Dog Health Questions: Is your dog as well behaved as it should be - quiz?

Ok, i didn't put all that much effort into my dogs training - clickers when they were young pups and been consistant since without the clicker and they are both all round good dogs.

When i meet other people's dog only 1 in 20 seem to have basic manners and all it requires imo is common sense on the owners part, not some high priced trainer.

Anyway, i've made a quiz on all the things that i think a dog should do to be considered well behaved and many aren't even about training, but about the dog respecting the owner.

Please be honest.

How well behaved is your dog out of 10?

Does your dog jump up when meeting people? Yes = 0, No = 1
Does your dog ever growl/flash teeth when not playing? Yes = 0, No = 1
Does your dog stop barking when you tell it to? Yes = 1, No = 0
Does your dog stay within 20m of you when off the lead? Yes = 1, No = 0
If you dropped food on the floor, would your dog try to take it? Yes = 0, No = 1
Would your dog attack another dog? Yes = 0, No = 1
Is your dog relaxed no matter where you or others touch it? Yes = 1, No = 0
If you closed your dog in a room, would it try to break out? Yes = 0, No = 1
Would you trust your dog if a child approached? Yes = 1, No = 0
Does your dog assume to jump on furniture and beds without invitation? Yes = 0, No = 1

You don't have to copy and paste, you can just put your score out of 10.

Thanks

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9/10

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• 1
  1
  0
  1-0 most of the time
  0
  1
  1-0 most of the time
  1
  1
  1
  
  bearing in mind hes a 12 and a half year old cavalier king charles that is a bit overweight and almost deaf i think that doing the test really didn't count to me and my dog lol.
  
  forgeting the two 1-0 i would score 6/8 :)))))))))))))) not every dog is perfect!


• My Westie got a 5 out of 10, he isn't really well mannered, but we love him. We rescued him from a shelter, and that's the best we could do with him manner wise, before we trained him, be probably would have gotten a 0 out of 10.
  
  Our dachshund got a 6 out of 10, but she is still a puppy, and we still need to train her.


• 8.
  
  
  The two questions that took points off.
  - She has improved greatly when it comes to jumping on people but it's a work in progress, not perfect yet.
  
  - She would & has attacked another dog defending herself. The other dog bit her in the face.


• 1-yes (he loves being around people)
  2-no
  3-yes (but only if ive told him 2 or 3 times not to )
  4-yes
  5-yes :(
  6-nopee
  7-yes he likes that
  8-yes
  9-yes totally
  10-huh yepp
  
  :) )


• no. unless given permission for someone that is older she may stand up on them
  no
  yes
  yes
  yes but would drop or leave if told
  no
  yes
  no
  very, loves kids
  no, she will sit at your feet and ask to put her up


• 0-yes (but gets down if you say "down")
  1-Nope
  1-yep
  1-yes
  1-No
  1-No way
  1-Yes
  1-Nope
  1-Yes
  1-Never
  
  9/10 :) she is a very good doggie


• 0011111010
  6 we are still working on training.


• No
  No
  Yes
  Yes, unless I have told him he can wander
  No
  No
  Yes
  No
  Yes
  No
  
  I believe that gives me a 10/10. I rock and so do my dogs.


• Dallas 12 month old ST/Dane mix= 8
  Joey 14 yr sheltie/? = 9


• I started your quiz but then stopped half way through. Some of the questions are legitimate, but some are really dependant on the breed of your dog, instincts and drives and not about training.
  
  as an example, “Does your dog stay within 20m of you when off the lead”. some dog breeds are very good at following and remaining close to their owners other breeds have stronger instincts to wonder or chase after things, what's more important to me is that people understand their dog enough and know what will happen when they let their dog off the lead and know how to manager it, or whether they should let them off the lead at all.
  
  another example "would your dog attack another dog" whether people like it or not some breeds of dog are animal aggressive. While training may help to reduce an instinct like this, it cannot remove it all together. As such certain breeds should not be completely trusted around other dogs.
  
  Another example “If you closed your dog in a room, would it try to break out”
  Some breeds are more trustworthy when left alone in a room, others will tear the place apart, regardless of how well trained the dog is.


• 1) 8/10
  2) No
  3) Sometimes
  4) Yes
  5) Yes
  6) Sometimes
  7) Yes =[
  8) No
  9) No
  10) Ehhh... yes
  11) Sometimes
  
  You know the contry sing Derks Bentley? My dog Ripley is related to his dog! They look EXACTLY the same execpt his is a boy (her brother) =]
  
  http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features…
  
  http://www.cmt.com/sitewide/assets/img/e… Thats what she looks when she's scared. She also chatters her teeth! Noooo joke =]


• Does your dog jump up when meeting people? Yes - But I am training him not to.
  Does your dog ever growl/flash teeth when not playing? No
  Does your dog stop barking when you tell it to? Yes
  Does your dog stay within 20m of you when off the lead? Yes
  If you dropped food on the floor, would your dog try to take it? No
  Would your dog attack another dog? No
  Is your dog relaxed no matter where you or others touch it? Yes
  If you closed your dog in a room, would it try to break out? No
  Would you trust your dog if a child approached? Yes- Not aggressive
  Does your dog assume to jump on furniture and beds without invitation? No- I have to say that it is ok before he jumps onto a bed.So 9/10.

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Dog Health Questions: Theoretical question about Schutzhund/dog protection/law.?

I haven't got a dog yet but i'm just wondering.
If i get a german shepherd/doberman for example and train them at Schutzhund, if a person attacks me in the street would the dog(s) attack the person WITHOUT being told to do so? (I know the person would have to have a death wish)
But i would be able to defend myself and I wouldn't want my dog to attack when THEY thought they need to.
I'm just asking because i have seen dog training when the 'bad guy' is talking to the owner, then the 'bad guy' attacks and the dog just pounces. Not good.

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A PROFFESSIONALLY trained ScH dog will not randomly attack a stranger. A poorly trained attack dog would, but not a proffessionally trained one..

Some dogs also need to have that drive and determination. Most ScH trainer's prefer imports instead of American lines. Why ? Because American GSD's and Dobermans, most of them lack stabability and worse drive to participate in ScH because people wanted family pets and barbie dogs from the AKC.

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• I think in proper extensive protection training, emergency services/military, they have a command they use to give the dog permission to attack
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0cxrawM…


• You've "seen" IDIOTS,w/UNTRAINED dangerous monsters. STAGED & EDITED!
  Schutzhund is a SPORT-NOT real protection dogs!
  REAL sane adults can train real dogs properly.
  Biting dog's owner owners ARE liable for damages.


