Dog Health Questions: Best dog breed for me?

I have almost successfully trained my GSD X, and now I'm starting to look at a puppy to buy.

Although all my pets have been from the pound so far, I want to go to a reputable breeder and select a brand new puppy and begin training from the very start.

I don't have much time for grooming, my girl has a proper spa bath almost every fortnight.
I walk at least twice a day so size is exercise is no problem.
I am a confident trainer, my GSD X had major social problems and now she's fine. I don't think there's an issue that can't be fixed.
I go to dog training at least once a week so the dog will become perfectly social.

I'm looking at maybe a Basenji or a Shiba Inu.
What dog breed would be best for me?

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My hats off to you. I really like hearing about good owners and from the sounds of it you are one. I would recommend doing research on both the basenji and the shiba inu. If you feel they are good dogs for you, then you should definitely looking into them. Check out multiple websites and even contact the actual breeders. Every dog is different and you can't tell just by the breed standard. I have included one of my favorite sites, good luck with your new puppy.

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• Shiba because with them you dont really have to brush there fur much


• pit bulls don't need allot of grooming at all and they need exorcise which you do regularly very loyal ,smart ,friendly and love the attention. i have 2 and there the biggest babies my 4 yr old niece wants to take my girl home


• Hats off to you for taking in pound dogs.
  
  Why not another?
  
  I would say the best breed for you is the one needing a home from the pound.


• Try these out:
  http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/
  
  http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm


• hi,
  
  to know what type of dog will suit you, you can use this dog finder match up http://www.mediumurl.com/?r=094728952621…
  the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits your personality and lifestyle. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.
  
  hope this helps


• kudos! That's great you've adopted shelter animals,i have also :) Maybe since your really good at rehabilitating animals with issues you should keep it up! But i get where your coming from,i think maybe a akita [big,powerful,stubborn,yet sweet with their loved ones] that breed will be challenging for people with no experience but you'd be fine.They are really sweet dogs with the right owner.I think you'd fit the bill. :) Good Luck!


• well i heard Shiba Inu.

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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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• 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: About how much does it cost to have your dog trained in GA?

I was looking to send my jack-chi mix to someone for a few weeks to be trained...where they take the dog home with them and intensively train them. I don't know if what I am willing to spend is enough for a service like that.

I am just not a very consistent trainer and have tried going to classes to learn how to train her but it has only worked minimally.

And, if you know of anyone in the Atlanta area you could recommend I'd love to know their name/number!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help? (please read!)?

Hi, I am 13 and own an 11 month old Kelpie/ Cattle Dog/ Border Collie mix. She is a great dog. Very intelligent, easy to train and VERY active (which was expected of course). My problem is, when I just want to play with her, she will jump all over me and bite me. She is not being aggressive but I guess this is her idea of 'fun'. Can anybody help me train her out of this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks (:

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Whenever she jumps and bites, ignore her.

Don't say a word to her or even look at her. Just turn your back to her, cross your arms, and look up at the ceiling.

Once she calms down, go back to playing with her. If she bites or jumps again, ignore her again. Praise her whenever she's playing calmly.

She's learned that biting/jumping gets your attention. Even if the attention is negative, like yelling or scolding, it's still attention. You know how little kids will annoy you just to get a reaction out of you? It's the same with dogs. So you have to teach her that biting and jumping gets her absolutely nothing from you.

The most important thing is consistency. You and anyone else in your house, including guests who come over, have to ignore her every single time she bites or jumps up, or she won't get it. You can't let her get away with it even once.

Luckily most dogs learn pretty quickly. Just be patient with her.

Good luck!

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• sharp noises especially for this breed will stop her in her tracks, almost in a high pitched squeal yelp and she will stop, ignore her for a minute, then praise her for stopping, if she bites again do the same again, she will associate the fact this noise means i get ignored.
  
  while she is eating put your hands in her bowl, if she shows aggression take her away from the food.


• Mistake #1 this dog should have stated traing a long time ago. The dog can't be trained on the computer. She will need to go to a trainer and you too. Yes you need to be trained also. Your trainer is not the one with your dog,you are. Get busy before she ends up playfuly hurting someone.


• If you want her not to do that anymore, ask her with a commanding voice to do what you want her to do. Also use treats to train her. dogs don't like doing things when there is no prize for them. i hope this helps a little because thats how i train my dogs


• Don't play games that involve her jumping on you unless you ask her up instead frow a frisbee for her and teach her agility.


