Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips please!?

I have a 3 yr old pit bull hound mix whole is very well behaved except when he sees another dog. when we are out walking he freaks out constantly cause he sees other people w dogs. he behaves when he plays with other dogs. he doesn't get aggressive just overly excited. any tips?? any help is appreciated cause i love walking him!

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Using a halti collar on a pit bull is like having a bass on a fishing line...they can just flop around.

Haltis are OK on non-aggressive breeds. But on a dog that lunges, or jumps when he sees other dogs they do nothing to change the behaviour (as you and your dog demonstrate). They allow dogs to build frustration and can actually increase the aggressive nature (in some dogs) because the dog can work itself into a frenzy.

I`m not sure where you live, but where I am (Canada), people are not very forgiving if a dog jumps on them- particularly when it comes to your chosen breed. Yes, I understand he jumps at other dogs - but I presume those other dogs have handlers at the end of their leads.

I have 3 large dogs - and use prong collars (they are not spiked as another poster suggested). They are very humane and used properly will prevent your dog from lunging and jumping. They do not penetrate the skin.

Like any tool, they must be used humanely which means, don`t correct without communicating and don`t over correct. In other words, show the dog what you want by communicating what is OK . Example: a dog approaches. Your dog begins to lunge and jump. You say ``Fido, leave it...`. If he ignores you, you correct him once.

When he stops jumping, immediately praise him...`good leave it`.

As others have suggested, get connected to a trainer - the best option would be a trainer who does group classes, has experience with your breed, and can teach you and your dog in a controlled environment how to behave.

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• I believe this is a typical aggression issue, actually. Pit bulls tend to get very over excited and aggressive, it's the way their nature is. However, you can always address this behavior, even if it's an adult dog. As with many other issues, one of the most effective techniques when it comes to dog aggression is prevention. However, in this case, you may want to establish yourself as a leader (a positive leader, that is), continue doing power walks, teach him to ignore his surroundings and do not respond to his violence with more violence or fear, but rather a firm corrective action.


• When he starts freaking out turn the other direction and walk quickly away. When he catches up to you, praise him. Doing this quickly will give him a good correction as to his bad behavior. He needs to learn that he needs to keep his attention on you and not worry about the other dogs and people while you are walking. Taking him through a good dog training class will help a lot with this behavior issue.


• Your dog needs to be socialized properly with other dogs. That CAN POSSIBLY be an issue if he looks like a pitbull because that scares other owners (for no cause, in my book - I've never yet met a "pit" that I didn't get along well with). I do agree with what everyone else has said about distracting him and turning him about but I would go one step further. Take him to an obedience training class. It's one thing for the dog to obey you and be able to "sit", "stay" etc. on command but he also has to be able to do it with the distractions of other dogs around him. One good 8 week session won't cost an arm and a leg but it can provide a lifetime of joy for you both. Before you sign up for any class, explain to the instructor what you want to accomplish. Then you both have a clear understanding and you won't "waste" money on a session that isn't going to address your needs.
  Good luck...have fun....enjoy your dog!!!


• Well, your problem is simple enough. Your dog is just telling you that when he sees the other dog that he wants to go to that dog and meet him. Have you practiced meeting other dogs yet? I think you want him not to want to meet the other dog. This is fine to. When he see the other dog, you need to make a correction when he starts acting up. Just a quick jab in his side to refocus his brain. don't hurt him but strong enough so that he stops focusing on the other dog and start thinking ..."hey, what do YOU want". Since he's a hound, and sees with his nose, have a piece of hot dog in yoru pocket and right after the job, have him sit and put the tiny piece of hot dog in front of his nose. don't give it to him or he'll just eat it then focus again on the other dog. Start leading him with the hot dog away and then when you are moving in the opposite direction from that other dog, give himt he treat and say good dog. You just need to refocus his brain. Now youhave to do this consistently, so always be ready to practice this on your walks.


• this excitement is due to lack of socialization with other dogs growing up. they get so excirted because they rarely get to interact with dogs. it's good that he isn't aggressive, but just wants a buddy to play with! try going to local dog parks where he can socialize with other dogs, then after a while, he should get used to seeing other dogs.


• One of my pit bulls does the same thing. My vet suggested I get him a spiked choker, but I thought that was cruel. So every time we'd see a dog walking on the other side of the street, I'd tug at his unspiked choker and tell him no in a firm voice or say nuh uh and after a week he calmed down and didn't pay ant more attention. Hope it helps!


• when he goes crazy just turn away and start walking away then when he is calm start walking towards the dog if he goes over excited again then repeat....


