Dog Health Questions: Signs of a dog(lab/german shepard) going in to labor.?

Okay so first off I did not breed this dog. I got her from a rescue case. They could not place her and were going to destroy her. When I got her I had no clue she was pregnant. As for the puppies I have arranged for all of them to be sent to service dog training programs to help handicapped people. And I am going to spay the mother when the time comes. And she will be staying with me and my very large family of dogs( I have 10 all rescues). Please help with your knowledge. And please no jabs about how I shouldn't be breeding and that I'm adding to the homeless dogs in shelters and what not. I help find homeless dogs homes. I am going to find them all great homes where they can help people. I really would like to be better off prepared for the birth. To help her out any way possible.

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first of all i think its wonderful that your going have them trained to be service dogs.. well my dog has had 3 litters, when she was getting ready to have them she would want to go outside every 5 minutes, (but if u let her out watch her because she might pop one out while peeing) and then she would start panting, stay by my side also she would start nesting and walking back and forth, when she starts having them then she will lick her self then she will lay down and start pushing. when the pup is almost out then she will pull her pup out the whole way and clean it up but you got to watch her the whole time. because she might have them to fast and wont be able to break the sack in time and you might have to help pull her pup out because sum times its to hard for them and it can take up to 2-4 hours for each pup to be born and after the birth you might need to give her water by hand because she wont want to leave her pups.

p.s after having her puppy's she might have at least one more in there that started fertilizing to late in the pregnancy, but if she does it will pop out in 2 or 3 days after all the others are born and it will come out dead it is called "still birth".
hope this helps

p.s again.. the first time my dog gave birth she had 1 pup, the second time she had 10, the third and final time was 4 and that was December 5th 2008 and they were pitbull puppy's.
so i don't know if it is different for each breed on how much puppy's they will have

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• Pacing, whining, going in and out of the nesting area, rearranging in. Good luck


• She will tell you, she will park herself near you if you are her person. Panting most of all is the sign but it could be 1 hour or 12 hours before pups. Good for you for helping her. I was Dula for my dog, helped her push against my hand with her back leg. If any are not breathing at birth you can hold them head down and swing them with full soft arm swing. If any bleed at cord cut, you can twist off with dental floss and keep away from mom licking for an hour or two. Mom needs PEDIALIGHT. Its a kids drink for dehydration mix 50% with water for during labor and two days after to assist mom with hard work. My mom dog had to be pryed away from pups n first 48 hours to go pee outside she was so anxious to leave them. Best wishes to you and new mom dog and all the new baby dogs. Read them the Dr Seuss book, Go Dog, Go!


• First, make her a comfortable spot that is out of the way (like an open closet or build an open top box that she can get in and out of, blankets or a big dog pillow for her to lay on is good. When she is in this spot, advise everyone to leave her alone,,,this is her comfort zone and where she will go to have the pups if she feels safe.
  Labor. when she starts panting hard, circling around the house or digging and hiding in closets or blankets she is starting labor, She will also lick herself a lot to stimulate the birth. Pick up all food and leave only fresh water close to her at that time. Stay calm and keep her calm.


• hi, you dog will become very uncomfortable and possable not moving around much, she will shake and pant when she is near, but it has been hot so she will feel even hotter because of her condition. I expect by now you have a whelping box already for her and you have already settle her into it, she will need a quiet room, pups will need some blankets, an old towel will be excellent for you to dry and rub pups before mum feeds them. You will need a pair of sissors to cut the cord, most girls will cut/bite there open but not all will. You may have to open the sac your self and clear the airway and rub pups until the breath. Some pups are born head first and a few feet first. Mum will need more food after she has had pups and she will need a drink as it is thirtsy work!
  
  Pups will need worming around day 14 and will need to start on solid food around week 31/2 - 4 weeks. Eyes open around 14 days. You may have to put pups on mum to feed for a while as they cant see or hear mum only smell.
  Dont let other dogs near her, because she may turn her own pups away. Don't worry to much if you loss a pup it is very common, even though they seem healthy. I no its really not nice, and no one wants to loss one but natures way of saying there is a problem with him/her.
  I wish you all the luck.
  
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Dog Health Questions: My dog is INSANE?help?

i have a german shepard/ husky mix . shes 2 years old now , but im having a huge problem with her as she bites A LOT . i tried every way possible to make her stop,with NO USE . if i wanna play with her she bites me,and not just a playful bite,she bites to the limit that she breaks the skin , i dunno what else i can do .shes loved and eats the best food , but shes over hyper and would never settle down when she plays ,her playful times end up hurting me or hurting someone . i love my dog but at times like this i just feel like ignoring her all day long . i worry if anyone comes to my place and plays with her , cuz i know that she will end up biting . i know its probably my fault since i spoiled her when she was a pup ,and used to let her bite when she was teething ,but now ill do anything to reverse that !! . when i take her out for walks she wouldnt listen to my commands , shed do everything the way SHE WANTS TO DO IT . i need a way to put things back together and teach her that im her master . what can i do ??? . i cant afford dog training , so i wanna do it by myself .the only time she settles down is if im holding a treat and she wants it badly ,so maybe that could help u out in giving me the right advice . her biting is becoming way too much that i end up not feeling like playing with her cuz id end up bleeding . HELP

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I have a female Siberian Husky. She is an independent and very high energy dog. Here are some things that may help:
1. When your dog has her mouth on you, it is important NOT to jerk away. Jerking away will cause you to get scratched. More importantly, sudden and quick movements may make your dog think it is a fun game and reinforce her biting/mouthing behavior. At worst, quick movements may instigate your dog's prey drive and cause her to get aggressive. Instead, stay still and either give a No command or yelp as a puppy might do to her litter-mates when they are playing too rough. I use the yelp for puppies who are still learning and for accidental biting.

2. Yelping will startle your dog and cause her to release her mouth. Quickly follow that up by redirecting her onto a toy. You don't need to shove it in, just put it there for her to bite on.