• When she does it, be a tree:
  http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…


• she just doesn't know shes hurting you can take her at dog school or teacher her yourself not to play like that that's what i did


• What are you constituting as playing? If you are rough housing with her.....she's going to rough house with you back

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Dog Health Questions: Media dog training colleges?!?

What colleges would you have to go to if you want to become a media dog trainer for like movies,commercials,so on.do you even have to go to college to become one.thank you

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There are not any colleges that have a major for dog training. However, some colleges do have animal behavior/ animal psychology or animal science degrees. A lot of professional animal trainers have degrees in Psychology or Animal Sciences.

Media dog training is a very difficult field to get into and you will need years of professional experience before you can even get an entry level job.

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• I doubt there is any college that teaches animal training. You should start by reading as many training books as possible and taking a dog through obedience training. Once you learn how to teach a dog the basic commands you can easily teach it other behaviors by using the same techniques. It takes a lot of time and patience.

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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: I didnt agree with the dog training technique?↲?

today i took my dog to a trainning class , where they also give private training. Now i have a 9m husky, that likes to bark at people and sometimes dogs. Well today the man introduced a prong collar over my halti. I didnt like the way it looked or what iv herd about prongs. So he put two chains -prongs- on my dog with a muzzle and was pulling him so hard that he cried twice. Than he was talking about that its not mean because i need to be leader because the dog knows weakness, and then hes talking about shock collars. All these things im against, he also had me heel with my dog, which i thought he needed to learn. But he had a long leash on him in the back of me with another one i held, so everytime he would be out of place. He would yank him hard then my dog cried. I dont know what to do because the whole time my dog was scared he didnt look happy , he didnt even get excited when i talk to him in a high pitched voice.

What do you guys think, should i go again?

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If you don't agree with the trainer's methods, then you shouldn't go back. The point of going is to learn how to work with your dog, and to practice what you've learned at home. If you don't agree with the methods, then you won't want to use them at home. That defeats the purpose of going. I understand how you feel, because I took one of my dogs to an advanced obedience class and it wasn't the methods I disagreed with, it was the attitude of the trainer. She had certain owners and breeds that she favored over everybody else and their dogs. After one particularly rude class, I never went back. I actually saw her in a pet store later, and she remembered my dog and asked why we dropped out. I told her exactly why. Your trainer doesn't seem to know any methods besides using force on a dog, and I'd never subject my dog to such brutal handling. Please, don't go back, for the sake of your dog.

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• I would say no. The way you put it makes it sound as though this way of training is hurting your dog, and that will do more harm than good. Besides, you can't really train your dog if you don't agree with the method this trainer is using. Find another trainer whose methods you fully agree with and you're bound to get better results.


• I'm not against doing what it takes, including chokers, prongs and shock. But that guy was an idiot for jumping directly to a prong collar.
  If you start out as rough as you can you have nowhere else to go if the dog just wants to test the waters. Or if the dog is "soft" you end up shutting the dog down.
  
  Let this be a lesson to you, never pay a trainer without being allowed to sit in on a few sessions first.


• Shock, choke and prong collars CAN be very effective, humane training devices when used properly, but this moron sounds like his technique is simply to dominate the dog into submissiveness. As his owner, it's up to you to decide which training methods you're comfortable with, and find a trainer who will use methods you don't object to


• I don't believe in prong collars. I think that trainer did not know what he is doing. Try to play with your dog for a while. Also, get a new trainer. I trained my dogs in normal flat nylon collars and I only use choke chains for shows, and I do not pull on them. There are trainers out there that are gentle and are good. I hope you find a good trainer for you and your dog.


• There are a number of ways to show the dog that you are the "leader" other than causing the animal pain. You should certainly find a new trainer. I would also file a report with the BBB in your area and also file a police report - this is abuse and depending on the laws in your area may be cruelty.


• Most dog trainers are against the prong collars, find a new trainer


• Not only should you never go back, you should report this jerk to the local humane society.


