Dog Health Questions: Socialize dog .. but no friends with dogs?

My dog was never properly socialized with other dogs, and she is very fear reactive. Id be nice for her to be decent around other dogs, Im not asking for a overall miracle angel here, just tolerance.
Im going to spare large details, but I am very experienced in dog training .. I feel professional trainers are very expensive, and usually reserved for people who need help and dont know what to do.
The bottom line is, I have few friends, and none of them have dogs. How can I solve this problem, when there is no dog parks, or anything around here - most dogs I meet on the walk are worse off than I, and I feel like paying for a dog trainer is like paying to use their dog, you know?
Im stuck between a rock and a hard place, intelligent suggestions? :)

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well there is not much you can do if you live in the middle of nowhere and there are no friendly dogs around ... i was going to say hire a dog walker but i doubt there are dog walkers where you live ... where i live there is a guy who walks only dogs who have problems with other dogs ... they start wearing muzzles and when they graduate to no muzzle, they go to normal dog walkers (he charges a lot) ... maybe if you have transportation and there are some dog obedience classes you can access, that is a good way for dog-reactive dogs to be around other dogs in a safe environment with a trainer to offer advice ...

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• You could attend dog shows or join in if your have a canine group anywhere near you. You could even be creative and start walking people's dogs to help your dog. I do not reccomend either of these if there is risk that your dog would attack the other dogs, if this is a risk you will definitely need a muzzle. Good luck.


• Obedience school at a dog training club.
  
  There will be other dogs in the class, and the trainers there will help you with your dog's issues.


• Enroll your dog in an obedience class.

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Dog Health Questions: Why is it when someone asks a training question....?

you have at least one person who answers with something along the lines of "watch the dog whisperer" "watch its me or the dog" or "call ceasar"?

While the tv shows may have some good advice and tips, they are not replacement for actual training. While one method may work well for one dog or situation, it wont be the solition for another! These are also edited TV shows and only show part of what's going on.. the entire episode is actually weeks, and sometimes months of training that is edited.

The trainers you see on TV also cannot possibly take on every dog training issue out there.. they are just one trainer.. and can only take on so many clients at a time.

Not all solutions require a trainer, just a different perspective from someone experienced with dogs to offer advice on a different training method to try.. for example, most housebreaking issues do not require a trainer!

Even if it does require a trainer, it takes several sessions with a trainer that are 20-30 minute long sessions... some problems may require seeing the trainer every week for 6-8 weeks!

Why do people think the answers can be found by watching a half hour tv show?

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Because that is the limit of their real, actual dog knowledge.

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• they're only shortening the training cuz they only got 30 min. to do the show. but it actually takes longer to train them. they only show steps on how to do it


• What is on TV must be true.
  
  Thats why if I click my heels together and say "there is no place like home" three times, I'll end up in 1939 Kansas, completely in black and white, and feeling like I smoked an entire fields worth of marijuana.
  
  I'll see you in 1939.


• I would never answer with those because personally I think the dog whisperer is an idiot
  
  I always try to give real answers
  
  


• Because they have no real training knowledge but think they do because they watch those shows.


• Its because thats all they watch or know or are too lazy to get more info somewhere else.
  
  For me I can watch the shows but I also read books to help with training and read things on the internet and also have a dog trainer.


• I agree with what you say,but after 50 years around dogs and I havn't had many thankfully they have all been long lived.As I have got older I have picked up several tips, but mainly ignore bad behaviour and reward good behaviour.
  My border Collie which was a nightmare when he was a puppy, now 6 1/2 years old, is a pleasure infact someone who was visiting our town stated that she would love to clone him.I took him to puppy classes when he was approx 14 weeks old and they declared him a nightmare, I withdrew him from the classes very shortly afterwards as he was not enjoying the experience . He is now a delight well behaved, and everone adores him. Patience, love will win the situation over


• Because if someone has no clue whatsoever on how to go about training a dog, it is easier to watch someone do it. In some of the answers I've read, if I didn't already know how to train a dog, I would still be lost.
  
  Some of those show are a little crappy, they show the dog's behavior, then show them trained with no instruction in between. I prefer the ones that actually teach you how to deal with behavior problems.
  
  And no every method doesn't work on every dog, I've seen Victoria Stillwell have to back up and try something else quite a few times. But her methods do work.
  
  Maybe if you would take time to watch her shows, you could see some value to them. She does actually take on a lot of behavior issues instead of the basic potty training and such. She also points out what the owners of the dogs are doing to promote the behaviors.
  
  Watching a dog training show doesn't take the place of training, lets just say it trains the dog owner on how to train their dogs. Because as we know, most of a dog's behavior problems stem from the way the owner treats them.
  
  I'd much rather see someone advise someone to even watch a crappy dog training show, than to advise them to hit the dog.


• lol thats funny.. yes people have told me that too but two dogs and three litters later, i realized that you have to play it by ear because the more you can figure out about your dog, the better your relationship will be. every dog has different personalities so watching a show may not help but it might help


• This is why I add a link for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors if the problem is serious. They are a good source for finding an experienced trainer.


• Dog owners that have never actually looked into what a good dog trainer/behaviorist is think those people have a 100% success rate.
  
  Personally I always refer to www.flyingdogpress.com and a dog trainer/behaviorist that kind of follows that view(as much as possible anyway).
  
  I don't agree with the dog whisperer. I feel some of his techniques are just plain disrespectful to another living being. He seems to think you can make a dog learn to speak human, but it has to be the other way around for the relationship to be a good one. (imo) Same thing with victoria, I think she has a good way of training, but some of the stuff she does, irritates me. There was one episode that recently aired, it was the two greyhounds I believe and they would eat their poo. I agreed it was lack of nutrition in the dogs food, but what she did to solve the problem just covered it up. The recommendation should've been to go see a canine nutritionist, not a dog behaviorist/trainer.


• TV is over-rated.
  
  and ''OMG there MUST be a reason that he's on TV!- he MUST have all of the answers!!!- who are you to say who is and isnt a bad trainer?''remember the lady who said that cesar milian was the best dog trainer shes ever heard of and shes been training dogs for more than 50 years?
  it was something like that


• Have you forgotten that you are asking about YA! contributors? There's always going to be a dumb answer or in this case not an answer, but recommendation to watch some TV show.
  
  I really respect you for all the great answers you give people, but your question borders on a rant.
  


• Watch The Dog Whisperer. You'll get it.


• I do this all the time and I feel it's a very defensible position. Too many people get dogs without a hint of how to raise or train them, and when the novelty wears off, what happens to the poor animal? Moreover, many of these people would not take the time to read a training manual, and have no clue where to begin. At least the TV shows are a beginning; a place to get into the mode of behavior training, even if the specific episode doesn't apply to their dog. And, who suggested that the viewers shouldn't actually try the training, as you imply? If you've watched any of these shows you would know that consistency, persistence, and time are always stressed.
  
  With all due respect, you need to broaden your perspective and understand you are dealing with some who think dogs are born potty trained, and that their main purpose in life is as a fashion accessory to high schoolers. Every journey of 100 miles begins with the first step.

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Dog Health Questions: How do we get our young dog used to a Halti Collar?

Our seven month old pup is very big and strong and has a habit of pulling hard on the lead (especially when he sees another dog or a child as he wants to play). To correct this we bought a Halti Coller however when we have tried putting it on him he goes daft and runs about, very distressed trying to remove it. Obviously we don't like seeing him upset and we worry he might hurt his face trying to remove it. Trying to distract him with treats and toys doesn't work at all. Can anyone suggest a good way to gradually get him used to it? It's been suggested that he really hates it as he sees it as being forced into a submissive role - we seem to be in constant battle in asserting our dominane over him , particularly as he is reaching puberty. Anyway, and tips and even your own dog training stories would be really helpful. Thanks.

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I use a gentle leader (halti) on my corgi pup. When we put it on her we just had to hold her and fix it to her measurments and everything. When you have it on your pup take it for a walk and bring lots of treats. When it stops and tries and take it off say "Let's go" and call it's name in your best happy/baby voice and show him the treat. If you have trouble putting it on him have another person hold him tightly on a leash then you crouch over him since he is big and fit it to him (if you have already done that great!) or put it on him. If bites or tries to yell "AH AH" and have the person holding him give him a jerk. If you have further trouble call an obidence trainer or behavorist. I used Pet-smart training and they are great my corgi is great now.

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• There are several ways to go about this. The most important thing is not to give in to his "distressed" behavior as this will only teach him that it will get him what he wants.
  
  When we got a head halter for our first dog, she absolutely hated it. Since we lived in an apartment with no fence, getting her over it wasn't hard. If she wanted to go outside at ALL she had to wear her halter. Didn't take her too long to learn that the head halter meant she got to go outside and she was quickly eager to put it on. My dog trainer is also a fan of this method. Don't put the halti on and then just let him wander around the house/yard. Put it on, clip on the leash (depending on how resistant he is you may have to clip on the leash first) and start walking. when he starts flipping out, ignore the behavior and just keep walking. He will soon learn that the halti is not optional and that fighting like that only makes him tired and he has to do what you say anyway. My trainer recommends gentle leaders for many of the dogs in her classes. At the beginning of a 6 week basic session she has dogs flip-flopping all over the place and refusing to walk because they are fighting the head halter. By the end of the six weeks, most of them are doing a pretty good approximation of heel and very few of them even seem to notice the head halters anymore. Many of her basic dogs also go on to intermediate obedience and her Canine Good Citizen class (where they can not wear the head halter to pass the CGC test).
  
