Dog Health Questions: How Do You Become A Dog Trainer?

I want to become a dog trainer like Victoria Stilwell. Can any dog trainers give me some advice? Are there any online dog training school I can enroll into? All answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Online dog training school? No such thing. Okay, well, there are - but they're utterly useless and tend to rip you off BIG time. Many of them focus on ONE training method while "poo pooing" others, and i've even heard of a few that allow you to train your own dog (or "supply" your own dog.) Which i supposed would work at first - you would get a little bit of experience and you MIGHT be good enough to work at Petsmart....

But if you want to be a GOOD trainer with a solid reputation and a ton of confidence then you need to work with hundreds of dogs in real life situations using a multitude of methods - not just one dog using one method. You must learn canine behavior, body language, handling skills, and EVERY technique that is currently (and even not currently) in use.

To do that you have to find a mentor (or two or three) to work with/under. You need hands on work with someone who can correct you and guide you. A good start would be phoning around vets, shelters, and groomers - ask about trainers in the area. Then call those trainers and mention that you're looking into training as a career, ask them what they would do.

If i where looking for a trainer i would NOT look for a fancy degree from a "dog training college." I would look at the person's references and how many mentors they've worked with/under.

Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog Successful

• How to be a dog trainer on TV? Be the most craziest person ever with extreme training techniques in one way or another and just act completely erratic.
  
  To be a REAL trainer, it's simply about experience. That's it. I'm still a teenager technically, and I'm one of the best trainers in my area. (Which really, isn't hard to do at all.) Simply work with as many breeds and personalities as possible and see what works best in the *best* way, which often isn't the *easiest*.
  
  Personally, I started off reading all kinds of techniques. I filled my head with JUNK. But it sure did help me understand things that didn't work, and helped me find things that did. Because it almost every training method there's a little something that makes your methods easier and more effecient. Then, I started training real life dogs, and trained ALL kinds. Finally, after training my last dog (my Great Dane) I realized treats were NOT the way to go. (At least not 100% of the time.) Now I'm currently training my guy's Miniature Schnauzer and haven't used one treat but he's come a LONG way with behavioral problems.
  
  It's all trial-and-error to develop a real, accurate method. Then it's up to you to get out there! Start local, build up later. You don't need to go to school for this. A mentor is simple enough. (I've had some amazing mentors, and some mentors I will never use their methods again.) Train local dogs, then ask them to refer you, build dogs out of your city, then go bigger. Video tape yourself and put it online, get people to be your references, and pray for the best.
  
  I will tell you though, being a big trainer is hard. My training method will never be bought by everyone in the world. Why? Because I believe fixing problems are easy, but often they take time, consistency, and life-time training. I don't believe you can teach a dog "come" and then never ever reinforce it ever again or use it consistently and then 5 years later your dog is playing with a group of dogs and you say "come" and they run right to your side. A relationship needs to be built and nurtured with your dog, just like all training should be.
  
  So don't expect too much. Don't even expect to make a living off of it. If you do, you'll be crushed. But have FAITH in yourself, and believe in the best, and things will come out good.
  
  (I, personally, cannot stand the behavior of dogs and offer all my services up for free, because I cannot stand how my friend's dogs behave.)
  
  Good luck!


• at first you have to go to school to learn th dogs language

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Dog Health Questions: My dog trapped my mom in the cornor with his aggression?

just now my dog was getting dirty underwear and my mom tried to take it away from him and he started growling. she told him no firmly and looked him in the eye like she was a leader. he started growling again and this times he jumped up at her snapping his teeth trieing to bite her in te face, but that wasnt enough, he then started jumping up at her and snapping again at her backing her up in the corner. how does a person react to something like this? in the wolf pack, when someone attacks the leader, the leader shows him who is the boss by attacking him back with more power. i am from russia, so when my mom was younger she said that in russia when a dog is aggressive with their owner the owner should take out a belt and hit them on the bum. she said that everyone did this, and NO dogs had problems with aggression. even her own dog at first was growling but when she did this he NEVER EVER growled again but loved her very much. the techniques that are in dog training books dont work should i just hit him on his bum with my hand, not the belt because that kinda too cruel.

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WHY look him in the eye, this is a CHALLENGE, not an alpha thing!
I suggest you get a pro trainer. You both seem to have no clue what you're doing due to previous questions, and this dog will end up put down because of you. Why does he not know the Leave It or Drop It command?
Get a trainer before somebody gets hurt.

Basic Dog Training - Timing And Body Language

• First, you should punish the dog as soon as possible after the incident so it knows whats going on.
  
  Second a good dose of cold water poured on his snout would be just as effective and that way you don't have to beat him.
  
  Preferably firm voice or yelling should help. Never hit a dog with your hand, the hand is for petting.


• Many canine misbehaviors are born out of instinct, and most arise from either boredom or stress and aggressive behavior is one of them.
  
  Shown here are some useful tips on aggression, http://dogtime.com/aggression-toward-peo…


• Keep him restrained at all times until you get a handle on it.
  
