Dog Health Questions: Are police dogs trained to defend them and their handler against other dogs?

Title says it all, like if a police dog is running through yards finding a suspect, is it trained to take on a dog in it's backyard?

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The absolute #1 purpose of a police K9 is to defend the handler. Now that being said, all of our dogs are not dog aggressive meaning they won't attack another dog. In fact, if at all possible we won't let them engage in a dog fight because of the possibility of them being injured. I would gladly take a bite from another dog if it means my K9 will remain unharmed. He protects me, but I also have to protect him. If a police K9 was actively engaging a suspect and the handler was attacked in the yard by another dog would the K9 "come to the rescue"? Maybe, maybe not. I've been in competitions where the K9 is engaging a suspect and another suspect attacks the handler. Most of the dogs released on command to come to the handler's aid, but some didn't and stayed engaged with the first suspect. Now me personally, I wouldn't want my K9 to engage in a dogfight to protect me. Not only because of injury, but also because I don't want him to become a dog fighter. We have a saying in our unit that "dog fighting breeds dog fighting" If I let him do it once, he might be prone to do it again, and that's not good. That would give me a problem that would take a long time to fix. We never conduct searches alone, so it would be the responsibility of my cover officer to deal with any dogs that are in the yards that we're searching.

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• K-9's are more human than you think
  
  Yes they will defend themselves and their handler (and most likely win) against another dog.
  
  Some K-9's are more aggressive than others and will ignore another dog just to get the assailant however, most will stop the immediate threat first. By the way, chances are likely that they will continue pursuit after a brawl.
  
  When I was doing K-9 security, I ran into a close encounter where another dog growled at me but left once he saw me step out AND let my dog out of the vehicle.
  
  Hope this helps.


• It is trained to attack anything that will harm the cop, but the cop can command it to attack the dog so he can a suspect, or he can command it to get the suspect, depending on the situation

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a golden Retreiver, he is one year old. He is fixed, He listens when he sees me, as soon as I leave he does what he wont do in front of me, like eat the plants and scare my birds. I walk him for an hour a day, but that only tires him out for an hour.

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The amount of exercise needs to be longer and spread out to the very least 2 walks a day...friends of ours have 2 spaniels like us whose dogs only get one walk a day...they are destructive and bouncy all the time...ours get more walks and are not..he needs other means of entertainment if you are not there...but it might be that he has some sort of anxiety when you are not with him so he becomes destructive...when he does these things, how do you react...any reaction, negative or not, is attention,and as such, is a reward....he is still a young dog and playful at heart he is bored and needs to do something to fill his time..try a local training class in your area, look out for ones that have a behaviourist and give them a call to see if they can advise you..

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• A retriever is a working breed and that means that he is highly intelligent and is bred to have high endurance. If he's raising hell when you are out of his sight then he is bored and does what he can to keep himself entertained. That's one of the "drawbacks" of having a working dog - the need nearly constant interaction and work.
  
  Get him a playmate. Go for one that can keep up with him, not a lapdog. Check your local shelter and you're sure to find one there soon, if not right away.


• Every dog is different, even we humans have different personalities. He does all that stuff when you aren't home because he feels lonely and bored. Try leaving bunch of toys around. Some dogs do need more pacience than others.


• Training Your Pup
  
  Pups are as individual as they can get. Stereotyping any puppy's nature is a grave mistake, so refrain from it. Observe to find what sort of action your dog likes, and what he dislikes. Few may like a belly rub, while others may hate an ear scratch. This is essential while conveying to your puppy what is a reward and what is a punishment. You must not end up doing something what he dislikes so as to discourage him.


• The big difference is, a retriever is a working dog...the pit-mix may not have been. You need to spend a lot of time(read: 2-3 times a day for that hour you spoke of) both exercising and training a working dog as opposed to your run-of-the-mill house pet, like a Lhasa Apso. If you aren't into riding mountain bikes, running and the like, he's going to be a handful even with formal training. Without it, he's going to be unbearable, both for you and for him(even fixed). I sure hope you have a large yard or house for him to run around in while you're at work, because the dog is just doing what come naturally to him: exercising!!!


• Use a crate when you leave.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

What is the best way to train a puppy not to do his bussiness on the floor in the house and to go out side? Is there a website that has videos or articals that teach how to do this?

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There are plenty of websites that offer excellent tips for house breaking along with ton's of books in your local pet store.

You have to let your puppy know what the outside is for by showing him. When you take him out first thing in the morning, be sure to take treats with you Leash him up and take him to the spot you want him to go (this should have been done the first day you brought him home before ever entering the house) walk him in circles using a command word, eventually they will associate this word with eliminating and will learn to go on command. Once he squats to pee, praise him really well saying "good potty" or "good pee pee" and give him a treat, he will understand that what he did pleased you so he'll want to do it again. Then keep circling again until he poops and repeat with the praising and treats. And stay outside until he does go, it might take 5 minutes it might take 30 minutes. Remember, you want your dog to suceed. Be patient and most of all be CONSISTENT, do it the same way EVERY time don't keep changing your methods it will screw him up, pick a method and stick with it.

When done bring inside and confine to either the kitchen or a crate. Make sure the area in the crate is big enough to turn around in but not big enough to be able to pee in. Dogs don't mess where they sleep so they learn to eventually hold it. But remember a puppy can only hold it for 1 hour for every month in age 4 months = 4 hours.

