Dog Health Questions: How to make my dog un-timid?

i have a 1 year 6 month old shiba inu and he is very timid he jumps at the flick of a light switch. i got him from a shelter i'm about to take him back. hes not afraid of other dogs no matter how big. i want him to tuffin up can anyone with real dog training experience help me?

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Socialization and positive reinforcement training.

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• You're about to take him back to the shelter, just because he's timid? He would have been acting timid in the shelter to, so if you didn't want a timid dog, why did you adopt one?
  
  If he's not afraid of other dogs, he just has a low self-esteem around humans, or he was once abused by somebody. If he is not afraid of other dogs, but is aggressive towards them, you're wrong. He IS afraid of them, but he's covering it up with a big show.
  
  You don't want to toughen him up, you want to increase his self-confidence. The best way to do this is to be his pack leader - the one person he can count on to keep him safe no matter what the situation is. If you are constantly in a calm-assertive state of mind, he will gravitate towards you.
  
  The wrong way to fix the timidity is to coddle him. If you nurture the dog while his mind is anxious or fearful, you are saying "it's okay to be afraid." What you want to do is be calm and assertive and not give him any attention until he has calmed down and relaxed (open mouth, relaxed breathing, ears not pinned, spine relaxed) and then give him attention and tell him what a good boy he is.


• It's "toughen".... not "tuffin".
  
  You adopted a dog, it's your responsibility to care for that dog - it is not an object to be disposed of just because you don't like it's personality or because it isn't tough enough for you. Buck up and commit to working with this dog - use google to find kennel club accredited trainers that can help you build this dog's confidence (hint: it won't be quick and easy, it WILL take time).
  
  Though in hindsight maybe the dog is better off back where it came from if you're not going to commit to proper, responsible pet ownership. Keep in mind that some dogs are just timid by nature - poor genes, poor upbringing, etc etc.


• You want to *toughen* him up? The last thing that you want to do for that is return him to the shelter. Either make a commitment to a dog or don't get it. LOTS of dogs are like that right after coming from the shelter, they just need some time and a little bit of work. Or a lot of work in some cases. But the love you'll get in return is well worth the time you put into helping the dog come out of its shell.
  
  Keep it quiet around your house for a while. Allow him time to adjust to his new surroundings. If this is impossible to do then this may not be the right home for him.
  
  Please remember that it may take months before he turns around, and certain things he may never get over, but you're still doing a great thing by keeping him -- you're saving a life.


• you have a fearful and stressed dog.
  there is no magic way of making him not fearful.
  you can help him feel more comfortable and less stressed.
  not sure what you mean by 'toughen him up', but be careful. pushing him beyond what he's capable of coping with can lead to more problems with reactivity and fear.
  he needs your help and understanding and a commitment to his well-being.
  he may always be somewhat fearful and sensitive (genes play a big role and the first 16 weeks of life are critical to good development - neither of which you can change now).
  
  this website may help:
  
  http://fearfuldogs.com/
  
  and this article is very enlightening:
  
  http://www.downeastdognews.com/stories/2…
  
  best wishes.


• Take him back if you want a tough dog, he will never be a tough dog. You dont deserve your dog if your just going to throw him away if he isnt perfect. Their are confidence building exercises you can do, but seriously give the dog to a better home.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

whenever i let my dog outside without a leash he runs away. He is a good dog besides this. I've tried rewarding him when he comes back, yelling at him, i've even tried smacking him on the behind. Is there anything i can do to stop this behavior?

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He needs more exercise. Get him running in the yard before walks and exercise more in general. Then get a pincher collar. Tell him no whenever he starts to bolt. If he is a big dog and you loose control with the pincher, a shock collar may be OK. I am pretty against them but I will not let a dog bolt ever. They get in a bad habit and it is very dangerous.

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• take your dog to a dog trainer


• Tail and the bottom of paws is all you see...hauling as*! Dogs love to run. All I can say is get a shock collar or invest in an invisible fence and collar system. They are a sure way to fix the problem.


