Dog Health Questions: What is some good ways to start looking into opening a dog rescue?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I've been looking around for colleges that have the best dog training classes. I haven't been able to find any that I really like. Any help there??

Also about the rescue, I want to open a rehabilitation center for abused and neglected Pits (Yes I know that is not their breed).

All I really know is that I will have to find a place to hold them all (lots of land) plus be able to keep the shelter up and support the animals. I also know that I would have to do it in a place that doesn't have BSL (which I think is stupid!)

So I get the main idea, I know it will be tons of work, and I will have to be able to care for each and every animal. I am currently working at the Humane Society in my area, so I understand how much work is put into caring for so many animals.

I would not limit the rescue center to only be for Pits, mostly bully breeds and breeds with bad reps, but I would be more than willing to take in other breeds. I care far to much for Pits and other misunderstood breeds to go by and know that while I am sitting here, many of them are being put down from lack of space at shelters. I want to make an impact in today's society and educate the nonbelievers about this breed. No race should be judged, meaning we have no right to judge certain breeds of dogs. Every breed, no matter if Golden Retriever or Rottweiler need a structured home. One with rules from a devoted owner. But at last I am not saying that all of the dogs in any of these breeds are not vicious, I am simply saying that with right training and care they could all be perfect family dogs. No dog should be trained to kill one another, it is a horrid thing. But then again, humans are cruel beings. Ones that would rather see something else be hurt then themselves...

Anyways! Enough rambling from me. About the Rescue and courses to take in the near future...any help?

Thanks and advance!

Dedicated to my little angel, Holly Marie Lynn Kibbles <3

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1) Let's start with the "training college."

First off, i am not a fan of most training colleges/programs - they tend to focus on one or two methods and poo-poo others. Some do not give you the hands on work you need with multiple breeds, others don't give you any at all. There is no "real world" experience at most of these things.

You need to attend seminars upon seminars. Study up and read books on several different training methods. Your BEST bet would be to actually find a few trainers and behaviorists to mentor under - work for THEM for a while in addition to various shelters. Get your hands on work in, and learn as many methods as possible.

2) Opening a Rescue. A VERY noble idea. However there is a lot you need to consider.

First being the cost - you're looking at $100,000 or more for suitable land (if you can find it according to any LAWS in your area in regards to kennels). You're looking at $50,000 or more to put up a suitable building with suitable amenities. You're looking at thousands for LEGAL fees alone - building permits, contracts, etc. You're looking at a couple hundred bucks PER DOG in your care, not counting vet fees for illness/injury or medical outbreaks. Then you'll need to pay vets, employees, etc.

It is NOT going to be cheap. You are almost going to HAVE to have some sort of full time job making a good sum per year before you could even begin to think about opening a rescue. You will need tons of experience and tons of help.

You will need EXPERIENCED people to help handle the dogs you wish to help. You will need lawyers (just in case.)

I suggest you get in contact with other large-scale rescues and talk to them about their beginnings (if they're willing to talk about it.) DogTown (Best Friends Animal Society) in Utah comes to mind. Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue in California is another.

it might be best to start out small as a foster. Work your way up in the shelter system and start offering help rescuing once you've established your credibility. Work with their dogs, find them homes.

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• This isnt really gonna answer your question.. but i would suggest working at a rescue like that to get a feel for what it takes to run one...


• Consult the SPCA


• I admire your goal. There is a great need for no-kill shelters for bully breeds and almost every shelter in the country is challenged by the number of pit bulls they need to house. Opening a shelter is a very expensive proposition. Most communities have zoning regulations for kennels and shelters that mean you have to be on the outskirts of town to have such a facility. It is also expensive to operate a shelter. you need people, food, building, permits,etc. Opening up a new facility takes a lot of money, time and resources. My suggestion would be to work with one of your local shelters to pursue your goal. You'll learn about shelter operation. You could also focus on becoming a dog trainer to help some of these troubled dogs become better pets (like the Dog Whisperer). Almost every shelter faces this problem and would welcome your help.

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Dog Health Questions: Will a shock collar prevent my dog from chasing wildlife?

I hate posting this question, because I know every PETA freak who doesn't know jack about dog training is going to flip out. Believe me when I say that I'm a huge proponent of positive methods and minimal correction. I also know that there are some lures that dogs would pass a steak dinner for -- and that means that positive training just won't work.

