Dog Health Questions: DS: Dog themed License plates?

I'm on a question roll tonight apparently!

I would like to get a personalized plate for my Jeep. In Alaska we can have up to six characters... XXXXXX, XXX123, etc.

Several Members of the dog training center I am at have personalized plates, I think they are fun and it's easy to distinguish who is who, hahahaha.

Some of them are:
4MYK9
SHELTI
SHLTIE
ROTTIEI have Australian Shepherds, Im hoping to get one that is themed around them.. The best one I have been suggested was AUSHEP.

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OH I am SO glad you asked this again! I was trying to rack my brain the last couple of weeks and figure out who asked because there is someone in my neighborhood with an Aussie license plate!

I think it says something like AUGDOGS or <3AUDOGS (That's supposed to be a HEART)

I know those are 7 characters though.

How about AUDOGS?

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• My personal favorite dog license plate was a very successful Lab breeder, who had won the extremely coveted and competitive National Field Championship 3 years in a row, therefore "3XNFC". Gotta get those bragging rights in!
  
  plain ol' AUSSIE would fit. Something related to your sport/activity, maybe? Australian Shepherd isn't very easy to abbreviate in license plate form...


• Although I cant be of any help(not very creative):P,I have to agree with Sombra and DSR's suggestions,those are some really cool plate ideas:)


• AUS 4ME
  LUV AUS
  AUS LUV
  GR8 AUS
  AU LUVR
  
  ADDED: Get creative with the letter/number combinations. My all-time favorite vanity plate was on an SUV ... the plate read 'MEAT WGN' and was parked in front of the Medina County (OH) courthouse. 'Meat Wagon' ... really? Ewwwww! I'd HAVE to guess that was the county coroner's personal car!


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training disaster?

ok here is the deal i have a 8 month old chihuahua i work 8 hours a day so i am not able to take him outside from like 11:30 til 9:30 some days its 9 til 6:30 i got some pee pads and he poops and pees on them sometimes but he keeps peein on my trash can cloths on the floor my fish tank stand my couch legs even on my bed skirt so i guess my question is how do i get him to understand i want him to pee and poop on the pee pad and to stop him from peein on everythin else?

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You need to either get him into doggie day care or have a doggie caretaker come in duringthe afternoon.

Chihuahuas are companion animals. That's what they were bred for. They need someone around for a good portion of the day.

Continuing to leave him home alone all day is likely going to give you a very very unhappy, destructive, badly behaved dog.

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• A really good dog trainer will advise you that using puppy pads in the house will only confuse your dog. It will take a long time to train if your gone during the day, but it will happen. Be patient and do what you can when your home. That's all you can do. Try confining your puppy during the day and taking your puppy out as soon as you get home. The ideal way is to use a crate that is only big enough for your puppy to stand up and turn around in.


• Of course it would be best to hire someone to come mid day to help exercise and relieve this pup,,,but here are some other ideas:
  I would not crate him for that length of time, but you can gate off the kitchen or bathroom. Cover the entire floor with puppy pads - NO MISTAKES. Be sure there are plenty of puppy puzzles for mind stimulation, an open crate to sleep in and water. Free reign in a home encourages the dog to learn very bad habits. Control the dog in a puppy proof area while you are gone.
  Good luck


• ummm well he is a very small dog so try finding a small space you can block off but that he can get away from his urine and fesces and close him in it until you get back. use pads in this space and he may get so used to using it on them when your gone eventually you'll be able to leave him roaming


• I'm sorry to say, but it seems like you may have to crate him while you're gone at work...MOST dogs won't soil their crate, as it is their den...You might try it for a few days...Also, please keep the radio or tv on while you're gone...A dog actually feels less lonesome if there are human voices around the house while you're gone....Good luck !


• You should find a home with someone who isn't going to make him stay isolated without outdoor exercise for so long :( Dogs are social pack animals. When they are isolated, they do some pretty strange and destructive things.


• Put your pet in a crate during the day and line the crate with the pee pad! All young pets need supervision until trained!


