Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

how to train dogs & at what age

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You can start working with him when you get him. When he is about 4-6 months old, enroll him in a basic obedience class. He should know by that age how to walk on a leash and come when he is called. The class will help him to be socialized around other dogs and he will learn, on a leash to sit, stay, down, sit/stay, down/stay and heel. Eventually, he will learn, with training to do those things off leash as well.
Be patient, calm and assertive. Check out this website for some pointers http://dogpsychologycenter.com/tips/inde…
Good luck

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• its hard for someone to tell you hwo to train a dog because dogs have personalities and all are a little different, but i suggest either takign the dog to obedience training and basic training classes, or get some books and videos on training at home


• train your dog at any age


• Best bet is take them to training classes. they aren't just for the pet, but for the owner. They will show you how to continue training beyond the classes. PetSmart accepts puppies after 8 weeks of age.


• start as young as possible!


• Basic Dog Training can be found just by surfing the web but start training your pups around 9-10 weeks of age. The key to an good adult dog is too start young.


• Dogs should always be being trained. It is good for them. Its impossible to tell you how to train dogs. For starters, ask your vet for reference to a dog training club and check out "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. It is an extremely fun and rewarding process.


• Can you be a bit more specific? What kind of dog and what do you want to train it to do?
  As for age - if you can housebreak an 8 week old puppy, that is training. I've started grooming and show stacking lessons with my poodle puppies at 4 weeks. That is training. If the dog learns to learn from an early age, they can continue to learn all their lives. The only dog too old to learn is already dead. You can teach an old dog new tricks - as long as you are patient enough and can figure out how to tell the dog what you want it to do.


• With most dogs like Labs, Coker Spaniels, Pitbulls, or most of you bigger breeds even some small breeds most of the basic commands are already embedded in there memory, which makes it easier to teach them those command, but to get technical start with the basics. Like sit, stay, lay. those are the three you need to learn. the easiest way i have found to teach a dog to sit is to, put them in front of you and tell them to sit (use a stern voice let them know you are in command) and take your hand and push down on there butt as you tell them to sit and after a while they will learn what to do. if you have any other questions reffering to this email me at wmctarheelchamps2005@yahoo.com


• to train a dog you must keep it positive make it fun for your dog show him what you want it to do like if you want it to shake say shake and grab his paw and shake it praise him give him a treat and do it over and over you have to spend some time but they will get it never yell or hit a good thing about dogs are they want to please you hotdogs are the best thing to train with they love them and will do anything to get them good luck start when they are pups about a month or 2 old but try not to over do it you be able to tell when the dog loses interest


• my trainer likes to start when the pup is 12 weeks old.

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Dog Health Questions: Dogs: squirt bottle for training?

I am reading a dog training book and it says to use a squirt bottle to discourage barking... when my dog barks, I'm supposed to squirt her mouth and say NO (or "quiet).
I tried it a couple of times and she was so surprised she kind of got jumpy and wanted to escape.

Is this a good idea or not?

The book is Leader of the Pack
http://www.amazon.com/Leader-Pack-Nancy-…

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Holy cow. Well I don't use negative methods to train my puppies. I want to train them, not terrorize them. When my puppy starts barking, I say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl". I address this again when she barks again, and say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl" She learns barking makes me unhappy, and being quiet gets her praises. I do this until I win the battle. The time you spend in training will pay off when your dog gets older, the more you put into your dog the more you get out of them. I vote that the method in your book is a very bad method, for the reason you yourself mentioned. This negative method did not stop your dog from barking, it just made her frightened of you. Dogs want to please you, so you have to teach them what behaviors make you happy, and which ones don't and remember to praise the behaviors you want from them.

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• It's a good idea if you don't do a lot of grooming. I wouldn't want my dogs to associate a spray bottle with a correction. . . they might develop an issue.


• It works for some dogs, not others. Some dogs love being squirted with water, so it's obviously not going to work. Dogs who hate it will learn to stop barking. Your other alternatives are to say "no bark", or you put either gravel or coins in the bottom of a plastic bottle and throw that in her direction. The idea is you throw it close to her to startle her and she's not to see that it's you throwing it - she just thinks it happens when she barks. If you do it right, you should only have to do it a couple of times. Or you could get a shock collar.


• it worked on my german shepard


• I don't agree with that method.
  
  Check out these websites from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer).


• Wouldn't work with my guys, they'd be getting attention, they don't really care what kind of attention it is, its still attention.
  
  Ignoring them when they bark and giving loads of attention when they're quiet has done wonders.


• It works for my parrots but I wouldn't use it on the dogs. I find that props are not that good with training, you don't always have it handy when you need it and that just confuses the dog. Voice commands are better.


