Dog Health Questions: What other breeds do people suggest for me?

i am going to be going into a dog training college, and i want a versatile dog who would be good at agility and a fine enough build for doing certain dog tricks, also friendly with all people. i was thinking either a border collie or Australian shepherd. any other suggestions?

Show Dog Training - Be A Winner!

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Dobie, Standard Poodle, Shepherd/Collie Mixes.

But you know what is best for you? One that you and the dog CLICK. Doesn't matter how the dog is built or what breeding it has if you two don't click it won't work.

Dobies are finely built, highly intelligent, absolutely docile with everyone (unless you train it to be otherwise), great agility like a deer, but they don't do temperature extremes. They shed very little if you feed them correctly. They travel well.

Standard Poodles are also highly intelligent agile and shed very little. They too are docile unless trained otherwise. They travel well. Not near as 'nervous' as their smaller cousins.

Shep/Collie and/or Lab/Collie mixes are best for the same reasons as the above two. Don't cross lab/shep or you're bound to get bad hips every time.

CLICK CLICK CLICK
It's the heart connection that makes it all work to the level of champion or top sales dog. A dog will sell your training abilities far quicker and more surely than all your well-meaning talk.

Happy clicking. :)

7 Top Dog Training Tips

• Honestly, I do not know but my shih tzu, Mitzy and Dane are very agility!


• Golden retriever or if you want to go smaller a papillion. Just some suggestions, but I think an Australian Shepherd is great for what you are looking for.
  
  good luck!


• I would suggest German wirehair pointers. They are highly intelligent, great for all sports, and are super loyal. I have two, and I couldn't be happier with them. My dad hunts with them, my younger sister and I compete with them in agility, obedience, showmanship, freestyle, etc. I got my dog from a humane society. She is a such a sweet dog. They love other animals, and children, and they love to cuddle. Even our 9 year old gwp still thinks shes a puppy and tries to climb into your lap!! And unlike other dogs (pit bulls, poodles, etc.) their eyes have character. They aren't just black eyes that stare at you, you literly can see a personality behind those eyes. I swear my dog understands everything I say to her. My dog many times, has mastered a trick in 10 to 15 minutes!! I kid you not!!! This breed is amazing. They hardly require grooming, a bike ride will satisfy them, and most of all you loving affection. Hope this helps, and good luck!!


• german shepherd got mines yesterday. so obedient. follows u.


• Brittany Spaniels are excellent agility dogs and are very friendly.
  But are not for the first time dog owner, and require training like any breed.
  My suggestion is to lots of research , a brittany or cocker spaniel may be just be for you.


• I would suggest going with the Australian Shepard. I just had a pure bred Merle Blue Australian Shepard. Not only was she incredibly beautiful, but she was so smart. Perfect dog for what your looking for. They are such sweethearts with such a high amount of energy. They thrive on human interaction and are great with other animals as well.


• I think maybe a German Shepard. They are good with people, easy to train, and very obedient.


• I would suggest American Pitbulls because they are actually very kind and gentle dogs and very smart as well!! Or either a labrador. From my experience, these 2 breeds fit what you are seeking out for.


• Well, this may seem silly, but I suggest a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They shed, but have high energy (enough to compete in agility), have a sturdy build (these little guys are tough! They herd cattle), are way smarter than you think, totally obediant, and are so sweet with other dogs and people. If not a Corgi, then definatley go with the Australian Shepherd.
  
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/australiansh…
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pembrokecorg…
  Be sure to scroll down and view the photo galleries. Cute/fun/possibly helpful stuff.


• Standard poodle. They are athletic, great retrievers, fun-loving and GREAT trick dogs. No one is afraid of a poodle.
  
  BCs and Aussies are not all friendly with people - be careful when you choose. They can be quite aloof, especially the ones more suited to work.


• 1. If you want a versatile dog and you intend to compete in agility, than you probably can't go wrong with a border collie or aussie shepherd. Both are smart dogs and superb at agility (generally speaking of course--all dogs are individuals).
  
  2. Friendly with all people....hmm....I've seen some border collies who's stare is off-putting or threatening to other dogs so when you say "friendly" I don't know if that means to other dogs as well. And of course both border collies and aussie shepherds require a tremendous amount of work--they're working breeds.
  
  3. A lot of the other breeds that have been suggested here (labs, goldens, GSD's, etc.) really aren't outstanding agility breeds if you're interested in pursuing that sport strongly.
  
  4. One breed you might want to consider that has both agility ability AND is outstanding at tricks would be a rat terrier. Very smart dog, very hardy and if you got a standard it would max out at 24-26 pounds, a decker would max out at 45 pounds (so compatable size-wise with a border collie). I think a rat terrier is probably better at tricks than aussies or border collies (but the aussies and borders are better agility b/c they have better endurance--all things being equal). Rat terriers are more mellow than most terriers, short-haired and easy to care for, good indoor dogs but enjoy a lot of physical activity (runs, walks, hiking in the woods).
  
  5. The data that I've seen from the FCI agility nationals indicates that the most popular breeds are (looking only at large and medium sized dogs): border collies, belgian malinois, pyrenean sheepdogs, shelties and english cocker spaniels. I'm surprised that aussie shepherds aren't more prevalent but that may change soon. In any case, the pyrenean sheepdog (like the BC) is a working breed meant for herding but in a smaller package. Very bright and quick with a good work rate. I don't have any personal experience with a malinois so I can't say what that breed is like for tricks or agility. And although shelties are good at agility, I think that their tendency to bark and sometime frantic nature doesn't make them appear to be friendly to some people initially.
  
  By the way, I've included a URL for a website you've got to visit if you're serious about dog tricks. Silvia Trkman from Slovenia is one of the top agility competitors in the world. She's a big believer in constantly teaching your dog tricks to bond the relationship, engage them and also prepare them for performance. She's got some videos of her tricks on her website--just amazing stuff. And she has 3 different breeds of dogs that she uses (her best, La, is a pyrenean sheepdog).


• Have you done research on the Lab


• brittany spaniels are great agility dogs they are easy to trai nbut the need a plenty of exercise i wanted ot get one but i can he will be most of the time ohme alone with my other dog( skye terrier) but instead or brittany im thinking about eskie or papilon


• i would suggest a standard poodle, fits the criteria and they are known for their jumping or a weimaraner also good choice

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Dog Health Questions: Could a Working Doberman be a show dog?

Okay so Last Week on the 6th and 7th of March we had our Dog Show. Well my Personal Protection Dog Club ask me and 4 other people to go to the Dog Show to talk about our Club and safe and responsible Personal Protection Dog Training to the people at the dog show and we were to demonstrate some of the training. Well it was five dogs in total we took a Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, Rottweilers, Belgian Malinois, and a American Staffordshire Terrier, we all showed different examples of the training, well when we were taking a 1 hour break I was looking around and found a Doberman Show/Breeder that went Gaga over Hercules my Doberman Pinscher that is a Russian Import and that turned 10 months old 2 weeks ago well she said he had perfect conformation even dough he was a more muscular and like two inches taller from he 4 year old male Ch.show dog, (but Hercules is still going and I believe he is going to be a lot bigger) She asked me if I was showing him, I told her that I was actually here in behave of my P.P.D club along with others and her face when from a smile to a sad look and disappointment an she told me to bad he could have been a champion (even dough he is in my eyes and other people in my club think so also).