  A more gradual approach would be to associate the halti with yummy treats (not dry milkbones...go for moist or semi-moist treats, at least at first). Take the halti out, let him sniff it and as soon as he moves his nose towards it to sniff it pop a treat in his mouth and remove the halti. Put the halti away for a while then bring it out and again reward him for sniffing it. Once he's eager to see you get the halti out, slip the loop around his muzzle, pop a treat in his mouth, and immediately remove the halti (no more treats for simply sniffing it). Gradually increase the amount of time that the loop stays on before you give a treat. Once he seems comfortable with just the loop on for a minute or so, connect the strap behind his head and immediately give a treat and then remove it. Gradually increase the amount of time he has the halti entirely on. Eventually he will associate wearing the halti with treats and shouldn't fight it (at least not nearly as much).


• I used a halti for about a week. I finally gave up trying to get him used to it - but it was MORE because they can slip out of it than I was irritated that he was walking with his face rubbing the ground.
  
  Twice he slipped out of it by squirming and that scared the bejeesus out of me. It has the safety latch so I was still connected to him via the slim line that connects to their collar but I then had NO control over him.
  
  I got my pup from the Humane Society and I admit - as my first dog - I probably didn't choose him correctly. Granted, any knowledgeable person at the Humane Society should have recognized this and refused me adoption of this particular pup but they are overworked/underpaid and I think relieved that they wouldn't have to put another one to sleep. I picked my dog (10 months old) because he chased the ball, brought it back, and dropped it for me to throw again). Seemed like a smart dog.
  
  I went through normal collars (getting dragged along), choke collars, all he did was choke himself and hack to death and the "popping" that you are supposed to do really bothered me (I was afraid I was going to snap his windpipe in half), the halti - which he slipped out of twice and now to a pinch collar.
  
  Here's my halti experience. I don't think that it is soooo much that he is fighting losing dominance - I think it is more about what it feels like on his face. Remember the first time you wore a turtleneck?? You probably spent the entire day pulling at the neck because it felt weird. I think the dog is experiencing the same phenomenon. It is just about getting him used to it.
  
  I would put it on while he is lying around the house. NOT just while you are getting ready to walk with him. He will be excited with the walk and irritated with the thing covering his face. He is not going to hurt his face while trying to remove it, dogs aren't that dumb! Just like you didn't go get a hacksaw to fix that turtleneck, they won't do anything ridiculous!
  
  Putting the halti on around the house will desensitize him to it. Put it on - set a timer for 5 minutes and distract him while it is on - play ball, belly rubs, whatever - but don't let him focus on the halti. Do this two or three times a day and extend the period of time he is wearing it in a non-walking situation.
  
  Once he is used to it - on the walk, do NOT let him misbahave and try to "wipe" the thing off his face. Keep his head up (it's a pain - I know -remember my dog spent an entire walk trying to wipe it off his face). It will get better. By the end of the week my dog didn't mind it so much, but after the second time he slipped out of it (and yes it was on appropriately) I couldn't have the lack of control.
  
  Now, to the type of collar you didn't ask about - the pinch collar. Many people will tell you that it is inhumane - I PROMISE that the pinch collar is more human than a choke collar for the following reasons
  
  1.) first and foremost - the dog does not get speared or injured by the prongs - they DO NOT penetrate the skin
  2.) the dog WILL NOT pull itself to choking with the pinch collar because the prongs prevent that - therefore there is no choking hazard with this collar - the "pinch" stops them from doing that which means that they aren't pulling!!
  3.) you do not "pop" the leash with the prongs (no need to - a gentle pull is all that is needed and they feel the "pinch"
  4.) This collar also mimics how dogs behave in nature (see Cesar Millan's the Dog Whisperer).
  
  I was still skeptical over whether I was doing the right thing with the pinch collar. I wanted to be humane but I was never in control of my dog with the regular collar, choke collar or halti. On an episode of Cesar Millan (first season) he helped a dog whose owner used a pinch collar and Cesar explained to the audience the theory behind the collar. When dogs "misbehave" in a pack, the pack leader comes over and bites the misbehaving dog - and where do dogs bite? On the neck! So the pinch mimics the pack leaders "bite" to get attention and to say - hey - stop what you are doing it is not acceptable to me.
  
  I think MANY MANY dogs owners on yahoo answers will tell you Cesar Millan is amazing (The Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel). And when he said that pinch collars were ok to use, I felt a million times better about using mine.
  
  Here's what some dog trainers say about the halti. The halti is not a training tool. Once you remove the halti and go to a normal collar, you will be in the pulling battle again. Pinch collars are a training tool. I am now able to walk my dog using a REGULAR leash attached to a regular collar with no/little pulling (if we see a squirrel we still have some issues . . .)
  
  I wish you luck - practice makes perfect, whatever tool you use. Desensitize desensitize desensitize and kudos to you for wanting to be in control of your dog.


• I have an American Bulldog/Staffy mix puppy, 10 months, and he also is a VERY strong puller. I have had great success with the Gentle Leader (same as the Halti) and am now in the process of weaning him off of it, as any head collar is to be used as a training device ONLY. The ultimate goal is to have the dog walking nicely on a regular collar and lead eventually.
  
  Keep associating wearing the Halti with treats and petting. You can also either allow your dog to tantrum for a few minutes, ingoring it, then give the "Let's Go!" command (or whatever you use to signal leaving), or immediately leave after putting it on him and don't give him a chance to tantrum. I've done both; your dog won't hurt himself and should forget that he's wearing it if you make your walks interesting and fun. Whatever you do, DO NOT give the tantruming any attention. And honestly, your dog will probably never LIKE wearing the head collar, but train him correctly and quickly and he should be out of it in no time.
  
  Also, don't be shy about asserting yourselves with your dog. YOU are the owner, not him. Sure, he doesn't like to wear a head collar, and is distressed, but aren't YOU distressed and unhappy when your dog is dragging you down the street?? So don't be afraid to show him who is in charge, especially at such a critical time in his development. He needs you to be firm now more than ever, if he is to be a happy, well-behaved, well-mannered adult dog.
  
  Best of luck!


• Have you considered using just a plain harness? I have a Rotty who I use just a harness on because she has no aggressive or behavioral problems..So I don't really need as much control over her.
  However I do have to muzzle my Bluetick hound, as he is quite ill tempered and erratic.
  
  I had *alot* of trouble training him with it though. I included an article that will hopefully be of some assistance to you! Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: How do I get my dog to stop humping?

Our dog is a small havanese dog. He is between the ages of 2-6, and if course, a male. We are sure that our dog does not think he is higher than the family members. My mother is the highest above of him, my grandma is next, and I am just a little over him. And my sister is down below. We are going to get his testes removed, I forgot the name of the surgery. We think it will make him calmer and he will lessen the humping. We have actually tried this stuff from a vet, we plugged it in and it's supposed to release calming stuff into the air around the dog. Which then makes the dog stop barking and act calmer, in fact our dog stopped barking at sounds and stuff, but did not get any calmer! And a very serious problem now and before is that he is humping me, my sister, and her friends. It's getting a little out of hand now, I do watch many dog training shows and research lots. I have taught my dog many tricks, by the way I've been yelling out a very sharp noise like. "AH!" or you know from the show "It's me or the dog". We only do that when he is doing something bad, but he just never listens when we do it when he's humping.

Please answer this question, we are going to get him some surgery done on his testes, but we still need to find out some way if the surgery doesn't work. Thanks!

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Neutering your dog won't necessarily stop the problem. Dog Humping, believe it or not, is less about sexual stimulance than it is about your dog showing its dominance.

There are three strategies to dealing with it.

1. You can use a negative reinforcement strategy when catching your dog in the act and spray him with a water spray bottle.
2. You can use the Distraction" Strategy
3. You can use the "Ignore" Strategy

All three strategies are explained step by step in detail in this article:
http://www.dog-training-works.com/how-to-stop-dog-humping.html

Check it out. That article provides a great formula for ending this dog behavior problem.

Good Luck!

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• Honestly, the surgery should take care of the problem. If it doesn't, it would indicate a dominance issue. He would need to be trained to understand that he is not the dominant one.


• Just wait till after you get him neutered, you may be suprised as that most likely will be the only thing needed.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I find a best dog trainer in suwanee, GA?

I am moving to a new house, I have 1 year old jindo girl. I tried many times to potty train her , but it didn't seem to work. So as soon as we move in, I want to hire a professional dog trainer and let him/her come to my house and teach me some dog training tips. Potty training tips..also My dog is always have been afraid of dogs and people...she barks at strangers nonstop. so I want to learn some tips from a good dog trainer. She also bites and rips off furnitures..so I want to learn how they control behavior problems too. This is my first time raising a dog..so I need to learn a lot, do yo guys by any chance know a good professional trainer in suwanne???

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You can try Debbie. I'm not certain she taking new clients but email & ask her. She is an excellent trainer & has years of experience with all breeds. She can suggest another trainer name if she can't do it. Jindos are a tough breed & not for 1st time owners so you have a long hard way ahead of you.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training suggestions or I'm getting rid of her? (long)?

I have a year old queensland heeler/australian shepard mix. I love her but she's destroying everything when we aren't home. We never leave her home alone for more than a couple hours and we have two cats that are like her best friends. But when we leave her she immediately starts chewing everything up and destroying everything in site. Earlier this year we tried leaving her outside instead of inside and she destroyed the siding on the house and our screen door. She's kennel trained so she's usually in her kennel when she's inside but she chews up her mats and blankets we put in there for her. I'm at my wits end. We're in a rental and I don't want to get rid of her but I'm not seeing any alternative. Any suggestions before I go nuts and give her away?