• It doesn't actually fix the problem it only temporarily fixes the issue and the dog will go back to barking when the threat of punishment [the squirt bottle] has been removed.
  
  If you insist on using the squirt bottle then you should use it in conjunction with positive reinforcement training for example if you squirt and say "quiet" when she is quiet you reward with a treat and say "good quiet" personally I'd just practice using quiet when she barks, when she does you can say loudly quiet, when she stops immediately reward. Over time she won't stop barking at things but she will shut up quicker. Reinforce the behavior you want [quiet] and ignore the behavior you don't want [the barking] or redirect her to a behavior you can reinforce [the quiet].
  
  I've used the word before my dogs get "out of control" at something I know is going to set them off. My weim will just grumble but she won't actually bark and if she looks at me when I say quiet I instantly praise. This takes time but will help.
  
  However, if you own a yappy dog like a Pomeranian then I'm afraid barking comes with the territory. I suggest reading "The complete Idiots guide to Positive Training" it'll tell you that punishment methods such as squirt bottles actually don't work unless you always have the bottle with you.
  
  Personally I found the squirt bottle didn't work, they just ran out of squirting range, but quiet works much better.


• It depends on why the dog is barking. For example, this method works great to stop my schnauzer from continuing to bark when I have guests. In my opinion, the dog can bark at first, then needs to stop when the guest is let in.
  
  Why is your dog barking?


• I tried this for my dog, but it had the opposite affect. She LIKED the water and thought it was a game and would bark more in hopes of being squirted.


• I have used a method like this where I squirt water in the dogs face when they bark and tell them quiet. You are leaving out an important part of the process though. You should always praise the lack of barking the dog gives you after the squirt. I wouldn't try to squirt the dog in the mouth because to do that you would have to put your hands on the dogs face to get the squirt into the mouth. That would take to much time from the time the dog barks to the correction of squirting it in the mouth and can also make your dog shy away from you hands. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to groom or put a leash on a dog that is afraid of your hands. So if you are going to continue to use the squirt bottle aim for the face and tell the dog quiet and praise the dog as soon as it stops barking.

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Dog Health Questions: Sick Dog????????

At dog training thursday the other dog got really strange all of a sudden. He wouldn't eat his treats then he threw up two HUGE piles of unchewed food then he got the runs. What do u think could be wrong with him??? His owners are moving so they were packing for that but they were also packing to go on a road trip do you think sncce they were not spending time with him or things were different thats what sparked it all????? what do u think is wrong with him???

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Well...stress can cause dogs to be very depressed. It can lead to vomitting and diarrhea. Because the dog is seeing a lot of changes and craves attention, but is not getting it...it can become depressed, and desctructive (he may start deficating in the house, vomitting, howling, etc)

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• Could be the stress or it could be a change in food or some type of stomach bug. Without knowing the dog's history of shots etc it's really hard to say.


• I think that it was just upset about the moving and no attention. most animals are uncomfortable with moving, and car rides, and such


• i would ask his owners at next week's class.


• he might have eaten something he wasn't suppose to you need to take that dog to the vet to see what is really wrong with him/her.!!!!!!!!!!!


• it could b that the owners dont spend time 2 play with the dog....or may b he hasnt gotten his shots yet


• And that is why you shouldn't feed doggie before class. Not only because they get overly excited and will throw up, But its very hard to get a dog to work if hes on a full stomach. Sounds like their is alot going on around him. Nerves!!! Dogs throw up in my class all the time if they inhale treats too fast, or when they get overly excited playing with each other. I bet hes just fine. Obviously if this continues for more than 24 hours... It needs to be checked out by a vet. Dehydration can set in fast and that is no good. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: This is to Dog_Trainer.?

I what to say thankyou for the advice. an also to all who have and will give advice. Wilma is a great dog. I did go to the 1st dog training class last night. It was for the handlers only. Next wk we will start w/the dogs. I have advise them of her status an they have a perfect dog for helping w/ agression. Last night we went for a walk an was trying out some new commands an she was responding well. I was teaching stop, heel, sit, stay. also How many pennies should be in the bottle.

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about half full, so it makes a loud sound but put it in a can as glass will break.

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Dog Health Questions: Is a good watch/guard dog an................?

Australian Cattle Dog? My family is thinking actually almost sure we're going to get one soon, but are they good guard/watch dogs? Because we want a strong. powerful dog that will guard us in any situation, and will alarm us when someone is on our property or coming to our door. I want this dog to be fearless. If we do end up getting one, should we put it in guard dog or attack dog training???? Please do not suggest other breeds to me, we have made up our mind. Thanks

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Yes they are very good watch and guard dogs. They're very protective over their family. I have one and she barks and warns us whenever somebody pulls into the drive way. She listens very good and never had any problems with her biting anyone, but she will if told to. She's very smart and learns quickly. She bites the back of everyone's heels but thats why they call them "Blue/Red Healers". Over all they make really good watch dogs.

