Dog Health Questions: Who is your favorite trainer: Cesar Milan, Patricia McConnell, others?

I know its hard to pick a favorite, but which trainer or dog training school of thought do you admire or adhere to the most?

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I couldn't begin to choose, and here's why:

Not all dogs learn the same, so sticking to ONE method hinders you when working with multiple animals (even your own pets.) Even if you prefer one to another, the one you prefer may not work (or work as well as another.)

I haven't worked with ANY television trainer/behaviorist PERSONALLY - i do not base my judgements on television alone. I would have to have a consult with them to decide if i liked their methods or them as a trainer/behaviorist.

That being said: if your dog needs help, hire someone to come out and show you the ropes. Every single training show i've watched TELLS you to do so. Doing stuff on your own can be dangerous for you, the dog, and everyone around you.

Add - Had to go check my book list... i found several books to be pretty interesting, even if i don't use their methods... listed by author:

Brenda Aloff
Cesar Millan
Monks of New Skeet
Pat Miller
Victoria Stillwell
Ian Dunbar
Brian Kilcommons and Sarah WilsonAnd a bunch of random trick books.

I have my own trainer who, so far, has pulled through for me a number of times. She uses a bunch of methods from treats to corrections: worked with my dog wonderfully.

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• Patricia McConnell, Pat Miller, Ian Dunbar, I'm liking James O'Heare although he's a bit new to me, Karen Pryor, there's so many. But you get the idea of type of trainers I like from those.
  
  Not a fan of Cesar, sure he's a great guy but I disagree with his methods, and watching the dogs body language and NOT what he's saying paints whole different picture of what's really going on. He also has a pretty good marketing team behind him, I saw at Petco today a placemat, for $15 with Cesar's signature on it.


• I don't use trainers cause I used to train myself. MY education goes far from the basic obedience all the way up to specialized training. From Basic obedience to specialized police dog work, bomb detection, substance detection, building search, crowd control, tracking & the like.
  
  I have not read any book other than my school studies & that was 30 yrs ago.
  
  I train my own dogs.


• I have several and would have a really hard time choosing - Brenda Aloff, Suzanne Clothier, Patricia McConnell, Jean Donaldson are all right up there. I wouldn't put Cesar Milan in with a group of people who really understand dogs and how they learn and can teach people how to develop a relationship with their dogs.


• My favorite trainer is the trainer we work with in person! We love him.
  
  Now I love reading books on training by Jean Donaldson, Pat Miller, Stanley Coren, Ian Dunbar, and Turid Rugaas. and many others, but I'm having a brain fart right now :)
  
  Although I will read any book on dog training (and have).


• Cesar Milan is my favorite , he comes across as sincere and honest, having the best interest of the Dog and the owners relationship . I have no dogs at this time, and it makes me feel good to have watched his program . I do like Victoria Stillwell and her style of training as well.


• Dear Whimsy Roo, Great ?. I have found over the years many trainers,old school and new wave.What I have seen latly with the new TV based trainers is that their programs need constant reinforcement with canines.I see lots of pets on a daily basis in my "shop".On new clients I have on sign in sheet a ? aking if pet had recieved any trainning.My staff tells me the best trained and most easily handled have been exposed to a long dead English woman Barbara Woodhouse.I've always used her for my Boxers Download or visit library for any of her guides.Good luck.


• I know of a local trainer in my area that I would go to....
  
  if you're talking about televised trainers tho, I do like Victoria Stillwell's show "Its me or the Dog"


• I really like the woman from It's Me Or THe Dog
  she seems sweet and like she understands dogs unlike Cesar who is not nearly as kind to the dog


• *my* trainer is great
  
  I shadow her
  Televised...victoria s. From its me or the dog


• ME I have probably been training since Cesar was in diapers


• Hands down....
  
  Cesar Milan! AKA The Dog Whisperer


• Victoria Stillwell.


• dog borstal the short goodlooking one lol


• Me, my dogs are the most well trained dogs I know!

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Dog Health Questions: Information about Dog Breeds? (People Who Compete Or Train Please Reply!!!)?

I have been training dogs for four years in agility, obedience, rally, and conformation. I love dogs so much and I started training with a "puppy mill" long haired dachshund. I learned about training when I started to work with strays at shelters and then started my own full grown dachshund that I had not molded when she was young for dog training which was an obstacle for us.

Now, my dachshund has gotten her RAE in Rally, has mastered agility (Okay, we are still working on the weaves but besides that she loves it and enters in the state agility teams), I have her working on open and utility (She has learned the exercises but she needs to learn that she is suppose to hold the dumbbell not only at home but in all places), and she is not a conformation dog so she is unable to show (She also can't show in showmanship because of bone defects that make it almost impossible against the other dogs in her level.)

I am mainly working with Boxers and Dachshunds but I want to move up a level with a new dog.

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Breeds I have worked with:

Dachshund - RAE Rally Title, Agility Titles And Agility Teams, Open/Utility Obedience, Showmanship

Boxer - Performance handler for a Boxer Kennel and also a Conformation Handler. Has never NQ with Boxers.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi - Has handled in agility quite often,

Collies - Is working with them in Rally, Therapy, and Basic Obedience (I will admit that Collies are a little sensitive for my taste but then again I am working with rescue dogs that have been severely abused.)

Rat Terriers - Has trained for agility and basic obedience for owners.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Has fully trained for competitive novice and for conformation (Sadly some idiot shaved the dog's ears so she had to be retired to a companion.)
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I want a super high energy dog that wants to do everything with me. I'm very active and I am willing to throw balls and run agility all day. Also, I am not worried about the dog being bored since I plan to do a lot of fun training and such.

I also, was wondering about how the dogs I list do in conformation and how they do in general training? Do you think I could work with any of these breeds?

I have a small list of dogs that I am thinking of but I'm still
• Australian Shepherd:
They do great performance and I like their personality but I also don't feel as much as a challenge with them and they are so common.

• Doberman Pinscher:
I love how they are with conformation and Dobermans seem to be great workers. I do hear though that they aren't as playful and active from many people.

• Border Collie:
I love this breed and their high energy. They are amazing with performance but I was wondering about conformation? I mean I haven't seen once a border collie win best in show or group?

• Boxer:
I love this clown of a breed and how they can learn quickly but they act like they have ADHD (No offense was meant) I also like their energy flow.

•Vizla:
I have heard a lot about this breed and that they have nice amount of energy and are good working dogs but I do not see them as much so it is hard for me to research about them. People are telling me to not even look at this breed because they will drive anyone up a wall but I was just curious.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS I'LL BE ON STANDBY TO ANSWER THEM.

Also, I will pick a best answer so it won't go into the voting mess.

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How a dog does in conformation has absolutely nothing to do with its breed. You can find an outstanding dog in any breed, including the rarer ones. The real challenge would be getting any breeder to sell you a quality dog that can do a lot of winning in the ring. Then you still need to correctly socialize, groom and train that dog if you want to win. It can be any breed that you're totally committed to.

You, I feel, need to find a passion for one breed - the one that's the right one for you. You need to narrow it down to just the one breed you absolutely have to have, then start researching breeders.

Of the breeds you mentioned, if you want a dog for obedience/rally/agility, your best bet would be the aussie or border collie. But the right boxer or dobie could do it, too. It would depend on the dog's basic drive and your skills and dedication as a trainer. The vizla would likely be the biggest challenge. Doesn't mean it can't be done - Canada's # 1 obedience dog in 1983 was a borzoi. Any breed can do it - it takes the right dog with the right trainer.

