Dog Health Questions: Can someone with a knowledge of dogs help me?

I'm working on a psychology essay, and it relates to dog training. I just have a question or two about a dogs instincts.

Do dogs have a natural instinct to chase/retrieve? For example, if I were to throw a ball, does the dog at least have the instinct to chase down that ball and pick it up?

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Retreivers are bred for their natural instinct to retrieve.

Terriers and hounds are bred for their natural instinct to hunt (give chase).

If all dogs had those instincts, there would be no need to develop specific breeds to do that job.

I have one dog who will just look at you like you are crazy if you throw a toy or ball.

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• Dogs are a lot like modified wild animals. Their killing instinct, with most dogs, has been modified to perform a certain (arbitrary for survival, really) function. So with labs or golden retrievers, then yes, they are going to instinctively want to not only chase the ball but also to bring it back (retrieve). However, even wolf pups and other various canids will play with objects that are not prey: sticks, fabric blowing in the wind, and even balls.


• Dogs have a natural instinct to chase prey, which could extend over to a ball. Not all dogs have a natural instinct to retrieve if they were not bred to do so and some have to be taught/trained to do this. However, it's been said that a dogs natural instinct is to chase therefore if he won't come the trick is to run away from the dog kicking in his natural instinct to chase.
  
  So while I will say with 100% certainty that dogs have a natural instinct to chase I believe that only applies to "prey" or things that run, which may or may not be a ball or other inanimate object.


• Depends on the breed. Most dogs will take notice of a moving object. However some breeds will only chase and stop/give up once the object has stopped moving (think terriers or sight hounds) Other breeds will chase, pick up and bring back (think retrievers) Other breeds will try to stop the object from moving (think herding breeds)
  
  Some dogs just cant be bothered to do any of the above and will just sit and watch. A lot also depends on how a dog is raised. Spaniels trained to the gun stop anytime an object moves


• Different breeds have different levels and types of prey instinct that makes them chase moving objects. All dogs have some prey instinct but dogs bred for hunting or killing vermin or reacting to sudden movement such as herding dogs have more prey drive than dogs bred to be strictly companion animals like many of the toy breeds. Retrieve is trained. Bringing back the object is not necessarily instinctual.


• the actual instinct of the dog is just to chase something for it to eat it afterward
  (like a pray)
  
  the human trained the dog to bring it back and the dog was doing that because he knew he would get treats
  
  so the answer is no, the instinct is just to chase and catch


• Most dogs do, but that instinct is greater or lessened depending on the breed. Certain dogs are bred to chase (Foxhounds, for example) and will be much more keen to go after something than a dog that's bred to sit around and be pretty.


• Depends upon the breed of the dog; if it is a 'toy' dog or lap dog type breed, then their prey drive will likely not be as intact as their working or sporting class cousins.


• Go to akc.org and look up what different breeds were created to do. Not all dogs fetch, retrieve etc. mostly it's in the breeding.


• It really depends on the dog, but most dogs would probably chase anything that moves, might not bring it back to you but will probably give chase!

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Dog Health Questions: My dog jumps and play bites?

He gets really excited when my nieces come to visit because they play fetch with him and pet him a lot. The problem is he jumps on them and makes them fall. The last incident was when the girls were playing in the yard and he got really excited, jumped on the youngest one (she's 3), made her fall back, and then pulled on her arm.

Ive been trying to get in contact with dog trainers in my area but can't seem to find any available( I live in a small town). Ive been reading a lot of dog training books and looking for tips online, but nothing seems to work. Ive tried putting my knee up when he jumps and telling him off, Ive tried spraying him with water( but he loves water), Ive tried holding his paws, and pushing him off and saying "off". Ive also tried ignoring him when he jumps but he just keeps jumping and bites to get my attention.

What other things could I try to stop his jumping on people? Please help!

About My Dog:
Labrador Retriever
1 year old
Adopted from a shelter
Has been with me for 2 months
60 pounds, neutered

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Well, he sounds very enthusiastic. If you ever come home and he jumps off you, push him down and say off (like you have) and then give him a treat. If you say off and he jumps off, make a big deal about it and give him a treat. My dog has the same problem, and I'm working on it, too.

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• Of course your dog is crazy, he's a puppy!
  What worked with my dog is being constant, and training the dog before playing. If you play with the dog before you try to train it, it will want to go back to training and won't listen to you.
  Have the little kids sit with the dog and gently pet it, no playing, so it learns to be gentle.
  Be assertive.


• hes still a puppy. but this might be a good idea. use a leash, just keep him on a leash when they are over and you try to keep him foucused on you, but if he makes action towards them tell him no and take him away but bring him back and hopefully soon he'll stop jumping.


• Well his jumping up is anxious behaviour...and possibly now a habit, if he jumps on you when you are sitting down, standt up immediately, say nothing, don't look at him, if he jumps at you when you are standing walk into him again say nothing, don't look, as soon as all his feet are on the floor praise him........you really do need to get your timing right with this one, only praise when all feet are on the floor, he may immediately you praise jump up you again, so do exactly the same thing. If he continues to do it or bites/mouths, the easiest thing is to leave the room ( it is often the dog who is put out but it will happen quicker if you do it) you only need to be out a couple of minutes and when you return do and say nothing and carry on as before, if he does it again, do the same.............he is a working dog, he will get the message, although you may have to go out a number of times in a very short space of time before he does, just be consistant, calm and patient..........I promise if you do it will work.
  
  As for other people, put him on a lead, so you have control, so you can stop him jumping up, if he does it in the house with visitors then have his lead trailing at all times, so you can quickly put your foot on it without shouting and fussing and making the situation very exciting, (excitement is weak energy)
  
  He really shouldn't be out in the garden playing with children who will run around and scream and excite him more, they become toys to him and he has not training and no respect.............he is an accident waiting to happen untrained. If the children want to be with him, they need to learn it is quiet time, they don't run around, maybe with your help they have him lying down so he can be groomed.....NO exciting games.
  
  You need to then teach him to sit on command, so when he sees someone the first thing he does is sit, which you can praise (quietly) and possibly treat.


• When he jumps up do not do the knee thing b/c when you put your knee up to him you are touching him giving him attention. When he jumps up make a loud noise to startle him (you can hide a can of change behind you and when he does jump shake it out of his site) then turn around and walk away until he has settled down. When he has settled down then go and pet him. This shows him that when he is being excited he doesn't get attention and he instead needs to be calm.
  When the girls come over tell them not to pet him right away until he is calm and sitting. Always supervise the dog and them together. Never leave them alone with the dog around.
  Make sure you give him lots of exercise b/c he is young and getting all the excess energy out will help him to calm down. Play ball with him in the yard and frisbee too.
  good luck and i hope you the best of years with your dog.

