Dog Health Questions: My 5 month old German Shepherd bites and nips at my feet?

When I stroke her she bites at my hand and sometimes bites my feet for no reason. I know she's only playing but those teeth are like needles!

How do I get her to stop? Signing up for one of those dog training classes is not an option at the moment.

Dog Training Fundamentals

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do not per her when she starts nipping and when she does it say not or ouch. ouch works really well because they stop when they here it I have nippy little dog

Dog Training Part I

• She is teething. Those needles are growing from her gums, and it hurts her very bad, so she bites things to ease the pain. And like you said, she's playing with you and doesn't realize how sharp those teeth of hers are. She will grow out of it in a few months, but for now, buy her a hard chew-toy to teethe on, and be patient. She'll be normal in no time. :]


• when our german shepard was doing that as a pup,we would stop petting him and walk away saying No or Naughty. Then give him a kong ball or tennis ball to chew on. It did take time but the effort was worth it. After all hes just a pup and doing what pups do. And as the owner we did we needed to do ,train him.Each time he stops chewing/nipping tell him good boy and give him a little treat.


• Mouthing and biting are natural, normal behaviors; all puppies do it. During teething (generally starting around four months), the urge to mouth is extra powerful because it feels good on your pups' tender gums.
  
  Mouthing is an unavoidable part of canine development--it's how young dogs learn about their world. Fortunately, by consistently signaling to your pup that biting is unacceptable, and giving her playtime with other dogs who'll teach her the same lesson, she'll learn to use her jaws very gently.
  
  Check these links for more guidelines.
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s0f.html
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s0b.html


• bUY HER A CHEW TOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


• A GSD has a natural instinct to herd, which is part of what she is doing when she is nipping at your feet, which can be funny until you have a 90+ lb adult GSD that still does this!! (Been There!) A great way to get her to stop is to say ouch and no. Then do not play with her a few min. Also the use of a water bottle, (not water gun) and when she does this squirt a quick shot on her hind end at the base of the tail or nose, whichever works the best. Also is a great time to teach her simple obedience yourself.
  http://www.types-of-dogs.com/training/ar…
  http://www.dogguide.net/training.php

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Dog Health Questions: I don't want a dog, my fiancee does, what do I do?

So my fiancee and I have been together for 4 years and we live together. His cousin's dog had puppies and he gave my fiancee one of them. My fiancee absolutely loves the dog, adores it to death. But me, not so much. I went on board with the idea because my fiancee was so excited with his gift but from the first week I already knew that this was not gonna be easy.

Caring for a puppy is alot of responsibility and takes so much time. We are having financial troubles and we barely have to money to take care of the poor thing. We are working all the time and the dog only gets time with us at night.

The dog has just learned to pee/poo outside but it has accidents whenever it gets excited or scared. It sheds everywhere, One hour after I've cleaned the house it's already dirty. I'm so stressed out and sad because lately my fiancee and I fight over the dog all the time. I don't want to be mean, but maybe I'm just not a dog person. Now I don't know what to do, how can I get my fiancee to see my side and give up the dog that he loves so much. It will break his heart, I don't even know how our household will be w/o the dog now. I don't want him to blame me.

OR how can I get myself to like dogs more because so far nothing has worked. The dog smells, nips, barks and won't let me sleep.... I'm thinking maybe I should just give up and leave. We don't have money for dog training classes, or even to take it to a vet. So confused =(

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Usually I would recommend learning to like the dog, since it is important to your fiancee (and would potentially be important to your future children).
But if you can't afford to care for the dog properly, then that is a very real concern. Just as with a human child, you must provide the basic necessities of food, shelter, and medical care - if you cannot afford to do so, then you hand the child or animal over to someone who can. If your husband loves this dog, he should love it enough not to let it starve (or suffer from an illness he can't afford to treat).

Offer your husband a compromise. Give this dog to a good home within the next month. Promise that once he has saved enough money to cover dog food for one year, three months of obediance training, and $1000 of medical expenses, then you will agree to get a new dog.

Also, check with your local Humane Society - many of them have programs for pet owners who are struggling financially, and they might be able to provide low cost or no cost supplies or medical care.

Dog Training - How NOT To Train Your Dog

• Do not give up the dog, give up the fiance.If him having a dog upsets you THAT darn much then you do not need to stay with him and make him miserable by forcing him to choose between you and a little old dog hon.
  You can get used to the dog.


• Get a new fiancee


• dont get one. i didnt want a dog and my wife did. she got one. and now i have to walk it everyday, it stinks and i have to bathe it, i have to feed it, take it to the vet. we have had him 5 months and he has probably cost me $1,000 in vet bills and probably $100 a month in misc. (food, toys, etc).
  put your foot down.


• You should be proud of your partner and lern to love a puppie is easy it is just a babie and your partner is showing he could one day be responsible for a child a pupie relys on you to survive so love it if your man wernt taking care of it the poor babie pup would die care dnt be heartless

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips please?

I have a Chihuahua. Shes is 4 years old. ( I'm a bit late) I want to teach her like sit stay roll over. And stuff like that. The problem is that when i have a treat in my hand to train her she gets all jumpy and excited. So does anybody know any good tips on how to train her and how to keep her calm. Also whenever we are outside and a car comes she chases after it. Can that be solved too? Best answer gets 10 points. :)

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First off you are right she is it is a little late but not too late., I feel any dog of any age can be trained if done correctly.
What you will need:
Your dog
Her reward
Collar and leash
time, patients, and consistency
For training her to be more calm: Talk in a calm voice. This means don't raise you voice You need to also make sure to never ever give her a treat unless she does what you want. So keep the treats out but don't let her have one until she stays calm. This would also work a lot easier if you have he on a leash. With the leash keep her attached to you or something stable and once she is calm (sits, lays down, just stops bouncing off the walls) treat her
For these I'll find videos to attach so it make more sense.
Once you got her calm you can start teaching her some new tricks. For sit you make sure she is calm Hold the treat above her head and move it back towards her tail. Say "Sit" while doing this. She should sit right down. Imedently reward her and say "Good sit" not "good girl" make sure you use the word sit.
For lay down you need her in the sit postion and then put the treat down between her front feet and slowly move the treat towards you. while doing this say "down" lay down" or whatever word you want her to know. And again said "good down" or whatever word you choose.
For roll over have her in the "down" pose and then put the treat by her nose and slowly move it around to her side and over her back. She should roll over. and say it while she does it and again "good roll over" when she completes the move.
For stay for my dogs I started with "wait". I put a treat on the floor in front of them and told them to wait and every time they went for the treat I either pulled it back and lightly pushed their head back or used my hand to block them from the treat (this is much easier when they are sitting.) Then i started to tell them to wait and i would walk away. if they went for the treat i would say "wait" and they usually jump back as though to say "i wasnt doing anything". I would go father and make them wait longer.I go them up to10min. I can come back the they will still be in the same spot just waiting (treat still there).
Always remember to reward and same "good _____" whatever trick they did. soon you can even slowly wean them off the treats. Also always remember to be calm since she is so hyper. Clicker training is a good method to also use. Just do everything the same but litterly as soon as she does her trick click the clicker and treat her. it just breaks her attention and once she learns that that click means a treat she will also learn that that click means what she just did was what you wanted. you can go to any petstore for a clicker.. They cost no more that 5 dollars.
Also again make sure that everyone is training her and doing everything the same. Down to the words you use. If you want her to lay down to the word "DOWN" make sure everyone says "down" not "lay down" just atleast until she learns what down means.
As for her chaseing cars I have never had to train my dogs to not chase cars but the only thing I can think of is go out with her and distract her and Praise her when she pays attention to you and not the car. Then slowly allow her to see one car at a time, and everytime that one car you want her to see come by allow her to see it and then say "leave it" and try to redirect her attention and if she redircts her attention say "good leave it". Once she gets that down on one car do it for 2 then 3 and so on. Do this for 10-15 mins a day.
more tips:
Training should be short but sweet. I would only train 10-15min at a time and do that twice a day other wise you both will get too stressed. Also start with one trick. Stick with that one untill she learns it. once she learns it you move on but ALWAYS start the training sessions with a review.
If this sounds hard I'm not going to lie it can be pretty hard for some dogs. It takes time and alot of patients you have to make sure to NEVER raise your voice or anything to show her you are getting stressed. Once you start getting stressed just end the session.
Dont give her treats unless she does somthing for them. she is going to have to learn that treats aren't free. you work for your money which you use for your food. Have her work for her treats. ("going out"" always deserves a treat).
A good tip if you choose to click train is to let the dog learn the clicker means treat. Just get the dogs attention and the click the clicker and give her a treat. Repeat this afew times until you think she get ii
This is alot of info and I may have forgotten or didnt explain somthing if you have any more questions you can email me heathahforsure@yahoo.com
Videos
sit - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKZQ9MVZm…
down - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZZAf_eLb…
Roll over - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UMeWXzsb…

Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training

• OK sit down with your dog and hold a high value treat in your hand and present it toward your dog if he goes to steal it close your hand. If he then tries mugging your hand just keep it closed and don't say anything just let him keep trying. When he stops and with a older dog that has never done this it might take 5-10 minutes just open your hand if he tries to steal it again close your hand. when he moves away open the hand if he tries to steal it close hand. after a bit you should be able to open the hand and hopefully he will stay sitting long enough for you to give him the treat for sitting away and sitting nicely. Basically you want to teach the dog self control and to move away and sit nice gets the treat, if he tries mugging you he doesn't get the treat.


