Dog Health Questions: Dog training help! Cola SC?

I have a almost 9 month old siberian husky puppy who is great! Only he has recently gotten into some bad habits recently while I have been away for the summer and my fiancé is taking care of him alone while taking summer classes!

Overall his obedience is okay, he can sit, shake, come, lay down, is potty trained, is great with strangers and other dogs etc...His only problems are recent.
He has started eating everything he can reach loafs of bread wallets apples notebooks the couch end tables etc...
He also is a hunter, which is something we have no trained him to do he just likes to kill rodents and birds if he can catch them. what disturbs me is I think he wants to eat the kittens next door. =(
Also he is not fixed yet... and so the other dogs pick on him that are male and he is a big baby so he ends up getting his butt kicked and I think if he is fixed other males will learn to leave him alone but I have no idea.

If anyone knows any trainers or idea on how to break his bad habits and social issue it would be amazing! Because I am all out of ideas. I know petsmart has a class but i think he needs something more individualized maybe... thanks

Basic Dog Training - Timing And Body Language

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Puppies chew, and he's still a puppy. Give him some appropriate things to chew (Kongs, bones, etc) and redirect him to that whenever you see him chewing something you'd rather he leave alone. This is actually different from the eating everything, make sure he doesn't have access to counters. Prevention is the big key here.

Sibes are high prey drive dogs, and yes, problems with cats are common. Work on having him do some obedience with the cat fairly far away, and then get progressively closer as he shows an ability to handle the distance. I really like doing the Control Unleashed program, you can find more info at www.controlunleashed.net

Many adults will put adolescents in their place. The same dogs that allowed puppies to get away with all sorts of things, will roundly put an adolescent dog in his place for the same types of behaviors. And un-neutered dogs are sometimes targeted for aggression by other dogs.

A trainer who works with you privately can be a great investment, but classes may be a good option also. I don't know how close this trainer is:
Julie Caswell
Pawsitive Effects Dog Training, LLC
Greenville, SC

Positive Reinforcement In Your Dog Training

• When i first saw your question, i thought you might have meant columbia sc. if you did, have you ever heard of the greater columbia obedience club?


• Actually, petsmart has private lessons for about the same price. Idk how good your trainers are but my local petsmart is really good. Good Luck with your Husky!


• First, neuter him! As for eating things he should not yell at your fiance for letting this behavior develop and start working with the dog on a "leave it" command. It is easy. Hold a treat in front of him and say leave it. As soon as he stops trying to take it from you and turns his head away give him a better treat from your other hand. Build this skill up to dropping things in front of him and having him leave it etc. Be patient and go slow. Do not make it harder until he is doing it correctly all of the time. After he knows what leave it means, tell him leave it when he surfs the counter, puts his mouth on the furniture or even looks towards those kittens!!!
  
  As for the other dogs fighting with yours. The behavior is developed you will need to re socialize them to stop it. Do not let your dog run loose with other dogs. Neuter him for sure because an intact dog is way more likely to try and act dominant and confrontational. It is very likely that it is actually your dog signaling confrontational body language to the other dogs and your dog needs to act differently. Keep him leashed until he is neutered.


• Cola is Columbia (I used to live there, inside thing really)! You really don't have any problems. Getting your butt kicked isn't the dog's problem, it's your problem, he shouldn't be around dogs who kick his butt! And that is YOUR problem! Also as far as killing things? He's a dog...large canine teeth, forward facing binocular vision? 100% carnivore. Dogs kill crap, get over it! The only real issue you have is stealing food off the counters, that's easily solved with a training collar, a pulltab, and a good correction! A training collar is any collar used in training, flat collar, choke collar, prong collar. A pull tab is simply a cut piece of leash that is cut short so the dog doesn't get it tangled on things like table and chair legs, and therefore, can be worn all day with mild supervision (think a leather leash cut down to 6 inches with the loop end discarded). That way when he does try to steal food that isn't his you can just calmly walk up, grab the pulltab, and give it a sharp tug and say "No"...this is what a leash correction is pretty much...a timely tug to discourage negative behavior. Anyway I hope this helps, feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training a Lab?

