Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a 2yr. old poodel that i am trying to train and i need to know the basic commands and i want to put her in a show so how do i train her to stand on the table right. thanks :-)

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You need to know much more than the commands. You need to know how to train using those commands.

Start out with obedience classes. You will get the basic obedience course with the basic commands. If you are going to show her, you may want to check with a competent breeder to see how she stands up against her peers.

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If you have never done any thing like this you may have lots of troubles. You need a coach or mentor. The obedience classes is probably the fastest way to train a dog that has never been trained. It will take about 8 weeks to complete the course. Once a week for 6 to 8 weeks.

A show dog needs to learn much more than basic obedience. You are starting really late. 2 yr.s old & has never been trained?

Dog Training: Tips and Tricks the Professionals Use

• hold her in place for 30 seconds and give her a treat. repeat it and repeat it until she does it by herself.


• Get the book Dog Training for dummys!! :]


• google for video to watch... but basically you have to practice practice practise. If you know someone that trains go get a little training.
  
  Set up a table at home and practice all the time... get friends to pretend to be judges.
  
  In 4h we had ways of doing it but I amnot sure if they are the same as akc ways. We used treat rewards then back off of that.


• I have a little poodle too. She just finished mastering sit. All you have to do is hold a treat over her head and she should sit. Say sit while you do this. It should only take two weeks for her to fully memorize it 100%.


• I have come to learn that female puppies are so much easier to train. When training my pride and joy I used one command and every time I would say outside, she would potty and then I would get to her level and love and PRAISE her.even whit treats. I also read to water and feed them for a couple of day at certain times and then straight outside you go...Do not leave water or food down all day this is just a potty waiting to happen....GOOD LUCK


• Okay, I know the perfect fix for this, I work at Petsmart and my job is to train cats and dogs. First get your dog ready, don't act all playful, be serious with her. Then say, "Sit!" After you say sit, then you sit. You have to demonstrate it, if you really want it to work. After she finally does it, give her a praise and a small treat. Then you can do what ever you want with her, lay down, high five, etc. It may take a little time, but I guarantee this works!


• ok well i have a poodle mix who is now 2yrs old.
  
  you give him/her treats when good and once your dog understands how to do it make it so that he/she has to work harder for the treat.(only do it every 3time, 5time, and soon no treats! just praise) also dont lay down everything at once. first simple: sit stay etc. then harder: wait wait before getting the toy after you throw it.
  
  after time your poodle will be great!
  
  -frances and my dog gizmo
  
  p.s. check out some of my questions!

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Dog Health Questions: Great idea for a dog correction collar... I think XD?

okay, so I was sitting down reading a dog training book just now, and I was reading about "distance corrections" and the author was talking about all of these "tools" to use. Like longer leashes, throw chains (seriously, aren't we past "throw chains" yet?) and retractable leashes, and so I had this great idea!
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a chain collar on a dog that did the job without the leash? so that we didn't have to have this long leash extending across this large expanse of a lawn/park? not necessarily to show the dog "where" to go, but more to gain the dogs attention? to teach the dog that there is a consequence for behaving poorly?
I know by now you are probably thinking "oh god, here we go with the electric color again!" but that's not the case, actually, quite the opposite!
What if someone built a color that fit around the dogs neck, and could be adjusted to the proper size, and, when the trainer pushed a button, the color would retract and release! just like a properly used chain color! The person doing the training could even adjust the pull of the color to ensure that that it has just the right pull (not too hard, not too soft) depending on his/her dog! and the colors could be maid for specific breeds! (like one designed for pugs, wouldn't be used on labs). and there was a maximum pull.
this wouldn't work for teaching the commands, but it would be great for re-enforcing the commands! that way, the dog would see it as a natural consequence of not obeying a command!
okay, so I posted this here for two reasons.
#1. I would like to here any thoughts on this idea (pro's and cons, other ideas, etc)
#2. if anyone with the money and resources to make this happens sees this idea, I would LOVE to see it carried through, I don't want the money for it, I would just love to see it and have one for myself!
also, something else to think about is that the color could retract from both sides, just like a pinch/prong color, and it could even be maid to simulate a prong in certain sizes.

okay, just in case
legit
what kind of color do you use on your own dogs?

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One flaw I can see, is that any sort of mechanical device that was strong enough to 'retract and release" the collar material, would have to be encased in a bulky casing. Along with the battery- which would also have to be strong enough to power the mechanical device & keep a charge long enough to last for a whole training session.

Electronic collars have a bulky enough case on them that houses the electronics and battery. I would imagine in order to house a pulley big enough to repeatedly retract a length of nylon or chain, and remain adjustable....it would have to be at least double, if not triple the size of an e-collar housing.

There's also the issue of the collar not staying in place, high on the neck where collar corrections are most effective. With a bulky housing it's not likely the collar will stay in one place.

It is an interesting idea- and I'm sure if you could find a way to make it work, you'd find a market for it.

In my opinion, a traditional E-collar in the hands of a COMPETENT trainer are no more "cruel" than any other collar. A flat buckle collar can be cruel if it is used to abuse a dog.

People who don't know how to use an E-collar properly (knowing the appropriate stim level is important and timing is everything)....don't need to be using ANY sort of remote training device on their dog IMO.

That being said, most casual types of "household" training can be completed using traditional methods. Hunting dog trainers & K9 trainers are the primary serious users of e-collars....remote training devices probably shouldn't be marketed to the average dog owner :)

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• The market is already full. Electric collars have proven themselves to be far superior than anything else when it comes to remote corrections.


• The glaring flaw I see with the collar is that what if it malfunctioned and didn't release, and then was choking your dog?


• It's a logical idea, but dogs can already be redirected remotely by electric collars.
  Problems I envisage include the chain collar getting caught on something if the dog ran away. Not so bad if it's a martingale design as these only pull up so far as the big D Rings. Then there would be things like irresposible owners using it and maybe not even keeping an eye on the batteries.
  But the worst thing I see here (as with any remote) is that there is no physical restraint should the dog decide not to redirect as the owner wishes, so the dog can run off into trouble.
  Essentially you'd need an 'already-trained' dog, and if you have that then I don't see the advantage over e-collars or maybe even a dog whistle. So unless it was much smaller than an e-collar I don't think you'd have anyone wanting to invest in it.
  
  Legit: Current collar is a cotton fabric Martingale.
  http://www.pbase.com/johnfr/image/111451…


• Sounds dangerous... training collars should be used in very controlled situations only as they can malfunction and not release. Other corrections can and should be used, few trainers use any kind of remote training device (possible exception: some bird dog trainers) and I don't think the market would take to it. One of the pros of a regular training collar is that it is automatic, the dog can choose to end the pressure by no longer pulling while the device you suggest could only give a "pop" and nothing else.


• In my opinion that would be a lazy way to "correct" a dog. A prong collar and instructions on how to use it is all a person needs.
  
  Legit: I'm not entirely sure what you mean by color? Do you mean collar? If, so, he has a leather one.

