Dog Health Questions: In terms of dogs trained and used in a variety of things such as seeing eye dogs,etc which dog is used most?

I want to know how common it is for American Pitbull Terriers to be used as service dogs/thearpy dogs opposed to German Shepards.

I need a good website or something that will prove that APBT's are just as smart as German Shepards, and that they can do anything a german shepard can do and then some things that German Shepards cannot do. Like weight training,etc,etc

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In the US, there is a big difference between "working" dogs and "service" dogs.
Drug dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, hazardous material detection dogs and the like are "working" dogs, not service dogs.

The legal definition of a "service dog" is found in the terms and definitions of the ADA, which states that a service dog is a dog that has been individually trained to mitigate the effects of a life-limiting disability of their handler.

A few APBT's are out there as true service dogs, but they are few and far between partly because of the reputation of the breed as well as the fact that other breeds are more suited to actual legitimate service work and can be trained easier for such work. While there may be a few pits that excel at service work, by and large the breed itself is not the best choice because of general temperament and prey drive issues.
Shepherds, Labs and Goldens have been used for Guide dogs and other service dogs successfully for over 70 years. There was a time when some of the Guide schools used Boxers, Dobermans and yes, even Staffordshire Terriers for guidework, but as time went on, they narrowed the lines to the best ones that were easier to train, loved to work, were more personable and temperament suited for assisting people with disabilities. That's why the Goldens, Labs, Shepherds and Lab/Golden cross mixes are used today.

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• sorry i don't have any websites but i totally agree with you


• i think there equal the differences should be noticed in overall personality i dont see as many as therapy dogs because of them being hyper and some people give them a bad reputation ive never seen a german sheperd that didnt mellow out. they usse the german shepards more now because they are use to it the dogs have been serving with their noses and teeth for years look up the difference in bite pressure and there abilities to scent .


• APBTs are used quite often as service dogs actually. The top drug dog in the US currently is a Pit Bull named 'Popsicle'. There are also a number of pit bulls working in search and rescue, and service positions.
  
  Here's some information about what makes Pit Bulls such fantastic working dogs.
  
  http://www.pitbulls-fighting-for-their-l…
  http://www.workingpitbull.com/Rescuespor…
  
  http://www.pitbulllovers.com/training-ar…
  
  Pit bulls also sucessfully compete in schutzhund...a sport where one tends to see more GSDs and Malinois than most other breeds.


• You're not gonna find what you're looking for. Labs & GSD's perform more jobs for humans than any other breeds. I have no problem with pits....I have a major problem with 99% of the people that own them...or WANT to own them. They are extremely trainable...and could definitely do more things for us.....it'll just never happen in any great numbers. If all the pitbull lovers REALLY loved them as much as they say...they would get rid of there's...because most likely, THEY are one of THEM that is at fault.

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Dog Health Questions: Can i start crate traning my 3 yr old dog?

i just built a new house, which has carpet through out. i have a 3 yr old male chi who for whatever reason loves to find little place to go pee. this problem has been adressed many times. from dog training school to belly bands nothing works. i just got a 10 month old female rat t and she came crate trained...i love this!!! my male dog has always slept on my bed...do you think puting him in his own crate at night will stress him out to much or should i give it a try?

A Little About Dog Training

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Short answer: you can change your dogs sleeping arrangment at any time in his life. I have adopted rescues - one at 4 years and another at 1.5 years - goodness knows what their life was like.

Long answer: changing can bring on stress - and it will depend a great deal on what you do with your dog in the day. This affects his ability to be secure at night. If you never separate your dog from you during the day than expecting him to sleep alone will result in him crying

When I say separate - I mean, physically, a dog should not always be `touching`you . So questions for you to ponder:
- when you watch TV is your dog on the couch curled up beside you or lying on the floor 5 feet away from you
- when you eat, does your dog sit beside you and recieve hand outs or is he asked to lie down in the other room
- do you ever leave the dog alone in the house and go out for a few hours - and is this the time he pees on the floor

A dog that is insecure will urinate on the fllor - not for spite but because they have learned it will bring them attention and for dogs - even bad attention can be better (bad meaning you punish him)

I am not advocating you never let your dog ask for affection - of course they should get hugs and lots of petting. But I also insist on personal space boundaries with my dogs. By doing so, they become more secure and more confident.

So - first of all, get the dog off the bed. This is part of your dogs insecurity problems - and if your trainer has not told you this, you need to find another one.

Then - start by addressing some of your personal space boundaries during the day (when you are awake). Put him on lead in the house, give him a mat or blanket to lie on (assuming he doesnt chew) and condition him to accept that this mat is his spot. Put it in the same place in each room away from your feet, and have him lie on it.

Start with the mat 3 inches from your feet - and if necessary, tie the lead to the couch leg so that the dog cannot get up or move closer to you. (tie it very very short so that the dog must lie down). Teach your dog to lie quietly NEAR you - but not touching you.

Move the mat a bit farther away when he will lie quietly at your feet for 30 minutes without trying to touch you.

Naturally watch him if the lead it tied to make sure he is not choking himself. He may put up quite a fuss at first - dont give in. He will learn life is better when he lies quietly.

Extend the length of the lead when he behaves so that he has more freedom to get up and stretch - but always insist he stay on his mat.

Take the mat and put it upstairs at night - either in a crate, or on the floor beside your bed. You may have a few sleepless nights at first, so start him on the weekend when you don`t have to work.

If you dog becomes hysterical when you try to have him lie on his mat away from you - he is not ready for this level of freedom and should be crated in the day (for 2-3 hours at a time) and then out with supervision.