I am trying to train my 2yr old Lab not to run away... and so far I am having a hard time getting him to listen... does any one have some ideas??

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i know they will ALWAYS answer to food...if that helps at all.
run away as in you call him and he runs away? or he escapes out of the yard ?

if he escapes out of the yard its up to you to get a good fence.

if he runs away when you call him you tie a REALLY long rope (10m would be good) to his collar and let him walk around the yard with the rope trailing behind him. you get near the end of the rope and call him. if he tries to run away stand on the rope. then call him again still standing on the rope. start walking towards him on the rope, every few steps trying to call him. if he does come - reward him with food and a pat. and then begin all over again. they eventually realise you are always going to be able to get them. and he will be happy to come to you if he is going to be rewarded. eventually when he gets the knack of it. just reward him with pats. !! GOOD LUCK!! i had to do this with my dog. it works wonders!

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• Keep him on a leash, that seems to work for most dogs.


• try getting an inground or above ground fence. That will keep him close.


• keep him on a long lash and when he stays with you give him a treat. also have a collier and id tag on him. keep pic. of him to.


• If he is not neutered, then do so, this will eliminate his desire to hunt for a female. Labs have very high energy, so they need to be walked our played with for a couple of hrs after you get home. Gentle leaders are wonderful for those who are not willing to walk on leash and collar, enquire at your vets office.


• LOL...try taping his legs together! No, just kidding. I would venture to say, put him on a leash while in the backyard and teach him the command for "Stay" as you know, Labs are great learners as well as lovers. Remove the leash and continue to give the command "Stay" don't forget the loads of patience you are going to need for this. Get the spouse and kids to help out.
  
  If all else fails. go back to the original idea..."taping the legs" lol...j/k!

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Dog Health Questions: Being a certified dog trainer at petco....?

Hi. I am in the process of starting my new job at PetCo as a certified dog trainer. I went in asking a question about a school that they are affiliated with and they said they dont use them anymore because they have a mentoring program. Where they apprentice you their. I have not signed my contract yet, though it is 1 year which i am okay with but the question i am having trouble finding the answer to is, when I become certified am i certified under PETCO standards or am i certified universally. after my one year contract with them, is that certificate good to find another job with, or is it basically BS to other people. I have no professional experience in dog training, though i have a 6 year old minpin and a 4 month old chocolate lab that i do the training myself with who are really good,obedient dogs. With petco being my only professional experience is that good to get another training job when my contract is up with them, or will other training schools look at it like a joke? anyone who has worked/works for them who has the answers it would be really helpful. Thank you !

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Certification means very little in the dog world. People select trainers based on results - i.e. titling your own dogs - and on references - i.e. helping other people train their dogs. I have issues with PETCO training in general as the methods are all developed from a PR standpoint at the higher levels. No serious trainer I have ever met would ever recommend PETCO training and I have never met a PETCO trainer that seriously competed in any canine sport with their own dog or a "real" trainer that began in a PETCO-like situation.

If you want the job, then accept the training with a grain of salt and realize it won't transition well outside of that corporation. If you want to be a dog trainer, join a local all-breed club and ask if you can assist with a beginner class, work your way up to being a full trainer and then, when you have enough references and experience, you can start your own business. The training you will learn will not be dictated by a corporation and will applicable to dog sports as well as pet stuff, making your training much more valuable and provable.

Why not start showing your MinPin and Lab in some companion sports like obedience, agility, rally or tracking? You're sure to meet folks who can put in a good word or make a recommendation on where to find a mentor once you're in the "dog world".

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• ask PETCO that question


• You'd have to ask them. I would just do a training class not with them. Go to a school for it, I think it takes about 2 months.


