Dog Health Questions: How do you train a shitzu puppy?

dog training, information about shitzu puppies, training tips

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Breed him with a bulldog.

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• There are alot of books you can buy on trianing certain breeds of dogs....................................…
  .................read one


• Your local pet shop should have a list of up and coming obedience classes.


• you dont train.. you step onthem... lol no .. dont.. they are pretty easy to house train
  i put out a pad (bought at wal mart in the pet dept) and my shitzu uses it .. shes pretty easy to train. its like any other animal .. patience


• Same way you train any other dog.


• Awwww I want a shih tzu...they are the cutest.


• Pretty much the same way you'd train any other breed. Don't let her get you wrapped around her finger simply because she's a small furball - you still need to be the boss and set the rules (easier said than done).
  
  Here's a website with over 10,000 pages of helpful training tips (free). I know he's talking about training GSD's but Shitzu's can often be more stubborn and selfish than the large breeds. Start early and BE CONSISTENT.
  
  DO NOT, EVER, USE THE PUPPY PEE PADS!! Teaching a dog to piddle in the house is exactly the opposite of what you want. Crate train your little one and everyone will be better off!
  
  Here's the site:
  http://leerburg.com/
  
  Ed Frawley has been training dogs for decades, and although he's pretty straight forward and no-nonsense, he really knows his business!
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Can you have your dog trained to be an attack dog?

to protecdt your home and not hurt family members

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There is a difference between protection dogs and attack dogs.

Attack dogs theoretically would go after just about anything that moves. Police dogs, although trained to defend their owners are more of an attack dog since they will go after anyone that they are directed to bring down. They should be approachable.

True protection dogs only attack when their owner is threatened.

Now, how does your dog decide that Uncle John, who your family hasn't seen in ten years, is part of your family or an intruder?

Most importantly, having a protection dog implies LOTS of responsibilities.

If your dog is sitting in your back yard and the next door neighbor's kid comes over and accidentally runs in to your dog and your dog bites the kid, guess what? You don't have enough insurance to cover the situation. The people will sue you for everything that you own.

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• Yes, but its a lot of work. You have to know proper words for different actions. Plus you have to be on your guard when it comes to the dog all the time if they are taught to defend against intruders. Wouldn't want your dog to accidentally hurt one of your friends.
  
  So, consider all of the pros and cons and do your research before investing in something like this.


• yeah a dog can do anything


• Not if you have any brain cells. Why would you want to take the risk of him attacking an innocent person? If you want to do that then put him in a secure kennel all day...better yet, give me your name and number and I will call the local Humane Society and they will pick him up and give him a home where he is loved and cared about.


• well..........................maybe i dont really know but i think you would have to be a good dog trainer to teach a dog how to do that


• im not so sure i like the word "attack". Most dogs will protect their people when threatened . Also most dogs can "sense" when there is an unwanted visitor in your home


• No there is no attack school..you get mean aggressive dogs from poor owners who don't socialize their dogs, and mistreat them.


• Ask these people.
  http://www.guarddogtraining.com.au/html/…


• You can get "a" dog trained to do anything....however your dog may not fit the bill.....and a trained dog is considered a deadly weapon and if it attacks anyone who isn't armed you are in big trouble.....


• Yes you can, but why do you want to. Why would you want your dogs to be aggressive to others.


• Titally!I trained my chihuahua to eat peoples ankles until they fell,then eat their butts.
  
  JUST KIDDING!!!!!
  But yeah,I think so.


• You can get a book of that how to train your dog, or may ask Vet. workers they will give you 2 choice to use it.


• why would you want your dog to be an attack dog that's just wrong


• Yes you can. But if you love your dog and treat him or her well, then they will naturally be protective of you and your family. Training your dog to attack on command seems like a lot of money for something unnecessary, and which could cause huge problems down the line.


• Dogs are naturally somewhat protective of home and family by nature. As several others posted, why do you feel a need for a trained attack dog? There are licensed trainers that do train dogs for security services, watch dogs, etc. Not all dogs are of the nature to be a "trained" attack dog. The dogs trained for K9 are carefully selected.
  
  Any dog that knows it has a good home and family will be as protective as it can be, with size and all. Some breeds have stronger instincts and more "trainable'.
  
