Dog Health Questions: What Science project can I do with my dog?

I have to a science fair project (in 8th grade) and i can't think of any ideas, i asked my teacher and he said try dog training so i said hey thats a great idea. but we have to use the scientific method, and i don't know what my question or problem would be. Please help my and maybe some websites on training dogs. Or maybe even other suggestions for my project. thanks:)

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Intelligence test? Dr. Stanley Coren developed a good one.

http://www.abc.net.au/animals/dog_test/d…

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• If you have the equipment (A good microscope) You can do a project on the difference between cat and dog saliva, and the difference in bacteria. I did that for my 9th grade science fair and won. But, it's pretty challenging. So I'll help you with your idea, ask a question about it for example "Can dog training change my dogs behavior) It'd be really good if you have an older, dog, maybe reword the "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" phrase. Then for a hypothesis just go with your gut, that should be the easiest part.


• You could look at different training methods (look online for maybe 3 different methods) each method you teach your dog a different command so that they don't interfere with each other. One can be clicker training (treats and positive reinforcement), one just food motivation (also treats and positive reinforcement) no clicker, one can be without treats (some people that using treats is bribery) . Try teaching your dog sit with a clicker and treats, then teach your dog lay down with just treats, and try teaching your dog shake without treats. Test out which method your dog learns better and faster with. Typically you train your dog for small amounts of time, so you can work with that (about 5 minutes of training) and try increasing the time a bit to see if your dog looses interest quickly. You can also replace treats with toys, you can see if your dog is motivated more by food or by toys. There are a lot of things you can try, I'm sure you could come up with a hypothesis from some of these ideas.


• do that thing where every-time you feed your dog or give them a treat you play a noise.. like a clicker, or bell, or ring and make him sit or something... then after a few times he will learn that the noise means he is going to gt fed and to do so needs to sit.. sounds complicated but some scientist did it to prove developed responses. google it x


• Maybe you can research different training methods try them on your dog to see which one works best and which one helps him to remember the longest.


• Red rocket

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Dog Health Questions: New dog from animal shelter, questions?

Hello,
I've been looking for a dog for some time, visiting animal shelters etc., and today I've finally found a dog in animal shelter that I want !
I'm babysitting my brother's cat atm, so I will get the dog tommorow, but I do have some questions before.

-> The dog is about 3/4-1 year old but he's a real goofball ! However what I did like about him, was that he was very clever and energetic - he knew how to make himself shine in the crowd. When taking him on a walk he was very goofy, jumped on me and loved to pull me, but also understood when I told him to take it easy, when I ran sprints with him etc. - I guess there was the magical click, the chemistry between me and the dog.

1.) Will he be able to learn to listen to a different name ?
The plp at the shelter did give him a name but I dont think he even listens to that name, just asking though.

2.) Is it not too late to train him properly?
Though he did act like a little child and I hope 1 year is not too old for a dog, I want to make sure as I've never before had a dog.
I want to sign the dog up for dog training asap but also I want to spend my own time with the dog and train him properly.

3. What shall I buy for the dog today ?
Im going to my local pet store - I know I should buy a sort of cushion for the dog so he has his own pen, some toys, some food etc...anything else ?

4. How should I spend first moments with the dog in our house ?

5. Can you please provide some good articles for a new (future) dog owner who wants to have a VERY disciplined dog ?

thanks - top reply gets points !

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Congratulations on your new buddy,and kudos for choosing from a shelter.:)

If you're persistent enough,yes he will eventually learn to respond to that name and whatever else you or a trainer train him to do.:)
No one year old is not old for a dog-that's when they're just growing out of the puppy stage.
You Should Go By This Shopping List:
Food
Food and Water Dish
Toys
Bed/Crate
Leash and Collar
Flea Medicine
Dog treats
A handbook for training at home,if you want a "really disciplined dog"

The first few moments you bring your new friend home should be spent letting him explore his new environment-sniffing around,taking in the home.When he seems comfortable enough,show him where his food and water are (this area should be set up prior to his arrival) and maybe take him for a quick walk around the general vicinity-let him get to know the outisde area a little.
Once you get back from that,relax and play with him-playing is one of the best ways to get to know a dog and build connection.