• a trained protection dog takes its commands from its MASTER!
  
  the dog should NEVER do ANYTHING without a direct command from its master! attacking without command is indicitave of poor training or weak nerves!ScH and "attack" aren't the same thing.
  
  just train your dog to bark when people come to the door.
  APPEARS to be a good watchdog- NO LIABILITY- you are LIABLE if your dog bites someone- EVEN AN INTRUDER!


• Schutzhund is not actual protection work. To those dogs it is a game (bite the sleeve) A properly trained Schutzhund dog isn't going to bite outside of that environment and shouldn't be expected to protect you at all.
  
  On the other hand a dog poorly trained in bitework of any kind including Schutzhund or a dog without the proper temperament for it is like giving a loaded gun to a toddler an they are likely to bite in any number of improper situations.


• Theoretically, it depends on the dog. Properly trained Shutzhund dogs with the correct temperament for the sport are not going to randomly attack strangers. In fact, a dog that is properly trained in bite work is generally less likely to bite in inappropriate situations than one that is not. However, any dog with the appropriate temperament and drive for shutzhund training is more likely to come to their owner/handler's aid if their person is actively being attacked. If you are able to defend yourself, you should be able to see the attack coming well enough in advance to give your dog the appropriate commands to prevent a bite, or at the very least be with it enough to call your dog off. And at any rate, if you are actively being attacked the law usually has leeway for dogs to bite in protection of their owner.


• Good question. First of all, Sch is a SPORT, it offers no REALISTIC protection from your dog in any form, capacity or way!!
  Sch trained dogs are trained to view the sleeve as a prey item and their whole focus is on that sleeve, not the "bad guy"!
  If you ever did depend on a sport dog, such as a Sch trained dog for real protection, you would get killed.
  A real life protection dog or a police dog WILL engage a bad guy if the bad guy attacks the handler as he should.
  You do not want to be surprised by a suspect and have your dog not react to protect you.
  Hope I helped
  
  ADD: I guess there is someone in here that has trained Sch dogs, personal protection dogs and police dogs and does not agree with the fact the a Sch dog is JUST a sport dog...
  
  ADD: Dutchman...I am afraid the pussyfication of dogs also occured with most YA members as well.


• The majority of Schutzhund dogs are strictly sport dogs. A small percentage can be adapted and trained for street-work. Finding a dog that will attack ONLY on command is like looking for a needle in haystack. If someone is going to assault you, the dog will know way before the handler. Someone on the verge of a violent act is hyperventilating, has heightened blood pressure, adrenaline & testosterone are flowing like Niagara Falls...that's pretty much screaming in the dogs face, "I'm getting ready to attack you!!!". Should he whisper to you that it's time to give him his "attack command"...or his "Permission to engage" command? There aren't even cartoons that creative. The only thing you need to worry about with a trained dog is being able to shut him off.
  
  I'm confused by your ending sentence, "Not good". Would you prefer to get shot or stabbed...and THEN decide if it's OK for your dog to bite? A trained dog has no difficulty in identifying the "Bad guy"...let him do his job. If you feel threatened by someones appearance, but your dog is calm....you need to chill. He will out-read a person every time. Having a dog that attacks on command is great for demonstrations...other than that , it has no practical purpose unless your goal is to have him bite innocent people.
  
  ADD: There actually WAS a time when the majority of Schutzhund dogs could do street-work. But alas, way too many orginizations have promoted the "pussification" of all breeds. Dogs that would've been laughed out of the stadium 25 years ago, are what is sought after now. The loss of some old German judges was a bad thing for Schutzhund.
  
  ADD: The video provided by Naysa is entertaining...but again, it's a game. The dog is simply working an obedience routine with the bite as a reward. There really is no way to simulate the real deal without an EXTREMELY good actor that can actually become violent at will. The closest thing would be muzzle work, no protection on the helper, on the street, etc. This dog knows that room and his specific spot so well, it's nothing more than the same old routine. The suit is waiting too get bitten....just release the dog from the down command. Again..it's neat training...just not reality.

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Dog Health Questions: Is the American Staffordshire Terrier the same as a Pitt Bull?

Yesterday I recieved some of my books for therapy dog training. In one of them, I read through a list of dogs that were good canidates for therapy dogs. On the list I noticed the American Staffordshire Terrier on it. I know about most of the other breeds listed. But im tottaly clueless about this dog. How hard would it be to train an AST?

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Yes and NO. The APBT is supposed to be the fighting counter part of both breeds while the Am Staff is the show dog or model of the 2 breeds. Yes they share common relatives on their pedigrees, but 1 was bred to fight and and 1 was bred for specific physical qualities, (large heads, body structures, color). The APBT was and is bred for " gameness ", ( the never give up attitude in fighting), while the Am Staff was bred for looks. They look the same, i don't think anyone could tell the difference if you place both side by side...you would have to know pedigrees.

As far as training, in my opinion it would be easy to train as both dogs are incredibly smart and eager to please. you would have to establish that YOU are the dominant 1 not the other way around...so think carefully before purchasing ANY dog.

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• Yes an American Staffordshire Terrier is the same as a pit bull. They are also known as Am Staffs. They are the biggest of the pitt bull breeds and they are very smart and easy to train. If you choose a pit bull then an Am Staff would be a good choice.


• PItbull is a term used to describe the amercian pitbull terrier. american strattforshidre terriers, and the strattforshire bull terrie, Pitbull is not a breed but to recogonize this group of breeds, how these dogs obtain the name PIT in bull was they were thrown in to large cirlce hole about three feet deep known as pits this how these dogs aboutain the the term Pit and bull becuase the bull terriers were fought in pits to now become the name PIT bull


• Sometimes the only difference in the breed is which org. it is registered with. Some are dually registered, i.e.: Registered as an Am Staff with AKC, AND as an APBT with UKC or ADBA.
  In EITHER case, these dogs are very intelligent and usually easy to train. I have three dogs and the third one I got is an APBT rescue (2 1/2 wks old that I bottle fed) and she was the easiest to train! The other two are intelligent breeds, too. One is Aussie mix and the other is Anatolian Shep. mix.
  The Breeds you just mentioned make great therapy dogs and dogs trained for other disciplines ( search and rescue, police/law enforcement dogs, etc) and as with any breeds, any considered for this sort of training would be temperament tested to see if they are appropriate for further training in any given field.
  I have never trained for search and rescue or police work, so I can't say how easy it is to train a DOG in this vocation, but I would think that the breed you mention would be quick to learn. They are very eager to please people and generally easy to train in obedience or other types of training.


