Dog Health Questions: How to train a very distracted dog?

I have tried to train my dog everyday but there are a couple of problems:
1) it never pays attention
2) It is new so it's scared of me sometimes
3) this is my first dog, I have no idea how smart it is
My puppy is supposed to be "a purebreed that is the #1 most intelligent toy breed" or something. But it isn't?? I know I'm not supposed to ask a lot of the dog, but
does anyone have any good dog training videos that will show you how to teach your dog tricks and simple commands?THANK YOU (:

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it doesn't pay attention because it's new.
if it's scared of you, the only thing you should be doing with it is bonding.
hand-feed the dog all its meals, so it has to come to you to be fed.
play with lots of toys, and spend lots of time with the pup.
don't leave it with too many toys when you aren't around (just a nylabone and a kong for chewing) save the tugs and balls (fun stuff) for when you are around, so the pup will be more interested in you.

don't start teaching tricks just yet- you need to bond first.

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• Papillons are the number one most intelligent toy breed. But did you get the number one most intelligent toy dog of that breed? Probably not - especially if you bought from a puppy mill or backyard breeder.
  
  Give the dog some time to adjust. Keep a strict schedule for feeding, walking, playing, and eliminating - this will make him feel more secure. After about a week, he should feel more at home and you can begin training.
  
  Start each new command by showing him how to do it. No, not you doing it in front of him - gently push him into a sit or draw a treat toward the ground so he lies down. Say the command each time he does it, and he'll soon learn what it means. Make sure to praise him and give a treat for each success - even if you forced him to do it. Best of luck!


• If the dog is new, take it slow. If your going to be the one training it, be sure to be the one feeding it, and pay lots of positive attention to it. This way, the dog will trust you. Then, for training, find some very yummy treats (my logs LOVE beef liver, they'll do ANYTHING for it) or even a favorite toy. And again, take it slow in the beginning, especially with a distracted dog. Because both you and the pup will become frustrated if the sessions are too long. My suggestion would be to get it enrolled in a class. This way you are socializing the pup, as well as showing it how it should act in a situation with other dogs.


• Give him some time to get use to you and adjust and don't be so harsh on it and expect too much just because its the no. 1 smartest toy breed.
  
  Its only smart if you do train it. If you want the dog to listen to you, you have to discipline him in a positive way. That would mean, scolding it with no physical contact but a stern NO, and not doing what he wants you to do when he begs. Teach the dog watch me command so it can listen to you and focus on you better.
  
  After it gets use to you, i think its best you take it to obedience class or training class and always go slow for them when it comes to training.


• first of all how old is the puppy? and before you start training just spend some time with the puppy. let the puppy see you put food in the bowl so it will trust you to feed it. by spending time with it and feeding it the dog will learn to trust you. when you do a training session with the dog make it positive. and make sure you exercise the dog before or play with the dog. it will pay more attention when it doesn't have so much energy. take your time training the dog and you will be able to teach it a ton. but you will have to continually practice


• well what type of dog that can help. you can show your dog that there is nothing to be afraid of.is it a toy poodle?
  do you give treats?
  do you praise for every good thing your dog does?
  do you try?
  are you socializing your dog?
  are you bonding with the dog?
  are you walking the dog everyday?
  are you playing with the dog?
  are you boring to the dog?
  are you hitting the dog? my answer NEVER HIT!!!!
  are you teaching the dog the rules?
  are you willing to work with the dog?you have to think about these questions i asked those are common mistakes that people make i can go all day on these


• You have a very new dog who is still a baby... have patience and enjoy the training process. see the link below for what to do during your puppy first few weeks with you.


• well, like you said, its new so its scared of you. give him/her time to adjust. then maybe u can start training. :]

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Dog Health Questions: Whats a good unprofessional dog walking rate?

I'm 17, in Arizona and have lots of experiance babysitting my siblings and other children, and have properly taken care of and trained all my pets. I've taken dog training classes, have totally flexible hours, and am very eager to take on more responsibilty as I approuch adulthood. But I'm not certified and I've never done this before. :D

So what would you pay for me to walk your dog? For ten minutes? 20? Half an hour? An hour?

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I did this (and dog sitting) during college. At first I took whatever someone wanted to pay me. One Spring Break I made $2000 in one week watching 7 households dogs. I was underpaid and overpaid in the different houses, so I established a rate.