  Aggressive corporal punishment can work quite effectively, but it can quickly lead to abuse if you're not strict with yourself.


• He's obviously not trying to bite her if he's jumping on her snapping...and yet she's not full of holes. You need to consult a trainer and they'll show you how to deal with him.


• Your dog wears underwear?


• Anything you do will not stop aggression toward your mother. Since the incident has passed, you need to deal with it the next time, this time is over and the dog won't remember what he's being punished for, especially since to him, it was normal behavior.
  
  You don't say what type of dog you have, but if it's a smaller dog, a quick "tsh!" sound followed by a push with your hand shaped like a dog mouth (picture it) on its shoulder to break it from the "trance" it's about to go into will help.If it's larger, you can do the same thing, but you may need to keep the dog on a lead for awhile if you think it's going to try this again.
  
  It obviously has a possessiveness issue, but that cannot be allowed. Your mother has to be the boss again. She needs to be the one taking control-- unless she's frightened now, in which case it's you that needs to do it.
  
  The hitting on the bum with anything only teaches the dog to be scared of you, not respectful. Scared can go away and can mean that the dog can repeat the behavior. But if the dog respects you and your mother, he won't do that after a few corrections.
  
  Good luck.


• time to put him down before he hurts someone!


• Well, time to pull out the shovel. Its a shame.... Just hit him flat in the back of the head with it. That will put him out cold, all quick and painless....
  
  Lol I'm kidding. what I have found works fairly well is to give them a light smack on the size of the muzzel (their mouth). It kind of jerks their head and may snap them out of it.
  
  You can also try to force him down to the ground with his belly up and hold him there until he relaxes. Laying on the ground with the belly up is a sign of submission. If you can force him into that position, it can help to calm him down, and he starts to learn he needs to take he submissive role, not the dominant role.

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any products similar to a mussal that will stop a dog from barking?

Me and my family 4 dogs all cockapoos(cocker and poodle). only two of them bark but im taking two with me when i move out. One of the ones i will have barks extremely loud hes my favorite dog but when he barks it seriously pisses me off. my other one does not bark or growl at all . is there any way i can get him to stop barking all together. i really am so annyoed with it i dont even want him to bark for protection. Im moving to an apartment so everyone will hear him and i could get kicked out. Right now i live in the suburbs and everything is pretty spaced out but people complain they can hear him from streets away imagine how he will be in an apartment. I really love him and want hm to come but if i cannot find a way to get him to shut up then i will have to leave him here. I dont want to do that because the two dogs that are staying are my folks favorite so there not gonna give him alotta love and they never play with him but hes always under me. i would just need something to keep him quiet when i was at work. someone told me to use a baby moniter and a shock collar while im a work bu that is the last resort. please do not suggest dog training because alot of it is bs and no one has time in there scheduale for that. i need something simple and fast that isnt complicated so i can move out and have him with me.

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the people that are replying to this are just being mean. yes, dogs are annoying, but still. no shocking please? a cheap fix to this is to have a squirt bottle with water in it on you at all times while with the dog. every time it even makes a peep squirt it in the face a bunch. every single time, do not yell NO or STOP BARKING because that just freaks them out. never hit it either because all its doing is talking. i have a pit bull who never makes a noise ever because when i first got him i did this. it really works. no money spent on expensive collars. and don't be lenient with the squirting... it doesn't hurt them, they just don't like it. another option is using the same method but with a blow dryer. they don't understand the air being blown in their face. but that's more complicated and loud as well... the squirt bottle for sure!

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• This is kinda expensive but if you love your dog then money is not going to stop you. this does not harm your dog but Sends out an ultrasonic signal that only dogs can hear when the barking begins. http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…


• dogs should NOT be muzzled when unattended.
  
  Work on training the dog. Dogs typically bark to keep themselves amused.. the dog needs more exercize and mental stimulation.


• MUZZLE,f'rkrissake!
  & NO,there isn't!
  
  TRAIN IT TO SHUDDUP.
  
  Buy a REAL bark-collar & USE it!! It works BY ITSELF!


• They sell bark collars with citronella that does not shock the dog but sprays a mist in the dogs face each time it barks this works very well with any dog.


• Do NOT muzzle nor put on a shock collar when he is unattended (ie. you're at work). It's very dangerous.
  
  Sadly, you don't have many options other than training. If you teach him to bark on command, he's less likely to randomly bark (though he may be one of "those" that just do...for life, sorry). You start teaching the barking on command by getting him excited and when he barks say the word "speak" or "bark" or whatever you choose. And then reward him. His breed is very intelligent and he will catch on fast (talking within a few minutes). Once he learns the command (you say "bark" and he barks and is treated) you will then have to work on "quiet" or "hush" or "sshh" (whichever you're likely to say). Have him sit calmly and say the word of choice for him to be quiet and immediately treat if he's quiet.
  
