Dog Health Questions: Hand Made Dog Collars?

I've been looking around for home made crafts i could sell on my site to raise money for the site and different organizations (maybe even get myself some pocket change that i could use to spoil my pets and maybe buy a dog training book or two i've been wanting!)

I came across the idea of home made dog collar and leash sets, and I even found a pattern or two. I was just wondering if anybody on here has ever tried to make a home made collar, and what pattern they used (or how they did it). And how do you know that one of these things is going to be sturdy enough? Safe enough?

Obviously i won't sell any until i've perfected the idea and tested them out to make sure they where safe (if i even do it). I'm just curious. There seem to be a lot of people in my area that are into custom collars, so i figure why not try and see what the demand is like.

Note: the patterns i found call for using 100% cotton materials with interfacing or nylon webbing.

Again, just curious.

Also, what would you want to see before buying a "home made collar/leash set"? Video demo, etc?

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I have an idea for you, but you may think it's a stupid one. There is someone on my local Craigslist that has postings for hand made leashes and collars from time to time. I would wonder if this person does well with their sales. Maybe someone on your local Craigslist does this too, so you could go to the Pet Section and type that item/items in the search box. Then, if you found something, you could take a look at how you THINK the items are constructed, and maybe even contact them and talk to them about it. (without telling them that's your plan, so they don't think you would be taking business away from them) Safety and durability would be first on my list, rather than how fancy or pretty it was. I just don't get into that sort of thing, myself.

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• Look up para-cord Survival Bracelets if you learn how to make those you can make them larger then make the dog collars aand leashes!! thats what i do and i also sell mine but the money i make goes to our care packages we send to the army (because we have a friend in the army)


• The first thing you will need is an industrial sewing machine. Most commercial machines cringe at the thought of anything that heavy duty. I have an old Singer model 66 that handles the job but its fairly slow. Just thought I would mention that before you bought a bunch of supplies.


• Honestly, although that's a sweet idea, I don't think that I'd buy one. I want something seriously seriously trustworthy for the safety of my dog. I think I'd only trust larger companies for that.


• I think that is such a nice idea but I think I would prefer buying my dog a collar in the
  petshop just cause of safety reasons I think a lot of dog owners would feel the same way


• I did it with leather. I bought the hide, cut the strips, hand sewn, 6' leashes, different widths, collars from 2" wide & down with buckle & D ring. Simple, basic, nothing fancy.


• Not dog collars, but I made bridles and halters when I was a kid, and actually used them.
  
  Mostly I braided them (four or three cord), but I also made some from leather. You could make collars the same way.
  
  Its not hard, and as long as you use nylon cord, webbing, or leather, you shouldnt have any problem with strength.
  
  You dont need to buy a professional sewing machine......they make heavy duty needles for leather, and you could stitch them by hand. You could also do appliques and apply them with hot glue. Nylon melts when it gets hot, so they would probably wear well.
  
  I would want to see samples before buying.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog barking issue?

You see, everytime my dog see's a person, he barks..well not me because he's use to me..but how can i train my dog "he's a cocker spaniel" to not bark at other animals / people.. i try hard to get him around people so he can get use to the feeling, but he just never stops barking..Ooh and dog training on a leash..he keeps pulling and thinks hes the boss..what should i do?

P.S..i dont want to take him to proffesional training because it cost so much, is there any way i can teach him by myself? with treats? Thanks.

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You can train him yourself but a good class with a good instructor is a better way to learn the proper techniques and you can get all your behavior questions answered by professionals. Group classes usually don't cost that much, but are well worth it. see links for how to train commands.
i have included some info on barking as well.

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• The best book I've seen is Dog Training by Bash, several years old
  
  There is an Animal Planet show on dog problems that is very good at showing training techniques
  
  Finally could try an antibark collar


• If you can't afford training, maybe you can get a few books on dog training though? Dog training for Dummies is pretty good! Cockers just really like to bark and they are very territorial...so that may be tough to break...Good Luck!


• Get a prong collar, that will solve all your problems.


• leave the poor dog alone
  he's a dog and dog's bark....jerk..
  
  sincerly yours,
  your cocker spaniel :p
  
  BARK BARK BARK BARK !!!!!!!!!