Mine was as follows for the first TWO dogs:

Dog walking (daily)- $6 for half hour, $8 for hour, and $3 each additional hour (some people paid me to take their dogs hiking)

Dog walking (week days package) - $35 for 5 one hour walks

Dog walking and feeding (weekly - 7 days) - $100 included 2 feedings per day and 1 walk per day

Dog walking and feeding (weekends) - 2 feedings per day and 1 walk per day was $30 for 2 days, $35 for 3 days [weekend rates should be higher]

I would always make sure it would cost me less than $1 transportation-wise to get to a dog, or that the dog was on my route to/ from college. Just make sure the job will be cost-effective. There is no sense in spending $20 on a tank of gas to get to a dog if you'll only make $35.

Also, if always have a print out with you so that people know your rates and that you aren't just throwing food into a bowl and leaving. Many dog sitters spend 15 minutes with the dog per day and try to bank, so make sure people know that their dog is getting interaction and care. Beware that once you begin dog sitting, many people will want you to do it EVERY time the leave, some may want you to stay in their house (this could cause issues with other jobs), and some may want you to get mail, take out trash, feed other pets....For this I would usually add $2 per day for extra services (or animal). For instance: If they wanted me to feed the cat too, that was an extra @ $10 for five days.
Sometimes this got tricky and if they wanted a lot, I would charge a flat "HOUSE sitting" rate of $200 per week. For instance: If they wanted me to water the yard/ plants, take out the trash (once), check the mail, take care of two dogs, and take care of two cats each day for a week: I would charge $200 per first 7 days and $150 for the next 7 days.

As good as the money sounds, never take a job longer than 3 weeks unless you truly know the person.

Also, if they ask you to babysit, charge a higher fee ($10 - 12 per hour) and include light cooking/ cleaning, pet care. Don't try to differentiate pet care and babysitting, it's too much hassle.

Most people want to bargain with you and say here is this amount of money for this, so take it if you feel that the sum of money is close to your detailed rates. Always give discounts for additional time, money, and pets. Maybe someone can't afford you, so it's your choice on how much you discount or what jobs you take. Only take cash or checks from people you know you can trust.

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• For you about $3 for ten minutes multiply that by 60.


• 3x 6=18.00 hr
  
  there are six 10's in an hour

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Dog Health Questions: What type of schooling do I need for this?

I want to run a boarding house for cats, dogs, and other small animals.

I want to have dog training, grooming, house sitting, dog walks, and boarding as all the things I offer.

SO what schooling to I need?

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Check with your state government. I think you need a license if you set up any kind of business. Word of mouth is a great way to advertise, too. Make a list of your references and keep them nearby when people call you. Make sure your boarding place is clean. You might need a state inspector to check it over once a year or so. I don't think you necessarily need schooling for this sort of thing, as long as you have all of the state certifications available and have references. You need to place an ad in several papers to get more customers. It would also be a good idea to talk to a vetrinarian ahead of time to find out if he/she would be available in case of an emergency. That would impress your customers, too. Also, a friend gave me an idea about this. You can video the animal and have it on a website so the owners can check in throughout the time you are taking care of it. Take a video every hour, except when you are sleeping. Good luck

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Dog Health Questions: Does the dog silencer from Good Life really work?

I have a dog who barks at everything, even the wind...
I live in an apartment and I am trying to be considerate. I have tried the the dog training and that worked for a while, but he loves the water so their method just did not work. I do not want to use anything inhumane, so if anyone has ever used this or heard anyone then please tell me if it really works!!!! I have read the testimonials on their site, but I always feel those are put on there by employees..not real people.

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You're probably right about the testimonials. Bark collars work for a very small percentage of barking problems, so they aren't a cure-all. First of all, why is the dog barking? If he's anxious, zapping him isn't going to make him less anxious, is it? If he's barking because he's having separation problems, it will absolutely make it worse. If he's barking because he's territorial, he's going to become resentful about whoever is coming by and getting associated with being zapped. The bark collars only work with "recreational", non-anxious, non-territorial dog barking. Because it's really hard to figure out why your dog barks, I really recommend that you contact a professional trainer. If one told you to use a squirt bottle and that didn't work, call a different trainer or call this one back for more ideas. Every good trainer has about a thousand ways to handle the same issue, so if one approach doesn't work, try another.