• The term "Pit Bull" actually refers to a type of dog, not a breed. The pit bull type dogs include the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Pit Bull type dogs are actually a lot of fun to train. My brother has an APBT, and he is super smart. Pit Bulls are also highly people friendly, despite what some might say. They do, however, have an inclination to being aggressive with other animals. I love Pits and I think they would make great therapy dogs. Just be careful where you get one and be diligent about training. Good luck!


• they are very good dogs if trained right and easy to train are very smart and loving


• there are american staffordshire terriers,american staffordshire bull terriers and american staffordshire pitbull terriers.go on line type in any one of the names and it will link you to sites for more complete info.
  train one to do what?? mine were very easy to train to walk at heel,stay on command,come when called..you know,all the basics.


• The true Staffordshire Terrier are lovely little dogs with a very good name where I come from
  The American Staffy is virtually the same animal
  Pit bulls are a crossbreed and are taller than staffies and were bred specifically for fighting
  
  John
  Stoke on Trent
  Staffordshire
  UK


• The American Pit Bull Terrier split off from American Staffordshire many years ago.
  
  The idea from what I read, is that the Pits were still breeding for "gameness" and the Am Staffs. were breeding more for a show type/pet temperament.
  
  So same roots on both breeds. ASTs are AKC and APBTs are UKC registered.
  
  Pit Bulls are a breed, but thanks to rampant bad breeding and cross breeding they are also using the name to label almost any Bully breed.


• Not any harder then other breeds,if done right you can have the most friendly dog then others. They where orginaly bred to be humans best compain and very loyal to people and children. They where bred for other reasions but where bred to be a very human friendly dog.


• American StaffordshireTerrier and the American Pitbull Terrier are not the same breed. Both would be great at this type of job though.

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Dog Health Questions: Need help picking between bartender or dog trainer?

ok im stuck on two job careers. bartender or dog trainer.
the pro's and con's are that the bartending career the class is 4 hours away from me, i live in upstate new york the class is in long island. its only two weeks and im a very social person. on the other hand. ITS 4 HOURS AWAY. so is it worth it?
the dog training is online and the hands on training part is like an hour or so away from my house. the bad part is that its online and i dont think you learn much by online reading dont you? i REALLY like both jobs and i wanna learn to do both...i just need others opinions thats which is better for me...business wise, money wise and can you actually make a living doing these? i wanna work on my own business as a dog trainer and the bartender i wanna work at a really big bar/pool place near my place. BUT I CANT CHOOSE!!! i need your help....in other words WHICH IS MORE SUCCESSFUL???
THANK YOU!!!

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I was a full time bartender for almost 8 years. I made a killing. I loved BS-ing with people for a living, my hours were great, I could take off whenever I wanted to, and I could pick up work whenever I needed to. I did not go to a bartender training school- most bars/restaurants do not require it. Search for a bar with on-the-job training- most places are looking for someone who is reliable and mature and has a personality and can learn fast. Be prepared for the cons: You have to throw out underage drinkers. You have to flag people. You have to throw out belligerent drunks. They hate you for this! My back hurt and my feet hurt constantly and my shoes cost $125- supposed to be no-slip and supportive. (Yeah, right) I also saw 2 of my regular customers die because they were alcoholics and their livers failed. One man was 61. One was 42. That SUCKED.

Dog training sounds like an awesome career. Of course you're going to have to go to school for it. Check out the different courses and fees involved, also how much apprentice time you're going to need. Volunteer at your local shelter and walk the dogs to get a feel for what kind of obediance and training issues you're up against. Then look for employment. The Seeing Eye Institute for the Blind is here in NJ- right down the road from me, actually. I see their employees walking through town with the dogs all the time and the people look happy and very much in shape. I think you would really love this career. If I were younger, I would do it.

Bartending part-time could EASILY pay for your tuition or college for dog training. Good luck to you!

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• I think dog trainer because it's alto more fun , but you should try both and see which one you like more.

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Dog Health Questions: Best dog trainers in portland? (aggression)?

I met Kate with cooper dog training today, her methods didn't seem
too effective. I have a boxer who likes to fight with other dogs including
a black lab who is fighting for the alpha position in the house. Anybody
know a good trainer that isn't unreasonable price wise in the
Portland, Oregon area?

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I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to look for. It may be that what you want is a trainer to teach you how to form a proper relationship with your dog and be the handler/leader your dog needs, but it also sounds like you are implying that your Boxer is dog aggressive, which is different from slightly rebellious or liking to take charge.

If you are willing, there is a trainer up in Salem who has worked with dog aggressive dogs before, and definitely works all the time with dogs that are a bit rowdy. The price is cheaper than what I have seen at most training facilities, but I strongly suggest you also ask around to compare. A close friend has trained her own dog with this training facility since the dog was 3-4 months old, and has always recommended them. They have worked, it seems, with dogs of all kinds for ages and are skilled evaluators of temperament as well. I know for a fact they are a no nonsense type - if that's what you're looking for, I suggest you give them a call.

Here is their web address:
http://petvillageltd.com/

Contact Information page:
http://petvillageltd.com/contact.php

I know on their website they only list classes working with basic to advanced obedience, and nothing about privately working with aggressive dogs, but I have known and seen aggressive dogs train there, and while they teach a great deal of obedience to dog and handler and work with aggression and handling issues along the way. If you feel need for it, you may want to look into private lessons.

As a heads up, I warn you that they do incorporate a bit of negative reinforcement in their training - their methods are not 100% positive, because they use a prong collar, and while it is the methods that are effective and always used with care and knowledge, some are not comfortable with even the use of a prong collar. Other than that, they focus a great deal on rewards and forming a relationship between the dog and handler, and know what they are doing.

Here is also a training facility in Beaverton, Oregon that I know many people attend with their dogs and enjoy. However, I think they are more of a fun and trick based training center than anything, a place for socialization, agility training, obedience, etc. But they do CGC prep training and may work with aggressive dogs. I have no way of knowing, as I've never worked with them before, but it never hurts to call and ask. You may also want to ask them if they have anyone to recommend who works with dog aggressive dogs.

