Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Needed!?

I want to train my 4 year old miniature poodle who wont stop running away. Everytime I leave the accidently leave the door open, he runs away. It is getting very annoying every time going to catch him. I need some tools or help on how to train him. I cant really afford a dog trainer right now and I just want to learn how to train him on how to not run away. How could I train this dog into not running away? He's a miniature poodle who really needs to be disciplined.

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Most poodles are too "soft" for a shock collar, and the timing's tricky anyway.

You can put up a baby gate at your front door while you both are working at this problem - it really helps. I actually put up a fence and gate around my porch to help contain my pets while they were learning.

Practice a good, solid "come" command. Call your dog randomly and praise and treat the heck out of him when he does come. Clip him on a leash when you have to go in and out. You can either clip the leash to your belt, or to a piece of furniture. I prefer the belt, to get the dog to pay attention to you.

Set up practice times, with a very long light lead attached to your dog and a door left open temptingly. When he bolts, "pop" the lead and tell him "No! Inside!" and praise the heck out of him as you drag him indoors, finishing with a particularly toothsome treat when his paws are inside. (Make sure his collar fits well, or he'll slip it!)

Keep at it. Poodles are very trainable, and you just need to be consistent.

Dog Training Fundamentals

• he doesn't need discipline,, he needs to be trainedpractice recalls in your home,,, call him from room to room and when he gets to you give him super yummy treats and praise..
  
  then practice outside, same thing ( have him on a leash though)


• Try a shock collar (not being sarcastic).


• Go get a invisible fence. it may hurt the first couple of times but they learn to stay put.


• I would say begin training him to "come". Begin on a short lead and say "come" or clap your hands or whatever than tug him towards you and reward. Continue doing this and every time he gets it extend the lead... if this doesnt work you may want to invest in a trainer. Shock collars also work great... dogs catch on quick. Good Luck!


• OK start by teaching the stay command. this is a very simple command this is how to do it (oh and only do reward based training not abuse!). have the dog sit then watch them and say stay while moving away slowly. keep doing this until they move then say something like no or AHAH and return them to sitting. Eventually when your dog stays in one place and achieve a reasonable distance reward them. keep doing this but make it harder each time by turning you back to them. now you can address the stay command and no more running. i am sure one word is a lot easier than chasing the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please?

so, i have a 2 year old Weimaraner. i show him in AKC and 4H, and at dog shows and other classes, hes a perfect little angel. just since hes turned two, he has been acting a little odd. the other day, we were sitting outside a hair salon, waiting for my grandma to get done. a few people would walk by, and he would bark at them. he is a big dog, and has a scary bark. i know for a FACT he wouldnt bite anyone, but i just know if i was walking and a dog that size started barking at me, i'd be freaked out.. if there anything i can do to make him chill out? None of my other dogs do this, and again he is an angel at dog shows and classes, ect.

also, he is fixed, which is supposed to mellow them out.

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Try solicizing him 101 with more dogs he doesn't know. When he does bark, cut him off right away with a sound he doesn't like and turn him away from the other dog. If the other dog's owner allows it, have them introduce to each other.

I hope this helps =)

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• He is barking at people because you are allowing him to do it. Correct it. This is an unacceptable behavior. Therefore compulsion is needed.
  
  ADD: Yes. A correction. I use a jerk of the leash with an immediate sit/down/stay. I also use 'look at me'. To make sure *I* am being focused on and not anyone else.
  
  By the way, gorgeous dog.


• in my honest opinoin, i think he doesnt want to be left alone outside.


• You really only have to take the lead role in the relationship and tell/show the dog what it is you want. If he starts barking at people you have to tell him to stop; you just have to calmly, firmly tell him to stop. If you are sitting down then you have to stand up in front of the dog and tell him to sit and if he already is sitting tell him "quiet". If you need to you can pull up on the leash quickly and let it go (like a snap/pull). Dogs really do what you expect them to do you just have to address it and make it clear. One thing that allot of people miss is raising the tone of your request to the level of the dogs behaviour; if the dog is barking like crazy and you whine "stop please" over and over it won't work. If the dog is at level seven you have to go to 8 etc. The sooner you show the dog how you want it to be the easier it will be to "fix".


