Dog Health Questions: Online dog training supply store?

I need a few items that I never assumed were considered rare, yet now, I can't find just one darn online store that carries them all. I hate to order from 4 different places when if I found everything at 1 place, I could at least combine shipping!!!

Has anyone found a really good online store, in the US. That's a big issue too, I found a few stores that have everything I need but their all in Britain, England or Australia.

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If you are more specific about the items you are looking for,there are several good companies,also ebay has loads of things

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• In the USA it's Drs. Foster & Smith that's one of the big ones.
  http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
  HUGE catelog. Email them if you don't see it in their online stuff, they put out a separate catalog for fish, for birds, for lizards and for mammals.

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Dog Health Questions: Is it time to give my dog away or more dog training?

I have had my mixed breed dog for a year and seven months. She is forty pounds and is a medium sized dog. I had taken her to obedience school and some training afterwards. She still insists on jumping on people, I know that is rude behavior. I have used the training techniques with no success. I will not shove my knee in her nor will I use any sort of abuse. She has escaped three times by running the neighborhood, including one she was not familiar with. One time I was walking her and a gang of kids saw me walking her and they decided to get her attention to go with them and she almost did! She will not listen to me anymore and I feel like she does not want me as her owner anymore. I even changed walking harnesses so she won't leave again. I am extremely attached to her, but I have gotten to the point that it is in the best interest to just give her to the ASPCA or somewhere else to give her to a home that will do better for her.

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Training is more for you than the dog. You need to learn to communicate witht he dog so she understands what it is you are asking of her. You may want to try a more one on one trainer that can work specifically with issues you have. To combat the jumping try using a whistle-regular sports whistle not a dog whistle-and do a short blow when she jumps up to get her attention and then reward her with praise when she does as you want. Using food as a training tool helps a lot as long as it is something she really enjoys and doesn't get often. You may need to start walking her early in the morning or late at night when there aren't as many people out so you have a better handle on her attention-again use the whistle when she is acting out of line. I have 4 dogs and I have trained all of them with a whistle including my 160 pound Great Dane and it worked great! Good luck and don't give up-the more frustrated and discouraged you get the more she will sense it and act up.

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• well... its obvious youve heard some training techniques that work, but you refuse to do them. I train dogs, and trust me.. a few times of the dog jumping up only to be blocked by a knee works wonders. especially for larger dogs. for the smaller ones, as soon as they jump up to you, turn away and ignore them. repeat it until they get the messege your not going to react to them jumping.


• One method that really works for jumping, is to take the dog's paws when she jumps up..and gently walk her backwards..as if you were dancing. Dogs hate that! as they don't feel in control, and it puts them off balance.
  It doesn't hurt them in any way..and they catch on quickly. It would really help if you had a couple of friends or family members do it as well.
  It also sounds like she needs more exercise to calm him down.


• Don't give up on her! Are you doing the things you learned in obedience school? Probably not. There is a great show called "The Dog Whisperer" on Discovery channel. Check it out... it's all about correcting bad behavior in dogs. You may consider contacting the sho for help after you see it.


• Can we agree you don't know how to train your dog? And it doesn't look like you are going to learn.. So you have 2 choices put up w/it or give her away....simple as that. YOur call.


• train her more. if u hand her into a shelter she is a risk of getting out down or could end up in a horrible home. u shud do research on the internet on how to stop this.


• I find it wrong to pass on your problem to someone else to fix. Have a professional trainer come to your home and show you how to fix this. These are not problems in my opinion that warrent surrendering a dog.
  
  You are frustrated. Your dog knows it. Be consistent. Throw away the harness. You don't have good control over your dog with these. Get a collar, get a trainer and find the time to follow through. Dogs don't just all of a sudden forget their training. Wether you know it or not something has changed in how you interact with your dog and the dog is acting out.
  
  Figure it out. It's not fair to the dog or someone else to have to fix the problem for you.


• to start off You seem very insecure. Thinking that by your dog wanting to see other people means it wants to run away is just ridiculous. Does she run away or get out of the harness? What does a new one have anything to do with it.
  
  A poorly adjusted harness is much different than her running away.
  
  1st step for you is to stop getting your feelings hurt because your dog is friendly to others. That is a good thing.
  
  2nd, go to dog training classes and focus on what YOU need to do, not the dog.
  
  3rd, Quitting and giving up are surely are not good habits to develope. Stick it out, it will be worth it.
  
  Good luck, watch some dog whisperer, read a book, try harder.


• Step up your training with her. Don't push off your responsibility on someone else. She doesn't listen to you anymore because she no longer sees you as the top dog. It's not that she doesn't want you as an owner anymore, she just doesn't see you as the one in charge. Why should she listen to you if you don't make her? You need to change that. Don't indulge her bad behavior. When she does something wrong, firmly and loudly tell her no. Make her stop whatever it is she's doing and sit down. Don't let her leave until she listens to you.
  
  When you walk her, make sure her harness is as tight as you can get it while still being comfortable for her. There should be no way she can wiggle or pull herself out of it. If she starts to get distracted, get between her and the distraction and make her sit until she's calm enough to keep walking. To keep her from escaping the house, get a crate and put her in it every time the door is open and she's not going out for a walk. Another thing is to make sure she gets plenty of exercise. A tired dog is a happy dog that won't really want to roam around the neighborhood.
  
  They make harnesses for dogs that prevent them from jumping up on people. I suggest you get one as well.


• Awww c'mon, you've been with each other for over a yr. and a half. That's a goodly amount of time to be ready to throw in the towel and ditch her.
  It sounds like she just needs some more attention. I mean just time with her. Her and you. You and her time.
  Have you had something come into your life and your busier than you used to be? There could be allot of things going on but you still really need to make time with her.
  It's springtime and everyone everywhere is feeling the summer coming on, and it is especially exciting for a dog.
  Take some time out everyday for some quality time with her. Like take her for a walk and have a picnic. Both of you go to some water and play in it.
  It sounds like you really need to have some one on one time with her so she gets back into the groove of how to be when you are together. It's best that you spend the first few times somewhere that you won't be sidetracked by kids or other dogs or cats or what ever. Just time for the both of you to re connect and bond again.
  When you decided that you were going to be this dogs mom a yr. and 7 months ago, you took on a responsibility that made you the soul caretaker, boss, mom, friend, nurse, best buddy and sometimes crying partner of this dog.
  She has no one but you. You. Yep. You are it. And she has no idea what to do if she didn't have you. Think about it.
  So, now that you realize that you need to take a deep breath and get back in the groove of being a good dog mommy ....you really can do it.
  I learned from my daughter 17 yrs. ago when she came home from school in the the 3rd grade that......'Communication Is The Key, To A Happy Family'. And I will never forget that.
  You and your dog just need to become a unit .....again.
  It's gonna take time and patience. But she really sounds like she is well worth it.
  
  Have fun with you re-newed friend....again. ;o)


• Get the name of a good trainer from your vet immediately. Obedience training isn't all that good at fixing problem behaviors but good dog trainers work wonders. A trainer recommended by my vet fixed a long term behavior problem in a single phone session by teaching us exactly how to handle it when my dog misbehaved. With practice, the behavior has been totally eliminated.
  
  This has nothing to do with the dog not wanting to be your dog anymore. If you are willing to make the effort and get professional help, you can turn this situation around and have a wonderful dog. Are you willing to take her for daily long walks, play with her, pay attention to her and pet her, and devote time and money to training her? Then you're the right owner for her. When you got a dog, you made a commitment to her that includes getting professional help for problem behaviors.
  
  For the jumping, the knee thing is useless. It isn't abuse, from her perspective, it's you playing with her. It actually rewards the jumping. Check this out: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag…
  In the short run, you can shut her up when people come over.
  
  As for running away, a harness that lets you control her should help that, as will never allowing her out off leash. If you can control her, then you can also keep her from jumping. Try a head collar/halti if you can't physically stop her behavior with the harness you have now. If she darts out the door, shut her up before you answer it or put her on a leash.
  
  Oh, and if you got her as a puppy, she is still under 2 years old. She may outgrow all of this in the next six months to a year.


• Well this is the thing. You need to learn how to be a pack leader. Its not abuse its training. Your dog isn't a small child with 4 legs and a lot of hair.......It's a dog. Your better off giving your dog to someone that can handle it and try getting a cat. I'm sorry if this hurts your feeling but it is the truth. I've been working with dogs all my life and been a Prof. Trainer for 3 years now.


