Dog Health Questions: Why is it when someone asks a training question....?

you have at least one person who answers with something along the lines of "watch the dog whisperer" "watch its me or the dog" or "call ceasar"?

While the tv shows may have some good advice and tips, they are not replacement for actual training. While one method may work well for one dog or situation, it wont be the solition for another! These are also edited TV shows and only show part of what's going on.. the entire episode is actually weeks, and sometimes months of training that is edited.

The trainers you see on TV also cannot possibly take on every dog training issue out there.. they are just one trainer.. and can only take on so many clients at a time.

Not all solutions require a trainer, just a different perspective from someone experienced with dogs to offer advice on a different training method to try.. for example, most housebreaking issues do not require a trainer!

Even if it does require a trainer, it takes several sessions with a trainer that are 20-30 minute long sessions... some problems may require seeing the trainer every week for 6-8 weeks!

Why do people think the answers can be found by watching a half hour tv show?

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Because that is the limit of their real, actual dog knowledge.

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• they're only shortening the training cuz they only got 30 min. to do the show. but it actually takes longer to train them. they only show steps on how to do it


• What is on TV must be true.
  
  Thats why if I click my heels together and say "there is no place like home" three times, I'll end up in 1939 Kansas, completely in black and white, and feeling like I smoked an entire fields worth of marijuana.
  
  I'll see you in 1939.


• I would never answer with those because personally I think the dog whisperer is an idiot
  
  I always try to give real answers
  
  


• Because they have no real training knowledge but think they do because they watch those shows.


• Its because thats all they watch or know or are too lazy to get more info somewhere else.
  
  For me I can watch the shows but I also read books to help with training and read things on the internet and also have a dog trainer.


• I agree with what you say,but after 50 years around dogs and I havn't had many thankfully they have all been long lived.As I have got older I have picked up several tips, but mainly ignore bad behaviour and reward good behaviour.
  My border Collie which was a nightmare when he was a puppy, now 6 1/2 years old, is a pleasure infact someone who was visiting our town stated that she would love to clone him.I took him to puppy classes when he was approx 14 weeks old and they declared him a nightmare, I withdrew him from the classes very shortly afterwards as he was not enjoying the experience . He is now a delight well behaved, and everone adores him. Patience, love will win the situation over


• Because if someone has no clue whatsoever on how to go about training a dog, it is easier to watch someone do it. In some of the answers I've read, if I didn't already know how to train a dog, I would still be lost.
  
  Some of those show are a little crappy, they show the dog's behavior, then show them trained with no instruction in between. I prefer the ones that actually teach you how to deal with behavior problems.
  
  And no every method doesn't work on every dog, I've seen Victoria Stillwell have to back up and try something else quite a few times. But her methods do work.
  
  Maybe if you would take time to watch her shows, you could see some value to them. She does actually take on a lot of behavior issues instead of the basic potty training and such. She also points out what the owners of the dogs are doing to promote the behaviors.
  
  Watching a dog training show doesn't take the place of training, lets just say it trains the dog owner on how to train their dogs. Because as we know, most of a dog's behavior problems stem from the way the owner treats them.
  
  I'd much rather see someone advise someone to even watch a crappy dog training show, than to advise them to hit the dog.


• lol thats funny.. yes people have told me that too but two dogs and three litters later, i realized that you have to play it by ear because the more you can figure out about your dog, the better your relationship will be. every dog has different personalities so watching a show may not help but it might help


• This is why I add a link for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors if the problem is serious. They are a good source for finding an experienced trainer.


• Dog owners that have never actually looked into what a good dog trainer/behaviorist is think those people have a 100% success rate.
  
  Personally I always refer to www.flyingdogpress.com and a dog trainer/behaviorist that kind of follows that view(as much as possible anyway).
  
  I don't agree with the dog whisperer. I feel some of his techniques are just plain disrespectful to another living being. He seems to think you can make a dog learn to speak human, but it has to be the other way around for the relationship to be a good one. (imo) Same thing with victoria, I think she has a good way of training, but some of the stuff she does, irritates me. There was one episode that recently aired, it was the two greyhounds I believe and they would eat their poo. I agreed it was lack of nutrition in the dogs food, but what she did to solve the problem just covered it up. The recommendation should've been to go see a canine nutritionist, not a dog behaviorist/trainer.


• TV is over-rated.
  
  and ''OMG there MUST be a reason that he's on TV!- he MUST have all of the answers!!!- who are you to say who is and isnt a bad trainer?''remember the lady who said that cesar milian was the best dog trainer shes ever heard of and shes been training dogs for more than 50 years?
  it was something like that


• Have you forgotten that you are asking about YA! contributors? There's always going to be a dumb answer or in this case not an answer, but recommendation to watch some TV show.
  
  I really respect you for all the great answers you give people, but your question borders on a rant.
  


• Watch The Dog Whisperer. You'll get it.


• I do this all the time and I feel it's a very defensible position. Too many people get dogs without a hint of how to raise or train them, and when the novelty wears off, what happens to the poor animal? Moreover, many of these people would not take the time to read a training manual, and have no clue where to begin. At least the TV shows are a beginning; a place to get into the mode of behavior training, even if the specific episode doesn't apply to their dog. And, who suggested that the viewers shouldn't actually try the training, as you imply? If you've watched any of these shows you would know that consistency, persistence, and time are always stressed.
  
  With all due respect, you need to broaden your perspective and understand you are dealing with some who think dogs are born potty trained, and that their main purpose in life is as a fashion accessory to high schoolers. Every journey of 100 miles begins with the first step.

