Dog Health Questions: How can I get my dog to behave when out on a walk?

I can get my dog to do anything in the house. She is the perfect dog. she will sit, stay, come, roll over and more. She is the best dog ever until you take her out.

As soon as you pick up her lead she turns into a completely different dog. She pulls so much it hurts you arm. It is like she is in a frenzy. She wont pay attention to you and its like your not there. If you come across another dog or even just a person she will go CRAZY!!

How can I stop this. We have taken her to dog training classes but they are all just in a hallway and she behaves perfectly in them so they don't get to see the true her when on a walk.

I just want to be able to go on a nice walk with her and actually enjoy it instead of seeing it as a chore.

Please help!!!!!!
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What you may want to do is get a Halte collar which goes around the face instead of a collar.
What they do is control the dog and helps you both walk alot better.
When you use them it is said where ever the head goes so does the body.
Also what you can do to train her to listen is get her to focus on you and that means call her name and have her look at you. Once she does, give her a treat and say Good Girl. What the treat does is get her interested in you and not in anything else.
But first you need to get the Halte Collar to help in the training process.
They will try to take it off but it will not come off.
Once she is adjusted to the Halte Collar, you can go on walks.
But again, start training her again by having her look at you for treats and once she knows that if she looks at you when you call her, she will understand that a treat will follow.
That is how you start to train. With treats and focusing.
Now when you go on walks I would suggest you ignore her behavior and when she pulls on the leash, you stop do not move and she will not be able to go anywhere no matter how hard she tries.
Take another step and if she pulls stop again.
She will soon learn that she cannot go until you do and make her come back to you with a treat after he looks at you when you call her.
This will take some time as she only knows her way and not the proper way.
The once you go past a dog she goes crazy on walk the other way away from the dog and ignore her behavior. She will soon learn that also.
But it is up to you to teach her and make sure she focuses on you for that special treat.
It will take patience on your part but that's the reason for training.

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• You have to show her that you're in charge. Don't let her leave or enter the house before you - she'll think she's dominant if you do. Only let her enter or exit a building AFTER you. If she pulls, hold your ground until she doesn't pull anymore. Check out the site below for some more specific tips. good luck. :)


• Try to exercise you dog on a bicycle or roller blades (with a leash) before you walk her on a leash. Once this excess energy is drained, the dog can focus on what you are telling it to do. Check out Cesar and Victoria on the web for more tips. Get a new dog trainer that will take your dog outside.


• Say ttttttssssssss! And grab her neck gently and say that!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

Does any 1 no of a good inexpensive way to train my dog? She is 7 mos, half German Sherpard half Chow.

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go to petsmart they have a great dog training class for like any were from 5.00 to 15.00 I think

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• train it for what? a good book on basic training is Dog Training for Dummies. its easy to read and follow. good luck!


• You can work with her yourself. Go over everything several times and have plenty of love and patience (not necessarily in that order). There are some good books on the subject that you can pick up also.


• Clicker training is the easiest way to train a dog. A good book on it is the Everything Dog Tricks and Training. Its the best one I have found.


• There are so many great books at the library to train dogs. You can also get 'clicker trainig' lessons on line for free. Here is a good one> http://www.dogpatch.org/obed/obpage4.cfm and here >http://www.clickerlessons.com/
  The clickers on ebay are 99 cents to $2.50.


• Get a book with the old fashioned praise method of training,and forget about the clicker training.I am reading more and more articles from trainers calling into to question if it teaches the dog to respond to you or the clicker.You want your dogs responding to voice commands,not a click.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Should i take my dog to school for my presentation? (please read)?

i have a presentation on dog training tomorrow and i asked my teacher if i could bring my dog to show the class tricks she does and he said yes, but i dont know if i should i take her because she only knows how to sit, shake, and speak on command and i dont know if thats going to impress anyone, i am also doing a slidshow about dog training i kinda wanna take my dog but then again i kinda dont cause im afraid shes not going to speak on command and make me look dumb in front of the class, should i bother bringing my dog to school for my presentation?

