Dog Health Questions: My mom hates my dog and thinks I like the dog more than her. This is crazy. help?

She wants to either give it away or do that thing where they give it medicine and he dies.
the problems are:
-she hates the poo of the dog
-hates that the dog's pee kills my garden grass
-and ridiculously, she thinks we love the dog more than her.

me and my siblings have been trying our best to clean its wastes, bathe him every week, take it for walks, and yes we do play with him. apparently she doesnt like it and thinks we love the dog more, which i think is super ridiculous. she over reacted and yelled at us. its not like i havent been doing anything to find a solution. since before we got the dog home, i have did my best to look for ways to make the dog thing easier around the house. i trained him and even bought a lot of books that talk about dog training. i love my dog, and so does my dad and siblings. what can we do to keep him. i dont wanna lose him, really :'(

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That's INSANE!
You're saying that your Dad wants the dog too, right?
So get him to talk to your Mum!

Parents talk. Your Dad may be able to convince your Mum to keep the dog a bit better than you and your siblings can (no offense intended).

If you HAVE to give your dog away, see if you have a responsible friend or relative who can take him. That way you will be able to still visit your dog and you'll know how he's doing.

If not, you might be able to give him to a rescue centre. There are plenty of people who would take good care of your dog!

Overall, I think your Mum is absolutely crazy.
And unless the dog's in her name, she has NO right.

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• simple, teach the dog not to poo or pee in the house or in the garden. take the dog out for a walk 3 times a day. bathing once a week is way too much for any dogs. try once a month. find an activity that you (including the dog and your mom) can all enjoy. invite your mom out for walks. go and play at the dog park together. you just need your mom to join your pack.


• keep your dog, your mom's weird. - I would've asked her if she has some sort of attention disorder. Seems like your mother likes spotlight all on her.
  I've never ever heard of a thing like that, unless your mother just doens't like animals period. But since in that house it's majoirty to ONE - your mom. I think you should keep your dog.


• First off who is the dog legally registered to? If it's registered to you or your father, she can't do anything legally to the dog. Second of all she is crazy. If she thinks you love a dog more then her, she has some serious issues that she needs to go to therapy for.


• First off who is the dog legally registered to? If it's registered to you or your father, she can't do anything legally to the dog. Second of all she is crazy. If she thinks you love a dog more then her, she has some serious issues that she needs to go to therapy for.


• That's not crazy, I like my dog more than some people I know.
  
  Tell her what you told us and ask what else you can do about the dog to make her happy. Explain that if she makes the family get rid of the dog that everyone will resent her for it.


• fight back and tell her "no" and just say thats not even a ligetiment reason because all does do that mine does you just have to train them and if she doesnt want the dog peeing on the grass take a walk with him and let him go pee on rocks or something


• my mom was like that with my dog. and then when he died she was upset about it.


• arww open a can off whooop *** on her ***


• Your mom's a psycho nutjob. Sorry.
  
  Stop bathing your dog every week. It's not necessary and it's actually bad for your dog's skin and coat. They need the oils they produce a lot more than we need the oils in our own hair. Bathe twice a year at most unless your dog is filthy and covered in mud.
  
  Talk to your dad. If your mom feels threatened by the family dog then there's something deeper going on. Spend more time with your mom, tell your dad he needs to talk to her and find out the root of this jealousy and he needs to do so gently and with understanding. She may have mental problems that require therapy, or she may indeed be somewhat neglected since the dog came home. Perhaps she just doesn't like dogs and is looking for an excuse to get rid of it. Either way, a compromise needs to be found.


• It sounds to me that another family issue as manifested itself in your mother's hatred for the dog.
  
  In any event, do your best to keep the lawn clean of feces and try to have your dog urinate in an area where there is no grass (mulch for example). It is possible to train a dog to do its business in the same area.
  
  Putting aside legal and rightful ownership of the dog it is always best to try and solve the problem. Giving the dog away will only create resentment towards your mother - you might not ever forgive her if she does. If she purposely kills the animal then your resentment is the last thing she needs to worry about. Intentionally doing harm to a domesticated animal is illegal in most parts of the country and she could face jail time and/or a hefty fine.

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Dog Health Questions: Interested in becoming a dog trainer?

I really want to work with dogs and become a dog trainer. I just love working with them. Problem is, i dont have my own dog :( My dad is convinced we dont need one... How could i go about diving deeper into dog training? Like hands on, not reading off of a website or book.
Also what would be a good, intelligent breed to get when i am allowed to get a dog? I would say pitbull right away... But my dad says no to those >.<

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Dog Health Questions: Question about my dog?

