Dog Health Questions: Training, Thearpy Dogs?

After Seeing how much therapy pets can do for people, I really want to be part of it! I would like to adopt a shelter pet to become one, but i have a few questions. Ive done the research and know where I'd get his testing done etc, but I have other pets. Their more like family! I difffnitly wouldnt take my lab puppy into a hospital! So I was curious as to how you keep your therapy dog at home? I realize they have to be very well mannered, and obedient . And it seems that having them around other pets it'd be hardier to train. And more confusing for the dog, ex. If my dogs sleep in my bed, but i cant let him get in a hospital bed. Should I keep them separated at home? Maybe crate him at night? Do I need to be more strict with him? Can anyone give me some pointers on anything about therapy dog training! Thank you!

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The important thing is to start training early and often. Enroll your new pup in a puppy kindergarten class - the early training and socialization are critically important into shaping a stable adult dog.

You can treat your therapy dog just like the rest of your dogs. You'll likely discover through your training things that you can modify in your household to make ALL your dogs obedient and confident. Old dogs can learn new tricks, so if a current pooch has a bad habit, you can learn how to address it.

Through training classes, you'll learn the little nuances of training a stable companion.

Before getting a potential therapy dog, you might want to reach out to someone in your area who does therapy work and seek their advice/assistance on locating a good dog for the purpose. Not all dogs are right for therapy work. Go to AKC's website and locate a local training club for area contacts.

Best of luck!

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• I suggest that you contact a Therapy Dog group in your area. The Therapy dog group in my town sponsors a training school. Classes are open to the public and they offer a complete dog training curriculum from puppy school all the way through advanced agility. I suggest that you attend clicker training classes or some other positive reinforcement training classes. This will give you one on one time with your partner and the trainers can evaluate the dog for therapy partner potential,
  
  The director of the Therapy Dog group in your area should be able to give you the advice that you will need to select a suitable dog for training. Most of the therapy dogs that I know are just plain dogs at home, but as soon as they put on their uniform ( vest) they know they are going to work and how to behave. The Therapy Dog group in my town is Delta certified as are all the dogs.
  
  http://www.deltasociety.org/Page.aspx?pi…
  
  Having a therapy partner is a wonderful ambition and desire. It will take lots of work, time and patience. You will also need a dog that is capable of the work, that really enjoys people, is not anxious or afraid.

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Dog Health Questions: School for Dog Trainers?

Hi all,

I've been looking for a formal school for Dog Training to attend.

I've inquired into both Tom Rose LLC and Triple Crown Academy. Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

Is all that tuition money really worth it?

Are there any other schools you would recomend?

Dog Training - Instructions to Train Your Dog

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Don't waste your money & time on any useless "formal school".

DIY...PROVE your competence by ***TITLING*** dogs! Those papers actually mean anything.Some bogus "schools'" 6 wk.course WON'T!lmao...yeah,you listen some doofy *proven* ignorant kid! That's how folks learn EVERYTHING now....they whine to strangers-on-line & take advice from their peer-in-ignorance.
Never listen to experienced ADULTS,right?The facts might interfere w/your fantasies.

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• The BEST way to learn to train dogs... is to TRAIN DOGS.
  
  The best way to prove your ability to train dogs is to compete with them and title them.
  
  There is NOTHING you can learn in any of the "schools" for training dogs that you couldn't learn by going to a variety of classes with a variety of instructors as well as by attending seminars etc...
  
  Join your local all-breed club and your local obedience clubs (yes, plural). TALK to the people who are doing it themselves and who have nothing to gain ($$) by feeding you "its my way only" crap because the first thing you need to know is that there are multiple ways to train dogs AND different dogs require different training skills.
  
  Read books, go to classes, talk to the experts - ALL of it is just guidance EVEN the formal schools - the only REAL way to learn is by doing.


• If you are confident in your abilities as a trainer keep at it! Take dogs to obedience classes where the trainers there can give you helpful suggestions and hints when it comes to training.
  
  I LOVE to train. It's really where I feel comfortable...it's my niche if you will.
  
  And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with going to a school to learn more details and the fine lines that go along with training. My trainer always said that the reason she's done it for so long is because she is CONSTANTLY learning something new.
  
  Don't be afraid to stick to your guns either. Remember that every dog will require a different method of training. There will be things you do that will work best for YOU that people won't agree with. Make something for yourself, don't become what someone THINKS you should be.
  
  Also regarding competitions...they aren't as nerve wracking as they might seem. They're a pretty quiet go-around with you and your dog. Treat it as you would any other training session. As with any sport the more practice, the better.
  
  ADD: Good to see you back Amy!


• You're definitely better off with "hands on" experience. I've met DOZENS of "Master Trainers" (About $50-75K worth of schooling) that can't train a dog. The certificates really are bogus. Then again, marketing is a big factor in business. A lousy trainer may make a better living than a good trainer because of what he advertises. I see some trainers with their list of "Qualifications"....and 99% of the qualifications are simply organizations they belong to. I could pay memberships to every dog club in hte world, and advertise that as "qualifications". It may not mean a hill o' beans, but to the untrained client, it looks like you're gods gift to dog trainers.


