Dog Health Questions: Dog training recommendations?

I have a 2 year old shih tzu who is very well behaved minus one issue that has really got me worried. She likes to poop in the house. I will let her out to go to the bathroom (and she does, both poo and pee) then she will go to the door like....I'm done. This whole going to the bathroom process takes a good 10 minutes. Once she gets in the house she will wait about 5 or so minutes and find somewhere is the house to take a poo. She never ever pees in the house though. She does get a walk everyday and is fed on a schedule. I do disapline when she goes in the house, and clean it very well with sanitizer. What can i do to make this stop. I have a baby on the way and cant have my child crawling around in dog poo.

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Honestly I can't think of anything else other than following her around, catching her in the pooping act, picking her right up (yes while she's pooping), and putting her outside to finish. Praise upon outside poop. Perhaps she needs more praise for going outside? Is she hiding from you to poop? Maybe she doesn't like the texture of the grass, does she poop inside on any specific surface?

I've heard one person say to actually scold the poop, not the dog, so the dog learns that the poop is undesirable. No idea if this works or not.

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• Try taking her out for 30 minutes. I sometimes rush my dogs and the same thing happens.


• When she goes poo outside, reward her with a treat. If you see her going to go poo in the house pick her up and put her outside so she can go, so bassically follow her around and catch her in the act, and once she does reward her. Try staying outside a little longer, just to make sure she is completly ready to go back inside. Good luck and I hope you solve your problem! :)


• Wish I could help, I've been trying to think of something to help you as I imagine this would be frustrating. I would perhaps talk to a dog trainer or dog behaviourist.
  
  The only thing I can think of is to leave your dog out longer, or when it comes inside have it attached to a leash so that you can keep an eye on it. That way when it starts to sniff, you can stuff it back outside.
  
  Good luck.


• She is getting negative reinforcement from you for doing this.
  
  This is what you need to do.
  
  1. super clean all the areas that have had poo on them. I don't mean just conventional cleaning, I mean the special bio-cleaners that have bacteria in them to eat up the smells left behind that dogs can still smell. As long as she can still smell it, she will still go there.
  As a last resort, pull up any carpet that can't be cleaned and replace it. (Many people do this, but could you afford this?)
  
  2. She needs positive attention from you. More play time, walk time, cuddle time, training time.
  
  3. She needs more than 10 minutes outside to do her business, and she needs you to be with her when she does it. That is why I suggested the walk time in #2.
  
  4. Check with your vet to make sure she has no health issues. See if you are using his recommended dog food. Make sure she is being fed the right amount.
  
  If you do these things, I think you will see a huge improvement in her behavior(s).


• I would have to know how you discipline her when she does go in the house & then I would ask what kind of food is she being fed. My shih-tzu died at 15 yrs. old a few years ago & my husband got a American Eskimo from a rescue group, she was a dream dog & potty trained in 24 hours. Then in January we adopted another one who has been a nightmare to totally train. She is fed on a schedule of twice a day & we switched to Solid Gold Food because its an all natural very well balanced food full of vitamins & stuff they need plus it is absorbed well & therefore there is less body waste. She is totally trained now but she will have an accident if its storming outside. When she does have an accident in the house, I ask her if she did it, & then tell her that was being a bad girl. I make sure she sees it & then I put her outside. Never rub their nose in it or spank because then she may do what she is doing out of spite for being spanked or having her nose rubbed in it. We also had our dogs trained at our local PetSmart store, we took them to classes 1 time a week for 8 weeks & if they didn't learn they were able to take the class again for no extra charge.
  Good Luck with your shih-tzu & the baby.


• If you have your dog pee or poo on a newspaper and put it in the yard and that's where the dog will want to go to the bathroom (also helps with a poop free yard so the little one can play.) if she goes on this newspaper give her her favorite treat and praise her. hope this helps!!! good luck with the baby!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!!?

How do i keep my dog from...
1 - barking at other dogs?
2 - jumping on the table?
3 - jumping on people?

Clicker Dog Training

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OB classes!

Simple isn't it.

