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?

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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. :)

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• 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.

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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.

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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?

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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: Dog training at an animal shelter?

i am in middle school and i want to work at and animal shelter when i get older . i want to help dogs get healthier feed them, love them and find homes for them. I want to be able to make the dogs be happy and play with them and teach them tricks i want to know what does it take to do all of that and if i need a college degree and what kind of thing i will have to learn i don't care if it is volunteering as long as i can help the dogsi need the requirements,what kind of schooling,and i need to know what kind of job is it called to do all of those things?

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You don't need a degree to "work" at a shelter =) But, you could get one maybe while you are working there! =)

DOG SECTION REGULAR, do you HAVE to always be so rude with your answers? You are talking to a 12 or 13yr old child that wants to work with animals ...OR DID ..OMG!! ....you must be a sad lonely person to be so bitter all of the time!!!! Maybe Yahoo Answers is your imaginary job? Or, maybe you are spending WAY to much time on here..what a loser to tell a CHILD they will be killing animals if they work at a shelter...which is not the case anyway.

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• Hi I see that you need some sort of guide that will
  give you tips and tricks to help your dog become
  fully trained and more healthy.Recently one of my friends
  relly needed some advice on how to train his dog.
  He followed the dog training academy course to
  successfully have a full trained dog in a few weeks.


• Try using more punctuation, please. You are very hard to understand.
  
  Why don't you ask your parents? Or maybe ask shelter workers what it takes to become a shelter worker.
  
  Understand it's not all fun and games at a shelter, you WILL have to receive a Euthanization Certification which means you WILL have to kill animals at your job on a daily basis.


• Animal shelters are run, usually, by the county. In order to work for the county, you must pass a civil service exam. Don't expect to get hired and just be playing with dogs all day. The new hires are the ones who clean up dog kennels, and all the other dirty work.


• You don't need any schooling to volunteer... you just have to meet the age requirement.


• 1. Volunteer at the shelter to clean. It's not a glamorous job, but minors usually can't walk the dogs. Even if that is allowed, don't take out wild dogs. Stick with docile, affectionate dogs only. Trust me, I volunteer often, and I can't believe the number of younger volunteers that come in and want to walk the dog aggressive 120 lb Chesapeake. It's fine to want to help, but make sure that you, the dog, and anyone you may encounter will be safe.
  
  2. Read, read, read. Anything you can get your hands on about dogs. Keep an open mind as you do. Patricia McConnell, Jean Donaldson, Pat Millar, and Karen Pryor are a start... but don't shy away from the more controversial such as Cesar Milan, or even William Koehler. You should have a solid understanding of all types of training, whichever one you prefer. Read up on psychology and learning theory in general, and the training of ALL animals, not just dogs.
  
  Staff do most training and take care of the essentials like food and cleaning, so volunteers are needed to do the exercising and one-on-one time, which is why strong volunteer bases are so important to shelters. There are trainers at larger animal shelters, and you could conceivably get a job as one with the right experience. A degree isn't as important as several solid apprenticeships with good trainers. It's not an easy job, not the best paying one, and not always a fun one, but it is interesting, challenging, and incredibly rewarding to train a dog, whether it's the mellow family pet or a severe fear biter.
  
  If you can't follow the path of a full-time trainer, consider fostering dogs. Fostering gives you all the benefits you have described without trying to deal with such a massive amount of stress on the dog. For example, my last foster, an unsocialized laboratory dog with happy tail, was overlooked because of his extreme stress and the blood from his injured tail flying everywhere. Four months of TLC and hard training made him a safe, responsive off-leash dog who gets to live in the country on a dairy farm. You get all the benefits, but don't necessarily have to invest your life in dogs if you have other big interests.

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Dog Health Questions: Is neutering a good thing for my dog?

I have a 11 month old male GSD, he tends to get really hyper even after i take him for 30-45 min walks, he tends to bark at strangers, and get so hyper at times that he wont listen to me sometimes. Dont worry i know neutering shouldn't be an only solution, thats why he is already in a dog training program. I've heard that neutering stops testosterone levels. So im just asking if he will stop barking at strangers on walks, and just mellow out a little, so were both happy. He's getting neutered next Tuesday, so if there's anything else you want to add about neutering, I'm happy to listen.

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Neutering is a great way to go. The surgery in conjunction with the dog training will produce a much better behaved and more enjoyable dog. Not only will it be good for you, but it will also be good for him, because neutering him can drastically reduce his risk of cancer.

Hope I helped, and good choice.

Dog Training Secrets Revealed

• First and foremost if your dog is sick don't neuter him till he is better. The shelter made us neuter our dog even though he was sick and it damn near killed him. Ok now that I have said that about the way he acts, neutering will definitely help. It won't fix everything but it will definitely calm him down, the barking at strangers is more of a training thing as opposed to that, however the hyper part will calm down a bit.


• While getting him neutered won't hurt, it won't help how he is barking at strangers. He needs extra socialization. Frequent trips to populated places, like dog parks will help. Give the dog training program a very serious shot at fixing this. It's not all up to the training class to do the job. It takes you to reinforce the training at home on a regular basis. German Shepherds need constant training reinforcement to keep them in place. When you do, they can be the best dog ever.


• Neutering is always a good idea for medical reasons rather than behavioral.
  
  Your dog is hyper because he is a puppy. His barking is something you need to stop with training.
  
  He will be calmer a few weeks after the neutering, having surgery does that, but he will still be the same dog.

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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?

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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.

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Dog Health Questions: What should I do with a little english setter which has behavior problems?