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Dog Health Questions: Where do I begin searching for a dog trainer? What do I need to know when I'm looking for a trainer?

I have a pug puppy I wanted to train. He yanked the leash out of my hands today and ran into the road... he's ok. But I definitely think it's time to find a trainer to prevent this from happening again. Do you know what I need to look for when I'm looking for a trainer? Where can I look them up? I know Petsmart offers dog training sessions...are they any good? Also, I live in Charlotte NC...so if anyone has recommendations please let me know. Thanks guys!

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Some time back I observed a few Petsmart training classes and it appeared the trainer was confusing both the dogs and the owners. Don't mean to knock them, but I just wasn't overly impressed. Its very possible it may be different in your area and maybe they've revised their training practices.

You can always ask your vet for recommendations, even Pug breed clubs in your area. Search on the web, as well. Obviously you want someone that has experience. When you come across a few, ask if you can sit in on one of the lessons (without bringing your dog, of course) and see what kind of feel you get from it. There should be no harsh or overboard corrections with any dog. Dogs and owners should be all having a good time while learning and class should end on a positive note. Pups usually need a little break during the class because you're not going to get a big attention span out of them. Usually they'll shut down after a while otherwise. A good trainer is also going to go over diet, grooming and some basic health issues, too. And you need to be mindful there a a lot of "wannabies" out there that claim to be trainers and have minimal experience and are just looking to make a buck. They do more harm than good. Usually they do a lot of harm! Go with your gut feeling from what you observe in a class.

Hope this helped a bit and good luck!

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• If your pug is a youngster you do not need a trainer but what you need is go to Obedience or puppy pre school and they will train you and the dog.St obedience which is NOT expensive they will show you how to put on a check chain which gives you full control of your dog and you can go until you feel secure and safe with the dog.in the meantime if you can get a Gentle leader although am not sure if they are for pugs given their Fiat faces.


• Visit the AKC and UKC website's to find a local obedience training club near you.
  http://www.akc.org
  http://www.ukcdogs.com
  
  You have a puppy, so no choke chains or prong collars. If any trainer suggest that, then run. Puppies should only be trained on a buckle collar.
  
  Also, look for a "Puppy" training class. Also the dogs will be pups, and the class will be geared towards young dogs, who have the attention span of a tse tse fly. They will use lots of food and games to help you train your dog.
  
  Look for an instructor who is open to using different methods. If a trainer only uses on method on all dogs, then run. If a trainer only uses the old correction based training, run. A good trainer usually has a lot of idea's up their sleeve.
  
  Generally, AKC/UKC obedience clubs are non-for-profit. They are taught by the members, who must have earned high level in competition obedience to train classes. Many of these people have trained many dogs to high levels of competitive obedience and have raised many puppies.
  
  The club I belong to runs 8 week beginner classes for $160, which is a pretty good price for my area (NYC area)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

With "stay" do I give Casey the treat while she's staying or when I release her? She picked up well on "sit" and "come here". What is a good release command for stay? God, I wish there were some training classes around here...

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I give a treat randomly throughout the stay and re-enforce with the command when needed. I also give a treat before using my release word so she knows she did good. We were told that, when starting, to give the treat following a click THEN the release word so the dog doesn't associate the treat with the release word - that way we can give a treat to say "good dog" but the dog will stay until you say the release word. I use "Very good, Let's Go" as a release. I can tell her "good girl" to reward the stay but it won't release her.

If "running in the house" means the dog bolts ahead of you into the house or out of the house, then the command i use is "wait." Basically means the dog waits for you to go ahead of them, then use the release word for them to come inside. They can stand, sit, lay down, or even move in the command. They just can't cross the line you set (like the doorway.)

As far as running goes, i use "slow" as a command to keep her from being crazy. But since she's (my dog, that is) a small dog her running around doesn't bother me. Try to teach slow to your dog - if she's going too fast, say slow and treat her when she slows down.

Good luck!

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• never reward the release command by either treat or praise. you might want to try a clicker because it's a way to let her know exactly when she's done the command right, then reward, then release command.
  
  stay should be a command that only by you physically going up to her can she be released though.
  
  when you see her laying down or acting calm in the house, throw her a treat and say good girl. when she's getting to wild command her to lay down and give her a kong? i'd think she kind of needs more exercise outside if she's running full speed room to room sounds like the zooooomies:)
  i agree picking a command for that i like "settle" like another person said. i use "calm down" lol because that's what came naturally to say. calm down means they freeze then can move slow.you can use a treat to guide her at the speed you want for a minute then give her the treat.


• u are doing right in 'stay' commend but u have to give her treat AFTER she waited untill u called her. simply tell her stay and walk away and stare at her. and get low or sit down and say come. she will come to u when she does, give her a treat. each time u do it, try going more farther and farther.


• ok stay is a hard one. Read this entire email and it will work great.
  1. make your dog sit and stand right in front of the dog.
  2. tell him stay, give treat. do this 3 times
  3. make your dog sit and tell him to stay.
  4. take one step back and return right away give the dog a treat 9 repeat 3 time
  5. tell him to sit, stay
  6. take 2 step away and set back give treat, repeat 3 time, continue to do this until you can walk where ever you wan and the dog will stay just here you put him.
  
  PS if the dog moves, even if is just a little bit, put him back into that same spot and start over.
  
  do training about 3 times a day for about 10-15 mins.
  
  I used this with my dog and I could be gone out of site for 30 mins and he will still be sitting in the same spot when I get back,
  
  as your dog get better at this make sure to include distractions, like throw a ball or you go and play with another dog. This will insure you that no matter what the situation is he will listen.
  
  Us a release commad like go play or what ever you want.
  
  If you have any questions let me know. it is hard to explain over email.


• This book is GREAT! I HIGHLY suggest it.
  http://www.amazon.com/Family-Friendly-Do…
  
  Patricia McConnell is FANTASTIC.
  Plus, if you look for some of her other books that look interesting you can get free shipping through amazon. I sell this book to almost all of my consulation/obedience clients cuz it covers everything very nicely.
  
  As for a release word....I use "at ease". It's not something I would accidentally say and confuse them.
  
  I would not use stay if you want her to just wait until you say she can go in. I use "wait" for going through doors if I will be giving them the go ahead to go through when I'm ready. I also use wait for coming out of the car. I tell them "wait" when I open the care door and they are to wait until I tell them to come out.
  For house doors, I tell them "go through" when I want them to pass through the door.
  
  Remember, "stay" should probably mean "stay where I put you, in the position I put you in, until I say you can move".
  If you're just talking about running in the house as in rambunctiousness I would use "settle" or something like that. Making them stay when they are fired up is often a good way to set your dog up to fail...which you never want to do.


• Well, you need to pick a "release" command for you dog. I use "ok" some people will use "all done" or whatever. And then the release command should always be given before the treat. (You don't need a clicker. A well timed, high pitched "ok" is just as affective and leaves both your hands free to make leash adjustments, put your dog back into proper position and most of all ... give a good enthusiastic rub down. Clickers, in my opinion, just get in the way.)
  