I do not recomend putting it into training, spend time with it and it's instincts will kick in and will protect your family naturally.

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• You need to speak to your breeder to ask if he line they breed is for protection? If so what tests of stability and protection have they done on the parents grand parents etc.
  No attack training is for bad trainers/owners.
  You must obtain a HIGH level of obedience and socialization on the dog for a protection club to consider you for future protection work.
  However watch dog and natural protection abilities is not a given in breeds not created to guard. Vs herd or hunt or trial etc. Do your research im sure you will find a good breeder.
  Best of luck .


• Well I'm glad you can't be swayed to another breed because I would hate the thought of a rottie in your hands.
  
  Dogs are not even considered going for guard / attack training until over one year old, and then they must have a very sound temperament to do the job well.
  
  If you bring a dog up thinking it can protect you instead of you protecting it then it is the leader and will choose its attack times.
  
  You have to bring a dog up with you as total leader and therefore you are in charge of what it does and when.
  
  Anybody that does otherwise just has a loose canon on their hands


• yes they are very protective breeds (this can be a problem though because they may try to attack friends) and if you get one put it into guard dog training. Attack dogs will just attack and not warn you at all, which will put you into a big legal mess if someone gets bitten and if (depending on where you live) they bite someone three times they must be put down. Also a good guard dog is one that will bark, a bad one is one that bites.


• yes they are very protective breeds (this can be a problem though because they may try to attack friends) and if you get one put it into guard dog training. Attack dogs will just attack and not warn you at all, which will put you into a big legal mess if someone gets bitten and if (depending on where you live) they bite someone three times they must be put down. Also a good guard dog is one that will bark, a bad one is one that bites.
  bottom line yes


• I think they are good watch dogs naturally. They are very intelligent, naturally cautious towards strangers, and protective of their family. I haven't heard of them being trained as guard or attack dogs, I'm not sure if they have the right temperament for that. But if you decide to give it a try then get it trained as a guard dog.


• No, and ACD is not right for you. They were bred to work, and unless you can find a reputable sheepdog trainer, and get the dog on livestock, when it's old enough, find another breed. Go to you local animal shelter/rescue and adopt a homeless dog.


• YES!!! they are excellent guard dogs, and can protect people in any situation. you might want to put it into guard dog training, but it depends on here you get it from.


• i hate people who lie to themselves
  - naruto

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Dog Health Questions: Looking for dog trainer in St Lucie County, FL area.?

I just moved to Port St Lucie and got a new puppy (actually about a year old). I know places like PetsMart and PetCo offer dog training, but I have only found a Pet Supermarket around here. Anyone know of a reputable place I can take my new dog for obedience training? Thanks!

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How far is PSL to ocala? and what type of dog is it?

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Dog Health Questions: What would it take to start a dog center........and take it dogs......almost like cesar millan does??

Im a stay at home dad, and cant get a freakin job. I love doing the dog training thing cause its fun and fun to watch the dog learn tricks, but does anyone have an idea what it would take to start up a dog center, like cesar millan does..................????????????sorry if its a dumb ? lol..............thanks

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"The dog training thing" takes years of experience and study, to start. I hope you've done that.

You'd need a lot of money, land, equipment and insurance, as well as paid staff, so you won't be doing the work 24/7.

And, if you are hoping to emulate Millan, I hope you will change your mind -- what he does is dangerous to himself, owners and dogs, and does not help the dogs in any way.

These links might help:

http://www.kathysdao.com/articles/Forget…

http://www.apdt.com.au/files/dominancest…

http://www.jeandonaldson.com/jeans-blog-…

http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSill…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VmWizZue…

http://www.wolf.org/wolves/news/iwmag/20…

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• Acerage, Facilities, Experience, references, and clientelle.
  
  Its not as easy as it looks on TV...Cesar Milan has been at it for many many years....
  
  He is more of a dog behaviourist, an example of a trainer would be Victoria Stillwell.
  
  But good luck...every one needs a dream...Don't let anyone squash yours


• Firstly, you'd need LOTS OF YARD SPACE. Secondly, expierence. Thirdly, the money to get a place going. Fourthly, Hard work and dedication. :]

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Dog Health Questions: Blue tick beagle coon dog training?

is it okay to use raccoon urine to spray on a tail to train our dogs to hunt?if not what do we use?

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You might get better, more detailed advice from a hunting site or trainer. Strikes me that that's what they sell the urine scents for.

I know that various places sell rabbit pelts and bird wings for training -- maybe a site like that might have racoon tails and ideas for using them

Some answerers have questioned the legality - is it actually illegal (or limited to a season) to hunt raccoons? I'd never heard that.

