Dog Health Questions: My dog gets to excited / violent with fetch / tug a war ... what do I do?

I have a two year old Pom mix. i got him off of Craigslist in January 2008. His furr was matted, he was covered in ticks, had no training, and marked alot. I got him a cage, enrolled him in dog training class. We just complete the basic one at petco. Well he never played with anything until recently and that is whrere the problem is...

We will throw the toy he sometimes just runs by it then circles the living room as fast as he can.

Recently though he will get the toy and bring it back and the second I touch it he starts growling, jerking his head around. It sounds really violent, but I think he is still playing. Well once were done playing with the toy he starts jumping and snapping at my hands. This is really weird since he is a very sweet and friendly dog.

When we first got him he was possessive of food, but with thrainers help we got over that.

Im afraid he is now possessive with the toy, or he is just playing to hard.

How do I get him to behave?

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I just want to add a few things from what other have said...

You can play tug a war with a dog, the issue with this type of play is in certain breeds and behaviours it should be avoided b/c they become aggressive with the play and even dominant.

I have a two year old dog that we have successfully be able to play tug a war with. He understands when we have had enough and he is not aggressive or dominant with anything. Tug of war to him is just a fun game to play and nothing more. Personality can play a big role in determining if tug o war is a good idea or a bad idea with your dog

Growling can be normal play behaviour. But the snipping afterwards is not. I'm not sure if its possessive. I think seeing a trainer or a behaviourist is in your best interest, they will be able to analyze the context and determine if it is possessive behaviour. And be able to give you proper pointers on how to resolve the issue.

I agree with what some have wrote about the ignoring and even walking away. Dogs learn very well when you ignore behaviour you don't want and then rewards them for doing what you want. If you choose to ignore the bad behaviour you need to also reward the good, without doing both you can confuse your dog.

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• He is probably toy possessive. Most small dogs are. He probably needs some more training. At home you can work with him by playing with him and when these habits come out tell him no, take the toy away and stop. If he keeps snapping at your hands ignore him until he calms down. If this doesn't work you probably need some one on one training.


• As soon as he starts growling or biting, you get up and walk away. Every single time. He'll soon learn that biting/growling means no more playtime.
  
  But remember, you have to be ruthless about it. You can't let him ONCE think he'll get away with that behavior and you'll tolerate it.
  
  Good for you for rescuing, and good luck!


• Take the toy away and tell him NO!
  Ignore him for a few minutes and try again.
  Over time he will realize, he is most likely possessive
  due to some trauma in his earlier life and also trying to show dominance BUT you have the be the alpha and show him whose boss.
  
  Good luck!


• well you need to teach him a leave it command and then ensure that you choose when to play and when to stop!! My terrier goes crazy at tug of war - but he will stop when I show two flat palms to face him and say "finish"


• Any time he steps out of line drop the toy and ignore him for awhile. Once he's calmed down you can try again.
  It's a lot easier than it sounds, but if you're diligent he'll get the message.


• this takes time and patience so he likes to play and he has been abused he is just playing and he wants to play some more just keep up with the dog training


• Put him in time out.


• When your dog starts becoming aggressive when you play, you need to say no and immediately stop playing with him. It will take several tries before a dog can associate that his aggressiveness is bad. Same goes for food. Do not feed your dog when he is in his aggressive state. If he gets away with these behaviors, you're telling him that he is the pack leader. You cannot let him establish dominance over you, which is exactly what he is doing.


• In the trainning classes I went to they said never to play tug of war with a dog, because it is a game of dominance to to dog If they "win" the toy then they are the Leader/stronger boss/ Especially if your dog had a food aggression problem. What I would do is take all the toys away then get one out and give it to the dog as long as he is following the rules, trade the toy for a treat(food) instead of trying to take it from him, put the toy away when problems with the dogs attitude some up, eventually after the dog learns that he gets a treat when he willingly gives up the toy they he will give it up to u. My rottweiler had food aggression too, my boyfriend was o.k with it for some reason, when I moved in the first time the huge dog growled at me over the food he was only given food feed to him right out of my hand( I don't recomend this but I did it for two month and he learned now I can do whatever I want to his food and he feel secure that I'm not going to take it away no way was i gonna let a rottweiler that I live with growl at me for any reason LOL just scary)


• If he won't let go of the toy, make him "Sit" and bribe him with a small piece of food. He'll have to drop it to get the food. But say a command like "Drop it" before you give him to food. Whenever you say "Drop it" he will think he's going to be fed and want to give the toy back. When he runs in circles (mine does this too): Throw the toy, and shake a rattle or something to get his attention and call him with "Come". Then make him sit and do what I mentioned above. Don't give him a piece of food everytime because he won't do it when you don't have food. Every other time or every three times you play, because then he will learn to be curious and see if you have a treat or not. Most of all don't do this on a daily basis. He might get bored and start to ignore you.
  Hope this works!


• You never play any games with a dog that involve competition.
  
  If he brings you a toy and then does anything but drop it, stand up and walk away. Do not fight him for it.
  
  Work with a trainer ASAP on teaching him the "drop it" command. Every time you want to play fetch, it should consist of you throwing the toy, him bringing it back, and you ordering him to drop it, then rewarding him. When the game is over, YOU keep the toy- NOT him. And never ever play any sort of chase, tug of war, etc.


• When play is "done" have firm rules. Work on a "that'll do" or "enough" or "no play". Don't allow your hands to be near him when play is finished. Be standing. Let go of the toy, say "that'll do" or whatever key word you want to equal that you're done. After you've released the toy, used your word(s), walk away. Turn your back. If he's calm, or even still into playing, but not showing such enthusasism, you can restart play as a reward! Be like "okay, let's play!" and then "that'll do", and walk away... repeat... "okay, let's play!" "that'll do", repeat! Sounds like he just thinks this play is so much fun, and so great! And obviously he wasn't used to so much affection and positive interaction. Give it a go, see how it works!


• Sorry to say it but I suggest finding a private, positive trainer instead of the big box trainers. www.ccpdt.org is a good start.
  
  Tug toys should be put away unless you bring them out and initiate play. AS soon as he shows you a behavior you do not want, take the toy and put it away and crate him for a few minutes as a time out.
  
  By ending the game when he does something you don't want it will teach him to do those things less and less. Playing tug is a fun game but it can increase toy possession if you allow it to get out of hand and allow him to continue to progress.
  
  I will say that my male pit bull has been very growly since a puppy when he plays tug with me or with our other pit bull. It is only play though. He has been trained extensively and is not aggressive at all, he's just very vocal when playing. Some dogs are but you should know the difference in play growling and a serious warning growl. A serious growl should not be tolerated in play.
  
  http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/tugowar…
  
  I also suggest training a "drop it" cue and a "leave it" cue.


• put it down

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Whisperer or Victoria Stillwell?

Ok, sorry. Not sure why I had Blackwell in my head when I asked the previous question......so here goes the right question..

Who do you prefer, Cesar or Victoria (from It's Me or the Dog) when it comes to dog training methods. Why do you like them better and/or why have you found their training methods more effective than the other?

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Victoia Stillwell without a question. For several reasons.

1. Cesar has a "do not try this at home" warning at the start of his show. Victoria /encourages/ people to try her methods at home.

2. Cesar's methods are based on punishment. Victoria's are based on positive reinforcement. I'd much rather praise my dog for doing things right than punish him for doing them wrong.

3. Victoria sets dogs up for success (and praises them for getting it right). Cesar sets dogs up for failure (and punishes them for getting it wrong). Would you rather feel constantly right or constantly wrong?

4. Victoria's methods change the dog's feelings/emotions towards a trigger and consequently change the dog's reactions. Cesar's methods suppress (change) the reactions but do nothing to change the underlying emotions that cause that reaction. The dog still feels the same way but just doesn't have a way communicate those feelings.

5. Training with aggression causes aggression.

6. Cesar's methods and theory are based on a flawed study into a fake wolf pack done decades ago. Victoria keeps up to date on new methods and new theories. Her way of training has changed since her first series.

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• Stillwell, definitely. Millan has so many strikes against him, in my opinion, it's not funny. The majority of his training does not work for most dog owners. Kids see his show and think they are experts, and as a result get hurt. They also think it extends to other species.
  
