Dog Health Questions: If someone came up to you and asked what can I put on my dog besides a chocker or a pincher what do you say?

Ok this person has a really strong breed I know it is a mutt but other than that I don't know anything else. I told her a head harness but don't know if that would be the best for her. She saw me working with my dogs in my yard and stopped and asked how she can get her dog to be as good as mine.

I also told her to look up dog trainers she said she went to the dog training class and she was kicked out because her dog is to mean and to strong for her she needs to get someone else to help her. Thanks I would help her but my foot makes it hard for me to walk not talking about a dog that can take you off your feet.

She said she doesn't want another dog trainer because they don't what they talk about. I haven't seen this dog yet. But he sounds big

Dog Training vs Horse Training

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Yep ur rite! a head harness is good for strong dogs.

Understanding The Concept of Dog Training

• I would say "what on earth is a chocker and a pincher?"
  The dog does sound too much for her to handle.
  May she should go to the dog trainer on her own a couple of times.


• if she's having trouble controlling the dog, she should absolutely start with a prong collar.
  
  she needs FOR SURE some one on one training- she needs to be able to control the dog before she can bring it into a class.
  
  sounds like trouble is brewing


• A-there's no such thing as a "chocker"=try chain/slip/"choke".
  &
  B-it's NOT the tool,it's the human using it....mis-using it.


• A harness, or a gentle leader


• A properly fitted martingale collar and the education on how to teach a dog to loose leash walk. I can't tell you the number of students who show up to class with a head harness on their dog and they totally disbelieve that I can get their dog to loose leash walk in less than 3 minutes with nothing but a properly fitted collar.
  
  I've not been wrong yet (knocks on wood). And my students stop using it after less than a week in most cases.
  
  A head harness is a TOOL and my philosophy is the first day you put it on is the first day you start TRAINING your dog to not need it.
  
  Chokes and prong collars require an education otherwise and most often they are used incorrectly as a pain punishment to stop pulling. The dog will learn to ONLY respect them when they are on becoming dependent on that tactile feel so the dog has really *learned* nothing.


• I don't necessarily agree with any type of a neck restraint for a dog, preferring body harnesses instead. In fact, my current dog has permanent neck/throat damage and cannot be collared.
  
  BUT
  
  If a total stranger was to ask me about a dog I have never seen, I'd suggest they experiment until they find out what works for their particular dog. What works for me isn't necessarily good for all dogs. I learned that lesson decades ago.


• Honestly, the only training collar i'd consider using is a prong. If that's not an option, then I'd use a regular flat collar.
  
  Use the premac principle. In order to move forward we must first move backward. Dog pulls. You don't move. Wait until he moves back then you move forward. Every time he puts tension on the lead, stop moving. Soon as it goes slack, move forward. He'll eventually catch on. This is the method I use and it's worked with small dogs all the way to large dogs that can easily knock me off my feet.


• If someone was not receptive to the idea of training a powerful dog capable of hauling them this way & that at will with a prong, half check or check chain collar [I prefer the prong over the half check or check chain because it distributes pressure evenly around the neck when the collar bites [in the hands of a capable owner the bite it quick pinch pressure], then I would not have anything constructive to say.
  
  A harness will not allow the owner to give a timely & hard enough correction to teach the dog that bad behavior causes a negative effect it would rather avoid.
  
  A head collar will prevent the dog from using its bodyweight against its owner, the one thing an owner dog cannot do is train the dog so it learns what behavior is acceptable & that it will be corrected for not toeing the line. When you take the head collar off, you still have an untrained dog.


• When I was training our dogs, I tried but did not like the Gentle Leader that goes around the mouth. I had two dogs that were so disturbed by it I quit using it. But I do love the "Easy Walk" harness by Gentle Leader. They have a slightly more expensive two toned one that I swear by. Unlike regular harnesses that actually encourage pulling, this is designed specifically to self restrain in a safe manner and it works! It does not eliminate all pulling but will make a huge difference.
  http://www.premier.com/View.aspx?page=do…

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Dog Health Questions: Clicker training tips please?