I will call my dogs to come to me so that I can pat them and hug them, then after a few mintues, I tell them to go away (I use the command àway`) They dont have to be in a down stay all day- they walk around freely in the kitchen while I work, but I will not permit them to constantly bug me. Its a balance that you will find. However, they are secure adults now - as puppies they had more ridgid and structured routines (like above). Freedom is earned and is given when they can handle it.

years ago, I let my first dobe sleep on my bed - it was a mistake in my view and it did her no good - I woke up one day and changed it using the methods above. My dogs sleep on the floor on a comfortable mat or bed of their own and are very happy there. Good luck

Edit to add: if you read all of this and think wow, thats for big dogs, my dog is little - then by all means disregard everything I said - crate your dog at night and buy ear plugs and your dog will happily continue to pee in the house. Even little dogs have intelligent minds - please engage his.

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• Crating is fine. Give him a treat and shut the door. After a while he will get in a routine to go to his crate, knowing he's getting a little something.
  We have 3 dogs, crates all lined up and at night when they come in, they race in to their own crates waiting for that snack. Weird part:
  They always go into their own crates. Just be sure to get 'em out first thing in the morning.


• of course you can


• Sure you can. He'll probably whine A LOT though.. you'll just have to stick it out.


• its never too late i guess...


• Like most people in Y!A, you haven't a clue what crate training is - probably not training, either.
  
  A CRATE cannot train your dog to do anything.
  The reason it SEEMS to work when used by intelligent people is that THEY know that it depends on (a) the pooch having the instinct to get away from its nest before piddle-pooing and (b) the owner ensuring that the pooch CAN get away from its nest before piddle-pooing.
  
  My last ***** came inside permanently at 8½ weeks old, was paper trained that afternoon (because I KNOW that pups cannot "hold on" all night, and because I like to SLEEP, not get up & down all night to take a pup outside then bring it back in), and she never had an "accident".
  
  But she wasn't a pet-shop pup, she wasn't bred by an ignorant BYBer - both those sources tend to cramp their pups up so that they have no option but to mess in their nest.
  
  "Reading between the lines" of your message, I detect that your dog (1) lacks the instinct to get away from his nest, and (2) is deliberately peeing in a different place each time to mark every part fo the house as HIS territory - he is claiming that the whole house is HIS, not yours.
  
  No doubt your "dog training school" was actually a pet-shop play-group, where the girl in charge was herself learning as she went, trying to find something in the pet-shop's Manual of Positive Training that might actually work. Whereas the instructors in a training club have the personal experience (either individually or collectively) to KNOW what a particular pooch needs.
  
  Among the things YOUR dog needs is constant supervision and being shocked out of his intention as soon as he starts the body-language that shows he is getting ready to mark a spot - and before he recovers you CARRY him to the place where he is allowed to piddle-poo, and stay there still & silent until he obliges, whereupon you praise & reward him (GSDs are easy to pat & rub - I hope your back is fit, so that you can bend to pat & rub your wee terror).
  The praise is to enthusiastically include the future command word - eg "Good boy Bono TOILET!".
  
  Eventually he makes 2 associations:
  (1) Cocking a leg inside = Dad's wrath!
  (2) Cocking a leg where Dad wants = nice sounds & feelings - sometimes even a tidbit!
  
  ◙ To ask aboutChihuahuas, join some of the YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with them. Each group's Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos in your messages.
  Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
  "In GSDs" as of 1967


• You will get the 'normal' response from your dog with crate training after allowing him to have not only complete freedom to pee where he choses, you have raised his pack level by allowing him to sleep on your bed ( pack leader gets best sleeping position).....was the trainer told or did they ask about where he slept when they were appointed to resolve the carpet peeing?So he will put up a 'fight' for possibly a few nights.however will be a happier dog in the end.....depends on how much a push over you are.....stay strong and gain pack leadership position, once he understands where he stands he will be fine.....I have to say you are worried about stressing him out.....he is stressed out now with the behaviour he is displaying, it is just you are not recognising it as stress.
  
  This may help you look at NILIF and put it into action daily http://k9aro.webs.com/nilif.htm there is also toilet training and behaviour on the same site with some crate training I think......be consistant, make your decision, be pack leader and you will have happier dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: How can i train my dog?

my mom let me get a dog but she said i had to pay for everything school started i cant work anymore and i have no money to buy him classes is there a site that can tell me how to give him basic training like sit come stay lay down stuff like that and maybe one for agressive dog training he is a 1 year old dog

Dog Training - Basics

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get a couple of books from the library and check them out.some dogs are easier to train than others.YOU NEED TO BE PATIENT. Understand that they have a small attention window.DO NOT TRY TO FORCE THE DOG. MAKE IT FUN FOR HER.DO NOT REPEAT THE COMMAND OVER AND OVER . AND ALTHOUGH THE DOG IS 1 YEAR OLD IT CAN STILL LEARN.WHEN THE DOG DOES WHAT IT'S SUPPOSED TO DO GIVE THEM A TREAT.AND LIKE I SAID , BE PATIENT (costco food in the green bag is very good for the dogs,that lamb and rice stuff)

How to Incorporate Dog Training Into Dog Play and Exercise!

• take him ti a training school


• Go to your local library, there are hundreds of obed training books out there, this was how I learned. I have worked since I turned 14 yrs old and always paid for all my dogs needs.


• Well if you can afford a book, that would be great. There are TONS of books on how to train dogs, mos having all you need to know in one book. however, it seems like if you can't afford training classes, how are you going to afford the dog? it needs constant food, treats, grooming supplies (brushes, shampoos, etc) and training on your own might be risky. whtever makes u happy i guess


• just google puppy training
  go the library reference subject
  buy book at pet store
  
  be patient:dog trainers are patient,persistent,don't coddle the dog
  (so he knows he's under the trainer) people
  
  read Cesare Milan(the dog whisperer) advanced/but good


• here is a good web site to take a look at training.


• Why don't you just make an agreement with your mom?
  It will benefit her if the dog gets its training sooner than later, so why won't she just pay for the classes up front and you can pay her back when you have the extra money?
  
  That way, the dog gets trained, your mom is happy because it has good manners and won't destroy her stuff, and you'll get to meet other dog owners (and your dog meet other dogs) in your class.
  