• It sounds like you are leaving your pup loose when you are not at home.
  Have you considered getting a pet crate, and putting him in there while you are away from home?
  Dogs will not of their own choice "soil" where they sleep.
  
  Many people feel that confining a dog to a crate is unkind. But actually a dog will think of a crate as his "den", his safe haven.
  You need one that is just large enough for him to stand up and turn around. You can make a nice and comfy bed for him with some towels, blankets or small pillows.
  You are not away from home an unreasonable amount of time. He will do just fine with a crate. When you get home and let him out, you can control where he "goes".
  Best of Luck to You!


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• First of all if he isn't neutered than he is marking his territory so that is the first thing you need to do. Next is to have him in a crate when you can't watch him.


• Look into crate training. Don't give a dog that isn't housebroken run of the house.
  
  And forget the pee-pads. They only confuse the dog and prolong the housebreaking process. Train him to only relieve himself outside.
  .


• Unfortunately you do have a dielema. Crateing him may be the answer. You could also try using a baby gate and keeping him only in one room, the kitchen or the bathroom, because they are usually hard floors u dont have to worry bout cleaning up carpets.
  Im not a big fan of the pads so...
  Maybe you could get a reliable neighbor kid to take him out for a quick walk. If you slowly legnthened the time daily, within a few months he will be old enough to hold it longer. Plus what kid doesnt need a few dollars for junk food!
  Obviously-Be sure he goes out in the am before work and in the pm, when you get home. With a little extra attention while he is a pup you guys will be fine!

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Dog Health Questions: Help boxer dog training!!!!!!?

My nine week old boxer puppy doesn't listen to anything I say only ignores it and turns away can some one give me tips on how to train her quick,thanks

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The best way to train dogs, people or anything else is through positive reinforcement training. In the dog world this is often referred to as clicker training, which is a form of positive reinforcement training in which you mark good behaviors with a click. Something else, like saying "yes" or "good" would accomplish the same thing. The basics of positive reinforcement are simple and easy to remember. Reinforce/reward good behaviors and they will naturally occur more often. Do not reinforce/ignore bad behaviors and they will naturally occur less often. This takes some practice, time and patience but will always work if you stick with it and will leave you and your dog much happier. Alternatively, trying to be "alpha" to a dog, yanking their leash, hitting them on the nose, etc will only damage your relationship with your dog and make their behavior worse. Do not buy into those misinformed techniques.

Dogs are very good at problem solving and understanding what you want if your give them the chance. Once they figure out the rules of positive reinforcement (many dogs figure out a clicker in a couple of minutes) it becomes a game and they enjoy learning new things and working for you. Thinking is also hard work and a tricky way to tire out your dog, which makes them less likely to release their pent up energy in inappropriate or destructive ways. Even though your boxer is young she can learn a lot. Just try to limit the length of the training sessions (only a couple of minutes initially) and have more of them throughout the day. That way you can maintain her interest and end on a high note before she gets bored or frustrated. Also ensure that the treats you use are rewarding enough (if she doesn't want them than there's no reason to work for them) but not too big or too much. For a puppy they should be roughly pea size and the amount of food you feed as treats should always be subtracted from the amount she gets in her meals to avoid overfeeding her.

Best of luck with your training and your puppy!

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• At nine weeks you really can't expect a great deal of co-operation from your puppy. Other than housebreaking, the most important thing you can work on is the recall (coming everytime he is called). Until you get a reliable "come", all other commands can and mostly will, be ignored.
  Here is a great training site for dog owners wishing to train their own dogs at home;
  http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
  click on "answers" next to the picture and you will find articles on how to teach everything from housebreaking, walking on a leash, a reliable come, and many other things all puppies need to learn


• Do you train with treats or toys if you just train for the heck hes not going to care start out with treats

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Behaviorists, tell me more?

Okay, I've been an obedience instructor for 30+ years. I've been Director of Training at two clubs. One was the largest obedience club in the Chicago area (Fox Valley Dog Training Club).