• pick the breed she most looks like and call that rescue.
  they say that generally its not the pet who needs training but the owner..
  there are no bad dogs just bad owners. Not saying you are a bad owner.
  
  Check the Dog Whisper videos out on National Geographic..is is excellent with all dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: Another dog training question?

my dog is a small dog and likes to get into the toilet paper.....lolz. I can not stop her from that. when i try to get it from her she runs, and i set still and try to baby her. to get her to come but she looks at me like im stupid and finishes tairing the toilet paper up...and she can get in the door, just by pushing it. she is really smart.

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3 tips for training dog
1) Start training your puppy early on. While old dogs can be taught new tricks, what's learned earliest, is often learned quickest and easiest. Moreover, the older the dog, the more bad habits will likely need to be "un-learned". When it comes to raising and training a dog, an ounce of problem prevention is certainly worth a pound of cure!

2) Train your dog gently and humanely, and whenever possible, teach him using positive, motivational methods. Keep obedience sessions upbeat so that the training process is enjoyable for all parties involved. If training your pooch is a drudgery, rev things up a bit, and try the "playtraining" approach: incorporate constructive, non-adversarial games (such as "Go Find", "Hide 'n' Seek", retrieving, etc.) into your training sessions.

3) Does your dog treat you like "hired help" at home? Does he treat you like a human gymnasium when you're sitting on the furniture? Does he beg at the table? Jump up on visitors? Demand your attention by annoying you to death? Ignore your commands? How well your dog responds to you at home affects his behavior outdoors as well. If your dog doesn't respond reliably to commands at home (where distractions are relatively minimal), he certainly won't respond to you properly outdoors where he's tempted by other dogs, pigeons, passersby, sidewalk food scraps, etc.

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• Keep the toilet paper where she can't get it. I have to put mine on a shelf above the toilet.
  
  Also, when she gets it and you 'baby talk' to get it back she thinks you are playing.
  
  Run the little bugger down and take it away and give a stern NO.
  
  Just keep the paper where she can't get it.


• I hate this game too. I am not sure what it is about a dog that it wants to decorate the house with toilet paper. I guess you are going to have to put the toilet paper out of reach. I wonder if you could child gate off the area of the house also.


• yeah, i've the same problem as you do,
  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
  source :
  www.training-dog.co.cc


• You're making a game out of by trying to get it away. Uh, why not just close the bathroom dog, or put the TP out of reach?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

whenever i let my dog outside without a leash he runs away. He is a good dog besides this. I've tried rewarding him when he comes back, yelling at him, i've even tried smacking him on the behind. Is there anything i can do to stop this behavior?

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He needs more exercise. Get him running in the yard before walks and exercise more in general. Then get a pincher collar. Tell him no whenever he starts to bolt. If he is a big dog and you loose control with the pincher, a shock collar may be OK. I am pretty against them but I will not let a dog bolt ever. They get in a bad habit and it is very dangerous.

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• take your dog to a dog trainer


• Tail and the bottom of paws is all you see...hauling as*! Dogs love to run. All I can say is get a shock collar or invest in an invisible fence and collar system. They are a sure way to fix the problem.


• I have the same problem. I will tell you what the trainer told us. I have a clicker, and I click it whenever the dog comes to me and then right after the click I give him a treat. Then when he learns that I call him and when he comes I do the same (click and treat). Then we must do the same exercise in an enclosed area (basketball field, etc) with a long leash or with no leash. After a while he learns that when you call him and he comes he is rewarded. Then you do that with a long leash outside an enclosed area. When you see he comes to you when you call him, maybe he's ready to be left without a leash. Now, I doubt this will ever work with my dog, because when we are out he is not in the least interested in me or the rewards, but if it helps you, let me know.
  
  A shock collar is plain torture that doesn't teach him a good behaviour, it just makes him more angry and when he doesn't have it he'll be out of control.


• i had a dobermann and he usually did anything i said then i did beat him with a stick since he was a pup no deepen ure voice and show him whos the boss


• u can send him to a taxidermist


• There is a technique to curb and eventually stop this behavior. But it takes weeks of constant work. There is no "overnight" fix. The technique is to use a 15 foot lead ( or flexi leash ) and when the dog gets to the end of the lead you turn 180 degrees and make him follow you. Repeat this technique around 15 minutes up to 5 times a day. After each day passes you shorten the distance that the dog can travel freely, eventually getting the dog to walk with you at every moment. This is basically a heel technique but it should work very well with your dog. Once you have him walking at heel with you, you should be able to remove the lead safely and have the pup walk with you at all times. Make sure to positivly reward your dog when he does good things with food or toys, whatever motivates it. And do not punish bad behavior, just start over and when he gets it right reward him. Disicipline is a deterrant in these situations, be creative and patient and you and your dog will be very happy.


• My dog does that also..She is s boxer. She just loves to run . She mines until I take her out., now during the summer I keep her out side on a long chain . She rather be out there. Has nice dog house, I bring her in side to eat., You can get a electric collar or fence for her. , or keep a long lease or chain out side for when you put her out.. Don't yell at her talk to her and let her understand what you are saying. But if you have plenty of time just take her for long walks. Good luck


• Best site on dog training i've seen is www.dogscouts.com it covers it all especially come. we started with our dog and it's working.


• The worst thing to do is what you have already done. You smacked your dog! The first principle in dog training is, Never smack your dog, not with your hand, not with a stick, not with a rolled up newspaper. NEVER EVER!!
  The second principe in dog training is "NEVER SMACK YOUR DOG!!"
  Ok, lets see if we can reverse the damage. Put a choker collar on you dog and a 2 meter lead. Let the dog go to the end of the lead and call him. If he wont come, try offering his favorite snack. If he comes, PRAISE him lavishly and reward him. Try using those liver treats to entice him to you. You have to undo the fear, YES, FEAR, that you have instilled into him by smacking him so that he wont reason in the following way, " If I come back to her/him when I am called, I will get hit". Once your dog has learnt that obedience to being called results in treats and LOVE he will begin to respond in the manner you want. When he comes back without any fuss, slip a longer lead of around 10 meters onto the collar and repeat the training. It he wont come, give a sharp tug on the lead/choker collar to get his attention and call him in. You may need to start at 2 meters then increase it by 1 meter at a time. There is a way to instill correction to your dog and I can give you this info if its requested. BUT, this correction is NOT to encourage him to come when called. It is to correct a behavior that is not acceptable to you or the family. eg, digging up the garden, chasing chooks, chewing your best shoes etc. The very best way to train him is to enroll him in a dog obedience class and take him every night it is held.
  Please tell me that you have never smacked your dog for peeing in the house or worse, rubbed his nose in it.
  Freckles


• Training Your Pup
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• Try taking him for frequent walks.He obviously needs the exercise and you're not providing it or he'd not be running off.


• Try holding on to the leash!
  
  I HATE it when strange dogs come charging at us! Even if yours is friendly, you have NO IDEA if mine are. I carry pepper spray and will use it to keep a strange dog away.
  
  I have been teaching obedience classes for 25 years, and my dogs are ALL onlead, why do you think yours should not be? It is the responsible thing to do.

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Dog Health Questions: I need help with dog training?

i just got a mixed pit/lad puppy. i don't know how to train her. she's 6 weeks old. she pees & poops in the house & bites. she chews on everything. please help. if i cant train her my mom is going to give her away...

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Sounds like you have too many problems to answer here. Go to your local library and check out a book or two on raising and training puppies. 6 weeks old is about 2 weeks too young to bring a puppy home. So take the puppy back. Read the book for 2 weeks and then get your puppy. You'll be much more ready then.

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• a 6 week old pup is too young to leave its mama and littermates. give it back to the BYB you got it from. in many places, it's ILLEGAL to separate a pup before 8 weeks. YES- the two extra weeks make a HUGE difference!!
  it bites, because it hasn't learned bite inhibition (something it would be learning from its littermates NOW) and it's pottying in the house because it is SIX WEEKS OLD! it's got as much bladder control as a five month old human infant! it CHEWS because that is how pups explore their environments, and people who do their RESEARCH before obtaining a pup know to puppy proof the house, leave toys around, and SUPERVISE the pup, to make sure it doesn't chew on something dangerous!
  
  bring the dog back to the BYB. then, do some research before you get a dog- from a REAL breeder.


