diapers, than other kids. So your dog might just need a little more time to get this down.
  
  Also a Chihuahua is a small breed dog. So I would make sure that you are tainking him out multiple times a day to start with. It may be that his bladder is just not capable of holding it for the periods of time that you are giving him in between potty breaks. Also consider his water intake. Now do not in any way give him too little water, but maybe try cutting his water off at a certain time at night, or before he is going to be left alone.
  
  Lastly, I had an easy time with my Pug, so I know I was luckier than most. He trained right away. However about 7 months after he was trianed (and had not had any accidents in the house) he stared having little sprinkles come out. And in one case he was alseep on my lap and actually peed right on me in his sleep. None of this was intentional (no leg hiking or any of that). So I realized that his frequent need to pee and the fact that he had been trained for 7 months and now all of a sudden he was having accidents, that he must have a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). So I took him to the vet, and he got some meds, and was all better. So you may want to consider that as an option.
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Is it time to put our dog down?

He is a 14 year old staff bull terrier. Some days he has no problem getting up, other days he does and will fall over while walking. We give him medication for his joints everyday but it doesn't always seem to work. He is blind in one eye, seems to see okay out the other one. His hearing definitely isn't what it used to be.

Recently, he has been peeing in the kennel everyday. We both work and he is left for approx. 8 hours before anybody can take him out. Up until a month ago he was doing fine like this. We only give him minimal amounts of water in the morning before we leave. But he pees in the kennel everyday now. We have tried dog training pads (which seems to promote him peeing in the kennel for whatever reason) and he pees directly on his dog bed, then lays in it. We have to wash him and his bedding everyday.

It is a tough decision for us. My boyfriend has had him since approx. 2 months old, I have been in his life for over 6 years. I don't want to see him suffer, but I don't want to cut his life short. Some days he seems to get a bounce back in his step and seems to enjoy life. Other days he doesn't want to get up.

Any input is appreciated on what we should do.

Thanks

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I would get a vet check to be sure he is 14, thats pretty up there. He man not be able to hold his bladder as good as he used to which is a sign of old man. this is an extremely difficult decision for you but I wouldnt do anything until he visited the vet and you gave your vet all the info you gave in your question and see what they think at this point. If you truly believe your dog is in pain then and this is hard for me to say but it may be that time to have your dog put down. This is a hard decision for anyone. I hope the best for you and if he does need to be put down, remember there is a grieving process for humans and dogs I believe. My rottie lived till he was 13 and my female basset who never bayed/howled started about a week prior and never left his side. It was devastating for me to watch him in pain and her as well, like she knew. I ultimately had to have him put to sleep and my Daisy Duke (basset) took a really long time to become back to herself. She hid in bedrooms and just slept, like a widow. And me on the other hand was just as bad, he was like my son. I really hope the best for you. dont let anyone bother you with the whole neglect thing you mentioned either sometimes there are just complete idiots on here.

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• I would get him put to sleep.
  When I was a kid, we had a 16 year old dog who did nothing but lie on her bed and would toilet there too. It's not a gracious way to go. It's hard to remember old Duffy-Pog for the awesome dog who would play with us, but more as the one that got incontinent. You know?
  14 is a good innings for a Staff.


• It depends how much you are willing to commit. IF you do not mind washing and cleaning every day after this dog and he appears to NOT be suffering. If he appears to be in constant pain, that is another story. Has he been seen by a vet lately? He may just have a bladder infection.
  Sorry to say,,,14 years old is pretty near the end of the line.


• You pick up that new kitten or puppy for the very first time. ... The natural question is "Can the veterinarian come to our home to administer .... Likewise, regretting having put a dog to sleep when there may have been ...


• try going to the vet and getting supplement pills or shots for his joints as for the peeing probably as he gets older his bladder is weakening so have some one take him out will you guys are at work.


• That is a decision that only your BF and his vet can make.


• Is there a way he could be out of the crate? he would probably feel better and maybe not as stiff if he could roam around more. He is older, he can't hold it like he used to.
  
  Since you know your dog best, ask yourself the following questions about your dog.
  
  Is my dog in pain? If so how often? good days vs. bad days.
  Is my dog happy? Does my dog enjoy his life? Is his quality of life good?
  
  When it was time to consider this step with my Aussie, it was easy for me to make the choice. Although I loved her very much, I couldn't stand to see the look on her face when she was sick, when she was in pain, when she was throwing up from the cancer and couldn't eat. She was a proud, active dog, you could tell she wasn't happy.
  When she could no longer enjoy her life....that is when we put her down.


• He may of slipped a disk, which could mean he becomes paralyzed in the back half for amounts of time, depending on the level, as he doesn't get up some days and lays in his own pee.
  My dog of nearly 10 years took a turn for the worse 4/5 days ago and started to wobble, by the time we went back to the vets only yesterday, she had gone from a level 3 to level 5 meaning that she could not feel pain in her back half at all and couldn't control her bladder. It came as a shock as it was so sudden but we did have to put her down, there was no way in her case that she would get better. You may need to look further into this or check with your vet as your dog might deteriorate


• Hi I was in the exact same position as you this april with my 15 1/2 year old westie. He lost some function in his bladder which sounds like your dog. In the end I knew it was time to have him put to sleep. He could not get out of bed some morning as his legs did not seem to work. He looked sad. You will know when it's time but please don't let your friend suffer a moment longer than necessary. It's when the bad out ways the good days.................. good luck


• When his up days are outnumbered by is down days, it's getting to the time. I am concerned that this dog is being left, in a crate? for 8 hours a day. This is not on, regardless of age, and health issues, which may actually have been made worse if he's been holding for that long, up to now. And restricting his water, especially if he's been on a complete food, would have also been totally not on. Dogs need access to fresh water at least all the waking hours in a day - maybe not overnight however.
  