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Dog Health Questions: Im starting a project with my dog........ training! o.o?

i want to teach him agility you know for fun but since im saving for college i cant spend it on a trainer how can i?? and if i dont have a backyard where??how??

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See if a local trainer will let you barter for lessons. Babysit. Clean house. Yard work. Clean kennels. Groom dogs. Exercise or walk dogs. Housesit. Help build courses. Dog trainers & active competitors lead quite busy lives & often have a full-time job &/or a family to care for also. Never enough hours in the day to get everything done. I know I have bartered for lessons or practice time on course myself. Give it a try. You might be able to strike a deal that benefits you both. Good Luck!

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• I plan to try it too soon, ive just been getting him to do bigger jumps over walls, under fallen tree and rivers.
  
  Then i plan to use old bamboo sticks and sting to make up obstacles in a farmers field or any spare land i see, just ask if i can use it.
  
  I no nothing about it, but i just improvise, you could do the same.
  
  You just need a way to motivate the dog to do what you want before they start enjoying it.
  
  Im using touch command, you train the dog to touch nudge your hand for a reward, get them to follow your hand or a stick first, then it seems obvious from there, so long as you have basic commands mastered.
  
  You can watch utube videos, but sometimes its more fun to guess how your dog thinks, what motivates it make up you own rules, as every dog is different like every owner.


• The very first practice jumps I had were just broom handles propped up on buckets. You could also use bricks, boxes, etc. If you don't have a yard, bring it all to the park. We do go to a practice facility (which costs money), but I usually take our equipment to the park to practice once a week as well. I have a backyard, but it's really small, so there's not much room to set up an agility course. So, we go to the park.
  
  You can buy an inexpensive kids play tunnel for the tunnel. About $20-$25. You can find some good deals on tunnels and other agility equipment on Ebay.
  
  You can make inexpensive weaves with PVC pipe. If you just stick poles in the ground, they're only like $1.20 or something like that for precut 2" PVC pipe pieces at Home Depot. Six poles are the standard number to use. We have ours fully connected together with a PVC base, so it's moveable, I think I only paid $15 for all the PVC pieces and connectors.


• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_train…
  
  Try this


• go to a local park.

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Dog Health Questions: Any dog training tips or instructions?

k so my dad found this dog in the front of the house. he's about 2-3 months old. he's super playful. i mean incredibly playful. he humped my leg. Well he's annoying kind of and i like how he looks. he looks like original dog- a bordercollieWell how do i get him to not be so jumpy and scratch?

How do i get him to know where to potty? How do i shut him up when i put him in the bathroom to sleep? He does those squeaks and moans.Do i just leave him there and let him shut up?

he kept wanting to get out when i opened the door and i just held his arms and sat there while he tried.

Does spanking him on the butt help? Or shouting?i don't want him to grow up and be liek that forever. i figure now's the bst time since he's young.I'm starting to realize why i chose cats

what should i name him? in relation to the ramones :)

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"NO" is a command puppies learn fast. But be sure to give him good boy training too and teach him name by saying his name, getting him to look at you(put a treat up to your eyes) and giving it to him.

Say a stern but not harsh no when he misbehaves.

a 2-3 month old puppy is too young to be alone for too long. Especially to be shut in the bathroom. Try crate training him and keeping the crate in yours or your dad's room.

Puppy pads by the door and when you catch him squatting, pick him up and run to the pads. when he goes on the pads praise him. When he gets angsty, try taking him outside and if he pees outside, praise him highly and RIGHT AWAY! - within 3 seconds of him doing it.

Be patient. 2-3 months, and he has ALOT to learn. He's so young, and he'll need you to teach him what's expected. He wants to learn, but just help him where you can.

An older dog might be ok of a mild swat on the nose or spank of the flank, but you should not yell or spank such a young pup. You don't want him to become fearful of you. Whenever you scold, be precise with your timing and on point. Remember your dog doesn't actually understand you or the rule yet. He needs to learn first.

And I have to ask - you found a dog in front of your house? Did you try calling the local shelter, or checking the paper to see if someone lost such a young pup before you claimed him?

Anyway, best of luck with your puppy training, and when he's ready, get him socialized and in a puppy class quick! 4mos!~ You shouldn't assume that no one would call the shelter! It'll take 5 minutes! Report that you found a lost dog and if there are any reports have them contact you. That could be someone's puppy who misses him dearly. If I lost my dog, thats the first place I would call. Within an hour. Seriously. I know it's cold outside but those sneaky pups can get out from a slight door opening if you're not careful bc the dog isn't trained not to run. Please just call the shelter. 5 minutes. If you decide to give up the puppy, make sure it's a no kill shelter/humane society. Or try to sell the dog on your own.

again, good luck.

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• One thing that is very important and usually misunderstanding is the NEED for positive reinforcement. You can never tell a dog to much that it is doing right by you - it builds confidence!! if you say a command, then please follow obediance with a happy toned GOOD DOG!! I always do this for everything long after they have learned whatever they do is what you want. a dog can never be told enough that it is good!! seriously...this is important. (The same goes for kids!)


• What ever motivates the dog!
  Some dogs are more motivated to food that praise, others don't care much for food...
  Its all about what works for an individual dog.Dogs tend to train easier when they have a reward to look forward to.Having your dog listen is not up for negotiation. Negotiating with your dog with treats doesn't teach him to respect or listen to you, he's only listening to the treat. One doesn't always have treats, then what?There are only one guide with dog secrets that work for me.