• Like most new dog owners, when I adopted my first puppy, I wanted to learn how to train a dog so that I could become the proud owner of a well trained and obedient companion.
  
  When I first started reading up on dog training tips, I learned early on how important good dog behavior is for successful dog obedience training: it makes or breaks relationships between us and our canine buddies. I quickly realized that understanding dog behavior was crucial to learning how to train a dog successfully.
  
  I hope you find the dog training tips I share with you in this site enjoyable and effective for both you and your dog. Training dogs is simple and logical – but as you learn how to train a dog, just remember you are training a wolf in disguise, not a quasi-human.
  
  There are a few easy rules about how to train a dog and dog obedience training: keep it short, keep it simple, keep it fun – for both of you. Your attitude and freshness during training is as important as your dog's. If you're not in the mood, forget it – postpone until you are. Your objective is to reinforce the social relationship your dog should have with you. You are leader of the pack and your dog is an obedient follower.
  
  The dog evolved from the wolf and has lived with humans for over 10,000 years. By 6,000 years ago, dogs had been bred with the looks, sizes, and abilities we still see today.
  
  In all regions of the northern hemisphere, people formed constructive relationships with dogs, and generations of selective breeding resulted in dogs becoming specialized in their abilities to work for and with humans.
  
  By the end of the 19th century, over 400 breeds of dogs were recognized by kennel clubs around the world. Virtually all of these breeds exist today, but the dog's role is still evolving. Today, most dogs are bred for companionship, and this can create problems.
  
  For thousands of years, dogs were asked to use their mental and physical abilities. Modern dogs may be healthier and protected from danger in our luxurious homes, but many lead boring lives, and this can lead to behavioral problems.
  
  Rescue-centre statistics show that the dogs most likely to be “given up” are under two years old with behavioral problems – problems that could easily have been avoided with some simple dog obedience training. In some parts of the world the most common cause of death in dogs under two years old is euthanasia because of such problems.
  
  All this is avoidable. Learning how to train a dog is simple as long as you understand and enjoy what you are doing. In a complicated world it's wonderful to have the uncomplicated companionship of a well-trained dog. With the dog training tips on this site, that is yours for the taking.
  
  Your Dog's Mind
  
  Dogs share a range of needs, feelings, and emotions -with people. They are sociable and thrive on companionship, with their own kind and with us. They enjoy mental and physical exercise. They respond to rewards and develop bad habits when bored. They are always learning, not just when they are being schooled.
  
  However, dogs are not people in disguise. Each dog has its own personality, intelligence, tolerance, and susceptibility to dog obedience training. Despite centuries of selective breeding, your dog still thinks like its wolf ancestors, and learning how to train a dog successfully means you need to remember this. Your dog is a pack animal wanting to know its place in the pack and respond to the pack leader's commands.
  
  In your dog's mind you and your family are pack leaders. You make decisions and your dog complies. Understand how your dog thinks, follow these dog training tips, and learning how to train your dog will be enjoyable for both of you.

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Dog Health Questions: Are electronic/remote training collars inhumane to use on dogs?

and yes these collars used to be (and still occasionally are) referred to as shock collars. BEFORE you ANSWER please read the myths on this page:

http://www.sitmeanssitcharlotte.com/blog…

Well I want to be able to keep my dogs off leash a lot more and give them freedom without sacrificing safety but I don't think I could ever trust them 100% of the time and this seems like a good method of training because the electronic stimulus is gentler than a prong collar and a choke chain if used correctly.
The Dogtra collars use the pager mode which is only vibration that gets the dogs attention so the electronic stimulus is rarely used. It shows them that you are still connected in a way even though they are off leash ...
Here are some training places that have had lots of success with this method

http://unleashedunlimited.com/videos/
http://www.sitmeanssit.com/dog-training-… (watch the first vid it's funny)
http://www.justrightdogtraining.com/blog… (video is removed but the post is interesting)

What do you think about using them to train?
And please don't say try it on yourself... because I have and it doesn't hurt...

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i love my e-collars. not in the least inhumane.
the vast majority of people against remote collars have absolutely ZERO concept of how one feels, how one is used, and the proper way to train with one. with proper use, it does not zap the dog, it does not render the dog electrocuted, unable to move, or even remotely in pain.
the proper level for most dogs is the level(generally a pretty low level) where when you gove a stimulation, the dog simply flicks his ears, or cocks his head to the side. if the dog is simply looking like a fly is bothering him, thats a good starting level. that level, on bare human skin does not HURT, it tingles, but its not painful in the least. Certainly not "inhumane". some of the same people fighting against using a remote collar are the same people that on every walk, their dog is GAGGING and CHOKING pulling on its collar, doing damage to the neck, cutting air supply, etc. they are the same dogs that fail to have a solid recall, and take off after a rabbit, into the road with oncomming traffic. THAT is inhumane.