One of the things that drives me crazy about obedience instructors is that there is NO national organization that certifies instructors. There are a couple of organizations but they have no idea how you actually teach, and whether you're any good.

Anyone can put up a sign and declare to the world that they are a, "certified obedience instructor, or Master obedience instructor".

I have noticed quite a few people here using the terms dog behaviorist, certified dog behaviorist, or Master certified behaviorist.

I'm not trying to put any of you on the defensive, and am honestly asking this question.

Is there any validity to these "titles"? In addition to taking some type of test, what else do you have to PROVE to some organization? Who are the certifying organizations?

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There is no legally required certification standard for dog trainers. Technically, an animal behaviorist is someone who has a PhD in behavior and has passed an exam (Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist) or is a veterinarian with a specialization in behavior (Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist), so that title applies to very few dog trainers.

Programs offering "certification" or titles are only as good as their standards.

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers offers national certification based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog training. Trainers certified through CCPDT have to earn continuing education credits to maintain their certification. They must also adhere to a strict Code of Ethics in their dog training practices. They may use the letters CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer) after their names.

The International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants offers certification via a comprehensive peer review of core competencies, such as assessment and intervention strategies, counseling skills and social systems assessment, behavioral science, and knowledge of animal behavior. The designation CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant) may be used by applicants who complete the certification process and also maintain ethical and continuing education standards.

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• I am not a behaviorist (not the way you mean anyway) however I have studied many training methods, breeds, etc. and have worked with dogs for over 15 years.
  
  I think like all professions it is good to have some type of cert. to weed out the wanna be's from the real deal. However I think ultimately.....what speaks for how good of a trainer/behaviorist you are is your ability to work with dogs & how satisfied clients are with your work.
  
  I worked with a trainer when I first started out with dogs who was well known, cert. & even worked with the Denver Zoo. I now know thru experience this person and the whole facility as a whole knew squat about training or even caring for dogs for that matter.
  
  I have seen many who work on their own & have a natural ability to work with animals & dogs, such as Cesar Millan.
  
  As you say there are org. who do cert. but as you say they don't have the greatest screening process.
  
  I think when it all boils down to it...people will recognize you for who you are. Most of my family including myself have been in nursing for years....there are many "cert" caregivers who I wouldn't hire to care for my dog much less a loved family member. There are many who are CNA's that have more knowledge many times then LPNs & even RNs. My sister has a daughter on life support and has to teach RNs how to care for her, despite the fact my sister has no formal med. training.
  
  But your right...anyone can claim to be something their not, thats a given in any profession.


• I have had a pack of dogs about 10 dogs, all house dogs, all very large and all running together, not seperated for 20 years. I have trained and competed in confirmation , draft, tracking, obedience, and weight pull, I always have a dog or 2 in classes at least 2 days a week . I always go to different classes with differant trainer, I find many of the certified trainer know far less then me.But I do learn something different for each of them . I am always learning. I often wonder how some of them get certified when they do not understand some very subtle dog body language and many can not tell the difference from a dominant aggressive dog and a fear aggressive dog. not an answerer just an opinion.


• Hey Judge. Either you developed a sense of humor these last couple of days or you are actually serious here, I am not sure which yet. How many answers did you expect to get from all the "experts"? I am waiting too......


• That's the problem, it's hard to know who actually knows what they're talking about and who just claims to be a trainer or behaviorist. And the ones who know nothing can talk up a storm and sound pretty convincing. We have a guy in our area, calls himself a Master Trainer and says he used to train for a police force, I wouldn't let him anywhere near my dogs. But then, I wouldn't let Cesar Milan near my dogs either.....
  
  We have the same problem with grooming, ANYONE can put up a sign and claim to be a groomer. There is certification from the NDGAA, but I've seen plenty of Certified Master Groomers that I wouldn't let touch any dog of mine, whereas I know plenty of excellent groomers that simply didn't feel it was worth spending the money and effort for the piece of paper.
  
