Dog Health Questions: How to train a young dog?

So I will be looking after my sister's apartment and dog for about a year while she's out of the country. The dog is a miniature pinscher and she loves him deeply, but unfortunately she has a hard time showing discipline because she always ends up cuddling him after yelling at him. So I love dogs but this dog can be extremely frustrating to look over because he totally disregards authority and acts like an asshole. I was wondering if anyone, with experience in dog training, can give me tips to have this dog trained and submissive to my commands, or is it already too late (He is over a year old now I believe).

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1. make the dog sit before eating or going to use the rest-room.

2. when your mad at your dog, don't cuddle the dog 10 seconds after yelling at the dog. you need to tell the dog "BYE!". then dog will either run to it's kennel or hiding-spot when the dog knows it's done something bad. don't be happy with the dog until 30mins is up.

3. if the dog is not siting or doing what you want then give it it a treat. the dog must sit before it can have the treat. keep doing this and the dog will be programed to do what you want it to do.

4. if the dog is using the rest-room in the house then put it's nose in the crap or pee. dog's hate that! they will get sick of it and not use the rest-room in the house. when the dog using it out-side you need to pet the dog and say "good boy".

your sister is a weak owner for such a strong-breed.

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• The best way is to go to an obedience class. Look for a positive reinforcement trainer in your area.


• look on youtube.


• Min pins are feisty active little dogs. They aren't the easiest to train, but I have seen plenty that are very well behaved dogs. Yelling isn't the way to go, it just excites them. Patient persistent training is always more effective. Submission isn't the objective, cooperation is the way to go. This dog type isn't meant to cower. You want him to think you are so interesting and fun that he can hardly take his eyes off you. He needs to know that you are smarter than he is, not that you are bigger and meaner if you want his respect. and this dogs respect will make him act more like you want him to. Go to a good dog obedience class, then seek out agility, fun nose work, or earthdog classes. He needs a job and an intriguing owner. My agility trainer runs his min pin and wins more trials with him than his Australian shepard. These dogs are too smart to be acquiescent little robots here to do your bidding with little effort.

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Dog Health Questions: Is it possible to be a "part-time" dog trainer?

Okay, well I am an 18 year old college student. I am going for Psychology. I want to get into Forensics or something in the school system. Anyway, I love dogs. I have a 5 month old pug, and he's just amazing. People say college and a dog is hard, but I find it no harder with him. If anything, he makes it easier. Anyway, I've found the time to train him and he is wonderful. At 5 months he is VERY well trained. Of course there's more to be done, but he is doing great for his age. Part of me wants to get into dog training. I love the feeling of helping a dog and their owners. (I trained my roomates' dog, too.) I feel like you can train ANY dog, and that makes a happy dog and happy owner. My question is, could there be ANY way of doing dog training on the side? Like my main career be something with Psychology, then on the side I do dog training? I know it would take a lot of work and studying, but I'm up to it. Any thoughts are appreciated. Please no rude comments.

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I work full time and teach classes twice a week. I attend seminar and other events to help me be a better instructor, as well as attending classes and competing in obedience with my own dogs.

Training is not a part time gig, even though I actually only TEACH twice a week for 3-4 hours total, I spend about 18-24 hours a week trying to make myself a BETTER instructor. Be careful about thinking you can train ANY dog - while dogs CAN be trained, some dogs can simply not be 'wired right' and while their people think they can 'fix' the dog with training - the trainer must sometimes be the voice of reason and suggest other alternatives - not ALL dogs are meant to be here on earth - for whatever reason they are not safe.

Between full time work, teaching part time and classes/competing with my own dogs, it is VERY easy to get run down, VERY quickly. Sunday evenings or Monday mornings are my times to 'do what *I* want without the dogs' - which often means a trip to the chiropractor!

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• Of course there would be. Keep in mind if you go into Psychology, you can also do that part time as well. Many psychologists work for themselves so they can set their own hours. If they're both something you want to do, look into what you need to do to become a professional trainer.
  
  And for college and having a dog, I don't think it's hard either. I currently work full time, take 14 credit hours and have a puppy (which I have plenty of time for). It makes life a little more enjoyable and teaches you how to be organized and how to prioritize.


• I'm a successful part time dog trainer. You need some training first, you can't just become a trainer without school first.
  I'm certified through Animal Behavior College. It is a year course which is partially online and partially hands on. You can google them for more information.
  
  Either no one will hire you because you don't have any experience, or you'll mess up someones dog if you don't know what you're doing.
  Also consider the liability involved with dogs. You may need insurance if someone tries to sue you!