  Regardless, he's made it to 14 and it sounds as if the end is here. If he's lying in his pee, this isn't giving him any dignity, and that's part of knowing when enough is enough. I honestly think, the the agreement of your vet of course, it's time to give him a little bit of dignity back, and end his suffering.
  
  I know this isn't the time, but NO dog should be left crated, with only water when you are there, for more than 4 hours in a 24 hour period, on a regular basis. This is no way to keep a dog, and is crate abuse.


• I think you should do the kind thing and put him down, it's clear "from what you wrote" he is suffering.
  He is a old dog after all. And the more older they get the more care they need. And he is being left on is own for 8 hours which to be honest isn't very good for an old dog.
  
  Go to the vet and tell them and let him have a check up to make sure his health is okay, because it could be more than just old age which is causing him a problem.


• Usually when people get to ask that question on here, the time was yesterday.
  Try to look at it this way:
  1) Is the dog free of distress, pain or discomfort, and could the pain be controlled?
  2) Can the dog walk and balance fairly well?
  3) Can the dog eat and drink without vomiting?
  4) Is the dog free of inoperable tumours which are painful?
  5) Can the dog breathe without difficulty?
  6) Can the dog urinate or defecate without difficulty or incontinence?
  7) Does the dog have an owner who is able to cope physically and
  mentally with any nursing that may be needed?
  
  If treatment is not possible then answering 'No' to any of those questions means there is no blame in having the dog put to sleep
  
  Go with the advice your vet gives you if they think his time is short. Sometimes you get a sign from them that enough is enough and you have them quietly PTS as the last loving act of care you can give them.


• There comes a time when quality of life must take over quantity. You dog has had a good life. He is in a spot where you are not able to meet his very senior needs and he needs put down. Why wait until he is in pain as well as the agony he is already feeling. Just like old people, they loose control of their bowels and a dog does not like being in his own waste. Be strong and make the decision. You might even take a day to spend with him inside tending to his every need and feeding him all his dream foods. It's very hard but a part of responsible ownership. My prayers are with you.

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Dog Health Questions: Can not locate dog park in Hoffman Estates, IL (nw suburb of Chicago)?

"Finally, there's Cook County Dog Training Area on Higgins and Wickham Roads in Hoffman Estates. What a lovely place to take your dog for a good workout and to meet new doggy-friends."

I found this at napervillehumanesociety.org, and have heard of the park before, but can not find where Higgins and Wickham Rd. intersect. In fact, I don't think that the do! Other websites also show this dog park being located at Higgins and Wickham.

I looked on a map and found that Wickham is a small side street in Schaumburg.

I also called the humane society and left them a message, they have yet to call me back.

Any help would me much appreciated!!
Thank you!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Questions?

I have a one year old mutt (basenji/boston terrier mostly). He's small- about 25lbs. He is a super sweet dog and basically well behaved except for one thing. Whenever he's excited to see me like when I get home or whenever he wants attention he bites on my ankles. It's not in a mean way at all. He basically is just wrapping his mouth around my ankle and trying to get my attention which hurts cuz, well the ankles are boney! I've tried telling him no, ignoring him when he does it, just walking away etc. but he still does it. What is a good way to get him to stop this behavior?

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Some people will not agree with this, but it is not mean and it will not hurt the dog at all. Carry around a small squirt bottle with plain water in it and when he nips you, squirt his head. I used it to train my dog when she jumps up on the trash can. It takes them a minute for them to realize you are squirting them for their behavior, but they will eventually put two and two together. I do not believe in physically hurting my dog and this was a safe and effective solution for me. I hope this helps!

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• when you walk in the home, if he bites on your ankles, walk right back out. Keep doing this until he stops. Remember to reward at all times when he isnt do it, but do it in a calm way, otherwise you are getting him excited and just asking for him to do it.


• teat like a child when he does that. get a dog cage and put him in there for 15-20 minutes when he does it constantly saing no to him.. it takes time but eventually he should stop... i have a husky that used to bite all the time ant this is how my family got him to stop


• Tell him NO! really sharply and tap him on the nose. (don't HIT him, just tap him a little sharply, but NOT so it hurts him more than an ooh!). If he doesn't let go say NO (insert name)! Good Luck! x


• i think this should work if not you should know your getting advice from a 10 year old
  
  Everytime he tries to bite you,leave go back outside for 10 seconds every single time this could take hours but it should work you need the paitence. If it doesn't work have a bottle of water like the spay kinda thing and see if he stops like a cat.


• Use the vocalization that the mother dog uses to discipline her puppies. When he bites, say AAUUUGH in a loud guttural voice. When he looks up in surprise, (and they almost always do) say NO! and walk away.

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Dog Health Questions: Adult Dog Training Advice?

I rescued a dog from the pound about 3 months ago. For the most part, she has done good not having too many accidents in the house. But every time I leave for the night or go to sleep early, she has an accident. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Crate training. She will be very unlikely to soil herself in a confined area like a crate, and you will also know that she can't get into the trash, chew on electrical wires, etc as some bored dogs do.

Also make sure to keep her on a schedule. Does she always, always, always go out at 10pm? Then she will need to go at 10pm whether or not you are awake and there. Consider shifting her potty schedule so it fits better with your lifestyle.

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• When this happens it is no accident.
  
  It is separation anxiety and some rescues do suffer with this. See if you can get as much as you can to calm her. Rescue remedy in the water, radio left on, crated when away etc.
  
  I have a friend who has this with a rescue rottie and is finding it really hard to put right.
  
  It is down to stress at being left.


• Are you crate training her? When I leave the house my dogs are always put in their crates. It makes them feel secure and they never potty in their crates. As soon as I get home I put them outside then let them in. No accidents. You could do this also at night. A lot of people crate their dogs for the night.


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
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  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…

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Dog Health Questions: I am looking for westland center for dog training in michigam?