Hello All,

I have a 3yr Pit Bull named Indika. I got her when she was 6 weeks old from just some guy selling them. I fall in love with her when I saw her, she stood out from the rest. When she was younger she was pretty much like a normal puppy expect that she seemed a little more timid than most. As the years went by its gotten worse. Now she is terrrified of loud noises, and people. Shes only really is ok around me. In my home it consists of myself, my boyfriend (who has been in her life for about a yr now) and my youger brother (17yrs old) and Honey, our little Yorkie who is 6 months old. Now Indika does well with other dogs-male or female. I haven't had her around any other bigger female dogs though. However with Honey she is so amazing & motherly and patient. With children she is terrified of them, she has never ever snapped at a child or anyone but she shakes really bad when anyone new is around or petting her. The only time I have noticed she is ok and doesn't shake is when the person is really calm and actually ignores her.

I love my dog so much and it really breaks my heart to see how scared she is. She is so apart of me and my family and it hurts me to see her go through this. I was thinking about putting her through some dog training. Do you think that will help her or no? Or will that remain to be her ways forever? In some desperate need of ideas, suggestions, advice?

Thanks!

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yes a class or more should help her.
not if you really work on helping her

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• You got a poorly bred pit bull puppy at 6 weeks! No wonder it has problems. Honestly you can try a trainer or behaviorist but it could just be her personality.

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Dog Health Questions: An Ideal dog for me to have..?

Ok:
I am out for 7+ plus on weekdays but would have someone once or twice to let it out and there would be another dog there, but this other dog does not like to play or snuggle etc but she is extremely friendly just timid and not lively or active.
4 hours on weekends but sometimes it would come with us
2 walks a day most day but sometimes it would just get one, maybe once a month it wouldn't get any. But this wouldn't often happen.
One that likes to play but not all the time, will play fetch for maybe between 5 Min's and 25 Min's before getting bored.
One that will also just sit and watch you or sit on your lap
A reasonably small dog but not Chihuahua size, bigger than that!One that enjoys walks and looks forward to going out but doesn't constantly crave it
One that will also run sometimes too
One that gets along great with people, children and other animals
Maybe likes swimming as we live near a river but not essential.
One that generally lives until at least 10
One that is reasonably easy to train and would like dog training classes
One that enjoys fuss and attention
One that will hopefully play with other dogs

Ok, If you name the breed I will do all the researching so no need to include info, the best answer will be theone I think most suited to my lifestyle one I have looked it up.

It doesn't need all the above points but most of them would be good :) If there are any above points it doesn't match please say. But still say the dog!

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The Shiba Inu listed under the 100% list I actually have personal experience with. They are a medium sized breed but not too large. They have a nice balance between play and rest.

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• well from your answer it seems like you would want maybe an italian greyhound or a similar dog, whatever dog you pick, according to your schedule you should paper train it.
  
  I agree that a shitz-su would be great.


• Hi
  
  Based on your schedule, an older pup, or young adult would be a better fit than a new puppy.
  
  Breeds that come to mind
  
  French Bulldog - swimming could be an issue.
  Miniature Schnauzer
  Brussels Griffon
  
  Best of luck in finding your new friend,
  Rebel


• I would recommend a Maltese. But they are fragile. That might affect your decision since you have children. The rest fully describes my dog though.


• I would have to go with
  
  Golden Retriever, very friendly dogs with good energy.
  
  My female retriever only weighed 60 lbs.


• Golden Retriever


• a west highland terrier or cairn terrier


• If we could only have children with such standards!!


• English Springer Spaniel - meets most of your criteria. Mine loves to sit on our lap; medium sized; runs; is great with unfamiliar people, children & other dogs; loves the water; life span is 12-15; housebroken in 3 weeks.
  
  I would also recommend a female golden retriever. They are on the smaller size and fit your criteria.


• I'd go for a miniature poodle. They are very active and would appreciate a walk everyday. They are playful, too. They enjoy the outdoors. Poodles are very friendly dogs and are good with kids and other pets. Poodles are very athletic dogs. They were bred to hunt. They can also swim. They are the second smartest dog in the world, so they are very easy to train. They like having something to do, so they would enjoy dog training classes. They are friendly, so the like attention. They are good with other dogs.


• I really think a good match would be a Shih-Tzu...the only thing that doesn't match perfectly is the swimming part.
  I have one and he matches all of those catagories perfectly. If you don't like the long, flowy show hair version you can always keep them with a puppy cut (like mine) which is easier to mantain. He's never had any medical probelms either. He is pure bred.
  
  EDIT: We leave him at home about as much as you would and he hasn't gone to the restroom in the house since he was a little puppy. (He's 9yrs old now)
  
  Some of the dogs below do need to be walked and are anxioius to go on walks which doesn't seem to fit your criteria...but all are great dogs.
  
  EDIT:
  I was going to suggest a French Bulldog too but mine is SUPER anxious to go on walks, likes playing for hours then will go to sleep, they CAN NOT swim...they can drown if you let them try, he is nice to younger kids and older people but is hyper and almost knocks them down when they walk in the door. But they are ADORABLE when they go to sleep. They sleep like another person with you in the bed. They can have bad respiritory problems, they're very expensive and have gas/snore a lot...hah.
  