• I think anti bark collars are a bit cruel.
  When your walking your dog every time he barks - turn round and walk him away. eventually he will stop barking because he wont want to change irection. I saw this on a tv programme with the dog trainer victoria stilwell and it worked.


• The barking at people is a pretty serious issue and it is well worth the money to have a trainer, who can see what is happening and guide you through this, help you. If you just can't afford it, though, get The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell and Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar (read the info about socialization - helpful even if your dog isn't a pup). There's too much info to give through this forum.
  
  When he pulls on leash, stop walking. When he finally stops straining and the leash loosens, praise him and start walking again. With repetition he will figure out he gets nowhere by pulling.
  
  If you don't have the patience for that, bring treats on walks - good treats, like hot dog, cheese, or chicken. Hold a treat in the hand closest to the dog and put your hand at the dog's nose level. Start walking; the food will guide the dog and keep him at your side. Let him have a treat every few steps, as long as he is next to you. After a few days take a few more steps before giving him the treat, etc.


• I have a dog that used to do all of that. The barking problem was because he was bored.
  the pulling problem we solved with a harness....I have found that when the leash is connected to a harness it is easier to control a dog.
  As to the training, see if there are any dog clubs in your area that offer training classes. The one in my area charges $90 for a 10 week obedience session, you and the dog both learn.


• Do not let your dog be the boss. It doesn't take professional training to get your dog to understand what you want him to do. He needs to know that you are the "pack leader" and he's not. Treats come in very helpful but whenever this happens you need to use a controlling voice that tells him you are serious and he needs to listen. They also make choke collars. They might sound mad but I use one on my dog because he pulls when we go on a walk and it seems to work. Hope I helped some.


• sound,shock,spray collar works

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Dog Health Questions: Have you tried training with the "U"?

Here are some neat dog training videos:

Sit
Down
Stay
Beg and
Roll Over at:

http://www.wciu.com/UDog

Very well done ... have fun!!!

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Never heard of it. The self taught videos usually are not that good. It is much easier to take a puppy class where you learn how to teach your pup. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: I want to start my own buisness. What should I do to start?

It's going to be a buisness of dog-training, dog & cat grooming, pet boarding, animal rescuing, and fish, birds & reptile sales. I'm planning on getting a professional dog-training cerficate within a year. What else should I do? Where do I start? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

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After getting your certificate, use it to earn as much money as possible doing your own private thing. After saving up a lot of money, lease out a decent-sized building and turn that into a buisness! Ask for help and support from trusted friends and family if you really need it. Also, lots of experience is best!

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• well, it depends mainly on your financial position, but if you are planning to proceed properly; I'd suggest you assign someone or some firm to conduct a "Pre-Feasibility Study", or maybe you can learn how to conduct it by yourself


• While you are working towards your professional dog groominging certificate, you need to do a lot of research on your project. You need to start off by talking to the Small Business Bureau in your local area. They should be able to help you with developing your business plan and if they don't help you then find a good local accountant to get some answers. Some accountants will do an hour's consultation for free so use them. Make sure that before you see the accountant or the people at the Small Business Bureau write down as many questions as you need answered so that you don't forget anything. Also talk to an existing Pet Shop owner and find out the challenges he/she is facing as well as the benefits of owning a pet shop. If you do all that, it should keep you busy for a while.
  
  Good luck with your project and hopefully I have given you useful information.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

How much would you charge by the hour for someone who is training a teacup yorkie? I have many methods and have started a little bit of training already but now i have to get paid for it, I dont want to charge like 30 dollars but i dont want to be cheap, i have no clue what private training lessons are... help me??

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i would charge $25 an hour

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• First, what is your experience and credentials? How many dogs have you trained? How many courses in dog training have you taken? Do you have any professional credentials? Are you a member of any organization such as the Association of Pet Dog Trainers?
  
  If you don't have any of the above, then you have very little to base your business on. I would start out with pretty low prices. Get a couple dozen clients and then you can base your business on experience, since you've trained a number of dogs.
  