Hi everybody,

I got this 4,5 months old english setter from my friend, but he doesn't know how to train a dog, neither do I , that's why I started to search for dog training tips on the net. If possible tell me proven methods, and if you want, I put them on my blog -which I started to help to people with the same problem-. Don't worry, if you don't want to share your tip on my blog with other people just put a 'y-o' (yahoo-only) at the beginning of your answer. :) Thank you for your help.

http://the-dog-behavior-problem.blogspot.com/

Therapy Dog Training - What Are the Various Methods of Obedience Training For Dogs?

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You can train your dog yourself. It's not hard, if you take the time to study the methods of Dog Training.

See if you can find the book..Good Dog, Bad Dog, by Mathew Margolis and Eric Seigel..It is an older book, but it has everything you need to teach your dog basic obedience.
I recommend you learn basic dog training yourself, because you will understand your dog better and be able to reinforce the training as necessary.

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

• look for links on the internet


• Hey, I suggest tivo-ing The Dog Whisperer. Look him up on the net, he's AMAZING with dog behaviors. I watch him every time he comes on...it sounds hokey, but believe me - he works wonders on any kind of behavioral issue you have with your dog. I've learned a ton just by watching him work. What kind of problems do you have??


• http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
  
  this is the best help you ask for


• I have seen people and am constantly helping individuals retrain their dogs after they took it upon themselves to read a training book or get tips off of the internet. Some tips are easy to teach with just words but far too many, need the seasoned eye of the professional trainer to let you know why your dog isn't responding to your training methods. The body language of the handler is so important to obtaining the attention or your dog and the response that you are seeking. The best tip that I can give you is to find a local training school and sign up for Basic Obedience training. Take a course and learn first hand how difficult it is to assess your own body language.


• Instead of trying to wing it on your own, try looking for a local dog trainer or go to obedience classes. Some are available through 4H groups or animal shelters, some are private people. It would really be easiest that way, and then you'd be much more prepared when you get the next dog. Have fun with your new pup!


• Take your dog to soemone that does "traditional" dog training, and not this new age clicker and treat because you you looked at me cute.
  
  By traditional I mean a method that is tried and true over several decades.
  
  Visit the link I have provided, and find out the facts of what I consider "real" dog training, and not the misconceptions.
  
  You will wind up with a dog who is well adjusted, well trained, and most of all is BONDED TO YOU and not his stomach!
  
  Best of luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

Okay long story short my sister (22) got a peekapoo and getting extremly frustrated with her temper. She called crying saying she can't take care of it and so on. I would be happy to train her but i think she can do it on her own... so here's the problem- 8 weeks old she nips and grawls.. stubborn, chews on leash, crys to get in bed with her, needs help crate training, the big problem is the nepping and grawling soo please help!

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I would bring her back to the breeder, it sounds like she has a disposition problem. Could just be a personality thing, but it could also result from bad breeding, and if that's the case, who's to say what else is wrong?

The Many Types Of Dog Training

• have her take obedience classes. My friend takes her dog there and i have seen a major improvement in the way her dog acts. Look online for obedience class listings.


• Sign her up for pet training classes at your local vet.
  
  This is why most people don't recommending cross breeding. Sometimes you'll turn out lucky and have perfect tempermented beautiful puppies, but sometimes you don't and the situation turns out a lot like yours. If someone is goign to by a dog, get a purebred and if not go to a pound and adopt a mutt, kinda like the mixed breed mutt your sis bought!
  
  (That is what those dogs are, mutts= mixing 2 different breeds)


• well for one its a puppy and puppies do these things. why isnt the dog allowed in bed with her? its a baby and misses her mom. i think she should try letting it sleep with her. put the leash on her and let her drag it around supervised for an hour every day so that she will get used to it being there. when she nips and growls shes prolly just playing take your hand and gently close her mouth and keep it closed for a second and say no whenever she does either one. she should call a trainer.


• Does your sister have a PetSmart store in her area? If so....sign up and take the beginner dog training class. I have a nippie little chihau/ minpin cross and had the same problem. The class helps allot!!


• give it a treat when it does something right, spank it when it does wrong, dont spoil the dog


• Well thats the problem she thought a little puppy would be fine alone. Number one the dog must be on a schedule. Shes a puppy and will bite because shes teething, My advice is this (since i too have a 9 week old puppy) Get a crate, big enough for her to get up and turn around in and whatnot. Put her in there at like 8-9 pm and tell her its bedtime. she will wake her to go potty a few times a night but it will lessen as she gets older. Make sure she gets love and attention. To teach not to nip I hold my dogs bottom jaw if she nips at me and tell her no bite then I give her something it is ok to bite on. She needs tog et the dog on a schedule and after a week or 2 the dog will be used to it and wont wine so much. Shes just a baby and away from her mom and lonely your sis needs to be more patient! Oh and whatever you do DO NOT HIT THE DOG! this only makes things worse!!!


• Sounds like to me that your sister is not ready for the responsibility of a puppy!!!!
  
  This puppy is still very young!! It is going to have to have someone that has lots of patience and time to devote to this poor puppy!!!
  
  I have a 14 weeks old Lab puppy and let me tell you she takes a lot of my time and patience . I am 54 years old and this is not my first puppy to train. But this puppy is giving me a run for my money!!
  
  I don't think it would be a good idea for you to train this puppy. It is only going to confuse the poor thing. Pluys what is your sister going to get out of it. She won't even know her own puppy and the puppy won't know her!!!!!
  
  This puppy will need to be potty trained and it took me 3 1/2 weeks and I am home all day. Puppies chew on anything and everything!! You can't just bring home a puppy and think it will know what to do.
  
  Puppies are just like having a baby!! You have to puppy proof your house. The puppy can and will chew on electric cords. Can get into toilets if the lid is up. If there is anything on the floor it will swallow it!!
  Just take the poor puppy back to where you got it from.
  It deserves to be trained well.
  