Some extra tips:
Set ground rules from the beginning-where he can/can't be,where he sleeps,etc.
Don't ever yell-he won't understand,and it is not an effective tool of training.
Be nice and a little lenient the first couple days-animals from shelters need time more time to adjust from one setting to antoher,as they've had more and possibly difficult living arrangements in the past.
Don't ever hesitate to call your local shelter-they have behavioral specialists on hand to answer and concerns or questions you may have.

Good luck.:)

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• i changed my dogs name at that age she picked it up straight away,try and keep it similar though,let your dog know from the start that you are the alpha dog and master and stick to it.give plenty of love and rewards though,good luck


• 1) Yes, he will, but you should call his new name many times.
  
  2) It can be little hard to train, but it's not that late. Don't worry.
  
  3) Umm...I think that's enough. Just give him some time to rest.
  
  4) Play with him and make him think that this is his house from now on.


• I would suggest training Straight away, no doubt he will have picked up some bad habits along the way.. if it where me i would be looking to take him to a Trainer for some obedience training to get him used to his new life with you and to make sure its not a bad experience for you both as it can be very frustrating training a hyper-active dog who has not has a great start in life.
  Anyways.. that's my suggestion =) take him to a Trainer for some bonding and training.
  Have fun!


• Have you reserved this dog then. Don't want you to be disappointed here so has everything gone through regarding the paperwork etc.
  
  If you do get him then the best piece of advice I can give you is to give the dog time. Don't try to take him everywhere in the first few days. Don't even worry about a long walk on the first day at all. He needs time to settle in your home so try to leave him to just find his own pace for a couple of days.
  
  I wouldn't go buying expensive dog beds and things yet. He may chew them. Provide an old bed to start with and see how he goes with that.


• :)
  
  1. Yes he will...it might take a little longer...depending on how long he has had his other name
  
  2. No, not too late to train him properly. You might have to "fix" some behaviors, which might take a little time.
  
  3. Collar / leash...If its a large/med dog I'd recommend a training collar for walking and/or training sessions (prong, etc). Crate? Is he housebroken? Bowls....Grooming supplies like a brush (depending on the breed ).
  I would wait until you get the dog to buy toys and/or treats. See what he likes....and go from there.
  If you decide to change his food, do it gradually.....within a week or 10 days.
  Schedule a vet appointment today...even though the dog will probably be vaccinated...its still a good idea to have YOUR vet examine him, point out any issues...give you flea/tick/heartworm monthly prevention...etc.
  
  4. I would limit the amount of rooms that he can access in the beginning. For example, if you have an upstairs...get a babygate and block the stairs....a kitchen, living room, and another room or two should be PLENTY for the dog. Give him time to explore on his own...dont push, it WILL be stressfull for the dog anyways. (just watch out for any housebreaking issues....make sure he doesnt leave you a "surprise").
  
  5. I dont know of any articles...I read 3-5 books and took from them what worked for me and MY dog. Read on dog behavior...what causes them to do certain things, etc.
  Start looking around town for decent trainers...just in case you come across a serious problem that you're not quite sure how to fix. And start training day #1....little things...sit, stay, come...etc.Some things that people recommend here...is the Kohler method of training....you can find the book on amazon (used it will be pretty cheap). Even if you decide not to follow through with the method...it will have VERY good overall information.....
  
  NILF - (Nothing in Life is Free)...I think you can google that concept
  
  RAW Diet....
  
  Good luck


• 1)Yes, he can learn a new name if you teach it to him.Both of my dogs had previous names and we just started sayin "new name,old name" and after awhile we stopped saying the old name and they got it within a week or so
  Or you can just call him his new name and give him a treat/praise everytime he responds
  2)Its never too late to train a dog.You should take him to training classes if you don't know how to train him
  3)food bowls,food and treats..maybe a toy(you should wait until you know him better to find out what toys he likes, but get 1 or 2 for now)
  Leash/collar(most shelters give you one when you get your dog though)
  crate,Just find him a few old blankets at first and wait to get a bed later
  That's all you really need for now unless you completely want EVERYTHING right now then here are some other things you can get:
  Shampoo,i.d. tag,pooper scooper,dog toothbrush/toothpaste
  don't forget to make a vet appointment within the first few days.
  4)Just let him walk around and explore on his own
  5)Sorry idk


• Hey i have trained a few dogs in my life and all dogs can learn a new name. The key is repitition. Just keep doing games like call his name "Rover" and if he looks at you, give him a treat. Keep doing these games and soon enough he will no his name. I would bring him to puppy school if i were you and its not to late to train him. Did you no that shelter puppys are brought in usealy around age 6-8mounths because of poor training. Get a stainless steal water and food bowl, a leash, a coller, a tag that has contact information, find yourself a good vet. get some toys but ask the vet what kind he says is good. Let the dog run the house at first, he will be excited and aslo cautious. Let him get used to everything first and then teach him the rules like no getting on the bed or what ever you want.