• Ignore Stalkers, their answers aren't worth the time it takes to type it. Yes titling dogs and proving yourself matters more, but there's nothing wrong with going elsewhere to learn different types of training and how to train for them.
  
  I'm personally looking at going to Triple Crown. I'm also in college right now learning behavioral stuff, and general animal science, as an aid too.
  
  Finding trainers around you that will let you sit in on their classes and/or help out with them will be greatly helpful too.
  
  I starred, so hopefully my contacts can help you more.ADDITION: For the record, the triple crown is hands on training (3/4 of it is), so that you can actively learn different things and how to train for them. It IS a hands on learning, moreso than you might ever have an ability to do.Sjmdutch: I could be wrong, but I've always been under the impression that you have to have a certificate to be legal, especially if running your own training business.


• I've done pretty well for the past 20+ years without having gone to a formal dog training school. I trained my household pets. I used my common sense. I read a multitude of books and have found that if you find just 1 new piece of information the book was worth the price!!! I understudied with the Instructor at my local obedience club and then started conducting classes which I did for over 20 years. I went to many seminars and again, like the books, if I got 1 new piece of information the seminar was worth the price!!! I have been a member of various organizations and like someone else here said ... it's just a way of funding their organization. Some make you go through testing at your expense and on a yearly basis and with the rigmarole of having references from a multitude of people and it really doesn't mean much to anyone but the eggheads or the ignorant, especially if you can't show proven results of your efforts! If it is not an accredited University course (and they certainly don't have any of those yet), then it doesn't mean a thing!
  
  In fact, there is one person in my area that has sooooo many credentials on her training school website that it boggles the mind ... and it must've boggled hers too because she is an absolute nut who uses eletronic collars around the dog's neck AND around the dog's genitals. She's such a "professional" she's under investigation and facing a multitude of criminal lawsuits -- BUT SHE LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER!!!!!
  
  If you really want to go to a good dog training school -- try Guide Dogs for the Blind or Canine Companions for Independence, et. al. At least there you will get a real education about training dogs and it will be worth your time and effort and expense.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I share my opinions on the Don Sullivan system?

I have puchased this system and it's fantastic. Although I skeptical when I first thought about buying it (I'd already spent £600 on dog training that hadn't worked) and I was worried I'd be ripped off.

Anyway, I want to spread the word on this product/system, so that I can tell people it does work and it works quickly and I don't know how to do it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Dog Training

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dog sites and forums.

I disagree. My parents bought this and I thought Don Sullivan was a joke. He claims he can't train pit bulls (what? they're a dog, you're a DOG trainer) and then he went on to say an 8 wk old puppy was AGGRESSIVE. After watching his training videos, my parents returned it. I was disgusted and they were afriad of the negative impact his "training" would have on their two dogs.

The guys an idiot IMHO.

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING HELP HELP HELP HELP........?

IS IT OKAY TO BEAT A DOG WHEN COMMANDING IT OR WHEN IT DOES NOT LISTEN TO YOUR WORDS OR POOPS OR PEES IN AN UNDESIRED PLACE???????

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no! if you think that is right you should NOT have animals. you really need to do some more research!!!! go buy some books

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• DO NOT BEAT A DOG! They don't know what they are doing is wrong, you have to teach them that what they are doing is wrong before you start CORRECTING THEM, NOT BEATING THEM! Try a pinch/prong collar, just put th collar on the dog, get a cheap leash and cut it down to about 16 inches and tie a knot at the end, make the dog carry the cut leash, aka "tab", around on the pinch/prong collar and when it is doing something wrong, grab the tab, give it a firm jerk and say no in a loud, authoritive voice (if the dog is peeing or pooing in an undesired place, follow this by taking it outside).
  
  for goodness sake, do not beat a dog!


• no it is not ok to beat your dog, you have to teach him over and over, he will learn to go out if you use the kennel training. It works! Put your dog in at night after the last going out and then first thing in the morning get up and take the dog outside. He will not use the bathroom where he sleeps so do this several times a day until he learns to poop and pee outside when you say lets go outside and he will get it. Dogs are smarter than most people think.....


• Beating a dog will almost always end up with nagative results. It teaches the dog to react to things in an agressive manner. If you teach your dog to respect the word "no" "bad" whatever then it will be just as sufficient and your dog can't yell back at you, but it can become agressive towards you. When I say bad dog to my dog, she immediadely tucks her ears and creeps away. You have to remember that dogs, while intelligent as far as animals go, they still have very simple minds. I have found the key with training my dog is to make sure it always ends positive. If the dog does something wrong, I correct her, and then get her to do something good (preferrably the opposite of what she did wrong) and praise her for it. That way she doesnt always think she's getting in trouble and learns the difference between what happens when she does something right vs. something wrong.


• You need a full and proven training program.
  
  "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.
  
  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
  So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.
  
  Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!