  This puppy can read your sister's behavior!! This can make things worse!!! Your sister is not ready for a puppy. If she is calling you on the phone crying already.
  
  Of course the puppy wants to get in bed with her. The puppy is scared to death!!!! It misses its mother, brothers and sisters!!!! Its in a new place!!!
  
  It needs a nice kennel where it can feel safe in. A nice soft bed to sleep in.
  Your sister has a lot to deal with!! Training a puppy is a very big job. Didn't your 22 year sister give it any thought at all before she got the puppy??? I know puppies are cute, soft and cuddly!! There is so much more than that as far as taking care and raising a puppy. DOGS ARE SOCIAL ANIMALS!! They want to be living with their owners in the house. They want to be trained and they want to be made to mind.
  
  Take the poor puppy back or find it a nice home. You don't want your sister to hurt the poor thing!!
  
  Good Luck to the puppy and your sister!!!!
  
  P.S. For the puppy's sake take the poor thing back to the breeder or where she got it. Why don't you take the puppy??


• My experience
  Dog training method could not be expressed clearly just by single sentence.It requires some basic professional knowledges.Well, to gain those knowledges is not that difficult.SO you do NOT need those professional dog trainer and you do NOT need some 12–week dog obedience training plan where you do almost the same thing each week.Yourself can also become an excellent dog trainer in several hours.So If you want to learn what it really takes to transform your dog's behavior problems,understand and communicate with your dog now,you can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide.There is the easiest method to make your dog to listen to you in the shortest period of time.
  
  GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!!!

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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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• I love a bargain as much as anyone and I used to love all the cheap stuff I could find on eBay, but nowadays it seems so hard to find anything cheap over there and just when we're all finding it tougher to just pay our bills. I don't give up so I was looking for someplace online where I could still find myself a bargain... and by accident I came across this site I never heard of before where you get rock bottom prices from police impounded stuff, I mean I was worried about scams but this stuff is actually real and I got some real cheap stuff there... it's become my new eBay lol! Go to WinItems.com


• 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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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: Is this a good dog training site?

Its not done..I only worked on it for 3 hours. It will take about 2 days to really finsh it and make it look attractive and right...but how is it so far.

http://www.freewebs.com/trainingyourpupp…

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I have noticed that there are a number of grammatical and spelling errors on the main page of the site. When creating an instructive page, you must convince your audience that you know something that they don't. When people notice literary errors, they tend to react negatively to the writer's authority. Make sure that you spell check and have all your paragraphs flow smoothly with correct punctuation. (boring stuff, I know, but necessary!)

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• it's a little sparse as far as content goes, but i like the layout. i would probably get rid of the highlight on the text, but other than that it looks pretty good.


• Kool!!!! I'm gonna use it to train my dog:) It's a very pretty site.


• yes

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Dog Health Questions: Parenting and Dog Training?

Do you think both go hand in hand? As in, how you discipline your kids and how you train / discipline your dogs are similar?

Example..I am not against punishment and a good ol' butt whooping when needed with the kids. I'm actually FOR it...same for my dog. If I need to correct him with a prong/chocke b/c he's behaving like a little demon ... I have no problems with that.

If you have both, kids and dogs, is the way you approach discipline similar?LEGIT: Random question based on something I observed recently:
Your dog is loose. Takes off running and approaches the neighbor's property. They have electrical fencing for their rather LARGE mutt. Both dogs start barking, hackles up...whole nine yards. What would your dog do?
---approach the random dog and cause a fight
---bark and retreat

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Well I don't have kids - my significant other says he thinks I would be harder on my kids than I would be on the dog lol. I agree to an extent.
I mean my child's livelihood will be based on how I raise them and if and when I decide discipline needs to come into action. Letting my dog get away with something he is not supposed to do is a whole lot different than letting my kid get away with something - humans can make poor judgement, can harm themselves in multiple ways, can leave the house at a certain age on their own free will - dogs can't really do any of that. Does that make sense?

I do use corrections with my dog - and when I have kids, depending on the individual child, I will be okay with giving them a spank if needed.
We were talking about this the other day actually, me and my friends - to make the comparison, there are kids who can be stubborn and dominant and kids who are non-confrontational and submissive. I wouldn't discipline both kids the same way because the latter probably wouldn't need a good spank. Same with dogs - if I had a little submissive dog, I wouldn't train it the same way I train the dog I have now.

Legit: If the dog comes at Quattro, Quattro's response is always fight and not flight. If it starts with him but doesn't approach him, Quattro usually will just give the dog a bunch of crap vocally and then leave.

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• While I don't have kids, I think I am going to have to concede this theory to you. I do think that the people I know with kids and dogs did the training, or lack of training/parenting the same. Parents who did not parent their children, also had dogs that were not trained. Parents who raised good kids, also have behaved dogs. I am not sure how to scientifically prove your theory, but there does seem to be a pattern. I would not tolerate bad behavior from my dogs, and I certainly don't tolerate it from nieces and nephews either, despite how their parents raised them. My house, my rules. I think you are right.


• No I don't always correct my kid the same way as the dogs....my kid loses privileges & the dogs get corrections, both get rewards for good behavior.
  
  To them all- I am the authority figure.Legit- My dogs would never make it to the fence, as soon as I gave them a command, they would listen & not act unruly, but if left to themselves it would depend on which dog I was referring to. One would ignore the mutt altogether, 2 of them would try to fight, & the other would bark & retreat.


• Your first question was perfectly legit. For the second one, my Toy Poodle would come back to me crying, and my Miniature Poodle/Schnauzer mutt would ignore all the dangers and go right through and be the big man on campus..until the big dogs eat him alive.
  
