Dog Health Questions: What's better for the dog?

Letting the dog run around the neighborhood thru the yards and streets because it won't stay in the yard or getting an invisible fence and using it to train the dog to stay home? I don't need a lecture about either, I just want intelligent opinions. I think it's unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard without some barrier - invisible or not.

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"I think it's unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard without some barrier"

Of course it is, thats why fences and leashes were invented! Responsible owners don't let their dogs run around loose.

I HATE it when loose dogs charge at us when we are out walking. Even if your dog is friendly, you have no idea if mine are! Any dog that will not back off will get pepper sprayed by me!

BTW, many dogs will run right through an invisable fence, and they don't keep other dogs or kids from coming in.

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• Dogs are roamers, and without some sort of barrier every dog will leave his yard. Many dogs get hit by cars, shot, poisoned, etc because they are allowed to run loose and crap in the neighbor's yards, tear up their trash, fight with or breed other dogs, kill cats, etc. It is much safer for the dog to be kept home, and it's also the law just about everywhere. If it's your neighbor's dog and it's bothering you, and your neighbor won't do anything about it, you can take the dog to the pound or call your local Animal Control to do it for you. The owner will be able to get the dog back, but he will have to pay a fine. It sounds cruel and I know everyone will yell at me, but it's better than having the dog get hit by a car, and it may teach the owner to be more responsible. If he doesn't want to get his dog back, the pound will fidn another home for him if he's a good dog. Good Luck!!


• How about the MARVELOUS invention called FENCE???
  
  "Invisible"fences are utterly useless,expensive & DANGEROUS POS!
  
  LOOSE DOGS GET *KILLED*!
  
  & there ARE "leash-laws"!


• get the invisable fence people like to poison dogs that run around like that


• You need to put up a barrier of your choice. Either an electric fence, taller fence or a chain.


• some people just shouldn't have animals the dog could be knocked down or anything i don't think its unreasonable to ask neighbour to keep dog under control by means of a fence or otherwise


• Talk with your neighbor and say you are concerned about the dog's safety. A dog running around is likely to get the neighborhood mad, and they might do something. The owner of the dog should be responsible enough to protect and care for his/her dog without letting the dog run around, which is dangerous.


• This dog either belongs to someone who doesn't take care of him or he is a stray. Either way he's eventually going to be hurt or killed. If you want to take on that responsibility, build you a fence and take him for walks on a lease. If not call the Humane Society and they will adopt him out to a good owner who will.


• getting an actual fence is best
  
  letting the dog run is never good.. it will become a target of unhappy neighbours who will find a way to "get rid of it" either legally or illegally
  
  the invisible fence is ok but it does cause mental stress on some dogs who cannot understand why they cannot see a barrier and yet there is one... like tying dogs... invisible fences can cause agression problems
  your BEST answer is an actual fence or dog run


• The invisible fence is good for most dogs and does a good job of keeping a dog in, but any break in the wire will allow the dog to get out. My neighbour's dog did just that. Once he figured out where the break was, he was gone. Generally it is easy to notice the area of the break and repair it, simply by watching the dog and where he/she leaves the yard.
  
  Remember though, an invisible fence will not stop people and if a child or adult enters the yard and is bitten, you will be held accountable.
  
  The best barrier is a regular fence made strong enough and high enough to keep the dog inside. If a human climbs the fence and is bitten, the dog will be considered as having done it's duty as a watch dog, protecting your property.
  
  Regardless if you it's believe it "unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard", it is the responsibility of the owner to either train the dog or get a proper fence to keep them confined. If you want a dog, you have to be responsible for them.


• well dont get him a girlfriend(like I read) thats just useless. the isnt trained from what i can tell. if you dont want him in your yard,you should get a fence. or the invisible fence is a good idea.


• I personally have always had my dogs in a fence. It just makes for much better relationships with your neighbors, etc.
  My other concern is - what if your dog attacks a child or an adult or another animal? You will be liable and have to pay the vet bill or the hospital bill. To me it just isn't worth the risk of letting my dogs run loose.
  In alot of places, if the pound picks up your dog and it is not fixed, then you might have to get it fixed in order to get it back, on top of fines!!!


• Obviously the first possibility will eventually end up in the dog getting knocked down or injured by people. The second one isn't much better. The dog may well cross over, running at high speed after a ball or a bit of drifting rubbish, and not be able to get back in. With a lot of dogs I know it's bloody hard work training them not to run. It's just bred into some breeds. What kind of fencing have you got? If you know how the dog's escaping, you can probably try to stop it. A high fence - preferably wood to stop the dog seeing outside the yard and getting tempted - would hopefully stop him jumping, and sinking the fence a foot or two below the ground will stop the beast from tunnelling. It won't be cheap, but probably would be cheaper than an electric hidden fence, and even if it does cost more it's got to be worth it for the added bonus of not traumatising the dog. If you just aren't prepared to get a wooden fence that's high enough, or if the dog can jump really high, then maybe just taking him out on a long lead and not letting the dog in the garden unsupervised would be a good solution. If you're there to keep an eye on him or hold onto the lead then he can't escape, and you won't have to pay for expensive fences or hurt the dog with shocks. I'm opposed to fences (can you tell? =D) that use fear and pain to keep dogs in line, but I realise that not all dogs can be kept in by a simple wooden or chainlink fence. Please at least try supervising him in the yard. He'll get exercise and quality time with you, and there'll be no expense and no risk of pain, fear or death. Dogs don't need to be outside all the time, either. As long as he gets two good walks a day you won't have to spend your life at the opposite end of a lead sat in a garden chair.


• How about a real fence? Or put a big stake in your yard, tie a heavy rope to it and tie the other end to your dog's collar, that's what I do and I have a pretty big dog.


• Give him a girlfriend !

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any dog trainers out there who would be willing to Help me?

