Dog Health Questions: How are dogs trained to detect cancer?

I've heard that dogs can detect certain cancers in either urine or the breath. But how do they teach them? Like how do they teach them what 'cancer' smells like? Or is it just by instinct.

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Hi,

I was watching a TV show, and they talked about the first dog who taught herself to sniff out the cancer cells.

Others they teach with some samples of actual cancer put into veils, and then placed on a long work area, about 10' long with separated buckets about 2' apart. Then the dog picks out the right sample, and gets it's reward - to play with a toy or something.

Another system - call it a little more advanced is to put small tissue samples on the back of band aids, then place them on a test subject wearing a swimsuit. The dog sniffs out the band-aids with the cancer cells, not the other ones with something like ham or whatever.

One time they had a dog repeatedly go back to a "non-cancer" test area. So they tested that patient again, and found cancer in that person.

Good Luck!

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• Each specific cancer has an odour, similar to cured meat. They match perfectly, it's really quite amazing. So, you basically train the dog to identify the smell of a certain meat and react to it > sitting, barking, laying down, etc.
  
  Then, you practice on a human! If that person has a specific cancer, your dog will notify you! There is one downside, the dog could be giving you a false diagnosis IF the person has eaten any cured meat, has cured meat in their pocket, or has rubbed cured meat on their clothing. This doesn't usually happen, so don't worry. Happy cancer finding!

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

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

Career 1

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

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

Career 2

Dog Groomer

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

So how do I get into it.

Thanks

Dog Training Goals

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

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Dog Health Questions: On a scale of 1-10, how well is your dog trained?

This is just for a science project.

Please list the age & type of dog.

Also say about how many hours per week you... walk your dog, play with yoru dog, and how many hours per week do you spend with training.

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Dog's name: Toto
Dog breed: Mutt scottish terrier mix saved before being put down
Age: We are not sure about 11 or 12 we think.
Walk the dog: Every day not sure how many minutes
Play with the dog: Every day when she's in the mood
Hours training: We do not do training anymore because she knows everything we want her to know, sit, stay, rollover, lay down, potty on command, very obedient.
Scale of 1-10 number: 9 or 10 probably 10 though

Cooperative Tips on Dog Training

• 6 months
  german shorthaired pointer/australian shephard
  2 hours each
  training is a 1


• My 9 year old border collie is a 10.
  Hours per week walking: Approximately 9
  Hours per week playing: Ha, nearly ever waking minute he's trying to get me to throw SOMETHING.
  Hours per week training: I train, specifically train, about an hour every other day--but sometimes we're officially working on something specific--and that would replace an hour walk, etc.
  
  My 11 mos old Aussie is a 2. She's a work in progess.
  She shares walking and playing time.
  We've just started herding lessons, so that's about an hour a week, and she's in an obedience class, so two hours a week.


• 5
  he is a 2yr old chihuahua
  
  i walk him 20 - 40 minutes twice a week but due to his behavior i am upping it to every evening when i get home from work.
  
  we play all the time
  
  i am going to start training him constantly because he is very aggressive and nippy with strangers comming into my home & also with my brother.


• My dog is a 10 as far as being trained
  I have a 4 year old male yellow Labrador Retriever.
  14 hours a week walking
  17 hours a week playing which includes swimming, running errands etc.
  7 to 10 hours of training


• 10 out of ten for my Staffy she is brilliant .she will be 6 May 12th and a nicer lass nevr lived .


• Duke
  Age 3
  Labrador Retriever/Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix
  He gets walked about 30 minutes per day
  We play all day long with Dakota too
  My dog is already trained and on a scale from 1-10 he is about a 8.
  He is very smart and sometimes too smart for his own good!
  He knows all the basic obedience stuff and he knows how to shake.
  
  Dakota
  Age 5
  Rottweiler/German Shepherd/ Husky mix
  She gets walked 30-45 minutes a day
  We play all day long with Duke too
  Dakota is a 9 on training. She is very smart!
  She knows high 5,shake,speak,I love you,and the basic obedience stuff,and when I say kisses she gives kisses!


• About 4, shes always moaning at me for drinkin beer... Oh dog!... Sorry.


• Hard to assign a number. There are some areas in which they are a 10 and others in which we are still working and they would score much lower.
  
  Lab mix - almost 4 years
  Lab - a little over 2 years
  
  Training is nonstop in my home. I always monitor, correct/encourage behaviors. Walking varies (especially now that my husband is away and I'm 8 mo pregnant,) but they usually get a minimum of an hour per day each. Play time also varies. They actually spend most of their time outdoors playing, but I do spend time playing fetch, etc. with them. Sorry, I didn't really give you numbers!


• 7 of my dogs are very well trained in German and English commands....I work with them daily around the ranch...with commands working cattle and horses. So I would say 20-30 hours a week they are working and continuing the training, I have 1 that is a blind puppy..so he takes time and patience. So on a scale 1-10 I would say 9 or 10
  
  Italian Mastiff-4 years
  Italian Mastiff-5 years
  Italian Mastiff-7 years
  Doberman-3 years
  Doberman-5 years
  Doberman-8 years
  Jack Russell-2 years
  Mastiff-6 month-blind


• Maybe a 8 or 9. he is 2 years old and a beagle. I walk him maybe 3 to 4 times a week, and ALWAYS play with him, training would be maybe 5 days a week. I LOVE my doggy!!!