I'm training Belgian tervs right now in rally and obedience and my only regret is that I didn't find this breed years ago. They're only 1 and 2 years old now, and both are doing open and utility training. In the future, I want both to learn herding, one tracking and the other agility (based on where their strengths are).

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• Australian cattle dog...not quite so common, exactly what you are looking for.
  You might also thing of a Catahoula Leopard dog..they are not as intense as a cattle dog...but still within your parameters and somewhat unusual.


• I almost never, ever say this, but it sounds like a Border Collie is the dog for you, especially if you are thinking competition level agility.
  
  I have a Belgian Shepherd Dog, Groenendael (I wouldn't recommend any of the four Belgian Shepherd Dogs, though, as they are more difficult to handle than any of the breeds you've worked with so far), so I'm not that familiar with the Border Collie lines, but I know that in Europe there is a different between hard-core working lines and show lines, so I would recommend going to shows, talking to breeders and breed experts and then pick a Border Collie that will meet your requirements for both show and training.


• When I read your post the first thing that comes to mind is Alopekis! I have family in Greece and I've been there several times and a friend of my father's (in Greece) owns an Alopekis. He shows the dog with the Kennel Club of Greece, although the breed is currently registered in their "miscellaneous" category. Alopekis look like a cross of a Border Collie and Corgi, but they aren't. They are a very old breed. His Alopekis loves to show and is just so friendly to everyone. It is also a great watchdog and loves the beach! They remind me of the more popular Small Greek Domestic Dog, but Alopekis have short hair and prick ears. They are the friendliest dogs and will just snuggle with you and lay on your couch for hours. That is, until you are ready to go and this dog can go! They are the only dog with short (not as short as Dachshund legs) legs that I've ever known that can run for miles and miles.
  
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alopekis.htm


• First, most of my experience has been with working stock dogs, not show.
  
  To answer some of your questions. Unless you have a very low frustration level, avoid the Vizla - they're one of the hardest-headed breeds (if you think you could work successfully with a mule, you can train a Vizla).
  
  Since you've worked successfully with Collies and Corgis, you'd have no trouble with Aussies or Border Collies - their temperments are similar. You might also consider Shelties, or Heelers.
  
  If you want to teach people about newer breeds, others that might work well are some of the southern breeds - the Feist (similar in appearance and temperment to a Parson Russell or Rat Terrier) or a Catahoula Leopard Dog (similar in temperment to the various cattle dogs).


• Border Collie.
  
  They are a fabulous Breed, and often win Agility Courses because of their High Stamina and will to please. As a Dog to live with, they can be a bit mad at times, but if you know how to train them, its a breeze!
  
  Also, I'd like to thank you for writing such a wonderful question. You must of worked very hard! *Sigh* I wish there were more people like you on Yahoo Answers.
  
  ~ Zarago ~


• I have two Boxers, neither have ADHD:) Both are the most focused dogs I've ever met, in fact. Our puppy has known sit/wait/stay since he was 8.5 weeks old. He's 10 weeks now and I can place him in a sit/stay at the top of the driveway, walk to the door, unlock it, open it and call him. Only then does he move from his spot. Although I've known one or two Boxers who are like that, a well bred Boxer should be a very well balanced dog, and 99% of the Boxers I know are just that.
  
  There are a lot of Vizslas around here, they are hunting dogs and are thus very very driven. I love high energy dogs, BCs or a Viszlas are not the dogs for me as I like dogs who are able to easily "turn it off" (and most of the Vizslas and BC's I've worked with simply can't, not easily at least).
  
  So, obviously my vote is for Boxers:) Not only are they athletic enough to do all the activities that you are interested in, but can turn it off quite easily (even with a puppy our Boxers are very low key in the house). They are gorgeous dogs and extremely smart. We do agility (just for fun) with our older Boxer and it's her favourite thing ever. Aside from the weave poles, she had every obstacle mastered the first day. They're born to jump!
  
  I would recommend going to see litters from each breed your interested in. Spend time with the parents and pick whichever set of parents seems the closest to what you're looking for in your next dog...the parents have just as much to do with the puppies temperaments as their breed does!


• Border collie is your best bet -- and yes, my daughter has taken several group 1's with one she's been showing. however, training these is not a big challenge. One trainer I know said that many of the top people in obedience and agility who run BCs would not do nearly as well if they worked with a breed harder to train!
  
  Sheltie is another good choice.
  
  Here's more of a challenge to you however -- try a chesapeake bay retriever. These can be very responsive and good dogs, do win some groups and BIS, and will give you more of a challenge training-wise.


• Certainly the breeds of choice for performance seem to be Aussies and BCs. They do get groups and BIS.
  
  I personally like Dobies, but that is a highly competitive breed in conformation, so you will definitely be up against top handlers. I also like the personality of Boxers, but you don't see them much in obedience for some reason. I have shown and trained Viszlas and I like them a lot, but they can be relatively soft compared to similar breeds, so if you don't like sensitive dogs they may not be for you.
  
  OTOH, for me it is more important for me to love the breed, since training/competing is just part of what we dog, which is why I do obedience, agility and rally with Basset Hounds.


• Given you want a very active dog, and one that does agility, I would definitely go for the Vizsla - they are active and intelligent, they can go all day. But, they are total couch potatoes if that is what you are doing. In other words, very adaptable. And they would not drive you crazy.

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Dog Health Questions: I'm going to be buying a dog, I need advice.?

Ok, this is going to be very long. I am a boy, almost 14. My mom has finally decided over 4 years to let us get a dog! I begged everyday. I live in Ohio, and I was interested at first in a German Shepherd, but my mom would never let me pay 1000$+ for a dog from a breeder. My second choice was a Shiba Inu, but those aren't to obedient I heard. So I figured I would go with my 3rd choice, the Akita Inu. Christmas is almost around the corner, so I should be getting atleast 300 in cash, plus what I have now. I need 600$ to purchase an Akita Inu pup, they are ready to be sold once they hit nine weeks, January 12th, that's so close. I will hope to have atleast 700$, to buy food, and any equipment I need for my dog. I guess I just have a few questions. My very first question is, is this a good dog for me? I want to be active with my dog, and I want it to like my whole family, I heard they're not to big on meeting new people, but that's ok. I also heard they aren't to nice to other dogs. Now, is it active? Also, I want it to be obedient without dog training, where as the Shiba Inu isn't obedient. Also, I need to know if I should get a Wood Fence, Laser Fence ( Those shock collar fences) or no fence at all. Will this dog roam around or will it stay close to home? My final question is, does this dog at all times need to be on a leash? Once again, I know the Shiba has to be. I want everyone to enjoy this dog, and I want it to play Frisbee and want to go on walks. If anyone can answer my questions thoroughly I will give them 5 stars and a thanks. Happy Holidays!