• Put a chain on her so she does not get hit.As far as training,when she gets excited just wait calmly and tell her to sit.Use had signs if you have to.If she does praise her and say wait.If she waits give her the treat,if not you wait on her.The best way to keep her calm is through exercises.They may be small but they have a lot of energy.Take her for walks and play with her often to stimulate her and ware her out.Rolling over is something you have to get from someone else.Hope this helped,good luck.


• Hi, I see you need some Tips and tricks and a guide to dog training,
  my friend had great success using the Dog training Academy. And he is delighted he has a really happy well trained dog.
  
  Look and see what you think.


• Enroll in an obedience class. You will learn the basics of training. Your dog will learn how to learn. Dogs should be allowed off leash unless they have a 100% dependable recall. You may need to hire a private trainer to work with you and the dog on the recall.


• Get a crate for an area for the dog to have den and create a schedule for exercise and feeding.

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Dog Health Questions: Max or Authority..? (Dog Food..) or Eukanuba?

yeah which food should i feed my 4 month old husky pup? i have been feeding him baneful which i found out about 4 days after i bought it, that was the most horrible food ever (one of them) sooo what food should i buy him Authority or Max...! i asked the petsmart worker guy and he said Max was a great food for big breed dogs especially huskies! and it is made with real rice and beef which is good baneful is all crap nothing but artificial flavors and corn and food dye! my neighbor told me that his vet told her to feed her dog authority and she told me it is a good food, but her dog is a Pomeranian so it may be differ. i dont know both are pricey so im assuming they are good brands... right!? my classmate was told by the akc people that eukanuba was good dog food, she has a maltese. today i registered my pup for dog training and in the hand book it has the recommended dog food and it is eukanuba... but im not sure if it is good for my pup. i heard science diet was not soo good i heard it from 3 vets already and the petsmart dog trainer as well. iams is ok but people say i should avoid anything i can find in supermarkets just because they are bad foods most of the times. so what dog food will it be
Authority or Max????
or is Eukanuba good...?

Do's and Dont's of Dog Training

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None of those! Go for a higher quality food like Blue Buffalo, Wellness, etc.

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• FOR A LARGE DOG a great dog food would be Solid Gold. Blue Buffalo is another excellent choice available. Try and avoid the bad quality like Max and sometimes Eukanuba as quality CAN RANGE from good to bad in this brand.


• I would feed it Nutro Natural Choice Puppy for large breeds.
  
  The Nutro Natural Choice line is a lot healthier than Nutro Max. Both made by the same company but the Nutro Max contains corn gluten meal and wheat flour where the Natural Choice does not.


• Blue Buffalo is pretty good from Petsmart and it runs about the same price as Eukanuba. If you register on the link below they will send you a 5 dollar coupon.


• husky isn.t a large dog......its a medium dog.........natural choice is pretty good.......solid gold is good as well......


• None of the foods you have listed are any good.
  
  Not all pet food is made equally. A lot of it is full of corn, by-products, dyes, unhealthy preservatives, filler grains and all sorts of nasty stuff. A lot of pet food companies are perfectly happy to the dump cheap leftovers and things that aren't safe for human consumption (from human food processing plants) into their foods. Will it kill your dog? No, it has to be nutritionally complete and safe to even be marketed. Is it healthy? Not by a long shot.
  
  Corn is a low quality ingredient you never want to see in your pet food. Corn and low quality grains are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to food allergies in our pets.
  
  Thankfully, there are some excellent dog foods being made these days that include organic, human grade ingredients rather than trash not fit for human consumption.
  
  Examples of low quality foods to avoid: Anything you can find in a grocery store will be low end, Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Kibbles n' Bits, Beneful, Ol'Roy.
  
  Examples of high quality foods to look for: Innova, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae All Life Stages, Fromm Four Star, Merrick, GO Natural, Nature's Variety Prairie, Nature's Logic, Artemis Fresh Mix, Timberwolf Organics.
  
  Although the high quality foods are more expensive, you're getting what you're paying for. Less filler material means more concentrated nutrients... this means you typically need to feed far less of the high quality food than you would of the low quality one. Which also means less poop!
  
  Before following your vet's food recommendation, keep in mind that vets get /very/ little nutritional training during their schooling. Besides that, what training they /do/ get is usually sponsored or taught by the crappy pet food companies! They also often get paid to sell some of their products at their clinics (Science Diet, Royal Canin etc.)
  
  A great option is to go with an entirely grainless diet. Many of the high quality foods now put out grainless formulas. Some good grainless diets include: Innova EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Nature's Variety Instinct, Orijen, Horizon Legacy, Merrick Before Grain, Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages, Fromm Surf & Turf, Now!, Sold Gold Barking At The Moon, Ziwipeak, and Taste of the Wild.
  
  Some pretty decent foods can even be found in common pet stores. Petsmart carries Blue Buffalo products (such as the excellent grain free diet Blue Wilderness). Petco carries Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Eagle Pack Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux Organix, Pinnacle, and Halo. If you can't find a food, most of the high quality food brands have websites with store locators on them.
  
  Another option, if you can't find anywhere around you that sells good foods, is to order your pet food online. Here's an excellent place to do so: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/
  
  Remember that foods should be switched gradually (mixing new slowly in with the old over about week or so), especially when switching to a higher quality one, so as not to upset tummies.Another option for feeding dogs is to feed raw. This is something that should be thoroughly researched before being attempted:
  http://www.rawfed.com/ (Excellent raw feeding information)
  http://www.rawlearning.com/ (More excellent raw feeding information)
  http://rawfeddogs.net/ (Even more!)
  http://rawfed.com/myths/preymodel.html (Raw Prey Model Diet Vs. BARF Diet)
  http://www.rawfed.com/myths/index.html (Myths about raw feeding)Also remember that freefeeding (leaving food down) is the fast lane to canine obesity. Make sure to have scheduled feeding times based on the feeding instructions on your dog's food.More on dog food:
  http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?… (Learn how to determine the quality of your dog's food.)
  http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_… (Dog food reviews. Four stars is a decent food, five stars is a great food, and six stars is an excellent food.)Darksong~

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Can anyone reccomend something to stop my dog from barking all the time? I don't mind him barking a little bit if someone knocks on the door or something, but if he looks out the window and sees people or hears a loud noise he will bark at it incessantly.

I know that this is a natural reaction for some dogs, but I will be moving into an appartment soon and I don't want him to annoy my neighbors when I am not home or when my roommate comes home from work after 9pm or so.

Someone suggested I try a shock collar, but I would rather not use that method unless there is no other options (though I think there should be other options).

I've tried telling him "no" and spanking him with a newspaper when he barks, so now when he does bark and I tell him no, he rolls over onto his back and continues to bark. This tells me that he knows he shouldn't do it, but its like a little kid who is trying to see how much they can get away with.

Dog Training - Basics

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Go to the grocery store and get some breath spray, for us you know the mint kind, every time he barks give him a shot he will get the idea and it won't hurt him. it works, If it is a shep, tho it is their nature and you are stuck but try the mouth spray... my sister is a vet that is what she tells her patients.

The Right Information Is the Key To Effective Dog Training - Dogproblems Reviewed

• Two things to try you choose - either negative reinforcement, or positive. They say positive reinforcement works the best, but I know my second suggestion wouldn't work for every dog.
  
  Get a spray bottle and spray him with water and say "NO" very loudly. This usually startles them so much they stop.
  
  The other thing you could try is letting him know that YOU know someone is there and that he has done his job. I started doing this with my german shepard a few months ago and it really works. She starts barking at a cat across the street or someone walking and I say, "Okay, Okay, I know their there. Thank you." very calmlym and she stops. She can hear in my voice that I am "praising" her for her job but that she can stop barking now because I am aware of the "danger".
  
  I would stop the "spanking". Hitting a dog will not reinforce positive behavior.