  No, the training shouldn't be similar. Frankly, children do need spankings from time to time. When a child tears things up or whatever and refuses to listen, bring it on. But when a dog tears things up and such, well the dog isn't getting the exercise or training it needs.


• I don't think the methods are always the same--but the principles sure are. Some things are just basic, and apply in all walks of life. . .just my opinion.
  
  I don't have children of my own, but my mother is a teacher. It's amazing how I can understand her methods of dealing with the children she deals with AND the best ways children will learn, because it is similar to dog training. Not identical, no, but the basis is the same.
  
  Hope that makes sense :)
  
  Legit: Holly or Lexy MAY go in to stir things up (I really think Lexy would) . . .the two Shelties would bark and retreat.


• Well I don't have kids, but if I did I would certainly not be afraid to be tough with them, like I am with my own dog. I hate this new aged "ignore bad behavior/time out" crap, it just does not work. Both kids and dogs need to know what's right from wrong, and if that means harsh punishment, so be it.
  
  Legit: He would start a fight, no question. But that would assume I was an idiot and allowed him to be loose like that.


• Problem with kids is that they're so unpredictable, though I have to say my methods would be much the same.
  
  My dog would more than likely try to play with the other dog, and then with a loud yelp realize that those wires there kind of hurt. She tends to get along with most dogs, I don't think she's met a dog yet that she can't get along with.


• I think they do go hand in hand. I won't pt up with kids or dogs that are badly behaved, I don't have the patience for it. I use the punishment that works. I have had friends tell me that they are sending their kids to me because "you don't take any crap"
  
  Legit: Mine wouldn't have hackles up, they would run like little girls


• dogs cant understand what youre saying kids can kids can talk dogs cant kids know what youre saying and if they dont do what youre doing then you already know they knew what you meant so....and dogs cant unless they know body language and you taught them hand signals or dog school but if you didnt its not ur or the dogs fault so the dog wont understand u soo... thats the difference.btw im a kid lol


• Wow - why are people like you even permitted to have kids and/or pets? Shouldn't you be out back of your house playing a banjo and gnawing on chewing tobacco instead of adding more problems to the world?
  
  I seriously hope that someone calls the Humane Society and/or Children's Services on you.


• well i use positive reenforce ment... i will make a noise or say "no" loud and bold if hes doing something wrong.
  and when im older, i dont want kids, but if i had some id probably be a lil stricter.
  
  i see nothing wrong with your method, as long as you dont mis use it or hurt them ( im sure u wont though:) )
  
  add: sorry i forgot the legit! mine would bark and retreat, hes a 9 yr old lab mix. :)


• I'm strict with my dogs. Same routine. Command. No. Correction.
  
  I'm just as strict with kids, I love Bernie Mac's part of the Kings of Comedy "I'll knock a kid out!"...lol.
  
  Dr. Spock...the one who started the no "spanking" phenomenon? His son committed suicide...go figure.


• I don't have kids cause im like below 10. but for a dog i would just yell at it. and once its sad i feed it and it loves meh again heh


• Let's just say my dogs don't get away with s***!
  
  They are trained properly because I can't stand dogs that are not trained, never mind bratty children who whine and cry to get their way. Same principle goes for my dogs, I can't stand it when dogs literally walk all over their owners.
  
  I do not have children, nor do I plan on having children any time soon...but I would like to think that my parenting skills would be similar to that of my dog training methods. I would have a firm and no buts about it attitude.. I honestly think these days that kids are FAR too spoiled. They get whatever new gaming system comes out, whine and cry for the newest cell phone etc. There are some kids who actually work hard to achieve these novelties in life, but all too many I see are just snotty brats.
  
  Not to say I WASN'T ONE at one point in time, but let's just say I've learned from being on of those conniving children. I knew how to work my parents, they were all about no spanking etc. If I wanted something I typically got it, to say I was spoiled...yes. Have I learned from that? Most definetly! I don't think in a million years I would want a child like me! LOL.
  
  It isn't enough that when I was waitressing I would see so many ill mannered children out for supper with their parents, but to actually see VIDEOS of ONESELF acting out in that way...yeah that was the eye opener for me. I NEVER want to have a child that is spoilt, same thing goes for my dogs!
  
  Legit: My Labrador Retrievers would probably try take on the dog. They can sometimes have dog aggression. I would be holding my breathe, hoping nothing happened! They usually are good with other dogs, it's typically small dogs they don't care for. I sum it up to countless Shih-Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and other toy breed attacks on them. Small dogs just don't like them for some reason...
  
  My Basset Hound on the other hand would probably tuck his tail between his legs, pee himself and then fly away as fast as his little legs could take him! He is VERY submissive, and gets very scared of other dogs, especially ones that are larger than him. =(


• I raise my children and train my dogs in much the same manner. I can usually tell what type of parents people are based upon their dog or vice versa. I am very consistent (typically) with both my children and my dogs. For my kids I give them a verbal warning that i do not like their behavior (and why if it deems fit) followed by a correction (time out, spanking, additional job etc depending on the situation) I simply do not talk twice. Same with my dogs...command followed by correction, if the command is blown. My 5 yr old son is going through a demon stage. Gets me frustrated. I made the joke the other night that if he were a dog he would be tethered to me or crated at all times, thus inhibiting his chances of sneaking off and getting into trouble. haha.
  
  Legit~ My AB would stand with chest out, tail high acting very bold. However, she would be pretty insecure (just a pup) but try really hard not to show it. Thus, causing a fight response from the other dog. I think she would probably not step down and get her @ss whooped...not sure tho? My Cavs...would never bark and growl back...they would merely ignore the other dog or bark/run away :p


• Very interesting question Bells !!
  
  Just got called into work for a few hours but will definitely answer when I get back.Back.. :)
  
  I didn't have to ponder this question very long.
  
