Dog Health Questions: How do i stop my dog attacking me?

My dog is 22 weeks and since he was a puppy he has bitten me every time i go anywhere near him.
I reward him when i tell him off and he leaves me however he carries on again biting and jumping up me.
I give him two warnings if he dosn't listen he goes in his cage.
He also goes to dog training and eats a well balanced diet which is low in protein and has no preservatives in apart from rosemary.
He does not do this to my mum or her boyfriend however he does it too new people after meeting them for a little while. He's getting on my nerves what can i do?
Oh and he get's a walk a day and he is a Cocker Spaniel

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Dogs are not good with warnings. They tend to think in action - reaction.

So what might be happening here is:

Action (dog bites) - Reaction (you tell him "off") - Action (dog stops biting) - Reaction (you give him treat)...now, if he's a smart little puppy, he'll have figured out that biting you will at some point result in him getting a treat. On the other hand, he's probably wondering why sometimes he gets a treat and other times he gets a time out.

You need to change the Action - Reaction pattern, so there is no reward for biting. Dogs are not terribly critical about rewards. Treats is a reward, praise is a reward, attention is a reward, even negative attention is a reward.

So your Reaction should be "no treats, no praise, no attention"

Try this instead:
Action (puppy bites) - Reaction (you yelp, get up and leave, ignoring him completely).

Do this consistently and he should get the point.

When he bites visitors, either have them give the appropriate reaction or simply remove him, giving him as little attention as possible when you're doing so.

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• maybe an extra walk or 2. keep doing what you're doing, but i wouldn't use the crate as a punishment. find a quiet time out corner and make him stay there a couple minutes. put a blanket down but no toys. he needs to learn to respect you. and putting him in the crate is too easy. and he'll learn to hate or fear the crate.


• yes you have to be the alpha so try this. when he starts jumping and biting you and you tell him off when he gets off he has to sit for 1 min. before you treat him. he does not get the reward until he sits 1 min. then reward and praise. if he doesn't know the sit command you need to start teaching it. at this point all he knows is jump,bite,off,reward so he keeps doing the bad behavior to get a treat. you need to be in charge of when he gets the treat not him. and he only get it if he gives you a positive behavior.
  
  if he jumps up on you before the minuet is up say a firm NO!!! just take his collar and put him in cage (don't keep telling him off, no second chances) leave him 10 min. when you let him out of cage tell him to sit and when he does you treat and praise.
  
  if he doesn't know sit put a leash on him and stand in front of him and take a treat and slowly raise it back over his head and as soon as his rear touches the ground you treat and praise. this is all positive training, a positive reward for a positive behavior.
  
  it will take some time but if you are consistent ant even practice 2-3 times a day he will learn. lets face it he learned how to get your attention with negative behavior for a treat so he isn't dumb. good luck


• He thinks hes higher up then you
  show him your the alpha dog
  it may seem creul but you may have to smack him on the nose to show him whos boss


• show dominace, he thinks he is better then you. what u need to do is put him on his side and keep him down till he gives and stop wriggling. he will bite u while u try to get him dowm but keep going.
  after a few times of this he will get it. do this when ever he bites u


• you should not be putting a dog in a cage he isnt a budgie, if he is jumping up on you just turn your back and ignore him, dont shout or give him any type of reaction, the cold shoulder will make him understand you dont like him doing that, putting him in a cage will just make his bad behaviour worse in the long run


• You need to assert yourself as the dominant member of the pack. Your dog thinks he is and it's annoying to him when you try to tell him/show him what you want him to do. If he "goes to dog training", are you going with him?
  
  I think 90% of problems people have with their dogs can be solved by a change in behavior of the owner.
  
  Consult your trainer and have him/her assist you with this process as well.
  
  Good luck. I've been bitten twice in my life (bad bites). One was a cocker spaniel and it was because I got between her and her food accidentally.

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Dog Health Questions: I think I've decided to get a dog for Christmas! Help!?

What breed should I get (any size). Why should and shouldnt get a dog? What i need for a dog and how much itll cost and last but not least how much does the breed/breeds cost please help....
I have-

dog experince
a dog right now
enough money for a dog
lots of dog breed books
lots of dog training books
30min.-1hr. 30min. to walk a dog
i will be gone for about 8hrs a day
will come home to let dog out
about 2 acres
a small back yard
a place i visit every week with horses to chase
i like bid and small dogs.
mediam dogs r great also
ex.

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Sound like you are ready for a puppy, but I recommend waiting until after Christmas.

First of all, Christmas is a terrible time to get a puppy.
http://www.petrescue.com/library/no-pups…
http://www.slate.com/id/2132035/
http://cyberpet.com/cyberdog/articles/le…

Also GOOD breeders will never sell a puppy for Christmas, so anyone you could get a pup from right now would NOT be a good source.

Another reason is because you are not yet sure what breed you want. This is not a decision that should be rushed. Take your time, narrow it down to a few breeds, then go to some shows and actually meet the breeds and people that own them, join some internet groups and discussion boards just for those breeds so you can talk to pet owners that have them and find out their experiences.

Once you've selected a breed, then you need to search for a good breeder. This can take a while too, especially since good breeders will probably have a waiting list. Don't just go somewhere and buy the first puppy you see, ALL puppies are cute. Check out the breeders ADULT dogs. Are they good examples of the breed? Are they well cared for? Do they have the kind of personalities you want in a dog? Check out the website for the breed's parent club (they're usually called something like "Breedname Club of America"), and most of them will have breeder referrals, information on the breed, and information on what to look for in a breeder. Don't even look at puppies until you have selected a breeder.

It's worth it to take a little extra time an effort to make sure you end up with a dog that will be an enjoyable companion for the next 10-15 years.

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• you will be gone a lot and the dog can chase horses?
  the world does not need another irresponsible pet owner.
  Forget getting a dog and do yourself and the dog a favor.


• Well I thought about answering your question until I read that the dog will have lots of horses to chase. Thats really immature. Have you ever seen what damage can be inflicted from a dog chasing a horse thru the fence or a horses hoof connecting with the dog.......


• too late to get a dog for christmas,, reputable breeders usually have waiting lists of prescreened puppy buyers BEFORE THEY EVEN BREED THE DOG... you would have to go to the breeders house, be interviewed and hopefully pass your screening...
  
  dogs should not be CHASING horses.. try a cat or adopt a shelter dog


• if you don't care about having a mixed breed some of the sweetest dogs come from shelters, and are usually cheaper ( around $75.00-$100.00) if you want a pure breed I would look around for breeders, but don't ever buy from a pet store they often times get their dogs, from puppy mills, and are sick and die within weeks if not sooner...hopes this helps..


• Alright, I'm hoping that horse chasing thing was a joke. Seriously not good for horse or dog. Also, you say you'll be gone for 8 hrs a day and come home to let the dog out. I hope you don't mean out of the house b/c no dog should stay locked indoors for that long unless you don't care about urine on the floor. You sure can't expect them to hold it that long. You have to research the breeds and pick the best one for you. Keep in mind, some breeds are more prone to health issues.


• You don't need a dog.


• seriously research all the different breeds and think about which ones you can handle. you can also try rescuing a shelter dog. whatever dog you decide to get, take the time to learn to take care of it first and COMMIT to it! I can't stand seeing posts from people who find out after a month or so that a dog is work and not just something cute to play with.


