Dog Health Questions: I'm Not satisfied with this dog trainer. what should i do??

a dog trainer came over yesterday, and spend 3 1/2 hours here. shes with the nationwide dog training company called barkbusters, she charges $500, and when she came over yesterday, thats all she was worried about first was the money. she wouldnt say anything about the training until we had the money situation figured out first. then we talked for like 2 hours and 45 minutes. and everything that she was saying I ALREADY KNEW! then the last 45 minutes she told me how to train the dog, by if he scratches the door, throw a chain at the door and growl "bah" at him, and then tell him to sit, we did the same thing for when he would bark when someone came in, and when he steals food off of the table we would do it too, throwing chain at floor say bah. well then she said then next time she comes will be december 13. so i was sitting down looking over the papers and the training chart that i have to do til next time she comes, and ididnt see the aggression issue on there at all, then i relized

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I am so sorry. She sounds awful. Maybe check with other reputable dog trainers and call the Better Business Bureau. See if she has done this to others and try to get your money back. Good luck

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• you need to call and talk to management.


• find a new dog trainer...


• I think you need to call the office of the company and make a formal complaint.


• Ya you realized the same thing I did in just reading this. Unless they have a guarantee in writing then you are 500 bucks less in the account. Next time you want to spend like this, without checking out the Company and without a warranty send it to me. I will put it in the bank for ya..


• Ask for your money back or part of your money back and why. Turn her into the BBB if she doesn't. Make blogs about her business, that is all she does when she comes over. :) Hope you get it resolved. I would be pissed, too.


• I am so glad I read this....I was thinking of using Barkbusters to train my dog but haven't done it yet due to the cost ($500 seemed very expensive for a 3 hour visit). Contact their head office (should be on the website) and talk to them; they may send out another trainer for you. From what they say in their website they are supposed to do a much more thorough job of training than what you described. By the way, they also claim to have a lifetime guarantee on the training (no extra cost) so ask them about that too!


• sue the company and get in touch with the dog whisperer


• wow she sounds like she did nothing for u call the company and ask what do they do and see if it matches what she did if not complain and have them send someone else to u. My trainer that came to my house was not like that he trained my dog and the first time he came he had changed my dog


• If you have a phone number for this person, call her and discuss your feelings over the phone. If that doesn't go well, you can always complain to the corporate headquarters. I believe there is a link on their website.
  If you live in a large enough city you may have some options for trainers through a local obedience club. Check www.akc.org and look under "clubs".


• If you're not satisfied, call the company and complain and ask to be reimbursed. Be polite, but firm and tell them you did not find the trainer to be helpful at all. Ask for either a refund or another session with a different trainer (at no cost).
  
  You said it is a nation-wide business. If this trainer is not just an employee, but a franchise owner, I would contact the company's home office.


• It seems as if you got an incompetent trainer. Report her and request another person for the next visit.
  For $500.00 you need more expertise.


• Get you money back, if you can. Go to Petsmart and pay $100 for something like 8 weeks of training that works. At Petsmart, if you aren't satisfied you can retake the training unlimited times for free.


• I'd find a new trainer. Check with Petsmart, they offer training and if you don't have a store near you, they can still recommend a trainer in your area. Also, if you know a Sheriff Officer or State Trooper, you can ask to see who trains their k9 unit, or see if the k9 officer does any training.


• Contact the company and let them know that you expect a more detailed level trainer or a refund...might not work but worth a try. If you still aren't happy then report them to the Better Business Bureau as well as letting your vet know so that others won't hire them and feel cheated as you do. She should have been working with you AND the dog in short sessions not lecturing for hours. Be sure and post what happens here so others will know how the company handles this issue.


• call up and simply tell them your not interested in furthering your sessions with these people and find a new trainer!
  
  if your not happy with the issues (and it sounds liek this personal didnt cover anything you realy needed to cover...) you also shoudl feel comfortable enough to talk to the trainer about the issues you realy want to cover ect.
  
  if not, you NEED to find a new trainer.


• Call BarkBusters and complain ( I doubt you'll get anywhere). Then call a new dog trainer and this time you'll know what questions to ask up front. Most reputable dog training companies will work with both you and your dog for an hour or two at a time and it's a regularly scheduled (weekly) training time. Most do want the money up front but others are pay as you learn. Good luck!


• I see exactly what she is doing.
  
  If you can get enough backbone to make the dog stop doing other bad behavior then maybe you will be able to stop the aggression.
  
  You need to take control of the little things first. Keep him from stealling food and barking like you are in charge. "bah"
  
  Added:
  
  You wrote a check for services rendered. You owe her the money thats a very simple civil suit.


• realised what !?look if she cost you 500 dollars you have been well and truely done ,look i have done this job and i have got a lot of owners and dogs sorted out for a fraction of the cost as regards to the monkey ,that should not be the issue here for starters ,ask about the animal but not for that length of time and to be honest anyone in this business explains the cost right at the begining ,and then a plan is set out for both youre self and the dog ,and see what you have done in the training and throwing a chain at the dog wont help this problem it will only learn to see it coming and learn to be a bigger problem ,now as for her coming back phone her up and tell her that she dosent need to come back as youre not interested in her trainning process as this is not how you want youre dog treated .......i hope you can get this problem sorted out .....take care xx


• Call the company and tell them all this.
  However, it would seem that you were partly at fault in not stating at the outset to the trainer that aggression was the problem rather than letting her go on and on for hours about other things.
  
  Seems that there was extreme lack of communication between what you needed for your dog and what she was doing.
  
  Stopping the check doesn't solve anything, if you have a contract or agreement with these people, it will just leave you open for small claims court or worse. You need to talk to the head of the company (or office) and reach a settlement.


• I would complain to Barkbusters and find another trainer! The aggression issue is the first thing she should have dealt with! A dog trainer is a service and if you do not like it you have the right to find another one suited to your needs!
  
  A good trainer is going to ask questions (it is called 'pet detective!') not just tell you a lot of stuff!
  
  Try contacting the Better Business Bureau also. Did you sign a contract with her for a certain amount of sessions? If so, there should be a clause for you not being satisfied with the service. You could take her to court also. She may not want to take the time to deal with you in this way.


• Of course she should get her money up front. With people now a days, you can't trust them to pay you afterwards. If she had done the training and then you said you had no money ... then what?? She can't take back what she taught you. They have probably found just like everyone else out there that people cannot be trusted to pay the money they owe once they already have something.
  
  If you aren't pleased with the training and the information you got, then you should contact Barkbusters and tell them you aren't happy. I would think they should have some sort of guarantee that you should be happy with what you are getting.. Did you not sign a contract, or get any information at all before you started this?
  If you don't like how it's going, and you don't feel that they are doing what you want, then find a new trainer. If you agreed to the $500, for the session, then you are obligated to pay that $500. You can't stop payment on your cheque. You got your training. They'll just take you to court if you try to refuse payment for the training. Call and discuss it with Barkbuster and find out what they are saying about it all.. Find out if they even train aggressive dogs.. Maybe you weren't clear in what you wanted your dog to learn?


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  "that she never even said anything about how to solve the aggression issue with my dog. which is my main problem here that needs fixing asap! "
  
  A-er,,,,, why on earth would you call an O/B trainer for an aggression problem????
  Sorry to say it but there are better choices. Like perhaps a Behaviorist that specializes in agressive dogs.


• I detest Bark Busters.
  
  It's a franchise ANYONE can purchase. The owners attend a 3 week training sessions and then call themselves "trainers" or "behavorists".
  
  The entire "method" they use is growling at the dogs. There was an article in our local paper a couple years ago about them. We were furious that a franchise got free press with some guy who'd been a traininer for all of 5 months and he was calling himself an expert. Our non-profit organization does training and have been training for YEARS and we didn't get that kind of press....
  
  Anyway, look at the contract. It should state that there is a lifetime quarantee. This means they will keep coming back for as long as you own the dog or for a year to work on the issue you have.
  
  I'd do 2 things. Quickly call an attorney for help and see if you can stop payment legally. That consultation may cost you more than the $500.00.
  
  Work with these dopes for EVER. Keep making them come back until your dog is fixed. I'd pester the daylights out of them until they refunded your money. You paid for a service, USE it. It's a small business with that woman for an owner..... She needs to keep coming over to help you, that's what their contract states. Make her help you... and help you and help you and help you...
  
  Make sure you get your $500. worth of training. It says on their website they can help with aggression. Make them help. If not, call the home office. Complain to the Better Business Bureau, Angies List, Craig's list Etc.
  
  The thing is, you have only 1 consultation right now to go on and that's not enough to say the method isn't working.
  
  If it were me, I'd ask the attorney about the money. Then I'd probably just chalk up losing the $500. You can try using them. But growling at dogs and noises don't train dogs.
  
  Post a question about those methods here and see what Tom l, Greekman and Animal Artwork have to say about them. They'll all say this is garbage.
  