• The Electric bark collar is exactly what you need if you want the dog to stop barking. I lived in an apt too and I had neighbors who did call the police because of the barking and I was given a choice by the association, move or lose the dog. I got an Electric bark collar, the barking stopped after the first few seconds and the dog got to stay. Good luck!!


• Don't try the shock collar, and don't hit him when he barks. Instead, get a spray bottle (benefit: you don't have to chase him down!) and calmly spray him every time he barks, while repeating a firm "NO". Most dogs don't enjoy it, and they'll eventually know that when you pick up that bottle, they need to stop whatever they were doing. Once he stops barking, maybe offer him a treat and praise him.
  
  Do not get excited, and don't start yelling. He might think you're playing a game, and continue to bark. Just be very calm, but firm. If he starts barking again, repeat the process. He'll eventually get it.


• The best thing is to take a dog training course (as a group it is less expensive)
  
  We took a small dog training course with my dog when she was young and one of the things we did learn was the controlling of the dreaded barker (the categary that Daphne fell into) What we had to teach her is to lie down and stay when she would bark unnecessarily. We were taught to use one word commands.. like Sit, Stay, to get the dog to lie down we use "Sleep" and "Stay" and you also motion with your hands. We stay close by (no eye contact) and this only lasts a couple of minutes..then when she is calm or who ever or what animal has passed that is when you make eye contact and give the command that they may get up, we use the word "okay" .. and praise them for good behavior..
  
  Hope this helps, good luck.


• Your dog doesn't know he's doing something wrong. He turns over on his belly because that's what he thinks you want him to do when you hit him with the newspaper.
  
  There is no excuse, ever, for hitting a dog.
  
  To get your dog to stop barking, as soon as he starts, say "thank you" and GET UP from wherever you're sitting and go to the window or door to see what he's barking about. The chances are that he's smelled or heard something you can't hear or smell. In any event, after you've checked on it, tell the dog "thank you" again and praise him for alerting you.
  
  If you do this EVERY TIME the dog starts barking, it WILL stop him. But it won't happen overnight. Give it a week or two. At first it will be a real nuisance, because you'll be getting up every couple of minutes (or at least, it will feel that way). But after a couple of weeks, your dog will bark once or twice, wait for you to get up, and then wait for praise. If you do not get up every time, then pretty soon he won't believe you'll take care of whatever the problem is, and he'll start barking again.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

So my neighbors have this little weiner dog and we live in A qul de sac the dog has never once ran away even though he is never on a leash I want to get either a Finnish Spitz or a Shiba Inu and would like to let him run around in the qul de sac but I don't want him to run how do I train him to do this.

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The Finnish Spitz and Shiba Inu are not reliable off-leash; they will most likely run away. I would not recommend allowing them to run about. These dogs have strong prey-drives. If they see something darting across the street, they will most likely take off after it. Since these breeds have selective hearing, it is likely that they will not respond if you, if you try to call them off.

Time-Tested Tips On Behavior Dog Training For Beginners

• take him/her to a training class that would be a great help


• Why do you keep asking this?

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Dog Health Questions: Can a yorkie be a service dog?

Hi, I want to know first of all can a yorkie even be a service dog? Also, How long does the training take if the dog already knows the basics? Third, where can you get service dogs trained at? Lastly, how much would it cost for the training, pack ,andID?

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It depends upon what kind of service you are talking about. A therapy dog...sure. A seeing eye dog...probably not.

Google "service dog training" and your area.

Proper service dog training is usually pretty expensive. $3000+

Getting your dog certified as a therapy dog is less expensive.

EDIT: Yes, I realize therapy dogs have no access rights and are different to a "true" service dog, however, many dogs can be suited for this kind of work while very few are able to work as proper service dogs.

Even within service dog programs, a huge number of pups are cut because they don't have the right temperament for training for the job.

IF you have a disability and are looking for a dog, it is rare that your own dog would be suited for the task. If you are just asking because you would like a service dog, but would prefer a breed like a Yorkie...well it could happen, but I wouldn't count on it. Usually service dogs are Medium to large in size. As BM stated, one might be suited for work as a medical alert dog, but not much else.

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• An individual from any breed can be a service dog. It depends on the tasks necessary. A yorkie wouldn't be able to be a guide dog or a mobility dog but could be an alert dog or possibly a PSD.
  
  To have a service dog, three things must be true:
  
  1) The handler MUST be disabled per the ADA. This means that they must have a physical, medical or psychiatric condition that significantly negatively impacts one or more major life activity such as walking, thinking, learning, caring for oneself, etc...
  
  2) The dog must be trained to mitigate the handlers disability. This means that the dog must do something that the handler can not do for themselves due to their disability. Providing comfort or making one feel better just by being there does not count.
  
  3) The dog must be trained to behave properly in public. A very small percentage of dogs have the proper temperament for service dog work. They must be able to ignore sudden, loud noises without reacting, ignore people trying to get their attention, ignore food, not sniff shelves, not seek attention, stay focused on the handler at all times.
  
  It takes 18 mo - 2 years to train a service dog. While not legally required, if you don't know what you are doing (and by your question, you don't), you need to hire a trainer to be successful. Training is NOT cheap...no where near. It cost $20K-$50K to fully train a service dog, and an owner trainer would have to cover all of the cost.


• depends on what you need the dog to do.
  
  Obviously a yorkie cannot be a guide dog for a blind person, nor can it provide balance/support for someone who is unsteady on their feet.
  
  It can be a service dog for hearing impaired, seizure alert, etc
  
  Training takes 6 months to a year, depending on the type of training needed exactly
  
  places that specifically train service dogs often have their OWN breeding program, and have their own dogs being trained, they dont typically take in someone's pet to train it for that purpose.. private trainers can train tho.
  
  places that have their own program.. dogs are often free/low cost to those who need it.
  if you are looking to get your pet trained, you can probably expect to pay up to a few thousand for a trainer.


• Wow. That is a ton of questions.
  
  Yorkies have been known to be service dogs but not in the sense you would normally think. They would be therapy dogs for the elderly, sick children etc. I would Google for prices of training in your area and check out YTCA's (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America) site for any other information.


• For certain task. It would most likely be confined to use as a hearing dog or a medical alert dog. The breed would be too small for other service dog jobs. How long training would take depends on the individual dog, the trainer and the tasks the dog needs to perform. Most poeple that already own the dog they wish to use a service dog train on their own if they are capable. Service dog training is thousands of dollars. There is no ID required and packs are typically only used by mobility assistance dogs (unless used by medic alert dogs to carry needed medications)
  
  Since you are asking about a service dog in general and not a specific type it concerns my you are attempting to train your dog and claim it is a service dog when it not. Which is sadly fairly common. No offense meant if that is not the case. Requirements for a service dog are that the handler be diagnosed with a disability under the ADA, the dog perform some task to assist with the disability and the dog not behave in a disruptive or aggressive manner. I also wanted to add falsely claiming a dog is a service dog is a crime and can result in fines, imprisonment and loss of social security benefits. It doesn't matter how the dog is trained if the person that is currently the handler of the dog is not disabled the dog is not legally at that moment a service dog, if the dog does not perform a task that assists with that persons disability it is not legally a service dog. For example if I (a sighted person) was caring for someones seeing eye dog why they were hospitalized I have no access rights with that dog and could be charged for claiming the dog was a service dog. If someone that was sighted but wheelchair bound had that same dog the same thing applies the dog is not a service dog at that point because it does nothing to assist a mobility impaired person.
  
  Just to add the earlier posters are confusing a therapy dog (one you take to visit hospitals and nursing homes) with a service dog. Therapy dogs are not service dogs, they are nothing more than well trained and people oriented pets. They have no access rights. If you also are confusing a service dog with a therapy dog then the requirements for therapy dogs vary from place to place. You would need to contact the place you want to take your pet and see what their requirements are.


• as jen said.
  most dogs can be some form of service animal but it depends on their personality and temperamnet if they get certified and if the work suits the individual.
  
  many APBT's make excellent service dogs and many dont, genetics and how they were raised play a good deal into it.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of Cesar Milan's philosophies about dog training and ownership?

I don't get the network that his show is on but I just got the book, Cesar's Way and just from skimming thru it, a lot of what he says seems to make sense! For instance, what he says about exercise and your dog and how crucial it is! He is totally right. I'm guilty of not always taking my dogs out EVERY day for atleast an hour walk. I have 3 young Shetland Sheepdog and for the most part, they are wonderful dogs. However, I do have some problems with them and I think it's 'cause I need to learn to be the "PACK LEADER" like Cesar says. Sometimes, I just let them get away with naughty behavior. And I'm still having housebreaking issues. They'll be outside for an hour and come in and go to the bathroom immediately on our carpet! And the barking is just intolerable and I'm constantly worried about the police being called (they've came once already). The breed is known to be a more of a barking breed that most. However, I love the breed and I think it's a problem (cont'd)

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Cesar is a BOOB and especially so when it comes to shelties. You start using his crap on a sheltie, you are gonna wind up with a fearful schitzo. For one, if you are getting in trouble with the law over the barking, get them de-barked. It is a HARMLESS way to remove the loudness and shrillness of a bark, and beats having to shuffle a dog form home to home to death over a simple case of a happy barker. Your dogs will still be able to bark. The surgery just softens it. There isn't any pain for the dog because it is under anesthesia during the procedure.