  A while ago someone asked what they should do about the parakeet biting, and a kid who apparently had watched his show got the idea the bird was trying to be dominant, so they told the questioner to put the cage on the floor. Which is the absolute worse thing you can do.
  
  Some people honestly believe that saying "Shss" is all it takes to get a dog to walk without pulling.
  
  He forces into dogs into situations that are very traumatic, and they shut down (does anyone remember the Sheltie who was afraid of the toaster program?).
  
  He gives the mistaken impression that if you flip a dog over on his back, the dog is submitting. True submission is totally voluntarily, without anyone lifting so much as a finger.
  
  He lost a client's dog in one of the episodes I did watch. The dog was in their home and it jumped off the balcony. My first question would be what was he doing to the dog to cause it to run away?
  
  The absolute straw for me was when he had a client who wanted to overcome his fear of dogs so his kids could have a pet. He gave them his Chinese Crested dog that he rescued around two years prior. The idea of seeing if the dog liked the family never occurred to him . Something clicked in my mind, and I haven't watched a program of his since.
  
  Sorry for the length.


• I don't really pay much attention to either one. Neither is a real dog trainer, and both of their shows are edited for content, which gives the perception that they know what they are doing, and that can be dangerous to the general public.
  
  If I want training advice, I go to a few trainers I know personally, or to my favorite accredited trainers books that I have in the bookcase. It would never even occur to me to ask or watch a TV entertainer how to train my dog.
  
  Victoria is pretty harmless, but Millan has some pretty dangerous incorrect theories about dogs and pack behavior that can damage a dog.


• They are both actors playing to a TV audience for ratings so that they can continue to earn a paycheck.
  
  Can I suggest that you go to a dog trainer instead of an actor when you want valid information about training a dog.
  
  There are only two ways that any living creature learns anything. Operant conditioning and Classical conditioning.
  If you want to learn how to train a dog you will be well served by studying both, otherwise you will be "just doing" with no understanding of why or how.


• I like Cesar in that he is all about showing "Dominance" over your dog. Letting them know who's boss. (it really seems to work) I don't like how he does this creepy "claw" looking thing with his hand and corrects the dog right at the neck.
  
  I like Victoria in that she is all about praise. Although, some of her "tricks" don't work with all dogs in every case.
  
  So, I like them both for different reasons!


• They are quite different, and i've also noticed they work on different issues.
  
  I've never really seen Cesar help anyone teach their dog to come to them, but on the other hand, i've seen Victoria do this.
  
  Cesar has never helped anyone i know of help to maintain a dog's calmness in a car -- i saw him help with this issue once, and he was sitting in the back seat with the dog. I'm sure that, the next time the owners took the dog out ,it reverted to its barking or whining because Cesar wasn't in the back seat. On the other hand, Victoria has dealt with this on her show a few times.
  
  These two issues pop into my mind because they are two i've had issues with myself. So, i'm definitely not saying one trainer's method is better.
  
  I do love both Cesar and Victoria. Both have great training methods, and i believe that, if we are going to train our dogs based on one or the other's methods, we need to take a look at each and see which suits us best.
  
  take care.


• In a nutshell, I prefer Victoria because her methods are more realistic for every day pet owners.
  Cesar Milan has excellent methods, but a lot of them are just too difficult for your average dog owner to use.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions [involving traumatized dog].?

I have recently been give an adult dog (Alsatian) previously belonging to an elderly couple. The dog is quite anxious/insecure and possibly maltreated by one of the previous owners. I know the man liked to tease the dog. When I try put a leash around her neck she sinks submissively towards the ground (against the ground) as if I were about to punish her. It is quite baffling. This makes walks impossible.

How do I get her to trust the leash?

Is it possible to train an adult dog? (she is about 2 years old)

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It's very possible to train a 2 year old dog. One of mine was 6 when I adopted him, he had been starved and beaten and was as submissive as he was big (also alsatian).

Try leaving the leash lying around, if she goes near it - treat & praise (quietly and gently if she is anxious). If she sniffs it - treat & praise. Slowly bring it closer to her and keep treating until you can put it around her neck and keep giving treats. Once she is no longer afraid of it, try having her walk around the house with it and eventually you will be able to take her outside.

She has learnt the leash is a bad thing and you need to teach her now that it is not. Food is the quickest way to do this.

Traumatized dogs need a lot of patience and a gentle hand but will give back so much love it's unbelievable.

And very brilliant of you for taking her in.

Good luck!

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• Yes but it takes TIME! and lots of patience. By time I mean years. She may have been hit with the leash.


• you are right she has been abused but not all hope is lost it will just take longer 1 because she has had many owners 2 because shes been abused and 3 because of her age my suggestion give ALOT of positive attention and praise even for little things like using the bathroom outside it will take time for her to trust you in the meentime i would try to use puppy pads and leave the leash on her when you come inside for an extra few minutes a day good luck hope it works out for you.


• Yes, you surely can train her. It's going to take patience, time and lots and lots of positive reinforcement on your part. If she has a genetically stable temperament, you can get her back to normal, despite her being mistreated.
  
  Put the leash on her, talking to her quietly all the time, if she sinks to the ground, coax her up and praise her (give a treat too, if she's food motivated). Stay calm, assertive (not aggressive, just in control) and walk with her, talking to her, patting your leg to get her moving, whatever it takes. In the beginning its going to be very slow going and you need to praise her for every tiny step forward she takes.
  
  With the right attitude, she's soon going to learn the leash won't be used to hurt her, and that walks are great fun.
  
  When she gains just a bit of confidence and most important, trust in you, start teaching her some obedience. No classes at first, just you and her. Dogs gain confidence from success and she needs that. Lots of praise for everything she learns, no harsh corrections at all, just teach her.


• Sure its possible to train her she is still very young - just treat her like you would treat a new puppy. If you put the leash on her and leave it on her and let her get used to it she should eventually calm down. Do this several times. As soon as she seems calm enough give her treat. If she wants to walk let her walk any direction and you hold the leash. Do this over and over until she gets used to the leash. Then try to get her to follow you while you are holding leash. Always end your training session on a positive. Give her treat and lots of praise and then start over again in a few hours or in the morning. This may have to be repeated often and you should probably find a trainer who works well with dogs who are shy and anxious and I would work with him/her and your dog. Going for walks, doing obedience will help bond with this dog as well as help her with self-confidence


• Sure - shes a young dog, and she can learn.
  
  I would start by leaving the leash on her around the house (maybe a shorter version, so she wouldnt run the risk of catching it on something.) That would give her a chance to realize that the leash itself does not hurt her.
  
  If you feed her, pet her, maybe play with her, all when she is wearing the leash, I think she will quickly realize that it is not scary, and she can easily walk with it on.
  
  Then I would practice putting the leash on and taking it off, probably with treats, so she will associate putting the leash on with GOOD things, not bad.
  
  After that, you can progress to taking walks with her.

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Dog Health Questions: Is my dog beyond help?

Good afternoon fellow dog section attendees!

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Me and Murphy were rolling on the floor playing "lets drag Mom around the living room by her sweater". PS...I let him, I enjoy rough housing once in a blue moon. So I decided to run a little experiment!
As we all hear daily here on Y/A that...yelping loudly will make your dog realize that its hurting you and stop nipping! So I yelped...screamed...yelped some more....and noticed that little shiithead started growling louder and getting more into this. Also, ignoring and walking away after this game...caused him to run after me while pinching my butt with his teeth...along with my pants...etc.

I didnt try the dark room as a time out...lmao!

Back to the question...is there a "common" training method that you think is absolutely ridiculous or has never worked for your dogs?

Just curious!

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Legit:

* I started this reply and have not looked at the other responses yet. I hope I'm not repeating anyone. I'm moving planters but was taking a break from the heat. I saw your post and went...UHOH*

Yep... I don't believe in "never striking" your dog. Had one of my dogs done that to me I would have cleaned their clock.

