Dog Health Questions: Should we call corp office on dog trainer? Help!?

My Mom got her dog trained at Petsmart. She went through puppy class and graduated. Upon grad, the trainer asked if she wanted to repeat the class or be promoted to intermediate. My Mom chose to sign up for interm because the trainer said she graduated. Duh! We then decided to bring our 3 year old terrier to training who had been through Petsmart puppy class but never graduated because of the trainer at the other store's incompetency and some issues. I worked with him myself. Both of them last night were hungry and bored and didn't cooperate. Suddenly, the trainer told us to get out and that both dogs had to go back to puppy class. When we tried to get a refund, he jumped out of the training room and started telling the manager not to give a refund and that we needed to wait and take the class in a few months and they will hold our money on file with our receipt. I think he had no right to tell my Mom and the manager what to do and if we wanted a refund, we could have gotten it (Petsmart's policy). Should we just go back to that trainer (both dogs do need training, but NOT from him!) or call corporate office and fuss?

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I would say have your dog trained by a professional and quit messing around with those glorified wanna bes at Pet Smart. They are sales people in the times they are no doing the so called training classes.

But yes I would get in touch with the corporate office and file a formal complaint against the store and employees involved

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• call corporate, demand your refund and find a different trainer!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  try going to:
  
  http://www.apdt.com/
  
  "american pet dog trainers association" they have trainers in most areas of the usa


• you want an apology and a refund so fuss a little and then go to a different trainer obviously


• Fuss for your refund call office


• That i would say is unfair. Yes... fuss but nothing serious, mind. Just enough for an apology and refund.


• If it were me, I'd take it up with management and go up as high as needed to get a refund for training that wasn't recieved...
  
  ...and then I'd definitely find a different trainer...alas, I've not really heard anything positive about Petsmart's training classes, although I'm sure some of the stores do luck out and get knowledgable trainers...I opted to go through a (group) puppy class with a local private trainer and was very pleased...she also provides "lifetime support" as long as you own that dog, you can return to class at any time for a refresher or for help (group or one-on-one) with a specific issue, at no additional charge...


• PetsMart does not offer a money back guarantee, according to their website. Should have done some homework and you would have found out that PetsMarts trainers are incompetent, have no idea what they are doing. Why didn't you call the local kennel club and sign up for their classes.
  
  YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, WHICH IS ENTIRELY TOO MUCH AT PETSMART. So, quit your b1tching! No one wants to hear it. Do what you want. Why do you have to come here to ask total strangers what to do?
  
  AND, I also believe that there's much more to this story than we are being told.


• Sorry, but there is so much missing out of this story!
  
  Being a corporation, and having to give good customer service in order to stay in business, large companies don't just allow this kind of behavior from their associates. Something ELSE has to be going on here.
  
  If I am off track at all here, you should be able to talk to the store manager and get your refund. It is that simple, really. There is no reason to have to go to corporate to get a refund unless something ELSE is going on that caused this store to think you were not entitled to a refund.
  
  "Suddenly, the trainer told us to get out" No one would do that without good reason.


• First, you have to start doing your business in writing when you have a conflict with someone that involves money. Sounds like the trainer over-reacted. You'll win this one if you can stay on the higher ground.
  
  Write a polite, brief, businesslike letter outlining the facts of the matter in a calm, reasonable manner and stating specifically what you want done (refund, or whatever.) Send it to the manager of that PetSmart. Wait for an answer. If the answer isn't to your liking, send a copy of both letters to corporate headquarters. Emails are okay if you're thanking a company but if you're having a conflict over money always send a paper mail, and don't try settling things over the phone because that doesn't give you a record of what they do to respond to you.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the important things a dog trainer can teach their students?

I am asking this a second time, so if you answered the first time I thank you for your answers, but am just looking to see if there is anything I have missed!

will be instructor for a Petco dog training class soon. I want my students to be informed about their dog's behavior, but only have an hour a week to do the informing. In your opinion, what are the most important things a person can learn from a dog training class?

For example, a big one for me is bite control. I find that many of the dogs we get at the shelter I volunteer for are put down for nipping (a bite that breaks the skin, if unprovoked, will result in the dog being euthanized).

Any other things I should touch upon in class?

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There is so much content to cover, you'll never get it all in. So while I agree that it's important to cover a range of specific areas of content, here are my suggestions (that go beyond the class content and help the human continue to train after the class is over).

1. Teach them a little about training resources. Expose them to a few useful websites, a couple of good books, turn them on to their breed website, tell them about dog performance activities. All of this makes it possible for them to identify other sources for help.