  Hey, anybody remember Barbara Woodhouse? "WALKIES!"


• Hey, I'm a scientific genius also Wonder Woman in my spare time. Now you just go ahead and disprove that. I can be whatever I want on the computer. And if you ask me something I don't know the answer to, I will google it and look real smart. I trained my Saints to ride bicycles on a high wire without a net.........so put that in your pipe and smoke it. With some of the answers I've seen here there are a lot of people smoking something.


• The other day I was certified Hoo-Hoo Master. Does that count?
  
  I have never claimed to be anything other than Hoo-Hoo master. I know a behaviourist came an evaluated my aunt and uncle's cats (yea, those are people with too much time and too much money). After 300.00 the lady told them what they already knew (she validated their opinion, should have mentioned YA for them, they could have gotten that for free!!). They seemed real pleased with themselves and their purchase. The rest of my family sat there with our mouths open. I am thinking - auntie, I would have told you that for 300.00 send it my way - I could use it!
  
  I consider myself to be well educated, I have my MS in chemistry. I teach at a college. I know good websites from bad ones. I am currently in obedience class. I have 3 dogs. Every day I learn something new about them (they are younger dogs). Every day I learn what works (for them!) and what doesn't. Every day we make some progress and take a few steps backwards.
  
  But as far as titles, they are a bunch of hooey (notice, not hoo-hoo, that's my title!)
  
  There are lots of different ways of doing things (teaching, learning, training). I say, if it's not endangering you or another, and it is working for you, at least you are one step above the rest of the people that don't do jack sh-- with their dogs. One of my dogs had the crap beat out of him, negative reinforcement goes the wrong way with him. The other, he needs the negative reinforcement.
  
  Do I wish their was certification, classes, a test/examination to prove that you are a qualified behaviourist/trainer - you bet I do. I just can't see it happening.


• You are absolutely correct, anyone can declare themselves a trainer and I do not think that there is any validity to the titles. I do not know of many organizations that certify dog trainers. I know of APDT and all they do is administer a test and if you pass you are then certified as a pet dog trainer but they do not observe the teaching style or even attend any of the classes taught by the applicant so even their certification is worthless.
  I learned a long time ago that you need to research an obedience instructor just as much as you would a breeder because too many that claim to be knowledgeable are not. This type of instructor can cause more harm than good. I think knowledge comes from experience and that is why it is important to visit a class or two before deciding to give your money to anyone who claims to be a Master Dog Trainer.
  Answers people get in this forum should be researched and not taken as gold because it is too easy to claim to be something you are not.
  I do think it would be a good idea to have some type of certification but the problem I see with that is who would get to decide what is the right training technique? I think too many people claim to be experts and there are many different styles of training so it would be a big problem.
  
  Do you still instruct classes and if so where in Chicago? I live in Chicago so I was curious.


• If anybody is interested, they can send me a check and I'll be happy to send them a certificate naming them a "Certified Dog Obedience Trainer" from the Ginbail Animal Behavior Training Institute (GABTI).
  
  All kidding aside, The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is the only organization I know of that has ever gained any sort of reputability (albeit minimal) as a certificate writing group for dog trainers. Does their certificate impress me? Not really, but a "certified trainer" could do worse.


• Sir,
  I am not a dog expert nor am I a trainer, nor am I a behaviorist.
  I have read with alarm this being stated in the source box for many people lately. I know of no certification with in my state for this either.
  I am very interested also how one acquires this title too.
  
  Add: I dont usually answer those types of questions I e-mail people who know what their talking about like you! And Greekman!
  
  One thing I am guilty of is I did give Beleiver the title of Hoo-Hoo OK Master. And darn proud that I did!


• I have never heard of a "real"certified professional in any of these categories although they could call themselves professional if they are paid for their services. I have never known of courses to gain certification in Ontario.
  
  To me to be a certified anything you need to do a course and pass an exam and earn the certification papers. If there is no classes and no exam this just can;t happen.
  