• You're clearly a responsible owner, and your mum sounds like she really wanted a puppy!
  1) Puppies should not go to their new homes until they are at LEAST 8 weeks old.
  2) She's 6 weeks old for goodness sake, and in a new environment, do you really expect her to know where to go to the toilet?! You have to take her outside every 1-2 hours and stay with her until she goes, then give her lot's of praise.
  
  I could go on with all of the other things included in owning a puppy, but i'll let you do that for yourself, seeing as you've done NONE so far.


• she will most likely grow out of the chewing stage. but as for going potty in the house, its just something that clicks. since she is so young, she has a tiny bladder, so take her out say every 45 minutes or so. when she goes pee or poop, act like she is doing the best thing in the world, and praise the crap outta her. after doing this, she will associate that going potty outside is how its supposed to be done.


• well i have a dog and i trained her for using the bathroom usually dogs give u a sign when they need to go that sign is usually waiting at the door take her out side so she can use the bathroom, biting all she need is a chew toy give her and old shoe or some old toys

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Dog Health Questions: How do I positively train my dog?

I have a dog, he's a pit bull, and I dominate him. I grab his throat and put him on the ground to show my dominance. I was at the dog park, and my dog bit another dog and I dominated him, and another owner came up to me and said "That's wrong. That's Patriarchal dog training". I'm not completely sure what she meant by that, but she said "You can get better results by positive reinforcement". So how do I positively reinforce my dog not biting other dogs?

At the moment it seems like squeezing his throat is the best solution.

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That woman was right.

The theory of dominance training was disproved years ago. But people like Cesar Milan continue to use it. It's very outdated and just results in the dog fearing the owner.

For one thing, if your dog bites other dogs, you shouldn't have him at the dog park at all until the issue is resolved.

Retraining an aggressive dog will take a lot of hard work, time, and patience on your part. You need to desensitize him to other dogs. It's an awful long process and too much to write here. You need to find an experienced trainer who uses positive reinforcement training techniques:

http://positively.com/dog-training/find-…

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• Even though grabbing his throat might be working it could hurt your dog. When your dog does something bad lightly tap his mouth and say no sternly if he bites someone tap him and say no and put him in his crate alone or bring him home from the park your showing him that if he does something bad he can't play. if he does something good reward him with praise or a treat but don't do this for every single thing even though Postive reinforcment is important in training it should not be the only Type of training. like kids dogs need to be told what to do and what not to do


• Hey endde,
  
  Dog training is not necessary the easiest thing to do, or find thebest method to go about doing it, but i came across this superb training / solution program that targets the training for the animal in the right way. I feel like the dog whisperer now! it was truly eye opening what it has taught me about my animal. You should check the link and see how it goes for you. good luck training.


• If you aren't smart enough to figure out how to train your dog without being a bully, too bad for you and your dog.
  Big deal, you're big enough to put your dog to ground, aren't you the great dog trainer?
  You and Cesar Millan would do well together, and good luck bullying a pit bull.
  Hope you have a friend with money to bail your out of jail when someone sues you for a dog bite.


• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He followed the Dog Training Academy Course to successfully have a fully trained dog in a few weeks.


• Hi. Having a dog can be frustrating at times I know. It has been hard for me not to succumb to yelling & hitting. I gave up on my haphazard training attempts and went looking for a proven approach to help train my puppy. I came across the Dog Training Academy course and it really helped me to teach my puppy some tricks and get him under control.
  All the best


• Hey, I see that you need some sort of Guide that will give you tips & tricks to help your dog become fully trained & more healthy. Recently one of my best friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He ordered the Dog Training Adademy Course to successfully have a full trained Dog in a few weeks. Don really bragged about this book..Please take a look & see if this is something that might be helpful to you. Good Luck!!


• I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a fully trained dog in a few short weeks.


• Hi ,
  I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog, he followed the Dog Training Secrets course to succesfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.
  
  Good luck!


• Hi I see you're in need of a bit of help. My friend was also finding things difficult until he followed the dog training academy program. He now has a fully trained dog in only a few weeks. Try it yourself. Good luck


• Hey I see that you have questions about what it takes to train dogs and help them get better behaved and healthier. My friend found this incredible way to help his 3 dogs and it has been great for them Maybe it can be a help to you too.


• That's why chavs like you shouldn't be allowed anywhere near dogs.


• I trained my dog and he knows over 20 tricks !!!! You should give your dog a reward when he does the trick or when he is pretty close to it . He or She will get it eventually.


• I saw on the Dog Whisperer that grabbing their neck is the right thing to do. What you're doing is working, stick with it!


• Every time your dog looks at and reacts badly toward another dog you cause it pain and you dominate it and squeeze it's throat. So your dog is learning that other dogs are bad and they are the reason.
  
  So with positive reinforcement you work with a dog outside of it's threshold and before it starts reacting and you reward it for being calm and looking at another dog. You could give a dog hundreds of rewards ad slowly move closer and closer over weeks and maybe longer it depends on just how much damage you have created with your dominance type training.
  
  Anyways you have a dog that is not better with your methods you have a dog you can not trust if he is off leash or on leash with not starting a fight, so I would say you have your proof your methods do not work.
  
  My friend in this video is using positive reinforcement for a dog that is dog aggressive, this is not my friends dog he is fixing this dog that was dominated in similar ways to what you have done.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FgbarVF3…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Can anyone reccomend something to stop my dog from barking all the time? I don't mind him barking a little bit if someone knocks on the door or something, but if he looks out the window and sees people or hears a loud noise he will bark at it incessantly.

I know that this is a natural reaction for some dogs, but I will be moving into an appartment soon and I don't want him to annoy my neighbors when I am not home or when my roommate comes home from work after 9pm or so.

Someone suggested I try a shock collar, but I would rather not use that method unless there is no other options (though I think there should be other options).

I've tried telling him "no" and spanking him with a newspaper when he barks, so now when he does bark and I tell him no, he rolls over onto his back and continues to bark. This tells me that he knows he shouldn't do it, but its like a little kid who is trying to see how much they can get away with.

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Go to the grocery store and get some breath spray, for us you know the mint kind, every time he barks give him a shot he will get the idea and it won't hurt him. it works, If it is a shep, tho it is their nature and you are stuck but try the mouth spray... my sister is a vet that is what she tells her patients.

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• Two things to try you choose - either negative reinforcement, or positive. They say positive reinforcement works the best, but I know my second suggestion wouldn't work for every dog.
  
  Get a spray bottle and spray him with water and say "NO" very loudly. This usually startles them so much they stop.
  
  The other thing you could try is letting him know that YOU know someone is there and that he has done his job. I started doing this with my german shepard a few months ago and it really works. She starts barking at a cat across the street or someone walking and I say, "Okay, Okay, I know their there. Thank you." very calmlym and she stops. She can hear in my voice that I am "praising" her for her job but that she can stop barking now because I am aware of the "danger".
  
  I would stop the "spanking". Hitting a dog will not reinforce positive behavior.


• The Electric bark collar is exactly what you need if you want the dog to stop barking. I lived in an apt too and I had neighbors who did call the police because of the barking and I was given a choice by the association, move or lose the dog. I got an Electric bark collar, the barking stopped after the first few seconds and the dog got to stay. Good luck!!


• Don't try the shock collar, and don't hit him when he barks. Instead, get a spray bottle (benefit: you don't have to chase him down!) and calmly spray him every time he barks, while repeating a firm "NO". Most dogs don't enjoy it, and they'll eventually know that when you pick up that bottle, they need to stop whatever they were doing. Once he stops barking, maybe offer him a treat and praise him.
  
  Do not get excited, and don't start yelling. He might think you're playing a game, and continue to bark. Just be very calm, but firm. If he starts barking again, repeat the process. He'll eventually get it.


• The best thing is to take a dog training course (as a group it is less expensive)
  
  We took a small dog training course with my dog when she was young and one of the things we did learn was the controlling of the dreaded barker (the categary that Daphne fell into) What we had to teach her is to lie down and stay when she would bark unnecessarily. We were taught to use one word commands.. like Sit, Stay, to get the dog to lie down we use "Sleep" and "Stay" and you also motion with your hands. We stay close by (no eye contact) and this only lasts a couple of minutes..then when she is calm or who ever or what animal has passed that is when you make eye contact and give the command that they may get up, we use the word "okay" .. and praise them for good behavior..
  
  Hope this helps, good luck.


• Your dog doesn't know he's doing something wrong. He turns over on his belly because that's what he thinks you want him to do when you hit him with the newspaper.
  