• by all means, yes! i work a ''regular" job but still do training on the side. I take the dogs, though, and have them for a month at a time. if you aren't set up for this it may be harder scheduling but still possible. good luck!
  p.s., i have no ''DEGREE" in dog training, word of mouth is my best tool. and any dog can be trained, just to different degrees. and the only additional insurance i carry is an umbrella policy, which costs $20/month for a million bucks.
  also, YOU DECIDE which dogs you want to train. you do not have to accept EVERY DOG for training, so the 120 lb aggressive dog quip is not an issue....


• First, no offense, but training a couple of friends' dogs doesn't mean you can train ANY dog. When's the last time you were faced with a 120lb dog with serious aggression issues that couldn't even be outdoors without a muzzle on and drags it's owner down the street? How precisely would you handle that? What about a rescue that was terrified of absolutely everything? Or a hyper-active less than intelligent puppy? You really need to take some classes and become certified as a professional trainer if you want to even think about getting into this field, part time or full time. A lot of people would be very upset if they tried to hire you only to find out that your 'experience' consisted of training a few dogs to what you believe is an appropriate level. The trainer I use is certified by AKC, including the Good Citizenship test, and has taken courses in Protection training, Agility, Obedience, and more. I trust her, but I would never use someone without such training- even the Petsmart trainers receive very little education about what they're doing.
  
  As far as the actual time constrictions, that really depends on your schedule. I don't see any particular reason why you could train dogs on the side, provided you had the time to do everything else you needed to and still found extra time for training sessions. But you might find it difficult to do all the training required for you to even be worthwhile as a trainer while you're also taking college classes. That's entirely up to you though.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there anything we can buy to stop them from peeing on the furniture and stairs?

i live with my grandparents and they didn't do very much dog training with their dog. now their dogs pee all over the house. is there anything we can buy to stop them from peeing on the furniture and stairs?

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You can use Nature's Miracle to clean up the mess. It's an enzymatic cleaner that will break down the urine and feces so there is no odor left. When you clean up with non-enzymatic products a slight odor is left behind that the dog can detect. Covering it with the perfumey smell of some cleaners won't fool the dog's nose.

There are products you can buy to keep dogs off lawns, but they will not work inside the home. So if you're looking for some sort of repellent to stop them from urinating it 1) isn't available and 2) wouldn't work anyway. You'd have to douse the whole house or they'd just move to an untreated area.

The only real solution is to re-house-train the dogs. The enzyme cleaning will assist with the retraining but cannot cure it by itself.

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Dog Health Questions: Why wont my dog listen to me?

my dog will not listen to me no matter what i do and dog training books can not help me.

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Have you had his hearing checked?
I'm serious...

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• bring your dog to petco, they train dogs there


• Your dog is deaf.


• your dog does not believe that you are the pack leader so basically your dog is training you.


• Your dog knows it can get away with it. I bet it comes when you call it to supper! You have to be consistent and firm in a kind but definitely strict way.


• Talk louder.


• well if your dog is old then it prob lost his hearing and if its young call "pet-nanny 911"
  
  no jk but there is lots of good dog trainers in every area
  
  im one of them


• take your dog and put him/her in a military school for dogs. If your dog gets kicked out, i guess you have to get the Dog Whisper to your house and go from there.


• my dog is doing the same thing!!!!! she is either going deaf and she needs a check-up or...she has to much fur in her ears and needs a professional to take it out!!!!! it helped my dog!!!


• Reading a book to train your dog, without a trained eye to observe the flaws in your body language, will only frustrate you. Contact a local, reputable trainer and sign up for Basic Obedience classes. In a few weeks you will be working her like a pro and she will be listening.
  The books may tell you how to get the dog to do the exercise, but without the proper body language to accompany your commands the dog will not obey consistently.
  Save yourself a lot of time and frustration.
  Good Luck


• He won't listen, and training books what.. don't have the answer, the answer you want to hear, or they are out of the question???
  
  Get his hearing checked, and if he's fine, go to obedience classes.. You are likely one of those people who can't train on their own and need classes.. Most people do, and it also offers good socialization...


• I don't know what training you have done in the past but here are a few tips... Take about 15 minutes a day to work with him and do it before he eats... if he has already eaten, he will not be motivated by treats. Start with something simple, like having him sit... then work to more important things like stay so he won't run away etc.
  
  To Sit: Take your left hand and have it loose by your side and pull it up to your shoulder and say SIT. Only say this once, if you say sit many times they get confused. They only need one hand signal and one verbal command. He is probably not going to sit so take your hand and use your pointer and thumb on his back hips to press down and GENTLY pull on his collar. He will sit... you are going to want to use more of the collar then your hands becaue he will become sensitive to his butt area if you press to hard. Also be sure not to pull too tightly on his collar. Once he sits, if he gets back up, calmy place him again and do not say anything. Anytime his butt is on the floor he gets a treat. I woudl start with that and then work up... hope that helps!