• You shouldn't let dogs chase horses and now is not a good time to be getting a dog. Your house will probably be busy over Christmas and it will not be the best time for the dog to settle in. There will be a lot of dogs in rescue centres come the end of January when people have decided that it wasn't what they wanted for Christmas after all.


• Since you only have 5 days to pick the breed of your dreams... how about you wait until after Christmas so you have time to research different breeds, attend local breed events, talk to multiple owners, inquire about responsible breeders, etc.
  
  Also, I just read your statement about the dog being able to chase horses. Are you SERIOUS???? Horses can kill dogs! I grew up with horses and dogs... one kick is all it takes.

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Dog Health Questions: MY DOG IS THE "PACK LEADER" AND BARKS AT ME!?

So, This is my first dog, and from the get go I prepared EVERYTHING and read training books, etc. however living the actual thing is different. Obviously I've been doing things wrong, but I try my best and yes if I were to get another puppy I would have more experience. But the point now is that my dog is more dominant. He's a 17lbs maltese/poodle mix and is indoor. I love him to death, which makes me give in at times. He loves jumping onto my bed to look out the window, but I was told that that meant he was dominant... but I have NO problem with him being on my bed. I like him there; however I want to be able to tell him to get off and him listen. I've taken him to dog training classes and he's failed 2 times because he gets too exited with other dogs, since he doesnt socialize much with other dogs (which is why im begining to take him to dog parks every weekend) anyhow, My 2 main concerns that really frusterate me are these:

When i tell him NO or HEYYY (I dont yell I simply say it firm to let him know hes not supposed to do something) He'll bark at me and wont stop until I look away, So my trainer told me to stare at him until he gives in then once he looks away he'll understand that I'm being more dominant, but it hasnt been working instead he gets more angry and keeps barking and barking so annoying.

another thing that really frusterates me is that whenever Im going to leave somewhere I leave him in my room because I dont trust others that live in my house to accidently let him outside or he can eat something he's not supposed to,,, etc. so I either crate him (in my room) or let him loose in my room (usually let him loose in my room, just when i have a mess i crate him so he wont destroy things) but when I call him to come into my room he doesnt want to! He runs away and there I am like an idiot trying to get him! It's so annoying. I've tried luring him in with a treat, but it came to the point where he would rather not have the treat then go into the room. I've tried throwing the treat in my room and once he goes in I close the door, but He learned so now he'll wait till I move away a little and run in really fast grab the treat and run back out!

please HELP,... how can i be the alpha!!!

oh one more thing. I know I dont excersize him AS much as I should. could this be part of the reason?? during the week ill wlak him only like 2 times, but daily he runs in the back yard at lease 2 hours....

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Instead of just sternly telling him "NO", it helps a lot of you create a very large noise to startle him. You can clap your hands really loud, for example. Another good way to do this is to get a soda can and put pennies in it and shake it to create a loud noise.

You should definitely take him out more WITH YOU. Dogs respect and look up to the person who takes care of them the most.

Be very stern with your dog and enforce that YOU'RE THE LEADER.

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• I don't have time to answer alot on that. But i'd definately say the exercise is part of it. They need it, so if he's your number one, make time for more walks.


• Yes you have done something wrong. I have an 85lb pit bull, I'm an old woman in a wheel chair and I'm pack leader. When your dod barks grab and hold on to the side of his face, watch wild dogs and wolfs the pack leader dose this when proving their th alpha. Then do not break eye contact. That should help. If you say no and he dose not listen put him on time out. Put him away in another room till he stops. You say no do not back down the dog will still love you.


• I am just so pleased you chose a maltese/poodle cross for your first dog and not a rottweiler.
  
  However I like your honesty, and as you say you can already see some things you would do differently when you get another pup.
  
  You do need to go back to training clubs as this is excellent socialisation for your dog. I take a class of obedience but I have just booked myself and my latest adopted dog into a training club as I need to work him with other dogs around. We ALL need to keep learning no matter how long we have been doing this.
  
  Please google NILIF... you might not like to do some of the things but I assure you it is what is needed. It will improve your little dog no end. It's one thing having a pet and a friend, but you still have to talk in dog language to him.


• Begin training him yourself to sit stay come etc.
  It's all obedience and trained with positive reinforcement-treats and praise.
  It doesn't matter if the dog lays on your bed,my dog does the same thing and she is definitely not an alpha dog over me.
  Just begin training him with sit-come,doesn't matter if he already knows these commands re-freshen
  him with them.
  
  Once you know he can sit and come and understands the commands..use the nothing in life is free.
  Before you place his food on the ground ask him to sit...if he does not sit remove the food for a few minuets and try again..ask him to sit...if he sits tell him he is a good boy and place the food on the ground for him..the reward is in the food if not take it away and try again...dogs are not stupid they know what behavior brings the best result.
  The same applies before petting...before playing before walking in-fact anything.
  
  When he barks at you have a tin can and fill it with stones or something that will make a noise...not enough to frighten him but to get his attention and to stop the barking for a moment and tell him quiet at the same time...when he stops put a favorite toy or buy a new interesting toy near his mouth for him to chew on and play with...if he chews on the toy praise him for the effort...if not keep trying until he does chew on it and play with it.
  
  So what you will be doing is letting him know that barking is not acceptable behavior and chewing on the toy is acceptable behavior..he will pick up on it as long as you are stern with the barking and full of praise for the playing with the toy.
  
  Dogs need mental and physical stimulation,i would try walking him a bit more or play fetch with him..throw a ball-toy whatever you have...this will help him to burn off some energy.
  When dogs are bored or stressed they love to chew on things it's comforting for them....so provide him with a bone noe and then...Kong's are great filled with yummy treats...with the bone make sure it is not a cooked bone they will splinter when the dog chews on it and can puncture the dogs stomach...must be raw from the butcher.
  
  There are some dvds that you can get for your dog while you are away...keeps them occupied while you are away...you can get them from.
  http://petsittervideos.com/
  So good luck with him.


• There are certain ways to communicate with your dog that you are the pack leader. First of all get a leash so that you have a way to control him and make him obey commands. If he thinks he has the option to disobey he will. Next make him do something before you give him ANYTHING. This means petting, food, water, toys. Make him sit or stay or something before he gets it. Take him on more walk. Walks I think are the best time to train your dog. The pack mentality is strongest here. Make sure your dog walks behind or beside you NEVER in front. The pack leader always walks in front. You can do this by using a short leash tie it to your back belt loop so he is unable to pull in front. You may also want to look into using a gentle leader. Lastly do NOT give in. when he barks at you. It may take a few minutes a few hours, days, or months but every time you look away you just told him he's the boss.


• Okay, I raised my ex-roommates puppy for three months and this dog was a jerk! He thought he could get away with everything. Start with a "face harness" collar, not a neck collar and definitely not a harness. Attaching the leash to his face allows you to control his head. The same concept that allows people to control horses. A harness accentuates a dogs natural "pull" reflex and between the two of you, the one in front is the lead, or alpha "dog".
  
  You should use a short training leash. It only allows your dog to be next to your foot/leg while walking. Again, having the dog farther in front of you translates as it being the alpha. In his doggie brain, you are following him.
  