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Dog Health Questions: I have a rottweiler pups and i want it to be a guard dog so should i socialize it?

I dont know it if i should socialize my puppy because if it sees humans it might be friendly too them but when it is guarding my house and some robber comes in who he dont no in the night he might play with them because he socializes with humans an he might think all humans are good. Same goes with dogs if i socilize it with dogs and they become dog friendly if the robber brings a dog along my dog will play with it.
What else should i do if i want it too be a guard dog. (i cant afford to pay for guard dog training)
oh yeah and one more thing will my rottweiler naturally guard his territory.
Thanks

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If you need protection for your house then hire Brinks Security and have a firearm in your home.

Please get these puppies to Rottie rescue while they still have a chance.

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• your Rottweiler is a pet unless you have 1000s of pounds to get this dog professionally trained then accept this dog is a pet
  
  training this dog yourself will lead to disaster
  get a burglar Alarm and security cameras


• Your dog should be well socialized, friendly and confident. What good is a guard dog that you have to lock away when someone comes in?
  
  If a robber is willing to enter a house containing a full-grown Rottweiler, then believe me he has ways of dealing with your dog whether he attacks or not.
  
  Sorry, home-grown guard dogs are simply a lawsuit and newspaper headlines waiting to happen.


• Please refer to my answer to a very similar question a couple of days ago:
  
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…
  
  This should help you better understand.


• Home guard training an dog isn't a good idea. I suggest you get a home security system.
  
  But if someone were to infiltrate on you property, and the dog sees him as a threat...well use your imagination.
  
  But seriously that isn't a good idea, that can lead to behavioral problems. You should still socialize your dog though. Let him get around and see different people dogs, and places.


• he will, of course, be of a great deal of good as a guard dog hiding under the bed because he saw a scary stranger. Which a VERY likely scenario from an unsocialized dog.
  without high dollar professional training the best you can hope for with any certainty is him deterring buglers because he is there and a Rottie (would YOU take a chance a near 100 lb dog was protection trained?)

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Dog Health Questions: Questions for my new dog walking buisness??

Just have a few questions that i would like to get a few opinions on:
1) Should i take a dog training course of some kind (and where would I find a place to take it...like at Petco?)
2) does Tessie's Puppy Love sound nice to you? (Tessie is my nickname)
3) How would this sound to a potential client: 15 minutes -$15, 30 minutes - $18, 45 minutes - $20, 1 hour - $25, with no fees for extra dogs in each household
Includes walk, filtered water for drinking, and cleaning up after the dog
$6.00 for a doggy bath (i provide shampoo, brushes, towels, etc)
$4.00 - pooper scooping client's yard
4) would many owners have objections to me putting the dogs in my car and driving to a park to walk? We have some very nice parks around here with many paved trails that dogs would love to explore...i am just a little worried about walking along side streets, as i know some dogs like to chase cars. but i will have insurance anyway.
I think that's about it!

thanks in advance and God Bless!

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Your plans sound good and the prices seem reasonable. I think most owners would be very happy to have their dogs taken to a park, but you would need to get their approval first. Also make sure the dog has a chance to do his business before you put him in your car! When you get the insurance (which is a VERY good idea), ask whether you should have the pet owners sign a waiver about the dogs riding in your car. As for training, check out your local recreation department classes or continuing education classes for anything you can take to increase your knowledge of pets and their behavior. For instance, if you have your own dog you could take him to obedience class. Put these classes on your resume to impress future employers. Good luck!

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• good to take care of your puppy


• That all sounds very good. Prices are affordable, and you seem to know what you are talking about.
  
  For the classes, if you can find them, do them. You might come across a dog that doesn't know how to really 'walk' or one that drags. If you know what do to, your client will be impressed and probably request more walking.


• whatever


• thats a really good idea for a business


• 1) yes- valuable to you, the dog, and the owner
  2) maybe just Puppy Love?
  3) prices seem ok, maybe a touch high, $6 for a bath a really low, and $4 for pooper scooping seems low
  4) driving should be fine but if you're worried about the side streets, the training class would help there too
  Good luck!


• $6 isn't enough to be giving the dogs a bath, especially when you bring the supplies! Call a groomer and see what they charge for a bath only. $4 isn't enough to clean up their yard, call a service and see what they get and then you can make a deal on it, since you will already be there. Same with the charges for the walking service, call a service and see what they get and then you will know what to charge. Yes it would be a good idea for you to have training on how to handle dogs, so you can get them to mind you while you are in charge of them. Best of luck with your business, hope you are real successful!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog trainers and animal behaviorists and anyone else, please answer my question....?

What steps did you take to become a dog trainer or dog behaviorist? Did you get certified for it? What classes did you take? Did you go to a special school for? Is there such a degree major in dog training? Sorry for all te questions...it's just I'm an unprofessional dog trainer and I would like to take some courses to learn more but I don't even know where to begin or how to start. Tell me your story and please help me to figure this out. Thanks!

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Putting titles on your own dogs is one of the best ways to build your reputation. Each trial is an opportunity to show off your skill to dog owners and earn word-of-mouth recommendations. Joining kennel clubs and other dog clubs opens opportunities in networking in the dog community. Apprenticing with an experienced trainer builds your skill set. Volunteering your training skills at a local shelter builds experience for you while improving adoption potential for the dogs, especially when a minor behavior issue may be the only thing standing between them and a new home.

Other credentials that can help build your reputation include:
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers http://www.ccpdt.org/ and the
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors http://www.nadoi.org/

For behaviorists, you'll probably want a college degree in ethology. Such a course should also address the various professional associations available for certification.

If you're already a dog trainer, and want to build from what you have, try getting a job at PetSmart. I don't have a whole lot of respect for most of the trainers at PetSmart, but from a trainer's standpoint it does give you certain advantages. They set up the classes for you and fill them with students. They also provide the liability insurance. And it's a way to build up experience.

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Dog Health Questions: Any more tips for abused dog training?

We are in our 3rd week of having our adopted 8 month old rescue Poodle. He has come a little ways in the 3 weeks, but not far. He no longer hides 24-7, he'll come sit at the end of the sofa, he'll come when you call him but stops far enough away that you cant pet him. A couple times Ive had to corner him, once for a flea bath, then to put the drops on him and once to clean his ears and he tried to snip at me, after it was over he seemed ok and "happy". He runs around and wags his tail, and takes treats from our hand occasionally. Im overwhelmed by the fact that he NEVER lets us pet him, that he snips at us, and that he is still terrified of all humans except us, and any loud noise sends him running under the bed. He does interact with and play with our other little Poodle very well, but its sad he wont let us give him affection, and hes so cute you just want to snuggle with the lil guy. What can I do?