Dog Training and the Dog-Human Bond

• Hi I worked at Petsmart as a trainer for over 2 years. The best thing to do in this situation is
  1. socialize your puppy. Walk him up to the other dogs and let them have a hello sniff. Socialize him to AS many as you can. Also dont forget about people and other animals too!
  2. when he jumps on the table, distract him and make him do something else. When he jumps on the table, clap your hands and make a LOUD deep EHHH EHHH sound. Hopefully it will distract him and he will get down. As soon as he is off the table, reward him by saying GOOD DOG and pet him.
  3 Jumping on people is a hard one. When dogs jump on people it is because they want attention. So the easiest way around this is to not give it to them. Dogs dont care what kind of attention they are getting so when you push them off, its still attention and they keep coming back for more. SO, knowing this, when they jump on you tell him OFF in a Very stern voice, and then simply ignore them. Turn your back to him and if that doesnt work, walk away shut the door and ignore them for 30 seconds. Then, try again. Hope this helps and I used "him" so sorry if it is a "her" :) ALWAYS REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOR!! they will start to be good and work for the reward but you must stay consistent and do the same thing every time. Dont give up after the first try, its gonna take a while for him to master it! Make the rewards worth while for him, pet him intensely or give him a yummy treat or throw his ball!.
  good luck!


• Firstly get a plastic bottle and fill it with rice.
  1.When you see another dog approaching you get him/her to sit and stay sat as soon as he barks shake the bottle and say no in a low tone and after a few attemps he shouldnt bark and when he doesnt praise him and give him a treat.
  
  2.Use the bottle again and say no
  
  3.Get him to sit before people approach him when hes sat praise him and if he jumps use the bottle.
  
  Tip: Don't overly use the bottle otherwise he will become immune to the noise and make sure you time it right.
  
  Hope it helps.


• Re: I finally got my neighbors dogs to stop barking
  
  I used to have a problem with my neighbors dogs that would constantly bark day and night. At first I thought it would stop but it went on day after day. I finally confronted my neighbor about the problem and he said that he would try to do something about it.
  
  I work very long hours and try to get as much sleep as possible but I am constantly awakened by the barking dog many times during the night. You cannot imagine how frustrating this is unless you have been in this situation.
  
  I finally ended up going on the internet to research my problem and I am so glad that I did. I ended up buying a compact disc from a website. You play the disc and it actually stops the dogs from barking. I put the disc in, pointed the speakers towards the dogs, and nearly fell out of my chair when it actually worked!!! This was the best money that I have ever spent and I am so happy.
  
  I have not had a problem in 3 weeks. I am so glad that the freaking dogs have stopped barking. If you want to check it out, it might be worth a try if nothing else works for you. The website is http://www.TheBarkingDogCD.com It has a money back guarantee but I am pretty satisfied and wont be needing it. Good luck, I hope this helps.


• Train your dog. Be firm with the dog and set rules. Try filling a tin can with pennies and taping the end shut. Every time the dog does something that is undesirable, shake the can. Dogs do not like the sound of it, think fingers on a chalkboard. It is not harmful just annoying. That will stop the dog from doing whatever it is doing and allow you to correct the dog. Just don't give up because they will learn.
  
  -DIYSWR
  
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• wow jumpin on the table...that's sorta gross.
  
  everytime he does that say NO! then take him off into another room so he can calm down then bring him back in...same with people..
  and when he barks at other dogs..as soon as u feel his body tense up..(on walks) make a loud distracting noise and lead him the other way..


• You take him to obedience and training classes, and by the sounds of it, quickly!!


• Yes you need to go to obidence classes. There is no quick fix to help your dog with those things. It sounds like you need to be trained and not your dog ♥


• Enroll in some training classes

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Dog Health Questions: How train puppy not to jump up?

I have a 3 mos old puppy have trained to sit, stay, come, go to kennel etc, but do you have any ideas on how to train him not to jump up on people besides telling me to buy a dog training book?
I am looking for specific ideas that worked for you.

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UUURRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!

This question is asked so many times, and I am SO SICK of people recommending leash corrections, kneeing the dog in the chest, and hitting. Besides being unneccesary and ineffective, have any of you ever tried to knee a 3 month old pup in the chest? Unless you are about three feet tall, ain't gonna happen!

Now that I have vented...this is soooooo simple. No one pets the dog unless he is sitting (or at least standing) first. If he jumps, turn around and walk away. If he sits and then you reach to pet him and he starts to jump again, turn and walk away. He wants attention...he will learn very quickly what he needs to do to get attention from people. The hardest part is not going to be training your pup, it's going to be getting other people to comply. Make them! If necessary, ask them to have the pup sit so they can give him a treat and then pet him. They will be more amenable if they believe they are helping you train him to sit.

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• What I did was I would purposefully get my puppy excited and when he jumped, I kneed him down. I did it over and over, and he got the picture that it's OK to be excited but not OK to jump. When he gets it with you, he may still try it with other folks, so you could enlist the help of a volunteer to follow your instruction and do the same thing.
  