• There is no such thing as a "Certified Dog Trainer" except for private organizations like PetCo - which really means nothing.
  You would be certified (cough) under Petco Standards period. It wouldn't mean anything to anyone else. (Certainly not me)
  I'm unclear about your Addition Details. Are you telling us that YOU have to pay for this "Certified (cough again) Petco Training? If so, do NOT sign that contract. And be very careful about any Dog Training places that makes you pay them, as you also train "their" dogs. ("Their" meaning the dogs other people have brought in for training by them.) What a racket.

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Dog Health Questions: Training, Thearpy Dogs?

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

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

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

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

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

Best of luck!

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

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Dog Health Questions: I need puppy and dog training!?

my new puppy is a long haired chihuahua and hes only almost 4 months old. he needs to be potty trained to go out really quick ( which is hard because hes so tiny and cant go down stairs yet) and doing basic obedience. he's also like addicted to my mom. whenever she leaves he cries and cries and cries so most of the time we have to take him with us. its kinda getting in the way. we also have two other dogs, simon and zippy, simon bites us when hes being put outside and hes stubborn. hes 7 years old, and we have zippy who is 4 years, almost 5, and he thinks hes the most dominant one in the house and sometimes even bites the puppy! i need help with all this, please!

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This site has some tips and tricks for successful chihuahua potty training:

http://www.chihuahuainfoonline.com/2009/…

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• Well i also had the same problem. I have a puppy(chihuahua) that peed all over the ground i got so fed up i decided to take her to the PET SMART training program. In Canada they have although i am not so sure about America. It really helped make it easier to train my dog how to pee outside.

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Dog Health Questions: Hunting dog training?

im getting some chukkar to train my lab to flush. I want to release the bird have him flush it then repeat the process how do i get the bird to flush and still be able to pick him up and do it again??

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Jessie is right. You shoot the bird, part of this training should also be the dog retrieving the bird. Flushing should come naturally, the had part is teaching a retriever to point, so he doesn't flush the bird out of your gun's range. Like Jessie said, use a wing on a string at first, so that he knows what he is looking for. You can't just go and catch the bird again, the gun shot needs to be part of the training, almost like a reward. Good luck.

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• You shoot it. (the bird, not the dog)
  
  How else did you think this was going to work?
  
  My dad always trained our hunting dogs using a wing with a string on it.

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Dog Health Questions: What are some good on-line resources for dog training?

I recently got a Labradoodle (a stray, about 2 years old). I know he's going to need some work, but he should be very trainable. He doesn't fetch. I'd like to train him to come to a dog whistle. He shakes (though I think he used to get a treat when he shook, so I think he spontaneously shakes because he wants a treat).

Are there any good books or web pages out there - something I could print out and read at my leasure, etc.?

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Go to Dr. P's Training Tips on your search engine. You will find all kinds of stuff on there. There is also the auther Patricia McConnell. She is great. She has a lot of humor in her books which make the reading a lot more fun. It is great that you want a trained dog. I love a saying a heard a while back...your dog wakes up every morning wanting to do nothing but please you and it is your job to teach it how to do that.

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• go to you tube or myspace and look up zak george. i think his email is zakgeorge21@yahoo.com and he is a professional dog trainer and more than willing to help anyone and he also has videos on some training tips


• certainly there are some stuff which you can download instantly like
  Dog Food Secrets.
  Healthy Food For Dogs: Homemade Recipes.
  Do It Yourself Dog Training Ebooks And Audios Package.
  Dog Training Mastery - An Owners Manual!
  and lots more...
  go to this page http://azqq.com/2716/


• I've had success with positive reinforcement - little treats you give to the dog once he's done something you've asked of him. Negative reinforcement or scolding often makes a dog much less traininable in the log run and should be avoided.


• The industry of dog training is so unregulated, anyone can claim to be a trainer and the advice can be so bad, it can be damaging. Hopefully, what ever site you choose, they have an association with APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers whose philosophy and requirements make them very respected in this industry. There is a new site:
  http://www.dogstardaily.com/
  for both dog owners and trainers. It is excellent and the creator is the most respected Man in this industry. Dr. Ian Dunbar who actually started puppy training in the US.