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• I think he is excellent, we were recently having a debate on chilleddogs regarding this.
  
  http://www.chilleddogs.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=1203&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ceasar&start=15


• He doesn't explain enough. He just kinda magically fixes the dog behavior.
  
  I prefer 'It's me or the dog'. She actually trains the dogs in a realistic manner.


• Cesar is an entertainer. His TV show is entertainment.
  
  I'd no more follow his examples than I'd let the Flavor of Love girls tell me how to catch a man.


• http://pc-safe.info/html/Home_Family/Dog…


• It seems to work


• I think he is a crock. He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line like this is from http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm "JonBee, muzzled, is lifted off the ground by a choke chain, a procedure known as "stringing up". Prior to this, the dog had not only shown no signs of aggression but had been attempting to avoid interaction with the star completely." I would like to see someone try to lift my dog with a choke chain it would be me they would have to worry about afterwards.
  
  And the alpha roll hello does he not realize how dangerous that is! I have a really skittish dog and if I had listened to a "cesar fan" once I probably wouldn't have a face right now because of the "alpha roll".
  
  It is a television show I would take his advice and throw it out the window!


• The "exercise, discipline, affection" concept is great. But his techniques, like the alpha roll, flooding (that Great Dane that was pulled across the slippery floor over & over), and many of his corrections are really old school and heavy-handed.
  
  The danger in what he's doing, is in the public's belief that any dog's unwanted behavior is solved by him (or anyone) in a one-hour television show. They don't see the hours of filming that were edited out, or any lengthy follow-up in the pet owner's home.
  
  And how many times in YA have you seen questions from people, who assume they must "assert dominance" over their 8 week old ( or 5 month old, or newly adopted 10 year old) dog, by repeatedly alpha-rolling him ?
  
  His appeal to uninformed pet owners is cleverly marketed. What an ego boost to a dog owner-- "I am going to be a Pack Leader! I have to assert my dominance!" True "pack leader" status is not gained by physical dominance over the rest of the pack, but is gained by lesser members' belief in the leadership ability of the top dog.


• My trainer hasn't written any books... but has written several articles in industry magazines over the past 23 years. Which is fine by me... I don't need a book, I can just call him on the telephone, or stop by for a visit, to get advice that is *tailored* to *my* dog.
  
  That being said, I don't like Cesar... for several reasons. He is a product of the media that dupes people into thinking that *fixing* a troubled dog can be done in a day. It doesn't work like that.
  
  I don't know where you get your information about Pit Bulls... the media, I assume? You have bought into the stereotypes that are perpetuated by ignorance.... please stop and think about the (lack of) logic behind what you are saying.


• "Pack leader" mentality is outdated in dog training because it has now been proven that dogs (even in a feral pack) act very differently than wolves in a pack. Dogs can read human emotion through eye contact. Wolves cannot, or don't care to. Your dog may genetically still be a wolf, but emotionally and mentally, he's a dog and will npt respond to 'wolf' commands. Read "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. They specialize in German Shepherd Dogs.


• his way i believe to be excellent. He talks about the reason why your dog is doing naughty stuff and has the solution. It's all cycological in the dogs mind, all animals.I've had success training one pet not to bark when someone comes in the house. I helped one girl train her dog, cycologically it all makes sense


• I think Caesar is very good entertainment. He has learned how to market himself very well. Gotta give him credit for that.
  
  As far as his training methods go they are OLD SCHOOL some of the mechanics have some merit but he didn't come up with them they have been around for years.
  
  I do not think they apply to all dogs and some if feel are down right dangerous! Like the Alpha roll! Just stupid!
  
  I'm really sick of that "Pack Leader" stuff too. Catchie phrase but it is all for TV and nothing else!


• I wouldnt let that man train a stuffed dog let alone one of mine.
  
  All he does to cure a problem is flood the dog until it completely shuts down with fear. He has no understanding of positive training methods or modern theories on dogs. His ideas are hardly new they were being used 30 odd years and he has done nothing to add to them.
  
  http://www.4pawsu.com/dogpsychology.htm
  
  basically its an entertainment show and his books are just another way to make money.


• The link below will let you see some clips from his show. I do think he is very knowledgable on what he teaches and I have tried some tricks with good results.
  
  As for his love of pits and shepherds, well I've owned 2 pitbulls and properly bred and raised they were wonderful. I raised them with my children with no concerns and I was raised with German Shepherds. Any dog can attack "for no reason" (there is always a reason, whether we see it or not), it just seems the pitbull attacks get way more publicity. As I recall when I was growing up it seemed that every few years there was a dog breed to fear. Dobermans, Rottweilers, Shepherds, and now pitbulls. It's the breeds and owners, not the breed, that need to take the blame.


• Like with all training it is a matter of what works, some say that it is not good some say it is good, I have developed my own style that works for me and my six dogs, inconsistency is the most common mistake. Everything is trial and error. I see things that work and things that don't work. So keeping and open mind is the most important thing.


• Cesar Milan is single faceted, and if you have seen one of his shows you have seen everything he has to offer. Which I disagree with BTW.
  Point blank if a dog will let you Alpha roll it without ripping your face off, it doesn't need to be Alpha rolled. No properly trained dog has problems with where it's place is in the social order. The key is simple, just train the dog.
  Being the "pack leader' has absolutely no connection with potty training issues or excessive barking.
  
  edit:
  "He doesn't do positive reinforcement he just makes the dogs afraid to step out of line"
  
  The miss use of "positive reinforcement" is something I also disagree with. There are four phases of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement is only one of them.


• I've had success using it with my German Shepherd and a lot of the pit bulls, labs and other dogs I work with. I agree with most of what he says and his methods.
  
  He usues "macho" dogs a lot because he realizes that they have a bad reputation. He got his recognition by dealing with these "dangerous" types of dogs. He does feel they can be totally trustworthy under the right leadership. The dog he uses most when rehabing other dogs is his pit bull named Daddy. Daddy provides a calm-submissive state of mind that the other dogs can pick up on and enter the same state.


• It is an excellent program. He is magical with the dogs. I only hope after he leaves them they are as good as they are for him on the program. I haven't read his book. Too bad you can't get the network show. He teaches a lot to you and it's amazing to see how the dog learns by his teaching methods.


• It is not just the way though, you have to communicate with the dog as well and some people who do not understand dogs should not try these without a trainer. Cesar is great, but not everyone is as good as he is with dogs. That is why unless your are a trainer you should not try all of his ideas, especially when it is an older rescue dog.


• I have a lot of thoughts about Cesar, and I probably won't fit them all in this answer. But I like Cesar. I think he is a great person, and I think he is really trying to help. I think his saying "Exercise, Discipline, Affection" is important. There really are too many pet owners who are just giving affection affection affection, and absolutely No exercises or discipline. So I think that part is important. And I try to follow that with my dog.
  
  But most of his methods that you see on TV won't work on most dogs. He has a dominating approach, and mostly works with aggressive dogs. But there are a lot of dogs that don't need that kind of approach, and actually using that kind of approach could be damaging. Like an abused dog who is extremely fearful would need a more gentle approach. And you can find that through another trainer who uses positive reinforcement. And that is what I use to train my dog.
  
  And I think a lot of people watch Cesars show and assume that just from watching it that they are now a dog trainer. So they might try the techniques, and actually cause more harm than good. So I think that anyone who is having behavioral issues with their dog needs to seek help from a professional, and that professional will help them determine which training method is right for their dog.
  
  But as a whole, I like Cesar. He works with a lot of rescue dogs. He will rescue difficult dogs from deathrow at animal shelters, and rehabilitate them. He will then either keep the dog, or he will try to adopt that dog out to the right family.
  
  And the 'gladiator' dogs. I think Cesar believes that any dog has the potential to be a great family pet, reguardless of breed. And I agree with him. I have a Pit Bull that I rescued from an animal shelter, and she has turned out to be the best companion I could Ever ask for!! She is just perfect for me. And I like that Cesar is trying to show the public that as well. Pit Bulls, Germand Shepherds, and Rottweilers aren't for everyone. But when in the right hands, and raised well, they can make excellent pets.