• Was this the first time?
  The only time?
  Since you dont mention him doing it at dog shows, sounds like it was a new thing.
  If it was, ask him to lie down. Dogs lying down have problems barking.
  You have to say no as soon as he starts barking, never let him escalate on this.....Does he understand "barking" on command and "no barking"?? If not, you should consult a behaviour specialist so that he could teach you how to.
  Good luck


• go to you tube or if you have cable look up the dog whisperer on tv. i think its the animal channel if he barks at people or dogs you need to pinch it on the dogs neck that simulates a bite from the dogs pack leader the correct it by continuing walking away don't allow the dog to bark then when the dog quits barking you can introduce it to people because you want it to not cause the dog wants you to..


• Obedience training would have prevented many of these problems and can help solve the bad behaviors that exist. Many people think that obedience training is something that is done to a dog to make it perform some artificial activity on command. But if we turn the words around, we'll be closer to a real definition: Obedience training is to train dogs to be obedient, to obey anything and everything they're told to do. It covers a wide range of lessons a dog can learn, including tricks, family manners, show ring exercises, and skills demonstrations. Sniffing dogs, service dogs for handicapped owners, search and rescue dogs, sled and carting dogs, hunting dogs -- all carry their obedience training to the highest degree. They have been trained to obey an unusual set of commands that increase their value as helpers to man.
  
  Training tips here, http://moourl.com/osndk

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I have a boy pomerainian and a girl pekenese. They both arent bathroom trained. Have any techniques i can use?

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A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should "go"! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn.
It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding.
CRATE TRAINING
In the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog's crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business.
HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATE
On average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.

100 PER CENT SUPERVISION
Supervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn't. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He'll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven't noticed. You don't want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.

SCHEDULING
In the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.

While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two.

Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .

FEEDING TIME
Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.

If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog's system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy's body doesn't require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.

EXERCISE
It is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come' at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.

A Beginner's Guide to Dog Training

• there are literally tooo many out there..and thus we get conflicted...
  
  i have a pug, who is potty boxed trained to the point that he will go outside..only out of desperation...and he never misses his box...we trained him by using the potty pads...which we still use with him...its great and easy..just pricey with all those pads...
  
  but i do have a brand new husky pup that we have to train to go outside...
  
  he is two weeks into his potty training...and getting to the point now where he only goes in the house if he has tried to get our attention and we havent reponded to him...
  
  but we did it...by just taking him outside...when he goes he gets tons of appraisal and a treat...and say "good potty"
  
  bring the dog outside like every twenty minutes until the dog is outside and responds to u saying 'go potty'
  
  after a while the dog will ubderstand that outside is the place to go...and might start hanging out by the door...which means to you 'take him outside' you need to keep a good eye on the dog to let him know you are both on the same page...he goes by the door...you let him out to 'go potty' after a while it becomes second nature...but remember dogs cannot control their bladders until they are about 12 weeks old..so dont start the rubbing their noses in it thing until about 14 weeks of age...


• Just keep letting them out every 30 mins and if you see them squatting (or wateva your dogs do) have a bottle of pasta ready on the side and shake it, this will frighten your dog and it will stop wat it is doing long enough for you to let it out if you arnt quick enough and it pee's everywhere then hold your dog near enough to it so he/she can smell it and say no in a really stern voice hope i have helped gud luck with the training


• Hello,
  House training can be frustrating. You will find excellent tips & tricks techniques and articles on this subject to help you achieve your mission. visit samsdogtraining.com
  
  Best Wishes,
  Sam


• Well you can , read this guide , its awesome to help you train your dog http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc… , Hope this helps

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Dog Health Questions: I got a new dog! training?

hey poeple.. i got a new puppy today.. its 2 months old... well..i named him whisky.on a suggestion of a friend

anyway..so.. i really wana know how how to train him... and teach him good manners..i know he is very small..

i was already feeling very bad for him that we took him away from his parents..

anyway.. but i have been showing him lot of love today... been cuddling him... and right now he is with me in my bed..sleeping...

is it alright for touching and cuddling him to much?

i dont know i dont want to spoil him..but i want to love him a lot aswell..

anyway..so do i do to train him... and also potty train him...???

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You won't spoil him by cuddling and staying close to him whilst he adjusts to his new environment - in fact, you're doing exactly the right thing. The more you touch him, the more you are reassuring him that this is his new pack and you will take care of him.

Night times are an issue you will have to work out. Do you want him always on your bed? If so, then that's fine - make sure you have paper down in your room, or be alert to jump out of bed and take him to out to pee during the night (paper is probably wise anyhow!). If you don't want him to be sharing your bed forever, then you need to set the ground rules immediately - and put him in his bed or crate tonight, and be firm. Ignore whining and wails - only go to him if he gets in a complete state, then reassure him calmly, and leave again.