Here's a great pet care information sheet on dealing with barking:

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…

There's no quick fix, and those reality TV shows with dog trainers who make it look like a quick fix are on REALITY TV! :-)

Contact a trainer from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:

http://www.APDT.com

You can also call the behavior department of your local shelter, or call your veterinarian for help. Bark collars promise everything, but they are the most-returned products at places like PetsMart and Petco..... and there's a reason.

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• why would u want a dog silenced ?
  you need to find the root of the problem
  was it trained to bark .... is it bored is it shut up in a small space when it could be better off, in a larger place
  ask your self all these questions.....
  
  my question is , is someone is trying to rob your house ....
  would you like to hear your dog bark or stay silence?
  to stop a dog barking ,you need to train it, to bark on command, then stop it barking .....
  call your local dog trainer.
  that the humane method .....


• muzzle, spray water at him in the face with water bottle, watch Victoria stilwater on animal planet channel, shes really good and i heard that dog whisper is good, go to the library and pick up some training books, are take a local dog training classes, good-luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Can a dog have honey nut cheerios as a treat?

Hey just got my puppy he is tiny the only treat his size is a honey nut cheerio and is it ok if I feed them to him only as a treat for dog training? it's not going to be his diet just a treat

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I'd start by saying at this age try to restrict yourself to toilet training, and staying off furniture if you don't want him adopting the couch or bed. The kind of training that warrent food rewards is months away.
I don't think it's a good idea to give him cherrios at all, you don't know if theres additives that may trouble him and too much sugar is never a good idea. Petting and praise is treat enough at this point.

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• As a general rule, don't feed your dog processed human food - especially not with sugar on it. It's really easy (and way cheaper than buying) to make your own dog treats. I do and my dog LOVES them!
  
  There are loads of recipes here: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipe… . Make sure any recipes you use have natural ingredients, no processed sugar, and minimal natural sugars (your dog does not brush it's teeth the way we do, so make sure you your pup isn't in for a life of tooth decay) I make the liver brownies - they go a long way and freeze well for storage.
  
  Also, bear in mind that all food put into your dogs mouth is part of its diet - even if it is a treat in small amounts. You can break treats up into tiny pieces to make them go further. You'll probably find that you end up giving quite a few treats during training sessions, so make sure you reduce the daily meals to allow for the treats you give.
  
  Incidentally, if you really cannot be bothered to make your own treats (and lets face it - lots of people do not hav the time or inclination), most treats can simply be cut down to a size suitable for your pup. A cheerio isn't much smaller in comparison to some of the treats I have seen anyway.
  
  My dog LOVES peanut butter - this might also be an option for you as a small treat - just make sure you get low sugar and salt - I use an organic brand.


• No, it's bad for his health, it will make him fat (dogs get fat real fast) and he will have a heart attack soon. If you gave one already you are to late and you can start digging a hole in you backyard.


• There is nothing wrong with Honey Nut Cherrios. They make a good treat it isn't likely to make them fat fast. Animal crackers work good too. His dog food could make him fat, you just have to have balance.


• Yes, it's O.K. for dog training. But, just a few. After training, stop the Cheerios, as he will get fat.


• moderation is the key. A couple of them wont hurt him but just like humans, a lot of them will make him fat and unhealthy.


• Best training are simple dog biscuits, smaller of course for your puppy.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice.?

A few months ago I took a Pit bull, Rottweiler, German Shepard mix from someone we knew; named Smokey. He had been outside half of the day, in a crate the other half. We brought him home very confused about being in a house loose; he was very afraid but has adjusted very well. He is a little over the year, and not neutered ( His appointment is soon ) He is pretty high energy, and needs a lot of exercise. I bring him for 4 mile walks a few times a week, let him swim in the creek, and try to do my older dogs agility course. He still needs more and I am working on things I can do to let his energy out.
Long story short, my mother is going to have a baby soon. Smokey is very clumsy, and my mom is complaining that while I am at school he is very "bad". He is fully potty trained and barks at the door. While I am home he listens to me, but still has a few problems. He knows I am above him, but he doesn't think so with my mother. He knows she is very weak and doesn't respect her. While I am at school he eats out of the garbage, is uncontrollable, runs away, and knocks her and my sisters over. He apparently jumps all over people. He doesn't do so when I am home, and if he does I give him one short correction and he will listen. My mom totally opposes to the way I train my dogs and thinks I am doing everything wrong.
Her baby will be here soon, and Smokey will no doubt hurt it, not meaning to but he doesn't know his boundaries when I am not home. My mom will not use the techniques I use, she thinks I'm crazy. What can she do so while I am not home so Smokey knows he isn't at the top of the pack.