  I have never raised a hand to my children or to any of my pets. Not to say that I hadn't thought about it at times however, I think that you get a great response by showing respect as the leader or being the head of the household than by fear of getting into trouble.
  
  I found that simply telling my children that I was disappointed in them did far more than screaming would have and for my dogs I simply used the ignore technique and saying no, which in both cases has always worked well for me.
  
  Of course in both children and dogs, at some point they will try and test the waters by doing something they shouldn't but I always stand my ground. Respect is a high priority for me and I will not waiver. I treat people and animals as I would like to be treated.Legit:
  
  I personally don't like electric invisible fencing due to the fact of other people's dog can come on to the property, but....
  
  My dogs I think would try and go after the dog/s. Although that would have to be when no walked on a lead. There is never a time that would even be considered. I like to have mine under my control at all times.


• I believe that our philosophies are similar, even if methods are far different.
  I don't raise my voice, nor my hand to a child, a horse or a dog.
  I have never found a reason to.
  I am a quiet and non-violent person, and a communicator.
  I can always find a better way to communicate than smacking or screaming.
  
  For me, it is a challenge to find the most effective communication.
  
  I have raised 21 foster children, plus 2 of my own. For many years, we always had seven children in living in our home. Children listen to me, and have never been disrespectful. I used to be our church's children's minister, and worked for another children's outreach, as well as being the director of YKids, after-school day care, in the early 1980's.
  NEVER has a child shown disrespect or spoken rudely to me..Not even my own kids.
  
  I am pretty much the same with dogs. I have worked with well over 300 dogs, of all breeds and ages.
  I speak very softly, and dogs pay attention and strive to please.
  
  I am the same with horses, and get amazing results.
  
  It's all about finding the right motivators and learning to communicate.
  
  Added:My Afghans have little interest in other dogs, so wouldn't approach or react to them. I have never seen their hackles up. hmm..( do they even have hackles?) My little dogs wouldn't leave my yard.


• I'm not a parent but I worked at a daycare as mainly the 1.5 to 2.5 year old teacher. I used time outs and positive reinforcements. It was very successful and the kids and I shared a loving relationship. I thought of them as my own family and felt honored as their "temporary mother replacement" person and did not hesitate to gasp in dramatically and put in time out if one did something they shouldn't. They understood. Only time out for as many minutes as their age though. The positive reinforcement was for teaching potty training and being good at circle time or whatever. It was usually a stamp on their hand and a star by their names if it was for something really good.
  
  I guess I am the same with my dogs. I reward their good behavior, different rewards for difficulty levels. And if one does something I don't want, like they are allowed off leash but if they decide to not come that very second I say "come" then they get the leash on. I've had to use a prong collar for 2 situations. But I think there are many ways to achieve what you want and different ways will work better in different situations and for each individual dog. Children were easier, they all worked the same way for everything hahaha.
  
  LG: my dogs wouldn't run up to any dog or person. I love the freedom of letting them off leash so I spent many months teaching them how i want them to act off leash and constantly reinforce it.
  
  add: I love DeeDawgs answer! PREVENT, TEACH, CORRECT- AMEN!


• No kids. Their cute, but they would suck the life out of me. I mean no disrespect to parents and those that love kids, simply that I believe the world is too overpopulated and I appreciate my freedom.
  
  I believe, along with several others, that a nice rule of thumb is to have 2 kids, one to replace Mom/Dad and one to replace Mama/Papa. That being said, I think Jon and Kate have already had my kids.
  
  I was born to good parents, who just happened to lead double lives as a heroin addict and diagnosed depression (often suicidal). I was punished regardless of whether or not I did anything wrong. My parents love me, don't get me wrong, but knew that if my dad was high or my mom was having one of those days I could be the nicest kid in the world and my dad would still forget to pick me up or bring me out all night and leave me in the car while he hanged with friends, and my mom would yell at me and threaten to kill herself (on the worst of occasions, she would threaten to kill us both).
  
  Needless to say, I don't know much about parenting. I know that my dad punished me by giving me timeouts. It was probably the only thing I ever learned from. It was annoying, long, and humiliating. I never swore at my father again unless he really deserved it. I never learned anything from spankings, I would run and hide, scream, throw things. I would bite if they caught me. So they only tried twice or so. To this day, I dislike spankings. I get that some kids deserve them, but I've met plenty of parents that were jackwholes, can I spank them? (Looks hopeful)
  
  I don't use leash corrections. I don't need them. I can't think of the last time they behaved so badly that a pop on the collar was warranted. They're well behaved in general, and a verbal correction is enough to show them when they are doing something wrong.
  
  I learned best from timeouts AKA crate training? Getting off leash has to be earned?
  I responded to spankings with more violence, I don't think that's why I don't do leash corrections. I used to use leash corrections but they aren't necessary any more.
  
  LEGIT: Neither. Cameron is too pigheaded to turn away, but to smart to advance. Duncan is to cowardly to advance, but to curious to turn away. They would both stand their ground and stare and/or bark. But Cameron and Duncan wouldn't have their hackles raised to begin with. They don't pick fights, if another dog attacks them they'll defend themselves, but other dogs have growled, lunged, snapped at them and all they do is stare back.
  
  -Alika613


• There are similarities, but the goal is different.
  
  Children will eventually grow up and live their own lives. They need to learn how to do things for themselves, how to make decisions, and how to be independent. Dogs will always be dependent.
  
  Frankly, I raised my kids much the same way I trained my horses. If I had it to do over again, I would do some things differently.....kids are different.
  
  However, my tolerance for badly behaved children and animals would not change.....I expect both to have good manners.
  
  LG - it depends on the dog. I have dogs that would fight and dogs that would run.