• A dog that is properly trained is likely to be a gentler dog, making for a happier family.I think if you give a proper time and training to your dog ,he will do what ever you teach her.I thing obedience training method is a good method to better teach her.


• My chihuahua used to be a bad dog. He would always chew on wires and go to the bathroom in the corners of my house. I bought a dog training course online and trained him myself. Now he's the best. I love him so much.


• positive re-enforcement works better than scolding or punishment. ie, giving him a treat for doing something he's supposed to rather than hitting for something hes not.


• tips


• Tomorrow go out and buy at least three books on raising and training puppies. You can get them at bookstores and pet shops. Read them all. Use the parts that make sense to you. There isn't room here to tell you everything you need to know.
  
  Housebreaking is simple: take him outside every hour, on a leash, to the designated "potty" spot in the yard, and just stand there, holding the leash. When he potties, praise him like crazy.
  
  In the house, if he can't be watched by a responsible adult, he should be crated. The crate should be just big enough for him to lie down. This will teach him to "hold it" which, if you think about it, is an alien notion to an animal: they just go when they feel the need. Keep the crate in the same room with you; you don't want him to ever feel abandoned. He should always be able to see you, and you can talk to him. In fact, the exercise of walking over to the crate, talking to him and then walking back to what you were doing, will teach him that you'll always come back, and help de-stress him.


• Hey Ashyelbo I understand the problem you've gone through when trying Secrets of Dog Training, My friend is in the same problem as you, and nothing worked for his dog unit he came across the Dog Training solution program, he's been having great success with it ; maybe this something which could be right for you
  
  Well good luck.NO is a command puppies learn fast. But be sure to give him good boy training too and teach him name by saying his name, getting him to look at you(put a treat up to your eyes) and giving it to him.
  
  Say a stern but not harsh no when he misbehaves.


• Why not go to Google, and type in all of these questions, individually? You will receive responses with much more detail.
  
  Also, you should consider giving him to someone with more knowledge and experience with dogs. These are questions you should look into, before getting a dog. When people get dogs without doing their research, they usually end up re-homing them (usually because they are so overwhelmed).
  
  I would like to address one thing. Physical punishment is disgusting. Healthy relationships are not based on fear. They are based on respect. It only takes one smack/spank/hit/slap to create a fearful animal. Positive reinforcement works much better.
  
  Edit: If you end up keeping this dog, please refrain from using Cesar Millan's methods. Cesar Millan has no formal training. His methods are extremely old-school. He intimidates and overpowers dogs with painful devices, such as shock collars, prong collars, and choke collars. He actually tightened a choke collar around a dog's throat, to the point where it practically fell to the ground due to suffocation. It was clear that the dog was nearly strangled, as its tongue was blue and it was choking and gasping for air (this actually aired on television). Plus, it urinated all over itself. If you must follow a dog trainer, stick to Victoria Stillwell.


• First of all, never spank a dog. Second, he needs to be exercised. Dogs walk and some breeds run. It is very important to walk this dog every single day. He wants to please you so he will listen to you if you know how to communicate with him. You can't start training him until you have his attention. Walk him first and then start your training. Use small dog treats to reward him when he follows your command, this assures him that he did the right thing. When a dog barks or jumps up on you without you asking him too, just put your knee up and knee him in the chest. at the same time, make a noise such as (ah) using a stern voice or just say No! Dogs play very close attention to your energy and your face expressions. There is no need to yell or shout, this just gets him more excited and he thinks you guys are just having fun. It is important to keep calm but be very stern. He is trying really hard to understand you. By the way, have you ever watched any episodes of the Dog Whisperer?
  
  Cesar Millan is awesome and he can give you some really great tips.


• he was outside your house? Please tell me you asked around if this was anyones puppy? Put photos up and everything. If you didn't, seriously someone is missing him. If you did, well good job here are some tips:
  
  When he jumps up, put both arms high up (showing you he won't get a pat when he is jumping up) and turn around so your back is to him. This makes him stop jumping up.
  
  Every time he goes to the toilet in a place you want, reward him (with treats and pats). But when he goes to the toilet where you don't want him to, don't yell, just grab his collar and take him straight to the spot in the garden you want him to do his business.
  
  He is a puppy, of course he is going to moan and squeak, he will grow out of this. The only way is to ignore him, as hard as it is (this is probably what your parents did when you kept crying)
  
  When he goes to barge through the door, pull him back and ask him to sit (if he doesn't know how to sit, then teach him). This way, he will always sit by the door, pleasantly waiting to go out.
  
  NEVER USE PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT! Don't yell, just be firm.
  
  I would also strongly recommend taking him to a vet to get checked up. :)

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Dog Health Questions: How can I increase my profit margin?

I own a successful dog training and walking business grossing over $100,000 a year but have very little cash left over. How can I learn more about increasing my share of the pie?

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by looking at your expenses and P&L sheet.

1. can you buy food elsewhere or in bulk to lower costs.
2. can you swap to part time help over full time to remove insurance and overtime pay.
3. do lights need to be on all the time, some can go off
4. pipe all the gutters on the building to a water cistern. use free rainwater over PAID city water for clean up, watering animals.
5. do you really need a loan on the company car/truck
6. add a small store, toys, chew toys, leashes, helps off sets other costs
7. just a matter of going through all you spend and penny pinching.
8. lack of cash flow w/ 100k in sales shows you are spending too much or pay too much rent or have too many bills, shrink them.