I'm seriuosly considering going into the animal obediance business, but I'm still a little unsure, and recovering from a previous college attempt and fail (Art College). I still have a lot of debt from my previous student loans, and I'm worried more than anything about debt accumulating. Though a dog training career is looking pretty promising. I love dogs, and other animals, and getting to work with them every day would be just a dream come true.

Basically what I'm looking for is someone in the business, or considering it like me, who could spare the time to talk about this whole thing. If you would like to discuss this with me, please let me know and I will try to get in contact with you. Or if you'd like to contact me, my e-mail address is stary_eyed_wonder@hotmail.com - I use MSN, e-mail, and Facebook

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How long have you been showing dogs in obedience, agility ... etc? You have to have the skills and a proven track record of training and showing dogs successfully before people are going to pay you to train them and their dogs. How many dogs have you trained and shown to their championships?

Dog training is not something you can learn from a book .... it takes years and years of working with dogs to be successful at it.

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• Ok, I'd just like to give a bit of advice. Don't consult/trust just ANY dog trainer and don't ever use force. As a dog trainer you should use a system of rewards. I am a dog owner.
  
  Good luck! x

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Dog Health Questions: Puppy Training IN HOME better than Classes???

I have a dog trainer coming to my house this Saturday for a free evaluation, and the company is called Dog Training in Your Home. Their website is: http://www.betterdog.com/
I've heard that this has many advantages over "Puppy Classes" with a big group of dogs in a facility or wherever. Mostly because I can start my puppy at 8 weeks as opposed to the 16 weeks that they recommend due to vaccinations, etc required in many Puppy Classes. i see that some Puppy Classes let them start as early as 10 weeks, but many don't recommend that for such young puppies. What do you think? I'm going to see how it goes this Saturday, and see if it would be a good fit for me. Oh, my puppy is a maltepoo and she's 9.5 weeks old now.

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When I was a PetSmart trainer, I wish I could have gone to every puppy class owner and did sessions in their house first. I felt so limited, that I no longer work there. It's great for a trainer who is going to come over. But socializing is also very important. You can alway go into PetSmart or PetCo and practice with your puppy and socialize with everyone there. I would wait until the puppy had 2 sets of vaccinations tho for the puppy before you really get her out. I took my rottie to work with me everyday for two straight years. I would start off with your sessions with the trainer, and then after that then go into more of a group class and working with the distraction part of it. I looked at the website and liked that they will use treats, clicker,etc. The only collars I will allow on any of my dogs are the flat collars, body harness, or a halti or martingale. If they want you to have a slip collar on your dog, refuse it. I couldn't find on there what they use, but one of the little dogs had a body harness on.

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• I like puppy classes. they help train with distractions and help socialize your dog. you can start working on basic commands on your own before then if you like. many people wait until their dog is fully vaccinated before going to puppy classes and do just fine


• Yes, you will get a head start, but if you don't participate later, you miss out on that socialization that just can't realistically be provided in your own home.


• Yes, if you don't know the basics well enough to teach them yourself, it's a good thing to have someone show you. But the training should be limited to short sessions, no more than 30 mins. And it should just be motivational basics like sit, down, come, and to a lesser extent, heel & stay. This is called 'foundation' training and it's a great thing to do before taking your dog to puppy classes. Those are still highly recommended at around 4 mos, mainly for socialization purposes but also to solidify what the puppy has learned outside the home, under distractions.
  Have fun!!


• it depends on the dog and what you want to accomplish. in home training is awesome - so you can have personalized attention without the slight risk of bringing a newly vaccinated puppy to group classes at a young age. she would learn in the place she is going to be spending the most time.
  
  but, i do think group classes are necessary for socialization, and taking the next step in training her in teaching to work with distractions.
  a dogs main socialization period is 4-16 weeks. so if she doesnt get out soon, you will miss that very very important window.
  
  as long as she has had 2 or 3 rounds of shots, she can go to group classes so long as you make sure to not let her eat/step in/lick/sit in any bodily fluids from another dog. so, just keep an eye and watch her.
  
  my suggestion: do both. reaping the benefits will be worth the time and effort.edit:
  to dogsbest:
  don't i know it. i currently train part time at petsmart, and ive had mannny people ask if i could come to their house. i even had one guy offer to pay me a lot of money under the table for it, hah. but, yes, it's so limiting that i could get fired for going. it sucks, but hopefully, this place will just be my launching pad.


• In home training is fantastic, as you are receiving one on one, customized training. Your trainer will be able to pick out problem behaviors and address them immediately! The only downfall is that your dog is not being socialized with other dogs and people. You could improvise though, by taking him for frequent walks and perhaps a dog park. You want to expose him to as many dogs, people, smells as you possibly can while he is young, this will help him to be more personable!


• my personal opininon on in home training is it should be used to work on problem areas, not general training. in a class you get the benefit of your puppy being in a new situation with new people, new dogs and plenty of distractions. this is where you want to work with your puppy. it's in these situations that training is most useful. you can start basic training on your own at home at 8 weeks, but around 4 months is usually a great time for more formal training. and most public training classes allow puppies at 4 months to attend, as long as they are current on vaccines.
  
  if you choose to stick with the in home, make sure you also work and train in public places like parks, dog food stores and any other place you can possibly think you can safely take your puppy and work on training. you want to train your pup with distractions and new experiences, not in the safety and comfort of home.
  
  if you're wanting no distractions when training your dog, that's what all the practice you're supposed to do at home that's where the no distraction comes in. but that hour a week is where you get to practice with the distractions and other dogs. unless you plan on never having your puppy out of it's own house?


• It is essential for puppies to learn socialization as early as you can get them exposed. Public puppy classes are an excellent way to do this. If you train your pup in the safety of your home, you could end up with fear issues later and even some dog aggression. My advice would be to do the puppy classes with others and if you want to continue with more advanced training, you could consider private.