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• Nope, I don't think they are inhumane at all.
  
  As it goes with ANY training tool, when used correctly they can be extremely effective.
  
  From what I've learned, they are used to correct at a distance to help proof a dog's command, such as recall.
  
  I'll star for some of my contacts that use E collars. Maybe they can share their opinions and experience.


• it is perfectly fine if you are going to use them in a responsible and humane way, like for exp dont turn the shock all the way up to see dog jump. i use them on my bird dogs we have the one that we can shock/stimulate or also it has a button that makes a noise we use that to get there att, and if they dont come back then they get a small reminder


• I've used it with EXCELLENT results. And like the article says, after a while (a short while), all you need is the vibrate feature to see results. I seldom, if ever used the 'nic' feature and if I did, it was a low setting. I recommend it - especially if you have an aggressive/dominant dog.


• It's a TRAINING TOOL.
  
  ANY training tool used un-correctly can work out badly. But in the right hands makes amazing results.
  
  People say "oh but have you ever tried feeling it and knowing how it hurts blah blah" - well, I'm NOT going to chase my tail and smell the other dog's butts... O_O


• i use them. Much more humane than pulling against a flat collar. Very effective and safe training tool. feel it yourself before you reach any conclusions, it's no big deal.


• First I'll say that it depends on the kind of dog, I'll explain in a while.
  
  First I want to say that they are often considered by experts to be inhumane, because owners tend to increase the intensity as the dog responds slower to the signal, and should only be used if other methods don't work. For example in situations where you're unable to see the dog or get the dog's attention (like your driving or you're in an enclosed space separate from the dog).
  
  Second, it depends on what your doing. If you can get the dog's attention with a clicker or with a verbal command you should use that. Using a collar whether set on vibrate, a 1 second pulse or continuous modes won't get his attention any better.
  
  Lastly, it depends on it's breed. Larger breeds like pit bulls and terriers have more intense drives that override the collar's shock and dog's tend to tune out signals when their doing something they are focused on. If you try a shock to keep a Jack Russell Terrier from chasing a bike or a squirrel you will most likely not succeed and he can panic parents, children, other dogs and might run into traffic. That's also the main problem with electronic fences, they simply don't contain some dogs.
  
  The best way to train a dog is to train him to pay close attention to you before anything else. This way he will be more prone to catch you're commands.


• I'm not going to say what is right or wrong for you and your dogs. What I would remind you is that taking your dogs off leash in most public places isn't allowed and is illegal. If you do choose to go this route, I'd very much recommend you use a very experienced trainer to teach you and the dogs the correct process. Watching videos and reading books gives a false sense of knowledge and experience. Best of luck in whatever you do.

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Dog Health Questions: What should I name my pet-store/training buisness?

It's going to be dog training, dog & cat grooming, pet boarding, animal rescuing, as well as fish and birds for sale. I want something catchy and unique (not cheesy or childish) and with my name in it, like Renee_________, etc. The best name will get the 10 points!

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---Renee's Every Pet Stop (or Shop)
---Renee's Ultimate Pet Palace
---Renee's Pet Paradise
---Renee's and the Pet Place
---Renee & Pets

That should give you a few good ideas!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training .. after 2 years.?

My chichiauaa or whatever, haha (: pees and poops everywhere, but we haven't exactly trained her. I'm trying everything now, help me!

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Hi Sarah, it may be a bit late but better late than never.

One thing that most people have problems with when doing chihuahua training is the potty training. This is because they start to let the chihuahua control them. It's a lot harder to avoid than you may think. When you train your dog to use the bathroom outside, most of the time, the dog goes up to the door to go outside. You let the dog out, because you do not want them using the bathroom inside. However, this kind of turns into a boy who cried wolf. The dog learns that every time it goes to the door, you are going to rush and let it out. Most of the time, when they go out, they do not even use the bathroom. One way to avoid this is to put a doggy door in your home. For a chihuahua, you do not need a big one, just a small one to let it go in and out. You may find that a cat door works good for them.

Another thing that you have to remember about chihuahua training, is that it has to be positive. You have to reward the dog for using the bathroom in the correct spot. Not only that, but harsh punishment does not work for these dogs very well. This makes them feel like they have to stick up for themselves more which means a harder battle for you to housebreak the dog. If you do choose to have the dog mess in the house (on some newspapers), then you do have to reward the dog every time it goes to the bathroom in the right spot. Over time, it will become second nature to your dog.