• 10
  Lab greyhound mix - 3
  24 hrs. Fun
  Training 2 hrs a year


• i have 2 dogs both are sisters
  
  there 3 years old
  
  one is a 10- irish wolf hound
  
  the other one is like a 8 -irish wolf hound
  
  i walk my dog 1 hr a day
  I play with them like 24/7 probably like 4 hrs
  traning 5rs a week


• Chuckles - almost 11 years - Labrador/German Shepherd Dog mix - 2.
  Sampson - 1 year old - Labrador/Chow Chow mix - 5. How well does he respond? 8.
  
  Well.. I play with them a LOT, but I don't keep track of the time. Training has been slow in the winter, but I will be doing more in the summer.


• Mollie: age 1 1/2. Breed: Half min pin, half beagle.
  I'd say she's maybe a 6 going on 7. She is very intelligent. She sits, creeps, rolls over, stands, speaks, and high fives you. She also pees and poops on command.
  I spend about 6 hours a week walking her, another 30 minutes a day playing in the fence, which is also lots of running and exercise.
  I practice training with her through out the day. Maybe, 20 minutes a day when we are done playing so her energy level is down and she can focus on me better.
  
  Berry: Age 1. Breed: Half basset hound, half beagle.
  All of the times above apply to him as well, but since he is younger and a little more slow and stubbern, he's maybe a 5. He sits, rolls over, speaks and pees on command. I'm working with him in pooping on command, and for some reason he just doesn't get "shake" or "high five".


• 8-9 on the scale
  his 1-2 years old
  his pitbull/boxer
  i walk him at the minium 7 hours a day.
  i play with him whenver i am home and not busy and his not sleeping so it varied but it would be ore than 7 hours
  training-- a week?? 3-5 hours

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Dog Health Questions: How can I make my dog less scared?

My dog is a German Shepherd mix... she acts tough and barks at people but when ever they approach her she cowers off with her ears back!

Can I make her less scared because all of those police dogs that the police men try to train their dogs don't they every get a scaredy cat dog and they have to train them to be less scared?so i just wanna know if I can make my doggy less scared... like a police dog if someone were to break in she would stand up for her self instead of running of!

Like if little dog training to make her braver? I don't want to slowly make her meet the new people.. i just want her to be BRAVE! PLEASE HELP!

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Ideally you want your dog to become self confident and appropriately friendly, not a vicious guard dog! She's most likely barking at people because she's somewhat nervous in the first place. However, a nervous dog can be a dangerous dog. The behavior you describe, ears laid back, can be a signal that the dog is unhappy and indeed might try to defend itself if pushed. Many dogs will first try to avoid (run from) a situation, then defend if necessary and if provoked further.

I suggest taking your dog to obedience. Obedience training should help socialize your dog to various other dogs and people and help her develop skills to become more confident as well as develop more appropriate behavior.

A good start might be to check with the local pet shelters in your area. Many offer classes themselves. If they don't, they should be able to offer you resources on where to find classes. A reputable trainer will know how to deal with this behavior and help you to help your dog. I suggest advising the trainer of the behavior prior to attending class.

You don't give any background about the dog. I'm curious what situation the dog may have come from and the age of the dog. Those answers will also impact how is the best way to handle the dog.

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• i don't know if you can turn her into a protection dog, but lots of socialization and getting her to trust you will do wonders. take her around new people as much as possible. be her "pack leader". watch some of the dog whisperer on national geographic. good luck!
  btw... i LOVE shepherds.


• you don't say how old she is but sounds like she hasen't had alot of socializing that is so important for young puppies. don't force people on her or you will end up with a fear biter.
  
  i would suggest you find a good posative trainer that knows how to read the dogs body language and can show you how to work with her and do it right.
  
  as she builds confidence she will become a better pet and all dogs will protect their property naturally. you really don't want an agressive dog that you can't handle or you could be in for a law suit.


• Dogs that show fear during evaluation or training do not get to be police dogs. It sounds cruel, but police dogs are a dime a dozen and suppliers will not waste their time on rehabilitating dogs just to sell them.
  
  You do not want to teach your dog to be aggressive by barking at people or biting them. All you will end up with is a FEAR BITER.
  
  Try socialization! Let people come up to her and feed her treats. Your dog will be less afraid of people if you teach her there is nothing to be afraid of...
  
  Good luck!


• Any dog will protect their people and property if they feel threatened, even a timid or shy dog. So for protection, don't worry about it.
  
  However, especially with a shepherd who have a reputation, you need to get her used to people and places. And the only permanent way to do this is a little at a time. Start taking her out, where she can see people, but not too close. Then gradually get closer to them. Have a stranger offer her a treat/cookie.
  
  Scared dogs can have a tendency to nip or bite at someone. Again, being a shepherd who has a reputation of guard dog, you want to make sure the dogs does not fall into this tendency. Although you say you don't want to slowly make her meet people, that is the only true way to get a dog comfortable in the real world.


• Every dog has its own personality. The police dogs are the overly-aggressive ones; your's is timid. All you can do is love her, & introduce any other dog to her, very slowly & cautious, while talking to her in a sootheing voice. Don't try to introduce any hyper big dogs to her. One time, years ago, I got a female german shepherd mix from the pound, to use as a guard dog. Well, I gave her to some teen-aged boy, cause she was just a big ole lover dog. It's usually the males that are the brave ones.


• You can help your dog. It takes time, training and patience. You want to help your dog be braver, not just because you want a brave dog but because her fearfulness can become aggressiveness. Do not punish your dog or force her to deal with things that scare her. Understand triggers, thresholds, counter conditioning and desensitization. These are the basic training concepts that you use to change how a dog feels. You are right to think about working on how the dog feels, not just how she behaves.
  
  Visit this site for good information
  www.fearfuldogs.com/fearfuldogbook.htm…


• Simply reward them after interacting with people. After having a stranger pet them, give your dog a treat.


• Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears, by Nicole Wilde, CPDT. Available from Dogwise, http://www.dogwise.com.

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Dog Health Questions: I was really mean to my dog-please help?

Before I adopted my APBT, I read so many books about dog training. Every book said that the owner should ensure that the dog knows who is boss. When I got her, though I was loving, I was very strict and structured. She gets plenty of exercise, food, and fresh air. She is a sweet dog, and everyone loves her. Anyway, tonight I flipped out on her when I came home and saw some of my possessions destroyed. She looked really guilty, and I yelled and plucked her rear end. I am really ashamed of myself, and I feel that she lost trust in me. I was a bully. I saw she was frightened and I took advantage. She is nothing but loving and kind, and I truly do love her. I think I got scared of her bad behavior and felt afraid she would start being disobedient. My husband says that he noticed I am often too strict with her. How do I stop being so stern? I adopted her because I really wanted a dog to love and care for. Somewhere along the way, the love left and the structure came in. Please help. I know some of you may think "she's just a dog", but she is part of my family and I want to be a great pet-parent. Will she forgive me? How do I make things right? Only serious answers please. Thanks.

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She'll forgive you and probably already has by the time you're reading my answer. You lost your temper, which is only human. Your dog is unharmed and you've learned from the experience, so since it's not something you've done before or will do again (I assume), try not to beat yourself up over it. Play with her, take her for walks, train her to strengthen the bond between you again.

Remember, when correcting a dog, the correction must preferably fall as soon as the dog even contemplates doing something wrong or during the action itself. Later corrections must fall within seconds or they will not connect the correction with the wrong-doing.

I can't tell you how to be less stern, but it might help to focus more on her good behaviours than her bad. Like do you remember to praise her when she's doing something you approve of, like not begging for food at the table or lying quietly in her bed or by your feet when you watch TV, peeing outside etc. - all of the of the things we tend to take for granted that is actually good behaviour.

I communicate a great deal with my dog "ah" and "no" for correcting behaviour and "goooood girl" and silly praise for good behaviour and just for being sweet in general. A correction should always be followed by praise when the dog does as it is told eg. stops biting the couch, so that at any given day, the dog will have received more praise than corrections.

My dog is very focused on me and gets upset if I am angry with her, even when I try to hide it, so if I'm not able to let go of my anger within a few minutes, I usually give myself a time-out until I've calmed down again. Human time-outs are a good thing and saved my sanity when my first dog was in her teen-phase and a destructive and obnoxious brat. The time-outs also prevented me from loosing my temper with her.

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• Well, if she's not sure about you right now, you should regain her trust, let her know that you didn't mean it and is sorry, pet her gently and nicely. And you should only be strict to her if she is doing something wrong, if not, then why should you be mean? If she is loving and caring then it shouldn't be a problem. hope it works out


• She'll forgive you, just provide plenty of love.
  
  You should be stern, but you should also be loving. There *are* times when you can say "good girl" for no reason (as long as she's not misbehaving) or talk to her in a baby voice. She'd probably love that.
  
  Is she still a puppy? Maybe crating her when you are out (as long as it's not for too long) would keep her from destroying things.


• im having the same problem..... i'll put this on my watchlist so i can come bak to read the answers later.
  
  thanks for posting it. i have a APBT too. =]


• Just love her. Play with her and only correct her when absolutely necessary! Soon she will see that you love her and just want the best for her.


• Show me the dog owner or parent who hasn't lost it once or twice and I'll show you a saint. I lost it one time with my dog, when I was rushing for a ferry with take-out food in one hand, leash in the other, and the dog made an uncharacteristic lunge towards another dog and pulled me right down to the sidewalk. I was so mad I was standing there yelling at her in the street, and I don't yell at dogs since I find that a look and a bit of snap in the voice works better. Don't worry about this. A one-time incident won't make much difference if any. It's the day after day abuse and neglect that really affects a dog, and it's clear that your dog, on the whole, is getting what she needs. Everyone has a different style with their dog and there isn't just one that's right. I'm also one of those who gives my dog a lot of structure and I'm not overly affectionate--no baby talk, etc. My dog is also well-behaved, very sweet and very popular. Some might think I'm too strict, but I see a lot of dogs who need more and not less structure. So ease up a bit if it will make you feel better, which is easier to do anyway as the dog gets older and better trained, and make a point of having a few cuddle moments each day with the dog.
  
  You're quite right that part of why you got so mad is that you felt that your dog misbehaving reflected on your training. Very human reaction. It takes quite a bit of self-control and insight at the moment these things happen to realize that the fault wasn't the dog's but yours. However, if the dog does something awful and you show no reaction, the dog may think that whatever it was doesn't matter. I once came home to find that the dog had sh*t on the floor. I decided it was my fault since I hadn't taken him out enough, so I shouldn't chew him out for it. He slunk around the house for half and hour, so I told him off while pointing to the spot. He hung his head and all that until I was finished, then got very happy. He knew he'd done something bad, had been waiting for the punishment, and was glad it was all over now.
  
  Also, figure out if you can what brought on the chewing incident and take steps to prevent it happening in the future. Was the dog lonely, bored, were you away longer than usual, or what? She may be happier conmfined to a smaller area.


• Actually, structure is really good for a dog. My dog likes having a routine and structure in his life. Whenever we have to change that routine, he gets stressed and unhappy. It is also important to be a leader to your dog, and communicate to her what is right and what is wrong. So I think you are already on the right path.
  
  The most important thing in terms of achieving leadership is to always be calm and assertive. That was the hardest thing for me to do, but it really makes a big difference. Every time I feel myself getting angry, I would catch myself, and practice breathing slowly. If I can't control my temper, I will leave for a bit and only come back when I am more calm. I find that talking in a calm voice also helps me control my anger.
  