Puppies must be taken out immediately when they wake up, this means before your cup of coffee, immediately after playing and after napping and about 30 minutes after each meal. then 1-2 hours in between all that.

It's important that if he messes on the floor that you don't punish. They cannot associate the act of going with the mess they made. You punish they will think you are mad at the mess and so they will learn to hide the mess so you won't be mad. Just clean it up really well and ignore. If you catch them in the act of going, clap your hands and say OUTSIDE. Pick him up and take him immediately outside to finish, when he does praise him and reward with a treat. Soon he will learn what the outside is for.

Go to google and type in "housebreaking puppies" you'll get a lot of websites that will offer helpful tips, and the next time you are in PetSmart or Petco pick up a book on Housebreaking and crate training.

Good luck

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• Crate training and do not let him roam the house unsupervised.


• Schedule his water and amount of it. Realize the size of his bladder and you should be fine. Any dog with this in mind should be house broken in 2 to 3 weeks.


• I've had the most success by using a crate to put the pup in whenever you can't be right there and when it is out of the crate be really vigilant for signs that it has to potty. I take mine outdoors as soon as I open the crate and bring them in when they have pottied after lavishly praising them and using words such as "good boy/girl..good potty" and "oh my, good peepee. Mine both understand the words for the function and now will pretty much go on command when taken out. They have also learned to tell me but that is different with each dog. One just stands and looks at me and the other whirls in circles in front of the door.


• When your dog pees gently spank her and put her outside again. If your dog is having trouble learning give her some pottie pads or newspaper. Go outside with her and if she goes give her a treat until she understands going outside is a good thing.


• You need to teach your puppy what is okay, and what isn't. The very best method of housebreaking is crate-training, it works with the pups natural instinct not to mess where they sleep, and cuts down on accidents in the house.
  
  It's important to balance crate time with supervised play times and lots of one on one attention. Try to limit the opportunities your puppy has to 'make mistakes'. Buy a good enzymatic cleaner (such as Nature's Miracle) to remove all traces of odor from any area where he has an 'accident'.
  
  Choose a crate that is just big enough for him to stand up, sit down, lie down and turn around without touching the sides. Anything bigger and he'll find room for a sleeping spot and a potty spot in his crate!
  
  You can find tons of free information on potty training, crate training and all other aspects of puppy care at the website below. Best of luck with your puppy!


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Dog Health Questions: Civilian jobs for military dog handler in Texas?

I want to know if there are any serious jobs (not petsmart or it's competetors) that involve dog training outside of the military. I have 5 years of experience including 2 combat tours in Iraq. Does anyone know of a company that trains dogs for either security/law enforement or humanitarian purposes?

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Law enforcement and corrections are always begging for people like you. It is also a para-military environment that you will understand much better than a civilian entering the same field. Otherwise, private security doesn't pay jack unless you guard a nuke plant which is also para-military. Most private security firms will use you then lose you. Airport security pays well and needs dog handlers, but you will be working around some of the most incompetent people in the whole world. You probably already know that.

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Dog Health Questions: Can I have a small dog, like basset or cocker spaniel, be trained to become a drug sniffer?

I do some searches (with search warrant, of course) and never had K-9 in my department. I am interested if I could have toy dogs trained to do the job because they're easy to take to the crime scene and need not much exercise and low-cost maintenance

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In my experience with dogs you can pretty much train them to do anything with some work (from you and the dog). Check with your department they can put you in contact with trainers and groups that specialize in training. The smallest dog I've ever seen trained in narcotics was a cattledog (45 lbs). The dog needs to have the drive though and most small breeds don't have that bred into them. I have also seen some mix breeds in law enforcement so you don't have to have the typical German Shepherd as commonly seen. On the maintenance a dog is a dog, really all breeds have their issues especially the two you named. Both are known to have ear problems as well as other health issues, just look into what you think you want before you get it. And a Terrier of some sort may be better at the job, they tend to have a higher drive. Good luck!!

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• Yes, military trains beagles all the time for this. They use German Shephards because they look scarier and they are also trained to be an attack dog.


• I don't know much about law enforcement dogs, but I do know hounds! A lot of time when people think of hounds they only think of a bloodhound or a coonhound. There are a lot of smaller varieties that have just as strong of a nose! A beagle for instance is ALL nose. They are sniffing machines, and fairly compact. I have dachshunds and they are also all about sniffing and tracking. If you go to the AKC site and look through the hounds, you might see something that would work!


• If nothing else, you should be able to train a Grade A crotchhound.


• Your best bet would be a beagle or small hound type. Bassets aren't the best motivated.


• I think a beagle would be a good choice too. Good luck!


• a basset isnt really a small dog.. they are about 50 -60 pounds.. like a lab with its lugs cut short.
  
  I have seen small dogs like terriers and dachshunds used for sniffing out contraband and drugs. So yes, you can get a small dog trained for drug detection!


• Almost any dog with a good nose, better work ethic, and best likes play can be used as a detector dog. The problem of size becomes one of application 'practicality.'
  
  Tony Ancheta


• Yes you can, I saw a basset hound on my way back from tiawan in the LA airport. A lady walked buy everyone in line and the basset hound was waddling around with her.
  And she had her own vest and everything.


• yes i`ll be right back


• You are a cop?? I don't think so.. A cop would NOT ask on YA answers about drug dogs and training etc.. A cop would have K9 Resources that they would deal with.. They might not have their own K9 Department but they know who does and they would inquire there as to what they would need to do, etc.. NOT HERE...