Not stomped their guts out or beat them. I would have unloaded such an unexpected reaction onto him that he would have feared for his life. Like... throwing a flurry of all the magazines off of the coffee table at him...and the minute he turned tail to back off and / or run ...everything else that clatter and banged (not breakable) would have followed his BUNS in his retreat. .

When you yelped and screamed you triggered his aggression / prey drive worse. I don't believe in that "make a yipe" so they understand that they hurt you. In a situation like that a yipe is only effective (IMO) when it is followed up with something NEGATIVE they remember like a good swift kick in the butt.

Speaking to you as a Y/A friend. I would NEVER play that game with your dog again. That was not a good sign. Game over MURPHY.

I'm glad it stopped when it did.
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Bells...got it. I've tried a few theories that have not gone well myself. If my dog tried to drag me around by my sweater for fun she'd blow a couple discs and need a back surgery...LOL
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• Humans have been training dogs to do some quite amazing jobs for thousands of years.
  All the new-age touchy-feely crap has been scammed to the gullible for a few years.
  There's no magic wand,no Instant Lassie pill.......all it takes is a spine & a brain & sweat.
  But....since you can't buy them online,touted by an imported Dominatrix,most dogs get zilch.


• For me yelping never works. For me Ignoring never works, either. Ignoring a dog that is biting will make him think that he "won"... and well, yelping... For me it doesn't work; not sure what it does for others.
  
  So yeah, I'll go with the training methods you mentioned. ;) I can't think of any right now haha.


• Yelling, screaming, growling and biting a dog is so asinine I want to hurl my Carmel Latte.
  
  All of this nonsense does nothing but cause more excitement.
  
  When I read answers suggesting that people BITE their dog back it makes me nauseous.
  
  Really? It is ridiculous. Period.


• I'm with you on the yelping, screaming, etc. I tried it once. Only excites my dog even more. Same goes for the famous "if your dog bites you, scream OUTCH". She looks at me like "OOOOOH I get it. You want me to do it again?? OK!!!"


• The one that annoys me the most is the "alpha roll".
  
  "if your dog is growling & snapping at you roll him onto his back to show him you're the boss".
  
  I'd put down lawn chairs & bring pop corn to watch that attempted.


• I hate the "turn around when the dog jumps up on you" trick. That is just plain stupid and does not teach the animal to respect people at all.


• Your dog isn't, but you are! lol


• Well I totally reinforce what Lorraine says. A dogs idea of rough play is NOT our idea of rough play!


• Haha...there's a ton that don't work for my dogs. And as embarrassed as I am to admit, most have already been listed by other posters....and I've learned them all the hard way.
  
  Turning around when they jump example made me laugh the most because I have a 100 pound lab...when we were still trying to train him to not be a crazy animal...I tried turning around. Yah...he knocked my whole 130 pound body to the ground and then chomped down on my hair and yanked.
  
  The harness one made me laugh too, because silly me again...went out and bought "no-pull" harnesses for two massive dogs that liked to pull. I went down face first (hard too I might add,) and was literally dragged halfway across the field. Threw those pieces of garbage away and bought a prong.
  
  The yelping didn't work. I must look like a complete fool with all these examples...but when the lab was still young and nipping...I tried yelping. Just incited him more. Lol at the running away and nipping at your butt, because mine did the same thing.


• Well, you said common, AND keep in mind that I have NEVER done this.....using a harness for a dog that pulls you on the leash instead of heeling properly. OR, how about rubbing a dogs nose in it's mess when it poops on the floor to teach it a lesson.
  
  Add: Ya Bells, I tried that once.....with the bitter apple. (jk) It cost me about $6, 942.87 and my dog STILL ended up with an intestinal blockage and a $4000.00 surgery. (JK on that, of course, too) Just trying to lighten things up a bit OK, what about this one: Sit, Fido, sit. SIT, Fido, sit. SIT, FIDO, sit. SIT, FIDO, SIT! SIT YOU BAS*TARD OR I'LL RUB YOUR NOSE IN YOUR SH*t! That does it. Time to put the harness on and go for a........whoa, STOP you sh*thead.......Whew, I really needed to get that off my chest. I needed a chuckle today. It hasn't been the best one at my house today.
  
  Add: Let's hope Sunday will be better for both of us. The dogs are fine, the cats are fine, all the fish in my pond and aquarium are fine........let's just hope DH and 29 year old Son will be fine before the day is over. If you don't see me around on YA for awhile after today, I'm probably in jail. This has NOT been a good *man* day for me.
  
  Add: Bells, now how many people are REALLY going to chip in for my bail money? Everyone will probably happy that I am missing in action for a couple of years. Anyway, things will be looking up as a Vodka and Diet Pepsi are on the menu......soon. I WILL sleep good tonight!


• This is the reason that we recommend never to rough play with a rottie and you can see that if this is allowed as a pup then it can easily go wrong as an adult. We can get them into rescue that start mouthing and roughing and they not only hurt, but are bordering on tipping over to dangerous.
  
  A common training method........... thinking...........
  
  oh yes......... ignoring any bad behavior and only praising the good. Sorry, but I don't understand that one. If my dog is nicking the fresh chicken off the worktop then I am not going to ignore him. I know that is extreme, but I do NOT ignore bad behavior.
  
  I will ignore (verbally) mistakes in training (obedience) such as not sitting square, or whatever, and just redo the exercise or reposition until correct and then praise.
  
  But I do not ignore bad behavior as such and cannot see how you can.


• I find the yelping just a distraction for the, or at least -my- dog, for a few seconds before they go back to nipping. I think they go by the pitch TBH, and I think sometimes they find the Yelping, Screaming, etc... keeps the dog going to nip/bite. I was attacked by a Newfoundland when I was 12, and then again at 15, I was screaming, and I even tried yelping, the dog just kept attacking. [Everyone should note just because I got attacked by them doesn't mean I don't like them. I have owned one when I was 17, and he passed away just after I completed college.]
  
  Hmm.. I'll have to think about the training method Q.
  
  ADD- Well they certainly ignore all of Cesar Millan's "techniques". Go figure, maybe you shouldn't self teach yourself how to TRY to be a professional.
  
  The rubbing the dog's nose in it's mess abuse method. My father used to do that to his dog, but he honestly didn't know any better. It never worked, the dog became very fearful and almost everything [Pet, Bath, Food, ETC.] resulted in defensive biting.


• I use words rather than just make a sound
  
  my dog knows... if anyone says ouch or oww while they are playing with her.....shes got too rough and stops immediately... i wouldn't say its anything i really trained her to do on purpose... she just learnt on her own really
  
  if i was to yip and make squealing noises... she will assume its tickling me and keep going... she loves to tickle (although ive been told it looks really vicious when she does it)... giggling/high pitched noises/squeals etc delight her and encourage her to keep going
  
  one thing i did train her to do though.... was if i say "that's enough" regardless of what she is doing... she will always stop and come sit by me.


• It's not so much a training method, but a dog management method/school of thought: the whole dominance thing. I refuse to believe that my happy-go-lucky, goofy dog is trying to "dominate" me when she walks in front of me, puts her paws on me, or walks in the door before me.
  
  I also don't ascribe to anything related to hitting the dog on the nose (or elsewhere); my dog is extremely sensitive and loves to please, so I can't imagine even just gently hitting her, especially since she gets upset and rolls onto her back if I yell at her (like if she's getting into something or pestering the cats).
  
  ETA: In attempt to find a method that'd work to keep my dog from jumping up on people, I actually used the "turn around and ignore" method. My dog is so needy for attention that she gets all butt-hurt if I ignore her, and turning around and ignoring her actually worked to curb her jumping. I'm sure it's something that varies from dog-to-dog, though. A more independent, aloof dog probably wouldn't care.
  
  I know it's not a method, but it's all too common to see people not training their dogs, and yet they talk to them like people and expect them to know what to do. I was at the pet store last night, and there was a woman there with a tiny Beagle puppy, and of course the pup wanted to visit the dog I had with me. Instead of letting them sniff each other, the woman got all indignant, picked her dog up, and asked him "what's wrong with you?! What are you thinking??" I wanted to ask her the same thing...


• The "yelping" bit never worked with my dog, either. In fact, I think it actually gets him more riled up. It's got the same effect as the squeeky toys do- it really appeals to his prey drive.
  