Website:
http://www.pup-a-razzi.com/

I recommend you discuss your personal situation with the trainer and figure out what is best for you and your dog. Also, instead of a trainer, it may be a certified canine behavioral consultant you are looking for, rather than just a trainer. I do not know your dog or your situation, so I can't say which it is that you need - behaviorist or trainer, or both, but you may want to consider one. True aggression isn't something to be taken lightly and should be properly and quickly evaluated and worked with. Good for you for making an effort, wish you luck.

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• why would you list the name of someone on a global message board?


• well i dont know a gud trainer in portland
  since i dont live there
  btw howz boxer? and the othe cats u own?
  hw r u urself?

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Dog Health Questions: Blue tick beagle coon dog training?

is it okay to use raccoon urine to spray on a tail to train our dogs to hunt?if not what do we use?

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You might get better, more detailed advice from a hunting site or trainer. Strikes me that that's what they sell the urine scents for.

I know that various places sell rabbit pelts and bird wings for training -- maybe a site like that might have racoon tails and ideas for using them

Some answerers have questioned the legality - is it actually illegal (or limited to a season) to hunt raccoons? I'd never heard that.

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• Why would you want to teach your dogs to murder innocent little animals. If you need meat, go to the grocery store.


• I'm actually not sure.
  I believe this user http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_… does hunting with their beagles. I would advise that you contact them


• Would you mind updating with whose tail you're spraying the urine on???
  I'll try offer assistance then!


• have you ever seen where a red fern grows? ann and dan were trained by dragging just such an item.it already has scent if real, i would not think you need to add more, talk with other hunters in the area for help.

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Dog Health Questions: I need help with this dog training question?

i have a 5 month and 3 week old male shih tzu. he hasnt been fixed and hes not potty trained yet. every time someone comes over, he jumps on them and pees. it usually doesnt get on them, but he still pees. why is that and how can i stop him from it? please help/ 10 points

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You've got two problems here, but luckily you address both the same way!

One is the jumping up.

The other is the submissive peeing. It's a very common problem in pups, and training helps them. He doesn't know he's doing it. It's kind of like a nervous person blushing--you don't know you are doing it, but you are giving a social signal to others that says, hey, be nice to me, I meant no harm.

So here's what you do, going forward:

-All greetings, with family members or visitors, only happen when the dog is calmly sitting.

-To get there, you ignore the dog until he is calmly and politely sitting. You don't even make eye contact with him. Just turn around and wait for a sit. Then try again. If he jumps up, starts whining, etc., turn around again.

-In the beginning, you'll have a lot of false starts. You'll feel like you're just constantly swivelling! But he WILL get it because this dog clearly is highly motivated by people's attention! So hang in there!

If you keep up with only greeting when he's behaving calmly, you WILL get him to greet calmly. It probably won't happen overnight, but you will get there!

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• Potty train him. http://www.ehow.com/how_4450512_potty-tr…
  Perfectly dedicated to Shih Tzu's :)


• It may be he has a weak bladder due to being so young, the problem may resolve itself once he gets potty trained and learns bladder control. Or maybe he has some type of medical problem. You may want to ask the vet about it next time you go.


• you should get a chain that hooks around your waist, that way the dog goes everywhere you go also when people come in the door, you can pull back on the leash and get him to sit. train him on the leash and soon he will be beside you all the time because your showing him your incontrol. as in the peeing you will just have to take him right outside after but being on the chain will most likly make him sit and not get to excited so he will not pee. good luck


• He's peeing excitedly, my dog used to do that when she was little.
  After he's potty trained and has proper control over his bladder, this should stop, but it won't go away on its own. You have to train him not to go in the house so that his muscles will develop and he'll be able to keep himself from going whenever.


• peeing is from the dog being very excited...like when you come home from being away for a while.
  the simple cure for this is to train him/her to be calm around people. obedience classes would probably solve this.


• Sometimes, when dogs get really happy, they have an "excited pee" where they get sooo excited that they start to pee. So the main focus now is to get your dog not to be so overly excited when guests come into your door.
  1) I would probably start potty training him. The old fashion way is to take your dog out 8 times a day starting at morning or you can use crate training. "Crate training" is when you basically let your dog stay in the crate for a minority of the day....where a dog sleeps, he will not pee....
  2) I would teach him the "sit" command. You need to practice maybe ringing the doorbell and have someone walk in, but before they completely walk in, your dog needs to be sitting...


• you leave him outside for a little and he will go take him out about every three hours


• It's just excitment.
  
  When mine was a puppy, everytime she peed anywhere i'd show her it and say naughty 'wee wees'
  Then put her outside and say 'Go, wee wees'
  Shes 7 now and will wee on command!!!
  So proud of her..lol

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

I have a 7month old jack russell i have had her since she is 2months. She is very smart but i have had trouble house training her. She is not too bad all the time but she will be good for a little then she has her bad days. Is there any effective ways to house train. My boss suggested that we keep her in the crate at all time for 3-5 days and only let her out for taking her out. he said that is how his mom trains and it is effective everytime. I just feel it is mean any inputs on what you think???

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Well that does seem a little harsh. I got my puppy when he was 9 weeks old and what we did was that we waited a bit a couple minutes to take him out after he ate. Then we we would be like go pee and when he did we would praise him and it took a while but we managed to train him. takes much patience and try to take her out as much as possible

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• I find it wrong to lock up a dog like that, although the idea behind it is not wrong. Limit freedom.
  
  Tether her to you and figure out how often she typically has to go. Praise and give treats when she goes where she is supposed to, pick her up and put her where she is supposed to be if you catch her. (try a growl warning like the mom would)
  http://flyingdogpress.com/puppack.html
  
  She is still a puppy so I would just limit her freedom and take her out as often as possible.


• You can not keep her in the crate the entire day (it is cruelty) animals are like humans, they have to be able to roam. Try wee wee pads- (you lay them around a designated area in the house and your dog goes to the bathroom there on the pads). If you see her getting ready to take action, pick her up quickly and place her on the pad. Or when she goes to the bathroom in the designated area or on the wee wee pad, give her a treat (petco has these treats called train me treats, most animals love them) or if worse comes to worse get her training at petco (it's about 100.00 for a 6 week course and they give you this puppy parenting guide (helped my dog in certain areas). Also, when scolding her you have to be firm, if she picks something up that you don't want her to have, tell her to leave it(firmly and with authority) you have to show animals that you are in charge and that it is not the other way around (because if you don't, you will see it in their behavior). They also have free seminars if the training is out of your range. In addition they have books based on your animal's breed that will walk you through the steps for training and care. Hope this helps. Also, if you have to leave her alone while you are at work, get her a baby gate or a pen where you could limit her to a certain area, but at the same time allowing her to play, eat, and use the designated area (also, leaving them locked up for too long without supervision, they tend to digest their own feces which isn't good).