  It really is the best way to do things, for socialization, as well.
  
  


• u dont need a school. do it urself. u dont need books either. with my dog we didnt use anything just us. so what u need to do is watch and see wat the dogs doing wrong and then try to fix that. u have to be mean tho. trust me the dog will forgive u. then when he has listenned to u or has done something good then reward it so he knoes its doing the rite thing! then when he is behaved start learning him some new tricks, u have to be mean too, and reward it! good luck


• You can start by training him/her with treats. Push on their butt to sit and every time he sits give him a treat, he will eventually realize every time he does something good he gets a treat. A good site is freedogtraininginfo.com


• can i ask you a question why did you get a dog when you are at school.you have got Hadley Any time to care for YOU'RE dog.have you.and you don't have a clue about training it ether.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog won't walk with me?

I have a 2 yr old black lab, and she loves to go on walks around my neighborhood. But after I got a job I didn't take her as much. She began
resisting walking with my parents and I by jumping on us and biting her leash and scratching me. But eventually she stopped the attitude with my parents, but not me. Why does she do this? I am firm with her, don't spoil her like my parents do. I have to PULL her to a certain point and then she will walk because she knows that its the way home.

P.S. What are some things I should do? Dog training school?

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This isn't her fault it's yours.You haven't spent time with her as much as your parents have probably and she wants to to start.From now on i suggest you always spend time with her by giving her attention,playing with her,feeding her,and try your best to walk her.

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• From what I know, a dog jumping and biting the leash either means the dog is anxious, or the dog DOES want to go for a walk because he's not getting enough exercise.
  
  Can you bike with your dog? Play ball? Roller blade?


• maybe it hate u for not being with her enough

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Dog Health Questions: Proffesional dog trainers?

Looking for professional trainers or companies for Police dog training in France and Germany

Find Out How To Choose The Best Dog Training Program For Your Dog

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go to the police station and ask for references

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions?

I have an adopted 2 1/2 year old male chihuahua who used to go to the bathroom all over the house and still sometimes poops in the house. I know its impossible to potty train small male dogs 100% but what can I do about this. He is walked right before we go to bed but we still wake up and find suprises sometimes. Also, I have spoiled him to the point where he needs to sleep with my boyfriend and I at night which doesn't bother me. I am going to start to crate train him and teach him to come to me when I call him. He does sometimes, but when he doesn't feel like it he runs away. I am going to try the crate training first or should I try the teaching him to come first and to listen and are there any websites I can check out? Thanks so much!

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It's not impossible to train small dogs, but it does require consistency and follow through.

You're already on the right track. Crating is the best solution.
Occasionally, one of my rat terriers will have an accident. When this happens, we sometimes have to be crated.

Crate your chi, then consider obedience classes. Also, make crating less stressful on yourself, but more importantly the dog. Use kong toys filled peanut butter or some other good treat to put in the crate. When you call him over to get into his crate each time, if you have a fun toy, or a treat, he won't associate crate time as a time for panic.

You want to try to turn the experience into something sort of positive while you iron out the kinks.

Dog Training: 7 Reasons Why You Should Do It Yourself

• It is NOT impossible to train small male dogs 100%. It simply requires patience and persistance on the part of the owner.
  
  You need to consider leashing the dog to you for a period of time. This will enable you to remember to watch the dog at all times when he is not crated. Watching the dog at all times will greatly aid in housetraining the dog. It will also disallow his ability to run off from you, thus enabling you to reward him consistantly for coming when you ask him to.
  
  You may want to consider obedience classes or hiring a trainer to assist you.


• I don't know that it's possible to train any animal for 100% results. I have a female chihuahua that still sometimes does her business indoors, but I think that's just because she doesn't want to bother with asking to go out (she's a little sneaky sometimes).
  
  I've trained my three dogs (2 females, 1 male) to go to the door. If we're not in the room where the door is, they'll usually come to where we are and sit and stare or bark (they just figured that worked). I think they've learned how to do this because I don't keep water down in the house. They can only get it outside. Since they definitely want water, they ask to go out. They learned how to ask to go out when they really want something, and that just kind of worked over to knowing they should do their business outside, and not indoors (because they really don't like my wild ranting when I find a present on my floor).
  
  There's also a self-help program you can check out at the link below that my help with more troublesome four-legged friends.

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Dog Health Questions: Why does my dog growl and snarl when off lead?

I have a 1yr 3month German shepherd cross husky dog (there could be some Rottweiler in there too). I have had him 6months. I got him from a dog rescue home. They have no history of his past all they knew is he has been brought over from Ireland.

He is only let off the lead in our own garden and friends and families gardens (all are fair/good sized) we can't let him off in public as he never comes back when called! He also has issues with other dog and I keep him on lead for his and other dogs safety.

When I have let him off the lead in friends and families garden he runs around in circles in a frenzy. Growling and snarling running very quickly ... no barking... tail up. After a few minutes he slows down and I can get him on his lead. He is wont come when called in this frenzy! My family and friends are now nervous and he does look very intimidating when he does it.

Can anyone help me please? I already attend dog training. Thanks :-)

Time To Find Out More About Appropriate And Efficient Dog Training

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Here's a link to Dr. Ian Dunbar's website, where you can download his great online training book and read blogs from respected dog trainers: http://www.dogstardaily.com/

Don't believe the advice you hear around here. Go with the advice of people who have actually studied animal behavior and have earned PhDs.

Good luck!

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• He needs additional training, probably with a more experienced trainer. He needs socialization, and clearly has not been trained if he doesn't even come when called. That is pretty basic stuff. You need to go back to training classes until he learns to see you as the leader of his pack, comes when called, and gets along with other dogs.
  
  Then you need to continue to work on the training commands for the rest of his life. Dog training is not a one time thing. It is an on-going process.


• The dog is not properly socialized,you need to show him that you are the leader of the pack. He should not growl or snarl because you need to show him that you are the alpha.
  