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Dog Health Questions: What would constitute as dominant dog training.?

This sounds very stupid but I want a Doberman but when ever a website talk about being alpha they really aren't clear and I want a direct answer like step by step because they say be alpha and how to but not specifically. I want to know if one is right for me but no one is clear
Please no rude comments I just want specifics because like 5 training books arn't even clear.

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There are lots of small steps to showing your do who is the alpha. I'll just give you the ones I can think of off the top of my head:
-Don't let your dog eat before you do.
-Don't let the dog on the furniture, including in your bed.
-Use the alpha roll often; when the dog exhibits any behavior that isn't acceptable to you, roll him over and pin him with a hand to the chest. Keep him there until he whimpers or licks your hand. This is a VERY important part of showing your dog who's in charge.
-Don't play tug of war, especially with anything that you won't want your dog to chew in the first place, like a towel or sock. Once an object becomes a toy, its really hard to go back.
Its good that you're doing research into your breed's needs before getting one. Way to be a responsible dog owner! Its all about being fair, consistent, and firm, but you never have to be mean, violent, or hurt your dog. This will just produce timidity or aggression. Most of these behaviors are seen in the wild and are done to reinforce the pack bond and hierarchy. They will lead to well balanced, polite, manageable dog.

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• there is a school of thought that states you must be the dominant one in the relationship with your dogs. Your the boss, the leader, the alpha. What varries greatly is how people reach that state.
  
  Some people use punishment and sharp corrections.
  Others use clickers and rewards for correct behaviors.
  
  What will work best for you is purely up to you and your dog. Some people couldn't give a sharp correction on a collar if their life depended on it. And others are naturally as gentle as a freight train. I have used the Volhard Method of training for years quite successfully with Borzoi, grayhound, two pit's, a couple of shepherds and a fox hound. And seen others suceed as well. ( http://www.amazon.com/Training-Your-Dog-… )
  
  Also Leerburg has some articles on dominant dog training
  
  and check the DPCA site http://www.dpca.org/PublicEd/PEC/PECTrai…


• I don't want to explain all the things, as it will take way too long! Some are: your dog can not eat before you, can't have any of your food, can't be on the furniture, can't go before you when going through a door way, can't pull on walks, etc. I learned how to be the "pack leader" from watching the TV show The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan, reading all his books, and going to his seminars when he comes to my state. Here's a link for his website. It has DVDs and books for sale, tips, videos, and everything. Check it out, it will help you a lot:
  
  http://www.cesarsway.com/


• there isnt specific instructions for being an alpha. but as you know dogs are a decendant of wolves and therefor follow a pack mentality. if no person takes charge the dog will asume he can do whatever he wishes. to be an alpha is to be the leader. if a dog knows you are alpha he will listen, and train easier. if your dog will be a puppy let him/her get older first (6 months atleast) then do things like taking them for walks if it pulls pull back. if it runs somewhere awa from you pull the leash back to you. this will tell it that it goes where you want it to. also, at home (this might sound bad) dont look out for the dog, if its standing in your way dont go around it. keep walking. the dog has full power to move on its own and if u avoid it, it thinks that it is stronger than you.so make sure you show it your alpha and really lay down the law. little tip. dogs that think they are leader will keep there tail in the air. dogs that know the arent will hang their tails low, and sometimes tuck it in between their legs


• Do Not READ about the breed!! Find some reputable breeders and talk to them about their dogs, how the pups are raised, temperament of the parents, why they are breeding their dogs etc! Most Dobies that I have met are real sweethearts with a heart of gold....
  
  http://www.dpca.org/
  
  Find a specialty show for Dobies, meet the breeders, their dogs, the pups and take it from there...


• Forget about being alpha that is old school dog training. Scientific studies have proven that positive reinforcement is better!

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Dog Health Questions: My Dog Training Website...?

is not a scam! And it bothers me that people think it is such. I'm looking for constructive advice to better my website.

Please visit my website at http://www.libertydogtraining.com and please post here what I can do to improve the site.

My goals with this business are to help dog owner's keep their current pets by helping with basic obedience and problem behaviors, as well as work with shelter dogs to increase their adoptability.

I also temperment test pitbulls, to check for any human aggression, which is NOT allowed in the breed.

The one who gives the best, most constructive and helpful advice will be chosen as best answer!

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I thought I left some good advice in your last post, but since I want some points here goes again:
1: a contact you page -name, number (preferably a toll free), address, email
2: photo of you and your dogs
3: photo of clients with their pets
4: date you started training
5: certifications, licenses, or trainings you have
6: complete list and prices of all your services
7: more likely to have customers if you have some sort of satisfaction guarantee
8: possibly a short bio on yourself and how you started this
9: a few good (free) tips for dog owners
10: a links page, including links to your local human society, ASPCA, dog training organizations, DDB (Dogs Deserve Better)
Good Luck!
testimonial page was good idea.

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• You could stream in some video examples of your techniques and you working with dog to show your style. If people can relate to you visually they tend to be more receptive to your services. :-) Good luck I wanted to have this type of business myself someday.


• cool,i like ur site and thank u for doing it, there are to many people that forget that dogs a hybridized wolfs and need to be reminded to treat their dogs with respect and love. good work.

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Dog Health Questions: How to stop a dog from barking HUMANELY? Training or high pitch noise collars?