  Honestly, you can teach him in one afternoon, but you will need to reinforce it daily (say a few minutes in the morning and a few at night). You can try crating him while you're at work and giving him chew toys and treats (safe ones like the kong toy which you can fill with treats and he has to work to get them out). I just don't think you'll be able to control him when you're not home as far as the barking goes. Crating is the best option for that, but it may only backfire. You can try making sure the house is nice and a bit darkened while you're gone so he's encouraged to sleep (same thing happens with crating). But, he may be the type to bark if it's too quiet, so you'll need to play around and see what works. For some dogs leaving on the TV or radio on low 'keeps them company'.
  
  Good luck!


• do not use a shock collar or something stupid like that.
  what about some training?
  what about some responsability?
  a shock collar does not solve your problem. it will create more.
  and it is cruel. you really seriously consider to shock your dog?
  the only time it is acceptable to shock a dog for a lesson is when
  he is risking his life doing something stupid like chasing trucks.
  it is not acceptable to do it out of laziness.
  Training is BS for you?
  why do you get dogs then? why not a hamster or something more
  convenient?
  and what do you mean with being "under you"?
  you are an idiot.


• i wouldnt really use something that mist up into them,
  but they have tons of books at your local bookstore that can help you with this.
  i would recommend using along the lines of everytime they bark, pull them away from whatever they are barking from and give them a treat when they are away and stop barking, theyll get the hint as in "oh when i walk away from this, i get a treat."
  but the treat you treat them with, use only for this purpose. dont use for like commands.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I go to school to become a professional dog trainer?

Okay, I'm looking at protection dog training, because I love schutzhund, dogs, and have no problem being the decoy. I'm 17, female, and diabetic. I enjoy doing the bitework and just being around dogs. I'm from Nebraska, so I'm looking for a school for dog trainers either in Nebraska or Iowa. Is there medical insurance if I work with places that professionally train protection/law enforcement dogs? I want to do protection dog training, then go to school to work with wolves in Ely, MN at the International Wolf Center. Plz help?

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Ask the people who you are working with to refer you to a program if there is one. Many people who train law enforcement dogs don't go to a dog training school. They start out in law enforcement or in the military working with K9s. The then start taking specialized classes in the training, selection, and management of these dogs. If you can get a government job training these dogs, there is paid benefits.

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• I was going to recommend you check into animal behavior college. It's a distance learning program, you'll do your pre-clinical work online and the clinical work in a facility near you. There's probably another name for it, but I'm a nurse and we did that pre-clinical and clinical.
  
  I'm not sure what sort of aggressive dog training they do. It could be that's something you will learn out of classes as you enter that area.
  
  Enjoy your career!


• Check with your state universities. Many of them offer dog training. It may be an elective in getting a pysch degree.


• www.animalbehaviorcollege.com


• google it, you will find it pretty quickly!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question...?

We've had a one year old beagle girl for about a month now. We're really trying to work with sit, stay, down, ect. When we're around the house and have a treat in our hand, her butt is firmly planted on the ground. She also knows sit when it comes to being by the door to get her leash on to walk. Other than those two times, she won't acknowledge sit. If we're not giving her a treat or walking, she acts like she has never heard of sit.

Any advice?

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STOP training with treats!!! I know its harder, but in the end, you will end up with a better trained animal that responds to your praise, and not your food. Use LOTS of animated praise every time she follows a command, don't worry if the neighbors think your crazy. It will take longer..but it will work. Also, you've only had her for a month,and beagles tend to be a bit aloof, give her time to bond to you. Once she does, she'll do anything for praise.

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• make her sit.. if you don't make her sit when you ask then she will think that she can get away with it and continue doing the wrong thing! =D hope I helped!


• yeah my dog does that too.
  he automatically sits everytime he sees a treat in my hand, because he knows that i want him to sit.
  
  i think the trick is to teach different tricks and not sticking with one for a long period of time, because then he will associate treats with automatically sitting, and thats it.
  
  also, don't say "sit" after he sat, because then he'll think sit is a praise word. maybe that might be your problem.
  
  and also how are you teaching him?
  
  maybe your teaching him in a way thats confusing to the beagle?
  
  i'd go to www.loveyourdog.com and look at some of the obedience tips there, yeah i know its a kiddish site, but the obedience lessons actually seem to work for me, and plus a lot of the lessons come with videos.
  
  good luck!


• dont teach ur dog


• haha...you certainly have a beagle!!! Beagles are VERY motivated by food, she now associates sitting with getting a treat, so of course, you have a treat, she wants it, she's going to sit without really realizing that is a command...how I taught my beagle to sit was I would tell him to sit, push his butt to the floor (gently) and give a SMALL treat half the time and give lots and lots of praise, hugs, kisses, etc the other half, then try to wean off of the treats.
  Also, an obedience class does WONDERS for beagles, but you have to work on your commands outside of class too.
  Good luck, beagles are a lot of work, but soo worth it!!


• Treats are a good start, but as her training advances, you need to start weaning her from them. Every time you tell her to sit, make it LOOK like you have a treat- sometimes you do and other times you don't. If you don't, you can simply reward her with praise or a pat...


