Dog Health Questions: What is the best natural guard dog between a GSD, Doberman,Rottie or American bulldog?

I'm looking for a dog that will protect my home if someone were to break in, but is ok with friends and other dogs with out any formal guard dog training. Size is not an issue since I have about an acre.

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The Dobermann is not a natural guard dog, so cross it off your list of possible choices.

Guard dogs behaviors in the Dobermann are *learned* not innate to the dog. If the dog has the potential to do that type of work if then has to be trained to a high standard by someone with the necessary expertise, & neither a quality representative of the breed of pro training will come cheap.

By nature the Dobermann typically is an effective watch dog but that should not be confused with the trained behaviors of a guard dog.

A watch dog will alert its owner when someone approaches the property by barking & there its job ends. It is then the responsibility of its owner to investigate whatever the dog alerted dog & decide what should be done. The dog should always take its cue on how to behave from its owner.

If you want a guard dog & can handle one, then it will either require formal training [gamble on purchasing a puppy from a working kennel] or had formal pro training if you purchase an adult dog.

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• The trouble with this is that you shouldn't be getting ANY of these breeds unless you actually WANT one of those breeds for other reasons other than guarding. Because any of those dogs need a lot of time / commitment / training and the right attitude before it will become a dog that is a pleasure to live with and not a danger to anyone.
  
  The other problem is that an untrained dog that is encouraged to "attack" or "guard" can just be an accident waiting to happen. Like - don't blame the dog when one of your friends comes through the door and the dog reacts as if it is a stranger.
  
  I see this too often and always from people who wanted their dog to "protect" them.
  
  Sorry - drives me mad because it is the breed as a whole that gets a bad name when that happens and so yes it affects even someone like me miles away.
  
  Don't get a rottie.


• I agree with most the answers to the GSD because they are so smart and it is natural instinct for the breed to guard.
  A german shepard has guard qualities already bred with in them and they do not need to be taught to protect as that comes natural for them
  Any training for them is easy and they can learn almost instantly.
  I have owned GSD's since I was 14 from my parents and since they can live to about 14 I have had 3 so far.
  Dobermans too can guard but I would recommend the GSD as they have strong and fast neck and mouth movement that they can attack or bite you in less than 1 second.
  They are extreamly fast and loyal to their masters.
  So best of luck to you in choosing


• It sounds like you are confusing a `Watch" dog with a Guard dog.
  ALL guard dogs need formal training and must be under instant control or you will have dog that is a liability.
  Most dogs. big or small with give a warning bark if strangers are near their territory but do not attack people.
  Also just the sight of a big dog roaming around a property is usually enough to deter most burglars. (Not all though).
  An untrained dog that is used as a guard dog will not differentiate between friend or foe and will bite willy nilly (usually when the persons back is turned).
  You can also get cowardly dogs in all breeds and a cowardly dog may kick up a lot of noise but will bite out of fear.Even individuals in the guarding breeds can turn out to be "soft" or cowardly. It all depends on the character and temperament of any dog as to whether it makes a good watch or guard dog .Get a good bold puppy from any of your above breeds and socialise it and train it and it will naturally be protective of your property without being aggressive. But don`t count on it 100% protecting your home if you are out.
  Only specially trained bona fida guard dogs and protection dogs which cost thousands of pounds can be relied on more to do this job.
  That's the gist of the matter.
  
  Add: You are asking too much of an untrained dog.
  Any pup or dog that you get will probably take its lead from your other dogs and learn from them...hence it may not be a very good watch dog.
  I would be inclined to get a good alarm system put in the house if you are worried about break in`s.
  If there were to be trouble with aggressive people on your property you may be surprised at your "friendly" dogs reactions. Dogs can sense bad vibes and "may" react more defensively ie: bark or growl. Have you got cause to think they would lick an intruder to death? They may be afraid though and try to hide. Best go with the alarm system???? Yeah?
  Other than that, save up for a fully trained protection dog?


• GSD weren't specifically bred to be guard dogs. They were bred to herd sheep. They do have protective qualities, but for a strong and stable temperament, you absolutely must go to a reputable breeder.
  
  Too many breeders are breeding GSD's without any regard to temperament. They just put two purebred dogs together and breed. By breeding this way, sometimes you get a dog with strong nerves and a good temperament and sometimes you get a fearful dog with a completely unpredictable temperament.
  
  Whatever breed you go with, make sure to do plenty of research first. Go and meet the dogs. Visit the breeder. Take your time. A good breeder will be able to match you up with the right puppy/dog.


• i have an american bulldog. she is very friendly with people if they come into the house with us, but is also protective. If she isnt introduced to them she will growl and let them know they are not welcome until we tell her no and let her get acquainted, which doesnt take long at all since we associate her with the person. she is also very friendly with other dogs, out neighbors have 5, but she is very protective over our other dog, an older lab, because one of the neighbors dogs in particular doesnt like our lab and will pick fights, but our am bulldog wont allow it. Otherwise she will play with that dog though. i never heard anything about the am bulldog before we got her, but she is very loving and i believe she would fit what you are looking for, good luck :)


• German Shepherd of course!! They have an instinct to protect thier family and can even be a little over protective somtimes! When ever someone comes over to me (even my family) my German Shepherd gets between us, just in case.But you shouldn't get a dog just for protection, because if you just want protection then get an alarm system. But German Shepherds will never let you down(:


• German Shepherds.
  They were originally bred as Shepherd dogs (Durr), who would guard and herd the sheep for the farmers.
  
  Rotties were bred to herd livestock and pull carts.
  
  I THINK American Bull dog were bred for fighting, like most bullbreeds, but i could be wrong.


• A Doberman would make a excellent guard dog. These dogs are good at catching burglars, and they can protect you. Dobermans are smart as well and you will not have problems in training them. Good Luck!


• an english mastif is great. i have one, and he is wonderful. they are great around kids. they will always put them self between you and a stranger. they are trained not to attack, but to tackle and hold some one down.


• GSD, because he is smart dog


• each has pros & cons (why do you think there is NOT only ONE breed). a casual break-in would be stopped by a noisy chihuahua - a determined assailant with a grudge would not be stopped by ANY breed (gun trumps dog)


• German Shepard. Pit Bulls can also be well and contrary to popular belief are actually quite good dogs.


• Ya i go with lorraine>Dont get a rottie and dont spoil the rottie name


• German Shepherds

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Dog Health Questions: Professional dog trainers - how did you start?