  My pack is all rescued dogs of various mixes and ages. They have never been actually trained to protect me or property but they sure would not let a "stranger" walk into the yard, let alone the house. I would be well alerted by the barking and fuss in plenty of time to call 911. If you teach your dogs the basic behaviour traits that are needed and the specific words to put it "on alert" that is really all that is needed.
  
  My dogs know certain words and body signals to alert them if someone I don't know is at the property. I can also let them know it is "ok-settle" to back off. Just takes repetition of words, actions and some treats. A dog does not have to be agressive to be protective of family. Or to bark when strangers come around. Or not bark at family and friends.


• Yes. There are trainers that can train dogs to be guard dogs and listen to special commands. They train them almost like police dogs. A lot of celebs have german shephards trained like this. The trainer that trained them sold his dogs for upwards or $10,000 b/c they were so well trained. Its amazing. It is possible , but I probably depends on the breed of dog and if its easily trainable.


• it is natural instinct for any dog to protect its family - it doesn't need to be trained.
  
  it does need to be trained not to see itself dominate over people - with out that training a dog is a nuisance at least or a danger at worst.
  
  so it is more important to teach your dog NOT to be an attack dog.


• You don't need to... Just the dog being in your home is a great deterrent to someone with bad intentions.. Unless you are up to something very illegal, a normal person shouldn't need anything more than a dog in the home..


• There are trainers who do this! You need to really know what you want and have a professional do the training. This is a very important decision and needs to be approached with due caution!


• Dogs have natural instincts, to protect their home and family members. They do not need to be traine, to be an attack dog.
  They will naturally protect you, when they feel like you or your home, are being threatened in any way.

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Dog Health Questions: Is our government "training" us for martial law?

Listen to the SCRIPT of this video, and recall recent events in America. A conditioning seems to be mirroring dog training to citizen-training...for a complete bloodless acceptance for the new arrival of a baby of named...Fascism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81ooACn6…
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DOG: American's who would normally resist

BABY: Fascism (the new kid in town)

TRAINER: The media, showing ever more stark signals of what IS in the New World of Compliance.

Obey or die, of starvation.
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quite the contrary....

the PEOPLE by abdicating their responsibilities..
...by placing immediate gratification over long-term gain..
...by replacing morality with hedonism...
...by asking what their government can do for THEM..
are the ones who are training the State to be the master of all things...so long as the State can maintain the illusion of a comfortable life for all, the people will hand over their souls to it willingly...

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• lions and tigers and bears - Oh MY !!!!


• No, I think you are looking for conspiracy's where there are none!!


• my parents lived through martial law.
  by communism, not fascism.
  and i doubt that's coming around here.
  
  if anything, fascism leads to well detailed and structured destruction. corrupt communism, a more slow and torturous end.


• No


• Yes they are. We have been taken over by an evil right wing cabal that desires to take everything and is destroying our country to get what they want.


• You're giving our government more credit than they deserve. They are serving their own best interests...they have been for decades...about the time our country started going to hell and people started hating us.


• It certainly looks like it...They keep having "Mock" drills across the US about what to do in the case of an emergency which involves ENTIRE cities. Kids are being held hostage at schools with armed cops without their parents realizing that this is happening until AFTER it happens.
  
  The next group of kids will be even that much more lost than the current group of graduates. Sad that they don't even know what it means to live in a free society any more.


• Good observation Sherlock ;-),I doubt most people have a clue what you are talking about. I have noticed though,that more people are waking up,possibly to late though. Not only is our government pushing new world order,the number of terrorist are alarming considering our open southern borders.Americans should not be to comfortable.

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Dog Health Questions: Will Obedience training help?

Obedience classes are offered at the petsmart about 1.5 hours from our home and I was wondering if they would truly benefit my dog. It isn't worth the gas just because you think they are great.

My problems: 1. My dog is a submissive dog-she is starting to do the peeing. She is not confident by any means so she doesn't listen well especially outside when we try to get her to come in or come back. I really think it is just a confidence problem. Can obedience training fix that or should I look into one of those in home dog training things i've seen on craigslist.