• Hi ,
  Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , it teaches you how to train your dog by yourself , check it out at http://www.dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step videos and book
  Hope this helps you with your dog
  Good luck


• you have to speak dog....


• mayb its just it doesnt trust u enuf? idk. mayb its deaf?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question?

Me & my husband recently adopted a 8 week old puppy. We've had him for about 2 weeks and he was surprisingly doing really well with the housetraining (going potty outside) He NEVER had a #2 accident, he would have urine accidents but if he had to do some serious business, he went to the door and barked!... until the last few days he's been doing it right in front of me with no regards to what he learned. Why is he going backwards?! What are we doing wrong?

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congrats on your puppy - what breed? beleive it or not but breed can be a clue..

also when are you rewarding the pup? inside or out?

here is a terrific link that will help you spot the errors and correct them

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/How-to-Succ…

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• A lot of it could be attention seeking.
  
  Dogs need Tender Loving Care,attention,and all that good stuff.
  
  Take him/her out 15 minutes after they eat and every 2 or 3 hours until he stops.
  
  It could also be an infection.I'd keep an eye on him and if it continues call your vet.


• Did someone in your house cry or was sad because that can triger that even if it was nothing it could still worry them


• His lapse in training is due to the normal boundary-testing that all animals do at one point or another in their development.
  
  There are two ways to approach this.
  
  You can be nice, or you can be fast.
  
  To be nice, realize that dogs hate shrill sounds and use a whistle or a reverberating piece of metal (and clang the devil out of it) for a good 60 seconds after the next occurrence.
  
  To be fast, you rub his nose it when he does it. That will probably not require more than one or two accidents to get him back on track. Perhaps just one.
  
  Best of luck!

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Dog Health Questions: An older dog training question. .?

What steps can you do to keep your dog from under your bed? I'm gonna ban her from the bedroom for a couple of days. She has a spot she can sleep on the floor, but for some reason she likes it under the bed. She is an 8 year old lab/pit mix. I'm not buying a new bed, so any suggestions?

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First of all, dogs are den animals and love to be under something especially when they sleep - under the bed is always a perfect place for them.

They need their own sanctuary that is just large enough for them to fit inside and feel secure. They need a "home away from home" where they can go when they are stressed. If you don't provide your dog a "den" of its own, it may make do with whatever is around -- and apparently she has found her place under your bed.

You might try a crate that is designed for indoors - like an inside doghouse that is used for brief periods of time. Its primary function is to serve as a bed or den. However, the dog is not supposed to live in the crate. Endless hours in the crate can lead to severe social and isolation problems for your dog -- and it will no longer see the crate as a special retreat.

When you are home, your dog needs to be out with you. In fact, the crate should be kept in the room where the family spends most of its time. That way, your dog can seek refuge from the hubbub of household activity, yet still feel like a part of the family.

Once your dog realizes that the crate is a sanctuary and that no one can bother it while it is in its "den," your dog will begin to seek out the crate on its own.

If a crate is out of the question, you might want to talk to your vet about pet diapers. I know there are several different types out there that are washable and or disposable and since you only need them at night, might be the answer to your problem.

http://www.petdiapers.com/

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• My suggestion - I know you don't want to buy a new bed - but my suggestion would be to get her a crate and crate-train her. It would help her feel secure and also prevents her from sleeping in unwanted places. They aren't really that expensive.
  
  If she pees under your bed because she thinks she won't get in trouble, simply stop punishing or scolding her for making mistakes inside. When she eliminates outside, praise her and give her a treat. When she eliminates inside, just quietly clean it up. She'll learn that peeing inside = no treat. And be patient with her, too; as dogs get older, they tend to lose sone control over their bowels and bladder. If she is peeing inside a lot, though, you might want to take her to the vet and get her checked for a UTI.


• The vet can give you medicine to help with her peeing, try buying a kennel, put a blanket or a pilow in there to make her more comftorable, feed her in there, give her treats in there make it so the kenel becomes a safe haven, it is easier to clean and she will continue to have a safe place to go to.


• you can try a spray made by Hartz that is called Stay off...I never believe in that stuff but IT WORKS!! My dogs HATE IT!! my dogs got really used to being on the couch while i was gone and there would be dirt, hair and pieces of their toys and it was aggravating! So I broke down and got a can and it is great! I just have to show the can and their out of the room


• If there is a possiblity of creating like a fencing around your bed with partical board or something that would be the best, because sprays don't last for ever, and have the potential to stain your carpets, and it may not even work for the situation at hand.