Potty training takes time - but the more consistent and alert you are, the quicker it will be. Most pups are trained somewhere between four and six months of age - bowel control comes first, followed by bladder control. Take him to the designated area after every meal, and every time he wakes up after a nap - and wait with him until he performs. Then praise. Keep a close eye on him indoors, and as soon as he starts sniffing and circling, take him outside. Accidents are very likely - but they are your fault, not his!!

Find a good local training school and take him along to puppy classes - the socialisation with other dogs will do him good, and the trainer will be able to show you the best way for you to train - it is as much about learning how to manage your behaviour as it is about him learning new skills - so for a first time owner - you can't beat training classes.

Good luck, have fun!

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• i got a puppy at 7 weeks old and now shes almost 10 weeks. She is a great dane/st bernard mix.
  
  I let her sleep in my bed with me but only during the day or when im awake so she isnt used to the bed being hers at ngiht because she is obviosuly going to be very large.
  
  at night she usually sleeps in a crate. if you crate train your puppy they will whine and cry for the first couple of nights, no doubt. but after she got used to it a little bit I let her sleep in her own little corner.
  
  peeing and pooping.
  
  -she usually whines now if she has to go.
  if your dog goes int he house, tell her NO and bring her right outside and stay out there for awhile with her or until she goes again.
  
  hope this helped


• i got a teacup maltese about 3 months ago when he was 2 weeks and me and my sister had no idea wut to do but with the potty training...we got wee wee pads and put them next to his cage and if he did business anywhere but there our vet told us to take the dog to their business and put their face next to it...i know it sounds mean but 3 months later and chewy doesnt dare poop or pee anywhere but the pad...lol...good luck...and enjoy!!! :-D


• 1)Crate Training. It may seem mean but it will provide a safe place for him if no one is able to supervise, help with house-breaking and accustom him to being crated in case he is boarded, groomed or has to go to the vet for anything serious.
  2) Do not teach or allow any behaviors that will not still be cute and harmless when he is an adult.
  3) Look into clicker training. It's very effective and helps build a bond especially with puppies.
  
  http://www.rewardingbehaviors.com/forum/…
  http://www.rewardingbehaviors.com/forum/…


• I never crate trained a dog, so can not offer assistance there. I always potty train using the firm and consistant method. If you are home most of the day with him, this is possible. When he does wet on the floor, immediately tell him no show him by putting his nose down to it, then take him outside. He will begin to realize that you want him to do his business outside. Be very consitent. Puppys are like babies, they go often, so take him out often. He will prefer to go outside anyway, they just won't hold it long.
  
  Do not incourage any behavior now that you dont want later. Such as biting you. Teach him that you are off limits. Provide plenty of safe durable toys for him to chew on. Teach sitting and what not now. Find a treat that they love. Reward any good behavior very frequently at first, then slowly teach him to repeat the good behavior before rewarding him. The ultimate goal is for him to know that even without a treat, you ecpect him to mind you. Dogs are pack animals, and look to the leader for guidance and acceptable behavior. You must always be the leader, or you may eventually have discipline problems. Babies need to be cuddled, so right now cuddle all you want, just make sure that you want that behavior to possible continue with an older dog. Puppies that are cuddled from early on, usually tolerate, and some even want cuddling later on. But some as they get older see cuddling as you trying to dominate them, so take your cues from him on that.
  
  Be firm and consistent on training and correct bad behavior and things will work out great.


• Congratulations!
  
  In the first week home, Whiskey will be very confused. Don't do anything you won't let him do later, such as sleep on your bed or jump on the couch. Also, he will cry at night, sometimes all night. When he cries, take him outside to pee/poop. If he goes, or doesn't after 10 minutes, bring him inside. If he still cries, shut your door and leave him alone. He will be very lonely and missing his mother/siblings.
  
  Feed Whiskey a premium dog food. Canidae and Timberwolf Organics are good foods that will make his fur shiny and smooth and his eyes clear. Your breeder should have given you a feeding schedule.
  
  If Whiskey does something bad, such as peeing on the floor, don't let it go. If you don't start disciplining him now, it will be harder for him to learn later.
  
  Cuddling is very good for puppies. Make sure that you touch his feet, nails and pads. This way he won't be angry when you have to cut his nails. However, make sure that he gets plenty of play time. Fence off your deck or part of your yard, and run around, chasing tennis balls or you.
  