  For now, I would put your dog in a long-term confinement area (e.g. kitchen) when you are not around. Make sure the space is safe and secure and put in bedding, water bowl, puppy pads (if needed), and lots of safe chew toys and food toys. That way, she only chews on the safe chew toys rather than your prized possessions.
  
  When you are around to supervise, non-mark her (No) when she chews on something she shouldn't and redirect her onto a chew toy. Praise her well when she starts chewing on the toy.
  
  Following the NILIF program and doing regular obedience sessions will also help.


• It's normal and a good sign you feel bad for how you scolded her. Dogs do need structure, but also lots of love and attention. Your dog probably chewed your possessions from separation anxiety. You should love your dog up, but if you feel like all you do is tell her what not to do she will expect that's all you can give. If you really want your dog to know her boundaries and be obedient why don't you try some training classes. Petsmart offers training classes they are inexpensive, and work well - I got my dog trained there. They will give you techniques to work w/your dog, and you will learn the balance of being to strict to being the boss who loves their dog. Don't beat yourself up, just try spending time w/your dog, give it good praise - you'll find when you praise your dog for good behavior they will be very responsive, and a lot more relaxed around you. And your not alone, their isn't a dog owner that hasn't lost their temper w/the pets. Best of Luck!


• okay, i know how bad you feel. we also have an american pit bull(gunnermack 2.5 years old). anyway, there was one day where everything was just going wrong ( by wrong i mean everything )and all he wanted was my attention. well i was frustrated beyond belief. all he did was walk into the same room as me and ask for a treat. i blew up at him, he went to his couch, hiding his head and shaking. i felt horrible. i sat down beside him, and asked to see his face, the saddest face i have ever seen. i took his head into my arms and hugged him told him i was sorry for yelling at him. it took him about an hour to get off of his couch, but when he did i got the biggest kiss ever. pitties are very sensitive creatures, and i was a very bad mom that day. since then we have taught each other, and have also respected one anothers space. just love her and respect her. she will give you unconditional love, for the rest of her life. not to mention how goofy they are. the best clowns god ever made!


• Don't worry, I think everyone that owns a cat or dog probably looses their patience with them at some point. My recently adopted jack russell/min pin mix has a habit of eating our clothes. Go figure!! And every time I find a chewed up shirt or good pair of jeans I get really angry and call her bad names. I feel horrible and she always looks soo sorry she did it, even though I know she is only reacting to the way I am acting. I have even spanked her. Just know that as long as you are not always hitting her or being abusive she'll be fine.


• First let me say that you are human. We all get frustrated and lose it sometimes. The trick is to learn from our mistakes. Dogs are one of the most forgiving creatures that God made. Now forgive yourself.
  Boundaries and consistency are necessary but so is love and affection. I suggest going to a good obedience class. The trainer can give you some tools for how to react to different situations. Look into some positive reinforcement training. I do not know what you mean by "plucked" but if it meant hit in any way vow to never do that again. Dogs do not understand about possessions. If it looks good at the moment to chew, they chew. We have to teach them what is off limits. Until she understands this keep everything out reach that you don't want destroyed. Confine her when she is not with you.
  
  You sound like you are trying to be a good owner who had a "Moment".
  
  


• Your dog will forgive you, but from now on you need to be more loving and kind to her. Do you really want this dog? How were YOU treated as a child? Were you abused? If you can't be a responsible pet owner, consider giving the dog to a more loving home. And what do you mean that you "plucked her rear end"? PLEASE don't abuse this innocent dog no matter how much she might misbehave.
  
  ***I don't think my answer was unnecessary at all. Some animals endure HELL from abusive owners. And I can't stand that. You either want a pet to love and care for or you don't. Mistreating an animal shows the owner has a temper problem or something similar. Sorry if I offended you, but I just hate to see an animal mistreated. They don't understand.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with Dog Fear Aggression?

I adopted a puppy a month ago from animal control. He is roughly 5 to 7 months old. He is part German Shepard, and possibly Chow Mix. The first day he would not settle so I began to crate train him.

He has come along way but the issue is, he seems to have fear aggression. If another dog, or person he does not know approaches he starts barking, growling and wants to get them.

I have another german Shep mix, and the two got together. They seem fine since then, but I don't let them play too much because I don't want them getting together like that again.

I tried Obedience Dog training but we had to leave because he became fear aggressive.

I am at the end of my rope. He is good with the family, he listens to me very well. He has come a long way since I brought him home.

I can tell he was abused by his former owners and likely not socialized like he was suppose to be.

What can i do? If I try to socialize him, he gets fear aggressive? I don't want him to bite anyone?

HELP!?

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I agree with your other answerers. And I am appalled that your trainer told you to leave because of your dog's behavior. How else are you supposed to work with this if you can't be around what triggers the fear. Your dog is still very young and there is a good chance you can overcome this with the proper training. First, yeah, I would find a new trainer. I think I would go with private training first. You can do basic obedience with your dog, but have the trainer address the fear aggression. You will need to look for someone who can deal with this in a calm but firm manner. Forcing your dog, over correcting, physical correction...can put your pup over the edge. He will need firm and consistent desensitization. And you can wor k with your trainer until you are comfortable doing the homework yourself. Your dog needs to be out in public in crowded areas where there are dogs and people so that you can show him it is OK to relax. Take your dog to a public park...(sometimes I take mine to a strip mall and work with him on the sidewalk..just for the distraction).While out, do your basic training with rewards...do sit,stay,come, leave it , off and watch me. Lots of watch me. And then when people or other dogs approach, make him watch you. Eventually he will learn to direct his attention to YOU and will not react to strangers. But you really need to do it NOW while he is still young and has had less reinforcement of his fears. Once he is a little less reactive...go back to classes! Yeah, there are those dogs that may not respond, and hopefully yours is one that will....lots of hard work...and even if you finally decide to rehome him...with all this training he will be in a better position to find a home. Good luck to you!