• I think Cesar is a dangerous idiot. It scares me to think that people buy into his nonsense. All that pack leader stuff is crap. If you had children, and you let them do whatever they wanted, when ever they wanted, how ever they wanted, whether it was good or not, you have some brats wouldn't you? You have to establish rules and limits. What is and isn't acceptable. The same thing goes for dogs. It really isn't that different.
  
  People say they've never seen him hurt a dog. Those people don't know how to read body language. There are more ways to hurt a dog than just physically.
  
  I wouldn't let him near any of my beloved pets. His methods would have them brain dead and nuerotic.
  
  Here is some interesting reading about Cesar. I'd rethink listening to anything he has to say.
  http://www.4pawsu.com/cesarfans.htm
  http://www.urbandawgs.com/divided_profes…
  http://littlemind.wordpress.com/2006/09/…
  
  To quote one of the articles:
  "What critics are primarily concerned with, however, is the psychological stress that dogs are placed under during the show. Many dogs that offer avoidance behaviors at the start of the show are often pushed to the point of aggression.
  
  One disturbing example is JonBee, a Jindo who is forced to lie on his side. After a significant and dangerous struggle (during which the dog appears to have urinated), the dog finally gives up and allows himself to be rolled over. However, the dog is not relaxed. Quite the opposite. The dog exhibits all of the signs of stress listed in the previous article, and is exhibiting a phenomenon known as learned helplessness, sometimes referred to by trainers as "shut down." "
  
  You can bully almost anything into submission, but then, what sort of relationship do you really have?


• I can't count the reasons I can't stand Cesar Milan.
  
  His theories might be somewhat correct, but his methods are outdated and dangerous.
  
  Take the alpha roll. Submissive rolls are GIVEN not taken. You will never see an "alpha" dog roll another on it's back and hold it there. Dogs submissive to an "alpha" roll over on their own. Dogs that are bullies (not as in bull dogs) are lacking in confidence. I think of it as napoleon syndrome. They feel the need to show others that they are strong and can take care of themselves. The best way to change that IS to become the "boss" but you don't do that through forced submission. You do that by being a good "leader". The NILIF method is a more appropriate way to become the "alpha". In canines, the "alpha" is the leader because they are confident in themselves and fair. They don't bully the other dogs/wolves. They are just respected. You will get no respect from a dog by being a bully, which is what Milan does. Your dog will fear you, but that doesn't make you a leader. It makes you a target for aggression. Eventually that dog will get tired of dealing with your picking on him.
  
  The other way to become leader is obedience. Traditional obedience (what tom l is referring to) is the NUMBER ONE way to earn the respect of your dog. Bribing your dog does no good, bullying your dog does no good. Like with humans you EARN respect by being a fair disciplinarian.
  
  I do kind of like the idea of his "canine bootcamp" BUT it won't translate back into your home unless YOU follow the same rules.
  
  One trainer I prefer over Milan is Leerburg. I agree with MOST of his theories and techniques and believe they are safer and more effective than Milan's.
  http://www.leerburg.com/philosophy.htm

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Dog Health Questions: Help in dog training!?

I rescued a Pomeranian mix from the pound. He was a stray so they didn't have any background info on him. His estimated age is 1-2 years old and his name is Max. Max has trouble learning commands or most likely I'm not training him correctly. I'm pretty sure he knows I'm the pack leader because he always waits for me to go through the door first and always walks by my side and not in front of me. The only command he understands is 'No.' Otherwise he doesn't even look up at me when I say his name or looks confused when I try to teach him a basic command like 'sit.' I don't repeat the word over and over and I keep the training sessions short. He isn't motivated by kibble, treats, or any foods or even his toys. I'm on a really tight budget and can't afford a trainer or group classes right now.

Also, he doesn't do well wit other dogs. He won't lunge at other dogs during walks or anything. But, if one approaches him he'll start growling.
I'd really appreciate some helpful advice!

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I agree with the clicker training. If you do not have a clicker an ink pin will work. It would be great if you could find a treat that works with your pom mix. I use dehydrated hot dogs for my special cases. The theory behind the clicker is that the sound indicates a treat is coming. When you get the right action (such as a sit) you click and treat. A human can click quicker that speaking "good". Do not worry about your pets past you can not change it. He has a new life now. As far as the confusion show him the action you want click and treat. I am assuming he is small enough to either sit on the floor with him or put him on the table. Better yet you can go purely positive with him give him the sit command and wait until he sits click and treat. Growling at other dogs tell him no and keep moving. Remember not to get that panic feeling within yourself because you will send it down the lead. I feel the more you get your pom out to socialize him the better he will become. Just remember to keep your training black and white this is accepted this is not.

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• Sorry but the only thing that is going to have any affect on this Pup is Obedience Classes.
  
  If you can't train him then you need to find someone or an obedience class that can


• Um, well have you thought of obedience classes near you. He's probabley had a bad start in life and is just to scared to try anything. As for him growling at other dogs, try finding a good friend with a really friendly dog that loves someone no matter what. You and your dog get on one side of a fence and the other dog get on the other side. Make sure your dog has on a muzzle. Have the dogs walk by each other. As soon as the dog growls say a firm "No" and walk him away. When he finally stops growling everytime a dog approaches him, reward him as soon as a dog comes his way. Get him to focus on you.


• Unfortunately I believe you need a dog behaviorist more than a trainer. Just keep doing what you doing until you can afford help & keep introducing him to other dogs with strong corrections when he growls. Good Luck & keep at it.


• Basic obedience will help both of you.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=basic%2…
  
  that is a buch of sites on how to teach basic obedience.
  
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=fun%20t…
  
  Again a bunch of sites that will be fun.
  
  I never used treats to train a dog I use praise & lots of petting when a dog does what he is ask to do. If he doesn't preform find something to motivate him. Praise & lots of attention has trained many a protection or Police dogs.


• First, are you sure he has good hearing? A spaniel who attended my puppy's classes never responded to any training (and we're talking sit and recall only). Then we discovered he was deaf, and wasn't responding because he couldn't hear. to test, you just need to make a loud noise, preferably away from the puppy. A tin or saucepan dropped on the floor in the room next door would do. If he doesn't respond, he's probably deaf and you can try noises closer by (you don't try this first in case you scare him). As for motivation for training, try cheese, tug of war games or other 'human' foods with a strong smell. Tripe is also a good option, if you can stand the smell. If he's still slow to respond, you could also try clicker training. I've only just begun using this myself, but my golden retriever is surprising even me with the speed at which he's picked it up. As a last resort of last resorts you could try also putting your hand on his back, above the tail with a little pressure, when asking him to sit. If this doesn't work, taking him by the muzzle and tilting his head up will work unless he's head-shy. However I really don't reccomend trying these unless you've tried everything else, as they are quite nasty methods that involve forcing the dog to obey you, and can lead to aggression later on. I speak from personal experience here, as my trainer tried this and told me to do the same: now I have the task of showing a soft natured friendly golden retriever that humans won't hurt him when they go near his head.


• Try to find something Max enjoys. He may not dislike ALL treats, he might be a little picky and not like that brand. But i he really doesn't like treats, find a bell, a sqeaker, something that get's his attention and use it to train him. First, teach him his name by using the item to get his attention, and say his name as well. So, hold up the item and say "Max!" in a loud, clear voice, but don't sound mean or aggresive. When he looks at you or the item, praise him. You can then use his name to get his attention and teach him other tricks, like sit. As for the aggresive behavior, since you have no background on him, he could have had a bad expirence with other dogs and may not feel comfortable around them just yet. Take it slow, and maybe he will warm up to them. Hope I helped and good luck!


• Well normally I wouldn't use the word "no" as a command, it comes up in conversation and confuses the dog. I use different words, sounds, hand signals for each of my dogs, so if my dog isn't responding to commands, I change them. In this case he may not know any commands, so I would just keep moving forward. I would sit with the dog, and just run down a bunch of words and see if he responds to them, or different sounds, or hand signals. I had one dog that I taught sign language to, and his daughter I just did thumbs up for good behavior, and I shook my finger at her like I was scolding her if she was wrong. I don't lock into commands like others do. If come, sit, stay, works for you, great. if the dog sits when I say popcorn, then I say popcorn. I wouldn't be taking a new dog on a public walk for at least a good month. I would practice leashes and walks in my back yard, just walking laps. That way any drama that comes up, I can correct in the yard and not have to worry about us getting hit by a car, or distractions by other dogs just yet. Maybe his name isn't Max and you should just call him what you want. If he doesn't respond to treats, I would just make a big fuss, clap and praise him. I like Charlee Bears for training, they are a little cracker for a little mouth. You can get a bonus bag at petco for the same price as the regular bad and they are small so they go a long way. They are also good about teaching the dog to take treats "gently"


• Sounds like he really does need a group obedience class, both for the socialization and for the training. My dogs really seemed to learn better when they saw that other dogs also had to mind.
  