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You know what, good for you for wanting to do that!!! So what if your dog doesn't perform on command... I think people will just be happy to see a dog there. If she doesn't do what you ask her, you can somehow fudge your whole presentation by saying "See, this is how hard it is to train dogs!" Maybe just ask everyone ot be really quiet, no clapping and stuff... right? Have some really nummy treats for her that she goes crazy over!
I'd be impressed if I saw you take your dog to school and showed me that you cared enough to teach her tricks... even if she didn't do them!
Give it a try, you never know unless you try!!!
Good for you!!

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• I think you should take the chance and do it! Remember, anyone who is mature will focus on your presentation and the facts you present, and will also understand that training a dog can be difficult, and that in high stress situations, some dogs have a hard time doing their tricks. Don't worry about it! Just stand tall, be confident, and be 100% FOCUSED on your dog! Make sure you have her favorite treat/toy to reward her and keep her focus on you, and practice before you go to your class! Believe in your dog's abilities! Doubting her won't help at all!
  
  I wish you and your dog the best of luck!


• I would say if you take her and even if she does no tricks at all, you are still doing a great thing just by taking her. Quite a few younger people now know almost nothing about dogs. That is because they live in apartment buildings or other places where they are not allowed a dog. By having a dog you already know more than they do. You can tell them all kinds of interesting things regarding behavior, and how to approach a strange dog. Only thing. You know your dog better than anyone one here. Is your dog going to be OK with a bunch of people trying to pet him after your presentation.


• Well. It depends.
  If you have faith in your dog then you should take her in.
  It also depends on when the show is. If it's close maybe take her in the next time when she's had more training. If it's far away get her a little more trained.


• Take your dog.
  
  Just make sure you give a warning before hand that the dog may not cooperate in the new surroundings. It'll make you more comfortable with your dog there (or at least it would cheer me up) and that always shows positively in a presentation. Plus, most people perk up when a dog is around, making your presentation more interesting. You may want to make sure no one in your class is deathly afraid of dogs first though...you could really freak some people out.
  
  Good luck on the presentation!


• Sure why not, you could first explain to the class that there's a chance that your dog will be nervous in front of everyone and might not comply. Everyone loves a dog though so maybe they'll be too preoccupied with how cute she is to even care about whether she did her tricks. However, if you're really worried about it and if you have a video camera, maybe you could record your dog at home doing her tricks and show the tape along with your presentation. Or do both, record her doing the tricks and take the tape as a back up in case she doesn't do the tricks.
  Good luck to you!


• I just watched The Big Idea tonight. People who THINK BIG and take reasonable risks become successful.
  
  So I say Go for it! Warn the class your dog will have performance anxiety (you can even make a joke about it). Then try it. I think it's great you're teaching your class about dog training, because a lot of people don't know much about it.
  
  Everyone will be very happy to see your four legged friend! I think the joy of having her there will be great.
  
  Good luck!


• Speaking from experience I would say to take your dog if there is someone who can take the dog home for you after the presentation. You don't want to make the dog stay there the whole day. As everyone has said already, just forewarn the class your dog may be to nervous to do all of the normal tricks.
  I think it is great that you want to use your dog in your presentation. When I was in school I did a dog training speech. I also did presentations at the state level. When I got to college it was all very familiar and comfortable for me to use my dog in that speech class. I have to say that I received an " A " every time and I loved being able to spend more time with my dog.
  Good luck to you. Be confident with yourself, a lot of kids do not know how to train a dog. Most of all have fun and enjoy what you are doing, it will show in your speech.

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Dog Health Questions: Do dog shot documents say that they are the third shots or what so ever?

I got a new puppy and the owners didnt give her any shot documents and deworming documents he just said that her third shots are due dec. 11 i wanted to enroll my puppy in dog training school but she has to have shot papers. i am going to go get her third shots but i was wondering if they will give me documents saying that she has gotten shots. the owner didnt even tell me were he got the other two shots at and now he is telling me to take her to the humane society to get her shots. but i am still worried about not having the correct papers to enroll her to dog training.