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Dog Health Questions: How long is a dog trained before it fights ?

IM DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT. i dont fight dogs. its totally against my rights.

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Your first answer is a HUGE indication of the ignorance that permeates YA on a daily basis.
Dogs are BRED for fighting ability, they are not trained to do it, they are ALLOWED to....big difference.
Yes, they are conditioned to fight, just like a human athlete is, but, they are not kicked and burned and treated the way some people claim they are.
No one would treat a dog that has the potential to make them a lot of money like that. Today of course the situation with the scumbags out there that fight these dogs is different then it was 50 years a go when REAL dog-men lived and fighting dogs was consider something different.
Again, dogs that love to fight are BRED for that ability, just like others are for their abilities, not made that way because of training.
Hope I helped.

ADD: You have no idea what you are talking about, nothing unusual about that here. These dogs are BORN to fight, not trained and they are not "loved" and all that BS...
The ONLY thing that saved the dogs that Mr Vick owned was tha fact that they were fighting dogs, BRED to fight= no human aggression....that is why they were able to save them, BECAUSE they were bred to fight, like the standard says that they are supposed to be ANIMAL aggressive.
Learn before you come here spewing humanized emotional crap on things you know nothing about. This is for LOU!

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• more times than not these dogs are mistreated to make them aggressive. It depends each person on how they choose to raise these pups. Pits by nature are very friendly and loving, if they are not socialized and trained they can be aggressive towards other animals. If you look at the stats there are more bites from small dogs, but with a Pit there jaws are very strong and once they bite they don't let go- that is why their bite is so lethal. To get a dog to fight they need to be trained to do so, otherwise there would be Pits biting everything. It is a sad situation for a such lovable dog, that is why the fighting Pits are destroyed once they are rescued from these type of situations.


• they run them on treadmills, they give them cats, puppies, racoons to attack. mostly animals that are smaller than them and wouldnt stand a chance. i hate people that are involved in dog fights.
  
  greekgod: and not all dogs are born to fight. eg pit bulls. your just saying that all pits should fight


• I think a lot of them are just thrown straight into fights as soon as they're big enough. Others mistreat them or cause fights between the dogs staying together to train them.
  It's a freakin sick 'sport' ):


• i think people get them as puppys then treat them badly, kick them etc so they become fearful and nasty natured.. they often get them to kill small rodents and cats... then fight them.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training for a 3-legged dog?

Hey everyone! I have a puppy(we call her a puppy even though she's not) that has three legs. She is really smart, but she just can't learn a trick. I tried to teach her how to sit, by taking a treat and holding behind her head so she will have to sit down to see it, but she just backs up. She finds loopholes for every trick I teach her. Is there any trick out there that will work? P.S She doesn't have a tail either.

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You may have to just physically show her the trick first. Instead of holding the treat over her head, try pushing her gently down into a sit when you say "sit" and work from there.

The fact that she's missing a leg has nothing to do with her brainpower.

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• Patience is what you need. Do not allow your dog to get the treat until she sits exactly the way you want her to. If you give in, you are telling her that she can do whatever she wants and still get the treat. Try placing your hand at the base of her tail, say sit calmly but firmly, then push her into the sit position while moving the treat as you are currently doing.
  
  You really do need to master the sit command. This is one of the few commands that every dog NEEDS to know, and responds immediately to.


• Well like the person above me said. But you have to have patience with her. By physically putting her in that position, not hard though, and saying the command once, and i mean exactly once you've got her in that postion and give a small piece of the treat. Because you're doing this a few times you don't want her getting full on treats. Once you do this a few times she might start catching on.

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Dog Health Questions: How much do i have to pay a dog trainer to train my dog?

wat r the ranges from the cheapest to most expensive....wat pet stores in connecticut offer dog training?

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PETSMART.COM ITS $99 FOR ANY OF THE CLASSES AND IT'S 8 WEEKS LONG ONE NIGHT A WEEK AND IT'S AWSOME!