  It's more important to get your dog on the right track.
  
  I wish you the best of luck!


• You said that she did nothing to train your dog, she just told you what to do. Well, that is what trainers are supposed to do. Trainers train YOU to train your dog, they don't actually do the training. If she did everything, you wouldn't know what to do when she left.


• Get a new trainer or do it yourself. I would call the company and get your money back too. Sounds like the lady is trying to take advantage of you.


• Hi there,
  As a dog trainer myself all I can say is WOW, $500 bucks for a visit.
  I really don`t know what you can do about your present situation, owing her a fee.
  Did you sign any sort of contract with her? If so be careful what you do.
  Anyway the first time you would see me in that type of situation would be to first evaluate the dog and it`s handlers. Then sit you down and tell you about my observations to be sure we were on the same page.
  Then I would ask about your concerns and what you would like the dog to do.
  All this info would give me a starting point for a plan that we would start the next visit.
  $500 bucks, WOW, I still can`t get over that!!!
  I would deffinately charge for the evaluation and milage if you lived outside of my area, but it sure wouldn`t be that hefty.
  Following that I would charge you a flat rate for all visits following, and I charge $35 per hour plus milage if your outside the area for private lessons.
  Big difference is that I`m a "hands on trainer", simply put, I would not leave your residence till you understood and could preform that weeks exercises.
  Bottom line, before getting involved with any trainer, attend one or 2 of his/her classes to evaluate the trainer and see if it is what you want.
  If they tell you that you can not come see them in action, drop that one and continue searching.
  Perhaps look under obedience clubs, they normally set a lower rate, and have dedicated trainers.
  Even I attend other trainers classes, sure I can train my own dogs but I always need the distractions to make sure my dog is trained the way I want it.
  Hopefully this has helped you out. If you have any questions that I can help you with don`t hesitate to contact me at dogtrainer7@yahoo.
  Good Luck


• Definately NOT one of my favorite "styles" of training. I find it generally ineffective at best. However, the average dog probably can be managed with such methods.... trouble is, by the time someone's willing to spend that amount of money on training a dog "average" is not usually the correct description for the dog.
  
  All that aside... Payment is expected up front by most trainers and consultants. Most trainers do not train your dog for you, but simply teach you how to train your dog... you're paying for their expertise and knowledge. As a trainer, there are very few dogs who don't listen to me... I can get them to do things their owners have only dreamed of... that doesn't mean that the owner has enough authority over the dog to convince it to even sit... the issue is NOT the dog, but is the owner.
  
  Training a dog is also about making small steps... forming building blocks for the next larger step. I do not know why she did not address the aggression issue, but it would make more sense to ask her than it would to simply be upset. I have had training situations where I needed to develop a rapport between the owner and the dog BEFORE I could assist in working on what the biggest issue was... frankly, to do so otherwise would have been a good lead in to getting someone bit.
  
  FWIW.. My initial consultation is $200 for a 2 hour consultation plus written plan. Each additional half hour of training is $75. (I do negotiate some package deals) My average total fee is $750 and includes a consultation and 8 visits. (which may sound like a lot of money but when you consider time lost traveling, gas, problem solving etc... it averages out to be quite a bit less on an hourly basis). If I feel an owner is not following through with the training... I'm pretty blunt about it.
  
  Edit: I require weekly visits at minimum when I'm working with someone. A month between visits is too long.


• I would have done what your Dad did, put a stop on the check. Let her sue you, read your contract, it probably states that she'll help you train your dog, instead you have to listen to her talking about things you already know. I had a dog trainer come to my house and we "worked" with my pup, he was amazing and had her obeying commands within 1/2 hour and we talked at the end of each session on what I should be working on and techniques. Don't give up on dog trainers, there are good ones out there. By the way, I paid him after each session not up front. Good luck.


• Contact the company, not her but the national one, talk to customer relations, the office of the President, whomever but lodge a formal complaint.
  
  Explain that you talked to her about a specific problem you needed addressed immediately. Note that she said she would address this for you but that she did not either in her visit or her plan for future training. Say that you are thoroughly dissatisfied and feel that you have been misled.
  
  State that you will pay a reasonable fee for her time but you do not want her service in the future as she has not delivered what she promised. You are the customer and she should not be threatening you but negotiating a reasonable solution. A business person who does not deliver what she promised and threatens you with a criminal complaint is not anyone you ever want inside your home....ever.
  
  What she said was beyond the pale and completely unprofessional and unacceptable.
  
  The BBB is useless. The State Attorney General is much more useful and I would go on the web and check out consumer complaint services on your State's website and see what they say about the check, about delivery of services, etc.
  
  I would also look at your state's laws regarding sales in the home. There may be a cooling off period where you can decide not to buy the service you signed up for as some salespeople resort to high pressure tactics and intimidate customers.
  
  Hopefully, a call to the national company will have your local franchisee doing a better job of customer service and you can get rid of the contract, pay a fee for her time and be done with this company.
  
  Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a trainer or behaviorists and some of them can actually damage your dog both physically and psychologically. If you cannot find someone who is well recommended by multiple, independent sources, I would stick to books by world class behaviorists and trainers. They are available everywhere and they include proven techniques.


• It seems that I am just one lucky soandso with Barkbusters. I had a great trainer who didn't make us pay the whole amount up front, trained three dogs for the price of one, and discounted because they were rescue dogs. He did a great job with the aggression in our Heeler. I am sorry you had such a bad experience, and I would definitely pursue this with the BBB. In addition, there is a Barkbusters website with a toll-free number that you can call to complain about your trainer. Maybe they will take her franchise away-she definitely needs to be in a different line of work!

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Dog Health Questions: Same dog, slightly different question...?

I asked a very similar question, but the true point of this one is different. I am making one last effort to keep this dog and keep him from chewing everything.

He destroys everything he can get his grubby little mouth on (and note, I leave tons of chewies out for him, pigs ears, rawhide, chew toys, and I try to love him, I really do...), he is just the most aggravating dog. I try to give him so much love, and have done tons of research on proper dog training. I never beat him, I give him loves all the time, he IS kennel trained (kenneled when I'm not at home or sleeping), I take him for multiple walks every single day, and I play with him outside in the yard. e still decides its fun to destroy everything we've worked hard to get.

And, as far as destroying everything, it happens when I am in the kitchen, or am in the bathroom (for no more than 3 minutes in the bathroom)

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How old is the dog and what breed is he? This might help people when trying to find a solution for you.

If it is just a puppy, take heart, he will grow out of it. They go crazy with their teeth for about 5 months and once they have cut them they do calm down.

If you catch him in the act you can scold him there and then by telling him NO in a firm voice but if he does something when you are out of the room it is difficult to reprimand him after the event.

One thing I would sugest that if you have to leave him to go to the bathroom or even out of the room anywhere for a short while, get him a Kong and fill it with some of his kibble and give it to him as you walk out of the room. This will keep him occupied until you return and stop him from looking around for mischief. You can get large smokey bones from the Pet Store. These too will keep him busy. Only give these things to him when you have to leave him for any length of time and see if it works.

I know how frustrating it can be when a dog destroys the things you have worked hard to buy. One of my Golden pups is a dreadful chewer. He has destroyed cell phones, chewed through wires,, chewed up books, even ripped the wallpaper off the wall and eaten through to the plaster, but all that is a thing of the past now thank godness. He is now 13 months old and as long as he has his Kong or his bone he's quite happy to gnaw away on those.

Don't give up on him. He will grow out of it. Good luck.

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• my dog did this and she didnt mind bitter apple either...
  
  when you catch him in the act, scold him, take him by the collar, make him sit and you say in a very firm voice NO bad dog...that tends to work because they can sense the anger in your voice and they know they did something wrong...you can tap them swiftly on the snout as well...do not hit them, but a light tap with a finger to get his attention...also, do not scold him after the fact, only if you catch him in the act because otherwise he will not know what he did wrong...
  
  and dont use his kennel as punishment either, because thats his "safe place"


• Have you tried the hard plastic cord protectors that slide on? They make them for that specific purpose. The electronics may be making a noise that is bothering his ears. A sound that you and I may not even hear. As for the couch and other stuff I have no clue. Ours did it at one time too, but it eventually stopped. No matter what we tried. I agree the sprays don't help. Some dogs just have it in their nature to "kill" everything. They look at objects as prey and because it doesn't fight back they can easily assert their dominance over it. IE. remote control, telephone, couch, etc.
  
  What type of dog is he?
  *ADD* Okay I just read your other post. It is quite the same post isn't it. Anyway...I would start by telling your parents that you are a grown woman and you are making a decision to rehome the dog. Please do not just drop him off to a shelter. Someone somewhere will love him, eventhough you may not see that right now. Tell them while you tried with him, over and over again, it's just not working out and that he would be better off with someone else who can get him under control. If they start giving you grief over it, tell them it's not your fault, but theirs for breeding their poodle to someone elses cocker spaniel (I believe is the mix you stated). They are both honery breeds and putting them together was a big mistake.
  
