Dog Health Questions: My dog is biting... too late to fix???

I have a 9 year old corgi/shepherd mix. For years he's had problems where he just attacks out of nowhere. If I am laying on the couch, he'll go right under me and if I get up he will just attack. This is just sometimes..

I've had a trainer come to the house, she was here for about 20 minutes, hand feeding him and giving him little pieces of food to train him. Then outta no where, when she stepped backwards with the food, the dog attacked her feet.

This dog isn't I would say off the bat agressive, but he just attacks and I am wondering if it is too late to train him.. The trainer I had didn't work out. I've taken him to dog training classes in the park, he just sits there and doesn't growl or anything.

The vet thinks the dog is spoiled. She I try and train him myself, not let him lay next to the couch, not let him on furnature... or is it too late?

He bites and then two minutes later he wants to be petted.. He follows my mom and I everywhere.

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• I wouldn't say it is too late - you need to be consistent though - and I don't think that food training is necessarily the answer...
  
  Look into another professional trainer - you and your mom need to be seen as the pack leaders...
  
  In the meantime...keep him on a leash, so that he can be reprimanded whenever he lashes out...
  
  Take him for lots of walks (under control - like healing) so he can burn off some energy...
  
  A tired dog is a happy dog...
  
  Be Consistent!
  
  Good Luck.Just read your edit...definitely keep him on a leash...you should never have to tiptoe around your dog, and apologize for moving...help each other out with the leash...to move the dog away, if necessary...whispering, and moving slowly so as to not annoy the dog is not the answer! Keep him off of the couch, and out of YOUR personal space until he can control himself...
  
  Practice, Practice, Practice -


• my border collie pup does this to epexct I didn't do correct him as a baby cause I thought he was playing and I did but he just thought it was a game,so I stop walking and wait for him to move and when he does I walk again,but this doesn't really sound like my dog,I would turn a around grab his muzzle and squeeze it and say "NO BITE!" he will whine cause it hurts sounds mean I know but its helps alot he thinks its a game now so end it ! and then ignore him in for a few minuets dont baby him.he needs to know your the boss and hes not,you feed him and take care of him your the boss,hes controlling you.hope this helps :]


• It is NEVER to late to rehabiliate a dog and train and owner. Explain your situation to a good trainer. If you are having trouble find one call your local humane society or breed specific rescue.
  
  It sounds like your dog is the "Alpha" in the household. You need to change that.
  
  I promise it is never too late to train.
  
  Good luck.


• He has some sort of fear of being attacked first so he attacks before he is attacked...
  
  has anyone ever been aggressive with him? taken his toys or food of him?
  
  There is alot of information on the web re this.....
  its never to late to teach a old dog new tricks........ so training is the right answer.... and socialising.... take him training classes........


• I'm with the Vet, the dog sounds spoiled - If he doesn't get his way, then he attacks for the attention it brings him.
  
  Work with another trainer 1 on 1, a "group class" in the park isn't going to be effective for him.


• honestly being spooled is not a problem when u have leadership well stabilished. Ur dog is biting because he is the leader of ur pack and problem consider that u guys misbehaved somehow. So he needs to correct u.
  U don't really said how he bites. Is that a kind of snap bite?? Or that anger doesn't let go bite??? If its a snap bite he is correcting u. And as I can see u and ur family also treat him as the leader. Otherwise why would ur mother appologize to him.
  
  Honestly I don't think I know any other dog more spoiled than mine!!! But when the subject is leadership I let him know who is the boss.
  Maybe ur vet didnt explain himself well when he said for example to no let him on funiture is a way of stabilishing the alpha. Only the alpha dogs stay on higher position. So for example ur dog should not be in furniture if u are not three and if u don't allow it to be.
  I'm not sure being clear cause my battery is running out and I'm typing tonfsst.
  But let me say, it's never to late to train ur dog. They are very smart creatures. But there is also the possibility that ur dog has something wrong with him. Maybe he Is in pain or even a headache, a toothache, I don't know and that make him snappy and moody. So make sureur dog is phisically ok and then work hard in making urself and the member of ur family the alpha dogs.
  Being the leader is a responsability. And when u take that away from ur dog' shoulders they feel a lot more relaxed.
  I do think uay need a professional help but Id love to give u the pointers my dog''s trainner gave is. U can add me if u wish. I would love to help.
  And btw the secret is consistency and stopping the spoiling for the time being. When evrytuing is right and good u can go back to spoiling without breaking ur alpha role.