• Jack Russell Terriers are smart, independent and strong willed little dogs with a lot of personality. Some common Jack Russell Terrier problems are: Digging, hyperactivity, chasing, dog aggression and barking.
  
  Because of the independent nature of Jack Russells it's important that you establish yourself as a strong leader. The stronger the leader you are the better your Jack Russell will listen to you.
  
  Start training your Jack Russell early. If you get a pup start training early, as young as eight weeks old. Use positive reinforcement to train. Too many negatives when you are training can result in aggressive behavior.
  
  If you get a Jack Russell as a pup socialize your new pup as much as possible. Bring your puppy to a puppy class, let your pup play with other puppies, bring her to the beach, the city, the woods, around as many different people as possible. The better you are at socializing your pup the more stable she will be as an adult.
  
  Jack Russells were bred to hunt for small animals and they will dig and have a strong desire to follow a scent. These behaviors are often looked at as bad behaviors. It's important to substitute activities for your Jack Russell. Tug games, retrieving, tricks and obedience are all great things to do with your Jack Russell.
  
  Jack Russells need exercise. They have a lot of stamina and too much pent up energy will result in a lot of behavior problems. Most Jack Russells love to roam and run and hunt. Because of this it is a good idea to fence in your yard or invest in some type of underground electronic fence.
  
  A Jack Russell like any other breed of dog is a long term commitment and you will need to provide enough exercise, training and activity for this busy little bred.

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Dog Health Questions: Is "The Dog Whisperer" a dangerous show?Other training shows?Just because of misuse, or should it just not run?

Is the show itself dangerous, or is it the viewers fault for not taking it as the entertainment that it is supposed to be? Knowing that a disclaimer is not enough to stop people from doing stupid things, should the show run at all?

Do people just dislike him, or are all these dog training shows (like Its me or the Dog) oversimplified and misleading?

Are his books any better than the show? Not that I want to buy them, but are those actually learning tools more than the TV show, or are those over simplified too?

Is the TV show just a big ad for his books and other programs?

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In my opinion, all are simplified and misleading. All of them. I have never read any of his books, so I cannot comment on them. And of course he is there to make money - if someone isn't making money doing what they are doing for a living, they wouldn't be doing it for long.

I personally don't "hate" him - but I think his advice is dangerous. I do like some one the things he says though, like you have to treat a dog like a dog.

And should the show be taken off the air? I REALLY want people to wake up and start thinking for themselves, instead of waiting for someone to do it for them. Any show on TV that "teaches" anything should be taken with a grain of salt - dog training, home decorating, any thing!

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• yes it is very dangerous is because he is handling dangerous dog big and small and you don't even know how is the dog going to react so that is a very very dangerous show so is other training shows.


• It should run because it DOES help people.
  There is a disclaimer that says not to do it without a professional that knows that they are doing
  but still people do it, and that is their fualt.
  
  he is an amazing person and has personally helped me loads, yes, there can be other ways to help -- but it depends on the person.
  
  just because you dislike something doesnt mean its bad, it just means you have opinions and should respect them and see them from others point of veiw


• I think his show is misleading. He also advocates methods that are dangerous and outdated. Alpha-rolling an aggressive dog can get you attacked, for example.
  
  He is self-taught, and uses methods that have long been discredited in the dog training world. He prefers to overpower dogs, which can make them more fearful and aggressive, and he uses very little positive reinforcement. He does a lot of things right; however, there's a reason that there's a disclaimer on the show. Some of his methods (picking up small dogs by the back of the neck) make me cringe.
  
  Victoria Stillwell's program is excellent. Her methods tend to make the dog want to behave well for you (as opposed to fearing punishment in order to avoid bad behavior). She is well-versed in the latest dog training methods, and she uses plenty of treats and rewards. Obviously, since it's a half-hour show, you can't learn everything from her program, but it gives a lot of good pointers. Her methods take patience, which most people seem to lack anymore. Everyone wants a quick-fix solution.


• I believe it is a combination of stupidity on his part and even more on the viewers part.
  
  People don't seem to understand that the dogs on that show a evaluated for health and other issues PRIOR to being worked with. They know EXACTLY what the base issues are and understand what behaviors to watch for. Most novices (as well as many experienced folks) can easily miss signals that the dogs are giving off and get hurt!
  
  The show itself is prepared for that, and if something bad happens,. it NEVER gets aired and people don't have a clue!
  
  You are never going to stop them from airing the show and people from watching it. I wish there was just a better way to convince people to NOT try it at home.
  
  I don't believe his books are any better because, again, it can't teach someone to read the signals that the dogs can give off. If people have problems that they need to address with a dog, they need to hire a professional trainer. A trainer not only trains the dog, but trains the owner on how to teach the dog!


• I find Cesar Milan scary. Anyone who thinks they know *the answer* to every problem is nuts. And I find his heavy-handed approach barbaric and quite behind the times as far as training philosphy is concerned.
  
  Dog training shows on TV (I like Victoria Stillwell's approach better, but still...) are entertainment as much as information and are staged to be oversimplified. The danger lies in people thinking that this is "the way to go" without really thinking it through or thinking about alternatives.
  
  I did read the book. There was some good stuff in it, especially about being calm and assertive. I think he comes across a little better in the book than he does on TV, where he solves all problems in a 30 minute time frame, making people think he has all the answers.
  
  Taken with a grain of salt, these programs can be helpful. If they're taken as gospel, they are a menace!


• I personally do not care for the training methods of "the dog whisperer". The little bit of him that I have watched showed him dominating the dogs, not training them. His methods may work for him, but they would not necessarily work for just anyone. I happen to enjoy Victoria Stillwell's Its Me or the Dog. Her training methods are something that anybody can do with time and patience. She does not dominate the dogs, she trains them. I have used many of her ideas to help my dog and my friends and family with their dogs and have always had success. TV shows are designed to make money, that does not mean that we can't learn something from them. I pretty much disregard anything that is slanted to making money and concentrate on the parts of the show that actually teach something.


• I like the show, I've used a lot of the techniques, and I'm glad their are some shows that help people understand how they should treat their dogs. Just because he presents some simple solutions, doesn't mean they don't work. Sometimes simple is best.
  
  The man has studied dogs. Some people just have natural abilities. The fact that he has kept so many dogs from being put down should be enough for people who care at all about dogs not to be so vicious.
  