I was hoping some professional dog trainers (no matter what specialty - behavior, obedience, agility, K9, working dog...anything) could give some details of the beginning of their training careers. what inspired you?

for example, did you start your own business or join another dog training business or shelter? did you get a degree, training, or any formal education in dog behavior? what kind of experience did you have prior to starting your career? if you started your own business, how did you get it off the ground? how many years have you worked in dog training and how successful is your professional career? what kind of dogs and owners do you work with on a regular basis? overall, do you enjoy your work? any interesting stories? best moments? worst moments? etc....any details you can offer would be appreciated.

thanks.

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Okay well i wouldn't exactly say Im a professional trainer but hopefully I can help. Well my family has had a farm and we needed a hearding dog. So we got Australian Sheppard( Auzzie). We soon got more Auzzies and decided to bread them. Before we knew it we had about ten dogs that we breaded with each other and were selling the puppies. We were making a good bit of money for it but at this time we were just breading for a good hearding dog and everybody that bought from us wanted hearding dogs or pets. We did have dogs all over the south of the country though. Well soon we had some issues and had to give up the business and sell all our dogs. We did start again and when we did we started with atchual show dogs. The more we bread the higher class of dogs we could get. Im only 14 but im working on becoming a Junior handler. if i start now i can become a Judge for dog shows and make a lot of money. I haven't had really much of training. I grew up with the business and just learned. Also i have always had a natural love for dogs. We do have professional trainers we work with and help us with our dogs in shows. As far as dogs go now all our dogs and puppies have champion blood lines. We own dogs that are in the thousands. Most are around $5000-$10,000. Then we just bread and sell the puppy's for money. We have a room set up in our garage with dog cages, places to groom the puppy's, two rooms that have air conditioning and heat to keep our puppy's in, and all our supplies. We only work with champion show dogs now or at least dogs with champions parents or grandparents. We have dogs in every state besides Hawaii and alaska. We also have sold over 1,000 puppies. I would say having a website is the best way to get started. Now like i said im only 14 but im working on getting up there.

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• If you want to start the path to becoming a trainer I would apprentice with a local trainer. You can find one at ccpdt.org. It takes years to become a good trainer with apprenticing, seminars and practice. There really is no short cut, you will only let down your future clients by doing that. Jean Donaldson also has a training academy, it's about 6 weeks long. Pat Miller has multiple week long academy that would be good in conjunction with apprenticing.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the good and bad sides of starting a business in a low population area?

I want to start a dog training business, on a Hawaiian island without many people. What are the good and bad sides of picking a location like this?

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Good side is - Low OR No competitors, and
Bad side - Low or No Demand

So find it out that the Bad Side point should not be there.

Best of luck

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• the good side is that you will have a few competitors. the downside is that you will be working on a small market meaning you need to go out and have a majority of the clients in order to be successful

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Dog Health Questions: How can i housebreak my dog?

i need to housebreak my dog or my mom is gunna get rid of her :(
i dont want to use a crate and i dont want to have to hit her. can you please tell me an online free dog training thats super fast. oh and just
to let you know....CRATE TRAINING A DOG DOES NOT WORK.

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First of all if you are committed and consistant to crate training and for that mater any other training it works very well, however if you are determined ad believe crate training doesn't work then it won't work because you don't want it to work and you don't wat to prove yourself wrong.

Toilet training, after waking, after eating and after play and possibly a few times in between ( like 1-2 hourly) you need to put your dog on a lead and take it outside to the spot where you want it to go, do this silently and without staring at the dog, wait for at least 15 minutes while she sniffs and hopefully goes, while she is going, put a word to it, like 'pee' or I use 'be clean' and praise her verbally quietly not excitedly and you do this every time within a week most dogs will go to the toilet ,on command every time, so you then don't need to always go out with them, just tell them to 'be clean', a great command which you have for life for toileting your dog anywhere you need.

One good trick is to get a large rock or stone, put it in your garden where you want her to go, mix water 75% and bleach 25% and pour it over the stone/rock........this replicates another dogs urine because of the ammonia in the bleach, so she will be willing to sniff and will want to pee on it/near it......every month or so, pour a new mixture over the stone/rock this will keep it clean and re new the smell for her.

I have no idea about free online training, but this is what I use, whatever you do, stick to it, don't swop and change methods and just to say there are o instantfix methods it takes hard work it takes committment.........that is what being a dog owner is.

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• Crate training a dog ALWAYS works unless you aren't doing it correctly. It's the fastest and easiest way to housebreak a dog. I have had success with puppies and adult dogs alike.
  
  https://pawsandlearn.org/Crate_Training.…
  
  Follow the steps and you will succeed.
  
  Hitting a dog doesn't teach them anything except that you are a mean person to be around. They learn by being shown what you want from them. Praise them outside when they go. Don't leave them unsupervised in the house at all. If you catch them, clap loudly to distract them and take them straight outside. Stay with them until they go. Praise and treats for going. It's very, very simple with the crate.


• Lala,
  
  In the wild, the animal Kingdom is a very simple and easy place to learn. All animals teach their young by using pain. I know it sounds barbaric but it does work. Think about it what does a lioness do if one of her cubs is doing something it is not supposed to do? She puts the cub in it's place with a nip or a small bite. So the next time your dog goes on the floor, whether it's pee or poo, force her head down and rub her nose in it, then smack her on the butt a couple while speaking in a firm voice saying "no" a few times and literally throw her out the door. Let her land and roll a few feet. this will get her attention when she finds out that it is painful if she goes in the house.
  
  This will also take a few times at doing but it does work. I have trained many animals and dogs, horses, cats, large birds, and amphibians. only had one turtle I couldn't train to go in a certain place. Very hard to train amphibians...lol.
  
  I hope this helps,
  
  J


• when i caught them i told them bad very sternly and made them smell it not stick their nose in it and when they start to pull away (usually 5 seconds later i take them to the spot where i want them to do it and it worked about after catching them about seven times its a good method...also while ur making um smell it keep saying bad when in desired spot after their finisshed praise them its a lot faster than it seems at least for me it is...good luck


• Crate training DOES work. Just depends how you do it. It also depends on the age of the dog, and his feeding schedule.
  
  http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.…

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Dog Health Questions: Help- dog training/housebreaking?

I have a 2yr old rat terrier, he was kept in a little kennel for 2yrs by someone else, never really housebroken. He walks about 5 or 6 times a day, is leashed at night only, still has a few accidents in the house and I need to stop that ASAP! I would appreciate any helpful suggestions.