  I think you should start at $10-$15 an hour. After you get more clients, more experience and more professional recognition, you can justify charging more. Right now people don't know anything about you, how you train dogs or what results they'll get. I think the only people who will hire you would be friends and people who want a bargain.


• If you have no real training diploma or degree I wouldn't pay much. Actually I wouldn't pay at all. But, if you have a school or have a lot of experience you should call other schools and see how much they charge.


• If you're a novice trainer and don't have much experience or training yourself then you should charge about $15 an hour.


• Generally a 6-8 week basic obedience group class runs around $90-100 (at least in my area they do). Each class is usually about an hour long, so divide that by 6 or 8 and you come up with approximately $11.25-16.70 per hour for a group class with an (at least somewhat) experienced instructor. My trainer charges $50 for a one hour private training session at her facility which I think is reasonable given her credentials and her experience (with a bachelor's in Animal Science, Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and Accredited Dog Training/Pet Behaviour Specialist of the Pet Behaviour Institute of the United Kingdom plus twelve years of experience professionally training dogs of all temperaments from the idiological family lab to aggressive akitas she is probably the most qualified dog trainer in my state if not the midwest) but if you're going to charge that kind of money you had better have the kind of credentials she does.
  
  Your best bet would be to call around to the local training places in your area and ask them what they charge for private training lessons. The breed or size of the dog really doesn't enter into figuring out how much to charge since what you are charging for isn't really dealing with the dog, but rather teaching the owner how to communicate with and control their dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Any dog training advice?

i have a 10 week old purebred german shepherd. hes mostly house trained and he does tricks. id just like his manners to be a little better. he bites our hands and face when we pet him. and he's chewing on everything. i know this is known behavior for puppies, but is there anything i can do to stop it?

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I don't know how you would stop it completely, but there is a spray that you can get at the pet store that helps a LOT! It is safe for furniture and tastes very bad so they don't chew - it worked for mine anyway. This spray worked along with removing him from where he's chewing, telling him no, and giving him one of his toys to chew instead.

If you are petting and he starts to bite then you tell him no and turn your back or get up and walk away. It takes numerous times, but he gets the message pretty quickly that biting means no playing or petting.

Good luck with your new baby.

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• Crate training helps with housetraining and also with chewing when you can't supervise. Get him lots of appropriate chew toys and give him one when he chews on the wrong thing. If he bites during play, stop the play and ignore him for a few minutes. He'll learn that biting gets him ignored and eventually he will learn. And be patient - he's still very little.


• You can stop the biting on your hands, face, etc. I've trained more shepherd pups than I can count (ok I could count them but it would take a while LOL), and the best way to curtail these mouthy babes is to firmly grip the lower jaw when they're biting, thumb over tongue , and apply sufficient pressure to make them want to spit out the hand. Say 'no biting', or 'out'. as you do this. Don't worry about hurting him ---he's hurting you and if he were doing this to his mom she would most certainly correct him with a growl and a firm grip to the muzzle. You're taking her place. A little discomfort is ok and often necessary to get the point across.
  Shepherds are smart and they 'get it' very quickly. Two or three physical corrections along with the verbal is usually all it takes to understand the verbal alone and back off of an intended bite.
  As you said, you can't really stop the chewing behavior entirely, but you can use the same correction when a pup gets hold of a prohibited item, using 'out' or 'leave it' as the verbal command. To be most effective, you must supply the pup with allowed items in the place of the ones you take away. By offering alternative tugs for rough play instead of arms and legs, and by offering chewies or other safe toys for teething, you satisfy this instinctual behavior rather than totally squashing it.
  Remember that pups take a couple of years to really outgrow the chewing behavior so take measures to confine him safely when he can't be watched.


• Yes, there are some really simple things you can do.
  
  You need to set some clear boundaries for you puppy. This is best done by giving a voice correction when the puppy is doing something it's not supposed to do (I use "eh-eh) and by giving the puppy a consequence for it's actions.
  
  So, nipping hands, or lunging at faces, should get a voice correction and then, ignore the pup for a few mins. Stand up, turn your back and ignore the pup until it calms down. If he's still totally wild, crate him for a few mins. He'll start to put together that certain behaviors get him ignored.
  