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• One of the way is to get the financial institution or banks to finance your business in this way you have a better financial power to expand your business.
  
  The problem most small businesses is that they are unwilling to partner with financial institute to structure their expansion plan as it means taking credit risk.
  
  But if you manage the risk well, you can grow your business exponentially. I had a friend who has pet food store. initially with his own capital, he can only manage one store. But with financing from banks, he can pay for more supply and set up more store and therefore generate more business and create a better brand name.


• Either raise your prices or lower your expenses.

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Dog Health Questions: How much would you be willing to pay?

I know the economy sucks right now and everyone is tight on money, and I was just curious about dog training prices. Suppose you were interested in getting your dog trained (obedience), how much would you be willing to pay for in home training?? Would you want to pay by the hour, per visit, etc? If so please specify which one and how much?

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Depends on the quality of the trainer. If this is an excellent trainer with a good track record, I'd pay $50-70/hr for specialized competition obedience work. For just home problen solving (which I really don't need much) most likely $25-30/hr depending again on the quality of the trainer and the problem that needs to be solved.

I charge $25-30/hr for in home basic obedience and problem solving. that seems to be the going rate in this community.

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• Per hour: 8-13$
  Per visit: 20-45$


• just watch the dog whisper


• Personally I would train the dog myself, the only reason I would 'GOTO' dog training is to socialise the dog with other dogs, so I wouldn't ever request a home visit. Dog training lessons range from £1-£6 and home visits are anywhere between £10 upwards depending what the issue is.


• My friend is a dog trainer with his own facility, if he trains the dog for 2 weeks at his facility he charges $1500.00 for the two weeks but that includes boarding the dog. There's a dog training facility that offers obedience classes for $125.00 for six months. I'd pay that.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training trick books.?

I am looking for some books people recommend with tons of tricks and I mean like tons (if possible). I know all about the sitting and staying and so on. Any advanced books out there loaded with tricks? Also, any good books about baking homemade treats and biscuits you recommend? Thanks!

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Hi! You may want to check this link for some good treats recipes for your dog.
http://xrl.us/bedag3

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• try amazon


• Well, amazon.com has some great books, just search something having to do with dogs. Or if you want a video, try the Cesar Millan guy.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice?

I have had quite a few dogs in the past, and have been able to train them pretty quickly and easily, but my new puppy doesn't seem to want to learn. She's very smart, and can already sit, lay down, and fetch, but she doesn't want to stop chewing, biting, or going on the floor. What is the best way to stop her from doing these things?
If you have any advice, please help. Or if you know of any good websites, that would help also. =]

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Ok to start you have to understand any puppy that is teething is naturally going to want to chew, such as a child. At the age of six months-the puppy will have their adult teeth thatm will need to be set in and they do that by chewing. (If they do not set their teeth in-it can cause early tooth loss and other dental problems). At two years old they should be out of them chewing stages. My vet told me to have plenty of toys for my English Bulldog. (He would even try chewing my walls). Dogs like different things to chew on and can easily get bored with the same toys. Make sure you have toys that are different textures. (Hard to Soft). Stay consistant and if she does chew on the wrong thing--show her the toys and distract her with them. I woudl tease my pup, until he absolutely had to have his toy. As far as potty-training goes--my vet told me to "Crate Train" and it works! Here is a link and their are many others--just use crate training as a keyword. http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~rc207100/info…

As far as biting goes that can mean anything depending on where she is biting. We have to consider that dogs do not speak english and they try to communicate with us in different ways. Such as Diesel, would bite our toes or hands when he wanted to be played with. I broke him out of that habit with consistently reinforcing him to give me the paw--instead of biting. (He would not bite hard, but still not acceptable). Try understanding what she is biting you for and finding another command (such as paw) to reward her with what she is wanting, such as playing or a good scratching of the back.

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• Get more chew toys for your pup,
  
  Training,go to Malteseluv.com its a maltese site but all the same rules for potty training are the same,
  This site the woman has done a great write up on potty training
  here is the site
  
  http://malteseluv.homestead.com/PuppyInf…


• Short but sweet answer. Lots of exercise and crate training!
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  A lot of people think its cruel for a dog to be in a crate but in nature when their leader isnt around they would naturally go to their den (hence a crate). Also when you leave a dog they feel responsible for your house, they get stressed running around all the time which leads to destructive chewing out of boredom. If you leave them in a crate when you leave they only feel responsible for that area and that is a lot easier on them :)
  You should also walk them for about an hr (depending on the breed) before you crate them!good luck!!
  
  I guess that wasnt so short!


• well i have a friend who has the same problem. Try getting him lots of chew toys and those pedigree denta bone.


• Ms Cream is absolutely correct. A puppy without a crate is a disaster in the making.
  You wouldn't let a toddler have access to dangers in the home, please don't let your puppy be exposed either.


• For starters, puppies have to go to the bathroom every hour. If you don't want your dog going on the floor, take it to an appropriate place to go hourly. It will learn thats where you want it to go.
  
  When you catch your dog chewing on something inappropriate, tell it no and then give it something it can chew on.
  
  As for the biting, I don't know if you meant yourself or objects in your house. If it is biting you, yelp loudly when it does so to let it know that it hurts/that you don't appreciate it. When puppies are young and bite one another, that's how they learn when playing goes too far.
  
  If it is biting objects, do the same as chewing. Tell it no and then give it something it can chew on. If you're afraid it'll tear something up, you can put something on it to make it taste bad, or possibly burn (rub hot peppers on the objects).