Our 1 y.o. German-Shepherd mixed breed dog might well have the best Southern hiking physiology of any dog I have ever seen. Unlike true Shepherds, her coat is short and requires no maintenance. She is lean and tall and a great rock climber. She is also part hound and loves to chase wildlife -- rabbits and deer. We have trained her to an "emergency come" command with steak and cheesburger, and not even that command will stop her from chasing a deer.
This last time, we lost her for 30 min., only to find her back at the car. She has good recall with other people or dogs. Question: will a remote control shock collar stop her?

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Yes, it will stop her and train her to stop every single time, IF you know what you are doing and if you do it right.
You are correct, the bunny huggers on here have no idea what training a dog for real world applications is and they would give you all kinds of reasons not to use an E collar.
I have used E collars for over twenty years and I have cured dogs from "crittering" without fail and I have helped dogs that would otherwise be destroyed.
It takes sometime and proper planning and execution, but, I KNOW it can be done.
Please email me if you are interested, I will try to help you as much as possible over the net!!

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• If you're talking about the type of collar that will cause a shock when you use the remote.... that might work, but only if you use it every single time. If you're talking about the invisible fence, the dog may decide it's worth the discomfort to suffer the momentary shock. On the other hand, he will have to endure the shock again when he comes back. German Shepherds are very intelligent, and might eventually decide that tweo shccks aren't worthwhile.... but at first he'll probably take off.


• The remote collar may stop her yes, but if her prey drive is really that high she'll probably keep going after the "prey" once she starts after it, no matter what you do.


• I would say that its a bad idea it will hert your dog and you dont want your dog to be unhappy do u >??


• I'm not a PETA freak but it could hurt your dog.


• we have a ton of land and put an electric fence around a few acres. lots of deer, etc. on property and horses walking on road.
  (140 lb lab-rot mix, beagle, and med. size mutt) all three LOVED to chase the animals and would often go to the neighbors because they would feed them against our wishes. within a couple days they were trained and do not leave. even without collars on!
  
  It REALLY bothers me when people say this is mean or it will hurt the dog. You can adjust the strength, and it gives them a warning beep a couple feet from the fence. It is WAY better than animal control getting them or a car hitting them??? isn't it??????
  
  I know this is a fence, but it's the same idea. If you do do this I would suggest flagging your property so she can see her bounderies until she is used to it. walk the property every day for a while.


• You need to do more training. A emergency come command is all good but every you say come she should be at your side no matter what. You shoudl teach her the check in method and watch me. I have called a terrier off a rabbit with this. Check in simply this start at home every time she checks in called or not called she gets a treat do this for while until whenever you say her name she right there looking for you. Then you shoudl alo teach watch me command - it very useful, soon enough she will be watching you and not every distraction. More pbedience training in a class is a must as well. Until she is reilable keep her on lead unless she is in a fenced in area. that way you aren't worrying about her getting hurt. A year old is young to be off leash all the time and reilable but sound like you are doing great working with her already so keep it up.

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Dog Health Questions: What type of schooling do I need for this?

I want to run a boarding house for cats, dogs, and other small animals.

I want to have dog training, grooming, house sitting, dog walks, and boarding as all the things I offer.

SO what schooling to I need?

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Check with your state government. I think you need a license if you set up any kind of business. Word of mouth is a great way to advertise, too. Make a list of your references and keep them nearby when people call you. Make sure your boarding place is clean. You might need a state inspector to check it over once a year or so. I don't think you necessarily need schooling for this sort of thing, as long as you have all of the state certifications available and have references. You need to place an ad in several papers to get more customers. It would also be a good idea to talk to a vetrinarian ahead of time to find out if he/she would be available in case of an emergency. That would impress your customers, too. Also, a friend gave me an idea about this. You can video the animal and have it on a website so the owners can check in throughout the time you are taking care of it. Take a video every hour, except when you are sleeping. Good luck

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training help?

Ok so my Chihuahua is 1 years old and he pees on everything including my couch and its hard to get that smell out. i have tried yelling at him and locking him up but he goes right back to doing it. Please help i don't know what to do anymore.

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STOP yelling at him. STOP locking him up.

Heck, I'd go right back to pissing on the couch too if all you did was yell.

So where are you when this happens?? Are you not watching him? The only solution here is CONSTANT supervision -- and when you can't watch him he goes either in his crate or in the kitchen/bathroom/other place you have arranged for him.

Try really, REALLY hard to get that smell out; that could be what's enticing him back there. Hire a professional cleaner if you have to.