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Try this pet education center. They offer classes and have a schedule so you can check it out further to suit your time and needs.
Good luck to you, and give your pet a hug and biscuit from me.

Westland
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Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Road
Westland, MI 48185
(1/4 mile south of Ford Road)

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Dog Health Questions: Disagreements with husband over dog training!?

My husband has a dog who is not obedience trained. It has several behavior problems including periodic aggression toward people, and frequently attempts to attack other dogs. The problem is, my husband doesn't think there is a problem. Today he said that he didn't want to train the dog because then the dog would be a "robot" and not "fun". He is upset that I don't like the dog.
I told him that I would like a dog that is well-trained.
It also irritates me day in and day out to see my husband interacting with the dog in a way that trainers and experts advise against, such as baby-talking the dog, petting and stroking it constantly, and petting it and feeding it on-demand. It causes me to be annoyed for a good chunk of my day! Because I understand dog psychology and dog training, and he wants to live in a fantasy world where he anthropomorphizes the dog. This causes a lot of stress and anger in our marriage, because even though it is just a dog, it is such a CONSTANT and PERSISTENT annoyance!
I am trying to do the right thing, but I'm not sure what that is!
If you say get a trainer, how do I deal with the fact that my husband does not agree there is even a problem! He thinks the dog is great.

I am esp. interested in answers from people who understand that a dog is not a human, and that dogs must be trained!

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Dogs and children need trained. While children should not be trained like dogs and visa versa both need to be trained on how to behave. I'm always amazed to hear people actually brag that their dog has failed obedience class. To me the dog hasn't failed but the owner has failed the dog. An untrained dog doesn't get to have a life. They usually are not taken on walks, they're locked up away from visitors, and they are not welcome anywhere. Training does not make a dog a robot just like school doesn't make Little Johnny a robot. But than you know these things. What you might want to do is start taking this dog to a training class so that you can gain control of it. Realize that your husband will not be able to make the dog behave but the dog will learn to listen to you and be happy for it. Your husband might even become jealous on how well you and the dog begin to interact and may want to be a part of the game also. I wonder, Is your husband properly trained in something? Does it make him a robot?

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• So he basically thinks aggressive dogs are fun?
  A dog with no aggression is a better dog and more fun b/c you can trust the dog.
  This dog if his (also yours b/c as a family it is both your dog) is dangerous. If your dog some how gets away at bites someone he can be put to sleep and you both can be sued a lot of money.


• If there's no way to convince him to go to a trainers, maybe you could try training it yourself. Surely you must have some time when he's not home and you could have secret training sessions. Hopefully when your husband sees how much the dog's behavior has improved--and that the dog is still fun-- he'll change his mind.


• my husband is the same way but he only treats them like babies when they are calm and he trains them. our dogs are i guess you could say spoiled but disciplined. id say and i say it with no disrespect get a dog trainer and possibley a marriage counselor, since it is causing a strain on your marriage. good luck ill ask my husband how he manages this with our dogs. he's always trained his own since he was 7 years old.


• training is important but it is also important for the dog to be happy and you shouldn't be aggravated because of the dog if your husband and the dog are happy let them be a dog is a mans best friend my dogs always come first


• Hi GIRL XXX,
  
  You made a very good point about the fact that there is a lot of stress and anger in your marriage. The dog's behaviour is not the issue - it's the fact the your family is not a cohesive unit - even children feel secure with boundaries provided they are given with love. It sounds to me like your husband is deliberately allowing the dog's uninhibited behaviour quite possibly because he feels inhibited/restricted in part(s) of his own life or even sees this as an attempt to control him.
  
  The method I've used (successfully for myself) is to ask questions followed by other questions. eg: Do you feel that the aggressive behaviour by the dog is acceptable? (if yes) Just so that I understand it - why is this behaviour important to you? Is it possible that he could attack and injure someone - say a child - and how would you feel?
  
  1. Ask your husband if he is saying that all trained dogs are 'robots' and not 'fun'.
  2. Do you have examples of friends' dogs that are trained and 'fun'. (I hope so)
  3. Ask him if he recognizes that YOU believe there is a problem. If he agrees to that ask him to point out what it is that YOU think are the problems. Make sure that you have a list of your own.(including things like liability claims if the dog attacks and causes injury).
  4. Ask him if he had a child, would he allow it unfetted behaviour. Regardless of the answer ask why that is important to him.
  5. Ask him if he realizes that this IS causing stress in the marriage. If he doesn't, it's time to point it out.
  6. If he does realize it, ask him how things are going to improve (this won't happen by accident)
  
  If he can't acknowledge some of these points then you have a problem and a decision to make. Remember this is a people problem not a dog problem.
  
  If his position does change then you can look at dog training sources like:
  http://www.find111.com/dog-training


• Invite your husband to the park with you and the dog. Have him take the leash and have him experience first hand the aggressive behavior towards other dogs/people. You should see a trainer and have him attend class with you. He does all those things because he doesn't know any better.
  
  Training a dog is not about making it a "robot" it's about teaching your dog to respect you and to have manners. Does making a child go to school make them a robot? No, it helps them socialize and provides them mental stimulation. It's the same with dogs.


• Well at least you have a clear picture that this is NOT the man for you to have children with!!!
  
  If he can not adequately raise a dog, and you two have such different views on how a dog should be raised, this guy should not be the father of your kids.
  
  This is NOT just a dog issue, its a Relationship issue.
  
  You are right, its a dog, it needs to be treated like a dog. It needs to be trained, it needs to obey, and a dog that has aggression issues towards people should be euthanized. There is NO excuse for that.
  
  If it were me, one day while hubby was at work the dog would be taken for a one way trip to the vet.
  You can tell hubby the dog got loose and disappeared.
  
  It will cause much less friction in your relationship for this dog to just disappear then for you to have to deal with this aggressive dog and your unreasonable husband.
  
  I would deal with the dog issue first, husband issue after that. Neither one is a keeper in my opinion.