  I also agree that getting a puppy is not good for your life style...a dog 7-10 months or older would be best.

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Dog Health Questions: MY DOG IS THE "PACK LEADER" AND BARKS AT ME!?

So, This is my first dog, and from the get go I prepared EVERYTHING and read training books, etc. however living the actual thing is different. Obviously I've been doing things wrong, but I try my best and yes if I were to get another puppy I would have more experience. But the point now is that my dog is more dominant. He's a 17lbs maltese/poodle mix and is indoor. I love him to death, which makes me give in at times. He loves jumping onto my bed to look out the window, but I was told that that meant he was dominant... but I have NO problem with him being on my bed. I like him there; however I want to be able to tell him to get off and him listen. I've taken him to dog training classes and he's failed 2 times because he gets too exited with other dogs, since he doesnt socialize much with other dogs (which is why im begining to take him to dog parks every weekend) anyhow, My 2 main concerns that really frusterate me are these:

When i tell him NO or HEYYY (I dont yell I simply say it firm to let him know hes not supposed to do something) He'll bark at me and wont stop until I look away, So my trainer told me to stare at him until he gives in then once he looks away he'll understand that I'm being more dominant, but it hasnt been working instead he gets more angry and keeps barking and barking so annoying.

another thing that really frusterates me is that whenever Im going to leave somewhere I leave him in my room because I dont trust others that live in my house to accidently let him outside or he can eat something he's not supposed to,,, etc. so I either crate him (in my room) or let him loose in my room (usually let him loose in my room, just when i have a mess i crate him so he wont destroy things) but when I call him to come into my room he doesnt want to! He runs away and there I am like an idiot trying to get him! It's so annoying. I've tried luring him in with a treat, but it came to the point where he would rather not have the treat then go into the room. I've tried throwing the treat in my room and once he goes in I close the door, but He learned so now he'll wait till I move away a little and run in really fast grab the treat and run back out!

please HELP,... how can i be the alpha!!!

oh one more thing. I know I dont excersize him AS much as I should. could this be part of the reason?? during the week ill wlak him only like 2 times, but daily he runs in the back yard at lease 2 hours....

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Instead of just sternly telling him "NO", it helps a lot of you create a very large noise to startle him. You can clap your hands really loud, for example. Another good way to do this is to get a soda can and put pennies in it and shake it to create a loud noise.

You should definitely take him out more WITH YOU. Dogs respect and look up to the person who takes care of them the most.

Be very stern with your dog and enforce that YOU'RE THE LEADER.

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• I don't have time to answer alot on that. But i'd definately say the exercise is part of it. They need it, so if he's your number one, make time for more walks.


• Yes you have done something wrong. I have an 85lb pit bull, I'm an old woman in a wheel chair and I'm pack leader. When your dod barks grab and hold on to the side of his face, watch wild dogs and wolfs the pack leader dose this when proving their th alpha. Then do not break eye contact. That should help. If you say no and he dose not listen put him on time out. Put him away in another room till he stops. You say no do not back down the dog will still love you.


• I am just so pleased you chose a maltese/poodle cross for your first dog and not a rottweiler.
  
  However I like your honesty, and as you say you can already see some things you would do differently when you get another pup.
  
  You do need to go back to training clubs as this is excellent socialisation for your dog. I take a class of obedience but I have just booked myself and my latest adopted dog into a training club as I need to work him with other dogs around. We ALL need to keep learning no matter how long we have been doing this.
  
  Please google NILIF... you might not like to do some of the things but I assure you it is what is needed. It will improve your little dog no end. It's one thing having a pet and a friend, but you still have to talk in dog language to him.


• Begin training him yourself to sit stay come etc.
  It's all obedience and trained with positive reinforcement-treats and praise.
  It doesn't matter if the dog lays on your bed,my dog does the same thing and she is definitely not an alpha dog over me.
  Just begin training him with sit-come,doesn't matter if he already knows these commands re-freshen
  him with them.
  
  Once you know he can sit and come and understands the commands..use the nothing in life is free.
  Before you place his food on the ground ask him to sit...if he does not sit remove the food for a few minuets and try again..ask him to sit...if he sits tell him he is a good boy and place the food on the ground for him..the reward is in the food if not take it away and try again...dogs are not stupid they know what behavior brings the best result.
  The same applies before petting...before playing before walking in-fact anything.
  
  When he barks at you have a tin can and fill it with stones or something that will make a noise...not enough to frighten him but to get his attention and to stop the barking for a moment and tell him quiet at the same time...when he stops put a favorite toy or buy a new interesting toy near his mouth for him to chew on and play with...if he chews on the toy praise him for the effort...if not keep trying until he does chew on it and play with it.
  
  So what you will be doing is letting him know that barking is not acceptable behavior and chewing on the toy is acceptable behavior..he will pick up on it as long as you are stern with the barking and full of praise for the playing with the toy.
  