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• It really depends on if you want the traininer to teach you to train your dog... or if you want to give the traininer you dog and THEM train the dog and you get it back in a matter of months. It also depends on what you want them trainied in... Basic obediance, or more advanced.
  I took my dogs to puppy kindergarden once a week for 8 weeks and it was 70 bucks. It was a great class as well. I was very impressed.
  Petco and Petsmart offers group classes that you and your dog attend.


• WHAT??? You"pay" to LEARN HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF!!!!Are you going to keep it the closet between lessons??

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training classes in connecticut?

puppy is four months old and in the hartford area.

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http://stores.petsmart.com/petsmart/cgi/… Go check out PetSmart- they have training classes at fairly reasonable costs.

-EA

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• www.apdt.com has a list of trainers who are members of the organization (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). Search for someone who is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT); this signifies that the person has several years of experience as a trainer and is knowledgeable about dog behavior, not just training techniques. Also go to a class that uses positive reinforcement, not leash corrections, shock collars, "traditional training," etc.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best sort of large breed dog to buy? One that doesn't need a lot of time and attention?

We want to buy a big dog, just for fun, but it seems like every dog we buy they are really needy. We just don't have the time to invest in a dog (training, attention) and so would like to have some ideas regarding low maintenence dogs, but still friendly. The opposite of a Golden Retriever or Chihuahua. Any ideaS?

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THE BETTER THE BREEDING AND THE BETTER TRAINING THE DOG HAS THE LOWER maintenance THE DOG BECOMES. THERE ARE A LOT OF BOOKS OUT THERE TO HELP YOU MAKE A EDUCATE DECISION. MY SUGGESTION IDS TO GO TO THE LIBRARY AND DO SOME RESEARCH.

REMEMBER ALL PUPPIES CHEW THINGS SO IF YOUR GONE KEEP HIM WHERE HE CAN DO THE LEAST DAMAGE.

WE'VE HAD 4 DOGS AND IN THE END THE ONLY DOG WE LIKED AND HAVE KEEP BECAUSE OF HER LOW maintenance IS OUR NORWEGIAN ELK HOUND (35 LBS) SHE WAS THE ONE WE DID THE MOST RESEARCH ON BEFORE BUYING.

SO RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH BEFORE YOU GET ANY DOG (DON'T LISTEN TO OTHER PEOPLE WHAT'S RIGHT FOR THEM MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU.

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• BULLMASTIFF!!! THESE DOGS ARE CALLED THE GENTLE GIANTS. THEY ARE LOW MAINTENANCE, LAZY DOGS. THEY LOVE TO JUST BE WHEREVER YOU ARE. THEY ARE PERFECT FOR APARTMENTS AS THEY DON'T YIP AND YAP AND ACT LIKE LUNATICS. THEY ARE GREAT WITH KIDS AND ARE HIGHLY PROTECTIVE OF THEIR HOME, VEHICLE, YARD, AND MOST OF ALL, FAMILY. WE OWN ONE OURSELVES, AND I COULDN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT HER.


• Would you have a kid just for fun? If thats the only reason you want a dog is to have something to look at go buy a picture book or something. Get real!!!! Dogs need just as much attention as a person does.....my opinion, you dont need a dog.


• We have a Great Dane took him to a few classes when he was a pup. He is the sweetest dog you can imagine, has a bark like the hound of the Baskervilles but gentle as can be. Eats like a horse though.


• all dogs need lots of attention!


• You don't want a dog. You want a husband!


• If you really don't have the time to devote to training or paying attention to your dog, I would vote for you not getting one until you do have the time. All dog breeds need time and attention!


• you are a perfect example of a human that does NOT have the right to own a pet. a dog is an animal, every animal needs attention and training. your the type that gets a dog because its 'fun' and end up giving it up to the animal shelter claiming its not what you wanted because your to lazy to take time to spend with your dog. there are no low maintenence dogs, every dog needs attention,exercise,love and training.


• The only kind of dog that doesn't need any attention or training is a dead one. I think that should be the only dog you are allowed to get!


• i had a rotweiler for 11 years and it didnt need much


• well all dogs need lots of attention and why would you want a dog for the fun of it?


• Have you considered mastiffs?


• Dogs aren't accessories to keep around and only enjoy when it is convenient for you. They need to be part of a pack. The pet that would be perfect for you is a hamster or fish. Dogs are social and all dogs should have training, love, and attention available to them. Please reconsider. It will be best for you to have a dog when you have the time for one.
  