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Dog Health Questions: How Do I Stop My Dog From Biting?

My dob Bite My Brother Today when He was out side. and i don't want him to do it again. How Do I prevent it.
Also
How do you stop him from scratching people?He is a Golden Retriever/Lab mix
About 4 months old.Don't put call a dog whisperer or take him to dog training classes.

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I AM SERIOUS ABOUT THIS.

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Did he bite your brother hard or did he just nip at him? Puppies at that age usually nip, because they are teething, like any other baby. They're also still in the process of learning bite inhibition, and he probably didn't learn it that well while he was with his litter. When weaned too early, the dog can't learn things that would train him to behave better later.

Although you wish for me to not answer "take him to dog training classes", you'd actually be surprised by the results -- when finding the right trainer. You could multitask and also teach him how to appropriately answer to "no".

If you really would prefer to do it yourself, I suggest clicker training. Allow to have someone used as "the victim". Take your dog outside and let your brother go outside. If the dog goes at your brother, make a startling noise. Puppies have short attention span, and you should take that into BIG consideration. If you make a noise (clap your hands loudly or whistle if you can), it'll startle the dog and he won't go after your brother. When he stops and looks at you, CLICK, then give him a treat and PRAISE LIKE CRAZY. Then when he is used to the clicker training, start associating the noise with "no". Stop using the noise and just say "no". See if that works. Keep doing this until your dog learns to keep their distance and to follow your command.

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• The way I have stopped the two dogs that I have trained not to bite is when they do bite or attempt to bite I grab the roof of there mouth and gently apply pressure and say no. Do not apply t much pressure because you are causing the gums to be pushed onto the teeth essentially causing your dog to bite itself, so be gentle.


• According to our PetSmart trainer, your puppy needs to be able to bite you. But they have to learn the difference between a soft bite, medium bite, and hard bite. When your puppy bites you to hard, you or who ever it is, needs to let out a loud yelp to let them know that hurts. The same way if your dog is playing with another dog and your dog bites this other dog really hard, that dog yelps out loud. They need to learn the difference between the bites. I have been screaching and yelping with my dog when she bites to hard for the past 3 weeks and she really has cut down on biting me hard, whether she is laying or not. Good luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: I adopted my dog late January from the Animal Rescue Foundation...?

I adopted a three year old rat terrior/chihuahua in January. I love her to death and for the most part she's a "good dog". The thing is, I'm 5 months pregnant and my dog will jump on my stomach, climb on my face when I'm sleeping, or lay on my stomach or chest (which that I don't mind). I was wondering if it is too late to get her trained before the baby comes or is she too old! She doesn't understand commands, and I have no idea what she's gone through prior to me adopting her. I have potty trained her but I don't want her jumping on my baby or laying on my babys face when he comes home. Is it too late to have her trained? Is there anything I can do myself? And if its not too late to get her trained, should I get "basic dog training" or what should I look for when I'm looking for a trainer? Thanks

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Your dog is not too old to be trained. It sounds like she needs some basic obedience training. You should be able to find a trainer in your area to work with you and your dog. Some pet stores like Petco and Petsmart have trainers on staff that periodically conduct group training on a weekly basis and it is not expensive. If your do not have time to attend training classes with your dog, you may be able to train her yourself. Many books have been written about basic training that are easy to follow. "Dog Friendly Training" by Andrea Arden is one I use. Also, your vet can probably recommend someone who can work with you and your dog at your home. Good luck!

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• you definitely should get basic dog training.
  As for in the house, i would get her a small cozy bed that she will feel safe in so when need be you can point to the bed and say "Go lay on your bed" and she'll go. tell her STAY and thats that.
  But basic commands are the basic for any sort of training.


• There are baby gates for dogs. Some rooms can be off limits. My dogs are gated into their kitchen. I am in there to let them out plus with laundry, dishes and cooking I am in there a good deal. They are invited into the living room for a nap or TV viewing after dinner. Dogs don't have to be like velcro. They can play with toys and have some quiet time. Pregnant I used to take an afternoon nap, without dogs.


• If you hurry you might still be able to train your dog. I would try and find a professional dog trainer near you, by looking online or asking around to the people you now.You could even try training her yourself but that might be a lot of work.