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Since he's had some crate experience, renew his crate training and leave him in an indoor crate while you're out. This may be your only solution to your problem, and crate training works great, even for hyper dogs, if it's done properly. Lots of luck to you!Papaw

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• ok..start by....
  on a weekedn act like your going to go out.. but dont really.. and when he starts jumping and biting come and ans yell no! and keep to do so.. next tell your ma that if she wants to be the alpha she needs to act like no matter how silly it is.. tech her to reward and punish smoky..
  if that dosennt help im trult sorry...good luck


• Your corrections aren't working or you wouldn't have to continue to do them. My dogs don't jump and I've never yanked their leash. Why? Because I TRAINED. Correcting is not training.
  
  You have a dog that isn't getting enough exercise - it's that simple. This has nothing to do with pack structure or lack of respect. You have a high energy dog. Our pits get two hours minimum exercise DAILY. An hour in the morning, fetch with my sons for minimum half hour when they get home from school, fetch with my husband for a minimum half hour when he gets home then another hour walk in the evening after dinner. This dog needs DAILY exercise. Get up early before school and get him the exercise he needs if no one else will do it.
  
  Also, get into a REAL training class so that you can learn how to properly communicate with and train your dog. Find a certified, qualified trainer in your area here: http://www.apdt.com. This will help burn off energy as well because you are working him mentally. Training happens over the lifetime of the dog. It's an ongoing process of constant reinforcement. Trained dogs never need "corrections". In your training class, you will find other dogs with your dogs energy level. Set up playdates. They will tire each other out easier than you can.
  
  Neutering is a good start, but this dog needs vigorous daily exercise. He's far too energetic, which is why he is misbehaving. Not enough exercise and stimulation lead to a bored dog which lead to misbehaving. A good dog is a tired dog. He should be so tired that he doesn't have the energy to move let alone knock someone over. Our dogs sleep until my sons get home from school because they are worn out from their hour long walk in the morning.
  
  This isn't a bad dog. It's not the best ownership. Your dogs needs aren't being met. You have to step it up. I commend you for being responsible enough to even get this far - I know you can do even more! Pretty impressive at your age.
  
  You also need to start preparing the dog for the baby. I was walking our male Max who came off a chain from a neighbors backyard and into our home at two years of age with a baby stroller starting around four months (in my pregnancy). He needed to get used to the idea of walking with the stroller before the baby came along. I put a babygate up on the baby room so he was used to not going into the room long before the baby got there. We had him in obedience classes so that he was well mannered by the time the baby got here. We never neglected his exercise because that was an important part of him behaving well. Here is are some more tips for preparing your dog for the baby:
  https://pawsandlearn.org/Introducing_You…
  
  Good luck with this! Daily morning walks will help your mother out tremendously right now. The longer the better. If you can run with him every morning for a half hour, even better!


• Well I have total sympathy for you as I have been in the exact same position you are in now. My wife and I did not see eye-to-eye on dog training techniques and she thought that I was being too hard on the dogs. She has since come around and I have to say that TOTAL cooperation from everyone in the home is really required to make sure the training takes hold. I have two Pit Bull terriers and have made it a life mission to ensure that I do my part in showing people that these dogs are not naturally the terrors they are portrayed as in the news.
  I have found dog training to be very much like religion, its very hard to convince people to adopt your way of thinking. If your mother will not employ your method of training, you have an uphill battle ahead of you. I think where I would start is training your mother in baby steps and show her how she can accomplish control. First she has to accept the dog. If she hates the dog she will be projecting the wrong kind of energy and no amount of training will be viable for her. I would see if you can find an object that will empower your mother, and here is what I mean. My wife projected weak energy with the dogs and they would never listen to her. I gave her a horse crop which she never hit the dogs with, but gives her mental power when she picks it up. The dogs know that when she picks it up, she means business and they listen. When the situation is over, she puts it down. See of you can try that with your mother to gives her some confidence to work the dogs.
  The one word that makes anything you do work is CONSISTANCY. If things break down when you leave and no one takes the leadership role, it is unlikely that things will get any better. I fear for the dog because it sounds like you are trying to do the right thing and not getting any support. This might lead to your mother wanting you to get rid of the dog. An untrained dog will probly be put down in a shelter due to lack of resources.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Wireless fence dog training...?