  So give her a command to sit. And then stay. After a few seconds tell her "ok" and then treat, pet and show a lot of enthusiasm while telling her what a good girl she is.
  
  As she starts to get it, start increasing time and distance for the sit/stay. If she messes up tell her "eh eh" put her back in the sit/stay for a short time you know she'll be able to do, then again with the "ok," treat, praise.
  
  It's also best if you put her into her sit/stay while she's in heel position (that's standing on your left facing the same direction as you) and if you return to that position before giving her an ok. In other words, she should maintain her sit/stay while you are moving both away from and towards her.
  
  Remember, it takes a lot of practice and is a "boring" skill for a dog to learn. So don't forget to mix your traning sessions up by doing some things she'll enjoy more than a stay and when she does it really good, reward with a lot of enthusiasm and play.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Is this good dog training?

when she bites or jumps(shes a puppy 5 months) i push her off gently and tell her off is this good or should i do something else?

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If it was working would you have asked? Actually trainig a dog out of instictive behaviors takes time, more with less evffective methods.

Consistently is very important in correcting jumping and other problems. Quickly correcting him each and every time he jumps on somebody is very important. Something bad has to happen each time. People are successful with a number of different things. One of the most gentle is to grab his front paws and hold him up. The traditional knee to the chest or step on his paws work well too. In each case apply ''Bad dog, its name off!'' in a firm, but not loud voice. Go ahead with it even if he is too quick to add a physical correction.

Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of them, and all the ones that are awake are biting another one or themselves. I am not even sure they realize that when they are alone, if they quit biting, they would quit being bitten. At 3 to 4 months they are getting their adult teeth, and it seems they spend every waking moment biting or chewing. One thing you can do at that stage is to knot and wet a piece of cloth. Then freeze it. The cooling will soothe the gums. Only let the puppy have it when you are there to watch it. I maintain a Lab's favorite chew toy is another Lab. Otherwise they settle for any person they can. They keep hoping to find one that won't yelp, jerk their hand away, and leave.

You just have to keep on correcting them, hundreds of times, not dozens. Provide sturdy, safe toys such as Kongs and Nylabones. Avoid things they can chew pieces off and choke on them. Keep them away from electrical cords. Crates are essential for most young Labs and other dogs.

The pet stores are full of toys that many dogs will quickly chew up into pieces they could choke on or cause intestinal blockages. If you are not there to watch, stick to sturdy stuff such as Nylabones and Kongs. Keep a close eye on chew toys and quickly discard anything that is coming apart in pieces. Rawhide is especially bad because it swells after being swallowed. I don't trust any of the consumable chews. The dogs just gnaw them down to a dangerous size too quickly. These problems are the worst with, but not limited to, large, aggressive chewers such as Labs.

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• If it works, it's good training.
  If it doesn't work, it's not.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!?

I have a dog and so does my uncle we would like to teach them how to attack on command for family purposes ( ignorant people who think everybody fights dogs please ddon'trespond ) but yea we both have a dog can anybody give me a wwebsiteor rrecommenda book i can get at my local library, thanks in advanceP.S
we will be training the dogs at the same time so anything on training dogs at the same time would be helpfull thanks in advance.

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First of all you have to train the dog to attack yourself. Once you have achieved that you then train it to attack family members. Only after you have achieved these first two steps can it be trained to attack strangers. Hope this helps.

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• I'm sorry but personally that sounds very dangerous. Dogs alone without any training can be aggressive, but TEACHING them to be aggressive without professional supervision sounds like it should be a job for a K9 Police dog. If you want to live, I suggest teaching your dog typical obedience commands.


• Wow you are ignorant. I dont even want to know what breed they are.


• Wow, the trolls are rampant tonight.


• You can't do this kind of training yourself. It requires professional training for both you and the dog. The dog has to unfailingly follow your commands every single time or someone unintended could get hurt and you'll be liable. you also have to have the right kind of dog that responds well to both obedience and protection training - most dogs aren't good candidates.
  
  Learn about schutzhund training - but it's not a minor commitment of time - it's a major project and it takes professional assistance. It's not for most people or most dogs and it can't be learned from a book or website.


• Choose a breed that works best as an attack dog.


• If you want a protection dog, then please have it trained by a professional. Attack dog training, if carried out properly, is very useful in personal protection. However the dog should still use his own initiative, if situations arise where the handler has been injured and cannot give a command. People who purchase or have their dogs trained for dog obedience, protection or attack, need to be advised by the professional trainer on how to correctly handle the dog. A good dog trainer can make it look safe and easy, but attack dog training is not a past time for amateurs, leave it to the professionals!
  
  


• You should be seeking professional help for this-- teaching your dog to attack on command needs a professional trainer, not just a book or website.


• watch cesar millans videos


• You can get a lot of information in training books and the internet. However your insurance will be cancelled on your home if they find out. Having dogs like this is a liability NOT an asset! Just because you are thinking of training them is scary. You do not have the ability to professionally train dogs that do this 100% of the time on command. It takes trainers years of training to learn proper handling and training of dogs.
  As for family purposes, build a better fence, you are going to need it.


• Schutzhund training or French Ring Sport both teach protection work. Like another person said, it is not a light commitment if you want to be safe. For a dog to be a good protection dog, the training needs to be a lot of fun for the dog, as well as have a lot of VERY solid boundaries, about which behavior is desired and which is not.
  
  Protection training cannot be effective through punishment training. Timing and technique are of the utmost importance, and the dog's self-confidence must be high. Not all dogs are suited to this kind of training, so please consult a professional to do a temperament test to discover if this is a good route for your dogs.
  
  To really do it right, you will be adopting a whole lifestyle, and the training of your dogs becomes a top priority.
  
  There are many online resources for trainers. There are also lots of articles - please do both - read articles AND work with an experienced professional who is happy to provide you with referrals of happy, successful clients.


• In principle, I have nothing against training a dog to be a guard dog. But I think this requires professional help. Honestly I don't think you can train a dog to be aggressive on command without making it aggressive overall.
  
  David
  http://myfivedogs.blogspot.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Are these good books to read to help with dog training/information?

Okay,

So I asked a question a couple days ago about socializing/training my dogs, and after looking around and reading some books I already have, I've come up with a list of books that I am going to try and get and then read them to help me with my dogs.

My list of books so far is:

-The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens (Not to be confused with Cesar Millan) I am currently reading this - It's a wonderful book and I love it so far!
-The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson (I just got this from the library, will be reading as soon as I finish The Dog Whisperer)
-The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
-Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor
-Clicker Training for Obedience: Shaping Top Performance-Positively by Morgan Spector
-How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar
-Excel-Erated Learning: Explaining in Plain English How Dogs Learn and How Best to Teach Them by Pamela J. Reid
-Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor

I will also be buying a clicker the next time I go to the store so that I can start clicker training with my dogs. I'm hoping it will work as well as I heard it has.