Back to the basics with house training.
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…

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• Why would you yell at him? If its submissive peeing your just going to make him more nervous and pee some more. If you need to correct a dog for behavior when they already know better all you need is a stern "no". You need to crate train him. Look up crate training and find out how to do it just like you would with a small puppy. He needs to know what to do. You praise him when he goes outside. Give him lots of opportunities before and after you crate him. Never ever correct a dog for a behavior if its not immediatly afterwards and they don't already know what is expected. Set him up for success.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you have to became a dog train .?

What do you have to became a dog train .? what do you have to know and everything like that ? plz help me Thx

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Its not something that you just decide you want to when you wake up in the morning--
tons and tons of patience
It requires knowledge of breed characteristic
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basic knowledge of dogs
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training tools
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techniques
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training under a professional
years of practice
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• do u mean a dog trainer, u sound too young to b one... u have to be well with dogs, u have to understand how to train them... uwont make much money either unless u become a celeb trainer or something


• um - you have to be good with dogs - idk

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Dog Health Questions: Was watching White Dog, is there a such thing as a dog trained to attack black people?

Just curious.

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Yes, there is, and it is a sad reflection on our white society. There are certain individuals even in Canada and the USA that have specifically trained their dogs to react badly to our coloured brothers and sisters.
And there was a time in South Africa when the Police and the Military thought that this practise was not only justified, but necessary to keep the black majority under control.
If such a dog were discovered on an individuals property it would likely be ordered to be destroyed.

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• Yes,dogs are very smart and most definitely could be trained to attack people according to race or any other specific. They could be trained to only attack people in an orange shirt. But I have to disagree with the statement that went something like poor white society because it is inappropriate to insinuate that it is white society because on the flip side, african americans could train a dog to only attack white people.


• I don't think so. Most often "racist" dogs simply feed off their owner or handler's aggravation, fear, irritation, etc. If somebody generally is uncomfortable around a certain type of person, they may foster that fear in their dog. It isn't racism per se, more like the dog has simply been conditioned to believe that people of a certain description are uncomfortable to be around, or perhaps threatening.
  
  There's a line, and the dog doesn't hate somebody because they're black, or white, or arab, or wear hats, or have long hair or beards, the dog is wary of them, afraid of them, or hostile toward them because personal experience while growing up taught the dog that they are not to be trusted. Unsocialized dogs can also develop irrational fear of, say, hats or beards or dark or light skin colors, it depends on the presence or lack thereof in the dog's normal environment.
  
  [Add] Yeah, I suppose one could intentionally train a dog to react aggressively to a certain type of person. You'd have to train the dog to do it though, or be really bad at hiding your own uneasiness, or fail utterly to socialize the dog. They aren't necessarily born that way, but then neither are we.


• Yup.
  
  Our rescue dog Bear was a German Shepherd mix who stood 32 inches at the shoulder. He had been owned and abused by a white man for 7 years.. a racist white man.
  Bear had no problems with most men. But if he saw a black man, or even a hispanic man, he would either bark and bear his teeth, or try to bite them. I have no idea why, but it was what he did.


• Yes I believe so Any dogs Can be trained To Attack someone the usa dogs trained to Attack black humans it the highest population followed by canada just like As i said my friend (black) Got attacked once the owner did not even say sorry


• They proarbally is the K.K.K are proberally trainning them to be against black people


• Yes, very much so.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips And Help?

I was wondering how to do some of these things,
1. Lunge (Like a horse)
2. Jump
3. Buck (is it even possible?)
4.Stop on command
5. Walk trot canter gallop on command
If you have other suggestions please tell me, you do see that i love horses and dogs......

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The very first and basic training is to teach your dog to heal on a leach, sit, sit stay, down, down stay, wait, come, come on recall, no bark and so forth.

After this training the dog should receive its CGC certificate.

After all of these commands are learned well then you can introduce agility training which can include: Jump on command, come to a dead stop on command and so on. This is a lot of fun and makes for tremendous bonding and a well behaved dog.
Best wishes
DP

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• You are wanting to train your dog to be a horse? lmao!!!
  How about teaching it to sit, stay, speak, roll over and play dead instead? Search google for dog training tips. Lots of them out there.


• sit,lie down and stay are the most important tricks for obedience

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Dog Health Questions: Whats better an 8 week dog training course for $60 or a $65 a hour trainer ?

the $65 an hour trainer claims two one and a half hour classes will do the job

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Are you wanting basic puppy training? Basic dog obedience? Or are you looking to fine tune some skills? Advanced training for competition? Or need some intense behavioral modification? What is your level of training experience?