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Obedience does two things:
*It will teach you what all of your dog's needs are, and how to best meet them, therefore having a happy, balanced dog.
*socialize your dog around dogs and people.
this will also help your dog's confidence level, and help your relationship with your dog.
you must get into a routine with her as far as doing a daily walk, as well.
walk her for 45 min to an hour before any training or handling.
walking allows for her to work off frustration and aggression, and opens her mind to accepting the training and handling sessions better.
*when walking:
you must have her walk beside or behind you, NEVER in front.
*the front is for leaders, that's your position.
**she must see you as the dominant pack leader. also, any family members in the house must also learn to walk her in this manner, and attend the obedience classes too. this is so the training is consistent, and not confusing for anyone, including your dog.
*when walking, do not stop, except to pee or poop. no trees, no hydrants, bushes, nada.
*brisk walks for 45 min to an hour will mentally work her as well as physically.
NEVER yell or hit your dog.
this will do nothing but earn her disrespect of you, and lower her confidence in you and herself.
*she is submissive, but also nervous.
*she is peeing in the house, probably because of insecurities, and also marking her territory.
**thoroughly scrub the areas she uses the bathroom with a dog detergent, and take her out, every 1.5 hours, no fail. do not give water after 7 pm, and walk her at night before going to bed.
you may consider crate training at night indoors, to keep her safe. you can also learn this from obedience class.

hope this info helps
for more help, visit cesar millan's website, watch his show on the national geographic channel, or buy one of his books or dvd's. he has a lot of info to help you.

good luck!

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• First, obedience training won't help you get her housetrained - you need to work on that. There's a really, really good book for first time dog owners that's got really good tips for lots of things, including housetraining by Tamar Geller called The Loved Dog.
  
  However, obedience classes will definitely help your dog, especially given that she's a submissive dog. She'll benefit most from the socializing she'll get. A dog gains confidence as they succeed and that's what she needs. You won't get any of that from home training.


• obedience will help your dogs confidence, not at first all dogs are abit shy, but after the third of fourth visit she will love it, and she will grow in confidence in all parts of her life and you will form a strong bond with her and the submissiveness will deteriate
  
  good luck
  
  (they will also give you pointers on house training)


• Well it might be a good idea to call some dog trainers in your are and talk to them. You can not train a dog not to be scared this is not saying that you cant fix the problem but you might need a little extra care. Its like with people, you cant train a 5 yr old kid not to be scared of the dark but you can help them understand that there is nothing to be afraid of.
  My dog and I did some training at petco ( it is probally very similar to petsmart training) and my dog loved it. He got some exercise social skills and had fun. Also we got a great teacher and she was my number 1 resource for problems we had. But because you live so far away i think that geting a trainer from somewhere closer would be a better idea


• I took my dog to obedience school, they keep the dogs in nice little kennels and the guy trains them everyday. It costed a lot. I also spoil my dog, so if you spoil your dog badley, then your dog will probably not listen too you after a while. Thats what happened with my dog.Good Luck.


• It looks like you received some great feedback. Housebreaking does have to be done at home, but the training at PetSmart or any other facility will be invaluable. You want your dog to be less shy and having her hang with other dogs will help. I taught at PetSmart and one of the things I did with the shy dogs was just let them be for a week or two, however I would encourage the owners to work with other dogs as their dog sat with someone new. BY the third week, most of the shy dogs were excited to come to class and established buddies. I treid to make sure both the owner and the puppy were comfortable with being around other dogs before forcing training behaviors on them. They would catch on pretty quickly and having fun and being a dog was key to their success.


• Could be if just for the socialization/ confidence. Do NOT let her out without having control of her - on a leash, long line, retractable lead - so that you don't call her and she learns she can blow you off. She has already done that but from now on always have her on line so you can gently convince her to come back to you and when she does she always gets wonderful stuff, treats, toys, love, everything -- all is wonderful when coming to you. The house training thing - you need to take her to the vet and make sure she doesn't have a urinary tract infection. The class could help IF you will be extremely patient and realize that you need to bring a towel along in case of 'accident'. You should never scold her for peeing but praise her a ton for going outside.