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DO NOT USE PEE-PADS!! Last summer I got a puppy and using the pee-pads was a horrible decision. Every time you catch him in the act, say No! and make him walk outside to go. DO NOT PICK HIM UP AND TAKE HIM OUT, MAKE HIM DO IT BY HIMSELF
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• I too recently acquired a 2 year old rat terrier. Female. She was obviously not trained by her former owners. I have caught her urinating and pooping in the house. She has done the deed, seemingly intentionally, in front of me.
  She is crated during the day. She is supervised when out of the crate.
  She responds well to small treats and praise immediately after doing her business outside on the lawn. My hope is she will get the idea.


• He needs to be crate trained so you can put him in at night or when your not home. Dogs won't poop where they sleep normally. May take a week or so but he will get the message. Limit feed to 2 times a day and not after 5 or 6 pm. No water late at night and take him oout after he eats and drinks. You may also want to consider having him nuetered. It can also be helpful. Good luck and be consistant.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you know when your dog training has worked?

Usually when the front door is open my dog Duke will go outside in the front yard. But this morning the screen door was shut and I walked up to the door and Duke just sat right by the door.

It made me happy because usually before I let them in the backyard i tell them to sit at the door before opening then I open the door and let them out. I have been doing this or my bedroom door too.

i was proud of him!
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thats him!

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I think You know the training has worked ~~~ when you command them to do something
and they Obey... after a while.. it just becomes habit, and you don't even have to
say anything.. they just do it.. that is success....

I have found when you have a screen door involved you gotta be careful... if they
are in a hurry to get out. they will break a glass door, or rip out the screen in a
screen door..
It sounds like the sitting technique is working,, now on to the leash.. keep a tight
rein on him.. no slack.. until he learns his manners.. he is not to go out in front of
you.. you are the master.. you lead the pack.. good luck... take care

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• Sounds like it has. Just keep up the reinforcement and he will retain it.


• Sometimes, it's just what you described! They just suddenly seemed to exhibit the behavior that you wanted instead of the behavior that you anticipated. That is a GOOD DAY, as you are usually surprised when a dog STOPS doing something you really need him to stop doing without a command. That is a day that you do a victory dance! Congratulations!
  
  But usually, it's that your dog will consistently attend to you and respond to commands regardless of environment and circumstances, also called 'proofing'; or consistently fails to exhibit a behavior you sought to eliminate with no commands needed.


• if it wants to do more training!!!!!!


• When Chaos does a command I tell him to do, on the spot, with distractions. No saying the command more than once and no luring with treats/toys.Congrats on the training, glad everything is going well. Cute dog, btw.


• Just keep reinforcing the behavior with positive things like treats and praise. Sounds like he has learned.


• When this happens, it is called a default behavior and is the result of the dog being rewarded each time for doing the behavior. In this case, the reward is going through the door. It takes many repetitions to get a default behavior. Ussually the behavior is trained without the cue first in specific situations, such as going through a door, greeting people at the door, or when you are eating. Trainers generalize the behavior to other locations, then add the cue so the dog knows what the behavior is called. Once the dog knows that, then they drop it again in that situation and wait for it to get the behavior as a default. Of course the reward each time is going through the door.
  
  Just keep at your loose leash walking in low distrations areas and slowly increase distractions levels and he'll get that too! Which method are you using? I use the penalty yards approach by Sue Ailsby. http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Levels/LevelBehaviours/TL15Leash.html
  
  If you want to learn more about training behavior, check out "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor.
  It shows the 8 possible ways to train or change a behavior. Works for all animals including humans!


• When they repeat the same behavior at least a dozen times without being told.
  
  Bingo.

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Dog Health Questions: Blue Ribbon Dog Training Academy? Need info?

I am wanting to enroll my unruly Lab in obedience classes here. Has anyone ever taken their dog here? If so, were you pleased with what they taught your dog? I really need info soon because I was wanting to enroll in a January class.************If you have never taken you dog to Blue Ribbon then here is the link and I would like your opinion on the place based on their website.

http://www.blueribbondogtraining.com/ind…

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I don't know about that particular trainer, but they didn't sound too bad. Here are links for two associations that offer extensive training to the member trainers:
http://www.nadoi.org/index.htm
http://www.apdt.com/

Membership in these organizations, especially NADOI, means a certain level of knowledge and experience that is recognized by their fellow trainers.

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• It does seem just a little old school, her thoughts on dominance are outdated- but better than some of the misguided dog training philosophies out there- its possible that her beliefs aren't that outdated and it just reads that way. But I think its worth sitting in on a current class and seeing if the trainer's style meshes with your personality and your dog's personality.
  
  Technically, punishment is really not necessary in 99% of the situations- its better to use that same moment and energy to redirect your dog into an acceptable activity and then reward that activity. Correction actually tend to get in the way of your training. I'm not saying this because I think its wrong to tell your dog "No", I'm saying it because all the behavioral studies as well as my own observations of dogs in class have shown that it can do more harm to your training program than good.
  
  However, if you are going to use correction, it is best to make sure the dog does understand what he's supposed to do instead of the unacceptable behavior- which is what she stated very clearly on the website. Its a pretty standard dog-training method- and it does usually get results.
  
  Good luck- and clicks and treats to you for getting your dog trained!!!!

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Dog Health Questions: I have a question about my dog...(training)?

okay, every time i try to pick up my dog or come near her she runs away, and i dont know why. When i want to i have to either trap her or get food and she still doesn't like it. HELP!!!

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Make yourself smaller by sitting on the floor and have treats ready..sit still and call her , holding out the treat..talk in a nice soothing voice and just keep talking..if she comes to you give her the treat and say good girl..keep giving her treats and then try to pet her..Make sure you are the only person who feeds her, walks her and pets her for awhile..this will let her know you are trustworthy and the pack leader..eventually she will come around..be sure to talk to her all the time..she may not know what you are saying but it will reassure her you not aggressive. Lots of praise will go along way!

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• I hate chase the puppy, it is a game puppies enjoy, but I don't. You are right, you have to corner her, or bribe her with food. Practice with things to see what you can do to get your dog to come to you. I have one dog that will come if you play a hallmark music card, one that comes for a yellow mouse toy, one that just comes if you call her. The wild ducks come if I burp. Try whistling, whatever your dog responds to.


• It's a lack of trust.
  
  STOP trapping her and picking her up, and stop coaxing her with food. Instead, work at building up trust by quietly feeding treats whilst sitting down with her. Make her feel that it is fun to be with you - take her out on interesting walks, feed her etc. She should eventually start trusting you enough to let you pick her up again.
  
