Dog Health Questions: What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?

I have 4 bird launchers for dog training. All have the servo/ electronics built in. They are made to buy a $700 system from dogtra or tri-tronics, but i know i can do it for alot less with another transmitter and reciever. Im sure it is very simple considering the servo only triggers the release mechanism. I need a battery operated system that can be controlled at a maximum distance of about 700 feet. What should i buy and is it easy to hook up to such a simple servo?

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a radio controlled airplane transmitter would work great check out a local hobby store or one of those nice radio controlled cars that have a 4 channel system check out futaba

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i have a black lab and she is sometimes hyper when we walk . . . . i want to start walking with her without a leash but whenever i take it off in my yard to start she will run ( our yard is not fenced in ) any good tips or training ideas i can use

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Get a piece of long rope or strong twine and tie it to the end of her lead. Walk her on the lead with the rope attached to an open space. Gradually without her knowing you are doing it let the lead go, but hold on to the rope. You still have her but she has freedom. Then let the rope out a little way. When she responds properly to this reward her with praise and treats (labs are fond of treats). Then extend the length of the rope. Repeat treats and praise when she comes back properly. Eventually she will be a long way away and will be coming back. Then take off the lead and see how she does. Remember to reinforce the good behaviour with treat and praise. The way to a labs heart is through its tummy.

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• Training comes in stages. You must first put her through basic training to establish her position in your family. Then you can move onto more advanced "off the leash" training.
  
  The money, time, and energy you will spend trying to train your dog by yourself will only serve to make matters worse.
  
  The best and most sound advice is to seek professional training through a certified trainer in your area. This is important not just for the dog, but for you also. The owner must be trained in how to handle the dog in the most effective and balanced way.
  
  Look for a certified trainer in your area and feel free to visit my website for more information on the importance of professional training.
  
  http://www.lorenzosdogtrainingteam.com


• In my community it is against the law to not have your dog on a leash. So check it out with yours.
  Your dog needs to get rid of her excess energy and does that by running. To tire her out you might want to play fetch with her or put a stake in the middle of your yard to attach a line to so she can be hooked to it and let run around the yard to get tired. Then take her for a walk on a leash. Keeping her beside you at all times.
  If she tries to get ahead of you, just turn around and go the opposite way. Keep doing that until she gets the idea that when
  she is ahead of you, you will not go that way.


• she needs to learn how to walk nicely on a leash with you before being able to walk off leash. I would work on the heel command and once the dog is 100% with that in 20 places, then you can start working off leash. Good luck


• Put her on a cable tied to a tree, so you don't have to hold her. She will get used to being on a cable, and then let her off after she learns that she cant run away. But when ever she is outside not on the leash be sure you are watching her.


• theres a special leash you can get that harness around his nose that shows ur dominant and to stay close

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Dog Health Questions: How do I handle a 2 year old dog growling at his food bowl?

My dog is a labradoodle and we have had him since he was a puppy. Since he was a puppy, when we put down the food, we keep our hands in the bowl for a few minutes and we never had a problem. Now he is 2 years old and for the past few months, he has gotten very aggressive with his food bowl. We feed him once a day. He is about 70lbs, so he never skips a meal. I really dont know why this is happening but we have small children that cant go near him if he is eating. Can anyone suggest what to do besides paying for expensive dog training?

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The basic concept for him is that he doesn't want his food messed with, just like if the waiter stayed by you while you ate and would reach out to your plate (me personally, would probably stab them with my fork... lol).
I would say when you feed him start by placing a few pieces of kibble in his bowl, then place a few more and so on, just so he can see that when your hand reaches for the bowl food goes in and it has a good association.

You may also wanna put him up to 2 meals a day, he may be trying to protect his plate because he knows it will be the only one he gets that day,

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• u shood feed him 2 times a day...hes is soo hungry from only one meal that he thinks that u will steal his food so he gets agressive....he shood have two big meals a day...breakfast and dinner


• Your dog is probably feeling territorial. Have you considered having him fixed?
  
  You need to give him a smack when he growls at your hand when you put it in his food bowl. Not a hard smack but hard enough to let him know what he did was wrong and that if he does it again the consequences will be bigger.


• Leave food down for him around the clock and put another bowl down also. After a few weeks if this doesn't help, try hand feeding him only. He can't possess it then. This is what trainers have told me to do for food possession.