  It just takes time & patience,good luck with the training.


• Your dog has dominance issues. Continue with the training and work on the dominance. You should be the dominant one in this relationship. Until you have the dominance under control, keep him on leash.


• Keep up with the training. Make sure 15-20 minutes a day hard training then practice with him throughout the day. He needs to understand that your are the alpha and not him. That is why he does what he wants and doesn't listen.


• keep up the training and he will get used to being off the lead in other peoples gardens. if it get bad like for instance he goes mad. as in the head. which wont happent ask the vet why he does it.


• He is a young dog that needs to let out some pent up energy. If he isn't threatening people or dogs while he is running around "in a frenzy", what are you worried about? Look up the term "frap" or "frapping" and see if this explains what your dog is doing.

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Dog Health Questions: Your dog's favourite tunes :-) ?

Hiya :-) ! Have got a very cute 4 month-old Bernersennen-Border Collie-puppy. We will normally get her into dog training next week :-) ... am sure she will enjoy it because she is very lively, of course.

Now, sometimes she gets very nervous as well. I love music and I think that classical music must be as good for animals as it is for human beings. She seemed to like Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A, the Andante part, totally, as she fell peacefully asleep. At the beginning, she also liked meditation music with nature's sounds.

Any more tunes, songs or ideas? Thank you very much and Have a Happy Easter :-) !

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Vanessa Mae's albums are pretty good and Enya is always a relaxer. Canon in D is nice and relaxing. My dog could sleep through anything though, and doesn't seem to have a song preference. He's more interested in neighborhood dog gossip.

My one cat enjoys the Superman Theme, the Imperial March, Blue Shadows on the Trail by Roy Rogers, and the whistling song from the Kill Bill movies.

Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training

• Who let the dogs out.


• My labrador seems to love gnarls barklay's crazy track... dunno why!


• My dog Isabella LOVED "This is Me" and "He loves you not" by Dream.


• My little girl seems to like the old ragtime music and broadway


• aashique banaayaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!


• Because you're gorgeous
  I'd do anything for you
  Because you're gorgeous
  I know you'll get me throughI sing this to my dog


• smooth jazz.


• All of my pets seem to like "Galvanize"(by The Chemical Brothers). Even my cat!


• The Beach Boys! She is a labrador, so naturally, she loves the water.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

What's the best way to discipline a stubborn dog? I know hitting is a big NO-NO, but what other ways are there? I don't want the correction to be too harsh but at the same time want to get my point across to the dog.

Dog Training Tips

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What kind of dog, how old and what problem specifically?

If it is refusing to obey a command, you need to be sure the dog understands and knows how to perform the command. The command may not be clear to the dog. Many times people teach a command but when the dog doesn't do it when told they repeat the command 2 or 3 times so what the dog really learned was to do it on the 3rd time it was told. If he knows the command and refuses to obey than I would say to put a prong on him and give him a small pop when he refuses to obey as soon as he does praise lavishly.
You should join an obedience class with your dog, it will help you train your dog and you will learn how to apply corrections when necessary.

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• Try pawpersuasion.com lots of info there


• you can swat them.... try using a thin rolled up newspaper.... and anytime they do something just swat em alittle bit.... not hard.... just to make em realize you don't appreciate the behavior.


• This is totally dependant on the behavior. Teaching the correct behavior and rewarding him for getting it right is usually far more effective than punishing him when he gets it wrong. Do you even know for sure that he knows what he is supposed to be doing?


• yell no in a big, loud voice to scare it


• i like coins in a can..you see him do whatever it is you don't like..you shake the can a few times and then say "NO"..usually they hate the loud sound..just be persistent


• Instead of focusing on all the bad things your dog is doing, focus on the good things.


• I have a very stubborn Jack Russell Terrier and used to have the same problem. (OK, I still do occasionally but he's a lot better now LOL) What I've done with him is pick him up by the scruff of the neck (sometimes completely off the ground, sometimes not) and tell him in an authoritative voice "No!". He's just a little guy and very tough so it may sound cruel but it is the only thing that works for him.
  
  I'd try researching some on the web or even talking to several reputable dog trainers. Not all use the same techniques and not all techniques will work with every dog. That's the challenging part. I tried taking my guy to obedience training without success but then I found another trainer and her techniques worked for me and my dog.


• is it that he refuses to sit when told the first time? something like this woul require lots of praise and yummy treats. Probably retraining him that sit said once means now and not after i repeat it 100 times. Even using a gentle leader or hulti, those things that others outside the dog world think are muzzles that are NOT). THey direct the dog by forcing them to react to the pull. No having to choke them either.
  
  If it is stealing, natural consequences like the use of a mouse trap works wonders. for this place the set traps, watch your fingers, on the counter or where he is stealing, even the trash. once they go off if he turns away praise him an treats with a different yummy.
  
  would need more info to give more ideas.


• Bring it 2 dog obedience classes! It worked reallly good 4 my chuhuhua, now he acts like a pampered poodle. and hes only 10 months old.

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Dog Health Questions: How to become a dog trainer?

is it on the job training at a dog training school, is a college degree, or a few week course i take for certification? what about grooming horses and/ or exotics? i want a job working with animals while i go to school, could be part time i just dont want to work with ppl such as customer service or mcdonalds etc.. any advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance? i live in socal if that matters.

Secrets to Dog Training to Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems

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What you need to do if contact your local dog training club and become a member. You can train your own dogs there, and if you're a member you can assist is classes.

When I was thirteen I started assisting a puppy class, and then a beginner two class. I now train a Puppy and Rally class. Experience is better than a certificate saying you went to some school.

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• www.AnimalBehaviorCollege.com

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone have dog training suggestions or in similar situation?