• Just like humans, dogs have their own personalities. So just like each child might learn in different ways, so do dogs.
  
  I found some good information at the website listed below.


• http://pc-safe.info/html/Home_Family/Dog…

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good name for an a dog company?

I have a dog walking company and i decided to add dog grooming and dog training and watching dogs, So its like all about dogs company. What is a good name for that? I cant think of any at all! Try not to be to corny and weird, I want a sophisticated name sort of. Thanks (:

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Mighty Mutts Dog Care
All Breed Pet Services.
Fetch! Dog Care
Paw Pals Dog Services.
Waggin' Tails
Pampered Pooches.
Pawsitively Dog Servces

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• Dog WORKS
  
  The FULL DOG (take off on the Full Monty)


• Dirty dogs and filthy bitches :)


• -Insert your first name here-'s dog grooming and walking & co.


• Snoopy's Dog House


• all-round dogs


• Walk-A-Pup

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

my dog is 4 yrs old and when he was younger, he was so obediant, but now he walks around like he's better than me and he also sucks up to my dad.
PROBLEM 1
whenever i ask him to "sit", "lie down",.. etc he would whine and bark at me, and sometimes even chew on my fingers or toes.

PROBLEM 2
i'm a little worried about his behavior towards others. Whenever we're outside of the house he's very gentile with humans but not with dogs. He's very obedient outside of the house but not inside. If we have a guest over he would bark constantly and we would usually bribe him with food. but just yesterday, he actually bit our guest and the bribing did not work at all.

PROBLEM 3
my dog does NOT enjoy dog treats. so it's very hard to train him. we have a whole box of doggy treats, but he just won't eat them. i also tried toys, he likes his toys but he won't "sit" or "lie down" for them.

PROBLEM 4
I try very hard to make him walk beside me with the leash but he won't listen. he would always pull ahead. It hurts me watching him choke himself.

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CORRECT THESE BEHAVIORS. WE CAN'T TAKE HIM TO A TRAINER BECAUSE MY DAD JUST WON'T ALLOW IT, SO I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF. I DON'T WANT MY DOG TO GET PUT TO SLEEP.

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Problem 1- This chewing is actually called Mouthing. It's normally a puppy thing.. but what I usually do is screech like a dog in pain. Normally they will stop, because they don't intend on hurting you and this screeching is a sign of discomfort and sort of a "please don't hurt me/stop hurting me". When he stops, reward him.

Problem 2- This could be a sign of lack of socialization, especially toward other dogs. With people in the house, he may feel that he needs to protect his territory and feels the need to show everyone who is boss. Put him on a leash before you let someone in the house, and have them play with them or give him a treat when they come in, showing him that they are not a threat. If he's on the leash, you can control him, allowing you to quickly remove him from the situation and prevent him from biting someone.

Problem 3- Don't use dog treats then. I boil chicken, make milk-less scrambled eggs, boil beef stew cubes... Something my dog has only had a few times and is quite tasty. This should only be used when training him, and never any other time, so that it remains special.

Problem 4- teach him the Heel command. this requires a lot of bending because you have a smaller dog, but bend over with the treat at your left side, hold it to his mouth and take a few steps. He should stay right with your side as you walk, and when you stop, reward him. There's a lot of places on the internet and in books where you can find more precise instructions on teaching the Heel and fixes to any problems you may have when doing so.

When teaching him things, or even commanding him to do things he already knows, do NOT repeat the command over and over. If you say "Sit" and he doesn't sit. Don't keep saying it like, "Sit. Sit. Sit." This is technically insanity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. If he knows sit, and you tell him to sit and he doesn't do it? Force him into a sit. THEN treat him. Let him know that when you say sit, he has to sit, and it's not until he sits that he is going to get the reward.

Dog Training and Why it is Important

• Persistence is in order here, you must train him every day, several times a day if necessary. One problem, don't ask him to sit, command it. You must say commands in a firm voice, when he obeys, give him praise. Hold the leash kinda taut where he's walking beside you...don't worry, he won't choke himself if he pulls ahead. Practice the leash over and over until he gets it, and practice daily. If he shows aggression to other dogs while walking, pop the leash to show him it's not acceptable behavior. Maybe your dog doesn't like treats, but there's other things he might like for rewards, my dogs like a little piece of cheese, but, only use it as a reward, not for bribes, they don't understand, he'll think he's being rewarded for bad behavior. When talking to your dog, only use 1 or 2 words at a time (NO, instead of don't do that, etc). Dogs need to be controlled, but it sounds like your dog is controlling ya'll. Dogs love to make their owners happy, yet sometimes they need to remember that.


• The problem is he thinks his the 'PACK LEADER'.
  You need to start from scratch as if he hasn't been trained at all. Use Chicken or Beef cut into small pieces for treats you will soon get his attention.
  As for the dogs you really need obedience training to socialise him, if you aren't allowed to do that, take him for lots of walks where there are other dogs, have the treats in your hand (let him know they are there) and keep walking past and until he ignores them and then reward him.


• I have a Maltipoo as well, He's actually turning five this week.
  (I think he's the qutest dog on earth - but of course we all think this about our dog.)
  I had the same problem with the walking next to me, but with a lot of patience, praise when he does well and offering him a reward it eventually worked out.
  In general dogs seem to respond best to a balanced, loving yet firm treatment. If yours sucks up to your Dad, watch what your Dad might be doing differently - it seems to be working and your dog is not a lost cause.
  Hope it works out for both of you.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training please HELP!?