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For you an Akita is a VERY bad idea! They can be extremely aggressive to strangers and other animals if not socialized the heck out of as a puppy. I am practically an expert on Akitas and know what their temperament is like. They won't fetch unless they are very attached to you and you alone. Otherwise, "If you throw it away again, you must not want it." That is the way Akitas think. They have minds of their own and aren't very interested in pleasing people. They require massive amounts of training to be obedient! If their masters are experienced dog owners they make amazing best friends, but for a first time dog owner it could be a nightmare owning one. Please don't get an Akita! If you do you will be disappointed and the dog will end up in the pound.
A Border Collie, however, might be a good dog for you. They love to please people and love to play things like frisbee. They are the smartest dog breed in the world. The problem about these dogs is they have to be constantly occupied or they will destroy your house. And when training them, they might pick up on the command the first time, but you have to teach them to generalize before you start teaching everything you want it to know. They are incredibly smart, so if the first time you say "Sit!" in a very playful voice with your hand way up in the air, the dog will likely pick up from that one time, but if the next time you say "Sit." in a lower tone and not as excited sounding with your hand a bit lower, he'll think you're trying to teach him a whole different command. If you can spend a few hours of very active playtime every day, this is a good dog for you. And with a bit of training, you won't need a leash everywhere you go. Just be sure to teach him "heel" so he stays at your side when he needs to like if there's a car coming or whatever.
Another obedient dog is a Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog), but they will bark nonstop! If you live in a neighborhood a Sheltie would be a bad idea unless you are trying to give your neighbors payback for throwing a rock at your window and breaking it or egging your house or something.
Labradors are really friendly, and if you have guests over a lot it would be fun to have one, not only that they will play fetch nonstop if you're interested in playing games like frisbee with your dog, though when they're out retrieving birds for their hunting masters their biggest problem is they won't come. (But that's why they make shock collars)
For a fence I think your best choice is a metal/wire fence. If you are like me and want privacy, put slats in so they aren't completely see-through. This way the dog doesn't have to get shocked and you won't have to replace it when it gets old.
Depending on what kind of dog you get, you can get one from a breeder for like 400 dollars. Some are even a lot lower. You can go on to www.puppyfind.com and search any breed and in what state. Also, try checking out your local humane society. Pay attention to what breed of dog you get, but adopting one from there would cost around 50 and 75 dollars. Then you would also have plenty of money for food and stuff. Have fun!

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• No reputable Akita breeder would sell one to a child who has never owned a dog before. Akitas are big, strong stubborn guard dogs bred to hunt bears and guard their homes against all comers.
  
  No dog is going to be obedient without any training. If you get a puppy you're going to have to housebreak it, and that can't be done if no one is home. Who is going to housebreak your puppy when you go back to school after the winter break?
  
  Your best choice for a first time pet, a dog to learn about having a dog, is a retriever or a spaniel. And remember that mutts make great pets, too. Why don't you take your Christmas money and go to your local animal shelter and see if they have a dog you like? If you get an adult, it will probably already be housebroken. You can go in and explain that you've never had a dog before so you need a calm one that is housebroken and not too dominant. The more training it has already had, the better. The staff will help you and your mom pick out a good dog.
  
  You can check out the possibilities at petfinder.org
  
  Good luck!


• The Akita is a masive dog breed. The are intelligant and affectionate with there family (there pack). They are known to be aggresive and very pertictive of there family. They must be trained early to let them know you are the pack leader. Males can get up to 120 pounds and females 110. I would not let any dog roam around outside without a fence. Any dog could run away or some one could steal it. I hope this helps. Also you can go on animalplanet.com and go to the dogs 101 section the have clips about different breeds and a quiz that can match you with a dog breed that fits your life style.


• okay not to be picky here but it isn't an akita inu it is just an Akita. An Akita is a rowdy dog but if you have patience then they can be easily trained. They are a good family dog but watch them around little kids until they are used to them. $700 wont be enough to get the good equipment and a dog from a breeder, maybe 750. If you dont wanna use a breeder, go to a shelter that only carries this particular breed. They will be purebred and they are cheaper and need good homes. The dog is nice to other dogs but it can be territorial so introduce them to dogs in a public place so they dont feel the other dog is threatening their home. EVERY DOG NEEDS TRAINING. I am 15 and yet I am one of the smartest person in my state about dogs. I dont know how much I can press this. NO LASER FENCE. They can startle a dog and make it timid. A timid dog gets frightened easily and will bight. I say use a mesh wire fence at least six feet high because dogs can jump, HIGH. No this dog is not a hound and will not get caught on a scent or by a car, but when on walks i suggest always keeping a dog on a leash and actually no. Dogs that are in the non sporting group like the Shiba or the working group or toy groups dont need to be on leashes all the time but once again it is always in the best intentions of the dog to always keep it on a leash when on walks. It can most definitely play frisbee. These dogs love to play and love their owners with a passion. I hope it works out! Happy Holidays! Also to the first answer, it doesn't matter when because the Akita has a nice thick coat and loves the cold weather.


• The first thing is to get a fence built.
  The expense is not just in getting the dog, food, toys, chews and supplies.
  The biggest expense to having a dog is the vet expenses.
  Depending on the health of the dog and where you live vet expenses can be $500. to $1500. the first year.
  As a first time dog owner who wants a dog that is easy to train and gets along with all family members consider a Lab or Golden Retriever. Also, when it is time to get a dog look at the shelter and/or contact breed specific rescues in your area. Do not buy from a pet store (puppy mill) or back yard breeder. Back yard breeders put up signs in local stores and in the newspaper. Look for a reputable breeder who has dogs with championships and titles. You can find reputable breeders by going to akc.org and selecting the Breeder information on the lower left side of the breed you are interested in. Getting a dog is a lifetime commitment. You want to get the healthiest, most well adjusted dog possible.


• Try going for an older rescued mutt. A lot of people think of mutts as like misfits but my mutt is totally healthy and living happily in our home. Also rescued dogs are awesome and need to be given a second chance. They mmight be scared at fist but that doesnt mean theyrenot GREAT dogs. Also, more people willgo for the little cute puppies. But older dogs get put down every yyear because no-one will adopt them. The dog will depend on what type of home you have, if you have a big backyard that would be GREAT for a german shepard. just remember you're dog is going to grow if you get a puppy. You do need a fence. Some people may not like dogs and you want your dog to know that the whole town is not its home, your HOUSE is its home and "territory." You should get a wood fence. We have one and it works GREAT for our hyperactive border collie! Also it may take some time for the dogs to settle in to an electric fence. My friends have one and they have to carry their dog over it because it is afraid to go across because it thinks it might get shocked. But ya all dogs are GREAT!! And dont judge any dog or dog breed due to what the stereo type is. ALL DOGS ARE GREAT!! You want to bond witih this dog; when it meets you are you interested in it, is it interested in you, does it suit your lifestyledo you think?


• I don't think you should get any breed of dog YOU haven't invested YOUR time in to learn about by YOURSELF. It's part of YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. I'm not going to do your research for you.
  
  I will tell you this: It is far better to get a dog in warmer weather. Spring and summer are best. This gives you more time to play with the dog outdoors, it is easier (or at least much more pleasant) to housebreak a dog when you don't have to go out in the cold. This would also give you more time to save money, read a LOT of dog care, raising, and training books, attend some dog shows, talk to other owners, meet some good, ethical breeders and do your research. Talk to your vet about breeds you may be interested in.
  
  You also need to keep in mind what kind of dog your MOTHER would do best with. In four years, you will have gone away to college.The dog will very likely become your mother's pet for the next ten years. Think easy care coat, gentle temperament, medium size or smaller, and a breed mostly free of genetic and other problems.