  When entering a doorway, you ALWAYS enter first. Even if you have to gently push the dog aside with your foot. It's YOUR door, it's YOUR doorway, it's YOUR house. That's exactly how the dog sees it.


• If you have a collar on him, keep a leash on it. That way, when he does something wrong, you can snap the leash (pull the leash and quickly release it) and say, "No, Bad dog."
  
  For the dominance issue, start to spit in his food. Yes, it may be gross, but the alpha in a pack always eat first. Your saliva has your scent, so the dog will know that you ate first. If that doesn't work, bite him on the ear. But first, make sure his snappers are shut.


• I dont know that your dog is barking because he is dominant. I have a Saint Bernard who likes to bark if she thinks we are having a conversation with her....like she is trying to talk to us.
  As far as leaving your dog. It is ALWAYS best to put your dog in his kennel while you are away. Even if you are in the next room and leaving him unattended, he should be in the kennel. After a while he will learn to go to his kennel just by saying the word "kennel". At first I trained my overly hyper chihuahua/weiner dog mix to go to her kennel by carrying her there, closing the door, and giving her a small piece of chicken through the bars. She absolutely HATED the kennel...but LOVED chicken. It took some time, but now she runs down to her kennel and I even find her sleeping there sometimes with the door open, and I havnt given a kennel treat in months. Of course, always keep it clean and with fresh bedding. No one likes to sleep on dirty blankets.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i have taught my dog how to sit, laydown, rollover, and to give a paw. now going to try to teach her to speak, any suggestions?

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Amazing website.. things to teach buried all throughout it... read Stitch's blog too!

http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/%2…

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• Rent the Cesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) DVDs or Videos you will learn a lot!!! And you will laugh too! I'm glad you like your dog!


• Come and stay.. Drop it. Bring..


• I taught my dog to "speak" on command. When he barked, I said "yes, speak" and gave him a treat. Then tell your dog to "speak" again. It may take him a minute or two, but as soon as he barks again, say "yes, speak" and give him a treat again. Do that over and over until he gets it and pretty soon he'll be "speaking" on command. Good luck and have fun!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog barking help?

i got my dog almost 3years ago. she had really bad seperation axiety for a long time. she has since gotten a lot better. she no longer cries/barks in the kennel and can be left home alone for short periods (less than 3hours) without supervision. i have her in dog training but its more for the basics (sit/stay etc) the only problem she really has now that annoys me to no end is when people come over and knock on the door and come in. she barks for about 30 seconds-1min like im getting ax murdered. she will even bark with me standing right in front of her and i knock on the wall....all the people that come she knows. she will bark from the kennel, she will bark thru the bark collar, she will bark even if we prepare her that someone is coming (like opening the door a crack.) nothing i have done in 3years helps. any suggestions?

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Learn how to work with a reactive dog (that's what you have). Your training instructor should be able to help you with this and any other issues your dog may have. If not, you may want to find someone more qualified. You may want to check out this website for fearful dogs (fearful and reactive dogs often have the same types of behaviors and both can be managed similarly). It has a wealth of information and links, recommended reading, etc.
And lose the bark collar - it's probably doing more harm than good.
Best wishes.

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• Watche the dog whisperer! I have the same problem with my dog and his suggestion and he even showed with a dog, is to put your dog on a leash. Have someone come to you front door and ring the doorbell. Open the door with your dog on a leash and let them smell the person until they get bored. Then go about what you were doing. Do this every time and your dog will start to realize that you are in charge. It's okay for them to bark once or twice but then should know to stop. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Does my dog just need to be trained?

I rescued a two year dachshuad from the pound a week ago. For the first five days he didn't pee in the house. Now in the past 24 hours he has peed in the house three times. It seems like he pees when I acknowledge him. He will be hanging out with my girlfriend and I come home and it seems he gets excited and pees. It seem like he knows he is doing something wrong when he does it because he runs to his crate right after and won't come out. Again he didn't do this the first 6 days we had him. Will dog training help a two year old dog? Any suggestions on home training? Does it sound like something may be wrong?

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When you first come home don't look at him or say anything, just take him outside. You just rescued him so who knows why but he has no control its a submissive pee. But handled gently he should stop. He is really glad to see you so don't be all excited when you first get home. He feels bad probably been punished for it, maybe why he was dumped at the rescue. So don't give up he can't help it but you can help him. I had a collie who did this I just said nothing and no eye contact when returning home we went outside then if he did pee it was no biggie, but I always did the no talk or eye contact. Good Luck and thank-you for rescuing!

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• Training: I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!


• Many dogs can pee when they get excited. When you come home do not speak to him or acknowledge him until he settles down. Just walk in a sit down


• oh my he is peeing in the house at 2 years umm... hes probablly just excited if you show him what he has done wrong and then let him outside to show him where he needs to use the restroom, then maybe he might be a little more trained, but then again you usually have to train dogs at a young age when they are a puppy so it might be a little harder. Unless he is scared of something then thats why.


• You are probably showing excitement when you arrive home. When you show excitement, your dog gets overexcited and that's most likely why he is exhibiting this behavior. Everyday, when you arrive home, don't pay any attention to the dog and act calmly. See if that makes a difference.
  
  Just to let you know, many dogs do pee when they get overexcited. He does not have a problem, he is just getting too excited.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Ok well i was looking at a dog and im thinking of adopting him but what do they mean by this....
He is already house trained with a doggie doggie
If anyone knows please let me know. Thank you btw here is the link... http://adopt.pschar.org/adoption-center/…

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Thats probably a typing error. It may mean he was already socialized with other doggies.

But the first answer is probably right also. i would ask the rescue organization about it.

Thanks for giving another dog a home :) We need more people like you.

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• Like the other answerer, I would think they mean doggie door. I think he may have a good beginning but I wonder if a pup that young is really reliably trained? Possibly when you get him home, you may have a little more work to do as he adapts to your home. Although, it is not impossible he is trained- I once did have a nine week old who was reliable about going outside- I also had a doggie door at the time. If you don't have a doggy door, it may take a little longer.Good for you for considering rescue! He is a cutie! Go meet him and take your time and ask all these questions and more. I have adopted several pound puppies who turned out to be very good dogs.


• Most people use the word "doggie" in front of the word "door" in this context. If it were "puppy" I'd say they meant puppy pee pads.
  
  Because it is a typo or misprint, you really need to contact the group and ask what was really meant. My best guess would be "doggie door," but it is only a guess.


• this means the foster home has a doggie door where the pups can go in and out as wanted
  if you don't have a doggie door you will need to train him to a schedule
  also realize a pup does not get full control until 6-8 months so until then there may be accidents


• I would bet they meant doggy door. That's a good question for the rescue organization when you call to fill out an application.


• I believe there talking about a potty pad, a large pad that is set in the house that they pee & poop on.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help. Read details?

I have a 5 year old pekingese/pomeranian. I have had her since she was two. I have also just moved houses and in my old house, her pee pads stayed in the bathroom. She ALWAYS used them. Now that we have moved about two months ago, she wont use her pee pads in my laundry room. She always pees on the carpet in the hall way. I spank her and rub her nose in it but she just continues to do it. We also praise her when she does use the pee pads. I dont want to move the pea pad either. HELP ME!