• Keep going with asking her to sit in those situations and in other situations where you have control over what she does like when she is on the lead. That way you can make sure she doesn't run away from you when you ask her to sit because it will just make her think she can get away with it! Dont try making her sit if she is running off after a bird or somthing else because you know she won't listen! Start with giving her a treat everytime you ask her to sit when you have her on the leash then gradually reduce this to every second time and every third utnil she only get the treat randomly,its the thought she might get a reward if she sits for you that will work in your favour and get her to respond. Eventually she will become so used to it that she will learn to respond when she is off the leash, start by asking her to sit when she is close to you but off the leash so that if she doesn't listen you are able to get a hold of her and ask her again so she can't wander off.
  Hope this helps :-)
  And if you are still having trouble,take her to obedience classes which are a great way to socialise your dog and fun aswell for the both of you


• Beagles are scent hounds and some tend to find training a bit boring. Remember that she is only young and don't forget to practice, practice, practice.
  
  You simply cannot go from giving her a treat to NOT giving her a treat. You need to wean them gradually.
  
  Start to practice sitting outside as well. When training in a new environment, go back to the first lesson. Have her standing and, with a treat in your hand, move it over her head and ask for a sit. Treat her when she sits. Treat her every single time she sits for the first week. In the second week, try treating her not as often. Maybe one treat every two sits but throw in a curve ball and treat her occasionally every sit. Keep her guessing.
  
  By the third week, she should be getting pretty darn good at sitting. Here's where you need to start including a game such as Go Wild and Sit. HAve her on a loose lead and start bouncing around like a mad thing, talk to her in a wild funny voice and then suddenly ask for a sit. When you treat her in this game, it has to be higher value. By that I mean a small square of cheese, or cooked chicken. I have been told that a small jar of beef flavoured baby food is excellent and she gets a lick the second she sits.
  
  Once she has these down pat, start to move around your neighbourhood playing the sitting game with her and also playing Go Wild and Sit. My catchphrase in training is this "If you don't look like an idiot, you aren't doing it right." It has to be fun, fun, fun.
  
  With a harder to train breed like a beagle, I also highly recommend going to your local Obedience club. They can help you to iron out any niggles you may have with her.
  
  Good luck and have fun.


• I feel your pain. I had that EXACT problem with my Min Pin. I asked some of my dog training savvy friends for tips and learned of clickers. When I first tried a clicker with Daisy, the results were immediate. She learned tricks much quicker and actually seemed to pay more attention to me OUTSIDE of my home. She now does her older commands (sit, stay, down, come, and shake paw) for me regardless of where I am or if I have treats. She's still catching on to some of the new tricks.
  
  PetCo sells clickers. :) If you do decide to try clickers, I suggest using the site I referred to in my sources. I learned the basics of clicker training from that website and have excellent results.
  
  Good luck with the training!


• I agree with not using treats!! Treats are for bribing, not training. If you in the LA area, check out superdog.com
  They use "relationship based obedience". Also check out the book, by the "monks of New sket". It's a must read.

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any good Good dog training DVD's?

If so can you tell me some good ones?

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• depends who you're after;
  
  cesar milan, victoria stilwell.
  
  I got one free from dog magazine by a uni in the UK.


• Tender Foot Training. They are good dog trainers and have a DVD

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Dog Health Questions: Any help with dog training?

Me and someone I know are going to try and train his lurcher/greyhound cross and although I do know some basic things from my own dogs, I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on how to make the process easier? We're not sure how old the dog is because it's a rescue, although it certainly isn't a pup. I was looking for roughly how long it would take for basic commands like sit and come here, where an ideal place would be, and if we would need any other equipment other than the lead, dog and packet of biscuits for rewards. Unless the biscuits are a bad idea?
Thanks a lot

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Reward training always worked well with our dogs. I do not use dry biscuits..I always use soft treats and be sure to tear them into tiny pieces. You can train them throughout the day, and/or in training sessions. Training sessions should be short and then have the time increased. Make sure the dog is hungry when training..the treats then get their attention, and you will get their attention because of that. Only reward good behaviour. Do not yell at them...dogs associate everything...ex: if you call the dog and he does not want to come to you (ignore you or thinks it is a game) do not call louder/yell and then when he does come do not punish...dog associates coming to you with punishment. You won't get him to come later on. Turn and walk away. Do not look at them, do not call them. He will come thinking he is missing out on something. Don't look back. When he comes to you, tell him he is a good boy, pet, tell him to sit, and reward. Everything must be fun, happy, and exciting. Reward for coming to you inside and out. Make them sit before giving them food, or water, or when coming into the house after bathroom break..whatever. This distinguishes you as pack leader, and enforces good behaviour. So much to say..not enough room!

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• Instead of "biscuits", use small, chewy, easily swallowed treats, like tiny pieces of cut up hot dogs, pieces of cheese, etc. The problem with biscuits is that eating them interrupts the learning process.
  
  You can teach a dog to sit in about 15 minutes. A reliable "come" takes quite a while longer and a lot of work to become dependable.
  