Well to resume this long question "Can my Russian Import Personal Protection dog (that is still in training) become a show dog? This is out of curiosity to see if that lady was right, I am a very curios person and I tried to push this to the side to the best of my ability but I guess curiosity won over.

The Different Types of Dog Training

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I don't know enough about showing dogs to really say definitively yes or no to this question but from what I've read, the European Dobermanns tend to not be accepted by American standards because of what you've stated above. In fact, this quote that I borrowed from a website that discusses the difference between the European and American versions of the Doberman reads "most of the European champions would be disqualified because of their size in the American rings."

According to my reading, the American Doberman should be as follows:
Height at the withers:
Males: 66 cms to 71.1 cms. Ideal about 27 1/2 inches.
Bitches: 61cms to 66 cms. Ideal about 25 1/2 inches
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Overshot more than 3/16 of an inch (0.5 cms).

For the European Doberman:
Height at the withers:
Males: 68 cms to 72 cms.
Bitches: 63 cms to 68 cms.
DISQUALIFICATIONS: 2 cms over or under the standard.

I say, if a person who shows dogs thinks your dog is good enough to be shown, you should go for it.

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• I don't know for sure but I don't see why not. A show dog is suppose to be a perfect example of the breed and I would think if it was a perfect example it should be able to work in the field it was bred for. At least this is what I believe, how could it be a perfect specimen if it can't complete the tasks it was bred for....


• YES. There are a lot of breeders who title their dogs in both performance and conformation fields in all breeds, including the Doberman Pinscher. Many breeders of working Dobies also show their dogs, with great results, and there are plenty out there with titles in both a working field and conformation.


• I don't know the breed, but I don't see any reason why not if he has the correction conformation. Good breeders breed for the correct form and drive. Form follows function and both are very important. If I were you I would continue in your group your in now, but maybe take a poke in the show ring if your interested. More titles never hurts!


• If he fits the standard, then yes he could!
  
  BUT....there are two different styles of dobie show dogs:
  
  AKC Dobie- http://content.breederoo.com/users/Notor…
  
  And those seen at International/IABCA dog shows- http://dobermanpuppyforsale.com/img/Fi09…
  
  I'm pretty sure the standards are pretty much the same. If you want to show him, I would recomend UKC and IABCA.


• Yes, there are many dogs out there that are also working dogs. My neighbor has two border collies that no only are herders for a small flock of sheep but the are both Grand Champion show dogs. So I would say yes give it a shot, if you don't like it you don't have to do it again.


• If the dog fits the standard, I see no reason why he can't
  
  Lots of show dogs are working dogs out of the ring.


• Yes.

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Dog Health Questions: How do i break my dog of her aggression towards other dogs?

I live in an apartment complex and have recently adopted a small chihuahua beagle mix. She is a little over a year old and we got her from a local animal shelter. The first week we got her we got her fixed so that isnt an issue.

When I take her for her walks she tends to pull of the leash but only until she gets to her usual potty area. After she goes to the bathroom she's usually fine, unless she sees another dog. Then she goes crazy. She barks nonstop and pulls on the leash. Her tail is up but she is aggressively trying to get to the other dog.

Once while we were on a walk, she found a way to get her collar off of her and run directly towards a man walking a full grown boxer who is about twice her size. She tried to get the other dog but the man was able to pull her away. She is great when new people come into the apartment as well as little kids. She isnt aggressive towards them at all. But if she sees another dog out outside the window she goes crazy.

We've had her now for about a month and want to break her of this habit. Come spring time i would love to take her to the dog park and go jogging with her but cant because of her behavior. I need help. I dont want to get a personal dog trainer because they are expensive, the local Petsmart has a dog training class but i dont know if this is what she needs, and i dont have any friends with a dog who is friendly towards other dogs. Im afraid that if i take her to the training classes at Petsmart she will misbehave so badly that we wont be able to stay in the class.

Does anybody have any suggestion on ths topic? Any advice is appreciated.

Successful Dog Training Tricks

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Most behaviorists use desensitization to treat dog-dog aggression. Using plenty of positive reinforcement, you'll gradually decrease the physical distance between your dog and other dogs without raising his anxiety level. This takes a great deal of time and patience--often several months to a year--but ultimately your dog will associate the approach of other canines with good things (praise, treats, attention). Get guidance from a behaviorist before beginning desensitization.

Here's more info.
http://dogtime.com/aggression-toward-dog…

Dog Training Technique - Correcting Dog Behavior

• 1. Use a friend for proper training.
  2. Make sure not to abuse dog.
  3. Yank on leash when he barks so throat is closed.They'll learn this better if you say "no barking"!


• Hi...
  
  Sometimes dogs aren't properly socialized as puppies, so they have an episode when they seen another dog. I think they simply don't know how to respond or act to other dogs. And on leash, it can seem worse. This is true even of socialized dogs on leashes... they have this "thing" about other dogs, whether it's just to say "Hey there's another dog, i want to go see it NOW!" or "hey there's another dog and i hate it".... all dogs are different.
  
  I think that, your dog might need to learn a couple new commands, other than the usual, "come", "sit", etc. but i think it's a good idea for your dog to know these before learning anything new.
  
  My dog used to bark endlessly at other dogs, whether we were outside, or inside the house. So i taught her a couple of very useful commands over the last year and a half... it took time and patience, but "leave it" and "wait" have been two of the best things that ever happened to me and my dog.
  
  If i think she's going to get all riled up when we see another dog outside, i tell her to sit, and then to leave it. This is convenient around the house, too - for example, if i think she is going to get into the garbage can as she approaches it, i just say "leave it" and she does.
  
  I also taught her to wait, so if we are going to go outside, for example, i will tell her to wait as i go out the door first. She stays there until i give her the ok to go through the door.
  
  All of these things take time, effort and patience.
  
  You can find a lot of good information about dog training online,and a lot of different techniques. Reading about training can give you good ideas, and you can use the approach which suits you best.
  
  Do a search for Teaching a Dog to Leave It and also Teaching a dog to Wait, if you're interested.
  
  I'd also suggest taking your dog to a local dog park to get her acquainted with other dogs. You can keep her on the leash and let her observe the other dogs. Remember, if she first acts up, she can't stay in a state of excitement forever. Getting her to socialize with other dogs might take time.
  
  all the best! I'm sure you will succeed.


• If your dog shows any willingness to bite another dog, don't hesitate to contact a professional. It's best to admit that you need help with your dog than to have him put down for mauling another person's pet.
  