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Hi Maddie,
This must be driving you mad! However dogs are creatures of habit. There is something about that laundry room she is not happy with. I am thinking the machines. She probably has seen your washer and dryer in action and is not comfortable with them. I can imagine that this place is probably the most convient for you, but I am not sure how you are going to get your five year old dog past this.

Personally, I am wondering why you are using pee pads with a five year old dog in the first place. This dog should be able to hold her water for eight hours. Why not train her to the outdoors? I would do this by putting the pee pads closer and closer to the door you would be taking her out of until you are ready to put them out the door. Then I would place the pee pads in the "potty place" outdoors so she will get the hint that this is the new potty place.

My two points worth,
Rose

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• Spanking and rubbing her nose in the pee does not help! It makes the situation worse. Dogs don't understand why you are doing what you are doing. It is actually up to you to take her out on a regular basis so that she becomes comfortable with her wee time. I dont think a dog should be using pee pads at her age anylonger. It is up to the pet owner to ensure regular walks and if you can not be there to take her, don't blame her for causing a mess.


• Maddie,
  
  I'd recommend something like Simple Solution's Puppy Aid.
  
  It's a formula that encourages your pup to eliminate where you want them to, in this case, on the training pads in your laundry room.
  
  Best of luck to you!


• Why is your dogs still using pee pads? You should only use them on puppies. Also rubbing the dogs nose in its pee only leads to your dog becoming aggressive. Stop pressing it for peeing on the pad and whenever it starts to pee take it out side. Train it to pee out side.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there any free good dog training sites???

also book titles! thank you so much!!

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Yep, and in many cases the information is worth every penny of it.

As to book titles ... Go to the library and invest an hour or so glossing over several or many. Then consider these two things:

1: Which appeals to your personal comfort; and
2: Does it address any specific issues of concern to you.

When you find the one that best elicits a "nailed it" on BOTH counts, that's the one to start with. It may not be, however, the right one ... but you will learn that as you go along.

Should you find that you made an incorrect choice (the training as instructed is not effectvely changing your dog's behaviour to suit your needs) don't beat yourself up. It does not mean that you are not doing it right, nor that your dog is not responding ... it just means it ain't working.

Place a call to several local trainers and ask for help. Be sure to describe, best you can, any specific issues of behaviour you need dealt with and then ask yourself:

1: Which trainer appeals to your personal comfort; and
2: Does the trainer have experience addressing specific issues of concern to you.

Now you've found (hopefully) a more experienced pair of hands and eyes to help you with the rough spots.

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• Yes - http://www.freedogtraininginfo.com/
  PetsMart and Purina have some info online also.
  
  You can go to the local library to check out tapes and books.
  
  The vet, Pound, SPCA, and Humane Society may have some suggestions. There may also be some local dog clubs.


• Absolutely, here's an amazing free dog training site:
  http://howtodogtraining.blogspot.com

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Dog Health Questions: Training a puppy to fit the ideal dog persona?

I got a 10 week old puppy three days ago. Mind you that I have trained JRT's, German Sheperds, Australians Sheperds, I decided to check out what the new school of dog training advice was out there. I am kind of dissapointed in advice people are dispensing about training dogs. I was wondering if anyone feels the same way? I think the trainers forget that people have different ideals. For instance, training a hunting dog is different from training a hunting breed to live as a family pet. There is this one guy who went on and on about not allowing a puppy/dog to sit on your lap. I have never had a problem with any of my dogs, and they were all allowed to sit/rest-head on my lap. I think he just didn't want a dog that sat next to him, or maybe he had a bad experience. What one considers misbehaving can be considered appropriate to another person. This goes for how people raise children as well.

I also don't want my dog to like all people, and have no problem if my dog growls at strangers. I don't want strangers touching my dogs without me interacting with the person first. There are many trainers who want to take this form of aggression out of dogs. If my dog bites someone who approaches my dog while I have her on a leash after I told them she is not good with strangers, shame on that person. I would teach my child, to not interact with strangers as well. This is what I consider ideal. Maybe some say, "what if my dog escapses". Well shame on me. I have not had it happen yet over 20 years of owning and training dogs.

How do the rest of you feel? Do you feel like some advice just does not fit in to what you consider an ideal dog?

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There are many different training methods out there and one doesn't just fit every dog, as you said. If you want a dog for protection, you aren't going to sign up for your local basic obedience classes using positive reinforcement. Just as you don't go to one doctor for all of your medial needs (my internist won't fill my cavities, my dentist won't adjust my back, etc.), I feel it's the same with training. It depends on how you want your dog to behave. I find it hilarious that people think no matter what their dog does, they are trying to 'dominate' them. Our dogs are allowed on our furniture. They have to ask first (they do so with a paw up), but we taught them that because we have company that comes over who may not want our drooling AmStaffs on the couch with them. They may weigh 70 pounds, but they still try to sit on my lap. This isn't because they are dominant, but because they love to cuddle. People watch too much tv and believe everything they see on it.

Jumping dogs drive me nuts. When we were training our youngest, it would really tick me off when she would jump, I would correct her and someone would say 'no, it's okay.' It's not okay. She will be a big dog one day and then she's going to knock someone over. We have friends who think its adorable that their labs jump on everyone that enters the house. Acceptable for them, not for us. People definitely have different views of what is acceptable and what is not. Our dogs are allowed on furniture, my dad doesn't allow his dogs on furniture. Our dogs aren't allowed on our bed, but my bestfriend lets her dogs sleep with her. To each their own. I did find it funny in my very first training class that someone tried to tell me we should always eat before our dogs do or they will think they are the boss. Really? Just because I ate a few potato chips before Max and Lily got their kibble on the floor, they're going to think they own the house? But some people really believe this. My dogs sit for their food. They wait until they are given a release signal to eat. I don't make my children do that. We eat as we please. I seriously doubt they think they're at an elevated status because I fed them their kibble before I took a half hour making a complete breakfast for my husband and kids, of which they got none. To each their own, and whatever works for your individual dog, though.

While I agree that it is shame on someone for approaching YOUR dog even after you have said it doesn't like strangers, I don't think the court will see it that way if it bites a child. The problem is not your dog, but children these days. Their parents don't teach them about dogs. We have a little 'biter' in the neighborhood who is in the middle of a dangerous dog hearing and his owners may lose him. He is an extremely nasty little purebred Jack Russell from questionable lineage (pet store pup) that has bit almost every child in a two block radius. Why should the owner not be allowed to walk his dog? It's not HIS fault that these stupid kids coming running right up to him and stick their hands out. However, their parents don't agree and have sued. The parents have won and medical bills have had to be paid. After all of this, the dog is likely going to lose it's life. Why? Because people don't ask. They just see a small, cute dog and reach for it. While I agree with you, the courts don't see it our way.

My dogs are extremely friendly, it's inherent in the breed and there wasn't a thing we could do about it even if we wanted to. They welcome strangers with open arms. We are fine with that.

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• it can be hard to train them to do stuff like that and only bark at certain people i've had my dog for 5 years and she still barks at friends that she has seen many times


• i wish my dog was like that she is the friendliest puppy to all people but if she meets a new dog she will FLIP OUT. she will growl, stand up and try to make the other one become submisive altho never actualy hurts the other dog


• research the breed of the dog. base your training on it's natural instincts. 10 weeks is very young for obedience training. Try the umbilical cord approach. Keep the dog's leash on (inside the house too), and tie the other end to your belt. The dog will learn you are the boss and will want to please you.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I have my dog trained to be my service dog in San Antonio?