• I have the same problem. I will tell you what the trainer told us. I have a clicker, and I click it whenever the dog comes to me and then right after the click I give him a treat. Then when he learns that I call him and when he comes I do the same (click and treat). Then we must do the same exercise in an enclosed area (basketball field, etc) with a long leash or with no leash. After a while he learns that when you call him and he comes he is rewarded. Then you do that with a long leash outside an enclosed area. When you see he comes to you when you call him, maybe he's ready to be left without a leash. Now, I doubt this will ever work with my dog, because when we are out he is not in the least interested in me or the rewards, but if it helps you, let me know.
  
  A shock collar is plain torture that doesn't teach him a good behaviour, it just makes him more angry and when he doesn't have it he'll be out of control.


• i had a dobermann and he usually did anything i said then i did beat him with a stick since he was a pup no deepen ure voice and show him whos the boss


• u can send him to a taxidermist


• There is a technique to curb and eventually stop this behavior. But it takes weeks of constant work. There is no "overnight" fix. The technique is to use a 15 foot lead ( or flexi leash ) and when the dog gets to the end of the lead you turn 180 degrees and make him follow you. Repeat this technique around 15 minutes up to 5 times a day. After each day passes you shorten the distance that the dog can travel freely, eventually getting the dog to walk with you at every moment. This is basically a heel technique but it should work very well with your dog. Once you have him walking at heel with you, you should be able to remove the lead safely and have the pup walk with you at all times. Make sure to positivly reward your dog when he does good things with food or toys, whatever motivates it. And do not punish bad behavior, just start over and when he gets it right reward him. Disicipline is a deterrant in these situations, be creative and patient and you and your dog will be very happy.


• My dog does that also..She is s boxer. She just loves to run . She mines until I take her out., now during the summer I keep her out side on a long chain . She rather be out there. Has nice dog house, I bring her in side to eat., You can get a electric collar or fence for her. , or keep a long lease or chain out side for when you put her out.. Don't yell at her talk to her and let her understand what you are saying. But if you have plenty of time just take her for long walks. Good luck


• Best site on dog training i've seen is www.dogscouts.com it covers it all especially come. we started with our dog and it's working.


• The worst thing to do is what you have already done. You smacked your dog! The first principle in dog training is, Never smack your dog, not with your hand, not with a stick, not with a rolled up newspaper. NEVER EVER!!
  The second principe in dog training is "NEVER SMACK YOUR DOG!!"
  Ok, lets see if we can reverse the damage. Put a choker collar on you dog and a 2 meter lead. Let the dog go to the end of the lead and call him. If he wont come, try offering his favorite snack. If he comes, PRAISE him lavishly and reward him. Try using those liver treats to entice him to you. You have to undo the fear, YES, FEAR, that you have instilled into him by smacking him so that he wont reason in the following way, " If I come back to her/him when I am called, I will get hit". Once your dog has learnt that obedience to being called results in treats and LOVE he will begin to respond in the manner you want. When he comes back without any fuss, slip a longer lead of around 10 meters onto the collar and repeat the training. It he wont come, give a sharp tug on the lead/choker collar to get his attention and call him in. You may need to start at 2 meters then increase it by 1 meter at a time. There is a way to instill correction to your dog and I can give you this info if its requested. BUT, this correction is NOT to encourage him to come when called. It is to correct a behavior that is not acceptable to you or the family. eg, digging up the garden, chasing chooks, chewing your best shoes etc. The very best way to train him is to enroll him in a dog obedience class and take him every night it is held.
  Please tell me that you have never smacked your dog for peeing in the house or worse, rubbed his nose in it.
  Freckles


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• Try taking him for frequent walks.He obviously needs the exercise and you're not providing it or he'd not be running off.


• Try holding on to the leash!
  
  I HATE it when strange dogs come charging at us! Even if yours is friendly, you have NO IDEA if mine are. I carry pepper spray and will use it to keep a strange dog away.
  
  I have been teaching obedience classes for 25 years, and my dogs are ALL onlead, why do you think yours should not be? It is the responsible thing to do.

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Dog Health Questions: Getting 2nd dog? Good idea or bad?

hi, i adpoted a 5 year old desexed male ridgeback about 3 months ago, the family who owned him, had him and another dog at the time. They got along really well. At the moment he is the only dog we own. I have been taking him to obedience training and he is generally good around other dogs and wants to play with them. I cant help but feel mean for letting him live alone - with that being said he is not neglected - we go for a drive to the beach every Friday and have lunch together - he goes for a swim and then we go for a long walk along the sand together. He goes to obedience school 2 times a week and also enjoys lots of car rides. He is an inside dog and has his own bed in my room. So i know he has human company. My other reason for thinking about getting a secend dog (a female puppy) is that i am really enjoying this whole obedience thing and would like to consider competitive obedience. i know i could go further with a dog trained at a young age. I wouldnt love either any less.