  1)Gather everything you need and find a large, open space, preferably fenced in, that does not often have any other dogs in it.
  2)Instead of socializing with a strange dog, you should socialized with a friend instead.
  3)If you have a large breed, then you might want a choke chain. Some people may not be fond of it, but it's definitely effective for full control. But make sure it is on properly, you don't want to choke your dog. In addition, you may consider a Halti or a Gentle Leader. These use instinctual pressure points that trigger submission to control your dog. Please contact a professional to learn to use either of these tools properly - it is easy to hurt or even kill your dog with improperly used training tools.
  4)When you meet up with a friend and your dog starts growling (at a distance) then correct your dog. As soon as your dog stops growling, reward him.
  5)Walk up to your friend, with the dogs on the outside and you and your friend between them. If your dog continues growling, turn around and walk away. Make your dog sit with his back to the other dog until he calms down.
  6)If you have a muzzle on the dog and are confident that you can do so, get your dog into a sit and let the other dog sniff your dog's rear. Do not let your dog get up and turn around; try to keep his attention on you.
  7)If your dog is ready to lunge at the other dog, then stop and turn around. Get your dog to sit and wait for him to calm down. Take him for a short walk and try again.
  8)If your dog doesn't calm down, go back home and call a professional. They may be willing to give you advice for free, or offer a lower-cost training course to help you get your dog used to other dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog tricks?

My friend has a dog training party to attend. At the party, she wanted to have a trick for her dog to perform. Unfortuantely, during the week she was unable to find something that was easy, interesting, and one that dogs wont be confused over. Does anyone have ideas of a trick her dog could learn in a short amount of time and how she could teach it?

Dog Training Basics - Important Tips to Remember

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yeah I taught my dog in a short time how to lift her paw to shake my hand.
YOu just gently take the back of their front leg , so it gets you want it lifted.
THen when your dog knows that , tap the back of the same leg to get the dog to know you want it lifted.
THen try and motion your hand for the paw to be lifted , if your dog doesn't know tap the back of the same leg and it knows the signal. Do that for a few days..good luck

Dog Training Tips

• It really depends on how smart the individual dog is. Also, a dog training party? Sounds like fun but probably not the ideal environment to try to train in as there will be so many distractions.
  
  How about sit pretty? It's basically just sitting up for a treat.


• You can try to have her stand on her hind legs and twirl around like a ballerina. It is so cute. All you have to do is dangle a treat the dog likes in front of her and lift it up as she stands to try to get it. Then twirl it around. It is fun.
  Just make sure you kindly reward your dog for a great performance.
  
  http://www.handlethetruth.net


• Rolling over is a really easy one. Just push them over from the lay down position and give him a treat each time. After about 20 times, maybe less, he'll get the point and do it all day!

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I get my own dog trained to be a heainrg service dog?

Does anybody know of any trainers that train hearing service dogs nationally. I live in Anchorage, AK and there are none here. I have my own dog she is about 2 years old and a jack russel mix. As I am told, she would make an excellent working dog. I was toldI could train her myself and even get her certified... is this true? How does one get started?

Dog Training Advice - How To Do Obedience Training For Your Dog

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Do you or someone in your household need a service dog? If you don't I don't quite understand why you would want to give up your dog to be a service dog. It is an honorable thing to do, but I still don't understand why you would do it.

"Dog Care" - The Reason For Dog Training

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training video.........................…

I got a video from the animal shelter and it showed you how to do train your new dog and fun things to do with it. my mom threw it away and ive been trying to find it online if maybe i could buy it or see it on youtube or something. it was by animal planet and the brand of dog supplies Harts sponsered it. on the front of the cover it said smart barks or something like that.thanks

Top 10 Dog Training Mistakes

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call the animal shelter to see if you can get another one..

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Dog Health Questions: HELP we don't know what to do with our dog!?

we have two border collie dogs, one is female & 7 years and the other one is male and is 4.
the male is such a handful, we've had enough.
we bought him as a puppy from a farm which is probably why he is so energetic and different from our other collie. at the beginning of the year we had the vets do that operation on him to remove the testicles or whatever they do, because we were told it was likely to calm him down.
if anything, he has got worse. he barks all the time, he goes mad when people come in the house so we have to shut him behind a stairgate which he now jumps over, he is restless and paces constantly. on several occasions he has got quite nasty and he has bit me, but he's never bit anyone else. he lives in a house with women & there are no men. we do have male family members & he only actually listens to them. some kind of domination maybe? he loves to be centre of attention and gets jealous when someone is fussing over our other collie.
what can we do? all very well saying about dog training classes but my mum can't afford much. any ways we can try to control him? because my mum is considering getting rid of him because he is such a pain! but i don't think thats a good idea because our two dogs are so close, the older one might get depressed or something & plus she's old we don't want anything to happen...

Basic Dog Training - Starting Off on the Right Paw

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Eeek! Sounds like handful!
Couple suggestions...as stated in the other answers, call around to different trainers and explain your situation. Petsmart is $100 for 8 weeks. You may be able to find something much cheaper if you reach out!
Sounds like he needs some good exercise as well...invest in a good leash, harness, and/or muzzle pending how he is with other dogs. Take him for long walk-this is important to do everyday even if you have a yard. Dogs need a lot of discipline and exercises.
Invest in some books and/or hit up your local library!
Any training techniques you learn you must repeat everyday. Repetition is key. Dogs are like kids...they will get away with out they can!
It really doesn't matter if male or female family members are in the house. A lot of times dogs may listen to males more b/c their tone is deeper and more firm. Women can do this to and the dogs will listen.
Very worse case, if you recognize this just isn't working out-call the local Border Collie Rescue and they will help you potentially find a better situation for the dog.

7 Important Dog Training Tips For You

• First of all this is a prime example of why castration isn't ever an alternative to training.
  
  Having said that, yes, you probably have a BC from a working strain, and not for nothing are they called a working strain - these sort need to be occupied, mentally as much as physically, if not more. They thrive on things like agility. And they need to run ALL DAY.
  
  Personally I think, from what you are saying, you probably need to seriously consider whether a home with people who can do what's needed with this dog to channel all that energy, might be the best option. Don't worry about the other one - she might be upset to begin with, but to be honest, if your home is in uproar because of what the younger lad is getting up to, she may actually enjoy the calmer atmosphere, and being a single dog. And in push comes to shove and she's obviously upset being on her own, you could consider, later on, finding her a companion. Maybe a Rescue dog, one that's slightly older than a puppy.
  
  Hopefully you can still get this lad under control however because rehoming is difficult, for you and for the dog - and so often once rehomed the first time, they start going from home to home, which is going to make his behaviour worse.


• It is all to do with a lack of training.
  Get some books from your library about dog training and start him on your own program.


• If you cannot for whatever reason train the dogs (which is what it needs) then either sign the dog over to Border Collie Rescue or have it euthanised as this is no life for it.
  #
  Breeder/owner/trainer of Border Collies for over 30 years.


• Clearly you need an intervention. My husband is a dog trainer and he runs his business from his heart not his prices. Call a personal trainer . Tell the trainer your financial needs. Trainers ... I mean good Trainers hate it when dogs are given up on by there owners. If you cannot get a personal one .. Call the animal shelter .. Most have training classes available at low cost.