My fiance and I have two 2 1/2 yo miniature dachshunds. We both work full time and have to crate them while we're gone. I feel like I have to crate them b/c one would def. go to the bathroom in the house if not crated and both would cry/bark if running around the house (not ok considering we live in a condo and share walls with neighbors). I walk them before and after going into the crate and they get lots of love and attention when I'm home, but I still feel terrible every time I leave for work b/c 8 hours seems like such a long time.

Puppy and Dog Training

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NO ..............eight hours is not a humane thing to do 5 to 6 days a week, and every week. That is MUCH too long to be enclosed in a small area that long. Instead, look for another area that is larger to keep them enclosed......an area in the yard via a fence and dog house for them to go into for security and warmth on cooler days, a balcony "with" a dog house to go into, the garage with a doggie door and enclosed area on the outside.

Keeping your dogs in a crate for more than 3 to 4 hours is not the life I would ever want to give my dog....5 to 6 days a week, no matter how much love he/she/they, would receive.

Think about a "behaviorist trainer" for assistance and guidance.

Have a good day.

Free Dog Training Tips - Train Your Dog

• You are doing what is best for you and your dogs. If you can't TRUST the dogs you shouldn't give them the freedom to run around the house when you aren't there. For your dogs safety you should keep them crated.
  
  :D


• You should trust your dogs.and if you have a back yard,let them bo out there.You should buy them bog houses.And chain them up if u have to.You should get them toys while they are out there to keep them happy.Feed them in the morning.after they eat leave the water bowl out.When you get home spend some time with them!!They are going to miss u!!


• BABY-GATES
  
  purchase a few, and put them up in areas of your house with linoleum tile or hardwood floors, limit them to one room, puppy proof the room, and fill with toys, add dachshunds, usually the baby gates work, and if confined to one room, the dogs are less likely to mess up the room with their bathroom antics, put down puppy pee pads as well, try for a few days at least
  
  this way you wont feel as bad because you will know the dogs aren't cooped up to one small space


• Have they relieved themselves in your home while you were home?
  If they have, they should have been punished for that, if not, I do not see much of a reason as to why they would while you are not. What i would be more worried about is them getting into important papers or teairng up furniture. Since they are not puppies anymore, that should not be an issue.
  You can do one of two things from this-
  1-Get a pet-sitter to visit every given hour to check up on them, or
  2-Let them loose one day, see what goes wrong (hey, you need to learn, too), and try to fix each problem each day. Eventually, there should be none, and they should be calm and good.
  If you are worried about them whining or barking, it is not simply because you are not around, it is because they are worried or stressed. I suggest leaving music on. It doesnt have to be calm music like most say. My aunt's dogs love 80's music... because that's what they grew up listening to!
  I hope this helps.
  ~Rei


• Is it possible for you to leave them in an enclosed area - such as a laundry room? Or perhaps purchase a larger crate so they have more room to move about and could be crated together.


• 8 hours is too long. hire someone to come in at lunch and take the pups out for a pee break. im a little concerned at at 2.5 yearsa your one pup is not trained. do you feed them high sodium treats? they could have a serious incontinent problem and i would take them to the vet.
  
  hire someone to come and let them out or go on your lunch and do it. put yourself in their paws.. crated 8 hours a day. thats a looooong time to hold it


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training (setting boundaries)?

I have 2 dogs, both chihuahua toy fox terrier mix. I'm going to try to explain this the best way I can. I have a different color different carpets, the regular and one in front of the door about 5 x 5 ft. I'd like to set a boundary around that carpet. I'd like for them to only sit in front of the carpet when they need to use the bathroom, which I already accomplished. However, I'd like for the to stay off of that carpet at all times until I allow them outside. I've tried standing just on the edge of the carpet, putting my hand up (they know that means stay) and saying no which works when they're going outside but doesn't work all the time like I'd like it too. I'd also like them to stay out of the kitchen, but they have to go to the kitchen in order to get to my bedroom where there food is so I'd like them to know its ok just to pass through but not stay and scavenger. I try standing on the edge of the kitchen and putting my hand up and saying no, but that only works for a few seconds. So in a nut shell I'd like to set boundaries.

Also, my one pup loves to eat anything and everything off the ground/floor. Is there any way to stop her from doing that?

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You dont need to set boundries you just have to make them sniff the place where they were and make them go away that way the dog gets a notice that these are the areas it shouldnt be staying too long in.

And for your dog to stop eating stuff from the ground. Put a little very little piece of spice on the ground and do that till it stops...........
It stops the first time it eats the spice so ya
lolz..................................…

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• Sorry but can you say like red carpet and blue carpet or soemthing because i dont understand which carpet is which hahah
  
  But to stop him from eating off the floor, i have a large dog and when he was a puppy he ate anything like pencils whatever so we would like say "no" and try take it off him and whatever and if we saw him approach it (sometimes you can tell if their going to eat it) wed say "leave" "leave is a very valuable command!!! haha

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Dog Health Questions: I'm trying to find a dog training book that I bought back in the 90's (96-99)....?

...I think it was a best seller.
the cover had a man and a wimeranian

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I looked for dog training books published in the 90's and then
looked for any with a picture of a man with a Weimaraner dog
on the cover. Found two with a Weimaraner and a woman and one
published after the 90's with a man and a Weimaraner.

I'm sorry, with what you gave me, this is so far all I can
find.

Urban Dog: The Ultimate Street Smarts Training Manual By Cis Frankel
was published in the 90's and has a picture of a woman with several
Weimaraners. This book can be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1…Loose Lead: The Life and Dog-Training Secrets of Texas Legend
Adelene Pardo By Nancy Francis has a picture of the lady author
with what looks like a Weimaraner and was also published in
the 90's and may be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…Published after the 1990's is the book: Cesar's Way: The Natural,
Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
by Cesar Millan, Asdf (Adapter), Melissa Jo Peltier (Editor)
The cover has Cesar with a Weimaraner on one side and a German
Shepard on the other. Can be found at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training air puff machine?