Have you ever tried clicker training? If so, was it easier and more efficient? Could you please share your personal experience?

I know that it may seem like a lot of books, but I REALLY want to understand everything so that I REALLY know what I am doing. Does the list seem good so far? Do you have any other sugestions for books I should read? Are there any on my list so far that you think I should take off?

Also, even though it may not relate to this section very much, but is there any other way to rent one of these books other than the library? I checked my local library's catalog and they have a couple of the books, but a lot they don't have or the ones that they do have are aready checked out for who knows how long. I would buy all the books if I could but right now I'm trying to save up some money so that I can afford a plane ticket so that I can visit my grandparents this summer.

P.S. I don't believe in hitting, yelling, alpha roll, or any other violent physical forms of training. I refuse to do that to either of my dogs.Gosh, that's a lot of questions all smooshed together, but I would appreciate all your help!

Thank You!

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They are pretty popular books for training. I haven't read all of them, but a few.
I didnt' really care for Culture Clash (although alot of people really like it). Not that i didn't agree with the information or anything. I liked The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell far more. Both are similar themes. I also really enjoyed McConnell's book, For the Love of Dog. I would recommend both as a must read.
Don't Shoot the Dog was great for clicker training. I would read anything by Pryor.
I also read How to Teach an Old dog New Tricks. Good points for those who don't know alot about dogs. Great ideas for socialization and places a big emphasis on it. I didn't use his training method though. McConnell and Dunbar often refer to each other.
I've been wanted to read the Monks of New Skete.
Although not a training method book, one of my favorite books was Bones Would Rain from the Sky, Deepening our Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier. Must read for any dog owner. It does give training insights, not a how to.
Calming Signals by Turid Rugrass was short and very informative and has pics. Not training but it does cover some important signals that any owner should know.
I have read a few Stanley Coren books and have loved everyone. They aren't training books though. How Dogs Think goes through all of their senses and how they compare to ours. It goes over the science of whether a dog is a conscious being and how they prove things (like a dog is the equivilent of a 2 or3 year old person). Why Does my Dog Act That Way is about personalities and issues. How to Speak Dog is body language and communication, but still not as good as Calming Signals.

Just a warning about the Monks book. Depending on what version you get, they may recommend the alpha roll. When the book first came out many many years ago, they suggested using the alpha roll. They have since changed their position on this and no longer recommend it and actually apologize for it.
None of the other books you have mentioned that I have read or the ones I suggested encourage punishments for training. They all fit you bill. Bone would Rain is very much about positive relationships with our dogs and training them without damaging the bond and making it positive experience for all.

ETA- In my opinion, whether the book is good or bad, you will learn something, either something to try or something you will never do.

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• I also like "The Other End of the Leash", although I'm not sure I'd call it a training book, as much as just a book to get you thinking. For those who haven't read the book, it compares and contrasts dog/wolf behavior, human/primate behavior, and dog/human behavior, so that you can see how they sometimes exacerbate problems. And it's nice to see a trainer admit that they don't always do everything right!
  
  And I've done clicker training to teach my greyhound to sit. She's a very "soft" dog, and shuts down easily when stressed, and doesn't like being physically manipulated into a sit. And greyhounds don't do a lot of sitting naturally... they stand or lie down. But there were two times that she "sat"... when she was pawing her bed into a comfortable shape, and about 10% of the time when she lies down she sits and slides the front legs out (most of the time it's downward dog and then lowering the back end). It took me about a day of clicker training to get her to sit on command. She learned it much faster than I expected! Now, I'll admit that it's not a sit that will win obedience trials, since it's generally a pause in the process of doing a down, but it looks really cute. She pricks up her ears and sits with one leg slightly stretched out, just like a starlet posing for photos.
  
  And a final comment: training is not one size fits all. There are "hard" dogs, those that have high dominance drives, and "soft" dogs, those who have no intention of challenging anyone. I can correct my dog with a stern "ah ah", and a harsh physical correction will do nothing but make her shut down (which is where the dog essentially crawls into a room inside their self and shuts the door to try and avoid an unpleasant situation... in which case they aren't learning anything that you are trying to teach them.) And when we are out walking, it takes me moving my hand just the slightest bit to get her to switch sides, move in, move out, slow down, or speed up. But I have seen dogs that need much harsher techniques to get them to notice that you are even talking to them. So keep that in mind when you are training your dog.


• As the saying goes, there are a million ways to skin a cat.
  The more you read, the more you learn, so don't stop with your short list.
  
  As a foundation you will be well served to first study both Operant and Classical Conditioning, and not just rely on someones interpretation. That way you will understand what you are trying to accomplish as well as why you want to accomplish it. After, and only after IMHO, you understand the methodology will anyones training program work as intended.
  
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  "TJ: Thanks. 8)
  
  Do you have any suggestions?"
  
  Ya, read the ones that you disagree with. Learning all there is to know about what not to do is every bit as important as learning what to do.
  Your local library is a great source.


• There are excellent books about dog training written by the Monks of New Skete. They are the best dog training books I have ever read. These books aren't just about dog training but they also tell you how to become a best friend/companion to your dog. They are excellent, I highly reccommend them. Google the Monks of New Skete to see the different books they have out.


• Just a thought on the clickers. You have to be really focused when you use them because if you don't click right away, or only do it some of the time, it won't be effective. They work great but only if used properly

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Dog Health Questions: Public dog training..Would you?!?! OPINIONS please?

Okay im 16 years old and i would like to start a dog training class in my area, the area is relitivly small (500 people) but there are lots of dogs. Ive trained my 7 month old ACD everything from the basics, to getting me a drink (can) from the fridge. I can bring him any where off leash, there can be a cat running around other dogs, running kids etc. and he always maintains eye contact. Ive worked with dogs (aggressive, shy, fear aggressive, hyper active, etc) at the local spca. Id like to one day be a pro dog trainer. Ive got a keen interest in dogs. I dont agree with the "do something get a treat" training. I want the dog to repond to the OWNER. Not the food or me. I would have the owners work with there dogs, and use my dog as a demo dog, to show them how a certain thing is done. If they need help, i would help them. I would have a class of maybe 6 dogs. No female in heat. Only one intact male allowed. Training tools (prongs, chokers etc) are alowed, under supervision and only if the dog needs it.

What do you think? anything i should add?! thank you for your opinions.

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There is a saying that "one swallow does not make a summer" (possibly slightly misquoted). Your dog is very young, consequently he is keen to learn, hopefully he will mature into a well adjusted and well trained dog. Lots of people go to training classes and they expect the trainer to resolve all of their problems. I have heard dog owners say "I have taken my dog to six classes and it has not helped". They blame the trainer and do not appreciate that they must practise what they are taught EVERY day.