2. Teach them to always make training fun. They should always end every training session on a positive note (do something they know their dog can do--like a palm touch or a sit). That way the dog always views training as "fun" rather than confusing and uncertain and negative. This also allows them to continue training effectively after the class is over.

3. Emphasize the value in being positive. About how there are so many myths with dogs (the old "when they poop in the house, stick their nose in it and hit 'em with a rolled up newspaper" or "can't teach an old dog new tricks"). And that encouragement and taping into a dog's motivation (toys, treats, whatever) can get a dog to do almost anything. This helps them train the right way when you're not there to correct them.

4. Provide some handouts. They don't need to be extensive. But the idea that you SHOW how it's done and then they practice (typical dog class) applies only to visual and kinesthetic learners. Some folks won't remember if it's not in writing. Some of the other info I talked about earlier (dog events, websites, good books) can be a useful handout.

5. Last of all, it's probably not appropriate for this level but for classes above the beginner level, I'd introduce them to the clicker and then show them how to do behavior shaping (especially the 100 uses for a box game). This opens people up to all sorts of training as well as lots of tricks.

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• Theres no miracle cures. Dogs need slow, steady training.


• food aggression is a big thing in shelters sometimes


• Oh goodness...I think that "drop it" and "leave it" have been the two most commonly used.....pens, dead birds, the cats, etc. "Come" is also useful too ;)


• I think besides coming to training classes, owners should establish a set of house rules and discipline for pets to follow. I believe one thing if dogs have discipline at home, they are easier to train. Also, puppy owners should not give in when they train or discipline their puppies at home. I hope this helps.
  ADD: Let us know how do your classes go. Have fun!


• Hey there. Good for you for getting the job! I'm sure you'll have fun with your students.
  An hour a week is hard, but it's enough time to get the basics started. Dr. Ian Dunbar's book, _Before and After you Get your Puppy_ is a great place to find checklists for puppies. Bite inhibition is of course vital - plus effective potty training, too. You'll be great!
  Good luck!


• Confidence in themselves so they can teach their dogs the right way to do things.
  Patients too! It take practice to train a dog so they have it doesn't happen over night.
  
  No short cuts!


• Discussion week 1 on bite inhibition, leadership, socialization and crate training
  Drop it,
  paw,
  stay
  Sphinx drop
  pawsitive walking
  off
  "Come" when they are called
  Distracted recalls
  Fun retrieve
  walking and heeling
  Socialization with people and puppies
  Door greetings and exits
  Watch me exercises


• Think about what the owner need for a sound foundation. It makes no difference how well the dog is trained if the owner doesn't know what to do with it. So your job is to train the trainer, not the dog. So start with how to put a collar on a dog properly, where should it be on the neck, how tight should it be. Then how a lead should be held, how to communicate to a dog through the lead. Remember that it is perfectly normal for a person to forget which is their left hand the first time they have a lead in it, so be patient.


• Number 1, EXERCISE!!!
  and 2nd, dogs need to learn the word NO.
  one thing petsmart/co is infamous for is failing to show owners how to properly correct their dogs.
  so i would do everything in my power to tell people they need to correct their dogs, and this doesn't mean treats all the time. It means the dog may need a firm scruff, a mouthfull of lemon juice, or(heaven forbid) a prong collar or electric collar.
  
  you need to be familiar with this site. There are tons of articles and dvd's on every dog/puppy training subject.
  http://www.leerburg.com/articles.htm


• i think more important that specific obedience exercises, is just informing students on how their dogs operate. im a trainer at petsmart, and i take my job extremely seriously. i try to inform them the best i can of the most important rules to follow:
  Patience
  Consitency
  Timing
  Supervision
  
  if your not patient, owner and dog will just become frustrated and not learn a thing - training is a lifelong process!
  
  without consistency, the dog will have no understanding of what is expected of him/her (consistent in house rules AND in verbal/hand signals - remember, dogs don't speak our languages!)
  
  without timing, the dog will not be sure what is being rewarded and what is being corrected - aka the 2 second rule - dogs only associate rewards and punishments within TWO seconds of the action - no punishment after the fact!
  
  without supervision (visual AND crating), the dog will only find inappropriate ways to reward itself (chewing on shoes, peeing on the carpet, etc), or can get seriously injured or die (chewing electrical cord, injesting chemicals)
  
  only after these things are firmly in place can a dog even begin to learn to be well mannered.


• I am also a trainer, for a private organization.
  
  The number one question I get from my Basic O students is about housebreaking. It's funny how they will put up with dogs that dig, chew, bark and run away .... but pee on the couch or leave an unwanted present a few times and that dog is history!
  