  When the puppy gets it and doesn't jump on you even though he's excited, make a big deal out of it and make him think he's a super pup. He will get the positive/negative connection with the behavior.
  
  Be consistent and your puppy will get it.
  
  I got this information personally form a border collie breeder/trainer, so it's a tried and true method.
  
  Good luck!


• You can put the puppy on a leash and yank it and say no when the puppy starts to jump. Another idea that also worked for me is to have people bend their leg at the knee raise it up off the floor so when the puppy jumps it doesn't get to you and it seems to stop trying. Repetition and consistency is the key. Good luck.


• The way dog trainers to it is to have a choke chain collar on with lead attached, and the dog gets jerked down and reprimanded every time. If you trained it to do the rest of that stuff, you can train it not to jump up.


• Go with positive reinforcement - it works better than, say, a choke collar or spike collar, which is horribly inhumane. He jumps up because he is excited to see you and wants to steal all your attention - that's not something that deserves to be punished for. We had this "problem" with our pitbull puppy, and while it doesn't "scare" us, it had scared guests in the past, so we needed to train her not to. We put treats in our pockets and when we walked in the door, we bent down (she wont jump if you're down on her level) and wouldn't pet her until she sat. She won't get it at first and may seem a little confused, but if you do it every day for a few weeks, she'll immediately sit when you get home, and eventually stop giving her treats and just give her lots of praise, and she'll do it just for that. It takes work, but you'll end up with a much happier, well-behaved dog. Good luck.
  
  Oh, one more thing... "Kneeing" (another word for kicking) your dog in the chest for jumping is a bad (and dangerous) act. While it doesn't happen 100% of the time, some dogs (especially in puppies) experience a collapsed trachea or other neck and throat damage by this "type" of training. (choke and/or spike collars have the potential to damage the throat as well). Just think, if you came home to your child and he/she was climbing up on you, happy to see you, you wouldn't want to knee or kick your baby in the neck... And your pets should be treated like you're children... Just because some people say they've done these things with no bad repercussions, doesn't mean it will go flawlessly for you as well... (Okay, okay, I'm GOING now!!) :o)


• Stick your knee out (don't kick him!) when he goes to jump on you and tell him no, don't let him jump on you, he will get the message.


• Do not pet puppy when she is jumping up,, put her back down on all 4 feet and praise.... if she continues,,,, grab hold of her front paws and HOLD THEM one to each side of your body... say nothing,.,.,, keep holding... she is going to try to mouth your hand etc. KEEP HOLDING keep her there until she really wants to get down cuz it is no longer pleasurable to jump up... then place her two front feet on the ground and say good "feet" and praise her... she is probably gonna get wild and jump right back up ,,,, REPEAT this does not take long for the dog to understand "FEET" command,,,,, it also doesn't not hurt the dog in anyway,,, if she yelps while you are holding her paws it is because she is frightened by the paw trap --- she will learn very quickly that it really isn't rewarding to jump up,,, you must always remember to praise her when all 4 feet are on the ground......... good luck


• OK I won't say buy it, go to this site, they have great positive reinforcement, not the cruel "choker chain" others have suggested.
  
  Before you do anything to your pet, ask yourself would I want some one to do that to me? If not don't do it to your pet remember they are people too.


• i have 13 pit bulls ,we use the old news paper trick, just roll up a small peice and when the pup jumps up swat it on the rear, and say no, affter a bit it will know not to jump.


• you can try using a squirt gun - just give him a little blast of water when he jumps up and firmly say NO, then have him sit. He'll get the hang of it....


• When puppy jumps, place shin or knee (depends how big pup is) on puppy's chest and push back firmly but NOT hard. Don't hurt the pup, but you want a reaction. At the exact same time you push with your leg, sharply say "No" and then immediately say (in a softer voice) the pups name and "Sit." Praise lavishly the second your pup sits.
  
  Melissa K: Read what you wrote. The knee-correction (you do NOT knee your pup in the chest as YOU wrote) is a decades-old proven method to teach a canine not to jump. Your vent is severely misplaced. Highly unlikely you are a dog trainer as I and millions of others have successfully used this method of training for over 30 years without any issues or any harm to our beloved dogs.
  
  And Anna dear, the knee correction technique of "placing" your shin or knee on the canine's chest has NOTHING to do with KICKING. No one should ever kick a dog. Where do you people get this nonsense from?


• First thing to do is to watch the show "The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan". This show saved my dog's life and allowed us to add others to our "pack". Cesar will walk you through how to not train your dog, but train yourself in how to communicate what you want to.
  