Using your dog as a demo dog is a good idea; however you cannot apply the same training methods to every dog. I know a man who does not agree with this, he buys a puppy and if it does not comply with his training methods, he sells the puppy. Although I deplore this, the dogs which comply with his "dyed in the wool" methods are outstanding.

I think that your age is against you, the adults and inexperienced dog owners won't listen and they will blame you if their dog does not improve. The vast majority of dog owners will not practise what they are taught at a class.

You will need to book a venue, before you advertise classes and this could be expensive. What happens if you book a venue and you don't get anyone to join your class? Aim low, avoid expense and problems, take one dog on at a time. Presumably you have enough space at home to cope with just one pupil or you could look for an enclosed fenced area which you can use.

Go to your local training classes and hit on a handler with a dog who shows promise. Approach this handler and tell them that you would like to help them. This may result in your first pupil. For the first two sessions try to praise their efforts to give them confidence. Then when they come for the third session have a typed list of how to improve their dog's performance. Unfortunately because of your age, you cannot charge for helping people to train their dogs

For now, sit at your computer and type out how to train a dog to do various things. Just think about what most owners want their dogs to do. There are simple things like retrieving, jumping into a car and walking at heel. Find out what people want to do with their dogs and think how you could help them.

The following is just for fun.
HOW TO GET A URINE SAMPLE FOR THE VET.
Some time ago I saw a zoo keeper on television holding a broom shank with a bucket attached to the end. He placed the bucket under a hippopotamus whilst it was urinating in full flow. He did this to get a sample for the vet at the Zoo.

In the past I have spent hours trying to catch a pee from my dogs using a shallow dish. In the normal course of events the dog stops peeing and runs to a different part of the garden and does one, then I have had to wait until the next time and try again. Even with success I have had it all over my hands.

I was inspired by the zoo keeper and took a soup ladle, my clicker and treats into the garden

This is how I did it with my bitches and a nine year old MALE Dalmatian.

Touch your dog's body with the soup ladle click and treat. Keep repeating this and touch various parts of the body with the ladle, every time you do so click and treat.

Ultimately you touch your dogs” you know what” with the soup ladle and you click and treat. If your dog is quite happy for you to do this, do so on a regular basis.

Eventually, you will be able to get a sample when your dog is in full flow, click and treat. DO THIS EVERY SO OFTEN AND WHEN YOUR VET ASKS FOR A SAMPLE IT'S EASY.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME TO MY HOUSE FOR LUNCH I MAKE A WONDERFUL SOUP.

Ultimately you may be able to cope with a training class, however you will need insurance etc., and there is no one who will insure a sixteen year old. At this stage I will criticize some aspects of your training. Neither Lassie nor Rin Tin Tin could be trusted to walk of lead, please don't do this you are playing Russian roulette with your dogs safety. Neither should you resort to prong collars.

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• You are not old enough to teach, nor do you have the expertise needed to be a trainer. I doubt that you have the money to purchase a liability insurance policy, to cover you. I doubt that you are old enough to get a business license, nor be bonded.


• as long as you can effectively train them... Yes! This will also help to socialize them and to desensitize them to certain enviroments


• MINORS can't handle dogs!
  MINORS can't run businesses! RENT space,BUY insurance....ruin people's dogs
  
  MINORS need to do their homework...grow up,get a real job,save up....move OUT......TITLE dogs in REAL events.
  That'll take a decade or two.


• to be honest yes if you can teach them all that stuff


• Have an open mind. At 16, you can still learn a lot, and by scrapping positive reinforcement as a training method shows that you don't really understand it. Do you think they use prong collars on sea lions or dolphins to train? Try correcting a great ape into presenting its foot for a vet exam. Can't do it.
  
  Learn more, and don't think you know it all. A positively reinforced dog is happier and less intimidated than a traditionally trained one. Sure, you can correct a dog into doing what you want. But at a cost.


• No one is going to trust a SIXTEEN year old with ANY type of training, let alone punishment based training using Prong and SLIP (not "choker") collars. Period. You have no where NEAR enough real world experience to be able to assure anyone that they would be SAFE under your "care." Or that their dogs would be.
  
  You don't have enough PRACTICAL, HANDS ON experience under someone using YOUR methods. You could seriously injure a dog, a person, or both simply because of that little fact. You need to apprentice under several trainers and behaviorists. Not just one, not just "volunteer work", not just training your own dog.
  
  Sorry.
  
  PS - From a legal aspect you are UNABLE to "run" any type of training business. You cannot sign any sort of legally binding contracts. You cannot purchase insurance (which WOULD be needed.)
  
  Focus on finishing high school. Find a trainer/behaviorist to mentor under. Then worry about training other peoples dogs for a fee... or even free.


• I do think you should become certified, have legal backing, etc. But since you are a minor, you may not legally be able to do this. Too risky. As for the dog being off leash, I don't encourage that at all since the laws in most areas state that a dog is to be leashed regardless of how well trained it is. Only when a dog is in a fence or in some type of building should it be off leash
  
  "Only one intact male allowed. " Why? If no females are in heat, it won't matter. Just because other intact male dogs are around doesn't mean anything. If all dogs are on the leash during obedience training, it's a non issue. And intact male dogs need to learn how to act around other intact male dogs.
  
  What you could do is call around to dog trainers and see who would be willing to be your mentor and spend the next couple years studying under them. Find a trainer that trains the way you'd like to do it.


• Ask to observe other trainers, even if you need to travel to sit in on their classes. There are many different methods out there to use. You need to define your method so you can explain it to others. You need to plan each lesson: what to teach, how to teach, variations to use with different people and dog personalities, length of each class. Plan your schedule of classes: which lesson should be first, which one comes next, etc. and which lesson will do best for the last class meeting? Are you going to offer written instructions so the people can review between classes? How are you with people? Know that you are going to be training the people more than the dogs.
  
  Then, since you are going to get money for this training, you will be considered a business. What are the local and state regulations for a business? Are you old enough to run a business or will a parent need to co-sign? Do you need to buy an insurance policy? It would be a really good idea even if it isn't required. If you are teaching from your home, then perhaps you can have a rider added to the homeowner's policy. You need to think ahead to the sudden tragedy: a dog bites you, a dog bites the owner and your handling of the dog is blamed, a dog bites another owner, an owner falls, an owner hurts another dog. Ask other trainers what type of release forms they use. The insurance company should have some wording they want to see on the form you'll need to have every owner sign before the first class begins.
  
  Are the lessons going to be in a local park? Do you need to rent space? How will you advertise? There are so many media outlets now, but often people will go by word of mouth. Get known by the local vet offices, feed and pet supply stores, and dog people. Is there an AKC club in your area? How about the Rescues?


• Sounds ok but why only 1 male? They entire males have to learn to be tolerant of other males and one entire male may actually cause problems with the entire females creating 'competition' - and the females can be just as relentless if an 'argument' occurs. I would reconsider that and think more about being careful in the socialization instead and consider group/class sizes, stages etc
  
  I would also say that if a females season starts it should be four weeks before she comes back to class.
  