3. Hand-feed her
You can try and teach her some bite inhibition. Hand-feed her some kibble one by one. If she bites too hard while trying to get at her food, yelp in a high pitch, and ignore her for a few seconds. Then start feeding her again. This way she learns that biting hard can hurt humans and when she does that, the food and attention stops. Hand-feeding is also good for bonding and establishing your leadership.

4. Time-out. If your dog continues with her bad behavior after you have told her to stop, then say "time-out" and remove her to a time-out area (a safe but boring room, e.g. laundry room). Leave her in there for a couple of minutes and let her out. If she starts up again, non-mark her (ack, ack), and say time-out and put her back in time-out. This time lengthen the duration to about 10-15 minutes. Note that if your dog stops the bad behavior, make sure to praise her a lot and give her good treats. Keep this up and your dog will learn that certain behaviors get her rewards while others get her into a boring room with nothing to do.

5. NILIF program. A great way to establish yourself as leader is through the control of resources. Don't give anything to your dog (including pets and affection) unless she does something for you first. For example ask her for a "sit" before you give her food, toys, or freedom.

6. Obedience training. Try and do some obedience training sessions everyday. Get a good positive reinforcement obedience book, and practice with her for short sessions (10-15 minutes) every day. This will help establish you as a leader, improve your bond with your dog, exercise your dog's mind, and give you good tools that you can use to help control her in the house.

7. Exercise her a bunch. Make her work for all of her food by using interactive food toys (e.g. Kongs). Play controlled games with her, with set rules (e.g. flirt pole, soccer, fetch).
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• try using a muzzle, scold her when she bites or lock her in a room to show this, does she have the run of the house?, sometimes dogs calm when they aren't allowed upstairs, this shows them that they do not rule the house.


• Library- check out ever book on dog training you can find.
  
  Please don't get an animals if you can't afford it- things like dog training and grooming and vet visits are not extra "fringe" items- you should have budgeted for it when getting a pet.


• Yes, you made a huge mistake by allowing her to bite you like this. She sees you as another playmate, not a leader. You don't mention what you are doing to correct her for this behavior. I would make it very clear to her that this is NOT acceptable behavior. If she starts to put her mouth on you in a loud deep voice say NO. Then put her in a crate and play time is over. She is also of two breeds who really like to have jobs. I would recommend you enrolling in obedience and perhaps agility classes. Just know things may get worse before they get better. She thinks she's in control and may not like you taking over the control. It would be natural for her to challenge you for this seeing you've allowed this behavior to continue this long.


• She should have had training from a pup. Its a bit late now that shes
  two. I would suggest you do ignore her, right now she thinks shes the
  boss and your well below her. Each time she comes to you ignore her
  and walk away. Give her her own space be it a bed or dog cushion
  and make her stay there when shes naughty, she'll soon get the message that you are above her.


• lol, your dog is not insane, you just showed the dog when it was a puppy that the dog controlled you and not the other way around. This is precisely why it is vital for owners to properly train their dogs from the day they bring them home...a cute puppy never stays a puppy no matter how small it is it grows into a dog. Just like a child, bad habits learned earley are the hardest to break. I know you said you couldn't afford training and want to do it yourself, I suggest you call around to different trainers and see if their is a payment arrangement that can be made, or call shelters, pet stores or your local 4 H to see if they have any free obiedience training available. I am not saying it will be impossible to correct, but this type of behavior is not easy to reverse. Good Luck to you and your dog.


• I know this sounds like an easy fix, but it works. I learned this trick from Ceasar Milan ( dog whisper ). When your dog goes for you, DO NOT HOLLER STOP. Set your hand in a claw type shape as if you where going to bite him. Then touch him. This puts you back in control. This will take a lot of practice. But it does work. Good Luck


• Give him more exercise.A dog with pent up energy often has a lot of behavioral problems.Running him or long walks everyday will take care of a lot your problem.After that then you can work more easily with teaching him things.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog behaviourist requirements?

I am currently 17 and plan to become a canine behaviourist/trainer as my future career. I am going to study animal management in collage and then hopefully go on to do a course with the Cambridge institute of dog behaviour and training. I will hopefully then have the qualifications and things that I need and I may also do some extra courses to build my knowledge even more. However, everything I have read on the internet or read says that I need experience with training dogs but I don't know how I can get this unless I get a dog of my own to prove my skills to join a dog training club. Is it important that I have my own dog and get experience with it? I am scared that all the things I know just wont work when there is a real dog in front of me. My mother is determined that it is not important and I can have my own dog when I move out because she doesn't want one. My dad does seem quite open to the discussion though. However, with the economic climate as it is I am not sure I will be able to move out for quite some time and wont be able to get the experience I need to get onto the Cambridge courses or get a place at a dog training school or club.
Can anyone help with any advice please?
Thanks

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First things first...there are NO canine behaviorists degrees offered by ANY accredited University in the US. UC Davies has one of the best programs in the world as far as ANIMAL behavior, but, that is centered around mice, whales and primates, NOT dogs, so it does not qualify.
Do not be fooled, there is no such thing as a behaviorist, but, you can print out your own cards right now and pose as one, MANY do and some even make money fooling the stupid people who are willing to pay them.

Second..there are dog trainers, yes, the vast majority of who have no idea what they are talking about and cannot train a dog to save their lives. The few, VERY few that do know dogs and behavior and drives and how to bring out those drives started out training at a sport dog club like Sch or one of the ring sports, not that poor excuse of dog trainers association that is one of the biggest jokes going around within the pro dog trainer circles.
Forget the pound and vets, find your local Sch club or ring sport club and see if they let you start training with them and learning about behaviors and drives and how to bring them out in a dog.
Book know how is not going to give you the tools to start working in this field as a pro, real life experience will. Hope I helped.

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• I think it's important to have a dog, dog training is really something you learn by doing. If you absolutely cannot have your own dog, you should borrow your friends' dogs and train them for your friends. But it really would be best to have your own dog so you can get the proper experience. No one would really want to hire a dog trainer that didn't have any real experience with dogs.