• you should obedience train your dog if you want a well trained dog. why dont you want to join an obedience club. all dogs should be trained so they understand what you want them to do.
  
  i don't know if the dog is good for you because i don't know if you're good with dogs.
  a timber privacy fence is good or a high chain link fence.
  electric fences let other animals in the yard and your dog can be stolen. your dog might run through the fence and get a shock but it wont come back to get another shock.
  your dog will run away if its not fenced in.
  always leash the pup when you walk it so it cant run onto the road and get hit by a vehicle.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i had a dg about a year ago but because of reasons beyond my control i had to give him up to animal shelter 2 days ago they called mesaying the FOUND my dog i was exited because to be honest i thought id never see him again of course i went and paid the fineonly 45$ and now hes with me again the cad thing is when i had to let him go he had a bad habit(he was a puppy) of not popping outside but inside now that hes back he chooses to do the same thing he is walked outside but as soon as he comes inside he goes and poops what shall i do PLEASE HELP

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yeah don't hit your dog. he'll only get confused and become afraid of you. When he's about to go, take him outside and then praise him for going on the grass. if you don't catch him going inside, then pick it up with a paper towel and take it outside and lay it on the area in which you want him to potty.
show it to him and then pet him softly while pointing at it.
Hopefully a few days of this should help. It might take longer, because he's an older dog now and it will be harder to break him of his habit.

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• do not do the above please research the house training books or even advice on some websites it is worth it if you continue to BEAT your dog it will resent you the purpose is for the dog to live a happy healthy life...not one where he is beat all day long i hope the last person who answered this does not own any animals

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Dog Health Questions: Good breed for a first time dog owner?

Well not exactly "first time".
When I was 8 I had a beagle and we had to give it away for it's own good to a good owner that could train it.
When I was 10 we had a jack Russell, again gave it away because of it's health problems (skin condition).
I'm 13 now, mature, researched the breeds, will enrol in dog training classes. So this will be my first proper dog. What dog would you recommend? It needs to be large ish. Like as big as a Labrador/husky/golden retriever.
It's definitely not going to be given away this time.
Thanks xx ;)
Ps: I have an annoying family and annoying 8 yr old brother.

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A Lab, Retriever or Collie are always good choices because they are generally smart, easy to train and patient with younger children.

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• A dog from a rescue group or shelter, that is full grown, and has at least some training.
  
  You need to make sure this dog causes the least possible disruption to the household possible, or it may be given away too. Puppies chew and need a lot of attention and time, getting them fixed is also expensive.
  
  Good luck, if this dog is given away too, do not even think of getting another. 3 strikes you are out, no more dogs for you.


• A good all-around large breed dog is the golden retriever. They are easy to train, will do anything to please owner, loyal, and super loving. There is some coat care and they shed, also they need daily exercise. Look for a well-bred dog--no inbreeding or puppy mills to avoid common health problems that can become concentrated in a small gene pool such as seizure disorder, malformed hips, and cancer.


• I would say a Labrador they are great animals fun, loving. They are big so they need exercise but who can't benefit from walking the dog everyday. They are very easy to train to, they seem to meet you half way.


• You shouldn't have given your dogs away because they're problematic. You suck.


• I would say for sure a golden retriever. They are very easy to train dogs and are very family friendly.


• golden retrievers are very friendly

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Dog Health Questions: What kind of dog should i get?

I live in a rental..and the landlord says i can have a dog as long as it is quiet between 9 and 4:30 (her office is downstairs) I want a large breed dog but it just has to be quiet. Exercise isn't a problem but i would like it to be calmer inside. I want a german shepherd but i can't meet ALL the requirements that the nearest rescue has....no fenced yard...etc...and i can't have a pit bull or the like because that is the only breed my landlord restricted...sucks i know...GREAT dogs...any other ideas...oh and i'm 21 years old and live with my boyfriend who is the same age...work part time...VERY experienced with dogs...training especially..and am looking at getting into pet therapy....any ideas?

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ANY breed can produce animals that will stay quiet pretty much all day long, and others that will yap their heads off at every passing car. In general, you'll find that breeds which are particularly protective of their homes and/or families will tend to bark more often, so you might be better off with a breed that is more of a free spirit.

If you have no fenced-in yard, forget about greyhounds. Yes, they are generally very quiet, but they will suddenly get spooked by something - a rabbit in the next yard, for example, and they will be OFF. And you won't find trying to chase one of them very fun. Most greyhound rescues insist on a fenced in yard anyway.

I've had several Goldens over the years, and they have all been barkers. For What it's worth. Lovely dogs, but noisy.

I second the suggestion for the Basenji. If you want one who is CAPABLE of making noise, but just temperamentally DOESN'T, consider a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Chessies are sweet, active, and pretty rough and tumble. If you like doing things outdoors, your Chessie would be a great companion.

I've also heard that Akitas are quiet. No experience with them myself.

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• get a besinji they dont bark!!!!


• If you like large breed dogs which are calm in the house and also great therapy dogs how about the Newfoundland or the Bernese.. As pup they don't need much exercise due to their bones(dysplasia).. Both very gentle giants.. I have a Bernese and i know many that have Newfies and both are great dogs and many are used as therapy dogs.. They both like to please..
  
  You have mentioned about the Pyranean - they have a tendency to bark a lot - due to their guarding make up.
  The below link should help with this breed - if the link works..If not cut and paste it and have a read.


• great dane!! im a little biases tho cuz i have a dane..lol. but really, they are great apartment dogs despite their size and mine is very quiet. and with the proper training...ant dog can be quiet. good luck and congrats


• goldens are calm........do require some exercise though.


• Greyhounds. Adopt a greyhound. They are incredibly quiet and as long as you don't have another smaller animal, make great pets.


• I dearly loved my bassett hound, Barney. But these dogs have short legs and alot of stairs would not be good.


• I would suggest a Greyhound or a whippet, they are very quiet by nature. Also they are very clean natured.
  Any dog will be noisy if it is bored and lonely, so make sure whatever dog you get gets plenty of exersize and mental stimulation.
  (Basenjis don't bark, true, they Yodel! which can be VERY annoying!)


• Well I would recomend puppyfind.com or if you want to get him/her from a shelter thats an even better idea...I say to try a Lab..I'm getting a Lab too..beacuse I have a German Shepard/Lab(I got him from the pound) and I love him!!!..but he's so lonely and I want him to have a friend that he can get along with..anyway Labrador,and a Schnauzer..
  there's mini Schanuzer(which I have),Standard, and Giant but they make noise when they are alone...so if you could be home from 9:00-4:30
  May God help you find the perfect dog..


• Collies are really layed back in the house. My Smooth collie was the perfect dog. He had the short hair.(looked like Lassie but with short hair) He got alot of attention from strangers.


• if its got to be quite between those hours then a puppy is out of the question you need an older dog one that can be left for short periods of time when your at work.also one that is toilet trained as no excess to outside try the rescues tell them your situation and let them help you they will have more idea of your needs and what dog is suitable for you..


• How much MANEY can you devote MONTHLY to dog expenses. That is a factor. I would NOT advise a Newf in this situation.


• I would recomened English Springer Spaniels as they are great as pets and are very socialble aniamals.
  
  They love walking and the more you walk them the quiter they are lol
  
  hope this helps


• Do NOT get a great pyrenees ...! They LOVE to be outside and need pleanty of space to run around. Hence, a backyard or piece of land would be best for this type of dog.


• i have a cocker spaniel and she is very quiet and she has a beautiful coat. Spaniels are the sweetest dogs also welsh corgie dog are sooo cute and don't really bark either.


• try a golden retriver?????????


• Your 1st patient for pet therapy could be your own pet! You want a large dog that, from what you wrote, would (a) be alone for quite a few hours almost daily - (b) has no large area to run in - (c) if you really love dogs you would wait until you are settled down a bit more permanently and not have the possibility of moving to another location (I know it won't happen to you but the odds of a young couple who are playing house to remain together are not very high). If you insist on a dog, at least consider a smaller breed. If I had to recommend one, the first that comes to mind is Pug. Good Luck to You, Boyfriend and Dog.