• You understand dogs much better than your husband, and I wish I had better advice to give you but it is really hard to change someone that doesn't want to change. One thing you could do is make a list of everything you think he's doing wrong and then offer a suggestion on how to fix it. Try to make him understand that he needs to be a pack leader and most dogs are happier being followers and being told what to do.
  
  That would really annoy me too!!


• What's your question? :) lol
  
  I've seen that same scenario reversed. Wife has a dog, treats it better than her husband and her children. (Her hubby has been sleeping on the couch downstairs for the last 4 yrs b/c the dog sleeps with wife in the master bedroom). Basically...he tried to take the matter into his own hands...training and exercising the dog...but eventually gave up b/c the wife didnt go along with the training.
  
  I'm not sure what to tell you...this would be up to your husband and you. If you cant find some middle ground....then you're probably stuck with this. Unless you get rid of your husband or the dog


• I think you should show him a well trained dog is a fun dog. For example, after all of the obedience training my youngest lab and I have been doing - we've also be doing DockDogs - it's nice that he's so well behaved. He stays focused and has fun at the same time.
  
  We also do Rally Obedience and that is a lot of fun too - but the dog has to be trained to do it. Take him to a local show - visit akc.org and look for AKC events.
  
  It's nice to go all kinds of places and I don't have to worry if my dog will behave or not.
  
  It's a shame that your husband doesn't agree on training - I almost don't think that he understands dog training. Take him to a local obedience club and let him observe - he'll see the dogs aren't robots.


• I do have to wonder what you saw in a man who refuses to train his dog a few commands.
  
  Do understand that any kids you have...don't have any with him. He won't be doing any discipline, and you'll be doing all the work.
  
  The ONLY thing you can do is both of you take this dog to obedience training.


• come on... honey. r u just gonna let a man run ur life or r u gonna take on some authority. if he wants to be that way..!. then confront him and say its me or the dog. wither i go or the dog gets trained or goes. refuse to do things with him. refuse sex for a couple nights!.!.! i wont let him run u like that. well i cant say that but u have just as much say in what goes on in ur house as he does.thx...


• Hire a trainer. Or better yet, hire a good behaviorist. Have the behaviorist talk some sense into your husband and tell him all the problems associated with having an untrained, aggressive dog. For pete's sake, the dog is a liability and could be put down if it bites a person!
  
  If he won't listen to the behaviorist, seek out a marriage counselor since this is really more of a problem with your husband than your dog. Your husband is in denial if he doesn't see that the dog's aggression is a problem.Add:
  IMO you need to treat this as a PROBLEM your husband has. Just as if it were a drinking problem, a drug problem, or a gambling problem -- your husband has an AGGRESSIVE DOG that he refuses to acknowledge or do anything about. You have to get him to realize that it IS a problem that will have consequences, and not only the possible future consequences such as other dogs being attacked, people being bitten, and his dog being put down, but also the IMMEDIATE consequence which is the strain it's putting on your relationship. Are you not more important to him than the dog???


• First, let me start by telling you that I despise it when people anthropomorphize any animals. Animals are not people and to say otherwise is in fact arrogant. We must respect animals for what they are and meet their individual needs, not try to meet our selfish gratification by turning "Fluffy" into a "baby"... lol, I digress...
  I want to say this gently because I first want you balanced-please, know something, no matter how annoying your husband's behavior is, ultimately YOU have control over how it affects you. Now, knowing dog behavior, you know that you being imbalanced will lead to an imbalance within the pack structure. You have to start off with finding a healthy mindset, in spite of how obnoxious it all is.
  
  As far as training goes, you do have a few options. First, you can try to sneak in a few minutes of training off and on during the day when your husband isn't around. Seriously, it's like my mother (who has trained dogs for over 25 years and received an OTCH, among numerous other titles and now is teaching obedience classes...) has always said-even 5 minutes a day can make a big difference. Seriously, find some sort of bait that is very enticing-chicken cooked with a little garlic powder, cheese, beef heart or liver, Charlie Bears, etc-whatever you find your dog responds to, use it to teach basic manners and commands.
  Furthermore, maybe ask your husband if he himself is a "robot". Tell him that during his childhood he had "training" on basic, proper behavior-to be honest, courteous, hard working, etc-all traits that people need to be productive members of society. Likewise, dogs NEED certain training to have desirable traits to be healthy, yet very individual pack members. If anything, tell your husband what he is doing is not showing your dog love, but it's cruel. The lack of structure is making the dog potentially dangerous, which could in fact lead to someone calling animal control, which could lead to the dog being euthanized. Furthermore, the dog does not enjoy nor does it care about the constant petting, baby talk or anything else. Dogs don't get the same gratification we do from it. All it's doing is reinforcing bad behavior and, not to be harsh, feeding your husband's ego.
  Tell your husband that if he truly LOVES his dog, the dog, to be a happy healthy dog, NEEDS proper pack structure and proper leadership from your husband. It won't make the dog any less who he is, it will actually make him a BETTER version of himself.
  
  Good luck!!! This is always a HARD fight because people latch on for dear life to the notion that Fluffy is somehow as human as they are. *sigh*
  
  add: Do you think it's possible somehow, somewhere along the way your husband was taught that "macho", "mean" things equate masculinity? Seriously? It seems that men who are insecure within themself and about their own masculinity seek out "mean" dogs and other things like violent sports to prove themself. Is there something lacking, be it in the marriage or in his childhood? Sorry to sound like Dr Phil, but you never know...


• Who shoved a stick up your ***? A dog that is meant as just an obedient pet should be trained. If your husband sees the dog as a part of the family, then it is FINE and PERFECTLY NORMAL for him to baby-talk to it and pet his own damn dog.
  
  If the aggression is constant and persistent then yea, look into a trainer. If the dog bites someone and/or attacks another dog, there is a chance animal control will get involved to take away and put the dog to sleep. Tell your husband this; it'll make him think twice.