I bought a petsafe wireless fence for my german shepherd two months ago, I put up the flags for two weeks on the boundary, then took the flags up. The problem is my dog will not go any where near the boundary. The boundary is set at 90 feet, but he only goes 20 feet and no more. I tried to walk him around the boundary, but he jerks and fights away from it. I tried putting cheese in my hand and walking away from him to follow me, but he still stops. Any ideas to how to correct this behavior?

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Honestly I would let him figure it out onhis own. The fence has done it's job in teaching your GSD to stay within the boundries, and he's not yet comfortable going close to it. Don't force him into it, because it will just make him even more nervous.

He will go farther on his own eventually, when he's comfortable with it.

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• Wow, sounds like he learned only to well how the electric shock feels when he gets close to the fence. I am guessing that you have the electric turned up way too much. I'd leave well enough alone, sounds like he may be traumatized :). I'm not a fan of the electric fences as while the dog stays w/in the boundary due to electric shock, it doesn't prevent other dogs or animals from coming into their area so it doesn't keep your dog safe. I spent the $$ for a regular fence, but it was rather expensive. For the same amount that was spent on the invisible fence you installed, (depending on yard size) you can put up a nice looking wire fence using welded or twisted wire fencing from the farm store and T-posts.


• I would put the flags back up so he had a visual reminder again. You may need to retrain him to show him exactly where the boundary is again.


• There's nothing to correct. The fence has done its job. Be thankful he isn't one of the MANY dogs that finds ways to get out of these things. I'm not a huge fan of these fences either. Sounds like he's learned what the fence does, and it avoiding it. That's the whole point. Congratulations, it worked, now leave well enough alone. Dragging him to it like that, is going to do nothing more then get you bitten. And quickly. Let him come around in his own time, he'll figure it out. Just be happy the fence worked at all, and leave the rest alone.


• The only way I know of to correct/prevent YOUR behaviour is to find your dog an owner who understands dogs.
  You obviously DON'T, any more than you understand proximity shock collars (aka what a pooch wears to deter it from getting close to the cable of the "invisible fence").
  
  Invisible fences do NOT protect your pet from stray dogs or stray brats, they give NO mental comfort to scared-of-dogs people who must walk or cycle past. For each of those, your pooch's next owners need PHYSICAL fences.
  
  Invisible fences don't even keep dogs home, unless the pooch is a coward! When an enemy pooch or a ***** on heat wanders in & out, most dogs will race through the pain-barrier so quickly that they are out the other side before the shock cramps their muscles. But after the fight or mating they are no longer motivated to rush, and so the pain barrier prevents them from crossing back onto your property. As a result, your dog stays out on the street where all the dangerous traffic flies past......
  
  Find him a proper home. One that values him more than you do so is prepared to erect an effective physical barrier to protect him from stray dogs, stray brats, and his own impetuosity.
  
  No-one with any understand of dogs and proximity collars would DELIBERATELY attempt to walk a shock-collar-wearer around or near the cable. No doubt you are deaf, too - most such collars sound a buzz when within a planned distance of the cable, so that the wearer learns to go no closer. If it gets closer the zap takes over. Put the switched-on collar on your own neck and discover its "delights". And when you get zapped, be aware that dogs feel electricity between 5 & 10 times more painfully than we do.
  Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
  "In GSDs" as of 1967

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training classes in connecticut?

puppy is four months old and in the hartford area.

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http://stores.petsmart.com/petsmart/cgi/… Go check out PetSmart- they have training classes at fairly reasonable costs.