• I would start doing some serious dog training sessions ASAP. Dog trainers/schools are OK, but if YOU are the one that trains your dog, he'll listen to you much more willingly. Here's a dog training course I recommend... http://tinyurl.com/2f8kux

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice for tunnel and weave poles? Dog Agility?

I got a 6 month gsd very hyper, flexible, loves doing tricks. I tried once when she was about 4 months to get her used to the tunnel and she did it a couple times until my other dog messed her up my jumping on the tunnel when she was in it then she got terrified and won't go near it. She'll still do it but she hates the sound of it. Anyway to get her to like it again?

Also I wanted to teach her the weave poles using the Channel weaves method. Is their any site that will give me a step by step process to go through of how to do this?

Oh and what will I need to know to start competing in dog agility? Is their another website I can go to that will explain where it will be and when to register and stuff like that? And how can you find one that's closest to you cause right now I'll would have to travel 8 hours which I don't really like...
I live in Canada btw...

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What type of training do you do? I really love clicker training, and for a dog who is wary of an obstacle, doing some click/treat for looking at and approaching the obstacle, taking all pressure off off doing the obstacle, can radically change the dog's willingness to do the obstacle. If the dog is NOT currently doing any clicker training (and especially if you have no idea what I'm talking about ;) anyway!) then I wouldn't worry about the tunnel at this point- don't ask for it at all, just ignore it. Pit it away. Not much point in teaching it until the dog is closer to trialling anyway. Let her memory of the sound and her dislike of it fade for a while before re-introducing it in a more controlled way when you can make the association a good one.

There is a ton of stuff to know before you are ready to compete- not just stuff for your dog to know, but how you can best handle the dog around the course. Canada is a BIG country, and distances between places can be pretty huge, but you may find agility closer than you think. In addition to the sources wyrdachs mentioned, www.googility.com may also have some resources, as will the AAC.

http://aac.ca/

I am very definitely not a fan of channel weaves- at the beginning stages, they pretty much teach dogs to run by poles, and most people have trouble closing the last couple of inches. If you are going to teach channel weaves, close the poles as quickly as possible so the dog doesn't get used to the visual picture of them open, and the physical feel of them open. Here is a guide to teaching the dog to weave using channel weaves (note that many organizations have changed the specifications, and now 24" is allowed or required in several, and 18" have gone the way of the dinosaur, though you will still see the occasional 20" poles):

http://www.petbehaviorhelp.com/weave_pol…

My preferred method for teaching the dog weave poles is the 2x2 method, originated by Canadian Susan Garrett. Her website is www.clickerdogs.com and she is located in Alberton, Ontario. There is a DVD that outlines the method, and I think the investment is well worth it, especially if you are going to be training primarily alone. Weave poles I would not start teaching until the dog is fully grown- real weaving places stress on the spine, especially for a dog like a GSD, and if you do 2x2 method, it goes very quickly.

Here are some vids of 2x2 training:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTtEbpl5T…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnU5-Yvb-…All sorts of great resources for training and competing can be found at www.cleanrun.com

For a still-growing 6 month pup, here is what I would be teaching:

rear end awareness/body in space skills, core strength (perch training, tricks, balance ball)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43D8V1oha…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV96NI02e…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNZAoae-…

Tippy board and buja board, running on planks

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqilu_3VG…

Depending on whether you want to teach a running contact or stopped contact, I would also be doing some plank work, at the beginning just making sure dog is happy being on something narrow, can get on, turn himself around, etc. Later, working on the 2on/2off position, or running the contact (see http://www.silvia.trkman.net/ for info on running contacts, Susan Garrett's website for 2on/2off).

Wyr- I love your answers and give you TUs all the time ( don't do TDs) - but - bars on the ground or at 8 inches is fine for small dogs, but disaster as training for a large dog that will need collection skills. Most small dogs can run in extension the whole course, so it isn't as big an issue. What we (and dogs) learn first is what we revert to under stress. Learning to do courses without collection or elevation (going up as well as forward) first sets the dogs up for problems down the road when they are trialling.