My dog barks constantly and it has gotten to the point that when she barks my grandfather hits her- which I cannot stand. When I speak up I get called a "hippie" and blah blah blah. I refuse shock collars as they are extremely inhumane. They have a new collar that emits an ultra-sonic high pitched noise when ever the dog barks, which my grandmother wants me to get. I read thats it's vet approved- but also that other dogs barking makes it go off, or even air planes.
I thought about buying dog training lessons, but they're really expensive, and I'm pretty much broke, and don't start working again until school ends, and I don't think it can wait that long. The collar is $20, but I won't get it if it's inhumane. What do you think, training or collar?

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Dogs who are socially isolated or confined for long periods without supervised exercise need some outlet for their pent-up energy. A dog who is left alone all day is likely to take up barking as a hobby because no one is there to control him. In no time at all, barking becomes an enjoyable habit. And for many dogs, once they start barking, they tend to continue barking for the sheer fun of it.

Your dog may be barking excessively because you unintentionally trained her to do so. Poochie speaks and you obey. "Woof" and you open the door to let puppy out. "Woof" and you open it again to let her in. "Woof" and she gets a treat, "woof" for a tummy-rub . . . you get the picture. Your dog has learned to get attention through barking. It is easy to fall into this trap because the very nature of barking gets your attention. For the same reason, it is easy to forget to praise and reward your dog when she is not barking.

The first step in obtaining peace and quiet is to realize that lots of barking is caused by the dog being lonely, bored, frustrated or frightened. These are all situations that you can help to alleviate. A well-exercised, happy dog is more likely to sleep all day while you are not home. Spend time playing with, training and exercising your dog.

Obedience training is great mental exercise. Thinking is a tiring activity for dogs, as it is for humans. Most dogs really enjoy a rapid paced, exciting "game" of Come here, sit, heel, sit, heel, down, stay . . . come here for hugs, a massage, a celebration of praise and treats. Don't allow training to be a boring, tedious routine.

If your dog lives in the back yard most of the time, she probably needs "social exercise." She needs walks around the neighborhood, so she can investigate all the sounds and smells that tantalize her while she is in the yard. Bring her into the house when you are home. She needs to feel that she is part of your family. Having a large yard is not equal to having a well exercised dog. You may see your dog dashing madly around your yard, but he is not exercising. He is doing the doggy equivalent of pacing, fidgeting, or other human forms of nervous activity. Provide your dog with fun things with which to occupy himself, such as a digging pit or special chew toys.

Dogs are social animals. They need friends and companionship. Take your dog to the same dog park daily or weekly and let her make doggy friends. Dogs romping around and playing together tire rapidly and will sleep happily while recovering from the good, hardy play session.

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• I have this same problem and after many different things I tried and hundreds of dollars spent I found something that works. :) its called the ultrasonic bark bird house its about $50 and I also give her a kong rubber round hallow toy and fill it with a little peanut butter and dog food and stick it in the Freezer it keeps her busy for hours and hours. She is Quiet as a mouse.


• Don't hit your dog. Don't give shock collars they are inhumane. What hurts your dog could hurt you. Don't do that ultra-sonic high pitched noise either. Although, you can't hear it. It kills your dogs ears. Whenever your dog is barking don't scream or yell, he is just going to think you are playing with him. Instead clap your hands or do something to distract him. When he stops barking praise him.


• First, hitting or yelling at a dog is abusive. And the dog will just misbehave more. It thinks you are barking with it, when you yell. So stay calm and say shhhhhh, place your hand gently around her muzzle, when she is quiet: Give her praise and a treat. But if you keep calm and say thank you-and give her a treat. She should learn. Get a training book.


• Training, your dog hasnt learned how to be disiplined, it is not the dogs fault.


• Surgically debarking the dog is much more humane than being hit, I would say.
  
  Is this something you have looked into?


• Bark collars only treat the symptom, they do not solve the actual problem.
  
  Excessive barking is caused by a lack of exercise and mental stimulation. Tired dogs do not bark excessively, they sleep. It's a simplistic way of thinking about it, but it's the truth. The reason people resort to bark collars instead of training is sheer laziness. It's easier to go out and buy a bark collar than to spend hours running around with your dog.
  
  Combine exercise with a "quiet" command. I use a clicker. When the dog barks, give the quiet command. When the barking ceases, click the clicker and give the dog a treat. He soon associates "quiet" with receiving a treat.
  
  Voila! Problem solved.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help please?

I am trying to help teach my dog some basic tricks but when I pull the treats out to work on sit, shake, lay, etc. she just starts to do ALL tricks to try to get the treat. She'll sit, lay and talk right in a row to try to cover all her options and get a treat! :) It's funny but I really want her to respond to what I'm saying and only do that one trick when I ask for it. Any suggestions?

Thanks! :)

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The easiest way to nip this in the bud is to actually train your dog to stay still. They could be laying down, sitting, whatever. They just have to freeze. The command or cue for this should be with your body still, with you looking at your dog. At first, your dog will go through all his tricks. Eventually she will stop for a split second. I'm assuming you are using a bridge, like the word "good" or a clicker (as these are the most common with dogs). Your timing must be impeccable. Say "good" (or use your bridge if it is different) exactly when your dog is still. Patience is the key here. Eventually your dog will figure out that she's not getting rewarded for her tricks. At first, you'll have to accept just a second of stillness. Eventually you can increase the time your dog must be still. Then you can give her the other commands. Always ask for her to be still between her other commands, or she may get ahead of herself.