• Volunteer as much as you can at your local animal shelter. you will experience the whole spectrum there of best to worst behaviour, and it will also assist you with your animal management course. if you can handle what is thrown at you there, you will have no problems with your chosen career.
  
  When I wasn't in a position to have my own pet, I volunteered at my local animal shelter, I got all the animal contact I missed, with the added bonus of helping out a good cause. :)


• You will need hands on experience with different dogs, and a lot of it. The only way to do this with out having a dog, (or any friends or family having a dog?) would be to volunteer at a rescue center or other care institute such as a vet. Maybe you could offer a cheap dog walking and/or grooming service in your area? The more contact with dogs you have the more you will learn.


• All the behavior courses in the world are useless unless you have something to prove them on.
  Without a dog, all you will have is book knowledge, which doesn't work very well when someone comes to you for help with their animal. Your plans for education are great, but you might want to wrtie the Cambridge Institute for information about requirements for entrance.
  No dog club or training club will allow you to do any instructing without having had hands on knowledge, so you will definitely have to get a dog.......probably more than one, train it and even show it, at least in obedience to get experience
  Call up the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals site on the net and read some of the things there.


• Without dog ownership, and dog training, my personal opinion of University Grads who claim to be "behaviorists" is not much higher than politicians.
  
  In other words - VERY LOW.
  
  I have read opinions here by so called "behaviorists" who have no real experience, and the advice in some cases is idiotic - other advice borders on dangerous. Some is just so dumb it is hard not to laugh.
  
  Theory in dog behavior is just that - THEORY. There is no absolute proof the thinking is correct. Today we have all new terminology, some is good - some is just drivel. Im saying without a dog and real world experience, you have no basis to discriminate. You have no idea if what they are teaching you is just ad-speak from some veterinary college, or has actually been proven in the field. You have no method for discrimination. In your mind - its an absolute world of "good" and "bad" dogs based on some text book definitions and scripted scenarios.
  
  The veterinarian community is often an example of intelligent persons, who have taken a course or two in University on behavior and nutrition - and then put out a shingle, open up a practice, and provide advice with no field experience. To do so is misguided, deluded or useless. They get away with it because they have other skills that add value - but read enough here and you will realize many of us have lived long enough to realize vets are not usually respected in the field of canine behavior.
  
  So why would you?
  
  Finally, breeds differ a great deal - what will work for one dog "in theory" will have no effect on another.
  
  So, what to do:
  
  If it was me, I would be majoring in a discipline where you can get a job to pay you enough money to move out, get a place of your own, and get a dog and start training. Then, you need to join a club, and /or get more involved in a few breeds - to at least get exposure to many dogs.
  
  The most respected behaviorists (Job Michael Evans, Carol Lee Benjamin, Volhard, Ian Dunbar) are people of middle age - who have literally spent decades learning, evolving. A person of 22 years of age, fresh out of University who has never even been raised with dogs, is someone with zero credibility.
  
  If you were raised in a home where dogs were trialled, or worked, or shown, at least you would have some credibility. Right now, respectfully, you have a pipe dream.
  
  Are you prepared to face a 120 lb Rotti and deal with its aggression problems? Are you physically able to manage a Mastiff? Have you put any thought into this - because frankly, talk is cheap, and dogs bite - and haven been bitten several times in my life, I can attest to the fact it hurts.
  
  I have a niece your age who wishes to study art and graphic design - she wishes to apply to a University that specializes in that. They tell her she must have a portfolio - ie PROOF that she has talent and not just some dream of being the next Picasso.
  
  I do not understand how Cambridge would simply accept any young person without actual dog experience to back up their courses. If that is true, I think little of the curriculum.
  
  I would be inquiring with the University about practical experience and get grounded in reality before I wasted time and money.
  
  Good luck in whatever you decide.

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Dog Health Questions: In home dog training in Phoenix Arizona?

I'm expecting a baby in May and my husband and I would like to get our exuberant 7 month old australian shepherd/german shepherd mix some additonal training before we bring our son home. (We also have an 8 year old corgi mix but he's very obedient). We don't have any major behavorial issues with our puppy, we just think some lessons would do her well. (We already checked out Petsmart and their programs just won't work for us).

So recomendations, and approximate prices please.

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A few ideas:
Prepare for the baby

1.Get a baby blanket that you will talk to and hold and ignore the dog while cooing
a.Your dog voice is probably similar to your baby voice…be sure your dog can hear it and not always respond.
b.The dog must get use to sharing your attention with the baby (or the blanket).
2.Keep the dog out of the baby's room with a baby gate, so he can see you but stays
out of the room. Evenutally you will not need to gate it,,and the dog knows not to enter.
3.Teach the command “go to your mat” and practice while you hold the baby blanket – This will be important when you must get the dog out of the way.
4.When the dog comes over to sniff the blanket, say easy, then have the dog sit and reward.
5.Sit must be a solid command….. play the game frenzy and freeze. (play crazy, dance around, get the dog excited,,,,then suddenly command sit). Play rough with your pup and in the middle of play say sit! Then treat. On walks, suddenly say sit, wait for the sit, then treat. Practice these sit situations all the time.
6.Grab the dog by the collar in a fun game way all the time. This will help prepare for the toddler stage.
7.Touch the dog all over and occasionally grab the dog by the leg, or the ear, say gotcha and treat or reward
8.Be sure you have good leadership with your dog.
9. Put some amonia on a diaper and leave it in the baby room so your dog gets use to the smell (often like baby's elimination)

When you actually bring the baby home:1.Bring the dog outside and walk behind the baby (and Mom) into the house.
2.Have the dog sit and down in front of the baby. Then bring the baby from above the dog down to let the dog smell the baby.
3.Have the dog in a sit and stay while you talk with the baby, then reward the dog for good, calm behavior.