  You should probably start puppy school now. Take him to puppy kindergarten. The instructors will teach you a lot of commands that will keep your dog safe and you happy.
  
  Last of all, NEVER HIT YOUR DOG!!! This will make him scared of you!! You want Whiskey to respect you and think that you are the boss, but not be frightened!!
  
  Have fun!


• Congradulations on your new puppy, Whisky. Here are some potty training tips, use what helps and leave the rest.
  
  I use a crate* to potty train with, but only for potty training and then I break it down and store it. I put blankets and a small food and water dish in the crate. Dogs don't potty where they eat and sleep. When they are first little, I only expect them to hold their potty for 4 hours, and then 6 hours, then 8 hours and so on. So when they are first little, I set a timer or alarm clock to wake myself up at night to take them out. I only allow my puppy in the bedroom* or the living room, only one room at a time. They have to graduate to more space. If I allow them to have full run of the house, it will overwhelm them. I take them out the same door each time. I tie a dinner bell to the door handle. Do not use a jingle bell as they could get their toe caught in it. So when they are little, I ring the bell for them, and then open the door to go outside to potty. When they get bigger, I take their paw and whack the bell and open the door to go potty. Eventually getting to the place where the puppy will ring the bell and let me know when they need to go potty. Dogs want to please you, so it is your job to let them know what behaviors please you and what doesn't. So when my puppy goes potty, I give her a treat*, and clap, and make a fuss and praise her. So she learns that going potty outside makes me happy. If she has an accident I use a word like "shame" and take her out right away. When correcting, I use a stern, firm voice, but I never yell* or spank* my puppies. Take them out when they first wake up, after they eat or drink, or when they are sniffing around. Some puppies go pee right away, but may not go poop until 10 minutes later, so wait for the poop. I have a little play time here, because sometimes I think they are done, and they are not. Puppies train at their own pace. While I may have a puppy that hasn't had an accident in several weeks, I don't let my guard down. I don't expect my puppies to be "fully potty trained" until the 6 to 8-month-old time frame, and depending on the puppy, one-year-old. If they have a setback, shake it off, and start over. I only have my puppies in the crate when I am not watching them. When I am sleeping, cooking, ironing, doing chores, basically when I am not watching her. All other times, she is out of the crate practicing being a "big girl." This is the time I train her how to behave in the house. So we are practicing "no barking", 'no biting", "no jumping", and "don't eat the furniture." I also have to practice "playing inside" so she doesn't knock over things. Some puppies can sleep through the night around 3-months-old, but their bladder is grown around 6-months-old.
  
  REVISIONS:
  
  *I use a crate to train with. It is the method I prefer, compared to other methods I have tried. While personally, the crate traumatizes me, (it looks like a doggie jail), my puppies do better in the crate. They like it, I guess for the den like feeling, but I noticed that if they are in the crate, while I am doing chores, they are o.k., because the crate allows them to see me and be re-assured. The crate can also be a comfort when stored in the basement for dogs who live in areas where thunderstorms and tornados are an issue. It is a safe secure place for them. However, use the method that works best for you.....a laundry basket, a cardboard box, a woof-woof house, child gates......whatever works for you.
  
  *Bedrooms, I use the bedroom and living room for training, because it works for me. Choose rooms that work for you, but watch for rooms that are damp, or drafty. While my puppies sleep in the bedroom during training, once they are trained, I let them sleep where they want to. They don't have to sleep in the bedroom forever.
  
  *Treats. While I use treats for training, you don't have to. I like Charlee Bears for training (a little cracker for a little mouth,) I use them for training, but once they are trained, I cut back on them. Although I use them to give pills too. I used different treats for different things. We use one bone at bedtime to let the dogs know it is time to go to bed. We use a big rawhide for when we go on long trips, so they have a bone to amuse them, and they will be expected to hold their potty. When they get the rawhide, they will not eat their food and water, until we get home from our trip. (dogs are funny) Do what works best for you.
  
  *Some puppies will go potty in the same spot each time. Some puppies have to be told to go potty. A command like "go out" for #1, or "go finish" for #2 might work for you. This is a good thing to train if you travel with your dogs. By using commands, the puppy won't get confused when you are visiting someone, on vacation with you, or when you get to a new home. The command will tell them what you want them to do in an unfamiliar place.
  