I'm trying to train my dogs to walk with me while off leash. For one it's not a problem but for the other I can't say the same. So for him I want to incorporate the clicker in the training. Can anyone please give me some pointers on how to start this? If it matters one is an American Pit Bull Terrier(who walks with me off leash) and the other is a Maltese,Yorkie, Poodle mix(who obviously is the one who doesn't). Also I'm doing this because the park around me allows them to be off leash at a specific time and this is the time that I rollerblade or bike with them. They seem to enjoy it more off leash, but the Yorkie gets distracted very easily. Getting him back is no issue all I do whistle to him and he comes right back. I want him to learn to stay with us ONLY while off leash. FYI: I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT THE PIT BULL SHOULD BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES BECAUSE OF AGGRESSION ISSUES. IF THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO CONTRIBUTE THEN PLEASE BY ALL MEANS KEEP IT TO YOURSELF, BETTER YET DON'T GIVE YOU'RE 0.02. He's not aggressive AT ALL and is in fact in therapy dog training. All I'm simply asking for is pointers in including the clicker in training.

Is Your Dog Training You?

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Start out small with lesser distractions. Inside your home, in your back yard. A friends home, backyard, then the park.

Reinforce like crazy. Use a high value item like real meat or cheese. Mark the behavior of following along. Every couple feet, mark it and reward, mark and reward. You want to stretch the time between rewards out.

Whats distracting him? People? Other dogs? just caught a scent?

OP clearly stated she's taking them to an area that allows off leash dogs.

It doesn't seem that he's so focused on the other objects that he won't listen. What I would do is try to reinforce the behavior of staying with you as much as possible. Keep your eyes open, if you see something that usually catches his attention get his attention on you BEFORE he reacts. You may want to teach "look at me!". Use the clicker to mark the behavior of him making and holding eye contact. I know a lot of people that use this method for their dogs that are dog aggressive. look at me keeps their attention on you and not their trigger, or in your case the interesting things.

Also if he does move off to check something out, just call him back and reward like crazy when he returns. He'll eventually realize it's more rewarding for him to stick with you.

Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog

• Well, you're on a public forum kid, so you don't get to pick the choose the answers you get.
  
  Dogs should not be off leash in a public area. It's dangerous. ESPECIALLY a Pit Bull. I don't care of it is an "off leash park" that's fenced in. Pit Bulls DO NOT belong in dog parks or off leash situations.


• Good on you! make sure you have an unlimited supply of small doggy treats. (little bits of cooked liver will help keep the attention). don't let them go to far. click and treat. they will learn the sound of that click. so don't forget to take it with you.


• Another owner who thinks their dog will be the exception to the rule...
  
  Please read:
  http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.p…
  
  http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.p…


• ALL DOGS SHOULD BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES, not just PB;s. It is only common courtesy and being responsible....And in most places, the law...If the dog ran on the road and caused an accident you would be responsible for any damages, not to mention a possible dead dog ...

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Dog Health Questions: Help for a dog trainer!?

Okay i'm a dog trainer and I am looking for free dog training seminars in MN or if there are job opportunities in the area for me.

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Well if you're looking for seminars that actually count toward the IAABC or APDT requirements then they're not going to be free. No seminar worth anything is free.

Also, this is not a job hunting site so you're not going to find any jobs on here.

From Simple Dogs to Guard Dogs - How Guard Dog Training is Done?

• i don't know myself but google will usually have schedules for that kind of stuff
  sorry i wasn't much of a help

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Dog Health Questions: Teaching dog commands?

How can I teach my dog how to stay and to not jump and come without buying any of that dog training stuff. He knows how to sit fine but sometimes he just gets out of control and doesnt come when I ask him to. PLEASE HELP!

Cooperative Tips on Dog Training

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Be consistent and use a leash when training. To teach your dog to come, have your dog sit. Then hold a treat, call your dog, give a tug on the leash and say "__dog's name__, come". Give the treat.

Keep doing this until he gets it off the leash. Then go outside, romp and play with your dog. Call your dog and treat. Keep calling your dog to give him a treat until he knows his name and to come. Do this repeatedly for days and weeks until he is reliable.

Then play the game with somebody else. Between the two of you, take turns calling the dog over and giving him a treat.

To keep him from jumping, first teach your dog to sit with treats. Every time he jumps say "sit" and treat him for sitting. Or you could do the same thing and teach him to lie down when he jumps. First teach him to lie down with treats.