Good luck

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• What ever yo wish to teach her be consistent. Seperate the two dogs during training sessions so one she doesn't have that distraction. Sessions should only be about 20 to 30 minutes each day. Any longer than that she will be come restless and lose her focus as her attention will tend to wander. Rewards and high praise. every time she does something correctly give her a small treat and praise her tremendously. Be patient as some dogs take longer to pick up on things than others. If she does some thing you don't approve of firmly tell her no and stick to it. You might have to bump her a few times to keep her attention. remember she will look to you as her pack leader.act as one. good luck .


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: aggression?

I have a 2 year old Australian shepherd mix, and 98% of the time she is a very sweet dog. The only problem is the other 2%. She is possessive over things to the point where she growls or even snaps at family members who get too close, even if they are not trying to take the object away from her. We got her from the SPCA when she was 5 or 6 weeks old, and she has known nothing but love her entire life. Does anyone have any suggestions on training or correcting the behavior, or suggestions of professionals (Northern California area) that could help us? Thanks!

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• Well you can always try the dog whisperer.
  Aussies require a firm owner and lots and lots of physical and mental exercise. Herding dogs are very intelligent and active, they must have a leader, She's doing this because she's always been allowed to, When you want something she has, take it while replacing it with something else she likes, do this repeatedly with lots of praise when she does not growl, give her a firm "no" when she growls, but don't back off. You might also give her a treat when she does not growl. Eventually you should be able to take anything without replacing with something else.


• You can help train this baby to learn that people taking her food or bone etc is a GOOD thing.
  Start at feeding time. Pick up her empty bowl, put a few kibbles in her bowl. When she finishes, put a hand full more in....Your hand goes over to her bowl, you can be sitting next to her as she feeds. This gets her use to your hand near her food, and that it is a very good thing,,,,it means food.
  Later, you can approach her bowl -while she is eating, pick it up and drop a piece of chicken or other wonderful treat into it,, and put it back down. If she might still bite your hand, use a broom stick to help get it safely.
  
  A behaviorist from the APDT (http://www.apdt.com) can help you with this methodology.
  
  Helping the dog learn that humans approaching her food is a good thing. If you make it negative with hits etc, you will increase her need to protect her possessions from humans.
  
  This behavior modification should be accompanied with some "no free lunch" exercieses - where your dog must earn ever pleasure in life.....this will help humans have a higher status or leadership position with in the Pack.
  
  This type of resource guarding is typical, and can be corrected with desensitization and counter conditioning.
  
  Good luck


• I dont know where ur located.. but top knotch kennel in modesto has behaviorist.. But I recomend googling it for ur area. Some dogs are just prone to aggresion..Also you could be helping this behavior unknowingly by letting her get her way. This needs to be assesed right away as it can be dangerous especially if you have young kids in the family.
  Good luck!


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• Here is a website that has lots of info, basically a dog that does not respect you will be possessive. If you were boss/Alpha she would not do it. Obed training can help and if it is one toy or type of toy throw them out. Never take a dog removed from the litter b4 8 weeks, it often leads to biting problems.


• Your statement "she has known nothing but love her entire life" actually is the most telling.
  
  Dogs are not people and so don't do gratitude for love given. Dogs need boundaries and rules and thrive best in situations where they know what the parameters are. This doesn't mean that you can't give the dog love, but first it needs to understand what the rules are in your house.
  
  Do you have kids? Do they have rules and boundaries? Do they try and challenge them occasionally? What is your response? Most parents reinforce what the boundaries are. Perhaps they ground the child, or take away the toy, etc. Doesn't mean you love the child any less. The same concept needs to apply to the dog.
  
  So you need to control the dog's access to toys. You give her one, you take it away. She gets to play with it for as long as you allow and then remove it. Your dog must understand that the toys (or what ever) actually belong to you.
  
  The other problem that I see often is that dogs are NOT getting enough exercise so they tend to release energy in bad behaviors so please make sure your dog is getting consistant and adequate exercise. Opening the door to the backyard is NOT enough because a dog will not do laps on its own.


• DO NOT FLICK HIM ON THE NOSE!!!! that will make things worse, have her on a choak chain and then when she starts to growl, give her a correction.


• This can be helped if you find a good positive reinforcement trainer.
  
  You can find a good trainer here:
  
  http://www.apdt.com/po/ts/default.aspx
  
  The LAST thing you want is a Cesar Milan type trainer. Using anything BUT positive reinforcement in this situation is going to have a bad outcome. You don't need to be alpha or dominant. Those are great ways to get bit. APDT can help you find a REAL trainer with CREDENTIALS. There are a lot of bad ones out there.
  
  A great book to check out is "Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson." She's an excellent resource!
  
  Good luck! I've had many friends overcome resource guarding with the help of a good trainer.


• I'm not a professional or anything like that, but I'd have a family member grab the object away from the dog, and when it snaps tell it "no" and maybe hold it's jaw shut for a quick second or flick it's nose.

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Dog Health Questions: Question about dog training?

Hey all, I have some questions about puppy / dog training. I have a 9 month old puppy, he's a mutt (medium / small, 18 lbs.) He's fixed and had his shots. I live with my boyfriend and his mother and they have 3 chiuauas. The chiuauas bark at everything, are not potty trained, and don't know any basic commands. They get a free pass for EVERYTHING. This makes it very hard for me to try to train my dog.
Boo (my dog) is partially potty trained, he knows better, but I guess I miss his ques when he has to go. If I'm home he doesn't have accidents cause I let him out. But with the other dogs going potty inside I think he thinks it's ok.
He doesn't beg when people are eating, he either sits or lays down by your side and waits patiently, and when you give him some he takes it very nicely (no teeth at all)
I take him for a walk every day and for the most part he's good but he likes to stop and sniff too much for me.
When someone walks by the yard he didn't USED to bark, but the chiuauas do and I think he;s starting to pick that up. It started by him running to the gate to see what the other dogs were barking about, and now sometimes he lets out one or two little woofs.