• maybe you could have your dog sit infront of his bowl. give him a treat and pet him. then you could put a treat in his bowl and pet him. after a couple treats in the bowl and petting him while he eats them without any aggression try feeding him his food with the same technique (from hand and petting then little at a time in bowl while petting). You could also try putting him on a leash and do this and every time he shows signs of aggression tug on the leash, have him sit, and strongly tell him no


• Feed him twice a day...away from everyone and everything. If this behavior does not stop, you'll need to consult your vet. Food aggression can get very ugly...and dangerous for your children. Think about it. kjl


• My niebors dog is like that. It dosnt matter what breed, cuz hes is a shih tzu.
  
  Its somthing they do natraully if not trained bout it.
  
  Its just trying to point out "hey buddy my food, get lost".
  
  so one easy solution is getting him fixed.
  calms down a dogs temper by ALOT, trust me it works!


• Hes Having territorial Issues so You Might want to stay away


• Eating once a day isnt enought for a dog one heavy meal is too hard on the stomach feed your dog in the morning and at night


• Get a baby gate and gate him in the kitchen or wherever you feed him.Keep the children out of that room during this time.
  I hope this does not start moving to toys, etc. and just stays with the food. Is this dog allowed on the furniture? If so, do not allow that. He should never be higher than your kids, meaning they do not sit on the floor with the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help asap?

I recently got a 6 month year old chihuahua/pug mix.now he is 7 months old.i try to teach him to go do his business outside.but he wont learn,he has a doggy door that's goes to the backyard.he knows how to enter and exit from it but he doesn't know he has to do his business outside.when ever he has an accident in the house i pick him up i show him were he made an accident and i look him in the eyes and say no.then take him outside by himself for about 1 hour while the doggy door is locked.that still hasn't showed him anything.know whenever he makes an accident he thinks he is supposed to go hide know.

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The key part you're missing in your potty training plan is management. You need to control your puppy's meal times and water intake to get his system more regulated. Feed him 3 times a day at specific times. Leave an empty water dish in its normal spot, he'll know to go over to it when he's thirsty. You should go ahead and give him water but then you'll know when he's drinking and how much. This will help you better predict when he'll need to go.
Until he's consistently going potty outside you must have EYES ON PUPPY at all times. This may mean keeping a leash on him and tying it to yourself.You'll be able to catch when he's doing pre-potty behaviors like scratching, circling or even starting to squat. If you see any of these get him outside quickly, wait patiently until he goes potty. Once he's done give him plenty of praise and cookies. Make it worth his while to go potty outside. If you catch him having an accident simply interrupt and take him outside to finish. No need to scold, that will just result in a puppy that's afraid to potty in front of you and will make potty training much harder. If you find an accident after the fact just clean it up and tighten up on management. He won't know why you're scolding him because dogs live in the moment. He's thinking "Why did my Mommy attack me? I was just sitting here on the couch minding my own business."
That leads to the reason why he's hiding from you. It's not due to guilt, which dogs are incapable of feeling. It's because he's afraid of you. Do your best to only use positive reinforcement to repair your relationship and make your puppy trust you again. Good Luck!

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• I would try two things. Take him for a short 10 minute potty walk several times a day. Many dogs need a walk to get things moving so to speak. Also clean every spot where he has pottied with an enzyme cleaner like Nature's Miracle so the house doesn't smell like his personal bathroom.


• The below site has some helpful hints for successful chihuahua potty training:
  
  http://www.chihuahuainfoonline.com/2009/…


• You must go outside with him and make sure he does his business, then praise him. It really is as easy as that. Just letting him go in and out doesn't actually teach him anything.


• Start taking him outside every hour on a leash. Walk him out to the spot in the yard where you want him to go "potty." Stand there and do nothing but tell him to "hurry up" or "go potty" or whatever phrase you choose. When he goes, PRAISE HIM; "What a great puppy! Look at that!! Good potty very good!!" Give him his favorite treat. Play with him a little, Come back inside.
  
  He probably does know that you don't like him doing it in the house, but he doesn't know where you DO want him to go. Dogs can't usually make that leap of logic. You don't need to scold him when you find a puddle or a pile in the house, just ignore him. Clean it up, use an enzyme cleaner like Nature's Miracle to remove all the odor. NEVER use ammonia; ammonia is MADE from urine. To a dog, it smells much the same. All dogs, especially males, like to pee on the scent of old pee, so you need to clean up all the places he's messed up before.


• You really have no idea about how a dogs mind works do you! You have to go out WITH him into the yard after every meal, after a good play, and after sleeping. If he hasn't done his business within 5 minutes come back inside (with him), but keep a close eye on him, as soon as he starts sniffing or looking like he might go quickly WALK him outside to where you want him to go. When he goes praise and treat him. Eventually he will work out that having a poo is something to do outside. If he still doesn't repeat until he does. You can't expect to just lock him out and hope he realises what he is out there for - at the moment he thinks he's being punished for having a poo, you are NOT telling him when/where it's GOOD to do this. At 7 months he doesn't need to go out every hour like a really young pup.