  There is no excuse, ever, for hitting a dog.
  
  To get your dog to stop barking, as soon as he starts, say "thank you" and GET UP from wherever you're sitting and go to the window or door to see what he's barking about. The chances are that he's smelled or heard something you can't hear or smell. In any event, after you've checked on it, tell the dog "thank you" again and praise him for alerting you.
  
  If you do this EVERY TIME the dog starts barking, it WILL stop him. But it won't happen overnight. Give it a week or two. At first it will be a real nuisance, because you'll be getting up every couple of minutes (or at least, it will feel that way). But after a couple of weeks, your dog will bark once or twice, wait for you to get up, and then wait for praise. If you do not get up every time, then pretty soon he won't believe you'll take care of whatever the problem is, and he'll start barking again.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: How do you find out whether your idea for begining a business will be lucrative enough in your area?

I am thinking of taking a dog training, grooming course and offering dog walking, training, grooming to the community where I live. I need to know if this service will be well recieved or not. How do I find this out?

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Market research. There are a few ways to do this. The easiest, is to hire someone to do it for you.
The idea might be well received, but you need to make sure that it IS received.
The most basic answer would be for you to ask some people with pets if they'd hire you, should you go forward with your idea.

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• Look in the telephone book to see if any other business like your idea are in the community already. Then ask friends and family to fill out a survey with a few questions like:
  When purchasing a new dog how likely are you to pay for the dog to be trained?
  How often do you get your dog groomed a month?
  Would you trust someone else to walk your precious pooch?

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Dog Health Questions: Frustrated asap dog training?

we got my shih tzu in october and we're trying so hard to get her on the wee wee pad any effective ideas please step by step!!!

Dog Training

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Stop using pee pads and actually train your dog to go outside. The only thing pee pads do is confuse your dog and make training harder.

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• Don't use pee pads, they aren't as effective as actually taking the dog outside. To start, set up a schedule to take your dog outside. Since it sounds like she isn't potty trained, you'll have to start taking her out every 30 minutes to an hour. Take her out as soon as you wake up in the morning, after you feed her, after playtime, and it should be the last thing you do before bed. Take her food and water away 2 hours before bed. If you ever see her circling or sniffing, take her out asap. Watch her close. If she squats and starts to pee pick her up and take her straight outside. Everytime she pees outside, praise her. When you do take her outside to pee, give her a command, like "go potty" or "Go pee pee".

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cause to get your dog trained?

1.i want to train her at petsmart.how much does it cost.what do they teach.2. how do you housebreak your dog i have a big throw rug under my coffee tabel and thats her favorite spot to pee in how can i stop that.

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1. training at petsmart is pretty cheap. The pricing is by the age of your dog...they also do potty training.
another way of training is puppy pads...or just positive training. heres what i got from their site.

Puppy Education
Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behaviors while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival. For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition
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Beginner Education
Specifically tailored for puppies over 5 months and adults dogs that have had no previous training. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on health, grooming and nutrition

Click-a-Trick Education
Learn how to integrate more playful behaviors into your dog's education process. This course will help you communicate using a clicker as part of our positive reinforcement-based program. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

The benefits of clicker training
Loading a clicker and selecting primary reinforcers
Advanced cues such as crawl, take a bow, high five, roll over and much more

Intermediate Education
This course will help further develop your dog's ability to learn behaviors involving more distance, duration and distractions. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

Brief review of basic cues
Cues such as stay from a distance
Learning despite distractions
Relationship-forming games
Additional cues (heel, stand and more)

Advanced Education
This course will help strengthen your dog's reliability in every situation. Graduation degree earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: intermediate education or comparable skill level. Key topics covered include:

Sit politely for petting
Advanced loose leash walking and heeling
Specialized games to build reliability
Learning with increased distractions

Private Classes
Not ready to commit to a six or eight week class? Or perhaps your dog's behavioral needs are targeted to one specific area? Maybe you and your dog prefer a more intimate one-on-one training session? Ask about our private classes – perfect for your busy schedule and training goals because they're personalized to your needs.

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• call petsmart or go to petsmart.com
  buy a book on the breed of dog you have and read up on it.
  get a book on how to train your dog...theyre at the local library if you dont feel like buying one.


• I am not sure the prices at petsmart but I do know that you can check your local shelter to see if they have training classes. They are fairly cheap and the instructor is a volunteer (usually from petsmart) and all the money goes back to the shelter.


• house breaking the puppy u need to do yourself , take the pup out several times a day at the same time every day pups normally relive them selves several times a day the younger they are now that the pups sent is on the rug u need to have it cleaned because they will continue to go in the same spot , if u r gonna be gone for long periods of time get some of theose safty fences or a lil kennel that u can put in the house and place newspaper on the floor put the pups food or water dish in the area as well as her or his lil bed , but as soon as u get home take her out to go potty , 5 minutes outside is not enough time for a pup or dog to go potty , give the puppy 15 minutes to 30 minutes to go , dogs may go as soon as u take them outside but the more they can run around etc they will go more its being cosestant , another thing withing an hour of feeding the pup u need to tak e out to go poo as well adn dont feed the pup after a certain time maybe 3 hrs before u r going to bed this way when u go to bed u can take her out right before hand so she wont have to go no more untill am


• Call the local petsmart and ask them their prices for basic puppy training. Our petsmart has excellent trainers. She will need to be current on all of her shots before she can enroll in the classes.
  
  As far as potty training, you need to get a crate and crate train her. Get the book Housebreaking: Pure and Simple by Mark and Dru Katz. It has everything you need to know and it's cheap on Amazon.com. Clean the areas she pottied on already with an enzyme cleaner from the petstore.


• House training has to be done the right way from the very start. It's much easier and more effective to prevent mistakes rather than try to correct them. Check out this article http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

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Dog Health Questions: Help in dog training!?

I rescued a Pomeranian mix from the pound. He was a stray so they didn't have any background info on him. His estimated age is 1-2 years old and his name is Max. Max has trouble learning commands or most likely I'm not training him correctly. I'm pretty sure he knows I'm the pack leader because he always waits for me to go through the door first and always walks by my side and not in front of me. The only command he understands is 'No.' Otherwise he doesn't even look up at me when I say his name or looks confused when I try to teach him a basic command like 'sit.' I don't repeat the word over and over and I keep the training sessions short. He isn't motivated by kibble, treats, or any foods or even his toys. I'm on a really tight budget and can't afford a trainer or group classes right now.

Also, he doesn't do well wit other dogs. He won't lunge at other dogs during walks or anything. But, if one approaches him he'll start growling.
I'd really appreciate some helpful advice!

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I agree with the clicker training. If you do not have a clicker an ink pin will work. It would be great if you could find a treat that works with your pom mix. I use dehydrated hot dogs for my special cases. The theory behind the clicker is that the sound indicates a treat is coming. When you get the right action (such as a sit) you click and treat. A human can click quicker that speaking "good". Do not worry about your pets past you can not change it. He has a new life now. As far as the confusion show him the action you want click and treat. I am assuming he is small enough to either sit on the floor with him or put him on the table. Better yet you can go purely positive with him give him the sit command and wait until he sits click and treat. Growling at other dogs tell him no and keep moving. Remember not to get that panic feeling within yourself because you will send it down the lead. I feel the more you get your pom out to socialize him the better he will become. Just remember to keep your training black and white this is accepted this is not.

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• Sorry but the only thing that is going to have any affect on this Pup is Obedience Classes.
  
  If you can't train him then you need to find someone or an obedience class that can


• Um, well have you thought of obedience classes near you. He's probabley had a bad start in life and is just to scared to try anything. As for him growling at other dogs, try finding a good friend with a really friendly dog that loves someone no matter what. You and your dog get on one side of a fence and the other dog get on the other side. Make sure your dog has on a muzzle. Have the dogs walk by each other. As soon as the dog growls say a firm "No" and walk him away. When he finally stops growling everytime a dog approaches him, reward him as soon as a dog comes his way. Get him to focus on you.


• Unfortunately I believe you need a dog behaviorist more than a trainer. Just keep doing what you doing until you can afford help & keep introducing him to other dogs with strong corrections when he growls. Good Luck & keep at it.


• Basic obedience will help both of you.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=basic%2…
  
  that is a buch of sites on how to teach basic obedience.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=fun%20t…
  
  Again a bunch of sites that will be fun.
  