If I pay for training for him do you think it'll even work? Because he has the influence of the other dogs who have NO training at all.. And if I wait until we move out on our own I'm worried it'll be too late to train him.
What do you think on this?

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First I have to correct your spelling - it's Chihuahua.

Second - yes - take your dog to training classes. You and your dog will bond and you will be taught to train so you can train your mom's Chihuahuas when you get home.

The thing to know is that you can teach a dog anything.....it's the practice and consistency of the training and commands that will make you and your dog successful.

Good luck!

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• Yes, I think classes would help. It seems like you have a very smart dog, however. I am sure that working with him will help alot. I used the article and book below a lot when training my dog, so I recommend checking them both out! Good Luck :)


• dog class is fun for dogs they love it and once you get your dog to training class he'll see other dogs not behaving like the 3 dogs at your house once your dog gets the commands down he'll be more obedient and then you can work with the other dogs at your house and they might start to pick up on stuff your mutt knows yes if you wait to long it'll will be a lot harder to train him hoped this helped :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training in San Diego?

i need a dog training facility to take a Siberian Husky,
doesnt matter the cost but it must WORK!
a.s.a.p

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I am a trainer in San Diego county. What are you having problems with?
I also have a board and train program which is what you were discribing in your post. In the board and train program we train your dog wether it's for basic obedience or serious aggression problems. Depending on how severe your problem is that determines the length of time your dog will be staying with us.
In my experience with the Siberian huskey breed they can be very stuborn and independent most problems are issues like running away for the smaller issues and some aggression for the more serious problems.
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• whether it'll work depends on how willing u are to work with ur siberian husky during times other than classes. Most classes only give u knowledge of what you're suppose to do and then u go home and work on it urself. If the cost doesn't matter than if u want u can look for a private trainer, even then it does not guarantee, not to mention u did not say what you want to train the dog in.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you see dog training as a willing partnership between dog and owner?

Why or why not?

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Oh yes, of course it is. Dogs are pack animals and do want to know their place in the pack and want to "fulfill" that place. Which is just another way of saying that they want to please...need to please in order to find contentment.
Training is a form of communication. It is how we humans let the dog know what it is we want him to do.
Have you ever seen the expression on a dog's face...no, their whole body...when they"get it"? When they do the thing you want them to do and they know they got it right? As a dog owner/lover,that is priceless!
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Hey everyone...this question doesn't ask whether it is an EQUAL partnership...of course it is not. But are dogs willing to be trained? Yes. It is up to the human to find the right training method for each particular dog because it is the training itself that is the communication. Just because a d dog is obedient doesn't mean that it is being forced. Most dogs WANT to be in a partnership...that makes them willing!

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• The wording is slightly off.
  
  "Dog training" is not a "willing partnership".
  
  As bells said, as raising and disciplining a child is not a willing partnership.
  
  That said:
  
  In life/society there are "rules" so all get along. It is not acceptable to wreak havoc ;) Same within each home and family.
  
  If one decides to have a dog join their family, there need to be rules to keep the harmony. Thus dog training.
  
  Proper dog training creates a bond, a mutual understanding, between person and dog.
  
  When the dog is trained, it can be trusted. When trusted, it can "go more" and "do more" with you. It has earned some freedoms.
  
  As TJ referred to the dog sitting in the duck blind with it's person:
  
  Wren, running agility with me. Wren herding sheep. These are willing partnerships. These are activities she thrives on. And being able to do them is the result of training.


• I don't know about the training part, but tell you what, the days spent together in a duck blind are sure a "willing partnership".
  
  edit:
  For the PR advocates, it is impossible to train a dog without using corrections. Even "ignoring a behavior" is by definition a correction. The only thing that changes is how a correction is applied.
  
  edit:
  stacie, WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING AT US ! ! !
  (it's only teletype machines that don't have lower case, and I doubt that anyone is posting on the internet using a teletype machine)


• Willing partnership? Hmmm I don't think so - or at least not entirely.
  These are domesticated animals, they have a pack mentality to a degree - they are happy having someone play alpha in their lives and to establish alpha takes training in obedience at the very least. Even if you do some sort of sport like Schutzhund - the dog had to undergo some sort of basic obedience training and a lot of it is using compulsion of some degree (whether it be food or physical). Because let's face it, no dog is just going to wake up one day, do every command you ask on the first try and continue that way for the rest of their lives - they are still animals, they still have a pack mentality, they will poke around for the alpha position at some point (not all, but some).
  
  Look at people that "train" their dogs for dog fights. The dogs don't generally want to do that and they are PHYSICALLY compelled to do it under extraordinary and cruel conditions - but they still do it. They take that submissive role and they do whatever you want - and I don't think in this kind of a circumstance the dog is actually "willing".
  
  But on the flipside - when you see a dog out on an agility course or even the Schutzhund trial fields and they just look like they are having the time of their lives listening to their master - there is a willing partnership there. It is willing on the owner for putting the time and effort into training their dog for that kind of stuff and there is willing on the dog's part for the simple joy the dog is clearly displaying. Again, this goes for some dogs, not all.
  
  Hope that makes sense lol.
  
  ADD: I just wanted to add something after reading DeeDawg's answer...
  
  I agree that there are some dogs that are clearly forced to do more than just obedience training - I mean there are some dogs that clearly don't even want to be obedient, but they have no choice there lol - I'm talking about dogs on trail fields.
  
  Although I use corrections in my training - I would never force my dog to do something like Schutzhund if he really didn't like it. Even Schutzhund is supposed to be something fun for the dog - so no matter how much I might want to do it, if he doesn't want to then there's no point.
  I use corrections in obedience training because to me he has no choice but to be obedient - especially out on the walk. He has learned everything first with food and then have it phase out - but, since his drive is pretty high, sometimes the food won't catch his attention and then some sort of physical compulsion needs to be used. He KNOWS what is expected so he knows if he does it he gets rewarded and if he ignores it than there is a consequence (pop on the leash).
  