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I agree with all of the posters who say your dog definitely needs more exercise, but you need to combine this with conditioning. Your dog suffers from separation anxiety and training will go a long way toward fixing this.

You basically need to get her to realize that you leaving is not a bad or permanent thing. This means you need to do things that look like your getting ready to leave, then watch tv or eat a meal after getting ready. If you do this over and over, your dog will eventually learn to not freak out when you're putting your jacket on, grabbing keys, etc.

Next step is opening the door and closing it without leaving. Do this a few times and couple it with treats and praise. Then open the door, walk out, close it for a second, walk back in. Repeat with treats and praise. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend on the other side of the door, so that your dog learns that you leaving isn't all bad and scary. It may take a few weeks to see drastic improvements, but until then, try not to leave her home alone. Coordinate your schedules so that someone is always home, or bring her to a doggy day-care if you have no other options.

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Just read your latest edit. If this is the case, then you are definitely dealing with separation anxiety. You may want to read a bit about the difference between work and play. When dogs are playing, they get a bit physically tired, but mentally revved up. When dogs are working or focusing on a task they get physically and mentally tired and have less energy to be destructive. This means when you are on walks, the dog is heeling (NO FLEXI LEASHES!!!!) and focused on you. Get a backpack for the dog and put two water bottles in it. This way the dog will feel like it has a purpose besides walking and it will tire the dog faster.

Find a trainer in your area who specializes in dealing with this. You definitely need to condition the dog to being alone. It will take dedication and work and time, but in the end you'll be happy you did it instead of dumping the dog like it's garbage.

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• Leave her in her crate with no blankets or mats. She doesn't need them. As long as you're not gone for more than 6 or 7 hours she'll be fine. Dogs don't need tons of blankets and mats and stuff in their crates.


• Obedience training and a hell of a lot more exercise than she is obviously getting. Destructive dogs are usually BORED dogs.
  
  How many walks a day does she get and for how long? How many hours of actual tiring play does she get? Is she walked before you leave?


• If there is a room that she hasnt destroyed yet then you should try keeping her in one room with baby gates or shutting the door all together. If the behavior keeps up then you might want to hire / talk to a professional.


• For you to take good care of your dogs, you need not only pay attention to their needs. Feeding them properly and providing them a shelter are not enough. As a dog owner, you are also responsible in training them vital things that will assist them in being adorable domesticated animals.
  
  For the training to be successful, you need some expert tips coming from long-time dog owners. Here is a compilation of the basic dog training secrets as advised by expert trainers themselves.
  
  Secret #1: Dogs always follow its leader. - Dogs want their owners to always take charge of everything. They are more confident to move if their owner will dictate what they will and will not do. This is the reason why dogs are loyal animals. With this fact, dogs are also easier to train compared to other animals.
  
  Secret #2: Dogs are energetic creatures. – When a dog is tired from doing several activities with its owner, the dog surely feels very happy. Dogs are very hyper animals, and they need an outlet where they could pour their overflowing energy on. When you allow your dogs to do fun activities like walking and playing fetch, your pooches will not think of nibbling your shoes or shredding your important documents because they will be tired when they get home. Diverting their attention to games and play is one of the dog training secrets that must be remembered.
  
  Secret #3: Dogs are very observant. - See how children observe and try to mimic your move. The same goes with your pet canine. Your pooch constantly watches how you react to various situations. As an outcome, your dog will react based on how you treat it. For example, whenever you come home from work or from school, your dog's reaction will be based on how you first approach it. If you are the type of owner who greets your dog first before putting down your things, your dog will most likely be rushing to the door whenever you arrive. On the other hand, if you head to the room first to change into something comfortable before greeting your pooch, then your pet will be patient to wait for you instead of surprising you at the door.
  
  Secret #4: Dogs also need to socialize. – Dogs that are exposed to the public are often the ones that are less-aggressive. They are less likely to bite people without vague reasons. When dogs often interact with other people or animals, they become friendly animals.
  
  Secret #5: Dogs are smart and capable of learning. – Dogs, regardless of their age, are capable of learning tricks. Whether they are puppies or adult dogs, they all have the ability to absorb whatever is taught to them. The difference comes with the period of a dog's acquisition of knowledge. Like humans, younger pooches learn faster than adult pooches. Also, trainers might have quite a hard time in breaking their canine's bad habits than instilling good habits. Training your dogs may be a bit difficult at first, but once you are patient enough to train your dogs, you are still going to get it right.
  
  Those are the dog training secrets you must keep in mind. Just learn these by heart and you're good to go.


• You need to exercise her more. Whatever the amount you're already doing-- it simply isn't enough. She might need two 45-minute brisk walks a day. I give some higher-energy dogs as much a 2 1-hr walks a day.


• I would keep going with the kennel, and I would get some Kong toys. You can find "recipes" for things to put in the Kongs. Just look it up on Google, and I would suggest finding things you can put in the Kong and then freeze. Then, when she goes in the crate, give her a Kong or two with the frozen treat. This will give her a distraction from being destructive.
  Chewing is usually a sign of boredom, try and get her lots of exercise during the day so when she's in her kennel she's sleepy.


• Crate perhaps??? Some kind of confinement to stop tearing up your stuff???
  
  Then again, may be best if you give her to someone who can actually train her.


• No!!! Do not leave her in her crate with no mats! Thats abuse. Try Leaving her in the laundry room, or a emty spare room. As long as she has food and water she'll be fine. I ve had that type of dog, there farm dogs, THEY GET BORED VERY EASLY. maybe ask a free naborer to come chek on her after school play with her a bit. Best of luck
  
  --LexiJonezz<3


• Stop leaving bedding in her kennel, always kennel her when you leave. Sounds like boredom to me. Exercise the dog more, she needs to let out this energy somehow. Might as well do it in a way that's not destructive. Tired dogs are happy dogs.Add: It is NOT cruel to leave a dog in a crate without bedding. There are tons of dogs who sleep in dirt and leaves. 2 of my sibes LOVE to sleep on our tile and wood floors. It's not cruel. Don't humanize the dog.


• Your dog's mix contains two very high energy, high-drive working breeds. She needs AT LEAST an hour of high intensity exercise per day. Consider taking up a daily hour-two hour jog, a several mile bike ride, or enrolling her in agility or herding classes and competitions. The training is great for your bond with your dog and is also a great mental and physical outlet for all that pent up energy. Bored, underexercised dogs are notorious for destructive behavior.
  
  Google NILIF and put it into full effect. Get some books on herding dogs, specifically the breeds your dog is mixed with, and read up on canine agility courses as well as other high-intensity activities you can get her into.
  
  The bottom line is your dog needs an immense amount of exercise and play every single day. Heelers and shepherds were bred to work, work, work, and have a vast amount of energy to fuel that deep need to work. Lack of exercise is likely the root of most, if not all, of these problems. If you can't provide your dog with the exercise she needs then you'll need to rehome her to somebody who can. She will not get enough running around the back yard or on a half hour walk. She needs at minimum one hour, per day, of high-intensity exercise like running, herding, or agility.


• Hi, I am sorry to hear about your ordeal! I am a dog walker and many of the dogs that I walk are left in their crates like your dog. However they do not put and mats or any padding down on the bottom of the crate. The dogs dont seem to mind either. Also you may want to try getting a Kong toy and putting something in it like Peanut buter, than freezing it. Give it to her when you leave, and hopefully this wil help her put her chewing to better use! Also I would consider bringing her for a nice long walk in the morning so she is tired when you leave. My dog also had seperation anxiety when I first got her, and it took 3 months for it to go away. Little did I know she was better roaming the house, than being put in the crate. I would also consider calling a dog trainer or animal behaviorist. Also give her some treats when you leave in the cage.
  
  Hope it works out.Also! Being a dog walker if you dont have the time to take her out for a lot of excersize, hire a dog walker, and have her go on a feildtrip which is 3 hours at the park. The women I work for would have her go on a 5 mile run, and another 5 mile walk while she plays with other dogs. Or you could do an hour playgroup. I can almost guarentee that your dogs behavior will completely change. Dont do doggy daycare, only do dog walking companys so your dog can get fresh air and go on long walks and run, and play with a ton of dogs.
  
  Hope this helps!


• "getting rid of her"? I HATE that phrase.
  
  Simple solution ... crate train her without bedding. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!


• I'm not sure about the queensland heeler but aussies are super hyper and can become destructive if not exercised. If you spend too long away from her without giving her anything to do she is indefinitely going to damage or attempt to damage something. How ever there are a few alternatives to getting rid of her which I'm sure would not be the ideal solution. You can exercise your dog by taking her to the park, running with her, throwing frisbees, buying time consuming toys and even putting her on the treadmill. Also if you can, limit your time away from her so you can find more activities to do. Another option is a petsitter or dog walker. This way you don't need to be home, and you don't have to do so much entertaining.
  hope this helps and good luck!
  PS i reccomend reading books on dog training and maybe contacting your vet for more options.


• I agree with leaving her in the crate, but add chew toys. Make sure she has plenty of exercise when you are home. Play with her, take her for walks.
  
  However, if you leave her in her kennel too much it will make her hyper.