• do not beat the poor dog. that makes the dog keep doing it. your abusing the poor thing which makes the dog even more scared of you. when the dog doesnt listen to you, use a treat to get the dogs attention. and when the dog does something good, praise your dog and give them treat. if you keep doing this, the dog will known to do something good. now for peeing and pooping. is your dog young or old? if young you should potty train the dog to bark or go to the door to let you know that he or she has to go the bathroom. maybe use a bell for the dog to ring to let you know he or she needs to go potty. now if you want your dog to run around outside in the backyard, but a fence up. if you want the dog NOT to run outside, put your dog on a leash or a chain, make sure the chain can be put in the ground. now if your dog is old, take your dog to the vet to get checked. your vet could put your dog on medience if the dog has a bladder infection or any other infection. if you need anymore help, contact your local vet.


• Whoa.
  Why beat it?
  No. Dont beat it. When it pees or poops on the carpet or wherever else just put its snout in the poop or pee, then flick it in the nose and pick him up and set him outside, if you have a fence in your backyard. Thats how my dog learned.


• NO!!!!! NEVER hit your dog!! it will just turn on you and get agressive! maybe get a shock collar and use it on a VERY LOW level so you don't hurt the dog. or use a spray bottle. but NEVER i repeat NEVER beat your dog!!!!!


• no sir, its really wrong to beat any dog because they are so sensitive that they became furious with you
  
  always handle your dog with care
  you can change the method of recalling the dog.


• always handle your dog daily.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

i have a two year old black lab mix who is moving to a new place with new family and a other dog. my dog is pretty aggressive to strangers until he gets to know them is there a faster way to get him to be lass aggressive to this new dog and the new family.

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do you know about the dogs P.O.V (point-of-view?)
well... spend time with you dog and play with him until he trusts you! take it places where dogs are usually at (on a leash) and see its reactions before and after!
well train your dog to trust you... as the leader!
dogs bark for attention so dont give them attention when it barks. when it barks turn around and egnore him until he behaves. that will change his barking habits in no time!
once you taught your dog this it will not bark at the dog as much as it would before and it will trust the dog more then it would before. once your dog moves in it will bark garentee because he would miss you and hate leaving you but thats normal. your dog WILL bark at the new dog and it WILL stop eventully! in time (about a week if not less) your dog will be looking at the new dog as a member of its pack!
best of luck!

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• lock them in the room. Ignore all screaming

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question???

I should be getting a dobermen pinscher soon and i was wondering if anyone could give me some good training tips for that type of dog. I

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Make sure you spend good time socializing your puppy to people, kids, places, noises... everything.. Early socialization is important.
Training is a very good idea.. Find someone who has worked with Dobermans and knows that they get bored easily.. They aren't like other breeds in that they will heel all day long.. They want the training to be quick and move on to the next thing, or they'll get bored and change the rules themselves. They are smart, so you have to be smarter.. It would be a good idea to get a few books and read up in advance.. Dobermans find the exception to the rule.. the loop hole..

Praise Praise Praise!

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• 1 - Go to an obedience class. Unless you've done that within the last 10 years, training has gotten much more sophisticated.
  2 - Get a book by Ian Dunbar, or Karen Pryor on dog training.


• Since you are getting a puppy, enroll in basic puppy obedience class as soon as all his puppy shots are done and expose him to as many people and other dogs while he is young - but when puppy shots are done. The more training and the more socialization the better. This applies for all dogs.
  
  For housetraining, I strongly recommend crate training.
  
  Dobermans are very smart and excel and thrive in a training environment. They love to learn. So get enrolled and learn together.


• Just train it as you would any other dog. Basic obedience at least. If you buy a book or two on dog training it will take you from puppy training to advanced training. Every trainer has his/her own way of going about this so check out several book & find a couple that appeal to you most.
  
  In my training I teach the dog to watch my body movements, but not all trainers go about their training in the same manner. I think my way is best but all trainers think that.


• Always be persistant, and always be firm. Dobermans are very domineering, if you never trained a dog before then I really reccomend that you go see a pro. Its fun, and usually pretty cheap. If you need any specific help, emial me.


• Enroll in a obedience class. This kills two birds with one stone. It provides some guidance for you in how to train your dog plus it gets your dog out around other people and dogs to socialize in a controlled setting.
  
  I've known a few dobies through different friends of mine. Both were very intelligent and loving dogs, despite the breed's reputation. They both did very well in obedience. One of my friends took their to compete in Agility. The dog, while it didn't have the best times, had unbelievable focus and rarely had any faults on the course.

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Dog Health Questions: Good Name for Dog Training Business?

I am looking for a name to start my dog training business. I am planning on working with problem dogs and puppies, getting them trained to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. I'm looking for something catchy and kinda funny :) Can't wait to see the suggestions! :D

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Waggin' Train...get it? waggin'...train...?!
:)

Cooperative Tips on Dog Training

• Sit Stay Play.
  Yeah, no.
  Sounds terrible.. Sorry

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Pay as a Career and College?

I know it depends on what type of training you do as a trainer put what it a person looking at as a figure a year or hour. Also is there any colleges that give courses for dog training in general?
thanks

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Maybe some of the same courses a verteranarian would take. Then if a dog misbehaves you could tell if it was sick or just in a bad mood.

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