  You need to work in a quiet, distraction-free environment while you are teaching the dog new things, then you can "proof" in a busier place.
  
  *Never* let the dog off lead in a strange place or where you can't easily corral him.
  
  There are lots of good articles (and not so good ones) on the web. Sirius Dog Training has a very good series of training pamphlets/articles that should be accessible via the web.


• Sit is the easiest command to learn so I would try that one first. Just say "sit" and gently put pressure on his hips. If he doesn't learn this in one 15 minute session the process isn't going to be easy.
  Keep trying, keep the sessions short and do them daily.


• Try using a clicker and clicker training, my dogs picked this up way faster then other ways.


• Each breed learns differently and since he's a cross when you begin to train him it could be very difficult or very easy depending on which traits are more prominent and the type of breeds. Perhaps learn a bit about each of the breeds before training so you know what to expect.
  
  An ideal place would be one with few distractions. Just have a treat in your hand and while you've got his attention just push his rump down and the same time saying "sit!" in a firm voice. Once he is sitting give him a treat and a happy "good boy!". Repetition is the key, just do it over and over and over again until he seems to get it.
  
  I'd teach him 'stay' before 'come here' first simply because it's easier for the latter. Teach him stay in the same manner. Make him sit while you have his attention with a treat and then back away saying 'stay!' in a firm voice. If he follows stop, grab him by the collar and say 'no!' and bring him back to the same spot. Tell him sit and try it all over again until he gets it. Then reward him with a treat and a 'good boy!' again.
  
  Once you have those two commands down. Tell him to sit and stay. Then walk across the room and tell him to 'come here'. When he comes to you, you give him a treat and tell him how good a boy he is.
  
  I've found that this is the fastest way to teach them and is also the easiest. It might be frustrating at first if they don't seem to be catching on but as soon as they realize what you want and if they do it they get a treat, they'll be very eager to continue on and it should move along faster. So hope it goes well and good luck! :)


• I would find an open space, like the backyard. For basic tricks, it may take several days, and i would keep him/her off the lead. For ''sit'', you should show him that you have biscuits (yes they are a very good idea :D) and tell him/her to sit, and press on the top of his/her back legs, so he/she sits, and GIVE HIM/HER THE BISCUIT AS HE/SHE IS SITTING. Wait a few minutes, tell the dog to sit, and if he/she doesn't sit right away, press on the back of his/her legs until he/she sits, and reward the dog with a biscuit. Repeat this until the dog sits down when you tell it to. Ta Da! That's my advice. Hope it helps! :D

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips - How to teach her to get off the bed?

I mentioned this problem in another post (about the dog puking) but I think it needs some elaboration and its own question.

I have a female, 6 mo.-old Sheltie. I'm just looking for tips.

I want to help teach her how to get off my bed, without embolding her to try and go up and down stairs. The reason for this is that she is not yet fully trained to "stop and come" if she gets away from me, and she's bolted out of my second-floor apartment door twice. The stairs are a buffer zone that I know she won't cross and I can catch her. I've scolded her about the bolting, and she's stopped, but its still a safety zone.

She is both one of the most intelligent dogs I've had AND the most hard-headed/ornery. The breeder whose helping me with her warned me that she was strong-headed, so this has been a character trait since birth. She learned 'sit' and other "tricks" after less than 4 commands, so I know she's not just being stupid. I've trained many dogs before, but this one is just... wow. :P

Now, part of the issue here is that I don't know why she's scared to leave the bed. It is one of those Ikea beds, so it's just over a foot off the floor -- I might as well be sleeping on just a mattress. While it's still head-level with her, I've seen her jump off of other things. When I walk her in the park, she'll hop curbs and two-foot or higher terraces with me with absolutely no problem or pause. I have a three-foot tall bed in my living room for a couch (I'm cheap, okay?), and she gets off of that just fine. I know she's still a puppy, but I wonder why she thinks the bed is more dangerous than these other things.

I want her to sleep with me. I don't want her getting on my bed while I'm gone. I work a VERY long shift -- too long for her to not go potty, and I accept that, but she gets on my bed and gets trapped up there. I'm tired of washing sheets. :P I come in from work and she's sitting there with that look on her face that says she KNOWS she's messed up and she can't even hide because there's nowhere to go.

The only option I have is shutting the bedroom door, which means shutting my two cats in there since that's their only access to their box in my bathroom. It just seems mean to them because it really is a very small space.

She was originally crate-trained, but I used to live with some roommates who would ignore her or tantalize her in the crate (one of the reasons I moved out) and then blame me when she wouldn't stop barking at them. I would have to go and get her and stick her in my bed to make her be quiet, that or stick her in an unventilated room which was NOT an option. The crate's become a "time out" zone, so I don't want to leave her in there when I go to work and make her think she's being punished.

Think I've covered everything.

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The thought occurs to me that you are confusing this poor puppy. She's either allowed on the bed or not. How can she possibly understand that she's only allowed on the bed when you want her to sleep with you? You can't let her on the bed one minute then be punishing her the next.