I'm a mentally disabled lady. Agoraphobia (fear of leaving home) is starting again. I live alone and my dog has become my security. I had to drop out of my spring semester of college because of the whole mental thing. I take my dog Molly everywhere I can that won't kick me out. I desperately want a life besides hiding from the world. Please help me out with anything you find. My heart thanks you for reading this and inputs.

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Few dogs have all of the qualities needed to become service dogs. Very very few programs will train a client's pet dog because the success rate is so incredibly low with dogs not carefully selected from the start to become service dogs. Literally the statistics show it's one dog in a hundred, so the chances are slim your Molly, as lovely and helpful as she is, would be cut out for this kind of training. This training also typically requires 18-24 months of training, so it would not be a quick solution to your problem.

Be aware that there are scammers out there who will offer to certify your dog sight-unseen for as little as $40 or to train your dog for thousands, without actually delivering a real service dog in the end. So you must be very very careful. Especially for Molly's sake because trainers who offer a fast turn around for this kind of training tend to use harsh methods to achieve fast results (faster results mean more money for less work for them).

Honestly, your best bet would be to apply at a program that trains service dogs and get one of theirs. The way is probably about as long as getting Molly trained, but the probability of success is significantly higher (since you only meet the dog once they've completed training or are very near the end of training--no chance to get attached to a dog who doesn't work out in the end).

Here's an article explaining how to look for a service dog program. It includes links to several lists of service dog providers, most of them sorted by state. If you are determined to look for someone to train Molly for you, this is the same resource I would suggest to help you find a private trainer or program to train her for you.

http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content…

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• Turning a household pet into a service dog is practically impossible. Service dogs candidates are screened as puppy's and then enter a training program. Most of the candidates drop out of the program due to personal issues. An example would be a dog who cannot remain calm when a loud noise is nearby. That dog will not be accepted as a service dog and can go back to being "just a pet".
  
  Dogs that make the cut and remain in the service dog training program generally are in training for up to two years depending on how much service and what kind of service they will provide.
  
  Your best bet is to find some service dog providers in the San Antonio area. (Include Dallas and Houston in your search.) There will be some service dog providers somewhere in Texas. Contact them and find out how long it takes a service dog to be trained for the issue you have. I think you will find that you will not want your dog to be away from you for a year while it's in training.
  
  Instead, consider getting a dog from one of the service dog provider groups. That dog will be well socialized and will get along with your current dog (you will have to make sure YOUR dog accepts the new dog). Your current dog will observe the acceptable behavior from the new dog and will mimic it's behavior to a certain extent. Good luck.


• I honestly don't know if your dog would qualify to be a service dog. (You didn't mention her breed or anything like that.) I don't know if your agoraphobia extends to the telephone and speaking to strangers, but if you can handle the phone, a Google Search turned this place up:
  
  http://www.superdog.com/trainer%20pages/…
  
  Pro: It's in San Antonio and if their website is to be believed, they might be able to do the job.
  Con: With any dog training, you are probably going to be required to be present. After all, it's not just the dog that learns the commands, you have to, too.
  
  Have you spoken to your doctor, as well? Good luck to you.


• im not really sure about your answer but to the person above me my uncle has a mental health service dog and he can take him anywhere but a hospital


• In order to have a psychiatric service dog, you have to have a doctor that states you are disabled by a mental illness and recommends that you use a service dog.
  
  You need to consider if what you need is an Emotional Support Dog or an actual Psychiatric Service Dog. Service Dogs are trained to perform tasks that mitigate your disability while Emotional Support Animals are trained to perform tasks and simply provide emotional support. You cannot take an Emotional Support Animal into public but it can help you at home.
  
  Once you get a psychiatrist to agree to recommend that you use a service dog and that you are disabled, you need to come up with a list of tasks your dog can be trained to do that mitigate your disability. For example, a service dog for a person in a wheelchair would have the task of retrieving items that the person drops or cannot reach. So, what tasks could your dog be trained to do that help you? Simply making you feel better when you go into public doesn't count because it is not a trained behavior. I also recommend that your dog be temperament tested to make sure that it will be safe to use in public. Your dog will also need extensive obedience training and public access training...in addition to the task training.
  
  Lastly, you can find a trainer by searching databases of certified dog trainers and seeing which ones have experience in service dog training. However, most trainers will not help you until you have a letter from your doctor.
  
  Edit:
  Emotional Support Dogs have no public access rights. Psychiatric Service Dogs (mental health service dogs) do have public access rights.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog needs some training and I need help knowing how to do that...?

So my dog is a 3 year old Border Collie/ Dalmatian/ Blue Healer and is very anxious when it comes to new people or animals. He has been to the Pet smart dog training before and learned the basic commands. However he barks very wildly at the doorbell, anyone walking by, dogs, cars, and people. He is extremely friendly but needs to learn how to do these things. How could I train him how to teach him to become calm with the doorbell, anyone walking by, dogs, cars, and people? Thank You very much and I appreciate any answers.

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• Bring him everywhere (not literally) with you and have him sit when people come over to see him. Encourage people to pet him ("would you please pet my dog? He's in training.")... I actually did this last year with one of my dogs, and she is much better about people and other animals now.
  You can get a one-to-one trainer by searching Canine Specialists in your area.
  Bring dog cookies where ever you and your dog go, and when he does something you want him to (not bark at the door bell or other dogs when you say "quiet" or "no") get very very very excited (look like a fool- it's the only thing that really works), ump up and down, scratch him ears, give him a little bit of cookie.
  Work with him. It won't change overnight, but you will notice changes if you devote yourself to changing and helping your boy.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know how to turn my puppy into a therapy dog?

I live in the Sacramento area, and I am a psychiatrist. We have a therapy dog program where I work (to help patients with depression, etc.), but currently there are no therapy dogs. I got a puppy for a pet and also for a therapy dog. How do I enroll him in a therapy dog training program? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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I have a page all about Therapy dogs on my Standard Poodle website. Check it out, it might help.

http://www.standardpoodlesusa.com/therap…

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• I suggest putting the puppy into a puppy kindergarten class. This will provide crucial socialization and enteraction with dogs as well as people. Tell the instructor your future plans with the puppy and they can personalize some lessons for you to get a head start. Start teaching him to be gentle when taking treats, not to jump up, and other behaviors that not only make a good therapy dog but a good pet. Expose him to as many "types" of people, different races, ages, looks, etc and make sure to get him around wheel chairs, walkers , and canes. Make these experiences positive and let lots of people give him little treats.
  Hope this helps!


• Our church has classes called PAWS-Pets Are Working Saints. Once they have become socialized to work in the public, they are set up appointments to bring "goodwill" to others. It is a great group.
  This church is in Lexington KY, but i'm sure they could find someone you could get information from near you.


• Below are a few links for you.
  
  First and foremost, not all dogs can become Therapy Dogs. A Therapy Dog has to enjoy the company of total strangers, be calm and friendly even when things get hectic around him. He has to be very trusting of humans, especially his handler.
  
  Your first step has to be basic obedience if you feel your pup fills the above qualities. A Therapy Dog has to obey commands, completely and instantly. They have to know sit/stay/come/stand/wait/leave it/walk nice on a loose lead.
  