  The other one I found ridiculous was the advice I received from a behaviorist (from an Ivy League vet college no less) to put a stop my dog's leash fear aggression toward other dogs on leash- Avoid other dogs. Wow! Really? I never would have figured that one out on my own. Thanks, genius! I realize that this issue is very specific seeing as how it's only toward other on-leash dogs, but I just can't fathom how that's the best advice this woman could come up with.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog has a peeing problem...help!!?

ok i hav a a pug/chihuahua and everytime i leave the house and come home she gets overly excited to see me. she wangs her tail and is happy to see me and pees on me. shes is 7 months so i have learned to pick her up and run to take her outside before she pees inside the house. i got dog training pads and she uses them. so we have another pug/chihuahua and he doesnt do what she does. what is the problem? how do i fix it?

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hi there, i understand what your going through, i have the same problem with my 5 year old pug. i have took her to the vet when she was a puupy and hey told me that she should grow out of it, but she never did so i took her back and said that its just something im going to have to live with cause theres nothing you can do about it, i suggest ignoring her as soon as you get home so that she doesnt get to excited

hope i helped =)

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• Not all but most small breeds are like that. Its something that you are just going to have to live with and hope maybe she does grow out of it. I wouldn't ignore her, thats sending the message that your not excited to see her. Dogs want to plz there masters. If it bothers you that bad crate her while you are away so your able to pick her out of the crate and carry her outside. Be proud that she gets that excited to see you means she loves you. My female boston does but my male has never had that problem, he just does doggie tatrums:)


• It's usually a puppy thing they grow out of...they're just so excited to see you they can't hold it in!
  You can try just not making any fuss of the dog when you first walk in, completely ignore it for 30 seconds or so and give her time to calm down before you make a fuss of her.
  Someone once told me spaying them can help stop the habit, but I've never seen that work with anyone else's dog, and I don't see why it would particularly, although in general spaying is a good idea.


• It's called submissive peeing and most puppies outgrow it. If not, take her to the vet, there's meds available to increase urethral tone.
  
  This is a puppy you need to not make eye contact with, be very, very low-key in your greetings, ignoring her for a couple of minutes would be best. Kee your voice low and quiet and she might get better just with you working with her.


• It will go away, my dog used to do the same thing. We tried to sneak into the house so she wouldn't get excited.
  I'm don't quite remember when she stopped but we were glad.
  Also glad we have hardwood floors.


• She is young and very excitable. In time she will outgrow this. Until then continue to rush her outside.She will soon learn that this is the correct behavior, peeing outside.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

How much would you charge by the hour for someone who is training a teacup yorkie? I have many methods and have started a little bit of training already but now i have to get paid for it, I dont want to charge like 30 dollars but i dont want to be cheap, i have no clue what private training lessons are... help me??

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i would charge $25 an hour

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• First, what is your experience and credentials? How many dogs have you trained? How many courses in dog training have you taken? Do you have any professional credentials? Are you a member of any organization such as the Association of Pet Dog Trainers?
  
  If you don't have any of the above, then you have very little to base your business on. I would start out with pretty low prices. Get a couple dozen clients and then you can base your business on experience, since you've trained a number of dogs.
  
  I think you should start at $10-$15 an hour. After you get more clients, more experience and more professional recognition, you can justify charging more. Right now people don't know anything about you, how you train dogs or what results they'll get. I think the only people who will hire you would be friends and people who want a bargain.


• If you have no real training diploma or degree I wouldn't pay much. Actually I wouldn't pay at all. But, if you have a school or have a lot of experience you should call other schools and see how much they charge.


• If you're a novice trainer and don't have much experience or training yourself then you should charge about $15 an hour.


• Generally a 6-8 week basic obedience group class runs around $90-100 (at least in my area they do). Each class is usually about an hour long, so divide that by 6 or 8 and you come up with approximately $11.25-16.70 per hour for a group class with an (at least somewhat) experienced instructor. My trainer charges $50 for a one hour private training session at her facility which I think is reasonable given her credentials and her experience (with a bachelor's in Animal Science, Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and Accredited Dog Training/Pet Behaviour Specialist of the Pet Behaviour Institute of the United Kingdom plus twelve years of experience professionally training dogs of all temperaments from the idiological family lab to aggressive akitas she is probably the most qualified dog trainer in my state if not the midwest) but if you're going to charge that kind of money you had better have the kind of credentials she does.
  
  Your best bet would be to call around to the local training places in your area and ask them what they charge for private training lessons. The breed or size of the dog really doesn't enter into figuring out how much to charge since what you are charging for isn't really dealing with the dog, but rather teaching the owner how to communicate with and control their dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Suggest a nice and easy book about dogs Training?

Suggest a nice and easy book about dogs Training. show any video training tutorial site

Shock Collar Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way

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I highly recommend "Mother knows best" Its a great book
It teaches you to be the alpha or mother dog

Top Dog Training Tips

• I KNOW "THE DOG WHISPERER", CESAR MILAN, HAS JUST PUT OUT A NEW BOOK ABOUT TRAINING DOGS. LOOK AT THAT.


• can search through google will get the best one


• Oshoo's Yoga book.That's what I call good training=)

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Dog Health Questions: How do I prevent a dog training disaster that is none of my business?

My sister has had a track record of aggressive dogs. She has 3 shiatsu mixes at home and one of them is very aggressive. He nips and bits the family members and the kids who get anywhere near him. At one time they owned a lab/pit bull mix. Who tragically attacked almost everyone including her husband and mine just for entering her space. She was put down after she attacked a friend who came into the house. My concern grows where now they have adopted a full bread Pit Bull who is only 3 months old and is attacking growling and biting threw the skin. He attacked my 5yr old just for standing by. All three of these dogs I mentioned my sister considers hers. I noticed she babies them more than the others even after they act out encouraging bad behavior. She truly believes she is correcting it. I am scarred this pup doesn't have a chance. What can be done? My kids are 4 & 3 and don't like the puppy already. He's attacked my 5yr old to the point she started kicking him out of way and drew blood from my 3 yr old.

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A properly bred Pit Bull should have zero human aggression. They do, however, have a strong bite so if the puppy is doing a standard play bite then bite inhibition is required there and at 3 months, that would be my guess. If it's anything other than that, well, there is some bad breeding going on there and quite honestly, the dog needs to be in the hands of a professional or put down. In either case, do your friend a HUGE favor and pool your monies together and buy her a gift certificate to get her into a GOOD dog training class. The owner is more likely to listen to a professional than a friend. not the kind you find at petsmart or petco but you need to find a trainer that is savvy to the breed and how to work with them. If you want, ping me offline and I will locate a good trainer in your area.

Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training

• I would contact animal control. The dogs are a liability for your sister and anyone that comes to the house. I would recommend that you not take your children anywhere around the dogs. You are responsible for their safety and if they get seriously injured by the dogs it will be your fault as well.
  
  Your sister may get mad but I don't see where you have much choice for the safety of your children.


• Talk to your sister and voice your concerns. If she does nothing to correct the problem then keep your kids away.


• At this point I would get animal control involved, if the dog is going after children.


• For one her homeowners insurance will not cover this if it was reported! I wouldn't take the chance of going over there with my kids. You unfortunately will have no control on what happens since your sister is in denial. If she doesn't know the background breeding of this dog its a disaster waiting to happen! Someone will get seriously hurt or killed and your sister could get jail time etc!
  
  I have a neighbor with a pit mix that has come through the second story window of her home! If its loose when she's gone it bangs and barks on the kitchen window on our side of the house the entire time. No one is outside even and its only 4 feet from my driveway! I have video taped this dog doing this since talking to her is like talking to a wall and the cops have already talked to her. She says her dog will never hurt anyone....that is the last thing ANY dog owner should say to anyone about their dog. All I say is she better hope its not a member of my family or one of my dogs that gets harmed or killed for the same attitude.


• Why don't you just tell her to TRY to make a good dog out of it before it's too late. E-mail the dog whisperer. Animals control equals death to the dog, I don't ever think that a dog is so far gone as to be killed, and I've met some angry dogs. I believe in them.
  