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Dog Health Questions: Where can I get certified to be a dog trainer?

I have been taking many courses in dog training and would like to look into becoming certified....how do I go about doing that? I work for Petco now as a certified dog trainer but I want a certificate from my state(NM)...Is there a test or something I'm supposed to take? I have been studying dog training methods and taking courses for years so I would appreciate some help. Thank you.

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Ask your state dept of education.

Most states don't regulate dog trainers, but trainers do have a national organization: http://www.nadoi.org/

That's the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. They have a program.

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• Most of the "best" trainers I have come across do not have a "certificate" from some place that states they are a "trainer".
  
  I have known a couple of people who have gone through an "online" national program (I will not mention the organization) to get a "trainer certificate". Both had badly behaved dogs I would not tolerate with lots of issues.
  
  There is great difference between reading, memorizing, answering questions to get a piece of paper, and having common sense, experience and plain "a knack" with understanding and working with dogs.
  
  The best education is actually working "with" a good trainer.


• Check with the AKC ( american kennel club) . They have an e-mail address on their link. They will answer your question as to what you have to do to be certified and how to get certified.


• There is no such thing as a central certified trainer.
  If U graduate from someone's program such as Petco, then U can say U R certified from that institution. Same with any other dog training course.
  There are no state required requirements, which is why anyone can set themselves up as a dog trainer, whether they are good or not.
  When someone hires a dog trainer, it is "buyer beware".
  Reading different books on training is very helpful, no matter who taught U to train dogs I the first place. If I read a whole book on dog training and only learn one new thing, I consider it worth it.
  When I started training dogs 45 years ago, there were only two dog training books ( basic obedience ) in the library of a huge downtown library. Now U can go online and find hundreds of books on dog training. Wow. Some of them are better than others.
  Just remember that the best dog trainers in the world never think they know it all --- they realize that there is always something new to learn, if they keep an open mind. As much as I already know, I am open to learning a better way to accomplish certain dog behaviors. A good trainer is not afraid to go back to the basics with any dog that needs a reminder of something it already has been taught.
  As a dog trainer of experience U create your own clientele, and advertise your own talents. There is no government regulator of dog trainers --- yet.
  Let's pray they stay away from us for a while longer. When they find out a way to tax your services, they will. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any ways you can help prevent hip displacia with German Shepherds?

I'm getting a new purebred,8 week old German Shepherd puppy, and i've been doing my research on dog training, health problems, etc. And I've noticed that a lot of ads include German Shepherd hip displacia, and in some cases owners pets have died from it. I was wondering if anyone knew any ways to help prevent it, I am planning to get this puppy to be fully trained and extremely healthy. ( Her name is Lily, and we get to bring her home February 13th, 2011)

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I have a German Shepard too, he doesn't have the hip problem because it has been breed out of him. It's sad when German Shepards have that, that's why it's wise to get a dog from a breeder.

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• The parent dog need to be tested and have there hips pass that is how you prevent your pup from getting it. They don't die from it but a lot of dogs get put down as they no longer can get around properly and they quality of life would be bad. Make sure you ask and see the health certificates of the parents hip xrays no certs don't buy a puppy from those breeders.


• Ask the. Breeeder if the pupps parents are ofa hip certified and to show you the health certificate if they don't have the papers find another breeder that does the displacia is genetic. If the pup does get hip displacia hydratherepy and a great diet with glucosime and cholodrotin supplements help a lot sorry about the spelling


• There are some new methods that are for puppies under five months that are supposed to work.. But it's still not proven. Otherwise just lots of exercise or if you could find out if either of the parents had it that might also be helpful. But purebred dogs tend to have more health problems then mutts and mutts have great personalities!


• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advise on how to train his dog. He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• Hi
  My dad wanted to train his dog to do a few tricks and things as he is 84 and needed help, my dad that is not the dog! So i found something on the internet that seems to be just the ticket for him, the dog and my dad!
  
  maybe this could be what your looking for?
  
  Good luck


• I was able to completely change my dog from being an annoying dog puller that would try and run me to the ground and bark at any other dog he would come across, to a dog that would stay by my side no matter where we go. This was a HUGE improvement and makes our walks so much more enjoyable.


• i just learned this from my vet: to help prevent it: keep your dog at a good weight(easier on the hips)
  do low impact exercises, like walking . no jumping, no running hard. buy dog food with glucosamine and condroitin in it.
  YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS SINCE SHE IS JUST A PUP, BUT GOOD TO KNOW FOR WHEN SHE GETS OLDER.
  ENJOY YOUR NEW PUP


• displacia is genetic. only good breeding can prevent it. the disease can be crippling and very painful. only buy from a reputable dealer who has hip guarantees for both parents of your puppy.


• Yes, you purchase a dog whose parents are OFA'd excellent. That is the *only* way to prevent hip displacia.

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Dog Health Questions: !!! Need Help With Dog Training !!!?

Hey Everyone! I have a Sihitzu-Maltese and her name is Snowy... She's 1 year 5 months old. Now, she's fully house trained (no more poops & pees in the house) but every time i leave the house or doing something alone i have to put her in her cage because she destroys everything in her reach. and i don't feel like i should have to put every item in my house out of her reach. i'v tried spanking her (gently), time-out, just about everything and nothing seems to work!!! she goes into garbage cans, gets everything on counters, napkins, tissues, goes on the bale and knocks plates and glasses off the table... I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH HER ANYMORE?!?! she broke my mom's $300 eye-glasses for god's sake!! so please give me your opinoin on what i should do.. HELP! my parents even threatened to get rid of her if she dosen't stop this nonsense!!!!! Thank You

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Rule number one of puppy ownership....don't leave a puppy on it's own any more than you would a human toddler. Their natural curiosity and desire to play/chew will almost ALWAYS get them into trouble.

Before you spend another dollar replacing or repairing destroyed items, go out and buy a crate or a puppy pen. This is where the pup is put up at ANY time when she can't be watched like a hawk.
The only solution to this puppy behavior is REMOVING the opportunity for destruction. She will eventually grow out of the destructive behavior (around 2 yrs) and can then be trusted out of the crate. But for now, CONFINEMENT is the only SURE soution to your problem.
PLEASE DO NOT SPANK YOUR PUP FOR DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY.
If she grabs a prohibited item, simply take it away, tell her 'no' or 'leave it', and give her a tug, ball, or other puppy toy instead. Start teaching her what's allowed and what's not, but NEVER punish her for something that is YOUR FAULT - leaving an item where she could get to it BEFORE she knows better.
This is the number one complaint I get in puppy classes - and it's the easiest to address. Just do it!!

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• Put her in a crate when you aren't home and your problems are solved.


• In this case, crating while your away is the best thing. your dog is angry that you leave her and looks for things to destroy. give her a comfortable size crate, where she can stand and turn around easily. give her chew toys to play with while your gone (kongs work great, especially with a treat or peanut butter shoved up inside.), plenty of water if your going to be away for an extended period. If she gets up onto things while your home, you need to set boundries as a starting point of where she can and cant go. another option is getting a baby gate and keeping her in a 'safe' room while your away.