• it sounds like my dog he a hand full for sure my mom would beat him for doing something wrong and it just made it worst i just treated him nice and would let him out when he need it or something or when he bark i would just hold him to the person so he can sniff them it was funny how my mom would try train him one way but some dogs learn from pain and other dogs learn from being kind it a long process and anyways i think if none of it works probly get a sock collier for him that goes off if he barks it nothing i would do but it your choice
  
  PS: if you trainer your dog yourself and it works you probably feel a lot better then having someone else do it, i know i do :)

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Dog Health Questions: Survey Questions over PetSmart Training Center - School Project, Please Help?

Posted this yesterday, but would like to get more input from new people as well. If you've been to PetSmart's Training Center, please help me out! It's for a 5-7 page English Paper, so I need the feedback! Copy pasting answers or just giving letters/numbers is all I need. Thanks!

Please answer all questions in reference to your first experience with the PetSmart Training Center for purposes of this survey. Thank you for you participation!

1.) Are you Male or Female?

2.) What is your age range? Under 18 18-25 25-45 45-65 over 65

3.) What is the age range of the dog's primary trainer in the household? Under 18 18-25 25-45 45-65 over 65

4.) Have you used an other dog training service before?

5.) What was the first class your dog attended at PetSmart? Puppy Beginner Intermediate Advanced Click-a-Trick

6.) What was your dog's age range when the first class began? Under 6 months 6 months-1 year 1-2 years 2-7 years over 7 years

7.) What were your reasons for joining a PetSmart Training Class? Please RANK CHOICES from highest priority to lowest:
A. To teach tricks B. To address a specific behavioral problem C. To strengthen your personal bond to your dog D. To strengthen overall obedience skills E. To provide your dog with socialization to other dogs, people, and places F. To teach your dog to protect you G. To build up your dog's confidence in himself

8.) How would you rate your knowledge of dog training before your PetSmart Training Class? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert

9.) What methods do you use or believe are effective for obedience training? Please list all that apply
A: Positive Reinforcement B: Negative Reinforcement C: Punishment D: NILF (Nothing in Life is Free) E: Clicker-training F: Crate Training G: Force-Based Training H: Hands-On Training (Physically assisting dog into a position, such as sit, gently) I: Shaping J: Alpha Dog/ Pack Dominance Theory (Caesar Milan's methods) K: Aversion Techniques (Bitter spray, Bullhorns, Ultra Sonic Devices, Motion-sensored alarms, Citronella Spray bark collars, etc) L: Use of Corrective Devices such as Gentle Leaders, No-pull harnesses, martingale/greyhound collars M. Use of Corrective Devices such as prong/pinch collars, choke collars, shock collars, underground fencing

10.) Which of the above methods were recommended by your training instructor &/or were employed in class?

11.) How would you rate your trainer's knowledge of training methods on a scale of 1-5? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert

12.) How would you rate your trainer's enthusiasm and willingness to help on a scale of 1-5? 1 being nonexistent, 5 being highest

13.) How would you rate your trainer's professionalism, salesmanship, and ability to lead the class? 1 being out of their element, 5 being remarkable

14.) How would you rate your experience with PetSmart's Training Center overall? 1 being horrible, 5 being best

15.) How would you rate your knowledge of dog training after your PetSmart Training Class? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert

16.) How would your rate your dog's improvement after your experience with the PetSmart Training Center? 1: Regression in behavior &/or obedience 2: No change in behavior or obedience 3: “Well, he does it at home, but not in the training center!” 4: Improvement 5: Much Improvement

17.) Has your dog completed his or her Canine Good Citizenship Test?

18.) Do you find the price of classes in the PetSmart Training Center to be worth the services it provides?

19.) Have you enrolled in another PetSmart Training Center Course since your first experience?

20.) Would you recommend the services of the PetSmart Training Center to a friend?

Additional comments also welcomed. Thanks again to all who respond!

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1. Female
2. 25 -45
3. 25 -45
4. no
5. Puppy Beginner
6. under 6 months
7. D
8. 1
9. A, E, F, H, K
10. All
11. 5
12. 5
13. 5
14. 5
15. 4
16. 5
17. no
18. yes
19. not yet
20. yes and I have

Do a Good Job of Dog Training

• This is for a school project? I think this is a survey for Petsmart. Why be sneaky about it??


• i am sorry im too lazy to fill that all out but i will say petsmart dog obedience is crap.... reason being is they do not do any distraction for the dog to learn from
  
  example telling my dog to sit and stay ok great she will sit and stay ok thanks petsmart but what did they do to distract her and make that stronger and reinforce her to stay there???
  
  did they throw her favorite toy and correct her??? a treat or walk many other dogs around her or kids playing???? theres many flaws especially people thinking oh my dog is trained now when i leave and dont do any maintenance training (to reinforce her training throughout the years.......


• 1. Female
  2. I'm 25-45 years old
  3. I'm Tiger's ONLY trainer, so 25-45 years old
  4. Yes
  5. Intermediate
  6. 1-2 years
  7. The only reason was D., To strengthen overall obedience skills
  8. 1., No Knowledge
  9. I use positive reinforcement
  10. Prong collar, choke collar, and physical punishment.
  11. 1: No Knowledge
  12. 1., no knowledge
  13. 3.
  14. 1.
  15. 1.
  16. 1.
  17. No, because I don't know how to get him into Canine Good Citizen.
  18. NO. They DO NOT know how to train dogs, only make them worse.
  19. NO! I'D NEVER DO THAT AFTER THE FIRST CLASS!!!
  20. Not even to my worst enemy.

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Dog Health Questions: I need instructions for a dog?

I need instructions for a dog training collar. Its an off brand I think the brand is Trainer and its a 4 in 1 shock collar I can't get it to work I remember from when I first got it you have to put in the batteries and when it vinrates push a button to sync it up but I had to put in new batteries and I can't find the instructions please help me! I know someone out there knows!!! I'm desperate

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good im glad its not working why shock your dog....would you like it if someone shocked you every time you made a mistake....

i know i sound mean but its mean to do to your dog...sorry

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• get a professional trainer to help train dog


• It might be best to find the products website and see if you can download new directions. If you can't find directions, it would be better to buy a new collar that is easier to operate. I have one for my dog and I shopped around a lot to find one that was easy to use and within my budget. The one I have is a simple collar with one remote to operate, so it was easy to use and my dog learned to listen to commands because it also had a beeper button that you pushed before doing a small shock. My dog learned that if I called him and didn't respond, he heard the beep and would turn around and come right back because he knew a shock was coming next. The Sportsmans Guide has a lot of nice shock collars, that is where I purchased mine from several years ago. I am sure my dog wasn't too happy about the collar, but he listens now and is very well behaved; he was too smart for his own good. Hope this helps.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a new puppy and would like to know some good things to train him to be a nice mannered house pet and the technices to train with!

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House training:

I used a method where I hung a bell at the door. I'd take the dog out for a walk every one to two hours but before leaving the house, I'd ring the bell. After a week, I would take my puppy out and I'd use his paw to ring the bell, then I would praise him and say to him, let's go out (those are the words I say to him everytime we go out so he knows to sit at the door so I can put on his harness and lead). It took about a month or so but eventually, the dog would start ringing the bell on his own whenever he has to go out. Now I let him run around the house and he lets me know when he has to go.