• Make her get down. You can watch It's Me or the Dog on Youtube.
  
  Petco and Petsmart offer basic obedience classes as well. For this, you really don't need anything special, just $100 or so.


• Nope, it's not too late. And yes, you should start with the basics. And quickly. You've only got 4 months!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog doesn't like beign away from me in strange places?

He is fine with me leaving the house for exams for example. But when we're at dog training we had to do recall relay in teams. Someone held my dog whilst i walked away then called him but he didn't like being next to them and wanted to come to me. (He's a Pug btw) He's okay greeting people though. When we were at puppy classes a few months ago he wouldnt approach the other dogs during off-lead play without me going first and when we had to swap dogs around i quickly glanced over at him and noticed him sat there worried and pulling to get to me. He didnt want to be with the other people. What should i do to make him more independant? He's fine being alone without me in places he is used to. On walks in fields ill get him to lay down and wait whilst i walk away quite far then get him to come but hes okay with that, even if it is a somewhat strange place. I think its just with other people. Like when i had to take him to the Vets to stay there all day he had his teddy in his mouth to comfort him and the vet came over to put him in the kennel thing and he kept trying to climb onto my lap and didnt want to go so they had to pick him upm he licked their face and off he went and he was fine all day. Is it because he isn't used to others handling him? I mean walks and things. No one has ever held his leash but me. He's been okay being handled by a Judge at a show though.....

What shoudl i do to make him less dependant on me? He seems a bit worried or confused when someone else holds his leash. and he sees me not holding it.

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It sounds like you have a very well behaved Pug already.
It is quite normal for dogs to react this way- your dog just wants to be close to you because he is feeling insecure.
The best solution to this problem is to keep doing what you are doing- taking him out, meeting other people, letting other people handle him, and leaving him in the comapny of others for short periods of time.
Next time you are trying the 'stay' command at obedience, only walk a very short distance away from him- before he starts reacting. This might be only a metre or two.
Recall him and reward him with a 'jackpot' (a Jackpot is a big reward- say, a long play or 5 regular food treats in succession) because he hasnt reacted when youve walked away (because you havent walked far enough from him for him to notice that you have gone!)
Gradually build up the length that you can walk away from him.
Practice this away from obedience as well, if you can. Take him to friends houses and do similar exercises.
Keep training times short and sweet- you only have to do it once per training session, probably 3 times max for your dog to start understanding what to do.
It is very normal for a dog to behave differently in unfamiliar surroundings- and the way to treat this is to do exactly what you did when you first started training him- take him back to the start and take things in small steps.
Plenty of practice and lots of positive reinforcement when he does behave himself will help you to get through this!

When your dog does misbehave- when he does become attention seeking and sooky when near other people- dont reward him by giving him praise and pats- it is exactly what he wants. Instead, try and ignore him as best as you can, dont give him pats, etc, until he is calm and behaving himself, then you can reward him for behaving.
In this way you can train your dog to be calm and assertive, rather than fearful and reactive.

It does sound like you are already off to a really good start with your dog, and that you are already doing most of the right things- good luck with your training, and I wish you and you Pug the best of luck!

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• If I didn't know better, I'd think you had an insecure and/or unsocialized dog, but that doesn't seem to be the case so much. Well, dogs react to the energy of the people and animals around them. How confident are you? If your dog doesn't see you as a leader figure, it will take it upon itself to worry about everything. Also, if you snuggle up to your dog when it's scared, that can also make it feel insecure, surprisingly. Does your dog get enough time to meet and greet people before being handled by them? Aside from that, I don't think it's super weird for a dog to be wary of strange people and places at first. Then again, you may just have a dog skittish by nature. But it can be helped.


• Well I am wondering if the stress is actually coming from you. You seem stressed when you leave him with other people, so he is sensing that Sometimes pugs like to be the follower and not the leader in a group of dogs The situation at the vets sounds like a stress you created, you were feeling stressed at leaving him at the vets and he picked up on that stress. I wonder if introducing people on his territory, like at your house would be a better start for him Pugs are a cling breed, so you are right, as long as he can see you he is fine, it is when you get out of his range he would be stressed. They can be fine if left alone sometimes and in other situations they allow you to be gone for a time limit and then they go looking for you. I wonder if there is a pug breeder in your area that could help you with this. The barking you can address the second it starts with a command like "shame" So the second it starts point, snap your fingers and say "shame" and when he settles down, then praise him. You have to teach him what behaviors you allow and which ones you don't. Sometimes people think dogs are barking for no reason, but it is simply that you are used to the sound and tune it out. Maybe a cell phone vibrating on a kitchen counter, a neighbor child on his scooter, a delivery truck driver might be things you take for granted, that might be something your dog is getting used to

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Dog Health Questions: Using dog training techinques on your man... Does it work? Is it ethical? Has anyone tried it?