• Your biggest issue seems to be need for socialization. She will be less of a problem the more she gets out. A group-session type of training is the best thing you can do for her. You can also find local dog training clubs affiliated with the AKC at AKC.org

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Dog Health Questions: How can I get started as a dog walker and what tips should I be aware of?

Hi. I'm a student trying to put myself through school and i've been considering dog walking as a possible source of income. i don't want to do it professionally, but i do want to do it enough to make a steady income. plus, it seems like a perfect job, since i love animals (especially dogs) and i love walking, and with spring coming up it seems i could make some really good money out of it

however, i'm not dumb. i know there's a lot that goes with dog walking, and no matter how much research i do i can never seem to find enough information. so i'm hoping that someone here who is also a dog walker will give me some tips on how i should get started, how much to charge, how to handle the dogs, how many i should walk, etc.

Here are some of my questions:

1. how do i get started? i know i should advertise, but where and how? as a first time dog walker, should i just advertise in my local neighborhood or outsource to other areas?

2. how many clients should i take on? how many dogs? what would be a good starting number of dogs for me? should i only walk a certain type of dog until i've gained more experience? keep in mind i have no
experience.

3. how much should i charge? my research turned out about $10 per walk. is this too much for a first timer, or too little? should i charge less?

4. how should i plan my walks? should i take them to parks? am i allowed to take them to parks? or should i just do around the block type walks?

5. how long should i walk them for? should i do it according to weather?

6. what materials should i bring with me on the walks? i read that i should bring a backpack and fill it with toys, a water bottle for me and the dog, a water bowl for the dog, and maybe some plastic bags for excrement. should i buy these things myself or should the client have them on hand?

7. should i read up on dog training techniques and dog behavior before starting out? are there dog walking techniques i should know?

8. if someone asks me to walk a dog who is challenging, should i turn them down?

9. i read that i should contact a vet and learn some basic first aid for dogs. is this good advice?

10. i want to start at part-time. if i do that, how many clients/dogs are considered part-time, and how many days a week? and say if i wanted to change to full-time in the future, can i do that? and how?

11. should i get a license? i don't really want to do it professionally, but should i get one anyways? and how do you get one? also, should this be put on taxes?

i hope that these are good questions to ask, and that there is someone out there to answer them.

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Do you currently know anyone who's a dog walker? I would contact them and simply ask these questions. Even if they're not in your city (which may actually be preferable so you're not viewed as a competitor), just do a Google search and find other walkers who you can speak to. People are very open and willing to talk about their passions.

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Dog Health Questions: Teaching my 7 year over nervous dog to walk on a lead.?

okay, i have quite a big problem.

my dog is 7, she is a collie X greyhound. she loves being out running and is so happy. but when she is home she always looks so sad and has her tail between her legs even when she comes to us for fuss (which is very rare). she has always been like this so we believe it is bred in her.
we are not able to take her for a run everyday because the place gets so muddy and wet. we would love to be able to take her for a walk but once on th lead she pulls and yelps and whines all the time. so we cannot take her. and we cant then take the other dogs either because we can leave her home alone because she just whines all the time.
we tried taking her to dog training classes but because she was so scared she did everything straight away, but she is nothing like that at home. she is extremely nervous and runs and hides from everyone except us.

any ideas?

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You may want to try the Gentle Leader collar. It works so well with dogs that do not do well on a regular collar and leash. It will help to build her confidence if she enjoys her walks more.

http://www.buygentleleader.com/View.aspx…

I have 3 shelter dogs, and 2 are very nervous. I walked all the time with 2, but I could not handle my 3rd. She feels so comfortable with it, it took a week to get used to it. She has built up so much confidence. We can take her to the dog park now and out in public. She does fine without it after gaining confidence. She just needed a crutch for awhile, I guess. She did not need confidence counseling, or whatever some suggest, she just needed some good, happy walking time with her mommy!

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• gentle leader


• She needs confidence training. Seek out a professional trainer in your area.


• she needs a gentle leader


• Try being as gental as possibel it should help


• i would have a trainer come to your home and work with your dog in you home


• well.....first things first.ur letting the dog control u instead of u controling it.it knows that when it screams and yelps u will stop so it will always do that.u have to be a pack leader and not treat it like a human when its doing bad dog behavior..first just introduce it to him and show him that it wont do any harm.then slip it on and make him come with u and keep it right on ur side.showing whose boss is most important

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Dog Health Questions: Was watching White Dog, is there a such thing as a dog trained to attack black people?