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• Why would you want to teach your dogs to murder innocent little animals. If you need meat, go to the grocery store.


• I'm actually not sure.
  I believe this user http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_… does hunting with their beagles. I would advise that you contact them


• Would you mind updating with whose tail you're spraying the urine on???
  I'll try offer assistance then!


• have you ever seen where a red fern grows? ann and dan were trained by dragging just such an item.it already has scent if real, i would not think you need to add more, talk with other hunters in the area for help.

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Dog Health Questions: Can i have my dog trained to be a service dog in Texas?

I am disabled and i am interested in getting a service dog to help me. Everything that i have read about service dogs says that you cant adopt one if you already have dogs. So I'm wondering if i can have one of the dogs i already own trained to be a service dog? If so where do you take them to be trained. What requirements are there? Any more information on this would be so helpful! It is NOT an option for me to get rid of my other dogs

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That's not true. Some programs won't place service dogs in homes that already have pet dogs, but some will. You just keep looking until you find a program that matches your needs.
http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content…

Hiring a private trainer to train a dog to that level will be very costly, most likely over $10,000. And when starting out with a pet dog there is little chance the dog will have all of the qualities necessary to complete training and actually become a service dog. Even among dogs specifically bred to have the ideal genetics for becoming a service dog and raised from birth by experts in the field, only 7 out of 8 succeed in completing the process. Out of the general dog population it is more like one dog in a hundred. Over three quarters wash out on health issues alone because an issue that wouldn't be a significant problem for a pet is exacerbated by the work of a service dog.

I think there is still an owner-trainer program in Texas, so you should look into that. They should be on one of those lists in the article I linked above. You take your own dog and they attempt to train you to train it yourself. It's less expensive than going through a private trainer yet they'd also be able to evaluate your dog for you and tell you what chance you have succeeding with him before you start.

But if I were you, I'd check out a few more programs before deciding none will work.

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The Seeing Eye does permit pet dogs on a case-by-case basis, but most guide dog schools do not. There's not much point in placing a trained dog in a household where that dog's training cannot be maintained. It's not like they are VCRs that can be programed and left. Other dogs can teach the service dog bad habits, or can become jealous of the time spent with the service dog. So it depends on the dogs already in the household and has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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• Each program has their own requirements. Not all service dog programs will not allow you to have a pet dog in your home. I have a friend with a guide dog from a school in NY who has several other pet dogs and even another service dog (medical alert dog for disabling diabetes, and yes she works both at the same dog as the alert dog (Doxie) doesn't guide and the guide dog can't alert).
  
  Is it possible to train your own dog, maybe. It is completely legally, but whether or not you would be successful would depend on your dog's temperament. You would most likely need to hire a professional trainer to both evaluate your dog and assist in the training, and even then there is no guarantee that you will be successful.


• I have friends who are blind and have seeing eye dogs. They were not allowed to own other dogs as part of the agreement to get a seeing eye dog. But, I have another friend who is wheelchair-bound and SHE got a service dog and already had another dog at home.
  
  I think different corporations have different rules.
  
  As far as getting one of your dos you already have trained....I'm not sure. I'm sure if you had one with the personality for it, there would be someone out there willing to put some time into it.
  
  My experience has been that guide dogs for the blind are generally raised from birth to do so, but other service dogs can come from different walks of life. I have seen shelter pups become service dogs as well as labs/goldens raised from pups.
  
  ETA: This company will consider homes with other dogs- http://myservicedog.com/
  
  This website is dedicated to all things about Texas service dogs- http://ags.tamu.edu/
  
  This website has a whole list of Service Dog Trainers: http://wolfpacks.com/products/servicedog…
  
  THis website has resources for finding a service dog or trainer: http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod…
  
  Hope that helps.


• you can so get a service dog if you have other dogs.
  I know of people with service dogs.. they also have dogs that are just pets.
  
  You "can" get your own dog trained.. but the odds of any of your dogs having the proper temperment or drive for service dog work is slim to none. Not just any dog can be trained to be a service dog.


• If you already have a full grown dog, there are slim chances you can train him to be a service dog. I mean it definitely is possible but it's going to be hard. If you wanted a service dog you would most likely have to buy a new one. They are raised literally from birth as service dogs. They are raised very carefully so nothing goes wrong.
  
  http://www.servicedogs.org/
  
  Good luck!


• I would look this up in your area.I'm sure you could train one of your already owned dogs if they have the personality for it. Otherwise you'll have to get a dog that is already trained, doesn't mean you have to get rid of your dogs.


• yes

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best electronic dog training collar?