  For chewing on things he shouldn't, give him the same voice correction to stop him and then give him something he CAN chew. When you see your pup going for one of it's own toys, praise it like crazy.
  
  I will put younger puppies on a leash and tie the leash to my belt loop so they're not running free in the house. This allows me to catch them in the act when they're getting into something they're not supposed to. I also try to make sure that when ever I tell a puppy they can't do something, I also show they what they CAN do. So, no chewing the coffee table, but you can chew this bone instead.
  
  It takes a while, but keep at it!


• To discourage biting, chewing and other unwanted behavior, just spray items with Bitter Apple. It's harmless to dogs and doesn't leave a stain, but the powerful taste deterrent sends a strong message to your dog. (This stuff does work)
  
  For the biting, every time they do it, grab a hold of their nose and tell them "no bite" or something like that and you can give them a little rap on the nose when they do it. You just have to be consistent. The same applies for the chewing. Make sure you do it right when you catch them either chewing or biting, if you wait, the dog will not know what its getting punished for. Make sure you give them toys that they can chew on.


• Hi,
  I think that the best thing to do when he bites or chews on stuff is to scold him. You have to let him know what he is doing is wrong. Because of all the chewing i am guessing he is probably teething. I get something hard that he can chew on.When he doesn't bite you when you are petting him give him a treat. This will make him clue in that if he behaves he gets rewarded.
  
  If he continues to bite as he gets older, you could get him a muzzle. My cousin had to do that because of their new puppy biting her 3 year-old son. I know this may sound like a drastic thing to do, but its something that really makes them stop.
  
  Good Luck! And i hope i helped a bit!


• What he is doing is trying to be dominant with you. This will be a problem that can be solved with consistency by all involved. He must be told a FIRM no when he exhibits this behavior. I don't mean hitting him, but grabbing his snout and then looking directly at him and saying "NO".
  
  It always helps if everyone is always on the same page with this. He will get the idea faster.
  
  Another tactic is to put him away from everyone when he does this. Take him to his crate, or isolate him in some other fashion. Dogs learn quickly they don't like to be away from the family.
  
  And finally, because this is an alpha struggle, I would (if you can), hover over him holding him by the mid section, lift him up and hold him till he doesn't try to move. Put him down and repeat until he's still. I know this sounds odd, but trainers will tell you this is a drill that teaches him that you are ALPHA, and not him. It's the same as his mother would of done.
  
  Always be sure to have safe chew toys as an alternative to you.
  Good luck to you!


• Hi, chewing behavior like that can sometimes mean that your puppy has not had the opportunity to learn bite inhibition by playing with his litter mates. Maybe he was separated from his brothers and sisters at a very young age? Or was from a small litter. In any case, its a habit you need to get rid of asap, especially in a dog that is going to grow big.
  
  You could try squeaking loudly when he bites your hands and then stop play immediately. Then he will learn that biting stops play and is no fun. Only continue play if he doesn't bite. Will take a while, but worth it.
  
  There is a free down loadable video and book available at the moment which will give you step by step advice on training and should also help you solve the problem. You can access it by going to the link below.

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Dog Health Questions: If you want a dog to be a guard dog, does it have to be registered as such?

I don't want a guard dog and don't plan on training or getting any of my dogs trained as guards. I'm just wondering.

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No it does not need to be registered

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• Your home owners insurance tells you if you can even have certain breeds of dogs. I have had to pay extra on my insurance so I can have my breed of choice. (Rottweiler) If an individual is bitten on your property you are responsible regardless of how or why the person was bitten. So therefore really think about why you're getting a dog. Your insurance company will have to be notified for your own protection.


• There's really no such thing as redistricting a dog as a guard dog. If your dog is taught to bite on command you need to up your insurance because you would be sued.

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Dog Health Questions: Has any one ever used the "Dog Training Company" in NJ?

I was considering using them, but I wanted to see if any one has used them, and if they were satisfied with their work.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good dog training center for dogs in Palatine, IL my dogs are out of control?

i love them and want them to be train i tried but havent suceeded only one dog knows his name and the other doesnt the other listens to my sit command but the other doesnt :( and they tend to pee at the sofas which is making me angry i try to put there nose there and say no but still no good wht am i doing wrong?