• Try putting him on a schedule! I have a chihuahua and it took her a while to get trained but it takes patience. Your doing ok with scolding but when he actually does go to the bathroom outside praise him give him a treat and say "good boy" and i think he might respond better. I gave my dog pieces of hot dog she goes crazy for it... so after a while it stayed in her head the only way i will get the hot dog is if i do this... so figure out ur schedule and try to bring him outside as much as posible its supossed to be every hour until they are trained to go to the bathroom and if ur not there keep him in a crate he wont go to the bathroom in there and then take him out as soon as u get home! good luck sweetie! :)


• If you do not catch your puppy physically peeing or pooping at that VERY moment in time, then you are too late. Any mess on the floor you cannot scold the puppy for since they do not connect what you are saying about it. Your "NO" has to be about what they are doing RIGHT NOW. He will just learn that you are simply upset that there is a mess on the floor, not because he put it there. If this keeps up he may even try to eat it or clean it up so you won't get upset.
  
  Most important thing, aside from always always taking him outside right after having an accident, is to throw a BIG PARTY... EVERY time he eliminates where he is supposed to. Use treats, praise like he just did the most amazing thing in the world and lavish him with excitement. Every single time, no matter how little. It will do no good to put him outside by himself, you need to accompany him or he will not learn that is where you want him to go.

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Dog Health Questions: Should i become a dog trainer?

hi i just graduated high school. i love dealing and playing with dogs.i have a german Shepperd. i would like to know what the salary would be and what courses and schools to go to. I will probably work at pets mart for a couple years and then maybe open up my own dog training studio on average how much money would i make if i own my own dog training studio. i would love to go into training dogs for personal protection.

Thanks!

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No, YOU shouldn't. You should go back to primary school and learn how to punctuate, how to use a spell-checker, and what "salary" means.
• There is no such thing as "german", no such thing as "Shepperd".
• People who operate their own business do not receive a salary - only employees at a professional level get salaries; workers at below-professional level get wages or a commission or tips-only. But owners get neither - they get what's left of the business' cash-flow after paying salaries & wages, mortgages & rentals, maintenance & replacement of equipment. Most small businesses never reach that stage - they remain in a negative-balance situation until the receiver takes over and sells off whatever it can to help recover as much as possible of the mortgage still owing.

I am confident that you have NOT trained & competed with your poorly-bred maybe-German Shepherd Dog. No ADX. No Ob.Ch. No HGH. No IPO3 or SchH3. If you HAD qualified any well-bred pooch to that level you would:
(1) know the breed's name,
(2) know WHERE to ask this sort of question - and that _here_ is NOT the place!,
(3) know that the reputation of Petsmart "classes" is MIGHTY low and that anyone who has a smidgen of experience at REAL training is MOST unlikely to gain employment there,
(4) know that TRAINING is NOT "dealing and playing with dogs".

Are you even aware of how much time professional trainers spend being stitched back together? It is a consequence of the fact that (with rare exceptions) the pooches brought to them have been massively neglected for years and have become willing - often KEEN - to bite anyone or anything that defies ITS wishes.

I find it hard to believe that you GRADUATED from a high school knowing so little! You obviously not even once sat down for a discussion with a Careers Guidance Counsellor at your school, in order to discuss what career courses your previous academic & mechanical record indicated you were suitable for, and to get guidance as to which subjects you should include in your study courses during the next 3 or so years. For starters, if becoming a business owner was your ambition, you SHOULD have been taking a management course that included accountancy/bookkeeping.
You would then know how to develop a cost|benefit plan to evaluate whether there was a viable market for your proposed business in your area, and calculate/estimate how many years you would need to survive on bank-loans before the business started earning more than it was spending. A short term for the planning process is "market research".
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
"In GSDs" as of 1967

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• Well you need to know how to correctly spell dog breeds. Like German Shepherd.


• Join a GSD club. Learn how to train from professionals. Google Shutzhund and find a club near you. Stay away from petsmart - it will only hurt your resume.


• if it is your passion and you think that training dogs reduses the fights they have(like pitbulls) then go for it! try to help as many pitbulls as possible ;)


• talk to them at petsmart what courses you need.

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Dog Health Questions: A dog training question?

My dog is a female, she is 7 weeks old and I am attempting to train her. I'll be taking her to obedience classes when she is old enough, but I wanted to teach her a few things beforehand. I taught her to sit. Now every time I walk in the door, she takes one look at me and sits. It's funny actually, last night in the middle of the night I took her out to use the backyard, if you get my drift. But anyway, she did her business, turned around, looked at me and sat. I tried to teach her stay and come, but she always stays and then comes and SITS!!! It's cute, but not for much longer. Any advice?