  (I think where the other trainer went wrong is that operant conditioning (positive reward) is used to teach and shape behaviours - its a learning tool if you like once they have learned that doing the beaviour is good or if its a behaviour they know they should just be expected to perform that without the food - so they dont get rewarded for everything. They get food for learning/marking correct behaviour during learning so they know whats expected, not for obeying.Once they know the behaviour, there is no reason for them to not obey and so they would recieve a correction not a food lure IMO often the only correction they need is a marker that signals wrong behaviour - this is made through conditioning too - sound/word given at the same time as reward withdrawl, since a dog trained through operant conditioning often WANTS to please more than 'behave through fear of correction' dogs, and the guess work of what they are supposed to be doing has been removed so they gain confidence etc so they will work far easier)
  positive reinforcement is completley different from using food to constantly lure a dog into behaviours.
  Before starting your class you should research classical and operant conditioning, negative and positive corrections etc and the effects in the dog. Also learn about training through play etc
  
  Also you need to get some supervised experience with the more dominant breeds in all their 'stages' a perfectly behaved 6 month old rottie suddenly becomes a nightmare - this is another stage of a dogs life and you need to know how to handle these situations learn about fear periods....
  Not all dogs will learn the same way/same time scale - you need to be confident that you cn come up with a way for that dog and their owner based on what the owner can keep up at home too.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I buy live pigeons for dog training?

Im not looking for the fancy pigeons or the racing pigeons, I am looking for the common pigeon. Possibly farm raised, or even feral. Can anyone help me out (I live in Texas)?

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• While "holding a wild species captive" is illegal everywhere, it is traditional among pigeonmongers to gently trap and hold wild pigeons captive long enough to get fertile eggs from known and selected parents, hatched and old enough to raise without those parents, at which time the parents are released. As the fledglings are no longer a "wild species" but have been promoted to Carrier/Racing Pigeon, it is legal to keep them properly. One may assume the "culls" by some selekzia process, may also be used for other purposes. Remember that in human culture, almost everything is some kind of illusion, and Illusion Management is very important in dealing with the whims and prejudices of people in power you will have to get past, even in the most private of personal biological functions, much less livestock management visible to people whose job it is to get in selected people's way. Take the aerial view of possible worst case scenarios, and build your paradigm for the least possibility of trouble.


• http://greenfield.fortunecity.com/bp/237…

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Dog Health Questions: Best Siberian Husky Dog Training books?

I'm getting a Alaskan Malamute Siberian Husky mix. I want to be prepared I'm looking to foster one before I get my own to make sure i can handle it. I have lots of friends and family for support. I'm fancily prepared. There's no telling me not to do it I know the commitment. If you have any Suggestions on the best Dog training books out there for this type of breed. Please send me your recommendations and anything else I should know. Thank you

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Look at your local pet store for a book about it. I personally love the Dog Training Book for Dummies it can be strict sometimes but i think it really helped me train my dogs. I don't think there is a book to train specifically one breed. Each dog are trained differently but knowing your dogs personality is the best method to know how to train your dog. I had a huskey that was SUPER easy to train but then i had another Huskey that was hard to train but i used the same book for both of them and they are amazingly obedient.

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Dog Health Questions: What type of dog training is better?

is it better for your dog to go to classes to be trained or is it better for a professional trainer to come to your house about 1-2 times a week?

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I've found it's all about the individual. How do you learn better, in a group or one on one? Since you are the one being "trained" in the techniques, you must consider how you would best learn them first.
The more confident you are & the more you know, the better you can teach your dog.
Some people feel too stressed & put under spotlight in classes. Although it has the advantage of teaching your dog how to obey even when distracted.
Some people are not comfortable with bringing a stranger into their home for private lessons. Although it has the advantage of a more personal relationship with the trainer, who is more able to answer questions & know you & your dog on a personal level.

Edit: I should also have added that puppies tend to do better in classes because they get the socialization of other dogs & haven't yet (hopefully) developed any bad habits that need one on one attention. Dogs with behavioral issues tend to do better with a trainer coming into the home. That way their issues can be observed & accessed in the environment where they are happening, & the dog can get more attention to where their needs are.

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• Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands. When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise. Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations. Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general. Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.


• I took my dog for obedience training and he is a very tamed dog, but you have to make sure you take them at a young age because the more older they get the more they grow out of learning you new things.


• classes are overall better with not just training but socializing with other dogs and people
  I think trainers should be bought in when all else fails with training


• It depends on the individual dog. In general, I prefer going to class. That way the dog is socialized with other dogs and with other people. And I've found that most dogs really enjoy little outings like that.
  
  But if a dog is fearful of strangers or aggressive with other dogs, it may be better to have in-home training until the dog is to a point where it can be out in public.


• It depends on you and your dog.
  
  I like group puppy classes for young dogs to help with socialization. In fact, I prefer group classes for most things. But if you have a dog that is aggressive or needs a lot of help, then private lessons (either at the trainer's or in your house) are the best option.


• I would only enroll my dog in classes for socialization and if I needed a trainer I would bring them to my home. One because they get more individual attention and also because they can address certain behaviors that would not be present at a class. So it is also most like "taylor made training" verse a general training which is easy enough to do on your own.


• Generally, the absolute best way is to have the dog trained "in kennel". The dog stays with the trainer for 3 to 8 weeks depending on the level of training. You start to come in and learn how to handle the dog once he's got a few of the commands down. This way, the dog is trained to it's highest potential, and you just have to learn how to enforce the commands. Most people cannot "read" dogs. If you are instructed with a method...and the dog changes as soon as you're in a different environment..or when the trainer leaves, everything you've just been told to do is wrong. Group and private lessons do NOT (contrary to popular belief) teach you to train dogs...they teach you a method. Hopefully that method is appropriate for your particular dog.


• Most of the time the owner misses the point of "dog" training.
  
  What a trainer at class is doing is training "you" to train your dog, and the only difference with a one-to-one is that they are looking after one person/one dog, but that's an expensive way around it.
  
  Think dogs also benefit from class purely to make them ignore other dogs sometimes as well as say hello when invited to.
  
  Best of luck and enjoy.


• It's better to go to classes to be trained. This way you learn how to train the dog yourself.


• Have you thought about doing the training yourself? You may have seen Cesar Millan in the show "Dog Whisperer" (which I'm not a big fan of that name), but he has several books and DVDs on training your dog yourself. There are also a lot of resources online, some of them free. You could potentially save yourself a fair amount of money. Though, you obviously need to consider whether you feel that you have the time to research and learn what you need to teach versus going to a class or having a professional come to your house. Just my two cents.


• why not train him your self? you will build rapport way better teaching your own dog. that is what i did.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone suggest a site with tips on dog training?

Have a lab puppy. Need some tips. He's house trained, that wasn't hard. But I'm having trouble with him nipping peoples hands while playing. It's not fear biting or even a bite. when you play with him he will nip at your hands. Tail wagging and all that .Friendly dog I just don't want him putting teeth on people.