  I never used treats to train a dog I use praise & lots of petting when a dog does what he is ask to do. If he doesn't preform find something to motivate him. Praise & lots of attention has trained many a protection or Police dogs.


• First, are you sure he has good hearing? A spaniel who attended my puppy's classes never responded to any training (and we're talking sit and recall only). Then we discovered he was deaf, and wasn't responding because he couldn't hear. to test, you just need to make a loud noise, preferably away from the puppy. A tin or saucepan dropped on the floor in the room next door would do. If he doesn't respond, he's probably deaf and you can try noises closer by (you don't try this first in case you scare him). As for motivation for training, try cheese, tug of war games or other 'human' foods with a strong smell. Tripe is also a good option, if you can stand the smell. If he's still slow to respond, you could also try clicker training. I've only just begun using this myself, but my golden retriever is surprising even me with the speed at which he's picked it up. As a last resort of last resorts you could try also putting your hand on his back, above the tail with a little pressure, when asking him to sit. If this doesn't work, taking him by the muzzle and tilting his head up will work unless he's head-shy. However I really don't reccomend trying these unless you've tried everything else, as they are quite nasty methods that involve forcing the dog to obey you, and can lead to aggression later on. I speak from personal experience here, as my trainer tried this and told me to do the same: now I have the task of showing a soft natured friendly golden retriever that humans won't hurt him when they go near his head.


• Try to find something Max enjoys. He may not dislike ALL treats, he might be a little picky and not like that brand. But i he really doesn't like treats, find a bell, a sqeaker, something that get's his attention and use it to train him. First, teach him his name by using the item to get his attention, and say his name as well. So, hold up the item and say "Max!" in a loud, clear voice, but don't sound mean or aggresive. When he looks at you or the item, praise him. You can then use his name to get his attention and teach him other tricks, like sit. As for the aggresive behavior, since you have no background on him, he could have had a bad expirence with other dogs and may not feel comfortable around them just yet. Take it slow, and maybe he will warm up to them. Hope I helped and good luck!


• Well normally I wouldn't use the word "no" as a command, it comes up in conversation and confuses the dog. I use different words, sounds, hand signals for each of my dogs, so if my dog isn't responding to commands, I change them. In this case he may not know any commands, so I would just keep moving forward. I would sit with the dog, and just run down a bunch of words and see if he responds to them, or different sounds, or hand signals. I had one dog that I taught sign language to, and his daughter I just did thumbs up for good behavior, and I shook my finger at her like I was scolding her if she was wrong. I don't lock into commands like others do. If come, sit, stay, works for you, great. if the dog sits when I say popcorn, then I say popcorn. I wouldn't be taking a new dog on a public walk for at least a good month. I would practice leashes and walks in my back yard, just walking laps. That way any drama that comes up, I can correct in the yard and not have to worry about us getting hit by a car, or distractions by other dogs just yet. Maybe his name isn't Max and you should just call him what you want. If he doesn't respond to treats, I would just make a big fuss, clap and praise him. I like Charlee Bears for training, they are a little cracker for a little mouth. You can get a bonus bag at petco for the same price as the regular bad and they are small so they go a long way. They are also good about teaching the dog to take treats "gently"


• Sounds like he really does need a group obedience class, both for the socialization and for the training. My dogs really seemed to learn better when they saw that other dogs also had to mind.
  
  Check with your local shelters and see if they offer a low cost training class. Many do. If the shelter where you got him doesn't have classes, check with other shelters in your area.
  
  http://www.petfinder.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help..puppy growls when we try to put him in his kennel?

My 5 month old Anatolian Shepherd is absolutely the sweetest dog, but the only time he ever gets "mean" is when we have to literally pull him down the stairs and push him into his kennel when I have to leave to go to classes, he growls through the whole ordeal like he's about to bite. How can we stop this? We've already taken him to obedience classes and he's a very fast learner and very smart according to the trainer. The trainer also said Bastian is very stubborn (which is a trait of the breed). When I get ready in the morning for school he tries to hide upstairs and when we finally have to put him in his kennel, he has to be dragged. He's going to be a 100+ pound dog one day and we can't put up with this, especially not the growling. How can this be solved?

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Get his favorite snack and hold it in front of him and guide him to his cage while he is following you if he follows you he get the treat, if he doesnt follow you you say no! bad dog! no treat! and he doesnt get the treat. Sooner or later he will relize he he wont get a treat till he listens to you. Good Luck!

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• he obviously doesnt like the kennel so try some other method otherwise you are setting yourself up to get bit. nothing you can really do about the kennel issue so move on and find something better that will work for him. tether him outside with a nice doghouse and a heated pad (made for outdoor use and water proof) so he is warm. or lock him in a room gate off the kitchen or bed room so he cant jump it.


• Your really make this dog think he is the pack leader. You need to put him in the crate and whenever he is aggressive, say CHHHHHHHHT even more aggressive take him down and put both hands on him like a pack leader would do to a misbehaving dog (only with his paws of course).


• He has to be dragged?? lol... anyways, you can show him that you're the "boss" or you can put some food or something that he likes in the kennel and while he is occupied with that you leave...


• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog.


• start putting him in the cage more often...very simple.


• depending on the dog he may have had bad experiences with a kennel previously. best means that would probably work is rewarding him every time he goes into the kennel. Treats are always a great tool, but you do not want to over use them. you say the kennels downstairs, maybe bring it upstairs once in a while where everyone is and let him explore it himself. depending on the size, even sit in there and encourage him to do the same, make it comfortable, with a nice mat and even a favourite toy or treat. only a few tips, but hopefully they work. dont rush, good things may take a bit of time.


• I deal with these problems all the time. First off i would move the kennel into the room he hides in which i would assume is in your bedroom. You may also want to have him sleep in is kennel but keep the kennel in your room so he is calm and still thinks he is there. You can also get a few treats and give one to him so he goes to his kennel and then one when you lock him up. You may also want to feed him his breakfast in his kennel. Then you can play with him upstairs. another suggestion is get him a few more toys and play with him more in the morning so he is tired when it is time to go into the crate. Also try leaving him out occasionally to see wat happens. Finally come home inbetween classes or at lunch if you can.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I make my dog see my praise and affection as a "High-Value" object?

Usually when I'm training my full-blooded Papillon, I give her a food treat as a reward for doing the correct commands.(Treats are her ""High-Value" object.) However, she only follows commands if I have a treat for her. How do I make my praise and affection worth the same as her treats? I'm new to the dog training world, so please bear with me. Thanks to all who respond.

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With some dogs you have to slowly wean them off. Try giving the treat on every other command with a good praise. Keep the praise in the same tone each time you treat and not treat

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• You need to make the treats less valuable. This is done by not showing the dog the treat but giving it to the dog after the command is performed. You also need to start training a non treat correction. This may be as easy as placing the dog in the position that you want up to a gentle collar correction. When this dog does something wonderful, both of you need to party. Just a good dog and a pat will not do especially right now. You need to make it your job to be much more fun then the food. This means that you release her and play with her for a few moments. If she has a favorite toy, then you make the toy appear and play with her. Doing this takes a little more time then just giving a treat and going on but the bonding that comes with the play rewards are just wonderful. Using a combination of food, play and toys will keep the dog guessing which will make her more intense as she won't really know what's coming.


• You really can't. Not to anthropomorphize, but would you ever prefer praise from your boss instead of a paycheck?
  
  Is there some place special your dog likes being touched almost as well as a treat? Maybe his ears or at the base of his tail?
  
  Like others have said, try alternating the types of rewards - food one time, praise the next and a toy the third.
  
  If you are 101% positive your dog knows something, like sit. then a correction is necessary, followed by what she considers to be of high value.


• I would suggest the you minimize the times where you give your dog a treat and focus more on praising him or petting him whenever he did something right or good. this may take a while but he will learn it eventually.. you should also check out http://www.antileon-ent.com/dog/ they have a number of tips that can be helpful in dog training. :)


• when you give your dog a tread,pad it at the same time and tell her good girl. to get her off of the treads,do it little by little. you have her spoiled with treads,that is the reason why she don't listen otherwise.when you train her,do it without a tread. if she don't listen to you then,don't give her anything.because if you tread her anyway,then she believes it is ok not to listen. i know it's hard,but remember you are the leader not her. i'm not saying you shouldn't give her treads,just go easy on it.for example: when you tell her to sit and she does,don't grab for a tread just pad her and tell her good girl and leave it as that. repeat it for a few times. after the third or fourth time give her a tread. with a lot of passion on your pared she will learn that she don't need a tread to be a good girl. hope it helps you.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training issue..