• I had a similar problem once with a dog i had only he would poop and pee when i left the room to go the loo or something.
  You shouldnt use the crate for punishment but use it more often, every single time you leave the room, even if its just for a few seconds, put her in, let her out when you come back.
  Praise the good and i know its difficult but ignore the bad. She realises she gets attention from you when you shout at her or spank her for doing something naughty so she has started to be naughty for the negative attention. If she gets no attention at all from being naughty but she gets loads for being good and quiet then she will make a turn around, its a slow process but she must learn to respect your home and you.
  If you go out for longer than usual, confine her to your kitchen or a puppy safe room where she has room to play with a hide chew bone and some good KONG toys and squeekies.
  other than this seek advice from a good trainer.
  xxx
  
  2_Cool_4_U = LOL, i'll have to try that one!
  
  Also my husband mentioned that he had a German shepherd with the exact same problem as you, when he went out she destroyed things.
  He started to take her for a walk as soon as he came home, after about 3 days the destructive nature stopped.
  He continued to take her out after being out himself even after the temperament turnaround.
  This might not work for you but its worth a try.


• Well then you should try taking your dog with you everywhere that you go or leave her in a room that is puppy proof like your bedroom or something and take EVERYTHING that she can destroy, OUT of the room. Otherwise, leave her to walk around the house with toys EVERYWHERE and treats and things that she likes around the house to keep her entertained. My dog used to do the same thing and I bought her a lot of toys and put them everywhere and he just found his spot where he likes and went on a "scavenger hunt" for his toys then bought then to his favorite spot and spent ALL his time chewing on them. What you HAVE to make sure is that she likes the toys and that the treats are EDIBLE. She will eventually get used to this and wont destroy things that are yours. HOPE I HELPED! :)


• There is NOTHING wrong with crating the dog while you're gone. It's safe and humane...I do it to my dog I'm training right now cause she tears up everything! I can leave my older one out cause I trust him. Just crate the dog until it learns what behavior is acceptable. Keep up with the training and the dog will catch on=)


• Ever watched or read Dog Whisperer? Be the pack leader.
  
  also--buy a crate!


• Hi,
  
  I suggest that you get a professional dog trainer to assess your dog temperament and help you to train your dog.
  
  Instead of putting your dog in the close-up cage, get one of those open metallic foldable fencing or crate.
  
  When my beagle was biting my slippers, I rubbed red chilly on it and he stopped after that. So you may want to try this on your dog and see if it works.
  
  I have a feeling your dog was spoilt when she was a puppy, based on what I learned from my dog trainer. I remember he told me that he has to recommend a dog to be put down as it bites everything insight including members of the family and he was the 3rd dog trainer to be consulted! This is a very rare case so I hope yours is not in a similar situation.
  
  It looks like she is scared or only listen to you.
  
  Check out my blog dedicated to my 2 dogs and I have also put up a short training video where you will see the open metallic foldable crate that I mentioned above, at http://beaglecorgi.blogspot.com/ and http://www.davidpoh.com/
  
  Take care.
  
  David


• I fully agree 100% with Becky. You cannot leave a puppy unattended and if she jumps the gate you have to double gate her, one on top of the other, that's what my mom had to do. She confined her puppy to the largest bathroom and she managed to climb over the gate, so she had to install an additional gate on top.
  
  When you get a puppy you have to "puppy proof" your house as you would with a baby, remove anything from the floors and upper levels, hide electrical cords incase they are chewed, remove objects from tables, counters, including remotes etc. I had to puppy proof my house EVERY time I left the dogs alone up until 2 years of age. My dog chewed sofas, baseboards, door frames, remote controls, boxes and everything inside the boxes, plantation blind cords and plastic knobs on the cords, magazines etc. You soon learn to pick stuff up before you leave, I decided to crate train my dog and that's where she goes when we go out, or she goes into the garage during the day.
  
  You cannot trust a puppy to wander around unsupervised. When she does get a hold of something unacceptable you need to remove it from her mouth and replace it with an acceptable dog toy. You have to set rules boundaries and limitations with dogs, they must be trained to know whats right and whats wrong. Spanking doesn't do that, you can't spank or punish 3 hours after the fact not even 10 minutes after, they must be corrected at the time they are doing it.
  
  Garbage cans have to be hidden behind closed doors, have a locking lid on them to prevent being broken into. Try putting an alarm on the table or counters so that when it senses her presence a piercing alarm sounds which will scare her into jumping down and not returning.
  
  I've seen shows where dogs have opened fridges and eaten EVERYTHING inside, I've seen them pull the oven door open, jump up and then jump onto the counters and actually pee on everything on the counter along with eating whats up there. Each time the trainer installed a device to deter the dog from doing this, each device emitted a high pitched sound when the dog got in range and each time the dog stopped.
  
  Crate her when you aren't around to supervise her every move it's the only thing you can do to perserve your sanity and your things and correct her when she is caught doing something that is unacceptable.
  
  Remember, NEVER give her an old shoe or item of clothing for her to chew, dogs cannot tell the difference between old and discarded and new and expensive.


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• Excessive Dog Chewing is one of the biggest complaints of most dog owners.
  
  Puppies are notorious chewing machines.
  
  What's worse is without correction, you'll eventually have a full grown dog that can really destroy anything left unattended.
  
  You need to understand that your dog's chewing habit is simply part of his nature. Your job isn't to get your dog to stop chewing. Your job is to teach him to chew the right things...
  
  ... specifically, a chew toy.
  
  Puppies will chew on anything and everything because they are teething. When you catch them chewing something they shouldn't be (shoes, furniture, the remote, etc.), use the "No" command and replace the item with a chew toy. Once you dog starts chewing the chew toy, use the "Good boy" command to praise him.
  
  Adult dogs will chew for an array of reasons. A common reason is simply boredom. Yes, your dog can get bored.
  
  With an adult dog, buying treats like pig ears, bones and of course chew toys is a nice solution.
  
  Watch you dog closely when you start giving him these treats. A tendancy towards territorial behavior and aggression can occur.
  
  Remember that you should still praise even adult dogs when they are chewing on the right things.
  
  Crate Training, which is addressed on other pages, is a preventative measure when it comes to dog chewing while you're out of the house.
  
  You should consider this as an option but be wary that adult dogs will resist crate training. Crate training puppies from the start is the best way to implement this strategy.
  
  If your dog is too old for crate training or you just want another option, you can restrict your dog to certain rooms when you leave.
  
  Fencing off your dog in the house is an easy alternative when you go out. You can buy room divders or expandable fences at most of your larger chain stores.
  
  As with all other training strategies, consistency is important. Correct your dog every time. Use positive reinforcement and monitor your dog's chewing behavior.
  
  The Dog Training course on the next page incorporates many additional tactics to teach your dog proper chewing behavior. Take care and remember that patience is the key to success.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

When I take my dog for a walk (female Boxer 6 mos. old) she has a tendency to bark at people outside in their driveway or walking by. Whenever she barks I pull back on the leash and tell her to stop barking. By doing this am I going to take away her natural instinct to protect? (not that she would actually hurt a thing, but they have a mean growl sometimes)

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No, you won't. What you will do, though, is increase her frustration level by pulling her back and increase the chance that she may become inappropriately aggressive. I would get this girl into a good training class!

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• I don't think so if you do it right. when some one approaches you and get real close let her bark for a bit then tell her it's ok she did good. You have to teach her how close or far you will let someone come into your space before she's allowed to bark or growl. When you walk her you stay between the people and her until she learns.


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• yeah, i've the same problem as you do,
  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
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  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Help With Dog Training !! plz help?

i am trying to teach my 6 month old puppy to walk with me without a leash and doesn't run away. any good technique to do this ?