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I would be a little concerned that the person you bought the dog from refuses to give you the dogs shots documents. Ask where he had the shots done and then call the vet or clinic yourself and ask for copies of the records. If he doesn't give you the name of the vet or clinic I would go under the assumption that the dog didn't have any shots and this is why he is not giving you the documentation. Ask your vet what to do if this is the case and you aren't sure if he received all his shots or not. This seems a little strange to me.

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• how about asking the previous owner where the vaccinations were performed .. having the previous owner call the veterinarian and inform him/her that you are now the owner of the dog .. and asking that veterinarian for paperwork proving vaccination?


• the vet will re-do all the shots w/o proof the 1st to boosters were done.
  
  You dealt with a bad breeder!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Any tips on dog training?

I have a lab, bulldog, pit bull mix and he is a great dog. He listens to me and doesn't give me a hard time when walking him. I trained him myself he learned everything so quickly. its not him i need help with...my aunt gave my sister a mini cocker spaniel and she knows basic commands like sit and lay. but she barks so much...at every little noise and person. and when i walk her with my dog she doesn't walk normally she runs and pulls. does anyone know how to stop the barking at every little thing and how to get her to walk normally.
help is greatly appreciated because my sister is physically disabled and i want the dog to listen to her and our neighbors complained about the barking. i don't want to have to give the dog away if i don't have to. my sister is only 3 and i don't want her dog taken from her even though the dog will probably go back to my aunt.

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For the barking, you need to interrupt it. Say NO NOISE when she barks. If you are right there, correct her with a little push or leash correction. Sometimes just getting them away from the thing that they are barking at can help. Keeping her away from windows and doors can help too. Keep her inside (preferably in a crate or windowless room) when you are gone or can't watch her.

For the pulling, when you are on a walk and she pulls, change direction quickly. Do this every time she pulls. She will learn not the pull. You can also do some work in the house. Get a 6ft leash and put it around you waist (put the clip through the handle, clip it to the dog and put it around your waist), so this for at least 2 hours a day (cooking dinner, doing dishes etc). She will learn to respect your movements (and your sisters). Running around obstacles (poles, trees etc) can help too.

Your whole family needs to do these things. The dog may end up listening to you and nobody else. Do not bribe this dog (no treats, balls, toys, clickers for training), this will just get the dog to listen to a treat and not a person.

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• I would get her a bark collar, you can get them around 30 bucks and I would get her a Halti for her pulling


• u never be able to tame your dog so just get a dog trainer or get a dog whisperer

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice!?

I have two juvenile male jack russell terriers. They are both 8 months old and from the same litter. I have had them since they were 8 weeks old, but have known them and seen them every day since they were born. They have very different personalities, Reggie(mine) is very laid back, fairly shy & nervous. Very attached to me and suffers abit with separation anxiety when it comes to me or his brother. Ronnie(my sisters) is very hyper active, can be abit vicious, is possessive over toys and is yappy. They both live in the same house, and sleep together over night in a crate.

When it comes to training, they are house trained and both understand 'Sit'. When they are apart from each other, both will sit and come and will stay with there human(for want of a better word). When they are together though they are uncontrollable! They bark, and pull and often run away!

They are cared for, and exercised mainly by me as my sister works away 5/6 days a week. I want to know if this can be resolved, or if they will always behave this way together? I tried to include as much info as possible to help. Thank you.

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You should work with your sister on being able to call them out of play. Put a light leash on each of them, and let them drag the leash as they play. Then while they play, call your puppy to you, and use the leash to reel him in. Give him a treat for coming to you, then a command (called a release) that tells him he can go back to play again. Repeat this several times during each play session until they willingly come back to you when you call, even from the middle of a game. This is a safety exercise. It is important that they be willing to drop everything and come when you call because some day you might have to call them out of danger (such as being in front of an oncoming car). That also means you don't abuse the emergency call and call them out of play unnecessarily (in a way that ends the game only in a way that pauses the game).