• I guess in a way you could say I did..except I did'nt give the kids a treat..I was never a strong disiplinarian as my mother was and I said I would never be that way with my kids..My kids are now married and can maybe think of one time I smacked them on the behins,and boy did I have a guilt trip over that one..With my kids and dogs it was an everyday thing with me as far as training went..So I guess in a way you could say I did..
  
  Legit..I did approach my neighbors 2 Retreivers when my Pekingese thought he was tougher and bigger and crossed over 3 yrs ago when I moved here.Thank Goodness nothing happened as their bark was bigger than their bite..But the funny thing was to see the faces on those dogs when my little one ran over to them.They did'nt have a clue what it was..and kinda backed up..


• "well i use positive reenforce ment... i will make a noise or say "no" loud and bold if hes doing something wrong."
  
  LMAO !! making a noise or saying "NO" is positive punishment, not positive reinforcement.
  Sure glad that kids know all there is to know about Operant Conditioning these days
  :-)
  
  The problem is that you can sit a child down and explane to them why something is wrong -- the method doesn't work all that well with a dog.
  However; Dr Spock is a theory, not a law.
  
  edit:
  "Is there a Dr. Spock for dogs? Please tell me its not Ceasar"
  
  ya, Edward Thorndike, John Watson, and B. F. Skinner (ie; Operant Conditioning)
  
  edit:
  "Murphy was chasing Bambi yesterday (2 small deer). It was just interesting to see him in that situation. Both dogs barked and looked threatening. Mine ran back to me after a minute or so...and the other dog didnt charge or try to attack either."
  
  geez, a Beagle that hasn't been "trash broken" would have chased that bambi all the way to the next county.


• Sortof. I think a lot of the things dogs need to be happy and healthy, kids need, too. Structure, rules, boundaries, consistency and reinforcement are all essential for dogs and for kids. I also have a generally "unless I see blood, everyone's OK" approach. It's insane too, what trends you see and how they're the same for kids and dogs. I was at the pharmacy the other day where two kids were running around, grabbing stuff off the shelves, and being brats. Their grandfather, who was behind me in line, said "I'm pretty sure those kids don't even know the meaning of the word 'No.'" Likewise, walking my dog the other day, we were rushed by a golden who was barking aggressively and running at my dog. Remi will NOT tolerate that from other dogs, particularly when he's on a leash. The owner came over and said "Oh, ___ You found a friend! Aw look, their friends!"
  
  WTF? Growling, tails and hackles up does not mean friends. These two events literally happened within hours of each other- similarities?
  
  Legit: I'm not sure. Remi would probably stand his ground until the other dog moved. If the other dog took so much as a step forward, it would probably escalate. He might bark, but I don't think he's retreat, unfortunately. We're working on his tolerance!


• I never had kids, but allot of people treat their dogs like children.
  Many of them try to train them like kids. I have seen numerous questions about putting dogs in time out.....come on do people you really think that does any good.
  Dogs are dogs and need to be treated like it. My dogs are better trained then allot of these spoiled rotten kids that train the parent instead of the other way around.
  
  My dogs will not entice a fight but they sure won't back down.


• I think that training/disciplining is different. I don't have kids, but I do take care of my brother. When he gets into trouble and starts not listening, he goes into time out. Sometimes he'll be destructive and start throwing stuff while in time out, and that's when I spank him.
  
  It's the same with my two dogs(a 4year old wolf mix and a 6-7month old chihuahua). I would only spank or use physical force if that was the only thing I that would help(like if my wolf mix happens to get into a fight). I actually don't like prong/chock collars. I don't think it's humane at all, but, eh, to each their own.
  
  Legit: My chihuahua would bark and retreat, then go back, yap, try to be threatening, but then end up just running back home with his tail between his legs. My wolf mix... Well, before, when he was untrained, he would approach the dog and fight. Now that he's trained, I think he might stand and stare down the other dog, but if I called him back, he would come back. If he was outside by himself and I didn't notice he had gotten out, he would approach and fight. Unfortunately, when he's out on his own and no one is with him, his wolf instincts take over, and a dog barking at him and displaying dominant behaviors would be hard for my dog to ignore. If the dog submitted to my dog, then my dog would be happy with that and just walk away.


• I am for corporal punishment of human children.
  
  I am not for corporal punishment of dogs. I may use some physicality on them - but its mostly to pop them out of their bad mode and get their full and focused attention for my correction
  
  LEGIT: my dogs would retreat. Jake is too mellow to fight and Roscoe is too chickensh*t - even though Roscoe can look pretty ferocious, for a 25 lb dog.
  
  Here is Roscoe kicking his brother's azz.
  
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/52566436@N0…


• As a person who has instructed many dog training classes for youth an d adults, I can tell you that both go hand in hand. Parents with well behaved outgoing children have well behaved outgoing dogs no matter what breed. Both the children and the dogs learn the rules and expectations through consistency. The parents and owners have taught the children and dogs understandable discipline and corrections for poor behavior. They properly praise and reward good behavior. they do not give many grey areas as to proper behavior. They are fair and and consistent in the use of their methods.
  
  Any more, I can tell the success of an owner in training class by the behavior of their children if any.
  
  Legit: One of my dogs would want to play. She would show this behavior by play bowing and barking. The other two would just ignore the other dog. All would come back to my whistle. I too contend with many "Bambis" in and around my yard. The deer are thick this year. Sadly so are the mountain lions.


• child training and dog training? for me, they're ABSOLUTELY similar.
  
  PREVENT inappropriate behavior with good diet and lots of exercise. this is as important for humans as it is for dogs. my kids and dogs are exercised together (we all run together in the woods, and i run with the dogs while my daughter rides her bike with us)
  
  TEACH them what you want them to do, and reward them in some way when they are doing what you want. this can be as simple as food or play for a dog, and compliments, hugs, stickers, allowance, etc. for a child.
  