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wow you have done really well already my little pup is 11 weeks old and to get him to do anything is really hard.. the only thing he can do is stand on his hind legs when i say stand (but i also have a treat in my hand and i think he is more trying to get that lol) but the only thing is use treats and affection when he does what you want but im betting you do that anyway

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• Before teaching her how to come and stay, you should teach her how to sit on command instead of just because first. When she just sits, don't encourage her with treats or pats or "Good girl"s. Only do that when she does it on command. And when she stays on command, try to teach her not to sit unless you tell her to.


• Aww that is very cute.. i'm sorry i don't have a solution to your question because I myself have the same issue except my dog is a year already.. She does the sit but I try it again 20 mins later she forgets LOL!! Good luck with training.. Check amazon for some good training books.


• Oh, thats adorable!
  My dog learned commands quickly
  I think she'll grow out of it and the reason why she constantly sits is because she's not sure whether you're telling her to or not.
  Repetition and patience is always key, especially when training young dogs


• You should practice a lay down to give her something else to think about. Also ignore her, don't reward her, when she doesn't do it on command. Practice rewarding her while commanded or given a hand signal. She simply thinks that she is doing what you want, it's not her fault.


• Very common, when dogs discover a behavior that pleases us, they do it repeatedly in hopes of praise or reward.
  
  You should praise the dog immediately after she potties outdoors, that's a behavior you want to reinforce.


• Wow! That is so adorable! I think eventually she will grow out of it because right now she is unsure of what you want her to do.


• ghjghj


• awww thats soo cutee
  but i can i give you advice and not take ur dog to obediant school cuz i took my dog and i taught her everything myself its a waist of money and same with every1 else that went its just a waste of money and time
  and if you want her to come without sitting after hold a treat then say come here and before shes about to sit, hold up the treat a little higher than her body so shes kinda standing up for it and not sitting down and then if u keep on doing that shell get then hang of it and not sit when you dont want her to
  :) :) :) :)
  hopeee i helped..... i love training dogs :)

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Dog Health Questions: Visit My Dog Training Site and Give Me Suggestions....?

on how to make it more appealing, what you would like to see added, any advice you can give to make it more consumer friendly.

We will be adding a basic obedience class and in house problem behavior consultaions shortly, so there will be more services available.

http://www.libertydogtraining.com

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paw print background would give it more color, maybe add a "dog of the week/month" were people send you photos of their dogs
other then that I think it looks good

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• Dogs are cool.


• Its a little hard to get around. You could make a few more links so it would be easier to navigate.


• You might want to let people know what area you are in.
  You offer email or in person consultations for people in your area, but don't specify what area you are in.

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Dog Health Questions: On dog training.?

Hi Im an 18 year old male from brooklyn and recently bought a dog. The cutest thing and he is 2 months going on three and a big responsibility. I was stoked to buy this dog, had his bed ready for him and evreything, made sure he was set by the time he came home. These last couple of days have been hectic, some good and bad, but overall it is worth it. I have to remind myself the fact he is just like a baby only a puppy but it is hard for me to know how to punish him without mushing him or giving him alittle smack and I feel so wrong about doing it, he is just a big brat. Hes doing good with the potty training but there is times where he acts like a fool and throws evreything upside down and the first 20 times literally Im like he is just a baby, maybe If i show him by Continuously fixing his mess, he will see he is not supposed to do that. I love this dog so much, I really consider him my son, I want to be a good owner/dad to this puppy, help!

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Try to avoid the lil spanking. Just use firm tones when he is doing something bad and happy tones when he's doing good. The dogs really know tones of voice and will come to know happy from bad tones. Sounds like you are on to a good start. Just be really patient and consistent.

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• thats a long question!! i didnt even read it all!! make them shorter next time!!!!!!!


• Use a firm voice and redirect his behavior with toys or a treat. A positive reinforcement training class would be good for both of you. They are very fun and you could both learn together. Good luck and remember dogs learn best with kindness and trust. Make sure he know what you want. Please look into taking a class.


• The best way to potty train a dog is to be consistent with feeding times and the time that you take the dog out. If you must leave the dog alone for extended periods a dog crate works well as dogs are reluctant to soil their living quarters. Best bet though is to get the dog outside one half hour after he eats and limit food and water until the dog had developed more bladder/bowel control. If you are giving the dog access to food and water all day it will be harder for him to hold it in. Spanking won't work especially if you don't catch him in the act. Spanking him later will only confuse the dog. Consistency is the key.