  I met a mentally ill, and angry dog. She attacked my old cavalier to KILL her. Pulled her neck, and swung her around. I was mortified and scared for my dog. It didn't stop me however from trying to help the dog, rather than kill her - easy way out.
  
  Your sister is the one who needs help. You need to get a tough-as$ dog trainer to tell HER how it is and make sure he's tough toward her, so she really understands the serious and danger she's causing if she's not an expert on these kind of breeds.


• Your sister obviously lacks the skills needed to nurture a dog through with good manners, and it looks as if the new one will be no different if she is not correcting this normal puppy behavior which will result in very bad behavior if not corrected.
  
  I think you should do as suggested and absolutely not visit your sister while she has the dogs there.
  
  I do hope you don't mean that you are all living in the same place.
  
  If you mean by that last sentence that your kids visited her and her dogs, and your kids kicked the pup then that is not right, and your sister should of been controlling the situation with the pup.


• I do not know about the other dogs but the pit puppy needs to be taught that this is not exceptable. He needs to be socialized alot too. If she has never had a pit she needs to learn before something bad does happen. A pit puppy can hurt you without realizing it but if he is aggressive to kids without being provoked than he is probably a bad bloodline. Pit puppies get carried away when they are playing and get real rough real fast. I have had them for over 20 years and if your sister doesn't do something like obedience trainin and alot of socializing she needs to get rid of the pup. Most are great dogs but everybody should not own one. They do everything 100%.That are not allowed to attack humans...you don't take them to the dog park and let them play with the other dogs...you don't let them run loose and when he grows up if her other dogs do not bow down and let him be boss he will probably hurt them They do not play well with other animals. But they should be put down if she can't stop that behavior. If she gives it away or sells it and they don't know what they are doing he will hurt someone someday. If he is truely people mean do not breed him..or keep him..put him down.


• Well, I suppose if you call your sister an idiot it would make for hard feelings. You need to protect your children and yourself. Refuse to visit your sister in her home unless every one of her dogs has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation. Then plan on not seeing the inside of your sister's home ever again because there's no way any of her dogs will pass.
  Unfortunately, being an idiot and making decent dogs into terrors is not punishable by law.


• How is it none of your business if your kids are being bitten?
  
  Lots of drama here (and nearly illiterate in parts), but what YOU do is keep your kids away from your sister's dogs - end problem. The rest is family nutsiness and I can't even begin to fathom what you are on about --- but you need to keep your kids AWAY from these dogs, common sense would tell you that's the part that's your business.
  
  Don't know who "he" and "she" is in your last sentence, but nobody should be kicking a dog out of the way when he "drew blood" from your 3 year old --- are you people all dimwitted? The 3 year old shouldn't be any where near any of your sister's dogs - that's where YOU come in, you're the mother.
  Lord, I hope your kids live to adulthood, doesn't sound as if they stand much of a chance in your family surroundings.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training problem of a different sort...?

My dogs may not be the best behaved lot around, but they do listen to me. I say "Get in the pen!" and they get in the pen. My problem is my husband. They won't listen to him at all. He'll say "Go on, get in the pen" and they look at him and run off. I know the issue is the husband. How do I get him to show some dominance to them? They think he's around to pass out treats and love.

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I've always found spouses to be harder to train then the dogs. Sadly I haven't found a means to where spouse training has been successful on so many levels. an option that may or may not work is to enroll him and one of the dogs in a good local obedience class. I find spouses, like children take direction better from someone outside the house hold.

I don't believe in dominance theory. I feel that obedience is a part of respect on both sides. Dogs respect their owners because their owners respect them and train them appropriately.

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• He doesn't need to prove he is more dominant.. he needs to earn their respect.Respect is gained through leadership, not being demanding. He needs to find activities in which the dogs need to look to him for guidance, eg a beginners agility class. Walking also helps strengthen the bond between them, so he should start walking them individually, on a daily basis. He should spend no less than 15 minutes per day (per dog) training them with positive reinforcement techniques (think sophia yin's techniques)
  
  I think both you and he would benefit from reading the article on this page, and the links on here are good as well..
  
  http://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/domina…


• Sometimes I understand where your husband is coming from re: computers. I have the same problem, and though my husband might not agree to it, I would suggest finding a obedience class. PetCo and a few other pet shops have them in the summer. I could be good since the instructor can be a mediator for the two of you. Our problem is the closest one is over 200 miles away and we only to into town once a month for our groceries. Can't take our girl since it would not be fair to leave her in the car while we shop. Anyway, try suggesting that say to see if the trainer could give pointers on dog handling. Be sure though that you approach it where he doesn't go on the offensive. Men tend to do that when the wife suggests something he might be doing wrong.


• Well, to start with, he has to start being consistent in following your example. Treats are for special instances. Our dog gets Dogsters, but only if she finishes her dinner.
  
  When she wants a treat, from either of us, she has to earn it. We both do that so she knows that I am the alpha and my wife is the Omega.
  
  In your case, the husband may need to work on a command voice with the dogs. It isn't easy, but it needs to be done.
  
  And you need to help him in that respect, by showing the dogs that he is alpha and you are Omega (Pack leader and mate).


• If he was worried about it he would/should have posted this question. The thing is, he needs to invest time and effort in the training, but it will only work if he wants to change the situation. You cant make him do anything, it has to be something he wants to do.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help please?

i have a 6 year old boreder collie.. I was wanting to know can she still be trained? i live in bossier city but i am willing to go to shreveport louisiana. do you have any places that maybe you think i should take her to get her trained? if so do they have a website?

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A dog is never to old to learn new things. I rescued a 4 year old dog and she is doing great in Agility and Obedience.

Passive and Active Dog Training Techniques

• she can still be trained. I have a 8 yr old border collie and i just taught her to tunnel through a agility tunnel. you can teach an old dog new tricks

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Dog Health Questions: Good quotation for a dog training service?

It's for a Business card

Small Dog Training - Searching For Dog Training Courses Online?

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All depends on your approach - there are so many.

What are your goals?
What are you methods?
What are your favorite issues to work with?
Who are your clients?

All this influences what you put on your card.

Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: DS: Have any of you seen this method of dog training?

How long and how difficult do you think it was to train this dog? LMAO!http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?…

LMAO!

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I have seen that before it is adorable I don't have any idea how long it would take.

My guys watch me exercise but the only thing that moves is their eyes up and down.

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• Nope I surely say that I have never seen that. I don't even know what you wall call that, other than mimicking. It probably took a while, as that really doesn't seem too comfortable.


• i have read up on this, and actually the dog started doing it itself while he was working out. only thing he taught was to do it in sync when he was doing it.


• they have things like that and its called 'dog dancing' and they have competitions and stuff.
  
  and border collies are really really really smart...so i doubt it took him that long to train him.


• LOL...they should market that as a work-out companion...!!!


• nope
  didn't open
  last time i opened a facebook i got a guy's penis

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Dog Health Questions: Don Sullivan's the Perfect Dog training system??

I am anticipating purchasing this training system but am a little skeptical. I was wondering if anyone knew from experience if this is just another informercial scam or if it worked?

Small Dog Training - Searching For Dog Training Courses Online?

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I don't have it but thinking of getting it myself. I heard from couple of people that it does work, some people seen results in their dogs the next day, it very helpful for dogs that don't want to listen to you unless there is a treat in your hand, which is perfect for my dog. LOL I heard that's what his training method is. He teaches you how to make your dog listen to you without treats, and I think he uses traditional training with positive but i'm not sure on that.

Dog Training Collar

• I haven't heard of it before. I have tried several systems before and most of them were complete junk. They were basically rehashed info that you can find for free online. I did find one system that worked for me. It couldn't of come at a better time. I was about ready to give my dog away!!


• It looks like another scam to me. If it sounds to good to be true, then it likely is.

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Dog Health Questions: Therpy dog, training. testing. orginzation?

i have a 1 year old spanador. shes amazing, well trained. calm. and loves kids. i also worked at a nursing home, where she did very well with all medical equipment and noises.

truly, i believe that she could be a therpy dog.

we live in the pittsburgh area (small town half hour away), and was wondering how do i go about making her an offical therpy dog.

ive heard theres testing, what additional training should she have. and is there any orginazation in my area (google is not my friend)

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Go online at Petsastherapy.org and it will tell you all you need to know :)

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• http://www.deltasociety.org/
  
  http://tdi-dog.org/
  
  I do believe these programs require a CGC badge on a dog before therapy cert is done.
  