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What makes you think this dog was abused? He sounds like a dog with a genetically fearful temperament. An abused dog with a good temperament comes around very quickly and acts like any other dog once they're out of the abusive situation.

You've got a fearful dog. Back off, let the dog come to you when he's ready. There's plenty of info you can google about helping a fearful dog cope. You can also buy an excellent booklet by Patricia McConnell called "The Cautious Canine".

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• This will take time but i you want to pet him you gotta resect him. Try sitting down on the floor with a few treats in your hands and let him come to you. Once hes wanting the treats give him one at first, let him finish it then for the next one try and pet him after i few trys hopefully he'll let you pet him. But if its not working ALWAYS finish your 'session' with him on a good note. You dont want to end the session with your dog mad at you.


• Big problem ! ! ! Your dog was NOT abused, it has a soft disposition.
  A dog with a normal disposition will be quite resilient and would recover from abuse quite easily with little or no lasting behavioral problems. It is the dog with a weak temperament that will have lasting problems caused by little or nothing.
  
  When dealing with a soft dog patience is your best friend. Allow the dog to make up to you rather than being the one seeking affection.


• Never force a fearful dog to do anything, it must always be on the DOGS time table NEVER yours. Keep doing what you're doing, working slowly, it might take a year before this dog will allow you to pet him or not be fearful of human hands. When you adopted him you knew he was abused and you chose to take on the dog anyway, good for you, however, move at the dogs pace and never ever rush him because you want to snuggle with him. It's his terms not yours. Make everything a positive association, get him out for walks and most of all don't coddle him when he's fearful ignore him and don't feel sorry for him. It's humans that carry baggage, dogs don't so as long as you don't feel bad neither will he.
  
  I suggest watching Cesar he deals with a lot of fear cases. If you don't force this dog his desire to snap out of fear might diminish, if it doesn't then you will need to consider professional training.
  
  Good luck


• You need to be patient but demanding. Right now your little dog is getting his way and being rewarded for behaving this way. Trapping him to to 'bad things" like cleaning the ears will make this worse. What I do with scared dogs like this is to fit them with a well fitted collar that they cannot pull out of. To that I attach a 5-6ft light line. The leash and collar stays on the dog 24/7. Several times a day (at least 10), I pick up the line and lead the dog to me. At first, he's going to struggle and try and get away. That's normal for dogs like this. Just hang onto the line. When he relaxes and stops pulling, give some light praise and let him go. When he starts coming to you without a fight, reach down and lightly touch him. Again he's going to struggle and may try to bite. Don't get after him for biting as he's doing it out of fear. Do not reward him by letting him go until he will let you touch some part of him. After he is comfortable with that, start picking him up. This technique may take several months. Your dog may never warm up to people but this will make him a lot easier to manage. Many dogs after awhile will follow you around. Some will learn that you are so wonderful that they become a pest in demanding attention.


• My rescue girl came to me three and a half years ago not knowing how to take a treat or any understand any human communication. Tt takes time and patience but you can do it. She will always be a fear based dog (she was staved and shot at with rubber bullets) but she is the most loving affectionate animal now. The things that helped her the most was seeing my other dog and learning from him and we took agility classes at a place that was understanding of her background. She must have thought that was the weirdest thing me asking her to do all those obsticales, but she did it and it really built her confidence. She so wants to please and, although she has a mind of her own, I am her leader and she will follow me anywhere.
  You are going such a good thing and your patience will be rewarded 10 fold. It took 6 months to turn the corner with Cindy Lou so hang in there.
  Jan D.
  Trueman Poodle
  & Cindy Lou Who

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training (pt 2)?

Ok, after my last question I looked at a few websites.... my dogs aren't puppies... they're already house trained and i've taught them how to sit! they don't have any behavior or aggression problems... i just want to teach them more (with them actually paying attention!!) for example I'd like to teach them not to JUMP on me! I think someone told me it was a dominance thing.. and no matter how many times I say no!!!!!!! they just don't listen.. (well LUCY listens sometimes but ALLIE ppffft never) it may have to do with their breeds as to why it's difficult to teach them new things? Lucy is a German Shepard/mix and Allie is a bloodhound/beagle mix... anyway back to my question... can ANYONE recommend a fabulous website or video with some tips/ideas? Thanks :)

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Sometimes NO is too general and confuses the dog. Try this... Put a buckle collar and lead on your dog. Have your dog sit. Give the lead some slack and step on it Hold a treat over your dog's head and slowly lower it toward your dogs mouth. If you dog jumps up for the treat - Calmly Say OFF! He will correct himself with the collar. Tell your dog to sit again. Watch his body language. This goes quickly. When he understands you will see him stretching up for the treat while holding his feet to the ground. Praise him with "Good Sit" Once he learns the word OFF .. you can use this to prevent him from jumping on guests or yourself. Good Luck
Jerry

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• Everytime one jumps up you tell them to sit and lay and give treats. They'll catch on soon enough.


• We had to break jumping in a matter of days and had a trainer come work with us. My grandmother had to move in with us and at age 72 no way could our GSD jump ever on her. The trainer had us call Bear to us and encourage her to jump and we would use our knee to push her back. Took 3 or 4 times and that was it. She learned that quick. If i jump I will get pushed back down. The knee was not hard enough to hurt, but hard enough to move her back. The knee was to the chest area, never her face or lower body.


• First, be consistent with any type of training, and training is not a one time thing, you have to keep it up for as long as you have the dog.
  to stop the dogs from jumping on you, when they try, simply turn your body away from them, and ignore them. they are doing this for attention, and dominance.
  they won't like being turned away from, or ignored. they will stop, but don't expect it after just one or two times.
  when you know they're gonna jump, put your hand out, say "stop!" and turn away.
  websites: visit Cesar Milan's website, or watch his show on the national geographic channel, the Dog Whisperer.
  also, he has books out, and dvd's. may be helpful, as he helped me alot with my trio.
  I have a 6 1/2 month old pup, pain in the *ss, as she chews on everything, no manners whatsoever, but learning, and consistency, is the key. just stick with it, and they'll come around.
  I do recommend daily walks of 45 min to an hour. this will calm them down, allow them to work off frustration, build your relationships, and open their minds to training. should be done before any training or handling sessions.
  master the walk with them, by leading them. do not allow them to walk in front of you. YOU are the leader, and therefore, the front is your place. they walk either behind or beside you. set a brisk pace, NO stopping, except to pee or poop. do not allow them to stop for bushes, trees, hydrants or people. this also builds your leadership position, and they will learn to respect your place in this pack.
  
  good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training plz?

I have a 6 month old puppy who me n my boyfriend r trying to train n we need him 2 at least learn the basics so he doesn't hurt anybody or anything. Plz help if you can on how we can train him.

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Obedience Class.