  Check with your local shelters and see if they offer a low cost training class. Many do. If the shelter where you got him doesn't have classes, check with other shelters in your area.
  
  http://www.petfinder.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training??

Need some advice for training my 5 month old puppy?? She doesnt listen hardly ever she does what she wants....Does any body know of any good books that can help any any good tips that worked for them...I need help I just want to enjoy my puppy and have good times wit her...by the way she is a mini yorkie....PLEASE HELP ME

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If this is your first time training a dog, you are best to join an obedience class and get hands-on instruction. The feedback from an instructor is really valuable.

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• Here ya go check this out:


• The best thing you can do is to invest in some obedience classes. There the pup will get socialized as well....You can always go to your book store to look at some books on training but the best thing to do to have years of enjoyment with your buddy is Obedience classes.


• I haven't read this book but it was recommended to me to be vary useful and lots of great or different kinds of ideas about all training its call Training dogs(or puppies) for Dummies. Yea its one of the millions of those Dummies books but i was told it was very good. Good luck hope this helped


• I have trained dogs for seven years and we have raised puppies for about twelve years, and one book that we would always send with our puppies was the book Super Puppy. It is very user friendly and easy to understand.
  Good luck!


• There are some great programs on the internet for dog and puppy training as well as any pets in general. You can see alot of the best ones on this site.
  
  http://www.pettraining101.com
  
  They have all of the top selling ones listed so you don't have to search all over the place. I always suggest doing your research online and reading as much as possible before going to an actual dog trainer. Most people really can do it themselves and save alot of time and money this way. After all, you are the one that needs to build a communication link with your dog! That is all training really is. Good luck!


• First rule of puppy training. Patience. You also need to establish yourself as alpha. In other words, establish dominance.
  
  No matter how cute her puppy eyes are, if you tell her to sit, you then pick her up and make her sit. Even if it's just for a second, you have proved to be the boss. Good thing with small dogs is that they are easy to pick up and put where you want them. Bad thing is they are often allowed to get away with murder because they are cute.
  
  If she is doing something you don't like, and a loud NO doesn't do it, try throwing a handful of pennies in an empty clean soda can. put tape over the hole, and every time you say no, simultaneously shake the can. The noise may be enough to break through her puppy ADD and show her you mean business.
  
  Also, training is not immediate. Even if one day she is responding perfectly to all commands, this in no way means she's trained. It does indicate progress, though. Puppies have bad days just like we do. When this happens you just have to be just as firm with the corrections, and extra lavish with the praise.
  
  If one day during the training session the puppy seems bored, do one last command that you know she can do, praise her highly for it, then move on to play time. Some days she'll have more attention span than other days, and going with the flow will serve your purposes best.
  
  If you consistently work with her for at least an hour or two a day (not necessarily at one time), a year from now you will have a perfectly trained puppy. Then, even once she's well trained, make it a point to put in an hour here or there a few days a month to reinforce the training with more sessions.
  
  Good Luck!


• Puppies pretty much do what they want but now is the best time to train them. All dogs can learn you just have to be willing to be patient with and train them.
  
  I am sure there are several books on the market that can help you.
  
  Good Luck

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Dog Health Questions: What HIGH SCHOOL classes can get me into the dog training/breeding business!?!?

Just as the question states.
PLEASE HELP!!!

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Ummm....NONE?

Join 4-H...that's about as close as you're getting to a highschool class that teaches you anything about a profession concerning animals..............

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• Well definitely take a lot of science classes! AP Biology is a good one


• biology. Lots and lots of biology. In high school, there aren't many classes that will get you prepared for this. Try and volunteer at a shelter or find a reputable breeder in your area and start talking to them and asking questions, I'm sure most won't mind.


• There isn't any that will help you specifically for dogtraining. Take some business classes and animal science classes like zooology. The best way to learn, though, is to find a training facility near you that will let you apprentice there and you might be able to work for them in their kennels cleaning. That's what I have been doing for a year and it has helped a ton. Or if you want to get into breeding shadow a breeder for a while and find out what it's like. Best of luck!


• Here is a little info that might be of use to you! :) Have fun and good luck! :)Required Education for a Career in Animal Breeding
  Small and domestic Animal Breeders do not require any formal training, but they should familiarize themselves with the desired and standard characteristics of the breed they work with. Those wishing to breed animals in a more exotic environment such as a zoo will need to first earn a bachelor's degree in veterinary science and perhaps specialize with graduate and/or post-graduate studies in zoology. To breed agricultural animals, a 4-year degree in agricultural science will be adequate for most entry-level positions.
  
  Required Skills for a Career in Animal Breeding
  No matter which size or type of animal they are working with, Animal Breeders should have compassion for and a genuine interest in improving the lives of those animals, even if they are being bred for the marketplace. Animal Breeders often depend on the information gathered by others who are in the same pursuit, so a willingness to share research and work as a team member for the betterment of a species is vital.
  
  Career and Economic Outlook for Animal Breeding
  Earnings vary widely due to the spectrum of activities represented by the job title. Even within the small and domestic Animal Breeding category the earning potential depends on the type of animal bred and whether or not that breeder has produced any verifiable champions. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic's reports that Animal Breeders working as large animal veterinarians earned a median annual income of $61,029 in 2006, and those employed in the field of animal science earned $47,800 (www.bls.gov),


• Breeding: \
  Dog breeding is a tougher one since the goverment pay place certain restriction on who can breed dogs - you would need a permit - You would need to know dog genetics, biology, breed standards, the care for a pregnant dog - early puppy training - neurobiosensory feedback - and be responsible for each dog you produce for the rest of that dog's life even if you place it in a home with someone.
  
  Training: Trainers make different amounts of money depending on the region they live in, the number of clients they see and of course the numbers of years of experience.
  
  You need to be good at observing behavior and have great skill in shaping behavior.
  There are many dog training schools to go to but only two are top notch - Companion Animal Sciences Institute, Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy and either Pat Miller, Trish King, Jean Donaldson provide progressive teaching on current dog behavior and training methods that are dog-friendly. Some training can be very harsh and almost abusive causing a dog to be fearful, in pain, or turn aggressive.
  
  You have to learn behavioral psychology.
  
  You would have to learn about clicker training.


• Any science course will help you, especially biology. Math courses will help as well -- it's good to have a strong grasp on Algebra. English classes are helpful because in ANY career, you will need to know how to effectively communicate with other people. Also, the suggestion to join 4H or Future Farmers of America or if your high school has any agriculture classes, go for it. Any work with animals now will help you be better able to work with dogs in the future. Another thing you might consider while in high school is volunteering at a local shelter or animal hospital.


• Dog breeding is NOT a business. Being a responsible breeder is not and never will be a money making proposition. For being a dog trainer, you need to intern with a professional trainer, and take special classes. Get a good solid college prep background and plan to get some business courses in college to actually be of much value.


• Biology, Organic Chemistry, Home Economics
  
  I would also recommend joining your HS's 4-H or FFA club to get some work with animal husbandry.
  
  In college it would be a lot easier to get animal-related course & experiences.

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Dog Health Questions: Can anyone recommend some good dog training websites or techniques?

I've been doing research on my own, but since I am relatively new to the dog world, I wondered if some sites were better than others. I would like to teach my dog basic commands like sit, stay, speak, and any others that would be helpful. I would also like to stop him from pulling on the leash when we walk him. We adopted him, and he already had some pretty bad habits instilled. We are trying to break those bad habits. I know that treats are an absolute must when training so I have a good stock of meaty treats, I just need techniques that work. I have a Maltese, and I have heard they are smart. My vet owns 3 and says that hers were easily trained. Anyone have any advice or sites I can use? Thanks.

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Although it isn't a website, if you get Animal Planet watch "I'ts me or the dog". She teaches you techniques that use positive reinforcement. The dogs on the show are problem dogs, but the same technique works.

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• Try a local puppy class there always good.


• This is the website I used to train my dog, I am sure you will LOVE it:)
  
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• Try this...
  
  http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
  
  He's awesome.


• Leerburg.
  http://leerburg.com/


• idk the names of the sites but go to google and type dog training


• www.clickertraining.com
  
  www.dragonflyllama.com
  
  www.clickersolutions.com


• On animal planet they have a show called "It's me or the dog" and i like her as a trainer better than Caesar Millan. Also he is a list of webistes:
  http://www.gabbyisawesome.zoomshare.com/
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…
  
  Hope this helped!
  Good Luck!