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Dog Health Questions: Attack dog training??????

I am thinkin about getting a new guard dog and was thinking about putting him in attack dog training so just incase if the dog does attack someone who is a threat i can tell him to let go without him keep on biting, because i heard some dogs wont listen to the masters when they are trying to take someone out and they get obedience trained to. and no im not some dude who is going to put him in dog fighting ok...

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I know what you mean? kind of K9 training. we used to have a dogs we are very good to them (we grew up in farm) we didn't train them to attack or scared people but who ever approach us with some kind of attitude they starting to growl to them if we will just say a word they'll attack them but we never let it happen. i guess they (dogs) can be very protective & loyal if you treat them right almost like a family because they have a very strong senses too & can understand as well.but sometimes depend of the dogs & i'm not sure if there is available some kind of k9 training for the public but good luck!

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• Have you got $3000+ for a guard dog worthy of this form of training?? comes from a good guarding line?? was specifically bred to guard??
  
  Got another couple of grand for PROPER protection training??
  
  And then more dollars on the fact that your dog will be a liability and you could face a few court cases, if the dog ever needs to attack/defend/protectYou haven't really thought about this have you??
  
  EDIT: no one who answered said anything about dog fighting, we understand your aim is to have a dog who will protect and attack on command when you're in a threatening situation... we all get it and we're not stupid, just because we're not telling you what you want, there is no need to retaliate and try and insult people, these are true fact that you should really take on board, training a protection dog is not as easy as most people think, it takes alot more than just any ol' dog and a random trainer, sure go a head and do it, if you're willing to do it properly, but if you're going to skip corners and treat this lightly, I don't think its the right thing to do. Protection dogs can be very sweet and loving animals, just like any household pet, if given the correct training from a highly qualified trainer, to get a well balanced dog who will snuggle at night but if needed, will do a bark and hold or pin down an attacker, you need the right dog who was bred for this and a highly qualified trainer.
  BTW it is NOT attack training, dog's don't attack on command, they're trained to pull down an attacker, hold back an attacker, stand between you and an attacker, its called PROTECTION training, and that is just it, protection, who's going to come any closer to you when there is a big snarling dog, ready to jump? No one, the most "Attacking" they do is pull an attacker down to the ground by the arm or a loose piece of clothing.
  
  Research more, youtube "protection training" "K9 police training" and have a look at what this training really is. I think you have the wrong idea.


• dogs are companions. if u want a guard, buy a burglar alarm


• WTF! why??? heres another bad dog owner that will have his dog put down by YOU! Wake up honey


• Because of people like you, so many dogs are put down in the pound from aggression


• Hi! I just read your question from before, about which dog to get...
  
  I don't think it would be a good idea. With the dogs you mentioned in your earlier question, they wont need classes to learn to be good watch/attackdogs. Training them to attack could also backfire, and make them much more aggressive in general. Plus...it's kinda cruel. The point is not to make your dog dangerous and unbalanced. If it is, don't get a dog for these reasons.
  
  If you want a dog to be THAT obedient, trainig and obedience is the way to go. Don't enroll in those classes.
  
  However, unless your dog is going to be attacking lots of people(which it shouldn't), it should not be that much of a concern...


• I don't know who, where, or what could train your dog to be an attack dog, but it's really not a good idea to train your dog to attack people, even if they are a threat. And it is really unlikely to train it to stop attacking. If you've ever seen the show cops, when they set the German Shepherds on the criminal, those criminals are in extreme pain from the dog biting on their arm or leg. Not even the police have a command for the dog to let go when it's the real deal. They need to pull the dog away from the guy cause a dog won't stop until it knows that the danger is gone.
  
  Not only that, some guard dogs will attack an innocent stranger or another dog. So many people have died from this, as well as dogs. This is why so many dogs are put to sleep because their owners think its okay to have a viscious dog and not watch it. Then you hear little kids being killed by the dog. And you're dog is put to sleep. Doggy has to die because owner didn't care. And this is where Pitbulls get their reputation, they are actually great dogs, just owned by the wrong people.


• Most people don't need a guard dog... and those who do are celebrities who can hire professional bodyguards with trained dogs.
  
  If you want that kind of control over a dog, it's certainly possible, with the right dog. Go here:
  
  http://www.germanshepherddog.com/
  
  That's the website for United Schutzhund Clubs of America. Find your local club, and start attending. The best Schutzhund dogs can heel offleash through a crowd, don't flinch from gunfire or physical blows, can track like a bloodhound, and will guard an object, locate and escort a suspicious person, attack when told or on their own if their handler is attacked, and will stop attacking on verbal command.
  
  Schutzhund dogs are not vicious. Schutzhund is a sport and the dogs ::love:: it. But those best dogs are trained from earliest puppyhood. So you would want to study at the club for some time before even purchasing the pup you want to train for this sport. Then you would want a relationship with a mentor who would help you with puppy conditioning to get the dog ready for the classes.
  
  Don't try to teach your dog this stuff yourself; it is very easy to ruin a dog and turn it into an untrustworthy monster that needs to be put down. Most of these dogs are not started on bite work until they are two years old, because the dog needs a level of emotional maturity to handle that kind of pressure.


• I agree with Tar, Pets are for companionship not to attack people. Dogs are very perceptive about danger around them and their masters. We had a Boxer growing up and one day a man came to our house and my Mom opened the door, the man was selling something and won't go away and stuck his foot in the door so my Mom couldn't close it and I guess Mom got a little loud and was telling the man to go away, he didn't. Our dog Duke heard this and broke through the dinning room window to protect my mom , barking and snarling big time the man quickly removed his foot and my mom slammed the door just in time. So the moral of this story is , let your dog , be your dog. Please don't ingrain meanness and aggression to another animal.

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Dog Health Questions: SF SPCA Dog Training Academy CTC program:?