Go to your local Trainer and contact them on an Obedience Level 1 Class. It will teach you the basics and teaches your dog how to behave.

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• Go buy some books on dog training, or sign him up for training. I prefer training classes because it gives the dog owner more structure and usually has far better results. I prefer classes that do not use treats as the reinforcer. Downside to training is the cost. But you will be less likely to get rid of your dog for basic training issues.


• If you are looking to save some money since obedience class can be costly, there are a lot of great resources online and offline as well. There are a host of DVDs, ebooks, and hard copy books that can help you and your boyfriend train your dog at home. The trick is finding the good ones. I recommend checking out reviews online for which books or DVDs work well. For example, Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer guy, has been highly rated and acclaimed. My in-laws have used his techniques and their boxer is very well trained. So he is a pretty reliable source for home training. Hope this helps.


• I would suggest you go to obedience classes. I prefer a positive approach to training, such as clicker training. Here is a video that might be helpful:
  
  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episod…
  
  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episod…


• Enroll him in an obedience class, it's one of the best ways to teach puppy's the basics because they are around other dogs so they have more temptation.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Question?

My Dachshund, who is 1 year old is outside trained. But we recently moved and its cold where I live and I want her to be paper trained. Is this still possible? If it is, how do you train her?

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Do you really want to train her to go inside? That maybe a mistake and confusing for the dog. Do you think its too cold for her, or is it because its too cold for you(lol)? If its for her. she will be fine for the few minutes she out there. Sometimes I think its too cold for my dog, but she knows what she can handle. Just don't leave her unattended out there.

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• I live where its cold....in fact, it was only 25 degrees here yesterday. My Jack Russell goes out, does his business, and comes in....it takes all of about 5 minutes. Your pup will be fine!


• put paper down and start taking her to the paper. she will learn quick


• its ten degrees where i live and my dog just goes outa nd comes back when hes done


• Why on earth would you want a dog peeing in your house every single day for the next decade? It's a dog, she can pee outside - it only takes a minute! I suppose you don't walk the poor dog in the winter either?!?! (There's lots of boots and sweaters out there for dogs.)

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Dog Health Questions: What is the most useful dog training aide you have you have ever used?

Just wondering I am working hard with my puppy and I am so frustrated with all the different methods and ways of thinking I want to know what the most useful aide over all is and what the most useful training collar is even if I need one for walking and one for other types of training

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A clicker, treats, patience, and a flat buckle collar is all that's needed for 95% of dogs. For problem 'pullers', try a gentle leader harness, it fastens to the leash in front of the dog's chest and turns the dog toward you when it pulls. Safe, doesn't hurt the dog, and effective.

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• Most useful training aid is patience and repetition - no short cuts to having a bond with your dog and teaching him/her good behavior.
  
  I am, however, a firm believer in crate training, for the dog's safety and for his sense of security - just never use it as a punishment, should be the dog's den and refuge.
  Great for potty training, securing when needed, and you just take the crate, blankets, etc. with you when you travel with the dog - he has his "room" with him then and feels safe.


• A clicking device, or something that makes noise! evertime he/she does what you want, treats are okay but then they'll expect something everytime they do something! And that's kinda bad because then they could kinda heafty. And for as for a collar, just go with a regular one. They work for regular walks! and the best thing to do is stop at streets. tell them to wait and give them a slight pull, eventually they'll stop at roads and even sometimes wait for you to say "go" other times they'll pause for a moment then just keep on going! My dogs do that at roads, and I used a clicker to get them to do tricks like sit, rollover, beg, speak, shake, and laydown. But you gotta show them the movement a couple of times. and after about a week or so. if they don't do what you tell them to about 3 times. walk away, ignor them, and take a 30 second-1 minute break! I hope this helps!! and good luck with the puppy!!!


• a loose chain collar works. http://www.petsolutions.com/images/100/2… it looks like that, you put the chain through one loop, pull it through and thats what you have, a loose dog collar, but if your dog decides to run, pull on the leash and it will tighten the collar. i use it when walking my dog, and she has improved alot. hope i helped.


• the most useful collar i've ever used is a choker because when you stop and it dont want it stops..and the best training method i've ever used is patience and treats..and of course say good whatever it is when it does it


• My favourite training aide is a clicker and a handful of cheese bits. My dogs learn lightening fast and are very eager to work for me--even without treats. (The food gets phased out after the initial training stages.)
  
  check out www.clickersolutions.com for more information.
  
  I'm not a fan of training collars. My Great Pyrenees outweighs me by 15 pounds, and she was very aggressive toward other dogs when I got her. Everyone told me to use a prong or choke collar on her, but I never did. Actually, I have never needed to give her so much a leash correction on a flat buckle collar. She responds to conditioning through clicker training so well that she overcame her aggression in a few months and has earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate from the AKC.
  
  Why I dislike training collars is this:
  Imagine you're back in kindergarten, but your teacher only speaks Japanese and you only speak English. She is trying to get you to write something by repeatedly shoving a pencil in your hand and pushing a piece of paper toward you. You start to write whatever comes to mind, but she immediately slaps your hand. She gives you the pencil and paper again, and you try to write something different, and she slaps you again. This goes on a few more times, and pretty soon you're scared to try writing anything at all because you think she'll just hit you more. What has this taught you? Nothing but to fear being hit! That's what correction collars teach dogs---nothing but fear.
  
  Now, imagine the same scene, but this time when you go to write, the teacher gives you a little piece of candy, regardless of what you write on the paper. Soon, she stops giving candy for any writing, and starts giving it only for curved pencil marks. Then she stops giving candy just for round marks and starts giving it for circular shapes. Pretty soon, you catch on that she wants you to draw a circle. This is clicker training. It crosses language barriers and shapes behaviours in small, precise steps.
  
  Which sounds better to you?


• If she does something she is so post to do praise her withhugs and kisses or treats. But if she does something she is not so post to do scold her kinda yell a bit or pat her on the butt this is how we trained my dog


• Talk to your trainer. I do not use chokers..You can hurt your dogs vocal cords...Try this in the house. Get your retractable lead and put it on your sheperd. Your going to teach him two things at once. The word come and getting used to his collar. Tell him to come and take him to his feed bowl. Sit in the living room or wherever close to him with the lead on and play with him having him come to you because he wants to...praise praise praise...Say Charlie...come...high pitched happy voice and make him want to come to you. Go put a load of laundry on ...with him on lead and say Charlie ...come...take him with you. Theres so many things to start off with in the house that you and he can do together. Outside has so many distractions thats why does he want to listen to you when life is wayyyy to interesting....so many methods....so many ways....listen to everyone on here...try their methods until you find the one that fits you. Whats so fun about training is being inventive...