• I read your question a couple of times..and am confused. Normally I just would not bother to answer...but you seem sincere.
  
  Please, would you re-post again with more specifics?
  
  is he potty training ok? where do you have him potty?
  
  what is he doing that he acts like a fool and throws everything upside down?

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Dog Health Questions: Do some people have magic dog training wands or does everyone pay for doggy school?

Sooooooo..................i have the time and i want my dog to learn a million things!

I have had her a week, she is a teenager and terrified of people. I am starting with small things like sit, down, come etc.....and loving her and spoiling her.

I hear of SO many ppl who train their own dogs and do a GREAT job. Those home schooled pups can do all kinds of tricks! And some of those smarties have been rescued from shelters and pounds and were 6 yrs old before learning a thing! So i have a teen, im taking things one day at a time with her.

Is it possible for ME to teach her all those awesome tricks? Or do i have to take her to doggy school? Do i have to buy dog training books and dvds? Do some people have a magical touch with dogs and others just don't?

If i work with her everyday will i get results? Am i just dreaming that i can do it on my own and i will have a dog who knows 100 tricks.

Does it depend on the dog? i would imagine it is all about the trainer, not the dog. And i want to spend the time with her and teach her myself and not have to spend the extra cash on doggy school.

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I will always take all my dogs to training. In the beginning, it's great because it allows your dog to socialize and it allows you to learn the best way to train your dog. What I mean by this is the training method that your dog responds to best. It also gets them out of the house and learning things in a strange environment. This can make them more reliable and focus more.

Then, if more training is wanted or needed, then more classes are usually in order.

Tricks are great, but they should be taught along with basics like sit, stay, wait, off, down, leave it, come, drop it and 'no'. There's no use for a dog that can fetch you a soda but won't walk on a leash and tackles people the second they walk in the door. In your situation, once the dog is ready, I urge you to take a basic training/obedience class. From there, you can work on inventing tricks for her to master. GL and congrats on rescuing!

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• While it is quite possible to train your dog at home, training classes are very useful for both you and the dog.
  
  I have been training dogs for nearly 30 years, and I still take my dogs to classes. It helps the dog learn to work in a distracting environment around other dogs and people, and it's good for me to get feedback from the instructor.


• If you are good at training, you can do it at home.


• Just be strict and persistent.
  I got my dog when she was a year old from a shelter.. it just took some time for her to get used to things.


• i trained my dog myself and i am only 14. you have to be very persistant and make a huge deal out of it when she does something right. find out what she likes as rewards. a walk? treats? a belly rub? to play with a toy? every dog responds differently. you have to be very pacient. never get angry with your dog if they dont know what to do. you have to be as clear as possible and use a firm, but not loud or mean, voice. dogs also respond well when you use a high voice when praising them. some training books and dvds would be very helpful. personaly, i think that you can do a wonderful job training a dog without fancy training schools. yes, it takes time, but if your persistant and do it every day, the dog will learn. but dont keep the training sessions too long or they will become bored and fusterated.
  in a way it does depend on the dog because different breeds have different intellegence levels. dogs like border collies and poodles can learn something new within 5 reps, but others can take a few days to learn a new command. my dog is a cockapoo and she can learn an advanced trick in as few as 7 repititions. the key is to be persistant and give the dog praise whenever they do something right. just stick at it and pretty soon your dog will know a bunch of tricks!


• I have a magic training wand =)
  
  Here's what I have learned from experience,
  
  EVERY dog can be trained.
  
  It depends on how easily between dogs. Some are smarter than others. So if your dog isn't that bright, you can still train her a hundred tricks but it'll take more time and patience.
  
  When it comes to you, you always need to be in a calm and focused state of mind when training. I've noticed that if at any time I am in a hurry or not quite sure of myself, our puppy doesn't learn anything. If I know what I'm doing and I'm confident and calm, she learns something in a matter of minutes. Skip on a training session if you don't want to do it or else you're not going to get anywhere.
  
  It is VERY possible for you to teach her things by yourself. Although I would suggest a training book or two, and maybe a training DVD if you have trouble with reading and comprehending.
  
  Some people do have "the magic touch". I actually do have a dog trainer because our puppy is becoming a therapy dog so it's required she goes through these classes. My trainer has asked me if I want to teach the class because I know a lot when it comes to training and can teach it with ease! Then I see other people who aren't sure how to act, what to do, and don't understand dogs in general that can't even teach a dog to sit. So as long as you're knowledgeable and prepared, you won't have a problem!
  