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• You need to find another trainer. Your teacher should have been able to evaluate your dog and helped you through those issues or offered you available solo classes. The breeds you have in your dog are extremely intelligent but also very dominate. An inexperienced handler can create a very dangerous animal. You are obviously unable to train him yourself (and that's not meant to be an insult) so you are going to need someone familiar with training aggressive dogs to help you. Please don't wait, this is why people have serious problems and loose their dogs or worse. Good luck!


• You need a professional trainer to properly diagnose and treat / train fear aggression.


• I think the best course of action for you is to find a certified animal behaviorist in your area and have them come into your home and work with you one on one. A reputable obedience school should be able to refer you to someone to help you work through these issues safely, as can your local humane society. There is a big difference between and obedience instructor/trainer and a certified animal behaviorist. Aggression can take many forms and if not dealt with properly, can turn a small matter into life or death. Please seek help from a qualified professional. Best of luck to you!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training.?

I have 3 dogs. And 2 cats. One of our dogs is a 8-9 month old dachshund. We can't seem to get her to listen or do anything.
She doesn't even know her own name. I need help on ways to train her on the following:
*potty training
*barking(she is always barking for the cat)
*knowing her name
*come&stay
*"no"
*chewing and eating everything in her path.
*begging

so far, for potty training, we put her in a small cage. with blankets during the night so she wont pee on the carpet. But during the day, she will come right in front of you and start to pee. like is a game. We tried barking collars, but they didn't work, no mattter how tight we put them, all the dogs would help her take it off.

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Sounds like she is a bit stubborn and is in charge, which I believe is typical for this breed..
My suggestion is getting her into some training classes ASAP...find a local training club in your area.

ADD
to tell you HOW to train for everything you have listed, it would take weeks

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• Here's a site. Sorry, I don't think I'd be able to explain everything in one post.
  http://www.training-dogs.com/dog-trainin…


• 1. potty training: crate training normally works. They should be able to hold their bladder one hour for every month old they are (or so my vet tells me, and this is up to a point of course based on size).
  
  2. barking: This is going to seem counter intuitive but my GSD trainer recommended to teach a dog who barks a lot the "speak" command. Then teach the "stop" command, so when your dog begins barking at something they shouldn't, they know you want them to stop and what you want them to stop doing.
  
  3. knowing her name: I recently adopted a GSD and had the same issue. I was recommended to randomly say his name and reward with praise and an occasional small treat when he responded. This makes him associate his name with positive things. It worked for my dog, so maybe it will for yours as well.
  
  4. come & stay: There really isn't such a thing as a "stay" command. My dog is instructed to SIT or DOWN and is expected to stay there until I give him a release command (can be any word you choose). This is the equivalent of stay. If you tell her to do something she should not deviate from that until you tell her. You may have to have her sit for an extended period of time to get her to understand (just when she tests you by getting up a few times), then give the release word to let her know it's okay to move around when you say that particular word.
  
  As far as come, once she gets her name down all you should have to do is say her name and she will come to you. This should be done regularly with an occasional treat as incentive to get her to stop what she is doing and come to you (I think it is called proofing).
  
  5. "no" : I just recently went through this with my GSD. We laid out dog friendly things like kibble pieces, chews (that were not his), and a stick (not a regular toy) and walked him around the items. Since they are things a dog is naturally interested in, he wanted to sniff them and was corrected with a quick STOP (or whatever word you choose). We did this a few times and now anytime he is doing something he shouldn't I say STOP and he does. Make sure the items are not things she would normally have, because you don't want her to develop an aversion.
  
  6. chewing and eating everything in her path: I haven't really encountered this with my current or past pets, so I don't have any real experience based advice for this one.
  
  7. begging: NEVER feed her while you are eating and ignore her behavior. This worked for a friends dog and mine was starting to develop this problem (due to my boyfriend feeding him snacks while we eat). Make sure all members of the household stick to this or it won't work.
  
  Remember all these things take regular reinforcement to keep them up, inconstancy is a dogs worse enemy. I agree with several other people that a regular training course maybe a good idea as well, to keep you both up to speed. It has helped me recognize some of the bad habits we were developing with my GSD and is a good way to bond.
  
  Good luck! Let us know how it goes!!


• This breed was bred to hunt badgers and they are tough and sutbborn.
  Training is the key if you are not sure how get into some classes and get some help.
  These are great dogs but require patience and lots of training.
  We had them when I was young and they were great dogsb ut it took lots of training to get them to be.
  As for the cats some will never quit chasing and going after the cat. They were bred to hunt smaller furred game. It is instinct.


• Barking collars are cruel and should be outlawed. Dogs bark. If you can't handle it you shouldn't have one.
  
  She is a puppy, therefore her instincts are to bark, chew and eat everything she comes into contact with. Is she getting LOTS of daily exercise? Toys? When she chews on something other than a toy, simply say no, and give her a toy to chew on. She will eventually get the idea.
  
  Don't EVER hit her or use a newspaper, you will only make her afraid of you and not be able to focus on any sort of training. If she pees right in front of you, simply pick her up and place her outside and keep repeating "go potty". Eventually she will do it on command, but you have to think FOR her; take her out every couple of hours and wait until she does, then praise her and give her a treat. She will learn quickly.
  