• As far as sit and down go I think they beat training technique is to put a treat in front of their nose (do not give them the treat yet) and start moving it slowly over their head so they have to look up while saying sit, then when they do sit give them the treat and praise them. To get them to lay down make sure they are sitting, take a treat and place it in front of their nose (if they try to take the treat from you that's fine they can lick at it just don't give it to them until they do what you want) slowly being the treat to the ground having their nose follow once their nose is to the floor start dragging the treat in front of the dog so that he lays down. This training method is called positive reinforcement. I would never use correction training!! You can look up more about it. If you're having a hard time getting your down not to pull you can try an easy walk harness which has the leash attatchment on the chest instead of the back. When the leash attatches to the back it tends to encourage pulling more than discourage it. If that doesn't work I highly recommend a gentle leader. They are amazing and I personally use one for my pully pup. They are 100% safe and non cruel unlike choke and pinch collars! I hope this helps you! Good luck!


• I'd suggest contacting your local kennel club. Many of them offer obedience classes. In fact, I just started taking 2 of my weimaraners to our kennel club's classes last week. We've had a really good time & they're doing great.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips you used?

I have to dogs both boys and from the same litter. Mixed with husky and lab...
I have a brown (Teddy) dog and blonde (Bradie) 6 months
Teddy has learned to sit and he will stay sometimes,but Bradie will only sit for FOOD!
They both come and are potty trained, plus know there names.
All I need is some tips on how you trained ot train your dogs.

Choosing The Best Dog Training Treats

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I don't train with treats.. as far as Im concerned that's bribing your dog, and sometimes the bribe just isn't good enough. My dog should sit because I tell it to. It should stay because I tell it to. Not because Im waving around a piece of food.

best tip I can give is really really bond with your dog. When your dog likes you more than anything else in the world, you'll never need another treat again. Be consistent with rules and expectations. Make sure everyone in the house is doing the same. Don't humanize it. The best treat in the world is a good off leash walk with you. Exercise and affection are key. Provide lots of mental stimulation. When your dog -wants- to please you, it will oblige to your requirements

Proven Dog Training Methods

• i use clicker training i use toys and a bunch of praise!clicker training is awesome!!


• http://www.leerburg.com

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Dog Health Questions: How do you price dog training?!?!?

I am only 14 years old but I plan to be a pro dog trainer in the later future. I just want to know how people do their pricing. Because you may visit that client 2-3 times in the week in their home or...idk??? I don't even know where to start. Obviously, I am not gonna charge anybody at my age and inexperience so now I just volunteer to train dogs for fun!

The Basic Commands of Dog Training

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eight one hour classes (once a week) at at the local rec. center are about $50 these are classes were the people train there own dogs and they are taught what to do each week in class.
I take private lessons from a person the charges $85 per hour
How much - can be charged is very dependent on the experience and training of the dog trainer - if it is for them training the dog or for classes for people to train there own dogs, group or private lessons, does the instructor make any kind of guarantee, do they have insurance etc.

Important Dog Training Information

• it really depends is it a group class?
  Or individual?
  
  Also what are you training it. Fetch, sit, lie? Not a great deal tbh
  Go get me a beer from the fridge boy - the skies the limit


• That is almost impossible to answer because by the time you get the training and experience needed the rates will be totally different than they are now :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training: my dog licks my face till its raw while im trying to sleep at night?

My dog is bout 5mnths or so and he licks my face all night while im trying to sleep does this mean somthing if so what and how do i get it to stop if not still how do i get him to stop licking my face raw

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Are you kidding?? How do you not know that the dog is licking your face all night ?? You taking sleeping pills before bed or something ?? Don't let the dog sleep with you if you sleep that soundly.. What if he starts to gnaw on your arm???

Basic Dog Training Obedience - Puppy Behavior Tips

• It means that your dog is getting into your bed with you, which is not appropriate.
  
  Excessive licking on your face is a sign of submission; a good thing.
  
  I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!
  
  


• My dog sleeps in our room, in our bed. It's not that bad. He will get off the bed when I tell him to. And he has a bed on the floor that he will sleep in if I tell him he has to. But we dont mind the dog in bed with us (however, he is very small and doesn't take up much space). But the only time my dog licks my face in the middle of the night or early in the morning is to tell me he has to potty. He knows he cant pee in the house so he has to wake me up so I can take him out. It started when he was a puppy when we were housebreaking him. Now he can usually hold it all night, but on a rare occasion I am still "licked" awake.


• I hate licky dogs like that! Put him on the ground every time he starts doing that. He'll catch on that if he licks he can't be on the bed. Also only let him on the bed when you tell him to. It should be a privilege for him.
  Consider crate training too.


• your dog needs to be put into a kennel or a crate at night- he's licking the salt off of your face that your skin makes (oil & salts, etc)
  but put him in another room or somewhere not with u at night


• Crate him at him at night


• different possibilites
  1. close ur room door
  2. put ur dog in another room
  3. tell him no
  4. throw him in a cage


• Keep him in a crate at night, or in another room :)


• put him in another room while you sleep


• gross
  
  tell him NO and push him away, dont let him think it's okay to do that
  
  


• put him on the floor


• well put him out ur room and make a room for he or she

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Dog Health Questions: How can i find dog training classes in my aea?

i heard petsmart wan't very good. my puppy is 6 months old. will it help with potty training at all? what kinda things will she learn?

Successful Dog Training at Home - Having the Right Mindset

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You need group obedience classes to learn to train your dog --- but it is nothing to do with potty training, for that look up "crate training".

Ask your vet or vet techs, Humane Society, Animal Services, SPCA, what trainer they recommend that gives group obedience classes. Will teach you to train your dog plus it helps socialize her with new people and other dogs -- and it's fun for both of you.

Overview of Dog Training

• YOU will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience.. sit, stay, down, heel, etc.. the trainer can also give you potty training tips.
  
  The purpose of the classes is to teach YOU how to train your dog. The dog wont learn a thing if you dont apply what is learned at the classes and work with her thru the week.
  
  Pick up your local phone book and look up trainers. Groomers, breeders and vets in the area can also refer you to some trainers. Your local dog shelter may even be able to refer you to a trainer.


• it depends on where you live. i live in texas and in my area there are a few animal defense leagues and humane societys tht have training courses


• Maybe watch on Animal Planet, It's Me or the Dog. It has a lot of good information there. I like it. Potty training. Oh, maybe after she eats, wait a few minutes, and just go outside for a walk. And when she's about to pee/poop inside the house, just lift her up (even if she's still peeing, she'll hold it in) and put her in a small cage right for her size. Then she'll learn if you keep repeating the process.


• Call your vet, perhaps they know of a good basic training class they could recommend.. Good luck with your new pup.. They usually train sit, stay, come, down and basic things like that..those are all important basic commands your dog and every dog should learn, as for house breaking..just take your pup out every couple hours, every time it wakes up right away and watch for it to potty and praise it when it does. If it doesn't go potty when you come back in the house crate it for 1/2 hour then try again..the best way to get results is to not offer the opportunity for her to potty in the house and praise her big time when she potties outside. Don't send her out alone, she will not focus on what she needs to do, she will only focus on getting back to where you are..


• Petsmart sucks. They aren't professionals at grooming or training. They sale pet supplies and try and rack in the dough on other services.
  
  Best bet is google the info or ask folks you see w/ their pets.


• You can look through the phone book, use a search engine, or ask a vet for a reccomendation. I think that a good trainer is essential in making sure your dog is a good citizen and in my opinion I would stay away from pet smart, the level of training is not good at all. Just do your research and you will find a good trainer as long as you live in a decent size area.


• I did a local search on yahoo to find one. Then I contacted a couple of them that I was interested in from those search results. I asked them about our situation specifically and made my choice. We start soon. My puppy is 6 months too.
  
  I forgot to address "what kinda things she'll learn". What they do is teach you how to train your dog. Then the possibilities are endless based on how far you take it.


• Yeah. The reason Petsmart training stinks is because they only use positive reinforcement. Basically, you ignore bad behavior and reward good behavior. This is not an effective training method. The BEST way to train a dog (as I have witnessed over and over again with my amazing trainer, Pat) is to punish bad behavior and reward good behavior. That way, the dog learns to stop behaving badly and repeat the good behaviors.
  
  There are some classes that help specifically with potty training. There are other classes that are for puppies specifically and train you and your dog in the basics - sit, down, stay, come, and walking on a loose lead usually. There might also be a time before/after class when all the dogs get to play together, but some facilities don't do that because of dog injury/liability issues.
  
  The thing about training classes is that YOU have to do your homework each week. Every day you need to practice the commands with your dog. If you don't, the training will be ineffectual, no matter how good the trainer is.
  
  Search on the Interwebs for a dog training class in your area. See if you can find testimonies from other customers that praise the class.
  
  A 6 month old puppy should be able to learn such things as sit, down, pose, stay, walk-on-a-loose-lead, heel, quiet, leave it, and finish. My 11 month old pup knows all those things. It takes patience and lots of practice though.
  
