Dog Health Questions: Hiding a Dog From My Parents? HELP!?!?!?

Ok so i really really want to have a corgi and have for a long time, why? because i homeschool and don't have any friends, so a companion would be beautiful, especially since i have to go on my 3 hour hikes along now. and i have been doing dog training and care taking for several dogs for over a year now BUT my dad will NOT have another dog besides our little chihuahua which is a very clean and quiet dog (and is my sisters and only likes her and doesn't really care about any one else...) but my mom loves corgis. but she doesn't want to argue about it with him.

so the only difference between me and some kid is, yes, I'm 16. but i have my own shed, which is very clean, and big, and heated, and cooled. i do keep a few tools and a couple motorcycles in there though. and i also go in there several times a day already. also i have a job that can pay for the expenses. so would it be even possible to obtain a dog through a breeder at my age? could i get my 20 year old sister to buy her? also is this even practical?!? or am i just going to have to wait till i get married in 10 years before i have a companion?

Thanks.

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Your plan MIGHT work but its a very big might. You would have to get your sister to buy it and also a corgi wouldnt be good for long hikes. You sound very responsible but could you handle training a dog? What if it barks? Can you let it out several times a day to pee and poop without your parents seeing? Could you socialise the dog with other dogs and people? Another thing you would have to consider is that all responsible breeders and shelters insist on home checks to make sure the dog would be well looked after and some also do follow up checks. How would you handle that? You dont want to get a dog from a breeder that doesnt do this because they would not be a responsible breeder and that means that the dog could have all sorts of expensive health issues.

I dont think the backpack and scooter idea would work. She would panic and wriggle and possibly fall off. I think you would have to find another way of sneaking her in and out.

What was the incident with the last dog? Did it bite someone or something? Could you afford a $1000 or £ vet bill if there was an emergency? And could the dog hurt itself on the tools in the shed or knock over one of the motorcycles and get trapped or hurt?

Can you afford to get it its shots at the vet amd get it neutered or spayed, it would need constant supervision afterwards for about a fortnight.
Personally I cant see it working but if you are determined then you might pull it off.

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• If you are serious, no it will never work.
  
  Chill, go to school, get your degree and then when you're out, get your dog. No good breeder will sell to you by yourself without your parents. And if you all lied and your sister bought the dog, the breeder WILL find out too.
  
  Wait, save and prepare. Time does go fast.


• Yeah definitely not a good idea or your parent will give you **** and not trust you
  Having a dog is also a lot of commitment just focus on school and once you're done and go to college I'm sure you'll make friends. Good luck if you do decide to get a dog lol


• well ur plan could work, u could get ur sis to buy u a dog and u could keep him ther..but u have to remember hes an animal and needs to be walked played with cared for..id say u should wait til ur out of the house but if u think u could manage the dog and the rest of ur life then go for it


• your chances of success are microscopic (or less) unless your parents are blind deaf & stupid (and I doubt it) and being still a minor you would need parent signature on a purchase contract
  that "Big incident" fills me with trepidation as well


• i would tell ur parents of course and tell them that u r becoming an adult and u can pay for the stuff for the dog and u need a friend
  good luck


• Do your parents have ANY idea how much you need a dog? Do you have any idea how bad getting your Mom on your side against your Dad might turn out? Your only hope is to guilt-trip them into letting you take care of an older rescue dog who lost his home thru no fault of his own, a nice friendly dog that is OK with the little yappers.
  Think too that if you follow the normal path in life you'll be leaving home soon and then who will get to look after your dog?
  If your parents were able to homeschool you, they must be caring people, so I wonder why they have really denied you your own dog?


• You can not hide a dog you have to get it shots,food,toys,& more.It will cost a lot and it would be much better if you got a rat,bunny,or something like that.They can love too you know but it would be better if you did not hide an animal at all because you would just be keeping it as a pet not a friend.Think of what that animal would have to go through just for you companion need and then if you still want a animal then do so but just remember this if the dog not happy then you will not be happy.

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Dog Health Questions: Parents want another dog, I dont ( Weird question, right? )?