On the show Its me or the dog they have used this little gizmo that you can attach to your garbage and its motion sensored so when your dog goes to rip the garbage apart a puff of air blows out at them to keep them away from the garbage. Does anyone know what they are called or where I can get one

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I looked, but i have no idea... Try getting dog proof bins or trash cans.

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• I don't remember what it is called but you can find them in the cat section at petsmart. I almost bought one for my kittens.

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Dog Health Questions: Is a dalmation a good dog to get?

Id like to get a dalmation, but do they have any bad traits? What about the good ones? Any dog training tips?

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Dalmations are cute, but I prefer Old English Sheepdogs, They don't shed, great with kids and older people, very affectionate and just all around cute. They do require some work with brushing but we keep ours at a pretty short buzz cut. They love playing out in the snow and colder weather. The only problem is that they like to herd you into cupboards and rub against you. But I love my Cooper. Goto OES.org and find the person closest to you. They are about the same size as a Dalmation

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• My coworker has one. She says that it is not very smart but is great with her 2 yr old son.


• Dalmations are very smart but also very large perhaps larger than most people think. Mine are about 80 pounds each. I have been told they are small for full grown. Make sure you have a lot of room for this type of dog. Also they like to have their own sleep space. If slobber is a problem don't get a dal. They do slobber a lot.


• Dalmations can be great pets, but can be aggressive.....and are prone to allergies!! Research your breeder carefully! :D


• If you want a dog who...
  -Is medium to large and built like a sleek athlete
  -Has a short easy-to-brush coat
  -Thrives on vigorous exercise and interactive family activities
  -Is usually polite with everyone
  a dalmatian may be right for you
  
  If you don't want to deal with...
  - An extra careful search to avoid all the neurotic Dalmatians
  - Vigorous exercise requirements
  - Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
  - "Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
  - Aggression or fearfulness in some lines, or when not socialized enough
  - Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
  - Constant heavy shedding
  - Serious health problems
  
  a dalmatian may not be right for youMy major concerns would be:Unstable temperaments. Because of the movie "101 Dalmatians," Dalmatians became a fad breed in the 1990s. Unknowledgeable people tried to cash in on the breed's popularity by breeding every Dalmatian they could get their hands on, including individuals with bad temperaments. The result is LOTS of Dalmatians with neurotic temperaments, including biting, wild hyperactivity, and extreme stubbornness.
  (without careful searching for the right breeder, assume that a dalmatian you get will be BAD with kids)


• Kinda skinny for eating....


• Dalmations, from what I have heard from people who have owned them, are stupid, rowdy, unpredictable but, like all dogs can be, are lovable.


• Dals are/can be quite high-strung, and nervous. VERY good guards tho.


• If you get a Dalmatian from a reputable breeder, (go to some local dog shows and meet some) you will find more information that you should acquire before you get any breed dog.
  Dalmatians can have bad traits and good ones. A good breeder will be more than willing to help you with all your questions and also, help you get the Dalmatian you are looking for. Even let you know if a Dalmatian is for you, and if not, what type of dog would be good for you. Training depends on the person. First the person needs to be educated, then the dog can be trained in a way that is fun, instead of frustrating. Enjoy the shows. If you love dogs, you'll probably love shows, and you will get great information there as well.


• Being an ex- fire fighter/medic, I'm pretty partial to ol sparky but Dalmatians get hip problems a touch faster that most large dogs and they get a couple of different virus infections that other dog can but usually don't get. they are great family dogs and fairly easy to train


• They can be a little hyper. My family had one, he was deaf, he was a great dog! He was the best dog ever! He sadly died of kidney failure. We loved him and he was good with kids!


• yes they are very good and smart pets - take puppy to training school however they are known to to have eye problems


• A dalmation is a very good pet.I think any dog would make a great pet.You should get a puppy so you can start training it in its young age.Try going to PetsMart.They have a dog training thing there.I've herd that it really helps.


• bad traits are many.. they were bred to bark under the fire trucks so they do bark
  they are a non sporting breed and dont excel in much but being a couch patatoe
  and if i am correct, they do have health problems.. like hip displasea

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Dog Health Questions: How would you recommend I become a dog trainer?

I love dogs and dogs love me. I've always been a dog owner and lover.

I'm currently a college student working part time in a miserable corporate job. I will kill myself if I have to spend the rest of my life doing this!

How does one get started in dog training?

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There should be qualifications you can gain from a recognised training board.

It is to them you need to apply.

There are in the UK several online - distance learning courses you can do as well for behavioral and training courses.

We have people like this

http://www.bipdt.org.uk/courses.html

and feel sure that you would have the same

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• What about a dog trainer?
  
  As for me I expect from my dog trainer:
  
  Basic obedience training tasks for dogs include walking on a leash, attention, housebreaking, nonaggression, and socialization with humans or other pets. Trained Whisky my dog for many other activities, such as dog sports, service dogs, and other working dog tasks.


• 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 advice on how to train his dog.He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• 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.


• Call up a few dog trainers in the area and ask if you can intern. Almost anyone can train dogs if they have experience with them. There are also a few certification courses that you can take that make you more likely to get hired by a training place.


• start training your own dog if you have one and start to figure out new kinds of ways to train them.also watch dog wisperer wit cesar millan or its me or the dog wit victoria stillwell.see if you can pick up anything from them.


• Call a vet's office and ask for the names of their recommended obedience trainers. Then call those trainers and talk to them or check out their websites.

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Dog Health Questions: Any opinions on dog training in Fenton, MO?

I heard there was one right off 141 by Debbie's grooming and that they were very good. Classes were $10 per session. Anyone know where this is exactly?

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I don't know, but I think you should put this question under "St. Louis" you may get more people familiar with that area.

Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: The Koehler Method of Dog Training?

I am think about picking up the book "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" what I have read about it it looks pretty good. What are your experiences with this training? What are the pros and cons? Would you recommend this training? and lastly how well does this training work for the different ranges of dogs from soft to hard?
This specific book teaches the heel and other training right?
http://www.amazon.com/Koehler-Method-Dog…

Just like to add my dogs are very well trained and already know the obedience commands and I am just trying to read about different ways that I can incorporate with what I already do. Thanks!