I would recommend that you check out the resources at http://www.training-dogs-information.com/.

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• here is way's you can take a water bottle fill it up with water than spray it on her to get of the bed or you can fliker on the snout or scold her for being on the bed

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING WEBSITE?

I have pitbull thats 1/2 years old and i need to train himPS DONT SAY GET A BOOK THE BOOKS I GET TELL U HOW TO TRAIN THEM BUT NOT PECIFICT BEHAVIOR TRAINING

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There are so many theories and so much conflicting advice regarding the various ways to train our dogs - it's hard to know who to trust and what to believe.

This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs: To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.

To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.

Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.

To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.

Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training process. Here's a website:
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

Bye! and Good Luck!

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• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age.
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• It sounds like you don't want a do it yourself guide. I'd recommend a local dog school as you will benefit in a number of ways;
  
  1) you will be learnign from an expert who sees your dog's characteristics.
  2) there will be other dog owners there for your dog to socialise with.
  3) it gets you out of the house so you could see this as a hobbie.
  
  You could also try a dvd course put together by a professional dog trainer but its not quite the same as the trainer seeing how your dog acts.
  
  Good luck


• I used this book and it worked great to raise my lab.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307461297?ie=UTF8&tag=yahoo-blog-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0307461297


• Why not just enroll in an obedience class? Your local kennel club can refer you to a reputable trainer in your area.
  
  BTW, you need to work on your spelling. Does your spell check not work?

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

I am at a loss with my beagle. He is always pooping/peeing/eating the cats food/eating cat poop. We catch him in the act, say no! Bad dog! And put him outside. Then he does again as soon as he comes inside. Over and over and over. And here is the thing. He KNOWS that eating the cat food is wrong, because he will take a bite then if we see him, we will run under the table to hide. Just like with the cat poop and peeing or pooping inside. He does whatever he wants no matter what we do. Our other dog is a Pomeranian and she is training beautifully. She hasn't had an accident in the house for 3 days, she hasn't chewed anything for two days, and hasn't been getting in the cat box or the cat food. Any ideas what to do??

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You didn't say how old your pup was or how long you have had him for. I would just keep up what you are doing. You will have to correct your pup thousands of times before he gets the hang of it. Some dogs catch on faster than others. Good luck.

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• Can u put the litter box and cat food in one room and pit a baby gate up? If ur cat cant jump over the gate u can raise it up so she can squeeze under it...just dont raise it too much where the dog can get under


• Hi,
  Having alot of patience and not telling your pooch off will go along way to training your dog.


• Has your dog been house trained? This could be regression.


• get ride of the cat that will stop a couple problems hahaha


• beagles are stupid. sorry but they really are


• This is simple. Stop letting the dog run loose in the house. Put the cat's food up where the dog can't reach it. Get a cat box that has a cover to make it harder for the dog to get into it. Keep the dog on a leash so that he can't go everywhere in the house and poop and pee. No dog that is not housebroken should have the freedom to roam. As for knowing it's wrong...you're putting human emotions on a dog. He is reacting to your energy. You are yelling and punishing and he's reacting to that. Two twenty minute walks is not even enough time. A higher energy dog may require an hour or more of structured walking a day. My beagle is out 12 hours a day and gets structured exercise along with that. He does none of the things yours does because he's not allowed to. Crate him if you can't keep him on leash. Feed at specific times so that you can better predict when he will have to go to the bathroom. Petting him when he's not in a calm state or has done something that you don't approve of just reinforces the behavior. You've basically been rewarding him for doing all the things you don't like. Dogs don't care about love, they care about structure. He is going to take over your house because you don't tell him not to. Not a good thing for any dog and this is sure to lead to other issues.


• Okay, first, no doggie litter boxes. That only teaches them it's okay to go inside. Besides, then he'd be eating that poop, too.
  
  When dogs eat poop, it's usually because they aren't getting enough nutrition. I'm not going to preach about all the dog foods, because that would take all day. Just stay away from grocery store foods, such as Iams, Pedigree, Science Diet, etc. And, don't talk to your vet about a diet change. While I think vets are great, they aren't trained in dog nutrition. They just suggest the dog food that sponsors them(not all, but the majority do). If you want a vet's suggestion, talk to a holistic vet.
  
  Now, if it's not diet, how often is he walked? I'm not sure about beagles, but most dogs need about an hour of exercise daily. Which means walking, going to the park, etc. How old is he? Puppies have to be taken out at least 8 times a day, once an hour, for just enough time to let them pee and/or poo. Is the feeding regular? Just having a bowel of food isn't good for anyone. I do know that beagles are prone to weight gain, so not only could that be a problem with peeing and pooing, it could also be a major health concern.
  
  PS: Do not base a dog's intelligence on the breed. No matter the breed, some dogs are just faster learners than others. You wouldn't base a human's intelligence based on his/her color, would you?
  