• A product called Cardinal housebreaking aid (purchased at petsmart)
  You just place a couple of drops where you want your puppy to go, the puppy smells it and learns to use this spot.
  
  Of course all of the usual things have to be done with this routine,schedule,consistency,positive reinforcement, ect.
  
  For me though, the HOUSEBREAKING AID was what finally got through to my puppy.AS far as training collars, not sure, all I have ever used is a regular collar and harnesses.


• A spray bottle filled with water. Go to a dollar store and get a spray bottle and keep it filled with water. Keep it on stream, not spray.
  Use this sparingly and wisely for when your puppy is chewing or jumping.
  For instance, when your puppy is chewing something he isn't supposed to have, give a quick squirt while you say whatever your command is: "Leave it," for instance. Then immediately give your puppy something he CAN have and praise him for listening.
  The truth is that YOU are the best training aide ... your patience and your consistency.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Hey,

I'm going to buy a dog soon, it's going to be a pit bull, although I want him to be kind of a guard dog too, I don't want him to suddenly bark at my neighbours or relatives or something, I'd rather have that I just teach him normal things not guard related, but get him to bark or defend when i am asking him too and necessary?
Is that possible? :P

Thanks

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Probably not on the barking. A dog's hearing is infinitely better than our own. When they bark at a noise outside, they are not misbehaving. They are alerting you, the pack leader, someone is encroaching on your/his territory. Time and again I see people yell at their dog to be quiet. What you end up with is a barking dog and a screaming human.

When my dog hears something and barks, I get up and look out the window, and then praise him for a job well done. He alerts, I check it out, he stops barking.

A pit bull may not be the best choice for your first dog. That is a lot of power control and maintain leadership over.

Just FYI unless you're talking police-dog level defend dogs naturally protect their master. If you are serious about an "attack on command" dog you will need formal training and use certain command words in a different language. That is to make sure your dog doesnt go for blood when just any person says the word attack.

good luck

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• Any dog can bark and with some training you can certainly teach a dog to bark on command or in certain situations. But the "defend" thing is way beyond the skills of a typical dog owner. This is the kind of thing that gets a dog euthanized, because NO dog owner is skilled enough to train defensive behavior properly - all the typical dog owner will get is an aggressive animal. Period.
  
  Guarding and defensive behaviors are taught BY professionals, and only to certain types of dogs (IE dogs with the right temperament) with certain types of handlers.
  
  Please be a responsible pet owner and make sure to train and socialize your dog properly. Don't get involved with teaching "guarding" behaviors or jump on the "i wanna teach my dog to defend me" bandwagon. It won't end well for you OR the dog.


• It's completely possible. You can have a respectful, nice, loving dog that can tell friend from foe and guard you fiercely. It may require classes, or a professional dog trainer, and can be quite pricey, but I've seen many dogs with those qualities and a few were simply born like that. Google it and you'll come up with many articles for you to try yourself.


• A puppy who is not house trained cannot sleep in your bedroom, who wants puppies peeing on their carpets? Regardless of the breed, after a puppy is house trained/toilet trained if it sleeps in your bedroom he will will alert you if any strangers approach your house.
  Any would be intruders come prepared to kill a dog which lives outside and you won't stand a chance of defending yourself.
  
  Love your new dog, take it for long walks and play with it and he will love you back. But if you want to be protected if must live in your house. Your dog will warn you if anyone is near to your house and you can phone for help.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question.?

I want to train my dog to come to a whisle so that when i take her camping i can let her off of the leash

How do i train her to come when i whisle
(i bought a whisle)

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Same way you teach her to come when you call her name. Call (or whistle) and teach her that when she comes she gets a treat. Keep her on a leash so not coming is not an option. Probably best to start indoors where there's few distractions. After she's learned this, progress to outside, with a longer leash. Praise her extravagantly when she comes, but don't let her NOT come.

Keep in mind, though. If your dog isn't very obedient she won't become any more obedient just because you have a whistle.

There's nothing wrong with using a whistle, but it sounds like you want to let her roam great distances where a whistle will be necessary to call her back. Again, nothing wrong with this, but I'd ever only trust the most highly trained dog to let have this freedom. Even then, he can get into some trouble with wild animals (from skunks to bears to deer) so I don't think I would trust my dog too far from me, even if I do trust him offleash.

If you have a dog of certain breeds, such as a hound, be especially careful letting them off-leash. These breeds can get carried away with the sights and smells and get lost without meaning to.

I strongly recommend the video Really Reliable Recall for teaching a rock-solid "come" command (or whistle).

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• I'm no expert, but......... assuming you already know the basics of animal training - consistency, etc. - ..... tie a fairly long and light rope to its collar (40 - 50 feet). Have your dog stay while you walk to the end of the rope. Then blow the whistle in a single, always-the-same way. If it comes to you without further training (and this could happen!), you are home free. (Get mad about the money you wasted on the rope later!) If it doesn't come to you, wait 10 or so seconds and blow the whistle again. This time gently pull on the rope, making it come to you, without any side trips or hesitancy. Do this about a dozen times, or until it will come to you without being pulled. If after a dozen tries, it still does not freely come to you, quit for a couple of hours before trying again. Do this twice a day until the dog comes to you, without fail and without pulling on the rope, for at least 2 sessions. Then, try it without using the rope at all. You should be all set at this point. HOWEVER, you must call the dog using the whistle - as opposed to the more convenient "Rover, come!" - at least once a day for at least a week, then every other day for a week, then every third day for a week. Use the whistle thereafter once (only) every third or fourth day just to keep the pooch programed. Remember that the smartest dog is only about as smart as a retarded two year old. When the dog responds to the whistle even when it is out of sight, it is ready for a camping trip. Hope this helps. Good luck!!


• BLow the whistle and say come. Give her a treat when she comes. Keep doing this, except sometimes blow the whistle without saying come. Eventually get to the point where you are only using the whistle.


• Don't start with the whistle first. What you want to do is when she comes to you on her own, praise her and give her treats. (Best to start inside w/out distractions, add distractions inside, then outside, then outside with a lot of distractions. . . .you must build up slowly).
  
  Once she starts coming to you, add the whistle AS she is walking/running, etc. She will soon associate the whistle with the praise and treats she gets when she gets to you. Eventually you will be able to whistle and she'll recognize that means come.
  
  What you don't want to do is punish her when she gets to you late or when you find her. She will then associate coming to you or being found by you as punishment.
  
  You can even use different whistles to signal different things. Have fun and your dog will have fun too!


• Well. First try using the whistle, maybe she'll come to it without training. It that doesn't work, stand a few yards away from your dog and using the whistle, also motioning for her to come. She'll eventually get the idea. Reward her and move back from her further and further, rewarding her each time she comes to the whistle. When she starts to respond quickly, try just using the whistle and not motioning for her. Soon enough your dog will come whenever she hears the whistle blow.