  BUT
  
  Why do you want to pick her up anyway? Dogs have legs which they know how to use. I know you have to pick them up sometimes, and I am sorry if that's all you mean, but there are so many people on here who carry their dogs around, and only gets dogs that 'look cute.' It's better for her to walk - unless there is a really good reason for you to pick her up.


• Sounds to me almost like she's scared of you. Most dogs don't like to be picked up. If you're picking her up every time you're around, of course she won't like you being around. You do something to her that she doesn't like every time you're near her so you represent the bad thing. If you only do things she doesn't like, she won't like you either.
  
  Do something with her that she will enjoy. Play with her, pet her, feed her, reward her with praise, walk her, etc. If you come to mean more to her than "Oh no! I'm going to be picked up again", then she'll come around.


• The best way to stop this is to train her. You may need to call her and when she comes reward her with a treat. Do it every day and as much as you can, (not to much) and get her to come. Eventually she will learn and get the hang of it.


• yeah, i've the same problem as you do,
  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
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• She does not trust you!! Gain her trust and she will come to you over and over again!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training vest illegal?

hi is it illegal for a company to not allow my service dog in there store. my dog has a service dog vest. and costco said i couldn't bring him in. do i need some sort of papers to prove that i am disabled and that my dog is my service dog? thanks

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Ignore the idiot above me who attempted to answer.

It is illegal for Costco to refuse you in with your service dog. I'm adding a link I hope you find helpful.

I really think you should contact an attorney. You definitely can file a lawsuit for discriminating against you and your dog.

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• I agree you should speak with an attorney. Costco is very likely in violation of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Have you spoken with the Costco manager? It's possible that lower level employees are simply ignorant of this law and think they're doing the correct (but wrong) thing.
  
  Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training vest illegal?

hi is it illegal for a company to not allow my service dog in there store. my dog has a service dog vest. and costco said i couldn't bring him in. do i need some sort of papers to prove that i am disabled and that my dog is my service dog? thanks

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Ignore the idiot above me who attempted to answer.

It is illegal for Costco to refuse you in with your service dog. I'm adding a link I hope you find helpful.

I really think you should contact an attorney. You definitely can file a lawsuit for discriminating against you and your dog.

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• I agree you should speak with an attorney. Costco is very likely in violation of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Have you spoken with the Costco manager? It's possible that lower level employees are simply ignorant of this law and think they're doing the correct (but wrong) thing.
  
  Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: I'm about to embark on professional dog training. What do you think of these 2 methods?

Guy 1: does not use commands (which sounds odd), does not use clickers, treats, or choke collar. seems knowledgeable but kind of a know it all, talked a lot about pack leader kind of stuff, says discipline is the secret and reading the dog, says most people are too emotional with their dogs

Guy 2: uses treats and a pinch collar, seems very passionate about what's best for the dogs, has different kinds of experiences (schutzhund, K9 police work etc.), not as bossy, talked about protection and tracking training and behavior modifications.

My puppy is a 3 month old German Shepherd Dog. I have taught her many commands, but she does not obey them consistently. She jumps on people and furniture and pulls on her leash so she has a few behavior problems, but is very sweet and loving. I know these descriptions are brief, but does anyone see any red flags or anything like that?

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I would have to meet these people and investigate their training experiences, of course, but my gut says number two just based off of your descriptions. I like to see trainers with different experiences in training methods and i like to see someone who uses positive and negative. I did not see either mentioned for number one - just pack leader talk and discipline (which i agree has a place in training - right next to praise.)

I would like to know what kind of "training" does not use commands of SOME sort. Behavior modification i can understand, but that is not exactly "training" per say.....

Oh - Jumping and pulling are not "Behavior Problems", they are simple puppy behaviors that can be worked with via training. Behavior problems (at least to me and to many people i know) mean aggression, fear, and related things that require behavior modification methods to control/manage.

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• Neither. #1 sounds like a Cesar Millan wannabe and NO veterinary behaviorists or acknowledged, published trainers approve of Millan's methods. Google "Dodman Dunbar New Skete Millan" for quotes. #2 sounds like your guy if you want a guard or attack dog. If your GSD is going to be a pet rather than a working dog, keep looking.


• I think that guy 2 sounds better, but I don't think either sounds great. Your puppy is still very young, sounds like you've already done good teaching her what you have. Keep it up and good luck!


• We use method # 2 but we have show dogs and they need to be perky in the ring.Just my preference good luck in your decision.


• Number two without a doubt.


• yes go with #2..


• She is a puppy and has to grow into a better attention span which will happen as she gets older. Relax and do not expect too much of her right now. GS dogs mature between age 3 and 4 years of age so you have a lot of puppy time left with your dog. She will change a lot in this time period so just be prepared and accept it. Be kind and consistent. I don't like either trainer you describe. I would never use a pinch collar. I do all my training using positive reinforcement and it works great. I have never failed at being able to teach my dogs. You should make sure your puppy is well socialized beginning immediately. Very important for all dogs, but especially a GS. She needs lots of space, and time, and attention and kindness and consistency. My girl just turned 4 in November. She is a wonderful dog but very very smart. Good luck with your puppy. You should have a great life with her. Just stick with it. She is a baby and will come around with time and proper attention.


• I guess it depends on what you want to do with your dog.
  If you are interested in Obedience or protection training (which is basically exactly what the GSD is bred for) then going with a trainer who does not use commands is probably not going to be in your best interests, because you're not going to be learning the skills you need to train your dog in this way.
  
  If you are more interested in behaviour modification, stopping problem behaviours before they become ingrained, and want to learn how to be a better leader for your dog then the first trainer may be the better option.
  
  Personally? If I had to choose I would be going for Guy 2: mainly because I have a high interest in Obedience and Schutzhund, which is exactly why I want a German Shepherd Dog. I would find training without commands and seemingly without any reinforcers redundant.


• Guy #1 strikes me as a bit new-agey and I would want to know more before... not using commands seems kind of bizarre to me... the dog is supposed to psychically know what you want, or what?
  
  Guy #2 better, if flexible. I am not a fan of pinch collars for baby pups (although I like them very well for adolescent butt-heads). If he has done what he says, he probably understands GSD well. I would want to watch him train before I hired him.
  
  What you want to keep in mind is that this pup is YOURS. If you are uncomfortable with something a trainer wishes to do or would have you do, you have the freedom to decline to do that.
  
  Whoever you end up hiring and working with... you should have the opportunity to watch them in action beforehand as part of your decision-making process.


• I wouldn't hire either one.
  