My Dog has a strong prey drive. We have a ton of wild turkeys and he needs to chase them. I want to stop that behavior before he runs into the street or runs after something he can't handle. He is an Australian Cattle dog about 50 lbs. Also do you know if they make collars that if the dog gets too far away from the owner the collar beeps? I want to make sure my dog knows he is not supposed to get more than 20 yards away from me. Will it sense the distance and set off an alarm so the dog knows to come back?

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The best brand of e-collar in my opinion are Dogtra. No they don't to my knowledge make the type of collar you are describing. They rely on you to be watching the dog and trigger the collar. If you can't have your eyes on the dog at all times he should be on a leash. Some dogs with very high prey drive will ignore the correction from an e-collar, for them the reward to the chase is worth the correction so make sure you work with your dog in a secure area to ensure the correction will stop him and what level of correction is required to stop him before working with him in an area where if you find out it doesn't work it could cost your dog his life.

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• The best one is the one used by someone knowledgable in their use and application.
  
  Tri-Tronics makes the best e collars in my opinion.
  
  This one works up to a mile
  
  http://www.tritronics.com/pro-500-g3-exp…


• how about training the dog instead of cheap fixes that don't always work?


• A lot of herding breeds (or breeds with a high prey drive) will not respond to e-collars as they're so focused on the job at hand (herding or hunting.) Your best bet would be to consult with a professional who has EXPERIENCE with this tool (both in introduction and weaning off of it) as it can easily be abused and over used.
  
  I have not heard of one that can judge distance, namely because it's hard for a DOG to judge distance. The best option for keeping the dog near you (other than using a long leash) would be to teach the dog to automatically look back to you for instruction - it isn't an easy behavior to teach, hence why i suggest a professional. Maybe someone with bird dog (hunting dog) experience.
  
  Keeping your dog occupied and exercised will also help with herding behaviors - if the dog has nothing to do to stimulate that need to work, of course it will go after anything that moves.


• Get a long training lead and a pinch collar works for me

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Dog Health Questions: Need dog training help?

my puppy is part greyhound but mostly alaskan husky.
she was bred to race but we rescued her from being put down when she was 4 weeks old ( her femur broke so the owners were going to put her down)

and well we hav had her since then so she bites a lot she has already ripped the skin on one of my fingers.

and i want to know ho to stop this aggression in her i need way to train er im very desperate!

she is a very intelligent dog and people say intelligent dogs are harder to train (though i would think it would be easier)

but can anyone help??
i have no idea how to train her my other dog sequoia isa completely different breed and very calm so she was easy to train but this one is very hard.

what i want to train her to do:
not beg
not steal stuff off of the table.
to not jump onto kitchen chairs (yes she does that)
to not dig.( she is working her way into the neighbors yard)
to not eat our garden.
how to stay.
MOST IMPORTANLY NOT TO BITE!
i dont want anyone reporting her and having her put down
i love this puppy so much and dont want anything to happen to her.

she was born may 27th of this year.
just so you get an idea of how old she is

(no saying that we shouldnt have taken her at 4 weeks! i have had a lot of people yell at us for that. just so you know if we didnt take her at 4 weeks she would be dead right now. only because she broke her femur and would never be able to race)
btw her leg is all healed now

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Here's a great article on teaching bite inhibition

http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/arch…

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• Thanks for rescuing. Try this web site it has some great training tips, you'll need to spend some time researching but I'm sure you'll find it worth it.
  
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com/index.h…


• Do some google resorce on Victoria Stillwell. Her Training is FANTASTIC!


• Most dogs do this kind of behavior because they get bored make sure you walk her everyday to get enough exorcise. When you catch her doing something you don't like make a loud sound and tap her lightly...most dogs hear the word "no" alot so after awhile they don't listen to it...Keep on it and she will come around good luck


• Bred to race in what? Greyhound racing is only for purebred Greys - a Husky-X would not do, and adding Greyhound to a husky won't help in Sled racing, as Greys are short burst, low stamina dogs. The mind simply boggles at what she must look like!
  
  All the same, like any dog who is being difficult to train, try ringing a professional trainer for one-on-one classes, or go to obedience classes with her. This should help a lot. Good Luck.


• sounds like your pup needs some good training first be consistent teach her to sit, stay and down give treats every time she gets it rite. (she only wants to please you) so with the rite guidance she will behave well. you shouldn't feed your dog while your eating if you want to give her some of your food wait till your done and put it in her bowl. try hand signals while training i find that works very well with my dogs. and give her lots of exersise tossing a ball in the yard and walks.
  when it comes to the biting it sounds like she's teething put a toy (kong) in her mouth everytime she goes to bite you and if she keeps it up give her time out in another room for just a few mins.


• Huskies are very intelligent dogs,and they are also strong willed... they are independent and want to do what they want to do...
  
  So the first thing we need to do when we acquire a husky is assume the role of pack leader. This is done by claiming your space, claiming your dominance, in a calm but serious manner.
  