  Dogs need mental and physical stimulation,i would try walking him a bit more or play fetch with him..throw a ball-toy whatever you have...this will help him to burn off some energy.
  When dogs are bored or stressed they love to chew on things it's comforting for them....so provide him with a bone noe and then...Kong's are great filled with yummy treats...with the bone make sure it is not a cooked bone they will splinter when the dog chews on it and can puncture the dogs stomach...must be raw from the butcher.
  
  There are some dvds that you can get for your dog while you are away...keeps them occupied while you are away...you can get them from.
  http://petsittervideos.com/
  So good luck with him.


• There are certain ways to communicate with your dog that you are the pack leader. First of all get a leash so that you have a way to control him and make him obey commands. If he thinks he has the option to disobey he will. Next make him do something before you give him ANYTHING. This means petting, food, water, toys. Make him sit or stay or something before he gets it. Take him on more walk. Walks I think are the best time to train your dog. The pack mentality is strongest here. Make sure your dog walks behind or beside you NEVER in front. The pack leader always walks in front. You can do this by using a short leash tie it to your back belt loop so he is unable to pull in front. You may also want to look into using a gentle leader. Lastly do NOT give in. when he barks at you. It may take a few minutes a few hours, days, or months but every time you look away you just told him he's the boss.


• Okay, I raised my ex-roommates puppy for three months and this dog was a jerk! He thought he could get away with everything. Start with a "face harness" collar, not a neck collar and definitely not a harness. Attaching the leash to his face allows you to control his head. The same concept that allows people to control horses. A harness accentuates a dogs natural "pull" reflex and between the two of you, the one in front is the lead, or alpha "dog".
  
  You should use a short training leash. It only allows your dog to be next to your foot/leg while walking. Again, having the dog farther in front of you translates as it being the alpha. In his doggie brain, you are following him.
  
  When entering a doorway, you ALWAYS enter first. Even if you have to gently push the dog aside with your foot. It's YOUR door, it's YOUR doorway, it's YOUR house. That's exactly how the dog sees it.


• If you have a collar on him, keep a leash on it. That way, when he does something wrong, you can snap the leash (pull the leash and quickly release it) and say, "No, Bad dog."
  
  For the dominance issue, start to spit in his food. Yes, it may be gross, but the alpha in a pack always eat first. Your saliva has your scent, so the dog will know that you ate first. If that doesn't work, bite him on the ear. But first, make sure his snappers are shut.


• I dont know that your dog is barking because he is dominant. I have a Saint Bernard who likes to bark if she thinks we are having a conversation with her....like she is trying to talk to us.
  As far as leaving your dog. It is ALWAYS best to put your dog in his kennel while you are away. Even if you are in the next room and leaving him unattended, he should be in the kennel. After a while he will learn to go to his kennel just by saying the word "kennel". At first I trained my overly hyper chihuahua/weiner dog mix to go to her kennel by carrying her there, closing the door, and giving her a small piece of chicken through the bars. She absolutely HATED the kennel...but LOVED chicken. It took some time, but now she runs down to her kennel and I even find her sleeping there sometimes with the door open, and I havnt given a kennel treat in months. Of course, always keep it clean and with fresh bedding. No one likes to sleep on dirty blankets.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog died.....is it my fault?

I couldnt keep my dog because of school, work and stress. I loved her very much, but on a few occasions I spanked her out of anger (when she ate my cell phone and pillows). After many dog training classes and a lot of money, I decided to give her to a family. They ended up not wanting her.

Long story short, I found someone else to take her (I didnt want to just surrender her to the humane association and never see her again. I selfishly wanted to stay in her life). Well, I found the perfect person for her, a retired man that lived near by. Well, she ended up jumping out of his car window, and she died when a car hit her.

I am so blaming myself right now......major guilt trip. I took stress out on her from my school/ job by yelling at her (and spanking her twice out of anger), the first family I found didnt want her, and now this.....any thoughts.

How do I live with this? I came from an abusive house-hold, and I fear I might end up like my parents.....I know it is a dog, but it was like being a parent, which I was not ready for. I enrolled in counseling after I spanked her and been reading anger management books....but can't get over the guilt of this tragedy.....help....does this make me a bad person?

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It is not your fault.

It wasn't right for you to get a dog when it sounds like you're very busy, but you tried to do the right thing. A lot of people would have just kept the dog and neglected her, you did the right thing when you realized that you couldn't care for her and tried to find her a better home.

What happened to her is very sad and unfortunate, but you won't get anywhere by blaming yourself.

We all take stress out on our dogs once in a while. We're busy or stressed out, and our pet wants something. Our pets don't understand that we're busy and can't spend our time on them, and they just want some attention. It's not right, but just like snapping at your friends and family sometimes--it's hard not to do.