A friend recommended this and I want to know if any of you gals have tried it and what the guys think about it!

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Most men ARE dogs so it should work real well

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• Hey if he's into it, it may really turn him on. You could lead him around on a leash and everything. Never know, it may be exciting for the both of you in all sorts of ways.


• My guess is that you're fat and ugly, and haven't been able to get within five feet of a man for the last twenty years. WOOF!


• lol....lol....lol....that is so funny. I have never heard of this. I think you can get a man to do anything if you let him hump you.....lol.....scratch behind his ears every now and then and give him some treats. He's good to go.

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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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Dog Health Questions: To all dog trainers...I need your interview...can i have your email address?

i am doing a research study in dog training can you pls help me...so that i can work it faster...thank you...

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips?

Ok I just got this dog. It isn't a puppy a older dog. Small terrier it has a problem of peeing in the house what is the best way to break this habit.

He is older not a puppy. I have had him for nearly a month still trying to find away to break this habit.

Thanks so much for your help

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Look for clues that he is "telling" you that he needs to go outside. Sometimes we may mistake the clues to them wanting attention. If he comes up to you, out of the blue, ask him if he needs to go outside and then take him out. Always make sure to tell him that he is a good dog for doing his business outside. He will start wanting to do it more. Keep on his schedule of vacating, as horrible as it may be sometimes, and you should be fine. Good Luck!

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• Is he intact? What I mean is, has he been neutered? If not, do that first.
  
  He may have developed a very bad habit of marking his territory inside the house. You don't say if you have any other dogs in the house, if you do, he may be marking the house because he is stressed from the other dogs. If no other dogs in the house, then he just may be stressed from other things going on. You have only had him a month.
  
  Terriers are pretty high-strung dogs. How often to you walk him, and for how long?
  
  Do you play with him? Terriers need a LOT of exercise and attention.
  
  Maybe an obedience class would be helpful. He might not be taking you seriously as the pack leader.


• Crate training will help. When you aren't supervising him, put him in his crate. Let him out every few hours and right after meals so he can do his stuff, and praise him for going in the right place. If the problem is marking, neutering may help, but so will telling him "no" and supervising him.
  
  You have some great advice! Definitely take him to a beginning obedience class. Terriers are very smart and benefit from obedience training, and you will too! Even if he knows the basics like "sit," I bet you'll get some good advice. You'll also have a trainer to talk to about your specific issues. Good luck!


• First off you should definatly get him neutered. Adult male dogs will mark their territory. As per training, positive reinforcement is always the best key.
  
  When you catch him in the act, move him. Although it may seem pointless, because most likley he's already finished peeing, but move him to the place he should have gone anyway. Make sure to clean the soiled spot thouroughly with an amonia free cleaner.
  
  When he does go outside. PRAISE HIM. Make a huge fuss and give him cookies. I only give our dog cookies for training purposes. You will be surprised how quickly they catch on. For them its as simple as 'if i pee outside, i get a treat....if I pee inside, I don't'
  
  It just takes patience, the more repititon the better the dog will catch on.


• Get him on a schedule first. For example, a good walk in the AM before you leave the house and when you get home - 30 min - and that should tire him out so and empty his bladder. Is there someone who can come and check on him while your not home so he gets a break while our gone. Also watch him like a hawk if he looks like he about to pee tell him no right away and then take him straight outside so he can pee. Always use the smae door and eventually he will associate that door with having to go. After awhile you'll see him go to that door when he needs to go. Some dogs learn this very quickly some may take longer. You need to be consistent with the training as if your not he will become confused and revert back to his old ways. It will take a lot of work - Good Luck!!