  There are plenty of trainers and other methods and techniques available. If you don't like the Caesar's methods, then by all means don't use them. But, don't try to tear him down to people who he actually helps.


• When i got my puppy i got his book " be the packleader" as a present. I really didn't help much. It has some good ideas in it but it all just seems to be written to glorify his own person. The book is full of "success" stories that were done by other people but supposably inspired by him through his tv show. great.


• Dangerous for whom? I personally like the show and I learned so much about my dog and other dogs behaviors as well from Cesar's show. Although the show always advise to not try it at home, which makes sense if you have no experience/want to do so. I don't like the other shows mentioned because they don't get to the point as much as Cesar's show. However never read the books nor I have any plans to buy them.


• The show is dangerous, because too many people get the impression from it that they can fix a problem with a dangerous and/or very large dog. To me, that is irresponsible. I also see many posters here referring to links to his training methods.
  
  It is one thing to air a show about such an unusual situation - such as animal rescue or observing jungle animals in the wild - but the fact that any one of us can pretty much go down the street and find such an unruly candidate makes it all the more likely that someone would try things for which they are simply not trained.
  
  His methods are not well thought of, and although I too value freedom of speech, I think some stations should use more discretion and air something less harmful. Certainly there must be more to choose from than that.
  
  Here are some reviews by reputable behaviorists:
  http://www.svbt.org/pages/CesarMillan.ht…


• just a few comments on what i have seen about him
  watch the sun reflections on the ground, you only see the good things and the progress, most people think that its going to be a quick fix just because one dog has been conquered in one or two days,
  in reality its like one or two weeks with the dog in question,
  also have you noticed that he has his own herd of dogs that he keeps as a pack. he should really be adopting them out and taking more from shelters and training them on his show, and rehoming them out,
  i personally believe that he is just in it for the money.
  


• I personally happen to like The Dog Whisperer. I don't think he is barbaric as people claim he is. We all love our dogs, and most of us treat them like family. . but Cesar reminds us that they are dogs and they understand things as dogs. When a dog is not happy with another dog, he will snap or growl. Another dog understands this behavior. In my opinion, all the chicken pieces in the world will not stop an aggressive dog from attacking other animals. Cesar works to correct the behavior of these dogs. He doesn't claim to be a trainer. He clearly says that he is a "dog behavior specialist" which I would personally agree.
  
  I watch Victoria as well and I take bits and pieces from both. Victoria seems to work more to train dogs. Teaching them not to jump up on people, or to stay in the yard, or to come when called. Cesar seems to specialize with the more aggressive dogs. There is a reason he has been successful doing what he does, and anyone who thinks they can watch a show then pin down a Rottweiler is in for a rude awakening. I think he is great at what he does and he has a genuine love for dogs. I've never seen Victoria work with a vicious dog in danger of being put to sleep. I've seen shows where Cesar has actually been bitten, and they clearly state that the rest of us should contact a professional before trying these methods.
  
  I foster homeless dogs through a rescue group. Most of them are puppies so I'm able to use positive reinforcement (more Victoria's style). I did end up with 1 litter of oddly aggressive older puppies. I took 3 from the litter and someone else took the other 3. After a week of working with them, they were happy & playful puppies. I did end up having to hold one of them down several times during the first few days. She would constantly attack the other puppies. She was food aggressive & snapped at my daughter. By the end of the week I could put my hands in her bowl while she was eating and she stopped attacking the other puppies. Again, this was a 15 pound Chow mix puppy. I would never try that with a full grown 60 pound dog.
  We are all entitled to our opinion, but Cesar's methods helped me and all 3 puppies were adopted. Not to mention, the 3 puppies that didn't live with me for the week were still displaying signs of aggression. They couldn't even have them out at adoption day because they were snapping at everyone that came near their crate.
  
  Again, this is just my opinion based on my personal experiences.
  
  Bottom line, anyone who watches these shows apparently has a love for their dogs or else we wouldn't watch and try to learn. I say do what works for you, as long as you aren't hurting your furry friend.

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Dog Health Questions: Dominate dog doing Dog Training 101?

I'm on week 5/10 on a beginning lvl dog school. We learn with a choke chain and praise. If the dog isn't following the command you jerk the chain, if the dog is doing well you praise.
My issue is that I have a 1.5 year old GSD (Samson) who is a very dominate dog to begin with. He's also a rescue dog that I got when he was 6 months old. He always wants to walk in front of me and he doesn't always obey me if there is something else in the picture (such as another person walking a dog). He's really bad about mounting other dogs too. He's also a biter. Not a mean bite, just you typical herding dogs bite. It's annoying more than anything.
My school said I have to "jerk his choke chain harder". Doing that seems to have more of a positive effect on his obedience, but today he threw up and there looked to be some blood in his vomit. I'm curious if there is hope for such a dominate dog with this kind of training. I've been training him for 5 weeks for a minimum of 30 mins a day and I've seen slight improvement from day 1 but I'd say it's about a 10% increase so far. I also think he's may be one of the worst behaved dogs in the class. I know it's the handler and I take full responsibility, but I work hard at training and it seems I'm missing something. I have also taken him for a 60min walk everyday or the dog park since I've had him.
This is a basic obedience school where we are working on heeling, staying, sitting...etc. Does this kind of school work with dogs as dominate as mine? I will keep going to this school until it's finished but I'm wondering if I should look into a class designed for dogs with behavioral issues?
Thanks for reading and responding.

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dominant behavior is not a descriptor of a dog, it is situation dependent, so a dog is not a 'dominant' dog. Some dogs care about stuff more than other dogs. You need to find out about positive reinforcement training, trying to stop a dog from doing things is only part of the solution, you need to teach the dog to do what you want and obviously the punishment of the collar is not working. you need to stop putting your dog in situations in which he can practice this behavior. try adding something the dog loves to the mix, like cheese or chicken to not only get its attention but to reward it when it does something right. Praise may be the reward you think the dog should work for, but it may not be worth much to the dog. sorry. but rewards have to be based on what the dog thinks is a reward, not what you want him to find rewarding. imagine telling a kid that if they study for their test you'll let them have brussell sprouts for dinner. great if the kids loves them, but most don't. learn about clicker training, read some books and find another trainer or get one on one help, but don't think that escalating the punishment is the way to go. You need this dog to focus on you, not be afraid of you.

www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html has good resources even for non fearful dogs.

Do's and Dont's of Dog Training

• A pinch collar is more humane and less taxing on the dog.
  