Things that you have to remember is that this kind of training takes a lot of patience. Not only that, but it takes a lot of consistency. Do not break your training for any reason. If you are planning to go on vacation right after you get your chihuahua, then you may want to hold off on getting one. You need to be able to train the dog as soon as you get it. The longer you wait, the harder it is going to be to train these cute little dogs. Hope this helps

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tip? My dog "goes" in his cage?

Can anybody help me? I have a two year old Doberman that I still have to crate at night and when I am away. His crate is at the foot of my bed, but he still goes to the bathroom in his cage. The problem is that he doesn't whine to go out until he already has relieved himself. I wish I knew a way for him to tell me he "has" to go instead of after he already went.... any help at all would be great. I am at my wit's end!

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First you must take out that cage, drench it with pure bleach and hose it off, even a little bit of smell from before will trigger his bowels, secondly get a mushy, comfy comforter and place it inside the cage, also add some toys, hopefully he will see it as his bed and will refuse to go on it, finally watch him like a hawk, even if it takes all night, the moment he gets ready to poop or pee yell loudly, clap your hands and say NO, NOT INSIDE over and over again, take him outside and when he does relieve himself praise him profuselya nd hug and kiss him, even offer a treat, a couple of times of this and he will finally get it, Inside=Bad=Yelling, outside=Good=Treats and love. Dogs are very smart, but they tend to get confused easily, also NEVER clean the mess while he watches you, he may do it over and over again because he wants to please you and may think you actually need him to soil the cage just so you can get to clean it, Also dogs MUST be caught in the act to be punished or they will not get the message, if you say BAD DOG 2 minutes after he has pooped he will have absolutely no idea why he is getting punished, they relate the action of the moment to teh result. Keep trying! Good luck!

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• Did you train him not to go in his crate when he was a puppy? Tell him "Bad dog!!!!!" And punish him however is right for the dog. If it gets to drastic measures, rub the blanket/whats in his crate in his nose. Only if its drastic. If he has no blanket in his crate, put one in, as he might not be comfortable, and make sure to put him outside fast after he goes in his crate! And when he does "go" outside, make sure to reward him with lots of praise. And make sure NOT to have toys in it,(pura_rosa is wrong) as he might not think of it as a bed, more as somewhere to play.


• Well you can always hire a dog trainer if he doesnt stop at no cost, or your dog is just loneley when your away. it happens to lots of dogs who doant get to see their owners very much becuz they work alot or something, its just the excitement. and if you dont want to spend your money on a trainer, then just be patient and spend some quality time together for a week or so. then start teaching him that he shoudnt GO alot and prepare lots of treats so the dog knows that its doing the right thing, and that job, needs lots of patience.


• get a cow bell and teach him to ring the bell to go out. Every time you take him outside have him ring the bell. He will eventually start to ring the bell to ask to go out.
  
  With crate training the amount of room they get should just be big enough for them to lay down and turn around. Dogs naturally do not like to potty where they sleep. So keeping the crate small enough so he can not pee in one corner and sleep in the other will encourage him to hold it. At least that is the theory for puppies. Your dog is a little older. Make sure there is nothing physically (or emotionally) wrong with him.


• my dog kept weeing in the house and i didn't know how to stop him because he couldn't have any way of telling us. So when i opened the back door i said ,Garden, and i said it for ages every day. And now a couple times a day i say garden and he goes to the back door. Also if you let him out before you go to bed he wont need it in the night HEARS A TIP: if you see your dog looking at the floor and circling a bit he needs to go to the toilet.


• You have to either clean the cage out very well with bleach or get a new one entirely. Also make sure his crate isn't too big for him. Has he always been going in his crate at night or did this just start up? Dogs usually shouldn't have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, especially if he's two years old. Make sure he does his business before you go to bed. I would also go see the vet just to be safe.
  
  And Meg, you should NEVER rub a dog's nose in its urine. It's very ineffective and just plain not nice.


• You need to spray the cage down to eliminate the smell for one, sold at Pet smart and Walmart. Also make sure you put him out prior to crating him, I usually let mine out for at least an hour before bed. Plenty of time to relieve and urine. Also, cut off water by a certain time, at least an hour before letting him out. Good luck


• Even if he isn't whining put him out side. Frequently. See if you can find out if there is a certain time he goes in his crate and make that a time where you always let him out. problem solved.


• Spend alot of time outside and give praise/treats when he goes outside. It worked for my dog but it took alot of leash time outside.
  
  Good luck.
  