You should definitely learn from this. When you buy a dog, you're accepting enormous responsibility. Your dog can't take him/herself for a walk, can't feed him/herself, etc.

You've made mistakes, but the fact that you are worried about it, and how you behaved after you realized that you can't care for your dog makes you a GOOD person. You made an initial wrong choice, but the right choices after that. I'm currently on my third dog (had dogs since I was 8, 24 now), and this is the first dog that I make a serious effort to treat right. I've always loved my dogs, but haven't always been able to do the right thing when stressed out or when the dog misbehaves. Sadly, it takes experience (or I suppose parents that know how to do it right AND know how to teach you to do the same). Learning to raise a dog right is like learning to get a relationship right--you'll fail a few times (or sometimes many times) before you learn to do things right.

It's good that you enrolled in counseling, that was the right choice too. If you're afraid that you may have anger or self-control problems, it's best to see a psychologist. You're being proactive about the problem rather than just hoping.

Like anyone, you've made mistakes, but you're not a bad person. Learn from your mistakes, and put your whole heart and soul into making the most of your therapy--it can help a lot if you work on it.

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• hun i am sorry to hear about the dog but she wasnt yours anymore..the other guy is responsible for his actions. dont make it hard on yourslef. at least you did your best.
  
  mourn her but dont get drpessed when u can handle a dog again get another one.


• I'm sorry for your loss, but please don't blame yourself. I really think you done the best you can do. It was just her time to go. Don't blame yourself, good luck.


• u should not have a dog if u cant handle ur stress that dog had no fault in ur school and work stress
  if u werent ready for it y get one


• it's not your fault
  
  ps you should never have the window down so far the dog can get out


• Of course you're not a bad person. You wanted the very best for your baby girl. Taking our frustrations out on the nearest person or animal is human nature, but how far it goes is within your hands. If you've learned from this incident, then you will know what to do next. Guilt and blame are things we feel whenever we lose any animals to rainbow bridge. We all feel those, you are not alone! Sadness is what really sets in first, then the guilt. All the shoulda, coulda, woulda thoughts don't do a bit of good for our sanity all it does is stress us out more. There is nothing you can do to bring her back. You put her in good hands, although he made a bad decision, therefore having nothing to do with you. Say to yourself I did the right thing for her, and then tell yourself you have done everything in your power to make the situation better. Don't babble over the petty things, thinking and rethinking about spanking her will only make you more upset. It's over. Don't dwell on negative, guilty feelings; they lead to inappropriate levels of shame and self-loathing. Recognize that nobody's perfect and we all make mistakes, and this is one you will not repeat. Engage in activities that are positive and affirming, and where you have opportunities to do good; allow yourself to see how the same mistake that made you feel guilty has now resulted in your being a better, more conscientious person.


• If any of us reading what you wrote think we can throw stones at you because we have never made a mistake.....
  
  I carry guilt over how I treated some of my animals when I was very young, 30 years ago.
  
  The way I deal with it is to rescue/adopt and foster.
  
  The way you need to deal with it is a personal decision.
  
  I would suggest more counseling and find an 'out' for your guilt.
  
  I will not tell say you should not feel guilty. Just find a way to let it out.


• You feel guilty for spanking your dog, but you didn't cause it's death. My brother had a dog I gave him for 6 years. He loved him to death. Last summer he took him up north on vacation. His dog was in the back seat and rolled his head up in the window when he stepped on the arm rest. My brother felt so bad. His wonderful dog died on his way to a vacation. I am sure you did what was write for your pet. And I am so sorry for your loss.


• Hi
  
  Sounds like you have probably learned from your experiences. You will likely make a Great dog owner in the future, when the circumstances are right. Trying to do what you felt best for the dog, is a good attribute, but doing so to keep the dog in your life is selfish. The fact that the dog jumped out the window, is not your fault.
  
  In the meantime, perhaps you can help to educate others. Maybe even volunteer some of your time at a shelter. It's a learning experience.
  
  Best of luck,
  Rebel

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Dog Health Questions: Could this dog be the dog of the future?

do you think a dog like this one would be great if it could really do that?
give me your opinions would it help in owners not getting rid of their dog if he could do the job?

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Oh my gosh! Now that has got to be the funniest pic ive seen on here lol. I would love it if my dogs could clean up their own poo! I wish that this was the answer to make people stop giving up their best friends.

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• 1. a dog would have to be trained to do that and if someone is too lazy to pick up after the dog they are not going to pay to train a dog to do it or even go to the training
  
  2. Dogs wouldn't be able physically to do it as shown in the picture. Actual hands and opposable thumbs are a great thing.
  
  3. People would still find bs reasons to get rid of a dog.


• If a dog can do this, it can learn to use the toilet and wouldn't need tools at all....just a quick flush would do.


• no this is odd, not possible


• no, not really, then they would be people in furry suits not dogs.


• I dunno, But it sure would be awesome!