I need a bit of advice from you guys, because my parents are pushing. The fact that Shumani ( My 5yr old GSD ) is bonded to me and won't go more than 5 feet from me, and is in terms "my dog" rather than a "family dog" upsets my family, especially since I keep her away from them a lot of the time to avoid conflict. My friend is selling a very healthy young pitbull, fairly well trained but needs a bit of work and I naturally don't want to see it end up at the shelter. They really want a second dog as a "family dog" and are prepared to pay the expenses for owning another dog. But the only one who disagrees is me, because ultimately, who is going to feed, walk, and train the dog? Me. They only reep the benefits of only giving the dog affection and causing me frustration. Not to mention it will just end up being attached to me anyway, due to me caring for it.
Shumani is reactive around other dogs for one, so more work for me, and two - we have one room for Shumani when we are away from the house, and she is upstairs with me most of the time in my room when I am home. I don't see it working.
I'm stubborn that I don't want more than one dog, but on the other hand, I see it as an opportunity for experience & starting fresh as well ( Im halfway done with a program to get my dog training certificate ).
I'm a bit mixed feelings with the whole situation, everyone wants to get a new puppy, but in the same aspect, I don't see it as a responsible choice, or rather .. a choice that would be easy for me.
How can I get this through their head? They will not listen to me, and they think they're being righteous saving a dog and that's it.

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Show them this post, or point out all your concerns. But honestly, in the end it's their choice, and if they decide to get the dog then you have no say in the matter. Their house, their rules.

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• Awhh, you'd enjoy it.


• I don't want to come across mean but your being a little selfish. I mean you have a dog that loves you and it your best friend (his point of View) and all your family wants is the same feeling. I think they should, and it sounds like your the adult if they aren't doing anything. Unfortunately you don't have full control over it. But if they get a dog they have to do the work and if they ask for you to do it you just say "No, I got my own dog to take care of and you got yours"
  
  well unless it's like an emergency and you have to watch the dogs than that is different but you know what i mean.


• Just to let you know this is more of a rant then a question.
  And if you are under the age of 18, you are a minor and really have no say so as to what mom and dad does in their house. Yes theirs. They have given you the privilege of living there till you are grown, out of school and on your own.
  What they do and say is none of your business.
  If you are not on board with them getting another dog tough, IT IS THEIR HOUSE.
  But you can tell them that since you don't want another dog it is their responsibility and you won't help take care of it.
  They will most likely get mad and ground you, but oh well at least you don't have to care for their dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Did you know Brad Pattirson has a 'school' to be a dog trainer?

takes 21 hrs and then you too can abuse dogs and be a creep-o!

What do you think of Brad Pattirson's school of dog training? Can you learn in 21hrs how to be as kick *** as he?

On another note, is it Pattirson, Patterson,..?

Legit just in case: How would you go about teaching and proofing the "stay" command?

So You Want A Career In Dog Training

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Didn't know anything about him, but saw something strange on his website. He advises, "Do not make your dog do a sit/stay for their food. It is the same thing as using a treat, as they are sitting for the food, not for you." WTF is that about? My dogs always sit or down/stay for food. It's my food until I allow them to eat. Sometimes the food is on the floor for minutes, as I get the bowls ready. He's an odd bird.

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Dog Health Questions: I'm thinking about taking a dog training course for myself to become a dog trainer?

my mother raised a good question that where would i train the dogs once i finished the program? I don't have that much money so i don't know if i could rent a place for it or what... any suggestions? would i make enough money to pay the rent of a building?

i have looked into this program and talked to many people that went there, i have much proof that it's a good program and i have alot of experience with animals, i really want to do this but i don't know if i could afford starting it.
please help me!

thanks in advance for all the answerers

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Check with the rules about holding classes at local parks, or even at the parking lot of a locally owned pet store. They would love to have a dozen dog owners who just so happen to need a new training collar or some bite sized treats, so its a great opportunity for both parties.

The less money you spend, the better. I also recommend holding an standing classes every week for various ages/levels and charging a set amount for drop ins. This lets people check you out without signing up for a seven week course, plus you are more likely to have more long term clients who come to you for maintenance. I would reserve smaller, limited enrollment classes for a set period of time so you can really give your clients attention and make them feel as though they got their money's worth. Also offer individual classes (for which you can charge a higher price) that can take place at the client's home, downtown, the dog park, etc. It will show you can deal with problem behaviors and not just give them a generic sit/stay/down class with a certificate like Petsmart.

