Dog Health Questions: Can someone help explain how to sell items on e-bay?

Is it simple? I'm not good with computers that's why I'm asking! I have a remote control dog training collar with citronella that I want to sell and some PINK clothes from Victoria's Secret. If someone can explain the steps in selling something on E-bay, I'd be really happy. THANKS!

The Newest Kind of Dog Training

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take a picture of it with a digital camera, upload it to your computer,sign in to ebay( I am presuming you have an account, if not you need to sit all that up first-they have FAQs and live help) go to sell an item, follow all the stuff on the screen such as category and description, upload your picture, set your price, set your shipping method and price and then list the item. I suggest you look at some descriptions of items that are close to what you want to sell so that you can get an idea of how writting a description will look and how similar items are priced.

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Dog Health Questions: Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix puppy; training tips, preventing aggressive behavior?

We recently rescued one and he's now about 7 weeks old.

Training has been going well so far, but we are trying to prevent him from becoming aggressive due to the natural traits of both parents, but all the websites I've come across only list the traits of aggression and nothing on prevention and training.

So if anyone can give me any tips on training and if you've had any previous experience with dog training, if you would please help.

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Just make sure you never ever use force, only use positive reinforcement and give him lots of love. And he'll love you for life. He needs to feel safe with his owner, that is a number one rule.

I think he'll be a very happy puppy with a great owner from what I sense!

You did a great job saving him.

All the Best...

PS) I only had a poodle and he understood immediately what I wanted him to do, I never took him to obedience classes. But you should by all means take him there, just make sure they use positive reinforcement. Once a dog trusts the owner 100%, he makes a great pet.

Very important: What Mary said is also true, wait with the training like she said. I didn't pay attention to how old he is, sorry, my mistake.

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• You rescued very young, which makes it a good thing for you to look into preventing problems before they start. Train in a social class at your local dog club (not a retail store like petsmart). Obedience training itself can provide a dog with a stable leg up in the world and prevent aggression. Provide lots of mental stimulation like hide and seek with people or dog toys. Try your local library or book store to see if they have any books by Brian Kilcommons, including one called Good Dogs, Great Owners.


• I've had rottweilers all my life. They are really great dogs.
  
  First thing you need to establish is that you are the boss, the master, and he is underneath you. (ex: When you go for walks -- he walks beside with the lead loose, his nose isn't on the ground smelling everything, and overall he's calm and enjoying himself. That's a sign of him respecting you.) Once that is established, it is so easy to train and deal with them. Make sure that you socialize him as much as possible! Take him to parks, let him interact with other dogs, kids, people, everything. Make sure he gets plenty of exercise.
  
  Good luck with your puppy!


• i recently got a puppy too! but shes a great dane. she wasnt really agressive when biting but more playing, at times though she takes it waaay to far! so to prevent this i bring her to puppy classes so she can play around with other puppies her age and get tired out. at home she doesnt like her crate, so when ever she remotely bites or becomes agressive i say firmly AAT or NO then put her in her crate for 5 minutes. because of repeating this about 5-6 times at the most she learned and shes not agressive anymore
  good luck i hope i helped!


• Let me remind you that seven week old puppies should still be with mum, learning the ways of the world. Your puppy is too young to expect him to behave himself.
  
  Also, neither Rottweilers nor German Shepherds are naturally aggressive. Why do you think nearly every police dog in America is a German Shepherd Dog? Why do lots of families with young kids have Rottweilers? And there are many people on here who should back me up!
  
  Socialize him to death. (figuratively) Take him out. Meet other dogs. Meet other people. Take him to the vet's, the groomer's, anywhere where someone will handle him. Try going to the groomer, even if he'll never need to go there again, and ask them to put him on the table, pet him a bit, and maybe do some light brushing. Give him treats everywhere you go. If he loves a certain toy, take that and let him play with it whenever he's in a scary situation.
  
  If he learns that it's a good thing to be out and about with other dogs and humans, he won't be aggressive. That's all there is to it. When he's after twelve weeks old, you can start correcting for aggression, but right now preventing it is more important.
  
  I hope this is helpful!

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Dog Health Questions: Need advice on two different dog related careers thanks in advance?

Okay I live in middle Tn and I'm looking into getting into a dog related career. But need advice

Career 1

Dog Trainer:
What does it take to become a dog trainer. I tried with Petco and Petsmart but you have to be a regular retail employee for atleast 3 months before they will even consider you to be a trainer and that is only if a spot comes open for a trainer

What kind of classes or certification would I need and is there like a place that you can get on with that you can do dog training.

Career 2

Dog Groomer

What do I need to know to become one. Do I go through a class or do i get on the job training. What qualification would I need.I'm 22 years old and late in the game. I finally know what I want to do and that is either train or groom and need to get into it pretty fast. After all I have to help support the family (my husband can't be expected to do it all)

So how do I get into it.