  As a professional trainer this is why I never offer classes. The students just don't get enough out of it. You should look into private training with a good trainer


• When I first started, the studio used those techniques too... nowadays a lot of trainers are moving to more gentle/positive methods, but that still leaves the issue with your dog being dominant. Collar corrections might do the trick for your dog to decide you're the boss, however hopefully not at the cost of injury, which choke chains can cause.
  
  Prong collars, although scary looking, I believe statistically cause less injury than choke chains, however as with either collar one must be trained in how to put it on/use it.
  
  As for the dominanace, look up NILIF, nothing in life is free. It's a non physical approach to instilling an alpha relationship, and is supposed to be fairly effective with dominant dogs.
  
  Good luck to you.


• Hi Volvo,
  I would be more concerned about Samson having vomit with blood in it. This is certainly not normal. Please take him to the vet and have him checked out or you may not have him long enough to train him and I am serious about this. As far as his training goes, watch the Dog Whisper on TV. I think he is on every day. Also buy the book. I did and it helped me a lot with my two Maltese. Please don't jerk on the choke to hard. Treat Samson, how you would want to be treated. I don't believe in the brutal training. Also check out Petsmart they have very good trainers and you can arrange a one on one with them. Good Luck, but please have him checked out for the blood in his vomit. Just love him and soon he will want to please you. But never pull his choke to tight or hard. PLEASE. And keep us updated on how Samson is doing. It just takes time and a lot of love and patience's and you are his master and he loves you, so just give it time. You are not trying to please anyone else except you so take the time and I can promise Samson will come around. He's tough, you gave him the right name, but treat him with respect, after all you are all he has.


• I went to a K-9 training school in Germany when i was in the Air Force.If we had a dog with dispensary problems we used a spike chain on them.Looks like a chock chain,but curled spikes on it.It won't hurt the dog,but it sure get his attention.I know some people reading this thinks that's cruel but just like stubborn people,you need to get their attention first before you can teach them anything.I also us a shock collar on my lab. in the field.


• you need to establish you are pack leader.....he will not respect or mind you if he doesn't know you as his leader.....please do some research on NILIF.
  Nothing
  In
  Life
  Is
  Free
  this technique is a gentle way of using the dogs insticts with pack behavior to create a pack leader
  another one is ALPHA BOOT CAMP
  another thing is if the choke collar isn't working well try using another tool. there are lots of things out there....prong collars, gentle leads, sensi-harness.....sometimes you just have to try different things until you find one that works for that paticular dog and handler. but i feel if you get his respect first as pack leader....the rest is just learning communication skills......not just minding you.

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Dog Health Questions: Buying a dog, need dog training for dummies tips!?

Hey Guys, I have decided to buy a dog and have already chosen that it is going to be labrador. However one of my buddies told me that I really need to learn some dummie things about dogs before I buy my black lab. I saw a book on amazon but I want something with no shipping time so I can buy my dog as fast as possible, you guys know any resources online or any online books?

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Hey buddy

Either go to the library as many of the people here are saying or check the internet (I personally prefer this one since I am lazy:))

A site I can recommend is one I found just a couple of days ago when I was surfin the internet looking for activities I could do with my rottweiler, Stan.
Here is the link: http://www.dogtrainingfordummiesonline.com/

Dog Training Problems - How to Overcome Them

• Go to your local library. They will have tons of puppy/dog training books which you can rent for FREE. I borrowed a lot of books before bringing home my terrier mix from the shelter and it's helped alot.. Plus its free.


• google "puppy" or "dog trainig"...you'll get hundreds of hits


• Why don't you check your local Borders, Barnes and Noble, etc.? They usually have a pretty good sized pet care section, and whenever I go mine usually has at least two or three different dog training books. Most PetCo and PetsMart stores have a rack of dog breed and training books as well. They're not hard to find.


• How about Google. Free and fast.


• go to google and type GOOGLE EBOOK


• Use a clicker to train your dog look up clicker training and get on youtube and search it
  here are some informational vids with some great trainers i like :)
  kikopup
  zsianz1
  zakgeorge
  theres many others just type these names in the search bar on www.youtube.com
  Good luck with your dog, Labs are awesome!


• www.dogstardaily.com (many free articles, free e-books including before you get your puppy, and after you get your puppy) written by a vet and dog trainer, Dr Ian Dunbar


• when my oldest son was 10 i gave him his 1st catahoula, we use them for herding horses...that dog ended up so well trained, you could have a dozen horses out, if you called one by name, the dog would cut that horse out of the field and bring him back to the barn...the boys secret??? he would sit with the dog for hours with a block of cheddar cheese and a pocket knife...every time the dog did something right, he'd cut off a piece of cheese and give it to the dog...every time the dog did something wrong, he'd punch it in the head...the dog like the cheese more than she liked getting punched in the head....


• Labradors are good dogs, i'll give you some tips.
  
  Walk your dog twice a day.
  When your eating your food don't give the dog any or he will learn to beg.
  When saying the command NO, make sure you ignore him after or he wont take the command serious.
  When you have your food prepared for him, make him wait a while, then when you tell him to eat he can eat, this asserts your dominance.
  Mate it's just a matter of exercising,loving, and training, click on the link below on how to teach the dog commands with treats, click on the link below it will benefit you loads, and good luck with your dog.


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…

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Dog Health Questions: Unusual dog training question?

i have a rottweiler about a year old,i am going to get him trained for security,when he is trained to attack and bite on the arm which they use the arm guard for in training but what happens if someone is holding my dog and they tell him to attack me,will it do it?even if i am running away from him?

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HAving a Rottweiler capable of doing protection work these days, is rare. Most are bred to lay on the couch and eat Bon Bons.

As with all training, the dog will listen to people he respects...not just anyone who knows the commands.

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• When the dog is conditioned to bite the sleeve, it generally doesn't matter who's wearing it.
  
  My husband trained dogs for a short time for the Sheriff's Dept. K-9 unit and they would go after the arm no matter who wore it. However, the handler (dog owner) should never be the one wearing the arm.


• Only you should know the command to make them attack.
  That way, others can't give it.
  
  Running away is the best way to get a dog to chase you down.

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Dog Health Questions: Yes i was wondering if anyone knows how much does it cost to get dog training at petsmart?

I went to the website and it dident really say also do u go just once or several times

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I'm in puppy class at Petsmart right now and it is 99.00 for 8 one hour classes. I have loved the experience so far. We have two pups and it has been great for us and them plus we are making other friends. You learn so much more than just the basic commands, but our trainer is REALLY great so we got lucky. Let me know if you have anymore questions

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• About $100 but I would suggest a professional trainer instead.