As for your program, ask for references for graduates, information on job placement, and any other important affiliations that might come with your training.

most importantly, use your dogs as free advertising. People are awed by a well behaved dog and will ask about where you had it trained, and it will be awfully nice to say you did it yourself and hand them a business card.

Information Is The Key - Same In Case Of Dog Trainings

• in order to establish your credibility,,YOU MUST train and show your own dogs to the highest obedience titles.. so get to training class, and train and show your dog ,, and achieve hi scores and all the titles..
  
  that is WHERE YOU START


• There are a number of good schools. Just make sure the school you decide to attend doesn't teach purely Positive Reinforcement, nor purely Corrections training, you need both to fully train a dog. You could start at home, and doing home visits to help people with their dogs behavioral problems. These so called dog "behaviorists" are pseudo dog psychics/psychiatrists and are useless. You can step in and give people real world advice on deterrent training, and teach them more about pack structure/behavior. Hope I helped.


• 1. There are plenty of trainers who do private training. I don't imagine they make a lot of money (because you spend time driving to and from the client's house). But that's certainly an option. I also know some trainers who work at animal hospitals (so the facility provides courses of various sorts). Many park authorities provide public courses and some of those are for dogs. So you don't need to have your own facility in order to be a trainer.
  
  2. No, you don't need to show in conformance and win national titles. However, if you're visible or have a dog with some kind of titles (flyball, agility, field work, whatever), that helps and allows you to charge more.
  
  3. Get experience with a range of different breeds. Case in point: I have a rat terrier that is 15". I remember going to one obedience course and the trainer (who had only worked with GSDs) was vehement that you should NEVER bend down to treat the dog. Umm....unless I was a dwarf, my only options are...bend down OR ask the dog to jump up on me.
  
  Some breeds (BC's, Shelties, most of the herding breeds) are very biddable and need instructions. Others (notably terriers) are problem solvers and will ignore the human if they think their own dog solution makes more sense.
  
  So getting experience with a range of different dogs makes a big difference in your ability.
  
  3. What you want to do is get certification. Look into CCPDT, the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In my experience, it's also helpful to have background with Volhard temperament testing.
  
  4. After that, the primary questions are generic business ones:
  --how will you market and get your name out there?
  --what fees are appropriate for the market area you're in?
  --what kind of insurance makes sense for you?
  --what's your business model?
  --how do you distinguish yourself from the competition? Is there a niche you're going after?


• Pet Smart has a dog training course. Check into your local Pet Smart. They may be able to hire you or give you leads when your finished.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a way to stop my Papillon from being possessive?

I'm afraid I've spoiled her...
My five-month-old female Papillon and my two-year old male Yorkie are great friends when they are playing with each other. But when my Yorkie tries to show affection to me (licking my chin, laying in my lap, ect.) my Papillon growls and bites him till he gets away. Then, she sits on my lap and prevents him from coming closer. These bites are never hard, but it's not fair to the other dog.
When people she is not familiar with come over, she barks at them and sits by me. It can take 30mins or more for her to stop barking, unless I pick her up.
Does anyone have a method (aside from dog training classes) to get her to stop? My Yorkie can never properly have peace and lay by me if she keeps being so possessive over me.

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It's simple - don't let her do it!!! You can surely be the pack leader to a tiny papillon. Firmly tell her no the split second she growls, do not give her attention unless and until she is calm and behaving. The same thing with her barking at people. Does this dog get enough exercise? Lots of exercise will definitely help, then discipline (meaning rules), then affection only when its been earned. You have to stop this puppy now before this behaviour has time to escalate.

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Dog Health Questions: Whats wrong with my dog?

my dog went to dog training for about 4 weeks and she stayed there the whole time and there was alot of dogs there. now she is home all she does is sleep and sit here and sits by the door but when she goes out side she sits there? does she miss her dog friends or is this normal?

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Have you been walking her? She's probably bored and needs exercise and to be socialized with other dogs. If you have a dog park nearby or even a field where peole tend to congregate with their dogs, why don't you take her there? My dog knows the neighbor dogs and if he can hear them he'll sit by the fence for hours, hoping to go play. She needs stimulus.