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Google positive reinforcement training
Teaching with food and praise is easy.
Just be consistent.
Say the dogs name, give treat, and pat.
Have dog next to you say dogs name and pat.
Say Come dogs name, give treat, and say good dog.
Dog will associate the name with good things.
Rubbing their nose in it does not accomplish anything.
Read answers here and on the internet on how to house train a puppy.
Start there with yours. Be consistent. Be patient.
Remove the smell of urine from your home.
Enroll in an obedience class based on positive methods now.

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• As the answer above said, your dogs can smell their urine on the sofa, so they will continue peeing on the pretty same place all the time.
  
  Training them is not too hard for you to make them under control, you just need patient and some good tricks.


• For the peeing thing spray distilled white vinegar on it the reason they continue is cause they can smell it.Not sure how old the dogs are but training is pretty easy it takes time and patience.Most Pet Smart or Pet Co do have training classes for the public.

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Dog Health Questions: Orange, CA obedience dog training schools?

I just got a lhasa apso a few weeks ago. I found out he has been in quite a few bad homes where he has been beaten & starved at times. He's normally good with me, but when he's around others, he gets aggressive & bites. Know of any affordable obedience dog training in orange, ca?

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Most professional trainers now offer courses online. They are real easy to follow and offer a guarantee. Here is my recomendation for dealing with aggression.

http://skycforme.sitstay.hop.clickbank.n…

Also Dove Cresswell North Hollywood Dog Trainer offers online Video training where you can watch all your lessons on your home computer, She is very good also: Trains for hollywood movies etc.. and local to you and me.. I am in Bishop!

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I also offer a free ebook you can download that will help you understand how online training works. Go here for download instructions:
http://www.dog-training-sites.com

Effective Dog Training For Obedience

• I know the very best trainer in the world and they are located in Orange County, CA. You.
  
  I've been a trainer/handler/shower for a bunch of years and I have seen just about every kind of training there is. The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of trainers, and especially the ones at your local pet megastore, have NO CLUE of what they are doing and can actually lead you to think that either you or your dog is a witless wonder.
  
  They "train" using food/treats. Let's say that your dog bolts out of the front door and you call him back. He has been conditioned to do as you say and then he will get a treat. Well, if you don't have any treats on you as soon as he comes back and DON'T give him a treat, you broke the deal. Why should your dog listen to you if you don't happen to have any treats on you? Unless you plan to spend the rest of your days with pockets full of Milk-Bone crumbs, I suggest using an alternate method.
  
  My suggestion to you is to do a search for a book called "Toward the PhD for Dogs". Unfortunatley, it has been out of print for many years. (Why is it that the best books aren't very successful?) It is set up in steps which are very easy to use and completely successful when you follow the program. It's written for AKC obedience trial preparation but there is no reason that the scruffiest mongrel in the world can't do the same things that any AKC Utility Dog (UD) does.
  
  Please believe me when I tell you that finding and buying a copy of that book (usually you can find it for about $20) will save you hundreds of dollars on bullsh** "trainers". Use the lessons in that book and you will very quickly find yourself walking with a well trained, well adjusted companion instead of "just a dog".
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Any good dog training forums?

Anyone have any suggestions for a good professional-quality dog training forum? Not that I have a dog that needs training, but I do training and would like a forum to talk with others who do as well

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I love the Dog Whisper on Discovery channel.

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• Some good info can be found on the site and in the forums at Leerburg, http://leerburg.com/. It's especially good if you are interested in German Shepherds, Malinois, Dobermans or other types of dogs used in security or protection. It's not bad for other breeds either. The site is huge with thousands of pages of information to go along with the forums.


• Yes, here are some that you can join right away since they are on Yahoo.
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogbe…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogob…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoodD…
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OC-Assist-…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pos-4…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/front…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/spt/
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Click…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DogTr…
  http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/dogbe…
  
  Have fun. :0)


• http://www.dogchat.co.uk/
  
  http://www.doglistener.co.uk/

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