I was wondering if anyone had been to this program before, or knew more information about it. I am from Louisville, KY. and would have to relocate for 6 weeks to San Fransisco to participate, but if it's worth it I would be willing. Does anybody have anything to say about this program, and if it's worth it, or beneficial for progressing a career in dog training?

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.

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I love that you are taking this so seriously. I don't know what your past experience is but I would start with something more convenient to you to make sure that this is something that you really like. I don't personally know of their program but I do know that Karen Pryor has something in KY for you to start with. Her website is http://karenpryoracademy.com/
Also, you should become a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. They have a ton of resources to help you get started.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone who is good at dog training plz help me?

no rude answers

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What tricks does he already know? It also depends on what type of tricks. Useful, like lay down or stay? Or showy, like begging and crawling?
I taught my dog stay and rollover when she was 8. But if your dog already knows those, then that won't help much, haha. Could try teaching him to jump through hoops or playing dead :)

Here are some sites with interesting dog tricks :D Just went to Google and searched "Cool dog tricks"
http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/06/101_best_dog_tricks.php
http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html
http://www.angelfire.com/on2/dogtricks/home.html

As for dog treats, I've always used regular dog biscuits, but I'd break them up into little pieces. I've also used slices of cheese or bread. Sometimes I even use dog food as treats. :)

I've used the last site before. One site even has different levels of difficulty. :D Good luck with all of your training!! :D

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• This is a common dog behavior, so as the dog already acts in this manner is better to try a new approach, is possible to train him in a way that he doesn't need any treats to obey.
  
  Learning how to train your dog on this can be a tricky thing as the dog may react different according to how you trained him before.
  
  What I recommend is following this 6 day course from an expert on dog behavior, he will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a better companion:
  
  http://budurl.com/yourdogbehavior


• When you train your dog you should adjust the amount you feed him- feed him a little less food. It's better to train him before you feed him, so he's more keen.
  
  Also, you don't give him a treat every single time. Start off giving treats most of the time, but every so often ask him to do something and don't treat. For example, you could ask him to do 5 tricks in a row and not treat him for the 3rd trick, just continue on like normal. That way he never knows when you'll treat him and when you won't, so he should perform the trick every time just in case- keep him guessing. Then you gradually increase the amount and frequency of times you don't treat him. Make sure he always hopes you'll give him a treat, but never knows for sure.
  
  You could also find something lower-calorie that he likes- my dogs love bits of apple for example. A little bit of cooked chicken or lean meat is usually better than a dog treat.
  
  You could teach him to give his paw, or to stay when you drop a bit of food, or to fetch. Find something he does already, give him a command while he does it, and then reward him. Repeat and then get him to do the behaviour when you give him the command. That's one idea, and you can use it to teach a lot of tricks. .


• First of all, use Charlie Bears. They're great treats with VERY little calories. You're doing a great job with the treats, but slowly give your dog less and less. Maybe break it in half or show the treat but dont give it to him. It sounds cruel, but instead pet him and praise him for a long time and make him feel like a king.
  
  Easy trick:
  "PAW"
  Take his paw in your hand and shake it. Say "paw" then reward.
  
  Good luck!


• Are you sure it's only treats he will respond to? Does he have a favourite toy that you could maybe tempt him with? One of my dogs won't do anything for treats but will sit and whatever for her ball. If it's only treats then cutting down on the amount he gets at dinner time and making sure he gets plenty of exercise will make sure he doesn't get too fat.
  
  As for tricks I find the simplest ones the best. Beg, roll over, speak, anything really.


• If his stomach can tolerate it, I find it is best to use bits of fresh beef. cook and cut into tiny pieces. I have found that most will do very well with these and are eager to please


• Hand signals that make him think you have a treat. There are fat free treats out there that won't cause your dog to gain any weight. Pet smart actually has one that they use in their training classes.


• i trained my dog to stand on a ball and jump thourgh a hoop! break treats to smaller pieces then when u have a treat in your hand even if he did good just pet him and give praise like 'good boy!" or good girl!


• I just use VERY tiny pieces of hot dogs. They don't care how big the treat is, just that they're getting one. I think it's cute when they play dead or crawl. =]


• hey,
  well i wouldn't say i am the best god trainer but yer:
  tricks:
  + sit,
  + lie down,
  + roll over,
  + heal (so she walks to your heal),
  + legs? (not sure of the name of this = so she walks in between your legs and you walk when you ask her two as if she does this to everyone she can get stood on and people can get angry at her),
  + play dead (so she lies down on one side)
  + leave it take it. (you can do this by getting your dog then sitting down and putting a treat on ur leg then saying clearly leave it if she goes for it then put your hand over it and move her back to where she was before - take it this time as you are giving her the teat say take it etc.)
  + paw (where she give you her paw or sometimes knowen as say hello)
  +++ i wouldn't teach her beg as it is bad for there hips (many people don't know this)
  +++ also if you ask your dog to go something they shouldn't move until you give them the release word. (so there is no need for the word stay)
  
  Treats:
  + ok so get your treats and cut them up into smaller parts such as cut them in 4 peaces so th treats you give her are getting smaller
  + once she has nailed a trick, make fuss of her and give her the small treat then keep doing then but each time more fuss small treat
  + then ask her to do it once she has make a huge fuss then make her do it again then give her some fuss + a treat, then do this a few times then next time make her do it twice then a treat the third time,
  + keep doing this so you get to the point when she will do it with out a treat, give her a treat every so often to keep her intrested (which i need to do to my dog as she gets bored :L)
  
  OMG i just noiced you said him and i've been saying her sorry :( :(
  (i'm to lazy to go back a edit it all :L there to much! sorry didn't mean to do so much :L)
  
  i hope this helps :)
  good luck to you two :)

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Dog Health Questions: Would you be interested in a dog training seminar?