I am worried about my puppy. He has started tearing up his wee wee pads and I know it's a bad thing to teach them to go on the pads and not outside. I was doing great with his training but my husband and I have decided to separate and its been a whirlwind and ive stopped paying attention to him. I absolutely love him and do not want to give him away simply because I am going through a hard time. Things are setting now and I want to see if you all had advice on how t o get him back into a routine he is almost 16 weeks old. He is a maltese/poodle mix. As of now he is tearing up his wee wee pads and pees on the floor where the wee wee pad had been. He is normally in the kitchen I have crated him before and he does not seem to soil in the crate while I am out but normally I am out 8 hours a day at a time. I really love him and want to teach him. Any suggestions?

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The dog can tell you're upset. The other day, I was having a BAD day, I cried and yelled and all that--LOL-- and he could tell. When I went to tuck my DD into bed, he ran into our office and peed on the floor. The ONLY accident he has had-EVER! He was reacting to my mood.

That being said, get back to training to go pee outside. If you are having a rough time, a walk is a great way to give the dog exercise AND to clear your mind. I filled my MP3 player up with all sorts of fast paced songs and go walking...it helps!

Dog Training Secrets

• Be patient with your puppy, going to a corner and peeing is a big accomplishment for them, just like going to the corner of the yard is a big accomplishment for a grown dog. Do your very best to spend as much time with him as possible. Discipline him when he does bad, but do not yell or strike him. Speak in a strict tone that will let him know he did bad.


• Hey I had the same problem. My resolution was to crate Chewie overnight, and then first thing in the morning, I took him outside and waited until he relieved himself, praised him, and brought him back in. Same thing for afternoons, but in the beginning do it at least 5 times so that way your puppy knows that going outside is the place for him to go potty.


• Well the above answer, "teach them when they are young" is not at all helpful. The dog is not "young" anymore but it is yes still trainable. When you are home take it outside!! Dogs will find joy in going outside and associate it with good.
  I would not wan to pee in my room(crate) either.


• Dog training: the process of teaching a dog to perform certain actions in response to certain commands which the dog is trained to understand. It is a general term which does not, by itself, describe what or how the dog is taught.
  
  More training tips, http://is.gd/7oSgS


• teach them while therre young


• give your dog more time.. be patient while teaching ur pet :)

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone heard of the "Hands-Off Dog Training Program"?

saw it on the internet - wanted to know if anyone has tried and and if it worked??

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Almost everything I trained my dogs to do was hands-off. From basic obedience to more complicated tricks. Somehow they learn much faster when you aren't touching them because the focus is on you and not your hands. I'm not explaining it well, but I know it works. I use a clicker and that works like magic.

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• Not sure, but it sounds like it has a positive-reinforcement base, with more of an emphasis on luring than even positive reinforcement training stresses.
  
  Example: To teach a dog to sit, you guide the dog's head back with a treat until the dog falls into a sit.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i go for puppy / dog training in nottingham?

needs training please help asap

Residential Dog Training Vs DIY Home Dog Training

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If you mean Nottingham UK then google or go through your yellow pages to find local clubs. There should be plenty.

Here you go.

http://www.nottinghamdogtraining.co.uk/

I just put in a google search.

Training Your Dog - Dog Training Tips and Advice

• If you have a local petco or petsmart they do it. Here in NC its 109.00 for 9 weeks. pretty cheap for dog training!

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Dog Health Questions: I need some dog training tips on nipping dog?

We have a three year old dog, had him since a pup. He's a mutt - longish hair beagle style dog. Actually he is really pretty intelligent.

He's been an awesome dog so far. I've taken many tips, and have become his "pack leader". However, he tends to nip at my kids when they are playing/rough housing, and when other kids come over he has nipped at them for playing, or when they have food in their hands.

Obviously this is a problem (though he never nips hard...just enough to scare them a bit). How do I overcome this? What would the Dog Whisperer tell me to do?

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I am a dog trainer and I say your dog needs to go to Dog School. If you haven't the money try my 1, 2, 3 easy tips.

1. Make a spot in the house for him to discipline him for doing this. The spot should have NO toys, NO children, and NO attention for about 5 minutes.

2. Take away play time/ treats for misbehavior.

3. Play with him more. Show him how to play nice and discipline for naughtiness.

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• I would say take him to obedience school. There are experienced people there who can help train your dog to stuff such as not nipping. Whenever he does something wrong, scold him by saying no or bad dog. They can usually sense when you're mad at them by the tone of your voice. This should also help your dog to not to it again.


• Well, what you should do is let your children and dog rough house.... Then when you see him nip your children once, jerk him quickly by his collar and say "NO! Bad dog!!! " Then punish him like putting him inside his crate or making him lie down.
  
  Do this over and over again every day. Hopefully he'll get the picture. And everytime he licks your children's face, give him a treat. He'll learn lick, not nip!
  
  Good luck!


• Flick him on the nose when he nips and tell him NO.


• I use a dog training tip I learned from a vet. He said to get a small soda bottle (like a 16 oz Pepsi ) and after you rinse it out fill it with some pennies. When your dog does something you don't like - just shake it at the dog, and the noise will stop him from doing whatever it is that he shouldn't be doing. When you shake it at him use a word command like - No - or - Bottle.
  After awhile all you will have to is say the word and your dog will associate the word with the noisy bottle and it should be effective.
  NEVER hit you dog with the bottle or anything else. Also, when he guits nipping and listens, you should reward him for doing so.


• If it a serious niper and if could end up hurting someone really bad , take it and put it to sleep.If it is " puppy nip '' or '' dog gets really excited nipp just take it to a obedience school.It will work.