Next, I'd put them in separate crates, each in his own human's room. Actually, by 8 months they're hopefully far enough on toilet training to begin sleeping without a crate. When I first start my pups sleeping out of the crate, a leave them on a leash and attach the leash to my wrist so if they get in too much trouble hopefully the activity will wake me.

Both of your dogs, even with their different personalities, could benefit from NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free). This program makes you the central focus in both dogs' lives, not each other. Just Google NILIF and you'll find all you need to know about this lifestyle.

Enrolling them both in an obedience class would also be beneficial at this time. It will give them the opportunity to meet other dogs and learn new skills. JRTs are intelligent, active dogs. They need the challenge of lifetime training to keep them out of mischief. Training also means one-on-one time between human and dog. That helps to build the bond, the relationship between you. If they spend most of their time with each other, they're going to tend to blow off the humans in their lives as unimportant. You need to be the most important think in your dog's life in order to have a completely fulfilling relationship with him from both your perspectives.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training? please help?

how do i train my dog to...

sit
roll over
lay down
and fetch

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Since you don't know how to train -- I would suggest getting into a fun obedience class -- they are not that expensive. It really is a very rewarding experience.

But, if that not in the financial cards at the moment -- try the eHow website for simple instructions.

Also - get one of the Dummy series books on Dog Training - they are good!! (and ony $13-15 dollars)

http://www.ehow.com/how_65_train-dog-sit… (Sit)

http://www.ehow.com/how_66_train-dog-hee… (Heel)

http://www.ehow.com/how_67_train-dog-sta… (Stay)

http://www.ehow.com/how_68_train-dog-lie… (Lay Down)

http://www.ehow.com/how_69_train-dog-com… (Come)

http://www.ehow.com/how_2156287_train-do… (Fetch)

http://www.ehow.com/how_4511057_teach-do… (Roll Over)

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• I have been able to teach my dog tricks in a day. I usually give a command like sit and while I'm saying it I give a hand gesture too ex. point my finger downwards and say sit when he does it give him a treat. you may have to sit him down at first and say the wrd sit and tell him good boy. then when he connects you sitting him dow with the word sit he will start to do it and give him treats and plenty of love when he does any command.
  
  same thing with rollover i had to roll my dog over at first. Make sure to connect the command with the word when the dog is doing it.


• Hi! First point your finger using your one hand to the item you want the dog to fetch and keep some food (hot dog etc) on the other hand. Your dog may try to jump to food but keep it away and keep pointing to the item. Once dog gets it, give food. Repeat to train better.
  
  More such training courses could be found at:
  http://sunil.we.bs/dogtutor.html
  
  Besides training it also gives information on food, names, materials for training.


• its all about reinforcement
  when the dog does what you want you HAVE to reward her
  push her butt down, repeat sit over and over, and give her a treat
  then, tell her to sit. if she doesnt do it, push her butt down,
  repeat sit over and over, then give her a treat
  i did this for my black lab and i taught her how to shake, sit, lay down, spin, die, and catch things on her nose
  
  =]


• The Best Answer... Dog treats and bunch of hugs and kisses (that is if you have kissed a dog before)..Another thing that might help is going to online dog trainings. I stumbled upon this nice site, you might be interested: http://bluedogtraining.site90.net/puppy-dog-potty-training/dog-potty-training-tips/
  
  Good Luck and Happy New Year!


• There is a cheap amazing book you can buy.
  http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Dog-Tra…
  
  This book will solve all of your dog training questions and more.
  It is beyond worth the money you pay for it.
  Good luck with your dog!


• try to teach one word for a week atleast...otherwise the dog will feel mixed up in the huge vocab. 4 words are too much for a dog....in a week.when u are feeding generally the dog sits and waits in anticipation when wil u put the bowl of food in front of him. so at this time...u can repeat sit...