Some tips:

1. Don't punish the dog if he went in the house. I did this to my dog when he pooped in the house so he started eating his poop so I would'nt find it and he wouldn't get in trouble. After I stopped scolding him for pooping, he's stopped eating it (most of the time).
2. Only punish him if you catch him in the act of relieving himself in your house. If you come home from work and he's gone in your house and you punish him, he's only going to learn to fear you when you get home.
3. Use puppy pads at night. Eventually, he'll be able to hold it overnight.
4. ALWAYS give him a treat and kind words when he's done something right.
5. Patience is important. I got a book on how to house train dogs and was horrified when the book said that Shih Tzus take longer to train than other dogs (my puppy is a Shih Tzu). With the bell method, he learned in a month, although he did have some "accidents" afterwards.

Sit:

Push the dogs buttocks down (gently) and say sit. Eventually, he'll get it. Took my dog three days.

Lie Down:

Pull the dogs front paws foward and say lie down. This took him five days.

High Five:

Put your hand up to his face and say high five, then grab his paw and put it in your hand. This took him one hour. (By this time, he knew tricks would equal treats.)

Bark:

When your dog barks, yell speak. Then pet and cuddle your dog as if he just did something so wonderful until he associates barking with the word speak. Eventually, he'll bark every time you use the word speak. (You can use whatever word you want......talk, bark, etc...)

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• sit is a good start try the basics don't get too fancy right away like sit lay down and stay thats a good start and than go from there it may take a while and be consistant


• feed it beer and cookies and it will JUMP


• Go to clickersolutions.com and learn about positive training methods. Teach him some basic manners first and then start on some fun tricks. There is also a yahoo group where people will give you tons of suggestions, support and instructions for anything you want to teach.


• TREAT THE DOG EVERY TIME IT LISTENS TO YOUR ORDER OR DOES SOMETHING GOOD THAT WAY IT WILL REMEMBER. GIVE HIM/HER ITS FAVOURITE SNACK


• check out these free vids
  
  http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/…


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


• Here is an excellent site with some wonderful options 4 U.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training ?

okayy
i have a 3 dogs..
two of my dogs are female and ones a minuature pintcher, and a chihuahua/fox terrier.
they fight none stop.. and
i dont know to do...
help please...

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I had a problem with 2 of my dogs fighting. They are bascially fighting for "top dog" status. As dumb as it sounds the trainer we had for my dogs said that as the master we have to remind our dogs that WE are top dog and neither of them are. Some suggestions inculded
1. not sitting on the floor or lowering yourself to them for "puppy" talk
2. marching around like your tough(this one looks funny but it scared the crap outta one of my dogs)
3. talking in stearn voices

The trainer said they are still going to fight sometimes cuz thats what dogs do but it wont be as bad and it will be less. Also she suggets having your female dogs spaded because that will calm them down too. My dogs are well behaved now for the most part. they even sometimes cuddle together! Goodluck

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• i have used the techniques from the Monks of New Skete and the Dog whisperer for the past 2 years on my german shep pup and have have absolutely positive results. the latest things he's been taught to do, be completely social with humans and dogs, close doors when commmanded, walk off leash and stay in close proximity and come when commanded. and now he's working on turning off the lights....


• keep them separated when you can't directly watch them.
  if one of them starts posturing like it's going to fight, you need to remove it and put it away from the other dogs.
  having them altered will help, if they aren't already.
  
  you don't need to hit your dogs, but you do need to correct them when they are acting in a way you don't want them to. do whatever you are comfortable with that's effective to them. (i.e. throwing a shake can, spraying them with water, etc) always remove the offender.


• dog whisperer


• pull them appart when they are fighting and smack them lightly.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips?

I have a 7 month old Border Terrier that seems smart but also very defiant.

He has a problem eating things he's not supposed to. On walks he'll eat everything (poop/garbage/dead animals/dirt) & at home he goes for any food that's out. When I try to get it away he growls & nips at me (which is very out of character). He doesn't nibble/chew on it, he gulps it down.

Also, he rarely responds to his name. I know he knows it but [if he's outside (I do leash him), in another part of the house, or across the room,] when I call him he could care less.

And he barks at any disturbance (someone entering/exiting/moving around the room, noises/movement outside, appliances turning on/off, etc.). I don't mind occasional barking (playfully/protectively).

I don't remember these problems with any of my previous dogs. My last two dogs were put down at age 15. I never "trained" them, they were just very obedient/companionable; they didn't do tricks but it seemed as if they could understand English.

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Right now you have an adolescent terrier, so you have a dog of a breed that generally prefers to please themselves rather than you and at an age where even the best trained dog is likely to turn a deaf ear to what his owner wants.

Unfortunately you're going to have to "train" this dog if you want to get a dog that you want to live with. He should get nothing unless he earns it. If he wants his breakfast he needs to sit on command and wait until it's on the ground and you release him to eat. If he wants to go for a walk, he must sit calmly for you to put the leash on.

Periodically call him to you during the day to give him a treat or a pet, as much as you want, but he doesn't get either one by demanding it, annoying you for it, or begging.

I would up his physical exercise, take him on more or longer walks or play more fetch with him.

Even more importantly I would up his mental exercise. Teach him tricks and/or obedience commands. Try to work with him on this multiple times a day. Get him thinking and working his mind on the things that you approve of so that he doesn't have to amuse himself by barking at all the sounds in the house.

Good luck

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• As for calling him, start carrying around treats. Give him a treat every time he comes for the first few days of doing this. Then gradually work your way down to a treat every other time he comes, and then every three times, until you get to none.
  
  Walk him with a choker chain, or a head collar. I've used both, and the head collar is much more effective for guiding the dogs head where you want it. Or, with just a slight tug, when he reaches down to eat whatever he's eating, you can bring his head back up.
  
  As for the nipping when he's eating... That's going to take a bit of time. When you're handing him food, right as he reaches to get it, take your hand back and say in an authoritive voice, "easy." And then hand it to him. He should slow down approaching your fingers the second time. And for eating out of a bowl, start by touching him as you're putting the food in the bowl, and ease your way to petting him while he's eating. Start petting him on his back, and very gradually, work your way to his shoulders, and then the top of his head. Do this several days, and then work your way to petting him around his cheeks, only when you feel comfortable to do so. If you get tense, your dog will also get tense.
  
  And.. You should have another person there just in case anything does go wrong.
  
  Good luck. :] Hope I helped, if even a little.


• You don't say what kind of dogs your others were, but that might be a difference. Terriers are typically independent dogs. I wouldn't call him defiant, simply an untrained dog doing what has worked for him.
  
  He's eating things that he enjoys. He has found that growling and nipping at you get you to leave him alone long enough for him to consume his "treat" so he continues doing it -- and the behavior will get stronger every time he succeeds at doing this.
  
  Responding to his name doesn't get him anything nearly as rewarding as doing what he wants at the moment, so he could care less. You will get him to come when you call when he gets something far more rewarding for coming than for continuing what he's doing. Start by calling him when he's not involved in anything and when he arrives give him several small pieces of chicken. I bet he'll start coming.
  