If you are just looking for basic dog training, I would definitely go with the 8 week course. Repetitive training with you is the key. A good trainer can work magic in a very short time, but if you don't have the knowledge or experience training dogs, you need just as much training as your dog does. The longer course helps work on so much with YOU and YOUR DOG. It helps to teach YOU how to handle your dog.

Now, if you are looking for something specific, such as wanting to fine tune a skill for competition, or if you have a behavior problem that is beyond what a basic class can offer, then I would go with the trainer.

Good luck! And remember to have fun!

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• I would get references from both, and ask them to be able to meet a dog they have trained, that way you get to see how well they are.


• um depends on how bad the dog is. if your already dominant over your dog and your dog is very dog-friendly than a class will work! if you have a problematic pooch then i would suggest the hourly trainer.


• The trainer may well be able to do what he/she says they can do, but will U be able to work with the dog afterwords?
  I always recommend taking your own dog thru training classes because in the long run U have to able to handle the dog. If U do the classes U will have a better working relationship with the dog -- and U will have the added benefit of having learned a skill for the rest of your life.


• It depends on what you are training for, age of dog, if the dog has any "issues", how much of a bond/control you have over dog, how much basic knowledge you have, how much knowledge the trainer has.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training classes in connecticut?

puppy is four months old and in the hartford area.

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http://stores.petsmart.com/petsmart/cgi/… Go check out PetSmart- they have training classes at fairly reasonable costs.

-EA

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• www.apdt.com has a list of trainers who are members of the organization (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). Search for someone who is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT); this signifies that the person has several years of experience as a trainer and is knowledgeable about dog behavior, not just training techniques. Also go to a class that uses positive reinforcement, not leash corrections, shock collars, "traditional training," etc.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog needs some training and I need help knowing how to do that...?

So my dog is a 3 year old Border Collie/ Dalmatian/ Blue Healer and is very anxious when it comes to new people or animals. He has been to the Pet smart dog training before and learned the basic commands. However he barks very wildly at the doorbell, anyone walking by, dogs, cars, and people. He is extremely friendly but needs to learn how to do these things. How could I train him how to teach him to become calm with the doorbell, anyone walking by, dogs, cars, and people? Thank You very much and I appreciate any answers.

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There are some excellent sites out there that can help you if you wish to go it alone. See:

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• Bring him everywhere (not literally) with you and have him sit when people come over to see him. Encourage people to pet him ("would you please pet my dog? He's in training.")... I actually did this last year with one of my dogs, and she is much better about people and other animals now.
  You can get a one-to-one trainer by searching Canine Specialists in your area.
  Bring dog cookies where ever you and your dog go, and when he does something you want him to (not bark at the door bell or other dogs when you say "quiet" or "no") get very very very excited (look like a fool- it's the only thing that really works), ump up and down, scratch him ears, give him a little bit of cookie.
  Work with him. It won't change overnight, but you will notice changes if you devote yourself to changing and helping your boy.

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Dog Health Questions: Please help with training a non-food-motivated dog?

A few months ago, my husband and I rescued a dog from the pound. She was skin-and-bones and losing her fur from malnourishment. We have spent a lot of time helping her to get healthy again, and now she is beautiful. Her name is Gypsy, and she is a German Shepherd mix.

Now that she is healthy, I would really like to train her with basic commands, especially "Sit", "Wait", and "Heel". But my dog-training book is for food-motivated dogs, and Gypsy is NOT food-motivated. I have tried 5 different kinds of dog treats, vienna sausages, canned chicken, ground beef (cooked), and boiled chicken. She is just not interested in food rewards. At all.

I have also tried the "say 'sit' and press gently on her rump" technique. She locks up, and she is too strong for me to force her to sit.

She doesn't have any -bad- behavior that I want to correct. She is friendly and gentle - wonderful with my 20-month-old son. But my husband and I have both owned German Shepherds in the past, and our experience is that German Sherpherds need guidance and training for their active minds.

Does anyone know of any websites, books, or advice that I could use to train a non-food-motivated dog? I am really at a loss as to where to begin.

Thank you!

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You don't need food, you need verbal praise and the voice tone to match.