• Talk to your vet about her urinary incontinence. There are several medications on the market that work really well for this issue. she also might have an infection. It is not normal for a dog to urinate in their sleep. Your poor dog probably doesn't like being "dirty" either.


• you could get her a big pet taxi.my dog got used to going in her pet taxi so i leave the door open and every night she sleeps in it.


• You could get her a crate. She might like that den type feel.(Back to those wolf roots) I have my dog's crate covered on both sides and she sleeps in it with the door open.


• It is the one place they feel secure. Unfortunatley she also feels so secure she pees there too! See if she will take to a small blanket or put a diaper on her at night!


• Yeah, I would just buy her a crate and make it her safe and quiet place.


• Do you know the plastic that is used in carpeted area for office furniture? It has plastic pointy tacks on one side, and a smooth surface on the other side. You can pick this up at the hardware store, or an office store. Get a large sheet, place it under the bed pointy side up and see if that deters her. It will not be comfortable, so she should eventually give up and find another safe place. You will need to leave the plastic sheet under the bed for a month or two. It is critical that every time she tries to return she finds it there until she stops checking and gives up.
  
  At the same time you do this, you might put something else in your bedroom that would be desirable for her. You can buy a dog bed that is washable. Or at least a big towel for her. You might even plant a few dog treats in this new area to really make it a place she would like to go to.

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Dog Health Questions: Tips on dog training?

my dog will do dozens of tricks on command, she never jumps, she never bites, and she usually listens, but if there's a coyote outside or another dog or person and she isn't on a leash she will not come when called, she just keeps going. ive seen people like victoria stilwell and cesar millan get dogs to return in mid charge, how can i get my dog to that point? she's a 5 year old golden retriever-lab mix and it's not like she doesn't respect me, she just sees offleash as meaning free time, she knows heel but it doesn't matter what i say, once she decides to go after something it's done. she'd been hurt by other dogs before after running to greet them and i'm genuinly concerned that the next time she gets out im going to be taking her to the vet with serious wounds

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One of the easiest ways is to put her on a long line, like a washing line and let it trail, unclip her lead so she thinks she is free and tell her free, you need to practice this so do it in an area where she can't go too far and there are not any or many distractions and no trees or anything the line could get caught up on until you get your recall 100% , when she starts to go away from you say nothing, don't look at her, just go and stand on the line nearest to you, you now have control, that is when you call her, lift the line and gently pull her as you call her name as soon as she is near you, praise her and tell her free letting the line trail again, you need to do this numerous times, each time she comes back, lots of praise then free.............dogs will often not come back as you are stressed ( as they are running off) you are possibly chasing after them, so that makes them feel comfortable as you are keeping within their working distance..instead of running off the other way and they get told off when they eventually do come back or you get them, they are put on a lead and it is the end of their free time...........so all very logical in dogs eyes.
You will find very quickly you don't need to pull the line to you for her to come, however keep it on her as it is easier to get control once there is distraction, which is what you then want to practice...the same method with distraction and you will keep calmer as you know you can get control quickly...the key is not to speak until you are standing on the line....there are lots of other ways however this is simple and works well.

What you see on TV from these TV trainers is a tiny part of the training dogs need and what is done by trainers who work on the shows with the dogs and sort out the dogs issues ( and the peoples issues) before the film is spliced...so the 15 minutes of training they do looks impressive, however it is not the full story, it is TV, they do not show the amount of work required or the trainers that do that work.

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• I wouldn't let her off-leash, if I were you. Some dogs just cannot be off-leash, and unless you want to continue to put your dog at risk, I would suggest ensuring that she always has a leash on when there could potentially be "temptations" around.
  
  Victoria and Cesar are professional trainers, and I bet even THEY have come across dogs that cannot be controlled off-leash (even though they would never show that to the general public).

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions?

We have an 11 month old weimaraner who we are attempting to un-crate train in order to give her a little more free reign while we are at work during the day. She is usually good, but once every few times we leave her out of her crate for an extended period of time, she starts to rip up blankets/her bed. She has always ripped up blankets in her crate, so I think that is why she thinks it is ok. She is reprimaned by putting her face in the remnants when we get home & telling her it is bad. Any other ideas to teach her that it is not ok?
We also have a problem with her playfully latching onto women's arms when they come into our home....myself included. I could use some suggestions for that too.
:) She really is a good dog...just a weimaraner through & though!

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When you punish her after the fact (not while she is doing it) I think it might confuse her and she may not understand why she is getting in trouble. When we leave our dogs out of the crate, we doggy proof the room so there is nothing there they can destroy. We make sure to leave them lots of toys and only give them access to one room (we use kiddie gates to keep them in). Hope this helps.

Oh, and about her chewing on blankets, I would be careful b/c I have heard stories of pieces of stuff like that getting stuck in the dog and causing all types of digestion problems for the poor pups.