  *Yelling. It is not a good idea to "yell" or "spank" your puppy and then take them outside when they have an accident. They may get confused and think that going outside is punishment. While you want to correct them, if you are extreme, they may not want to go outside again.
  
  *Sometimes it seems like you take your puppy out 5 million times a day. You can sit on a bench, or folding chair, or a 5 gallon bucket turned upside down to stay in the shade. I use an umbrella for shade too. You can always tape your favorite tv shows. In the winter I microwave a gel pack heating pad, (sold at walmart in the pharmacy, made by Kaz, I think.) I put the heating pad under my jacket so I won't freeze to death. In the summer, I freeze bottles of water, so we can grab one real fast on our way out the door. I have a mini back pack by the door I can just grab with doggie treats, a flash light, a rubber band for my hair when the wind is bad, etc. Do what works for you.
  
  *Time lines. Keep it real. Puppies train at their own pace, so while your last 2 dogs may have trained faster, this puppy might take longer. Training is all about routines, and repeating yourself. It is about rewarding good behaviors, and correcting bad ones. If you have a setback, shake it off, and keep going. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Parks-- How to Find Directions to Get There.?

I've been looking for a dog park to take my dog in and I've found 1 location in Hoffman Estates from about 5 webpages, but the address is at an intersection. How am I suppose to use www.mapquest.com to find my intersection? I tried putting the intersection in, but it doesn't know it. No, I can't see an address with any numbers. How am I suppose to know how to get there? By the way, the address of it is Higgins and Wickham Roads. Name of the dog park: Cook County Dog Training Area. Thanks.

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I can't find where the roads intersect, but it looks like Higgins is the main road. Call this humane society, since they have the park on their web page and see if you can get directions. That's what I had to do when I moved to Colorado Springs to find their dog park. Naperville Area Humane Society (630) 420-898

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Dog Health Questions: How do you professionally train a dog to sit?

Looking for any additional advice, though I will share what I have found so far, which is a thorough instruction guide for dog training. All comments welcome!

How to Train Your Dog to Sit

http://www.ehow.com/how_4718111_train-dog-sit.html

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Hold a treat in front of his nose. Lift the treat up, just above his head, where he could see the treat. He will sit. Praise him and give him the treat.

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• Well I find it quite easy depending on the dog.If the dog is encouraged by food then reward your dog with a treat after saying the comand sit. Start by raising the treat over the dogs had and move it back intill your dog is in the sit position. Reward your dog with a treat and say good dog. It may take a lot of patiance and treats! good luck!!!!!!


• Once on animal planet i saw this show where they were training young dogs to do simple tricks, one of them being sitting. They took a treat and put it above the dogs nose and slowly moved the treat back until the dog sat. Or you could try just pushing the dogs butt down and saying SIT, out loud.


• I just started telling her to sit, and pushed on her butt, and would reward her with either a treat, or a good girl and pet her and play with her a little.
  
  Edit: I agree with the poster under me, which is why I more leaned on the praise. The treats maybe happened once a day.


• The answer above is good, except the 'treat' part. Any animal, like children, should be trained to respond to prase and positive reinforcement of good behavior.


• oh yeah, pretty cool one. My cuz had me to read this site, though, where I learned a lot of training basics.
  
  http://tinyurl.com/7lwgfd


• Sit is the easiest command you can teach a puppy. That is one a novice can do.


• Say "Sit BooBoo!" and if it doesn't sit rub its nose in its own mess. Then rub your nose in it. Then give each other eskimo kisses.

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Dog Health Questions: I need specific dog training help!?

I have 2male dogs: (A) 1 year and (B) 8 month old, I need help training them (my house doesnt show consistent obidence) I think ive established dominace (with lots of love and atention) they follow me everywhere, (A) has a playful jumping nibling habit, but his frist reaction is always a lite bit i worry he might become agressive one day, he also barks constantly when we ignor, say no or put him outside, he has also become slightly agressive jeulos with (B) when it comes to my affection. Hes pretty confused because my bros are too mean with him and my dad spoils him. (B) is more shy, he was isolated as a pup he but he is improving slowly althought he goes through trash like crazy! I want them to socialize them like brothers but my bros keep favouring (b) infornt of (a), I treat them equally always showing affection to them as a whole, but how can i reinforce them to be together and fix everything else ive mentioned? many thanks :)

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Your household has to be consistent with the training you are doing with the dogs - even your brothers and your dad.