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There's no reason you shouldn't get one as long as you can handle the responsibility both dogs are going to be. Especially since the Ridgeback was already ok with another dog. Just make sure you introduce them properly and read up on bringing a puppy into your home when you already have an adult dog. Sometimes they do get a little offended and feel like they are getting the shaft for the pup.

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• If you have time to devote to both of their needs then sure, get another dog to add to your pack!


• If you think you can handle two then go for it. As long as you can afford it and have enough time to spend with both then you are fine.


• If you have the time, the space and the money for 2, have two..


• It doesn't sound like you are being mean to your dog at all! It sounds like he has a great owner. If you think he would enjoy a friend, go ahead and get the other dog. You would like to have another dog, too. You can find another puppy on petfinder.com- good luck with competitive obedience.


• I think you should get another dog. If your dog gets along well with others, then he will love another dog. I have two dogs (australian terrier and mixed breed) and they get along really well together, even though we got them about 5 months apart.


• Congratulations on adopting the first dog and for going to obedience classes. Nothing wrong with owning just one dog if the dog is a family member as your dog seems to be. Obedience is great, isn't it? Dogs just love it and they become so much better and safer pets because of that. All my dogs are obedience trained and know at least 30 commands, one knows over 75.


• Getting a second dog is an awesome idea, I have 3 dogs =D (a 11 year old, a 4 year old and a 1 year old) they keep each other company when no one is home. and they all play together. they are best friends, and I would Never have just one dog, they need company when their owners are at work and whatnot. Also, you COULD go further in obedience with a dog trained at a young age.
  
  hope this helps, =D


• Good Idea


• Personally I would give this guy more time to settle in and feel part of your family. Three months is sort of a 'honeymoon' period... he would probably do fine with another dog but I think he deserves to embed himself into your family. Think about it being like adopting a child (not baby) - he has already been disassociated from his previous family for reasons he has no idea what are - he is accepting your family well but then bring in another child/baby and take much needed attention away from him at this point in time -- I am not saying don't eventually get another dog if you have the time and are capable of dealing with two dogs, but I would just give this guy a little more settle in time. Congrates on having him!! Sounds like he has found a great new family!!

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Dog Health Questions: I need some assistance in my dog training routine,?

I have a 10 week old puppy, he is a Springer spaniel x staffy, we have got as far as sit and stay but I am really struggling with "DOWN" he only ever jumps up on the sofa when I am changing my babies nappy and grabs at his socks I don't want him to nip my son and make him afraid of the puppy, sometimes I try NO, he backs off I praise him and tell him he is a good boy but then he comes back and jumps up again but in a hyper nippy kind of way then trys to nip at my legs, his teeth are sharp but I want to break this habit fast.

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Something I learned while observing dog training classes and watching Victoria Steelwell's show, That something disobedient your dog does can be changed into something obedient. Train him to jump up on the sofa when he's called, and off when he's told so, so there's an "on switch" as well as an "off switch"

Also, being a puppy, he looks like he needs some kind of outlet for his energy, other than disrupting you while you try to tend to your baby. Does your puppy have any toys that could keep him occupied? Like a rawhide bone or one of those treat balls, where the puppy has to figure out how to get the treat out of the toy. Distract him with those whenever he tries to bother you while you're changing your baby.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

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  Three Dog Training MistakesLet's face it... nobody want's to raise a dog who develops lots of behavior problems; who can't be trusted around children, or is so hyperactive you have to lock him up whenever guests come over.You just want your dog to get the social rules of your house and follow them, but you're not REALLY sure how to actually go about training your dog to behave that way. I FOUND THIS one guide that work for me mable it what you kneed


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  fully trained and more healthy.Recently one of my friends
  relly needed some advice on how to train his dog.
  He followed the dog training academy course to
  successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• I hate to call this a course because it's WAY more than that. It's a new way of interacting with my dog. I've owned dogs all my life, and loved every minute, but I never really got a grip on the right way to train them.
  