  As for jumping up...when a dog jumps on someone it is because they see themselves as the leader of the house (or "pack"). The ONLY way to get a dog to do anything you want it to (without abuse of course) is take the leadership role on yourself. There are so many ways to do this (a simple one is to be sure you never speak in high pitched tones or let your dog walk in a room or out a door ahead of you...) that you should really invest the time to watch the show or buy his book (I prefer the show...it is on The National Geographic Channel.)
  
  Good luck and enjoy your anilmal!!!


• u tell it to stay down or if that doesn't work u get a dog coller then he might stay down

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Dog Health Questions: So I want to be a Dog Trainer...?

Im interested in joining the field of dog trainers, but am not sure where to start. Where can you go with a Dog training degree? Average Salary? What are the employers like?...Thanks Guys!!

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The dog training field needs more people passionate in dog training. I encourage you to pursue your interest. Get as much experience handling dogs, even if it's not in dog training. Cesar Millan from Dog whisperer started out at a dog grooming salon. My sister's Petsmart dog trainer started by just training her own dogs. You can volunteer at shelters, work at pet stores, train your relative's dogs, etc. Most popular dog trainer's business is all through word of mouth. If you are passionate and persistent in your job people WILL notice and you'll get where you wanna go.

Don't get discouraged by other people's opinions because no matter what you do, there will be people against you. Do what you believe and what's right. Best Wishes.

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• To get certificate, you will have to attend a dog training school and complete the required courses. but mostly dog trainers are self educated. they study the training methods and behaviors of dogs on their own, attend conventions, and learn from other trainers. There are no known degrees for dog training but some college do offer programs that are similar to the subject, such as behavioral psychology and veterinary sciences. Some dog trainers are self employed, some work for small businesses, and sometimes for other pet related businesses. The greatest first step to take is to join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. It offers great opportunities and Information. The salary really depends on how good you are at it and how many skills you have. The average hourly wage is $10.50, but in order to really make a good salary you need to know what you are doing and know the business end of being a dog trainer.


• You start by finding a good trainer to teach you how to train dogs. I don't mean the box store trainer but a person who has trained large dogs, small dogs, nice dogs, mean dogs, hairy dogs, and hairless dogs. This person should have a good track record and should be able to prove it. Sure reading books and attending classes will help but nothing takes the place of good old experience. I'm always cautious about dog training schools especially online ones. Most cannot prove that a student can actually train dogs.
  
  I can't give you an average salary as most trainers train on the side as a hobby. Some full-time trainers do boarding and grooming as well as training, so it's hard to tell where most of the money is coming from. Most trainers are employers having their own business.
  
  To be a good trainer, not only do you need good dog training ability but you need to have good business skills and people skills. Some trainer wannabes forget that each dog they train comes attached to a person. A good trainer also has to be a good person teacher.


• There is NO "dog training degree". Period. Many trainers learn what they know by finding someone in the field to MENTOR them. They mentor on their own time and have a PT job on the side, unless they're lucky enough to find someone to pay as they train. Not very likely though.
  
  Salary can be as little as $9/hour (starter trainer, working under group or business) to as high as $20/hour (private trainer with 25+ years experience).
  
  If you work FOR a group, organization, or business then what the "employers are like" varies. Just like in any job you can get a great employer or a horrible one. When working for yourself, well.... you can answer that one. But either way you'll be dealing with people as well as dogs, and people can get NASTY when they don't hear what they want to hear or when they become frustrated.
  
  http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages…
  http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/sear…


• Start training a dog. I'd get a labrador from strong working lines and title him with a utility in obedience, work him on scentwork and get him narcotics certified and therapy dog certified. If you really want a challenge, field trial title him. Then let your results speak for themselves to attract clients.


• Where can you go with a Dog training degree? No such thing as a dog training degree.
  Average Salary? Minimum wage to start.
  What are the employers like? Let's just put it this way...."You better have thick skin".

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone have dog training suggestions or in similar situation?

My fiance and I have two 2 1/2 yo miniature dachshunds. We both work full time and have to crate them while we're gone. I feel like I have to crate them b/c one would def. go to the bathroom in the house if not crated and both would cry/bark if running around the house (not ok considering we live in a condo and share walls with neighbors). I walk them before and after going into the crate and they get lots of love and attention when I'm home, but I still feel terrible every time I leave for work b/c 8 hours seems like such a long time.

Puppy and Dog Training

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NO ..............eight hours is not a humane thing to do 5 to 6 days a week, and every week. That is MUCH too long to be enclosed in a small area that long. Instead, look for another area that is larger to keep them enclosed......an area in the yard via a fence and dog house for them to go into for security and warmth on cooler days, a balcony "with" a dog house to go into, the garage with a doggie door and enclosed area on the outside.