Thanks

Dog Training Goals

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Check out www.dol.gov and look under Labor Market Information for your state. That is the best website I can think of for you. Good luck! Peace.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help please! 10 pts?

I'm looking into obedience for my dog and saw bark busters.. it's everything I need but Im leery of it since its new and I dont want to be scammed... I think ive heard of it before but I wanted to make sure.. Has anyone here ever heard of Bark Busters? And if you have do they really work?

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never heard of it but you want to do positive training with your dog what style do they use all dogs are different but most dogs respond well with positive training good luck

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• Yahoo Answers without giving where you are located is hardly the way to gather information about this place. Ask around in your community at vets, humane societies and other dog owners around.


• Bark Busters totally worked for my yappie yorkie. Now hes more laid back and only barks when strangers knock on the door or sometimes when we walk and he gets excited. But YES it works!!


• I have only heard bad things about Bark Busters, nothing positive.


• Why not just contact your local kennel club? Most kennel clubs hold obedience classes on a regular basis. Most all of the trainers for kennel clubs are well known obedience judges and trainers. This is a franchise, go with the private trainer from a kennel club.


• I called them once for my dog and I got a receptionist that took my message for my area, but I never got a call back. They were suppose to contact me back but I waited the whole day without a response so I let them go. I've never heard of any one else's experience but I researched them before calling and they have a satisfaction guarantee.
  
  About the kennel club: yes usually your local kennel club would offer obedience lessons, BUT I'm currently in a kennel club's obedience training, and I must say I'm very disappointed in the trainer. It's old schooled and the trainer is definitely not well equipped in dog behavior and training. The trainer is more knowledgeable in conformation which is useless to me. However, I'm making the most of it, and my dog is benefiting form the sheer fact that he is being exposed to many dogs of all breeds while having to behave.
  
  I recommend you take it to a place that is specialized in dog training in your area, not petsmart. Go watch their sessions, they should be more than happy to have you sit in and watch. And if you think they're knowledgeable, enroll. Best wishes.

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Dog Health Questions: Getting a dog in college... anyone with experience?

I am currently a sophomore in college and am looking to get a dog the summer before my senior year. I have had dogs all my life just not while living by myself. I have a boyfriend who will have graduated by then and will have a job in the area and I am going to have a light schedule my senior year. I plan to get a puppy, and yes i know what it takes to train one from the very beginning (long hours and lots of patience).
Also my dad is planning to buy a house in the area where i go to school so me and my boyfriend can live together and then he will fix it up and sell it when we move out.
My parents will also be able to help with any routine expenses we have a hard time covering, or any emergency vet bills...
I am also very athletic and will have plenty of time to go to the dog park and go jogging.
I am not into partying like a typical college student and neither is my boyfriend so between the two of us someone will usually always be home...
Also I am super into dog training and dog behavior and will also be working at a pet shop though i will be unemployed for the puppies first month or two... This way when i do get a part time summer job I can bring my dog to work most days which will be a great way to socialize.
I am going to be taking summer classes this year and next year so that the summer I get my puppy I can put all my focus on him and then the following year i will only maybe have four easy classes a semester.
I am a business major and I plan on maybe opening my own pet store one day while offering training and agility classes to other dog owners.
Let me know what you think...
Also id love advice from anyone who has gone through this :)

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I have two dogs and am in college (senior year, animal science major) and I haven't had any problems. I work at an veterinary clinic, though, so I have greatly reduced the costs of flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, and all the other stuff (spay/neuter, vaccines, etc.). It sounds like you know what's going on. Have you thought about what breed to get? Adopting is a great thing. Both of my dogs are from our local Humane Society, and the male is training in schutzhund (he already has his BH and should be trialing this fall in his schutzhund I). So, anyone that thinks shelter dogs can't do anything, just take a look at my dogs.

The only big thing to think about is where you'll be in the next few years. You'll have the dog then, and it will likely be difficult to find a place to rent that allows pets, if you end up needing to rent before you buy.

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• Getting a dog in college... I don't know. What's his ACT score?


• Basically what it all comes down to is..if your going to be to busy to raise the dog..and take care of it properly then no..but other then that..sure go for it, check out your local Animal Shelter :P


• I have recently graduated from the University of Michigan and was also an athlete there. I got a puppy last summer before my senior year. I wasn't into partying, am pretty responsible, and did more research on dogs, training, etc then on actual studying. My parents were against me getting one, but I decided to go to a shelter 4 hours away and get a 2 month old beagle mix. I would say getting a puppy in the summer is a great idea because you'll have enough time to get him/her on a schedule and train it.
  