• cost is usually under $100. however, depending on what you need, it may not be benefitial. I had to have an expert trainer help me, after I spent (I believe, 4 years ago) $85 for my dog at petco.
  
  If all you want is basic training, just do it yourself. get a small hip pouch to place treats in. this way, they are always handy. Plus, you'll need daily training to ensure it works


• In ontario it $120 for 8 classes


• like about 200 dollars per session!!


• I paid $99 several years ago. I think it went up like $10 or $20 since then, depending on your location.
  
  I'm pretty sure it was an 8 week course, once a week. The first class was no dogs and the last was graduation. In effect, you got 6 classes.


• I believe mine was $100 about a year ago for 10 sessions


• $110, well at least at the petsmart that is near me.


• why not just call them? ask a yahoo member or someone who actually works there?

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Dog Health Questions: Aggressive Dog Training Help?

I found some good info on Aggressive dog training at: http://traindogquick.com/aggressive-dog-training-advice/ but wanted to know if anyone here uses any form of shock to treat a dogs agression also? Thanks

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"Quickly" and "Aggression" do NOT go together no matter how you put it.

That website is 100% incorrect on all accords. When your dog is dog aggressive, you don't FEED them together. Good lord, thats like asking the dogs to kill each other.

If you HAVE an aggressive dog, take it to an accredited behaviorist and have an evaluation done. The behaviorist can recommend a correct regimen of training to take that will lessen your dogs trigger responses, and make for an easier life for your dog.

Do NOT take advice off of that website unless you want to get yourself and your dogs extremely injured.

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• I actually see where the trainer is going with this, but I believe the trainer is incorrect on technique; there's a better way taught to me by a trainer that uses positive reinforcement. I believe the trainer is elevating the new dog's status within a pack; however by doing this the owner's dog will always be aggressive toward the new dog to gain a higher position. More importantly, the owner must be a leader within that group. The dog cannot see him (her) as weaker. My dog was introduced to other dogs walking past the new dog in a crate gradually taking the new dog out of the crate. The walk was important, because to be part of a pack, they should migrate together. Make sure both dogs are provided plenty of exercise, that means you have to get out there and walk them. If you are seen as the leader, you really shouldn't have too many problems with aggression. Additionally, spaying and neutering dogs make a difference in aggression.


• Aggression in dogs is very complex and there are no simple or easy solutions. I have to say I didn't find the info on the site you stated as being very good at all, it was very general and seemed to have a "one size fits all" basis for treating aggression which is totally and utterly wrong.
  
  I just read it again as I had just scanned it previously and can not believe they advocate chaining aggressive dogs near to other dogs and then feeding one dog while the other looks on! Talk about fueling a fire!!


• You should put google adwords on you blog and really make money.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Certification?

I used to have a job training dogs and I was looking into finding another similar dog training summer job but it looks like I need to be certified first. Where can I find a dog training certification school?

Time To Find Out More About Appropriate And Efficient Dog Training

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There's a gazillion of them online. You just pay a few thousand, and all of a sudden you're a certified dog trainer. For about $50,000 you can be a Master Trainer. There really is no regulations behind it. You can print your own certification...sign it saying that you've certified yourself in all phases of dog training, cat training, monkey training, etc.

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Dog Health Questions: How much does Petco's Basic Dog Training Class cost?

We just adopted a 5 month old lab mix from an animal shelter and would like to bring her to training classes. Anyone know for about how much the basic training classes at Petco cost?

(I know they vary store to store, but I'm just looking for approximately how much the classes usually run for.)

Search And Rescue Dog Training Advice

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Mine cost 155 dollars. I live in Massachusetts.

Just a warning, classes at Petco do NOT work. I also took my 6 month old lab mix which I got from a shelter, it's a low budget class, not taken very seriously by staffers. I'm sure they vary but if I were you I'd invest the extra 50-60 dollars in getting a reputable trainer at a reputable business. I enrolled my dog in puppy classes with a place voted Best of Boston for 5 straight years and what surprised me was the price was 240.00 the class was much more professional, they provided clickers to train with, online videos, handouts, and lots of patience and a much better work space. If I were you I'd research another place first! I hope this helps... good luck and congrats with your new dog!

Using an Electric Dog Training Collar to Train the Recall

• i would advise you to do only trat based reward training as by using negative growling and punishment on some dogs can destroy there good natured temperment. our dog used to be so friendly and upbeatnow when we put the barking collar on her she shakes and sulks and is very scared, neagative things dont teach good behavior, only fear


• About $109 for an 8 week class. (that what petsmart is atleast and i think they are prety similar)
  
  I just called and there's is $109 too. Why do i get a thumbs down? because i didnt say the classes stink? that wasnt what she ask, she asked the price...!


• Fifty cents is too much for the WORST place you can think of!!!
  BULLCRAP;taught by minimum-wage twits.
  
  Call your local kennel club for REAL training by REAL trainers -who've TITLED dogs-& HALF the cost.


• Lets say you get what you pay for and Petco is cheap. You will not get any personalized help and they herd you in and herd you out


• $109 usually have a $10 coupon


• Call the store at which you plan to take the class.


• try petco.com
  
  hope this helped

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Dog Health Questions: I heard about this dog training called super dog training is it any good?

I want to teah my dog basic commands and no leash training?
I am in California.

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Stick with a tried and true training method that has trained hundreds of thousands of dogs over the last several decades.

If you are in Southern California you are in luck as there are trainers available that can teach this method.

http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com

13 week course your dog will be heeling on and off leash, recall from thirty feet, and group sits and downs.

Dog training does not get more super then that.

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Dog Health Questions: How to open dog training business?

I am only 13, but I REALLY want to be a dog trainer. I think it would be so cool to help people train their dogs over the summer. My dog is really well trained, and we've even begun to work on our freestyle routine, but I just have no idea how I would start a dog training business, how much I would charge, and how I would get people to come and trust a 13 year old to train their dog. I will be 14 on Monday if that helps at all.

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i'm 13 too and i would really like a dog!

i think where to start off is to post leaflets and flyers through peoples doors, stick them on shop windows, and so on.
get some people to help you when you do the training sessions. (possibly an adult)
find a big field to do the sessions on and arrange a date to start with. Maybe you should do a taster session first, where no body has to pay, so that they can see what its like. Then you should do training sessions, say twice a week, at the price of 10-20 pounds.

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