Keeping your dogs in a crate for more than 3 to 4 hours is not the life I would ever want to give my dog....5 to 6 days a week, no matter how much love he/she/they, would receive.

Think about a "behaviorist trainer" for assistance and guidance.

Have a good day.

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• You are doing what is best for you and your dogs. If you can't TRUST the dogs you shouldn't give them the freedom to run around the house when you aren't there. For your dogs safety you should keep them crated.
  
  :D


• You should trust your dogs.and if you have a back yard,let them bo out there.You should buy them bog houses.And chain them up if u have to.You should get them toys while they are out there to keep them happy.Feed them in the morning.after they eat leave the water bowl out.When you get home spend some time with them!!They are going to miss u!!


• BABY-GATES
  
  purchase a few, and put them up in areas of your house with linoleum tile or hardwood floors, limit them to one room, puppy proof the room, and fill with toys, add dachshunds, usually the baby gates work, and if confined to one room, the dogs are less likely to mess up the room with their bathroom antics, put down puppy pee pads as well, try for a few days at least
  
  this way you wont feel as bad because you will know the dogs aren't cooped up to one small space


• Have they relieved themselves in your home while you were home?
  If they have, they should have been punished for that, if not, I do not see much of a reason as to why they would while you are not. What i would be more worried about is them getting into important papers or teairng up furniture. Since they are not puppies anymore, that should not be an issue.
  You can do one of two things from this-
  1-Get a pet-sitter to visit every given hour to check up on them, or
  2-Let them loose one day, see what goes wrong (hey, you need to learn, too), and try to fix each problem each day. Eventually, there should be none, and they should be calm and good.
  If you are worried about them whining or barking, it is not simply because you are not around, it is because they are worried or stressed. I suggest leaving music on. It doesnt have to be calm music like most say. My aunt's dogs love 80's music... because that's what they grew up listening to!
  I hope this helps.
  ~Rei


• Is it possible for you to leave them in an enclosed area - such as a laundry room? Or perhaps purchase a larger crate so they have more room to move about and could be crated together.


• 8 hours is too long. hire someone to come in at lunch and take the pups out for a pee break. im a little concerned at at 2.5 yearsa your one pup is not trained. do you feed them high sodium treats? they could have a serious incontinent problem and i would take them to the vet.
  
  hire someone to come and let them out or go on your lunch and do it. put yourself in their paws.. crated 8 hours a day. thats a looooong time to hold it


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training problems?

my golden retriever is 4 months old and she knows sit, lay down, and bang(play dead) but i always have to use hand signals. she doesnt listen to what i say she looks at what my hands are doing. how could i get her to listen to my voice rather than my hands?
THANK YOU

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The key with all training is persistence, practice and patience. Keep trying, a few minutes a few times a day.

I'd probably be a little concerned that she's not listening and that she seems reliant on your hand signals.

Have you thought about getting her hearing checked out?

Tested Dog Training Tips - The Way to Hone a Dog's Behavior

• You can start by making sure that every time you give him ask him to sit, lay down or any kind of command with a hand signal is to accompany it with a verbal command. This is to instill in the dog's memory that other than the hand signal, a verbal command also means the same order. It may take some weeks but if you do this with consistency, sooner or later your dog will learn following orders through verbal commands as well. If this doesn't work try checking out http://www.antileon-ent.com/dog/ - the site have a number of training suggestions that you can try.


• Say the commands with the hand signals, use the hand signals progressively less often. Don't forget to reinforce correct reaction when hand signal not used.


• keep talking

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Dog Health Questions: I'm trying to find a dog training book that I bought back in the 90's (96-99)....?

...I think it was a best seller.
the cover had a man and a wimeranian

The Praise and Reward Dog Training Method

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I looked for dog training books published in the 90's and then
looked for any with a picture of a man with a Weimaraner dog
on the cover. Found two with a Weimaraner and a woman and one
published after the 90's with a man and a Weimaraner.

I'm sorry, with what you gave me, this is so far all I can
find.