Aggressive Dog Training - Expert Advice

• Sounds to me like she is bored and/or depressed, missing all the excitement, other dogs and play time. Have you tried taking her to the park, spending a little extra time with her or making a play date with another dog? To be safe I would have her checked out by your vet to be sure nothing physical is wrong since she was away from you for so long and you don't know all that happened while she gone.


• Your dog may be confused. Four weeks is a long time to be apart. We have two dogs, and the longest we have left them was 14 days when we went to London a couple of years ago. They acted happy to see us at first, but after the first day, they withdrew and acted aloof. It took about 4 or 5 days for them to act normal. I think your dog is probably just apprehensive and worried that you might leave her again. Give it a little more time and in the meantime, show her lots of attention if possible. Good luck with your pet!

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training advice!!?

I have a female 5 1/2 month old Yorkie who STILL isn't potty trained. Everyone has told me to crate train her but I feel awful listening to her whine and bark all day. Also, she does not listen to me when I call for her when she's outside playing, she will just ignore me and keep running. Sometimes on a very rare occasion when she's feeling nice she will come. She also doesn't listen very well when I tell her to stay when we are trying to get out the door, although she has been MUCH better with that. Oh, her worst subject would definitely be with bathes she's absolutely horrific, and with being a Yorkie they need baths every week because they have hair instead of fur. I was also thinking of breeding her once when she's around 1 1/2 years old and I was wondering if that would help with her obedience, or should I just get her fixed at 6 months? Please do not leave comments telling me to get rid of her or to find someone more reponsible because she is my baby and I wouldn't give her up for anything! My mom also said that if she didn't start listening better that I would have to get rid of her and that's not happening!

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This is what we did and it worked. We would bribe the dog to the door with treats. Once it was at the door we would give her the treat. She goes outside and does her business and we give her another treat. Keep doing this and he'll pick it up pretty quick. We still give her treats when she goes just because she's so darn cute. It should take a couple of weeks or so, just be patient.

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• I'm sorry...when you bought her where you looking for a dog or a live doll?
  
  Dogs are a different species! you are aware of that, right?
  
  Either grow up and treat your dog as such, or get rid of her.


• 5-1/2 months is still very young. Be consistent with her and, as she gets older, you WILL see results. I didn't even know about crate training when my dog, Angel, was little. Treats help a LOT!!! When she does come to you give her a treat and say "good girl" and pet her. She will learn that good behavior gets her treats. Always have little treats in you pocket for her. THIS IS A MUST! Give her one immediately after the behavior that you want. Dogs want to please their master but you need to train her to know what you want. Actually, training a dog is really "training the owner".
  
  Good luck to you, your companion and your mom.
  
  ps: When she (the dog, not your mom, haha) has an accident on the floor, be sure to clean it up right away. Also, spraying white vinegar on the area will discourage her from using that spot again.


• Go to the pet store or where they have training and get her some training ASAP. And practice what you are told by the trainer consistently and constantly. It is your job to train your puppy right and if you don't know what you are doing, she won't either.
  
  And get her fixed ASAP as well. You do not need to add to the puppy overpopulation by bring more puppies into the world. Letting her have puppies will not train her in any way to go outside to the bathroom.
  
  YOU have to train her to go outside. Take her out every couple of hours and let her do her business outside before she comes back in. Take her out after she eats, wakes up, plays etc. When she goes outside and does her stuff, then tell her good girl and then pet her and love her up. Don't make a big deal out of her going to the bathroom inside, but make a big deal if she goes to the bathroom outside.
  
  Unfortunately bathing a dog is not always easy. If you find it is too hard for you to do yourself, then take her to the groomers. Bathing once a week is too much anyhow. Once a month is more like it. You could be drying out her skin. I have never heard of a dog who needed weekly bathing, they all have hair whether it is short or long.
  
  When she doesn't listen to you and runs away when she is outside, do you get mad or yell? If you do then of course she is going to run away. When I was training mine to come back when I called I kept my voice even and once he came back I petted him and said good boy, gave him a treat and loved him up. I didn't yell or get mad because he didn't listen. I also train with the snap of my fingers. When he hears the snap he knows I gave a command and he listens. It was a lot of working with him, but he is 6 months now and understands the snapping of the fingers and what it means.
  