  The first trainer is obviously just a scammer. No need to go into detail there!
  
  The second trainer is talking way too advanced for a 12 week old puppy. Your pup has no need of Shutzhund or protection training.
  
  Find a local club that teaches basic obedience to puppies and begin there. At 12 weeks you ar expecting way too much in the area of jumping and pulling. 12 week old pups do not have "behavior" problems. They are blank slates that you must make the most of.Time for the fancy training when your dog can come, sit, stay, and do other basic commands consistently, which is what you learn in a puppy class.

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Dog Health Questions: My parents won't listen about dog training?

I'm not completely sure where I should actually ask this, but I don't exactly know where else to ask.

My dogs aren't out of control most of the time, but I know that they are much more out of control whenever I'm not around. My parents I know don't understand how to control them, especially with my older dog who is a miniature dachshund. My mom gives him whatever he wants, usually whenever he wants it (being let up on the couch/bed, etc.).

Feeding is also an issue, as the dog needs a special type from Science Diet, which my father continuously argues is just as good as Beneful from the supermarket where he gets our food as well. He is a public defense lawyer, and it is hard to change his opinion on anything. He thinks that the Science Diet is just a much more expensive version of the Beneful, which I know not to be true, and he won't even go to our veterinarian to talk with him since out vet was the original person who suggested we feed that to him.

My dad also does not understand the concept of feeding the dogs the right way, and it shows in the dachshund. He's fat again now, and when we had him on the Science Diet and the right amount of food twice a day, he looked like a dog should look. But that changes, and, due to his weight, our dachshund has already had to have an expensive back surgery that we were lucky enough to get out of paying for the rehabilitation afterward, but I know that if it happens again my parents will have to pay for everything when they're already tight on money.

Another issue is that they bark, a lot, especially when the door is being opened by anyone. I've tried keeping their attention with treats, but that doesn't work. The dachshund is a guarding breed, I know, but I believe he has taught our other dog, a small labradoodle, to bark as well. I think this is true because usually in the car, when the dachshund is there they bark at any person they see. However, when I only drive with the labradoodle, he acts just fine.

One thing I would especially like to teach the dogs is not to roughhouse on my mom's bed. Leaving them on the floor or out in kennels for the night won't work, as my father needs what little sleep he already gets, and he has an anger problem when he doesn't get that sleep, and I don't want him to end up hitting the dogs for crying all night. We tried the kenneling once and my dad can't handle it.One big problem that I've been trying to tell my parents how to fix is begging. The dogs don't whine or anything, but they don't stop staring at my parents when they have food. Most often than not, my dad feeds them scraps from his plate before he's done eating, and says it doesn't hurt anything when he does.

I want to say I know how to teach my dogs, but I can't be the one teaching them. My parents have to do their part in teaching them. I'm sure that if I somehow got a professional dog trainer to come in and tell my parents how to train the dogs, they'll do it, but they never listen to me. I'm going to college soon, and even though I'll be living in our basement I won't have much time at all to keep nagging my parents about training the dogs so that they can behave better, and so that my dad will buy the right food and feed the dogs right. I don't really know what to do about all this.

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You don't have to write a novel. Keep your questions short and sweet and more people will reply.

You don't know as much about dogs as you think. Science Diet is a HORRIBLE food. Beneful is also horrible. They are completely corn based and that is so bad for your dog. It also gives your dog excess energy. Corn is digested directly into sugar and that leads to frustrated energy. Frustrated energy can cause excessive barking.

The barking means the dogs are not getting enough exercise or mental stimulation.

You need to look into crate training. They will cry for a little while so get your dad some earplugs.

They beg because they get food. Giving people food to your dogs needs to stop now. Stop cold turkey. When the dogs beg they should get one "no" and if they continue to beg then you need to remove them from the room. They should get a time out.

Training only works if everyone in the house is prepared to do it. Talk to your parents about maybe going to an obedience course as a family. Find a positive reinforcement trainer and they will be able to help you with everything you talked about.

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• I hate to agree with your parents, however in some respects I do. Vets recommend Hills Science Diet, because they get a kick back from the manufacturers. Vets in the UK and possibly in other parts of the world do not sell other brands because they do not make enough profit and the majority of vets are more concerned with profits than our dog's welfare.
  
  The Science Diet contains grain and the experts have now found that some dogs have a problem digesting grain. Dog get skin problems, impacted anal glands, diarrhoea and other health problems if they cannot cope with grain. I cannot comment on Beneful, however if it is grain free it is healthier than the Science Diet.
  
  As you know dachshunds often suffer from disk problems and I realise that an overweight dog will have more problems.
  
  Dogs are not automatons and even if you had full control, I doubt that they would ever behave perfectly.
  
  You are obviously young and you have an Xbox360? You also have your own car or the use of one which is provided by your parents. Your parents also pay for the dog food.
  
  Feeding dogs scraps does not have a detrimental effect on their digestive system, however it does make them think that they are supreme. I give my dogs my leftovers in their own dish after I have had my meal.
  
  When you go to college and move into the basement, you can resolve the problem of your dogs roughhousing your mothers bed, the dogs could sleep in the basement with you.
  
  Some college students don't have anyone to look after their dogs and you have parents who will do this. Your nagging has been unproductive and you have parents who love your dogs. In your absence and in the past, you have been unable to dictate to your parents and they do care about your dogs.
  
  To summerise. I think that you will be living rent free in your parents basement. and they pay for your dogs food. Your parents have always looked after your dogs when you are at school and when you were socialising. In addition to this they will love and cherish your dogs when you get a job.
  
  You have use of a car and other benifits that your parents have provided and you are concerned that you may not have time to keep nagging them.
  
  So what if they beg and bark. You have been at school and your dogs have had love and companionship. Without your parents they would have been miserable and lonely in your absence. Stop nagging and appreciate the fact that you have parents who care for your dogs and the benifits that they provide for you.


• Get them a book they can pick up and read over when the dogs get naughty
  try Amazon this one -
  http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Training-Advice-Tips-Essential/dp/1453637400


• Ahhh, irritating. I can understand your frustration. My advice would be to get the professional dog trainer in your area to come to your house, like you mentioned. I know the local animal behaviorist here has shed a TON of light on the realities of animal behavior, and that the whole dominance aspect is thrown around way too much (and has also been scientifically proven as detrimental to the dog's behavior). However, she also makes sure that positive reinforcement is used right. Because there IS a science to it. You don't want to end up having to bribe your dogs every time you want them to do something. So my advice would be to find a well respected non-force based trainer in your area.
  