  ADD2: @DeeDawg - sorry, I'm not completely knowledgable about dog fighting (I'm sure you know quite a bit as I'm sure bully breeds are your choice breed!).
  I was reading something the other day about Michael Vick and how he would use like cattle prods to compel the dogs to fight. I think a dog could be scared by such physical compulsion to do whatever it is that you were asking it to do, no?
  Because then you see those pit bulls that were fighting in those dog fights and now they are living in homes with other dogs getting along just fine with no desire to fight.


• I see basic training and obedience as not so much a willing partnership, but a master and underling deal. Simpy put, Im the boss, my dog's the worker. What I say goes.
  For more advanced training (ie, sled/weight pulling, skijoring, frisbee catching, dock jumping, protection, hunting, schutzhund, tracking, etc) I believe a bond must be present between dog and human. These "advanced" trainings require your dog trust you and require you to really know your dog- it's limits, it's likes and dislikes, knowing when it's bored of the training, knowing when it's happy and eager during training, etc.
  Take protection training for eg... as well as police dog training... any dog trainer worth his/her weight will tell you that firstly, the dog must be cut out for it... not any dog can do this type of job or train this way. Secondly,. they will tell you that they have to evaluate and get to know each dog individually before they can truly make training breakthroughs. Just like humans (children is a good eg) everyone learns differently, expresses frustration differently, expresses happiness differently, etc. So to this point I say that yes, a human needs to have a good bond with the dog they are training.


• I see it as a mutually beneficial relationship....we both get something out of the deal.
  
  How willing the partnership is depends on the dog....my chi does everything under duress, because she sees herself as queen of the world. My Westie mix is the "good girl" and will gladly do anything you ask her to do.
  
  None of the dogs get much of a choice, of course - they are stuck with me whether they like it or not, and must put up with the rules and regulations I establish.....kind of like government. :o)


• for my own dogs, and my own training, YES.
  it's not universal though, some dogs are clearly forced to work, or are working just because they HAVE to, to get food, or to avoid correction.
  
  a lot of that has to do with the training method, and the temperament and drive of the dog.
  
  for example, Woodchuck? NO. he's a lazy, useless bum. his drive STINKS. his obediences is good, and yes, he'll comply with anything i say, but not because he enjoys working for me.
  
  for Tank? YES- he LIVES to work. he LIVES for his ball- he LIVES to please me- and so yes, we're a team, and it's a willing partnership.


• yes dog training is a willing partnership between owner and dog.Training creates a bond between owner and dog, it establishes trust between the two. However if you do not make it fun and interesting for your dog he will not want to work because he or she will associate it as a negative experience.


• Sort of. We live together, so if we can have a good relationship, that's great. However, it's not an equal partnership. I bought him. I own him. I feed him, control when and where he eliminates, and when and where he exercises. In other words, I'm in charge of pretty much every aspect of his life. That comes with more responsibility on my part. I'm responsible for his care and protection, and helping him live in a people's world.
  
  That's not equal. That's not to say that I don't think of him as a partner. I hold him accountable for his behavior (for the most part- he's still a dog!) in return for all I give him.


• Yes. At least in my ideal world. I certainly know it isn't that way for everyone, and find that a bit sad. My favorite analogy is that we are a team, and I'm the team captain. I compete in agility, and am working towards competing at the national and international level- you don't get a dog able to do those kinds of courses, at those kind of speeds, by cranking down and insisting on perfection at every little step- that way lies hesitation, a reluctance to try to fear of being wrong, a loss of speed as the dog waits to make sure the handler really wants what he thinks he wants. And yes, I work with trainers who have "been there, done that" at the international level, winning and placing multiple times, and with multiple dogs, so they know what they are talking about.
  
  When I have a puppy, I focus a lot of energy on setting things up so the pup learns what I want it to learn easily, without having to resort to aversives or harsh corrections. Part of my time, especially initially, is spent on teaching the dog to learn, and working on motivation and relationship, rather than specific skills. I've spent money and time on books, seminars, and websites, learning about canine ethology and cognition so that I can better understand my partner and improve my training and relationship. I find it very sad when I can look at a dog and see the various stress signals, and the handler is oblivious, asking more and more of the dog, until the dog disengages, or worse, and then gets blamed for being stubborn, or stupid, or some other fault of the dog. I've taught my dog to signal me when she gets stressed by something we're doing- that doesn't mean she doesn't have to do it, it does mean I can evaluate the situation and make a choice about how or if we work it.
  
  One major reason I see training this way is that I have enormous respect for dogs both as a species and as individuals. They are not automatons, and they have distinct personalities from birth. My goal is to bring out the best that I can from each dog, yes, in the agility ring, but most of our life is spent outside of agility, and I want dogs I can enjoy spending time with and hanging out with. Treating them as willing partners is the most enjoyable way I know to spend time with them.


• I think that dog training shouldn't be willing. I think it should be wanted and that it's highly needed. When you train your puppy/dog, you build a bond that allows your dog to trust you and have them believe that you will always be there for them and that you love them.


• I guess as much as being a parent and disciplining your kids is a "willing partnership"
  
  Whether or not its a WILLING partnership.....eh...possibly. I see it more as...I'm telling you to do something and you DO IT. Whether or not you're willing or want to do it...is irrelevant.


• Yes. I don't do anything my dog doesn't want me to do. He's trained me to scratch his ears, rub his belly, fill his food bowl and fetch a ball. If he didn't want to do those things he wouldn't.


• Dogs are by nature a pack animal and always looks for the most dominant leader, if the person doesn't show the dog that they are the leader the dog will take over that roll


• That's not the point.
  Humans set the rules,teach them & dog complies. Animals don't get a vote.


• well yes, this is teaching your dog to trust you, and understand you

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Dog Health Questions: WHAT IS THE BEST DOG TRAINING/CARE DVD?

Hi can someone tell me the best dog training/care dvd that could cover housebreaking, potty training, commands, walking,etc., that it could also work with a 3 month old puppy and 5 year old dog, and you have actually used it n it worked perfectly well for you?