Start slow, and in short 5 minute training sessions. Use a collar and leash--the sit command should be accompanied by lifting up the leash and back to make the dog's neck go a tad back, making the 'sit' easier. There's a section on the side of the dog's haunch to put your finger in, where the leg meets the body, to push in instead of pushing down on the hips. Pushing the hips just locks some dogs up.

Check online for the book by Barbara Woodhouse, the lady made famous for her line 'Walkies!!!', She describes the right training methods for the dog. She may even have Youtube videos put up. Here's her wikipedia entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Woo…
Cesar Milan also covers basics, and he's got a ton of dog whisperer videos on Youtube. He's the 'dog whisperer' and here's his website --
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/

Some of his training methods are phenominal and they work.

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• training a non-food motivated dog is just as simple and easy as training a food motivated dog. every dog is motivated by something, your challenge is finding what Gypsy is motivated by. it could be a specific toy or it could be as simple as a pat on the head. assuming that she's motivated by a toy, you would treat the toy the same as food, hold it above her head to make her sit, then reward her by letting her play with the toy for a while.
  
  have fun training her!!


• I would say you have to find something that your dog enjoys to replace the food treat, which could be a short game, being shown affection, a short walk, etc.
  
  I put it into google and here are some websites that I found:
  http://dogtime.com/food-reward-alternati…
  http://leerburg.com/pdf/theoryofmotivati…
  http://www.sthuberts.org/petpouri/articl…


• There may be other things he likes. Does he like squeaky toys?
  
  But that is not really normal. Ask the vet or a trainer. Dogs are naturally food motivated b/c they have to get food to survive. So your dog may not be non food motivated but not motivated all together.


• Her favorite toy will work some dogs do not respond to treats so toys or just affection will work
  
  sit dont force her to sti with your hand but get infront of her and hold her leash and walk to her to where she will sit if she is looking at you
  
  hope this helps


• Have you tried getting the dog to work for the food it gets in its meals? I am assuming that it likes to eat the food you feed it every day. Instead of pouring the food in the dish and walking away make the dog sit and give it some kibble.


• "Treat" training is not a good way to train your dog. Especially because it has part German Shepard. You have to let your dog know that you are the boss, not that you can bribe her into doing what you need her to do. First of all you should say "(her name), sit" then you should do the placements like what you said about putting her in the sit position and praise her as soon as she gets her bottom on the ground. If she is resisting from you making her sit put your hand on her chest and other hand on her back near her bottom and give a little squeeze and make her sit. There is no reason this dog should be able to resist your strength. To get her to lay down say "(her name), down" then place her in the down position. To do this, grab her two front legs and and the scruff on her neck and gently place her there. You should only say the commands once otherwise she will learn that she doesn't have to do it the first time. If she does not sit or throws a fit say NO very sternly and put her back in the position. Always always always praise her to death when she does the right thing.


• I use Charlee Bears for potty training because they are a little cracker for a little mouth, but all other training is just done with praises. I clap and make a fuss and say "good boy/girl" Sometimes petting and hugging. My dogs like to hear kind things so we work on that. I have never tried the foods you mention, but I know some people use cheese. Some people reward them with a favorite toy. I guess you are going to have to watch her to see what she is responding too. I use different words, sounds, hand signals for each of my puppies, you are going to have to watch her to see what she is responding too.


• You don't have to use food as a reward. Simple verbal praise, pats on the head, or her favorite toy can be used instead. I do not use treats with my older dog, as he becomes way too distracted and doesn't respond to commands when food is involved. A "good boy" is enough to make him happy, as he lives to please.
  
  You have to remember where this dog came from and that she is different from your other dogs. She will learn differently and respond differently in situations, and it might take longer or different techniques to teach her.
  
  It sounds like you and your dog would greatly benefit with professional training.


• yep, you got a GSD! Good for you. GSDs are not treat driven. Mine works for the word 'Good'. So did his brother that I rescued from a chain. Both German Working Line dogs. They adore knowing that they've done what their Pack Leader wants.
  
  You can use a ball or Frisbee as a reward for doing whatever correctly too. To play after the learning session. The DVD tells you about that too.
  
  There's a great GSD training website and they offer a Basic Obedience DVD for around $40. It will get Gypsy trained beautifully and gently in a season. Then you can add hand signals. GSDs are almost born knowing those. And then Distraction training (will stay in whatever command you put them into no matter what is going on around them until you release them from that command) Any dog can be taught all these things.A website that I've spent hours on. Some of the info on the website you won't use because Ed Frawley also trains for Police and Schutzund.
  