Just curious.

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Yes, there is, and it is a sad reflection on our white society. There are certain individuals even in Canada and the USA that have specifically trained their dogs to react badly to our coloured brothers and sisters.
And there was a time in South Africa when the Police and the Military thought that this practise was not only justified, but necessary to keep the black majority under control.
If such a dog were discovered on an individuals property it would likely be ordered to be destroyed.

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• Yes,dogs are very smart and most definitely could be trained to attack people according to race or any other specific. They could be trained to only attack people in an orange shirt. But I have to disagree with the statement that went something like poor white society because it is inappropriate to insinuate that it is white society because on the flip side, african americans could train a dog to only attack white people.


• I don't think so. Most often "racist" dogs simply feed off their owner or handler's aggravation, fear, irritation, etc. If somebody generally is uncomfortable around a certain type of person, they may foster that fear in their dog. It isn't racism per se, more like the dog has simply been conditioned to believe that people of a certain description are uncomfortable to be around, or perhaps threatening.
  
  There's a line, and the dog doesn't hate somebody because they're black, or white, or arab, or wear hats, or have long hair or beards, the dog is wary of them, afraid of them, or hostile toward them because personal experience while growing up taught the dog that they are not to be trusted. Unsocialized dogs can also develop irrational fear of, say, hats or beards or dark or light skin colors, it depends on the presence or lack thereof in the dog's normal environment.
  
  [Add] Yeah, I suppose one could intentionally train a dog to react aggressively to a certain type of person. You'd have to train the dog to do it though, or be really bad at hiding your own uneasiness, or fail utterly to socialize the dog. They aren't necessarily born that way, but then neither are we.


• Yup.
  
  Our rescue dog Bear was a German Shepherd mix who stood 32 inches at the shoulder. He had been owned and abused by a white man for 7 years.. a racist white man.
  Bear had no problems with most men. But if he saw a black man, or even a hispanic man, he would either bark and bear his teeth, or try to bite them. I have no idea why, but it was what he did.


• Yes I believe so Any dogs Can be trained To Attack someone the usa dogs trained to Attack black humans it the highest population followed by canada just like As i said my friend (black) Got attacked once the owner did not even say sorry


• They proarbally is the K.K.K are proberally trainning them to be against black people


• Yes, very much so.

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Dog Health Questions: Why does my older female dog train to mount the younger female dog?

my older female dog is a spayed laso alpso. she has always tried to mount my grandson's leg (which was confusing to me) but now she is trying to mount my 7 month old puppy who just came into heat. why does she do that? i could understand it if the older dog were a male but this behavior doesn't seem normal for a female.

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It's just a sign of dominance. Nothing sexual about it.

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• she's trying to be the dominant one.


• she is trying to how the younger dog that she is the alfa dog nothing to worry about. nothing gross anyways.


• Yup, nothing sexual at all. Just a dominance thing.


• She's just asserting her dominance, perfectly normal behaviour. My 10 yr old spayed female labX does this to my 2 shih-tzus all the time.


• shes showing whos the dominate one

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training{barking}?

i need help with my dog he barks non stop i tried traing at petco it didnt wrk an the bark off tooo any ideas

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Exercise and mental stimulation. Double it.

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• You first need to understand why your dog is barking. It could be a warning, anxiety, stress, excitement, boredom, or attention-seeking. Things you can do to prevent constant barking is making sure your dog gets plenty of exercise, don't leave it alone for long periods of time, don't comfort or love on your dog if its barking for attention, don't shout at it to stop, and try to teach your dog the speak/quiet command.


• Anxiety.
  You aren't strict enough with the dog.
  
  Most dogs that bark too much are often spoiled.
  Allowed on beds, furniture, held, petted too often, allowed in laps, no meal time, talked to in baby tones...
  They often lack proper exercise.
  
  A dog that is trained well communicates with the owner and feels comfortable and relaxed with the leadership provided. A lack of leadership creates stress in the human environment.