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Hi JesusFreakk,
I recommend My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD)
Great guide for training a dog of any age. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446578…

Dog Behavior Training - Dog Training to Correct Behavior Problems

• Several months ago I looked at all the options myself, as I had a problem with my dog. I could not afford professional dog training sessions and dog classes, I read can sometimes distract dogs from the task in hand. I looked at what was available in the form of dog training videos/books - beware of ebooks that are not written by a professional dog trainer! I looked at Leerburg who one of the answers above refers to - he uses electric dog collars (that he advocates you buy from him!) as part of his training methods, which I know are not necessary to train your dog. I wanted a non-cruel method of training my dogs. I quite liked the idea of dog training videos, especially as you can replay them and watch them as a family if other people need to learn too. In the end I bought a book by Cesar Milan and a dog training DVD course by professional dog trainer Andrew Chastney. I got 21 videos (downloaded), an ebook and 5 hrs of audio which was the whole book. It covered everything from puppy training, potty training right through to specific dog obedience problems. I get newsletters regularly with advice about dog care and I can email Andrew any time with a query which he answers personally. The dog training DVD course is easy to understand as Andrew uses really simple methods - (neither was he pushing me to buy any expensive equipment). I found a review about this course on a proper dog web site supplying dog life jackets and safety information. I can thoroughly recommend this course from personal experience with my dog. My dog loved the training by the way! I paid about $55 for all this. I've left the site address below for you. The other good solution I considered was all Cesar Milan's DVDs but the cost was too much for me. Good luck.


• Call your vet and ask them to recommend someone in your area to help you with training. You can't just watch a video, and magically learn everything that took us a lifetime to learn. I am only aware of Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. Keep in mind your puppy is only 3-months-old, so there are just some things that come with time. I clip a leash on a collar at three-months-old, I don't expect a puppy to be able to cope with walks that young, usually 4 to 5-months-old. Come, sit, stay are around 11-weeks-old. The bladder is not grown until 6-months-old, they are not fully potty trained until 1-year-old. Carrots for teething, puppy teeth come out between 4 and 6-months-old. Keep it real, some things just come with time. Training is all about repeating and practicing. None of us just give a command once and tap the puppy on the head and they are magically trained. We all have to work on it, and repeat and practice things. I don't use the command "no" it confuses puppies. "Know, no" come up in conversation, so it is confusing. I like the command "shame" and remember to praise good behavior. When your puppy is done with the walk, make a big fuss. Ask someone in your area to help you with training.


• dog training yard with a trainer.


• To the losers who are saying a 'real trainer' is better,well guess what,MAYBE some of us don't have the $6,000 to do it with,have you ever thought of that??Pfft....you rich people are hilarious.


• A dvd's a poor sub for real trainer


• leerburg.com
  or
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/


• dogtraining.com...on the web free

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i get a free dog training book shipped to my house?

preferably about pitbulls.

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The internet is full of training sites. You don't need a book and pit bulls don't train any differently than any other breed.. Positive training methods should be used with all breeds, especially the bully breeds. Aggressive treatment will get you aggressive behavior
http://www. dog-obedience-training-review.com
http://www.companionsforlife.com
http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
http://www.urbandawgs.com
http://www.leerburg.com
and for clicker training;
http://www.r-plusdogtraining.info

Therapy Dog Training - What Are the Various Methods of Obedience Training For Dogs?

• Before anything else, try to visit the site below. They've got good dog training modules and books which is really useful and effective for your pet. I actually bought in that site for my own pet.


• Go to the internet and search something up.
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/
  check this site out, it talks about pit bulls and about how to train dogs.


• Google is your best friend for free.


• ah nowhere ,but they aren't to much money , Cesar is free on nat geo

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training class requiring "training collar" - what do you think?

They haven't met my dog, and didn't specify what kind of training collar was required. My dog is rather sensitive to corrections, except on-leash ones.

What do you think?

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Training collar suggests to me either a choke or prong collar, neither which are cruel or painful if used correctly. The problems you hear about with these collars come about from misuse. I personally know of far more problems with imbedded flat collars than I do injuries from training collars. Like anything else, they can cause damage, but also like anything else they are completely safe when used correctly.
Usually, if trainers are referring to a shock collar, they will specifically say 'electric' or 'shock' collar, which again, are only cruel if used incorrectly.
I find it amusing that people are quick to call a training tool cruel or barbaric when they have never even witnessed the correct use of it. Crates can be used cruelly, but most dog owners would agree that when used right they are an effective training tool that the dog doesn't mind in the least. It all comes down to the way it is used and the attitude of the person using it. As long as the correction is not at all stronger than the dog needs to respond then what is the harm? I personally have used both the prong and electric collars on my own neck to test the sensation and found them not to be painful at all. Can anyone that is condemning the use of these tools say that they have experienced it for themselves??
Sorry, sore subject for me. People tend to judge before having all the info and I find that to be unacceptable.
Anyway, as long as the trainer is only advising to give the corrections at a level that the dog responds positively to and the dog does not shut down, then fine. Just communicate to the trainer that your dog is sensitive and ask that the trainer give very light corrections and add intensity until you find just the right level.

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• NO! that could be either a shock collar or a choke collar! There are much much better ways to train your dog that by harming him, run far far away from that trainer!


• I think they are talking about a metal choke collar. I used to show my AKC Champion with one so she would keep her head up, instead of smelling the ground. It will not hurt dog unless it is a small weak breed


• If used properly a "choke chain" can be effective and it is ONLY used in training. Contrary to the name, you dont tug on it to the point of choking the dog. It just allows the dog to feel your corrections more sensitively so that you dont have to pull the leash, just use a light tug.
  
  If you are concerned about it, I suggest going to the instructor/trainer before the class starts (several days before) and ask about it. He/she can probably explain why you would need one, or he/she may concede and agree that your dog doesnt need one.