  I can truly say that having my "Crazy" waiting for me when I got back from classes, practice, games never got old. It gives you something to look forward to. I would just make sure that you make it clear to others that you don't want it to be treated like the typical college dog (messing around with it, giving it alcohol). I made that point very clear. My roommates were very helpful with him and would bring him to the park to help pick up ladies, especially when he was really little (it worked). You also need to make sure that you are financially ready for a dog. When I was researching dog stuff, it was talking about how much it would cost. I always thought no way it costs that much to have a dog. Well, it does, so make sure you are prepared for that.
  
  Overall, if you are willing to make a commitment and take on the responsibility, such as a $1200 vet bill for your dog running into a parked car full speed, then I would say go for it. You won't regret it. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training and dogs?

Hello everyone i just a dog and she is a Golden Retriever.And she lives in a 1 acre lot that is right next to my house.she has a house food and water and alot of trees for shade.Is there certain thing that Retrievers like.Please help me???

Dog Training - Fun Ways to Train Your Dog

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Yes, dogs should be kept inside. THE HOUSE! Please, if you want a dog, please treat it right. It isn't a pig, a horse, a cow, a rat. It is a dog. They are domesticated animals. If you want a wild dog, find a wolf and show it the outdoor facilities you have. PLEASE give this dog to someone who can care for it properly or bring her inside where she belongs.

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• Yes, to be inside with her human pack.


• yes

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question...?

For you dog trainers out there.

I have a 2.5 yr old Siberian Husky who we want to do 2 additional things with. First, we need to break her of the habit of jumping, we have a 1 year old child. The dog is not vicious, just playfully jumps. We have always tried to break her of jumping since we got her @ 8weeks.

The other thing, is there any way to train her so that she won't run away when let off the leash?

Important Information Regarding Dog Training That Can Help You

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When she jumps have you tried telling her no in a stern voice and shutting her out of the room, with a child gate so that she can still see you. Every time she jumps do this, but make sure she knows WHY you're doing it.

You can only train a dog for 10 minutes at a time as they get bored of it and then take no notice of you. Huskies will only do something if they see the point of doing it.

I trained my husky to be off the leash from when she was first let outside, however even now she doesn't always listen to me when I call her. A lot of people are wary about letting there huskies off the leash as once they set their eyes or smell on something such as cattle they tend to go with their instincts.

You could try her on a extremely long lead such as a rope in a large area, keeping hold of it but letting her do her own thing and then gradually letting her off for a while, until you feel comfortable letting her go off it completely.

Using Reward Based Dog Training

• To break the jumping habit, Say NO and turn your back to her immediately when she jumps. She will not like being ignored and eventually will stop. I learned that with my dog by watching Cesar Milan -The dog whisperer. As for running away when let off of the leash, unspayed dogs are very active due to the ongoing hormones in there systems and may chase or run after the scent of another dog no matter what. This could be dangerous if your dog ran into the street, etc... If she is fixed, you can train her in an enclosed yard and tell her to stay at the same time give her a treat or pet her, etc... Let her off of leash after doing this a few times and tell her again to stay, treating her for good behavior. If she tries to run , put leash on and scold her. Don't use her name since you do not want her associating it with being mad at her. She gets to hear her name only when she does good or pleases you not when you are mad. She is still young and will learn what you are teaching if done consistently.


• I would suggest professional training. With an older dog introducing training can sometimes be a challenge, and breaking an adult husky of bolting can be quite difficult. You will want to find a good trainer with lots of tricks to utilize if he needs to.
  
  I would usually teach the dog a course of basic obedience, and then follow it with an electronic collar course and that will fix the bolting.


• Hey I see that you need some kind of guid that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog. He followed the dog training academy course to successfully have a fully trained dog in a few weeks.


• jumping is an easy habit to break as long as you, your family and friends who visit stick to these rules. when you first see the dog, no touching, no talking and no eye contact. if the dog jumps turn your back on her and then walk away keep turning on her until she gives up and walks away and calms down. once she is calm and layed down call her to you and praise her, stroking her but on your terms. dont let her walk off while you are still stroking make sure you finish before she is ready to go. make sure you stroke her head to show you are the dominant one. make sure all visitors do this even put a sign on your front door so they can read it before entering.
  
  we followed these rules with our german shepherd when we had him and it literally took a few weeks for him to never jump up again, like yours he would just jump to say hello, never vicious but it would get annoying and embarrasing when guests visited. we now use the same techniques for every dog we have and our 3 labs never jump.
  
  now coming to your second question this will be a little trickier. there are some breeds inclusing the sibe who really cannot be let off lead due to the fact that they are wanderers and have such an independent disposition that if they get a scent they will go for miles and not return. this can become dangerous if there are other dogs that are vicious, roads or cars about. other dogs include the bloodhound and beagle.
  what you could do is try using a lead rope that is used on horses, a very long lead. let her wander off and call her, giving her treats when she returns. this will take a long time to correct as she is no longer a puppy but it can still work. i would never let her off unless the area is safe and enclosed.
  you can also try walking her off lead around your garden using treats and just outside your house too.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Hi! Well, I'm getting a puppy in February and it's a PUPPY, so it's going to need ya' know potty training and all that stuff, but the thing is I have school so I won't have time to take it outside and everything, so I was thinking that I would get pee pads and maybe a crate and keep him in my bathroom or something--Is this a good idea? Also if you have any other advice on training please tell!! Thanks.