  I would get motivated when they were puppies, but then never really follow through.
  
  In Just 7 Days after I started my action plan, I have seen a remarkable change in my Benny. It's like he has completely changed.


• I would break the habit of him jumping on the sofa anyway.
  
  His nipping is called mouthing so have a read of this.
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/Nipping…
  
  Mouthing is a normal part of puppy interaction and just needs to be guided in the right way.


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

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training. HELP! 10 points best answer.?

I'm having troubles training my 1 year old Mini dachshund. When we take him out to potty we stay out with him (we live on a farm and don't like him getting into things) and as soon as we take him out he will shut us out and won't listen to us at all. My boyfriend and i can call his name and he will ignore us. which usually leads us to have to go get him and scold him. Which isn't doing any good for him or us. We've tried taking him out on his leash but he won't go potty at all unless he is off leash. It's lose/lose On leash he won't go, off leash he won't listen even if we fallow him around he won't go. We will NOT use a shock collar or any things like that because it's inhumane and cruel.
We are getting him a Grass Pad for days when it rains and bad weather where we can't take him outside but what can we do to get him to listen when we take him outside. What are our options? Please let me know anything we can do because we love our little boy sooo much and we need to figure this out ASAP.

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All I know of is leash training, which I recommend to everyone. I live in the suburbs so obviously it's different than a farm, and I know people have had success with off the leash training, but I've just seen too many many tragedies happen off the leash.

He won't go when he's on the leash? He will, you'll just have to wait forever lol When he finally does, tell him what a "Good boy!!" he is and give him a treat. He'll learn. Annoying, but it will work. Do the same for Grass Pad training.

In theory, the same practice will work for your off the leash situation. I'm only entertaining this notion because I always wish my pup could run around in a big farm yard lol Bribery will go a long way. Get his favorite treats and shake them and hold it up while calling his name. When he listens, tell him "Good boy!" and give him a treat. When he doesn't listen, use a stern and negative voice with a command you'll use often, "Bad!" or "No!" or whatever you like. Leash training comes in handy because you can demand his attention by giving a gentle yank on the leash while telling him "No!".

It may be difficult off the leash, and some dogs are trickier than others. But positive reinforcement with rewards and happy pride in your voice will go a LONG way with your pup. You won't need any other kind of treatment to him. Scolding more than a minute is unnecessary, and will just confuse the dog because he'll no longer realize what you're yelling about. He stopped the behavior, yet he still gets yelled at; that's how he'll see it. An attention grabbing "No!" and an IMMEDIATE reward is the key.

Ignore the inevitable "dogs are like wolves so they need and Alpha pack leader" replies, they are dated and wrong. Wolves don't do that, and dogs aren't wolves. My adopted 70 lb, dog-hating Pit Bull behaves himself just fine on the leash with my training methods. He still hates dogs, but he knows how good he's being when he behaves himself so he doesn't go crazy when he sees a dog anymore--because of rewards and pride, and nothing else.

God bless you for not using a shock collar or any other inhumane treatment :)

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• If you want your dog to come to you when called then you need to make it a good experience, with praise and treats. By scolding him he learns to avoid coming to you when called in fear of being scolded.
  
  If you are just hanging out outside then randomly treat him when you call for him, without bringing him in. That way he doesn't associate being called just to come in. He instead sees he is rewarded by only coming to you when called.


• If u wanna teach him go to any pet store and they have book tht shows you how to teach them and affter you teach your dog give him a treat so he will listen and do it when u ask him to do tht trick. Or you can go on pet whisper.com if tht works but the top anwser works the best :)


• U probilli have 2 train him


• You say you will not train him so what's your question?
  You won't wait him out to train him on a leash, you won't use a remote trainer to train him off leash.
  
  He's a Dachshund. You can't jerk him around by the neck and you can't spank because of the risk to their spine.
  I'm assuming he knows his name and the "come" command. If you can't teach "come" well enough that he knows he has to listen to you in all situations, even when his drive is at its highest exactly what do you propose you do?
  Many are food motivated but if he's not listening he won't be listening that you have a treat. You need something to get his attention off what he wants it focused on and at least part of it to remain focused on you.
  