  Really, all the things you complain about are training issues. You need to get with a positive reinforcement trainer and work with him. You are going to need to give it time for him to become reliable with distractions, etc.


• I recommend you visit the website that I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a few months back. The program teaches you various methods you can use yourself to solve common dog issues. It totally transformed my dog. Good luck!


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Dog Health Questions: A good dog training book?

I have 4 different types of dogs. 3 are mixed breeds and 1 is a dachshund. The dachshund is trained already. The other 3 I need some suggestions. I have 2 outside that I need to be trained to guard the property and I have one that is inside to guard the inside of the house. If it helps I know that Furby is mixed with Great Pyrenees and we think Australian Shepherd, Bully is a mixed bull mastiff.
The inside guard dog is a mixed Collie.

Any suggestions anyone would have will be greatly appreciated. These suggestions will also be used during my volunteer time at the local pet rescue center. Thanks.

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I have two pyrs and an Aussie. Pyrs don't need to be taught "how to guard". They need to understand what or who they guard. If they are livestock guardians, they are to live with the livestock. If they are property guardians, you walk them around the perimeter fenceline so they know the outer limits of their territory, and as they mature, they basically work it out to understand what they need to do.

Pyrs tend to guard by intimidation, so they bark a lot at night as they patrol. If you're in an area where this is a problem, you have to keep them close to the house and keep the yard well lighted to have any chance of less barking.

My Aussie is my inside guardian, and my pyrs are outside all night and much of the day. They are happiest when they have a job to do. They seem to know instinctually what to do. LIsten to their barks and learn what they are telling you.

You can also join a good Yahoo Pyr group to ask questions of those who know the breed.

I don't know of a good book, but others in the group do. But you don't need to train a pyr how to guard. And pyrs tend to train the other dogs in the pack how to guard. -!-

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• My suggestions for dog books are anything by Patricia McConnell, especially The Other End of the Leash and For the Love of Dog. While not step by step training books, they are full of invaluable information for successful training. (she talks alot about her Great Pyreness).
  I have heard good things about Ian Dunbar's training books. I read his "How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks". That is more of a step by step puppy training, but can be applied to older dogs. I didn't love it, but again, learned alot. He uses treat training, which I didn't care for, but that was just for me and the dog I was training.
  Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor is a great training book. Again, not step by step but excellent. She is a proponent of clicker training. She also trains dolphins.
  
  I haven't read any books on teaching to guard. I have read books on teaching protection work such as apprehensions, etc. I am not sure what you mean by training to guard. If you had an understand of the basics of training, you could teach the dog to bark under certain cues. Other than that, you are getting into a territory where you need professional help, not something you can get out of a book.
  
  Some other great books are Bones Would Rain from the Sky by Susanne Clothier (loved it, has a bit about training) and anything by Stanley Coren.


• Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer guy, has several books and DVDs on dog training. His methods are fantastic. My in-laws have a boxer and they used his methods. I'm absolutely astounded at how well it worked. So my recommendation is to get anything from him (whether it be an ebook, hard copy book, or DVD).

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Dog Health Questions: Clicker Dog Training - Does it work?

I'd be interested in your thoughts and tips - or is it just another fad?

Thanks

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I was a traditional/ balanced obedience person for over 19 years, I used marker training with shy and feral dog rehab but never got into the entire "clicker thing". The last trainer I worked under was the definition of "Traditional" and she almost broke my dog, my dog was defined as "stubborn", "dominant" and "passive aggressive" by her. My girl was starting to become reactive and fearful of other dogs and was only escalating with each class. About this time, I started free shaping with the clicker to teach her more advanced tricks and behaviors at her agents request. I decided to fire the trainer and switch over to positive reinforcement based methods such as the clicker, my dogs issues resolved in about a week. Positive reinforcement is a scientifically proven method of quickly training animals, it is not a fad. Typically the only people wou will hear calling clicker training a fad are old school traditional or balanced trainers who do not want to go back to school and think PhDs are for dummies. Examples of clicker trained dogs that I know include Paige and Jesse.
add: Tasha, my border collie gets more excited for a "click" than a "good girl".

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• It most definately is NOT a fad. Why? Because it works. It's really just operant conditioning, i.e. associating the click with positive stimulus.
  
  Here's the downside though: we should be constantly reinforcing commands or teaching new commands and it's very difficult to carry a clicker with you all the time. There's an easy solution though: instead of a click use a marker i.e. a word used in place of a click, e.g. yes. So the second a command is performed properly say "yes" then treat - eventually treats will be intermittent, but saying "yes" will be constant. You can use other markers like "no" if your dog is doing something wrong or something you don't want her to do or "good" as an interim marker, e.g. your dog fetches a ball, you can say good as she's bringing it to you, and then "yes" when she delivers it to you and fulfils the command.
  
  Again, clicker training is great, but for most people marker training is more practical.


• Clicker training works for any species with a brain. Animal Behavior Enterprise (ABE) worked with over 140 species, and thousands of individual animals, reliably trained for commercial and govenrment use, sometimes requiring the animals to be away from the handlers for extended periods of time. They trained dolphins to do open ocean work, birds to take pictures, and cats to follow people for spy work. Many zoos have now converted to using clicker training for animal husbandry behaviors, such as teaching an otter to pee in a cup, a dophin to postition itself to get a tube shoved down its throat, or a gorilla to put an arm through a slot to get a daily injection of insulin.
  
  Clicker training is not as easy as some people assume, and so don't apply the principles correctly, and find it doesn't work well for them. I don't know anyone who has sucessfully clicker trained an animal who then had major trouble with another animal ("it doesn't work for all dogs") but do know many who gave up on it as not working for them, blamining the technique rather than their application of it. Many of the principles of clicker training can be incorporated using a verbal marker, but most people are more sloppy in their use of a verbal marker than when using a mechanical marker. You do not need to carry a clicker around for the rest of your life- the clicker is used in the teaching phase, then weaned off.
  
  If interested in clicker training, I suggest the clickersolutions.com website and join the list group, and watch some videos on youtube by kikopup, lovecanines, and supernaturalbc. This is a good introduction to clicker training:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC367wKGi…


• Yeah it works but it doesn't do the training for you… the clicker just lets the dog no he/she did good its basically a substitute from saying “good dog” but it works in the sense that the dog realizes hes done well after hearing the click, and knows hes going to get a treat.


• Before we got our dog we had a bunch of questions, what kind etc.
  I found this program on the internet and it worked for me on my dog mybe it will help you.
  After going through the guide, I can now see that this can work for any dog problem, because of the the way it was put together. I highly recommend this guide to any dog owner that has a problem they need to sort out.


• Yes it works good... And the clicker gets the dogs attention to focus on you. Remember to say good girl or boy the clicker does not sub for that


• It works great if you do it properly.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of place that does private dog obedience training in Gainesville, TX?

I have a 6 month old puppy that I can't break of some very annoying habits, despite having tried many things.
I'd like to try private lessons.
If public/group lessons are the only option, I could go for that. She needs socialization as well, but I think she would freak out too much at public lessons. This is the kind of dog that if she even sees an object that has another animals scent on it, she will choke herself (on the leash), and squells and whines (very loudly and endlessly) to get to it. For example I've tried introducing her to someone. After an hour of being in the prescence of the other person, she calmed down a little but still broke into fits of squelling and whining shrilly, all because I wouldn't let her run over and bite, scratch, and jump all over the person.