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• I don't no what to say about the playing thing but to make her stop riping blankets don't put blankets in her create insted put chew toys. The chew toys would act like a blanket but insted it will be alot tougher and wont break as easy.Over time she will loose in trest in blankets and have more intrest in chew toys. hope it helps ;@)


• You've got a puppy of an extremely active, high-energy breed. Sounds like she's not getting anywhere near enough exercise. Weims need a lot more than a walk or 2 a day to keep them from getting frustrated, hence destructive.
  
  Puppy training 101 will tell you that you NEVER punish a dog for anything you don't catch them in the act of doing. Never!!! The only thing you're teaching her is that she can't trust you - she has no idea what the punishment is for.
  
  It sounds like, besides a ton more exercise, mental as well as physical, you need to keep her crated for her own safety.
  
  As for biting anyone's arms, that should have been stopped long before she finished teething. Teach her what "no!!" means. Teach her "off". If she's in a sit stay, she can't bite anyone. This dog needs some obedience training.
  
  I think she can be a good dog, but she needs someone to teach her how to be!


• Possibly she's bored or she has separation anxiety. I would look into obedience classes if you're not already involved in one. They would be able to help you communicate what you want or need her to do. Just sets a good foundation.
  
  If you know you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, I would make sure to crate her. You possibly could try hiding treats around the house when you step out for a short period of time to help keep her occupied. I think I'd also try removing blankets from her crate. It probably confuses her being it's ok to chew on her blanket, so she feels all blankets are fair game.
  
  As far as the mouthing. If she goes to mouth your arm, I would pull away saying "ouch!" and ignore her until she stops. When she does approach without trying to mouth you, then give her some attention as a reward. Repeat this until she gets the idea.
  
  When first coming through the door, if she's overly excited, try talking calmly to her instead of the happy high pitched tone we tend to take with our pets. Pets are amazing mirrors to us. If we are excited, they are too.
  
  I would consult with your vet or trainer for more details and ideas being they can get and give more feedback.
  
  Hope everything works out for you.


• Let me get this straight....
  
  you come home, hours after she's ripped up blankets, then shove her face in the blankets and tell her they are bad.... I think she's figured out they are bad... and is helping you to rip them up...
  
  Dogs do not remember things over time... what you're teaching her is that when you come home you're going to be angry and shove her face in the evil blankets. Put the blankets up... or catch her in the act multiple times so you can scold her AS she does the deed. Remember that HER concept of a comfie bed may not include intact blankets... in fact most dogs will rip up bedding to sleep on.
  
  As far as the latching on to people's arms... be proactive.. you know she's going to do it, stop it and give her SOMETHING ELSE TO DO before she does it so you can praise her for being appropriate.. toss a ball for her to fetch, tell her to set, tell her to go lie down in her spot... whatever.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: clicker or my voice?

should i use a clicker for teaching the dogs tricks? or should i use my voice? also, can i stop using the clicker after the dog learns the trick?

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1. Clicker or voice? Yes.

Look, it's not about a clicker. It's about a marker--something that explicitly, clearly MARKS at an exact point in time that the dog unequivocally associates with "you done good." About 99% of humans are incapable of EXACTLY matching their voice every time. They say "yes" but it's in a slightly higher pitch. Or louder. Or more drawn out. It's different in some way. But I use a clicker. And I use my voice. And other trainers have used a key-light (for a deaf deaf) and another used a thumbs up sign. SeaWorld trainers use whistles (since the click doesn't carry underwater). It's all the same--it's about a "marker". It's not that a clicker is magic, you need to "load" the clicker (so the dog associates the click with a reward and thus the click means "you done good" and you need to get the timing down PERFECTLY. Ditto with your voice. Or whatever you use to mark with. The reason that clickers work so well with dogs is that the clicker doesn't get louder or longer, it doesn't change smell, it only makes one sound. But humans change their expression, we focus on something different, we give off pheramones, we get louder or softer. And the dog gets a mess of signals in there, only one of which is the "yes" that we say. So it tends to get lost in the mess of other messages. Because dogs are more visual and olfactory based when it comes to humans--our voice commands and language comes in a distant third in their perceptual focus.

2. Read up on operant conditioning and behavior shaping and you'll find out all the answers to this issue as well as how to train your dog. But in the meantime, of course you can stop using the clicker, just like you can stop rewarding or stop using your voice.

Example: when I was training my dog to heel and not pull on the leash when walking, we'd walk 5 steps, I'd click and treat and praise. We stopped clicking at 5 steps and moved it to 8, then 10, then 15, then 20, then clicked when he stayed focused on me during the walk instead of going for the squirrel. And variable reinforcement also applies--research shows that you get a better response if you don't treat every time.