  PPS: If your dogs aren't puppies, you feed them once in the morning, once at night(usually about 2-3+years old), if they are puppies, they're fed once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at night. Be sure you know how much to give them so you don't overfeed them. About 15-30mins after they eat, take them out. Remember to praise when they use the bathroom outside. Don't yell or be aggressive or anything like that if they mess up. If you see it, just a simple "Ah!" and immediately take them outside, and clean the mess up with a deodorizer.EDIT;;
  Clickers are great, but the way Stimpson J. Cat described using them is not exactly right. Also, when training a dog, you only use one-word commands and rewards to begin with. That's why they learn to associate "Good!" with a treat, and a command, with a command which is then followed by a treat. I don't necessarily believe in "positive reinforcement" more "positive punishment" which is rewarding for good behavior, and saying "No" to bad behavior. Dogs learn that "No" means he/she cannot do that, and it displeases owner. Dogs naturally want a strong leader that they feel comfortable following, who can understand them, even if their leader isn't a dog.EDIT TWO;;
  Hmm... I've had problems with Blue Buffalo myself, though it's supposed to be good. It gave my dogs gas and diarrhea before I switched to a different food. As Bobbie suggested, feed the cat in a different room. Also put her litter in her room, and block it off so the dogs can't get it. You don't have to put them in a crate if you don't feel comfortable, but yes, time it for 30 minutes. Whatever they don't eat gets picked back up. It sounds like they get good exercise, so just don't keep the food down all day, instead pick it up after a certain time(30-45mins) and put it back down for their next meal(again, puppies eat three times a days, adults eat twice a day).
  
  Your beagle could also have a bladder problem, so if the things here suggested don't work, you might want to get him checked by a vet.


• My dog did the same thing! She would eat my dalmations poop and pee all over the carpet in squiggles... She would also eat her own poop.. What you need to do is buy some "Fences" they sell some "fences" that you can adjust to put next to your walls to keep your dog in an area... They cost around $15 each... To fix the pooping and peeing problem (this might sound dumb) but you might want to buy a "Doggy Litter Box" and it will train him... I Know how you feel and it's really frustrating but hang in there! Also, supervise the dog as much as possible and keep the cat food, cat litter box, as far away from him as possible! HOPE THIS HELPS! Also to that lady before me that said Beagles are Stupid! then you are really wrong! they are intellegent dogs and they are REALLY GOOD AT HUNTING!


• Chewing is normal for dogs, so give them something they enjoy to chew on that is safe for them. Try cow's bones. It is a favorite at our house.
  
  It is normal for dogs and cats to eat things they find laying around. Their ancestors made a kill or found a kill and ate as much as they could, not knowing when they would eat again. This is still natural for them. But in our homes, with regular food and water feeding your dogs and cats twice a day is better for them. Feed your cats in a separate area than the dogs. Leave the food out for 30 min. and then pick it up. Keep the cat litter box separate from the dogs. Cat Poop is full of protein and believe or not protein even pooped out protein is still a food source for our dogs, but covered in litter it is very bad for the dogs to eat. Feed your dogs in a crate and set a timer 30 to 45 minutes later take them outside to the same area every time to pee and poop. After they pee, praise them a great deal and after the poop praise them a great deal. Sticking to this schedule will strongly help your dog to know what you expect.


• I have a Pom too, he's very smart. :)
  
  He came to me very well trained, and the lady who used to own him gave me some books as well. The most detailed one really emphasizes the use of a clicker, which is a little plastic thing you get at Petsmart or whatever. It has a metal piece inside it and when you push down the metal piece, it makes a distinctive clicking sound. When the dog is doing something good, click the clicker and give him a treat. You can take any type of treat (such as Pupperonis) and cut it into little tiny pieces (pets aren't sticklers on quantity!) since you will be giving him alot of them in the initial training phase.
  
  Basically, the idea is not to punish him (tempting as it is), but to reward good behavior. For example, when he heads toward the litty, depress the clicker and offer a treat. Then give him some positive reinforcement ("good boy!"). Soon he will learn to associate the clicker with good things (treats) and will come running as soon as he hears it. The book explains that the clicker's distinctive sound is very clear to the dog, whereas when you say "good boy! Good doggie not eating the litter fritters! Here's a treat!" all the dog hears is "blah blah blah blah treat" before he actually gets a treat. And that's if he's a smart dog like my Pom, who knows the word "treat". Dogs actually react mostly to your tone of voice rather than the meanings of the words.
  
  The clickers are not very expensive and you can purchase several of them to have around the house, in your pocket, etc.
  
  If possible, put up some barriers that the cats but not the dog can jump over. My mom's had dogs and cats at the same time for years and almost always has a problem with one of the dogs eating the litter fritters. Nasty. But her vet told her to dogs they are a treat!


• Here's an important basic rule;
  
  Delivering consistent messages to your dog will help him to view his world
  as black and white rather than various shades of grey. By consistent
  messages, I mean the commands that you decide to use to train, praise,
  and reprimand your dog should always be the same.
  
  It is important that all members of the family are aware of this and use the
  same commands themselves, as you would not want to undermine the
  hard work that you have put in to training the dog by having other people
  confusing him.
  