  Those dogs are very rare, few and far between, definitely not a pet dog, if any of you are thinking you want to train your dog in those two areas. Don't try it it will ruin your dog. Stress it to the extreme. He tells you why
  
  .http://leerburg.com/obediencetrainingdog…


• I rarely find truly non-food-motivated dogs, although there are a few out there, and GSDs seem to be more prone to it. Will she take treats outside of training? Are you training before meal times? Training while hungry works better. And some dogs that are very soft have a hard time with social pressure, worry about being wrong. With those dogs, you can build their confidence by working on incredibly easy things. You can also train with toys- I do a lot of this anyway. And you can condition treats, by giving a treat and then playing with a toy. You may find that as the dog settles in, she will become more food motivated- I had a hard time with a rescue who had been a stray on the streets- she woudn't take treats either for the first few months, although she did manage to break into the fridge and cabinets!


• Observe her - what gets her excited? Is it a special game? A particular toy? Is it attention from you? You have to discern what she considers a high value reward. Substitue those things instead of food and you will probably get the same results. One of my favorite sites is Peacable Paws, and Pat Miller tries to answer any question that comes her way. There are also groups on Yahoo to help with training which I have found useful. Good Luck

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Dog Health Questions: Professional of dog training...please help!!!!!!?

how can i keep my dog not to bite slippers, sofa, shoes and poop inside the house... what will i do????? please help immediately....

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Call your local vet,they will be able to refer you to a reputable trainer...They don,t come cheap!!!!Either will the psyc bill for you if you don,t get some help for your dog..

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• Puppies do not know the difference between your slippers and their toys, so it's best to keep the slippers off the floor and out of reach. If you see him chewing on your slippers, say "Give it" and then take the slipper, and at the same time, reward him with something better than a slipper (training treats, sm. piece of cheese, sm. piece of chicken). This is a give and take game. He has to get something better than the slipper. Then you give him one of his toys.
  Biting on sofa: If you see him do it, a sharp NO and then distract him once again with a toy he can chew on.
  Pooping in the house: How old is he? If he's a puppy, there will be accidents. Take him out when he wakes up, after he plays, and after he eats. When he goes, PRAISE him like he did the best thing in the world for you!! If you are leaving him to roam around the house when you are not there, you should be crating him.


• Sounds like you got quite a dog on your hands or should I say puppy. Ok the pooping part is easy. Your dog needs to be on scheduled feedings. Do not leave the food down all day. Feeding 2 times a day is fine. Give him/her half an hour to eat. If they do not eat all their food pick up the dish. Keep him/her in eyesight at all times. All dogs will poop soon after eating. Some will go right away, so will go in about half hour. Mine goes about an hour. Keep track. Dogs need routine.
  Now for the biting. Well give the dog something else to chew on. Toy, bone, rawhide. hopefully that will distract them. Always give praise and attention for what the do right and try to ignore the bad behaviors. That means not saying or yelling at them when they do wrong. A dog does not generalize when it comes to attention, to them they are getting the attention they want wheather they are doing good or bad. Hopefully this helps.
  Good luck to you.

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Dog Health Questions: Need a web sight free that gives tips on dog training?

i have real good experience on owning dogs and have had them under control from pitts to bull mastiff. But i have a new dog who they were going to put to sleep because was made to fight. But has a great lovable personality and very loyal. I have no kids and live alone so no danger there, dog lover and got time to invest on him i already have him some what under control it took a living room couch vertical blinds & a dead cat for him to not do it again. but the killing cats & wanthing to fight every dog he sees might be a Challenge. Open 4 advise DO NOT SAY PUT HIM TO SLEEP HE WAS MADE BY SOME STUPID MAN TO DO THAT AND THINK LIKE THAT But is still mans best friend! Needs to be free web sight on tips and special training. Thanks!

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To make this dog into anything approaching an acceptable canine companion, you are going to need a lot more than a bunch of free Web sites. You need a professional animal behavioral therapist. Anything less is irresponsible and puts other animals and people at risk.

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors are the best of the best.
http://www.nadoi.org/index.htm

I understand why you want to do this, but keep in mind that right now, today, there are over 16,000 pit bull and other bully breed dogs in shelters across America. Many many of them are sweet, kindly dogs who wouldn't hurt anything and they risk almost certain death. Just putting things in perspective.

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• If your dog has aggression issue you need to see a professional behaviourist to work on these problems.
  