Urban Dog: The Ultimate Street Smarts Training Manual By Cis Frankel
was published in the 90's and has a picture of a woman with several
Weimaraners. This book can be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1…Loose Lead: The Life and Dog-Training Secrets of Texas Legend
Adelene Pardo By Nancy Francis has a picture of the lady author
with what looks like a Weimaraner and was also published in
the 90's and may be purchased at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…Published after the 1990's is the book: Cesar's Way: The Natural,
Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
by Cesar Millan, Asdf (Adapter), Melissa Jo Peltier (Editor)
The cover has Cesar with a Weimaraner on one side and a German
Shepard on the other. Can be found at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0…

Tested Dog Training Tips - The Way to Hone a Dog's Behavior

• We've used their techniques with good success. You can find their selection in Amazon


• The Art of Raising a Puppy
  
  How to be your Dog's Best Friend


• Look under your left sofa cushion

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Dog Health Questions: Help on a dog training issue?

Ok, so here's the story.
I've had my dog since he was a young puppy (6 weeks old). I trained him mainly and he is a great learner, but that's not what i'm worried about. I have never hit my dog, and i always train with praising rather than scolding. But lately, whenever i try to train him, or show off his tricks (which he used to love doing and have fun while doing it) his tail goes between his legs, his eyes go wide and he lays down, looking up at me like he just got into trouble. I have no idea why he is acting like this. I've felt him over, applying pressure to different parts of his body and he doesn't seem to be in pain. Nothing bad has happened he just seems to be scared all of a sudden. Please help me get him over this. Even when you play with him, now the slightest loud noise will turn him off playing and he will act like he's in trouble. Any suggestions?

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Could something have happened in your absence that traumatized him?

How old is he? If he's still a puppy, you may be able to blame a fear imprint period. The first occurs between 8 and 11 weeks of age, and the second can happen between 6 and 14 months of age. During this time, anything that frightens him can traumatize him. Like, stuff that he could normally shake off can leave a lasting negative impact, and he may be generally more hesitant and timid.

Might there be something different about the environment, or about yourself? It's unlikely, but sometimes even seemingly insignificant changes can make a difference. Maybe you're using a new perfume, maybe he can smell some form of wildlife in the distance, I dunno.

As for how to fix this, hm.. To start with, I'd take a big step back from doing stuff with him. Give him at least a few days to relax. Exercise him, yeah, but avoid doing anything that might make him nervous. Take a break from training and active playing, and don't show off his tricks. If he's getting himself worked up, you want to allow these hormones to dissipate, so just take a break from everything for a few days. Then, slowly start doing stuff again. Whatever you do, do it slowly, at his pace. He might've been a fast-paced extrovert before, but for whatever reason, he's not like that now, so take baby steps that he can manage.

Actively recondition him to associate these suddenly scary stimuli with good things. For instance, loud noises. Desensitize him to those, and make them good things. Basically, start by playing noises at a very low volume that he can tolerate, and make good things happen, like giving him lots of tiny, delicious treats (liver, steak, chicken, hot dog, cheese, etc.). When he's totally comfortable with that volume, turn it up ever-so-slightly. Eventually, you can do it at a loud volume and he'll be fine with it. You just need to make sure you're taking very small, manageable steps, and that you are not increasing the difficulty until the current step is mastered. You can read more about desensitizing and counter-conditioning on these pages, if you want:
http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
http://www.clickertrainusa.com/dcc.htm
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-h…
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2327

Do you use clicker training with him? If not, you should consider taking it up. That way, it'll be a lot simpler to mark specific improvements. Is he holding his tail an inch higher? Click and treat. Are his ears perked slightly? Click and treat. So on and so forth. It's like in this article:
http://www.positivedogs.com/articles/ove…
I know he's not all reactive like that dog, but the concept of encouraging every tiny improvement to shape confidence is the same. And if you're not familiar with clicker training, try browsing here:
http://www.clickertraining.com/dogtraini…
(If he's super-sensitive to sounds right now, though, you may not be able to use an actual clicker. You may have to use something with a softer sound, like a clicky pen.)

Oh, and you should take him to the vet. He doesn't have to have hurt something to be suffering from something. Sudden inexplicable changes in temperament can often be explained by something health-related, so you should ask your vet to run a tick titer and a six-panel blood test.

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• Someones been yelling at this dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Affordable dog training camp in the Philippines?

Need help with my pug. He's more than a year old and he's pretty hyperactive. When I bought him, I was told that he's a rot (smallest in the litter). He's cute and charming but he makes a mark everywhere and he does it more than once (on the same spot!). He also barks when my he sees my dad. Like when he hears my dad pr my dad moves. Tried to train him but I was busy with work. He knows how to sit and he's potty trained but he doesn't now anything else.

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Sorry, I don't live in that area. But what I can suggest is that the cheapest would be you buy a good training your dog book and start getting on schedule with your pug.
Make sure, when he does something good, or exactly as you say, reward him with a treat. The treats such as mini cookies should not be overfed, though.
And DO NOT scold him at any circumstanced. Just say something like bad boy! And don't pay attention for a minute. HE will know what he did wrong, and it weill prevent him from reppeating the same mistake again.
And a proper routine schedule is a must for everyday. And don't overdo it!