  A 20 minute training session every day will be very helpful. Think about it, if you did 20 minutes a day and only missed about 5 days per month (bad mood, busy, dog not wanting to learn, etc.) then in a year you've just put in almost 100 hours per year! And if a trick takes, let's say, an hour or so to do, then you could easily hit 70-80 tricks by the end of the year. (The other hours are to refresh what he already knows or else she'll forget or become rusty.)
  
  Then within a couple years you can have her learning everything you want. It just takes dedication, patience, and you knowing how to teach them.
  
  Good luck!
  
  EDIT:
  Her training is $110 at PetSmart. The classes are 8 weeks long and really do help. But if you choose to do it, please, don't just pick a trainer at random. Meet them and find the best one that works with your dog and teaches well, or else you may be stuck in a bad situation without learning anything at all! Good luck!


• if your willing to spend the time and do it correctly and not expect to have your dog learn the new trick overnight (can take up to 3 months) then i don't see an issue. books will help . classes would help too but they only go over the basic stuff. liek sit down come lay leave it no bite etc...
  but there is a ton of info for free on the web.
  
  some breeed learn better /faster then other dogs but all dogs are trainable.1
  
  i do suggest you take one or two classes so you can learn the basis of it! you sound smart you won't need the hole 3 classes just pay the 100 bucks to pet smart and take the beginner class.
  we went into that class skipped the puppy class (my first dog) boxer mastiff and and I personally learned more than the dog! lol
  but he could sit and lay down prior to starting classes and he was just over 3 months


• There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be able to train your dog yourself as long as you have the time and patience to do it and that you are consistent with your dog.
  
  The best method I have ever used is one of positive reinforcement. If you are unsure of what you need to do then you should obtain some advice from a reputable source (book/DVD/eBook) whatever floats your boat. You just need to ensure that if you do choose to follow a particular regime that it is actually a real training scheme and not some money making scam.
  
  If your dog has behavioral issues that you find you cannot resolve then you should seek advice from a registered/licensed/accredited dog trainer.


• I have had five dogs of my own and over 40 foster dogs and I still take every one of my own dogs (and a few fosters) to training class. There are always new things to learn and new ways of dealing with issues. What I used to teach my first dog is now considered outdated compared to my current dog. Training teaches YOU to train your dog. And it helps with your dog learning to socialize with other dogs and strange people in a controlled setting.
  
  Most of my foster dogs don't go to training class, since they're only with me for a short time. Instead I use what I've learned from class to train those dogs and then require my adopters to enroll the dog in a training class of their choice within 2 months of adoption.


• It gets easier with experience, but you can train your dog at home.
  
  The reason it doesn't always work out with some people is because they become discouraged when they don't get automatic results. They are yelling "paw?" "paw?!" in a dog's face & expect the dog to understand without showing him what you want.
  I've noticed the hardest things for people to understand when training is
  1) dogs don't speak english, they don't know what a command means without you showing it them
  2) you need to praise them for doing something right, just as much as you must discourage unwanted behavior.
  3) Do not repeat a command over & over. The command is "sit" Not "sit! sit! sit!.... SIT"
  
  If you feel that getting help from a trainer would be better for you & your dog by all means go forward with it. Some people just do better with the help & guidance of others.
  
  & yes, some dogs are more stubborn than others. What works for one may not work for another. You have to figure out what works & stick with it.
  
  Good luck. It's a hard road, especially if you have a more stubborn will full dog.


• Believe it or not...there ARE people that are naturally gifted. IT amounts to about .0001% of the ones that THINK they are gifted...but they're there. Years ago, when we offered group classes, I had a young girl come in with a Great Dane...maybe 10 months old. Group class is like watching "Jerry's kids"...even 5 or 6 weeks into it. This girl knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Her timing and ability to "read" the dog was perfect.On week 3, while everyone else was practicing "sit & stay"...I was working with her on off leash, long distance commands. This was her first dog. I begged her to go to work with us, but she was determined to go to college....*sigh* What a waste.
  
  The majority of people that train themselves, manage to teach lots of tricks...no real obedience. If all they do is stay away from distractions and do "play dead", "spin right", "spin left", "roll over", "shake", "speak", "sit up", etc....you'd swear you were in the company of the worlds greatest trainer. However, most have little or no control in new environments with new distractions. That's when you separate trainers from "trick teachers".


• Congratulations on getting a dog. They are awesome pets. I have four small dogs and I had four large dogs prior to now. I trained them on my own. But as a kid, I did take the family dog to obedience school and learned about training there. I think if you have plenty of time, devote some time to obedience training. The classes are usually once a week for about eight weeks. The more time you spend with your dog, the more tricks they pick up. I take my pets to the vet yearly. That really helps add to the longevity and happiness to their lives.

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Dog Health Questions: Personal Dog Protection Training Please Help?