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So, I'm going to start training my siberian husky for urban mushing. (He is around three years.) I've already started with the "On By" command during daily walks. Are there any mushers out there that could give me a few tips about training for urban mushing? Mostly with the directional comands, but tips on all of it would be great! :]Thanks!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

Just curious...

How do you keep a dog motivated to train if they don't care much for toys, treats, and praise?

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Your enthusiastic energy.

btw, clickers or other markers aren't used to snap dogs out of distraction...they mark desirable behaviors.

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• clicker. It helps if you post the age and breed of the dog so we know how to answer questions. Herding breeds focus on people so getting their attention for training is easy as they automatically focus on you. Hunting breeds are another story and a clicker is sometimes helpful to snap them out of their hunting mode.


• First you have to understand your dog to know what they do like
  I have NEVER in over 20 years met a dog that didn't like any of the above - it was usually the owner saying that they didn't like it - but when presented with praise int he right voice and way or treats that had more umph or toys that they are allowed to do something that they found fun with -
  Then you have a motivator


• You have to find what does motivate them. Try. Different treats like cooked chicken or liver bits. Mine go nuts over Wysong Dream Treats. Order online. Peanut butter on a treat? Even your own excitement can motivate them. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: I really want to start ,a dog training program,for shutzund /protection.dogs?

can any one tell me whats required , i was thinking of a club membership,, i want to run the club i live in oklahoma,
if any one has more info on how i set this up, please tell me

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Below is a website for rules/regulations for state of OK regarding dog training including for drug dogs, etc...
After completing & compliance of Oklahoma's rules & regulations, start getting in touch with some of the following agencies and try to set up close ties with them. These individuals hold the power for 'rent a dog' & selling trained dogs for both law enforcement and to private individuals.

For club membership, contact local private guard services that also use dogs. You may receive not only helpful suggestions but maybe your members, too. Other contacts:

Find the county EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Civil Service) Services. In my county, the Emergency Management Services also does training, certification & duty rosters for the Reserve Law Enforcement Officers who are volunteers but well trained to work with all branches of law enforcement as their backup including when Secret Service Agents come to town. This dept works closely with the local law enforcement dept. This branch hires search dogs and for cadaver dogs frequently. Many times you can get one of the Reserve Officers to volunteer to help training & they receive credits for hours completed.

SHERIFF DEPT utilizes dogs of various & specific training. Police dogs when weapons drawn, drug dogs (also used at airport) & bomb dogs. Drug dogs also used through private security agencies for periodic use at school searches, large businesses (concerned about possible employee(s) drug problems), etc...

PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES. They rent out guard dogs for interior bldg & exterior fenced yards besides using 'people' security officers.

Many training words are from another language, German had been the most popular. Not only using a foreign language for commands but many times a slightly different term may be utilized, i.e. 'chair' instead of 'sit' = as if sit in a chair. 'grab' instead of 'hold', 'charge' instead of 'attack'. Also, a motion of head of hand after clearing of the throat sound, similar to sign language has also been popular with the combination of verbal commands.

Good luck.

Service Dog Training - How to Prepare Your Dog

• You establish a reputation as a trainer. At that point, people will ask you about training and come to you.
  
  I constantly get potential students. Only take selected ones.
  
  Taught Schutzhund for about 6 years until my back gave out.


• I'll help you but let's run the company together


• here are some site for you to check out on other who have started protection groups and also how to get started hope the help

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help needed?

I just got a new pup, and need to train her to come on command, and learn that the road is a bad place... Although that might seem a little confusing to you. You see, my first dog was killed a while back, he chose the wrong time to run into the road, and I had to watch it all go down. I just need some good tips to train my new pup. She doesn't go to the road yet, but I want to stop it before it starts.

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Train your dog/puppy on a leash. never let the dog off the leash until he/she is older and has gone to obedience school or you have trained it to stay in the yard. Or you could invest in an invisible fence but it may be expensive. I never take my dogs off a leash except when they are inside a fenced in dog park where leashes are not allowed.

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• With your fears, which your new puppy will feel, you should always have her on a leash. Even service dogs are walked on a leash when not serving.
  Definitely sign up for training classes. Find somewhere you like, and keep going. You'll feel more secure, and they'll help you feel confident when it is finally time to remove that leash.
  
  For the time being, you could consider a type of invisible fence, or a long line (put up like a clothes line) with a leash attached.
  
  Start training come indoors. Keep treats on you always, and just do it all the time. I use 25 foot long leashes when training come and stays outdoors.
  
  Good luck, and enjoy your new puppy.