  *RZEZNIKS has a point. We do this with our GSD too. Swap out the things he grabs that aren't his fo rthe ones that are. However your dog seems to go from good to bad in 3 sec. flat. We also have a basket that we keep in our living room with all his toys in it. His favorite is the basket itself. My puppy also likes frozen water bottles. We keep at least two in the freezer at all times. He will chew on that thing for hours. Maybe you could try that.


• i gave u some tips the last time i answered ur question, did u get them?
  i think those would work, did u read it through?
  it works with almost all dogs, i hope it will be helpful for u
  try reading my last answer cuz i think its better to keep ur dog then send it away


• I just think you are looking for validation to get rid of him, and I don't think you're going to find that here. You didn't say anything about concern for the dog, and I'm sure chewing on a TV remote isn't healthy for him. You can get or make a playpen. Or use a big wire crate for times during the day you can't watch him. Or just get a muzzle to put on him for a short time so you can do what you need to do. The rest of the time, keep working with him as recommended on countless websites and in countless training books.
  
  Edit: The pet aisle of the drugstore around the corner here has decent-sized butcher bones for like, 2 bucks. Sorry to be blunt, but you already got answers and you have clearly stated that you can't stand the dog and you think he's "untrainable". I understand your stress and frustration, but it seems the issue is not merely a dog.


• Is there a specific food he doesn't like? My beagle used to chew on all sorts of stuff and things like bitter apple or nasty mixtures of stuff like horse radish, tobasco sauce, chili powder, ect. only made her like it more. This dog even ate a pile of spilled chili powder and not only liked it but didn't get sick. The one food I ever found that she didn't like was black olives, so I started painting the olive juice on anything she might chew. The chewing stopped real quick.


• Wow! What a dog. Puppies do naughty things but this amount of bad behaviour is serious. If you are giving him adequate exercise, treats, training and keeping all of those tempting things out of reach then I HATE to say this because I am the ultimate dog lover. But.. maybe he's not the right breed for you and the environment. Maybe this guy needs a super big backyard and some pals to play with.
  Usually such a destructive nature comes from boredom or in some breeds jealousy (yes its true with staffordshire bull terriers in particular) but you seem to be doing all the right things for this little fella and he's just not responding.
  If you love him and want to keep him i am sure that long term training will eventually eliminate the problems but there are no guarantees.
  Good luck with whatever you decide, i feel for you :o(


• It sounds like he just hasn't realized the difference between whats his, and whats yours. Currently I live with my boyfriend and his parents and they just got a new dog. She was a puppy mill rescue, a bit over a year old, and is doing great, except for chewing things she's not supposed to chew. She's gotten some socks, minor damage to some shoes, and eaten a pair of old navy foam flip flops. Her fetish seems to be feet (currently). The suggestion we were given is anytime you catch her with something thats NOT hers, swap it for something that IS hers. So instead of yelling 'NO' and trying to get the shoes back, i calmly find her toys, walk over, tell her to drop the shoes and hand her the toy. She's doing a bit better on realizing whats hers and whats not. We've also started keeping her stuff in a central location, all her toys are in one pile in the living room, by her crate so that she's not just picking up whatever is laying on the floor wherever she is.
  
  They just don't know the difference between a remote control and a chew toy, it doesn't enter into their head that everything around isn't for them.
  
  I hope that gives you some ideas, dogs chewing things up is frustrating. Maybe you'll have to only allow him chewies and things while he's in his crate?


• wow. i never had a dog like that, sorry.


• While I don't know your dog I'd say that he needs more exercise and you should figure out a way to get him out and moving. You say you take him for multiple walks, for how long? A 15 minute walk for a young high energy dog doesn't do it. Take him out jogging or walking in the a.m. for an hour or more if you can and again when you get home from work. Enrol him in an obedience class and keep him busy at home working on the basic commands. Busy, tired dogs aren't as destructive. Good Luck.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I get started as a dog walker and what tips should I be aware of?

Hi. I'm a student trying to put myself through school and i've been considering dog walking as a possible source of income. i don't want to do it professionally, but i do want to do it enough to make a steady income. plus, it seems like a perfect job, since i love animals (especially dogs) and i love walking, and with spring coming up it seems i could make some really good money out of it

however, i'm not dumb. i know there's a lot that goes with dog walking, and no matter how much research i do i can never seem to find enough information. so i'm hoping that someone here who is also a dog walker will give me some tips on how i should get started, how much to charge, how to handle the dogs, how many i should walk, etc.

Here are some of my questions:

1. how do i get started? i know i should advertise, but where and how? as a first time dog walker, should i just advertise in my local neighborhood or outsource to other areas?

2. how many clients should i take on? how many dogs? what would be a good starting number of dogs for me? should i only walk a certain type of dog until i've gained more experience? keep in mind i have no
experience.

3. how much should i charge? my research turned out about $10 per walk. is this too much for a first timer, or too little? should i charge less?

4. how should i plan my walks? should i take them to parks? am i allowed to take them to parks? or should i just do around the block type walks?

5. how long should i walk them for? should i do it according to weather?

6. what materials should i bring with me on the walks? i read that i should bring a backpack and fill it with toys, a water bottle for me and the dog, a water bowl for the dog, and maybe some plastic bags for excrement. should i buy these things myself or should the client have them on hand?

7. should i read up on dog training techniques and dog behavior before starting out? are there dog walking techniques i should know?

8. if someone asks me to walk a dog who is challenging, should i turn them down?

9. i read that i should contact a vet and learn some basic first aid for dogs. is this good advice?

10. i want to start at part-time. if i do that, how many clients/dogs are considered part-time, and how many days a week? and say if i wanted to change to full-time in the future, can i do that? and how?

11. should i get a license? i don't really want to do it professionally, but should i get one anyways? and how do you get one? also, should this be put on taxes?

i hope that these are good questions to ask, and that there is someone out there to answer them.

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Do you currently know anyone who's a dog walker? I would contact them and simply ask these questions. Even if they're not in your city (which may actually be preferable so you're not viewed as a competitor), just do a Google search and find other walkers who you can speak to. People are very open and willing to talk about their passions.

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Dog Health Questions: I was really mean to my dog-please help?

Before I adopted my APBT, I read so many books about dog training. Every book said that the owner should ensure that the dog knows who is boss. When I got her, though I was loving, I was very strict and structured. She gets plenty of exercise, food, and fresh air. She is a sweet dog, and everyone loves her. Anyway, tonight I flipped out on her when I came home and saw some of my possessions destroyed. She looked really guilty, and I yelled and plucked her rear end. I am really ashamed of myself, and I feel that she lost trust in me. I was a bully. I saw she was frightened and I took advantage. She is nothing but loving and kind, and I truly do love her. I think I got scared of her bad behavior and felt afraid she would start being disobedient. My husband says that he noticed I am often too strict with her. How do I stop being so stern? I adopted her because I really wanted a dog to love and care for. Somewhere along the way, the love left and the structure came in. Please help. I know some of you may think "she's just a dog", but she is part of my family and I want to be a great pet-parent. Will she forgive me? How do I make things right? Only serious answers please. Thanks.

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She'll forgive you and probably already has by the time you're reading my answer. You lost your temper, which is only human. Your dog is unharmed and you've learned from the experience, so since it's not something you've done before or will do again (I assume), try not to beat yourself up over it. Play with her, take her for walks, train her to strengthen the bond between you again.

Remember, when correcting a dog, the correction must preferably fall as soon as the dog even contemplates doing something wrong or during the action itself. Later corrections must fall within seconds or they will not connect the correction with the wrong-doing.

I can't tell you how to be less stern, but it might help to focus more on her good behaviours than her bad. Like do you remember to praise her when she's doing something you approve of, like not begging for food at the table or lying quietly in her bed or by your feet when you watch TV, peeing outside etc. - all of the of the things we tend to take for granted that is actually good behaviour.

I communicate a great deal with my dog "ah" and "no" for correcting behaviour and "goooood girl" and silly praise for good behaviour and just for being sweet in general. A correction should always be followed by praise when the dog does as it is told eg. stops biting the couch, so that at any given day, the dog will have received more praise than corrections.

My dog is very focused on me and gets upset if I am angry with her, even when I try to hide it, so if I'm not able to let go of my anger within a few minutes, I usually give myself a time-out until I've calmed down again. Human time-outs are a good thing and saved my sanity when my first dog was in her teen-phase and a destructive and obnoxious brat. The time-outs also prevented me from loosing my temper with her.

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• Well, if she's not sure about you right now, you should regain her trust, let her know that you didn't mean it and is sorry, pet her gently and nicely. And you should only be strict to her if she is doing something wrong, if not, then why should you be mean? If she is loving and caring then it shouldn't be a problem. hope it works out


• She'll forgive you, just provide plenty of love.
  