  The people who do these certs are professionals in the dog world. You may want to call your dog what it really is when you contact them, a Spaniel/Lab mix.


• I dont know much about Pittsburgh or therapy dogs (mine are still too rambunctious!) but this is what i am coming up with for your area. Good Luck and God Bless. :)
  http://pittsburghtherapydogs.web.officel…
  this one is a local paper about therapy dogs...
  http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsbur…
  this is a list of reference's..
  http://www.vachss.com/help_text/animal_t…


• talk to a trainer to point you in right direction
  google therapy dog training

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone used SitStayFetch dog training program?

I'm need to train my poodle and am wondering if this program works?
Thanks
FJ

Dog Training Secrets

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About two, maybe three years ago I purchased and downloaded the e book but did not find any "earth shattering" secrets to training a dog. If you are serious in training your dog, take your dog to a local obedience club. A truly well trained dog will work with distraction. And at an obedience club, you certainly will get that.

Here is a link that contains a lot of information re training for free. Use the methods that work for you.

http://www.k9events.com/training.htm

Source
Owner of a Utility Dog.

Dog Training Man's Best Friend

• Instead of looking for the perfect book on dog training, you and your dog would be much better off if you took your dog to training classes. You see, a big part of dog training is the socializing of your dog. These classes are really fun for both you and your dog.

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Dog Health Questions: A question related to dog-training?

Hello everyone! I'll cut straight to the chase: I have a long-term goal of training seeing eye dogs and other service dogs someday, but I am not absolutely sure how to get there. I know I have to start out with the basics first, so as of recently, I am an apprentice 2 days a week at a local dog training place, and I am getting a chance to work hands on with my 3 year old border collie mix (I have heard that hands-on learning is best for this job).

My question is:
Has anyone else heard that, in order to be a successful dog trainer in the future, the best way is to have won medals/awards with dogs you've trained personally over the years, so that you have recognition?

Second, does anyone know how long it takes to have enough experience to actually become a dog trainer?

I'm ready to take on this task whole-heartedly, but I would like to know what I am getting myself into. If anyone has any tips at all, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it!

Get a Well Trained Dog With Dog Training Guides

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I don't know that you need awards and medals in order to be successful -- with your goals, it seems like successfully training and placing some great service dogs would get you the kind of reputation you want. :)

Bassetnut gave you a good idea -- the only way to know for sure is to talk to people who actually do what you're interested in!

Good luck!

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• Give me best answer and I will tell you all you need to know


• Why not call up some local guide/assistance dog schools and ask them what their requirements are for hiring a trainer? Then you'll know exactly what you need to learn.


• I suspect you will know when you're confident in your skills as a trainer. But how long that will take is sort of up to you - how hard you work at it, and your aptitude for the work. However much time you spend doing it, though, there will always be more to learn, and you can always hone your skills. You're off to a good start by working with an established trainer and getting some hands on experience.
  
  If you have a proven record of winning in obedience trials or whatever aspect of dog sport you choose, it will certainly enhance your reputation as a trainer or handler.
  
  In addition to the practical things you're doing, you might also consider taking some courses in animal behavior, biology, and learning theory to give you a theoretical background to go with your hands on work.
  
  You might visit the website for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, an organization that certifies trainers. They might have information that could tell you how long it might take to be certified.
  
  http://www.apdt.com
  
  Good luck to you.


• How about contacting one of the guide dog organizations about participating in their puppy raising program? Guide Dogs for the Blind, and other groups, use host families to raise the puppies from about 8 weeks old until 12-18 months old. They also have meetings concerning training issues, usually under the guidance of a trainer or leader for the organization. Not only would this give you some idea of what you might be getting yourself into, it would give you some contacts with trainers. My friend raising guide dog puppies when she was in high school and loved it, though it is hard to give the puppies up.


• Medals and awards just build a reputation, they don't make you a good trainer. As far as how long it takes it depends on how hard you work and how open-minded you are. The biggest thing you need to remember is to think outside the box. So many people get caught up in steps or quick fixes that they neglect to evaluate the individual dog. For example compulsion training will not work for a dog who is submissive or who has been abused and strictly inducive training will not work with a dominant, stuborn dog. You will get the hang of it in the next year or two. As far as becoming a good trainer no one can answer that because no two trainers are alike. You have trainers that can only train aggressive dogs and then you have those who work on concentrated behavioral modification. I started out with behavioral modification by volunteering with rescue groups and shelters. This is the most difficult thing I have had to do because traditional methods don't work. If you are wanting to get into seeing eye dog training you may want to study up on this because you will eventually be doing temperment testing and behavior evaluations with dogs and this will come in handy. The training aspect is great and I'm glad you are starting with the basics because in anything you may need to revert back to them at any given time. Good luck.


• I am not a dog trainer. But I've taken classes from 11 different instructors. And I'm a professional trainer for people (business consultant) so I have a good idea of what a good trainer is. I can't tell you how long it takes to be a good dog trainer or specifically training service dogs.
  
  1. The value of either winning awards in conformance or doing well in performance events is:
  --it gives you tremendous visibility (which gives you business and also assumed credibility).
  --it gives you great contacts (you meet other trainers and learn from them, you meet other breeders, and those people can give you referrals).
  
  2. One of the biggest criticisms I have of most dog training is that it consists of what others have called the "dojo approach" which means "Let me show you how I do it, now you do it." Yet research on learning styles shows that people have different learning styles--what works for me may not work for you.
  
  3. There are at least two things that a good dog trainer has to have acquired in order to be good.
  --experience with a range of trainers and styles and schools. That doesn't mean you need to be a vagabond trainer, going from program to program. But it does mean that you need to realize that there is more than one good way to do something, that what works for one handler may flop with another, and you need to know the pros and cons of a particular approach. Thus, a good dog trainer has read a bunch of different dog books, is knowledgable about dogs, knows a lot about clickers and behaviorial theory, and whatever school or philosophy you buy in to, you can also explain the merits of other approaches.
  --you need to have experience with a wide range of dogs. I still recall taking an obedience class with my dog that (at the time) measured 10 inches at the withers. The instructor kept insisting, "don't bend over to treat--the dog will think you're trying to play." Her dog was a GSD. My dog couldn't reach my hand unless I bent over or kneeled--she clear had no experience working with smaller dogs.
  
  Training a BC is going to be very different from training a Beddlington Terrier or a Bulldog or a Golden Retreiver or a Cocker Spaniel or a Chihuahua or a Basenjii. You need enough exposure to different breeds to recognize some of the ways you'll need to adapt your training from one breed to the next.
  
  4. Much of your work will come from "problems." People don't hire dog trainers because everything is hunky-dory. They hire them because the dog is mouthing or peeing in the house, or barking late at night, or bouncing off the walls, or pulling on walks. So the majority of the dogs you will see as a trainer (unless you're a high-end trainer such as for top agility dogs or field work) will be dogs "with problems" (in many cases it's the owners with the problem--but I digress). So you need to be prepared for that kind of work.


• If you have money, you can take courses at animal behavior colleges, or training courses from places like the SF SPCA. Other wise, join APDT and learn the books you need to read. Go to their courses, and learn under one of their trainers. Anyone can claim to be a trainer, this is a very under regulated industry, so be sure your mentor is actually knowledgeable - They should also be a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). You do not have to be a trainer to join. You can also look up these trainers in your area.
  The big pet stores like Petco and Petsmart have training programs, you may want to look into working for a while for these organizations to get a beginning into the world of both theory and practice of training.
  Work at an animal shelter and learn from them.

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Dog Health Questions: Looking for a dog training school in east haven, CT need major help!!?

im looking for a school near my home (east haven connecticut) to become a dog trainer (mostly for aggression behavior) but as im googling i keep getting these lame online schools and places too far away or dog training places that doesnt train to become a dog trainer . im getting really frustrated and think they need to better the search engines. so i come to ask you guys for help. if you offer training or know a place that does that would help so much!! thanks !!