Understanding The Concept of Dog Training

• Ask your dog to sit. With you at his side take the palm of your hand opposite him and slowly swing down and stop with the palm of your hand in front of his nose and say clearly and seriously "STAY". Step forward one step and stop count one second then step back. When you are back beside him lean over and say "Good boy" then give him a tiny treat. One only. Of course he may not stay the first time and you will have to put him back. Don't play around with him. If he steps out of his sit/stay say "No" loud and clear and push him back. That's why you start with only one step. Once in a while when he does as you ask go back to him and say Good boy and give him like ten treats in a row. BUT only do that once in awhile. When you finish each stay let him know he's done with that practice by saying OK then walk him around and practice heel. This will take a while, stop, sit, palm to nose, stay, step away, count one second then return, Goodboy,treat, ok, heel.
  If you are under 19 you can go to your local cooperative extension and see the youth agent there, they can tell you whether they have a 4-H dog project or a knowledgeable person to help you and it won't cost you anything. Practice makes perfect and you'll be surprised how smart your dog gets after you practice awhile.
  When your dog finds that you are spending more time playing with him he will come more eagerly when he is called. Remember don't call your dog to you to punish him. If he gets punished when he comes to you then he learns quickly to run the other way. If you feel he's running away after something you have to be more fun and interesting than what he is after. Turn around and call in an excited voice and run in the opposite direction. He will come to see what's got you so excited.


• Consistency and patience. Keep reenforcing the commands. As far as the come one, train on long leash and make it fun. The command should have a pleasant sound to it - not a "come here and you will be punished". Never ever tell a dog to come to you and then punish them for being bad for something else. That only teaches the dog that coming to you will be a bad thing - not a good thing.
  
  And if you are still having problems, then sign up for a course of basic obedience to help you train.


• The only dog training "stuff" you ever need is a leash and a collar.
  Put the dog on a sit, tell him in a firm voice "stay" and curl around right in front of him. if he moves, a firm "no", put him back in a sit, and repeat the stay command. Make him stay for 15-20 seconds, then return to his side. NEVER let the dog out of a stay by just letting him get up - always return to him, then praise him while he is sitting. Each time you do this, make the time a few seconds longer. Once he is staying regularly, then put some distance between you and the dog. The most critical thing is consistency - and be quick to react if the dog gets up - the sooner the correction, the more effective it will be.
  Jumping - as soon as you see the dog start to jump, grab his collar (or leash if he is wearing it), a quick firm snap towards the ground, and a firm "off" command. Never allow him to actually touch what he wants to jump on, whether it is a person, another dog, or a piece of furniture. If he is not allowed to reach it, he will give up trying.
  If he is jumping on people, put him in a sit/stay, and have the person approach him to pet him. If the dog gets up, have the person back away from him, put him back on a sit stay and have the person approach again. do not let the person touch him unless he is sitting.
  For a recall, again, always on leash. Allow the dog to the end of the leash, then call his name and command "come". As soon as you do this, gently tug on the leash to encourage him to come to you. If he does not respond, then literally pull him in towards you. However, as you are doing this, make a lot of high pitched praises - make it fun for the dog to come to you. Never call the dog to punish him or for something he does not like. always praise him and make a big fuss when he comes to you.
  A basic obedience class will help tremendously here. I would recommend checking out classes in your area, see how they train, and find somewhere that you can agree with their methods.
  Personally, I do not use treats to train my dogs. I have found in over 20 years as a trainer that dogs listen perfectly until the treats are gone, and then they may listen half the time, if that. Use your voice for commands and your voice and hands for praise - you always have those with you.


• what i did i just held my hand out when he was sitting and said stay, when he didnt i put him bacc in the same position and repeated my actions, basically everytime he moved i did the same thing....it doesnt take long at all he got it within about 5 trys, i also used treats as a reward for listening, he understood thats what i wanted him to do. i havent mastered the not jumping thing though, he just gets so excited. teaching it to come should be taught after it has learned to stay. do the same thing and reward treats.


• What breed of dog is it?
  1. you should take him on a walk before you start a training session with him. That will keep his energy down and he can focus.
  2. command him to sit
  3. once he sits praise him quietly so he doesn't get hyper
  4. put your hand out flat like your going to give someone a high five walk a few feet away, command him to stay
  5. if he stays praise him
  6. every time you do this and he succeeds walk away further


• you have to be strict with him and when he jumps punish him or turn around and don't make eye contact with him for a little bit. by punishing him put him in a place that he is afraid of or that he doesn't but when he does jump use a word to let him know that he is doing something bad (preferably not no, try ah-ah in a short, sharp, and loud voice/tone ). When he does as told reward him with a treat and praise a lot (praise is like a vocal reward, like saying good boy or stuff like that)


• A trained dog is a better behaved dog. Training reaches the dog and the owner. Use a treat with the come command. To teach stay you need to work with him. If he gets up before he is supposed to, repeat until he does stay. Repetition is how dog training works.