  Spending QUALITY TIME with your dog is the key.
  
  There are some pretty good guides online; www.dogtrainingguidesreview.com

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Dog Health Questions: Good Waterfoul Dog Training Books?

Does anyone one know of a good waterfoul dog traing book or website or videos? I have a puppy and didnt know where to start.

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10 minute retriever by Amy Dahl
Smartworks for Retrievers by Evan Grahm

For tapes
http://www.totalretriever.com by Mike Lardy
http://www.dobbsdogs.com by Jim Dobbs

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• hello, defiently try this my little trigger was a nightmare last year but this seriously sorted him out.
  
  www.allyoupetneed.com

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I buy live pigeons for dog training?

Im not looking for the fancy pigeons or the racing pigeons, I am looking for the common pigeon. Possibly farm raised, or even feral. Can anyone help me out (I live in Texas)?

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try googling look here: http://www.gundogbreeders.com/classified…

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• While "holding a wild species captive" is illegal everywhere, it is traditional among pigeonmongers to gently trap and hold wild pigeons captive long enough to get fertile eggs from known and selected parents, hatched and old enough to raise without those parents, at which time the parents are released. As the fledglings are no longer a "wild species" but have been promoted to Carrier/Racing Pigeon, it is legal to keep them properly. One may assume the "culls" by some selekzia process, may also be used for other purposes. Remember that in human culture, almost everything is some kind of illusion, and Illusion Management is very important in dealing with the whims and prejudices of people in power you will have to get past, even in the most private of personal biological functions, much less livestock management visible to people whose job it is to get in selected people's way. Take the aerial view of possible worst case scenarios, and build your paradigm for the least possibility of trouble.


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help for new dog owner?

i just got a brand new, 9 month old chocolate lab puppy. i need some advise and tips on when i should start training him and how. any previous experience would also help.

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When? Ummm NOW would be a good time! You have lost 9 months already, don't wait another second.
Training with what? Heel, Basic commands, House breaking, Biting???

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• you need your lab to be trained now before he becomes your worst nightmare with a cute face lol. train the basics first like sit, down, stay ect. you can usually find out how to on the internet or go to a puppy training class ( i went to petsmart). Next you can train your puppy to do fun things you would like him to learn like roll over, speak, beg etc. Again you can find out how to using the very same sources.
  hope this helps and enjoy your puppy:)


• YOu should start training him simple tricks like sit,lay,shake,rollovert.
  Train him to heal and not to wine when he is at his kennel to do that get him comfortable in going in there by throwing treats then close the cage and let him in there for 1 hour than take him outside to go potty and do this 1nce a day and your dog will get used to it!
  
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• Start immediately. Labs get big fast and are quick learners. No reason to suffer with an untrained dog if you don't have to.
  
  The first and easiest thing to teach your dog is to pay attention to you. The "Look at Me" command is pretty darn simple--use food or a toy as a motivator and encourage the dog to always be looking at your face for spoken commands and praise. Spend no more than 5 minutes per session, repeat as necessary until the dog gets it.
  
  Next....sit, stay (very important), down, no jumping, no barking, and HEEL. All of which can be learned very easily by you and the dog. It is extremely important to teach your dog to heel while he/she is young--the last thing you need is a 60 to 90 pound dog dragging you around on a leash. It's not pretty. If you don't feel up to teaching these commands yourself, most basic obedience classes are cheap and very effective on a dog as smart and tractable as Labs are.
  
  The only other basic command I would recommend you to teach a Lab is the Halt command. This is important because Labs are bird dogs and the instinct to chase small prey is extremely strong in some of them. Halt is a more advanced command--here is an easy way to teach it:
  
  http://www.ehow.com/how_2284324_train-do…
  
  There are also other methods for Halt used primarily by those of us who do field trials and must control our dogs when they are at a distance from us. My Black Lab will halt on command even when in full pursuit up to 100 yards away from me. HALT is extremely useful---if you have a dog that loves to run off for example--this command can even save the dog's life by preventing him from running into traffic. It will also keep your soon-to-be very large dog from jumping all over people.
  
  Labs are bred to be companion animals and are easily trained. A well-trained dog is more pleasurable to be around and a compliment to the owner. An untrained Lab is like letting a bull loose in a china shop--they have tremendous energy and if their attention is not focused on manners, then it will be focused on troublemaking.

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Dog Health Questions: How much is home dog/puppy training?

I'm thinking about getting a home dog trainer. How much does it usually cost? I know it depends and the price varies, but what does it generally cost?

I'm thinking about getting a trainer from barkbusters. Anyone heard of them? Are they successful at what they do? Also, in general, do these (dog training) lessons pay off. That is, are they even worth it/ beneficial?

If it helps at all, I live in California.

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well if i was you id do a obedience class that way your training your dog and not some stranger i think hands on is alot better for you and the dog plus you get socialize your dog will be alot more dog/people friendly...now if theres a real big problem you cant solve your self then call a personal dog trainer...at a pet store the classes will cost around $100

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