• Here is the deal for any trick. You need to reward every step of the trick, even the smallest step. For example to get the dog to roll over, give a reward for simply lying down. then give rewards for just shifting their weight. Small steps


• Yeah I'd also getting along to a puppy kindergarten or dog obedience class.
  
  For the commands or behaviors you have listed above you could also try http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• feed him a chunk of hot dog everytime he doesn what you want


• babies dogs and boyfriends oh boy

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone tried this crate training system?

Has anyone tried this crate training system called the "1 Minute Dog Training" I've heard that this is the best dog training system on the market. It says that you can be gentle, but effective and train your dog in five days or less. It seems like a great system. I just wanted to know has anyone tried it yet.
You can review the system here: http://cratetrainmydog.com/ Please let me know what you think.

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1 minute dog training? How about "How I can part you with your money in 1 minute". There's no magical crate training system that can guarantee results in 5 days. That depends entirely on your commitment to allowing no accidents to occur, which is what gets results, not a video. There are plenty of free sites online that teach proper crate training methods

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• Dog training is not a secret art. The reason the training material is not free to review is because the content provider's intention is to get your money. Paying money for dog training information is not a bad idea -- if the material is top notch. The problem here is the provider can show zero accomplishments in dog training. What have they accomplished? If you read the site he claims, "For over twenty five years people have called me an animal behaviorist, some a dog whisperer. And from this experience..." So what? Having people call you something for the last 25 years does not amount to an accomplishment. This guy has nothing to show for himself or he would show it. He wants you to pay to see his advice but can't prove the value of the advice. Pass.


• There is no way a dog can be crate trained in five days. It took my beagle a few months to be crate trained. I started when she was eight weeks old.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone use Don Sullivan's the perfect dog training method

Does it work, what problems have you experience, is it worth the money?

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I just got it yesterday and tried it out. I have a very crazy 3 year old black lab who I have tried dog classes, and every type of harness (gentle leader, etc) she jumps, pulls and generally is terrible on a leash. I was skeptical because the leash is plastic. I figured I wasted my money but holy cow!- I can't believe it today we walked for about 2 miles and she was as good as gold. She doesn't pull at all.She was perfect. We passed squirrels and kids and other dogs and she walked right beside me with out ever pulling on the leash. This is no clicker training. it is basically a plastic pronged collar that you have to really jerk hard but it really doesn't take very long. I have watched about half of the first video and he is very good. I cant wait to do more with her and teach her the down command. I haven't been able to take her to the beach since she was a puppy because i am afraid she will see something and get distracted and run away. but if this system works as well for other commands as walking on the leash- I expect we will be back at the beach this fall.
good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: I need some chep dog training classes in colorado?

i just got a puppy and and its hard to train him cause he bittes and gets blood out

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The thing with dog training lessons is, the cheaper it is, the worse the method of training it is. :(

I suggest that you buy a training book and train your dog yourself :)

This way, you guys can produce a tight bond and understand eachother more while learning tricks :D

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• go to a pet store like petsmart/petco itll only be around $100
  also get some books and start reading

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Dog Health Questions: Good dog training books?

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

Are there any Good training books for this specific breed.

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

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

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

The Basic Commands of Dog Training

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


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


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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: I just bought a remington dog training whistle but my dog doesnt seem to even notice?

its a dog whistle so i know i cant hear it what do i do

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

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try blowing through it.

Dogs - Training

• Could be defective. Try it around other dogs.


• train the dog to come to the whistle

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Dog Health Questions: Whats the best dog training book?

i want the best book that tells you all about training your dog tricks along with disc catching. best answer 10 pts!!!

The Benefits Of Dog Training Classes

Recommended Answer:
There are many excellent dog training books that cover many disciplines and methodology. There is not a "one size fits all" method as dogs and people are different. My recommendation is to go to your local library (it's FREE) and check out several different books on the disciplines that you are interested in. You can also check out the ratings on amazon.com which has tons of dog books. Some of my favorite authors include:
Karen Pryor
Joel McMains
Janet Lewis
Carol Lea Benjamin
Capt. Haggerty
Adele Yunck
Jack and Wendy Volhard
Diane Bauman
Terry Arnold
Connie Cleveland
Patricia Burnham
Alice Woodyard
Remember not all methods work well for all dogs or people. Sorry there is not one best book for everyone's needs.
Good luck and happy training.