  You should be stern, but you should also be loving. There *are* times when you can say "good girl" for no reason (as long as she's not misbehaving) or talk to her in a baby voice. She'd probably love that.
  
  Is she still a puppy? Maybe crating her when you are out (as long as it's not for too long) would keep her from destroying things.


• im having the same problem..... i'll put this on my watchlist so i can come bak to read the answers later.
  
  thanks for posting it. i have a APBT too. =]


• Just love her. Play with her and only correct her when absolutely necessary! Soon she will see that you love her and just want the best for her.


• Show me the dog owner or parent who hasn't lost it once or twice and I'll show you a saint. I lost it one time with my dog, when I was rushing for a ferry with take-out food in one hand, leash in the other, and the dog made an uncharacteristic lunge towards another dog and pulled me right down to the sidewalk. I was so mad I was standing there yelling at her in the street, and I don't yell at dogs since I find that a look and a bit of snap in the voice works better. Don't worry about this. A one-time incident won't make much difference if any. It's the day after day abuse and neglect that really affects a dog, and it's clear that your dog, on the whole, is getting what she needs. Everyone has a different style with their dog and there isn't just one that's right. I'm also one of those who gives my dog a lot of structure and I'm not overly affectionate--no baby talk, etc. My dog is also well-behaved, very sweet and very popular. Some might think I'm too strict, but I see a lot of dogs who need more and not less structure. So ease up a bit if it will make you feel better, which is easier to do anyway as the dog gets older and better trained, and make a point of having a few cuddle moments each day with the dog.
  
  You're quite right that part of why you got so mad is that you felt that your dog misbehaving reflected on your training. Very human reaction. It takes quite a bit of self-control and insight at the moment these things happen to realize that the fault wasn't the dog's but yours. However, if the dog does something awful and you show no reaction, the dog may think that whatever it was doesn't matter. I once came home to find that the dog had sh*t on the floor. I decided it was my fault since I hadn't taken him out enough, so I shouldn't chew him out for it. He slunk around the house for half and hour, so I told him off while pointing to the spot. He hung his head and all that until I was finished, then got very happy. He knew he'd done something bad, had been waiting for the punishment, and was glad it was all over now.
  
  Also, figure out if you can what brought on the chewing incident and take steps to prevent it happening in the future. Was the dog lonely, bored, were you away longer than usual, or what? She may be happier conmfined to a smaller area.


• Actually, structure is really good for a dog. My dog likes having a routine and structure in his life. Whenever we have to change that routine, he gets stressed and unhappy. It is also important to be a leader to your dog, and communicate to her what is right and what is wrong. So I think you are already on the right path.
  
  The most important thing in terms of achieving leadership is to always be calm and assertive. That was the hardest thing for me to do, but it really makes a big difference. Every time I feel myself getting angry, I would catch myself, and practice breathing slowly. If I can't control my temper, I will leave for a bit and only come back when I am more calm. I find that talking in a calm voice also helps me control my anger.
  
  For now, I would put your dog in a long-term confinement area (e.g. kitchen) when you are not around. Make sure the space is safe and secure and put in bedding, water bowl, puppy pads (if needed), and lots of safe chew toys and food toys. That way, she only chews on the safe chew toys rather than your prized possessions.
  
  When you are around to supervise, non-mark her (No) when she chews on something she shouldn't and redirect her onto a chew toy. Praise her well when she starts chewing on the toy.
  
  Following the NILIF program and doing regular obedience sessions will also help.


• It's normal and a good sign you feel bad for how you scolded her. Dogs do need structure, but also lots of love and attention. Your dog probably chewed your possessions from separation anxiety. You should love your dog up, but if you feel like all you do is tell her what not to do she will expect that's all you can give. If you really want your dog to know her boundaries and be obedient why don't you try some training classes. Petsmart offers training classes they are inexpensive, and work well - I got my dog trained there. They will give you techniques to work w/your dog, and you will learn the balance of being to strict to being the boss who loves their dog. Don't beat yourself up, just try spending time w/your dog, give it good praise - you'll find when you praise your dog for good behavior they will be very responsive, and a lot more relaxed around you. And your not alone, their isn't a dog owner that hasn't lost their temper w/the pets. Best of Luck!


• okay, i know how bad you feel. we also have an american pit bull(gunnermack 2.5 years old). anyway, there was one day where everything was just going wrong ( by wrong i mean everything )and all he wanted was my attention. well i was frustrated beyond belief. all he did was walk into the same room as me and ask for a treat. i blew up at him, he went to his couch, hiding his head and shaking. i felt horrible. i sat down beside him, and asked to see his face, the saddest face i have ever seen. i took his head into my arms and hugged him told him i was sorry for yelling at him. it took him about an hour to get off of his couch, but when he did i got the biggest kiss ever. pitties are very sensitive creatures, and i was a very bad mom that day. since then we have taught each other, and have also respected one anothers space. just love her and respect her. she will give you unconditional love, for the rest of her life. not to mention how goofy they are. the best clowns god ever made!


• Don't worry, I think everyone that owns a cat or dog probably looses their patience with them at some point. My recently adopted jack russell/min pin mix has a habit of eating our clothes. Go figure!! And every time I find a chewed up shirt or good pair of jeans I get really angry and call her bad names. I feel horrible and she always looks soo sorry she did it, even though I know she is only reacting to the way I am acting. I have even spanked her. Just know that as long as you are not always hitting her or being abusive she'll be fine.


• First let me say that you are human. We all get frustrated and lose it sometimes. The trick is to learn from our mistakes. Dogs are one of the most forgiving creatures that God made. Now forgive yourself.
  Boundaries and consistency are necessary but so is love and affection. I suggest going to a good obedience class. The trainer can give you some tools for how to react to different situations. Look into some positive reinforcement training. I do not know what you mean by "plucked" but if it meant hit in any way vow to never do that again. Dogs do not understand about possessions. If it looks good at the moment to chew, they chew. We have to teach them what is off limits. Until she understands this keep everything out reach that you don't want destroyed. Confine her when she is not with you.
  
  You sound like you are trying to be a good owner who had a "Moment".
  
  


• Your dog will forgive you, but from now on you need to be more loving and kind to her. Do you really want this dog? How were YOU treated as a child? Were you abused? If you can't be a responsible pet owner, consider giving the dog to a more loving home. And what do you mean that you "plucked her rear end"? PLEASE don't abuse this innocent dog no matter how much she might misbehave.
  
  ***I don't think my answer was unnecessary at all. Some animals endure HELL from abusive owners. And I can't stand that. You either want a pet to love and care for or you don't. Mistreating an animal shows the owner has a temper problem or something similar. Sorry if I offended you, but I just hate to see an animal mistreated. They don't understand.

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Dog Health Questions: Any body els hate these dog gadgets... Squirt collars... bottles with rice/pebbles in?

Hiya Guys and Gals
I have had dogs all my life 30 plus years now, ive had large breeds toy breeds pedigree's and mutts, i cannot for the life of me understand WHY people use these Stupid, Stupid, gadgets for there dogs, ie:- My dog will not stop barking... My pulls on the lead... My dog crys when i go out...... And what do some people give as an answer...... Get a spray collar, Get a shock collar, put pebbles in a bottle and shake it, (and scar the life out of the dog)
For goodness sake what happend to old fashion dog training, why do ppl insist on these god for saken things, if you cant control your dog without these torcher items, maybe you should not have a dog in the 1st place......
Dogs are companions, not bleeping fashion items !!!!!!!

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Hey!! Some one from my generation.

Aren't those things STUPID????

What happened to good old fashioned "train the dog" is quite simple.

The owners want a quick fix, they want it now, they don't want to have to learn how to do it - or at least any more 'learning' than having read an article, go to Petsmart or watching a TV show. They want the dog "trained" in the same manner as they want their dinner fast from McDonalds. They want it made "easy." The one creates an disobedient and/or out-of-control animal in many circumstance and the other makes you fat and sick.

Being 100% consistent in anything that requires regular and constant and daily effort is not in many people's skill set.

Problem with "quick fixes" like those ridiculous head halters is they DO NOT work in the long run and are useless for many things. Try teaching a dog "come" or 'down' in one of those things. Can you imagine trying to teach a 'drop on recall" or much of anything besides 'walk on the leash so you don't jerk me flat on my face" in one of those headhalters or body harness or martingale contraptions??? (And drop on recall is a concept I introduce at the end of my basic obedience classes.)

Giving 90% of the pet owners a pinch collar is like giving a monkey a set of razor blades. They work because they are SEVERE!!