With dog A - do not allow the jumping or nipping even if it is playful. You have to establish what is acceptable and what is not - not gray areas. When dog A is getting a little too rough during play and starts to nip - The best thing to do is yell OUCH!!! in a high pitched voice, immediately get up and walk out of the room, giving dog A no attention. 30-60 seconds later, go back into the room and resume in play, but if this happens again - yelp and walk out.

Jumping? Turn your back to the dog and fold your arms - ignore your dog until they are sitting or all four paws are on the floor. Do not give him any attention until the jumping stops. Remember dogs jump for a number of reasons - play, attention, greeting, because you allow it.

When your dog is sitting nicely (instead of jumping) giving the reward of your praise and belly rubs.

Dog B - is just a puppy and is trying to find his place in the household. As for the trash digging - when you catch him in the trash - use a short, sharp noise "EH EH EH!" make it loud. It will instantly get his attention and time for you to redirect him. Put the lid on the trash or put it out of reach of dog B. After using the "EH EH EH" reward your dog for coming to you - treat him.

I would reccommend training classes - they provide good dog to dog socialization with unfamiliar dogs, not just everyday dog A. It is fun and will give your dogs something to focus on. But your family and household has to work together for the training to work. Patients and being consistent is Key.

Good Luck!

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• well it doesnt sound like anybody in the house has the dominance except the dogs you should walk them together make them eat together (b) needs to be better socialized take them to a obedience class


• it's really tough training a dog, especially in your case, they're 'dogS'. anyway, try visiting www.dogtime.com for details on training.
  
  goodluck!


• No dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard he practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks--that's all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way we humans want him to. Not training your dog and expecting him to be pleasant to live with is like never sending your child to school and expecting him to ace the SATs.
  
  here are some guidelines:
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• Firstly it doesn't sound like your dominant to me.
  
  Best advice is buy a good dog training book. That will have basic rules like dogs always eating after human, never give them scraps from the table etc etc. These rules are to show your dog they are at the bottom of the hierarchy. Love and attention although important does not establish pack leader. If anything your showing them they are in charge and that way you will never have full control of your dogs.
  
  Consistency is very important with dogs too. Bad behaved/aggressive dogs are usually confused about where they fit into the pack hierarchy so it's important to get all your family to follow the same rules. A book will explain all this far better than i can.


• The beasts are completely spoiled & *UNTRAINED* because *you* are an ignorant incapable child


• You really need training help. The worst thing for a dog, besides abuse is inconsistent handling and being a shy dog to start with and then having other people treat him in different ways does not help the dog learn what it is expected of him. This is not a dominance issue so stop worrying about it, start training, not managing. You have a dog that lacks confidence and if you learn how to help a dog build up its confidence many of the behavioral issues you're dealing with will decrease. You need to understand how dogs learn new behaviors. You should understand about counter conditioning, desensitization and classical conditioning. Find a class, read some books. This site has info to help.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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

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Dog Health Questions: What is the ISBN number of the book titled "The Kohler method of utility dog training" by William R. Kohler ?

OR where and how can I find out myself? Thanks in advance.

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• The Koehler Method of Utility Dog Training
  ISBN 0876057857


• The ISBN is 0876057857.
  The number 0783818718 is Amazon's ASIN.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a dog boarding school that offers training as well?

We have a 4 month old Husky and she is absolutely a nightmare! She's not housebroken yet, she begs for food, she tears up everything, jumps on the furniture....my husband is the one that bought her, but unfortunately he had to be deployed for the next 6 months, and with a new baby in the house, I do not have the time, nor the willingness to try and train her myself. I'm finding a lot of ads for either JUST dog boarding or JUST dog training...but is there a place that offers both? I'm going on vacation for a few weeks and would love to take her somewhere, where she will not only be cared for but also be trained by the time I pick her back up! My location is Virginia...so if anyone could suggest something or know of a place I would greatly appreciate it!!

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There are many board and train facilities. Some are good and some are not so good. It is important that you do your research. You also need to realize that this is not a magic wand for your problems. She most likely will be trained well for her age, if you go to a good facility. However. you will need to continue that training at home. Dogs like children need consistency and patience. Type in dog board and train virginia in your search engine and you'll come up with quite a few sites.

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• There are places to send your dog away to be trained but they are such a bad idea. YOU need to train your dog, not someone else. She needs to learn to listen to YOU and obey YOUR rules, not someone else's. I am a professional trainer and behaviorist and I would never suggest someone send their dog away to be trained. It doesn't work and it does a lot of damage to the dog/owner bond.
  