  Probably something else like these no name dog registries where you can buy papers that mean absolutely nothing.


• Just like most organizations, a certification means just over nothing. There is no way to police all of it's certified members and therefore no way to prove they have a brain cell functioning well enough to know what they are doing. You find people with no certification that know more about dogs than 90% of the certified ones.
  I am by no means a pro trainer, but I work in rescue and have fostered 20+ dogs in the last 5 years and by doing so have had to teach myself as well as learn from others what I did not already know and I am willing to admit I know nowhere near everything, but I do feel with a good amount of experience I know more than the average person.
  I think someone that is dedicated to dogs, willing to learn and willing to be open minded to new methods as well as has a good strong head about dog behavior can be an excellent trainer regardless of a little slip of paper.
  The problem I find with people here claiming to be a trainer is it becomes apparent they have never worked with dogs when they answer the tough questions like aggression issues. Anyone who has truly worked with aggressive dogs would not put down the use of a good electronic collar nor would they suggest the alpha roll in a dog ready to bite you. I wouldn't come close to alpha rolling a dog ready to bite me!! The only time I do the alpha roll is when my dog wants a belly rub.
  Anyway, I don't take too much stock in the so called TITLES here. I saw someone claiming to be a vet misspell not only the breed but the ailment as well. Some vet!
  I was Miss America by the way. 4 years in a row.


• Do they not test you in person to become a CPDT?
  
  It is my understanding that the Karen Pryor Academy will have a very rigorous testing procedure for clicker trainers. That may not be of any interest to you, depending on your training style.
  
  I believe anyone can call themselves an animal behaviorist or dog behaviorist. There is a board for applied behavior analysts, but that could mean you know everything about Operant Conditioning, but have never applied that knowledge in the training of a dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training...sort of...question?

Ok, all of you so-called experts? Riddle me this!

This isnt for me, but I'm curious. A girl asked a question today about her dog and we all pretty much blew up in her face b/c she was asking about a chiweenie! So, our conversation grew after the regular hatemail...lol

I was wondering what you would recommend, I'm absolutely clueless!

2 1/2 year old dog. I already said the breed. She gets the dog from craigslist a couple of weeks ago. Owners didnt abuse, but neglected her and didnt train.

Dog pisses when she's by herself and / or scared of something. Squats and goes for it if there is something that she feels is threatening (I guess). Crate doesnt work b/c she's terrified of it and pisses in it also.

Lets say this is not a housebreaking issue, but some sort of a behavioral issue with the *****....What would your recommendation be? Aside from putting it down or giving it away?

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Why would someone put it down because it pees everywhere because it's scared? My recommendation would be to train it!

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• I would definitely recommend going to The Dog Whisperer's website and look under the Tips section for information about dogs with anxiety, separation anxiety.
  
  Maybe that would be a good place to start. http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/


• Stop punishing her at once. Submissive urination gets worse when the dog is scolded.
  
  http://www.mysmartpuppy.com/articles/Sub…


• I would never suggest putting a dog down for that.I would do some research on this issue.Has she been able to pinpoint the things that make the dog scared for this behavior to start?It also sounds like she needs to be socialized.I agree with the other person on here,try going onto the dog whispers site


• try a training class.
  
  sounds like submissive pee.
  
  my three year old still does it when someone baby talks and bends over her. if they let her go to them, she is ok.
  
  maybe she will start getting used to new situation and maybe she won't.good luck to her.


• No one deserves a hard time just because they chose a designer breed. Yeah yeah I am not into them, I think they are ridiculous, whatever, but is this a random person or friend or a client? The worst thing you can do is put someone down for not knowing how to train.
  
  Anyway, some dogs are fearful by nature and it is important that in this girls case, she needs to understand how to approach crate training without force. She needs to take baby steps with this dog as this dog is sensitive. She also needs to know that little dogs, chihuahuas and doxies, have small bladders, and dont hold their potty as well as a bigger dog. Smaller dogs are just in general, notorious for weeing on the carpet, also coming with being so small, everything is extra giant to them, so most small dogs will act overly submissive (peeing, hiding, tail tucked) or overly aggressive and will hold their whole body posture high and bark, snap, growl, etc. All of this is usually fear based behavior.
  