I am holding a few different ones, and since this is a new venture for my business I am interested to see how many people would take advantage of this opportunity. We are having one in June on Clicker Training and in August on Rally Obedience and Conformation handling.

BTW-if you are interested, the info is on my website at http://www.jumpinjacs.com

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If it would help me teach my Airedale not to run out the front door every time it was open then I would be all in. (just don't live near you. :) )

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• I'm always game for training (all aspects).


• Ever make it to Oklahoma and assuming that you wouldn't mind a couple of Boxers joining Let me know.

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Dog Health Questions: Do yall have any dog training tips?

My dog is pretty rough. He always jumps on me and he nips alot. Do you have any tips or websites i can find tips at! Thanks in advance!

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The answer to ALL dog training issues is obedience training. Obedience classes are available through local kennel clubs. They have two additional benefits. First, they will introduce you to people in the community who can help you with all issues regarding puppy care, and second, they provide you and your dog with great opportunities for socialization and new friends. If you have never taken a dog to obedience training,,you have no idea what you are missing. You and your dog will be much happeir for it, and you can be very proud of your dog when he gets his canine good citizen award. There is no better way to solve the problems you are having!

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• Google it, and you'll get more information than you could ever need. Also, if he jumps on you and nips you that's a problem you need to address right away.


• What are you trying to teach your dog to do? Email me with your training skills you want to teach. kacey21x21@yahoo.com As for him jumping tell him to "Get down!" Push him down and hold his back to make sure he stays, and when he does reward him with treats or affection. Also say "Good boy."=D


• get to dog school,,


• All my 3 dogs when they were young they would always get excited and jump on me too. I found that this technique has never failed me. When you know your dog is about to jump on you, just raise your knee. Stay calm too..any type of excitement, the dog is going to think it's a game. Your not really kneeing the dog, and your not pushing your leg into the dog. But when the dog jumps and you block the dog with your knee, the dog will fall back. After a few times..the dog is not going to like making itself fall so they stay on the ground. Try it..it's worked for me.


• I have an American Pitbull Terrier and my boyfriend and I trained him by ourselves.When he was a little puppy, he liked to jump on people to greet them. Hes now 1 1/2 and will sit, stay, get down and lay on command. The key, is to be consistant!! You also have to be firm and really patient. For consistancy, when you start to train him to do something, keep at it and don't try to teach him too many things at once because he will get confused. Be firm with him, let him know that you are serious and your not trying to play with him. And it can take a while for him to catch on to something, so be very patient and dont get mad because they can sense when your mad. Another big thing, is ALWAYS reward him AND praise him. If u only give him a treat when he does something, he's going to expect a treat everytime he sits or lays. With my pitbull, he praised him and gave him treats but after awhile, he just praised him and he loves it. Just clap, pet him, gie him hugs and let him know he was a good boy!!.
  Its alot of work but its very rewarding int the end.
  And how old is your dog and what kind of dog is it??
  
  -I hope that helped and Good Luck. If u have any more questions, feel free to message me.


• ok always keep your dog on a leash and if he jumps,bites, barks, or anything thats not ok give him a correction by pulling on his leash or if this is not what u want to do sign up for a dof training class.


• http://www.canismajor.com/dog/ttrain.htm…
  
  http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bite2.html
  
  http://www.canismajor.com/dog/tbehav.htm…
  
  Your dog jumps on you to greet you and invite you to play. As another person wrote, raising your knee is a good way to discourage your dog jumping on you. Another technique is to acknowledge him with an ear-scratch but at the same time, step on his back paw. The pressure of your foot on his paw will make him get down -- promise. How hard you should press depends on your dog's size. You don't want to harm him...but obviously a large dog will probably ignore a "little tap".


• Puppy nipping is pretty easy to fix, especially if everyone in your household is consistent!
  
  http://www.clickertraining.com/node/725


• You need to be the alpha or top dog in your house and teach you dog what you feel is acceptable and what is unacceptable. The knee thing works to stop the jump, the key is to do it at the right time. When you notice him shifting his weight to his hind legs to begin lifting his front legs off the ground put your knee into his chest and say no. Be consistent do this everytime he starts to do it. Another thing that works is to have a friend help you. With your dog on leash walk in the door when the dog goes to jump on you use the knee and have your friend use the leash at the same time to ensure he doesn't raise up say no then give the command to sit do not give your dog any attention until he sits. This teaches your dog that he needs to sit in order to get attention and love makes for a much easier time walking in the door, instead of being knocked all over the place.
  As for the nipping, you need to stop this right away. If you are afraid of your dog at all, you should contact a trainer or behaviorist. If you feel comfortable working with your dog then any time he nips you say no in a very deep firm voice put your hand on the back of his head and his shoulder and put him down on his side with his belly exposed. Once he stops squirming let him go and walk away. By doing this you are mimicking pack behavior, when a subordinate dog does something the alpha dog doesn't like the alpha will knock the subordinate down to remind him that he's the boss. Lying on the side with belly exposed is a submissive position, so when you are the one who puts the dog in that position you are showing your dominance. Again, if you are at all uncomfortable or afraid to do this then don't contact a professional.

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Dog Health Questions: How much does dog training at Petco cost?

I`m getting a beagle in a few days, and I want to train it before i do anything. Does anyone know how much it costs to train a dog at Petco? What is the price range for them? I am getting a small 3 month old Beagle, does anyone know how much it costs? PLEASE HELP!

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I'd recommend calling your local Petco and ask them. I just completed a class with PetsMart for $99 and it was awesome. However, I'd recommend you pick up the book "The Loved Dog". It has some great info on training and it's all with positive reinforcement. Great resource. I've trained several of our dogs and it's always good to go through a class with a new puppy. Socialization for them and reinforcement for you.

How to Find the Perfect Dog Training System

• Call Petco and ask them.