• NO you should not go again but should try and find a trainer who will work with you.Shock collars are best used by caring professionals who know the proper use.They are effective but must be used with much care and education. You do not put a prong collar over a dogs muzzle-ever. The use of the second line on your dog was because the trainer did not trust you to yank hard enough. When you want your dog to heel and he gets ahead it is common practice to yank them back to where you want them but it should only be done with enough force to get there attention and is not meant to actually make the dog call out in pain.That is just wrong. Your dog went through a lot today and it may have been the first time anyone was ever that rough with him so he may seem a little put out.What I suggest is that tomorrow you try to take him out for a walk right away and when he pulls you yank him back to remind him where you want him to be.Maybe if you do it NOW, after he has been mis handled he will respond to you.NO Prong collars


• Finding a dog trainer that you and your dog BOTH feel comfortable with is very important. Some people agree with prong collars and choke collars and that's fine. The rule applies for them, too. Find a trainer that feels "right". If you ever feel uncomfortable, or second guess the trainer, or disagree with something s/he is telling you to do, or (and especially!) feel your dog is being rushed... dump the trainer. You have no obligation to the trainer. Next time, I recommend watching the trainer before hand if at all possible. Some will be more than willing to let you sit and watch a session.


• Don't take your dog there again. DO go back to get most of your money refunded, if you paid in advance.
  
  Have a look at the KIKOPUP videos on youtube. These are fun, easy, instructive videos on clicker training that show you that you can have a well behaved dog that enjoys being trained, is very obedient, and got that way without ever being hurt. go to www.clickertraining.com and click the link that says Find a Trainer. Clickertraining.com also has books and DVDs (plus clickers) if you'd like to do it yourself. I recommend starting out with a teacher before you go solo.
  
  You can find even more books and DVDs on clicker training at www.dogwise.com.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you know any dog training tips?

I'm trying to train my dog Whiskey not to pee on the carpet. He is a three week old golden retriever. This problem has been non stop and my wife and i are at wits end. we have tried everything from yelling to rubbing his nose in it. My good friend Oscar across the hall tells me that he has had this problem before and the best solution is to hit him until he relents. i have tried this, but to no avail. Please help, because im afraid ill have to put him down if we cannot resolve this issue.

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This is a method that I use on all my pups and older dogs with great results. This takes time, your dog is a baby and just like with human babies you have to be patient. Rubbing a dogs nose in it or smacking it are VERY outdated training methods and actually harm the relatonship with your dog.

Try this
I have never bothered with training pads. Take your dog into the garden every 30-60 min.
Use a designated toilet area in your garden and let your puppy walk and sniff around the area. Keep it clean to ensure that he will not go somewhere else in the garden that is cleaner. By selecting a specific area, you are helping your puppy understand what you want from him when he is taken to that spot and it will be easier to keep clean.
Every time she goes for a pee say "good girl nice pee (or whatever words you want to use) and give her a tiny tasty treat. Same with poo. These guys obviously don't know that we don't want them to do their busy in the house, there for we have to teach them. Be prepared they cannot hold their pee/poo for long so will have problems during the night. Their bladders are just so small. (Just like human babies).

You should always try to take your puppy out at the following times:
•Immediately after the puppy wakes up
•First thing in the morning
•Last thing at night
•A few minutes after eating or drinking
•After playing
•After any excitement (e.g. after visitors greet your puppy).
Sometimes dogs (adult dogs too) need to run around a bit to get the "systems" going.

What signs should I look for?
If you see your puppy sniffing around the ground, crouching down about to go to the toilet or actually going to the toilet inside the house, quickly get his attention by clapping, calling him excitedly and running to the door so that he will follow you out. If he is actually going to the toilet you may need to shout something extravagant to get his attention and stop him in his tracks (e.g. something silly like 'sausages!!!' will help as it is not personal or aggressive). Make sure the shout does not scare him as this will make him nervous and more prone to toileting in the wrong place. The purpose of the shout is to alert him. By doing so, he will shut his bowels and hold it whilst you walk him outside. It is best that he makes his own way out the door rather than carrying him out, as this will help him learn that he actually needs to make his own way to the door when he needs to go to the toilet.