• One of the most critical things for a puppy to learn is bite inhibition and socialization. Your in home training can not accomplish these critical points. Other dogs are the only way for your pup to learn so much. Your puppy should go as soon as possible (2 out of 3 of the set of shots should be good, if the puppy class is kept clean and requires proof of shots). This time of the puppy's life is the ultimate time for socialization and supervised puppy play. Your pup needs to learn to play with dogs her own size, as well as larger dogs. A well run class will start her off with pups her own size and no dog over 6 months old. Please don't make your dog fearful or out of balance by limiting her contact with other dogs. 16 weeks is too old, now is the time.

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Dog Health Questions: Car sick dog and how to fix it?

Hi there,

I have a question for all the dog people who have ever had the misfortune of a car sick dog. I have a Shetland Sheepdog who I got when he was just a puppy. He was about 10 weeks old and flew in on an airplane. We went to collect him and on the ride home he was evidently car sick. We thought nothing of it and two years have passed and he still gets very car sick. We were told by the vet that he would probably grow out of it but it never happened. The real problem is, he is a very shy dog already and does not enjoy going to new places and trying to socialize and even when I have tried in the past, he has always gotten carsick and then when we get to the new place or even to his favorite dog park, he has terrible diarrhea and ends up looking tired and sick. We have tried on several occasions to get him used to the car by just placing him in it and giving him cookies and praise. We go through that for a few weeks and then we start moving the car and as soon as we go more than a block he starts to drool very badly and we know he's getting sick. We've tried medicine from the vet and even then he still pukes and has bad diarrhea. I got him for the main purpose of taking him with me everywhere and doing dog agility with him but I can't even take him to a dog training class because of how sick he gets. I've never been able to take him to places to get him truly socialized and I feel awful about it because now he's two years old and I've really missed the mark. Anything I can do so I can take him places and get him to a dog class without him being sick to his stomach?

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If I were you, I would try walking with him, or having him walk beside you if you ride your bike. Surely he won't be sick by that. But still, there are limits that way... I know that some carsick people do better when they can't see out the window. That's what causes car sickness-seeing yourself move without moving your legs. Try keeping him on the floor when you drive. See if it makes a difference. Try different pills at the vets. I found a good article that I am posting here. I didn't write it.

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Dog motion sickness is more commonly seen in puppies and young dogs than in older dogs, just as carsickness afflicts more children than adults. The reason for this is because the ear structures used for balance aren't fully developed in puppies. This isn't to say that all dogs will outgrow travel sickness, though many will.

If the first few car rides of your dog's life left him nauseated, he may have been conditioned to equate travel with vomiting, even after his ears have fully matured. Stress can also add to travel sickness, so if your dog has only ever ridden in the car to go to the vet, he may literally worry himself sick on the road.

Signs of Dog Motion Sickness
Dogs don't turn the unflattering shade of green that people do when they're experiencing motion sickness, but there are some signs of dog travel sickness you can learn to identify. These include:

Inactivity
Listlessness
Uneasiness
Yawning
Whining
Excessive drooling
Vomiting
Treatment for Dog Motion Sickness
The best way to prevent dog travel sickness is to make the car ride as comfortable as possible for your dog.

Your dog will experience fewer nauseating visual cues if he faces forward while you're traveling, rather than looking out the side windows. One way to guarantee this is by using a specially designed dog seat belt. If you choose to have your dog ride on the front passenger seat, keep in mind that air bags do pose a potential hazard to dogs. Even though you can't be sure your dog will face forward while riding in a travel crate, many people prefer to use crates for safety -- and they do have the added benefit of containing vomit, should your dog become ill.

Another thing that may help your dog's motion sickness is to lower your car windows a couple of inches while the car is moving. This helps balance the air pressure inside the car with the air pressure outside, which may help reduce your dog's nausea and discomfort. Also, be sure to keep the car cool and well ventilated, as a hot or stuffy vehicle can contribute to unpleasant sensations for your dog.

One trick used on the show circuit to prevent dog motion sickness is to limit your dog's food consumption prior to travel. Then, right before the trip, give your dog a small piece of sugary candy (like a jellybean), which seems to reduce sensations of nausea. Never give your dog chocolate candy, however, because it is toxic to dogs.

If your dog has learned to associate riding in the car with feeling stressed and nauseated, there are a variety of conditioning techniques you can try to lessen this connection. These include:

Taking a break from car trips for a week or two.
Changing vehicles to avoid association with past unpleasant experiences.
Taking short car trips to places your dog enjoys, like the park.
Gradually building your dog's tolerance to car trips. Start by getting your dog used to approaching the car, then spend some time in the car with the engine off. When your dog is ready, take short trips (think: around the block) to build tolerance before progressing to longer car rides.
Using treats to make the car a fun place for your dog (but be careful you don't give too many and make your dog nauseated.
Buying special toys that your dog enjoys and only has access to in the car.
Dog Motion Sickness Medications
Dogs that don't outgrow motion sickness and don't respond to conditioning may benefit from the use of medication. There are a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications that may quell your dog's motion sickness symptoms.

These include:

Anti-nausea drugs.
Antihistamines, which can lessen dog motion sickness, reduce drooling, and offer sedation.
Phenothiazine and related drugs, which reduce vomiting and provide sedation.
Be sure to consult with your veterinarian before purchasing any over-the-counter treatment for dog motion sickness.

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• Shelties very often have problems with riding in cars. I've used Bonine with great success when showing in obedience trials. You need to give it to him at least an hour before you go for a car ride, but it lasts 24 hours, is chewable and doesn't make the dog drowsy.


• My sister use to give her lab motion sickness pills since she had to drive 2 hours to come visit us..
  
  Ask your vet if you can give your dog this and how much..also which brand ; )


• If he is riding in a seat or allowed to be free in the car he may be in state of mind where he doesn't know what to do with himself in a moving car, so he gets sick, so a crate big enough to fit him will contain him and perhaps make him feel more comfortable and secure in one place.
  Also try not having him eat before you go somewhere that way he doesn't have a few stomach to vomit up.


• Do you think maybe it's possible that it's not really the car that's making him sick, but rather he's worrying himself sick because he's really nervous and anxious about traveling to a new place? Or maybe it's a combination.
  