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• She sounds like a very smart girl, one of my labs, Vinnie, was doing this in the initial stages of his training. He has now learned (though he sometimes forgets), that he only gets rewarded (love, treats, etc) when he is asked to do something, and only after I've asked. Other than that it's begging (which is rude).
  
  Only reward her when she does what you ask, when you ask it. If she runs through her repetoire of tricks trying to get a treat, just ignore it, and when she has calmed down, ask her for the command that you want. When she does it, reward her with some love, then a treat. Eventually you want to wean her off the treats.


• haha my beagle, Brandi does the same thing! :) its important to remain calm and try not to give her the treat (as tough as that may be) until she does what you are commanding. i know it can get frustrating, but sometimes hiding the treats out of sight works.. however i have had the experience of Brandi just ignoring me then and walking away, but stick in there! patience is always helpful when it come to training dogs, especially the more energetic ones!! :)


• Tell her to si, stand, jump whatever. Then wait for her to actually do the trick. Instead of offering a treat, give her lots of verbal "encouragement" and tell her what a good dog she is. Also, you can give her baby carrots as a treat so if you must give her treats, she won't be overweight. I'm not trying to be mean. Obesity is very dangerous in dogs.


• Hide the treats in your pocket out of sight and once the comand is given if the dog does that trick on comand than give a treat


• dont giv it to her until she settles down then tell her what to do then when she does it give her the treat


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  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.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Therapy/Assistance Dog Training Question?

My family just bought a German Shepherd puppy. I was wondering what kind of training program to enroll him in. I am considering getting him trained as a therapy or assistance dog for myself. I have a severe anxiety/panic disorder. Before recently prescribed medication, I had them every single day. It was horrible. I still get them but not as often. It's hard to leave my house, especially alone. I'll get shaky, sweaty, and my heart rate goes up. It's hard to focus or function properly when this happens and it happens more often than I'd like. I also get on-again-off-again depressive episodes that last anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months. And when those episodes start, I get VERY depressed. When I'm not having one of those episodes, I feel anywhere from calm and happy to hyper and crazy. I am seeing a professional for this, but I thought that since we just got a new puppy, I could train him to help me instead of depending on medication 24/7 and worrying if I brought my anti-anxiety pills with me or not. Or worrying "Am I going to have a panic attack today?"

So, my questions are: What kind of program would be right for the dog? And can you train your own personal therapy/assistance dog?

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There's no such programme, no such training, beyond the proper training that all pooches should have.

We cannot tell how much of your problem is due to lack of confidence (in which case a devoted adult dog may give you enough missing confidence), how much due to chemical imbalances (in which case only medication can help).

One of my pen-friends gets periodic "black dog depression". For a while she had a bit.ch sensitive enough to alert her to the need to take her medication SOON - LIKE NOW! But training such a dog by starting with a randomly-chosen puppy is not a practicality - the dog has to display sensitivity to the changing chemistry/pheromones of its human, then be rewarded for demonstrating that it has recognised a crucial change. She bought the bit.ch out of curiosity about a not-yet-accepted new breed and because her previous personal protection dog (NOT one who alerted to her chemical imbalances) had died.

To increase the chances of your pup developing the required sensitivity, do what EVERY dog owner should do:
•1• Concentrate on reward-reinforcement techniques for EVERYTHING, starting in Day 1. Enthusiastically PRAISE each almost-right thing Pup does. Rewards vary according to the pooch's likes & dislikes, and include:
· Physical = pats or rubs on croup, ribs, between front legs, at ear bases.
· Games = Ball-Chase. Tug-o-War. Tracking.
· Tidbits = a salted peanut. TINY slivers of: hard cheese, baked liver, crisped bacon. A sprig of broccoli.
You need the pup to REALLY bond strongly with you as being the source of everything good in the universe.

•2• Concentrate on "familiarisation-&-confidence-building" (a much more descriptive term than the widely misunderstood "socialisation") so that by the time Pup is 13 weeks old he has experienced (always starting from a distance that PUP considers safe) every movement, reflection, scent, sight, sound & texture on your property while he is still in 'home quarantine', and then in your district (but avoiding places where dogs run loose or piddle/poo/vomit), being allowed to stop & think about each "maybe scary thing?" (while you stand still-&-silent, telepathing "I'm not scared of that, so there's no need for you to be") then being praised & rewarded when he decides to either ignore or investigate that thing.

•3• Booking YOURSELF (note: YOURSELF, not just "him") in nice and early to a proper training club's weekly classes, ready to start when Pup is 18-22 weeks old. There YOU get coached to improve your awareness & techniques; at the same time Pup learns to pay attention regardless of what other dogs & people are doing.

It is likely that just becoming aware of your pet's needs, and forcing yourself to focus on meeting them, will help improve YOUR confidence, too.

There is no way, under existing regulations, that you will be able to get your dog licensed as an "aide/service dog" - such dogs have to, on command, do something their human is not capable of doing, whether that be seeing obstacles, or hearing phones & doorbells, or picking up dropped cheque-books etc.

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The Effects Of Dog Training Collars

• Most assistance and therapy dog organizations will not train your pet dog to be an assistance dog - there is a very low success rate with that training situation. If you are in need of a psychiatric assistance animal, there are a few things you should know:
  
  1. Dogs for purely psychiatric disabilities ARE NOT generally covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to court rulings, and so DO NOT have access rights except those given to regular pets - no restaurants, no planes, no public transportation.
  