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• You should not be starting a 6 month old in agility. Your dog needs to be 14 months old, otherwise you are going to cause damage to bones and joints.
  
  In order to compete, you'll need to work with an agility trainer, otherwise you are wasting your time and money entering an agility trial. An agility trainer can answer all of your questions.


• OK, don't worry about not going to give you the "she's still growing" nonesense because that's exactly what it is,...nonesense.
  
  With a growing dog aka puppy, jumps bars are on the ground or at 8 inches. There is no repetitive jumping involved, so your dog will not get hurt. I do suggest you get started with the 1 bar exercises.
  
  As for the Tunnel, make sure you other dog is put away. You should not have 2 dogs running around at the same time. In order to put her thru the tunnel, make the tunnel as short as possible. Use a treat that's really irristiable. When she starts going to the shortened tunnel, gradually, make it longer. You want it to be as positive as possible.
  
  As for the weavepolls, it's really hard to teach and learn just by following written instructions. I do suggest you go to the Cleanrun website, they have many DVDs on teaching weaves. I personally don't use the channel weave method. My dogs see the polls straight up from day one, I use clicker and food. However, there are many different methods to teach weaves, you just has to find what workds for you and yoru dog. Visit CleanRun http://www.cleanrun.com
  
  You can also visit CleanRun to find an agiilty club near you, hopefully you'll find something closer than 8 hours away. That is a drive and I don't know if I'd even do that.
  
  You can also find agility clubs thru:
  http://www.usdaa.com
  http://www.nadac.com
  http://www.k9cpe.com
  http://www.docna.com
  
  I didn't bother with the AKC website, since you in Canada. I do know there is a Canadian agility venue also. Can't think of the name at the moment.
  
  edit: Hi Tip, you misunderstand me. The dogs are only using the jump as a single jump exercise. So, teaching right/left or Back or Switch, front cross, rear cross, the jump bar is on the ground or at 8.
  
  I also raise the bar slightly for some bigger dogs, maybe @ 12 inches and just teach them to lift their rear over the jump. I don't have them running over the jump, as you say, they don't learn collection or rear end awareness like that.


• Go to a local toy store buy a childs tunnel - approx 3 -4 ft long and scrunch it up so that its only about 1 -2 feet long and ask her to go through that. Run the lead throught the tunnel her on oneside you on the other. Gentle tension on the lead and call her through when successful offer lots of treats repeat 1 or 2 more time and walk away slowly extend tunnel to full length until she is happier with it.
  
  Weave poles aren't even in the picture for another 6mos channel or other wise. If there are no training facilities near you check out www.cleanrun.com/store
  you'll find alot of training dvs's, books and tips . I cant stress how important a good foundation is for the young agility dog. If you can audit training seminars do it.

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good dog training system?

If you read my earlier question about Don Sullivan [AKA whack-job] you already know that I want a training system that won't require me to be mean to my dog [this Sullivan man wants me to yank my dog's neck].

I refuse to have to hit, kick, yank, or cause any bodily harm to my dog. I am sure there is other ways to make one behave.

I hear wonderful things about Cesar Millan. Anyone have experience with him?

I'm looking for a system that is rather affordable, please.

And, if it matters any, my dog is a 1 year old male Shih Tzu.

Thanks so much. :]

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I recommend Victoria Stillwell. Her show, It's Me or the Dog, is on Animal Planet. They just started a new season.

I like her better than Cesar Millan for many reasons. She uses far less aversive techniques. She is extremely pro-positive reinforcement. She uses modern dog training techniques that are less likely to cause any harm to the dog.

I would suggest googling her to learn more about her techniques. I would also suggest googling NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free), which is a technique that she uses--it's simple, yet very effective.

My issue with Cesar is that he uses a lot of very aversive, outdated techniques, such as the "alpha roll," which can be very dangerous to the owner and ineffective for managing the dog's aggression. He also uses "flooding" techniques for fearful dogs. He uses very little positive reinforcement, a LOT of negative reinforcement, and his methods can be dangerous for inexperienced dog owners.