  I highly suggest you take her to a training class, Petsmart has good positive training and PRACTICE! You can't expect her to learn from one class a week. It takes lots and lots of work to have a trained dog. (I am a trainer). She will be in the puppy stage until about the age of two, so be willing to invest time, money and patience. If you aren't, then you should find her a good home.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you need to do to get your dog trained as a service animal?

Puppy is almost three months old, and need her trained as a service animal. Wondering who I can contact for information. I have checked with the local humane society and they don't know.
Any suggestions? Thanks

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This looks like a good place to start.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Service_Do…

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• Contact any handicapped or disabled charities first and see if they have any info, look on the web also......google search


• depends on what service you want it to do.
  guid dog = contact guid dogs for the blind associsashion.
  
  army dog = contact you army bace and they should give you the number you need
  
  police dog = contact police station and they can give you the number you need
  
  search and rescue = contact police or fire station .
  
  but you do know if you do this you most likley wont get to keep the dog while its trained and espicaly when it goes in to active duty unless its and aid dog for ment for you.


• Check out these sites. Paws with a Cause and Leader Dogs for the Blind.
  
  Also contact your local Lions Club. They might have more information.


• well there are some animal training schools around .....so check that on the internet for information....


• Check with your local seeing eye dogs association for a start. Get in touch with their animal handlers and explain your situation. Be very nice and I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.


• Go to the courhouse and ask them...why would want that other than to get the governmwnt to pay for it ....stupid old people with their government handouts


• What do you need your dog trained to do? What service you need the dog to do depends on who is able to train it. If you don't live in a large metropolitan area you may need to go to a different city or even state to have the dog trained.
  
  Training can take several months to over a year, depending on the service you need. The training is very expensive. Seeing eye dogs can cost several thousand dollars to have trained.
  
  Your dog may not even qualify as a service dog. Many dogs who begin training never finish. The dog may not have the attention, the desire or the ability to provide the service you need.
  
  I have a lot of service dog websites saved on my computer. If you'd like, send me an email (click on my picture and then on the email link) with service dogs as the subject and I can send you some links and info.
  
  Right now, look into basic obedience training at your local Petsmart. Their program is great and you can go back for refreshers if your dog needs it. Your dog is still real young and won't be able to begin training as a service dog until she's at least 6 months old. Most dogs don't go into service until they're at least 2 years old.
  
  BTW-It's a federal offense, punishable by heavy fines and jail time, to pass off a dog as a service dog if it is not one.

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Dog Health Questions: I am leaving to take my 2 dogs to a personal trainer who is meeting me with her dog in a meadow?

I am excited and nervous. Today is for observation and is free. After that it is 20.00 euros an hour. I am in Germany, so can not do multi dog train classes due to language barrier. Is this a good price. How many hours a week do you think I should do with the trainer?

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I don't know if it's a good price or not.. But you should decide how many hours a week is good, depending on how the dogs do.
If you are learning and things are coming along well, and you think they can handle more time, then do some more training.. If you see that it seems to be too much for them, back off a bit. If you train for a while and don't see any results at all, or aren't happy with how things are going, then find a new trainer..

Remember.. It is YOUR dog, do not allow anyone to do anything to your dog that you don't find acceptable.

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• Well, since you'll be "attending" the class and can do all the things the trainer has shown you, you probably won't need him for more than once a week I should think. 20 euros/hour doesn't seem too bad for two dogs.


• 20 Euros is not much, about $25 here. Big difference on the price. Here is about $80-$100 an hour. If the guy is good, then it will be well worth it. Good luck.


• I think twice a week.
  In the dog school where I will go with my dog, there are 2 lessons/week. The price is about 27-28 $/months. But there is a school, where the price is about 165 $. (They are in Hungary.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dog Health Questions: Sled dog training questions anyone?

Okay, right now I can't start a team...my parents would never allow it. But after collage I would really like to, and right now I am buzzing with questions that will hopefully be answered.

1. When you are teaching a dog 'gee' and 'haw', do you only teach the lead dogs or do you teach each one individually?

2. What do you feed your team, and when would be best? How much?

3. How do you teach your dogs 'on by' if you only have your own team to work with and no others to pass you?

4.How many miles should you go for each week in the first three years? (I heard that you shouldn't 'pack' them on until they are older than three, it can damage their shoulders and discourage them)

5. How often should you stay on the sled and how often do you get off of the runners?

6. Should you start with H back of X back harnesses?

7. If you are starting from scratch should you start with more than one or two dogs? (I was thinking about getting one first, one with the right 'stuff' to be a leader, training them for a season and getting the next one...and a season later getting two more if it was something that I could do, afford, and enjoy)

I know that I probably am not experienced to really get this down, but what is the harm in trying? I plan on being a companion animal vet so I should be able to afford the care of my dogs and care for them my self. Thanks for the answers! smile :D

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I have only been mushing for a few years but am excited to share what I can.

1) I bought a retiered lead dog already trained with commands and I run the younger dogs beside him and he does a lot of the training. Most people that I ha.ve talked to say that they only intentinally train dogs comands if they suspect they will be leaders. Others are tained in command also but that is in the general training.

2) I feed my dogs a comercial kibble made for working dogs, particuarly sled dogs. It is higher in protien and fat content then regular dog food. I also add extra tallow (fat) to their diet. They also get frozen or dried fish as a treat. During the summer they are on a maintence diet that is justlike a pet dog gets because they do not need the extra fats and protiens.
During the summer I feed my older dogs once a day and my just 1 year old pup twice a day. They eat 2 cups of kibble a day. pup gets 3. I watch their weight and adjust the amount as needed. During the winter: morning they get a bowl of hot water with a powder supplement and beef tallow, and 1/2 cup of kibble added. At night they will get kibble 2 cups or more with hot water and tallow. I might also snack them onsome frozen or raw fish. Water will freeze if it sits out so when i waterI bait the water with a little food to get them to drink before it freezes.