• well what i do is just go to the fridge and get some ham eat it in front of them then pretend like you still have some and tell them the commands until they do this it always works for me i taught my dog to sit stay and come and jump just by doing the ham trick


• oh just use a treat.
  dont give it to him if he moves when you put your hand out in a halt gesture. have him stay for a small bit of time then call him and give him the treat. increase the stay time with every treat you give.


• i had a lot of trouble in that area with my dog. this video helped me out alot. its amazing
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-o…


• Try treats, clickers,anything he likes to reward him! but some times you really have to disclipene your dog to get it to behave!


• just keep practicing thats what my friend did and now her dog does nearly all her commands.

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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.

Using an Electric Dog Training Collar to Train the Recall

• 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: Dog training!..?

how do you train your dog/puppy to go to the restroom outside???

Dog Training Made Easy - Find Out How

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Keep taking them outside frequently. As soon as they make a mark or drop a pile, praise them. Also keep a close eye on them inside. At the first sign of circling or other indication, get them outside quickly. Make sure any accidents inside are cleaned up and sprayed with "NO-GO" or similar product. And never clean up the accident where/when the dog can watch you. The Monks of New Skete offer numerous training books that are excellent. They are available at Borders and Barnes & Noble.

Dog Training Aids - Get The Right Tools For The Job

• First of all if your puppy urinates on the floor, take a paper towel and soak it up, then bring the puppy outside where you want him to go and lay the paper towel down. Gently put his nose in the paper towel to let him smell that it's his urine. Tell them good boy or girl and give treats, if desired. Do this for the feces too.Then set a timer to take him out every half hour for the first couple of days. If this is to long and you see your puppy can't hold it, shorten the time to 15 minutes. As for the night, let him out before bedtime. I know it's alot of work letting the dog out, but the puppy has a small bladder. This will work because I have 4 dogs myself and it has worked on all 4 of mine.


• I found crate training to work great. When they are unsupervised and at nite, keep him in the crate. When you are home and after he eats, take him outside and when he releases, say "potty" and reward him with a treat. Also when you see him sniffing around the floor, it is usually time to go so take him outside at that point and again say the word upon release and reward. The reason for saying a word like "potty" is that eventually you will be able to have them go on command before you take them somewhere. My guy goes out in the back yard before we go anywhere because I dont want to be carrying a bag and picking it up while on the bike path.
  Also if he does go in the house and you clean it up, be sure to spray some of the solution made to break down the enzymes so that he does not smell it and do it again in the same spot.
  That is a quick, in a nutshell version.


• Crate Training. Its the most common and easiest way to housebreak a puppy.
  
  There are many great guides available on the Internet. The sooner you do it, the sooner you wont have to deal with soiled carpets.

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Dog Health Questions: Jindo dog training tips?

anyone?

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Check with one of the rescues. I have provided links.

Jindo's are a bit like a wolf or wild dog in temperament if they are purebred. You really should get in touch with the Jindo rescues and ask them for more detail on trainers that they would recommend that are good at handling Jindo's.

Actually, dog trainers of German Shepherds might be able to handle a Jindo maybe?

Many dogs you can just take to a regular dog trainer. And if you do not know where your dog came from, it may just be a mix that looks like a Jindo like a lab chow.

But if it is pure Jindo, it may require a trainer that is used to dogs with a bit of the wild, roaming, wolf like edge that Jindo's have.

Jindo Rescue should be able to give more accurate details. If the Korean military can train them, then certainly they can be trained.

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Dog Health Questions: Startmark clicker: dog training?

my dogs are scared of it. i'm trying to train my biggest dog, Kiba, right now, and he's hiding under the bed. i know, the clicker is really loud, and i think it's too loud. i'm doing as the directions say to condition the dog to the clicker (clicking, then giving the dog a treat), but it isn't helping any. should i try later, so the dogs are more hungry, or should i just give up completely?
and yes, i've tried putting the clicker in my pocket and clicking, to make it quieter, but that helped about..0.5%.
thanks. <3
-kelsey. ♥

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Sometimes this happens. You can try something like the top of a Snapple bottle, which also makes a clicking noise, but much softer. If that's still too much, you may not be able to use a clicker at all. You can still do the same kind of training, but instead of a clicker you use a marker word, like "yes" instead of clicking the clicker.