  You need to get off your kick of deciding what you WON'T do based on ignorance and decide that you will get your dog trained no matter what he requires. They were bred to fight badgers, your idea of cruel is not the same as his.
  They're stubborn dogs and if you're not willing to train him things will be done on his terms (which being small dogs can be tolerable but you have to accept he is not trained because you weren't willing to train him).
  
  Go buy or borrow a PetSafe Yard and Park e-collar. Stick it on your arm and try settings 1, 2 and 3. If you think that is cruel return it.
  If not, follow the directions for teaching the good and bad tones and finding the lowest setting it takes for him to react. For what you describe it's likely the tones are all you will need to break his concentration and get him to listen and be off-leash obedient.
  
  Otherwise keep him on a leash and wait.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: Shepard/Chihuahua mix?

My dog is 3 and a half months old and he whines CONSTANTLY. He whines when:

1. He is left outside alone
2. He is put in his kennel
3. He is left inside the house (when I take a shower)

He whines instantly, as in within 5 seconds of being outside alone. I want him to learn that I don't want to be with him constantly when he's outside to go to the bathroom. My friends dog is a bulldog, same age and the dog is fine being alone. But my dog whines like he's being attacked:

1. He starts by whining (a high pitch squealing noise)
2. Then he barks (a small high pitched bark)
3. Then he barks loud (a large, lower pitched bark)
4. Then he shouts kind of like a monkey (i don't know how to explain it)
5. Then he howls (sounds like a wolf pup)

I want him to grow up. I know he's only 3 and a half months old, but he is old enough to stop that by now. I'm tired of hearing him screech and squeal when he's by himself for more than 5 seconds.

How do I get him to stop this?

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you do no have a SHEPHERD x CHIHUAHUA

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• He's part Chihuahua he may never stop. This is part of there breed. I have a Jack Russell Terrier it drives me crazy how she digs and digs and digs and jumps and jumps and jumps she's a JRT that what she does I gotta love her You may just have to learn to tune out the things that bother you about the bread of dog you have and love the best of her traits.


• Whatever the breed of you dog you need to leave it alone for short periods to start with, then return and reward him for being being quiet. Repeat this a number of times then slowly increase the length of time you stay out of sight.
  Or you could try giving your dog a toy or bone to chew on when you need to leave it alone or something else to keep it occupied.


• this is going to sound nasty but it is very effective.
  every time he make a noice, eaither throw a little water on him, or shake a bottle of pebbles to scare him into shutting up, this worked of both of by dogs and hope it heps yours!
  
  p.s. bark controll collars are also avaliable!


• My dog constantly does this too! Even in the same order! What i do is shake something, like a pencilbox or pebbles and say no. You should not ever respond to this no matter how annoying, but try to change it by discipline


• Take him to a puppy class, they will teach you how to handle the behavior. You are feeding into the bad behavior if you go to him every time he cries


• Shepherd X Chihuahua? Thats like mating an Elephant with an ant!

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Dog Health Questions: Petsafe dog training collar?

Should I use a the Petsafe electrical training collar on my six month old lab? The vet said to use it because of his rock eating problem and his other problems. But I don't know if it is the right way, we've done everything for his rock eating and this is the last thing. So please tell me if I should use one and if it is safe.

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It is safe. Its better than your dog eating a rock, then paying for surgery, or worse, loosing the dog. A lot of people freak out about shock collars, but the truth is, they are not mean, and they work very well. Most dogs only need a few shocks before they learn what they shouldn't do. My friend used one of these collars on her great dane. She has only had to shock the dog three times. The dog now knows what he shouldn't and should do. When he acts up, she puts the collar on ( even though its batteries are dead, the dog still calms down instantly, and stops the behavior it was corrected for)

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• Yes, these collars are safe and they have several levels and types of 'stimulation' which means that you can adjust them to suit most dogs and situations.
  
  They generally work well on dogs who have problem behaviors that have not been 'cured' by other methods. There are some dogs that are scared by these collars, but they're fairly rare. Conversely there are some dogs that are totally unphased by them and don't respond to the stimulation, either because they're particularly stubborn or have a high tolerance level for discomfort.
  