• exercise her before you go out. for me that requires waking at 6am to take my dog for a 45 minute walk before i have to head to work. if he's not walked he will destroy my house...he chewed through a mattress, electrical equipment, cupboard doors, clothing....but only if he has not been exercised. and so in that case i deserved what i got!
  
  also, not only does your dog sound like she has too much energy that has no way of being let off, but she sounds bored as well! leave her a kibble ball (a ball you fill with dry food and they have to gently roll it in the right direction to get the food out) or some frozen meat when you go out.
  
  overtime she will learn that when you are away from her it is down time and the best thing to do is sleep. and that when you're there you're playing with her and walking her.
  
  good luck


• take her to get trained that will help a lot
  
  (the person above me is right)
  i believe she's doing this because she's not getting enough exercise and she's bored.
  taking her on long walks everyday would really minimize the chance of her acting out.
  
  the reason why dogs destroy things is because they have too much stored energy, so taking her on walks and to the park and getting her really tired will stop her from doing this.
  
  also take her to training.
  
  at least dog training at petco...at least!
  petco isn't the best training place to take them but it's economy friendly!
  and i believe they keep giving you free till your dogs learn all the training
  go to their website and see
  
  www.petco.com


• My suggestion for your problem is to take your dog for a walk each day, either in the morning or in the afternoon. If every day won't work out for you, then do it every other day. Also, make sure that she has some toys to play with; and each time she chews something up that you don't want her to, make sure that you either scold her by saying no, or tap her nose. It is also very important to praise her when she does something good, like playing with her own toys instead of chewing the sofa. She will learn quickly, because when I first got my dog, he was VERY hyper, and by taking him on routine walks and making sure that he has plenty of toys, he is an excellent dog now. Also, you might want to consider an obedience school if you are short on free time.


• You say what she does, but what do you leave her to do? Queenslands are not known for their stupidity. They make excellent obedience and agility dogs because they are full of energy and brains. She is occupying her time when you're away, just not how you'd prefer. Get one of those block balls that she has to roll around to get a piece of kibble. Get several safe chews, such as large Nylabones or beef shank bones stuffed with canned food and frozen. Leave her in a confined space like her crate or a small, dog-proofed room with her chews. Pick up her chews as soon as you get home so she learns that the only time she has for those special treats is when you're gone. If you haven't taken her through obedience then find a class and sign up now. A mentally stimulated dog is less destructive as is a tired dog. Take her out for a fast-paced walk before you leave her alone. Good luck.


• i had the same problem with my dog. Put her in her kennel without any rugs or blanket until she learns not to chew on things and give her some treats when you leave and maybe a chew toy or some kind of toy if you wanting to put blankets in there so she can have a bed maybe she will chew on the toy instead of the blankets, that what i did and it worked.I hope it works for you also!

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Dog Health Questions: I'm getting a dog thursday and the foster care owner said she needs classes. I can't afford them?

I'm getting a Golden Retriever mix this thursday. The only dog training available I think is Petsmart, which is 70.00 an hour individually, and 50.00 an hour group. The fostering owner rescued her and said she needed to be trained. She doesn't do anything bad, and if you say "Eh!" she will stop what she's doing. But she doesn't know anything like "Sit" or "Stay". We aren't poor, but we don't want to spend all of this money on this. How can I just teach her myself or something? Any suggestions?

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The course runs for 8 weeks so should be an all in price???

training is so vaulable, we aren't rich, but we made sure we find the money for his training classes and whatever else he needs

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• try training her yourself but if you can't afford a dog you shouldn't get one!!
  golden retrievers eat alot of food and vet bills are expensive! large breed dogs are prone to hip/leg/joint problems


• sounds to me like you're not ready for such a dog. if you can't afford lessons, then you should consider getting a smaller breed, because they are easier to handle if they've not been trained properly.


• Honestly, if one of my fosters' potential adopters told me they couldn't afford training, I wouldn't give them the dog.
  
  It is well within your right to train your dog at home but it sounds like you have no experience doing so, which in the end, could be detrimental to the dog's behavior and your sanity. Shop around more and see if you can find a cheaper class to take (beginner is all you'll need for now at least). I would stay away from Petsmart or any other large company: they tend to cost a lot more and be much less effective than private trainers.


• Honestly, if you can't afford training, at like $50, then you can't afford a big breed dog, with vet bills and food and everything :-(


• Beginning obedience classes are usually $50-70. for an entire 6-8 week class, which meets once a week for an hour, NOT $50-70 per hour. Call around and get better information about the cost of group classes in your area. Local vets and shelters can give you recommendations. The cost of a beginning group class is well worth it to get you started with training your dog. Yes, you can do it yourself at home, but if you've never trained a dog before it is very helpful to have a trainer SHOW you how to do it and correct any mistakes you might be inclined to make.


• I doubt very seriously that Petsmart group training classes are $50 an hour! Call and ask again.
  
  If the fostering owner requires training classes, then that is part of the cost of the dog. If you can not abide by "the condiitions of the sale", don't get the dog.
  
  Do a search for local dog training clubs, or private trainers. Or ask the foster if you can pay her.
  
  Training is most important for dogs. But, one needs to understand how to train their dog.
  
  Take some time and browse through the questions here. You will see the vast majority of people are pretty dang clueless. If you can't answer their questions on "how do I potty train my puppy", "how do I train my dog not to pull on the leash", "how do I treach my dog to lie down?", "why is my dog aggressive", etc etc etc.......you need training classes with whatever dog you get.
  
  Yes, training classes can be expensive, but they are a small price to pay for a harmonious home. Think of them this way: "a small investment for the future".


• Teaching Sit and Stay is not hard.
  
  If you can't afford the training lessons - go to PetSmart and speak to the trainer. See if he/she can recommend a good book to teach you how to train your dog.
  
  The advantages of going through a class is 1. your dog gets socalized to other dogs 2. you learn how to teach things like "sit" "stay" "down". in the future you won't need to take a dog through the class. You have been taught how to train these basic commands. 3. If you have any questions in the future (after the training class is over) you can usually go back to your trainer and ask them.
  
  My dogs went through PetSmart puppy school. It was about 6 years ago...but I think it cost $200 per dog for a 6-8 week class.


• if you can't afford to train the dog you probably aren't ready for a large breed who needs training. what if the dog was running across the street you say "eh" and the dog keeps going and could possibly get hit by a car. you need to train the dog if you get it. welcome to making sacrifices for an animal. maybe you should think of leaving this dog with the foster until you have enough money to take care of the dog in all aspects.


• I am very confused by your post for a few reasons. First of all, if you can't afford to train a dog, you should reconsider dog ownership until you can afford a dog. What are you going to do if the dog needs a vet????
  Second, all the prices you quoted for dog training at PetSmart are completely incorrect, so I have no idea who you have been talking to.
  An 8 week class goes for anywhere from $99 to $119. That is for eight weeks! A private session is $89. Four private sessions is $219. These are very reasonable prices for training. In addition, if the group you are working with is a member of PetSmart Charities, you will receive a coupon book that includes a $20 off coupon for pet training.
  Third, if the foster home says the dog needs a training class, it is probably in the contract to do so, and if you don't, you will be in breach of contract.
  My suggestion would be to rethink getting a dog until you can afford the everyday expenses a dog will incur, as well as some of the unexpected emergencies.
  If one of my adopters was to breach the contract they signed, I would be taking the dog back asap. You would unfortunately then be blacklisted from adopting again.
  
  ETA: Don't really care what you think you saw for training prices, you are completely wrong. Or you could be trying to make excuses for not spending money on training. Either way, if you can't afford the training, you can't afford the dog. It costs money to own a dog, whether you train it or not. How do you plan on paying for heartworm preventative? Vaccinations? Goldens need coat maintenance-how will you pay for that?


• I don't know any cheaper prices but you could try posting this question on craigslist - Houston and see if someone can help
  
  The Houston SPCA also has classes for obedience training.
  
  I am a certified trainer but I have very little time. What side of town do you live on? I live near Pearland and Hobby Airport.
  
  You can call me at 713-824-2737.
  
  Thanks, Penny

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Dog Health Questions: How can I increase my profit margin?

I own a successful dog training and walking business grossing over $100,000 a year but have very little cash left over. How can I learn more about increasing my share of the pie?

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by looking at your expenses and P&L sheet.

1. can you buy food elsewhere or in bulk to lower costs.
2. can you swap to part time help over full time to remove insurance and overtime pay.
3. do lights need to be on all the time, some can go off
4. pipe all the gutters on the building to a water cistern. use free rainwater over PAID city water for clean up, watering animals.
5. do you really need a loan on the company car/truck
6. add a small store, toys, chew toys, leashes, helps off sets other costs
7. just a matter of going through all you spend and penny pinching.
8. lack of cash flow w/ 100k in sales shows you are spending too much or pay too much rent or have too many bills, shrink them.

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• One of the way is to get the financial institution or banks to finance your business in this way you have a better financial power to expand your business.
  
  The problem most small businesses is that they are unwilling to partner with financial institute to structure their expansion plan as it means taking credit risk.
  
  But if you manage the risk well, you can grow your business exponentially. I had a friend who has pet food store. initially with his own capital, he can only manage one store. But with financing from banks, he can pay for more supply and set up more store and therefore generate more business and create a better brand name.


• Either raise your prices or lower your expenses.

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Dog Health Questions: How much would you be willing to pay?

I know the economy sucks right now and everyone is tight on money, and I was just curious about dog training prices. Suppose you were interested in getting your dog trained (obedience), how much would you be willing to pay for in home training?? Would you want to pay by the hour, per visit, etc? If so please specify which one and how much?

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Depends on the quality of the trainer. If this is an excellent trainer with a good track record, I'd pay $50-70/hr for specialized competition obedience work. For just home problen solving (which I really don't need much) most likely $25-30/hr depending again on the quality of the trainer and the problem that needs to be solved.

I charge $25-30/hr for in home basic obedience and problem solving. that seems to be the going rate in this community.