3) I have had the same question so I donot have an answer. I do use on by any time there is a distraction, barking dogs, game, also I have used a snowmachine and done some passing but it is not the same. Most mushers join up with other mushers and work together to teach those skills but I do not have that luxery

4) By the end of the season my pup who was 1 in june was running about 4 mikles a day on flat ground. yearlings can run farther and I know many of the well known trainers will run puppy teams of yearlings in the big distance races.

5) That depends on the terran. I will pump when my dogs seem to be struggling or always up the hills.

6) I use x back harnesses on the sled, I have a distance (short) harness that I use with the scooter and canicross because the tug has more slope. I think the type of harness is a personal choice

7) I started with a good well trained retiered leader, a few monthes later got a good team dog. then for christmas i got a 6 month old pup that I am training. Now i am looking for my 4th dog. This worked good for me. I was able to gain skills as a gradually increased my team. If you are thinking about racing they have catogories for as little as 1 dog.

Im a teacher in a remote village in alaska and dog mushing is something I have always wanted to do

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know or use or have an opinion of The Perfect Dog training System?

I was looking into it and was wondering if there are any pros and cons from people who have used it. Thanks!

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Dog Health Questions: Do you think this is an effective advertisement for dog training?

http://xs125.xs.to/xs125/08105/dogpromo3…

I'm open for critiques, suggestions, etc. :) Thanks!

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I don't think thats very effective, but its a good draft for an add.
I made this improved advertisement for your dog training.
Its less messy and cluttered than your original draft.
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8378/…
The lines on the bottom are for writing your cell or email address sideways, so people can rip off a piece and put it in their pocket if they don't have a pen with them at the time they see your advertisement. You fold the paper along the longest line, and turn the paper over then fold again, so it will be easy for them to rip off and not tear the advertisement. Cut the little lines along the paper for the contact info.

I should note that its good to use different colors in advertisements that are going to be the same size as a typical piece of paper. Some people get confused at what part of the sentence they have read last because each sentence is the same color. It should be remembered though that the colors have to look good together. Like never mix green with purple when writing different sentences for advertisements.

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• Sorry, but no I don't think it is an effective advertisement. Some of the writing is scribbled, making it difficult to read. Also, it has terrible grammar.


• have a more simple font and darker colors so theyre easier to read.
  
  instead of 'have a dog? want one?'
  try "have dog questions?"


• It's cute but maybe you should have the words in all the same font, all the crazyness of it seems kind of unprofessional. Maybe just one cute quirky font is good enough.


• TO much going on it there , the words are not all the same way up or the same text.
  
  It makes it look Messy.
  
  On there it should say your moto , what you do , prices and how to contact you .
  All in a easy to read font and the same way up.
  To much text and people won't pay attention to it
  Good luck X


• It's a good start. But you're going to have to make some changes. Try writing down everything you want to say in the ad on paper. Cut them out, & try rearranging them to find the position you want them in. Look at a lot of other ads to get ideas. A lot of it is poorly written, ie: "leave a msg". ON my cell, not AT my cell, "super low dog dog training prices" (in the balloon near the dog) and the top heading is pretty bad. There are too many different fonts, sizes, & colors going on, it makes it difficult to read. I'd go for a more classy look, in greys, black & white with possibly one accent color (red?) I'd put a nice border around it, & I would use a different heading. "Have a dog? Want one?" is a little odd. It sounds like you are selling or giving away dogs. Something like "Professional Dog Training" (if you're an amateur, you could say "Experienced Dog Trainer") now available for: then list your services, using bullets in front of each one: Basic training, Behavioral problems, & finish your list. THEN, under that I'd put, "Additional services" & say "Dog walking, etc.
  I would avoid using the word "troubles" & use "problems" in its place. Also, I'd be careful of how you use the terms "assistance, information, sources" since they all mean pretty much the same thing, but you don't say what type of assistance, info, or sources. It probably seems like I'm picking your ad apart, but it's constructive criticism that I hope will help you make a better ad. And it has a good start. It's just a little scattered & you need to focus it a little more so that it's direct, clean, & to the point... as well as pleasing to the eye. Good luck, let us know what the final product looks like!


• Too busy. You ought to simplify the fonts and only emphasize key words. Also, the "have a dog? want one?" header seems to imply that you sell dogs. I'd get rid of that entirely and instead put the name of your service there.
  
  You want to use, at most, 2 colors for the emphatic statements. The idea is to draw the eye to the information you want them to remember, so the name, what you do and your contact information should be colorized and or bolded and the rest should be plain black type.


• I'm afraid, although the idea is good, and the message is clear, the execution is deplorable. Why don't you read what you have written and correct your mistakes (Two "you"'s in the last line for instance.)
  
  It's also a good idea to punctuate properly. If you don't, people like me will say you don't pay attention to detail (and you don't) and that is not the image you are trying to get across.
  
  As it stands, it would prevent me from ever having anything to do with you. It's careless and slipshod and definitely a non-starter. Try harder next time.


• It's not bad, But you need to make a change. The part that says, "Hope you meet you soon. " Should say something like, "Hope to meet you soon."


• I think it is a good advertisement. But I would add some detail about exactly what you do. Also adding paw prints etc... helps in a ad such as yours. Maybe go with a couple of different mock up ads to see which people respond to better.
  
  Good Luck!
  
  Kali :-)


• Cut out 3/4ths of the words, and your in good to go.
  