  A Therapy Dog has to be able to ask to go outside, whether for a break from working or to potty.
  
  You also need to take your pup as many places as possible while he is still young and impressionable. If he feels going out and about and meeting new people is simply part of his life, he is one step up on becoming a Therapy Dog.
  
  Good luck, and I truly hope it all works out well for you. I do Therapy work with one of my dogs, and the joy he brings to residents of nursing homes, to elementary school children, makes the thousands of hours of training more than worth it!

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Dog Health Questions: I have dog training question?

does the "dog father" training really work? the collar the dude uses seems too flimsy and easy to break.

anyway, has anyone tried this training system?

its called "secrets to the perfect dog" i think...

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I have never heard of it.
I do know however, it is not the "equipment" that makes the dog. It is the training you give it and the relationship that you build.. There are no "secrets". Time spent, consistency, immediate corrections and positive reinforcement are the building blocks to a well trained dog.

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• A catchy name, but I've honestly never heard of it. Best answer.


• The real secret to training them is to set off with a breed that is amenable to training.
  The best by far is the African Grey. I have had one for twelve years and he is absolutley brilliant. He almost trained himself.
  Not only that but they are extremely clean around the house and just love children.


• well i used treat tell him to sit teach put his but down and then give him a treat them every day tell him to sit and if he does give him a treat then try it with other tricks

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Dog Health Questions: DS: The Koehler Method of Dog Training?

What's your opinion? Know any dogs trained with Koehler? How did they turn out?

I'm asking because I'm probably gonna buy the book for my dog, and I'm just wondering how others did using this method. Thanks!

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Yes - I've known more than a few and they turned out very well.

As with everything -- use what works for you and your dog and discard the rest.

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• I am sure that there are methods in the book that you can incorporate into your own training routine. Just don't take everything as the gospel truth, as with any training method. It depends on the dog and how it responds to which method of training.
  
  BTW can someone tell me WTF a "qualified" trainer is. I have seen this mentioned on many post today by a level 1 newcomer and have no idea what it means?
  
  feeling a little bltchy tonight LOL


• I'm just looking into these training methods. I use to know some people with the most well behaved Dobermans ever and they only trained using the Koehler method.
  
  About a month ago I purchased a 1962 hard-copy edition in great shape of "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" from half.com for $2.98 (under $7 with shipping).
  
  I have not read it yet, but you will find some great book scores off of half.com. It's owned by eBay but it's NOT an auction. The sellers are rated like eBay sellers, but you are purchasing outright. I would never purchase from someone with less then a 98% rating.
  
  Just an FYI.
  .


• My opinion? Nothing is brilliant about Koehler. Many people think his method is ingenious, but it's anything but! Koehler is old and outdated. Yes, it's been around for decades, but decades have come and gone since then! What was a brilliant training method back then isn't now. This is the 21st century for heaven's sake! Things have changed. People have found more effective ways to train dogs without fear or force.
  
  William Koehler's training methods are outdated and barbaric! There will ALWAYS be everlasting fans of his unfortunately, but hopefully they will get outnumbered by people who are finding a BALANCE or a MIDDLE GROUND between two very opposite methods aka positive reinforcement and the dominance/alpha/pack leader method.
  
  I despise this website! http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/ The two people who wrote that lecture clearly think quite highly of themselves.
  
  Usually, it's the older generation that swears by Koehler because they're always set in their ways. They don't have the decency to hold their heads up, swallow their pride and realize that there are BETTER training methods!
  
  I really hope you don't choose this training method for your dog. It's sad to see someone as young as you choose a method that has been scrapped (by anyone who has common sense) for quite a while now.
  
  ADD: You mentioned in one of your previous questions that you were a teenager.


• I used this method with an airedale terrier, with disastrous consequences. Note that I did not do it on my own, but attended obedience classes with a trainer who practiced Koehler's methods. My dog turned out aggressive, yet fearful, took 2 1/2 years to housebreak and was completely untrustworthy with other dogs and cats.


• Not a fan at all....
  
  It is a must read if you're a serious trainer no doubt but it's beyond dated. Those books HURT more dogs than they help.
  
  Koehler trained military dogs, if they didn't "survive" his training oh well, junk, get me some new ones they failed. Unless you have the same philosophy with pet dogs, his methods simply don't overlap. The other argument is his work with Disney which is the same concept...if the dog wasn't to his liking aka not hard enough to take the extreme amounts of pressure he put on them, he'd get another dog and write that one off.
  
  It's also based on a timeline. You can have a loose timeline that's fine, but you're an idiot if you think you can make some "schedule". You bring dogs around when they're ready, you don't follow some schedule. HUMAN error, the dog, his temperament, different things can result in a dog who's slower to catch onto things (or faster). You have to work around the dog unless...like I said before, you trash dogs that don't fit your routine. You can't MAKE a dog be what you want them to be and if the dog is slower there's nothing you can do but be patient.
  
  If you've taught him everything with reward, and he's blowing off your commands? Feel free to go Bill Koehler on him. He deserves a correction. BUT if his lack of performance is due to you NOT rewarding his good behavior with high value food/toys/play or because you're boring him to death, that's a handler error. You're working with an animal with an attention span of .02 seconds. You have to remain animated, up beat, know when to give treats for his focus etc. I move around, when I get eye contact or good focus I reward etc etc. When the dog has definitely learned what I want, and has learned that training can be fun, then I add corrections if he so chooses not to obey. It's a clear choice. DO it and be rewarded. Don't do it, be corrected, and be forced to do it, and NOT be rewarded. That's plain common sense that even an animal with a 4 ounce brain can understand.
  
  Like I said, it's an interesting read, but even my mom back in the 70's had surpassed this crap and used food rewards with her dogs (and did very well vs the "never give a dog food or they'll only work for food" crowd).
  
  Look at the top AKC OB dogs, the top 5 Sch dogs, the top 5 FR dogs, and the top 5 Agility and Mondio Ring dogs and I bet you they all have owners who believe in reward, markers, and motivation before they ever correct a dog. Results speak LOUDLY. The best dog trainers on this planet bar none are French...Germans, Slovaks, Czechs, all make fun of them for being "soft" trainers...but they give corrections when needed and at the end of the day they take WEAKER dogs than the Germans/Czech/Slovaks train, and train them to do MORE. They can bring a weaker dog to competition and win simply because their training is more solid. To me that makes it pretty clear that a bond, and reward based teaching systems + Corrections = well trained dog.
  
  PS: I know somebody is going to say something stupid such as: "Not everybody trains protection sports"...granted, but in case you haven't noticed 95% of protection sports is obedience, heeling, positions, control under EXTREME drive...if you can control a dog in the situations in protection sports, life around the house/dog park isn't ****. That's why when I talk about training and trainers I talk about these dog sports, that's why some of the best trainers come from these disciplines.


• I have used some of the methods on Rock. I think that training a dog should be with more than one training method, and it's more of a figuring out what will work best in the current situation. I've never met a dog that's been trained only on the Koehler method, though.


• I train based upon the Koehler Method. The dogs do great. We get happy, willing workers who live for the praise and think the best place to be in any crisis is at the Heel position with their owner. Bomb-proof dogs. Just tear out the back half of the book. He gets too rough for my taste.


• I'm currently reading one of his books, but i don't think I've met a straight Koheler trained dog.
  