  You would need to see how your dog accepts and reacts to the collar, and always start off with it on the lowest setting. There are also citronella-spray collars which use a spray as a correction, rather than an electrical impulse or sound.
  
  Check out these urls for lots of information, tips and advice on using these types of training collars. Best of luck!
  
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-t…
  http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/petsa…


• My puppy used to have a rock-eating problem. I sabotaged him. I sprinkled Cayenne Pepper all over a small area of my yard (the area that he always picked up the rocks from), then led him right to that spot. He picked one up, dropped it within 2 seconds (as opposed to trying to actually chew on it, as he normally would have), and has never tried to eat rocks again.
  
  This, and most "other problems" can be solved with humane, creative training methods. I think you should consult the advice of a professional trainer on this one, before using a shock collar.


• The E-collar is a last resort. I'd use a leash and a pinch collar before the E-collar. When he goes for a rock give a stiff jerk of the leash and say "NO" in a firm voice (not yelling or frantic). If the pinch collar doesn't work, then use the e-collar. Just a quick jolt for every mistake followed with a "NO". If this sounds mean to anyone what is worse, implementing a few rules? Or dying from stomach impaction? Thanks, hope I helped!


• Electronic collars work when used properly. I wouldn't waste my money on anything with the Petsafe label. Their products are not reliable. The best brand of electronic collar is Tri Tronics. When it comes to electronic training collars you get what you pay for.


• i would never do that to my dogs and just dont leave him outside for too long the reason hes eating rocks is because hes bored hes a puppy and needs a lot of attention and walking and good luck with your new puppy they are fun and enjoyable

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Dog Health Questions: Do you ever, out of habit, use dog training techniques on a human?

I often find myself trying not to comfort my sister when she is crying thinking,"Oh, well dogs don't understand the meaning of the word comfort! They'll think your praising them!"

But sometimes it works out for the better. Like if she is crying and she is just trying to get her way, I keep my patience and stay firm the same as I would with a dog that was whining for attention.

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Ha...my boyfriend and I had an argument about a month ago. He wasn't listening to me, he has a lot of trust issues (that I have no idea where they came from, and I've never given him a reason not to trust me) and I was having to be really careful about who I could and couldn't bring around because I had figured out what his "triggers" were. I got so tired of it that I eventually tried tough love and said, "You know what? I have to treat you and Belle (my fearful/shy/sometimes aggressive hound mix) the same way, and you're human! You have rational thought; learn to use it." Because I realized I really was using the same techniques for both of them. He may not have liked hearing it, but we haven't argues since and he's become much more open and trusting. So...guess it worked?

Also, every once in a while, if someone is doing something I want them to stop doing, in frustration an "Eh!" will come out of my mouth...the noise I make to correct my dogs. The people that KNOW I use it to correct my dogs don't think it's as funny as I do when I realize it - it genuinely is an instinct! - but the people who don't see me with my dogs just think I'm weird...ha.

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• Haha, is this what you meant in Courtneys question about having an idea? Good question! :)
  Anyways, I think sometimes I do, but I don't necissarily use "training techniques" on purpose. I think its sort of natural to everyone. When my fiance does something I don't agree with, I tell him so. But, if he does something I really appreciate, I make a huge deal out of it. I try to appreciate him more than correct him. Now he's the most polite guy in the world. Never forgets to open a door, pulls out my chair for me. He's pretty awesome :)


• Operant reward conditioning works equally well for humans as it does for dogs.
  
  My children became better and better behaved the more I used my dog training techniques on them (they're 23 and 19 years old now).
  
  My boss responds well to being praised when he gets things right.
  
  My partner likes being told how wonderful he is for remembering things, he remembers things MUCH better when he has received praise for it rather than being nagged to remember.
  
  Basic
  Simple
  
  All it takes is being consistant.


• Yes, I do. I find that dog training and people training are quite similar. In the dog classes that I teach, I have found that the parents with the nicest children also have the nicest dogs. Good Dog training techniques are based on fairness and consistency. Teaching is also based on fairness and consistency. Both also require patience in order to be successful.


• Haha, yes all the time! I'm used to being around my dogs so much that it just slips in. Whenever someone wanders off and I want to call them back to me, I find myself clicking my tounge or whilsting at them! I sometimes have to check myself when dealing with people and say "Oh, this isn't a dog!"
  I wanted my boyfriend to do someone one time, and I was thinking that I could shape him (with a clicker) to do it. XD I spend too much time around dogs.