  2. The presence of an untrained or home trained pet with which you are well bonded will be as effective as the services of a trained therapy dog for calming, etc, unless there are specific tasks that the dog need to perform (such as getting a phone to call for help, blocking your access to doors, etc).
  
  3. There are organizations that can match you with a psychiatric assistance dog if you meet their requirements. Find them here: http://www.psychdog.org/index.html

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Dog Health Questions: Lead Sled dog training question?

I am trying to train my dog to go right on cue. We are out walking on a trail with 90 degree right turns. I have one leash on his harness to teach him to pull and one leash on his collar that's slack unless he does it wrong. I am using a clicker. Whenever we near a turn, I give him the command "Gee" and instead of turning, he turns his head and looks back at me, expecting a treat. What am I doing wrong?

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Guten Abend, Yo LO, and thank you again! :)

Sounds like a couple of things:

1. You're moving a little too fast in your training, allowing him out in front of you when he doesn't have a clear idea of what the command means.

If he stops to look back at you, keep walking right up to him, past him, "gee" him around that corner (repeating the command the entire time), praise him as he comes with you. Once you are moving in a straight line again, slow down and urge him out ahead of you once more. I do a lot of running to catch up and correct, and then falling back behind when I'm training individual dogs to pull -- it's a good workout! 2. You need to work to "wean" him off getting a treat for responding to you, so that he is no longer expecting it.

Frankly, I've never used a clicker to train my sled dogs, and I've never given them treats for gee-haw...for this exact reason. I don't want the leaders on my 8-dog team turning the team back to me just because they think they'll get a treat after they turn a corner.

Give the command (from either beside or behind him) -- even if he glances right, praise ("good gee!"), if he leans right, more praise, if he goes right, more praise, pats, etc. Encourage him to keep moving the entire time. You don't want him to stop for a pet or a treat. The goal is to keep moving ahead of you regardless.

This would be much easier to demonstrate in person. I hope I haven't confused you more than I've helped!

5 Dog Training Tips to Stop Barking

• You are not doing anything wrong you see it takes about two years to train a dog to mush but he will soon get the hang of it


• I've trained both lead dogs and agility dogs with this method:
  
  Toss something the direction you wish the dog to go... giving the command as you do it (add the clicking if this is something your dog responds to). Even the SLIGHTEST turn of the head that direction gets rewarded.
  
  While actually running I found it useful to very my tone and repeat the command depending on the degree of the turn (sledding in Minnesota can mean crossing lakes and you may need only a couple degree turn or a REALLY big turn).
  
  FWIW: I used "right" and "left" as I found my dogs didn't listen to others sledding with their dogs (my son ran sprint races with them) and I remembered it better for agility.


• I'll star this and hope Loki sees it...

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone every used "The Bark Busters" dog training?

What were the pros and cons of using them. They are really expensive.

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we signed up for barkbusters. we've already had one session and have yet to schedule a second session. partly because both my husband and i are having some doubts about the effectiveness of the methods. a lot of reviews will read like this: "oh we saw results immediately and whenever we had an issue our trainer was always available to come back."
well, the second part is true. the first part unfortunately is not. now i suppose it does depend on the dog (or dogs, in our case). but i had an easier time training our dogs to do simple things like SIT and DOWN by watching trainers on animal planet. i'm not a huge fan of the growling (because it seldom works with our dogs) and i don't feel comfortable with the special leash and collar (similar to a choke chain). we use prong collars when we walk becuase otherwise they will drag us around.
the idea is that by growling, you are communicating in a way that the dogs are familiar with since they use growling to "talk" to other dogs. what i think that most dog owners, if not every dog owner, will tell you is that dogs do recognize certain english words. they obviously aren't able to understand the word but they do understand the sound (and what it means for them).
our experience with BB is that for the first few days afterwards, our pups were confused and anxious. we have barking issues and some biting issues that we wanted corrected and our trainer has not addressed either of these. her advice was this: "if you see them perk up RIGHT BEFORE they start to bark, then growl and they should behave." my reaction (in my head): "unless you want me to sit by the window forever keeping a lookout for anything that might ignite a barking spree, then please offer a solution to make them STOP barking."
they are expensive. because of that we had expected MAJOR results. but just remember, training takes a ton of patience. your dog is learning about the world around him and learning how humans want him to behave as opposed to how he--as a dog--would behave.
i hope that this helps! good luck!

Dog Training Jobs - How to Become a Professional Dog Trainer

• We used them and while their techniques do work - I wouldn't spend the $$ on them again. It could be the specific trainer that we had but she never bothered to even follow up after our initial session.
  
  Save your $$ and take your pup to a class at a local obedience school. I wish we had.
  
  Ultimately though - successfully training your dog has more to do with you and your consistency than anything else!


• Most times the dog AND THE OWNER need training. Buy some decent dog training books.

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Dog Health Questions: I need some very good dog training methods for hunting (dog is a beagle)?

I need some good methods for trianing a dog (beagle) for rabbit hunting. And obeadience without me having to bring it to a trainer.

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Get real. This job takes a pro.
If you've got no $ get to the library.

http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beagletr…

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• If you buy a dog that is bread for hunting his/her hunting instinct will just kick in.


• A SHOCK COLLAR HAS ALWAYS WORKED GOOD FOR ME. TAKE YOUR BEAGLE ALONG WITH AN EXPERIENCED DOG ALSO.