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Start with a leash for sure, be sure your pup will come when called before you ever try to walk it off a leash. I have found clicker training to be an amazing strategy, I do not think I could have taught my dog without it. To practice come when called start on a short leash and work your way farther and farther away calling your pup. Once your pup consistently comes from a distance on a leash/rope you can start doing it off leash. Then you can begin working with the walking. I suggest teaching your dog to heal first. Soon the dog will not know when the leash is on or off and will walk when you walk and stop and sit when you stop. Reward positive behavior with the clicker and a treat. Be consistent, daily training is important in small increments.

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• First of all, start inside or in an enclosed yard. Take a handful of treats and grasp them tightly in your hand so he can't get them. Let him smell your hand, then walk across the room or yard. He will automatically follow you due to the fact that you have treats. Keep walking and don't give him a treat for quite awhile, but let him sniff your hand to remind him of treats.
  After five minutes or so, give him one treat.
  Do this everyday, small trainings at a time. Make each training session longer each time.
  
  As for walking by your side in public, start with a long lead. Keep a pocketful of treats that he can smell. When he sees another dog or attempts to go somewhere that isn't beside you, call him back and give him a treat.
  
  I wouldn't suggest taking him in public without a leash though, unless you know for sure that he will stay by your side no matter what. But this can be a good training, in case your dog gets loose.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Add: He will eventually learn that he will want to hang around with you, not to go too far because he might get a treat. Eventually he'll forget about the whole treat thing and just want to stay with you.


• i started this at a very young age with my dogs but after we have bonded. try it in a fenced in yard, however if you do now have one try looping a leash through a belt loop(so you dont have to constantly hold it) and clip the end onto your dog, that way he HAS to follow you aroundi did this with my schnauzer) just be careful not to be dragging him or choking him behind you. I did this everytime i was with my schnauzer and after 2 weeks he was perfect off leash as he was now used to following me everywhere, and this goes for letting him outside and everything.


• well first when you go on a walk have her on a leash. then after a while start giving her some treats then let her off leash and give her some treats if she stays close. when she runs away put her back on the leash as a punishment. if she stays close while on leash let her go as a reward. keep on doing this and giving her treats. but let me tell you that it will take some time.


• i know this may sound cruel... but its really not if you use it in the right way... buy a shock collar... set it on the lowest setting so ur dog doesn't get hurt... the lowest setting will just sent a tingle through ur dogs neck... when you are walking ur dog... if he acts up... just shock him for a real quick second.... and he will stop right in his spot and he will soon learn... later, when he learns how to walk without the collar... you may take it off and try it without the shock collar... hope this helped! :)


• Dog training really requires a patience and I know that you can do train him in the process. If you always bring your dog while strolling around the park or running in a football field. I am pretty sure he will learn it!


• I tried that with my Scottish terrier with all techniques but it seems like some dogs simple likes to run away and other does not. you have a rebel one.
  I think is better to use a leash, accident happens every time


• use a leash please. better control for you so pup doesn't run away, run in front of a car, and lots of states have leash laws.


• You have to train him on the leash very well before you can teach him off the leash.


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Dog Health Questions: Hunting dog training tips...?

ANYTHING! books,pages on the internet,anything. i will soon be getting at least one golden retriever,maybe two. i also want to get a beagle. are golden retrievers good bird dogs? will they hold a point? i know they are good water dogs, but i dont know about flushing/pointing birds. ive heard stuff about spaniels and setters and i just want some good quality information. you can give me a link or just tell me where to find the info.
thank you very much!

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I would be careful with a golden. Check the lines and make sure they come from a trial and working line not show or you won't stand a snowballs chance in hell. Consider the setters and pointers more they are much more versatile.

Consider getting a starter dog because it is a lot of hard work to get a steady dog and the extra money is worth it if you don't have a couple dogs under your belt.

I have a great love for the weimaraner. They are a very versatile dog capable of pointing, flushing, retrieving and tracking. They are just beautiful in action but again stay away from the show lines. I have a few friends with them and they have never gone back to another breed.

Stick with a short haired breed otherwise you will spend more time pulling burrs then hunting and if you don't pull the burrs and the dog eats them you could have a dead dog.

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• Hi,
  
  your best bet would be to check out:
  
  http://www.usefulresources.info/dogtrain…
  
  I have 3 dogs and it's the best dog training resource I've come across so far, suitable for all dogs. I'm very satisfied with the positive results brought by their step by step program.
  
  Hope that helps! :-)
  
  Best wishes,
  Kimberly


• the best source so far is gundogsupply.com i have gotten pretty good deals from them in the past and they have a great review. i have ordered from them before and i can complain they have nice selection of videos that will help in the training as well. Have fun and keep your powder dry


• Check out gundogsonline.com. Has training tips and programs on it. Hope this helps...

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Dog Health Questions: Need help with my dog training?

ok i have a 9 month old yellow lab bred by my dads 2 other black labs which the male hunts and while training i have close to being finished except that when i shoot he is fine and doesn't run off but when he comes back he comes back really slow and keeps looking at the gun when he retrieves the dummy instead of running back like he normally does with out the shot but when i just hold the gun he runs back to me with no problem so im just wondering if it is a stage that he will grow out of but please help me out i want to have him ready before this dove season opens up and thank you for every answer u give me

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Maybe he is thinking you are shooting again. Treat him with small goodies that he loves when he does it right. Call him back and encourage him when he picks it up with happy tone of voice. I started my black lab dog off with a cap pistol moving up to 12ga and he always loved to bring it back. I tossed it in the water so he had to swim so that it was realistic to retrieving down ducks.

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Dog Health Questions: Walking a dog...training?

I have a few questions. I want to train my puppy properly.
1)Do you make your dog stay to one side of you? Do you correct if they change sides?
For example, my pup doesn't pull on the lead, but he does switch sides every couple of minutes. I prefer him to be on my right side, but he switches to the left side a lot
2)Do you correct if your dogs walks slower than you?
For example, my pup is so fascinated by new things he often slows down or stops to look at people etc.

Thanks!

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I do not correct my dogs if they're behind me or slightly ahead of me or on the other side of me just as long they DO NOT pull on the leash & they never do because they know I do not like it.

And, if I tell them to "heel", then they must heel on the left side of me like a velcro, perfectly & aligned with my left leg with their attention on my face the whole time. No lagging or forging is allowed. If I do not tell them to "heel" then that means, they are free to walk anywhere around me but like I said, they must not pull or they get a sharp jerk from me. I do allow my dogs to stop & look or sniff at something once in a while but if I say,"let's go!" then that means we go. Enough of the sniffing & sightseeing.

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• well i trained my Rottweiler to walk on my right side at all times. i corrected him each time he went to the left. nothing forceful just pulled him back to my right side.
  my dog sometimes walks slower than me when he's really tired of walking or he sees something he wants and well i just tell him to "come on" "lets go" and he'll catch up....


• I keep my dogs to my left, they are corrected if they try to change sides. I don't correct a dog for following behind me, but if they start getting too distracted, I remind them we are working right now and will stop when I choose, not when they do.


• 1. Yes, I don't let my dog cross over - it's not really a correction other than guiding him back to my left hand side. The reason I don't let him cross over is because I walk him on the street and I want my body closer to the traffic than his - so I body block the cars. :)
  
  2. No, I let my dog sniff around and check out things. If we linger too long - I tell him "with me" and off we go.

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i am looking for a dog trining place in lubbock
one of them that you can just take your dogs 2 and drop off and i have 2 female german shepherd and i been working with them they are about 13ms old

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first go to a trusted site of good trainers:
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contact one and find out what is available in your area.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training qusetion?