  I think maybe you already tried some form of this, but I would think that a good thing to do would be to teach him that getting in the car doesn't have to mean going to a scary new place. Put him in the car, drive around the block, and then back to your house. When you get back, give him praise and treats, and he'll probably be relieved to see you're back at the house. If you're consistent with this and do it every day, I think eventually he'll have a lot less anxiety about riding in the car.
  
  Another thing that would probably make him feel less anxious would be to make the car feel more like home. Put his bed, his blanket, and his favorite toys in the car. It may help him to calm down.
  
  Here's a product for travel anxiety/motion sickness that you may want to try. http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseac…
  
  If you want to take him to training classes, an option may be to drive there really early, and give your dog a chance to be out of the car and recover from his motion sickness before the class starts. Does he usually feel sick for very long after being in the car? As a person, I get motion sickness sometimes, and if I get a chance to get out of the vehicle and sit down for 10-15 minutes, I usually start to feel better. So, maybe that would help your dog, too.


• With my border collie, we had to fly her on a nine hour flight from the U.S. to Europe then when she got in the car she got sick and this lasted until she was 4 months. She stopped after doing these things with her:
  - Let her sit in the car, play in the car, and sleep in the car to let her know it's just another place
  - Do this while having the engine on (but don't move) and give her LOTS of praise
  - Just go down your driveway in the car and have someone sit in the back with him to give him reassurance
  - Do this for a few weeks, then gradually increase the distance to down the street than around the corner
  Remember to stop immediatley when you see him drool because making him sick will get you no where, in fact, you'll go back to square zero. Also, once you reach your destination ( down the driveway, around the corner, down the street, have the person who is isn't driving walk him back to your house.

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Dog Health Questions: Hyper excited dog, i need some dog training advice?

my dog get soo excited to see new people or new dogs that she jumps up all over them and if they try to ignore her and pay no mind she jumps up to there face to lick them, and she very excited to meet other dogs sometime soo good other times she excited to start playing and jumping all over them

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My Dog used to be the same way I have a lab/retriever mix. he used to jump up at people when they came in the house and he was always running around all over the place.
Below are some tips that you can try , this is what I did to get my doggy to be a little more calm.

First of all one of the best way's to get your doggy to be less hyper is to make sure he/she gets plenty of exercise. I started off by taking Rupert on walks twice a day for about 25- 30 minutes each walk.

Also Taking your doggy to a park and playing a game like fetch or Frisbee helps to get your dog a little tired this way they are a little more easy to manage , if your doggy doesn't know how to play any of those games just try running around with him/her for a little while

Next you can try teaching your doggy some commands like “SIT” or “DOWN” show him/her several times in repetition that you want them to lie down and relax. When doing this its always best to reward your doggy with a treat and lots of praise so he/she will get the idea and associate it with a calm and non hyper mood.

Hope this helps I tried this on my doggy Rupert for about 2 month's (he's a slow learner) and he eventually caught on and now he's no wear near as hyper and he doesn't jump on people any more.

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• Lots of exercise and training every day will help. Sign up for a beginning obedience class to help you get started on training. When your dog is greeting people, have her on a leash and step on the middle of it so that the dog cannot succeed in jumping. Have everyone ignore her when she tries to jump. As soon as she stops trying, praise her, and give her a treat.


• Lots of exercise on the leash every morning. Training all day long. A hyper dog has to learn self control in short bursts, but many repetitions.
  Place on a sit or down stay for gradually more prolonged times. Reward these quiet times. I worked on a hyper Lab (not mine only had her a week). She did not know how to relax, switch gears if you will. We had her sit/stay for meals. It was a great time for brushing out her winter coat, so that was a daily relaxer as well. She got a massage at bedtime to get her to relax and not pace at night. We did more leash walks and less fetch to encourage control rather than chaos. Her owner says she is not the same, more relaxed than before.
  I had a week with a 5 year old. A puppy will need more time and practice.
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Dog Health Questions: Is your dog trained with pee pads?

My vet said to train my pomeranian puppy with pee pads until she got all of her shots. Are you a big fan of them? Are pomeranians easy to train? I have been having difficulties, but is it just because she started learning? Please help. The person that answers all of the questions, or a person that answers some but they are good will be getting best answer. Please help though, any of your answer will help.

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Pee pads are pretty difficult to train with depending on what kind of dog you have. It was very hard for me to train my bulldog to go on pee pads while he was still getting his shots. He really didn't get the difference between the pee pad and the carpet. They sell different sprays that you can spray on the pee pads to encourage the puppy to go on them, but they never worked for my puppy. They also sell trays to attach the pee pads to, to prevent stains if the urine goes through the pad; this was a lifesaver when I figured out what worked. I put the pee pad on a tray and put it on my porch outside, once my puppy learned the command "go potty" which is pretty easy to teach, he started going on the pee pad most of the time. Just repeat "go potty" every time your puppy goes, and she will soon associate it with going potty. Also, my vet told me that I could let him go on grass if I knew the area was frequented by dogs.

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• 1: No. They are extremely in-efficient and a POOR training technique.
  2: No. Toy breeds are almost always difficult to housebreak. It is so easy for them to sneak behind a chair or under a small table, and it takes only a few seconds for the deed to be done. The results can be hard to see. When you don't see it, you don't correct it -- and so the bad habit becomes established. If you hope to housebreak a toy breed, consistent crate training is mandatory. Pomeranians should not be loosed in the house for many months, until their small internal organs become strong enough for reliable control.
  
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  "Is your dog trained with pee pads?"
  
  No. My dog is trained with Crate Training. Which I did even when they didn't have their shots.
  
  As long as your dog isn't next to others that often then she CAN GO OUTSIDE. Using Pee pads are bad because it trains the dog to potty in the house. When the dog goes on the pad "good dog" but if the dog goes on the carpet/floor "bad dog", it's just too confusing for a dog. It's always best to train a dog to potty outside right from the start.