We only have one shelter, Noah's Ark, and I do not believe it offers lessons of any sort. Nor is there a Petco or Petsmart or anything of the sort within 50 minutes of here.

Anyway, sorry for the long explantion. With all this said, does anyone know of a place or qualified person who offers private dog training in Gainesville? If not what group training is available? Also if you know the prices that would be helpful too.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

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sorry no one is answering.

I found one luisting on this page

http://www.allprok9training.com/texas.ht…

GOOD DOGS TRAINING CENTER no address or phone number but should be in the dictionary.

Here it is. Now I don't know anything about it, just trying to help.

GOOD DOGS TRAINING CENTER
3829 E Highway 82
Gainesville,TX 76240
35.0MI from Prosper
(940) 665-5000

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Dog Health Questions: I really want to start ,a dog training program,for shutzund /protection.dogs?

can any one tell me whats required , i was thinking of a club membership,, i want to run the club i live in oklahoma,
if any one has more info on how i set this up, please tell me

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Below is a website for rules/regulations for state of OK regarding dog training including for drug dogs, etc...
After completing & compliance of Oklahoma's rules & regulations, start getting in touch with some of the following agencies and try to set up close ties with them. These individuals hold the power for 'rent a dog' & selling trained dogs for both law enforcement and to private individuals.

For club membership, contact local private guard services that also use dogs. You may receive not only helpful suggestions but maybe your members, too. Other contacts:

Find the county EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Civil Service) Services. In my county, the Emergency Management Services also does training, certification & duty rosters for the Reserve Law Enforcement Officers who are volunteers but well trained to work with all branches of law enforcement as their backup including when Secret Service Agents come to town. This dept works closely with the local law enforcement dept. This branch hires search dogs and for cadaver dogs frequently. Many times you can get one of the Reserve Officers to volunteer to help training & they receive credits for hours completed.

SHERIFF DEPT utilizes dogs of various & specific training. Police dogs when weapons drawn, drug dogs (also used at airport) & bomb dogs. Drug dogs also used through private security agencies for periodic use at school searches, large businesses (concerned about possible employee(s) drug problems), etc...

PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES. They rent out guard dogs for interior bldg & exterior fenced yards besides using 'people' security officers.

Many training words are from another language, German had been the most popular. Not only using a foreign language for commands but many times a slightly different term may be utilized, i.e. 'chair' instead of 'sit' = as if sit in a chair. 'grab' instead of 'hold', 'charge' instead of 'attack'. Also, a motion of head of hand after clearing of the throat sound, similar to sign language has also been popular with the combination of verbal commands.

Good luck.

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• You establish a reputation as a trainer. At that point, people will ask you about training and come to you.
  
  I constantly get potential students. Only take selected ones.
  
  Taught Schutzhund for about 6 years until my back gave out.


• I'll help you but let's run the company together


• here are some site for you to check out on other who have started protection groups and also how to get started hope the help

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Dog Health Questions: What exactly is dog training tables?

http://www.sl-prokeys.com/wffcw/ef_table…

I don't get exactly what it is or why people do it? It seems really really cruel to me. Opinions?

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It is, ethical trainers do not do it.

It is a means to terrorize the dog to force it to fight.

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• It is a space that makes a dog focus on what is going on. It is NOT cruel and A LOT of knowledgeable trainers do use them on dogs that need it.
  You don't put a weak dog on a table, you don't train a weak dog actually, you just get rid of him.
  Please do not listen to idiots that have no idea what they are talking about and take that web page you are looking at with a grain of salt....it is meant to be mostly fun!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training pad is not working?

so i have a 3 month old shih tzu and she sleeps alone downstairs in a gated area. I put a training pad just in case she really needs to go during the night. but the pad does not seem to attract her. i put them everywhere but she ended up peeing in the only little spot that wasnt covered. help?

and an extra question. Many nights and recently every night, she wakes up around 1 ish and cries for hours! i dont know what to do.

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okay for the peeing part put a pee pad in a litter box and put fake grass on it then she will be used to peeing in that spot dogs like to mark territory you will have to change out lots of pads to keep her peeing there! if you keep doing that for about 7 days then she will be used to it and you can take away the litter box and fake grass.
the whining part is probably and obviously because she is either lonely or has to pee that may be the reason she may think the pee pads are carpeting and thinks she will be in trouble. and she may need to have a toy with her that she has really bonded with.

********Hope this helps!******** i really do actually im not just sayin that.

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• Start crate training. She has too much room in her gated area, and wittles there because of that room. Get a crate that is just big enough for her to turn around and lay down in...no larger. I never believe in wee wee pad training....its not a good idea to encourage a pup to wittle anywhere in your house if your ultimate goal is to have her toilet outside. Also, limit liquids after 6pm and don't crate her for the night until its time for you to go to bed. If she wakes at 1am and cries take her outside to do her business and then right back to the crate. She may be trying to tell you she has to go to the bathroom. If the crying continues, let it....eventually your dog will understand that its time to sleep. They feel secure in a crate. Hope this helps.


• I have a 4 month old shitzu too.
  What I did was everytime he had to use the bathroom,
  I took him to the mat instead of outside & when he used the mat I praised him (give him a treat, or a belly rub). He eventually got used to it.
  
  She wakes up & cries is probably cause she is lonely & wants someone to play with her, or has to pee.
  My puppy sits by the door & cries when he has to go, or when no one plays him, he cries & grabs a toy out of his toy box & sits on us.


• omg u should not let her rome around in an eara put her in a crate and dont use pads.ok this is wat u do u feed her once in the morning and 1 at night.u out the food down for 10 min.becuz if u leave it down she will have to go to the bathroom and wait about 20 min to 1hr and take her out and every 1 hr to 2 hr take her out no matter wat and that should help some of the whining problems


• okay you have to discipline and train her..
  when she pees on the floor then give her a stern straightfoward mad look and abrubtly say NO! and then show her the peepee pad and say yes pee goes here.
  keep reinforcing, it will take a lil time thats what my dog did, and aw really? then maybe she gets hungry, you should try letting her sleep with you somoetimes, like get a nice basket bed and put it on the floor but thats just an option.


• it could be that she has too big of an area to roam. i'd get a good crate and put her there. normally dogs wont soil the areas they sleep/live in. maybe at 1am she needs to go out. i'd let her out as close to 1am as possible before you go to bed and make sure she goes. feed her earlier in the evening too.


• you need to tell her no, i have to doggie one was a puppy when we got him, his a mix , and his one part of your doggie. and for him, you need to show him where to go.. alot. besides that, they also think its cute. probably. so you have to show here where to go alot, if she goes in the wrong spot.
  
  and as for the last one, she could be hunry or lonly. my puppy used to do taht around 3 in the moring and he would just cry. its because they usally are missing you, because your not with them.. there kind like kids you know? ^^


• She's whining because she has to go to the bathroom. Get up and take her outside. When she goes bring her back in. ditch the training pads and the gated area and get her a crate and start crate training her. There is NO point in teaching her to go on them.