  In any case, she needs to:
  1. Introduce the crate with patience, and praise when the dog goes in (calm praise without overexcitement) No punishments with this dog. All she has to do is frown at the dog and the dog already senses she did something naughty.
  
  2. She needs to say nothing when the dog pees out of excitement or fear. She should show no emotion, pick up the dog and take her out, then come back in and clean up the spot without any anger.
  
  The thought to have a dog put down/AKA killed for such an issue is disturbing to me that anyone would even think to do that!


• For A Chwinnie? Well -- Ahh! I can't do it. I can't talk about chwinnnies and/or think about them.. Let me restart.
  
  This ''dog'' has weird problems. I don't recommend anything.


• Crate, child gate, X-pen and lots of reassurances. The dilemma you have is that she should not have taken on this task if she does not have the ability to train at this level. Just because you adopt a dog, does not mean you have the skill to train the issues that dog has. She should get a mentor in her area to show her how to deal with the special issues this dog has. I mentor people in this area that bought puppies and didn't have a clue how to care for them. It is a sad thing, but common. She needs to find someone to help her, assuming she would accept help and not just blame the 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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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!

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• 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.
  
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• 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: Dog training question. Is there really a class to train a dog to stay within boundaries?

Ok my friend has a german shepherd who will not stay in here fenced property, even though its large enough for 3 large dogs this german sheperd seesm to prefer to jump the fence due to owner anxiety cause she has only had this dog for a month and a half and the previous owners had a wooden fence and sheltered the dog in the back yard and inside, so the dog doesnt know what a car is.
Well my friend bought a 6ft fenced in kennel for the dog since her regular fenced in area is 4ft or basic size fence, and the dog made 6 holes in the gate, but she was not left in there for hours this dog put in a few wholes within a 25 minute period while my friend had someone fixing her AC system in the house. The first two weeks she did fine outside as long as my friend had her back door open so the dog could go in and out, but one day my friend had to run to the store and took longer then she expected, got back home and the dog was gone, thanks to tags on her collar and some good people the dog was returned to her. She now has had the dog micro chipped.
Her german sheperd is worth alot more then what she bought her for, but the previous owners had a wooden fenced in area, and my friends father who owns the house she lives in will not allow her to put in a new fence for a stubborn dog as he says. He told her to just get rid of her but she refuses she is determined to keep her.
She asked me to find info on electric fences for dogs and the advise that was given was honest but disappointing on results.
-Someone said the dog can be trained but this dog has gone through obedience class and knows "leave it", but no matter how much you yell leave it at the fence she will jump it, even if the back door is open now due to her freaking out.
--Now this dog is mostly inside the house and supervised when outside, but even when supervised she will hit a corner of the house and by the time my friend gets there the dogs behind is already going over the fence and my friend has to run her down in the neighborhood till the dog is worn out. Also this dog is walked/ran twice a day and if not twice at least once and still i think she misses her previous owner who moved overseas to live with there son and could not take the dog with them.

My Question is: What class is there to train a dog to stay within boundaries and not to hop a fence. What would it be called cause all the training info i looked up for her online within our area is only obedience training and it lists what is taught and she knows all that. So what is it called and what would she be looking to see listed to be trained to this stubborn animal.

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She doesn't need training to stay inside boundaries. She needs to bond to her new owner and feel secure about staying in her own yard. I agree with the previous answerer that this dog is distressed and needs a behaviorist.

1. Don't get an electric underground fence. They malfunction and the dog can get hurt. I was sitting for a dog once who had one and it burned his neck. It was awful.

2. German Shepherds are boundary dogs. They are bred to act as living fences themselves and are about the easiest breed to get to stay inside a boundary even if it's just a line on the floor instead of a fence. Their job is to walk or trot a boundary around a flock of sheep in an unfenced field and keep the sheep from crossing the path set down by the human shepherd.