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• Not sure about this Sullivan guy, but if you are looking for 'treat only' training you are going to be hitting, kicking, and causing yourself bodily harm when you find out it is quite ineffective.
  
  Giving a correction does not have to cause bodily harm and is perfectly natural to a dog. What do they do to each other? Do you think they rationalize with each other? Or explain their feelings to one another? Of course not. Dogs are very physically expressive with their communication. You don't have to be mean, harsh, or cruel but a proper correction belongs in good dog training. One of the best ways to give a correction is simply with a leash and collar.


• Do it yourself. It takes time & Patience.
  My Whippet puppy has a crate. When she's bad (not very often) she has total loss of privileges i.e. no lying on the sofa, no snuggles, no playing with my older ***** for a while. Last one lasted about half an hour. She is learning that good behaviour gets rewards. If she has a dry night then she goes on a long walk. If she's good no problem.
  I do not believe in the rolled up newspaper method or anything like that. The only bodily harm she gets is for biting that is naughty & she bets nipped back on the bum where she's fattest.


• There are several variants of Operant Conditioning that work well. Just don't fall for the "positive reinforcement" idiocy that is out there, because there is no such training method. There are four segments of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement is only one of the four. As you learn about training animals you will find that all four segments are necessary. ie; when you withhold the cookie, that is negative punishment, exact opposite of positive reinforcement.
  
  So first learn about operant conditioning, and then find a training program that suits your needs.


• Ty and TJ gave great answers. I don't know about the Sullivan method, but what you are describing is a "leash pop" - and it works. Go try a "positive only" method, and when you realize that the only way your dog will listen to you is if you have food (i.e. are bribing it to perform), then come back and ask us about methods that actually work.
  
  Really, go look up the information TJ mentioned - that's how to train a dog!

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Dog Health Questions: In-Home Dog Training Nightmare!!!!!!!?

I'm wondering if any of you have used Bark Busters as an in-home dog training service. I have an appointment tonight with them and I've been hearing some negative remarks about them, i.e. they teach you to growl at your dog to get him to obey you. If this is their only method I'm cancelling the appt. I was just wondering if anyone had a good experience with them or have used other training companies such as Canine Dimensions, etc. I'm not trying to lose all my money though!! Thanks in advance for your help.

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No personal experience, but like you have heard negative things.
I think the name says it all for me. They tend to focus on negative methods and using punishment/corrections for behavior rather than focusing on rewarding the dog for doing the desired behavior. I much prefer positive methods of training since they are proven to work when used correctly, without risking damaging your relationship with your dog. Can you find a positive trainer? Association of Pet Dog Trainers can probably help - but be aware that not all certified trainers use positive methods. Check references.

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• Eeek! I've never heard of them, but if that is the type of "training" they recommend, I'd back out fast.
  
  Have you looked into hiring a trainer not with a company? If you call your local SPCA they can give you a recommendation (I hired the behaviorist my city's SPCA uses.) I found the price was much more reasonable than those classes (only about $30/visit...and we only needed one visit for her to teach me what needs to be done) and this woman really knew her stuff. I'm making major progress with one of my dogs I was having issues with.


• I have never heard of them but here are some websites and videos from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) that might be of some help.


• Ive heard fantastic things about their service. Ive also heard its expensive but worth the money. Plus they guarantee everything they do. They dont train ur dog. They teach YOU to train your dog becuz ur the one who has to live with him =D good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a site dedicated to uploading dog training videos?

Is there a site dedicated to uploading dog training videos? A site just for that not everything like youtube one everyone can upload an d watch dog training videos.

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Yep, pay-per view...Ot Vitosha kennels has one and the trainer is EXCELLENT!!!

Puppy and Dog Training - How to Train Puppies and Dogs on a Lead - Easy to Follow Dog Training Steps

• yes , there are places where you can do that. i recommend u go to dove or go to the site below and check for yourself.

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