  Like the above poster stated, keep it simple.


• I agree with previous posts, simpleness gets the point across and too many wild/crazy fonts may seem unprofessional. Also, I'm not sure if you noticed at the bottom where you made a typo. I believe you meant to put "Hope TO meet you soon" and not "Hope you meet you soon." (Just a little point out, not to be rude.)
  
  Also, if you believe you match competitor's prices, I would stress that you are willing to match prices, only if you are though, lying never helps a situation.
  
  There are a lot of words though, although, I agree with a previous poster, the picture of the pup is way cute. :)
  
  Good luck with your upcoming business. :)


• So messy. Simple simple simple gets the point across.


• No.. It is too busy.. You have too many colours, and too many different fonts. It's not clear and to the point. It's confusing and I don't find it appealing.. You should use black for your lettering and only use another colour to emphasize something you want to make sure people see.. Phone number etc.
  Dump the " Hope you meet you soon " and also up the side where it says ' if we don't see improvements, you'll get a refund ' People know that they can't trust statements like that.. All you have to do is say that you see no real improvements. You get your money and they are no farther ahead. The title makes no sense ' have a dog, want one ' Are you training dogs or selling dogs? I would change the line that says ' I offer.. to something more clear.. You have assistance, information and sources.. which to me all mean the exact same thing..


• I think there are either too many words on it or too big of words. makes the ad looked cluttered which is not appealing to the eye. the doggie pic looked nice though.


• I agree with some of the other answers, way too much going on. You have to simplify everything, consumers are confused very easily, so you have to get your point across very quickly because they won't want to read that whole thing.
  
  I think this website will help a little when thinking about design for just about anything.
  http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communi…


• Hope you meet you soon? that looks like a typo fix it

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Dog Health Questions: Need a name for my dog training and behaviour business?

Nothing negative, ie: bad doggy etc. I really liked Top Dog, and Take the Lead, but they're already in use. Any suggestions?

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Tail Waggers, Woof Pack, Paws, Good Dawg, Pawfect, Heel Me, Doggone, Dog Duties, Dog Gone Pawfect, Mighty Dog, A Plus Dog Care, Doggy Daycare, Pooper Scoopers, Canine Crusaders, k-9 Patrol Pals

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• Spare the rod, spoil the dog.
  
  Broken Mutts.
  
  Horrible Hounds.
  
  Any one of these terrific names would work well.


• Good Dog, Alpha Dog, Dog Tails, The Dogfather.


• Alpha Dog
  
  You'll be listed first in the yellow pages.


• Behave U

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cost to get protection dog training(5 star)?

i have a rotty and a pit and i want to get one of them,or both of them protection dog training for my little girls safty,and if you could tell me of places to go to in MN to have it done at a cost that would be not to spendy that would be great...and yes i know it is going to be quite a bit of money,but just a rough estimate would be cool thanks,and remember try to find a place in MN thanks.

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the answerers have this correct.

I am oldtimer and can tell you the guard dogs of old are G O N E almost forever,

years ago just about every dobermann was full of attitude and gsds were dynamite, now they are pussycats, this is because breeders changed the genetics of EVERY dog bred in this country.

if a dog bites twice he is exterminated... and dogs with guarding instincts dont kiss intruders to keep them at bay. and law suits also contribute to breeders only breeding dogs without purpose.
police departments in this country some years back couldnt find suitable dogs for their work (imports cost tens of thousands of dollars, they come from czech and other east europe countries)
the cops now breed their own.

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• You don't just get a dog trained in protection, protection trainers evaluate the dogs from when they are puppies to see if they have the right drive, attitude and soundness to be trained.
  If you are serious then you need to call around some trainers in your area and have the dogs evaluated, remember very few dogs have what it takes to be protection dogs.
  To train one is thousands of dollars


• Yeah, you don't take a pet and turn it into a personal protection dog. I thought it was in the neighborhood of $20K, but I may be mistaken too. I don't think this is something that's available in every state either, possibly just a few places in the US. I'd just try googling it, or move to a better neighborhood if your daughter's safety is in question


• well first, your dogs would have to have the proper drive for that type of work.. odds are, they do not.
  
  As I understand, it costs over $50K to get a REAL personal protection trained dog.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you get into Police dog training?

I am a dog training and am looking to do more of protection training (Police dog training)
Does any one have advice or know how to get into something like this without having to BECOME a cop.
I have talked with a few people and some say you need to get a dog and train it then show him and get him into things to show off how good you are.. and some say you need to become a cop..

thanks!!

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Best place for you to start is a schutzhund club. Basic protection work is done here for sport. You need a good dog and a good attitude, not a badge. Although many cops do schh with their k9's too.
Be advised that not all dogs can cut it in protection work, so do your homework and get the input of schh people if you need guidance finding the right dog.

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• The best route is to apprentice under someone else who is already doing what you want to learn.


• You might could do this for a private company or individual. The police do their own training of their dogs.


• Most police dogs are bred in Germany. There are a few breeders in the U.S. but the majority of police agencies import their dogs. The breeders do the basic training and then the police agencies purchase the dogs and continue their training here. The police officers and their dogs attend specialized training schools and then continue training on their own at home. So what you'd be looking for is either breeding dogs specifically for police work or being employed one of the training schools that police agencies use to further their dogs' training.


• i dont know how to become a police dog trainer but i know what you cant have in a police dog for eg. if a puppy has been hit by a roll of newspaper from digging the plant from a young age then when it gets older and gets scared of something that gets waved around its head like a criminals hand trying to shoo it off and the dog runs away the dog is no use ,another eg. some dogs get cautious by walking on tiles because they slip and those dogs that get scared they are no use.

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