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Dog Health Questions: What are some IMPORTENT THINGS about dog training?

I WILL NOT smack,Yell,feed human food besides carrotts,name some more?

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I do positive training.
If my dog does something I like or want him to do, I would praise him, give him a treat, or anything he likes.
When he does something I don't like, such as snapping at guest in my home, I would simiply remove him from the room into a different one and leave. I would wait until he is calm again and bring him back out.
If I repeat this, he should stop snapping at my guest because dogs want to be with you, not locked away in a different room.
Positive training is the best because it's non-violent and increases a dog's confidence.

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• Don't let the dog leave the door way before you when going for a walk.
  Make sure the dog "heals" to you when you go for a walk until released. Don't give the dog "free access" to the house (crate train)
  Feed the dog after all humans have eaten.
  Don't let the dog on furniture unless you invite it first.
  Allot of stuff depends on if you have a "dominant breed". You may have to be very strict about stuff if it is. A good book is "The Idiot's Guide to Dog Training"


• That depends what you're trying to teach your dog. If you want it to do its business outside you should walk it regularly and take it outside every time it eats. If you want to do basic commands you will need some dog treats or chicken. For the command sit push your dogs bottom down while saying the command. Do it a few times each day till your dog getss the idea. If you have a friend with a trained dog or someone you know ask them to come over with their dog and help. It'll be much easier for you dog to do it if it has someone else to look from.


• I like to think of it as a Parent to a child. (meaning- I am not a Pack leader/alpha, I do not use aversive's or harm them physically.)
  
  You set rules (NILIF).
  You show them what behaviors are rewarded (training).
  You show compassion.
  You have patience.
  You make sure to socialize.
  You give them plenty of exercise, Mental & Physical.
  You Play with them.
  You are consistent (for puppies schedules are especially important.).


• --- do NOT treat your dog like a person or a baby or a kid- that's the worst thing you can do for them
  --- when they are nervous or something, don't pet them, it only makes it worse (trust me- i've been around dogs all my life and i've worked at a vet's office)
  --- try to stay calm if something 'nerve wracking' happens, the dog feeds off of you
  --- when teaching them to talk on a leash, don't have the leash taunt, they'll learn that leashes mean something bad, and they'll associate a taunt leash with something bad
  --- be VERY VERY patient
  --- you'll have to be the dominant one, not the dog, so don't let the dog get away with everything, you need to start that (being dominant) the day the dog comes into the house, no matter the dog's age
  --- ALWAYS remain calm
  --- once you've taught your dog how to do something, like sit, always go back and do that command, they'll forget about it if your not consistent
  --- when training, start with the basics- like to sit, lay down, then move to stay and gradually increase the distance (in the house) then work outside with the basics- everything builds on everything else
  --- when your dog is eating, get them used to you being near them- i can stick my hands in their dog food and they'll just stop eating and when they have a bone i can put my hand right by their jaw and they'll stop (it's all about being the dominant one)


• Tell him wat you want him to do, like say if it is sit, then you say sit, and if he doesnt do it, push is butty down softly and say this is "sit" and keep doing it over and over, and when he gets it right, give him a treat. :)
  Or a she, IDK!! :)


• well sometimes physical punishment is needed to establish dominance with your dog. Your dog is not a human so dont treat it like one, you need to show that you are in control....


• Always reward good behaviour
  Integrate the dog with other animals and humans for good social skills.
  Train to not pull on lead.


• CONSISTENCY, very very important. If one this not ok one day then ok the next, the dog will never get it.


• to be patient and consistent. Rome wasn't build in one day - or one month for that matter. :)

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Dog Health Questions: What's the best dog training show on TV?

The monks , the English lady, or the dog whisperer? Why? Any other good ones?

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I like 'It's Me Or The Dog' the most. I've only seen 'The Dog Whisperer' a few times as it's not on a lot on Australian TV but I didn't think his training methods were as good as what other people thought. Maybe it's just that I haven't seen much of him but still, not my preferred trainer.

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• Dog Whisperer because he shows how to take control of a pet in a passive way. Adventures in Doggy Daycare is also a good show on channel 42(cblvsin)


• Of those 3 I would choose the Dog Whisperer..
  
  What's that other guy, I just started seeing him now and then.. At the end of my Leash or something along that line??? I CANNOT stand that guy!
  I saw the show where he let the people's dogs loose out the front door and onto the road.. He told them if they weren't going to train they might as well just set them free.. OMG I wanted to see him hit by a car as he scrambled to get their dogs back... I refuse to watch his show!


• The dog whisperer!!!! Gotta love Ceaser!


• The dog whisperer is the best show. However, I recommend that you go to the library or amazon and find books and videos by Ian Dunbar and by Turid Rugaas.
  
  The dog whisperer is OK if the dog is already badly socialized and out of control. But if you want to raise your puppy to avoid bad behavior, learn about Calming Signals, Clicker training, and positive reinforcement. These are advanced methods, but if you learn just 10% of these methods, you will be a much better owner!


• I LOVE Ceasar! He has an amazing understanding of the really bad issues with dogs.
  
  I wish he would open a Cesar dog school for those of us who don't livein L.A.
  
  I also love the Monks, totally different energy than Cesar, but really great as well.
  
  I watched the English woman for all of 15 min. I couldn't stand her!


• Divine Canine-hands down!


• CEASER is awesome

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Dog Health Questions: Can service-dog training be a full-time career?

I am learning the ropes of dog training at a local place, and I would really like to become a service/assistance dog trainer someday. But from what I have heard, it is more of a volunteer service, or a weekend hobby, etc.

Are there any service dog trainers out there (or anyone that may know a trainer) that might be able to tell me, can I do this as a full-time job? If not, I still plan to pursue this, but I would need to think about another possible career path that pays enough $ to live on.

Thank you, so much! This is my dream!!!

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I trained my service dog by myself. I am a trainer, raised in a household of people who trained dogs, and kennels as a young teen/child.

From what I could gleen, trainers for organizations don't require any kind of certification, although most of them have military training backgrounds or prison training backgrounds.

Most trainers are also just good trainers. If you can learn well enough to apply to work in one of those places, you can become a trainer for them, or get an entry level position, however, why go work for someone else when you can work for yourself?

There are many, many trainers out there training dogs solo who make an extensive amount of money and can still help people to train their dogs.

I trained my dog myself, but not everyone can do that. It is legal to train your service dog yourself, since no certification is required by Federal law, and you can also hire a trainer to help you out, and therefore, that is where you'd come in.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to message me by clicking my nickname and asking. I am here to help you if you need it, and also, please, keep the # at the bottom of the http://www.ada.gov page and call it should you have any questions. It is the ADA hotline.