Good luck!
:)

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Dog Health Questions: What's a good brand / website to buy dog training treats?

I'm slowly going broke trying to train my pup.

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why are you going broke? what on earth are you using for treats? chunks of organic veal? My dog loves Burns fish treats... they are all natural and healthy. They do stink! But that makes them a "high" reward. If money is short you could use things like small cubes of stinky cheese or hot dogs.

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• google if and u have your answer.


• there is none, all most always chances are you will be cheated over net.


• Just cut up hot dogs. They are cheap, and work great as treats.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training club-have you ever heard of this?

Have you ever heard of a dog training club that charges a one time membership for all levels of training? I FINALLY found one trainer here that sounds qualified. They have a club with a $300 yearly membership fee. This fee includes beginning through advanced obedience training as well as protection training if your dog is qualified. They have been training for over 30 years. I haven't visited their location yet or asked any detailed Qs as I want to do a little more research on them first on my own.

Does this sound legit?

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PLEASE send me a link...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Actually yes I have heard of this and I admit I just heard of it. This past week I was working at the zoo and one of the keepers began telling me about her dog training club. I'd never heard of it either. But apparently its really good dog training and there is a camaraderie among the dog owners. This person I was talking to actually trained guide dogs this way and then her own personal dogs she trained to compete and they won best in breed in their obedience class. I advise just do your homework about which one is best and has the best offer but yes they are legit.


• Ditto Greekman - link please! Would like to find out if there are any near me....


• Yes, there are dog training clubs. I belong to one, which is a not-for-profit organization. They offer basic obedience, competitive obedience, rally obedience, agility & conformation classes.
  
  We pay $30.00 a year, have to make 4 meetings a year and do to jobs, which can pretty easy to do, like helping at an obedience or agility trial.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training School - Sleep Away?

i heard a few people tell me about a dog training school that lets you send your dog away to and teaches them commands. I heard they go for a few weeks and they come back trained and obedient. Has anyone heard of this? Are there any good ones?

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So...that's a cop out! why not just hire someone to raise the dog for you. All you'll have to do is claim ownership. To appreciate a dog is to be involved in every aspect of it's training and care.
The dog needs to recognize YOU as it's ALPHA leader and not someone you hire to do it for you. The only way you can get it to interact and train like YOU want it is to be involved yourself. That's not to say that professional guidance shouldn't be available,l but YOU need to be the MAN!

Small Dog Training - Small Dogs Need to Feel They Are Pleasing You

• Why would you not want to be involved in the training of your dog? Part of the obedience training experience is your ability to bond with your dog, and you certainly can't do that if you aren't even there. Do you really want a stranger teaching your dog? How is your dog going to respond to you if you are not the recognized authority?
  
  Such a bad, bad, idea.
  
  I have only ever heard negative things about these places,
  unflatteringly known as puppy "boot camps".
  
  There was recently a question on this site from someone who did this and the result was a traumatized and terrified puppy.


• This is such a bad idea. It teaches the dog to be obedient to the trainer but not the owner. In most cases, obedience problems mean the owner needs to be taught something, not the dog. If you want a truly trained and obedient dog that listens to you then you have to do the leg work and not pack it off for someone else to deal with.


• I wouldn't send my dog away, by himself. I would want one where I go with them.
  
  unless it is very popular, and shows where they keep the dogs, how they train them, with proof


• A big part of training a dog is training the human.
  
  I would not send my dogs anywhere. The trainer needs to come to me.


• I want my dog to obey me , not some stranger. I trained my dog myself. It is part of being a responsible dog owner.