Know The Basics Of Dog Trainings

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We are in VA and we recently purchased a franchise called Bark Busters. It is an At-Home Dog Training Company and it is the largest in the world. If you decide to join, you go to Denver Colorado for training for three weeks, after which you become Dog Behavior Specialist. After a year, you return for a one week class and then become a Master Dog Behavior Specialist. If you are interested, the website is www.Barkbusters.com.

Hope this helps!

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• Is "Major help" different than just help ?

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Dog Health Questions: As dog training is so variable... do the techniques also vary depending on circumstances?

I would like to know if your methods or ethics with dog training would change under the following circumstances to get the dog trained...

- If you are training a dog for someone else.
- If you have a time limit of a few weeks to fully train a dog.
- If you are training a dog with no motivation or drive that can be worked with to a level that could be used for training.

Inspired by this question;
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

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You know Jen...this is one of my pet peeves in the dog world and training...people that have little to no knowledge that talk. Where did your headline come from..how was it inspired? I am not accusing you of making this up, but, here is the deal...

Dog training is NOT variable, there is only ONE way to train dogs, the ONLY thing that varies is the amount of corrections and their intensity, period.
Dog training is about repetition and consistency, doing it over and over and creating a habit along with rewards and corrections.
Do you know why we have all this BS you hear today about all these different methods of training?
I will tell you because I have been around long enough to experience it...ready...Its because we have pathetic excuses for dogs anymore, dogs that should never have been bred, allowed to live or train for anything. See, because of the pussyfication of these dogs, we HAD to create newer, gentler crap training methods that would fit these dogs temperaments, even though these dogs are not worth the chow they eat.

Example...in Holland, the KNPV has existed for 100 years, it is the main sport in which they train their dogs in. If you want to compete in that sport, you have to have a dog that can do it, all of it, the entire program. They will NOT modify a program that is 100 years old to accommodate your dog and they should not.
Same thing in Belgium, NVBK is it and your dog better have what it takes to participate in the world's hardest training program or you are out, they wont change it around to fit your dog.

My ethics remain the same today as they were 31 years a go, I am still a believer of real training that works. Yes, I do get to choose the dogs I invest my time in, yes, I also get to modify my corrections according to each dog's temperament, but, I refuse to work with dogs of questionable or non existent drives and temperaments.
If I am training a dog for someone else, I don't have 4 years to teach basic OB, I have a TIGHT schedule to adhere to, contracts signed that spell out VERY specifically when the dog will be operational. If I refuse to do that, if I claim that I need 6 months to train a dog in something they know will take 6 weeks because I want to train the dog in any particular way, I will lose the contract and the money and they will go somewhere else to get it done...that's not going to happen.

I have 8 weeks to turn out a detection dogs and 8-10 weeks to turn out a patrol dog that may be cross trained, period. If I did my work right in selecting that dog, it WILL finish training in that frame of time, if not, I am screwed.
I will not bother spending the time of day, not even a minute, on a dog that does not have the drives needed in the first place. Genetics always play the biggest role in selection of a proper dog for a particular job, no matter what anyone says.

The bottom line here is that if dogs were STILL being bred how the were 50 years a go, if we did not spend all this energy trying to save every mutt born and all that nonsense, if we instead focused on reversing this down fall of our breeds and concentrate on bringing back what is left of these breeds, we would not need to sit here and discuss different training methods and being all PC and nice nice, we would be out there training instead. Hope I helped and I am SURE there will be additions coming...

ADD: Ahh, yes, the HUGE range of opinions people have...of course...I see it now...yep, I got it...but, you know what I think about opinions..so, there is an expression that my redneck friends use down here when we hang out that I find very appropriate in cases like this...It says, "when the tail gate drops, the BS stops"...they are talking about their hunting dogs...ponder that for a while, then we talk again!!

The Shocking Truth About Electronic Dog Training Collars

• - If you are training a dog for someone else.
  
  My method will be to achieve a well trained dog by any means this is explained to the person and if they don't like it let them find someone that will cater to them and not the dog.
  - If you have a time limit of a few weeks to fully train a dog.
  
  Contrary to Cesar's methods dogs cannot be trained in a set amount of time, that depends on the dog.
  
  - If you are training a dog with no motivation or drive that can be worked with to a level that could be used for training
  
  HUH- Not sure what you mean, are you talking motivation in the dog or trainer? You train a dog in a method that compliments the personality/drive of that dog.


• Training a dog for someone else:
  The way I train depends on what is most effective with the dog in question.
  So to me, it really doesn't matter *who's* dog it is. It matters what type of learner the dog is.
  
  Time Limit:
  This may effect the way I train as I would assume the sessions would become more frequent and more strenuous.
  
  No Motivation:
  I would try to find what, if anything, provides the most motivation for the dog and work from there. Be it treats, toys, corrections, or anything in between.I personally don't believe that there is a "one size fits all" training method. My beagle responded extremely well to clicker training when all else failed. But my Border Collie responds better to just about everything else I have tried.


• Different methods work for different people...lots of trainers believe the way they train is the only way but who cares? I believe you need to do what works best for that specific dog and if it works for you why change it? Ive never used a prong or a choke, never felt the need yet, even with large breed dogs but if it works for someone else (as an aid, not a permanent solution) then so be it.
  
  ADD: I agree with Greek to a certain extent as well. Unfortunatley half the people in the real world cant handle a badly bred mutt so we'd be screwed if everyone had dogs bred to what they should be doing....thats why well bred Huskies, BC's, etc end up in shelters. the average pet owner doesnt have a clue about how to keep a real working dog happy. So I work with what I have and what I have is pet owners who want a well behaved dog. i do my best to provide that and to make sure that they realize that its more their job then the dogs. Cant save every dog or owner but you have to be realistic about what dogs are used for the majority of the time now.
  
  For someone else...same way Id work with my own dogs...whatever method they respond to best.
  
  Time limit....same just intensified, the dog will tell you when its too much.
  
  Motivation...all dogs have a motivation, you just have to find it...my BC would never work for treats, they just dont interest her, she want praise and thats all. Some dogs will do anything for a treat...again, varies by dog.


• Greek gave a pretty thorough answer...
  I will just answer your questions directly based on my own personal preference I suppose.
  
  - If you are training a dog for someone else. - this wouldn't apply to me because I would never train someone else's dog for them. I am no dog trainer.
  
  - If you have a time limit of a few weeks to fully train a dog - there shouldn't really be a time limit on training dogs. Well, I mean there shouldn't be an excessive amount of time to train a dog, but I wouldn't say "3 weeks this dog better be trained". For instance my trainer in his OB programs, after an assessment he will decide if the dog should do 6 or 8 weeks. In Advanced OB you automatically do 8 weeks. I never have thought I needed any more time with him than that to be honest.
  
  - If you are training a dog with no motivation or drive that can be worked with to a level that could be used for training - can't any dog be trained?? To what degree with differ depending on the dog's motiviation and drive sure, but in my opinion, EVERY dog should be able to be trained in Basic OB.
  
  Every trainer has their own method. In my opinion, every GREAT trainer comes from the same background. Maybe they have tweaked their methods to an extent - but it should all be stemming from the same place.
  My trainer works with compulsion and corrections BUT he still uses treats when we are trying to get the dog to use his brain a little faster. Like a sit, stay, come and then the dog has to be right at your fit and drop into a sit - they work better for that with some positive motivation.
  The technique may differ depending on the dog as to how much complusion the dog needs (mine is stubborn and smart) and different tools for correcting.
  
  Sometimes when I try to explain this kind of stuff, it makes more sense in my head but comes out differently lol...hope that made sense.


• I don't personally train other people's dogs. I train my own, but have a good knowledge of how it works sending a dog out for herding training, as I've considered doing this at some point with my own dogs.
  
  Based on these people that take in dogs for herding training, I don't see any difference in how they handle client dogs over their own. Training methods are the same across the board. Either the dog can do it, or it can't and the trainer will tell the client this if need be so as not to waste their money on training a dog that just won't cut it in the long haul.
  