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1. Pee pads or spreading papers in the kitchen or bathroom are a terrible idea. The first time you do that you've just made housetraining significantly harder. Here's why: you are encouraging your dog to pee/poop IN THE HOUSE. Once the dog gets it's okay to pee or poop in the house, it's really hard to set anyplace off limits. For the dog, the house consists of:
--where the puppy sleeps (like a crate)
--everyplace else.
And you're teaching it that it's okay to pee/poop everyplace else.

2. Housetraining a puppy requires patience and consistency. In a nutshell...
--every time you feed or give water to your puppy you go outside in 2 minutes or less.
--you take the puppy to a particular spot.
--you wait. If it takes 30 minutes, you wait.
--when the puppy finally pees or poops, you act like that little pooch just saved the planet. You say something like "good poop". You treat. You pet and stroke your puppy.
--the rest of the day, your puppy is either in the crate or on a leash that is around your belt. You NEVER leave that puppy out of your sight. When you go to the bathroom, you take the puppy with you.
--if you leave that puppy in the crate for more than 3 hours, you assume you'll have an accident in the crate (which means you're teaching the puppy to pee in the crate)
--never give the puppy any food past 6pm.
--never give the puppy any water past 8pm.
--have regular schedules for when the puppy goes out. For instance: first thing in the morning out of the crate, right after breakfast, again before going into crate, again when you get home from school and first thing after puppy is out of the crate, right after dinner (assume it's about 6pm), later in the evening and then right before bed time (say that's 11pm).

Check out a book on housetraining. Heck, they even have a "housetraining for dummies" book that is an easy read. Read something first. There is no quick, fast, easy solution for housetraining a dog. And the quick fixes (potty pants, pads, shock collar) all make matters worse.

Additionally, you need to realize that a puppy is initially a handful. They're cute and loveable. And at around 8 weeks to maybe 2 months you should assume you're getting up at least once in the middle of the night because that tiny bladder can't hold it any longer. And if you let the pooch pee in the crate that your life gets REALLY tough. So if you get a young puppy, expect to be getting up 1-2 times a night for the first month (just consider it practice for having a human baby).

Do some reading up on housetraining. And then re-evaluate if it makes sense for you to get a puppy at this point in your life. Don't get me wrong--dogs are great. But puppies will stress you out and make your life terrible if you are not ready for all it entails.

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• I wouldnt use peepads because the dog will think its a carpet and if he actually finds a carpet he will pee on it. I still use it anywase if you cant take him outside. The next thing i would reccomend is just take him outside.


• Crate training is a wonderful idea. It keeps your puppy safe during the day and eliminates you having to clean up everywhere! Initially your pup will potty in the crate as they are a baby but they will eventually learn not to soil in the crate. Get a book on puppies and find out what you need to know. "Puppies for Dummies" is a great book for first time owners.


• if you want aa puppy that already has basic training get it from someone who has a puppy to give away at the "month age". i got a 7 month old puppy beagle recently and she pees at the right plca. she knows the basic commands. sit, stay, come and quiet. my suggestion for getting a new puppy is to make it used to be left alone for long hours and make sure their entertained by toys...
  
  i'll be starting school soon so we're teaching to be used to being alone for long hours... have as much fun as i did with my puppy beagle and good luck


• i have a puppy too and i do not suggest locking it up in a bathroom until my puppys a year old we keep him in a cage(with no roof) for a while but hes usually outside during the day(he loves it)


• If you're getting a new puppy, expect to have 'accidents' until they are at least a year old.
  
  I train my puppies by putting them outside for 'toilet time' as soon as they wake up, after they play and after a meal. This teaches them the appropriate time to toilet.
  
  When I am out, during the day, and of a night time, I leave plenty of newspaper down on the floor, as this is very easy to clean up.
  
  I wouldn't advise locking the puppy in the bathroom.
  
  Perhaps buy a puppy pen, and keep the puppy in there while you're at school.
  
  Please feel free to email me if you'd like more information.

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Dog Health Questions: Looking for recommendations for the ABSOLUTE BEST dog trainers in the washington d.c. area.?

Where is the best dog training in the Washington D.C. area -- places where you send your dog away to be trained?