• I have a male terrier myself, hopefully i can help you in some way. First off do you know how old he is? Because is he is over 6 months of age it is natural for male dogs to mark.....if they are not neutered.
  Second, you NEED to get him neutered. If this is a marking issue and not just a potty issue, then the neutering will help subside it. It will not make the marking go away. If marking is the answer. It is also healthier for animals to be spayed/neutered and they will live longer.
  Now, you need to purchase a crate, no larger than for him to sit, turn around and lay down. No bigger than this. You need to crate train him for pottying when you are not able to supervise him or when you are away from home at any time. Get him on a schedule. I will use my dog's schedule as an example. I crate him as soon as we go to bed, the next AM, i take him out immediately (do not let him run around the house) he will need to potty very soon after you let him out. I walk my dog and let him do #1 and #2. I keep walking him until he does both. I have him on such a good schedule he ALWAYS does both. You will get your dog on a similar schedule with some time. If the dog does only one number and not the other, then you need to bring him in the house and WATCH him. Do not let him out of your sight. If he gives you signs of peeing or leg lifting you need to correct him. A sharp NO and loud clapping of your hands will do it. Then grab him immediately and take him outside. Praise him when he does it outside. Repeat this process each and everyday until he understands that peeing in the house is not appropriate. The other comment with treats and cookies is perfect. This will give him incentive to do his business OUTSIDE not inside. Whenever i an not at home my dog is always in his crate....ALWAYS. When i take him out, i repeat the process above. Crate training helps with marking and potty training and also keeps him safe. This will take time and work but you can break him of this. Crate training is the absolute best thing i have ever done for my dog and my household. Good Luck!!!!


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training experience?

Well, i am 16 an i have been in love with dogs since i was little.
I have my own Miniature poodle named vegas (in my picture) and i have trained her fully as well as
given a few of my family Friends tips they have found helpful with their dogs. I am more then capable to train or fix a dog, for their dominance, aggression, excitement, barking, jumping any of that because ei know i can. I was going to put out fliers and say that i was looking to get experience and help people out with their dogs around the neighborhood. i live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and i was wondering if it would be legal to actually do this and help out other peoples dogs.
(i would be doing it as volunteering or in other wise for free)

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You've never seen a dominant dog. You've seen dogs that Cesar Milan has incorrectly labeled as dominant. At 16, perhaps, you're old and strong enough to deal with aggressive dogs, but you are a minor. Nobody with a brain would let a minor near their aggressive dog because if/when you got hurt they'd be responsible (working with dogs means you'll eventually get bit btw).

Focus on literature, DVDs, and working with your own dog. When I was 13 or 14 I remember teaching my dog every useless thing I could think of. Good practice and it can't hurt.

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• I'm sure you are quite the expert at 16, but you need a few more years and a lot more dogs to become an experienced trainer. Why not find the professional trainers in your area and ask to observe them? Hopefully you will find a couple willing to mentor you. You'll not only need to study dog behavior but you'll need to develop your people skills, because the people are the ones that you will be instructing.


• At the age of 16 you are in no way capable of training or rehabilitating a aggressive dog or a dominant dog. Please leave it to a professional. Finish school then go to college and then you can become the professional


• I know what it feels like to be told you don't know what you're doing based on your age, I've been there. However, I can tell you that right now you need to focus a LOT more on building your credentials then trying to get any sort of business.
  
  To do this you could look for a job with a trainer, or at a kennel, or even a vet clinic. I would also suggest putting some titles on your dog, and maybe even the dogs of some friends or family members. Also, read A LOT. There are tons of books out there from all different perspectives, and the more you read the more rounded you will become.
  
  To get experience, it is best for you to work with experienced people instead of taking on risk by giving advice yourself. Even if you don't charge for your services, you are taking on legal risk by giving people any kind of advice about their dogs, and that's a dangerous road to go down.


• Obedience training would have prevented many of these problems and can help solve the bad behaviors that exist. Many people think that obedience training is something that is done to a dog to make it perform some artificial activity on command. But if we turn the words around, we'll be closer to a real definition: Obedience training is to train dogs to be obedient, to obey anything and everything they're told to do. It covers a wide range of lessons a dog can learn, including tricks, family manners, show ring exercises, and skills demonstrations. Sniffing dogs, service dogs for handicapped owners, search and rescue dogs, sled and carting dogs, hunting dogs -- all carry their obedience training to the highest degree. They have been trained to obey an unusual set of commands that increase their value as helpers to man.
  
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Dog Health Questions: Media dog training colleges?!?