  The more time you spend with training, the better your puppy will be and the better adult dog it will be. Even though she is adorable and your baby, it doesn't mean it's all play and no work. You have to give her training and then you will both be happier together!
  
  Oh and if you have a crate, THROW IT AWAY! Train your dog, don't crate it. Crating a dog can lead to the owners being lazy. When the responsibility of training it becomes a chore, you can just lock it in it's crate and forget it, right? No, it's a live animal and needs your guidance all the time. And honestly we call it a crate, but it really is a cage right? So in reality, you are putting your friend and buddy in a cage. Ummm yeah not a good idea.Good luck!


• To get you dog to come back to you quick and easy. Make a noise, call her name, or just basically scream and then fall to the ground and dont move until she comes running over.
  
  Most dogs no matter how stubbern or stupid they are will notice that their master is no longer standing and come over to see what happened.
  
  My friend has probably the stupidest dog on the world.. she never comes when she is called unless someone starts running away from her. anyways i tried this on her and she came running
  
  Hope it works =-]
  
  when she comes to you give her some chicken or something... she will eventually come without you having to fall over.


• I have 3 small dogs and using treats had worked best for me. She will get used to the crate eventually. I used to breed and they will probably whine for a while but you'll just have to stick it out. As for potty training, well i had mine trained in 2 weeks, and i did it by going to the sliding glass door and asking him if he wanted to go potty. You should wait by the door with treats and then let her out. Going outside with her until she goes potty is a good idea. After she's done give her a treat and then bring her back inside. Do this often and she'll learn. Also the bathing, my dogs hate bath too, but unfortunately i started to late. You need to go slow and gentle, and do it often so she gets used to it. Use treats for everything in the beginning but then steer away from them and she'll just listen to you. Definitely dot get rid of her, she's very young and is still a puppy so it will take time and patience. Giving her away is just giving up and thats not good for her or you. You must remember to be consistant and stern! Breeding is HARD work. I wouldn't recommend it for you, but thats a personal choice.
  hope this helps...email me for more advice!!


• go to www.pawsitiveexperience.com
  
  on the training and behavior tips page print up crate training, wait at the door, stay, housebreaking, restrained recall, and off leash recall.
  You can also find videos of these training tips at www.kohd.com and scroll down to "Khody's Tail Waggin Tips.
  
  I would also get your dog into a training class so you learn how to train your dog. The articles and videos will buy you time until you get into a proper class.
  
  Fixing her will not help with obedience but I would have her spayed anyway. Unless you have knowledge of genetics, inherited diseases, and have helped care for (more than once) a pregnant dog and puppies you should not take on such a responsibility.


• Truly for dog potty training to work you do have to set some boundaries.  Sounds like you are being pretty easy on your dog and because you don't want to hear him bark or whine.   If you don't set good boundaries your dog will continue to do this. So here are some things you can do. 
   1. Restrict the areas your dog can go in your home until he potty trained.   Crating is a pretty good method, because it teaches your dog not to use the bathroom where they sleep.  If you don't want to use a crate try setting aside a small room in your home to potty train. Cover the room with training pads. 
   
  2.  As your dog starts using the bathroom in this room, start removing the training pads until he has only a small area to go.  This helps because dogs normally like to use the bathroom on the same surface.  
  3.  As far as using the bathroom outside, make sure your dog is fed on a set schedule.  This will help you determine how soon he goes to the bathroom after he eats.  Once you know the schedule you can take him outside around that time. 
  4. Let your dog sniff around until he finds a comfortable spot to use the bathroom.  
  5.  As you set up a routine, your dog should be come pretty constant in using the bathroom.  
  6. Also reward your dog when he does potty when and where you want him to with a treat or praise.  Should help the training along.  
   