• I have trained my dog with them. I also have a toy breed (Maltese) and like the pom they are very difficult to house train. It's not just when they are beginning. The breeder I bought my dog from said she has had toy breeds that were never 100% housetrained. LIttle dogs have a harder time holding it. She is really good with them though, if I leave the house for awhile she likes to sleep on the couch but will run to the pad in the batchroom if she has to pee.
  
  However, I have heard that pee pads are bad because they teach the dog it's ok to go in the house. It's worked ok for me.


• No, my pup never been pee-pad trained because I don't like the idea train her to do it on pad as it only trains pup to potty INSIDE the house and make it more harder to re-train do it outside when pup have all their shots. My house had fenced good sized garden so its no way pup get dieases as long as no contacts from other dogs, I leash her up and allow her to do potty on grass then praise her cheerful only when she does pee/poop outside. I even crate trained her. Then began to walk her when she had all shots.


• :NO PEE PADS
  
  unless you plan on having your dog use the INSIDE of your home for the next 10 years as a bathroom
  
  bring the pup (carry it) outside every hour
  
  invest in a crate also,, and research on how to use it properly as a positive training aid*** a pee pad is NOT a diaper,, it is a cloth on the floor,,, they train the dog to pee INSIDE, not necessarily on the stupid pee pad either
  
  save your money and have your dog potty OUTSIDE
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• Small breeds dogs can be tough to potty train - some of them taking a year to be reliable.
  
  I never would train any size dog to pee inside the house - that is what you are doing when using pads. Take the Pom outside for potty from the start and you'll be a lot happier.


• no my dog is not i do not believe in such things as they get the dog used to peeing in the house i train my dogs when pups by taking them outside to a sealed environment ie a small run that way they are limited to any diseases they might catch and as it is only for a very short time i get by i have never had one get sick that way in fact i use a balcony i have, i have never had any problems housbreaking a dog til yet. i am also a non believer in crating dogs i prefer the old fashioned way everytime


• they can come in handy but i think they are a waste of money...most of the time they get chewed up by the dog. its cheaper to take your dog out to go potty...im sure your dogs has had some shots...it will be fine to pee out in the yard. as far as training goes all dogs are different. just be consistent with the training and things should go smoothly. start early, its better off.


• I think they are a waste of money, your time and yeah, gross.. sorry, I think they are lame! lol
  Poms can be difficult sometimes but they are good dogs.
  You need to be adamant and consistent that's all. Good luck!


• My grandmother uses them and it works good with her. I don't think there the best idea but I guess its good with puppy's who are just learning.


• i have a 9 month old pomeranian pup and never used pee pads. but it may work on some dogs and not others


• Nah...I prefer for my house to be free of dog **** and piss. That's what OUTSIDE is for.


• NOOOOOO!!!! Do not use pee pads. Pomeranians can be difficult to potty train, and if you start using the pads you will only make it more difficult. You should take the pup outside to go to the bathroom. Dogs do not distinguish between certain places set up in the home for them to do their business; they go where they want.
  I recommend hanging bells from your door. Show it to the puppy, and whenever the puppy rings them say "Wanna go out go potty?" in a real excited voice! Take the puppy out, wait for it to do it's business, then treat and praise before taking it back inisde.
  NEVER scold a puppy for going in the house if you haven't seen it do it. The pup will know you're mad, but won't know why. If you catch the pup squatting in the house yell NO real loud to scare the pup, and immediately pick it up and take it outside. I usually say "Go outside go potty" as we're walking to the back door so they know that is what I want of them.
  Make sure that you listen for those bells, and let the pup out EVERY time they ring because even if the pup wants to go out to play, it understands that those bells get it to go outside, and if you work on housebreaking outside, the connection will soon follow.
  Take the pup out every morning after it wakes up, after eating, sleeping, playing, and before bed. I also recommend crate training. This keeps the pup safe from cords and other tempting but harmfull treats, and will ensure that if you're not watching the pup it can't do its business on your carpet or floor. it also offers a safe place for your pup to go and relax. Puppies need that security, and they sleep a lot.


• i love the pee pads. especially for smaller dogs. usually small dogs can be difficult because they are so full of themselves. if given correct guidance then it shouldn't be difficult. probably she just need a little time to getting used to learning someone elses rules. i sugest you get tips form professional trainers.
  
  hope this helps.


• Pomeranians are very easy to train. Thus, it will be better to train them to pee outside of your house rather that use pee pads. She might get used to it and you will have difficulty training her later to pee outside.


• plenty easy. it just takes patience. pee pads are fine i used them with my dog. She needs to have motive to have good training but as i mentioned before it takes alot of patience.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training book to buy?

I just got 2 rescue dogs a 7 month old and a 6 month old Great Danes. I need to do some training. Help! What is the best book to buy? Also for names do you like Mindy, Wendy or Tina For the Female?

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First of all, congratulations! I think it is great when people get rescue dogs.

I'm not good with names, but I have a suggestion for getting some help training your puppies. There are a lot of free dog training tips online. The following link will take you to some that I like.

http://www.dogsrkidstoo.com/trainingtipo…

Good luck and have fun.

P.S. I like Mindy.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the legit way to have my dog certified as a service dog?

After a useless surgery, it still causes me a tremendous amount of pain to bend over. My new doctor recommended I get a service dog. What are the official guidelines and rules regarding having a dog trained to be a service dog? I currently have a very well-trained dog who retrieves things on command and I would like to see her trained, but I can't find any official regulations. Every website seems to contradict another.

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To have and use a service dog in the US, 3 criteria must be met.

1. The person must meet the legal definition of "disabled" as set forth by the US Department Of Justice contained in the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments. A simple "doctors note" or a mere diagnosis of a condition is not legal proof of a disability. Neither is being a recipient of SSI, SSDI or the use of any other definition. The only one which matters for service dog use is the USDOJ definition.