• It takes about two years to train a beagle to hunt efficiently. You will probably need a trainer. It takes a long time because you need to teach the beagle to recognise the animals you're after (to prevent them from running after any moving thing they see) and also to be comfortable with gunshots. It will take awhile.
  
  Please do not use a shock collar. It isn't very pleasant for your dog. Beagles are very intelligent, but stubborn. When they have incentive to learn, they pick up fast. Fortunately they are very food-motivated, so use food as a reward.
  
  Here is a link on how someone trained his beagles to hunt rabbits:
  
  http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2004/12/20.htm


• rrr why does he have to hunt ? my dogs parents were working dogs before they had pups ! i would never make him hunt !


• HOW DARE YOU buy a dog for EVIL.......... your dog doesent need to be trained to kill animals have you seen the population of rabbits lately. If your dog decides he want to hunt then he will when he wants to.


• you can go to ur local library and get some books on beagles. i dont know much about beagles! good luck


• Get a rabbit put it in a cage sit your dog in front of you have him stare it down by whispering watch it then when he starts barking let his co;llar go a lil to see if he'll run in on it


• Dont use a shock collar, thats animal abuse and its illegal. You can't hurt something just because it can't do something well. Anyways... If you want to teach it to find rabbits bring a more experienced dog. Probably one of the opposite sex thats alot older ( so it ignores your dogs attempt to "Woo" it) and let the dogs roam together. Hopefully your dog wil pickup an idea from the older dog. Once you find a rabbit get your dog to lay down beside you. Shoot it or watever you are going to do. If it gets away, let your dog loose.


• Definitely take it to a trainer


• poor rabbit. thank you for 2p.. sorry I don't hunt.


• If your Beagle has a nose don't worry he will hunt !He just may have a problem distinguishing between a rabbit and a squirrel?So what , there are seasons for both I suggest you take your Dog with an already trained hunter and his Dog and he will either hunt or not .Chances are he will hunt.True Hunters do not mind helping a new guy join in on the fun and sport of hunting and listening to the sound of the race.And the treeing of the animal in the tree or in the ground.Find you a companion to go hunting with and he will assist you in all the tricks of the Game.Make sure your dog is kept up to date on immunizations and rabies shots and is fed a good nutritious food for high Energy Dogs.That is very Important!!!!!Hunters Rule!!!I would much rather see a hunter than a bar Hopper or a Pool Shooter or a Gambler any day!!!Happy Hunting!!!!!


• started playing with him.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training for American Staffies?

I have a one and a half year old amstaff which is a gorgeous girl, but utterly untrainable. if you have food, she will sit, stay, shake and go to her bed but aside from that, jumps all over guests, generally won't do as asked, will not come when called (unless it suits her), and still nips occasionally.
i love her to pieces but she is a naughty dog!
has anyone got any training advice?

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When guests come, she has to be on leash so that you can catch her. When she jumps up, gently put her back on the ground and give her an "off" command. When on the ground reward her and tell her "good off".

When she is out and about, she always has to have a leash on. Don't try and chase her, they think it's a big game! Run the other way! When she comes back, give her TONS of treats and lots of praise. If you have a friend who can help you, you can practice restrained recalls to get her come a lot better. Have your friend hold her collar. You then tough a treat to her nose, run away and call her in an excited voice. This gets the dog excited to come to you.

When she nips, give her a firm "No" or "Ouch" and then ignore her for a little bit. If she sits or starts acting polite, then reward her for being a good girl.

Terriers have a mind of their own! They can be very naughty and generally just want to do what they want. Don't get frustrated and stay happy. Who wants to come to an angry person! So patience is the best thing with the Terriers even thought they are difficult.

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• my dog was like that too when he was that age. at the age of two he is finally settling down and getting to the point where he can be trained really well. i reccomend obedience classes and maybe even hire a professional trainer.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with deciding on dog training ? Agility or what?

Well i have 2 yr old shepard, chow , collie mix. So he's big, smart, athletic and easily bored. I feel i need to give him a task or a challenge but living in the suburbs their is a shortage of herds to wrangle.

so i was wondering about getting him into agility training or something like it , but have no clue as to where or how to start. If anyone has some tips, sites, or suggestions on similar things that would be great.

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I was in the same boat last summer. I wanted to find an agility trainer, but nothing listed in the local yellow pages in my area. So I did some research and found out there was a local Agility Club. I contacted them and asked for recommendations on trainers. Since my Border Collie was just a pup at the time, I couldn't really persue proper agility training for a while, so I got into a confirmation obedience class. Obedience training is really good to have down when you do get to agility, or while you're working on agility. My breed gets bored easily too, but I have found that even tho we've not begun agility yet, the daily work on Obedience has really helped with that. It gives her something to focus on.

So search the net for your area and see if you can find an Agility Club. Contact them and they will be able to put you in the direction of some trainers (I'm sure some members will be).

Good Luck finding a trainer... it's such a fun sport and I can't wait to start my classes with my Border Collie soon!

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• Contact local all breed clubs, check in the yellow pages of the phone book, look at postings at your vet's office, you should be able to find agility training advertised. And yes, it sounds like it would be great fun for you and your dog!


• Start with a Basic Obedience course at your local training school. You will have to go on to an advanced course because the dog must be off leash controlled in order to participate in any of the other training classes that are available.
  I love agility it's fast and competitive and fun for both the dog and the owner. There are also lots of competitions around.
  What ever training school you go to (make it a better one as opposed to the pet store types) the trainers will be able to direct you to a good trainer in whatever activity you choose to pursue.