• Try this:
  
  Step 1: When he start to bark, wait until he stop barking and then say quiet. After you say quiet praise and reward him. Do this about 5-7 times. Step 2: After you practice the next step is to say quiet while he is barking. After you say quiet if he be quiet praise and reward them. Do this about 5-8 times.
  
  Eventually he will learn that whenever you say quiet he have to be quiet.
  
  If this doesn't work contact your vet and see if he/she can prescribe your dog some sort of medication to help reduce barking.
  
  Now, if both of those things doesn't work then your only option is to hire a professional dog trainer. Good Luck!


• you might start by checking to see if something is bothering it.pay extra attention to
  it while its barking to see if you notice anything strange going on.it may just be a car passing
  (some dogs can get very disturbed by stuff like that). also it can be its just trying to get attention in
  witch case try playing with it many times a day,or take it for a walk daily(exercise is usually the anwser)
  hope you find a cure soon.


• Exercise


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question...?

I live in a very rural community, and the closest dog obidience class i can find is over an hours drive from my house. My pup is very well behaved but i want to do everything i can to ensure that he stays that way. Are there any DVDs or books you can recomend that would help me do it myself? Any other advice you can offer would be great. Thanks.

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I have the same problem.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/waggingschool/

I also use the RSPCA training books.
And
The Power Of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

I have been to classes before but This time I'm on my own.

Edit:

I don't know about that Cesar guy he gives me a bad feeling.

Another edit:

Yeah It's me or the Dog is great. I her methods.

Can I Train My Dog Without a Dog Training Course?

• Sure. There is useful information all over the internet. You can try the site below for some introductory lessons. They also have a program that has helped lots of dog owners.
  
  Be aware that the most important part of dog training is your consistency. It take a lot of energy and patience to train your dog. If you maintain constant positive reinforcement, sooner or later your dog will understand you're the boss (The Alpha Dog).


• I like the way Ceasar(?) Millan explains things. His series is called The Dog Whisperer. You can also try user-groups from Google Groups or Yahoo Groups for feedback. If you can afford it some training programs train the dog for you for a period of several weeks then bring you back out to revisit what they taught your dog. You can also check on Amazon and check ratings from other customers.


• DVDs won't help you -- the dog and you need to be in an obedience class - I have trained dogs for over fifty years and I STILL take them to obedience classes -- it is good for them and for me. One hour is nothing -- it is one time a week. Your pup is only 'well behaved' when it is comfortable and there is nothing stressing it -- if something occurs he will blow you off.


• In my opinion, Cesar Milian "The Dog Whisperer" should only be used for dogs with behavioral problems.
  
  Puppies don't have problems, they just need to learn "manners".
  I think using those methods on a puppy would be like sending a kindergartener to a maximum security prison to learn to read.
  
  My pics for books:
  Puppy Pre-school
  Dog Tricks for Dummies
  They're smarter than you think
  Anything written by "The Monks of New Skeet". They have a few out.
  
  See if you can find "Uncle Maddy's" videos. He has some good solid tips on getting a dog to behave gently.


• its me or the dog by victoria stilwell. it is a positive reinforcment book. ceaser millian is ok but some of his methods can cause more harm than good such as 'flooding' which means forcing a dog to be somewhere or do something they are afraid of to force them to get over their fear. honestly it doesnt work. if ur afraid of spiders and someone shoved u in a room w/ a bunch of spiders it wouldnt cure ur fear. also there is a book called the loved dog by tamra gellar. she trained oprah and jennifer garner's dogs. she has good philosophy about normal training but not potty training. hands down either book victoria stilwell writes is golden. also look at the book list on the link below. that is where my dog is trained and these are the recomended books.


• The best in my experience is Cesar Millan and he has a web page.www.cesarmillan.com I have all his books and tapes and I enjo watching him work. He really understands what dogs are thinking.


• First congratulations on being a responsible pet owner. Check out the Dog Whisperers web site. He has lots of information and links to sites. I believe he has some DVD's as well.

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Dog Health Questions: Are dog training classes really effective?