  Sure I could give you plenty of free sites with advice on them but without having someone properly evaluate your dog and tell you what is the best solution you might make the situation worse. Even though you have the best intentions.
  
  You will also need to work with other dogs to help reduce the dog to dog aggression this needs to be done in a controlled environment with professionals


• My favorite dog trainer is Cesar Millan (the "Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic Channel), because he never gives up on any dog, and he's so calm in his methods. He's VERY used to dealing with dogs like the one you're describing. Check out http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/


• This group was mentioned in another Yahoo group I belong to for aggressive behaviors. They have over 600 experienced trainers from around the world. Plus, it's free to join. Good luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tried Don Sullivan's The Pefect Dog Training System?

I am wondering if it is really as good as it is made out to be in the infomercial.

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I watched the infomercial, and it's one that started to rub me the wrong way. I mean, he says that feeding treats to dogs encourages aggressive behavior? Many behaviorists have proven that wrong, and most trainers will use treats at some point. I'm not saying treats should be used exclusively, all the time, or anything like that, but no treats because they cause aggression???

The pinch collar bothers me, I saw several "testimonials" where the people leave the collars on the dogs 24/7, which means that the dog is not well trained without the collar. Pinch collars shouldn't be left on except during training periods.

And the leashes honestly look like something I could rig together for a couple of bucks.

Not to mention, from watching the infomercial, it looked very much like the testimonials were from people who had HIM come out and train their dogs... not that did it by themselves from his program. This is a HUGE difference. If I came to your house and worked with your dog the results would be faster and more complete than if I told you over a phone what to do. I have the training and would recognize things that on the phone you might not even see, and that would adjust the way I dealt with the dog and things would move faster. I would have preferred to see dogs who he never touched or worked with in the infomercial, where the people only used the videos and such.

To me, I wouldn't spend the money.

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• I saw the infomercial. My concern is he never praises a dog in the infomercial. He also never shows his style of pinch collar. I have a pic of it and I'd rather go with a conventional prong collar if the dog needs a correctional collar.

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Dog Health Questions: My parents wont listen to my dog training.?

Every time i explain what to do with housebreaking my dog and other training and i talk about the work they have to do. the just "humph". what should i say to get them to understand they cant be lazy with dog training?

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Well first of all it is better to have one person training the dog.
I'm thinking that you should to all of it since your parents dont want to, but if you want them to help here are some pointers
-tell them the carpet is doing to be ruined if they dont housebreak the dog and the longer they wait the harder it is to train the dog.
-tell them that they need to start taking care of the dog because it will be uncontrollable if you wait for to long.
-also talk to them about how frustrated you are of them not listening to you

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• that's how my dad is, but try saying something like "just a minute of training right now while let you do less in the future!"
  answer mine
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…


• My parents used to be the same way with me. What I would do is get a good book that has the same points you are trying to make, or print it out from a good online site (e.g. Humane Society). Then highlight the areas that they should focus on; and then show them that it is not just you saying it, but somebody important, e.g. a vet or an experienced book writer.


• all good advice. It would be good to back up your advice with some research and then show them the documentation that proves the experts agree with you. Especially if it has been awhile since they have owned a dog, methods and beliefs about dog training have changed drasticallyl over the past 10-20 years. Positive reinforcement is widely believed to work better than punishment...which was probably the preferred method when they were growing up. However, the best advice I can give you is to stop expecting your parents to train your dog for you and do it yourself. If it really is "your" dog as you say, then you should be responsible for training and housebreaking, not them.


• I have the same problem. I put my dog through three levels of training and they complain when she won't do what they say. It's called working with the dog, or at least learning the correct terms and hand signals. (rolls eyes)
  
  My dad also disregards the "no people food" rule. Heck, he even feeds her from the kitchen counter! I smack him with a spoon if i'm near enough, or i just yell at him. I had to train her OUT of barking at him when he's in the kitchen....
  
  I would just sit them down and ask them about it. IF they want nothing to do with the training then tell them - don't expect the dog to listen to you. And let them clean up the mess when the dog goes potty in the house. That'll teach them right quick. HAH!
  
  Good luck. Sometime's older people don't want to listen to the younger people. Can't do anything but let them see what happens when they don't.

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Dog Health Questions: Ideas wanted for catchy hook for dog training business?