Where can I find a Dog Training Place that trains dog's to be guard dogs In either Murrieta or Temecula?

Dog Training School to Help Solve Dog Behavioral Problems

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http://www.sanderskennels.com/Dog_Traini…

http://www.watchdogsinc.com/

http://www.policedogtrainers.com/

here are a few places i found in California, not sure if that's where you are, just to let you know it can be really expensive, and your dog may not be accepted, your dog will have to take a behavioral test first.

Top 10 Successful Dog Training Tips

• This forum has people from around the world. Personally, I have NO idea where you are, or where those places are - not even what country they are in.
  
  To find trainers in your area - start asking people. Ask the breeder you got your dog from. Ask your vet. Ask at your local pet store. Look in the yellow pages. Do a google search. Etc.


• I would say ask your vet he has the link to every and anything that has to do with the dogs - trainers-breeders etc in your area. He may also have an opinion on particular trainers
  As for myself my husband is retired but trained dogs for Corrections his whole life
  Be prepared along with training a personal dog protection pup it can be very touchy in the laws and you being sued. Remember now you KNOW your dog bites and that could bite you in court

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Dog Health Questions: Online dog training?

Do you know of any online dog training (free). I have a ggolden retreiver puppy and he chews, he bites, he's not potty trained, and hates leashes. I need him to get over all of these. All answers appreciated :)

The Evolution of Dog Training

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You need to take this pup to an obedience school. A puppy needs more than just training. Taking the pup to school will also give a lot of socialization which the pup needs. Join a local obedience club, or contact one for information about classes. I am not a fan of PetsMart training classes at all. At an obedience club, you will find trainers that have titled dogs in AKC obedience, and they are experienced with the dogs. If you can not afford $50 to $100 for a puppy class, then you should of thought about this before you got a puppy. Pups need training and socialization while they are growing. If you never take your pup out, you will end up with a fear biting dog later on. Do your pup a favor and get to an obedience class with it.

The Benefits Of Positive Dog Training

• call the dog wisperer, he's amazing.


• nope


• sorry i dont


• You need one on one classes with a trainer. See if you can make payments to a trainer or call PetSmart or PetsCo they have classes that will get you started and low cost.


• Well, I've never heard of online dog training, but there are some tips online about it. there also 2 dog tip shows. One is a British show, (also shown in America,) It's called "It's me or the Dog." also, there's the American "Dog Whisperer." I much prefer the British one, even though
  I'm not British. On the british show, they give you more information and deal with more serious problems. (Like your problem.) I've already seen many shows about how to deal with the problem you have.
  
  Good Luck,
  doglover


• 491k - 70 sec @ 56k
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  Online and class training available in the Cleveland area. Canine shopping, email groups and problem page.
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• Your puppy was given to you before he got the chance to be disciplined by his mother or his siblings. He learns not to chew and bite when they bite back. If he bites you just pinch him he will get the message after a while.

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Dog Health Questions: Any dog training classes?

Does anyone know any dog training classes around mansfield area?
Or any good dog training books?
Thanks.

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

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You can reach a trainer through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:

http://www.APDT.com

If you're in the UK, here's the link:

http://www.apdt.co.uk/

Great books include "Positive Puppy Training Works" by Joel Walton:

http://www.amazon.com/Positive-Puppy-Tra…

"The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey:

http://www.dogbehaviour.com/books/perfec…

Good luck and have fun training!

Dog Training Advice For Training Your Best Friend

• We used Bark Buster with our dogs they are all over the US. Another good one is PetsMart.


• Dog Training For Dummies, buy it anywhere, great book !!!or Positive Dog Training, can`t remember the author sorry.


• a good dog training book the amazing dog man and also you can check out videos on youtube or expert village on how to train your dog all different things and that means you wont half too spend loads of money on dog training classes

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Dog Health Questions: How much should I charge for dog training?

I don't have a degree but I have trained two dogs. I want to put signs up around my neighborhood saying I will train dogs. How much per hour should I charge?

Aggressive Dog Training: 6 Tips to Civilize Your Dog

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What did you train them to do? Price would depend on what your neighbors were willing to pay and on your skill level. If you are looking for training experience, volunteer at your local shelter. sure they won't pay you but you'll get lots of experience training many different dogs with different issues. Plus training helps the dogs get homes. If you are out to make some money, offering pet sitting or dog walking might be more up your alley.

5 Tips to Choose Effective Dog Training Courses

• what type of training are you taking about? teaching a class? obedience, agility? 2 dogs is not enough to qualify you to be training other peoples' dogs.


• You don't have a degree, don't pretend that you can train dogs because you've trained 2. I've trained 5 dogs (my own) yet I don't claim to be an expert and won't train other people's dogs for them.