  Most students with these problems just don't understand the concept of housebreaking. They do it wrong and blame the dog unfairly. This is where you come in - good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: To all dog trainers...I need your interview...can i have your email address?

i am doing a research study in dog training can you pls help me...so that i can work it faster...thank you...

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Crisis! Please Help!?

I have an Old English Bulldog and she is just over a year old. She has many listening and behavioral problems. She does not respond to her name when I call her, and if I leave her unsupervised for a short time it is guaranteed that she will be chewing on something when I check on her. She doesn't respond when I tell her to “drop it” and she thinks we are trying to play tug-of-war with her if we try to get it away from her! She is at risk of being given away because of these problems and I am hoping that someone could possibly give me some tips on what to do seeing how we can't afford a training book at this time. It would be much appreciated!

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Ok, to start if you can"t afford a training book ( like 20$) then chances are you can not afford a dog. You shuold seriosly consider whether or not you're capable of caring for this dog. She needs her supplies, food, training treats, preventatives like heartworm and fleas, shots, yearly health check, emergancy vet fund, etc. It may not be what you want to hear but it is not right to keep an animal you can not care for.

If you can care for her then you need to work on training ASAP. I will list some basics but it will be best if you go to the library and check out some books and videos. I would also save up for a training course many pet stores and shelter have 6-8 week courses for 100-200$. For someone inexperianced with training these are a great start.

For responding to her name: (make sure she doesn't have hearing issues) if she hears well then start by siting with her, and while shes looking at you say her name then feed a treat. Do this a few times. Next sit with her, wait for her to turn away then say her name and when she looks give her a treat. Repeat a few times, do this a few days, then start doing it standing near her. When she's got that down put her on a leash and do it from a distance, say her name when she looks say good girl then say come and gently pull the lead in while praising as she comes. Treat her and praise her when she is in front of you.

Get a crate for chewing issues. When not supervised ( not home or sleeping) she should be in a crate( do not over use the crate though). When you are home always supervise her even if that means making sure she is always in the room you are in atall times until she is trained. make sure she has plenty of things that she is allowed to chew and shred. Everytime she looks like she is about to put her mouth on something she can not chew, make a sharp noise, or say a sharp no. When she looks at you and ingnores the item immediatly treat her, and give her something she is allowed to chew. When she is chewing good things give her praise and a treat. Don't only treat her when she switches to her good item but randomly treat her when ever you see her chewing good things. The key to teaching her not to chew is to catch her before she gets an item, give a sound aversion, then an alternative, then reward chewing things that are hers. In the beggining remove as much as possible of the things she can not chew to set her up for success. As she gets it start leaving out more temptations and teach her those are forbiden too so that when all trainig is done you don't have to worry about something accidently being left out. Alternate what she is allowed to chew to keep her intrest and prevent boredem. Give her new toys regularly and use different textures and sizes.

To teach drop it when she has something make a sharp noise watch and as she lets it go say drop it and give a treat. As she gets better start saying drop it with out noise aversion and reward all drops immediatly. Another tactic is to hold something she'll want like a toy or treat, say drop it and at the same time show her the item you have, when she drops hers to get the new one, say drop it again at the exact time she is releaseing and give her the toy or treat as a reward. This will take a few times for her to associate the words drop it with meaning she needs to let go of the item. Once she figures that out, work on leave it, meaning she doesn't just drop it, but then she totally ignores it. This can be done by not treating immediatly but waiting one second. Once she's got that wait 2 then 3 etc. Never attempt to pull an item from her, she will view it as a game like you've already found out. Instead use the bait and switch as described above.

Hope these get you started. Make sure she gets enough exercise as well, tired dogs act out less and train more easily.

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• You cannot afford a training book? You can go to the library and borrow one.
  
  You can google obedience commands.


• She sounds like a perfectly normal dog, who hasn't been trained yet. A live-and-in-person trainer would be your best bet, but you can try learning some things on your own, in the meantime.
  
  Look here:
  
  http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…


• LEAVE HER ALONE AND LET HER PLAY/SHE IS STILL A BABY/give her time to grow up a little/or she may be like mine/buttheaded/mine is 7 years old and still does as she pleases/will not do noting except what she wants too!!!!!!!!


• Have you gotten her vet checked for hearing?
  
  Have you tried to train her over a few days, using positive reinforcement, and short time intervals?
  
  If not many pet stores offer basic training courses, such as petsmart and petcetera. Usually, you'll find these courses are about training the person and not the dog, but it will at the very least help you understand what your dog understands!