  As far as the food goes....scraps are bad. Any old food at the super market- bad. Science Diet is not that great either, even though it is recommended by vets. Just take a look at the ingredients on the bag. It is filled with by-products and unnecessary additives. My advice would be to take a look at the organic foods at a specialty store- a food like Natural Balance or Wellness, two popular brands that come to mind.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone used sullivan's the perfect dog training?

please tell me what you thought and if it worked. what problems you used it for and approx. how long did it take if it did work. do you feel it was worth the cost.

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I'm having the same problem. I can't seem to find anything that tells me about his training methods. From the little bit of information I've obtained, it seems he uses punishment, but I can't be certain. If you come up with any additional information, please pass it along.

try this
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

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• sorry, but I've never used sullivan's. I found some anaylsis of other methods at the website below though
  
  http://thepetcarecenter.com/dog-training…
  
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Dog Health Questions: HELP! dog training / housebreaking advice needed ASAP!?

We have a dog that we just got a few weeks ago in our home. He has no way to take himself out but we are home almost all the time (all but 1 day a week), we take him out every 1-1.5 hours or so, keep out "doggy training (scented to attract - or so they say) potty pads", and when we are gone from home he is left in a large bathroom with a light. The problem is that we have to watch him EVERY minute or he will go "potty" in the house ... and never on the pads. He likes to do his "deeds" right in the center of the walkway. When we take him out it is for a long time and we make sure he "goes" a few times before we take him in. Most of these are happening in the early am or late night, or he just sneaks off for just a sec around the corner and by the time we can get up to follow him it is too late. How we handle it: we are following the directions on the "potty pads" which says to scold animal by saying no to the mess, picking up the mess, then taking & placing animal on the pad (to associate it with going there?). Also, he has now begun chewing all my electrical cords out of the walls (ie cell phone charger, lamp plugs, anything elctrical, etc. even though they are hard to get to (blocked by furniture) he somehow gets to them (he is a tiny dog. And, yes, we have chew toys and treats for him. He gets chew toys all the time and treats are rewaards for "doing his business" outside. Any advice? What am I doing wrong? (He is about 1 yr old.)

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Take him outside about 15 minutes after eating or drinking. Use a 'key word' when he is outside like toilet or I use 'weezeepoo' give huge amounts of praise when he does go outside. If he has an accident inside, let him know with a stern word that you are not happy! If you can catch him in the act that is ideal! Once you have said 'no or uh ah!' then take him outside and use your key word.. Potty pads teach the dog to go inside and I don't like them.. OK for when he is in the bathroom. Maybe :)

As for cords - again if you can catch him when he goes to or starts to chew that is best. I made a really loud BUZZZZ sound like a cartoon electrocution sound and my girl didn't even go near them after a few of those noises LOL

Good luck with the training it is painfully slow but you need to be vigilant.. Be really vigilant, your dog is 1yr old and that is waaay toooo old to not be housetrained already. My Dobergirl took a few days to learn the routine & I have just housetrained a 7yr old retired Stud Dog Dobermann and that took 10 days for him to learn not to wee inside as that was where he lives now and outside is just for toileting.

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• put him in a little cage and call it his bed, make him sleep there, not with you. when you take him out of the cage make him go straight outside, and tell him outside, when you bring him in tell him inside,
  after a while when hes out you can say outside and he will know what it means. as for pooping in the walkway, its the stinkiest part of the floor, once you get him trained he can go back to sleeping with you.


• In my opinion, doggy pee pads are a crock of poop. They train your dog to potty on the floor of your house regardless of whether you gradually move them towards the door and then outside. Also, if he's a year, he shouldn't be having accidents at all any more. It could be a dominance thing or else he genuinely does not know as the pee pads have confused him.
  My first pup we tried the ' be calm and take her outside immediately if there is an accident' and it took her a long time to get it. Second puppy, the first pee he had on the floor he got a very loud and scary verbal correction and then was taken outside to finish and praised afterwards. He had no more accidents!
  As for chewing, it is probably from boredom. I'm not saying anything bad about your puppy raising but some dogs need more exercise than others and get bored more quickly. He may need to be crated when not being played with or watched. Crates can be a nice comforting place for a dog too as long as it is never used for punishment.


• you really have to yell at the 'potty spot'. It's easier for them to understand if you just put them outside. if your home pretty often i would suggest no potty pads. i personally think they are gross. Also when a dog is sniffing and wandering off it usually means they need a potty break. Take them out and stand in the grass with them and wait from them to potty. dont talk to them or anything until it's done. then lots and lots of praise. Also sometime if it's cold outside and warm inside they go outside and they dont have to go but the change from cold to warm makes them have to go so an extra trip might help. with the chewing everytime he chews he needs to go in 'time-out' maybe a room or a kennel. if he comes out and goes back to it simply say 'oops' and lead him away. only a few minutes should work. he'll get the point that chewing on things that dont belong to him takes him away from all the fun. I hope this helped. try watching 'It's me or the dog' on animal planet.


• A tip we were given was to use fake grass. Dogs have a natural attraction to peeing on grass.
  
  We went to the local hardware and got a square of fake grass, and use the training techniques to encourage him to use this area. We then started moving it further out in the yard and eventually he started using the lawn. He still uses the fake grass every now and them, apparently because it has his scent on it and is familiar. Wash the grass every day with warm water and put in the sun, as you dont want it to smell but you dont want to all together remove his odour.
  
  Also, use a recommended cleaner in his usual spots in the house, just because you cant smell it doesnt mean he cant. If the smell is still there he will continue to go there due to familiarity.


• 1, You can't train for outside and inside at the same time. It is just confusing. Get rid of the pads and quit leaving him in the bathroom. Get him a crate as described by others.
  
  2. You also need to teach him to let you know when he needs to go out. Establish a ritual (sitting by the door, maybe even get him to bark once while at the door, etc) and always use the same door.
  
  3. When chewing on wrong thing, stern "NO" and give him a chew toy instead. Also, rotate the toys, don;t just leave them all out. He will get bored with them Have a place where the toys are found, so he can learn to go get one when he wants..
  
  Likely that chewing is a sign of frustration. Make sure he gets MORE exercise.


• Hi. All of the answers here provide excellent advice. The one observation that I'd make that hasn't already been noted is that it sounds to me as if your dog has never had a consistent routine and discipline applied. By discipline, I don't mean punishment, I'm referring to the systematic application of a set of rules that make it clear to the dog what it can and cannot do. Dogs need to have good and proper control systematically and persistently applied to them in order for them to know how to behave. Your dog sounds as if it may have "control" problems. Generally speaking, that can be corrected through persistent and consistent correction. Also, you might want to consider tossing the puppy poop pads. Just bite the bullet and follow the advice already given about housebreaking. Best of luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training class?