• oh gosh we just went there the other day, if it is a puppy i think its like 70 bucks but if its older than a puppy its 100 i think


• i tihnk its around $100 +/- a few dollars
  
  dave
  
  www.pa-cichlids.com


• Hi I'm Jezebelle a 13 week old puppy! Here is my site:
  http://www.dogster.com/dog/566248
  i was just there and it was $99.95 for a puppy six week course! A bit high if you ask me! but i heard it is EXTREMELY GOOD and if you think about it- it is only about 16.50 a week! but mommy says i need some training... i don't know why, i think i perfect the way i am..............
  i hope this helps!
  ~~~Jezebelle♥


• I believe here in Miami, it was $99 if you had the P.A.L.S card. Be careful though, when I was looking into it, they did not have an instructor or schedule of classes yet but they wanted me to pay upfront. I said no thanks. I now take him to the Humane Society puppy classes for free.


• I think the puppy classes are around $60 to $80 and they are good for the puppy and the owner. You will learn a lot. It's also good for your puppy to socialize with the other pups in class. At the end they have a little graduation ceremony, its fun.


• I have had great luck doing it myself, just get a book and consistency is what make a well trained dog.


• prices vary..depends on what class you want to take! Give them a call!


• Before you go to Petco and do training there I would look around where you live and see if there are any other options. I am sure the dogs get some training at Petco but I have heard from a lot of people that they don't do a very good job there and that the dogs that they brought there didn't learn anything. I am sure that it depends on which petco you go to and who is running the program but it might be better if you found a trainer who trains dogs for a living and compared prices. Also just call Petco and ask them their prices because I think it depends if you go to a group class or if you want private training time.


• We tried PETCO'S dog training a couple years ago for $90.00 in Virginia. But it really wasn't helpful for us at all. Our Jack Russle terrier mix ( from pound) was attacked as a puppy and suffered other dog aggression/ fear. Only Bark Busters addressed her problems- more exoensive but well worth it!!

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know if this dog training book is any good?

My friend just got a new dog and she's having trouble training it. He wants to nip at people all the time, and just won't listen in general. She found this book online that's supposed to show you how to train your dog and get it out of bad behavior. She's afraid to buy it in case it doesn't work.

http://www.best-dog-training-tips.com/si…

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Yes, the Sit Stay Fetch book is really good. My dad bought it when he got a puppy a few months ago and he learned a lot about dog behavior from it. Now his puppy is very well behaved.

Dog Training - Important Tips

• There are plenty of other helpful books/sites out there which are better in my opinion.
  
  http://www.naturaldogblog.com
  http://www.dogster.com
  http://www.youtube.com/user/eletendre1


• there is a good book called Think Dog by John Fisher which your friend may find helpful, full of up to date modern training methods he has also written other books his methods work really well and are widely used successfully good luck with the pup


• The best dog training book I ever read was one by Barbara Woodhouse, "No Bad Dogs". The owner can learn things along with the dog. For example, dogs love the word "What". If you say, What a good dog, with emphasis on the word What, watch the dog sit up and take notice. Just one of many things along with, of course, how to curb nipping and such.


• It would probably be better for her to go to a training class


• I have found a wonderful trainer who uses videos to educate dog owners. Find info @:
  http://fastandeasydogandpuppytraining.blogspot.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know any good dog training sites?

does anyone know any good websites or tips for dog training?

Are You Selecting the Right Dog Training Treat For Your Dog?

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http://petvideo.com/go to the left green box under dog trainign EVERYTHING you need to know in simple walk it through videos

Dog Training Collars - A Helping Tool

• call the dog man!


• online instant video courses. from $14.97 step by step.
  Top Ten Training Courses below

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training spray for when a dog goes potty somewhere they aren't supposed to?

My gramma's dog goes to the bathroom on the couch, like peeing and pooping. My dog is in the same room as hers. I don't know which dog is doing it but I think its hers. Anywayz.. tomorrow me and my gramma are gunna go shopping for the dogs. So if anyone knows a good type of dog training spray thingy that will make them stop going on the couch that would be helpful.

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This comes up so often I have a Quick Text for it. If you're out shopping, read #4 and heed the other advice given thus far.

The rules of potty training:

1. Consistency: Dogs will usually go potty after eating, after napping and after playing. Learn your dogs schedule and take them out during these times. This will be much easier if you regulate their feeding schedule and quantity. Do not free feed.
2. Reward: Stay out with the puppy however long it takes for them to complete. Only reward when the dog is completely finished. We don't want the dog to learn to "pinch it off" to get the reward faster. Reward with a high pitched voice and whatever excites your dog. Don't go right back in the house. Wait a couple of minutes and allow the puppy to sniff or roam. We don't want them to associate finishing peeing as the trigger for going inside. If they enjoy it outside, they will learn to not go just to prolong their time out.
3. Supervision: You must be attentive to your puppy's whereabouts at all time. When you take a shower or can't supervise, have someone else do it that knows the rules or put the puppy in their kennel. If you find yourself unable to constantly know your puppy's whereabouts, tether them to your waist with some light cord.
4. Clean Up: Clean any indoor accidents with an enzymatic cleaner and follow it's instructions carefully. Enzymes, when activated and kept damp will eat any organic material leaving no residue or odor. For every ounce the puppy pees on carpet, blot up everything you can and use twice as much enzymatic cleaner. Saturate the area and leave it wet to dry naturally or cover with plastic to keep it damp for a day or two. To find missed spots, use a blacklight at night to search your house. Organic material will glow green. Be prepared for a shock.

Considerations When Buying Dog Training Equipment

• They keep going there because of the smell, so look for a pet deodorizer/cleaner. Such as:
  
  http://www.oxyfresh.com/pet/deodorizer.a…


• you can try simple dog training http://bit.ly/fAcQ6e


• that thingie that helps dogs not to pisss and crap inside the house is called HOUSEBREAKING
  
  get a book and read about it

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