What colleges would you have to go to if you want to become a media dog trainer for like movies,commercials,so on.do you even have to go to college to become one.thank you

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There are not any colleges that have a major for dog training. However, some colleges do have animal behavior/ animal psychology or animal science degrees. A lot of professional animal trainers have degrees in Psychology or Animal Sciences.

Media dog training is a very difficult field to get into and you will need years of professional experience before you can even get an entry level job.

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• I doubt there is any college that teaches animal training. You should start by reading as many training books as possible and taking a dog through obedience training. Once you learn how to teach a dog the basic commands you can easily teach it other behaviors by using the same techniques. It takes a lot of time and patience.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training at Petsmart?

My dog and I are in the 4th week of training and i think the trainer is RUDE (she will call out and demonstrate on all the dogs and bypass mine) and i dont feel comfortable. Does anyone know the refund policy for petsmart training? or any suggestions on what to do?

PS i hate conflict

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rotflamo.......duh?
You went to the cheapest /worst place on the planet & don't "wike" how mean da teacher is???
boo hoo.

Know who "certifies" their "trainers"? I DO-I asked..."uh,the home office"?? =which means ANY boob-off-the-street can waltz in .
EVERY local kennel club offers training classes & FAR better & cheaper.

NO,you can't get a refund!

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• Have a talk with the store manager. She/He might be able to get you into a class with a different trainer. Kudos to you on the training


• Well you can sit there and do nothing while your dog learns nothing or you can speak up to the trainer and let him or her know what is on your mind. You are spending your hard earned money on this class so let the trainer know whats up.


• uhh petsmart training is awesome
  but have you thought about talking to the manager?
  maybe you can get her @** fired!!!!


• I work at petsmart and policy is the amount of time you spend is class is the amount you get back. At the end of the training you do your test, and if you fail you get your full money back.
  
  Why don't you speak up to managers? My trainer at my store is the district trainer and everyone loves both of them. Even though one talks a lot more than supposed to, people speak up and he's changing.
  
  Usually the dogs that need the most work get picked the most. So possibly your dog is not bad at it.
  
  I'd be, honestly, paying more attention to what your DOG is learning more than how much your dog is PICKED. You payed $109 for a class, not for a picking game.
  
  If you want one-on-one do the private class for $209, if that's what it takes.
  
  Good luck,
  Kim


• You can sit there and do nothing and waste your money or you can speak up and tell the trainer what is on your mind and say I'm not wasting my hard earned money to not get my dog any training.


• usually petsmart has more than 1 trainer, you can speak to them and say something came up on your regular days of training and switch to a diff day and a a diff trainer.
  good luck!


• The contract you signed for training should have information on refunds... But if the trainer is making you uncomfortable or is being rude to you, the Store Manager needs to know about it. If you cannot face the manager directly, write a letter. In the letter be specific about your complaint (and don't be "rude" yourself.) Tell the manager how you would like the matter resolved so the store can keep you as a customer...


• Wow, try talking to her about it. Both of you are grown so just let her know that you think she is leaving your dog out. Maybe she is scared of that breed. Don't be too quick to jump to comclusions. Try to take your dog out after you know she has specific mean reasons for her actions. Good luck, and I hope it go well.

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Dog Health Questions: Good dog training books?

IF i get a dog, it would be a Border Collie.

Are there any Good training books for this specific breed.

Or are there any books used for all dogs that you reccomend

Important Dog Training Information

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1…

I love this book. It works for all breeds, and gives you illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

The Basic Commands of Dog Training

• I can only assume that you've thought long and hard about your choice. BC's are great dogs BUT they are a lot of work and that's a shock for the uninitiated. Kiss your couch potato days goodbye - you're going to be very busy.
  
  _Ruff Love_, Susan Garrett:
  http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…
  
  _Shaping Success_, also SG
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  
  _The Culture Clash_, Jean Donaldson
  http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…
  
  Ian Dunbar, _Before and After Getting your Puppy_
  http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…


• http://www.dog-obedience-training-101.co…


• i recommend taking a class with your pet. It is a great learning expericence for you and your new puppy!
  
  Remember, when training your dog, amke sure that your are VERY CLEAR on you emotions with the dog. you should either be excited,a nd use phrases such as, "good Dog", or be stern and upset with your dog when he does something bad such as pee on your new carpet. It is hard enough for our companions to learn to understand what we are saying, and it would help him/her so much if you added the unmistakeable praise and punishment attitude to insure your dogs good behavior! happy training!