Do they have public dog training schools that you can enroll your dog and yourself in to teach them to be attack dogs. I am looking for somthing very very similar to the training police K9 units get. I would like my dog to be certified to detect dope, along wiht be trained for protection and attack. I have info on becoming a drug dog thats not the problem i would like a school that will also teach commands and traing for protection and attack.

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--- What you what is a local "schutzen dog training" school. Schutzen training is the original police dog training and often schutzen is what police agenies use themselves.
--- Its a form of dog discipline training that includes protective training.
--- Check for a schutzen group or training school in your area. There are different degrees of schutzen just like karate and you progress through the layers of training to earn each level.
--- You will find that most military and FBI, gov't and police dogs are schutzen trained.

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• And your putting your dog at the risk of being put down. Attack dogs arent trained for private use. Should your dog attack, you will be held financially responsible and the dog will be put down. If there is a complaint that you own a vicious dog, it will be investigated and it will probably be put down. And no, police and military dogs dont always hear the stop or heal command.

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Dog Health Questions: Can somebody give me a good definition of the term "proofing" regarding dog training?

I am a little confused.

From what I gather it is a way of reinforceing commands... that's all I know. Am I close?

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Proofing is done once you are SURE that the dog has a good grasp of what is expected. Then you set up situations designed to test him and reinforce that no matter what happens, he must obey.

For example, the sit-stay. Once he understands the exercise, you start "proofing" with mild distractions, such as you moving around, jumping, clapping your hands, walking behind him, bouncing a ball etc. He is corrected if he moves (by correction, I mean whatever is appropriate to your dog and your training method). The distractions/temptations gradually get stronger, until the dog regards all distractions as a "test" and refuses to move no matter what.

One club I used to train with had a resident cat that liked to stroll around the floor while the dogs were doing stays.

You also proof by doing the exercise in progressively more difficult situations. In the park, on a busy street, at the flea market etc.

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• "Proofing" is ensuring that the dog responds consistently to commands regardless of environment and distractions.


• Proofing is just what it sounds like. Making sure your dog will still obey your commands... with distractions or under pressure.
  
  IE: Your dog sits and stays in your living room off leash. Take him into the backyard with your cat walking about...will he sit/stay? He will sit/stay on 6 foot leash ..will he on a 15 foot leash? Or with other dogs running around? Or off leash?


• Proofing, is making sure that the dog obeys?


• Proofing is the act of changing a request into a command.
  Young puppies do not have the cognitive development to understand a lot of things, and are only motivated by food and praise, so we cookie train (very little in the way of corrections) until they reach puberty and develop "other motivations". We then add consequences for improper responses to "proof" the command.


• I asked this question not too long ago and got some good answers:
  http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind…
  
  Proofing means that your dog knows its commands on and off leash. You proof your dog by asking your commands in different environments, distractions etc.
  You are ensuring the dog will listen to your commands no matter what is going on.


• Proofing is a way to test your dog's understanding of a command. Proofing gives the dog an opportunity to make a right choice or a wrong choice. The right choice gets praise. The wrong choice gets a correction,
  
  For example most dogs will do a sit stay if the owner has a hand full of meat and no distraction. To proof the sit stay, throwing the food at the dog's feet will actually test his understanding of the command. If the dog continues to do his sit stay, he has made the correct choice. (good dog) If the dog breaks the sit stay by going after the food, he has made the wrong choice. (bad dog)
  
  Trainers proof commands to give dogs confidence and the understanding of what's expected of them. Just like training without consequences is not training Training without proofing is bad training. The dog will not understand the trainer's expectations.

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Dog Health Questions: Does any one know anywhere in barnsley that does dog training an agility?

i have a border collie almost one quite well trained but want to keep her going.

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Had a quick look online but couldn't see anywhere - try asking your vet for local trainers.. they will be able to point you in the right direction and hopefully recommend a good training/agility school. You will be able to start agility once she is a year old, so you're right to be looking now.

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• Have a look on the APDT website:
  
  http://www.apdt.co.uk/local_dog_trainers…
  
  It's best to go with a registered trainer, then you know for sure they know what they're talking about!


• Found these.....
  Allsorts Dog Training Club
  78 Sheffield Road, BARNSLEY, S74 0DQ
  Tel 012 2674 0602
  
  Dogsense Dog Training
  1 Cloisters Way, BARNSLEY, S71 2JN
  Tel 012 2628 6349
  
  Don't know how close they are to you though.

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Dog Health Questions: Is a dog training class a good option here?

I have a male dog who is a mix between a brussels griffon and a mini poodle. I have tried several methods of walking him. I have tried a harness, without a harness, stopping and then once he stops moving going (he knows to stop, but starts to pull again.), keeping him at arms length, giving him treats when he walks nice, praising him. He still pulls and once on his leash will not listen to anything for the life of him.
Also, he listen to me very welll, but he doesn't listen to anyone else. Sometimes he will go to sit on or lay by my husband and when he goes to move the dog will growl and snap at him. He snapped at my family and friends too. He attacks the cat when he tries to get close to me. I then stand up, say NO and point so he knows to go into his kennel, which he does, but he only listens to me. We are trying to start a family and there is no way that he is going to snap at a baby. Would taking him to classes be a good idea? Generally how much are classes also. Thank you.

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I'm a fan of training.

It teaches you to bond with your dog
It can teach your dog socialization if you do a "class" with other dogs and people.
It helps reduce the stress on you when it comes to dealing with failed attempts and continuing on.
It teaches you all the basics. Potty training, basic commands, socializing, bonding, tricks.

Sometimes if you do a private class they'll want the person he's less bonded to, to be the one to take him. Sometimes they'll ask for the whole family including other pets.

In General- at petsmart (where I am they have an AMAZING trainer)

its 119 for 8 weeks of training classes (Puppy, intermediate and advanced)

99 for a week of private classes

15 for potty training

best of luck!

--edit--

in response to a spray bottle- an experienced trainer won't use this technique. Positive reinforcement works better than physical punishment.

Positive / Negative reinforcement is also used for chewing on things- but that entails "No...this is my toy! Is this your toy? Is this yours? Get it get it... GOOD BOY!" (Take away what's yours and give him his toy then praise him.) it never entails nose slapping, yelling, or spraying.

when it comes to spray bottles- it is a short term technique that eventually becomes ineffective as they can look at it as a game or another toy.