  I have seen Border Collies, with no real talent for herding (they all have instinct, they don't all have real talent to be successful), trained to do the lower levels of AKC. Typically, these trainers are pattern training for something like A course. If a dog has enough obedience for the handler, then said handler can muddle their way through a title with this dog. Mind you that the top notch USBCHA trainers don't waste their time with these dogs. They know the dog is a fail for real work and they generally don't take your money just because they can, but there are trainers out there who will indeed do this.


• It's hard for me to answer these training questions given my level of experience and my goals are so much different from everyone else's. But I want to participate. So.
  
  - The way I would train would be the way I would train, no matter whose dog it was.
  - Oddly enough this one is hard to answer. I've never been in control of how long a foster dog was with me. I' ve had dogs with me for 2 days and some for months. Sometimes the most I could do was get them to stop jumping on people and stop counter surfing. :) It's never been expected of me to fully train any dog.
  - My last dog was like that. My own dog that I adopted. The Lab/Shar Pei mix. (His nick name was "Sharpie." Add to his lack of motivation his extreme shyness and aloofness. Then on top of that constant illness that required vigilant home care. I learned a lot from him about veering from a one track training method. With him I ended up abandoning "training" altogether and went to what I guess would be called conditioning. First off, I established a strict routine. The exact same thing happened at the same exact time day in and day out, no matter the weather, the only exception being illness. And, wow, it was very difficult to do but I was militaristic about it. Around the routine I built little rituals, there was an order of things happening surrounding feeding time, play time, walks, bathroom breaks, everything that happened in his day to day had a ritual around it. This made a difference. He was a completely different dog after a week or two of this. After wasting so many months trying to "train" him, when I dropped training altogether and took a totally different approach to him, I saw real progress. Then training came a bit easier and he did learn quite a bit. Then he died and I'm sad, because I would have liked to have continued. He was a joyful challenge. (I'm sad for other reasons, too, but that's another post.)

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know how much a private lesson of dog training cost at petco?

I know how much the group rate is (110) but I need to get a private lesson. anyone know how much those run at petco?

A Review of Secrets to Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
Too much.

If you are in real need of a private trainer, it would be best to contact a reputable trainer that's had more than a day of education.

Dog Training Tip - Leash-Collar Training

• Petco training is only for dogs who need very basic training with no issues. Most of their trainers are not especially experienced or well trained. If your dog has issues you need a professional trainer. I suggest you call one of these trainers
  
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/
  International Association of Canine Professionals
  http://canineprofessionals.com/


• I don't think that PetCo offers private lessons. You would be better off going through a good trainer. Since you have a PetCo in your area, you most likely have some private trainers in your area that can meet your needs better then PetCo. Marci gave you some good websites to find some qualified trainers in your area. Other people to ask include your vet, boarding kennel, groomer, or kennel club for a good trainer.


• Hey rebecca I understand the problem you've gone through when trying Secrets of Dog Training, My friend is in the same situation as you, and nothing worked for him unit he came across the Dog Training solution program, he's been having great success with it ;
  maybe this something which could be right for you
  
  Well good luck.


• To add on to Marci's list:
  International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
  http://iaabc.org/
  Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
  http://www.ccpdt.org/
  Karen Pryor Academy has a list of vetted trainers too
  http://www.karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-…
  
  Why are you looking for private vs group? I have seen privates go for $75 to $300 a session depending on the level of credentials and reputation the person has.


• Hey
  You should give your dog some love
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• i dont think peto does one on one.. there training for the pretty basic stuff. Get a privet trainer.


• call and ask

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think about Petsmart dog training classes?

I want to know what you honestly think about Petsmart training classes. Have you taken one? Witnesses one? Heard about one? Taught one? Tell me everything. Thanks!!!

Dog Training and Obedience

Recommended Answer:
I work at PetSmart and I'm in/around the classes.

PetSmart training is a good experience, only if you have a good trainer, so research before you pick. Plus, it's $109!

But, I've noticed that most of it's a pure joke, so I would consider a professional. They technically aren't.

Dog Training - How to Handle Outdoor Dog Training

• Hi, I am a Senior pet training instructor at a PETSMART store. I have an extensive background in training. I was also very fortunate to have an excellent Area trainer who was my mentor. I would encourage you to meet the trainer, sit in on a class and also ask the class participants about their experience. I have clients who have been through all the classes (puppy, beginner, intermediate, advanced and I conduct AKC Canine Good Citizen testing) I feel that PETSMARTS classes really fill a need that other training facilities do not. We are not focused entirely on teaching your pet to sit, down, stay, come, we also address behavior.
  If you and your dog are having trouble understanding one another we have some advice and solutions for you that once they are explained to you from your dogs point of view make perfect sense.
  Dogs who are trained in our stores have the opportunity to learn to respond to commands no matter what distractions they are confronted with. My demo dog will lie down with a biscuit on each paw, at the entrance to the store, while customers, dogs, kids, and people with shopping carts, walk past him. I teach my clients to train their dogs to do this and they love it. You will learn about canine behavior and also how to train your dog to have impulse control. No matter where you chose to train, please be sure to use the things you learn and remember, your success depends not only on the instructors ability, but also how much you use the information you are given.


• Me and a good friend of mine worked in Petsmarts grooming department for a while and though it was a few years ago I would say theyre pretty good. I have groomed dogs as they were going thru the program and can tell you there was a big transition in their behavior before and after. Honestly though thers way batter out there than petsmart.. look on the internet, check craigslist, Im sure you can find better for a better price :)


• I was the Area Pet Trainer for PetSmart for almost 11 years. Before coming to work with the company I did AKC obedience trials with my dogs. So I had a lot of background on working with dogs as I was going to 4 classes a week with my dogs. yeah, I was pretty nuts about the sport of competiting. I have a passion for training. Alot of the trainers that are hired PetSmart has to train them who have no experience. I was the trainer who would train them. If I felt that they wouldn't cut it , then they were let go. I don't know how consistent the other area trainers were on it. Some of them that want to be a trainer think that is all fun and games and don't realize that its alot of hard work. I go to seminars for aggression, and others. I got referrals all the time from groomers and veterinarians in the area. The trainers are very limited on what they can do. They have a set of curiculums that they have to stick with. They can not deal with aggression. I no longer work for them. I was becoming more and more frustrated because I knew that I could help my students, but with Corporate breathing down your back saying, NO you can not do that. So I left and I am starting my own training and doing in-home. If you do not have a problem with aggression the classes will be great. But like we had a trainer in our store, and her heart just wasn't into the training and it showed. You want someone who loves what they are doing and not just doing it, because they need to make the money until they finish college. This is a lifetime thing for me. Go to your PetSmart and watch the trainer do their classes. My store had 3 trainers in it. Call the trainer and they will meet with you. If you don't feel comfortable with any of them, go to another store. An associate in the store will basically tell you which one is the best. If you take a class and you are not satisfied with it, you can take another one for free, so you are not losing anything. If you still don't get anything out of it, they will refund your money. It's a PetSmart thing. If you get thru like 4 classes and don't like the trainer there is no problem with the refund. It's all about making the customer happy.


• I took my puppy there - they were somewhat helpful. if you have a chance, look up the dog whisperer - he is better than any class. cesar milan. I think he sells video tapes too.


• I personally wasn't impressed. The classes I have witnessed the trainers seemed to be pretty inexperienced.


• Hi! I personally had a wonderful experience with my dog in the Petsmart training classes. My dog learned so much at puppy school that I highly recommend the class to friends. I live in Las Vegas and had a trainer who was very experienced which made a huge difference, but it's really up to the owners because they teach you how to properly train your dog.


• It depends on the store. There are different trainers at each one.
  
  I would go there and talk to the trainer before signing up. Go with your gut. If it seems right, go for it. If not, go elsewhere.
  
  I dont know about elsewhere, but where I live, one thing Ive noticed about Petsmart's classes that I like is that the classes are usually small. The first puppy class I ever went to (before Petsmart had classes) had 20 dogs/owners in it. It was a miracle that anyone learned anything. The Petsmart here, Ive noticed, has class sizes of about 5 or 6. Its a great size to get that one on one attention and correction.

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