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• Per hour: 8-13$
  Per visit: 20-45$


• just watch the dog whisper


• Personally I would train the dog myself, the only reason I would 'GOTO' dog training is to socialise the dog with other dogs, so I wouldn't ever request a home visit. Dog training lessons range from £1-£6 and home visits are anywhere between £10 upwards depending what the issue is.


• My friend is a dog trainer with his own facility, if he trains the dog for 2 weeks at his facility he charges $1500.00 for the two weeks but that includes boarding the dog. There's a dog training facility that offers obedience classes for $125.00 for six months. I'd pay that.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

i have a chi weenie, female about 4 months old. i have her housebroken for the most part except she wakes up like around 3 am or so and goes to potty in the house. i don't crate her never have any of our dogs and they've all done just fine. she sleeps with me, but our other dogs have always woke us in the morning to go outside once they were housebroke. she however, will not. is there something i can do to get her to start waking me in the mornings. she goes to the door when she wants out the rest of the day its just the morning thing. and also, how do you get them to stop barking at other dogs. when i walk her if she sees another dog out she wont use the bathroom she just constantly barks. she was raised around other dogs so why does she bark at any new ones. i am baffled here never had this kind of dog before and never had these issues with our other dogs (pekengnese and shitzu).

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Both of the breeds in your dog are barkers. Sorry:( But don't stand still and let her just bark, walk away and say "NO Barking!" or make a "sssst" sound and walk away. Be consistent and eventually, maybe she'll catch on. About the night time thing. I know it stinks but you may need to set an alarm for 3am and take her out. Obviously she's not ready to hold it all night. Then gradually extend the alarm/night time to 3:15am, then to 3:30am, then on and on till she's able to make it all night. Good Luck! I've never seen a chiweenie...I bet she's cute:)

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• Maybe she is telling you in the middle of the night. But maybe you just can't hear her. Since she's so little, she can't hold her bladder all night long. You'll just have to get up in the middle of the night, assume she has to go, and take her out.
  
  When you see another dog on a walk immediately call your dog's name then give her a treat. If she knows sit, that's even better. When a dog walks by make her look at you and make her sit. Once she has sat and is looking at you, give her a treat then continue on your way. Once she gets used to that, if a dog walks towards you your dog should automatically look at you and sit for a treat.


• well she is just on guard when she spots another dog . she maybe fine with other dogs that u have and raised her around but she may not like other dogs or such i dunno ask her see what she tells u lol. im joking


• Crate train her! She won't go in her own bed, now would she? And is she fixed? Because if she isn't, she is more likely to be territorial... But anyway, if she starts barking clap you hands and yell no or slap the wall. You are also letting her be dominant by letting her sleep in your bed. Kick her out if she misbehaves!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice?

I have had quite a few dogs in the past, and have been able to train them pretty quickly and easily, but my new puppy doesn't seem to want to learn. She's very smart, and can already sit, lay down, and fetch, but she doesn't want to stop chewing, biting, or going on the floor. What is the best way to stop her from doing these things?
If you have any advice, please help. Or if you know of any good websites, that would help also. =]

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Ok to start you have to understand any puppy that is teething is naturally going to want to chew, such as a child. At the age of six months-the puppy will have their adult teeth thatm will need to be set in and they do that by chewing. (If they do not set their teeth in-it can cause early tooth loss and other dental problems). At two years old they should be out of them chewing stages. My vet told me to have plenty of toys for my English Bulldog. (He would even try chewing my walls). Dogs like different things to chew on and can easily get bored with the same toys. Make sure you have toys that are different textures. (Hard to Soft). Stay consistant and if she does chew on the wrong thing--show her the toys and distract her with them. I woudl tease my pup, until he absolutely had to have his toy. As far as potty-training goes--my vet told me to "Crate Train" and it works! Here is a link and their are many others--just use crate training as a keyword. http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~rc207100/info…

As far as biting goes that can mean anything depending on where she is biting. We have to consider that dogs do not speak english and they try to communicate with us in different ways. Such as Diesel, would bite our toes or hands when he wanted to be played with. I broke him out of that habit with consistently reinforcing him to give me the paw--instead of biting. (He would not bite hard, but still not acceptable). Try understanding what she is biting you for and finding another command (such as paw) to reward her with what she is wanting, such as playing or a good scratching of the back.

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• Get more chew toys for your pup,
  
  Training,go to Malteseluv.com its a maltese site but all the same rules for potty training are the same,
  This site the woman has done a great write up on potty training
  here is the site
  
  http://malteseluv.homestead.com/PuppyInf…


• Short but sweet answer. Lots of exercise and crate training!
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  A lot of people think its cruel for a dog to be in a crate but in nature when their leader isnt around they would naturally go to their den (hence a crate). Also when you leave a dog they feel responsible for your house, they get stressed running around all the time which leads to destructive chewing out of boredom. If you leave them in a crate when you leave they only feel responsible for that area and that is a lot easier on them :)
  You should also walk them for about an hr (depending on the breed) before you crate them!good luck!!
  
  I guess that wasnt so short!


• well i have a friend who has the same problem. Try getting him lots of chew toys and those pedigree denta bone.


• Ms Cream is absolutely correct. A puppy without a crate is a disaster in the making.
  You wouldn't let a toddler have access to dangers in the home, please don't let your puppy be exposed either.


• For starters, puppies have to go to the bathroom every hour. If you don't want your dog going on the floor, take it to an appropriate place to go hourly. It will learn thats where you want it to go.
  
  When you catch your dog chewing on something inappropriate, tell it no and then give it something it can chew on.
  
  As for the biting, I don't know if you meant yourself or objects in your house. If it is biting you, yelp loudly when it does so to let it know that it hurts/that you don't appreciate it. When puppies are young and bite one another, that's how they learn when playing goes too far.
  
  If it is biting objects, do the same as chewing. Tell it no and then give it something it can chew on. If you're afraid it'll tear something up, you can put something on it to make it taste bad, or possibly burn (rub hot peppers on the objects).


• Just like humans, dogs have their own personalities. So just like each child might learn in different ways, so do dogs.
  
  I found some good information at the website listed below.


• http://pc-safe.info/html/Home_Family/Dog…

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Dog Health Questions: Help- dog training/housebreaking?

I have a 2yr old rat terrier, he was kept in a little kennel for 2yrs by someone else, never really housebroken. He walks about 5 or 6 times a day, is leashed at night only, still has a few accidents in the house and I need to stop that ASAP! I would appreciate any helpful suggestions.

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DO NOT USE PEE-PADS!! Last summer I got a puppy and using the pee-pads was a horrible decision. Every time you catch him in the act, say No! and make him walk outside to go. DO NOT PICK HIM UP AND TAKE HIM OUT, MAKE HIM DO IT BY HIMSELF
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• I too recently acquired a 2 year old rat terrier. Female. She was obviously not trained by her former owners. I have caught her urinating and pooping in the house. She has done the deed, seemingly intentionally, in front of me.
  She is crated during the day. She is supervised when out of the crate.
  She responds well to small treats and praise immediately after doing her business outside on the lawn. My hope is she will get the idea.


• He needs to be crate trained so you can put him in at night or when your not home. Dogs won't poop where they sleep normally. May take a week or so but he will get the message. Limit feed to 2 times a day and not after 5 or 6 pm. No water late at night and take him oout after he eats and drinks. You may also want to consider having him nuetered. It can also be helpful. Good luck and be consistant.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

my dog is 4 yrs old and when he was younger, he was so obediant, but now he walks around like he's better than me and he also sucks up to my dad.
PROBLEM 1
whenever i ask him to "sit", "lie down",.. etc he would whine and bark at me, and sometimes even chew on my fingers or toes.

PROBLEM 2
i'm a little worried about his behavior towards others. Whenever we're outside of the house he's very gentile with humans but not with dogs. He's very obedient outside of the house but not inside. If we have a guest over he would bark constantly and we would usually bribe him with food. but just yesterday, he actually bit our guest and the bribing did not work at all.

PROBLEM 3
my dog does NOT enjoy dog treats. so it's very hard to train him. we have a whole box of doggy treats, but he just won't eat them. i also tried toys, he likes his toys but he won't "sit" or "lie down" for them.

PROBLEM 4
I try very hard to make him walk beside me with the leash but he won't listen. he would always pull ahead. It hurts me watching him choke himself.

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CORRECT THESE BEHAVIORS. WE CAN'T TAKE HIM TO A TRAINER BECAUSE MY DAD JUST WON'T ALLOW IT, SO I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF. I DON'T WANT MY DOG TO GET PUT TO SLEEP.

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Problem 1- This chewing is actually called Mouthing. It's normally a puppy thing.. but what I usually do is screech like a dog in pain. Normally they will stop, because they don't intend on hurting you and this screeching is a sign of discomfort and sort of a "please don't hurt me/stop hurting me". When he stops, reward him.

Problem 2- This could be a sign of lack of socialization, especially toward other dogs. With people in the house, he may feel that he needs to protect his territory and feels the need to show everyone who is boss. Put him on a leash before you let someone in the house, and have them play with them or give him a treat when they come in, showing him that they are not a threat. If he's on the leash, you can control him, allowing you to quickly remove him from the situation and prevent him from biting someone.

Problem 3- Don't use dog treats then. I boil chicken, make milk-less scrambled eggs, boil beef stew cubes... Something my dog has only had a few times and is quite tasty. This should only be used when training him, and never any other time, so that it remains special.

Problem 4- teach him the Heel command. this requires a lot of bending because you have a smaller dog, but bend over with the treat at your left side, hold it to his mouth and take a few steps. He should stay right with your side as you walk, and when you stop, reward him. There's a lot of places on the internet and in books where you can find more precise instructions on teaching the Heel and fixes to any problems you may have when doing so.