Since my boyfriend has moved back in with his mother her male dog has been misbehaving alot, whenever my boyfriend goes near him the dog pees on him, or on itself and we dont know how to get it to stop, my boyfriend loves dogs and is never cruel and this dog is really getting to him, we dont know what could be behind its behaviour, any advice on how we can get it to stop? shouting and getting angry doesnt work and we cant go anywhere near the dog to touch it cos it will pee on us.

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One of two things in my opinion so I may need more information. The dog is either an excitable or submissive pee-er. If the dog's ears generally go down when your boyfriend approaches, submissive pee-er. If the dog is bouncing off the walls and is super excited, excitable pee-er.

Either way, yelling at the dog will not do anything. If the dog is peeing because he is being submissive, you're probably making the problem worse.

If the dog is peeing because he's excited, there's a few things you can do. When you first come into contact with the dog, don't make a big fuss over it. Just calmly walk into the house and ignore him. And by ignoring him, I also mean not even looking at him. Wait until he calms down or forgets about you and then approach him. But if he starts to get excited, stand up and walk away.

If the dog is peeing because he's being submissive, you have to approach him differently as well. If your boyfriend approaches him head on and reaches or bends over him to pet, yea, he's going to pee. Instead of reaching over his head, reach for the chest or his side. Just a few calm pats and praises. Instead of standing over the dog, perhaps turn to the side a bit with your back partially to him. Or even better, go down on his level. But still turn slightly so that your side is facing him.

Taking him out more frequently for potty breaks should help as well. Good luck!

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• Well, it sounds like a fear reaction of some sort, so I certainly wouldn't yell or get angry at the poor dog. Maybe if your boyfriend is the one to feed the dog for a while, that might help. Also, he should just try to ignore the behavior (wear old shoes for a bit!) and take the dog for a nice, calm, leisurely walk, every day. The dog will learn to associate him with pleasant things, and not with whatever is scaring him.
  He should also just sit near the dog without talking or petting,and let the dog adjust to his presence.
  Watch some episodes of "The Dog Whisperer"! No kidding....


• it sounds as if the male dog has in some way been mistreated by a man. the dog now sees all men as something to be afraid of. shouting/yelling is only going to make things a lot worse.tell your boyfriend to get treats in his hand and call the dog to him if the dog obeys give praise(only if he don't pee) do this throughout the day when the dog goes to him without peeing give the treats and praise.get toys to get his attention on the toys and not on the person in question.little by little the dog will learn that not all men are the same as from the one he received the negative input.


• This is typically a nervous reaction brought on because the dog sees the person as dominant. When the person approaches the dog while looking directly at the animal, and/or talks to the animal, the dog (male dog) can't handle the stress of being in the presence of the "boss". Try ignoring the dog completely when approaching it's "territory". Don't look at it, don't talk to it, until after it has calmed down completely. They typically grow out of this. Right now it is all about confidence. This develops with age. Be patient.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

I want to train my dog to come to a whisle so that when i take her camping i can let her off of the leash

How do i train her to come when i whisle
(i bought a whisle)

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Same way you teach her to come when you call her name. Call (or whistle) and teach her that when she comes she gets a treat. Keep her on a leash so not coming is not an option. Probably best to start indoors where there's few distractions. After she's learned this, progress to outside, with a longer leash. Praise her extravagantly when she comes, but don't let her NOT come.

Keep in mind, though. If your dog isn't very obedient she won't become any more obedient just because you have a whistle.

There's nothing wrong with using a whistle, but it sounds like you want to let her roam great distances where a whistle will be necessary to call her back. Again, nothing wrong with this, but I'd ever only trust the most highly trained dog to let have this freedom. Even then, he can get into some trouble with wild animals (from skunks to bears to deer) so I don't think I would trust my dog too far from me, even if I do trust him offleash.

If you have a dog of certain breeds, such as a hound, be especially careful letting them off-leash. These breeds can get carried away with the sights and smells and get lost without meaning to.

I strongly recommend the video Really Reliable Recall for teaching a rock-solid "come" command (or whistle).

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• I'm no expert, but......... assuming you already know the basics of animal training - consistency, etc. - ..... tie a fairly long and light rope to its collar (40 - 50 feet). Have your dog stay while you walk to the end of the rope. Then blow the whistle in a single, always-the-same way. If it comes to you without further training (and this could happen!), you are home free. (Get mad about the money you wasted on the rope later!) If it doesn't come to you, wait 10 or so seconds and blow the whistle again. This time gently pull on the rope, making it come to you, without any side trips or hesitancy. Do this about a dozen times, or until it will come to you without being pulled. If after a dozen tries, it still does not freely come to you, quit for a couple of hours before trying again. Do this twice a day until the dog comes to you, without fail and without pulling on the rope, for at least 2 sessions. Then, try it without using the rope at all. You should be all set at this point. HOWEVER, you must call the dog using the whistle - as opposed to the more convenient "Rover, come!" - at least once a day for at least a week, then every other day for a week, then every third day for a week. Use the whistle thereafter once (only) every third or fourth day just to keep the pooch programed. Remember that the smartest dog is only about as smart as a retarded two year old. When the dog responds to the whistle even when it is out of sight, it is ready for a camping trip. Hope this helps. Good luck!!


• BLow the whistle and say come. Give her a treat when she comes. Keep doing this, except sometimes blow the whistle without saying come. Eventually get to the point where you are only using the whistle.


• Don't start with the whistle first. What you want to do is when she comes to you on her own, praise her and give her treats. (Best to start inside w/out distractions, add distractions inside, then outside, then outside with a lot of distractions. . . .you must build up slowly).
  
  Once she starts coming to you, add the whistle AS she is walking/running, etc. She will soon associate the whistle with the praise and treats she gets when she gets to you. Eventually you will be able to whistle and she'll recognize that means come.
  
  What you don't want to do is punish her when she gets to you late or when you find her. She will then associate coming to you or being found by you as punishment.
  
  You can even use different whistles to signal different things. Have fun and your dog will have fun too!


• Well. First try using the whistle, maybe she'll come to it without training. It that doesn't work, stand a few yards away from your dog and using the whistle, also motioning for her to come. She'll eventually get the idea. Reward her and move back from her further and further, rewarding her each time she comes to the whistle. When she starts to respond quickly, try just using the whistle and not motioning for her. Soon enough your dog will come whenever she hears the whistle blow.

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Dog Health Questions: What HIGH SCHOOL classes can get me into the dog training/breeding business!?!?

Just as the question states.
PLEASE HELP!!!

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Ummm....NONE?

Join 4-H...that's about as close as you're getting to a highschool class that teaches you anything about a profession concerning animals..............

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• Well definitely take a lot of science classes! AP Biology is a good one


• biology. Lots and lots of biology. In high school, there aren't many classes that will get you prepared for this. Try and volunteer at a shelter or find a reputable breeder in your area and start talking to them and asking questions, I'm sure most won't mind.


• There isn't any that will help you specifically for dogtraining. Take some business classes and animal science classes like zooology. The best way to learn, though, is to find a training facility near you that will let you apprentice there and you might be able to work for them in their kennels cleaning. That's what I have been doing for a year and it has helped a ton. Or if you want to get into breeding shadow a breeder for a while and find out what it's like. Best of luck!


• Here is a little info that might be of use to you! :) Have fun and good luck! :)Required Education for a Career in Animal Breeding
  Small and domestic Animal Breeders do not require any formal training, but they should familiarize themselves with the desired and standard characteristics of the breed they work with. Those wishing to breed animals in a more exotic environment such as a zoo will need to first earn a bachelor's degree in veterinary science and perhaps specialize with graduate and/or post-graduate studies in zoology. To breed agricultural animals, a 4-year degree in agricultural science will be adequate for most entry-level positions.
  
  Required Skills for a Career in Animal Breeding
  No matter which size or type of animal they are working with, Animal Breeders should have compassion for and a genuine interest in improving the lives of those animals, even if they are being bred for the marketplace. Animal Breeders often depend on the information gathered by others who are in the same pursuit, so a willingness to share research and work as a team member for the betterment of a species is vital.
  