  A couple of examples are -- if you and your dog are going through a doorway, you always go first. If it's dinner time, you eat first, then feed the dog second.
  
  Do not allow him on your bed or furniture without permission. For husky puppies, or untrained huskies, do not even give them permission until they learn that the furniture and your bed does not belong to them. If a person lets a husky get on beds and furniture at will, he will claim the space as his own, and will simply be letting you sleep with him.... a husky needs to know when he's not invited, so teaching the "off" command is important.
  
  Your dog needs to learn some basic commands. Work on sit, first. Then down after he learns to sit... progress from there teaching the dog to heel, and so on.
  
  Huskies usually dig and get into mischief out of boredom. We run our husky six out of seven days of the week, and he's so tired after about an hour of that, he lounges around for most of the rest of the day. A good way to accomplish this might be to use your roller blades or a bicycle (you have to make sure you are in a safe area, or that he's leash trained if he's not safe off-leash before you attempt these things).
  If you have a dog park in your area, take your husky there. Maybe he would enjoy romping around with other dogs until you can offer more exercise.
  
  Huskies like to put their mouths on our hands... some people say this is a friendly gesture, but i see it as a show of dominance. You can try a couple t hings -- say NO and clap your hands when the dog bites. If that doesn't sink in, then put the dog on its side on the floor. Hold it gently but firmly until it's calm. Make it lay there for a minute or so after it has become calm. Repeat every time it bites or nips. This is what alpha dogs do in packs -- they put dogs down and hold them there for in appropriate behavior, so your dog won't be offended. It is a normal, dog behavior.
  
  You can also turn your back on the dog and fold your arms and look up into the air -- in other words completely ignore your dog when he nips. No attention at all, can sometimes curb this behavior.
  
  Any sort of training will take patience and lots of repetition, so don't get discouraged... keep working.
  
  I guess i could go on all night. But i'll shut up now. Here are a couple websites to get you started. You might want to do a search for Husky Training for lots more info!
  
  http://www.husky-petlove.com/husky_alpha…
  
  http://www.dogtrainingclassroom.com/sibe…


• Bite Inhibition = *** backwards thinking done by new aged yuppy dog trainers...excuse me, behaviorist is the popular catch phrase at the moment, like Victoria "can't train a dog out of a wet paper bag" Stillwell. Bite Inhibition involves mimicking a pups equals (it's siblings) by shrieking and turning away. Which is idiotic. You are NOT your pups equal you are NOT trying to fill the role of litter mate. You should be taking cues from the mother. She growls a low deep growl and if the pup doesn't stop biting her she grips him up firmly the same as any mother who's ever taken a 5 year old to Wal-Mart has done. Dogs prey on weakness, you shrieking like a little sissy is more likely to fuel it's prey drive more than anything *sigh*. Simply say "No" in a firm voice, if that doesn't work, grab the puppy (not by it's throat, not in a figure 4 leg lock, simply grab the puppy firmly) and say "NO" again in a firm voice. The pup will stop dead in it's tracks.
  
  -edit- Btw I didn't address the other training issues because, well, they're non-issues. That's basic obedience and basic house training. Not house breaking but house training aka teaching a dog how to behave in the house (no running, stealing food, barking, chewing, ect). That information can be easily found right here by doing a search on this site. Leerburg sells a great DVD on basic obedience. Just google "Leerburg Kennels" it'll pop right up. Pricey but worth it.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: clicker or my voice?

should i use a clicker for teaching the dogs tricks? or should i use my voice? also, can i stop using the clicker after the dog learns the trick?

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1. Clicker or voice? Yes.

Look, it's not about a clicker. It's about a marker--something that explicitly, clearly MARKS at an exact point in time that the dog unequivocally associates with "you done good." About 99% of humans are incapable of EXACTLY matching their voice every time. They say "yes" but it's in a slightly higher pitch. Or louder. Or more drawn out. It's different in some way. But I use a clicker. And I use my voice. And other trainers have used a key-light (for a deaf deaf) and another used a thumbs up sign. SeaWorld trainers use whistles (since the click doesn't carry underwater). It's all the same--it's about a "marker". It's not that a clicker is magic, you need to "load" the clicker (so the dog associates the click with a reward and thus the click means "you done good" and you need to get the timing down PERFECTLY. Ditto with your voice. Or whatever you use to mark with. The reason that clickers work so well with dogs is that the clicker doesn't get louder or longer, it doesn't change smell, it only makes one sound. But humans change their expression, we focus on something different, we give off pheramones, we get louder or softer. And the dog gets a mess of signals in there, only one of which is the "yes" that we say. So it tends to get lost in the mess of other messages. Because dogs are more visual and olfactory based when it comes to humans--our voice commands and language comes in a distant third in their perceptual focus.