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Generally a good instructor of the "class where YOU and the dog go" variety are the best. this way the dog learns to listen to you - not just the trainer
Capital Kennel club http://www.cdtc.org/
Offers classes and has a member or two who will take a dog for traing (I'm not comfrotable putting individual names on a public list) but some good dog workers have come outta that club.

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• Trainer for what??? Different disciplines, different trainers.
  Here is you a list, but Professional Retriever Training Association. probably wont work if you want to train a stock dog.
  
  http://www.prta.net/

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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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try this site.. $495 a week
Hope This Helps! :D

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Dog Health Questions: I need some dog training advice. Please help...?

I have two dogs, a Shih Tzu (5yr old) and an English Bulldog (5 months old). When we brought our new puppy home 2-3 months ago, our Shih Tzu became extremely jealous and has been very aggressive towards him. Even with this agression, my bully kept on trying to become friends, every day. Now, as he's grown to 35 lbs., he's not so intimidated and simply goes nuts on the Shih Tzu every day. When I say goes nuts, I mean that he'll try to wrestle and jump on the Shih Tzu like puppies do. My Shih Tzu is older, and doesn't like to play so much, and when the bully jumps on him he just crouches down and growls and literally takes the weight of the pup. How do I get the pup to calm down around him, and approach him with some respect?

Both dogs are walked twice daily, 7 days a week, 1/2 mile each interval, and we play with them constantly. So the exercise is there... he's just so determined to make friends with my other dog it's crazy.

This has made my Shih Tzu reclusive!

Easy Steps to Boxer Dog Training

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Bulldogs play rough, it is the nature of this beast. You will have a hard time trying to yell and get him off of the little one because sometimes they have one tract minds. The bulldog needs more time walking than the shih does. I walk my bullies 3 miles a day, obviously not all at the same time. He thinks the little one is his playmate/toy. Putting a gate between them is gonna cause more strife than needed. Walk the bullie more and the shih will put him in his place. These are dogs not kids and they will fall into place when its time. Older dogs naturally tell the little ones what to do. The bullie will calm down at about 3 years maybe sooner, LOL. Good luck.

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• let the dogs interact from opposite sides of a baby gate. have one dog on one side and the other on the opposite side. This will teach your puppy that he can interact with your older dog without jumping all over him. If this works, you can eventually let them together in the same room but if your puppy gets rough again, give him a time out. Put him in a different room when he gets too rough. Don't let him get away with bullying your older dog. Eventually he will understand that he has to be gentle.


• Well make sure whenever you see your bulldog jump on your other dog you tell your bulldog not to jump on your other dog. I really doesn't know why he does it maybe he is just trying to play.?


• Call Cesar Milan, The Dog Wisperer! He would know how to fix the problem! Or just get one of his books.


• Well, I don't have advice. I do have a resource, however, that you could look up. www.cesarmillaninc.com I don't know if you've heard of Cesar Millan, but he can solve any doggy problem. Look around through that website, and maybe you'll find the answer you are looking for

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Dog Health Questions: 37th/341st Training Squadron (Military Dog Training)?

I am interested in training military dogs, but can't seem to find information on the MOS or requirements for the job. I know that MPs work the dogs once they are trained, but that's not what I want to do. I want to train the dogs and the handlers to work together, which is what I understand the Training Squadron at Lackland does for all of the branches.

Does anyone have experience with this unit, and can anyone provide information on what it takes to get into it? I know Lackland is an AFB, but is the Training Squadron Air Force only? I'm looking into joining the Army, so that's where I've looked.

Considering a Dog Training Career

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They do not have an MOS just for training the dogs. Its a long process. First you will have to join the Army (any branch will work) and then after 2 years as an MP (MOS 31B) you can put in to become a dog handler (not the easiest slot to get). After you are a dog handler for a while to can put in to become an instructor at Lackland....

Its a long process because they cant have someone that has never handled a dog before train other people on how to do it.

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• talk with your recruiter or someone from the different services. recruiters this time of the year you'll find them at fairs, fall festivals, colleges and schools...ask them straight out about the MOS or requirements and as to what branches handle the training squadrons. to be all you can be ...you must do what you dream.

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Dog Health Questions: How can I become a certified pet dog trainer?

I have light dog training experience from dealing with my own dogs, as well as friends' dogs and dogs that I care for with my professional pet sitting business. I love pet sitting but I am really interested in training because it will provide me with more intellectual stimulation.

I'm seeking any and all advice that experienced trainers have to offer regarding certification, experience, business aspects, and training for myself. Where should I start and how did you get started?

If any professional trainers are willing to help me at a more extensive level then I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me a message and we could correspond through e-mail.

Basic Dog Training - Starting Off on the Right Paw

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Becoming a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and working towards their Certified Pet Dog Trainer title is the first step. APDT members also receive notification of continuing education opportunities such as seminars on specific behaviors or behavior problems and ongoing training classes.