-EA

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• www.apdt.com has a list of trainers who are members of the organization (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). Search for someone who is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT); this signifies that the person has several years of experience as a trainer and is knowledgeable about dog behavior, not just training techniques. Also go to a class that uses positive reinforcement, not leash corrections, shock collars, "traditional training," etc.

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Dog Health Questions: Is the book "good dog bad dog" still considered as having the best training methods?

I've grown up with three different german shepherds. My dad trained all of them pretty much exactly the way the book instructs. All three of them were perfectly trained, great with the whole family and little kids, and all around great dogs, everything you'd expect to get from a well trained german shepherd.

I'm have my own family now (25 yrs old) and have just purchased my first GSD puppy. I just read "good dog bad dog" and had my mind set on those training methods...then I noticed this book was first written in the 70's and I'm seeing a lot of conflicting ideas about dog training on the internet.

Dog trainers: What is your opinion? Is "Good Dog, Bad Dog" still considered the best training method?

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"Good Dog, Bad Dog" Is a very outdated book you should check out this e-book. "Help With Dogs" it teaches complete training guide for puppies through to older dogs. It covers over-aggression, chewing, barking, digging, crate training, house training, biting/nipping, separation anxiety, fighting between dogs, commands/tricks, selecting and raising a new puppy & more. Many of the training techniques are non-physical & teach dog owners how to understand & communicate with their dogs effectively. Check it out

http://www.HelpwithDogs.info

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• I'm not a dog trainer, but I do know that most trainers have long since moved on to positive training methods. Basically you ignore the bad behavior, and reward the good. You might want to check out a positive puppy training group I'm in called SPT. It has a lot of great info in the files, tons of members, and is run by a great dog trainer. She can give you better books to read that are more up to date.


• Purchase a book named
  
  "Don't Shoot the Dog" it is very, very good.
  
  Christine

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Dog Health Questions: Professional of dog training...please help!!!!!!?

how can i keep my dog not to bite slippers, sofa, shoes and poop inside the house... what will i do????? please help immediately....

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Call your local vet,they will be able to refer you to a reputable trainer...They don,t come cheap!!!!Either will the psyc bill for you if you don,t get some help for your dog..

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• Puppies do not know the difference between your slippers and their toys, so it's best to keep the slippers off the floor and out of reach. If you see him chewing on your slippers, say "Give it" and then take the slipper, and at the same time, reward him with something better than a slipper (training treats, sm. piece of cheese, sm. piece of chicken). This is a give and take game. He has to get something better than the slipper. Then you give him one of his toys.
  Biting on sofa: If you see him do it, a sharp NO and then distract him once again with a toy he can chew on.
  Pooping in the house: How old is he? If he's a puppy, there will be accidents. Take him out when he wakes up, after he plays, and after he eats. When he goes, PRAISE him like he did the best thing in the world for you!! If you are leaving him to roam around the house when you are not there, you should be crating him.


• Sounds like you got quite a dog on your hands or should I say puppy. Ok the pooping part is easy. Your dog needs to be on scheduled feedings. Do not leave the food down all day. Feeding 2 times a day is fine. Give him/her half an hour to eat. If they do not eat all their food pick up the dish. Keep him/her in eyesight at all times. All dogs will poop soon after eating. Some will go right away, so will go in about half hour. Mine goes about an hour. Keep track. Dogs need routine.
  Now for the biting. Well give the dog something else to chew on. Toy, bone, rawhide. hopefully that will distract them. Always give praise and attention for what the do right and try to ignore the bad behaviors. That means not saying or yelling at them when they do wrong. A dog does not generalize when it comes to attention, to them they are getting the attention they want wheather they are doing good or bad. Hopefully this helps.
  Good luck to you.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you train a dog to stop jumping up at other dogs ? and barking at them ?

How do you train a dog to stop jumping up at other dogs ? We have a pug border cross.
Do you train it to sit and then tell it to sit when he sees another dog ? Or do you need to do something else ? Can you train him yourself or should you pay for dog training. My dog is around 18 months old and we have only just got him. Any help would be appreciated.

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Get references for obedience trainers in your area from vets, feed and supply stores. Then attend classes in a group setting and listen to the trainer. Do your homework with your dog at a park or large parking lot where there are distractions.
Your dog is behaving inappropriately towards other dogs because he wasn't properly socialized or trained. Now you must train him before you can trust him in an off-leash social setting.
Please do not listen to RDevi. I think that advice is terrible.