I really hope this helps.

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• It is possible to do it full time, however it does cost a great deal of money, time and dedication. There is many ways to raise cash, or so I'm told, but there is also grants the disabled can apply for, so long as you are and approved member of their program.
  
  You not only have to pay vet bills, food, grooming but you have to have the enormous amount of time to train the dog or many dogs. there is a popular demand for Service Dogs, and just not enough Service Dog places.
  
  One good way to do it is through puppy raisers, however you have to compensate them for their time, another way is to place the Service Dog to be with their partner at 6 months old. Still handicap people can't afford the care, but may pay it provided that the dog will be theirs when the training is finished. This provides one problem though, if the grant doesn't go through.
  
  Hope this helps.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training for a new solo owner??????????

My family has given me a few books for dog training. One is Dog training for dummies and the other is Caesars' Way by Caesar Milan. I want to try training my german shepherd/lab mix by myself but worried it might be too late....she's 1 1/2 yrs old and I got her a few months ago. I really just want her to be able to go to places with me like a friends house and not worry that she is going to bite people....as you can tell this recently happened but pretty sure it was just that she was scared and had never been to my friends house before.

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Its never to late to train a dog...

You'll notice with reading about training that there are many different types and ways ppl prefer to train.

here's a website that I go by for training

I hope it is helpful

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag…

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• well in the mornings animal planet gives this show called It's Me or the Dog and it shows you how to train your dogs


• It's never too late to train a dog. You should however talk to a trainer in your area for the best way to go about it. DO NOT go to a petsmart or a petco for training. I used to work at Petsmart, and help out with training, and I was not pleased at all. I took my dog to a private training class that was cheaper and fixed all of the problems we had. I plan to be a trainer in the future.
  
  Has your dog ever showed signs of aggression? If you are constantly worried about it, the dog can sense it and you could actually cause it to happen. You definitely need to talk to a trainer though, as they can help you step by step more than anyone on here can.
  
  If you need more help finding somewhere for training, please message me on here.


• they books are great for you to practice seeing as though it has happened you need professional help outside of books if your dog bites again it could be put down or hurt someone...do your research read all you can but contact a trainer if money is an issue tell the trainer sometimes you can still receive help

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any good websites or hints from you folks on dog training?

We've recently gotten a black lab from some friends. She is 1 1/2 years old and is trained OK in the basics (sit, kennel, go), but we would like to train her better. I haven't had a dog in forever.

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Most dogs as anxious to communicate with you. The training is for you, not the animal. Use a calm, and patient presence. Decide ahead of time what your goals are for him/her to learn. Your praise is all he will need to know he's done a good job.

Use short words with hand signals (treats also work-but some animals expect the treat and will not response without it) Don't try to teach too much at one time. Give him a chance to learn slowly. Remember he is learning a new language, but you will soon see him respond when he recognizes a word.

My dog is now teaching me dog. He gets in my face and just moans away and tells me what he wants. I can actually tell what he wants by the sounds he makes. His English is so good, that we talk to him in complex sentences and he gets it.

The most important thing is that you both have a good time and both your lives will be richer because you become friends not just owner and pet.

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• Take her to Dog Obedience classes, they arent very expensive, and its really fun. I took our German Shepard for 2 years..... You can usually find info on the classes through a 4-H group.


• There's a really good cable tv show called "dog whisperer". Dont know if its on in your area but we get it on comcast cable


• yes i think this one is good
  very informatively packed
  http://andycaine.sitstay.hop.clickbank.n…


• What kind of dog is it? They have the "Dummies" book like my cousin has Pitt Bulls for Dummies. So replace Pitt Bulls with the breed of your dog and find it.


• A lot of time, and even more patience. They're not human, but they're very intelligent (especially a labrador.) They love to be rewarded and noticed for the good things they do, just like children. Dog Obedience classes are the modern day approach (quick and easy for people who've never had pets.) But if you're looking for a genuine bond with your new pet, you've got to spend genuine time and energy with it.


• The "dog whisperer" Cesar Milian. On the national geographic channel, firday nights at 8 p.m. He also had some dvd's out.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Trainers/owners: What method of dog training has worked best for you?

Hi! I own a 15 week old doberman boy. I've recently enrolled him in obedience classes, and even though he is obviously the most hyper dog in the class, he is easily the smartest ;]. However, his disobedience that has caused me to enroll him in school in the first place! Biting, barking, ignoring commands, the works! I've brought this to the attention of our trainer, who continues to press the method of "cruelty-free" dog training. This basically means that when the dog bites us, we DON'T HIT HIM, but show him that we are hurt and walk away. Dog training along the lines of "Culture Clash" (for all you trainers out there), if you will. My question is: is this the best method? My pup still seems to be agressive, and my trainer has basically said NO to any sort of doberman training that I've read about in Dobie books (she says "dogs needing alpha leaders" is false"). Please, knowledgable dog owners/trainers, for an independant breed like the Dobie, what should I do? How should I train him?

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Believe it or not, I think you are on the right track. Using punishment with this dog might give you an immediate response, but in the long run it can backfire on you. As the dog gets older and wiser, the punishments may have to increase and at some point in time the dog will get tired of it and possibly bite.

Emma Parsons (Click to Calm) is a great author on positive ways to deal with aggression. I've heard her speak on this topic and it really makes sense.

Yes, you puppy should never be allowed to bite, be bossy etc. If the biting does not stop when you say "ouch" and turn away, you may have to remove yourself or the puppy immediately from the situation. Put him in the crate - he does have a crate doesn't he?? When he calms down, he comes out.

There should be NO rough play for now. No tug of war, no pulling etc. Feed him supper ( kibble) from your hand - one piece at a time with no "shark" teeth allowed. He gets the food only when he takes it nicely - begin by using an open hand.

The "nothing in life is free" gives him the idea that he has to do something in order to get what he wants. You are the only one who can give him what he wants, thus you become the leader. He can't eat, play, go outside etc. unless you let him. You cannot allow him to get what he wants when he wants it. He only gets a "positive" reward when he does what you ask.

He is fast approaching the "teenage" stage and will need to continue with his training. You HAVE to work on this every day. You must be consistent every day and every member of the family has to be part of the team.

It may take longer to do this and definitely requires more patience, but the result will be a dog that responds to you when asked and is less likely to be agressive in the long run.

One last thought - neutering will help eliminate the hormone rage and allow him to pay better attention to you rather than worrying about his territory or other dogs.

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• I agree with not hitting, but what else is she having you do? Have you heard about "NILIF"? I'll add a link. Also, is/will he be neutered...that helps.
  