  Career and Economic Outlook for Animal Breeding
  Earnings vary widely due to the spectrum of activities represented by the job title. Even within the small and domestic Animal Breeding category the earning potential depends on the type of animal bred and whether or not that breeder has produced any verifiable champions. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic's reports that Animal Breeders working as large animal veterinarians earned a median annual income of $61,029 in 2006, and those employed in the field of animal science earned $47,800 (www.bls.gov),


• Breeding: \
  Dog breeding is a tougher one since the goverment pay place certain restriction on who can breed dogs - you would need a permit - You would need to know dog genetics, biology, breed standards, the care for a pregnant dog - early puppy training - neurobiosensory feedback - and be responsible for each dog you produce for the rest of that dog's life even if you place it in a home with someone.
  
  Training: Trainers make different amounts of money depending on the region they live in, the number of clients they see and of course the numbers of years of experience.
  
  You need to be good at observing behavior and have great skill in shaping behavior.
  There are many dog training schools to go to but only two are top notch - Companion Animal Sciences Institute, Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy and either Pat Miller, Trish King, Jean Donaldson provide progressive teaching on current dog behavior and training methods that are dog-friendly. Some training can be very harsh and almost abusive causing a dog to be fearful, in pain, or turn aggressive.
  
  You have to learn behavioral psychology.
  
  You would have to learn about clicker training.


• Any science course will help you, especially biology. Math courses will help as well -- it's good to have a strong grasp on Algebra. English classes are helpful because in ANY career, you will need to know how to effectively communicate with other people. Also, the suggestion to join 4H or Future Farmers of America or if your high school has any agriculture classes, go for it. Any work with animals now will help you be better able to work with dogs in the future. Another thing you might consider while in high school is volunteering at a local shelter or animal hospital.


• Dog breeding is NOT a business. Being a responsible breeder is not and never will be a money making proposition. For being a dog trainer, you need to intern with a professional trainer, and take special classes. Get a good solid college prep background and plan to get some business courses in college to actually be of much value.


• Biology, Organic Chemistry, Home Economics
  
  I would also recommend joining your HS's 4-H or FFA club to get some work with animal husbandry.
  
  In college it would be a lot easier to get animal-related course & experiences.

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Dog Health Questions: Hyper new dog, idiotic mother, dog training shows? Please read.?

Okay so one month ago me, my brother and my parents adopted a 1 year old Chow Chow. She's a Chow and Pomeranian, so she's about half the size of a typical Chow. She was apparently rescued from an abusive situation.

Anyways, when we took her home, she started to develop these mood swings. She gets into these moods where she just runs around, trys to nip at you, and just kind of goes crazy. Since this happened, my mum started watching these dog shows. Mostly that show, The Dog Whisperer. She thinks he's the greatest thing ever, and tried to reenact almost all of his "training techniques". Since watching the show, she thinks that throwing the dog down on the floor whenever it tries to attack will calm it down.

When our dog gets into a hyper mood, my mum first tries to make that aggravating "chht" sound that annoying Cesar dude is known for. When she realizes that is not working what so ever, she continues to flail her arms in the dogs face, poke it's head, put her feet in the dogs face and all it does is make the dog want to rip her face off. I mean, if some idiot was putting their hands and feet in your face, poking you, and all other useless things, you'd bite too!

When I tell her that Cesar is an idiot and all those training techniques are not to be used in home, she doesn't listen. She thinks that just because he got them to work, it's okay to use them and not listen to me. Whenever she tries Cesar's training ways when the dog gets hyper, she gets bit and encourages the dog to do so.

When I'm around the dog while she's hyper, I ignore her. I go about doing what I need to do. The dog just barks a little, runs around, and then licks me and lays at my feet. Ignoring her is what stops the hyperness.

When my mum is around the dog gets hyper. When the dog gets that way, like I said, my mum throws her limbs in her face, and tried to throw her on the ground. The dog then gets pissed and attacks.

I tell my mum to just leave her alone when she's like that and she doesn't listen because Cesar said not to ignore dogs behavior like that.

She's an idiot, and so is that damn cesar milian. How do I get her to stop?

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You might suggest that she watch Victoria Stillwell instead. Ms Stillwell is an excellent trainer and she has a tremendous grasp of dog behavior and how dogs learn. She uses rewards based training methods as we all should.
I share your concerns over the whole "dominance theory" advice seen on popular TV shows. These ideas are based on bad science and incorrect assumptions about wolf behavior. Unfortunately they live on.
"It's Me or The Dog" is the show I'm talking about and Victoria has a web site too. I'll link to that and something about the problems associated with dominance theory for your mom to read.
Good luck.

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• Given your mouth and your snotty attitude, your mother is, apparently, not a good trainer.
  
  Find someone who is.


• I guess you and your mom are not really listening to what Cesear says. He talks about exercise. So, instead of throwing the poor dog down ont he ground to "dominate" him, put a dang leash on him, get him out and give him some real exercise.
  
  Since your a kid, how about putting on your rollerblades and taking him for a good run. Be useful, instead of just complaining.


• Nice name...new account...and an "abused" dog, as always. First, dogs live here and now, unless you have proof of it being abused, it never happened and treating it as it has only makes it worse.
  Second, forget CM and his shows, look up and find a Koehler trainer in your area and then follow that person's advice to the letter. You will have a much better dog and your mom will be happy.
  Hope I helped.


• wow. I liked Cesar Millan, but if he said that, I agree with u. he's an IDIOT. I now hate him. Why would somebody do that? I think YOUR doing the right thing ignoring her. I'm very sorry, but I can't help u with the problem as I am sometimes in the same situation with my mum.


• Irrespective of whether you think Cesar Millan is a genius, the Antichrist or anything in between, it's a TV SHOW which always starts with the warning "don't try this at home" or words to that effect.
  
  Ask your mother if she recommends you follow the fashion and dating advice given in "Jersey Shore".
  
  BTW, anyone who thinks Victoria Stilwell is a competent dog trainer is sadly deluded.
  
  @Ms Manners: Kudos!


• Well when the dog starts to get hyper get chain and throw it on the ground near the dogs hind legs. This distracts the dog and gets it to pay attention to the chain and then forgets about being hyper. Reward her when she doesn't start acting hyper again. Hope this helps


• Sadly you aren't going to be able to tell your mother anything. She is your mother. She wiped your nose and changed your diaper. What you can do is to find a good obedience class and enroll her and her dog. If you have a bit of money you can hire a good trainer to work privately with her. Find a balanced trainer who uses positive techniques with consequences.Your mother is more likely to listen to an expert more then her child.
  
  I'm with you. I'm not a fan of the Dog Training TV shows. No dog's problem can be cured in 60 minutes. Many of the techniques shown can be very dangerous for to dog and the owner.


• Cesar Milan's techniques should only be used for an aggressive, dangerous dog, in my opinion. Try to get your mom to watch It's Me or the Dog on Animal Planet, because that shows helpful non-aggressive ways to curb a dog's behavior, and is what I've used to train all my dogs.
  
  Giving your dog attention, positive or negative, while she is in that state, is a reward. She may be feeling bored, so she's saying, "I wonder if this will work...", and it is with your mother. If she absolutely insists about being pro-active with this, try noise aversions. Go to a place the dog can't see you and bang a pot with a large spoon as loud as you can. If this makes the dog pause, even for a second, reward her. Positive enforcement works better than negative any day. If you tell a kid "You better do this, because I'm your leader" or "If you do this for me we can go play!" which is going to work? Remember, a dog's mindset is perpetually stuck in that of a human toddler, so try to think like that during training an play time.
  
  Chows can be really great dogs if trained right, but with wrong guidance they can be dangerous. Hopefully you can get through to your mom. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Self Dog training....?

I adopted a dog from the Shelter yesterday.
She's 7 months old.
But, very big.
She jumps up on you and everything.
They shelter gave us a DVD about training the dog.

What treats should I use?
not big ones, that will make it sick if it eats too many, those little treat ones.How should I go about being the "Alpha Dog"?

How did you train your dog?
I don't want to go to PetSmart or anything like that.

Thanks in Advance.

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Look here for ideas -- http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…

Or get books by Pat Miller, Pam Dennison, Turid Rugaas, Jean Donaldson, Patricia McConnell, or Ian Dunbar.

Treats of various sizes can be broken up into the teeny size appropriate for training, if they are soft.

You don't need to be "alpha" -- there's no such thing. You just need to train your dog to do the things you want, consistently.

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• Use what ever your dog fancies (obv dog friendly) cheese, carrot, store bought liver treats, ground beef, chicken... the dog may not be food motivated, which is where her fav toy will play the role of a treat.
  