• Since you do own a puppy, it is GUARANTEED that she will chew on things when she is bored. Play with her lots and let her meet other dogs her size till you find one she likes to run around with, fight with and other things like that. And when she does start chewing you have to distract her. Distract her away by making a LOUD noise of some sort then scold her. Another thing to do is buy her a rawhide bone or two, so that way she can teeth on something else, cause I assume that is what she is doing is teething. Also buy her toys. And when she does want to play tug ignore her for a while until she drops it. When she does drop it reward her. To train her to come to her name, say her name, then reward. Then start doing that from farther distances as she gets used to it. Hope this helped.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!!?

Okay, we just got an 11 week year old labradoodle and I have a few questions.

1. When clicker training, should multiple people be using the clicker or just one?

2. What are the best ways to show that you are dominant?

3. How should I effectively stop nipping?

4. How should I get him to go into his kennel willingly?

5. How should I get him to come and stay by my side without a leash?

If you can answer any or all of the above questions, I would really appreciate it.

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Multiple people can use the clicker (if they all understand what they are doing!) but not at one time.

Don't worry about dominance, just be a clear leader and provide clear and consistent rules. Puppies do NOT need a lot of freedom, management is your friend when they are this young! Any time you need to correct the pup, ask yourself what you could have done to prevent that from happening.

Stop interacting when pup nips.

I clicker train my pups to go in their crates, and also make sure the first few times they go in, they are tired, and have something to chew on. I keep crates near where I'll be, either in the living room, or in the bedroom, so pup is not alone to start with.

For teaching recalls, there are some articles on the clickersolutions.com website, and I also suggest joining the listgroup. Clicker training is great, but is more involved than many people realize when they first get started.

To find a good trainer near you, I suggest choosing from this list, or ask those nearest you for recommendations: http://www.trulydogfriendly.com/blog/?pa…

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• You need to take the pup to "puppy class"! If that isn't available, get a book on dog training! Your vet can make good recommendations.


• yep- one answer- Puppy class- find one- go
  humane society's or local pet stores often offer classes


• 1. Only one person should be training the dog at any given time. You need to be precise with that clicker. If two or more people are clicking the dog will become confused. Set up training sessions so that one person trains one time and another might train later in the day, just make sure you are training the same way or the dog will be trying to learn two different methods of how to sit, for example.
  2. Please don't worry about that. Through training your dog and setting boundaries (like not allowed to do this or that) your dog will know that you are in charge. You don't need to worry about "alpha rolling" which could cause submissive behaviors or anything else that could potentially cause aggression. Just treat your dog with respect and show him the rules and you will be the world to him.
  3. To stop nipping there are two ideas to try. First, if he is nipping you while playing, STOP playing immediately and walk away from him. By taking away the "fun stuff" (you), he will realize that when his teeth touch you all the fun stops too. Another way is to substitute your arm or leg, whichever he is nipping on, with a toy. Show him what is appropriate to chew.
  4. There are crate games you can play with him. If you google "crate games" you will find tons of these fun games to play with your dog. Another helpful tip is to feed him his meals inside his crate.
  5. It will be a long time before your puppy can be fully trusted off leash. I wouldn' even attempt it without a lot of training first.
  
  Why not try a training class in your area? It is great for socialization for the puppy and it will give you tons of resources for training your dog well. Look for someone who does positive reinforcement training and not harsh corrections. Always check out the trainer and make sure they do what you feel comfortable with. Good Luck!


• I feel that a puppy training class is the best bet. In my experience, having one strong person training the puppy is the best, although you need to look at your family and your new pet as a pack, and that means that EVERYONE in your family needs to have some sort of "dominance" over your puppy.
  
  I'm not talking "mean" dominance but a calm assertive "I'm the boss and you are the puppy" vibe in your home, right from the beginning. If you look at your family as a pack, the puppy needs to be at the bottom of the "chain of command" all the times. The sooner the puppy realizes his place in your pack the quicker he will be adjusted and comfortable in your home.
  
  In my home we are a pack of three(with no kids) so it was a little easier for our puppy to figure out her place. My wife in the beginning wasn't dominant enough and we found our puppy "humping" her, or stepping out in front of her. She thought it was "being mean" to put the puppy in her place. I had to teach my wife how to be the boss without being mean. It's a tricky touch, but the best way to describe it is is being a "gentle giant" to the pup. Big deep voices, lowering of your tone to say "no," and general voice tone changes are the best way for your pup to know what you are feeling.
  
  I've read a lot of books for raising a pup and they all have their own and very strong opinion. 10 books and 10 opinions. You need to find for yourself what your pup will respond to and go with it. You don't want a scared pup, but you also don't want your pup to walk all over you! For example, when my puppy tried to hump my wife(an act of dominance) I had my wife grab the puppy and hump her back. It's odd but it really worked. Of course the puppy had to submit and the behavior ended quickly! Go to the park and you will see the dogs in a pack doing it to each other(as long as one isn't in heat), and if you watch closely you can figure out just what their chain of command is for that day.
  