• Try Amazon.com or even Ebay!
  
  The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete
  
  and
  
  The Koehler Method of Dog Training by W.R. Koehler
  
  Two of the best books ever written on dog training. Period.


• "How to be your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Dogs-Best…
  
  A group of monks that do nothing but train dogs to live and work with people. A fantastic, insightful book, with step by step training instructions for necessary dog skills.


• You will certainly have your hands full with this breed! Are you thinking of doing any kind of herding training eventually? I can't even tell you how great it is to see this breed when they work the sheep... so cool!
  
  There is a great clicker training book by Morgan Spector. I believe it's called "Clicking for Obedience". When it comes to this breed, they tend to be very receptive to positive reinforcement methods and sometimes shut down with harsh corrections. That's not to say you can never use corrections, just have to be wary of how your dog handles them. Too much can shut this breed down.
  
  If you have never done any formal dog training, I would highly suggest that you find an experienced trainer to take classes with. A good trainer is going to teach you how to teach your dog and help you understand your dogs behavior better. It's also good for socialization. If you seek out a trainer, I would be looking for one who participates in obedience trials and has actually titled their dogs in it.
  
  So what kind of activities do you plan to do with a Border Collie?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training without cooperation?

How do you train a dog when you live with people that won't cooperate? Is it a lost cause? I could try to talk them into helping, but I also want to prepare if I'm unsuccessful in that regard. Also, I have never trained a dog therefore I have no idea what I'm doing.

Keeping Your Pet Dog Trained

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In your situation, you can still personally train your dog by allotting a big time of your day for a week or more to give the consistent training the dog would need to learn. Once the dog has learned basic training and obedience, teaching him new tricks or additional training will be much easier and can be done on a short daily basis.

I recommend that you watch my 4 minute dog video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUgmH4HZ… which will give you important tips to consider that you can use for training your dog.

Training is very easy and can be fun as it keeps the dog happy and enthusiastic to learn as his owner or what he considers as his leader is spending regular bonding time with him through the training.

Hunting Dog Training Equipment

• If the people you live with aren't on board with your training and rules for this dog, the dog will have a hard time learning.
  When I lived with my parents, my dogs were always brats! I'm a dog trainer even! My parents would let the dogs get away with everything. Even stealing food off their plates. Rolls eyes.
  
  But yeah, you will have problems. Training needs to be consistent and if it's not, the dog will get confused about what he's supposed to do.


• Who won't cooperate? The dog or the people? The best way to train a dog (especially if you have no experience in this) is to take your dog to obedience school. You learn how to train the dog and you get a better behaved cooperative dog and you can pass this knowledge on to the other people in the family. Once family members see the dog can sit and stay and not jump on them, they'll help out too.


• I know you can do it! It takes a lot of work and work but you can do it. If you are trying to potty train your dog then you need to take him outside every half hour or so, so that it gets used to going outside. You also need to take it out everytime after it eats or dinks something. You could also tie a bell by the door that you will be taking it out and teach it to ring it everytime it needs to go out.
  
  Hope this helps
  
  mike


• No it doesn't. Training needs to be consistent. If everyone who comes into contact with the dog is not consistent the training fails. I'm a trainer and I see it all the time. That's why I encourage anyone who has trouble to bring the whole family to a training class.


• get a book and a professional trainer
  but it is going to be very hard if rest of family doesn't follow rules.
  sounds like you shouldn't get a dog

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Dog Health Questions: Police Dog Training?

I want to write a story about a police dog and I want it to be realistic, but I don't really know that much about police dog training. The story will follow a German Shepherd puppy from the time it's a puppy to when it's a police dog or soon after that. I have a few questions about the training.

1) Are there ever any mutts or mixed breeds that go through police dog training and become a police dog?
2) What are the stages and details of training that a police dog will go through?

Answers will be much apprectiated. <3

Can I Train My Dog Without a Dog Training Course?