  Oo


• Maybe becoz he's crate smells and dogs tend to "go" in smelly places or where there's rugs/mats.


• Your dog goes in his cages because you never walk him.


• I'd whine too if I pooped in my cage... Poo stinks!


• with animals-make sure u are consitent.
  if you are not you will confuse them.
  
  just rub his nose in and let him know he is in trouble/
  EVERY TIME

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Dog Health Questions: I have a few dog training questions?

I have a siberian husky who is going to be 2 in September! I really like him and he is a really nice dog. But...however ...there are some things i would like to train him.....

I have a few questions that need answered below!!

1) How can I stop him pulling when on walks?

My arm really hurts when he pulls on the lead. I have tried turning around for a few paces then turning back while saying heel but nothing seems to work!2) How can I stop him chewing on my stuff?

I have heard that dogs chew because they are bored or depressed. He has lots of toys and always seems happy and bouncing about but yet he still steels my stuff and chews it to shreds!3) Can i stop him biting so hard when playing?

I play with him alot and I don't mind him biting softly but sometimes it gets a bit hard!!Thanks you in advance!!! <3 xXx

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"1) How can I stop him pulling when on walks?"
- If he's pulling, then do not walk forward. It's as simple as that. Every step you take while he's pulling is reinforcing the behavior and teaches him that all he needs to do to get what he wants (which is to walk forward) is to pull. You have to teach him that pulling literally gets him nowhere and that if he ever wants to keep walking, he cannot be pulling.
The moment the leash becomes taut (because he is pulling), stop dead in your tracks. Plant your feet on the ground, say nothing and just stand there. The second that the leash goes slack, even just a tiny bit and even just for a moment, resume walking. He'll probably go right back to pulling, so when he does, you stop again. Yes, the first several times you try to walk him like this, it'll probably take FOREVER just to gain any distance at all! You need to be patient and consistent and he'll eventually catch on.
Alternatively, you can immediately turn and walk in the opposite direction every single time he pulls. Try to stick with one method, though, for the sake of consistency.
Make a point of rewarding him every time he's doing what you want. Reward him handsomely with praise, petting, walking forward and delicious treats (like chicken, hot dogs or cheese) if he's by your side or if the leash is slack.
For more info about teaching him to walk well on the leash, I recommend that you read the booklet "My Dog Pulls, What Do I Do?" by Turid Rugaas.

"My arm really hurts when he pulls on the lead."
- If holding the leash is very difficult for you when he pulls, try using an Easy Walk Harness. It's a body harness, but the leash clips onto the chest strap instead of onto the back. (Do not use a body harness that fastens on the dog's back! That enables pulling.) Here's the Easy Walk Harness:
http://www.petexpertise.com/dog-collars-…
You could also use a Gentle Leader head harness, but DO NOT try to let it take the place of training him to walk well on the leash! Also, please make sure that you introduce it to him properly, for which I recommend watching the video entitled "Conditioning an Emotional Response:"
http://abrionline.org/videos.php

"I have tried turning around for a few paces then turning back while saying heel but nothing seems to work!"
- First of all, you need to be ruthlessly consistent or he'll never learn. You can't just try it a few times and expect it to work; you need to be patient and keep doing it! Secondly, you need to be aware that before the behavior gets better, it's probably going to get worse, and you can't give in during that period. It's called the "extinction burst," and you can find a handy explanation of what that is here:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

"2) How can I stop him chewing on my stuff?"
- Try teaching him self control and the "leave it" command:
http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/vi…
Encourage him to chew on his own toys, and keep your stuff out of his reach.

"He has lots of toys and always seems happy and bouncing about but yet he still steels my stuff and chews it to shreds!"
- Dogs can get quite bored of their toys, so rotate them to keep them more interesting and fresh. You should also give him some fun things to chew on like Nylabones and stuffed Kongs, and stuff he can shred like cardboard (like paper towel rolls, cereal boxes, etc.).
You say he's "happy and bouncing" which, although an obvious indication that he isn't depressed, shows that he has plenty of energy. Energetic dogs often manifest their excess energy through destructive chewing, so make sure you REALLY exercise him every day. That includes both physical stimulation (running, jogging, walking, playing, etc.) and mental stimulation (training and puzzle toys).
Keep all of your stuff *firmly* out of his access so that he can't steal it.