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• I don't know a site but I would first recomend getting a bunch of puppy training books because they are extremly helpful (Dogs For Dummies) and even a book on the breed. Catch up on some reading. Don't start with basic commands, start with the basics. Remember, you can't expect a dog to learn everything in one sitting and it may take a few days or weeks to fully learn. Take ten to fifteen minutes everyday at the most. It is important to teach your dog not to jump because its torture when you have a giant dog jumping all over you. The way to discourage jumping is to simply turn around so your back faces your dog and say in a firm voice, off.
  
  The thing about dogs and puppies is that many owners really don't understand them and think of them as their children. Dogs can be your "baby" but you can't treat them like one or behavior and dominance issues will come up. When you give a dog tons of attention and give it constant attention to every good and bad thing, it teaches the dog that it can control you. This is the biggest mistake owners make. Without realizing it, they do small things which makes the dog think that he is the leader. It leads to big attitude problems like bitting and aggression. There is simple ways so that your puppy will learn that you are the leader and you control your puppy from the begining and not the other way around. Your dog wants attention and you are giving it. To discourage behavior issues, ignore him and praise him for doing what you want him to do. Yelling will piss him off and confuse him so don't do it. If he begs, send him off for a "time out" and bring him back when he is good. I believe the reason he acts that way is your fault. you spoiled him and taught him to be like that. He is ruling your life and it should be the oppostie. You need to put him in his place the doggy way and not the human way. He thinks he is the leader. Do not feed him scraps, feed him everyday and he will eventually eat. Buys a crate for him and when you take him potty and he does not go, put him in there. Do not give him the chance to be out unsupervised until you can trust him. Treat him like a puppy. Praise him when he goes. Yelling and getting frusterated at a dog, does nothing. Be calm, firm and kind and everything will work out.
  
  Back to jumping. If you knee your dog and stand in front of him, then its encouraging him to keep at it. Like children, dogs are easily influenced. If you pay attention to a child who is being rude, and respond back, it encourages the behavior. Even by standing in front of your dog, and kneeing says that this is what you are doing to stop it and it is attention. By turining around and saying the command once it shows that you do not like this and will ignore the dog until it stops. Keep turning and saying the command until the dog stops jumping (it could take awihle). Turn around when he stops and praise him. Remember, don't shout and say the command a lot because it becomes confusing. Even if you are greting your dog and he is happy to see you, wait until he calms down to pet him.
  
  Barking can be a problem as well sometimes. If your dog barks a lot, many people will just yell, QUIET, which doesn't do anything. As I said before, giving attention will encourage the problem. Get up, and leave the room and do not let the dog follow you. Do not say anything at all. The dog is damanding attention and leaving says that you do not like it and the puppy will not get attention by acting like that. Return when he quiets down and praise him. Only do this if your dog barks a LOT. If he just barks once or twice, ignore it unless it gets bad. NEVER EVER give any attention to an attention seeking dog. Only do it when YOU feel like it.
  
  Enough is a good command for a dog to know when he is playing rough or nipping and you want him to stop. Say enough and leave the room until he is calmer. Do not say this to much. Alos, keep in mind that this is normal behavior and as he grows up, it will stop. It is a stage that most owners go through.
  
  The command leave it can also be useful. You could be walking and he sees a dog and gets excited. You say leave it and continue walking. It is good to know if he tries eating something bad for him on the floor or at a dog park. It can stop him from chewing and many other things you want him to not do. To train him to do this, just keep saying it (no works to) and if he is not a leach, tug it once. Say the command sharply and only once.
  
  The first basic command is sit. Many people say just to push the rump down but it is a bad idea. Physically touching a dog to teach it makes the dog think that everytime you command it, you will shove the rump down. It can also influence nipping if your dog becomes irritated. Dogs respond greatly to hand movement and what I like to call on the spot training. On the spot training is giving the treat for little things until the bigger picture comes to view. For exmple, praising a child for studying five minutes is good. Eventually the child will study hours and a bigger reward can be given for little steps. Have a small back of treats on you and make sure that they are in tiny pieces so the dog will not take time to chew them. Cup your hand with a treat in it, be on your knees so you are level with the dog and put it to your side.Your dog will be sniffing your hand and trying to get it. You slowly lift the treat over your shoulder and the dog will follow it. If he gets distracted, try again. At first he may try to jump after it but keep trying very slowly. Once he kind of sits give him the treat and say sit. Eventually he will fully sit and you can lose the hand motion but the dog never forgets it. Slowly wean him off of the treats and do it in different places. In the yard, in the bedroom, on walks, standing up and lying down.
  
  Th next command will be stay. After he learns sit it will be a piece of cake. Command sit when standing up. Make sure he is on a leash so he does not wander. Put one hand up like a stop sign and have a treat in the other but make sure he knows that there is a treat. (do this fast because he will want to stand up). Quickly give him the treat after like a second and say stay. Then do it over. Eventually you can back away and even walk out of the room but use on the spot training and do not expect to get to far away to fast. Again, you can lose the hand motion eventually.
  
  Come is also easy after he learns stay. This is the second part to the stay command. After he has learned stay and you can walk awy a tiny bit. Say in a happy cheeerful voice, Come! He will run over and you can give him the treat.
  
  Down is the hardest command. Male dogs are not as submissive as females and by lying down, it is showing that you are the leader. Dominant dogs and breeds like the pit bull can be difficult to train to do this trick and roll over is near impossible. If your dog lets you rub his tummy then you know he is not dominant and thinks of you as the leader and is submissive. My little fourteen pound dog never was as a puppy and it took weeks for him to learn and he never rolls over. If your dog is submissive, this is easy. Stand on your knees and hold a treat in one hand. command sit and take a treat and hold it on front of his nose. In the same hand, point at the ground until it reaches the ground. He will follow it. Suddenly, pinch the treat in your same hand and drag it across the floor so he lies down. Do the motion slow and say down. If he only goes a little, reward him anyways and build up. Many dogs will folow the treat until it reaches the ground and will sti up again. Do it very slow and keep trying.
  
  These are the basics and if you go to training school you will learn the same.Say each command clearly and once. If you are to irritated to give the dog any attention at all, get rid of him. You need to try this stuff and have patience or it won't work. Walk him a lot and get him sleepy. You really need to chill for it to work and if you don't this is only going to worsen. Oh, and if he pottys in the house, do not scold him because he will not remember. Negetive renforcement does not teach andything. Only positive. Good luck


• YES YES YES I HAD THE SAME PRBLM YOU SEE WITH MY PIT BULL BULLET AND HER IS THE SITE IT TEACHES U EVERYTHING FRM POTY TRAINING TO WEN TO WORM UR PUPPY AND EVEN HOW TO GET PEE PEE STAINS OUT OF UR CARPET
  
  www.dogchartfourm.com


• Marin County Humane Society's web site has awesome materials. You do have to register to access them, but that doesn't cost anything. http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Behavi…
  
  San Francisco SPCA has info, as well. http://www.sfspca.org/behavior/dog_libra…


• Yup here:
  
  http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.…
  
  Brilliant site with some very experienced people who provide kind, positive reward-based advice.
  