For more details, check out Shirley Chong's website (www.shirleychong.com) or read Karen Pryor's book on operant conditioning (Don't Shoot the Dog). Or google "behavior shaping" for dogs.

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• it doesnt matter what method of reward you use its the timing, it has to be perfect for the dog to learn what they are doing is the right way. after the trick is learned you can stop using the clicker.


• I use my voice for commands done very close because I can give her a treat straight away but if Im doing target practise where she has to go and touch an object I use a clicker to pin point the behaviour at the right time so she knows

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Dog Health Questions: How do you become a member of the dog squad?

I'm really interested in dog training, I've trained shepherds for a few years now.
Do you need to be on the police force before the dog squad?
What training is necessary?
Does the officer train the dog or is it trained beforehand?

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Go to Cop School.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

What is the right age to start training a dog?

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You can start training the pup as early as like 5 months. Studies show you can even train them as newborn pups like get their senses more active such as tickling their soft paws and letting them walk around the backyard. Best age is early on though.

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• You can start training the puppy the day that you bring it home. Young puppies can learn to sit, down and come on command. Housetraining is the major form of training on new puppies. He can start learning household rules. He be started in crate training. He can learn to wear a collar and walk on a loose leash. He can also start being socialized as long as he has had some vaccinations. You have until the pup is 16 weeks old to train the pup that learning is fun, that new places are fun, and that life is fun. What you are doing at these young ages is teaching the pup to learn. They are like a sponge between the ages of 7 and 16 weeks. Make sure that you take advantage of this wonderful age. Keep your training sessions very short and very positive.


• By 8-10 weeks you can start training simple things like sit. Just keep the sessions very short. They don't have much of an attention span at that age.
  
  You can also begin potty training. By now they should also have begun pooping and peeing away from their sleeping space for a few weeks, so it's not too early.


• I Think, U should take your puppy friend on a walk everyday from day one
  on that walk, you should go a little ways and then stop, and brig your dog into a sitting positoin and say "Sit!" so he/she relises what they are doing, evan if your dog sits on its own still say sit, because once again, its no good if they dont relise what they are doing. Then a couple meatres later try a nother trick and put your dog in that position
  same rules apply. If you take your dog for a lot of walks , Than you might wanna take heel as a trick, cross the road and as you do say "Heel" Hope this Traning method helps!
  
  Tips: as your puppy progreses, Dont always place Him or Her in That positoin, just for starters to give them some clue.
  After word, at the end of your walk give him/ her a treat, i take mine to a meadow where they can be let lose (dont let yours lose unless they will come to your calling)


• you want to start training your dog at the immediate time you get it. if it is older you may need to enroll in obedience classes. i've never tried it myself but i here clicker training is the best.
  good luck!!


• before you even bring them into your house for the first time.
  
  they should be taken for a walk around your neighbourhood to acclimate them to it, before even going inside the house.


• as early as 2 months..how old is your dog?
  
  here's a link that can help you more http://www.lemonline.bravehost.com


• As soon as you take him home, you need to start at an early age. Keep sessions to 5-10 minutes long though, or the dog will get bored.


• As soon as you get them.
  
  If you mean formal classes then as soon as they clear their shots.

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Dog Health Questions: What type of dog training would you recommend..?

I want to take my dog to a professional trainer but don't know what to look for when making the right decision. Also, is it more effective to take the class with your dog in group classes or to have boarding classes, where they keep the dog for a couple of weeks and train them and then you go back and they train you?.. I live in NJ and would like any recommendations if you have any..Thank you.
One I've been looking into is http://www.shellysschoolfordogs.com/

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I wouldn't recommend boarding classes at all. I suggest taking the dog to a group class or have private training sessions. I think positive reinforcement is the best route to go. Clicker training works especially well when teaching more complex commands or tricks. It amazes me how many thumbs down people have for suggesting positive reinforcement training. Do people honestly think that dogs shouldn't be trained with positive reinforcement and should only be trained with anger or discipline? Positive reinforcement really works. Just look at some of kikopup or JustJessie197's videos on youtube, you'll see how amazing positive reinforcement works, and the dogs are so happy!

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• It is best to go to classes weekly, with your dog. Professional trainers that keep your dog, are usually training Guard dogs. Plus, the expense is tremendous compared to classes with your dog. It also learns to respect YOU, not the Trainer. For puppy classes, I like the type that use treats at first, then you wean them off over the course of training, usually 8 weeks.


• Most of the time, the owner needs as much training as the dog so I would suggest you go with the dog. As far as trainers go, you need to interview and see what their philosphy is and how you feel about it. Ask for references- past people who took the class whom you can contact. Some trainers will let you view a class in session. Good luck.