   
   


• Yorkshires are known for being very active and smart, also bold and stubborn sometimes. On the training part, follow these rules
  1 - Only one person should train her.
  2 - Make sure that the rest of your family uses the same commands
  3 - Also, make sure she knows who's in command. Be very authoritative and clear with your commands.
  4 - Always reward her when she does something good, NEVER hit her when she does something wrong, dogs understand when you scold them. Make sure she knows why you're scolding her, otherwise its useless doing so. Never pet her or do anything else that might be intercepted as affectionate when she does something wrong, that will only end up her not trusting you at all and not following your orders.
  
  I doubt breeding her will solve her obedience problem.
  
  Now, regarding potty training, when she goes in the house, firstly you must let her know that what she did was wrong, push her nose into what she did (don't overdo it, just so that she knows what about you're talking) and scold her. Put on her leash and take her outside and so that she goes outside, praise and pet her when she does. Don't hit her and also don't let anyone else hit her on any circumstances. Usually when she needs to go she will try and get your attention and bark or jumping/scratching at the door. I'm sure that you're probably not all day at home, so make sure that the rest of your family will understand this and help you with it.
  
  "COME" command - put the leash on her, wait till she's busy doing something else then say "Come" and just after pull your dog into your direction, if it fails the first time do not give up until she understands what you want and she does it, praise her and give her a treat that she like as soon as she does as you like.
  "HEEL" - again, with the leash on, don't let the leash loose much at first, walk with her, suddenly stop and say heel, if she doesn't stop, yank the leash in your way, making sure she stops, praising her after, start over.
  "SIT" - hold the dog's collar so she won't run away, and push her rump down after saying sit. praise and pet when done of course.
  
  Try and find a treat that your dog simply can't get enough off and give that to her, in small bits when you're training, do not give her this treat often, otherwise she might get bored of it.
  Yorkies are very intelligent, they learn pretty quick, if you're training her and she does good, then suddenly stops answering your command, it's not because you haven't succeeded, but because she got bored of the trick and wants to learn something new.
  When she goes aggressive towards other dogs or just not listening to you at all, you need to get her attention back, you can poke her hard enough to just get her attention and say to her "NO" or "BAD", you can poke her at her ribs, thats the most likely place to get her attention, don't hurt her in any case.
  When leaving her alone at home, make sure she has a toy or two to play with, otherwise she will go at your shoes/furniture/anything that she might find fun to chew, also the toy you're giving her when you're leaving the house should be one that she hasn't seen the rest of the day, otherwise she won't play with it, being bored.
  
  Well, that's about it atm, good luck!


• well lets start with basic dog 101...dont leave her in a crate all day. dont bath her every week, fur is furon animals, not hair like us, brushing is good enough to keep her clean as well as trims at the groomer, she is not attached to you like you are to her., give her more attention, uncrate her and read books on training...Do not breed her...its not good for her, and you dont know squat about breeding..she could die, and you cant guarantee her blood line is pure enough.Get her fixed at 6 months...Dogs usually are not potty trained fully til a year old.

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Dog Health Questions: Best Dog Training Guides, Tips and Tricks?

I'm found this really great site that I have to share : http://www.pupdogtraining.com

Dog Training: To Have Or Not To Have A Trainer

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The site that you picked looks good!
Patience ..well yeah that's a given x 10!
treats work
the clicker thing didn't work for me..guess it depends on the dog...just keep trying diffferent things to you find one that works!

Good Luck, hope this answer helped:)

Control Your Aggressive Dog With These 4 Dog Training Tips

• Patience


• I recommend you visit the website that I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a few months back. The program teaches you various methods you can use yourself to solve common dog issues. It totally transformed my dog. Good luck!


• Here is one good site
  http://dogtraining.primia.net .There You can download free Handbook for dog owner.

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Dog Health Questions: Need dog training tips for the world's most stubborn dog?

I have a 7 1/2 month old puppy that is a Shar-Pei/Husky mix. He's adorable at 51 pounds, but refuses to listen. He understands sit and lay down, but only does those for treats. We were fortunate that potty training was instinctive, however he will NOT stop biting. He's not being aggressive, but wants to play. No matter how many times my husband and I tell him NO in a very stern voice, put him in time-out, hold his mouth closed, grab and hold him by scruff of the neck, NOTHING works. He could care less what we do. He continues to bite and jump up almost non-stop. He is extremely strong and hard to physically "manhandle". I'm at my wits end. Any suggestions?