Hey,
I am getting my puppy on July 10th. He will be about 9 weeks old. Anyway, thats in my summer, I dont have school. I will have two months with the puppy to start house training and crate training him. When i go back to school, unitl he is big enough and is reliable in thehome, he will be crated... for 7 hours. Ok, chill now.. I KNOW puppies cant be contained that long without food or going to the bathroom.

What we did with our family dog is that we did the same thing I listed above... and we had our neighbor come once in the middle of the day to feed and give water, play a little, then take out to go to the bathroom, then put back in crate.

I was wondering if I can do that with my maltese puppy? I know that if you leave a dog in a crate to long they can start to soil (they have no other choice) and eventually will stop caring why they soil, and will be harder to house train.

So basically, for about a month, would it work to have my neighbor come once during the day to let out, feed, water, play, and take out to go to the bathroom, every day? This is what we did with our family dog.. and she is very laid back, calm, and housetrained eaisily and has had no accidents.

thanks!

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Sounds like a good plan to me. The rule is that a puppy can stay crated for only one hour for each month of age. Your puppy should at 4 months of age be able to stay for 4 hours in a crate at a time. Never over 8 hours at any age.

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• How can you possibly imagine that breed has anything to w/it?
  A pup is a pup-all require the same training.

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Dog Health Questions: A good name for dog training company?

Hey everyone! After years I'm finally going to start my own doggie business. Ive always thought about Think Pawsitive as a name but when I googled it, there's sooo many already. I have very positive strategies, so do any of you have any good ideas? Thanks!

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• incorporate your name somewhere with K9


• i got the perfect name: Doggie Do Right or spelled the other way
  Doggy Do Right
  sounds like a good name to me!!


• I like that play on words a lot. How about "Pawsitive Ideas" or "Pawsitive Thinking"? or how about "Wag the Dog" (like that old movie) or "Paws for Applause"? :D


• Well theres this place by me, called fur and feathers. they do dog trainning, and day care. im in a dog training class, but im in california. depends where u live too.

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Dog Health Questions: I want to know about dog training?

I was thinking about doing it as a profession, but not in the big shows just locally.

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I am currently enrolled at Animal Beahvior College, and I am loving every second of it. I am about 2 months in and am learning sooooo much and having so much fun. Check it out, I defintely recommend it

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• pawpersuasion.com
  
  and sitstayfetch
  
  Go for it I am a professinal dog trainer and I love it


• Try going to EducationDirect.com and looking at their courses. They offer a degree in dog training and you can do it all at home and take the tets online. I also know that PetSmart will hire you as a trainer and teach you how to teach classes in their store.


• things needed
  
  1-patience. lots of patience
  2-love for animals.
  3-ability to work with people as well as animals
  4-knowledge of different dog breeds. [good with children, aggression,attention span etc]
  
  [like a chihuahau has the attention span of a newborn human with ADD and will just stare at you like your a freak, while a golden retriever will be more than happy to please you]if you have these qualities than GO FOR IT!!!


• If you are serious about this then I suggest you find a website for the Koehler Method of Dog Training. There are many groups and sites based on this method. The man who wrote the original book - Arthur Koehler - pioneered the first dog training programs for the police and military dogs of America, and yet these same dogs who were trained in his method were also recruited to work in films with children. A Koehler-trained dog is a dog which is safe, responsible, reliable and well-behaved in any situation. There is no better training methodology in the world and I have looked at most of them. Find a group near you and if you can't, order his book and study it thoroughly. Good luck.


• Apdt.com is a great place to start. They'll have a reading list and a lot of other useful info. Have a look at
  http://www.agilityevents.net/events.php
  and volunteer to help out at agility trials near you - that will give you a lot of exposure to trainers, clubs that you could possibly go to learn things from, etc. Good luck!


• pawpersuasion.com try here

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Dog Health Questions: My puppy needs dog training!?

I need to get my puppy in some dog training! I don't have a lot of money and I just want the basic "manners" for her. Theres a place around me in Berlin, NJ called Wonder Pets that I was looking into but it's $300 for 8 classes. I also was looking into the Petsmart or Petco classes but wasn't sure how people liked them. I don't want to do the whole shock collar training or the "aggressive" stuff. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas lemme know! Thanks!

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You need a full and proven training program.

"SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.

First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.

The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.

This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.

SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.

So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.

Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!

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• i have a St. Benard and she was out of control she would jump on you and knock you over. we took her to the petsmart classes and now she behaves so well and it was pretty cheep plus they dont give you shock collars :)


• you are deffenitlly right about the bad collars
  and i would suggest finding out from people if they like petco or petsmart
  petco might be good but i dont know


• I know how expensive training classes can be (I pay $400 Australian per year for my dog's training) but it can be very rewarding. Do remember that training doesn't just have to include basic manners! My Kelpie cross isn't the best at obedience and he's not too fond of the class, but he's amazing and absolutely loves agility. There's a whole world of options out there for you and your dog. Have fun :)


• You might check your local yellow pages to see if theirs a trainer in your area. I took my dog to the local Petco. A local woman from animal services taught the classes. You can also get some good advice from books about dog obedience. I've learned a lot from watching Ceaser Milan on the National Geographic channel.


• Why dont you train her? If you get a crate you can crate train her.
  
  Treats also work best in my opinion. Always use postive reinforcment.


• I gave my dog training myself! I picked up a fews tips from books, websites, etc. Every day I brought my dog to the park to go through the routines. After 2 weeks, he is able to pick up my commands. Very very satisfying experience, you should try it!


• Sometimes the local school district will offer obedience classes, and they are pretty reasonable in price. You can also train her by getting a book or video. The advantages of going to a class is the chance for your puppy to be around other dogs, but that can also be a bit distracting. If money is a problem and you choose a book or video, and are regular about the training, you may do quite well. There are a lot of books out for training, in general. If you see a book and cannot afford it, go to half.com to find it for much less money. One thing to remember with dogs is that they respond to praise, praise, praise. Treats are good, too. If your pupppy is being a bother inside your home, you might consider crate-training her. Using a crate helps the dog to quiet down in the home, but should never be used as punishment, just a place to put the pup when you are out, when the pup needs to quiet down, and for housetraining. It helps teach manners along with consistent training on your part. And always remember - PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE. This over-rides all "No", since dogs seem to understand praise over-and-above scolding.
  
  Try to train the pup to sit. You can also go outside with a leash and train the 'heel'. Walk with the pup at your left side. Keep treats in your pocket if the puppy is especially distracted and use one every once in awhile to get her attention. If she walks too quickly, simply have her sit every few feet: Walk, saying "Heel" and gently pulling up and forward on the leash, walk along for a bit, then begin to slow down. As you stop, pull up on the leash and gently push her little butt down and say, "Sit" at the same time. Praise her. Begin to walk again after a brief pause, by pulling up on the collar/leash and say, "Heel", again. Repeat this often enough for her to get the idea that slowing down means you will soon expect her to sit. The faster she goes, the more often you make her sit, even if it is every 6 feet. Give her a treat every once in awhile, but praise each and every time. Dogs LIVE for praise.


• petsmart is helpful.. Never get one of those shock collars.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know of a good dog training facility in northern California Bay Area?

I am looking for a doggie boot camp type facility that specializes in dogs who have socialization issues as well as aggression towards other dogs. I need a place in Northern California bay area.

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i live in illinois your best bet is 2 look 4 a club that has tons of dogs like yours i belonged 2 the german shepherd train club here please keep me in formed what decide if can please even ask your vet of place he/she may know

lynnet

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