• I agree with Haley. Positive reinforcement. Do not leave your dog with anyone. you won't know what is happening to your dog when you are not watching
  
  Things you do NOT want to see in a trainer:
  leash corrections
  pushing on the dog to teach sit
  pulling on the dog to teach lay down
  yelling at or scaring the dog
  repeating stuff that is on TV - TV is for entertainment, not education
  alpha rolling, yanking, hanging
  shock collars
  choke chains
  prong collars


• R+ based training.
  
  If you're near St. Hubert's I would definitely recommend their classes. http://www.sthuberts.org/page.aspx?pid=4…
  
  I've had the great opportunity to meet and attend Pia the director of training and behavior there and she's great!


• Positive reinforcement and clicker training

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Dog Health Questions: Looking for a new dog training book?

i usually train my own way..positive reinforcement with whatever motivates them treat or toy then wean them off of it.

however i am interested in looking at some training books to get more ideas for training possibly better ways to do or teach a dog.

i collect dog books but most are breed specific or encyclopedias on dogs and their nutrition.

last year i bought a dog training book i found interesting called "raising a champion: a beginners guide to showing dogs" i liked this and am interested in perhaps a basic training book? the raising a CH book is very detailed on training how to stack and gait but i wanted more in other areas as well for the most part as the title says it's all about the show ring and training for the show ring.

can you recommend some good dog training books that go over the basics in good detail?

anyone read http://www.google.com/products/catalog?h…
did you find it to be any good?

NOTE: i refuse to read Cesar Millan & victroia S books...

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There's a few books I really, really love. One is "Purely Positive Training" by Sheila Booth. This is a book I've used a lot and gotten great info out of. The other one that is more than worth the money is "Get Connected With Your Dog" by Brenda Aloff. It also comes with a DVD and its awesome.

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• Some of my favorite authors are Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, and Sarah Wilson. I learned much about dog behavior from them, and subsequently, dog training. Some books are quite basic, but being a dog lover, they're always interesting.


• All the best training books are available on www.dogwise.com.
  Nothing the matter with Victoria Stillwells methods, but I'm glad you haven't been taken in by Cesar.


• dog training for dummies


• Patricia McConnell's books, would be great- lots of info and stories in "The Other End of the Leash" and several other books, and she also has "how to" books like Family Friendly Dog Training. If you like having story included, try Susan Garrett's book, Shaping Success: The Story of an Unlikely Champion about her dog Buzz (agility champion, not conformation!)
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  
  Another good option, for more of a "family dog" focus, would by Terry Ryan's newest version of her book, Toolbox for building a great family dog.
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  
  If interested in something new and fun to do with your dog that doesn't require a lot of classes and equipment, consider nosework:
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…

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Dog Health Questions: How can i start a little business..with dog training..without going through the government paper things?

I need to make some money..and i'm good at training dogs..so i want to train dogs for money right now [i'm 14 by the way] but i don't want to go through all the government papers..I want to just train doggies for now..you know? [how can i get noticed for doing this around the small town?]

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brit,
first of all you are too young to legally handle some dogs, second you need insurance. You might be very good at training some dogs, but to be honest, most people will not hire you. Why not wait a year or two and get a job at petsmart or somewhere they have on site "dog training " classes where they have the insurance and facilites, then when you get good and you have referrals, you can start you own legal business and you will be old enough that your parents won't be liable in case something happens. Good luck, don't give up your dream, educate yourself and volunteer at shelters for experience, then you will be more likely to get hired either as a cashier first or maybe straight into training...

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• well, it's more or less illegal to do it without the paperwork, sorry, but maybe you can start up a small thing just around your neighborhood with folks who know you. the thing is, if you get paid for something, you are supposed to report it. not everyone does. it's easier between friends to let it slide, if you're going to do it that way.


• Well, if you're looking to do this 'under the table', so to speak (that is, without claiming taxes on it), you can only really put up signs around the neighbourhood, and advertise in local newspapers and magazines. Unfortunately, I'll tell you right now that there aren't many people who will trust a 14 year old with training their dog, unless you can prove your results are positive. Otherwise, looks like you'll be flipping burgers or pumping gas for spare change!

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Dog Health Questions: Homemade (simple) dog training treat recipe?

I want to make dog training treats for my dog (8-10 months) he's med. sized (If that matters to the recipe) anyway, I want to use 'around the house' ingredients like flour, peanut butter, ect. I have beef and chicken bouillon. I don't want any '1/2 lb. liver' or anything. I may use those ingredients to make healthier snacks in the future, but for now I'd like to begin simple.