  Obviously his methods work, some of them are still good today.
  
  Personally, I find it harsh at times.


• I bought the book, joined the group and I found it interesting.
  
  I agree with some of the basic concepts.....I think its helpful to allow a dog to learn from natural consequences and make the dog pay attention to the handler, since he doesnt know what the handler will do next.
  
  All my dogs know too much to hit the end of the leash, but I tried doing 90 and 180 degree turns with six of my dogs. Some of them responded very well, and some didnt.
  
  My sensitive Westie mix shut down. One foster dog, who did not respond to my usual approach to forging, started watching me carefully, and seemed to actually enjoy the training. My big, insensitive Lab mix was unimpressed (but it takes LOT to impress him). The other three dogs started paying better attention.
  
  Parts of the approach are rougher than I am comfortable with, but I think its definitely worth reading.


• I grew up with the method, and that was long before Koehler ever wrote a book. I still use the concepts (if not the methods) yet today.
  So to answer your second question; yes, literally hundreds.
  As to how did they turn out? Well I have 122 of these in this notebook covering several different disciplines. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp43/…
  And it only took me 70 years to do that ;-)
  However, even more important than the method you choose to use is the training program that you apply that method to.
  First decide what you want for a finished dog, then plot out a flow chart of how you intend to get there.
  Here is a flow chart used for training Retrievers that is used by many trainers, including me.
  http://www.totalretriever.com/rj/totalre…
  Each section of the chart represents about 6 months, resulting in a dog that is ready for open all age competition at 2 years of age.
  
  Oh and Emily, there is no such thing as "positive reinforcement training". Even just ignoring a behavior is a correction, thus training through the use of punishment. If you are using Operant Conditioning, you are using all of it or you are not using any of it.
  "add: i dont just ignore a bad behavior, if its happening, i make a noise, and correct him"
  And that my dear is training through the use of Positive Punishment -- NOT -- Positive Reinforcement
  
  edit:
  "Usually, it's the older generation that swears by Koehler because they're always set in their ways. They don't have the decency to hold their heads up, swallow their pride and realize that there are BETTER training methods!"
  
  Now the hair on my neck is bristling!
  Being as I am one of those from the "older generation" (I'm 70), and I can assure you that there isn't a method of training out there that I haven't studied (and observed the results), your premise is WRONG!
  What you are failing to understand is that as time has progressed, so have the methods that pressure is applied during training. Thus my statement above "I still use the concepts (if not the methods) yet today." The harshness of a correction is up to the trainer, not the training method.
  The base concepts of Koehler are the application of Operant Conditioning, pure and simple. The concepts of Koehler are about WHEN a correction is appropriate, NOT how it is applied or how harsh it is. The individual dog will determine the "how and how harsh", not the training method.
  
  AND, I hold my head up quite high, I have earned the right to do so!
  So what you need to do is try to explain away why it is that those of us from the "older generation" are the ones that just seem to keep right on WINNING in every dog sport there is. Maybe we have learned, through experience, a lot more than you think!


• you love me??? what???? lol
  
  but i prefer positive reinforcement, but i know how to use it so its affective.
  its whatever works for you.
  if you have no idea how to rightfully use training methods, dont even try ANYTHING but positive.
  
  thats my opinion though :)
  my dog, using positive reinforcement, is very obediant and even though he is getting real old, he is still quick to his feet in training.
  
  what kind of method do you use now?
  
  add: oh, lol well i wish you both have a happy life together! XD
  but it makes sense dogs are different, i have a lab/pit mix, great dog. just make sure to study up on any method you use(i know you are), dont want to hurt the dogs:) good luck to you!
  
  add: i dont just ignore a bad behavior, if its happening, i make a noise, and correct him. it makes abosolutly NO sense to the dog if they are getting yelled at for something they did hours ago though,.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

my dog is a wolf cross. wolf/Siberian husky.
training tips?
and can a dog whistle help train if not explain what its used for

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A Wolf-hybrid can be quite skittish and does not respond well to inanimate objects, fast motion, loud noises, or new people. They require much patience. Training is not for the weak and serious consideration should be given prior to obtaining a wolf-hybrid dog as they require firm, consistent training and ample space to roam. If there's something you find foul and offensive you can bet a wolf dog will roll happily in it and coat themselves in the funk! It is not until a Wolf Hybrid is about 18 months of age, that it will start showing signs of the wolf. Wolfs younger than 18 months of age are adolescents, they are playful and adaptable. They take directions readily and can bond with other species. Young wolves act more like the common dog as they have not developed into maturity. As a wolf grows out of its adolescents, its hormonal system reaches maturity and it will begin to exhibit all of the typical behaviors of the wolf.

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• Is your dog a Shiloh shepard? The dog whistle gets there attention. It may be used for training also. You need to get you dog into classes so you know how to properly train it.


• Well start early with training or it would be hard later, like in the next 3 months. If s/he's 1 month old or a week old, it might be easier. So start with the basics:
  1. Sit
  2. Come
  3. Speak
  4. Jump
  5. Lay down
  Use little treats to help and frequently use the SAME word, so s/he will understand it. Now with dog whistles, they are used (I think) for making the dog come. Humans can't hear the sound, but dogs have ears that can hear high pitches, so that would help when telling him to come. But don't do it outside because other dogs may hear it and you'll will be swarmed with dogs lol. Good luck!
  And P.S. I gotta a brown dog, pittbull-roitweiler. I LOVE dogs!


• a dog whistle will be used as a stimulus in training a dog.
  
  to train him to eat in his bowl or to sit you would
  
  first blow the whistle so he can hearr it and come towards you
  
  if you train him to sit you willput your hand on his lower back and when he sits you will give him a treat.
  
  that teached him threw positive reinforcment that everytime he hears a whistle he knows that a) its time to eat or b) you want him to do something.
  
  like blow the whistle and say sit instructing yourt hands in the motion to sit. then treat him for doing it.
  
  after awhile he will learn with out the whistle and hand gesture and that is when you stop treating him or do it once in awhiel and show your friends that you dog can sit.
  
  Do this for all other tricks including pottie training

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Dog Health Questions: Mega Time Dog Training Help !!!!!!!!!!1?

kay heres the deal i have had this dog for about 8 mouths now and she is not trained..... reason being i am a lazy dic .... anyway my mom and bro r sick of the dog pee and pooping everywhere, and said if i dont get her trained by september she is gone. Now I am welling to do anything to get my dog trained

Which Dog Training Collar Should You Choose?

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You have to put the dog in a crate when you are not watching it. Take it outside once an hour. Clean up old urine and feces stains with cleaners meant for taking out the odor so the dog will not go in the same spot. Once dogs get in the habit of peeing in the house, it is very hard to break them. However, dogs will not pee or poop in their bed, so that is why they need a crate to stay in when you are not there to watch them. If you can catch the dog in the act, you can immediately take it outside Always go to the same spot. This will take patience and consistency. Give the dog a chance!!!! Good luck.

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• Do research online about crate training and start doing it. It will be frustrating at first but if you stick to it your puppy and your family will be happier.