2. The dog must be trained in work or tasks that directly mitigate the life limiting effects of the qualifying disability. This means that the dog must be trained to do something that you cannot do because of your qualifying disability. If the dog can open a door for you, but you are capable of opening your own door, that would not be a legal work or task. In your case, if you meet the legal definition of disabled and you cannot pick up a dropped object because of your disability, your dog can be trained to pick up dropped objects which would be a legal task under the law.

3. The dog must behave properly in the public venue. This means that your dog cannot bark, whine, growl, lunge, bite or attempt to bite, urinate/defecate, jump up on people, stick its nose in peoples crotches, get in the way, surf for food, be obnoxious, or otherwise cause a disturbance. In other words, a properly trained service dog is, for all intents and purposes, "invisible" when in the public venue.

All you really need to know can be found on the US Department Of Justice website under the ADAA homepage.

Dog Training Methods

• The first step is to train the dog to preform tasks to help you. This is best done by the large programs. However, yes you may train the dog your self or with the help of a professional trainer. Under the ADA that covers the entire country, you don't need to be certified. Some state and organizations do certify dogs. Doing so is controversial. Also, some organizations charge huge prices for vests and certifications that mean little.
  
  Check www.iaadp.org and http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/animal.htm They are legit.


• The websites contradict each other because each state and organization has different criteria. Make sure you're not looking at therapy dog sites. There are national, regional and state groups, the certifications are all different.
  
  Do a google search on your city or state and the words 'service dog', you'll narrow down the specifics a lot more that way.


• try this: http://www.servicedogsamerica.org/


• There is no legit way to have a dog certified as a service dog in the US b/c there is no certification recognized by the government. It is a common misconception that service dogs are certified.
  
  To have a service dog, three things must be true:
  
  1) The handler must meet the ADA definition of disabled. This means that they must have a physical, medical, or psychological condition that significantly negatively impacts one or more major life activity such as walking, talking, learning, caring for yourself, etc..
  
  2) The dog must be trained to mitigate the disability of the handler. What this means is that the dog must do something for the handler that the handler can not do for themselves due to their disability. What is a task for one team may not be for another because it is based on the disability. For example, my service dog picks up dropped objects and/or objects that are low enough to make me bend down because bending/kneeling will cause me to faint. So, for us, it is a task. But, if another handler can pick stoop/kneel and pick up items, than its not a task for them.
  
  3) The dog must be trained to behave properly in public. This is the longest and hardest part of service dog training. The dog must be able to handle all the noises, sudden movements of people and children, and smells and ignore them. They must be able to walk through a store and not sniff the food, ignore food and stuff on the floor, not solicit attention, etc... The vast majority of dogs do not have the temperament to handle it.
  
  What you need to do if you already have dogs that you think are good candidates is hire a professional dog trainer with experience with service dogs. Have them temperament test the dogs. If one/both of them pass, I would work with the one with the best/highest score. You will want/need to have a trainers help guiding you through this training program.
  
  When starting from scratch, it takes 18 mo - 2 years to train a service dog.

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING WEBSITE?

I have pitbull thats 1/2 years old and i need to train himPS DONT SAY GET A BOOK THE BOOKS I GET TELL U HOW TO TRAIN THEM BUT NOT PECIFICT BEHAVIOR TRAINING

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How To Train A Dog - The Right Way
There are so many theories and so much conflicting advice regarding the various ways to train our dogs - it's hard to know who to trust and what to believe.

This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs: To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.

To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.

Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.

To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.

Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training process. Here's a website:
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

Bye! and Good Luck!

Learn the Significance of Dog Training Courses

• Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age.
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• It sounds like you don't want a do it yourself guide. I'd recommend a local dog school as you will benefit in a number of ways;
  
  1) you will be learnign from an expert who sees your dog's characteristics.
  2) there will be other dog owners there for your dog to socialise with.
  3) it gets you out of the house so you could see this as a hobbie.
  
  You could also try a dvd course put together by a professional dog trainer but its not quite the same as the trainer seeing how your dog acts.
  
  Good luck


• I used this book and it worked great to raise my lab.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307461297?ie=UTF8&tag=yahoo-blog-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0307461297


• Why not just enroll in an obedience class? Your local kennel club can refer you to a reputable trainer in your area.
  
  BTW, you need to work on your spelling. Does your spell check not work?

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone bought dog training stuff from...?

http://www.k9professor.com/training.html… I did & I haven't got it in the mail yet & I'm starting to wonder if it is a scam, anyone here used it before?

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If MaddMax is right you could call Petsmart and complain... The big companies don't like it when things they sponser give them a bad name...

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• It's sponsored by petsmart so I wouldn't think they're a scam. Give them a call or drop them an email and see what's taking so long. You can cancel a payment from your credit card for up to 30 days after you receive your monthly statement.


• woof woof n pets

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

i have a two year old black lab mix who is moving to a new place with new family and a other dog. my dog is pretty aggressive to strangers until he gets to know them is there a faster way to get him to be lass aggressive to this new dog and the new family.

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do you know about the dogs P.O.V (point-of-view?)
well... spend time with you dog and play with him until he trusts you! take it places where dogs are usually at (on a leash) and see its reactions before and after!
well train your dog to trust you... as the leader!
dogs bark for attention so dont give them attention when it barks. when it barks turn around and egnore him until he behaves. that will change his barking habits in no time!
once you taught your dog this it will not bark at the dog as much as it would before and it will trust the dog more then it would before. once your dog moves in it will bark garentee because he would miss you and hate leaving you but thats normal. your dog WILL bark at the new dog and it WILL stop eventully! in time (about a week if not less) your dog will be looking at the new dog as a member of its pack!
best of luck!

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• lock them in the room. Ignore all screaming

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

i got a puppy and am training him while he is still young. he knows sit, stay, come, lie down, and some tricks. he gets some what excited when someone comes to the door, he knows not to jump but we want him to be calmer when someone comes to the door we tell him to sit then stay then we open the door. he has that part down. then we say 'say hi' but he doesnt know that yet once people come in he still stays but he moves around alot and gets really excited how can we get him to know that its ok to go 'say hi'

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leash him up before you open the door.. put him in the down/stay.. if he gets up, correct him and put him back into the down/stay.