So You Want A Career In Dog Training

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Koehler is definitely worth the read...but in my opinion it's damaged more dogs than I care to think about. People who don't understand being TOO harsh on TOO soft of a dog will create character problems. Also, the people who use it like a Bible will never see the full potential of their dogs because it's a 50 year old book based on 1 man's way of seeing things. This is the same reason Bruce Lee was so kick-***. Everybody thought their style of martial art was gospel...he instead took bits and pieces from boxing, karate, fencing, silat, and wing chun and we all know how that turned out...EXPLOSIVE! As a life-long martial artist I apply this 1 quote Bruce Lee said to all aspects in life, and that is: "Take what is useful, and disregard all that is not". Koehler method has some very useful info and technique, but people who "buy" into it as gospel...well, they don't win the Sch. Nationals anymore now do they? Not just Schutzhund either, the French are the best trainers in the World, they also use treats, so do the Dutch and most Germans...not using treats because you want a dog to "Obey you and not work for treats" is ridiculous, that's what the corrections phase of training is for, to teach a dog he MUST work regardless of whether or not you have a toy or treat or decide to praise him.

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• Koehler ROCKS.
  
  DO NOT INCORPORATE KOEHLER -EMBRACE IT! Use it as a stand alone.
  Throw out everything you have done with your dog and start at the beginning of the method.
  Do not skip any steps. Koehler is like mathematics or language, one lesson builds on the next.
  
  Visit the website
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.comPeople that knock it don't understand it.
  
  William Koehler trained THOUSANDS of dogs, his method is tried and true.
  
  I train PURE KOEHLER and I have the best dogs, who are easy to live with, obey on one command and one only, and win at the dog shows in Obedience.
  
  There is a FANTASTIC Yahoo Group on Koehler. This group includes Tony Anchetta who took over for Dick Koehler (Bills son)
  
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KMODT…Join the group and learn the REAL facts and success of the Koehler Method of Dog Training.
  
  I have had the blessed fortune to work with someone who trained for many years with Bill Koehler.
  
  Last but not least my current dogs are EXTREMELY SOFT. There are those that will say it won't work on soft dogs. Yeah right. I have a Rough Collie and a Pomeranian who was confiscated by Animal Control for abuse and neglect prior to me getting her. Koehler gave this dog the confidence she so desperately needed.
  
  From the Canine Professionals Hall of Fame-
  William R. (Bill) Koehler dog trainer A teacher, trainer and author who worked as the Chief Trainer for Walt Disney Studios for more than 20 years, Bill still managed to find the time to write six books and act as Chief Trainer for the Orange Empire Dog Club. His list of accomplishments in the field of dog training are too numerous to list here. It is worthwhile to note that his Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training was named Best Dog Book for the Year of 1967 by the Dog Writers' Association of America.
  
  Of interest is the method of dog training he developed over the course of many years. The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been praised, championed, vilified and in some cases damned. When you excel you are actually sticking your head up high enough to get shot. Only if you are truly excellent will the shots all miss and leave you standing straight and tall above the masses. That was Bill Koehler. Quiet, unassuming, soft spoken and gentle of hand, Bill gave us a way to train dogs while at the same time honoring their very dog-ness. The Koehler Method of Dog Training is just as valid and useful in the Twenty-first century as it was in the Twentieth century and we suspect it will continue to have just as much meaning for as long as we have dogs to train.


• I got the book, read it.
  I think its would be a very good method. I'm still in the process of getting more information, re-reading the book and hopefully will start my pup on it in the next week or so.
  
  Good luck!


• I'm doing Koehler right now - so far BEST training method i've found with my dog. She's never been so in tune with my movements and never paid this much attention to ME without treats.
  
  Thing is you have to throw everything else out the window - you don't "incorporate" it you just follow the book step by step. The book explains why.
  
  You start by working a week of foundation training on a 15 foot line. Then move to a six foot leash. Then start with the sit, automatic sit, stay, down, etc. So yeah, it has a lot of commands to teach (same as any basic class) and has a lot on proofing, too.
  
  Only con is that it's not for any of the "bleeding hearts" who can't bear to discipline their dogs OR let their dog discipline themselves. This book bases training on allowing the dog to make their own mistakes - this includes letting the dog bolt, you walking in the other direction when they do, and letting them hit the end of the 15 foot leash.
  
  Even if you don't use the method, it's a good book to pick up and read. As i already said, my dog has NEVER been so attentive to me and i don't have to carry around a bag of treats to get her to be.


• Wow - just went and looked at the sight that was posted by another answerer. That is exactly how I used to train my dogs (didn't even know that the classes I were taking was a specific method!). Works amazing. They do win in AKC and the dogs are 100% trustworthy off leash. I still use the basic concepts (because that is how I learned to train dogs) and am always told how well-behaved our dogs are (I do not think they are particularly well-behaved because we only do the basics at the moment and nothing "fancy"). Absolutely go for it. This works and your dog will LOVE it!


• Greekman uses and recommends the Koehler method.
  
  Been reading through it myself.
  
  Might have to give it a try with my new boy.


• Its always worth it to learn something new. But remember when you're dealing with aversives your potential for fallout is higher. The corrections need to be just right in both timing, intensity, etc. A misdelivered correction can ruin a dog. A mis timed click, no big deal.
  
  If you're going to train this way you have to be prepared for the fallout. Not all dogs will suffer fallout, but why risk it?
  
  That's not to say there aren't corrections used here, but I avoid them when possible.
  
  I like Steve White's 8 Rules to Punishment http://outsidek9.com/2009/05/how-to-puni…

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Dog Health Questions: Is my dog training my puppy for me?

I have a 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel and we just adopted a 10 week old puppy (border collie/lab who is already bigger than the cocker).