"3) Can i stop him biting so hard when playing?"
- Read these two articles:
http://dogstardaily.com/training/puppy-b…
http://dogstardaily.com/training/teachin…
It sounds like you never taught him proper bite inhibition. When he uses too much pressure, you need to yelp "OUCH!" loudly and shrilly the second that the pressure becomes too much. Instantly end the game and stalk out of the room; keep yourself removed from him for at least several minutes. Then return calmly and acknowledge normally, but do not resume the game for at least an hour or so. You want to teach him that when he bites too roughly, all the fun and games end, so he will learn to inhibit the force of his bite.

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• http://www.caninecrib.com/dog/training/a… try reading this


• I have a 120 pound alaskan malamute who had the same problems. He will be two in august.
  
  1.) Get a halti (head collar) and use it for walks. It gives you a lot of control and he won't like it a first but will get use to it in time if you introduce it to him the right way. I still use it to this day for my malamute and he doesn't mind it a bit, he gets excited when I get it out! If he pulls it will tighten up a little bit around his muzzle (it will not hurt him but it is very uncomfortable)
  
  2.) My dog did this too, all you can do is correct him if you CATCH him in the act. Not after. After a while he will learn what is his and what is yours. But they can never be 100% tursted, my mal still chews things if I leave the room for even 5 minutes! In time you husky will learn.
  
  3.)I restle with mine and he growls and jumps but it is all playful. But at times he will bite (and bite hard) what I do is loudly and sharply tell him NO!!! And stop playing for a while. Then play again and keep doing that until he learns that if he bites you, you wont play with him anymore. This has worked great with my mal, now he just puts his mouth on me, I cant feel any teeth!
  
  Hope this helps, good luck


• 1- I like your approach, but have you tried turning in the other direction as soon as your dog passes you? Don't wait for the leash to tighten before you turn, Try to keep your leash as loose as you can, it takes two to pull. Never mind your destination until you are the leader. With some dogs you might not get 3 houses away from your house for a few days. When your dog is by your side praise him and stroke his neck, let him know you are pleased and that he is where he is supposed to be.
  Oh yeah try walking real slow. Too often people try to keep up to thier dog, let your dog slow down instead.
  2- Rather than correct the dog for behaviour that he's already done. Correct the object he chewed. If you find a chewed shoe, then go ballistic on the shoe. Yell at it, beat it up, give it a smack. Remember you are angry only at the shoe and not the dog. Make sure your dog sees your rage, then calm down and give your dog his proper chew toy.
  3- Don't let him bite people, even you. It's setting your dog up for a future mistake. Like telling a kid it's okay to steal candybars but not cars. How will he know it's not okay to bite the neighbour's kid? Even if it's only a scratch that kid might be traumatized or if they go to the doctor to get checked out for infection your dog will get quarrantined. Do yourself and your dog a huge favour and teach him a bite inhibition.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help please?

I am trying to help teach my dog some basic tricks but when I pull the treats out to work on sit, shake, lay, etc. she just starts to do ALL tricks to try to get the treat. She'll sit, lay and talk right in a row to try to cover all her options and get a treat! :) It's funny but I really want her to respond to what I'm saying and only do that one trick when I ask for it. Any suggestions?

Thanks! :)

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The easiest way to nip this in the bud is to actually train your dog to stay still. They could be laying down, sitting, whatever. They just have to freeze. The command or cue for this should be with your body still, with you looking at your dog. At first, your dog will go through all his tricks. Eventually she will stop for a split second. I'm assuming you are using a bridge, like the word "good" or a clicker (as these are the most common with dogs). Your timing must be impeccable. Say "good" (or use your bridge if it is different) exactly when your dog is still. Patience is the key here. Eventually your dog will figure out that she's not getting rewarded for her tricks. At first, you'll have to accept just a second of stillness. Eventually you can increase the time your dog must be still. Then you can give her the other commands. Always ask for her to be still between her other commands, or she may get ahead of herself.

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• She sounds like a very smart girl, one of my labs, Vinnie, was doing this in the initial stages of his training. He has now learned (though he sometimes forgets), that he only gets rewarded (love, treats, etc) when he is asked to do something, and only after I've asked. Other than that it's begging (which is rude).
  
  Only reward her when she does what you ask, when you ask it. If she runs through her repetoire of tricks trying to get a treat, just ignore it, and when she has calmed down, ask her for the command that you want. When she does it, reward her with some love, then a treat. Eventually you want to wean her off the treats.


• haha my beagle, Brandi does the same thing! :) its important to remain calm and try not to give her the treat (as tough as that may be) until she does what you are commanding. i know it can get frustrating, but sometimes hiding the treats out of sight works.. however i have had the experience of Brandi just ignoring me then and walking away, but stick in there! patience is always helpful when it come to training dogs, especially the more energetic ones!! :)


• Tell her to si, stand, jump whatever. Then wait for her to actually do the trick. Instead of offering a treat, give her lots of verbal "encouragement" and tell her what a good dog she is. Also, you can give her baby carrots as a treat so if you must give her treats, she won't be overweight. I'm not trying to be mean. Obesity is very dangerous in dogs.