• I just wouldnt let him play with the kids if he is going to bite them I wouldnt worry about the dog worry about your kids safety cause you never know someday that dog may get even worse and really hurt one of your kids bad


• If a sharp "No" isn't enough, and it wasn't enough for our JRT, I found this, which has worked for the most part. He stops nipping and always licks us. I try to yelp like another dog would if he were nipping at a dog who he caused pain.
  
  From the ASPCA:
  - Give a high-pitched yelp, as if you are in pain, when the puppy bites too hard. This should startle the puppy and cause him to stop, at least momentarily. Praise the puppy for stopping and/or for licking you.


• Dogs have personalities just like we do, your dog is getting older, and maybe the kids make him nervous... is he crate trained?
  
  when he nips, hold his snout (like your holding a coke can) and in a stern voice say "NO BITE"
  
  but usually in adult dogs they already have their personalities.
  just like you and I....maybe he is not clicking with the children, maybe he is a quiet type dog, maybe he is just nervous.
  
  I have a lab that we can throw in the pool, lay on him, feed him from out hand, and even pull his tail, he loves it;.... he has a very playful personality... then I have a poodle, he is something else!
  he is picky, he is nippy, and if he gets mad he will do naughty things.
  he is crate trained and most of the time we have to keep him in the crate because of his bad habits...
  
  good luck with your dog.. but keep in mind, he has feelings too.


• When your dog goes to nip,you smack him firmly across the bridge of the nose and you tell him no!Then say bad dog.That is how we broke our rat terrier mix.

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Dog Health Questions: DS: What do you see in the future of dog training?

In the past, dog trainers were more aggressive in their approach when it came to training dogs. Treats were rarely used and most trainers got their way through force or avoidance training. Currently, positive training, with little to no physical discipline, is the popular method.

How do you think dog training will evolve in the next several years? We are sure to gain more of an understanding for dogs through more time and scientific studies. Do you think this will affect the way the general public train in the future?

I wouldn't be surprised if more bans on what some people deem as cruel training tools (such as remote trainers or prongs) were put into effect to make way for purely positive training. I don't see a balance between the two extremes ever becoming a reality. I think things will continue to get more and more positive. Your predictions?

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You know, I really can't predict it. I do know if we are going to continue to use dogs in police work, military, personal protection etc the *training tools* and physical compulsion is going to have to stay.

You made a very interesting statement. *I don't see a balance between the two extremes ever becoming a reality*.

In my house? There IS a balance of the *two extremes*. I use both. I have found the *balance*.

I do believe many people on this site see me as completely pro-prong/e-collar/physical compulsion when in reality I have and do use positive reinforcement with the above, at times, instead of the above.

I use what fits the individual dog and the situation. It is not rocket science. Thank goodness. Because I am really bad at science.

ADD: I completely agree. And the problem, lies with the mindset of the *extremes*. Neither want to or will they *give* alittle. Not happening. Whereas I am not hard core either way. I believe in a balance of training and I also don't believe one type of training fits ALL dogs. That, to me, is not possible.

Training Your Dog - Dog Training Tips and Advice

• I have been around dogs for over 43 years and my training methods have'nt changed at all.I worked at GSD school and trained and they were given treats or whatever made them listen and get the attention needed,The only training tool that was asked to be used was the chocker or prong..I have found when tring dogs,all dogs that I have dealt with,treats are used and I get the attention and results that I need..always..My style has never changed..are you talking about a special type of training???


• I saw a trainer at the dog park working with two dogs and the pups owners in a private section on it. Whenever someone passed and they would bark/growl, they trainer threw a water balloon right in -front- of them, and they'd shy away from it. She'd say "Aahhh!" but make it sound like a growl. After about 10 minutes the dogs weren't barking anymore. It was interesting.


• I see a lot of people humanizing their dogs and not wanting to "be mean and hurt the doggy's poor wittle feelings".
  
  Before we know it it'll be all click-n-treat methods. I can't find ANY books or trainers not saying "negative reinforcement will make your dog sad and hate you forever blah blah blah". I only expect it to get worse.


• Dogs will remain the same, however, people tend to swing from one extreme to the other.
  They change directions, and then swing back once they realize what the problems are with the new theory.
  
  Its very possible we will eventually end up back where we were 30 years ago.
  And then head back the other direction :o)


• they can take some tools away. but i will always have a foot to plant up his *** when he don't listen


• Training tools won't be banned, there are still going to be people that approve of them and use them, plus the AKC says it is okay. That isn't going to change. However, people that are inexperienced and only get their training advice from tv shows will use positive reinforcement. Dog trainers that stick to the "old ways" such as myself will still believe in physical correction. In a pack, if a dog got out of line the leader would beat the crap out of them. It is effective even if we humans wouldn't go that far. But like I said, with the newer dog trainers they will use positive reinforcement and tell other people to do so as well. So, yes, I think that group will grow.
  
  A lot of people don't want to bother with training their dog if it shows even the slightest stubborn behavior. They think they can train their dog in a snap and don't realize it takes a lot of time and effort. With the positive reinforcement group growing tools will be used less (though I don't think they will ever be removed) and they will replace it with treats. Because it won't work with the more stubborn breeds then, yes I think more dogs will be given up and put down. Though to train serious issues I think some would eventually resort back to physical corrections. Some owners won't try though and just give away the dog and replace it with those stupid runt "teacup" dogs.
  