• Yeaa...Down the street where i live :D


• Contrary to popular belief, that is the absolute best thing to do. Everybody WANTS to train their own dog. The reality is, that about .005% are actually capable of doing so to a level that isn't a complete embarrassment. We stopped offering "Group" and "Private" lessons over 20 years ago. People that have never seen a "professionally" trained dog, don't have any idea that they've only tapped about 15% of their dog's abilities. When a dog is trained "in kennel", the owner is brought in several times during the stay, so they understand how to work the dog, how to enforce commands, learn about their dogs temperament, drives, nerves,etc. Things most people have no concept of. Sure, most people can make their dog follow some basic commands....but it's just the tip of the iceberg. A "REAL" trainer understands a gazillion methods....reads the dog every second of the time they're working together, and adjusts techniques in a split second. Understanding what works and what doesn't work for any particular dog is vital to get the top potential. You, and just under 100% of people cannot tell what is, and what isn't working. When a trainer comes to your home...one of 2 things happen. 1st, he/she is from a franchise dog training company (or he's "certified by a company or college)...he understands 1 method...and THAT, and ONLY that is what you learn. It may, or may not be a good method for your dog. 2nd....he/she is a professional trainer looking to make an easy "Buck" from you...he/she handles the dog well and progress is fast...he/she gives you instructions to follow until he/she returns in 7 days (or you go back to class).....his instructions are based on what he sees and "reads" while he is there....the second he leaves, the dog is different....you cannot "read" the dog, so you don't realize it....the instructions given are now completely wrong. 9 out of every 10 dogs we train are "re-trains". Once you've owned a professionally trained dog, you'll never attempt to try it yourself again.
  
  The ONLY down side: it costs 10 times more than lessons"
  The UP side: the training is 10 times better.
  
  IF I wanted to race in NASCAR at a high level, I wouldn't try to build my own car. Why?? Because I'm not a mechanic. The smart thing to do, would be to have Dale Earnhardt Inc. build a car for me...then teach me how to drive it without blowing the engine or transmission. Same principal.

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Dog Health Questions: Im starting a dog training class on monday, are there anyone here who knows what my starting pay would be?

i love dogs so much. and i cant wait till i start my dog training class. its for 8 weeks every monday night for an hour and a half. after i get my certification i'm gonna work at maybe petsmart. is there anyone who knows how much ill get paid?

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Is this a class to train you to be an instructor or a class you are taking your dog thru? 1 hour a week for 8 weeks is not going to make you a dog trainer. Definitely not one that I would go to. What organization is doing the certification? APDT?
Have you ever trained a dog and earned any obedience titles on it? What experience do you have besides the 8 weeks of training you are taking?
If you are in it just for the money, find a new career choice. I belong to a dog training club and instuct there, FOR FREE. Why? Because I enjoy it. I started taking classes to teach my own dogs and decided I would enjoy helping others teach their dogs to be better family members. I teach beginners and the next level up.
As for pay rate, if you make more than $8 to $10 an hour for teaching at Petsmart, I'd be surprised.

The Importance of Dog Training

• Why don't you ask the instructor of your class?


• The money in that has to be follow up private lessons with a business card handed out. 35/hr I'd charge


• Maybe you should ask them?
  
  Why would you take a job without knowing how much you'll be paid?


• it is going to depend on how much your classes are worth to the owners....yours is a word of mouth job....

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training - What are people more interested in, Training Puppies or Training Adult Dogs ?

Hey, I'm in the process of putting together a website full of free articles regarding dog training. One of my stupid New Year resolutions.

I was going to concentrate on providing tips for people with problem dogs (mainly adults, because people love puppies). The feedback I have from friends is that I should target Puppy training issues ?

So what do I concentrate on - Puppies or Adult Dogs ?

Dog Training Tips

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It all starts with training your dog from the start,so focus on pups.A well trained puppy is a well behaved adult dog.
Include advice for adult dogs as well.Many people instead of buying pups,get older dogs from the humane society or from rescue groups.The old saying you cant teach an old dog new tricks,is not true,it's just a saying.Providing some good advice for people with older dogs,it could save many of them from a return trip to the shelter.

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• Puppies. Many people get puppies and abandon them when they get older because the people have never, ever learned how to train a dog.


• can't teach an old dog new tricks... mostly people want to make their puppies behave quickly as possible, older dogs people are more focused on their health.


• Well I just got a new puppy for Christmas so, speaking from someone who's been there, I'd have to say people would probably be more intrested in training puppys. It's easier to try training them when they're young instead of trying to break bad habits later.


• you can teach old dogs new tricks but if the obedience traing doen't start right away as a puppy then you will have a hard time training your dog to do anything. Obedience training will make your dog a better dog. So start with that and then move on to bigger and better things.


• I think you should focus on adult dogs. Everyone loves puppies because they're cute and sweet, but sometimes their "cuteness" can lead to them getting spoiled and getting away with bad behavior. So when they grow up....you have the "naughty adult" dog issues. There is a lot of info out there on general puppy training, but if someone has the idea that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"...that just isn't so...you CAN teach them...you just need to learn HOW to. So for all those adult dogs who end up in shelters for naughty behavior and finally find a new !home...do it for them and their new owners! Good luck


• Devote a little time, effort and space to both. After you've done the research required, you may have found out where your main target audience is!

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