What if my puppy makes mistakes?
You will need to clean the area thoroughly to get rid of smells. Note that household cleaners do not get rid of all the proteins that we cannot smell. Do not use any cleaner with ammonia or bleach, as it will smell similar to the ammonia in urine and the puppy will identify it as a toilet area.How long should it take to housetrain my puppy?
Like all young animals, puppies do not have full control of their bodies. Depending on the individual puppy, the breed and how much effort you put in the training, it may take up to 8 months to have a completely housetrained dog. Accidents will probably happen at night since the puppy may not be able to hold it in for many hours at a time initially. However do not despair; as long as the puppy is consistently going outside during the day he will soon learn that toileting means going outside when he has better control of his body.
You can also have your puppy in his crate in your room initially so that you can listen for the signs. If your puppy cries during the night pay attention to him and take him outside immediately. Do not fuss him or play with him, just go outside with him for a few minutes until he eliminates, praise him and then calmly and quietly take him back to sleep in his crate. This way the puppy doesn't think that three o'clock in the morning is a good time to play.
AND FINALLY…..
Remember prevention is the key to successful housetraining. Take things slowly, have consistency and keep a routine. Be fair and kind to the young life endowed into your care. You will soon be enjoying happy, mess-free days with your best friend.

A Guide to Basic Dog Training Principles

• Much as you would want your dog to learn fast, you have to understand that no dog is born with manners. So it really goes with proper training. And when you say training, it comes with a deal of patience. Instead, why don't you try using treats and rewards? There's really a long list that you can do to train your little puppy.
  
  Check out this link for some very helpful information. Goodluck!
  http://dogtime.com/training.html
  


• Dogs pee in the house because they do not know that it is wrong. To effectively teach a dog that pee-ing in the house is undesirable, you must closely supervise him and "catch him in the act". When you catch him doing it, non-mark him, and take him outside. Do not yell, do not hit him, and do not rub his nose in it; this will only make things worse because he will get scared and he will not understand what you want. Instead, if he goes outside, you should praise him and treat him with his favorite food.
  
  In fact, I trained my puppy to go on command by taking her outside to her favorite pee-spot and saying "go potty" right before she is about to pee. After she finishes, I praise her very well and give her lots of yummy treats. After some repetitions, she got the idea and prefers to go outside because she gets nice food for going outside.
  
  Note that if you do not catch your puppy in the act then there is no point punishing him because he will not know what you are punishing him for. Instead just move him somewhere else while you clean-up the mess.
  
  If you are not around to supervise, then crate your puppy or put him in a long-term enclosure with puppy pads. Puppies have small bladders and they need to go potty pretty often. I used to take mine out >5 times per day. She usually needs to go when she wakes up, and after vigorous exercise.
  
  This site has many more useful tips on housebreaking:
  http://www.inch.com/~dogs/housebreaking.…
  
  Your puppy is very young, so you just need to keep at it, make it fun and positive, and he will learn. In the meantime, train him to go on puppy pads so that he can go on his own when no one is around to take him outside.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know is there any dog training school near town area?

Prefer area - Bukit merah, Tiong Bahru and Henderson.

Abused Dog Training - How to Train an Abused Dog

Recommended Answer:
Ask vets in your area to recommend one. Go to dog shows and ask owners.

Beyond Canine Basics - Advanced Dog Training Methods

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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?

Dog Treats for Dog Training

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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?

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.

Dog Training School

• 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: 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: Can I trust this site called etronixmart.com to buy dog training collars?

I love my dog, so I decide to select a good dog training collars for it. Then I came across this site: http://www.etronixmart.com/ that offer dog training collars. They are in low price but with amazing function. Anyone who buy from this site can share your suggestion?

Dog Training Book - Why Buy One? When Everything is Free Online!

Recommended Answer:
Better question - why do you feel the need to electrocute your dog to make him obey you, rather than humanely training him?

Puppy and Dog Training

• All of these collars are cheap rip-offs that either won't work well enough or will short out on you. I would NOT recommend any of them.
  
  If you're going to use an e-collar then you must do so at the advice of a professional and you MUST invest in a quality collar. Period. Anything less that professional and you may end up injuring the dog.
  
  Try Dogtra brands.


• I would go to petsmart or petco if you are going to use them. E Collars were going to be our next try if squirt guns failed with my dog barking NONSTOP at the dog park.
  
  My, some people can sure be judgemental about this. They act like we have never humanely trained dogs. I trained four of my dogs without having to use squirt guns, but this one is definitely a trial. But squirt guns worked for us..thankfully.


• Amazing low price . . . remember what grandpa used to say. . ."You get what you pay for". Cheap price = Cheap Product

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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.

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

Recommended Answer:
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.

Rescue Dog Training

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