The Importance of Dog Training

• This oneat whats my source


• What type of dog do you have? many good books but it depends on you as the pack leader to start, No book needed for that, I would say google pet training books to find what you are looking for.
  
  Hope that helps.


• There are many depending on what you are looking to train your dog to do.. Be more specific and I am sure there are people who can help


• It depends on the particular dog you're trying to train. If your dog could read...he'd be the only one that can answer this question correctly.


• This is personal opinion, but I like the books from The Monks of New Skete also, ( I haven't read any) but I have heard that The Dog Whisperer is very popular and well liked.


• I don't have any training book to recommend, but I do know a site that tackles dog training. Here it is, http://dogtime.com/training.html


• Hi!
  
  You need a full and proven dog training program.
  
  "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.
  
  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
  So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.
  
  Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!


• i used to search about dog supplies, book, food through google and this site :
  
  www.training-dog.co.cc

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Session With Kids - Would you enroll your kids in training for them and your family dog?

I am thinking about holding training for kids and their family dogs, teaching the children how to train and work with their dog. We would cover things like basic commands such as sit, and fun tricks and games too. Is this something you would enroll you child in?

If so, how long should each class be?
How many weeks should the classes run?
How much should the classes cost?
What would be your concerns?
Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks!

Training A Dog - Fundamental Dog Training - How-To

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We don't like the idea of combining a lot of kids and a lot of dogs that don't know each other in the same room -- even if their parents are there, but... Here are some suggestions:

Dogs usually cannot concentrate on training for more than 15 minutes at a time; so I'd limit the classes to 30 minutes.

Run the classes for about 6 weeks to see how everyone does. You can always expand the classes later if you want to.

People who have kids don't have a lot of excess money to spend on the dogs' training, so limit the cost to about $20 a session.

Concerns:
You'd better have plenty of liability insurance to cover any injuries, accidents, or bites that occur. The liability issues mount with every kid and dog added to the mix. Children are often "loud" and "unpredictable" around dogs they don't know and the dogs may go nuts with all of the overstimulation provided by the kids. Keep in mind that parents can't watch BOTH their human child and their fur-child at the same time. Horrible mishaps can happen in a second...

Don't let any dog into the class that isn't current on ALL of its vaccinations (including rabies and Bordatella). That means, no dogs younger than 4 months.

Don't let any female dogs into the class that are pregnant or in heat.

Have an orientation class without the kids or dogs first -- just the parents/dog owners -- to let them know what is expected of them in class; what behaviors are allowed /disallowed; where the "time-out corner is; what sort of discipline you'll allow for the kids and dogs (corporal punishment, adversives, etc.); how to "read" a dog's body language, etc ...

Have a detailed plan already written out in case the dogs start fighting, including all of your emergency numbers for ambulance / vets/ etc.

Make sure everyone signs off on a document that specifies what the course entails, what you're liable for, and what they're liable for.

You're taking on a lot here... We wish you the best.

Dog Training and Obedience

• Major concern...Do you know what you are doing? If you do then you do not need to ask those other questions. Send me e-mail as to your qualifications and I will answer those other questions for you


• That is an excellent idea!! Everything doesnt have to fall on MOM all the time then... I would first have the parents enrolled, and make sure the dog has some basic training, is not child-agressive, and the parents can supervise the child's "homework".
  
  Usually 45 mins is long enough to hold both child and dogs attention.
  
  5-6 weeks
  
  Normally, dog training is about $35-40/hr in my area, so stay within your local areas guidelines.
  
  Make sure the parents have basic 1-2 weeks of training first, and the dog is not child-agressvie
  
  Good luck, that is a fabulous idea, I hope you make lots of money, and bring joy to lots of families!!