Anyway, we are crate training the puppy. We don't yet have a crate for the puppy, so we are using the cocker's crate and letting him be out at night and during the day (he is very well housetrained).

Last night, in the crate for the first time, the puppy (a border collie/lab mix who is already bigger than my cocker) was whining and yelping. We tried to ignore it, and then we tried to tell him no be quiet, but he just kept on for 5 minutes.

My cocker was sleeping next to me and ran over there a few times. Finally, he got down, laid under the bed near the crate, and issued a few low growls at the puppy. That puppy didn't make one sound after that all night!

My dog just trained him to be quiet in the crate! Have you seen this before? Is that what he was doing? Has this got to do with being dominant or because we were upset?

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well you have two intelligent animals and yes the one is teaching the other. The pup just don't like being alone and the older one will reflect on the younger one, thus teaching the same habbits of what it was taught.

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• your dog might have been annoyed by the whining and being that he's more the dominant one, then yes he's showing your new puppy the ropes.


• Your cocker spaniel is probably just annoyed. Mom dogs growl at their puppies when they do things that are not liked too.


• I know for sure that an older dog can train puppy's. My little Chi/Rat Terrier was 5 years old when I got my Beagle pup. I have a dog door so the dogs can go in and out as they please. The little pup would follow the Rat around. The Rat taught the pup to go outside to do his business. I did not have to house train the Beagle. The same thing happened about six month later when I got an APBT. The two older dogs trained her for me.


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Dog Health Questions: How much does dog training cost?

Does anyone know how much dog training costs? I'm in Riverside, CA and have seen private companies like K-9 Companions and Barkbuster, but I don't know how much to expect to spend. Any thoughts?

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I just stumbled on this and have been looking it over...seems like something pretty neat. It's an E-training class that is live or recorded with interactions....

http://www.e-trainingfordogs.com/CourseL…

It seems like a decent alternative to people that aren't in an area that offers classes or training.

ADD>>> I see people also recommending petsmart. They "can" be a good place and are very reasonable in costs as well as have a 100% guarantee. The thing to do is check out the trainer first though (there are even bad professionals in private practice). Watch some classes...talk to students and see if it might be what you need before just enrolling. I know some great trainers and some that aren't so great. If you're familiar with Zac George from Animal Planet...he was a petsmart trainer and is well known for his training skills :)

ADD>>> Also, training yourself is definitely cheaper but if you don't know what you're doing it can cause more problems. It's always best to get the basics from a reliable trainer then fine tuning your skills at home. Books have all the information you need if you understand the basics but I've seen people that even in classes, struggle. If you have specific problems you can't solve yourself, look into a basic obedience class. Even if they don't have the very best trainer you can learn some basic skills.

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  This guide is perfect if you need to quickly stop your dog biting, deal with dog aggression or find out how to stop them peeing in the house or car. Or you may need to address one or more of the other common dog obedience training problems such as excessive chewing, whining, or stopping your dog bolting out of the door?...Or you may have breed specific issues such as how to stop a Chihuahua howling or stopping excessive barking from your Border Collie?...


• Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you give SitStayFettch a try. A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.


• Hello, I see that you need assistance towards dog training your beloved pet dog. I have discovered a websitewith excellent dog training tips and tricks that will also make
  your beloved pet dog healthy too! Recently one of my close friends really needed help towards getting their dog under contol and not behaving so wildly and excitedly. I recomended an excellent dog obedience academy training website. They followed the dog training academy course and within a few weeks their dog became under control, and they thanked me for sugesting this website to them. So, check this website out if they may be right for you. And much success towards your dogs traing implimentation.


• It'll cost you free , if you'll train it by your self @ your home , And Believe me you can train your dog better than any trainer , cause you can understand each other , but the trainers can't understand your dogs mind and his likes dislike , for them it's only a dog which they've to train ....
  But you're mentally attached with your dog , so i think that you can train it better...!


• Hey there, I certainly know what your needing. I've had the same problem with my puppy. Recently one of my relatives really needed some advice on how to train his dog too. She followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a very short time. Let me know if this helps.


• they have dog obedience classes at petsmart... i would say check out the reviews people have given for the trainer to really see if its worth how much their charging or the least expensive way to train your dog is you training the dog by urself, that way you have total control and trust of the dog and you aren't spending alot of money for it


• i dont know about them or what kind of training your wanting...
  
  for basics near me it's about 94 for 6 weeks 10.00 every visit after that. place is great! run by people that show and work there dogs in agility, conformation and obedience trials.
  
  petsmart has a suckish training program here...for 200 for 9 weeks.
  
  another program i think is BS is one run by a facility that claims to train K9 officers...and is "willing to train your dog too" for 800 they will alpha roll your dog...i see the signs when i go to my parents they are just horrid.


• I know that pet-smart offers dog training, i usually find pet-smart to be a more expensive place but they offer high quality services. you can go to this website: http://training.petsmart.com/. choose the class that you are interested in and then prices are displayed.
  
  Good Luck!


• Depends where you go. I can train at my local kennel club for $150 and that covers the whole year. If I become a member it's more like $40. If I go to one of the more "fancy" places around here I think it's about $110+ for 8 weeks. Some other places are a little more reasonable at about $75 for 8 weeks. I don't have a clue what places like Petco cost, I have never (and would never) taken a class there.


• I paid $90 to take part in a basic class at a dog training club, but other places that do it professionally are usually more per class (I was anticipating spending $200 or more for this club, and was happily surprised by the low price).


• Steve E couldn't have said it better. Get involved with a club that offers agility class's you'll have more fun with it and it trains you also.


• Bark Busters is about $495-520.
  K-9 Companions varies depending on the courses you select: http://www.k-9companions.com/courses.htm


• Hi
  I guess you should try professional help
  I made some research for you and I found that you need professionals help
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• Don't waste you money on them find a dog club or a dog agility instructor that competes with there dogs and take lessons you will have better value for your money and have more fun.


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