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• u can do it by urself.. dogs were just like kids it understnds, listens and does watever u say..... but all that u have to possess is patience.. teach it again and again.. threaten it with a stick and beat it(jus to create fear of obeying, mind that u dint beat so hard, lse there wer possiblities that it may bite u...!!!!!) 1ce to create the fear and let it know that u will punish if it goes wrong and wen u threaten it it has to obey ur words......
  18months is actualy late to make it learn.. u should teach everything from 3months onwards.... but yet its not too late... but will take time to change its behaviour... teach it with patience...


• Your best bet is to sign up for obedience classes, where he will learn to listen to you in the presence of other dogs.
  
  Not just one set of classes, keep going until you and your dog REALLY know what you are doing.


• Go to a dog trainer..
  
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Dog Health Questions: Different dog training methods; opinions?

In basic dog training: (not including training for working dogs or dogs trained for certain special tasks)

* Do you believe that different training methods only work best for some people or some breeds?
* Or, you think that any dog can be trained in the same basic way?
* If your particular training method of choice is not working for someone would you say they are doing it wrong or would you all together suggest another method?
* & lastly, which training method do you believe does not work?

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I am going to take basic dog training as being basic OB for the average pet dog.

*In terms of different training methods i think of good training and bad training. Only the good training should be used regardless of people or breeds.
What i classify as good training is where you show the dog the action, have the dog learn the action, have the dog perform the action in his comfort zone, have the dog perform it out of the comfort zone and when the dog deviates - you correct them. Simple. You do good you get rewarded, you don't listen and you get corrected.
That is the only training method and if people just use all rewards and ignore - that's not going to work. If people use nothing but corrections, they will have a dog shut down on them mighty fast.
Of course there are variations in this, some dogs learn very quickly with little effort and respond well to a very mild correction (voice). Other dogs take longer to learn the actions and won't respond to treats or toys so you need to find out as the owner what the dog is motivated by. There are also dogs who require a higher level of correction and in some cases require the highest level, although these dogs are not 'pets'.
I believe the same method of training can be used for all dogs and owners but the level of the training will differ with each individual dog.

*When training it is a case of working with the dog, the dog dictates how they are trained and you can only work with the dog you have. If my methods didn't work i would ask them to demonstrate and see what they are doing. If it still didn't work i would substitute different motivators and a different form of correction. If that still didn't work i would ask for help from people i know and trust and take it from there. They may teach me something, there may be something i am doing wrong and if there is i will always be open to a better method. However i cannot see how a method based on reward AND correction can go wrong. I have never seen or heard of it happening unless the dog is unsound.

*I believe that training methods based on all reward, all positive do not work and i believe training methods based on all corrections do not work. There has to be a balance and it is up to the trainer to figure out what the dogs limits are, how far they can be pushed and what they respond to the best.

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• * Nope - I believe that you need to tailor the training method to which method the dog reacts to the best.
  * No - I have two labs - both have slightly different methods of training - it's all based on their personality.
  * Suggest another method.
  * I have 3 dogs (two labs and a Shih-Tzu) - I never could get any of them to respond to clicker training. Not saying it doesn't work, just that I couldn't get it to work for my dogs.


• I use only positive reinforcement. I think there are different methods that work better for some people than others. Some people are comfortable using clickers, some treats, some toys. What may work for one dog, may not work for another. And the same goes for the owner. I personally don't use a clicker, I feel it's easier to use a marker word. I know a ton of people that fee the same about a clicker. I do not like Cesar Milan and his outdated methods....


• I think different training methods work in different circumstances depending on the person, the dog and the environment.


• All dogs can not be trained with the same methods. What may work on one dog, may not work on either.
  
  I do not train using one particular method. However, I am open to different methods and just like anything, I take what I can use and throw out the rest.


• 1: No
  2: All dogs can, and should be trained the same basic way
  3: If my method doesn't work on your dog, regardless of breed or temperament, you're doing it wrong.
  4: Positive Reinforcement Only doesn't work.
  