Your guests should IGNORE him until you have given the release of "ok"

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• If your puppy can already do all that, whatever method you are using must be great. Just keep doing what you're doing, and he should do fine!Papaw


• well you have to teach him just not to jump and go crazy when people come over
  i had this problem with my dog too

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Dog Health Questions: Best Dog Training College?

I was interested in being a dog trainer and I do best with paper work rather online. I would like to attend a physical college. Is there any college that specializes in that that I could go to? I live in Oregon (Central Oregon Region) and I don't want to be too far away from home either. Thank you for your help!

5 Tips to Choose Effective Dog Training Courses

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Information is below./

Clicker Dog Training

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Dog Health Questions: Hang signs for dog training?

I have a yorkie that i got 1 week ago and ive been training him since then to do simple commands like sit down etc. but everytime i want him to go down to roll over i have to lure him down. i was wondering if there is a way to make him to do commands through hang signals. Also, he doesnt do commands without seeing a treat? please advice =] Thanks!

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Be patient. You are training a lot for a dog in one week. The dog will associate whatever hand signal you use. It's a result of what's known as conditioning. To get away from treats, use other rewards like petting or toys. Also even if you have a treat, don't treat every time. Check out my own training adventures at http://trainingthehyperactivedog.blogspot.com/

Obedience Training for Dogs - Training Guide

• I think that working towards one command/week is a very obtainable and reasonable goal. After the first command is mastered, you can start with the next one and add to the repertoire.
  
  Overloading a new dog/puppy with too many commands is frustrating and unsatisfying for the dog and owner.
  
  Take it slow and enjoy your new friend's companionship. I try to keep training sessions to 30 minutes or less just to keep everyone fresh and alert.
  
  Your dog will WANT to please you in time. Good luck!


• I have used sign language for my dog and also my children when they were little (so I wouldn't have to yell in the store). You can probably find basic signs on the net, if not you can get an American Sign Language book at the library. Start with one command, it is ok to give treats, but slowly remove the treat with back rubs etc.. After you dog masters one command add others. Start by saying the word and the sign at the same time, then just use the sign if you would like.
  Good Luck


• I use different commands, sounds, and hand signals for each of my dogs. Sometimes I use the actual sign language signs, and sometimes I just use "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" I guess it depended on the puppy. I think you are doing it right, it all just takes time. I use treats when they are little, and then back off and just give praises, and make a fuss.


• Anthony, Congrats on your new Yorkshire Terrier.
  
  As for the training...well...one thing at a time and take your time of course. He will learn one thing quicker than several things at once. For example, what do you want him to do first, sit? stay? roll over? go potty outside? Pick one thing and teach him the most important one first. When he has mastered that one, move slowly onto the next and so on until your Yorkie is the best little guy on the block!
  I teach all of my dogs the hand signal methods as I am hearing impaired and it looks way too cool when you want to show off to family or friends a dog who can do a command without voice! As mentioned, get the hand signal book, then read and practice before doing anything to your pup. Decide which thing you want first and then teach him to just that one.
  BTW Roll over and shake are considered "parlor tricks". Save those if you must do them at all for last.


• THE PREFERED ONE
  i think it is pretty early for the dog 2 learn.but in future never get him trained from a from someone coz ma frnd's dog lost his one eye and went in depression.(the trainer could be a non-professional one)
  better 2 teach him step by step on ur own, i mean one thing at a time.
  if u want him/her 2 learn how to sit down on the command, then wen the dog is standing, just make him/her sit and tel him this is how u sit down.
  make him do this at regular intervals but not disturbing the food time.
  be polite and tap him or show love while teaching him/her
  dnt get hyper if him/her is not learning at once.it wil take time.
  but i still say its a little early for u to start teaching him.let him/her be a little more close to u. let him/her start trusting

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any dog training dvds or systems that WORK in treating dog agression.?

My dog is very agressive to people he dosnt know I am looking into a behavioralist but I was wondering if there are any DVD's or books or anything that WORKS. I love my dog but if he bites another person he will be put down

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Why put off the invevitble,Life is too short to put up with an aggressive dog.
There is a fabulous solution for taking care of this, it is called a trip to the vet and a shot.

There is no self help for a dog like this. Either spend the money for a real dog trainer or put the dog to sleep.

What to Look For in the Best Dog Training Program

• I'm sure there are DVD's that teach methods that would work....if they are teaching a method that works with YOUR dog. A DVD will not be able to look at your dog and determine WHY he is being aggressive. If you want to fix the problem..contact a trainer.


• One of the reasons he is doing this is because of your correction methods. Slapping will not work, but, neither will telling him something. I believe the problem here is that he was spoiled and now he is returning the favor the only way he knows how, by acting like a dog that was never corrected with a choke or a prong collar and was never shown his place in the pack..
  Put a prong on him and start correcting him, hard, whenever he shows any aggression towards you. Get him in a real obedience class that will teach you how to train, not negotiate with a dog!!! Hope I helped! Check out my site for DVD's about training dogs
  
  www.HelpWithDogs.info

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Dog Health Questions: My family is planning on moving to florida is this a good place to start a dog training career?

I am currently going to school to become a dog trainer/ obediance instructor and was wondering if this is a good state to start my own biz in....

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Wouldn't be able to tell you - you would have to get there, then do some research on the trainers in your immediate area. See what the demand would be.

However i wouldn't expect that you would be overly successful unless you start work under another trainer first, build a client base that way and then move out on your own after ten or fifteen years of experience.

Personally, i wouldn't trust someone fresh out of a "training college" with my dog - i look for years of experience int he field, number of trained dogs, number of titled dogs, etc. Not trying to be nasty but fact is MOST people can't successfully start their own business fresh out of training/college, no matter what they where training to do. They usually NEED to have several years of experience in the real world under a master in their field so they can build up a solid reputation.