My Dad has just qualified as a Dog Psychologist and is trying to think of a good hook for his business to catch the attention of potential clients. He plans on running a few classes for owners and then on a one to one basis in clients' houses, a bit like Cesar Milan. It will be a business which concentrates on the owners' behaviour as much as the dogs'.

I'd really appreciate any ideas that you have, thank you!

Electronic Dog Training Collars

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That's a good idea for a business! You might want to print out flyers and put them in pet store windows. Or better yet, put it in a newspaper as a newspaper ad!

Choosing an Online Dog Training Program

• The word paws in the name can be catchy. ;)
  Good luck


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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good book about dog training?

I am planning on getting a dog, but I've never had one before and I don't know the first thing about training. I want to train it so it doesn't end up like my cousin's dog who jumps all over people and barks at everything. I want my dog to be my buddy so please hook me up with some sort of books to give me the basics of training my new dog right.

Choosing Your Dog Training Video

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In my opinion the best e-book so far that I found on the web regarding dog training is secrets to dog training.

It will teach you how to train your dog like a professional trainer, so you can have your dog obey you no matter what the situation and solve any specific problems that you may have with your dog - this is truly cutting-edge material!

Over 63,997 dog owners worldwide, just like you, have used this unique course to fast-track their dogs learning, while having loads of fun in the process. To see what "Secrets to Dog Training: Stop Dog Behavior Problems!" can do for you, in just 3 easy steps.

http://jack-dogtrainingreview.blogspot.com/

Understanding Dog Training Schools

• If you're getting a puppy, read "Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog" by Dr. Ian Dunbar. If you're getting an older dog, read "How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks" by Dr. Ian Dunbar.


• "Teach Yourself Visually Dog Training"


• This is a subject where some videos will be better for the basics and books may be better for a more detailed study of underlying theory.
  
  Go to your library and see what they have for free. My library had Paul Owens and Monks of New Skete videos and a number of books. All of these are substandard but at least I was able to become familiar with those methods at no cost to me.
  
  If you get a puppy, you have a ton of puppy stuff to learn, a lot of which won't apply to a grown dog. You also have to wait before applying a lot of adult dog stuff like formal obedience training because a puppy is like a baby or toddler and you have to have different expectations for their level of obedience.
  
  With a puppy, the first subject you should learn about is crate training because this will be indispensable in your puppy's first year of life or longer. Not only is it the best way to potty train, but it is really the only way to housebreak the dog and make it a house dog. Without the crate, your dog will most likely end up in the yard or outside kennel run. You can use a leash, ex-pen, or puppy gates to transition your pup to more of the house over time but the crate stays essential for when you can't keep an eye on the pup.
  
  Some of the best materials I've found are from Leerburg but I would caveat that they don't have all the best ideas -- rather they have enough good ones and they are adept at putting it on video and the web. I would recommend their videos: Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 months (for a puppy), Basic Dog Obedience (for a puppy or adult dog), and Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet (this is about living with your dog and basic issues like jumping and barking which are not parts of formal obedience -- sit, down, stay, come, heel etc.) They have a fair video on Remote Collar Training for Pet Owners (it could be a lot better but I haven't seen a better one anywhere). They also have a video on Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs (hopefully you don't find yourself there and probably if you start right with the "Your Puppy..." and "Establishing..." videos, you won't.
  
  I've heard good things about Ian Dunbar but I haven't reviewed all his stuff yet. I can say that when you get serious about obedience training (once your puppy grows up to say 6 or 8 months) you will want to check out videos from caninetrainingsystems.com (available from other retailers also). For training, these videos are far better than what Leerburg puts in their basic dog ownership videos (which are not intended to be full blown training schools). Whether you train for competition obedience, schutzhund (obedience, tracking and protection), agility, herding or another sport, CTS produces the videos from the top experts and world champions: Ivan Balabanov, Gottfried Dildei, Anne Marie Silverton, Barbara Cecil, Joanne Fleming Plumb etc. Leerburg's Michael Ellis videos might compare but the ones with Ed Frawley don't. Ed has long experience but he doesn't have the understanding or accomplishments of these others in the area of training. But to be fair, the world champion competitors are not going to take the time to explain something like crate training or leash walking.
  
  CTS also has the Ian Dunbar video series on training companion dogs. I haven't seen them but they cover topics like leash walking, jumping up and basic obedience. They are a bit dated (18 years old) but they could be good. For sure they would address the topics of interest to you whereas a video on Schutzhund competition training you're going to have to take the theory and re-apply it to a pet.

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