• I think it's a wonderful idea! And good for you for getting opinions fromt he general public. Do your research and get your business going. I hope you're a certified dog trainer though and I hope you have some education or experience in child psychology.
  
  All your questions depend entirely on the age of the children present, how many dogs/kids you're going to allow in each class, what you charge would depend on the length of the classes as well as whether they are individual or group. You can't have a class of kids ages 5-15. They are on different learning levels. There are really too many open-ended questions that you need to clrify before you can really ask all this I think.
  
  It's a wonderful idea though and something I would definately involve my children with if I needed to.
  
  Good luck.


• Sure if you are qualified.
  
  I'd do some basic market research about your competition at PetSmart and the local area training classes.
  
  I would think that children would have no more than 45 minutes to an hour attention span and for no more than 8 weeks. Parents should always be present because there's a lot of homework with training.
  
  My concern would be insurance and releases in the event that somebody gets bitten by a dog not their own. I would also be concerned about the bottom age limit for the kids.


• How old is ur kid/s? It depends on how old and mature they are, if u think they are mature enough, go ahead. 1/2 hour ro 1 hr classes. try one lesson. I heard one school charged 500 Australian dollars. Bascially, I've never had a dog, but I'm studying up to get one (by saying this, you'd probably think I'm young, but don't worry, I'm older than 5.).
  I don't think I need training schools to teach me, I read books. DK books and books u find in the library under 3-- I think... or 6--... Yea, either one. (but the pets section are near food and gardening i think...) So it depends. I'm so keen on having a dog, I once took a really think like about 1000 or more paged book, (It's an approximation) just to see what I can find out about dogs. ANd I found out quite a lot. (plz don't go looking for 1000 page books on dogs, a normal sized book or what you can handle is good enough. )
  
  So u can find the really easy books on how to train dogs, and save LOADS of money. Be firm when training, loosen up when the training is done. There's also heaps of info on the net on how to train dogs!
  Hope the info helps!


• I think you have a great idea. Keep going with it! I've seen/heard too many times about kids being nipped at or bit by the family dog and most of it was due to how the child was behaving towards or around the dog.
  
  Maybe have the classes be a half hour long, depending on the age of the kids and how attentive they are. Perhaps have the classes twice a week for 6 weeks or so at $10.00 per class. That sounds reasonable to me anyway. My concerns would be that the dogs be up to date with their shots and that a parent accompany them. Have print outs to send home with each kid as a reminder of the highlights that were covered that day in class and how to best practice this at home with their pet. They can keep them in a folder to refer back to if necessary. And have them bring their own "pooper scooper" equipment". That's part of a responsible dog owners gear!
  
  The more I think about it the more I love your idea! Kids need to learn how to respect their pets, properly care for them, and to understand that their pets depend on them for most everything. They will be rewarded with undying love and devotion from their dog.
  
  My kids are older, but if I would have heard of a class like that being offered when they were younger I know I would have enrolled them. I would advise my kids to enroll my grandkids if we had something like that around here. This could also have a beneficial impact on kids who aren't into sports or other extracurricular activities. Gets them out there with other kids that have the same interests. Way to go!!


• I think that is a wonderful idea. First off, you could teach the child how to handle a dog and know the dogs boundaries. Secondly, it teaches the dog that he is not superior to the child. Thirdly, its always good to have a trained dog and encourage a child to know how to handle a pet and how to care for the animal.
  
  Maybe the classes should only be twice a week, an hour long for say 8 weeks. Have a set fee to be paid during the time of enrollment. My major concern as always...most owners do not take the training in to the home. It is important that the kids practice the training and proper care of the animal everyday while at home, so get the parents involved too.
  
  The parents should be encourage to observe some of the classes.
  
  It is also important to take lots of breaks during an hour long session with any animal and with children. You have to constantly keep them stimulated or they will lose focus.
  
  Good Luck and Take Care


• thats very good idea, and if i had kids, i would enroll them. the classes really cant be that long. kids cant stay focused that long. how long, id say six weeks. the price, i dont know that. good luck

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