  CORRECT behaviors that you know they KNOW are inappropriate. if it is something they have not learned yet, a simple NO, and telling them what they ought to do should suffice (with a dog, i might just give it a conflicting command, with a child, i'd explain to them WHY they can't do it) then the performance of the desired behavior can be rewarded. intentional disobedience calls for a stronger correction. (dogs- collar correction, etc., children- age and infraction appropriate punishment, like spanking (rarely) time out, grounded, etc.LEGIT:::::::::::::::::::::
  good recall prevents that situation from ever happening, and training- they won't leave the yard unless i tell them to. BUT, hypothetically, they would approach the dog, and probably kill it.


• Yes, I do think I approach discipline in the same way for both kids and dogs.
  
  I don't have kids. At this point in time, I'm not sure I want any in the future.
  
  When I was growing up, my mom NEVER resorted to physical punishment aka hitting, punching, slapping, spanking, etc. She believed that trust is far more important than having your kid fear you. All kids are individuals, (What works for one, may not work for another.) but I believe that you should never raise a hand to your children. I was raised successfully WITHOUT physical punishment. To this day, I have a great relationship with my mom! I don't fear or hate her for memorable physical punishments because there were none!
  
  Don't get me wrong, my mom did NOT use the ignore method. There were groundings, loss of privileges, time outs, verbal warnings and writing lines. She was always fair and picked the appropriate punishment out of the ones above.
  
  I do NOT approve of today's kids! I DO think parenting has gone down the drain! Like I said above, I don't believe that anyone should still be using the spanking crap, but today's parents just stand back and do NOTHING!
  
  It's pitiful! You can't even say “Johnny and Michael stop doing that” no, you have to “invite” them or “ask” them to stop! If you TELL them to stop their “self esteem” might be hurt! Now THAT is the stupidest thing I've ever heard! And people wonder why suddenly there's an epidemic of bratty kids! That's because we cannot raise our voices, TELL them what they can and cannot do and say words like “Stop” and “No!”
  
  Now with my dog, I don't use physical punishment. Obviously, I can't issue “time outs” and things like that, but I can get my point across verbally and with a collar correction when I need too. Changing the tone of my voice is one of the easiest ways to get my point across. I don't classify corrections as physical punishment. Prong and choke collars aren't painful or harmful when used properly unlike a good slap which is going to hurt.
  
  Legit: First, my dog would never be running loose. But if it did happen, she'd probably bark ferociously and run for her life. If the other dog approached her than she would fight because she'd feel like she has no other choice.


• When I was in Jr High, my parents had me take our family mixed breed to obedience classes. We loved it! Went to a couple of fun matches and I was hooked. Parents bought me my first Sheltie when I was in High School for my competition obedience dog. Then married, got into conformation showing and breeding.
  
  We were not going to have kids, as the majority I saw in public were obnoxious, bratty, whiny, screaming, wild heathens. Their screaming was like fingernails scraping a blackboard to me and I would actually start shaking inside.
  
  Then, after being married for 10 years...oops! (So I ended up running around the conformation ring with a big fat belly!) My daughter was dragged to dog shows from the time she was a baby. Two years later, oops again, my son. (One would think I would have figured this out)
  
  My kids are grown and gone. And I survived! They drove me nuts, but all in all were pretty good kids. Considering they were still kids. Never got into any "real" trouble. Have good morals. We always got compliments on them.
  
  Generally, we used the same concepts for our kids: set the rules, praise for good, correct for bad, earn freedoms or lose freedoms.
  
  For the kids, I explained that "we" did not punish them. That by their decision to not follow rules, they, themselves, chose the "consequence". Plain and simple.
  
  After a sister/brother fight outside when they were like 6 and 8, my son came running into the house and I found him on the time out chair!
  
  My reflections on dogs vs kids. Dogs are so much easier!!!! You can put them in a crate and leave them at home when you go to the store. If they bark too much, you can have them de-barked. If you don't like them, you can give them away. If they are really bad, you can put them down. If you do this with kids you go to jail! :)....yeah, yeah. I know I am going to get thumbs down. Or a violation for the above. Because I am not PC, and people don't have a sense of humor anymore.
  
  Being in the "dog world" my entire life (most people I know are breeders, trainers, and compete with their dogs in all areas) I have to say the majority of "dog people's" kids are much better trained than the general public's.Legit question: If I had a neighbor with a large dog inside an electric fence, and I had my dog off leash, and she was running ahead and got close to the fence, and the neighbor's dog started barking with hackles up......my dog would not bark, she would not approach the fence. She would stop, startled, stand and look to me. And I would call her to me and praise her. This would be the scenario on our first walk. Any further walks, she would be sure not to get too close to that fence!

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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: Reliable Dog Training on East side of Cleveland?

I have a 10 mo. Cane Corso and would like to have her be MUCH more obedient than she is! We tried PetSmart (mostly because it was inexpensive) and it just is not "rough" enough for a dog that is going to be over 120 lbs! I am looking for a training place that allows the use of choker chains but does not cost an arm and a leg. The last place I looked into was over $1000! I love my dog but with this economy I just can't do that. I would like to stay close to home so anywhere on the east side of Cleveland (OH) would be perfect. Thanks!

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I would try looking into the breed club and seeing if they have any trainers listed in your area.

http://www.canecorso.org/

You could also try talking to your breeder and seeing if they have contacts that could help you to find a trainer that is used to dealing with dominant working dogs in your area.