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Ok, please forgive some of the answers you were given here today. The vast majority of depts will only use pure breed dogs because of the better selection afforded with them and also because of guarantees as far as the health of the dog. While there have been some mutts used in detection work, the majority are pure breeds. Not every dog can be a detection dog and, no, Sch dogs are not police dogs nor do they receive the same training as police dogs. Sch is a game, police work is the real thing.
Most police dogs are born in Europe where they are raised and titled in a sport to prove SOME of their worthiness toward training for the real thing. Some depts will purchase these dogs as "green" dogs, meaning the dog has proven his ability to undergo the training required to become a police dog, but it's not yet trained, and some depts will buy from a trainer that has already trained the dog and now will train the handler. Most depts prefer to do their own training for liability reasons. The dogs will undergo a 12 week training program that will teach them the following disciplines:
Obedience, agility, tracking, building search, area search, article search and protection/criminal apprehension. Once the dog passes certification with his handler and starts working the street, he may or may not attend further schooling in explosives or narcotics detection, depending on the depts needs. Most police dogs work til the age of 8-9 and then retire to the handler's home. If you need more, specific info, feel free to let me know. I hope this helped.

Find Out About Purchasing Yourself Some Dog Training Books, They Could Really Be Quite Helpful

• any dog can be a police dog
  www.smokeveil.blogspot.com


• I don't know either but if I were You I start with your cities police k-nine Unit they would definitely know the answers.


• the dog can be of any, they are super attached to their owners and would attack at one single word or movement, depends on what they were trained with, a dog i had i did turn over to the force for just that reason, he was to over protective of me and neighbors that partied he was almost ready to hang self just to get to them over their drug use, so in this case the dog trained his self.


• I have worked around several Police K-9s and have never seen anything other than a purebred. Most I have known were trained in different countries then came to the states. The handlers are then sent to a training course with the dogs that lasts several weeks. Your best bet is to contact your local police or sheriff and ask if there is anyone you can talk to. If you are old enough you might even be able to request a ride-a-long with a K-9 unit depending on their department policy. Good luck and I hope that helps a little.


• You'll want to google SCHUZTHUND - that's the name of the training discipline that is taught to police dogs.
  There are mixed breeds used VERY occasionally by police depts but mostly in not in with the street officers. You'll see mutt or mixed breeds used in the field for drug sniffing, bomb detection - because any dog can do that, its about DESIRE to use its nose in a certain way that determines a drug sniffer dog. Being a MANSTOPPER - that's what the old time trainers call the temperment needed to be a police dog requires a certain confidence, bred in temperment and high prey drive. Belgian Malinois' are the dog of choice right now for many police depts because they are proving to be healthier, easy to train and more athletic than the heavier GSD. Good luck with your story.
  There should be video available so you can see the competitions and the training that's involved in teaching a dog to think and assess a situation on its own.


• contact ed frawley at www.leerburg.com he can truly help you.

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING CLASSES HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

im thinkin about puttin my dog in training classes how much does they usually run?

Positive Dog Training Methods

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i guess if u wanna train ur dog. please do it yourself cuz you dog will listen and obey u more, if u do train it.

Dog Training Clubs - Training and Competition For You and Your Dog

• Depends where you live in St. Louis usually between 75 and 100 for a 5 to 8 week course. ask if you cn observe a class before signing up to make sure you like the teacher.


• i took my dog to peco and it was the best deal i got...............@@@~.............
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  Just worked for 10 points!!!
  -Thanks


• Prepare for yourself to be trained.
  Dogs learn easily. Owners are sometimes impossible.


• Call around.
  
  If you go to petco, it's $100 for an 8 week puppy class.


• Depends on where you are, and who's giving them.
  
  Call around and ask.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you find a good dog training program in your area?

Okay my dog is a year old and i want to go to a professional training program the reason we waited for a year is because most training programs i heard you had to be at least 16 to do and i am the one that will be taking him and i just turned 16. So i was wondering how you find a good training program? or find training programs in general? i got my dog from the SPCA

Dog Training - You and Your Dog

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Call the SPCA and ask, the one where I got my dogs from has training classes. Google dog training club + the name of the city you live in (or nearest bigger one) and you will find some. You can also find them on akc.org. Training clubs tend to have the best instructors for the money. You can also ask your vet for a list or just look in the phone book. Try to avoid the ones at pet stores as some of their instructors are pretty bad and you are in a tiny little area in the middle of a store.

When you find one, go there one night just to watch and see if you like it and talk to students there after class and see if they like it.

Clicker Dog Training

• The Humane Society will have a list of reputable trainers.

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