• If my brother is doing something wrong, I tend to use dog whisperer techiniques on him. Also, when we are play fighting, I flip him over on his back and sit on him 2 make him submit. It's really funny, because I'm not consciously doing it, it's just out of habit from training like three dogs. :)


• Yes, actually I have on both my husband and my kids. My husband told me once he isn't a dog in the true sense of the word, so quit trying to train him. I ignored it and still do it. I caught myself the other day patting my 4 yr old on the head and saying "good girl" when I told her to sit and she did. When I realized what I was doing I busted out laughing. She was so confused.


• I find that my dog-training techniques help me when dealing with children. With dog training you must be consistent, and this is important with kids as well. I have a friend that jokes that I am better with her kids than she is because of my dog training experience.


• Yes! I'm a kindergarten teacher and I have a 12 week old Yorkie puppy. About 2 weeks ago on instinct I clapped my hands and said "Ahh-Ahh" to one of my students that started playing with another teacher's personal computer. I instantly felt embarrassed.. the funny thing is that it worked.. he stopped immediately.


• Yep, I find myself growling at my nieces and nephews all the time! I growl at my dogs when they are about to do something naughty because it really gets their attention quickly so my poor nieces and nephews have to tolerate being growled at by their crazy aunt!


• You mean it's unique to do that?
  
  I've always used obedience training on my fellow humans.
  
  My father-in-law joked on my wedding day how great it was that his son finally found someone who knew how to work with him.


• I've caught myself training a cow as if she were a horse, but I can't say as I've ever used dog training techniques on humans. Well... perhaps small children, when their parents weren't looking. "BAD. Now, STAY." etc...


• Well i am used to dogs.so my cousin brang over her son who is 2 and i find myself telling him to sit,stay and come here.its funny though i try to stop myself hehe...


• ahahaha i soo know what you you mean, i also use horse commands at humans too, im quite often asking people to whoa or walk on or stand up, (my dogs do these commands soo well)


• hahaha! sometimes! ツ


• Lol I've told my boyfriend "ah-ah!" twice now when he was going to do something I didn't want him to. He didn't think it was very funny..


• Yes all the time
  I say to my children ËNOUGH"and I use the same hand signals


• I just hope you don't give her rawhide chews or dog biscuits too.


• Not that I'm aware of,but when I get mad at my boyfriend or he does something wrong instead of his name I yell my dog,Loki's name haha. Maybe because they are both trouble making boys?


• How old is your sister? I don't think you "train" humans exactly.


• No, my name's not Grumpy, I'm just trying it out for a friend.


• I tell my family and friends to sit and roll over =)


• NO!!!


• no


• yeah i'll tell my b/f to sit stay and rollover then he gets a scooby snack


• At work I've developed this obnoxious habbit of clapping to get the dogs' attention when there is someone at the door to try and get them away from it.
  *clap clap* "hey guys! whatcha' doin!" *clap clap*
  
  Oddly enough, I find myself clapping at people now.
  A few friends and I were trying to find this one restraunt. My one friend and i were in her car behind another car of friends. They were about to pass up a road we wanted to turn down, so of course my friend and I in the car behind them, both start clapping imediatly and yelling "hey guys! no no!!!" (she works with me at the daycare).
  
  One time my neighbor was trying to fix the table on her patio and was about to topple it over and I found myself clapping at her.
  I do this ALL THE TIME. Ohhhh god it is just soooo embarassing. It's not necessarily a 'training technique' but it's a habit i've picked up via working with dogs, haha.
  
  Another one would be "stay"
  I'll be driving and I will see someone trying to pull out of a street in front of me when they clearly don't have enough time to do it without running into me, so I find myself saying "STAY".
  
  Or I'll be sitting around talking to someone and the phone will ring and I will jump up to get it and absentmindedly say 'stay' to the person i was with.
  
  I'm telling you, this stuff is most embarassing!
  I've also answered my house phone numerous times saying
  "Inn the Doghouse this is Kaetlyn"
  hahaha. Anyone who calls the house after I get home from work gets a kick out of that one. I seriously don't mean to do it.

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