• Hide the treats in your pocket out of sight and once the comand is given if the dog does that trick on comand than give a treat


• dont giv it to her until she settles down then tell her what to do then when she does it give her the treat


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  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
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Dog Health Questions: I need some very good dog training methods for hunting (dog is a beagle)?

I need some good methods for trianing a dog (beagle) for rabbit hunting. And obeadience without me having to bring it to a trainer.

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Get real. This job takes a pro.
If you've got no $ get to the library.

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• If you buy a dog that is bread for hunting his/her hunting instinct will just kick in.


• A SHOCK COLLAR HAS ALWAYS WORKED GOOD FOR ME. TAKE YOUR BEAGLE ALONG WITH AN EXPERIENCED DOG ALSO.


• It takes about two years to train a beagle to hunt efficiently. You will probably need a trainer. It takes a long time because you need to teach the beagle to recognise the animals you're after (to prevent them from running after any moving thing they see) and also to be comfortable with gunshots. It will take awhile.
  
  Please do not use a shock collar. It isn't very pleasant for your dog. Beagles are very intelligent, but stubborn. When they have incentive to learn, they pick up fast. Fortunately they are very food-motivated, so use food as a reward.
  
  Here is a link on how someone trained his beagles to hunt rabbits:
  
  http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2004/12/20.htm


• rrr why does he have to hunt ? my dogs parents were working dogs before they had pups ! i would never make him hunt !


• HOW DARE YOU buy a dog for EVIL.......... your dog doesent need to be trained to kill animals have you seen the population of rabbits lately. If your dog decides he want to hunt then he will when he wants to.


• you can go to ur local library and get some books on beagles. i dont know much about beagles! good luck


• Get a rabbit put it in a cage sit your dog in front of you have him stare it down by whispering watch it then when he starts barking let his co;llar go a lil to see if he'll run in on it


• Dont use a shock collar, thats animal abuse and its illegal. You can't hurt something just because it can't do something well. Anyways... If you want to teach it to find rabbits bring a more experienced dog. Probably one of the opposite sex thats alot older ( so it ignores your dogs attempt to "Woo" it) and let the dogs roam together. Hopefully your dog wil pickup an idea from the older dog. Once you find a rabbit get your dog to lay down beside you. Shoot it or watever you are going to do. If it gets away, let your dog loose.


• Definitely take it to a trainer


• poor rabbit. thank you for 2p.. sorry I don't hunt.


• If your Beagle has a nose don't worry he will hunt !He just may have a problem distinguishing between a rabbit and a squirrel?So what , there are seasons for both I suggest you take your Dog with an already trained hunter and his Dog and he will either hunt or not .Chances are he will hunt.True Hunters do not mind helping a new guy join in on the fun and sport of hunting and listening to the sound of the race.And the treeing of the animal in the tree or in the ground.Find you a companion to go hunting with and he will assist you in all the tricks of the Game.Make sure your dog is kept up to date on immunizations and rabies shots and is fed a good nutritious food for high Energy Dogs.That is very Important!!!!!Hunters Rule!!!I would much rather see a hunter than a bar Hopper or a Pool Shooter or a Gambler any day!!!Happy Hunting!!!!!


• started playing with him.

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Dog Health Questions: In dog training, what am i supposed to do when my dog "disobeys"?

My dog is about 10 weeks old. She knows what 'come' means, she almost always listens. But sometimes, when she would rather keep 'exploring' something else, she flat out ignores me. What should i do when that happens? Go after her? Pick her up? i don't want to screw up the training...
Also, she has a tendency to bark at me to demand attention, but at night i can't ignore her because my parents make a fuss if she keeps barking. What can i do to keep her quiet but not teach her that she gets what she wants by barking?
please help... thanks!

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When dogs "disobey" it means they have not been taught the command properly or do not fully understand it. While a dog may know how to 'come' perfectly while they're in the backyard, it can be a whole different story when distractions (like smells) are present. If your dog doesn't come to you when called you need to go and get her or she'll learn that 'come' only means 'come here if you feel like it, otherwise keep doing what your doing.' It's also important to remember that teaching a 100% reliable come takes about a year of continual training.

You need to ignore her barking. Any attention -- whether it's postive attention like petting her or negative attention like hitting her -- is going to reinforce the behavior. To try and quiet her down a little quicker distract her and then give her something else to do and then reward her for that. Have her sit (without barking) and then reward that good behavior.