  Teaching him a bite inhibition is massively important and its great that you're trying to resolve this sooner rather than later. I always turn away with mouthy pups, and make myself really boring. When they're calm, I reward with play or a treat - it generally only takes a few days if you're persistent with this method.


• i downloaded this book for my dog, it worked a treat
  
  http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc…


• I think a good site is http://www.best-dog-training.com Its got lots of articles on dog training and tips & tricks aswell. You can also get a free ebook on "How to have a healthy dog" when you subscribe to the free dog training newsletter. Well worth a look.


• check out this website
  http://dogtrain.irio.net
  a very good dog training course

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone Know How Much Petsmart Charges For Dog Training?

We have an 8-month-old male Jack Russell Terrier that drives me CRAZY. But he is my husband's baby so we can't get rid of him (even though I'd love to). My husband is in the Air Force so he works anywhere from 8-14 hours and day and we have a 3-year-old and I'm also 9 months pregnant, so both my husband and I are too busy to try to train the damn dog ourselves. (Dont ask me what the point of having a dog is if you cant put the time or effort into taking care of it... ask my husband because I dont understand it either)
The only place that trains dogs around here, unless I want to drive 2 hours away, is Petsmart and Petco...Does anyone know about how much they charge for dog training?? Or any advice on how to keep the little over-excited fooker from peeing in the same damn spot every night? Or maybe how to stop acting like a wild beast?? I understand he's a dog but the thing has run of the house (hubby thinks we should treat him like "part of the family"...bleh!) and is just crazy! HELP

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I just signed my puppy up for puppy kindergarten at Petsmart. They are as good as the trainers. If you go on the website they have a coupon for a free evaluation. The idea is they evaluate your dog to determine training placement. But what I did is used it to evaluate the trainer. She seemed very good and knowledgeable. The classes (puppy and others) are $119 for 8 sessions. Check the trainer out don't accept that ALL Petsmart trainers are no good.

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• I think it was $100 for 6 or 8 sessions at Petco. Oh and I think the Jack Russell Terriers are always kind of wild. :)


• There are a few different classes and depending on the type of dog you have, the class will vary.
  The best thing to do would be to call the store nearest you and ask what their specific prices are. Sometimes the prices change and only the trainer knows the fee rates.


• Petsmart has about the worst classes, their 'trainers' are clueless and have no business trying to teach anybody anything about training dogs. They only hire people who have no experience and then teach them with books and videos.
  
  You *may* do better at Petco, but I wouldn't count on it.
  
  You would be better off driving 2 hours once a week and going to a good obedience club, or buying a few books and learning how to train your dog that way. Beware though, there are some pretty crappy books out there, as well as crappy trainers. Steer clear of the one size fits all bribe with a treat methods.


• well i had the same problem with my rat terrier hi`s super but super hyper but i let him run around in the backyard all day he only comes in to eat drink water or to take a nap or bed time but when i first got him he was peeing all over the place well we went to walmart and got a kennel and we tide him up in it and then put one of the take him out 20min and then back to the cage and he will get the hang of things every time that he does that put him outside and don`t let him in like about 20min.tie him to a tree if you have larger dogs or if he can get out of the yard then tie him that's what work for us oh oh when he goes outside and not inside give him a treat but only if he does it outside so he could know that if he goes outside he has a treat waiting for him he will figure it out but pets mart is like $99.00 for 8 weeks if you rather do that instead.


• I agree that PetSmart is probably not your best choice for obedience training. Classes do run around $100/8 lessons I believe, but PetSmart's private lessons are $70/hour! My guess is that Petco is about the same. Their trainers lack experience - not that they don't have SOME training knowledge, but they may not be able to give you alternatives if their canned method doesn't work.
  
  Go to the following website and see if there is a private trainer in your area http://www.canineprofessionals.com


• Well, Petsmart charges $99 for an 8 week Beginner class. The way it works though is that they're really training you to train your dog. You come to class every week and they show you what to do and then you practice at home with the dog. If you were to find a place to "drop off" the dog where they can train it for you, you need to know something....After they train the dog, they will bring you in and train you so you can work with the dog. (any reputable place would) Do you have time for that? Dogs work much better with the people who trained them. They form a bond with that person. I am a bit worried about this dog though. It doesn't sound like your husband did a lot of reading up on Jack Russells before you got one. It's very important to read up on a breed of dog before you get one so you know what you're getting into and you can handle it. (you need to serioulsy think about bringing a pet into your lives like you think about having children) In general,Jack Russells are quite hyper and take a LOT patience. Please do not get too mad at the dog, it's not it's fault how it's bred. If you do not have the time for this dog, I recommend you have a serious talk to your husband about it. Give it to a Jack Russell rescue where they can find someone who does have the time and the patience. Tell your husband this is not about how he feels, he needs to see what's best for the poor dog.


• Petsmart charges about $100 for 8 classes, they have puppy, beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses they offer.
  
  As for housebreaking, make sure you have an enzyme cleaner made for dog messes and that you scrub up the spot he's peeing in- if he can smell the pee, he'll do it again. Also, if he's not neutered yet, now is the time! Most indoor peeing is because the animal isn't fixed yet.
  
  As for the 'part of the family' thing- WRONG!! Your dog needs to know that he is part of your pack, but that he is not the leader, because clearly, that's what he thinks now.
  
  http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/a…
  
  Read this article, it has great information on how to teach a dog it's place in the pack without any sort of violence or aggression.
  
  Good luck!


• These places charge a good chunk of change for training classes. If you are willing to take on the task yourself, there are a couple of good books and techniques to help you get your dog better mannered. One book that was recommended thru YA in a question I just asked this week is really good. It's written with obedience competition in mind, but lots of useful techniques for the average home looking to have a well behaved dog. Here's the link to this one.... http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DT…
  
  Another training method that I use is clicker training. It's a good way to get the message across to your pet quickly. The book I got was "Clicking with your dog" by Peggy Tillman. It's very detailed in how to get started with clicker training and I think it's a great beginner book.
  
  A little time each day working on training can go a long way. It will take time, but it will help you have a better mannered pet in the end.


• My pup is in training at Petsmart now. The cost is $99 for 8 sessions lasting one hour each. It is a wonderful experience for both owner and pet.
  We have had great success with Petsmart. The trainer was very knowledgeable and often took extra time after class to help solve issues. There was a dog she had the owners bring in during the week for free for an extra 15-30 minutes training. How much time do you take practicing the training techniques?. Consistency is the secret.
  Pet smart also has a policy if not 100% satisfied, the course can be retaken.
  May depend on the trainer and how much they put themselves into it. You need to make yourself the alpha , not let the dog rule.
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