Most trainers I've spoke to no longer use or recommend this technique.

And please don't hit your dog on the nose or grab his muzzle. This breaks the bonding process because they don't understand why they're being hit. And for them it hurts a lot. A slap on the nose is like a kick in the groin for a man. In aggressive dogs, this can cause more aggression or fear biting.

Positive reinforcement has been proven to work better.

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• Taking him to a class would be a great idea. Classes are normally 100$$, but they are totally worth it. Try it.


• It sounds from what you wrote like you have a dog that feels he is the MALE in the household. Not your husband.
  
  I think you all need training, not just the dog. He's got you and your dh trained well.
  
  I'd strongly suggest you learn about Clicker Training, and also speak to a trainer.
  
  Try www.clickandtreat.com for starters. Good writing, good FREE information on clicker training and the guy is great if you have to phone him for advice.
  
  He has some great videos for sale that are easy to follow and most important WORK.
  
  Good luck with the dog, and the family! :)


• yes, yes, yes, ASAP!
  Preferably one that teaches you to use a pinch or prong collar...
  This animal is trying to establish himself as alpha in the household; already challenging your husband; in fact it might be a good idea for hubby to be the one to take him to the classes. Dog will learn to take commands from hubby; this establishes your husband as higher in the pack. Hubby can always show you what they learned and then you can also practice at home.
  You should be the first one to go through doors. If he is out in front (dragging you) on walks, then he is walking YOU, get a short (city) lead and keep him at your side.
  Prices vary; at the doggie daycare where I work they are $75 but I know PetSmart also offers them, think that is a little more $$ but well worth the price.
  This dog needs to learn quickly the "leave it" and/or "off" commands if you all are to have a comfortable life together.


• yes, training and obiedience classes are generally good for your dog. for the walking problem, i know this sounds cruel, but you should use a pinch collar. the collar doesn't really "pinch" your dog, but it prevents your dog from going ahead of you and pulling you. it's not as bad as it sounds or looks. it is perfectly safe and will not harm your dog. my dog was like your dog, pulling me everywhere when we went on walks, but after i got the pinch collar, he realized he couldn't pull me anywhere he wanted so he started walking correctly and he always stays by my side everytime we go for walks and i don't need to pull him anymore! good luck


• Training classes may be good for your dog. You and your husband should attend if he is having problems with your husband. You husband should also spend some time feeding, grooming and exercising your dog.
  
  Classes at Petsmart are $99 for 6 or 8 weeks (depends on what class you sign up for). Some places might be more or less. My puppy is finishing puppy training at Petsmart. The trainer was great. The only problem was that my puppy gets very distracted around the other dogs in class, but she obeys ok at home.
  
  For your dog's pulling you might want tot get a Gentle Leader head halter.


• Help you the problem with your dog he will listen to everyone grave a buttle of water spray and when he do something you dont like it spray at him that how he will listen to you guys, tell your husband when start growl or snap on him hold the dog mouth tell the dog no no no very loud do it over and over until he learn his leason

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Dog Health Questions: Why aren't there any service dog training centers in Nebraska?

I googled and couldn't find a service dog center(or whatever you call it) in Nebraska.

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If you are close to Kansas, Concordia has CARES which is a wonderful place to get a service dog and Washington has KSDS who specializes in dogs for the blind, but does other service dogs too.

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• You could ask that questions to the following:
  http://www.inch.com/~dogs/service.html
  http://www.iaadp.org/info.htm
  http://www.adionline.org/
  http://vachss.com/help_text/animal_train…
  
  The Delta society had this listed on their web page:
  SAR Unit
  C>J.Chelin
  813 Hwy 1, Murrat, NE 68409
  402-235-3148

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Dog Health Questions: Are dog training (shock) collars safe and do they work?

I am considering using a training collar to teach my dog boundaries. I need to be able to keep her off leash, but she runs off if I let her off the leash. A fence, even an invisible fence, is out of the question as its not my house. I've tried teaching her boundaries for the last 5 months but it is not working well. She won't respond to "come" unless she's in the mood. I want to use a shock collar but I worry it may be inhumane. Are they effective and are they safe to use?

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First off shock collars are not inhumane. Yes they are safe to use.
They do not give a strong shock. Yes I tried it on my own arm before ever putting it on the dog.
Properly used as a training tool they work very well for certain things. You need to read all the information that comes with the collar and learn how to use it.
Then you need to set up visable boundries for your dog. Your dog must have some sort of visable thing to see to learn where the boundries are. Like flags.

If your dog does not respong to the come commad or only does so at her pleasure you need to go back and do some basic obedience work with your pet. You need to have the basics down and if your dog does not come you do not have those down yet.

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• You bet they are inhumane - try one on yourself and see how you like it.
  You need to patiently train your dog to follow your commands - not shock it, hurt it and scare it into submission.
  Shock collars are used by people too unfeeling and lazy to train their dogs properly.
  
  Keep your dog safely fenced or on leash outside - take her for group obedience lessons - that's how you train a dog, not by hurting it so that it can't trust you anymore and is scared to death of the pain.
  
  Sick idea.


• The only living thing that I'd use a shock collar on is a Pedophile. And it wouldn't be around his neck; if you know what I mean.
  
  Behaviour modification by electric shock was banned on humans decades ago as inhumane. Why is it okay then to use it on a pet?


• it depends on the dog really.
  I personally wouldnt use them i think they are cruel but they do work and they are safe.
  good luck
  
  xx


• shock collars r amazing & yes they r safe


• there are many shock collars out there,
  what other training techniques have you tried, i would say shock collar is the last resort. Some are very mild on the lowest setting, and if you do get one start of with that
  
  here is what training techniques you can try
  1) get a 25 foot lead, let the dog run around in a fenced dog run, call your dog, if she doesn't come, step on the long lead and bring your dog in
  2) squeaky toys, some dogs will come when you squeak a toy. BTW rescue member: before trying it on my dog i did try in on myself, on setting 1 i could not feel anything, i did feel a little jolt on setting 3, but i keep in on 1 when training my dog. I used the shock collar because my dog would jump on people when in the dog park. There is a warning signal on the collar and this is what i used mostly. I think i used the actual shock only a couple of times and it got her to pay attention to me but she did not look like she was in pain or scared.
  
  Take caution when using shock collars, some dogs are very sensitive and will totally freak out and this might cause more behavioral problems. Try to find a trainer that will show you how to use one and how to train your dog with it.
  
  Good luck

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