3. No fence will contain a GSD who does not want to be contained. They can climb just about anything, wood, chain, whatever. I've seen them go up and over a six foot privacy fence with ease. She stayed put with the previous owner because she chose to, not because of the type of fence they had. The only way to really secure them is with a topped run with concrete floor and steel bars. So save the money on a new fence. It won't solve the problem. Spend it on dog classes instead.

Saying "leave it" won't do anything until the dog is trained to understand what that means. Most basic obedience classes will introduce the idea of "leave it" but it really isn't designed to deal with fence hopping. It's more for dealing with dogs stealing things like food or sniffing things they oughtn't while the owner is standing right there watching them do it.

But before the dog can learn anything, she has to be emotionally secure. GSDs are one person dogs. They don't change owners well. She needs help from a good behaviorist to help her make this transition. Your vet can probably recommend one. So your friend should spend her fence money on a behaviorist instead.

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• You need to call a behaviorist, not a trainer. She is very anxious and obviously very attached to her previous owner. This is a difficult age for a dog to be re-homed, she shouldn't be left outside unattended, without you on the other end of the leash. She's not stubborn--GSDs are very loyal. A behaviorist can help give you ways to help her bond with your family.

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Dog Health Questions: Is my bf right about training dog?

He recently got me a doberman puppy. He told me to never slap it, do not use crate as a way to punish it, to not use any type of pincher or choke collar, never be aggressive with the dog, etc...

He told me to not treat train them because it'll make them possesive and aggressive over time. He also told me typical dog training course are really bad for dog because most doesn't even know how to train dog properly.

He told me it's better to pet the dog and praise it every time it behave. He told me if it doesn't behave or didn't listen to use firm voice. He told me if I doesn't yell at it and always talk to it in soft voice, the dog will learn to respond to your voice.

Is he correct? He have four dogs and all of them are very well behave. But I've always hear from other people you have to be very firm with your dog and I often see them slap, use choking or pincher collar, put them in crate to punish them, etc...

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ok I have a doberman and you should not to slap or hit your dog, any dog for that matter, but with dobermans since they are a dominant breed and are natural leaders, it will make them aggressive if you hit them. I crate train mine but you should never use the crate as punishment because the whole purpose of a crate is to create a den for the dog, a comfortable place for it where it sees it as its den, they will resent it if you put them in it for punishment and crate training then for the purposes of potty training or keeping your dog from getting into anything while you're not at home goes out the window. I don't see a problem with people using choke chains or pinch collars as long as the person training with them knows how to use them, people who are going to abuse a dog with them have no business putting one on their dog. Anyways so i agree mostly with what your b/f is saying. You can't be afraid of his doberman or timid when correcting it because they can be bossy and try to be the dominant one in the household.
good luck.

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• Does your boyfriend know about dobermans? Has he owned dobermans? Done research? If so, I would follow his advice.
  
  As for not slapping the dog, I agree, dont do it.... And I dont like choke collars either. There´s no reason to be rough with the puppy.
  
  Dobermans from what I know are very regimented dogs. They need a very set routine. Dinner at the same time every night, walk at the same time... etc. With good training and keeping in mind the personality of the dog, I´m sure he will grow to be very well behaved.


• You're bf is 100% right, always treat a dog with kindness or you end up with a bad tempered dog. Anyone you see hitting a dog, should be reported for animal cruelty!!!!


• What you are describing is known as "positive" dog training. All people will tell you different things about what is the best way. It is just opinion. They are just different "training" methods. Only you can make the choice what you think is best.


• He is right
  you dont wand an aggressive dog
  Doberman they are aggressive by nature
  so if you dont train them they are not going to be less aggressive.