Dog Training Man's Best Friend

• You could muffle a box clicker by putting several layers of duct tape or masking tape on the metal tongue.
  
  You could hold it in a pocket (instead of, or in addition to, the above).
  
  You could get a quieter clicker: http://clickerpets.stores.yahoo.net/newi… is the one I give to my clients.
  
  Make sure you are holding the clicker far from the dog's head and not pointing it at her like a remote.
  
  Make sure you give a high-value treat immediately after each click.
  
  You could just make a noise that doesn't happen in any other context, like a click of your tongue, or a made-up, short sound. You could just say "yes!"
  
  Most trainers I know don't bother "charging" the clicker (just clicking and giving treats for a while) any more. They teach the first behavior they want (I usually use a nose target to help both the dog and the human learn), and the dog catches on that the noise means he is getting rewarded for what he was doing at that moment.


• There are clickers with a very soft noise available, or you can use a different sound, or even just say "yes" (or whatever).


• if you really want to train your dog i suggest going to the orlando pet smart and asking for mark as your trainer. he is excellent my dogs don't do a bad thing but it's still good to remind them every once and a while at home the comands.


• Can you picture the temperament of a dog that hides from the noise of a clicker under the bed and will not come out?
  Clickers are an idiotic gimmick, you have a voice, use that as a marker which is what the clicker is supposed to be doing.
  I have never understood the fascination with them as your voice does the exact same thing and it is free, plus, the dog knows what it sounds like!

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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?

Animal Husbandry And Other Unnatural Acts: A Career in Dog Training

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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: What is a good name for a Dog Training company?

My husband is starting his own Dog Training company and we're trying to figure out what to name this company.

Any ideas?

If you have a dog, what kind of company name would encourage you to inquire about services? Something professional and straight forward? (ie: John Smith- Certified Dog Trainer) Or maybe something more catchy and fun? (ie: Wag Wranglers)

We plan on being the lowest priced training in the area because most other trainers want CRAZY ridiculous amounts to train dogs. We think this service should be affordable for ALL families, because we believe having a family dog enriches the lives of children who grow up in a home with a dog... therefore we want to make having a WELL TRAINED family dog easily attainable for everyone in our area. We also plan on working with local shelters to rescue and train dogs in order for them to have a better chance at adoption. Finding a 4 year old dog at a shelter may seem like a lot of work at first glance... until you find out that this 4 year old dog has had verifyable advanced training by a certified professional, and might even show off a few tricks for you. Plus, any dog that goes through our program gets free refresher training for life. If you adopt a trained "rescue dog" we'll even do a free homecoming session with the new owner and dog, to help with the transition into the dog's new home. Every dog deserves a loving home, no matter what their age.

lol... sorry for going off on a bit of a rabbit trail, there. Just wanted you to have a bit of background. :)

Thank you so much for any insight you might have!

Effective Dog Training Tips

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I think you and your husband are both Angels!! You are providing such a great service for dog lovers. Please contact me when you get established. I would love to put your Link on my website when you are ready.
How about something like this:
Rescue Dog Training
We take the bite out of your dog and not your wallet
I think it is kind of cute! Good Luck to you, and I look forward to hearing from you real soon!!!

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• I am opening up a dog training business this summer. The name will be Happy Tails. I think catchy names are always best. They are much easier to remember than human names.


• Choose a name that reflects something important to your training program or that reflects the area you live in.


• Hounds and Bitches: Submission is Our Business.

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Dog Health Questions: Classes as self teaching dog training?

okay, so I want to go to collage in the IL Moline area for dog training, and I have a few questions.
#1 do you know any collages in this area that do classes on dog training? if not, what kind of searches should I do to find them? what should I look for?
#2 do you know any good "self teach" curriculum that I can purchase that can help to further my goals? do you have any books to suggest?
I have already been doing allot of research and reading, and actual training, but I want to further myself, so do you have any suggestions?

Dog Training

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you could volunteer at a shelter on the weekends. that way you can start to familiarize yourself with dog body language.