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• You should visit the website of the American Assoication of Pet Dog Trainers. They are the ones who issue the title of Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT).

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Dog Health Questions: Videos, dog training?

any good sites that show videos on how to train your dog?

Dog Training Aids - The Leading Dog Training Methods Revealed

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This might help you!

Dog Training Videos
Positive Dog Training Method. Will Work for Any Dog, at Any Age.
www.itspawsibledvd.com

Did you mean something you could watch on a site or buy for home use?

Here's one! It's pretty good!!!

Dog Training Videos, Puppy Training Videos, Free Dog Training Tips, Dog ...
Watch high quality, instant-access dog training videos directly on your computer. Includes detailed notes on a variety of topics.
www.watchandtrain.com - Cached

Dog Training For Dog Problems

• Here you can find some articles on it. There is alot of information here. Hope you can get something good out of it.
  
  http://www.longliveyourdog.com/careguide…
  
  Just click on the ones that you wanna look into.
  
  You look to the left and it says view videos you can click that as well.


• You can visit <---http://train-my-dog.download-for-free.org
  It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide

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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: Repost: Service dog training assistant?

I posted this last night but only got one answer SO I heard back from CCI about my request for an application for a service dog. It only took them two weeks which is nice. I have to have a training assistant with me when I go up there, so I was wondering, how necessary is that? And does the assistant have to be able bodied because my mom will not want to do it (assuming I'm still living at home which me thinks probably not) and I have a friend in that area who I can ask if they would want to do it who has the same disability as I do.

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You're asking the wrong people. If you want to know what they require or permit, you need to ask them, not us. You're going to have a relationship with this organization for the next 6-8 years at least (the working life of your service dog). You're going to have to communicate with them, and likely you'll have to do it a lot during the first year. They'll have a lot more respect for a client who asks questions of them than one who asks strangers for their opinions.

Whether they'll permit it depends on whether or not your friend can perform the necessary functions of the job. So you call and explain he is disabled and how and ask if he can be the assistant. Simple.

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• Hey I see that you need some sort of guide that will give you tips and tricks to help your dog become fully trained and more healthy. Recently one of my friends really needed some advice on how to train his dog, he followed the dog training academy course to successfully train his dog in a few weeks.


• Ask them what the assistant has to be able to do. If you live with your mom and she does not want the service dog, they may not allow you to get one until you have your own place. If you don't bring the assistant they may also wait to help you get a dog until you have someone to work with.


• Hey, from the sounds of it, you could use some pup training advice. Well, I took a course a while back because I had a terrier who drove me crazy! (I actually called him a terrorist instead of terrier) from the dog training academy. It really helped out a lot. I guess you have to kind of think like a dog. Anyway, it might be something you want to check out. Good luck.


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• If they say you need an assistant, then you need one. Why are you questioning this? Why don't you just pick up the phone and give them a call?


• If they ask for it then it is necessary. Training a Service Dog is no easy task.


• As you say "I have to have a training assistant with me when I go up there, " so it is necessary


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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question? Wanna put someone in their place!?

Now, I read on my last answer that Petsmart is not REAL training. What is then? Fake training? How come it's helped my puppy big time? How come we learned so much about how to communicate with the dog? Fake training? It may not be the best in the world, but its not fake. It is real training. We do behaviorial training, trick training, overall obedience. Patches is 100 times better after his Fake training. I'll take fake training anyday. I must be an idiot then.

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The classes that are given at petsmart is not pet training..it's people training. It teaches owners the very basics of owning and caring for a dog and simple commands like sit, stay, down.
If you want real training, hire a trainer..one who took more then 8 hours of training in the back of a store...

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• Right On!! Most people on Yahoo! Answers are trying to be helpful, but some have their own Agenda. That happen to me recently, some people think they have all the answers and are nasty if you disagree with what they've done. I guess they're insecure and feel threatened. The truth is often there is more than one way to do things successfully.
  
  Someone might have been mad that they spent a lot more money or they have a vested interest in making you seem wrong because they are a paid dog trainer. I've had one or two dogs at a time,most of my life and they have been well-behaved, known tricks and been terrific without any formal training. So if Petsmart worked, great for you and Patches.


• Classes at PetSmart or Petco are really hit or miss. Sometimes you get a good trainer, sometimes you don't. Because of this they aren't top on my list of where to find a trainer, but if you got a good one and got results Great!
  
  Most of the people on YA are Koehler and compulsion fans, so you'll get a lot of response saying training based in R+ is junk.
  
  To each their own.


• People are entitle to their own opinions...


• I think you missed the point.
  Petsmart type training is beginner level training. It's a place to start, and was never intended to be anything else. So now that you have done that, why not do a little more and join an O/B training club, and learn even more.
  