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With that husky mix in him, he has lots of energy. You probably have to exercise him more using a weight backpack or in a swimming pool.

As for the biting behavior, you need to teach him what's the behavior you want. You can tell him "no" and close him mouth shut, but he doesn't understand what he is doing wrong. He's simply just playing.

When you are playing with him and he's not being mouthy, give him tons of praise, when he starts being mouthy, simply turn your back away and ignore him, When he calms down, continue the playtime.

You and your husband need to be in charge, sounds like your dog is taking over. Keep all his toys in a box and food away. When the dog behaves and it's playtime, pull out some toys. When he gets aggressive, take them away.

Feeding your dog in a routine will also put you in charge.

The dog will soon realize that your the god of toys and food, and the only way he can get the toys, is if he behaves properly.

In short:
Exercise
Praise and correcting, not disciplining the behavior and expecting the dog to behave
Keep all toys and food, until you say its dinner time and playtime

This should help! Good luck!

Dog Clicker Training vs Compulsion Based Dog Training, Which is Better?

• I'm not surprised those methods don't work. If he's looking to play inappropriately, then correct him and ignore him EVERY time he does it. You can also try redirecting him to acceptable forms of play after the correction. Try obedience training also. A well trained, obedient dog can be put in a sit stay when displaying inappropriate behavior


• Hi,
  
  Mouthing is an unavoidable part of canine development. It's how young dogs learn about their world. Fortunately, by consistently signaling to your pup that biting is unacceptable, and giving her playtime with other dogs who'll teach her the same lesson, she'll learn to use her jaws very gently. Here are more training tips:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s0f.html
  
  For jumping problem, check out these tips:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/wb1.html


• Do not yell no at your dog do not grab your dog it scares them and they do not understand why you did it instead yelp in a high pitched voice "ouch" cross your arms as soon as it happens completely ignore the dog turn your back on him. Do this every time if he tries to get your attention ignore him stand up and keep your arms crossed and do not talk to him let him walk away. Make sure when you yelp that it is high pitched and sounds like a hurt puppy. It is possible that the pup was removed from the parents and siblings to early between 6 and 9 weeks the pups start to learn these lessons.


• My reccomendations are:
  
  Huskeys= ALOT of ENERGY lol so long walks are needed or a tred mill. You can also get a doggy back pack for your walks and fill them with water bottles so the weight can wear him out alittle.
  Huskeys also can be a very mouthy breed so that's not unusual that he is using his mouth to play with you.
  Shar Pei= Fighting breed-These dogs have very strong and thick necks for fighting. So a routine collar is not going to do you justice as you walk them. I would suggest a prong collar to be used for walks and be sure the collar is towards to top of the neck. So when your on a walk you give a tug right the the moment of him pulling. Be sure during the walk he is walking next to or behind you. The collar may look like some german torture device but in fact it does not hurt them as long as it is used properly it simulates the bite of an alpha dog.
  
  1. I would recommend a puppy/dog class for you guys. To teach to the basic on how to dicipline your dog.
  
  2. Have a daily routine: get up take the dog on a walk,feed him,ect.
  
  3.Be consistant with commands. The prong collar can also be used at home with a very short leash so when this big guy is jumping all over the hubby you can correct him. It is better to correct him before he gets way to excited. Also have your husband ignore him until he calms down eye contact, talking to him anything that focuses on him will cause excitement and unwanted behavior.
  
  4. Before letting people in your house: Make him sit and stay and have your guests ignore him completely until he is calm. Once he is calm you may praise him in a calm voice.
  
  Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Starting a dog training service?

So I trained Sandy for the show Annie, and I have had several people ask me If I would "hire out" and train their dogs for them. I LOVE training dogs, I would like to do it as a career. I have watched Victoria Stillwell on Animal plantet and learned ALOT from her, but most of it I already knew how to do. Should I go for it and train them and thier dogs? How much should I charge per hour, if any?

Helpful Dog Training Tips

Recommended Answer:
-If you are going to eb doing this, then yes, I would charge. Say, about $8.00 per hour- if they come to you. More iof you go to their place. As you get better with other people's dogs, thy;ll refer you to others, and your fee could go up slowly. Start small, do a GREAT job, then increase in customers and the amount you charge.