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• She Just a puppy so don't do anything when she doesn't listen in less your a the park then pick her up. but around the house when she dose that after 3 times of calling her and she still dosen't come the walk away if she comes the she comes. when she bark firmly tell her no and leave at that. she bark again then tell her no again.


• keep your voice calm and respective when talking to your dog never raise your voice to the dog or the dog will be come scared and not want to listen and if your dog is denmanding attention you are probably not giving her enough when she barks lightly tell her no


• Ignore wrong behaviors, and only reward when she does what you want. Make her come to you. If you go and pick her up, she won't learn to come.
  The best thing to do about the barking at night is to not give in to her and go give her attention. She will keep barking because she knows you will eventually do what she wants. Put a shirt of yours in her crate or bed so she can smell you at night. If you don't have a crate now, you may want to get one to keep her in at night. Make sure she has water in there, and a toy. She just recently left her mother and it will take a little time for her to adjust to being alone at night, but she will come around.


• "Come" is the most crucial command that is NEVER to be repeated. If your dog doesn't come to you immediately, go and get her. Never scold your dog after he comes to you.
  For the sake of training, if you feel that your dog may disobey the "come" command, just go and get her.
  But again, this is how I do it.
  Sometimes especially when training a pup, it helps if you "run away" from your dog, he/ she will go after you and chase you.


• Explain to your parents that by ignoring her when she barks the problem will resolve itself much faster than giving her the attention that she is demanding will. The worst thing you can do is give her any kind of attention, even negative, because she'll interpret it as a victory and learn that barking gets her attention.

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Dog Health Questions: Could someone recommend a book or video on drug detection dog training?

Havn't found any useful websites or anything so was wondering if someone could recommend a book or video or website on drug detection dog training.

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There are several, but, you will not be able to do it out of a book or video, I promise you. Look at leerburg.com see if he has any. Again, what you are trying to do has legal implications and you need actual drugs. I have been doing it for 27 years, I know. If you try to short circuit it, you will get in trouble. This is not a game.

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• Yeah, I assumed that you would need DRUGS for the dog to learn to detect. That can present a real problem....for most people anyway.


• Here's some backwards advice for you.
  
  I've taught tracking for 20+ years. I've also been involved in a lot of scent work. Another poster on this site, Greekman has also been involved in scent work, perhaps he'll jump in also.
  
  There are a LOT of issues with drug dogs. Primary one is getting authorized by various governmental organizations to even get started. Need drugs to teach drug detection.
  
  Most of the people I've seen involved in this are people who have been involved in other scent work such as tracking, Schutzhund, search and rescue or other such things. They then get involved with training dogs for various law enforcement groups for search and rescue, or protection/search work. After all of that, they get involved in what you're looking for.
  
  www.dogwise.com and then search for books on tracking or schutzhund. That will give you some books in that area. You can then take it from there.
  
  By the way, a knowledgeable scent person is going to need a year, or more to get a dog up to the level of where they need to be. If you're talking advanced work, you're talking a couple of years.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best age to take a puppy to dog training courses?

I have a wire haired daschund and we will be taking it to dog training courses. What age is best for us to start taking it to courses?

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Well, for me daschunds are the best choice of breed, so well done on that. I also think - judging by everyones answers - that you should start as early as possible. Daschunds really deserve a nice name like Koko. Whatever the name is, make sure it's not something like Dahpne. I would also recommend a dog training service such as "Lead The Dog". Just look at www.LeadtheDog.co.uk for more information. Have a nice day!

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• Classes are taking puppies as soon as they've had their 2nd set of shots. That's prime time for socializing (before 16 weeks). You also learn things like manners and basic obedience.
  
  Because trainers nowadays don't use the old, harsh training methods, young puppies can now go to obedience classes. How far you go with your dog is up to you, but the sooner you start, the better for your dog.


• Great choice teaching your dog manners at an early age. I would go as soon as the school allows, which usually is after the puppy's second round of shots. Until then, you can work on socializing your puppy, and introducing it to new people, dogs (ones that you know they are fully vaccinated), and situations.
  
  Good luck


• How far you go with your dog is up to you, but the sooner you start, the better for your dog.


• Start training your pup asap! The sooner the better and hopefully it will take a much shorter period to train him/her :)


• A young as possible, I started training my pitbull at 9 weeks, learned sit and release on the first day =)


• about when the puppy is 5 or 4 months old because it is easier to teach a puppy


• Anywhere from 10 weeks +.

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