2. Read up on operant conditioning and behavior shaping and you'll find out all the answers to this issue as well as how to train your dog. But in the meantime, of course you can stop using the clicker, just like you can stop rewarding or stop using your voice.

Example: when I was training my dog to heel and not pull on the leash when walking, we'd walk 5 steps, I'd click and treat and praise. We stopped clicking at 5 steps and moved it to 8, then 10, then 15, then 20, then clicked when he stayed focused on me during the walk instead of going for the squirrel. And variable reinforcement also applies--research shows that you get a better response if you don't treat every time.

For more details, check out Shirley Chong's website (www.shirleychong.com) or read Karen Pryor's book on operant conditioning (Don't Shoot the Dog). Or google "behavior shaping" for dogs.

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• it doesnt matter what method of reward you use its the timing, it has to be perfect for the dog to learn what they are doing is the right way. after the trick is learned you can stop using the clicker.


• I use my voice for commands done very close because I can give her a treat straight away but if Im doing target practise where she has to go and touch an object I use a clicker to pin point the behaviour at the right time so she knows

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

MY DOG KEEPS RUNNING AWAY AND WE ALWAYS HAVE TO GO FIND HIM HE HASNT BEEN INJURED YET BUT IM SCARED HE WILL

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO PREVENT HIM RUNNING AWAY AND TO HELP ME HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO LEAVE THE GATE OPEN AND NOT HAVE HIM RUN AWAY

DO YOU KNOW AND TRICKS OR TRAINING TIPS THAT COULD HELP ME I ALSO WANT TO TEACH HIM TRICKS

PLEASE NOTE THAT HE IS 30CM TALL AND QUITE THIN AND CAN CLIMB FENCES HE ALSO DIGS UNDER FENCES IF HE CANT CLIMB THEM I HAVE TRYED ELECTRIC WIRE BUT HE DIDNT LIKE ME WHEN I DID THAT

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treats that's the way to go dogs love treats and praise small bits when you are training and he gets it right give him one. you need him on a long leash call him to you show him the treat when he come back give him praise and the treat you'll have him eating out of the palm of your hand by the end and he will respond to your commands try carrying treats around in your pocket let him know you have them he wont want to wander to far as he will want a reward unless there is a ***** on heat then he'll want a bit of you know what!!!

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• it sounds like you have to catch him in the act and discipline him appropriately


• Well no electrcity shooting though your body isn't very pleasent. Simple solution put him on a cord. I understand alot od people hate doing that but it is for his own good. My Jack russel would run off if he got out the door with out his lead on and i had to go after him he always came back but one time he was injured very badly and had to take him to an emecancy vet because he was littlerly bleeding to death. Go But a 20 foot dog lead and set it up so you can get him on the lead from inside. I hooked mine up to my antenna tower. Soem people set up a clotes line form teh house to like the garage and put the lead on that so teh dog can run teh yard and still stay in the yard.


• Some dogs are runners, and really without intensive training there will not be much that can be done to change that. I would recommend keeping this dog on a leash. He sounds quite determined to get out of Dodge.


• You really need to get a kennel and covered mesh run. The more times your dog manages to escape the more likely he is to keep that behaviour (if he lives that long).
  When he is out of the run he needs to be on a leash or inside. It is up to you to prevent him from running away first - by controlling his environment then secondly by training him.
  Make sure you take him for lots of walks and start training him the basics, like sit, down, heel, and come (on a longer leash), reward him for every thing he does correctly with praise and perhaps a little food.
  If you need help to train him get in touch with your local dog obedience club or trainer for assistance.
  Once he knows the basics of obedience and you have some control then you can start training him tricks....


• I'm not sure why you feel the need to leave the gate open in the first place. The only danger is not your dog getting out, it's other dogs & animals getting in. If your dog can scale the fence then the solution is not electrifying it, it's supervision while he's outside. And you're right, he hasn't been injured yet, but every time he gets out you increase the odds dramatically.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training issues need help?

does anyone know of a dog trainer or dog classes i can take my dog to? i like in birmingham uk, i have looked at barkbusters but they have got loads of bad reviews. i have a border collie and need some help training her ASAP, thanks

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Your local vets should have a list of dog trainers or classes in your area.

Also if its issues with seperation anxiety, jumping up at guests etc...if you stop giving your dog attention for a couple of days apart from walks and feeding, she will realise she is not the centre of attention and is not the boss..stop eye contact for a coupld of days, no fussing or petting, no sleeping on the bed....etc.

For obediance training its just consistency with positive rewards , treating her and praising her good behaviour and ignoring bad behaviour.

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• Try Yourube
  It teaches you dog tricks


• PetSmart has dog training classes. I think they have group or private dog training. It should be good for your naughty pooch.