Dog Training with Hand Signals - Hand Signals Help With Obedience Training Your Dog

• If you are asking on here how to train a dog to "focus" you are nowhere near ready to train dogs professionaly. If you were, you would know there are better, more reliable sources out there to gain knowledge from (and not just a couple of TV shows either!)
  
  Start by "training" neighbours dogs etc for FREE to build up a reputation for yourself. Join clubs in your area that compete in Obedience and things to make a few "contacts" who can help you on your way, who you can watch and learn from. READ LOTS. You are more likely to get people to trust you in your abilities if you have some titles under your belt - so train your own dog and COMPETE, COMPETE, COMPETE! If you can do it with yours, you can do it with others (often more easily!)


• Yes defiantly go for it if it is something you love to do. The charging part all depends though. How serious is their problem with their dog?, How much are they willing to pay? Make sure it is reasonable though. If I were you i would charge 25 dollars an hour, but you are the professional. :)


• You need to at least apprentice under a trainer. You will get the experience you need with all breeds.
  You can't learn or get experience training from a TV show


• Yes! If this is what you want to do then I would say go with your heart!
  PS £10/$12 sounds reasonable for a one to one session with the dog depending on how good you are....... good luck. I really hope you do it!!


• Depending upon your age, you need to ask an insurance agent about professional liability insurance. You or your parents or guardians can be sued for quite a bit, should things go wrong.
  
  Dog training and handling is a great business, but only if you are covered by insurance - a lot can go wrong, and you can be sued for LOT of money.
  
  I would suggest that perhaps you might be better off apprenticing to a professional trainer - they may have a postion under their insurance that would pay at least as much, and get you out of the position of being at risk for such a lawsuit. It would also get you more training and experience, let you make a name for yourself, and they would have a steady stream of customers. Not such a bad way to start out.
  
  Going out on your own right away is not necessarily the best way to start - one bad incident, and your reputation is shot. And reputation is everything.


• Wow! You are already a celebrity dog trainer and that could give you instant credentials. I would network and start out with those closest to you and develop a business that way. You may just have enough clientel to be able to charge a nice amount (well above what other pet training centers charge). My advice: start with small steps but always have that vision!
  
  http://www.squidoo.com/dog_obedience_training

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Dog Health Questions: Where can i find free e-books about dog training?

It should be fully downloaded & free of charge.

Dog Training Plays Key Role in Dog Grooming and Puppy Care

Recommended Answer:
search google

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone ever taken their dog to Petsmart dog training classes?

What was your experience with them? Did they help?

How to Select a Good Online Dog Training Course

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i enrolled my dog in the puppy kindergarten class at petsmart when he was 10 weeks old. i think the class can be beneficial IF you have a good instructor. our teacher left in the middle of the 6 week program and we got another one that was obviously more experienced. so the second half of the course was much better than the first. i felt the class was helpful to me, a first time dog owner. it taught me how to communicate with my dog and how to understand and interpret his behavior. someone with a lot of experience with dogs probably would not benefit from it as much as i did. for the dog to learn and retain anything from the course, you MUST be consistent and persistent with him/her. if you know that you're not going to do this, then it's a waste of your time.

hope this helps

Myths of Dog Training and Dog Training Solutions

• What I have observed from the classes when I have been at the store is a big joke. I think it is a waste of money. I would call a local kennel club and get a referral.


• i have and my dog thought it was fun so did i


• i've been thinking of taking my dog there for some training classes but i haven't yet. I have heard though that they do help they train your dog to go to the potty and to be nice, i've heard it from several people that have experienced it, so you should take it in consideration.


• NO

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Dog Health Questions: Where can you Buy the Don sullivan dog training programm?

Where can you buy it besides online? Any stores? Does the training actually work? Has anyone used it, has it worked for your dog? Can you buy it in stores?

Dog Training Basics: 3 Golden Rules

Recommended Answer:
Well, I am sure you have ignored all the spamming!

Please find yourself a real trainer and don't be sucked in by some idiot with a gimmick and a website, which is what this guy is.

Dog Training - Consistency vs. Habitual

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

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