I'm planning on taking my 3 mo. old pit bull for training classes at petsmart, but I'd like to be sure if it's going to work out good for him

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Yes, mostly because it teaches you how to train the dog effectively without driving both you and the dog nuts.
You will be able to address any bad habits he may pick up later and you will be able to prove that your dog is trained. With things the way they are and everyone suspicious of Pitts, it's good to be able to say he's been to classes.
You definately won't be sorry. If you are, Petsmart guarantees satisfaction, so you will get your money back or more classes until you are satified, so there really is no down side.
Good Luck

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• Yes my mom takes them and it really helps


• they are effective if you participate in the drills outside the class as well- its about control and a relationship more with your dog rather than just learning to sit and stay


• yes those classes are wonderful..you have to stay on it at home though, dont expect a few classes to make him behave 100%...remember he is a puppy..Good Luck and have fun with him


• yes, the classes will be good for your dog and especially helpful to you


• It's really up to you how well he takes the training, as it isn't just dog training, it's owner training too.
  
  You might also want to get a book or two and read up on it, and ask your vet for recommendations on reading material and places for training.
  
  Good luck!


• Why don't you train him youself, it's better, cheaper and the dog will really love and obey you


• Some are but some arent. My uncle took his chihuahua for months and that dumb dog is still peeing everywhere and jumping on everyone and even biting my little cousin!!!! DEvil dog


• i took my border collie to classes at petsmart. he was just old enough to get into the basic obedience class and was a month or two over the limit for the puppy classes. he was so bad in his obedience class they let him slip down into the puppy classes. (yes, my dog flunked the first day of basic obedience!).. we took him to all of his puppy classes and at the very end he was voted most improved and won a frisbee! we have since gotten two other dogs and havent taken them to training. you can clearly tell the one who has been; he is a perfect gentleman. i think the petsmart classes are *great* i have nothing but good things to say about them.


• It's as good a place as any to start but you have to practice what you learned in classes at home several times a day for any training to be really effective.


• It does not depend on the dogs. It depends on you and how much time you are willing to allocate to it after class. The more you practice with him the better he will be.
  
  Training can be a great way to bond with your dog. Always train with consistency, patience and never EVER hit. Reward good behaviors with lots of praises and have fun!


• Classes can be very good for your dog.
  
  Be aware that there are some good trainers, and some really crappy trainers. I would DEFINATELY stay away from the 'furbaby' classes like they have at Petsmart, especially with a breed such as yours. The trainers I have seen teaching at Petsmart really have no business teaching training classes. Go to a REAL training club!


• I work at PetSmart, and although I'm not a trainer, I have seen both the trainers employed at my store do very good work. As others have mentioned, the classes at PetSmart are more to teach YOU how to teach your dog, than actually teach your dog on the spot.
  
  Like I said, the trainers at my store know what they're doing, but that could be the luck of the draw. PetSmart does have them go through weeks of training to be a Trainer, so they will surely know the basics, but you'll have to hope you have a class with someone who has experience as well as information. It will doubtless be a good start for your pup though. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: How do I Grab an Audience's Attention when Speaking about Dog Training?

I'm doing an informative speech about dog training...

All I need is an attention grabber (First thing in the speech)

and an Impact Statement (last thing in a speech)

Any Ideas?

10 Points for most creative =)

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Recommended Answer:
First thing in the speech:
You ask everyone to stand up because you realize the chairs are uncomfortable and you want to get everyone moving for a minute before you get started. Once they are standing you ask them just to find their own little space and stretch their arms out to either side. You then ask them to bring both of their hands together slowly and then put their arms back out to the side. You then ask them to speed this up and get them to go quicker and quicker. You will by now be receiving a standing ovation at the beginning of your speech. Tell them thank you for making you feel so welcome and ask them o sit back down and get on with your speech.

End of speech:
Summarize you speech in an action and benifit. Keep it simple and to the point:

eg. So look after your dog (action) and he will be your best friend (benifit).

This will hopefully be a punchy statement that sticks in the heads of your listeners long after the talk.

And yes I have used both of these before.

Dog Training Secrets

• hmm, let's see.Dress hot.
  
  Have the people gather around you close, and use a bullhorn.
  
  Pyrotechnics.
  
  Carry a supersoaker to squirt those that get distracted.
  
  Dress hot.


• Bring in a huge dog and make sure that it knows a few tricks. Then for the end make it do the best trick it knows.

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