  Nothing in Life is Free:
  http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  Edit: Do not hit or flick him, like someone mentioned. That's a good way for a dominant dog to up the aggression. You want to show him you are the leader without directly challenging him. Plus, you don't want it to turn into fear aggression...that's more dangerous. Please look into dog behavior and dog aggression.


• I like that cruelty free training, wish I knew about it
  
  My dog sparky (rott/lab mix), was potty trained by me. when he was pup, I would show him where the "mess" was (he liked to pee on carpets and poop in the kitchen..i cant explain it either) and then gently hit him on the collar. He learned never to potty in the house and would bark when he wanted to use the bathroom. So I let him outside.


• I am not a professional but I have trained quite a few puppies. I disagree with your trainer dogs do need an "alpha dog" I wouldn't say to hit the dog but a quick flick on the nose with your finger will teach him quickly that biting is not allowed. Also try holding his muzzle shut, gently but firmly when he bites. This has seemed to work for my puppies. Hope it helps


• If you are at a pet store, leave the class and ask for yrou money back. Your dog is showing signs if extreme dominance and he needs to learn otherwise. Every time he bites you and gets away with it, it gives him more confidence. You need a personal trainer that willcome to your home. Look online for trainers in your area or call your vet for refferrals. You need someone experienced with your breed. You need to get him trained before he gets too big to handle. I personally never ever hit a dog! I think its wrong and it only teaches them that you are hurting them and leads to mistrust. You need one on one training with someone that knows their stuff.


• I highly reccomend reading this book. 'The Loved Dog' By Tamar Geller. I think it is a brilliant way of training a dog.


• I would look into positive reinforcement. I have trained every dog I've ever had successfully with positive reinforcement. What ever you do, NEVER strike your dog. Also, dogs have very short attention spans so you can't really punish them for certain things unless you catch them in the act. If you punish him even just 2 minutes after he has done something wrong, he won't understand why you are punishing him.
  
  Oh and your dog DOES need alpha leaders. He needs to understand his place in the pack. If he does not respect you, he will not obey you. But be careful, you don't want him to fear you.
  
  Try this website:
  http://www.puplife.com/dogcaretips/positivedogtraining.html
  
  Good luck!


• The trainer is an idiot. The best training method I have found is that one that works on that particular dog. Some dogs tend to need no more then a slight correction on a prong collar. Some dogs need 3 Electric collars. I am all for rewarding a dog with a toy or food when he earns it, but, I will also give a really hard correction when he earns it too. If you need a training method named, I guess you could call me a Bill Koehler man.


• I would find another trainer whose opinion you have confidence in...if you don't believe in the method you are using you will not be training/practising training methods, with confidence and dominance. Training an aggressive dog needs to be handled differently than your everyday sit, stay fun stuff. Ask your vet or call the humane society to suggest a good trainer for aggressive dogs...don't wait as these things need to be dealt with as early as possible. Sometimes individual training classes are more productive to hyper dogs, then practise the lessons at the park to provide the needed socializing and distractions.


• I agree with not hitting the dog but ever dog does need an alpha or a leader of a pack. This puppy needs to know that you are boss. What are the two of you doing when he bits you is he really bearing into you or does he have puppy teeth. sometimes they bit when your playing tell him no in a firm alpha voice and take the toy away. when he stops the action reward him and let him know he is a good Boy.Puppy training is long and hard with a lot of dedication but worth it. I you don't like this persons method change puppy schools, or I you like her make sure everything you are learning in class is being carried out at home don't slack on the discipline.


• Positive reinforcement with praise and treats works every time! I also have a very smart, very independent, and once, very disobedient puppy who was the most incorrigible dog in his class too. But, the training with positive reinforcement worked with him and though he is just a year old now, he has become calmer, and learns things very quickly. Why? Because he looks forward to training. He gets treats for learning and he want to please me. The trainer we used was schooled and trained in the Ian Dunbar techniques and Sirius Puppy School of dog obedience. I also use and am a fan of Tamar Geller, and her book "The Loved Dog" is a great training how-to book which I highly recommend. There is also clicker training, which is an invaluable tool. It too is based on the treat/rewards/praise and positive reinforcement techniques. Check out www.clickertraining.com by Karen Pryor. The trainer you are working with has the right idea, you don't treat aggression with aggression! I do agree with a cruelty free type of training...it has worked for every one of my dogs. Puppies want to please us and it makes them happy to learn, especially when they are treated well, praised and given rewards for their good work. Good luck and have fun with your puppy!


• This is a fantastic method! Add a good dose of "Nothing In Life Is Free," as others have pointed out, and make sure you are enforcing time-outs. At 15 weeks, he is still a baby... he can't be expected to "know" commands until you teach him (which should be one purpose of the class).
  
  As for whether your puppy is aggressive, physical punishment or attempts to "dominate" him will only make the aggression worse -- or ruin a good dog, if he's simply undisciplined. A qualified animal behavior consultant (see www.iaabc.org) or veterinary behaviorist can help you determine whether you're witnessing normal puppy behavior, or something more sinister.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the difference between Dog Training Collars & Dog Tracking Collars?

Looking for difference between dog training and Dog tracking collars.....

Dog Training And Electronic Shock Collars

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A dog Training collar is used to assist in teaching your dog certain behaviors. Choke chains, head collars, shock collars, and grip collars are all used to modify your dog's behavior (either positively or negatively) or gain control over a particularly stubborn, strong, or possibly dangerous dog.

A Tracking collar helps locate your dog in the event it gets lost, and some even consider reflective collars tracking collars, as they help locate and identify your dog, whether you're just out walking at night, hunting, or he gets lost amid a group of dogs that look similar. :)

Hope this clears things up!!

Finding the Essential Dog Training Supplies

• A dog tracking collar is used to pinpoint the dogs exact location when lost or stolen.
  I have never heard of a dog training collar but I assume it's pretty self-explanitory.
  
  Here, we use 'Harness' this is device in which a dog can learn to walk properly without being hurt or punished. It gives the human complete control of the dog without harming their pet.


• A tracking collar usually is a radio transmitter, you track them with a reciever. Some are GPS based, so give you a better fix. A training collar will punish the dog, usually for barking by vibrating, spraying citronella, or by zapping the dog.


• Dog training collar
  1. Choke chain
  2. Prong collar
  3. E-Collar
  4. Flat collar
  All can cause discomfort when the dog disobeys or misbehaves
  
  Tracking collar is a GPS receiver and a transmitter used by hunting dogs

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Dog Health Questions: Do anyone know a website with free dog training?

I need a great site that gives free dog training to the owner so I can go step by step so I can know exactly what to do thanks people that help I appreciate it alot!

Discover Why Dog Training Ebooks And PDF's Are All The Rage These Days

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This is a great one:
http://www.clickerlessons.com/

Basic Dog Training - Timing And Body Language

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