• If by training collar they are talking about a "pinch collar" it is totally barbaric. Don't walk, run, away from any trainer that just automatically assumes that a dog, any dog, needs to be subjected to the implement of torture without even evaluating the dog's personality and temperament.
  Here read this and decide for yourself:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_collar


• Training collar could be a chain slip (or choke chain), prong collar, or some kind of head halter. If you are unsure, then go and watch a class without your dog and see if you like what you see.
  
  If corrections are done fairly and AFTER a dog has been taught a command over and over then they work even for sensitive dogs. You just have to have a trainer that is fair and emphasizes TEACHING the dog what you want before you correct the dog.


• I'd be suspect of any trainer that required a choke collar or e-collar without even meeting your dog. If you dog is sensitive to corrections there is no need for it and you will do more harm than good. A lot of dogs will just shut down if the correction is too harsh.
  
  Find a different class that stresses positive reinforcement... especially for a sensitive dog.


• could be a choke collar or a prong collar (pinch collar ) a prong collar is not a bad thing at all it works by evenly compressing the neck by pressure points as a mother dog would do to a bad pup it is very safe to use but never tie a dog to any collar unattended or run around with a collar unattended a choke collar almost does the same thing but the difference is a choke collar really chokes the dog wich worse then the prong because prongs have a stop on them so it wont totally squeeze the neck wich a choke collar will so ive seen dogs acually die from chokes because of this a prong collar would give total control over dog and will not hurt your dog dont be afraid of how it looks its not as bad as you may think i know this from dog trainers in the family


• I would check with the instructor/training facility and see what kind of collar they require. If it is a collar of your choice, you might want to try a martingale collar. It works the same way as a prong collar but without the prongs.
  Don't listen to the people that say that a prong collar is barbaric. When fitted and used properly they are an effective training tool. A choke chain is more harmful than a prong collar.
  The training club I belong to allows the students to us whatever collar they choose as long as they get the desired results. If you can train your dog with a flat, buckle collar and . If not it is either the choke collar, prong or martingale. A few people use the Haltis in beginners but if they are going to show in obedience they need the dog on a regular collar.
  I would research the prong collar on a better site than Wikipedia since any one can post/add to a posting. It may not be reliable info.


• Ack! No, no, find another trainer to instruct you. The class I took with my dog actually forbid training collars of any kind. I would certainly not trust these people... Find a different class.


• A training collar can be any collar other than the one your dog wears on a daily basis, which is doubtless a standard flat collar. Having a specific collar tells the dog that it's time to work on the specific exercises, rather than the casual walks around the park. Which one you will find most effective depends upon how sensitive your dog is to corrections, how large, etc. Sometimes it takes some trial and error to find the best one.
  
  You may be able to use a simple flat collar with a martingale built into it, or a slip collar made of a piece of soft, smooth rope. If you dog is less sensitive to corrections, you may need to use a pinch or choke collar. Contrary to what some have said, pinch collars are not cruel or painful when used properly. In fact, they put less concentrated pressure on the dog's neck than a choker. One wonders if they have ever actually used one, tried to train a large, powerful, headstrong dog, or indeed any dog at all. Any collar can be used improperly, flat ones included.
  
  The greatest control is through a head collar, such as the Gentle Leader® or Halti®, but I don't think those would be allowed in competitive obedience, if you ever want to try that.
  
  Check with the trainer to see what they recommend. Sometimes they have very specific expectations about what you should use.
  
  I also recommend that you get and use a well constructed 6 ft. leather lead, rather than a nylon one. Those might work for a toy breed, but if you've ever had one burned through your hand by even a medium sized dog, you'll never use nylon again. Your dog is certainly large enough to do the job. Leather is much easier to grip, and not nearly so likely to cut or burn your hand if the dog takes off suddenly. Do not show up with a retractable lead, such as the Flexi®. You have very little control, and they're clumsy to handle.
  
  I hope you and your pup have fun in your class.


• The term "training collar" is a better way to say "choke collar". All they are saying is they prefer you to use a training collar. Many trainers use them and there is nothing wrong with them. If your dog is sensitive, you won't need to use it much for corrections, or you can use it very gently for light corrections. I think it's necessary at first, but, then you will probably be able to get away with using a plain nylon or leather collar.
  I had a very compliant cocker back several years ago. My trainer allowed me to use a regular leather collar with her after he saw how compliant she was. It may take a trainer a while to observe your dog and if he/she feels a regular collar would work for her, then they will let you know. But, I don't think this is an unusual request, so I wouldn't judge the trainer on this until you see his training method.


• I wouldn't suggest using a "choke" collar if the dog is still young and growing (less than 1 - 1 1/2 years old) as it can permanently damage the esophogus. How about the gentle lead training collar since your dog is sensitive? Pinch (prong) collars work great while training my German Shepherds. Most people who think these collars are cruel either do not know how to use them correctly or must have little dogs. Most likely they never had a German Shepherd or Rottie, if they did, I guarantee they wouldn't think that! They work great on the very strong minded large breed dogs.


• I think you should call the instructor and ask for clarification on what they meant by training collar. I would be somewhat suspect if they wanted you to use a pinch collar without ever having met your dog. They should meet and evaluate you and your dog before making recommendations.
  
  There are methods and reasonings behind all of the different collars. They are all just different tools in working with your dog. The trainer should explain the different types of collars and lets you choose which one you want to work with. I'd be concerned if they only wanted to work with you if you used a specific collar. Each dog and each owner is different so they need to be flexible and train to the dogs and owners. If they aren't interested in answering your questions or just want to push X collar, I'd find another trainer.


• This depends on what kind of class you are taking. If you are doing basic obedience, then it is possibly a choke or prong collar they want you to have.
  
  On the other hand, if this is an agility class you are getting in to, a "training collar" would be a collar your dog would have that has no tags on it. Many people who do agility prefer to skip the bare collar and let their dogs run naked instead.

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Dog Health Questions: Trying to find a book about running a dog training business?

I am looking for the single best book I could get that has the most information about starting and running a dog training business.

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