  I cannot reply to your e-mail because your e-mail hasn't been confirmed through Yahoo Answers so here is my reply:
  
  You have to admit that your question was somewhat misleading. There are many people that answered along the same lines that I did. All big breed dogs will require at least 2 thirty minute walks a day. You will want to stay away from high-energy dogs, like Border Collies, and Australian Shepards. I would still suggest that you search your local animal shelter first. The animal shelter that I adopted my dog from has volunteers that foster the dogs and they have a great understanding of the dog's personality which helps them match the dog with the perfect home. I would think that you would want an adult dog because puppies will require things like training and lots of attention. I wish you luck in your quest and I apologize for the misunderstanding. Being an animal lover and misinterpreting the question I hope you can see where I would answer in the way that I did


• You do not get a dog or any animal "just for fun". All pets require time and attention. Do not get any kind of animal as long as this is your attitude. A pet becomes a member of your family and requires time, attention, proper care, proper nutrition, regular vet checks, suitable living environment for the climate. Getting a dog requires a commitment to its care for 10-15 years. Being a pet owner is not a something you become on a whim. If you don't have time to invest in a dog, then do not get one. No dog will be friendly without proper training, socialization, and love. Take the money you'd spend on buying a big dog and donate it to your local animal shelter since that is where your dog would most likely end up if you got one.

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Dog Health Questions: Aggressive dog training? Caesar Milan?

A friend of mine and I were talking about dogs, she was telling me that her 2 year old Shiba Inu that she just adopted a couple weeks ago is showing signs of aggression to certain family members, strangers, and other dogs. She always brings up "Ceaser Milan" and his show the Dog Whisperer, she bases her dog training on his show. I personally don't believe his methods of training are correct, in a lot of the shows he condones using "dominant" methods over the dog, which sometimes can be a bit harsh. I don't believe these methods are right, i think they just provoke fear in the dogs. Dogs know we are not dogs, they look at us (the owners) with love and loyalty, by us trying to prove our dominance to them i believe it just provokes fear, and while that may work in certain situations, that is just making the dog afraid of you. Anyways I told her this and every once in a while, she will tell me that i do a bad job at training my dog. Just because i choose to use different methods other than dominance doesn't mean my methods are "wrong". I even let her walk my dog once and she explained that if you hold the dog on a very short leash and keep pulling her back harshly every time she tries to go ahead of you, she will eventually learn to walk right next to you. I felt so bad for my dog, she was practically getting whiplash, and her method didn't work at all :( What do you guys think of ceaser milan and his "dominance" technique in training? I personally believe that show is outdated and he is not a real educated trainer, she should not base her training on a show on TV. She should get some real one on one dog training with a licensed dog trainer. Am i right?

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I agree. From what I've seen of his training, I don't like his methods at all. I think positive reinforcement is definitely the best way to go. Also, continuously pulling on a leash is NOT the way to go. It can cause serious damage to a dog's neck (if they are wearing a collar). I trained my puppy to walk on a leash loosely by using my Clicker. As soon as a dog resorts to pulling you either stop on the spot or immediately turn the other way. Sorry I got a bit off track. :)

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• i dont agree, i love his training methods, they work very well. and if a dog thinks he is higher then you in the pack, he will not listen to you or respect you.


• I don't particularly like Cesar Milan, but I think you have a mistaken idea about dominating a dog.
  
  Dogs are pack animals, and need to exist within a structured pack environment. Many aggressive dogs are this way because they feel that they are the top of the pack, and therefore have to defend the home and the humans, usually because the humans are too apathetic to give the dog any sort of recognisable subordinate pack role. By placing the dog to the bottom of the household pack you are not making the dog afraid of you, just showing the dog it's place in the scheme of things. Most dogs will be greatly relieved not to have to be the top dog! Whilst in the initial stages of training of a problem dog it may appear that the dog is being threatened, the dog will need this to understand where it's place is, and that the pack structure has changed - and it often does this surprisingly quickly.
  
  Remember that Cesar Milan only shows the problem dogs on his show and the dogs have become a problem because of the owners. It is the owners that need training more than the dog!
  
  With regard to training a dog to walk at heal, the ideal is to have the dog walking beside you on a loose lead. If the dog goes ahead of you, check it back, BUT say 'heel' and praise it when it is in the right place - this way the dog learns that 'heel' is the place beside you, and will go to that place when given the command, once it has sunk in. This works for every other command.
  