  This whole "alpha dog" thing... honestly I dont do anything special to establish my rank in the house, I simply train and dont let him get away with bad things.
  
  My method is positive training with some other chucked in, lure the dog into position with a treat basically. When you need to correct bad behavour, give a firm NO and ignore. When on leash and she pulls give a tug back into place once a few steps have been taken next to you give her a pat on the sides.
  With jumping on you dont pay any attention to her, push her down with a NO once ALL fours are on the ground pet and praise. You need to let her know she is visible when on the ground and does NOT need to jump up to be seen or to get attention.
  
  If you like you can email me for more :)


• Most dogs will eat almost any kind of treat. You can buy inexpensive ones at walmart.
  
  We trained our dog on our own but if you are a first time dog owner and you don't have basic knowledge on training, I highly suggest, enrolling her for obedience school. It will help you out a lot.
  
  If you want your dog to see you as a leader, you have to project confidence in yourself and how you deal with her. Dogs can read body language very well..if your dog is stubborn, she will not take you seriously if she senses weakness or there is an inability on your part to follow through. You have to be firm but don't yell or show anger/frustration. You have to set rules and boundaries and stick to them no matter what. Good luck.


• For treats I go to Pet Smart -they have the bar where you can select from several sizes and flavors and buy the quantity you want.
  
  Be firm and calm and let him know he can trust you. Realize that he wants boundaries, and most dogs love to learn new things and to please you. When he jumps turn your body away from him and ignore him. Only pay attention to him when he is calm.
  
  Praise him but not in an overly excited way.
  
  Prior to the dog I own now I always took my dog everywhere I could and exposed him to new experiences while constantly reinforcing training and praising him when he obeyed commands. I always had really calm well trained dogs that people always commented on. I realize with the shelter dog I have now who has a myriad of phobias that I hadn't done that and it's been slow going. So now I am trying to take him with me more and work with him in all situations, and it seems to be working. Always try to end training sessions on a good note and he will look forward to them.


• i used pieces of small hot dogs, to train my pit bull, and i trained her when she was 6weeks old, and she is a very smart dog, she learned the sit command, really fast, later on, i trained her, to stay, come, sit, down, and she sometimes will give her paw if you ask her for it, to shake your hand, i think my brother taught her how to shake hands, she also knows how to fetch, and ive never had a dog who knew how to do that, and i use to have a golden retriever and a purebred labrador, and they didn't know how to fetch,
  my pit is very intelligent, she is the greatest dog i have ever had


• Hey ,This is a very comprehensive dog training guide written by daniel stevens.
  i trained my dogs using his guideHope that helps

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i find a dog training center?

i live in south jersey and am getting a lab puppy in 2 weeks, i want to enroll him in a puppy class, i have already enrolled him in a puppy class but i am afraid that he might get sick, my breeder is giving the puppies their first set of shots before they come home, is that enough or should i wait until he has all of his shots before i start him????? i would also like to find a place that has agility, obedience, and confirmation as i would like to do that to... PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

THANKS

Do's and Dont's of Dog Training

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So you must love your dogs like we do. It been about six months ago when a found the dog training academy course. I was able to successfully train them in three weeks. And I still teach them new thing all the time. It's worked better then the local school and a lot less money to. It could be what you're looking for.

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• Your veterinarianand your dog's breeder can advise you on all of this - they know where the best places are around for training and everything else dog-related.
  
  Just go to the vet first, and you can discuss all this when you get there - you won't be ready for puppy kindergarten for a little while. You need to get your puppy settled in - but it's good you're planning ahead!


• Hey!!! Breanna I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help you dog become fully trained and more healty.Recently one of my freinds really needed some advise on how to train his dog. He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• http://wonderdogs.com/store/scripts/prod…
  
  Wonderdogs in West Berlin.


• Hi,
  First, It's always a good idea to have a vet check your Puppy out. While at your Vets, ask him or her about Kennel Cough.
  Next, Puppy classes. These type of classes are Great for socialization but not much else.
  The instructors only use One method of training, or teaches one way. So, your puppy either gets it or flunks. This is wrong by the way, All dogs or different just like people. It's a matter of identifying what method of training is best for you dog, and that's a matter of identifying your dogs personality and drive.
  I'd also like to point out, Puppies have the attention span of about 5 seconds, Not a whole lot of mental maturity or development. You may end up frustrating yourself and your puppy. A good age is 5months to start formal training.
  Agility and Confirmation, Was your dog Breed for Confirmation? Was your dog breed for working? Was the parents show dogs? Titled dogs? or Working dogs?
  Not all dogs can do agility or confirmation.
  You could check out this book called The Right Dog for Me, by Jeff McCall..It's on amazon.
  www.theinternationalk9foundation.com

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Dog Health Questions: Need help with dog training!?

I have a 6-month old beagle dog, and she is a great dog, but she has been really wild lately, and if you try to touch her, she might snap at you, but this only happens sometimes. Also, she hates going in the cage, or whatever it's called thats for her to stay in. Do you have any training advice?? We just got her. We are really new to the whole dog business.

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well ya. beagles need A LOT more attention then most dogs. maybe u should of thought about that before u got her. and the snapping, thats normal for a puppy. especially a young beagle. and since it is one of the most attention needy dogs, they hate cages. try letting her sleep with u instead of a cage all day cuz if u keep her in that, she is gonna HATE you. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

=)

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• praise when she does good and nothing when she is bad. She is smart and likes praise / treats. she will quickly learn what to do to get praise...you must learn to praise properly..I don't have any good dog training book names but google it.


• (it's not a cage, it's a crate) You can feed her treats while she is in her crate or put pieces of hot dog or fruit in the back of her crate. Also-put her bed in the crate. Lock her in there every night and let her sleep there. If you get mad at her and she goes into her crate DON'T pull her out and punish her or yell at her while she is in it. She will start looking at it as her safe haven.
  
  With the biting i would suggest making sure you teach her that it is not, under any circumstance, ok to bite you. If this means filling a can with glass beads and rattling it when she nips you, do it. you could also spray her with a spray bottle of water when she nips you and hell no as loud as possible.


• ok yeah dont listen to crazy over there about her hating you...first of all why is she in a cage she shouldnt be in a cage when ppl are home. cages are for potty training etc not for a dog to be left in all day when ppl are home or if she doesnt need potty training. she should be walked daily not just for potty time but a good long walk beagles love to walk. if she must go into her crate for training then try to make it pleasant for her with treats and toys and chew bones inside the crate dont deny her water whiles shes there. if its unpleasant for her inside the crate no wonder she hates it. make sure she wont get bored. try moving the crate so she can see you at night it might comfort her. you wouldnt want to be left alone would you?


• She's young, but you still have time to turn her into a great pet.
  
  Crating - it's never easy and you'll never find a dog that willingly jumps in. Consider training classes. It's money well spent.
  
  In the meantime,
  
  1. Get a crate that's large enough to allow for growth, but comes with a divider so that you can adjust the amount of room she has. You want to give just enough room that she can stand, but not enough where she can poop and step to the side.
  
  2. Make your schedule for feeding, water, potty and STICK WITH IT. Allow for taking your new baby out additional times during the night when she's young, but by the age of 12 weeks, you should be able to cut back a little.
  
  3. Keep you pup on a leash at ALL TIMES. This not only helps you get her potty trained, but keeps her safe. If you let her off the leash to do her business, she'll think it's play time and she may never go potty.
  
  4. Praise and treat - this will work to keep your dog happy and motivated.
  
  5. Do NOT let your dog run your house until and only until she's completely reliable. Keep your dog on a leash, even in the house, when you are not playing with her.
  
  6. Consider training classes. It's money well spent, especially if you find a good, experienced trainer.
  
  7. Patience - it took time for your mom to potty train you...same applies for you new pup.


• EXERCISE,EXERCISE,EXERCISE.
  She's a small dog with alot of energy and you have got to give her the chance to burn it off before you demand she pay attention to you.All she can think about is getting out and smelling every blade of grass and bush and hopefully getting to meet and greet one or more of her own kind and dare to hope she'll be allowed to socialize.Sounds to me like she's getting a bit resentful over the fact that you're ignoring her needs.
  And she's going to get worse about going in her crate if you don't take her for a run before you put her in it.A romp alone in the back-yard won't do.TAKE HER FOR A RUN!Tire her out so she'll look at her crate as a safe place to take a nap rather than a prison cell.

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