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Dog Health Questions: Seeing eye-dog training?

I believe seeing eye dogs are amazing. But I've never seen the training they go through. A friend of mine says that she watches a dog handler somtimes train a seeing eye dog outside her apartment. She proceeded to tell me that it was heartbreaking because whenever the dog made a very made move (cross the street on a red light, or walk their owner into a poll) the handler would "beat the sh** out of the dog." Now I know there are some extreme dog training but, is this right or should she call someone to take care of this person? Just concerned

Dog Training - How to Handle Outdoor Dog Training

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The Seeing Eye does not beat their dogs. If you use that kind of force to train a dog you get an unreliable dog because he won't trust or respect you and the moment you show weakness he'll turn on you. A person with a service dog relies on their dog, be it a guide dog, hearing dog or other service dog, to do something for them that they cannot do for themselves. The person has to trust that the dog will do what he was trained to do and the dog has to want to actually work for the person. You simply cannot force it.

Does the Seeing Eye use leash corrections? Yes, they do and I know that doesn't sit well with clicker trainers but there is more than one humane way to train a dog. Done correctly, a leash correction causes no pain and yes, I've had them done to me so I know. It's no different than a tap on the shoulder to get attention.

Guide dogs know nothing about street lights. That's not how they are trained. They are trained to stop at all intersections, regardless of the traffic pattern and regardless of the lights, which they can't make out anyway (they are red-green colorblind). It is the handler's responsibility to decide when to cross based on the sound of the passing traffic. How do they teach a dog to avoid a moving car if the handler or a driver makes a mistake? You set the dog up with a handler on the harness and a backup trainer in the car. A third person drives up, cutting the team off with the car, then the backup trainer makes a loud noise on the passenger side, usually by slapping the side of the car with their hand.

So do you call a leash correction "beating the sh** out of a dog?" Or do you actually mean striking the dog or otherwise causing him pain or harm? Because leash corrections (done correctly) are not abuse, while the other is.

Unfortunately, most humane laws don't address this kind of situation. I know that in my area, so long as the dog has food, water, and shelter, you can pretty much do anything else you want to it. It's certainly not right, but dogs are generally viewed by the law as property, not living creatures. So you can try reporting it to animal control or to a local humane organization but you'd probably get farther reporting it to the program that owns the dog. They typically wear gear that indicates what program they come from. For example, the Seeing Eye issues unique harnesses of their own design and each has a metal plate riveted to it that says it's from the Seeing Eye.

If your friend is not in New Jersey, then her problem is not with the Seeing Eye and she should investigate what guide dog programs are in her area. Only dogs trained by the Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey are properly called Seeing Eye dogs. All other dogs that guide the blind are called simply "guide dogs."

So far as I know, no legitimate guide dog program is going to condone anything beyond a leash pop, and many don't even allow that. There is a possibility that this person is not a guide dog trainer and is instead a puppy raiser who's gone nuts and is not following the program's rules, or some person off on their own pretending to be a guide dog trainer.

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• That is absolutely NOT normal for a guide dog or any service dog. At all. Your friend should report that to the local police. If the dog has a badge on its vest indicating the organization that trained it, she should also call them and report the treatment that the handler is subjecting the dog to.


• no that is not correct. Beating a dog to correct it would only result in fear, and possibly aggression, which is not desired in a service dog!
  
  I would try to find out what program this guy works thru, try to video record it, and send the video to the facility.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I Grab an Audience's Attention when Speaking about Dog Training?

I'm doing an informative speech about dog training...

All I need is an attention grabber (First thing in the speech)

and an Impact Statement (last thing in a speech)

Any Ideas?

10 Points for most creative =)

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I would start of with an example of what can happen when a dog is not trained, tragic stories are usually best. When they hear what terrible things can happen they they will be interested in what they can do to prevent it.

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• Just bring a trained dog and demonstrate. You'll have their attention.


• "Do you have an uncontrollable dog? Then watch me demonstrate how to fix it"


• Come in on all fours and bark like a chihuahua.


• if you have one of those dog biting training tools that you wear on your forearm, then you can have a dog run from off stage or into the room, depending on your circumstance, and grab hold to your arm under a suit or sweat shirt...This will get peoples attention. I suggest that you began speaking then have it occur! Be dynamic and do it in short burst of ideas.

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