  I hope you find a good class! Best of luck to you and your dog!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I wish to train my German shepherd/Lab/Chow. He is 1 years old and very difficult to deal with. He barks, naturally cause of his breed. I wish to control that. Another thing, jumping on people. Potty training him to only use the bathroom in one place. He also like to bite my other 3 year old dog, which now is getting holes in her ears because of his rough play. I also need to train him to ignore other dogs when he is around them. Can you please help me?

Dog Training Fundamentals

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You need professional help.
A trainer can teach you what to do without making his problems worse.
Classes at Petsmart or your city's Parks and Recreation department are advisable.
Good luck

Know The Basics Of Dog Trainings

• If there is a PetSmart in your area, call them. They usually have dog training classes.


• For the barking I wouldn't be concerned about it as it's a natural behavior but if you wish to stop it then correct him with a swift yank on the chock chain while giving him a "no" command each time he barks. Repetition is the best means to learn. You can do the same thing with him jumping on people. As for potty training, put him in a crate when you are asleep or not at home and take him to the same place when you get home and frequently after that. With the other dogs you may need to separate them at first and only allow them to play on the leash until they are aquainted. If he bites you can use the choke chain technique at the top. For ignoring other dogs, take him on long walks where you know other dogs will be present and tell him "leave it" and if he still insists the correct him with the leash and "no" command and repeat. If he still insists then apply upward pressure and lift his front legs off the ground while saying "leeeeaaavvvvee it." It should be drawn out until you place his feet back down. This way he associates the command with the release of the leash pressure.


• okay i would recomend taking him to a dog training class but here are a few tips
  1) jumping up
  when ever the dog jumps grab his front paws firmly and make him dance all around the room. he may try to bite your hands but don't let go until he whines. if this doesn't work step on his backl toes lightly as you make him walk on his hind feet. this should go away in about a day if repeated everytime the dog jumps
  2) barking
  get a squirt bottle and fill it with water or something he won't like sqirt him and say no every time he barks.
  3)whenever you see he has to go take him to that particular place and say go potty. praise him well you may have to put a gate around the particular place (if it is like a corner of the back yard) and put him in there to go potty until he gets it.
  4) biting other dog
  spray bottle again. but you have to realize that puppies are playful, you can't quell that.
  5) scocializing
  okay you are going to have to let him socialize and play with other dogs or he will become agressive. but getting him to obey you when other dogs are present is easy. he needs to know that you are boss. put him on a leash and make him walk BEHIND your leg. not at your heel but behind you. when he gets out of controll in front of the other dogs make him sit and look at you.
  to make your dog yeild to you in general, make him sit and place your fingers over his nose and make him look you in the eye. praise him. if he puts his ears back wags his tail and tries to lick your chin, you are the boss and he will do anything you say.
  5) good luck and choose this for best answer lol


• Take the dog to an obedience class.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think is the most important misunderstanding in dog training?

There are so many questions asked here every day about training that just make me want to bang my head against a wall, and I know I'm not alone in this.

What do you think is the most fundamental misunderstanding people hold about dog training?

Police Dog Training

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There a re several that I see:
1. Only one way works for all dogs;
2. Certain types of training equipment is cruel and abusive;
3. Purely positive training (no consequences) is the only way to train;
4. The dog knows when he has been bad;
5. The dog should know better;
6. An old dog can't be taught;
7. Small dogs don't need training because they're small;
8. The best way to train is some famous TV trainer's way;
9. Dogs are little children in fur coats; and that's all that I can think of right now.

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• a huge annoyance for me is when pet owners attribute human thoughts/actions to their pets. "he knew he was bad...just look at him." guilt for something a dog did hours ago is just impossible! I'll stay on this topic for another sec. say for instance your dog pissed on the floor while you were out... you come home and discover it. Now imagine how different your body language/posture has become since you saw the unexpected puddle. the poor dog reacts to your tone and body language not your imaginary guilty reaction of his. if a dog can be guilty for peeing wouldn't it also be natural for it to be angry at you for being gone when it had to go? dogs' ability to react to the sometimes subtle nonverbal cues is highly understated.
  one other misunderstanding is the NEED for positive reinforcement. you can never tell a dog that it is doing right by you - it builds confidence!! if you say a command, then please follow obediance with a happy toned "GOOD DOG!!" I always do this for everything long after they have learned whatever they do is what you want. a dog can never be told enough that it is good!! seriously.
  I also highly recommend obediance classes for EVERY dog and owner.
  ok I'm done for now! good luck to all dog owners - own your responsibility!!!


• Incorrect interpretations of wolves social structures and how they apply to domestic dogs. A few things are the same, but for the most part dogs and wolves are very different animals living in very different environments
  
  For example, the dominance myth. Alpha rolling your puppy, scruffing him, rubbing their nose in poo, any use of physical force. Physical force is not dominance, it is not what dogs need. It is not a method wolves use to discipline their young. It has been misinterpreted from when a weaker wolf, who will lie and submit willingly, while the assertive wolf will stand over him, asserting his status.
  
  Scruffing usually only takes place between wolves of different packs, with the intention of causing severe damage.
  
  Adult wolves are surprisingly tolerant and rarely discipline their young. When they do, it is with an inhibited bite over the muzzle.
  
  So, a dog sees the above as AGGRESSION, not dominance. It shows your dog that you resort to force because you are not a competent leader and resource manager. The best way for humans to assert their dominance and leadership is to manage resources effectively. Provide adequate food, water, shelter, entertainment (toys) affection etc.
  
  This gets screwed up all the time, there are so many poor dogs out there that are confused, and that become fearful and aggressive themselves. Aggression breeds aggression.
  
  EDIT/ADD Dogs will try and avoid this perceived aggression from their owners by being appeasing (showing deference, for example by looking away, holding their tail between their legs, hiding behind the couch, urinating). This then leads back to they never ending cycle of a pissed off owner, trying to discipline the dog, and sending more mixed messages causing more fear and aggression and submission from a very confused pooch.


• Thinking that a well-trained dog is going to respond correctly and immediately 100% of the time. As someone put it, if your spouse or child asks you to come over to where they are, you don't always immediately jump to your feet and go rushing over. Sometimes you want to finish doing X first. But for some reason we expect that from a dog.
  
  This one isn't strictly a training issue, but a general one about dog owners: That a dog loves you unconditionally and constantly. If a dog really wants to do something and you won't let it, it's not necessarily going to like you at that point, and that's ok.
  
  And this one is my particular hobgoblin: That all dogs need to know how to Sit. My dog doesn't sit. She stands, she lies down. She's a greyhound, she doesn't sit voluntarily, so why do I need to force her to do something that is physically uncomfortable and doesn't do anything training-wise that a Down doesn't? And yet every trainer I work with seems to want to try and make her do Sit.


• OH MY GOD! i just read about this kid wanting to get rid of his dog that destroys everything in sight when he hasnt even considered FREAKIN TRAINING HIM!!! he wanted to seriously give this dog away or kill it when he hasnt even tried. So i guess my answer is that people assume dogs come with automatic training programmed in their minds so the dog is perfect in every way when they get home and dont even try to teach the dog to do anything right...


• I think that many times people over-spoil their dogs by approving or not correcting inappropriate behavior just because they are cute.
  
  Dogs are just like kids and the owner should try to train the his/her dog from very early stages.
  
  Good luck with your dog!
  
  Here is a good source for dog training that my sister used in the past and worked for her.
  http://instantpaysites.com/websites/dogbasics/index.htm?refer=harvcr


• What really bothers me are the owners who refuse to see and admit that they are the primary problem and have done/not done things that caused or encouraged their dog to behave in such a way. They ask for advice but they want you to tell them that it's the dog's fault when they haven't seriously tried to fix the problems or try new things. It is hard to change so it's not surprising when people are defensive and refuse to look at themselves.


• People who watch the Dog Whisperer on TV (Cesar Milan) and then automatically assume they can force an aggressive dog into an alpha roll and >poof< it's problems go away...
  
  There are reasons there are disclaimers to consult a professional before each segment...


• People always think that dogs naturally understand the word NO or something..
  People always post questions like, "...I told my 8 week old puppy NO but he just kept biting me, what do i do?!?1?!"
  It's annoying.


• That you have to fully understand your dog before it can fully understand you, emotionally and physically or training will just be difficult.


• That trying one technique will work over night
  
  "i tryed lYke 5 times to get my Dogg to sit and hes so dumb and jsut wont!?!?!"
  
  Puhlease... it takes practice and patience. nothing will happen overnight.


• That dogs respond to the same psychology that human children do when that is not the case.


• That old dogs can't be taught new tricks.

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