When teaching him things, or even commanding him to do things he already knows, do NOT repeat the command over and over. If you say "Sit" and he doesn't sit. Don't keep saying it like, "Sit. Sit. Sit." This is technically insanity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. If he knows sit, and you tell him to sit and he doesn't do it? Force him into a sit. THEN treat him. Let him know that when you say sit, he has to sit, and it's not until he sits that he is going to get the reward.

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• Persistence is in order here, you must train him every day, several times a day if necessary. One problem, don't ask him to sit, command it. You must say commands in a firm voice, when he obeys, give him praise. Hold the leash kinda taut where he's walking beside you...don't worry, he won't choke himself if he pulls ahead. Practice the leash over and over until he gets it, and practice daily. If he shows aggression to other dogs while walking, pop the leash to show him it's not acceptable behavior. Maybe your dog doesn't like treats, but there's other things he might like for rewards, my dogs like a little piece of cheese, but, only use it as a reward, not for bribes, they don't understand, he'll think he's being rewarded for bad behavior. When talking to your dog, only use 1 or 2 words at a time (NO, instead of don't do that, etc). Dogs need to be controlled, but it sounds like your dog is controlling ya'll. Dogs love to make their owners happy, yet sometimes they need to remember that.


• The problem is he thinks his the 'PACK LEADER'.
  You need to start from scratch as if he hasn't been trained at all. Use Chicken or Beef cut into small pieces for treats you will soon get his attention.
  As for the dogs you really need obedience training to socialise him, if you aren't allowed to do that, take him for lots of walks where there are other dogs, have the treats in your hand (let him know they are there) and keep walking past and until he ignores them and then reward him.


• I have a Maltipoo as well, He's actually turning five this week.
  (I think he's the qutest dog on earth - but of course we all think this about our dog.)
  I had the same problem with the walking next to me, but with a lot of patience, praise when he does well and offering him a reward it eventually worked out.
  In general dogs seem to respond best to a balanced, loving yet firm treatment. If yours sucks up to your Dad, watch what your Dad might be doing differently - it seems to be working and your dog is not a lost cause.
  Hope it works out for both of you.

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Dog Health Questions: Need dog training advice?

I have 2 older dogs. About 7 years old. Neither of them are potty trained and wondering how to go about training them. They also bark excessively. I won't use shock collars. Those hardly work for other dogs anyway. There's also the territorial issue with the food bowls. Those are the only three problems these dogs have. They are very sweet animals. They just need to be worked with a bit. Anyone have good advice for training?

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http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/care.htm

it breaks everything down for you. It's a start...might not answer all your questions but it can give you some ideas.

good luck! Check out the site!

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• I agree dog shock collars don't work. you could always get a spray can and fill it with pure water, and when they bark spray them, this is totallly harmless. But you can get dog collars that when they bark, it lets a out a smell that dogs hate. You can also get collars that when they bark it makes a noise that only dogs can hear.


• re feeding; feed them in their play pens.Crate the dog when you cannot watch her, and she won't mess all over the house, nor will she hurt herself or destroy the house.
  
  If you can't be there to take her out every couple of hours, you need a puppy playpen:
  
  http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…
  
  They are available from other dealers; this is where I got mine. Buy the largest one you can afford.
  
  Line the floor with Dri-Dek tiles. They are soft, but allow fluids through, and they are too tough for most toy dogs to chew up. They are a foot square, so if you buy the 36" x 36" model, you'll need nine Dri-dek tiles. For a Lab pup, I'd recommend the 48" x 48" model, for which you'll need 16 Dri-dek tiles. Buy one extra (reason below).
  
  http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…
  
  Again, they are available from other dealers, but this is where I got mine.
  
  Put the small crate she sleeps in, which should be just big enough for her to lie down in, inside the pen. Put in a water bowl she can't tip and you can feed her in there, too.
  
  She will not mess up the rest of the house, and you can clean the pen when you come home from work. To assure her that you still want her to go outside, take a soiled tile and put it outside where you want her to go.
  
  By the time she's a year old, you won't need the crate or playpen, but the tile might still be useful. If you have a basement, or a walk-in shower in your house, you can train her to eliminate on the tile, wherever you put it, and she'll be safe to leave in the house however long, without having to be so uncomfortable as those dogs that have to hold it till their owner comes home.
  
  The beauty of this method is that it prevents the pup from EVER messing in the house, and that means you NEVER need to yell at him or punish him. You only praise him when he goes where you want.
  
  For two dogs, you need two set-ups: you can't cage them together. Feed them inside the playpen and they won't be able to fight over them.
  
  Barking is always for a reason; you need to figure out why they bark and try and eliminate the cause. If they are barking at outside noises, when you aren't home, leave the television on to a news channel so it always sounds like people talking.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone heard of the "Hands-Off Dog Training Program"?

saw it on the internet - wanted to know if anyone has tried and and if it worked??

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Almost everything I trained my dogs to do was hands-off. From basic obedience to more complicated tricks. Somehow they learn much faster when you aren't touching them because the focus is on you and not your hands. I'm not explaining it well, but I know it works. I use a clicker and that works like magic.

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• Not sure, but it sounds like it has a positive-reinforcement base, with more of an emphasis on luring than even positive reinforcement training stresses.
  
  Example: To teach a dog to sit, you guide the dog's head back with a treat until the dog falls into a sit.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone used sullivan's the perfect dog training?

please tell me what you thought and if it worked. what problems you used it for and approx. how long did it take if it did work. do you feel it was worth the cost.

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I'm having the same problem. I can't seem to find anything that tells me about his training methods. From the little bit of information I've obtained, it seems he uses punishment, but I can't be certain. If you come up with any additional information, please pass it along.

try this
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

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• sorry, but I've never used sullivan's. I found some anaylsis of other methods at the website below though
  
  http://thepetcarecenter.com/dog-training…
  
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Dog Health Questions: Stupid dog training?

OK all I was trying to do this morning was take my freakin dog on a walk. My other retarded dog ran out of our yard (even though she was supposed to be inside) and he just went bazarre. I tried walking him the other direction so he wouldn't pay attention. (the other dog has no training whatsoever and will not come so I was stuck) Anyways when I tried to get him to go the other way he just would not come and this just pissed me off so much!!! I mean he wasnt pulling the other way or anything he just simply refused to go the other way because HE did not want. HE wanted to followed airhead!!!!!!!!! I dont want him getting away with this, what should I do? OH and hes a 90 pound lab so i cant really drag him half a mile around our neighborhood.

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I call it stupid people training =).... seek a trainer. i have honestly seen very few stupid dogs

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• I think the first step is to actually train your other dog. Then maybe you won't have to deal with this any more.


• It's too late to punish your dog for this. He won't be able to associate what he did earlier with the punishment.
  
  All you can do is continue training him so this won't happen again in the future. Practice training him with distractions so he will be more apt to listen to you in similar circumstances.


• Take both dogs to basic obedience classes. There are very few stupid dogs. There are many many people who have no clue how to train their dogs.


• Train your dogs comes to mind right away. Your dogs are not stupid. Don't blame them for your mistakes in not training them.


• When you show anxiety and frustration (which it sounds like you are) the dog can sense that. You can't expect your dog to read your mind and be perfect. Your dogs not stupid, it's just feeding off your energy and if it's not trained it just follows his instincts.
  
  Call a trainer and relax.


• I can see why your dog on leash wanted to follow your other dog. That's pretty natural. Your "airhead" is running around having a grand time, so the other wants to join in. How can you blame him?
  
  I think what you really need to do is train the "airhead" so that you can take both dogs on a walk together. It's not fair to take one dog for a walk and leave the other home. No wonder the dog wants to break out and run away!
  
  Sign up for an obedience class.
  
  And why weren't you trying to catch your dog and get him back in your yard/house? Just because he doesn't come when you call, you just let him run amuck and maybe get hit by a car? Get some MEAT out of the fridge and let him see/smell, and he will come to you.


• Usually dog training problems can be found at the UPPER end of the leash.


• This is an ID 10 T error. You need to train you other dog as well. Stop being so lazy and off your dead @ss and do some training. If you are too retarded to do the training bring your dogs to a class. Better yet give your dogs to someone who knows what they are doing!!!


• Carry really good treats and give them to your dog when he does something you like, or when you need to lure him into doing something. You might also take a class so you can learn how to work with your dogs.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com

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Dog Health Questions: Any tips on the basics of dog training?

what should one do from the begining when he gets a 3 months old dog

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If you familiar with torrent send me your email so that i can send you some dog training movies torrents to download.

What kind of dogs do you have?

Ahahaha .. Join the club , buddy. 3andy gowa 4 deedan balady aheh ya 7awl ellah omohom matet bardo , we now shaghaleen bel bazzazat ba2a wenta 3aref el leela deh.

Boss ya seedy . Mabda2eyan tarbeyet el kelab zay tarbeyet el 3yal , Nono told you the most of the important stuff already.
Fel bedaya khales , Betradda3 el kalb kol 7awaly 3 sa3at. Ba3d ma yekbar keda we yeb2a 8 weeks old , hatebda2 m3ah fel training we t7otelo feeding program. byeb2a laban el sob7 , we t7otelo tabekh we bawa2y el akl el dohr wel 3asha.
Training wise : hatebda2 tedarabo 3ala esmo , we 3ala el Obedience training we keda. personally i dont train my dogs , i dont need companion dogs , i field train the important stuff that makes him a good alarm system. ana 3ayesh fe makan gher 3andak. If you need special training , i can hook you up with a trainer who owns a training school. (magarabtosh 3an nafsy , we howa 3andokom fe cairo bas i can put you in touch with him if you want to.)
Howa ahamm 7aga el kalb ye3ady mar7alet el khatar elly momken yemoot feha , el ba2y kolo amro sahl.

lamma yekbar shwaya dawar 3al net 3ala el training media law 3awez tedarabo enta , we law 3awez tegeb modarreb 3ady bardo eshta.

khod el forum da : www.50dogs.com

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• @Roy: He asked nicely so should you and no need for the witty remark, thank you.
  