• Chances are she needs to go outside to potty at night. Or she is very Lonely, or both.
  
  Question for you? Why is your Shih-tzu so far away from you at night?
  These are little Chinese dogs that where bred to be always in the company of Emporers of China. Try getting a crate for her and put it beside you bed at night so she feels close to you.
  
  "Temperament"
  
  The Shih Tzu is a friendly lap dog that at one time was bred to be a companion dog for Chinese royalty. Some say living in the imperial palace gave the Shih Tzu an arrogant quality, although they also display qualities of devotion and adaptability. They are not afraid to stand up for themselves. They tend to be sweet, playful, and trusting as well. It ranks 70th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, considered one of the lowest degree of working/obedience intelligence (trainability). They don't need as much exercise as larger dog breeds, but do suffer from the same difficulties as most small breed dogs due to having a smaller bladder.
  
  Right Breed for You?
  As the sole purpose of the Shih Tzu is companion and house pet, he should be lively, alert, friendly and trusting towards all. He requires minimal exercise, but his long, luxurious coat needs daily brushing and maintenance.
  
  You should read this site as it may contain a lot of answers for you and your shih tzu:
  
  http://www.allshihtzu.com/"A Look Back"
  
  Cherished by Chinese royals as prized house pets for over a thousand years, it is believed to have descended from crossing the Lhasa Apso or Tibetan mountain dog and Pekingese. The Shih Tzu was the house pet for most of the Ming Dynasty and was discovered by soldiers in England during World War II.


• I'll just tell you now, potty "training" pads are crap. They only ever confuse the dog and they do not help in potty training. So get rid of them. They tell the dog that it can pee in the house and not just on the pads, but anywhere.
  
  Start by putting her on a schedule. Take her out to where she is supposed to pee, whether that means taking her out on a walk or taking her to the backyard in the place you want her to potty every hour or so and immediately after she eats.Start getting her used to it. At night, instead of putting ten potty pads down just for her to pee in an unprotected spot and still leave you with a mess, set a couple alarms to get up and actually take her out. I also recommend putting her in a crate during the night so that she is not free to move around during the night.
  
  I know it's probably annoying, but you obviously wanted to puppy so you must do what is needed to properly house train her. Plus, this technique will train her much quicker than what you are doing now, so you won't have to do it for months and months on end.
  
  During the day, while you are around, always keep an eye on her. If she makes any movements that might mean she has to potty, take her out. When she pees outside, praise her and make it seem like the best thing in the world.
  
  About her crying, well she's a baby. She's all alone in a dark house by herself. She's scared and lonely. Also, I bet this is about the time that she gets up to pee. After she pees, she doesn't go back to sleep immediately and realizes she's alone. Maybe try taking her crate up into your room and let her sleep in there with you. It may also make getting up to take her out easier.

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

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

Teaching Your Dogs The Basics Of Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
An obedience class is better than no training at all. You will have better results if you Google dog training clubs for your area. These folks will be happy to show you the way. It's a bit of effort, but a well trained dog is as fine a companion as you could ask for.

Dog Training Using Electronic Collars

• You can start training him now. Puppies are like little sponges, willing to learn whatever you want to teach them. Remember, puppies have very very short attention spans, so keep whatever your trying to teach him very short and very fun. Start teaching him his name immediately.
  
  Naturally, you will start housebreaking now. Get a crate thats big enough for him to stand, turn around and lay down. Any bigger, then he will learn to elminate in his crate. You can also buy a regular size crate for an adult sized lab and make it small with cardboard.
  
  Start taking him outside to elminate right away. Of course, keep in mind that puppies bladders are not mature enough to hold pee or poop for any length of time, so in order for him not to have accidents you have to take him out very often. Puppies are peeing / pooping machines. You will not belive the amount of liquid that come out of these little creatures.
  
  If he makes a mistake in the house, you can only blame yourself for not watching him closely enough or not getting him out often enough. If he drinks water, take him out 10 minutes later. When he eats, figure you need to take him out a 1/2 hour later. He should not have free reign in the home, unless you can give him undivided attention to make sure he doesn't get into trouble.
  
  What I found real helpful was I borrowed a friends XPen and kept the pup in the kitchen in the pen. I put paper down on one side and water on the other, this way, the pup wasn't in the crate the whole time, could move around and was in "family" area of our home.
  
  Have fun, keep learning short & positive. Oh yeah and socilize, socialize, oh and did I say socialize. At this age, he should be meeting lots of nice people. Keep him away from strange dogs. If there are other dogs in the home, I would only allow them to interact while supervised, otherwise, the pup should be in the pen or crate.
  
  Start looking for a good obedience class, one that offers a puppy class would be helpful. Visit the AKC website to find a local obedience training club http://www.akc.org
  
  Lastly, remember that puppies have sharp little needle like teeth, your pup will need to chew chew chew. He will also loose his baby teeth and get adult teeth, like human children do.


• Congratulations on the new addition!
  
  The first thing you should do is find a puppy class, so you'll have a chance to socialize and train your dog starting immediately. Check out www.apdt.com or www.ccpdt.org for a trainer near you.
  
  Next, get Dr. Ian Dunbar's puppy books (my favorite is "how to teach a new dog old tricks.) He has some great puppy stuff on www.dogstardaily.com, including a free download of one of his puppy books.
  
  If you have any immediate concerns, such as house training, play biting or socialization, there are tons of articles on dog behavior on www.aspcabehavior.org:
  http://aspcabehavior.org/search.aspx?pet…
  
  And lastly, take lots of pictures! They all grow up so fast, and I always find myself wishing I had more puppy pictures of my dogs! :) Enjoy your new puppy!


• Hi,
  
  Congrats for having a new member to your family. It's important to help your new pet acclimate to your home by being prepared and being patient. It may take anywhere from a few days to two months for you and your new dog to adjust to each other. Here's more info:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/wg6.html


• lol you make him sound like a car! Sign him up for obedience classes! Good Luck! <3

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I find on-line dog training?

I am a proud owner of a German Shepherd Dog. He is 6 months old. I was wondering if there is any free on-line obedience training websites.

How to Use Dog Training Books to Reinforce You Dog's Good Behavior

Recommended Answer:
You can check out this link:
http://www.dog-training-works.com/

There are also tons of other sites that provide what you're looking for. It's really about what your goals are.

Do you just want to teach your dog to sit, heel and stay?
Or maybe you're looking to correct a problem like aggressive behavior or potty accidents.

No matter what, do your research and learn as many methods as you can to see what's most effective for your pet training. Best of luck.

Electronic Dog Training Collar

• http://www.dogskool.com/web/trainingcour…
  
  Start by clicking on lesson one!
  
  Good Luck


• I have tried 2 online obedience courses. This one worked best for me
  http://qsoffroadinc.com/mydoglistens
  
  This is the first one I tried, was helpful but the first one I showed worked best for me
  http://qsoffroadinc.com/dogtrainer
  
  Hope that helps friend, and good luck!

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