Then they spout some nonsense they heard about collars and how horrible slip/choke collars are. Well, maybe if the person is too lazy to learn how to use them. I put them on the owners wrist so they get the idea of pull-no; snap release-yes. There is a reason, however, why AKC shows prohibits those head halters and martinagle things and pinch collars from even being on the show grounds (ie: the dogs are basically out of control) and AKC obedience competitons only allow flat buckle collars or slip/choke chains. Doesn't occur to these uneducated people that maybe those who spend the time training and competing their performance dogs know more than them or the "trainer" at Petsmart who never sets foot in a competition ring to prove their skills against others.

Also wonder if they have ever taken a look at what collars Service Dogs wear in addition to their harnesses? They can take a guess and here is a hint: it is not flat buckles, it is not a head halter, it is not a body harness; it is not a martingale thing; it is not a pinch....now what is the answer??

Moreover the dogs quickly learn that the owner is dependent upon the gadget -- no gadget, GREAT - I'll do exactly as I please!

Add into that the current psycho-babble craze and it is a mess.

Lets add to the list:

"I gave my dog a 'time-out.'

Uh huh...he is going to sit in a room or his crate, figure out why he is there, think about his sins and conclude he shouldn't do that again. If a dog can do that, they should be applying to Harvard.

"I tried "tough love' by ignoring her."

Gee golly, now how is the dog supposed to reason out that they are being ignored because their owner is displeased with their behavior and not just busy cleaning the house becaue mother-in-law is coming to dinner or they are watching TV ? All the dog learns from that utterly ludicrious approach is they can do what they want.

"I only use "positive-only" training."

Goody - we can get rid of all laws with punishments if we just be nice to everyone and give them cookies (or something.) Guess that person would ALWAYS obey every speed limit even if they don't risk getting a ticket. Guess they are never ever going to ground their teenager for smoking pot - just bribe them with a new car or something.

"I "distract" him when he does something wrong."

Hmmm...seems like the dog got a twofer; (1) Got to do what he wanted and then (2) got his owner's attention and something else he likes."I trained him with treats - of course he won't do anything unless I have a treat.....or, gee, he doesn't always obey me even for the treat if he wants to chase the rabbit..."

Well, guess they don't mind walking around smelling like a doggy deli for the dog's entire life. And of course the dog is going to chase the rabbit if he would rather do that then come and get the treat -- you never gave him a reason that he shouldn't ignore you.Whats really scary is these people go out and breed and can't train or teach their children any better than their puppy.I've handled and trained everything from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. Done everything from obedience to tracking to training Service Dogs and have gotten the top performance titles offerred by the AKC. The dogs are GREAT - it is the amatuer "its too much work" "I read a book" "isn't there a faster and easier way" owners who make me nuts. I won't even tach public classes anymore. The dogs get it within 2-3 weeks - the owners take 2-3 months because it is too much work and effort for them.

(yep - up above luvropupp...just proved my point! Now can his/her doggy do a drop on recall, retrieve work by sight and by scent, hand signals for all commands, go-outs; directional patterns; hold a sit or down stay off leash in a line of dogs with mass confusion for 5-10 minutes, heel off leash through crowds out in public; track someone or something with no known starting point .... Hmmm, didn't think so.)Happy heeling!

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• God forbid they should "hurted da wittle spoiled ROTTEN brat's FEEWINGS"!!!
  
  They can't seem to "get" that dogs aren't HUMAN either! "Fur-baby" gives me the creeps.


• Different strokes for different folk.


• i agree...it's like some people want instant nice dogs. it doesn't work that way. you have to spend time with your dogs. people think gadgets are time savers, but your dog needs you to teach him.
  
  if you don't have time for your dog, then don't get one.


• DUH these are terrible especially those dumb choker collars get a harness instead!!! and the squerty thingies will only make you dog angry/upset use words/treats/scolding for training this is th best way.

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Dog Health Questions: Teaching dog commands?

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training.?

I have 3 dogs. And 2 cats. One of our dogs is a 8-9 month old dachshund. We can't seem to get her to listen or do anything.
She doesn't even know her own name. I need help on ways to train her on the following:
*potty training
*barking(she is always barking for the cat)
*knowing her name
*come&stay
*"no"
*chewing and eating everything in her path.
*begging

so far, for potty training, we put her in a small cage. with blankets during the night so she wont pee on the carpet. But during the day, she will come right in front of you and start to pee. like is a game. We tried barking collars, but they didn't work, no mattter how tight we put them, all the dogs would help her take it off.

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Sounds like she is a bit stubborn and is in charge, which I believe is typical for this breed..
My suggestion is getting her into some training classes ASAP...find a local training club in your area.

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to tell you HOW to train for everything you have listed, it would take weeks

Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog

• Here's a site. Sorry, I don't think I'd be able to explain everything in one post.
  http://www.training-dogs.com/dog-trainin…


• 1. potty training: crate training normally works. They should be able to hold their bladder one hour for every month old they are (or so my vet tells me, and this is up to a point of course based on size).
  
  2. barking: This is going to seem counter intuitive but my GSD trainer recommended to teach a dog who barks a lot the "speak" command. Then teach the "stop" command, so when your dog begins barking at something they shouldn't, they know you want them to stop and what you want them to stop doing.
  
  3. knowing her name: I recently adopted a GSD and had the same issue. I was recommended to randomly say his name and reward with praise and an occasional small treat when he responded. This makes him associate his name with positive things. It worked for my dog, so maybe it will for yours as well.
  
  4. come & stay: There really isn't such a thing as a "stay" command. My dog is instructed to SIT or DOWN and is expected to stay there until I give him a release command (can be any word you choose). This is the equivalent of stay. If you tell her to do something she should not deviate from that until you tell her. You may have to have her sit for an extended period of time to get her to understand (just when she tests you by getting up a few times), then give the release word to let her know it's okay to move around when you say that particular word.
  
  As far as come, once she gets her name down all you should have to do is say her name and she will come to you. This should be done regularly with an occasional treat as incentive to get her to stop what she is doing and come to you (I think it is called proofing).
  
  5. "no" : I just recently went through this with my GSD. We laid out dog friendly things like kibble pieces, chews (that were not his), and a stick (not a regular toy) and walked him around the items. Since they are things a dog is naturally interested in, he wanted to sniff them and was corrected with a quick STOP (or whatever word you choose). We did this a few times and now anytime he is doing something he shouldn't I say STOP and he does. Make sure the items are not things she would normally have, because you don't want her to develop an aversion.
  
  6. chewing and eating everything in her path: I haven't really encountered this with my current or past pets, so I don't have any real experience based advice for this one.
  
  7. begging: NEVER feed her while you are eating and ignore her behavior. This worked for a friends dog and mine was starting to develop this problem (due to my boyfriend feeding him snacks while we eat). Make sure all members of the household stick to this or it won't work.
  
  Remember all these things take regular reinforcement to keep them up, inconstancy is a dogs worse enemy. I agree with several other people that a regular training course maybe a good idea as well, to keep you both up to speed. It has helped me recognize some of the bad habits we were developing with my GSD and is a good way to bond.
  
  Good luck! Let us know how it goes!!


• This breed was bred to hunt badgers and they are tough and sutbborn.
  Training is the key if you are not sure how get into some classes and get some help.
  These are great dogs but require patience and lots of training.
  We had them when I was young and they were great dogsb ut it took lots of training to get them to be.
  As for the cats some will never quit chasing and going after the cat. They were bred to hunt smaller furred game. It is instinct.


• Barking collars are cruel and should be outlawed. Dogs bark. If you can't handle it you shouldn't have one.
  
  She is a puppy, therefore her instincts are to bark, chew and eat everything she comes into contact with. Is she getting LOTS of daily exercise? Toys? When she chews on something other than a toy, simply say no, and give her a toy to chew on. She will eventually get the idea.
  
  Don't EVER hit her or use a newspaper, you will only make her afraid of you and not be able to focus on any sort of training. If she pees right in front of you, simply pick her up and place her outside and keep repeating "go potty". Eventually she will do it on command, but you have to think FOR her; take her out every couple of hours and wait until she does, then praise her and give her a treat. She will learn quickly.
  
  I highly suggest you take her to a training class, Petsmart has good positive training and PRACTICE! You can't expect her to learn from one class a week. It takes lots and lots of work to have a trained dog. (I am a trainer). She will be in the puppy stage until about the age of two, so be willing to invest time, money and patience. If you aren't, then you should find her a good home.

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Dog Health Questions: I am leaving to take my 2 dogs to a personal trainer who is meeting me with her dog in a meadow?

I am excited and nervous. Today is for observation and is free. After that it is 20.00 euros an hour. I am in Germany, so can not do multi dog train classes due to language barrier. Is this a good price. How many hours a week do you think I should do with the trainer?

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I don't know if it's a good price or not.. But you should decide how many hours a week is good, depending on how the dogs do.
If you are learning and things are coming along well, and you think they can handle more time, then do some more training.. If you see that it seems to be too much for them, back off a bit. If you train for a while and don't see any results at all, or aren't happy with how things are going, then find a new trainer..