  @Popeye: mafeesh keyasa 5ales fel ta3amol, 3alaam saow!! 5adameenak ya basha =D


• The first and most important basic training is to teach him to do his business outside the house.
  This will require a lot from you first. You have to take him out every couple of hours and if (or rather when) he does it inside, you scold the dog using a newspaper and hitting at the floor next to where he did it. Be firm and then take him outside immediately. Also when you feel he's gonna do it, scold him and take him out immediately. I know it's tiring and boring, but worth it at the end. You might want to reward the dog when he finally succeeds by giving him a bone or sthg to munch at.
  The second basic training is to teach him to eat only twice: breakfast and dinner. At the beginning, you'll have to offer lunch too, then gradually decrease the amount till it becomes only one main meal besides a light breakfast.
  The third basic training is to teach the dog to obey you. So the first thing is to teach him to "sit", then to "come", then to bring the ball etc.
  I hope you have a garden. Your life will be much easier.
  Good Luck


• Lol over time he will be trained, and keep in touch of with vets every once in a while. Oh and don't forget to buy some books about dogs.


• i used to have a black jack in Egy!!
  my brother wanted one .. bas kan beysa3ed fi eno guard our house kman ..
  
  we got her when she was 2 or 3 months .. kanet nono 7'ales w tegry ta7t el karasy w el sreer w keda .. zy el madeleya .. bas within like 6 months ba2et 7alofaa
  
  it was my brother's so he was mainly the one in charge or training and feeding .. w ana kman bas ana mosh ba7eb el kelab awy ya3ni!
  
  you have to call her with her name every time you see her .. 3lshan te7fazo don't tell her psss w hey w keda .. 2olaha her name 3la tool
  kol matshofha .. ba3d shwya law 2olt el 2sm da hatla2eha baset w 3mlt harakat 3lshan hefzeto
  
  w tla3ebha kol yoom shwya
  fi el backyard aw keda ermy kora aw keda and she will get it
  
  w lazem te7'aleha socialize
  ya3ni tenzel temasheha w t2oaf ma3 as7abak beha 3lshan ta7'od 3alehom w 3al nas w el gaw da
  
  w awel mathawhaw kteer yab2a ga3ana aw 3atshana
  
  i can't remember what my brother did to make her know the house .. 3lashan law kona sebnaha fi el share3 .. kanet bterga3 el bait 3la tool ..
  
  w sebha tel7as feek lol w tshm reglek w keda because thats basically how she knows you .. ya3ni law hatet7a fi 7eta .. she will follow you bas 3lshan she knows re7tak .. i am serious
  
  w lel pipi w keda you have to teach her to do that in a certain place la2ema el bait 3andak hayb2a magary!! .. kol mara t3ml fi heta mosh el makan ely you determined .. edrabha (mat3azebhash bas) .. just to know eny she did something wrong w roo7 7'od el beta3 da .. hoto fi el taba2 aw el WC bta3ha so she knows .. hatet3abak fi el awel bas she will get it fi el 2a7'er
  
  w lazem twadwha lw doctor 3lashan ta7'od tat3eem w el 7agat di kolaha
  
  thats all i can remember
  one summer we traveled to another city so we had to give it to a relative and after we came back.. she jumped over us 3lshan wa7shnaha ... she was so cute .. t7s eno tefl merabeh :)


• ma3alesh wallahy malesh fel kalam dah ana bas 3amalt thumb down l wa7ed 5efa keda w tele3t
  salamo 3alekom


• 1. Never let the dog on your bed or couch because they think they have dominated you if you let them.
  2. Never give them human food, they will stop eating their food and will always bug you when you have food in your hands.
  3. Buy pee wee pads so they don't pee and crap everywhere.
  4. When you take the dog out for a walk, make sure they dont walk ahead of you or behind, always next to you. When they are ahead they are dominating and when they are behind they are scared when they are beside, it's exactly where they need to be.
  5. Before walking out of your house for a walk, make sure you walk out first, dont ever let the dog walk out first. If they walk out first, they think it's ok to walk out whenever they want but when u walk out ahead of them, that teaches them they are not allowed to run out unless it's with you.
  6. When you teach the dog demands such attack, stay, sit etc..teach him in another language so he can only listen to u and not anyone else who just says the word.
  
  ahh thats really all I can think of..hope I helped


• book an appointment with this lady
  
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Dog Health Questions: DS: What do you see in the future of dog training?

In the past, dog trainers were more aggressive in their approach when it came to training dogs. Treats were rarely used and most trainers got their way through force or avoidance training. Currently, positive training, with little to no physical discipline, is the popular method.

How do you think dog training will evolve in the next several years? We are sure to gain more of an understanding for dogs through more time and scientific studies. Do you think this will affect the way the general public train in the future?

I wouldn't be surprised if more bans on what some people deem as cruel training tools (such as remote trainers or prongs) were put into effect to make way for purely positive training. I don't see a balance between the two extremes ever becoming a reality. I think things will continue to get more and more positive. Your predictions?

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You know, I really can't predict it. I do know if we are going to continue to use dogs in police work, military, personal protection etc the *training tools* and physical compulsion is going to have to stay.

You made a very interesting statement. *I don't see a balance between the two extremes ever becoming a reality*.

In my house? There IS a balance of the *two extremes*. I use both. I have found the *balance*.

I do believe many people on this site see me as completely pro-prong/e-collar/physical compulsion when in reality I have and do use positive reinforcement with the above, at times, instead of the above.

I use what fits the individual dog and the situation. It is not rocket science. Thank goodness. Because I am really bad at science.

ADD: I completely agree. And the problem, lies with the mindset of the *extremes*. Neither want to or will they *give* alittle. Not happening. Whereas I am not hard core either way. I believe in a balance of training and I also don't believe one type of training fits ALL dogs. That, to me, is not possible.

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• I have been around dogs for over 43 years and my training methods have'nt changed at all.I worked at GSD school and trained and they were given treats or whatever made them listen and get the attention needed,The only training tool that was asked to be used was the chocker or prong..I have found when tring dogs,all dogs that I have dealt with,treats are used and I get the attention and results that I need..always..My style has never changed..are you talking about a special type of training???


• I saw a trainer at the dog park working with two dogs and the pups owners in a private section on it. Whenever someone passed and they would bark/growl, they trainer threw a water balloon right in -front- of them, and they'd shy away from it. She'd say "Aahhh!" but make it sound like a growl. After about 10 minutes the dogs weren't barking anymore. It was interesting.


• I see a lot of people humanizing their dogs and not wanting to "be mean and hurt the doggy's poor wittle feelings".
  
  Before we know it it'll be all click-n-treat methods. I can't find ANY books or trainers not saying "negative reinforcement will make your dog sad and hate you forever blah blah blah". I only expect it to get worse.


• Dogs will remain the same, however, people tend to swing from one extreme to the other.
  They change directions, and then swing back once they realize what the problems are with the new theory.
  
  Its very possible we will eventually end up back where we were 30 years ago.
  And then head back the other direction :o)


• they can take some tools away. but i will always have a foot to plant up his *** when he don't listen


• Training tools won't be banned, there are still going to be people that approve of them and use them, plus the AKC says it is okay. That isn't going to change. However, people that are inexperienced and only get their training advice from tv shows will use positive reinforcement. Dog trainers that stick to the "old ways" such as myself will still believe in physical correction. In a pack, if a dog got out of line the leader would beat the crap out of them. It is effective even if we humans wouldn't go that far. But like I said, with the newer dog trainers they will use positive reinforcement and tell other people to do so as well. So, yes, I think that group will grow.
  
  A lot of people don't want to bother with training their dog if it shows even the slightest stubborn behavior. They think they can train their dog in a snap and don't realize it takes a lot of time and effort. With the positive reinforcement group growing tools will be used less (though I don't think they will ever be removed) and they will replace it with treats. Because it won't work with the more stubborn breeds then, yes I think more dogs will be given up and put down. Though to train serious issues I think some would eventually resort back to physical corrections. Some owners won't try though and just give away the dog and replace it with those stupid runt "teacup" dogs.
  
  As for barking, a trainer I go to uses a plastic bottle with coins in it. When the dog barks she repeatedly slaps the bottle on her thigh or hand. The really loud noise scares the dog and they stop after a couple times.


• I would say that positive training is going to become even more popular than it is now!
  
  For me, (in a perfect world) I would love to see a middle ground! I would like for dog training to become “settled” once and for all!
  
  Purely positive training and dominance/alpha training are BOTH extremes. Neither side gets along well with the other. I can tell you right now that BOTH sides are not going to go away without a fight. There'll ALWAYS be people standing by their chosen side no matter what.
  
  Here is how I categorize dog training.
  
  There are the alpha/dominance old school/traditional dog training people and the positive reinforcement dog training people.
  