Thanks in advance. :)

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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups white flour
1/2 cup peanut butter (all-natural or organic)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine oil, peanut butter and water. Add flour, one cup at a time, forming a dough. Knead dough into firm ball and roll to 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Prep time is about 20 minutes on these dog treats. And you'll feel rewarded when your dog thups his tail in appreciation! Dogs do love peanut butter!

My dogs love these! I usually make a double batch because i have 2 big dogs! And as an added bonus this recipe is really healthy, you don;t have to use whole wheat flour or organic peanut butter but it makes it more natural. I use baking flour and Jif's so I don;t think it matters :-)

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• anything with peanut butter ;D


• Boil chicken and tear it up in pcs.Please answer mine!! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…


• Sorry, homemade and simple is cook sliced liver until it is well done. Cut into small pieces. Dogs love it.


• i have made simple banana chips for dogs. look it up online.


• TUNA TREATS; Beat one egg and add one tin of tuna, semi drained (sainsbury's basics is 55p),a dessert spoon of oil, and I crush in a clove of garlic
  Then really blend thoroughly - it needs to be really smooth. Stir in self raising flour until its a nice paste texture, then pop in the piping bag, using the largest nozzle.... and way to go. this makes one and a half greased baking trays worth. Bake till lightly golden
  
  Check out this website, great and easy recipes: http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-reci…

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Dog Health Questions: Which website can i find a free downloadable attack dog training manual?

i want to train my 2 month old boerboel but i cannot afford a proffessional dog trainner plus it doesnt make sense to have a stranger training your dog to attack strangers and intruders

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Why on earth would you teach your dog to attack....especially a Boerboel?! They have a bad enough reputation because of people training them to be aggressive or just not training them properly at all...DON'T ADD TO THAT. Trust me, they are big enough dogs that no one in their right mind would mess with you or them. You should be focused on training them to be a loving pet.

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• Why would you want to train your dog to attack??? Your pup is 2 months old, no where ready for this kind of training. If you have to come on here to ask for a free website on attack training, you have no idea what you are doing. I have been training dogs for 25 yrs, and it's people like you that scare me. You have no clue on attack dogs. Dogs are trained for protection. A trainer would not give you the time of day. Do you even know the responsibility of having a protection dog. People like you should not own dogs.


• Nor does it makes sense to think a free EBOOK is going show you a novice how to properly train your dog. Guess what? That stranger has far more experience than you and the ability to evaluate whether your dog is even suitable for such training.
  
  So i'll file this one under stupid owner or troll


• Dude, NO ONE is gonna give out a free manual for that when they get payed THOUSANDS of dollars for training people's dogs to protect them. It's bad business.


• .
  You can try looking at this site www.stupidanimalowner.com


• Speechless ....
  
  Just hope you don't live near me.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

Friend's dog wont go outside when the other two dogs go out. They get along fine, but for some reason she just stares at you, and then runs away if you try to get her to go out. Of course, the result is, that she eventually has to urinate, and does so in the house. This happens several times per week. Dog is fully grown (not a puppy). Any ideas? Training methods or aids? Thanks!

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I'm guessing these dogs haven't grown up together in the same house? Try taking the dog out on a lease while the other two play. This way, the dog will have to go outside. It could be that the dog is shy while doing "you know what"...Plus, I always find it good to play with all the dogs at once while outside. By doing this, they get used to be on each others territory together.

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• Sounds like a panic attack. You have to take the dog out before the other dogs, or paper train it to go inside the house.


• i'm in a similar situation right now, my puppy is almost 10 weeks ago and in the beginning was VERY afraid of the dogs behind us. there was a boxer and a chihuahua that would constantly bark at her because they were interested. i went out there with her and held her and let her know it was okay until she was okay to atleast stay out there for a little bit. try going out there with them


• Put the dog on a leash and take out side. I remind my dog to focus when he gets distracted. The dog whisper is a great source for information I would tune in or get the book.


• Take her out first....let her do her biz in private. I know that sounds funny, but it will work. The others can do their thing, and you won't have to clean up any more messes.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anybody know any good dog training websites?

Do you know any dog training websites?
I'm also wondering if there are any websites with high-quality clips/videos on training. I'm taking a class soon and I am interested in getting a head start.

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Hands down the dog whisperer, dog psychologist
Cesar has a completely different approach but it is the best in my eyes
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/

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• I go on www.animalplanet.com/its me or the dog. Try it!


• youtube is everything


• youtube or animal planet's me or the dog


• ada= american dog association


• Won't work. Dogs can't operate the mouse or the keyboard.
  


• OF COURSE CESAR MILLAN THE DOG WHISPERER IS BY FAR THE BEST OF ALL!


• I knwo some TV shows.
  
  Its me or the dog && Dog Whisperer

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