Remember.. It is YOUR dog, do not allow anyone to do anything to your dog that you don't find acceptable.

Police Dog Training

• Well, since you'll be "attending" the class and can do all the things the trainer has shown you, you probably won't need him for more than once a week I should think. 20 euros/hour doesn't seem too bad for two dogs.


• 20 Euros is not much, about $25 here. Big difference on the price. Here is about $80-$100 an hour. If the guy is good, then it will be well worth it. Good luck.


• I think twice a week.
  In the dog school where I will go with my dog, there are 2 lessons/week. The price is about 27-28 $/months. But there is a school, where the price is about 165 $. (They are in Hungary.)

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Dog Health Questions: About how much does it cost to have your dog trained in GA?

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

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

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

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Dog Health Questions: What are the best, most through dog training texts (websites, books, online manuals, etc.) ?

I am trying to train my sister's dog. I know the basics: spray bottle, treats, all that good stuff. But I need a big, thick, thorough manual, whether it be a website, book, or whatever. I just need something that will tell me what to do when he sits when I tell him, or when he pees in the house, or whatever. I would also appreciate if the manual has different techniques.

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There are thousands of sites on the net & some really good books on dog training. I sent you the sites on puppy training but it also applies to older dogs & another page of sites on dog training.

To pick out a book you need to take your time going through several books to see if you can train the same way the author wants you to train. I would suggest that you get one that on behavior modification instead of method training. Most books will start you out with basic obedience & advance on to more advanced training.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training - petsmart or elsewhere?

Has anyone had experience with petsmart's training classes? I have a 1.5 year old boxer/germanshepherd mix and a 9 month old australian shepherd mix (both males). They already know basics such as sit, down, beg, bang, shake, and crate. They need to be taught to stay, to walk on a leash nicely, and to not get so excited and jump when company comes. Will a class at petsmart provide these results, or should I look somewhere else? Any suggestions would be so much appreciated!

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Petsmart might work well since your pack do not seem to have behavior issues. For more involved training beyond the simple basics, you could contact your local humane society and see what classes and individual instructors they suggest.

Your pack happens to have some challenging, inventive breeds. It would be worth it to at least call around to instructors.

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• I've watched some sessions at PetSmart and they seem to be pretty good. I also like the fact that they have classes with other dogs, so they learn how to socialize.


• I'M NOT SURE BUT I WOULD THINK THAT PETSMART WOULD. I WOULD CALL AND MAKE SURE. I HAVE HEARD REALLY GOOD THINGS ABOUT PETSMARTS CLASSES


• Man's Best Friend!! They're expensive but it works!!


• I would look into whether there's a dog obedience or training club in your area. Also, check into classes run by local kennels. The trainers at these locations typically have much more experience than those hired by PetSmart. Also, the classes are typically held in a larger area. The confined space at PetSmart makes training more difficult. Also, the smells and sounds of the store are distracting to the dog. This is my experience based on training two dogs there and training others through other groups.

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Dog Health Questions: I didnt agree with the dog training technique?↲?

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

What do you guys think, should i go again?

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: Qualifications and credentials for dog training?

While I realize that some people here have trained dogs for so many years that they likely wouldn't need outside training, let's just assume for the sake of this question that you do...

Of course, training dogs does not require any type of formal education at all. Any individual can start a business and advertise and market themselves as a dog trainer. The question is... Are they really capable?

What kind of evidence do you need in order to know that trainer is qualified and has the proper background and abiltiy to actually train in the first place? Do you actually need evidence, or are you willing to go for it and hope for the best without knowing for sure?

Do they need to have a titled dog in the area of training? Students that trained with them that have titled dogs? Does their breed make a difference?

I will give my opinions in a bit after I have had some input here first :c)

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If/when I am seeking out a trainer, I'm looking for someone to help me train for some level of competition/working. Obedience, Schutzhund, Agility, Herding, Hunting, whatever. As others said, I'd look for someone who specializes in that field, and is accustomed to working breeds *similar* to mine, in similar disciplines. I would not take a high drive Malinois to an AKC Obedience trial trainer who has nothing but Goldens, and expect her to train with me in Schutzhund obedience work, for example.

I'd want to see titles on the trainer's dogs, and titles on her *student's* dogs as well. There are very skilled & knowledgeable "dog trainers" who are great at training their own dogs, but are lousy TEACHERS. Since working with a trainer means the HUMAN is the one being taught how to teach the dog....the trainer must have proven people-teaching skills, if that makes sense.

Breed makes a difference if there is a drastic contrast between each breeds' "style". If I had an Aussie I was training to herd, I wouldn't even bat an eye at working with a BC trainer. However, if (when!) I get a Beauceron, should I decide to try herding, I'd want to find a trainer who is accustomed to training "continental" herding dogs; as their working style is vastly different than BC's, Aussies, etc. Same goes for if I lost my marbles one day & decided to have a go with Basenjis in the Obedience ring....I would try to find a trainer who had successfully worked Sighthounds or Primitive breeds in the Obed ring, not a Golden Retriever person.

I absolutely would not just "go for it" and hope for the best. Bad training can downright RUIN a dog, requiring weeks, if not months, of work to "un-do" what went wrong. I have had that experience ONCE. Never again. Maybe it's a chance you can take when trying to teach a dog not to jump on the furniture...if you can screw that up, you don't need to train IVY much less a dog. But when you're talking bitework, herding, field work....even Obed/Agility, you're asking for a more intense, mentally demanding level of work from the dog. Push a dog too far, too fast, or use the wrong method and you'll be weeks, months fixing that mistake. Not a chance I'm willing to take.

IMO it's the trainers who cater to the "manners/behavior problems" crowd people need to watch out for. Like the Petsmart trainers, and many of the Yellow Pages yahoos; some of these folks have a 6 week vo-tech course and they're calling themselves dog trainers. Ask for details on their education. Apprenticeships. References. How many training seminars have they attended recently? Whose? Never needed (and probably won't ever need) to hire a trainer for basic manners/behavior issues, but if I did, that's what I'd be asking.

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• You are absolutely right, anyone can just show up and train and anyone can take a 4 week (or however long it takes) course in petsmart and become a dog trainer. I therefore need to see proof, I don't want to/won't take the risk of a trainer ruining my dog. Titles and experience (including experience with my breed and specific area of training), good references and student success are what I look for. As well as a trainer who will look beyond their own views and opinions - and will use what ever works best for MY dog!!!
  
  "Are they capable?" - The majority of self-proclaimed trainers cannot figure out how to potty train their own dogs, let alone train someone else's.
  
  Great question!!!
  
  Add: I think "Ginbail ©" bought up an excellent point in regards to communication.


• I know several people who have put obedience titles on their dogs, who I wouldn't mind training with, but I really don't think they'd make good teachers. It's not that they don't know what to do, but I don't believe they can communicate well with other people. The best teachers are the best communicators, and well experienced at training dogs. They aren't so stubborn about specific training methods, and they understand that different dog-handler teams need a tailored approach to training.


• In my opinion, it is all in the success of their trainees. They need to also have titled dogs in their expertise. Yes, in my opinion, that includes obedience titles. Herding, agility, field work, hunting, conformation, anything else, they *must* have titled dogs.
  
  AND they must have students who have titled dogs as well. This proves to me that not only do they know their stuff, but that they can adequately pass on their knowledge in a way that beginner can grasp.


• I have always trained my own dogs. No one knows them like I do. They are bonded to me and I am qualified to train them. I have potty trained dogs and have dogs that come on command, I can take them out and have friends over.I used to show in AKC shows and know how to groom my breed and stack them for a judge.
  
  However, for the owners that are clueless about all this, I think they need to go to classes to have someone show them how it is done.


• There is NO "certifying" body...organization...group.
  
  The PROOF is in the dogs TITLED by the individual.
  
  Know who"certifies" the "trainers"(gag) at Pet-NOT-Smart? I do;I asked. "The head office"...that means NOBODY! Any boob-off-the-street can declare themselves a "trainer"!!


• there is only one answer, REFFERENCES


• Yes breed makes a difference! Some breeds show the same traits and problems in training. I have a young border collie in agility that shows the same problems or learning styles as many other BC's.
  
  I also believe you should find a person that has titled dogs which equals experience and with many dogs and breeds or at least the breed you trying to train. I needed evidence, I watched his classes and watched him compete to know if he was qualified.
  
  This trainer has owned many border collies in his 77 years, and still competes! Many of his students also.
  
  I was once told about training a Border Collie, "It's like doing a crossword puzzle in ink, you better make sure you get it right the first time."


• I was a dog trainer for Petco for about three months. During that time, I realized I had nowhere near the experience I needed to do the job I was doing, so I went back to being just a grooming assistant.
  
  Right now, I help my mom's friend out with training her dog, but it is all basic positive reinforcement work- stuff I am familiar with. I won't help anyone else train their dogs because I don't know enough yet- and won't for awhile.
  