  I've found that the alpha/dominance old school/traditional dog training people are extremely close minded and set in their ways. They scoff at ANY and ALL positive reinforcement training. They believe that corrections all the time with a quick pat on the head as praise is the way to train a dog. They tend to be OBSESSED to the point of just borderline crazy (just my opinion) with corrections and being the pack leader. Now, I'm not saying ALL traditional trainers do this, but some of them use physical abuse as “training.” Some trainers, hit, slap, punch, spank, alpha roll, pinch, strangle, and the most popular hang their dogs as discipline. This is considered animal abuse to me and I WILL NEVER do that to my dog. To be blunt, these people are very hard to be around (I personally despise them) and I definitely would not want to associate myself with them. The end.
  
  I much prefer the positive reinforcement people. These people really care about building a relationship with their dogs and training them in a humane way. Positive reinforcement includes training with clickers (clicker training) treats, praise and toys. The only thing that most positive reinforcement trainers DO NOT advocate are the use of tools like choke collars and prong collars. This bothers me a bit because I've seen with my own eyes that these tools do not cause pain or harm to the dog when used properly. Notice how I didn't mention shock collars because in my opinion, this tool does NOT go under positive reinforcement. How can it? You can't change the fact that you're still issuing an electric current to your dog.
  
  My dog has a prong collar and I do issue corrections when necessary but those corrections do not hurt her in any way. This is the only place where I differ from the positive reinforcement dog trainers.
  
  I've found a middle ground between the two methods. I LOVE all aspects of positive reinforcement training and that's how I mostly train by but I also use corrections.
  
  I hope this all makes sense lol!
  
  ADD: In order to find a middle ground or balance in the dog training world, PEOPLE will have to open their minds and change. People definitely don't take to change kindly, so it will take years for the perfect balance to be found. That's sad because I know a couple of people have already found it including me. We'll just have to wait for the other slow pokes to catch up and swallow their prides.


• I predict that +reinforcement is going to gain more ground. It's hard to argue with it since it WORKS. I'm not denying the older methods work, they do but if you can get the same results without force, why not?
  
  We're still learning and if you refuse to even try new ideas, you come off (General you) as ignorant to me. I don't care how many dogs you've trained, the profession is always growing, more research is being done.
  
  And I still stand by what I've been saying, FEW that are against + actually know what it is.


• I look at it this way...IF IT AINT BROKE...DONT FIX IT
  
  Dogs were trained in the past to herd, hunt, assist in warfare, assist in police work.
  
  I dont see a reason to switch to a different way of training dogs! If you could train your dog to carry a stick of dynamite into the enemy territory...w/o being caught and w/o fearing for your own safety...that's good enough for me. I'd rather listen to someone who trains with the same ideas...than some idiot Pet Smart trainer who's stuffing treats down my dog's throat for no apparent reason.

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Dog Health Questions: Another dog training question?

some questions that weren't answered in my last dog training question

1. when my dog poops in the house, which he already knows is wrong, how should i disciplin him properly so he won't do it anymore without scaring him?

2. my mom has completely spoiled our dog; what are some little things i can do to show him that i'm the dominant one and that he is the dog? some things Cesear taught prefferably (I'm not home a lot so i don't get the chance to watch dog whisperer but I know how amazing the guy is)
thank you!

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1. DO NOT punish your dog, he doesn't know it's wrong, and he won't know what you're punishing him for. He needs to go out more. If you catch him IN THE ACT, make a loud noise to distract him, take him outside, and praise him lots for going where he's supposed to go. Do not let him see you cleaning it up in the house. If he IS vindictive, and it sounds like he's dominant and spoiled anyway, he could be doing it just to make you clean it up. Put him in another room or outside, and then clean the poop. Most importantly, though, get him on a regular schedule appropriate to his size, including (but not limited to) going after meals/waking up/going on a walk.

2. Basic dominance techniques:
- Own his food. Make him work for it, and don't give it to him until he's in a calm submissive state. Also, you should eat before the dog. The pack leaders eat first.
-Always go through doors first. Dogs view whoever goes through the door first as the pack leader.
-Make it clear that you are the boss. Not abusively, but with calm assertive energy make it clear that you expect to be obeyed. Set rules/boundaries/limitation (and ideally, agree on them as a family). Don't want him in your room? Own the room. Block the doorway and don't let him in unless he's invited.
-Absolutely DO NOT let him on your bed or on your sofa (or lap? is he a lap dog?) unless YOU invite him. And for a while, until he realized you're the boss, I wouldn't recommend letting him up there at all.
-One controversial method that we use with our very calm submissive dog: grab his face and stare into his eyes until he looks away. The alpha never looks away first. This works with us because she has not one little once of aggression or dominance in her sweet body, and it just reinforces our position, especially when she's acting up. Be careful playing this game, though, unless you're sure of the outcome.

#1 absolute best way to assert your dominance: go on a primal walk, at least 30 minutes twice a day! Make sure he's calm submissive before you go out the door, and he waits calmly for you to go out first. Make sure he walks on a loose leash, next to you or behind you, focused on the walk and not wandering around doing whatever he wants.

Hope this helps. I thinks that's everything, but I'm distracted while writing.

ETA: crate training is also a good way to get "back to the basics" house breaking. Dogs don't like to go where they sleep. But it doesn't sound like you're the primary owner here, so I don't really know if you could implement that well.

Dog Training Methods

• 1. Your dog poops in the house because he does *not* understand that it is wrong so you must not ever punish him unless you catch him in the act. Instead, you must learn more so that you can teach your dog to poop outside as you prefer.
  
  I strongly suggest that you get the book, How to Housebreak Your Dog in Seven Days. It was written by the authority Shirlee Kalstone and it is yours for $8.99 plus mailing costs from Dogwise Books. That's http://www.dogwise.com
  
  While I don't particularly endorse nor recommend anything by Mr. Millan, you can find his books, etc at Dogwise, also. I think there are much better ways to train a dog and if you ever check out clicker training, you may agree.


• 1. Your dog doesn't know that it is wrong to poop in the house. All he knows is he needs to go, he doesn't know where he is to go. He needs to be taught by you where he is to go. Discipline will only scare him and he will hide when he needs to go.
  
  2, Cesar has DVDs that you can buy or you may be able to get from your local library. He also has a couple of books that are very good that your library probably has. Either a DVD or book will explain his methods better than anyone here could.


• 1) If you find the poop, clean it up. The dog has forgotten his "crime" 2 minutes after he's done it. If you CATCH him in the act, yell "NO" and run him outside quickly.
  
  It's better to praise him for doing right than it is to punish him.
  Get him on a schedule. Eating and bathrooming should be strictly controlled.
  
  2) Cesar says take your dog for a walk. Walk with your head up and shoulders back, and insist the dog walk next to you. This is good advise.
  Also - Make him sit and wait before you give him his food.
  Make him wait to be invited onto furniture and beds.


• Dogs actually hate the smell of their own.."waste". I've heard of this technique: When your dog goes to the bathroom in the house immediately bring him closer to his "waste" and sternly say something like "NO!" or "BAD". Then put him outside. Also, never let them see you picking up their business... it does make you look less dominant.


• he still dont know that it is wrong, because he is still doing it..
  
  1 solution is everytime he poops take his poops with a plastic or anything and put it outside where you want him to poop. the next day, let him outside and dont let him in until he is done pooping, and i mean dont let him in even if you are sleepy already. i promise you he will poop where you put his last poop..
  
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• I had a lot of trouble with my dog going to the bathroom in the house for almost her full first year. you just gotta keep bringing him out and telling him he's a good boy when he does it out side.


• Caesar Milan is far from amazing.
  
  If a dog makes a mistake he needs a refresher course: I'm assuming you go to school, and your mom isn't home?
  
  Do not discipline him if you did not see him go to the bathroom. Confine him either to a room like the kitchen barricaded with a baby gate or put him in an exercise pen (not a crate) when you leave. Dogs will go stir crazy if confined in a small area for more than 4 hours. Be certain the floor is covered with newspaper or pads.
  
  After feeding him in the morning, wait 30 - 45 minutes before you take the dog out. If goes to the bathroom, praise him. If not, put him in the x-pen and leave. If you're fortunate enough to come home during lunch let him out.
  
  Discipline should be a sharp No and taken outside immediately. Putting him in a crate defeats its purpose (a crate is supposed be a secure and enjoyable place). A crate is not used for punishment.
  
  Do not do an alpha roll because you believe he's trying to be dominant (he's not) and do not rub his nose in the feces.
  
  ETA: Your dog is picking up on your vibrations, which is why he automatically goes to his crate. Apparently, for whatever reason, he thinks the crate is punishment.
  
  If it doesn't bother your mom to clean up after her (since she's the primary care giver) dog , why should it bother you as long at it submits to you?


• Never punish a dog for bathroom issues.
  
  He absolutely does not know it is "wrong," since dogs have no way of knowing such a thing. He may know that he hates having his waste in his living area, and he may feel your stress. Look here:
  
  http://corporate.petsmart.com/public-rel…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…
  
  If he has been to the vet to make sure there is nothing causing this physically. Any change in behavior, especially this one, warrants a bet check.
  
  The only thing you can do, if he gets a clean bill of health, is to go right back to potty training 101 -- frequent outings, full supervision when not outside (tethered to someone, if need be) so he can't make a mistake, someone always going out with him, not just putting him out, enzymatic cleaning anywhere he has gone, feeding him wherever he has gone.
  
  Dogs have no need to know who is "dominant." That whole idea is a fad, based on some badly-done research decades ago. Please read the science, from people far wiser than I am:
  
  http://www.kathysdao.com/articles/Forget…
  
  http://www.apdt.com.au/files/dominancest…
  
  http://www.jeandonaldson.com/jeans-blog-…
  
  http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSill…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…
  
  http://www.wolf.org/wolves/news/iwmag/20…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…

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