• Use a favorite treat or toy (it may be helpful to have another person) face your dog and show him the treat, he generally will come right away, otherwise move a little closer. After a couple of times, add the command "come". As she gets more used to that, only give her a treat every other time, and then wien her off it. It's also a good idea to add a physical command, as dogs watch us more than they listen to us. I like to point, at a 90 degree angle to the rest of my body, and then bring my arm back to my side. Use her name when asking her to come as it will help her lean her name using the command, and/or vice versa. If you ever get frustrated, take a break as frustration will do more harm than good. Remember always to praise her when she does come, even if she doesn't come right away, and if you honestly think your dog won't come for some reason (if they are chasing an animal or something) don't call her as it could reverse the training.
  As for the road, (i am terribly sorry for your loss) I would always walk her on a leash. Even if you trust her not to go by the road, I would never trust the drivers not to hit her (maybe she chases something). Victoria Stilwell is a wonderful source! She does positive reinforcement, that is always your best option.
  Good luck! :)

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Dog Health Questions: Different Dog Training Methods in the same home?

I am looking at getting a puppy very soon. My room mate already has a 2 year old dog of his own. He taught his dog the basics using a reward/punishment training method. She has developed some bad habits such as jumping on couches that frankly don't bother me but things I would not want my dog doing. I have been researching clicker training and plan on using this method. My questions is whether his dog's bad habits will affect my puppy's training. Will I be able to effectively teach my puppy not to do the things his dog is doing or would it be a lost cause?

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The fact your roommate's dog jumps on the couch has nothing to do with the training method he uses and everything to do with what rules and boundaries your roommate has put in place.
It is not his "method" that allows the dog on the couch, it is your roommate. If your roommate had trained properly, the dog would not go on the couch if he was trained not to.

Yes, you can both use different training methods.
It is going to be very difficult to teach your dog not to get on the furniture unless your roommate is on board. If he allows your dog sometimes, then it is going to be that much more difficult for you to reinforce the idea he can't.
It is also going to be harder because your dog may follow some of the behaviors of the other dog, and try to get onto the couch, particularly since you are choosing not to correct him.

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• dogs take cues from others around them, so he will initially want to be on the couch.
  
  you can train your dog to stay off furniture using clicker methods. HOWEVER, if the roommate doesn't follow through as well, the dog will learn that he is allowed on the furniture unless you are around. This won't solve the dog-hair-on-the-furniture problem, but may be enough for you.


• It is going to be very difficult to teach your puppy not to do things it sees the other dog doing. Puppies tend to learn a lot from the other dogs they live with. It would be better to see if your roommate will let you work on correcting the other dogs bad habits before you get a puppy.


• It might, but if you train it well, I doubt any other dog's behavior will affect how well your dog listens and what he does.


• For a dog to jump on the furniture, is a sign of dominance.
  Your roommate has caused a huge problem here, with the lack of proper rules & boundaries.
  
  Your roommate has done it all wrong, and you have the correct idea.
  
  Your roommate allows his dog to get away with it (wrongly), and that dog thinks it is dominant.
  When you teach your dog to stay off the furniture (rightly so), it will make your dog learn it is submissive - as it should.
  
  Yes, it will create a lot of conflict between the 2 dogs. Your roommates dog will "lord it over" your dog and constantly try to force your dog to submit to it, even so far as to take your dog's toys & food. Your dog may resent that and become aggressive.
  
  I can foresee a lot of behaviour problems with this arrangement, unless you & your roommate agree to have the same rules & boundaries for both dogs, and both start teaching your roommates dog to stay off the furniture for a few months before you bring a new puppy home.

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Dog Health Questions: Who Should I See for Training a Dog to be a Ghost Hunter, Professionally?

I watch Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International all the time - it's like my life, man! Lol anyway and in one of their new episodes, Jason and Grant brought in Maddie, a dog trained to be a ghost hunter. It inspired me to try and train my dog to be a ghost hunter, but when I tried doing some research, it didn't get me very far, lol. Are there professionals out there? If so, what are they called?

Thank You!! :)

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People say "The animals always know first." You've seen it a million times before... the first thing you say when things seem weird is "The pets are spooked! Why is the dog/cat acting so weird?" So, basically you just need a smart dog with all his or her senses intact and you've got your own paranormal barometer, you just need to know how to tell if it's spooked!

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• How can a dog be trained to be a ghost hunter when no one has ever produced one jot of evidence for the existence of ghosts? What are you going to use to train it with? How will you know if its detected a ghost or a mouse in your wall?
  
  I hate to tell you this, but Ghost Hunters is not real - its a TV show. In over 7 years they have produced NOTHING in terms of evidence. Its fiction, and Jason and Grant are (over) actors.
  
  There are no 'professional' ghost hunter dog trainers.
  
  See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_hunte…


• a dog or a cat when it get's spooked sometimes gives a low growl or a whimper or even bark at nothing that you can see. i wish i could help you but to tell you the truth a well mannered calm dog who can tune out the normal noises of a new place may help. i believe zach has the answer.


• http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghost…
  
  You might try emailing some of these people.

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Dog Health Questions: Average Dog Training Consultation costs in N. California ?