  For me, I look at the title a trainer has on their dogs, combined with their interaction with my dogs and explanation to me about what it is that they do. My favorite trainer lives about an hour away from me, but has fantastic dogs and is worth the drive.
  
  As for breed- I strongly prefer trainers with herding breeds, but as my trainer shows and breeds Vizslas, I guess sometimes you have to give a little.


• In my opinion, the trainer needs to have titles on his/her own dogs as well as having students who have had some success.
  
  But more than that, I want a trainer whose methods I agree with. I just spent the past week checking out obedience classes and quite frankly, the class I ended up picking for my puppy, I knew within 2 minutes that this trainer was the one for me because of her positive, upbeat attitude with the puppies. I didn't even have to ask her if she'd ever heard of Patricia McConnell, Ian Dunbar or Jean Donaldson - you knew she did after watching her for 2 minutes.
  
  To me, their breed doesn't make a difference, but I would like them to have experience with my group at least because herding dogs, for example, are very different from terriers or sporting dogs. And while I've been working with dogs for long enough to be able to train my own dog, no one can train their own dog if they're going on to competition obedience - the dog needs the experience working in a building with lots of distractions.


• As others have already stated, it depends on what you want the dog to do as to which trainer you go for.
  
  If you want a dog to compete in a particular sport - go to somebody who has had success in that sport.
  
  If you want a dog to do a particular job - go to somebody who has already trained dogs to do that job successfully.
  
  If all you want is for your pet to be a pleasant companion though - how do you pick the right one? Personally, I'd go for one that's registered with APDT.
  
  http://www.apdt.co.uk/
  
  The Kennel Club also have a Canine Good Citizen Scheme:
  
  http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dogtrain…
  
  Many of the apdt trainers do KC Good Citizen - and I don't doubt that many non-apdt trainers do that too.
  
  Also remember that training isn't something that's ever finished - it's something that's ongoing (although the form of training should change) throughout a dog's life.


• As an aspiring dog trainer, I'll tell you what I plan to do to make myself look more credible.
  
  I'm currently getting a bachelor's degree in animal science (my mom's wish). I plan to attend a dog training academy in Texas to learn how to be train for certain types of training. I then plan to officially get certified, I believe through the Association of Pet Dog trainers. I currently have already been training puppies and dogs for a nearby GSD breeder that I know well. I train the puppies and prepare them to go home. I also train the breeding dogs, mostly basic obedience, but also stacking and gaiting.
  
  I plan to own and operate my own dog training facility. I also plan to foster and train dogs for any and all local rescues/shelters (pro bono) so that they have a better chance of getting adopted.
  
  Personally I have a knack for training, and have yet to meet an animal that doesn't listen to or respect me. It's something about me that I honestly can't explain. Anyone who has doubted me at first has reconsidered once they see my personal dog and how well trained and mannered he is (he is also CGC and TDI certified). I'm already active and experienced in conformation showing. I plan to get my dog into agility and obedience competitions. I'm very good at training (not trying to brag), and it shows in every dog that I've ever worked with. I've helped the breeder raise litters, and I can walk amongst the breeding dogs and the ones I raised instantly follow me and listen to me.
  
  I'm going with a career that goes with my talents and true abilities. It'll take a little bit to prove it to people and get myself established, but I can and will make it with natural talent and training. The certifications, college degree, and training should help, and show that I'm proven.
  
  In my mind I'm trying to do as much as I can to be a trainer that people will find qualified.


• I'd say that about (and I'm serious, not exaggerating) 90% of the dog trainers in the United States and the UK aren't competent trainers at all. They cause problems for real trainers because they've filled dog owner's heads with useless mumbo jumbo that makes sense if you squint really hard at it when it's upside down and backward. If you're looking for a trainer in a specific area (protection, schutzhund, agility, herding) then yes, that person should have titled dogs, or have owned and trained titled dogs at one time. How can I train a Schutzhund dog for you/help you train your own Schutzhund dog when I myself have no experience in the sport? If there was a greater understanding of common sense dog training among the common person there wouldn't be as many phonies capable of passing themselves off as dog trainers. Time outs don't work, Positive Reinforcement Only training (petsmart/victoria stillwell style training...but at least petsmart doesn't put dogs in time out), treats, smiles and hugs don't solve aggression (heavy corrections do), and Negative Reinforcement Only training doesn't work...well actually it does work, but your dog will hate you so don't do it. 80% of the trainers out there are petsmart yuppy treats will train a dog to do anything type trainers who advise you put a dog down when it barks at the neighbor, 10% are the Negative Reinforcement only trainers who get your dog out of your sight and do the old school William Koehler yank and crank style submission training, and the other 10% are trainers with common sense who understand training as a whole from obedience to correcting behavior problems (most of these people are or have been influenced by Ringsport/Schutzhund/Police Dog trainers...but even a great number of protection sport trainers aren't worth a red indian cent). Advice to the wise: Buyer Beware.
  
  Edit: I'd also like to say that the reason protection sport trainers are so well rounded is because they've gotten their knowledge from some of the greatest European trainers ever. Also they have dogs that MUST perform...if your agility dog misses a tunnel, oh well, better luck next time...but, if your police dog doesn't bite a suspect, you could be dead...


• I would want a different trainer for different types of training.
  
  I would like my next Dobermann b*tch to be trained in the sport of Schutzhund, so I would join a schutzhund club & work with someone who had years of relevant experience training dogs.
  
  For training for open/championship shows, I would want a trainer who had experience of showing dog & had titled them.
  
  If in competition obedience, an experience trainer/titled dogs in that field.
  
  I would want a professional dog trainer, who had enough years of practical experience working with dogs to draw on, to be able to assess a dog. A trainer who understood the canine mind/importance of genetics & could offer plainly spoken constructive advice.
  
  All too many dog trainers take a course, lack knowledge based on years of experience working with dogs & are of no real practical assistance.
  
  Canine behaviourist? Well, if there are any good ones, like locating a decent professional dog trainer, it's a case of finding a needle in a haystack.

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Dog Health Questions: Please dog training help URGENT!! 10 points.?

well my dog turned 1 years old yesterday and ive had him for 10 months. hes still not doing good on the potty training ive tried yelling at him and showing him that he need to go on his training pad but nothing. he pees somewhere new almost everday. one day he peed in my sister room on the floor then yesterday he peed on my bed! for the first time ever! any advice?

another problem ive been having with my puppy is that he keeps chewing my little brothers toys and my mom takes care of kids so shes really getting anoyed. any help? cause my mom hits him and tells me she is ganna donate him. please help me! AIVCEE urgent!
p.s what time do dogs star behaving good?

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The first mistake you're making is yelling at your dog. Dogs have a hard time understanding why people are yelling at them, and your dog could take you yelling at him to mean that he shouldn't pee in front of you, or that he shouldn't pee where you can find it. Instead you need to focus on positive reinforcement- i.e. praising him verbally and with treats to help him to understand that he needs to go outside. This will make it much clearer for him as to where he should pee.

Another thing is the pee pads. These generally do not work and make it much harder to train a dog to go to the bathroom. The pee pad is 1) made of a soft material and 2) in the house. This makes it very hard for a dog to differentiate between, say, your bed and his pee pad. It's hard for him to understand that he has to pee in one specific area of the house but not another, whereas if you taught him to go only outside he would have a clearer distinction of his pee place and the inside of your house. If you think about it, for a puppy it can be really hard to tell the difference between a bed or a carpeted floor and his pee pad. They're both inside, both relatively soft, and may even be the same colour.

So what you should do is start to train him to go outside only. To do this, you need to watch him like a hawk and take him out when you feel that he is about to pee, and especially right after his meals and when he drinks. When you take him outside and he does go to the bathroom, praise him and give him a treat. He will soon learn that good things happen to him when he pees outside. By never giving him an opportunity to go inside, he will soon learn to only go outside and it will start to be very strange to him to go inside as he will see the outside as his "place" to go. Ignore any accidents he has indoors. This means no yelling or hitting.

And as for your last question, dogs start behaving well when you start training them. "Behaving well" is a human thing that can only be taught to dogs- it doesn't come naturally. I suggest you enrol in a dog training class to learn basic obedience. Focus on positive reinforcement and less on negative reinforcement. Dogs learn much better when they are not hit.

EDIT: I forgot about the chewing issue. The most important and effective thing you can do about chewing your brother's toys is to put them in an area where your dog cannot reach them. I'm guessing you got him toys that closely resemble plush toys like your brother has? Again, it's hard for your puppy to differentiate between his toys and your brothers. Giving the puppy only a specific area of the house- like say your kitchen or your family room, will help you to keep a closer eye on him and will also help you to regulate what he can and cannot get ahold of. If he does get ahold of something he shouldn't, grab one of his other toys and start making a big fuss over them so that he drops the item he isn't supposed to have to come over and see what you're doing. When he does this, give him his toy and praise him with a treat.