• I don't know about classes, but I know you can watch "It's Me or the Dog" on Youtube.


• This is a list of classes/schools and dog trainers within Birminghamhttp://www.yell.com/super/dog+trainers/b…
  
  

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Dog Health Questions: Help dog training. How to train a puppy?

Okay today I buy a dog a male maltese puppy of 2 & 1/2 months old and I wonder how to train him because I don't want him to be peeing and pooping inside my house. he didn't yet thank God so any help will be appreciate.

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I would suggest getting a crate, it makes housetraining SO much easier.

Make sure you take your puppy out about every 2 hours at least. Also after he eats, drinks, or naps take him out for a bit. When he goes outside praise him and give him a treat and be REALLY excited to show him it's the right thing. When he goes inside just say NO (but only if you caught him in the act). Never rub his nose in it or hit/tap him, puppies don't know any better and this doesn't help.

When you go out keep him in his crate (dogs wont go in there crate unless you leave them in there to long) and when you get home immediatly take him outside. At night before you go to bed let him go outside and then after he goes put him in his crate and in the morning get up and let him out again. Also don't let him drink/eat anymore about an hour/half our befor you go to bed so he isn't full and won't have to go.

Good luck!

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• Fill a can with small pebbles or coins. If you catch your puppy in the act of peeing or pooping inside, shake the can to startle him into stopping, then take him outside to finish and to teach him that that's where he should be doing it.
  Praise him when he goes outside (try giving him a small treat each time), and ignore him when he goes inside. Make sure you take him outside often because puppies can have trouble holding it in. Try to figure out what signs and body language your puppy shows when he has to pee or poop and take him out when you see them.
  There will be a few accidents. Just be patient. There is a product called Nature's Miracle that is good for cleaning up messes left by pets.


• Heres my advice.....because your pup is still very young,he will have accidents.When I have a new pup I block off the kitchen so he can't wander the house.Then I make him a bed(in a crate)and his water & food area,and newspaper down for peeing etc.I do this because giving free rein to a pup in a big house is too much for them.They can't find were the papers are when needed.I'm not saying don't take him elsewhere in the house,just not without supervision.Once your pup is peeing on his papers,its time for him to learn to pee like a big dog...lol.It helps that it is summer and doors can be left open.You have to watch your dog closely.They will sniff around,perhaps circle around while they are looking for just the right spot for a pee.You need to take them outside,perferably out the kitchen door.When he pees outside you praise him and give him a treat.It will take a little while for him to catch on,be patient!Never rub their noses in it,or hit them!Remember he's just a wee babe,he'll figure it out!!


• every time he does his Business in the wrong place tell him NO show him ( like point at it and say NO) and take him to the place hes suppose to do his business
  (If you want him inside buy those square pads i don't what there called)


• take him outside every single time he tries to pee or poop

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Dog Health Questions: How can i train my beagle to hunt rabbits with a "dog training rabbit scent?

Should spray some on a teddy or something and make my dog chew on it or tees him with it. WHAT SHOUL I DO

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Hi Ricky...there are multiple ways to train for rabbit hunting. I found several websites that you may find informative on different methods used where one may work better than another.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tra…

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• The best way to train your dog to rabbit hunt is to train it with another rabbit dog. There are two styles of rabbit hunting beagle dogs. One chases the rabbits slowly and the other chases it fast. The competition style chases the rabbits slowly, but if you are just wanting to hunt rabbits you'll probably want a beagle that hunts faster. It may sound a little mean, but you'll probably want to have a remote controlled shocking collar on your beagle when you take it rabbit hunting. One problem rabbit hunters have with their beagle dogs is chasing deer. Rabbits normally keep to a small circle about the size of a football field. If you notice your dog, going chasing something that is going on a wider area, then you need to shock it to teach it not to run a deer scent.
  
  Whitetail deer can run in about a 10 mile radius. And if you aren't careful you could be chasing your rabbit dog all over the country side trying to find it. Running deer is a good way for a rabbit dog to get lost or get killed by running across a roadway and getting hit by a car or something.

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Dog Health Questions: Can I find a dog training schedule online?

I trained my basset hound with out a real tentative schedule but my pit bull needs more structured training, he does not have behavioral issues, and is generally a good dog, his issues include, jumping not sitting when told, barking out side, and so one. If any one knows of a planned training schedule online, that is like Day 1, do this, Day 2 do this, and so on and so forth.
Thanks,
B

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Each dog is an individual, with individual issues. There is no single recipe of what to do on what day to get a dog trained. They learn at different rates and in different modes. They have different problems. Some dogs are spastic and others are lazy. Some are clingy and some independent. Some learn with a single repetition and others need days or weeks of practice to master the same skill.

So sign up for a basic obedience class.

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