I know this is a broad question, but I am getting prices on a Dog behavior consult for my dog. One trainer is offering a 2 hour initial consultation for $125.00 in a private setting at my home. My dog is pretty well behaved, my big issue is fear based dog agression which probably stems from his fear as well as my anxiety. Does this sound like a fair and reasonable price to you ?

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Call several and see what the rate are. And check out the web site of your L.A. trainer Cesar Millan http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/ With his CD and programs you might learn to handle it yourself.

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• Sounds pretty reasonable.
  
  check out "cause and effect dog training" if they are near you. I have heard positive things about her.


• PETSMART-109.00

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Dog Health Questions: What's your opinion on "natural dog training"?

I've been reading about it off and on for a while now, interesting concepts. None of which have worked with my dog but it seems more geared towards high prey drive breeds.

The Main Benefits Of Dog Training

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You should read Temple Grandin's book "Animals Make Us Human" especially the first chapter and the chapter on dogs. Her information is backed by by research. In case you don't know of her, she is a PhD Animal Behaviorist at Colorado State University and has autism both of which give her a unique voice in the world of animal behavior. She has information about the newer finding about natural wolf behavior, that they don't live in packs but in families. She also writes about the differences when you have more than about three unrelated dogs living together when is when they begin to form packs and not family groups. She explains why the concept of being a parent to your dog is usually more appropriate than the concept of being the alpha or pack leader.

There is also some current research that refutes the dominance methods of dog training. Another author to look up is Suzanne Clothier.

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• Sounds like Neil is bucking for the next Animal Planet program. From the limited reading I've done, I think there are some dogs and breeds that this could work for but I also think that most people won't have what it takes and wind up with really confused dogs. I also feel there are some dogs his theory is just plain wrong for. But, I've not studied it fully yet and don't want to discredit what at the minimum is a very unique idea.

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Dog Health Questions: What is a good web-site that can give dog training info on tricks?

I would like to teach my dog some cool trick such as dance, roll over, sit, stand, lay down, play dead, and all the other cool tricks dogs can do. I also would like to train my dog to walk with me without a leash, and so on. Does anyone know a really good web-site that is free and provides good training methods? Thanks!

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Here's a site with about 12 or so tricks.

Good luck and I hope you have have fun :-)

Canine Clicker Training - How to Avoid the #1 Dog Training Mistake of All-Time

• http://www.thedogtricks.com/index-3B.htm…


• First things first! you need training so your dog can be trained! then obedience school for the basics! will your pet be a good student?! The better you learn the better your canine is willing to learn! It senses your good feelings when you pair up! It will also feeel your sad moments so be aware!


• You might try this.. I think it is very interesting on a number of subjects.....http://www.trainadog.info/

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Dog Health Questions: What should I name my dog training/grooming buisness?

It's going to be dog training, dog & cat grooming, pet boarding, animal rescuing, as well as fish and birds for sale. I want something catchy and unique (not cheesy or childish) and with my name in it, like Renee_________, etc. The best name will get the 10 points!

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---Renee's Every Pet Stop (or Shop)
---Renee's Ultimate Pet Palace
---Renee's Pet Paradise
---Renee's and the Pet Place
---Renee & Pets

That should give you a few good ideas!

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• How about "Reneseme". (Kidding)
  
  It sounds like you're going to be handling a lot, so the title should outline your business in its entirety. Something like "Renee's All-Purpose Pets".


• How about " Renee's Pets " ? Or "Renee's Pet Corner" or "Renee's Pet Shop" Keep it simple.
  
  Since you're really trying to be a store, a grooming parlour, and a boarding kennel, as well as a rescue, it's pretty hard to get it all in one name. "PetSmart" does all the same things, under just that name.
  
  Check out my profile. I have a different name, for each breed, and our families rescue. But it sounds like you're going to be renting or owning a retail storefront, so you need something that people can find, and remember the name of.

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Dog Health Questions: Where can I get Dog training Clicker in India?

I couldn't able to get dog training clicker in my place. I tried to buy the indian tin toy clicker. Now it is not available. I tried to use pen. It is also not good.

1) Where can I get the clicker in Chennai / India?
2) How to make home made clicker?
3) Any alternative idea?

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It's really not the clicker that provides the magic, but the training principles and method.

Any short, distinct sound should work the same as the clicker.
Dog trainers usually use clickers, whale / dolphin trainers use a whistle and goldfish trainers often use a flashing pen light or a training wand.
(yes goldfish can be trained! see a video here: http://stalecheerios.com/blog/2009/02/fi…

Studies have shown that a real clicker works better than using your voice. However, if you can't find a clicker, pick a sharp, distinct sounding word and say it in a tone different from how you usually talk to the dog. ("yes!" is commonly used).
Here's a good article on why using a clicker can be better than using your voice:
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/275

You can also make a clicking sound by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth -- this is what I usually do with my horses.

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• Ebay?
  
  Just checked with Ebay UK and there are loads - presumably somebody would ship... might take time however.
  
  Hope this helps.

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