Do you know anything about the legalities of running this type of business? Anything about legal forms, documentation, licensure, insurance? What training methods are you familiar with, how many dogs have you successfully trained, what breeds, ages?

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• i dont know about any bodies career but i just moved OUT of florida in janurary and its pretty much the worste place to live unless you have 2 million dollars and your own buisness have funny working for 9 bucks and hour!!!!


• its as good as any I guess. Wherever there are people with dogs there will be a need for a trainer. You have to ask yourself "why would people come to me over anyone else?" becuase your potential clients will be asking themselves why they would pick you over another trianer


• I've lived in Florida all my life (19 years) and I don't know of many Dog Trainers here.
  I'd say it's a good place to start your business.
  Good luck =]


• if your gay...

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Dog Health Questions: Which is a better dog training method?

I am looking into purchasing a training dvd set, and I can't decide which is better. Don Sullivans perfect dog, or Cesar Millan. Has anyone used either of these? If so what was the outcome? I watched a infomercial of Don Sullivans, and it looks so harsh and abusive to me. Please help any info much appreciative. Thanks

Dog Training - How NOT To Train Your Dog

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Enroll in a good quality (not PetSmart) training class with a REAL trainer. If you don't know how to train your dog now, a DVD is not going to change that. You will see MUCH better results by working directly with an experienced trainer who can watch you can help guide you when you make mistakes or aren't sure what to do next.

Reading Patricia McConnell's books, in my opinion, will give you far more insight into the canine brain than any 'training' DVD.

Dog Training and the Dog-Human Bond

• If you want good dog training DVD sets...only one comes to mind
  
  Go to www.leerburg.com
  
  Ed makes the only training DVD's worth a red indian cent. They're not perfect quality and blah blah, but they're not meant to be, they're meant to show you how the training should look and talk you through it as best they can. I wrote a review on his vids before, they're not half bad...they obviously can't replace a knowledgeable trainer but finding a REAL trainer who actually knows what he/she is talking about and not a PETA "kiss your dog and he'll do as you say" or protection dog "I put a prong collar on Chihuahua puppies and watch Rambo 7 days a week!" macho man trainer is harder than finding a Zebra without stripes in Iowa.


• Sullivan is an idiot - he still thinks that dogs can be corrected AFTER the fact. And not even an hour or two, but DAYS or more. Utterly ridiculous. As for Cesar - much better methods, but still quite a few of them are NOT recommended unless done under advice of a professional... Cesar is also geared more towards behavior and behavior problems, not training.
  
  Have you looked into Koehler?
  
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/


• I don't know Don Sullivan or his methods.
  Ceaser Milan I know, and I do like his methods.
  If you feel something is harsh or abusive,then
  that is your instinct telling you, this is not the
  right method for you and your dog.
  I have used some of Ceaser's methods and
  they have worked for me. In the future I will
  still use his methods.


• 1 Cesar Millan never claimed to be a dog "trainer". That is beside the fact that his methods are dangerous and outdated.
  
  I don't know anything about Don Sullivan first hand. I have not heard good things about him, other than he has great marketing skills.
  
  Find a good, local trainer and join a class where the trainer will help you first hand.


• -facepalm-
  
  Sweetie, for the love of god don't take advice from people who only show the successes. If you want to train your dog, get books, talk to trainers & other professionals in the canine world.
  
  A DVD won't show you how to train YOUR dog-- it shows you how to train the normal, weak minded animal. Each dog is an individual and needs to be trained as such, the methods that you see on those videos are short term, and commonsense.


• i didn't buy a dog training dvd, ive never bought a dvd or taken my dogs to obedience classes, i trained my big dogs on my own, my biggest dog a pitbull knows, sit, stay, come, down, shake paws, she even knows how to fetch, ive always wanted a dog that knew how to fetch, i use to own a labrador and a golden retriever they didn't know how to fetch, they were a bit smart, but with my pitbull when we tell her to go back into her enclosure she will walk back in there on her own


• I use Mr. Millan's methods. Exercise, discipline, affection. Rules, boundaries and limitations.
  
  Pack leadership. Calm, assertive authority.
  
  You can take it from there.


• I used cesar millan's methods. it worked on my dog and my friends. i've never heard of Don Sullivan's but cesar milan definitely works.


• please do not even think about cesar milian
  he's a tv star...NOT a trainer
  
  enroll in an obedience class, its also a great way to socialize


• Neither. Find a decent trainer or club in your area and sign up for classes. Don't fall for gimmicks.


• lol

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Dog Health Questions: Help i need dog training websites for my uni course?

if you know any dog training websites please put them here thanks

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http://www.leerburg.com/

This is the best website that I have found. The more that you search, the more answers you will find!

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

• search on google


• uni courses only exist in fairy tails

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training????????????????

I'd like to train my 3 month old puppy, (Cavilier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Poodle.) to ring a bell when he needs to'go'. How can I do this? Also any other training tips you have would be greatly appreciated, Thanks! :-)

Dog Training Part I

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when ever you see him about to go gently place his paw on the bell making it ring then give him a treat then take him out side to finish his buisness an continuously repeat the process ... hopefully that will work or contact local trainers for advice

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• when ever you take him out get down and make sure hes watching and ring the bell.do this enough he'll learn.
  
  it will probably take months.


• We all know that some basic obedience training makes dogs more fun to be around. What many of us don't know is that it has other, less obvious, benefits. Obedience training helps your dog see you as her leader, and it also gives her a mental workout--something that many canines need just as much as physical exercise to stave off boredom and make them feel useful. And some commands, like a good recall, may even save your dog's life one day.
  
  Here's how to teach your dog some basic commands http://dogtime.com/basic-commands-obedie…


• The key to training are to make training like a job for your dog (meaning set times, use it when you feed them so they earn their meals, and consistent commands). For this type of training you need to get the dog to associate the bell with going outside so using treats get the dog to ring the bell when you go out. Eventually the dog will make the association through conditioning. If you'd like to read more on my training adventures check out http://trainingthehyperactivedog.blogspot.com/

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