As for gentle leaders/halties I am very glad that these work for you and your dog but often on a confident working breed these are more then ineffective they are a joke. My most laid back male rotties would abuse his strength if I tried walking him on one of those. E-collars, Choke chains and prongs were invented for a reason. Not having control of a dog that will mature over 120 lbs. is dangerous. That doesn't mean that this dog will only ever be able to be walked/or go out in public with one of the collars on but to get his training started on the right foot I think it is necessary. They are a training collar not an everyday collar.

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• Personally I have found the best results from Petsmart. Have you tried maybe going to a different one than the one that you went to? My dog is 120 (st. bernard mix) and it worked wonderfully on him. Choker chains are very harmful towards dogs. I'm not sure why you would want to use one. They are mainly used for helping to train your dog to walk with you on a leash. A better choice is to use a gentle leader or a haltee.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training, Keeping dog from running over baby.?

My 9 month old likes to walk and play on the floor. My 2 month old puppy likes to play obviously and he likes to run. The problem I am having is the puppy will run and then right into the baby. Or run over the baby. I know keep him out of room and all that are a good thought. But I want him to be accustom to the baby. I do have a crate for the dog and he sleeps in the crate. What are some good training techniques to keep the dog from running over the baby or even trying to steal his food.

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OK - poor baby! I'm not an expert but I have a large dog who likes to run over my nieces and nephews (not on purpose, just play).

What I'm doing is teaching the kids to be calm around him and not giving him attention until he is in a calm sit/stay. The second he gets a bit rowdy - I send him to his "place". It's a mat in the kitchen where he must go as kind of a time out. Once he's calm, I release him.

When we have food - out the dogs go - to their place so we can eat in piece - that goes for everyone!

Good luck

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• I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!

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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: In-Home Dog Training Nightmare!!!!!!!?

I'm wondering if any of you have used Bark Busters as an in-home dog training service. I have an appointment tonight with them and I've been hearing some negative remarks about them, i.e. they teach you to growl at your dog to get him to obey you. If this is their only method I'm cancelling the appt. I was just wondering if anyone had a good experience with them or have used other training companies such as Canine Dimensions, etc. I'm not trying to lose all my money though!! Thanks in advance for your help.

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No personal experience, but like you have heard negative things.
I think the name says it all for me. They tend to focus on negative methods and using punishment/corrections for behavior rather than focusing on rewarding the dog for doing the desired behavior. I much prefer positive methods of training since they are proven to work when used correctly, without risking damaging your relationship with your dog. Can you find a positive trainer? Association of Pet Dog Trainers can probably help - but be aware that not all certified trainers use positive methods. Check references.

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• Eeek! I've never heard of them, but if that is the type of "training" they recommend, I'd back out fast.
  
  Have you looked into hiring a trainer not with a company? If you call your local SPCA they can give you a recommendation (I hired the behaviorist my city's SPCA uses.) I found the price was much more reasonable than those classes (only about $30/visit...and we only needed one visit for her to teach me what needs to be done) and this woman really knew her stuff. I'm making major progress with one of my dogs I was having issues with.


• I have never heard of them but here are some websites and videos from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) that might be of some help.


• Ive heard fantastic things about their service. Ive also heard its expensive but worth the money. Plus they guarantee everything they do. They dont train ur dog. They teach YOU to train your dog becuz ur the one who has to live with him =D good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: A question on dog training?

does petco or petsmart have good dog training classes? Or is there a book that I can study and train my dog at home? I do not want to waste money

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Hey there goldenre ,This is a very comprehensive dog training guide written by daniel stevens.
that guide worked wonders for my dogsTake Care

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• Nope-the worst possible on the planet!
  Contact your local kennel club for real training from real dog-people.


• Well, I say do it at home! You don't need someone to tell you what to do in a hall filled with other dogs. I run a dog class myself, and only take my dogs to get them more socialized. I have never taken a dog to dog class to train.
  
  There are loads of books you can buy, but I never have. I got 101 Tricks To Teach Your Dog but that was it. I never buy - or rent - training books. Go to your library and ask.
  Make sure you teach him/her the simple, easy commands like Sit and Down, Come and Wait first. It's murder to have a 11 month old dog that doesn't know the word 'Down'.
  Good luck! :]


• Depends on your Petco or Petsmart as far as if they are good or not. The individual giving the training is the main factor. We like to watch the tv program The Dog Whisperer. We have learned allot from him. There are some good books out there but can not recommend any at this point been awhile since I have needed to read one.


• I'm with Linda C. It all depends on the Petco or Petsmart. Petsmart by me has one super trainer now. But their last trainer was terrible. I learned a great deal from the trainer, and got the basics down pretty well. Now I work with my dog at home using the techniques I learned from her. There are lots of books on training dogs you can buy. Most of the books will say that consistancy is the key. It is! And there are many techniques to use to train. You will need to find what works with your dog. I used positive reinforcement with treats, rewards and praise. That worked with my dog. But it depends on your dog, and the way he/she responds.
  If you decide to use a trainer, whether it is Petsmart of Petco, I would talk to whatever trainer you are going to use. Visit a class or two to see what goes on and how the dogs respond to the trainer. I would be cautious if they don't let you sit in or observe a class. Bring your dog and see how your dog responds to the trainer, if that is what you are going to do. Many trainers will let you take a class free of charge, just to check them out. Petsmart let me bring my dog to a beginner class to see how the trainer and my dog got along. And it all worked out and we took the class.
  Your other consideration is to do it yourself using books. And sometimes that is a better alternative. Some dogs respond better with one on one training. Some have problems with other dogs and won't do well in a regular training class. Aggression, anxiety etc. are some reasons home schooling is better.
  Good luck


• I think you might find the information you need at http://kalger.bezoogle.com/pp/dog-training/


• I recommend this ebook
  http://tinyurl.com/mt9wjm
  It's exatly what you are looking for - How to train your dog at home - methods, tips and tricks and more.
  Happy dog training:)

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