• lol

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training tips for a remote electric collar.?

I have a great dog, but when he gets about 20-30 yrds from me he stops listening. So I purchased a petsafe training system. I cant find any online info as far as a step by step training tips. I know it is tricky, I just want to do it right.

Dog Training - Important Tips

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If you've ever used treat motivation for your dog in obedience training than the usage of the treat would be the same "timing" for when you would use the remote. If you've not done obedience training, I HIGHLY suggest you do before ever using a remote training system on your dog. without the right timing and using it properly it's more like torture and you won't be training your dog correctly. Speak to an obedience instructor about using this system..it is much too delicate of a matter to teach over the internet.

Dog Training Secrets - The Most Important of All Secrets to Dog Training

• Terrible thing to do to a dog, and it is not safe.
  How would you like to be shocked by electricity?
  
  Take an obendience course with your dog - lots more fun and much safer - also works a lot better.


• Don't use those things! How would you like to get shocks on your neck? If you truly care for your pet stay away from those products!!


• Most people disapprove of shock collars, and I count myself among them. You really shouldn't use it at all, unless you get a professional trainer to teach the you safe method to do it. The problem with these method is that you're tempted to use it with out thinking, and at that point it becomes cruelty.


• If you are going to use it you need to be willing to train the dog with the collar and be consistent. Make sure the god knows commands and don't just shock the dog without a good reason. You should get a collar that has a whistle as well as a shock because then eventually the dog will respond to just the whistle and not need the shock. I would never use one so I can't offer much advise. Good Luck.


• The trick to electric collars is not to shock them about everything. Try teaching your dog a command for coming. Then put your dog on a long lead and go into an open space. Let your dog roam around a little and then call them to you. Do this at short distances with rewards when they come back to you, ei. treats - something they dont usually get. Now when your dog doesnt listen to you vibrate them. This will usually get their attention and they will listen to you. If not then you can shock them. But make sure the collar is on low. After vibrating/shocking them they should come back, and if they do reward them. Your dog probably will get the hang of it in the first few times. Try to do short distances to start off with and eventually get into longer distances. The dog will soon learn their boundaries and they will listen to you every time!
  
  Good Luck!


• I know this sounds gross but u can train ur dog really well this way, no collars, leashes, anything. THis is what u do, put a treat in ur mouth (grilled chicken pieces etc.), call his name, when u make eye contact spit out the chicken or w/e at him. This sounds gross but its the most effective method and is used by dog show trainers. He will be confused at first, call his name again, repeat the process. After 2 times he should automatically sit in front of u and he'll b staring at u. do this for about a minute or so. I've seen results from this do wonders. I've seen people in clubs have their dog run along them, all the while looking at them never taking their eyes of their trainer. I taught my lab pup (4 months old) to sit, come, stay, and heel with this trick. Once u get eye contact u spit out, he is rewarded and it works like magic. I have people at the door shes ready to pounce on. I call her name she immediately sits makes eye contact w. me and waits patiently. good luck on ur new pup.


• I have been using the E collar for over 20 years now, with great results. I find it to be the least stressful, most dynamic way of CLEARLY communicating with your dog. There is an entire protocol for OB training that I would be happy to discuss with you. Email me if you are interested.


• There was supposed to be a training book (albeit small) with the collar. It doesn't say a lot but gives you basics.
  
  Petsafe DOES have manuals available for download from their website online. Below is a link to the page where I can download it for my big dog trainer. You need to find your product and download the manual.


• Who ever invented these things should be in jail for abuse? Dogs can be trained without shocking, zapping, choking ect...I would mind too if I had that done to me but I would also be fearful and I sure wouldnt love anyone who put that around my neck.


• here you go:
  http://www.positivedogs.com/electronic_f…

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Dog Health Questions: Interesting Dog Training Web Sites Or Books Out There?

Do you know any good dog training web sites that focus on unique, interesting or little-known facts about training and living with dogs?

Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
'Why You Should Never Give Your Dog A Bone' by Ben Settle
Very interesting and unique dog training advice, beginning with the title. It's a best-selling 'alternative advice' book for dog owners.

Online Dog Training and Puppy Training

• At www.pampermypuppy.com there are training videos.


• This is a site for dog trainers and owners:
  http://www.dogstardaily.com/
  
  Since many dog trainers and "experts" have no training or knowledge this is an excellent site. Started by one of the lead trainers of the world, Dr. Ian Dunbar, this site is highly trusted by certified dog trainers.


• I use this website for everything I have any questions about, I even have my kids to check it out too...
  
  http://www.trainmypet.net/

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