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  "Most of the people on YA are Koehler and compulsion fans, so you'll get a lot of response saying training based in R+ is junk."
  
  No, most of us that use Koehler type training programs know how to use R+ properly. We just haven't forgotten that proper Operant conditioning also includes R- , P+, and P-, and use each in their proper proportion.
  
  Simple question; is P+ no longer P+ when it is used for a que?

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Dog Health Questions: Good dog training book for an Aussie?

I have a 9 week old, male, Australian Shepherd and I want to know what a good training book is. I'm not looking to train him to herd so I want a book that will give me a lot of training advice on activities to replace herding.

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oh, cesar milan has a new book out. well he has a few out.but last year he put one out on how to raise a well behaved puppy!! it's awsome.. he has more, that are also very VERY good to read and learn from. also, patricia McConnell, has a few books out too. she at one time had a show on the animal planet channel..i have both people's books and they are soo helpful, but seriously, look into cesar milan's books. he is the dog whisperer.

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• I've owned and trained shelties and collies for many years and have all the titles you can get in obedience. Herding dogs are probably the easiest of all the breeds to train, but there is no training method that is only geared to the Herders.
  Control Unleashed is probably one of the best of the training books, but if you go to www.dogwise.com you will find all of the best training books on that site. Pick any one of them as they are all great, however you can't beat obedience training in a class atmosphere, especially with a herding dog that needs socialization more than many other breeds.
  Good luck, Aussies are a wonderful breed but very challenging when training for titles.


• Please, please, please do not use any of CM's methods on a Aussie! I would personally go for one of Karen Pryor's books on clicker training. (Or any other good clicker trainer.) Aussies do well with clicker training.

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Dog Health Questions: Should i get a dog training crate?

in a couple of weeks my puppy Staffordshire bull terrier will be 9 weeks old and ready to come home. Im not sure weather to get a training crate or not. i have found one that is a reasonable price and a proper make, but im not to sure on what they could help me with. i have been told they can help in all sorts of training, but i don't know. can some body tell me some of the pro's and the con's of them then an overall judgment. tyvm.

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I am a professional trainer and I crate train all my personal dogs, and help my clients crate train their dogs as well. There is no DOWN SIDE to crate training.

A crate trained dog will have it's own private place to go when it wants to be left alone (to get away from a house full of guests and just chill out) have a place for you to put it when you can't be there or can't be in the same room, will help tremendously while potty training, prevent the dog from EATING YOUR HOUSE and furniture, and shoes, and clothes, and curtains, and doorways, etc.

The crate should never be used as a punishment place like a time-out.

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• A crate serves several purposes. It is an aid to housebreaking since dogs will not soil the place where they sleep. A young puppy may have a few accidents in his crate, but once they understand the pattern you provide for going outside to do their business, the housebreaking issue is usually solved.
  
  It also is a place to contain your dog should you need to leave for a few hours or you have people over that may not like dogs.
  
  Dogs learn very early that their crate is like a den to them. And it is their place to go when they are tired or don't want to be bothered.
  
  A crate should never be used as punishment. Provide a few toys and chewable items to keep your puppy from getting too bored. And just remember your puppy is a baby and they will cry when you put them in it and leave them alone. So expect a few sleepless nights, and set your clock to take your puppy outside to use the bathroom every two hours and right after eating.


• Thank heavens! Someone who has done research!
  
  Abbie was crate trained and now she will run into her bed when I said say 'Say night night, Abbie'. She goes in there whenever, and it taught her to hold well during the night and established she stays in her safe area.
  
  Personally, I think they're best.
  
  Pros; they teach to hold, they're a 'den', they're easy to move around, some are very easy to store away, your dog can use it as a bed, or an area of play, you can use a divider if needs be.
  
  Cons; most people have them in a bedroom, this way you're dog will see you all night and expect to always be there. I personally prefer the idea of keeping them downstairs.
  
  Best of luck with your new puppy! Thanks for researching, too!


• I personally would never use a crate, but that's just me. I certainly wouldn't like being stuck in a crate, and so I wouldn't make a pet stay in one.
  
  I suppose it would be helpful for house training. I wouldn't really know. I remember when I was younger, my parents used a crate for our dog Cappuccino. He always ran away; he would seriously push the windows off and run out them.
  
  If you do use a crate, don't over-use it, and don't use it for punishment. I've seen it work with others, but I think you'd have to be careful about it.


• In addition to using the crate to house break the dog, the crate can be used to help teach the dog manners and to be calm.
  
  Put him in the crate and toss treats into the crate when he is lying down and is calm.
  
  When having people over, toss him in the crate before people come over. Once people have settled down and the down is calm, let him out.
  
  Put the dog in the crate periodically - just because. It helps establish your dominance.
  