  That said, you are dealing with puppy behavior. At 4 months there is no way you can expect this dog to be trained. You either need to commit to training and nurturing this puppy or you need to find her a new home. I know having a deployed spouse is very hard but you also have to think about what is best for you and the puppy at the moment. If you can't handle her then you need to find her a good home and family that can give her the time and training she needs. If your husband wants a dog when he comes back, either adopt an older dog or make sure you both have the time to dedicate to it.


• Training is not just for the dog it is for the OWNER as well. What good is her training if you aren't apart of it and she doesn't learn how to take order from you ? Same goes for your husband. Guess what in a few weeks she will NOT be the perfect dog. Training never stops.
  
  And if you are unwilling to make the time and effort to be apart of her training I suggest you talk with your husband about sending her BACK to her reputable breeder if she came from one or contacting your nearest sibe rescue.
  
  "she begs for food, she tears up everything, jumps on the furniture" because you both have ALLOWED her to do so and have made no attempt to correct her train her or even EXERCISE her properly.
  
  Guess what even IF what you wanted was possible she would revert back because YOU don't have the time.


• Never heard of the two being combined but suggest you ask at a Veterinary Surgery - they might know of someone. You will have to put her in Kennels for your holiday - this could be expensive for a long stay - perhaps you could mention the problem to them and they might teach the basics but with a young baby in house you will need to be on constant watch. Never leave the two of them in the same room unattended. Constant watch is imperative. Even if baby in cot - can dog jump into cot ???? Think very hard about what you are doing. New baby - new dog! Not recommended


• Talk to the boarding kennels. Chances are, you can pay extra for basic obedience. The attendants are usually really knowledgeable, and willing to put in some time for a few extra bucks.
  
  Here's a secret kennel workers don't share...
  When we get a super wild dog, we automatically start training, just so we can manage the dog during it's stay. So, really, it's no big.
  
  Here's a secret dog trainers don't share...
  Obedience training is pointless unless you do it yourself. The dog will learn to obey the trainer, and ignore you.


• You can pay someone to train your dog, but if you don't know how to keep her trained you're throwing money away. Training needs to be reinforced often, every day for preference, or it disappears. As one dog training place told me once,"we can train any dog to behave in a couple of days, it's training the owners that's the hard part". You cannot expect a four month old dog to be housetrained yet or to know not to chew things. It's the equivalent of a six year old, whom you cannot expect to behave like an adult. The puppy isn't old enough to hold it for long and will need to be taken outside often and confined when you can't watch it. It seems to me that getting a puppy in your circumstances was a mistake. If you're not willing or able to provide the puppy with what it needs, it's better off in another home.

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Dog Health Questions: Pros and cons of Petsmart dog training program?

I'm getting a puppy soon and I want to sign up for training classes. I was wondering if the petsmart program was any good. (puppy will be 10 weeks when i get him and he is a bichon frise)

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Nobody will be able to tell you that Petsmart training is good or bad. It is all dependent on the actual trainer. Go to the local Petsmart and watch the training in progress before you sign up. If you don't like the approach of the trainer at this store, go to another store. Go to the first lesson and then go later to another lesson to watch the dogs progress. Specifically watch to see that the dogs are under control and the lessons look organized. In addition to learning sit and down, your dog is learning socialization skills and you are learning to control your dog. Congratulations on your new puppy and your dedication to making him or her an obedient and reliable companion for years to come.

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• hi, i think i answered another one of your questions earlier. i would advise against Pet smart dog training program. dogs-especially puppies- have a short attention span, especially when there might be the smell of other dogs and other dogs themselves. my dogs were trained by professional-my dad- and
  i have learned that if you spend a few minutes everyday with your dog working on obedience, like sit, down, and stay, then eventually your dog will be more obedient then any dog in a Pet smart class. Remember to reward them with praise such as "Good Dog!" as well as food, or a favorite toy. also dogs know tones of your voice, so remember to be enthusiastic when praising. say it happily and kindly! i hope you love your new dog! :)


• I don't really like Petsmart training classes myself. There are plenty of horror stories out there, since I don't believe there are a lot of requirements for a trainer to meet, so they can be quite ignorant. Someone on another website had a trainer try to drag her dog across the little training area, because he was afraid. She left.
  