  As for barking, a trainer I go to uses a plastic bottle with coins in it. When the dog barks she repeatedly slaps the bottle on her thigh or hand. The really loud noise scares the dog and they stop after a couple times.


• I would say that positive training is going to become even more popular than it is now!
  
  For me, (in a perfect world) I would love to see a middle ground! I would like for dog training to become “settled” once and for all!
  
  Purely positive training and dominance/alpha training are BOTH extremes. Neither side gets along well with the other. I can tell you right now that BOTH sides are not going to go away without a fight. There'll ALWAYS be people standing by their chosen side no matter what.
  
  Here is how I categorize dog training.
  
  There are the alpha/dominance old school/traditional dog training people and the positive reinforcement dog training people.
  
  I've found that the alpha/dominance old school/traditional dog training people are extremely close minded and set in their ways. They scoff at ANY and ALL positive reinforcement training. They believe that corrections all the time with a quick pat on the head as praise is the way to train a dog. They tend to be OBSESSED to the point of just borderline crazy (just my opinion) with corrections and being the pack leader. Now, I'm not saying ALL traditional trainers do this, but some of them use physical abuse as “training.” Some trainers, hit, slap, punch, spank, alpha roll, pinch, strangle, and the most popular hang their dogs as discipline. This is considered animal abuse to me and I WILL NEVER do that to my dog. To be blunt, these people are very hard to be around (I personally despise them) and I definitely would not want to associate myself with them. The end.
  
  I much prefer the positive reinforcement people. These people really care about building a relationship with their dogs and training them in a humane way. Positive reinforcement includes training with clickers (clicker training) treats, praise and toys. The only thing that most positive reinforcement trainers DO NOT advocate are the use of tools like choke collars and prong collars. This bothers me a bit because I've seen with my own eyes that these tools do not cause pain or harm to the dog when used properly. Notice how I didn't mention shock collars because in my opinion, this tool does NOT go under positive reinforcement. How can it? You can't change the fact that you're still issuing an electric current to your dog.
  
  My dog has a prong collar and I do issue corrections when necessary but those corrections do not hurt her in any way. This is the only place where I differ from the positive reinforcement dog trainers.
  
  I've found a middle ground between the two methods. I LOVE all aspects of positive reinforcement training and that's how I mostly train by but I also use corrections.
  
  I hope this all makes sense lol!
  
  ADD: In order to find a middle ground or balance in the dog training world, PEOPLE will have to open their minds and change. People definitely don't take to change kindly, so it will take years for the perfect balance to be found. That's sad because I know a couple of people have already found it including me. We'll just have to wait for the other slow pokes to catch up and swallow their prides.


• I predict that +reinforcement is going to gain more ground. It's hard to argue with it since it WORKS. I'm not denying the older methods work, they do but if you can get the same results without force, why not?
  
  We're still learning and if you refuse to even try new ideas, you come off (General you) as ignorant to me. I don't care how many dogs you've trained, the profession is always growing, more research is being done.
  
  And I still stand by what I've been saying, FEW that are against + actually know what it is.


• I look at it this way...IF IT AINT BROKE...DONT FIX IT
  
  Dogs were trained in the past to herd, hunt, assist in warfare, assist in police work.
  
  I dont see a reason to switch to a different way of training dogs! If you could train your dog to carry a stick of dynamite into the enemy territory...w/o being caught and w/o fearing for your own safety...that's good enough for me. I'd rather listen to someone who trains with the same ideas...than some idiot Pet Smart trainer who's stuffing treats down my dog's throat for no apparent reason.

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Dog Health Questions: Im looking for dog training (read details)?

please leave some website links to help with all dog training thanks

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Take yoru dog to a PetCo. They will teach you how to work with your dog and train him. It is not expensive.

http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.asp…

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• Just my opinion as a dog trainer who has seen many messed up dogs come from in store training 'classes'
  & Petco sucks & so do all the other in store trainng 'classes'
  
  They are Great dont get me wrong in socializing your pet & selling you over priced things & animals from puppy mills & other unhealthy/ inhumanine sources etc
  
  If you've never owned a dog yourself please dont attempt to train it by yourself
  
  Look for a positive ( no prong collars or hiting etc trainier. or classes not located at a pet store - best thing is to ask people you know or meet with dogs for ones they reccomend. It will cost a bit of money but i you need instructions from online - most likely you won't find good ones .... * that explain things as if you were there in clss being physically shown what to do , nor answer all your questions effectivly.
  
  PS - dog 'trainers' in stores only get 1 - 2 weeks of mystery training - would you really want to trust some one with only 2 weeks of experience with your furry kid ??


• call the dog whisper


• my puppy goes to Petsmart.
  it is his 5th week and he has already learned how to sit,stay,watch,go up stairs, and lay down. etc.
  you go once a week and its really easy.
  it is not too expensive, and its very worth it
  
  if you want to do it on your own then you have to get a lot of treats! after he accomplishes something, give him a treat. sometimes, a pat on the head isnt good enough for a dog.
  small treats will always work.


• check out www.mysmartpuppy.com and ask questions in the forums-web board. another place is www.goodpaws.com and of course, the boards at sitstay.com.
  
  There are many yahoo groups for dog training too. My favorite is frontandfinish, with dogobedience being good for competition obedience folks.


• look in the yellow pages and read reviews of place online.stay away from Bad Newz Kennelz.lmao ot you wont have a dog to train


• Here are a few great websites for training... best of luck


• try petco or petsmart they do pet training and you can also get courses with other dogs so your dog can interact

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