  When traveling, you may need to put your dog in a crate. Hainvg him crate trained will make it less stressful for him (you don't want his first experience with a crate to be the day he has to fly on a plane).
  
  When going on vacation, you may need to board you dog. Having him crate trained will make boarding less stressful for him.
  
  There are no cons.


• Yes you need one. First you should get him comfortable with it right away. They need to be penned up for their own safety when you are not home. They also feel safe in there.
  You need it for potty training. The dog needs to be put in there at night, and first thing in the morning escorted outside.
  They need it for travel also.You will need it, and trust me as your dog grows, you will fall into a routine with the crate, and wonder what you would have done with out it.


• yes they are awesome for training! :)
  you can just put her in there with a blanky and some water,
  and they work perfect for potty training and everything!
  just make sure she is not in there for to long tho, other wise your puppy might not ever want to go in there again. hope i helped! :) congratulations on the new puppy! btw i like your choice of breed :)


• I brought my puppy home at 10 weeks and started crate training him the first night I had him. I can't explain how much of a relief it has been. My last dog also chewed stuff up constantly, so we crated him while we were gone and it helped a lot. You can find a lot of articles about using a crate as a guide to potty training.


• Out of all my 7 dogs, they have been crate trained myself, and i have noticed how much it has made them a better dog! its a good idea, because it teaches the dog that YOU are the boss and to listen and obey you and it is always really good for patience, so if you want a lovable dog that would listen and obey you allot easier, crate training would be the best option!
  I hope I have helped!
  goodluck!


• Getting a crate can only help with training. I suggest you get one. Just don't use it as a punishment and you'll be fine.
  
  Whether not weather.


• All 3 of my dogs are crate trained. With puppies,it helps a lot with potty training.


• I really don't like to be judgmental of others, but I personally disagree with crate training. People are willing to spend so much money, and dote all over their pets spoiling them happy in so many ways, then .....they put them in a tiny cage. I could understand if it were bigger, like a big play pen, but it's just big enough for them to stand up, turn around, sit down, do nothing. I have dogs, one in particular that would chew everything up like crazy, so I just kept working on the problem until I found the best solution. For me, it was my bedroom. There is basically nothing in there for the little guy to destroy, he chills on my comfy bed (even though he's not allowed :) ) and I leave the tv on for noise and window blinds open so they can see out, with their bones and toys and their as happy as can be. (This is if I have to leave them) Also you just train them to behave when other people come to the door. It should be, company = tiny cage. But I will say there are those dogs who actually like it and treat it like a cozy place to take a nap. Oh and house breaking- how about you take the dog out frequently to use the potty and reward it when it does. Not too hard. Plus some pets sadly are willing to still go to the bathroom in the cage. I've seen it, and it's messy :( Overall I'd say don't get one.


• Make sure you get him neutered! Super important.
  
  The object of the crate is to prevent the dog from having the run of the house.
  Particularly if you're asleep, puppy's not potty trained, or new to the house.
  
  "There are a number of different techniques used by Cesar Milan. Crate training is one method he uses to house-train dogs. Crate training involves teaching a dog to go into his crate on command."
  
  "Victoria Stilwell: I have no problem leaving dogs in crates for a certain amount of time, which is different for every dog. Some dogs don't do as well in confined spaces for long periods of time. I think the crate is a great house training tool.
  
  It's great that you've obviously desensitized your dog successfully to the crate, but many owners leave their dogs in crates for too long while they go to work. The dogs I've worked with on the show have all developed issues directly related to improper use of the crate. I do caution owners to use the crate wisely and to understand that long periods in the crate can be damaging to physical and emotional health. "


• i had a puppy 10 years ago and we didn't crate train her. It took FOREVER for her to become housebroken and learn not to destroy stuff. Also when she got scared or punished she hid in a ton of different areas. When she was older, about 3-4 then it wasn't a problem and we could leave her in the house and nothing bad would happen. I now have two puppies that I decided to crate train and I have to say it's a lot easier to deal with. You don't worry about them roaming through the night, when they're bad or scared they go right to their crates, also house breaking was a breeze and it's also good when you have people over that are scared of dogs (cleaners, home repair...) On a bad side, when we decide to give them a chance of freedom and leave them out of their crates to run to the store...they get into a lot of trouble.
  
  hope those help for pro's and cons. Every dog is different and temperments change too. if you don't get a crate at least invest in a good dog bed.

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Dog Health Questions: Older dog training classes in melbourne?

my jack Russel is 9 years old and i wanted to teach him some basic tricks at a training class but i cant decide which one to chose can you give me some advice on which one i should go to
also the cheaper the better because i cant pay $230 for one on one dog training

and i would prefer it to be on a sunday or a friday

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.Phone the city council for the nearest obedience school.They are mostly on Sundays.Membership is cheap as the trainers are all volunteers.

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