  I think both your friend and yourself would benefit from going to regular group training classes - not one to one - with your dogs.


• I don't use Cesar MIlan's methods with my dogs-but my dogs are not aggressive towards people or other animals. For the average, mentally stable dog, his methods are a bad idea. But then again-his show is not based on how to train an emotionally healthy dog. He is talking about dangerously aggressive dogs. If these dogs can be rehabilitated with positive reinforcement, that's most certainly the way to go. However, we are living in a society in which laws regarding dog bites are becoming frighteningly stringent. I know a woman who lives in San Francisco. They have a 2 strike law for dogs. Your dog bites twice--he's put to sleep. Her dog bit twice---both people were intruders into her home--he was put to sleep. Of course, San Francisco is an unusually bad case, but I think we have to consider whether his methods might have merit for a dog that is facing possible death if his or her behavior is not curbed immediately. As to your friend......1-she needs to work with a professional. Breaking up a bad situation with an aggressive dog can be dangerous and there is a danger that she is not fully capable of training the Cesar way and she'll end up attacked by her own dog. 2-She is not a professional trainer, nor are you asking for her advice. Simply tell her, "It's my responsibility to do what I believe is best for my dog and I don't like Cesar's methods. Raising a dog is as personal as raising a child for many people.


• You are wrong wrong wrong about Cesar Milan.
  
  You seem to have indoctrinated by the animal rights whackos, who have no practical sense when it comes to dogs.
  
  Sure, use the touchy feely stuff with the dog, and in the end the dog will be taking that one way trip to the vet. But at least we didn't hurt its wittle feelings.


• I have trained my dog and a few neighbors dogs based on ceasers training, and it was very successfull(eventhough i put my own twist to it) I think Ceaser is a great dog trainer, but everyones got there own methods. Before I new about Ceasers dog training I was having alot of trouble training my dog, when he was acting out I would try to calm him down by holding him or petting him, In a few of his episodes he explained that petting and giving your dog affection is a reward. which ment i was rewarding my dog for bad behavior. And Ceaser is not provoking fear into the dog, he is just letting the dog know that he is the boss and the dog needs to listen to him. Your friend may not have the right understanding of how to walk your dog because thats not what Ceaser does, he simply tugs on the leash to correct the dogs bad behavior.


• CM's methods can be very dangerous to the handler and the dog. She should NOT be doing them without a professinal present.
  
  You're right.
  
  I don't personally buy into the domaince theory, in fact you might want to read a study on wolves by David Mech, it's really interesting.
  
  But she needs a real trainer, not an edited TV showadd:
  
  You know what? I have real issue with some of the idiots here. I adopted a human aggressive dog. Domaince theory and pack leadership techniques were used on him.
  
  The end result? A dog that was attacking HARDER and more frequently.
  
  I switched to positive reinforcement and NILF after that.
  
  End result? I was able to control the dog and has attacks became softer and less frequent. He probably would have stopped all together but he had to PTS due to seizures a couple weeks after I started this.
  
  My dog now? You raise your voice to her and she PANICS. You can't get her to listen to you by being "Dominate" and I'd have to hurt anyone that attempts it with her. I worked too hard with her since I adopted her in April to have some I'M A PACK LEADER idiot come in and ruin her.


• I agree with both of you. Cesar Milan does have some good points, I do believe you need to be the Pack leader, and if you are not that is when you have issues. I think there are many ways of "training" a dog. Who's to say CM is wrong, who's to say all the other ways of training are wrong.
  Your friend was not doing the technique right, you are not suppose to pull back since that drives the dog forward, you are suppose to snap the leash to the side (not enough to cause whiplash) Just enough to snap the dog out of its thinking and get it focused back on you.

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Dog Health Questions: How to have a dog training degree or certificate ?

I'm a veterinarian student and i would really love to have an extra degree in dog training (house protection, behavioural...) but i really don't know how i should proceed.
Is there a special school, college or something where i can get such a degree or education? and if there is how long is it? Can i do it during a summer ?
I would need information for either canada or france.
I thank you for any information you could provide me with (contacts, websites...).

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Do not know about your location, but the SPCA I volunteer at has these classes. They call it, " The Academy " for dog training. Of moderate price. his is across the US, where the SPCA has facilities.

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