• yes,it is difficult to start ,i have the same experience with you ,but at last i find a gorgeous book that help me to train my labs ,and i no longer need to send them to the clubs,.
  
  You'll get everything you need to know about puppy and dog training in some quick, no-nonsense, get-to-the-point-fast lessons.
  
  that is http://dogstraining.info , i recommend it for you,
  hope you like!

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know any good dog training websites? free?

Does anyone know any good dog training websites?

Considering a Dog Training Career

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You will find that your local library has a multitude of books about dog training, and is the most overlooked resource on the planet.

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• Youtube.com has plenty of good trainers. Depends on what you like. Some are anti treat training(which I am also) so I like watching those at times.


• Hi!
  
  Click the link below for more information.
  http://eeneido.notlong.com
  
  Thank you!


• What are you wanting to train? House hold manners? Hunting? Herding? Tracking? Obedience? There are many types of training. You can pop the type of training that you want into google and get many sites. Also don't discount your local library. They have free books that you can check out with your library card.


• Here are a bunch to look at:
  www.clickertraining.com (huge resource library)
  www.clickertraining.tv
  www.watchandtrain.com
  www.positively.com
  www.i2ik9.com
  www.theotherendoftheleash.com
  http://www.theotherendoftheleash.com/tag…
  www.patriciamcconnell.com
  http://www.casinstitute.com/
  www.abrionline.org
  http://www.caninesinaction.com/
  www.dogstardaily.com
  www.deesdogs.com
  http://www.sthuberts.org/petpouri/articl…
  http://www.bestfriends.org/vickdogs/
  www.apdt.com
  www.clickersolutions.com
  www.learningaboutdogs.com * excellent on-line courses


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…


• Check your tv listings. There are a lot of dog/training shows on television.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best online school with a reasonable tuition for a dog training certification?

I want to be a dog trainer but I don't know what online school would be the best and have the lowest tuition fees. Does anyone know any of this info?

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why not read a book that can easily learn dog training.
visit http://www.dogstraining.info
hope that can help you!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training..?

How can you train a dog to go on walks at home? What are somethings you can do?? My puppy is about 2 months, and can't go on walks. He pulls away, chews on the leash, and wont walk. I need help?!

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Hi there Haley Baley
I have had plenty of training experience as i have trained dogs Here in New Zealand for protection and obedience.
Your dog is still very young for this and will not be ready for another couple of months.
If you work on him/her for 10-15 mins at a time 3-4 times aday he will surely get used to it.
Its okay to leave his collar on all the time as long as its not a choker chain.
If you are working with a choker chain there is a right way to put it on his neck.
Make sure that its fitted on him in a way so that when you let go of the lead it falls away from his neck releasing the pressure.

That way he will know that when he stops pulling on it its a relief.

The three ps to use are perseverance patience and plenty of praise. They are a pack animal and love to part of the family.

If you want more help let me know i can send you to a great site that specializes in this. its owned by an American who is very good at training for home and the movie set.

I hope this helps you

Best of luck

Old Fashioned Dog Training

• get a chain leash so that the fabric on your leash dont break and pull your dog back gently and say no
  goodluck
  
  pick me plz


• Get into an obedience class.


• He's only 2 months old so this can only be expected of him. Just make sure you let him know gently what he can and cannot do so don't let him chew on the leash.
  
  At home, I would recommend letting him get used to wearing a leash and teaching him not to play with it, plus having your puppy tied to your waist is a great way to begin training him in other catagories such as potty training and it's safe too so you always know where and what your puppy is up to. One he gets the hang of the leash you should start training him to walk outside. A gentle leash correction can be used to stop him from pulling but I'm stressing the gentle. He's just a pup after all. Once he gets old enough I recommend the use of a Halti.


• Go to your local pet store. They generally have a list of up and coming obedience classes that you can sign up for.


• Obedience schools are a very good thing and can help. But the main thing that will help is that you and your dog go and practice and practice and make sure you let him or her know when he or she is doing something good by giving the dog a treat and make sure when the dog is not doing something right the dog also knows by whatever means you discipline your dog. Eventually the repitition will set in and your dog will please you.


• jsut keep working with him and hold the leash behind his head where he cant reach it and try not to pull to hard and choke him just be patient and and use your foot and tap him on the but and so "kets go"!


• choke chain to train a dog to walk. make her walk by you and every time she pulls away. pull on the chain. she will learn walking by you means not getting choked.


• First, you will want to start with the lead VERY short. Do not allow the dog to run around with a long legnth of lead.
  
  Second. start inside your home. Take a treat and coax the dog to walk forward a short distance while on the leash. When he does it without biting or chewing or pulling, give him the treat.
  
  Continue this over longer and longer legnths. Once he is comfortable inside the house, move outside. Starting again with short distances in your yard, rewarding with treats and praise when he does it right :)
  
  Good luck! Be patient and consistant, this wont happen over nightt but with work you're sure to make great progress!


• start by just putting the leash on and then feeding it treats so it will associate the leash with something positive. Then start moving a couple of steps and lure him with a treat so he will follow you and not pull away.


• Well, if you wait too long, the dog will have a good chance of not being able to be trained. Perhaps try short walks at a time in a confiened area, like your backyard(if it's fenced in)? I'm not expert though, so maybe places like ASPCA.com or PetSmart could give more info.

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