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• It is perfectly normal behavior. The chewing of our personal belongings is the dog's natural instinct. .Get your pup some chewing things or toys to play. Peeing on your bed means that he is establishing his territorial area. What he needs is more attention and love. Speak with him and play with him , Spend more time with him and he will behave. I am of the opinion that pets do not really need the st training. They learn by them selves ten commands and about 30 to 50 words.


• Buy him a crate and crate train him. Until then, he should not be allowed in any rooms or be given free reign of the house. Stop using pee pads. It just teaches them to go in the house. Take your dog out every 20 minutes and praise and treat when he goes.
  
  Keep him in an enclosed space so he can't get to any of their toys. Simple as that. Give him his own toys to chew.
  Dogs "start behaving good" when you TRAIN them.


• For the potty training, you should get one of those fake grass rugs and then smear some of his poop on it. He'll than think that that's where he should go to the washroom. ( works on some dogs )
  Or you can just have him trained at dog school


• get a book on dog training
  talk to a trainer at petsmart
  takes work and consistent training
  when you have spent the time in training them.


• Hitting him is wrong and it won't do a bit of good. It sounds like he's not getting enough people interaction and he is rebelling. If you cannot spend more time training him perhaps giving him up for adoption would be best. He is NOT going to train himself. He does NOT know right from wrong till he has been spent time with him on a constant basis 24/7/365!!!
  
  However, till he is trained he should not have run of the house where he can do his business everywhere. Put him in a room and place him on the pad every 20 minutes. Reward him with a treat every time he pees/poops.
  
  This is how we trained our new rescue puppy in 2 weeks. However, we trained her to go outside. She is 4 months and completely trained for the last 6 weeks now.
  
  Toys should be up out of his way or behind closed doors. He should have a nylon bone which he could chew on.
  
  Good luck.


• First of all for the toys and anythn else he chews on, theres a special spray that you can put on it. The spray is non-toxic and good for the enviroment. it just leaves a bad taste in the dogs mouth. if you can't find this spray (sorry i dont remember the name) use a tabasco sauce or really sour, strong apple juice. he will want to chew on other things so maybe u should get him some chew toys. once he goes after the kids toys, take it away from and try to put the new toy in his mouth.
  
  if the dog pees somewhere and u catch him pee-ing spray them with water. out of a spritz bottle. usually this method is for cats but it has worked great on all of my dogs. if that doesnt work try somethn like puttin his face in the spot he peed in and SAY 'no' in a VERY stern voice, then carry him to his mat and say 'good boy'. continue to do this. everytime it happens. dont yell just use a stern voice. its worked for me. if none of these work. call a dog trainer. they'll have some good tips.
  
  check this site out;
  http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dog-chewing-problems.html


• You have to be patient, it takes work. Get the pee pads and if he goes in any other spot other than there, point to the spot he peed and say in a stern voice, "NO." And any time he acts as if he has to go potty, take him outside. Take him on daily walks each day and encourage him and be sure to say good bye when he goes.
  
  As for the toys, like I said for the peeing, tell him no with a stern voice and point to the toy. But a puppy is going to chew...that's completely natural, have your brother keep his toys picked up or do it for him if he's young.
  
  Good luck!


• Sounds like you need a kennel.
  If your dog is in its kennel it can't do bad things like pee anywhere it wants and chew up toys. The kennel is for when you can't be there to supervise your dog. It is not punishment.
  I kennel train all my dogs and I don't suffer these problems. The easiest way to crate train a dog is to start feeding him in it. Offer special toys in the crate and make sure that you take your dog out on a schedule. First thing in the morning, abound mid day if your mom is home. After dinner and last thing you do before you go to bed.
  The hardest thing to train is that the dog must be quite to get out of its kennel. Barking and howling will not get you free. But good manners and maybe some dog training classes will make a huge difference. I have crates laying about my house and the dog still use them even though i no longer close the doors. It has become their safe place.
  Also get your dog fixed sounds like he is marking territory.
  Dogs start acting goof when their owners take control and train their dogs. It's not his fault its yours.


• There is no age where the dog just starts being well behaved. A dog requires clear and consistent training from its owner (YOU!) to guide them in their behavior. Otherwise they are just going to act naturally and naturally is usually a nightmare for the typical owner.
  
  It is very sad that at one year old you have not manged to potty train him after you've had him for TEN months. Do a Goggle.com search for "crate housebreaking training". After you have done that, buy a crate and a product called Natural Miracle. Clean every single place in the house your dogs has peed with it. Then begin the housebreaking your dog and it may take up to a couple months to fully train him at an older age with no real training.
  
  As for him chewing your little brother's toys, PICK THEM UP! The dog doesn't know nor care that they are not HIS toys, he's gonna play with them and dog chew what they play with. Tell your brothers if they want to keep their toys, to keep them in their room or pick them up out of the dog's reach when they are done.


• No wonder he as not learned anything! You guys have done nothing but abuse him! You yell at him and she hits him! I would not be surprised if your dog peed on your bed because he doesn't like you very much. Dogs start behaving when you start teaching them and training them properly which so far you have not done. The best option for you is to sign up for dog training classes or find the dog a better home.
  Ps. Not trying to be rude but I don't like it when people mistreat animals.
  
  EDIT: Dog do NOT learn if you "show" him what he did because he does not remember! He thinks that you are yelling at him for what ever he JUST did which is come over to you so that way you are effectively teaching you dog not to come to you. The only time that it is ok to yell at your dog the NO word is when and ONLY when you catch him in the act!


• If you're asking yourself the question "how do I stop my dog peeing in the house?" then this article was written for you. Specifically, we're going to talk about why your dog is peeing inside your home, what you shouldn't do to overcome this problem, and what you should do to fix this. By the time you've finished reading this article, you'll know how to stop a dog from peeing in the house.
  
  Let's start by looking at what makes your dog pee in your home. The most likely reason is that your dog is marking his territory. You see, dogs have an advanced sense of smell. So if another dog was to enter your home, they would soon know that this territory "belongs" to your dog. Male dogs are more likely to engage in this behavior, and particular breeds are also more likely to do this.
  
  So what shouldn't you do?
  
  Most dog owners will get angry and try to punish their dog for peeing in the the home. But the problem is that this just doesn't work, and it's also unfair - because your dog doesn't understand why you are punishing him. Unless you can actually catch him "in the act", you will only confuse him.
  
  A better alternative is to use positive reinforcement techniques.
  
  So let's talk about what you can do to overcome this problem. The best solution is to start early with crate training. While it may look like a "prison" to us - it really isn't cruel. To your dog, the crate is an enjoyable space which he will find comforting, not restricting. The benefit to this is that your dog won't pee in a small enclosed environment like this.
  
  But if this just isn't an option, you can always "distract" him before he pees, so you have time to take him outside. Simply make a loud shaker. Put a few coins into an empty water bottle, and shake it quickly to make a loud sound. This will alert your dog, and give you time to take him outside to pee.a bored dog can easily become a destructive dog. If your dog isn't getting enough exercise and stimulation, she may start chewing out of sheer boredom. Make sure your dog gets plenty of outside time, play time, and walks. Give her appropriate things to chew, like rubber toys, rawhides, and stuffed toys. She may be able to entertain herself for hours if you buy a Kong or similar toy that you can put food or treats inside. Working to get the treats out keeps even power chewers like my brother's dogs occupied for a long time.A dog with separation anxiety may be destructive to your belongings or to herself! If you come home to find that your dog has torn things apart or done damage to the wood around your doors and windows, she may be experiencing separation anxiety. You may also notice that she has chewed or licked herself bare during your absence -- to the point of creating large and painful sores!
  
  Separation anxiety is more common among small breeds, because they tend to be cuddled and coddled more than large dogs. However, if your dog never learned (as a puppy) to spend time alone and always had human company, she may have separation anxiety regardless of size. The more dependent your dog is on you, the greater chance she has of experiencing separation anxiety when you are away.
  
  If your dog is experiencing separation anxiety and doing damage while you are away from home, you may want to try distracting her with food and toys. Giving her appropriate things to chew and occupy her time can help ease her anxiety while you are away -- and the treats will make being alone into a positive experience, instead of a negative one. You may also want to find a safe room to leave her in, so she doesn't have free run of the house while nobody's


• Ah, training pads. There's your problem right there.
  
  If you want to housebreak him, throw out the training pads and purchase a crate that is just the right size for him. Keep him in there when you can't watch him. Yell loudly when you catch him going in the house, and praise greatly when he goes outside.
  
  As for the chewing thing, put the toys where he can't reach them! Give him some toys of his own to chew on (make sure they are dog friendly) and praise him when he chews on them. If you catch him chewing the kids toys, yell at him loudly. Don't hit him.
  
  Good luck with your pup!

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