• Crate training is the first thing you should start to get the dog house trained fast.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I am taking my dog - still a pup (one year in Dec and a shepherd mix) to our obedience class. This is our second session. The first one was a disaster. King did not misbehave, but he is very vocal (he talks to us all the time). Dogs on either side of us came over several times and bothered him, yipping and snarling but he stayed with me and behaved. However, because he was vocal, the instructor kept putting us in time out. When we weren't in time out, her asst. was yakking in my ear. I didn't hear any of the instruction and my practice time during class was almost zero. I pretty much lost it at the end and told her I didn't learn a thing because I was excluded from the class 90% of the time.

Also, the trainer said at the end that "alpha dog training is a bunch of hooey," which I don't agree with. I trained all of my dogs using the Monks of New Skeet method and I believe in it.

So, what would you do? I'm considering just dropping out of the class. I don't feel that her methods will work with King and I can't even be sure since I've only heard a portion.

What is your idea of a good training program and how should I approach this?

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If you are not comfortable with the trainer and don't feel that you're getting anything out of the class, then don't go. There are several flags that would make me re-consider this trainer just from day one:

1) Did she give a REASON for her comment on alpha work? No? That right there would have me walking away - no good trainer will put down a method without a good reason.

2) No good trainer would "time out" a barking dog, either. They would use that dog as an example to ADDRESS the problem. Not ignore it. Did the trainer spend some time after to help you out or help you catch what you missed?

3) Yakking assistant - yakking about what? If they aren't talking training then why talk at all at that point? Why distract you form the lecture?

I would find a different trainer - i tend to look for one that uses multiple methods and does NOT put down any particular method (without good cause.) Someone who will work with me, not avoid issues, and make sure that i get what i'm paying for.

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• I have trained dogs most of my life. The method used is based on the dog. I start mine out with the sit, then move on to down, stay and come. Its usually quite easy to teach them not to bark at inappropriate times. Working with a young dog several times a day for 5 to 10 minutes was more effective for me than many other methods I have seen people use.
  
  If you do go to an obedience trainer, check out their qualifications before you put down money for this.


• well wiv my pup i train it with rewards
  so if he sits then treat him then when he gets older he shouldnt want any treats (vets advice)


• When I went to my dog's obedience class, my instructor told me how to make my dog be quiet. He's a chihuahua, so he's extremely aggressive. She told me several things that work, but there's one that works the best. You can hold his mouth closed with your fist, make him look you in the eye, and tell him firmly, "quiet." If he keeps barking or growling, the other thing you can do is make a fist and bop him under the chin and tell him firmly, "quiet." If he keeps being vocal, and this is what works the best, grab him by the scruff of his neck (where his mother would grab him) and shake him by it until he lets out a soft cry. Tell him "quiet," but when he does get quiet, tell him "good quiet" in a happy voice. When he's vocal again, shake him again. His mother would do it in the wild and he understands that kind of behavior. He understand that you're telling him he's doing something wrong.


• Hi,
  I just replied to another post with a similar problem. Ill say it again (may sound bias) I dont believe in obedience classes. Having someone elce train your dog and multiple dogs being trained around you can sometimes teach your dog that he can trust anyone. We all know this isnt the case. I prefer training my dogs at home by myself occasionally ill have a family member or trusted friend assist me if im doing social training to teach them how to behave around other people (so the dont bite or jump up etc)
  Ive read and used multiple books to help myself with dog training and have found that the "Dog Training Tutor" by Kobie Lawson is quite helpful.
  
  here is a link to it: http://torenithe.hopfeed.com/feed/?u=Mjk…
  
  Hope this has been of some help.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I to find a dog training collar that really works to stop my dog from barking?

I have two dogs that when in the yard bark at everything. I have one Bark collar, but it does not seem to work most of the time.

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Yard dogs tend to bark. Training and plenty of exercise work much better than any collar. I gave my dogs a dog door into a gated area in the house, as long as they had access into the house they did not bark overly much. Dogs hate being separated from their owner, and being put outside can make that worse.

If they are just barking anytime they go out, I'd say find a trainer http://dogpro.org and exercise them more...off the property. Dogs get bored easily.

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• get the one that sprays dogs dont like the smell


• I am not trying to be mean, but why do you own dogs if you dont want to hear them bark? Next time you should really research the breed that you are getting as there are some breeds that bark less than others.


• I have a dog that barks like crazy...I found a device @ Petsmart that you put on the wall, everytime he barks, it sends a ultra sonic sound that will hurt his ears, stopping him from barking, they also have bark collars.


• You need to sort out WHY your dogs are barking. There is no magic fix collar. Are they bored?


• Collars do not stop barking. Sometimes excessive barking is caused by boredom. Give the dogs some toys to play with and spend some time with them when they are in the yard. Also, the dogs will bark to let you know of possible intruders and to let others know that they are too close to their territory. They also bark to communicate with other dogs. Having said all that, try some obedience training. You can actually cut a dog's barking significantly with proper training. Check with your local ASPCA for classes in your area or if you have a Petsmart nearby they usually have good low-cost classes.


• Find out why he is barking and then work to deter the behaviour. Seek the help of a trainer if necessary. Bark collars are cruel and sometimes only help to confuse the poor dog. They are supposed to shock the dog in response to the vibration in their throat when they bark, but other vibrations - such as the impact of hitting the floor if the dog lies down - can cause it to shock too.


• Collars do not stop dogs from barking. They suppress a natural behavior that is happening for a reason. What's the reason?
  
  What stops a dog from barking is finding out WHY the dog bardk, then addressing the reason. Do you leave your dogs outdoors in the yard all day by themselves? Then it could be boredom or lonliness. It could also be barrier frustration -- there's all kinds of stuff going on that they can't join in with! Or, maybe someone is teasing them. Or, maybe if they don't have anything else to do, they have decided that their job is to let YOU know when anything comes by the yard.
  
  Things to try: Don't leave your dogs outside alone. Go out and play with them. Give them stuff to do. Exercise them more. Give them jobs -- teach them something. Get 'brain toys' for them to play with, something to exercise them mentally.
  
  Another reason that dogs bark a lot, BTW, is medical. Dogs who are going deaf are known for barking a lot: it's hard to understand why you can FEEL yourself speaking, but can't hear it...

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Dog Health Questions: Assistance or "Seeing Eye" Dog Training in S.E. Massachusetts?

I once heard of a program that "Trained" and socialized puppies in preparation for guide/assistance dog training. Puppies were placed in a home for up to a year where they would be socialized, taught basic obedience and house breaking etc by the host family...

Does anyone have contact and information regarding such a program?
I am particularly interested in programs located in the South Eastern part of Massachusetts?

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Seeing Eye dogs are trained only at the Seeing Eye, in Morristown, NJ. It does not appear they place puppies anywhere in Mass.
http://www.seeingeye.org/raise/default.a…

Here's a list of other guide dog schools from across the U.S. and around the world. You might find one on this list you can work with. Some require you to live within a certain radius of their facility and others do not. So you'll just have to make some inquiries.

If you want to find a reputable service dog program to work with, you might check the membership list of Assistance Dogs International:
http://www.assistancedogsinternational.o…

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• What you are asking about is called Puppy Raising.. I did it for 2 years for a group here in Ohio..
  
  Here's a few groups to check into.. Im not sure which ones have programs in your state, but its a start..
  
  http://www.seeingeye.org/raise/default.a…
  http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer…
  http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/raisin…


• Check with the local 4H club. Many of them have a Guide Puppy affiliate.

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