• You should have obedience training... It is very helpful and a stern voice, and the clapping of hands is a way of getting them to stop something they shouldn't be doing. I do agree crate training shouldn't be used for punishment, but I have a friend who uses it sucessfully "Go to your room" the dog goes to her crate lays down and is not locked in but knows to stay there until called, she usually doesn't stay there for more than 5 minutes. Crate training is wonderful for trying to potty train. And with a large breed you might want to use a harness instead of a choke collar due to the fact that you have more control over the animal and can keep them from being unruly without harming them. Good luck!


• Your bf is absolutely right! It really sounds like he knows a lot about dog training. All those who tell you to use choke collars and slapping are very wrong, these cause the opposite results than what you want, plus aggression. Listen to your bf and ask him to show you how to train your puppy. Ask him to show you how to become the alpha leader in your relationship with the dog, without being agressive to it (eg. you have to go out through doors always in front of your dog, etc.).


• Your BF is 100% right with this.
  
  The people that get angry and physical with their dogs do it out of frustration and lack of a better education.
  
  positive reinforcement is a great way to train a dog.
  
  Using the crate as a punishment is the WORST thing people can do. You'll teach your dog to hate and dread being put into the crate, instead of loving it and thinking of it as a safe place, which is what you want.
  
  I'd follow what he has told you, and get him to help you train the dog. He sounds like he's got a good system in place.


• dont ever hit a dog or use any thing that might hurt them or make them uncomfortable . i have two dogs that i take to dog shows and they are little angels. i just praise them and give them a toy to play with when they do something right. i also give them treats. that wont make them possessive it just teaches them that if they do something right they might get a reward. and they wont get mad or any thing if they dont get a treat . just remember that you always have to praise than. he is right on most of the things that he told you.


• he is correct in everything EXCEPT the following:
  
  food rewards are a positive method for rewarding desired behavior ( for instance when teaching your dog a reliable "come" command)training courses are good for SOCIALIZATION of your dog with other dogs present,, it teaches your dog to listen to you with distractions.. ( he doesn't necessarily have to agree with the instructors, just use the time and space to your own advantage =socialization)
  
  food reinforcement training DOES not make the dog aggressive...


• He is partially right. Never hit your dog. This can only result in a fight or traumatic dog. Voice commands are a very important part of training. There are three voices; praised-used to tell the dog he did a good job, command- a firm voice used when telling a dog what to do, and correction- a loud voice of authority that tells the dog they did something wrong. I wouldn't recommend training the dog with treats because it encourages such behaviours as hand nipping and excessive salivation during hand guestures. Using a toy is the best means of training. When the dog accomplishes a task you can praise him with a toy and voice. Eventually you will get to the stage where you only use voice and use the toy sparingly. Don't use shock or pinch collars. This only builds up their titration level so they can tolorate more pain however a simple choke chain works well, especially when teaching him things that could save his life such as not to eat certain things or areas not to go in. Basic obedience courses can be good however you want to find someone who has some experience. A lot of people that are new haven't been able to get a whole lot of hands on experience and some open training sessions without a limit. This creates bigger classes, bigger distractions, and less one-on-one time with you and the trainer. Do not use a crate as punishment. The crate should only be used for transports and crate training. You never punish your dog you correct them. The correction should come directly from you. Remember to always remain calm and confident around your dog. Hysteria or frustration can cause the dog to become hysterical.


• Pinch collars are wonderful training tools if your dog becomes a leash puller. Especially with a dominant,strong breed like the doberman. That may be the only way you'll get him to take a walk. But otherwise I'd say your boyfriend is probably right.

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Dog Health Questions: Is 6 months of age an ok age to start gun dog training?

My dog is 6 months old and I would like to train her for a hobby/project that I'm doing. Your help is appreciated

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Not at all. If you will be training it to be a gun dog, the sooner the better... Many kennels & game preserves that raise hunting dogs, usually start getting them out a couple times, around 4 months... They get to see the other dogs hunt & hear the shooting... I have seen bird dog pups point at 12 wks... It's very instinctual in well bred dogs.

sorry, I misread your question... thinking your were asking if it was too early... so said not at all... 6 months is the perfect age to break a gun dog.

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