  Basic game plan? Train behaviors via markers, lures, and free shaping and reward with a mark and treat or click and treat. Once a dog has matured enough to be able to handle serious corrections you correct a dog to show it it MUST obey. Later, you add distractions and correct the dog for not focusing on you. 3 step training made that simple. If you train PRO your dog will never obey 100%, period.
  
  If you use Koehler and push dogs into positions they never learn for themselves, not to mention you'd never use treats and shape and lure behaviors, you'd man handle behaviors and end up with a dog who doesn't work "unpressured" which is a new rule which has popped up in Schutzhund in the past 10 years, now ALL BSP participants and Nationals level competitors marker/clicker train.
  
  Too add insult to injury? If you don't understand why I train the way I do? My dog is definitely trained better than yours! YOU might be happy with the "level" your dog works but reality bites!


• Hi,
  
  I have a few tips I learned for training dogs that might be helpful.
  Check out:
  
  http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2314639/helpful_tips_for_a_new_puppy.html?cat=4

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

at what age should i take my dog to obiedience classes? definately after potty training im assuming..also how often should we go? once a week, 3 times a week? any ideas? also, where can i find a reputable trainer?

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Check the phone directory for trainers in your area and see what their requirements are. Some want you to wait until the dog is six months old, and some are willing to train as soon as the dog's puppy shots are complete and its immune system is strong enough. It just depends on the trainer and their rules.

Petsmart and Petco offer good, basic obedience classes, and I like the way that their trainers are taught. Things that you want to avoid are people who rely heavily on pinch or shock collars, as well as trainers who advocate hitting the dog or otherwise abusing it as a form of 'correction.'

Use your own judgment when dealing with any trainer. If what he's doing sets off a warning bell, get the heck out of Dodge with your dog. It's a lot easier to create a problem from bad training than it is to fix it afterwards.

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• Call some local trainers and they will answer all these questions. As far as Who to bring them to....ask some reputable breeders in your area. Good breeders are true dog lovers and will only send you to the best.


• http://www.dog-training-online.info... this a good site to learn from!!!http://www.dog-training-online.info...


• You definitely don't need to wait until after your puppy is house trained. Some dogs don't house train very fast. I have a 13 year old pekignese, for example, who is still not completely house trained. Because of his breed he is very stubborn and hard to train. You should take your dog to obedience classes as soon as possible. I got my newest dog in May from the humane society. She was about 3-4 months old and she wasn't trained at all. When I took her to Petsmart the trainer told me that no dog is too old, but the sooner the better. Petsmart has some good training. It comes in different levels, different days of the week (I think it's once a week), and they have certified trainers.


• Go ahead and find a puppy class.. the sooner the better. It's always good to get the puppy socialized early.
  
  As far as how often, classes generally meet once a week, but your training sessions with your puppy should happen several times a day EVERY day. These sessions should only last 10-15 minutes, depending on the age of the puppy, as they have very short attention spans.


• Puppy classes are great. Once your dog has had all its shots start then. They are protected from all the stuff they could pcik up from other dogs and it is a great time to start.
  Call around and see what the trainer requiers each will be different and some teach different levels of classes.
  The main thing is to get out and train with your pet and have fun.


• A dog should never go to obedience classes until they're at least 1 year old!! You can and should train your dog at home, but obedience classes are extremely stressful for dogs. You've got a lot of yelling going on - people yelling at their dogs, instructors yelling to be heard, dogs barking, there is so much negatiev tension that it's just not good for young dogs. Most classes are once a week and you work with your dog at home every day.
  
  The best way to find a reputable trainer is by word of mouth, and even then you should drop in on a class before you register your dog to watch how sessions are conducted and if you don't like the methods, don't take your dog there. Even if you do like most of the methods, remember that you know your dog best and if there's some treatment that you think is unnecessary for your dog, don't do it.


• you can start training your puppy as soon as you get it...accutally the soon you start the better off you are. you should ask the vet who are some good trainers or look in the phone book. you should train your puppy everyday but usually the trainer will only have a class once a week.


• Personally, I would go as early as is possible for you, or at least before your puppy is 3 months old. The expert trainers in my area typically hold classes that are 6 weeks long, going once a week. Then, whatever you learn in class, you apply the rest of the week.
  
  Good luck to you! I have used a great dog training book that I talk about on my website, works great when you can't get to an actual class!

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