  Now, you can get a good trainer, that knows their stuff and isn't abuse, but, for me, it is too big of a gamble so I just stick with going to training clubs/classes where I *know* what methods the trainer uses.


• I'd recommend you observe a few classes and see what you think of the trainer and how she or he works with animals and people. If you like what you see, ask how long they have been a trainer and what they did to become one. I've seen a PetSmart trainer that was stellar. She worked training dogs before taking the job at PetSmart. She was very good with people and their pets and knew what she was doing. I saw another one who seemed to be learning herself as she was teaching the classes. She was trained within PetSmart and I would not have gone to her or recommended her. She had no training experience before starting this job other than what she learned within and that course she took was only a few months. Another problem she had was showing up consistently.
  
  Pros: With a good trainer, this is an affordable class and it can be very helpful
  One on one classes are available= great with a good trainer
  Not all trainers have only had the PetSmart training course. So you get a quality trainer for a
  budget price.
  Sometimes a trainer with only their sponsored training is a natural and u still get good
  service.
  Not sure what their current process is, but in the past you could attend a class and if
  you didn't like it, you could be refunded the course.
  
  Cons: As with any class, you will have to do most of your work in between classes. If you
  don't do the work in between, no matter how good the trainer is, you will not get what
  you want. Consistency and committment on yr part is vital.
  
  An inexperienced and/or poor quality trainer can make the class such a remedial one
  you will feel like you could have read a children's book on basic training and done a
  whole lot more on your own.


• Good and bad trainers exist everywhere, not just at PetSmart. And they can have just as much or just as little experience as a PetSmart trainer. Heck, I could hang out a shingle tomorrow and call myself a trainer!
  
  I recommend you observe their classes and interview the trainer. See how she/he handles your dog. If you like what you see and hear, sign up. if you don't, go elsewhere.


• My experience with their training program was very good. Just go to your local petsmart and ask to talk to the trainer. Nothing says you have to go with that trainer because you talked to them. I'm sure that they'll let you sit-in on a class to see what you'll be doing. Have Fun!!!!!


• heres my opinion of petsmart training program as well as ANY other training program. Its not the company...its the individual trainers. Pet smart trainers are certainly given the opportunity to become amazing trainers...some do and some dont. Many pet smarts offer 1 or more trainers so if I were you I would learn the about the individual trainers and meet with them...learn their credentials, their background, ask them why they are there (the answer needs to be about passion for dogs/training not "uh...i was offered the job and we get commission" or anything similar), get references for them.
  
  Pet smart training can be great its cheap, it is effective. they send their students away for weeks to training with a highly credited professional trainer. some pet smart trainers have even furthered their studies with other opportunities for training schools.
  
  so keep that in mind no matter where you go....its about the individual trainer and how they match with you and your dog, and how much they give a care.
  
  i was a trainer and i had students that loved me and had great results...but remember to meet your trainer. i private trained one couple...and i had never received a complaint and we were laughing and having a good time with their dog...and they came back and told the head that i was too goofy and a jokester and that i was rude to them often. which was out of left field...and the head just laughed and rolled her eyes...because i had always gotten good reviews. and the main point is...that couple should have said something before wasting 8 weeks of class with me! lol so have a trainer whom you have good communication with too.
  
  i think pet smart gets a bad rep cause its easier to get a job there and they pay retail so some trainers are just there because it was a last resort and they dont really care...i think that will be obvious when you meet those guys...and the people who get trainers like that are the ones that generally just signed up without researching. then they turn around and complain about petsmart!
  
  my experience is that you learn a lot...and its priceless for your dog. they use positive reinforcement techniques.
  
  read "the other side of the leash" as a supplement to whatever training you get
  
  also what you take out of any training class is up to you...the trainer isnt going to train your dog...you are. the trainer teaches you how to do it so you can take that knowledge and use it at home. if you dont put in your effort to train your dog no amazing trainer is going to matter.
  --------------------------------------…
  
  the negative side of petsmart training is that the classes are short and its only eight weeks...which is great for a basic knowledge of dog training but you have to pay attention. and you dont get as much 1 on 1 time. but i do recommend a big class anyways for socialization with other dogs.
  plus you can opt to take more advanced classes and continue in the future.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good book about dog training?

I am planning on getting a dog, but I've never had one before and I don't know the first thing about training. I want to train it so it doesn't end up like my cousin's dog who jumps all over people and barks at everything. I want my dog to be my buddy so please hook me up with some sort of books to give me the basics of training my new dog right.

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