  Long of the short of it, try different things and find out what works best. Combine that with a good puppy class and you will be on your way to having your best friend love his new home!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training price in germany (Aachen)?

Hi everybody,i live in germany (Aachen) and i want to know how much does it cost to train a dog?(it`s my first time)

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Dog Health Questions: Need dog training advice?

I have 2 older dogs. About 7 years old. Neither of them are potty trained and wondering how to go about training them. They also bark excessively. I won't use shock collars. Those hardly work for other dogs anyway. There's also the territorial issue with the food bowls. Those are the only three problems these dogs have. They are very sweet animals. They just need to be worked with a bit. Anyone have good advice for training?

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• I agree dog shock collars don't work. you could always get a spray can and fill it with pure water, and when they bark spray them, this is totallly harmless. But you can get dog collars that when they bark, it lets a out a smell that dogs hate. You can also get collars that when they bark it makes a noise that only dogs can hear.


• re feeding; feed them in their play pens.Crate the dog when you cannot watch her, and she won't mess all over the house, nor will she hurt herself or destroy the house.
  
  If you can't be there to take her out every couple of hours, you need a puppy playpen:
  
  http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…
  
  They are available from other dealers; this is where I got mine. Buy the largest one you can afford.
  
  Line the floor with Dri-Dek tiles. They are soft, but allow fluids through, and they are too tough for most toy dogs to chew up. They are a foot square, so if you buy the 36" x 36" model, you'll need nine Dri-dek tiles. For a Lab pup, I'd recommend the 48" x 48" model, for which you'll need 16 Dri-dek tiles. Buy one extra (reason below).
  
  http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…
  
  Again, they are available from other dealers, but this is where I got mine.
  
  Put the small crate she sleeps in, which should be just big enough for her to lie down in, inside the pen. Put in a water bowl she can't tip and you can feed her in there, too.
  
  She will not mess up the rest of the house, and you can clean the pen when you come home from work. To assure her that you still want her to go outside, take a soiled tile and put it outside where you want her to go.
  
  By the time she's a year old, you won't need the crate or playpen, but the tile might still be useful. If you have a basement, or a walk-in shower in your house, you can train her to eliminate on the tile, wherever you put it, and she'll be safe to leave in the house however long, without having to be so uncomfortable as those dogs that have to hold it till their owner comes home.
  
  The beauty of this method is that it prevents the pup from EVER messing in the house, and that means you NEVER need to yell at him or punish him. You only praise him when he goes where you want.
  
  For two dogs, you need two set-ups: you can't cage them together. Feed them inside the playpen and they won't be able to fight over them.
  
  Barking is always for a reason; you need to figure out why they bark and try and eliminate the cause. If they are barking at outside noises, when you aren't home, leave the television on to a news channel so it always sounds like people talking.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!?

I have a dog and so does my uncle we would like to teach them how to attack on command for family purposes ( ignorant people who think everybody fights dogs please ddon'trespond ) but yea we both have a dog can anybody give me a wwebsiteor rrecommenda book i can get at my local library, thanks in advanceP.S
we will be training the dogs at the same time so anything on training dogs at the same time would be helpfull thanks in advance.

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First of all you have to train the dog to attack yourself. Once you have achieved that you then train it to attack family members. Only after you have achieved these first two steps can it be trained to attack strangers. Hope this helps.

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• I'm sorry but personally that sounds very dangerous. Dogs alone without any training can be aggressive, but TEACHING them to be aggressive without professional supervision sounds like it should be a job for a K9 Police dog. If you want to live, I suggest teaching your dog typical obedience commands.


• Wow you are ignorant. I dont even want to know what breed they are.


• Wow, the trolls are rampant tonight.


• You can't do this kind of training yourself. It requires professional training for both you and the dog. The dog has to unfailingly follow your commands every single time or someone unintended could get hurt and you'll be liable. you also have to have the right kind of dog that responds well to both obedience and protection training - most dogs aren't good candidates.
  
  Learn about schutzhund training - but it's not a minor commitment of time - it's a major project and it takes professional assistance. It's not for most people or most dogs and it can't be learned from a book or website.


• Choose a breed that works best as an attack dog.


• If you want a protection dog, then please have it trained by a professional. Attack dog training, if carried out properly, is very useful in personal protection. However the dog should still use his own initiative, if situations arise where the handler has been injured and cannot give a command. People who purchase or have their dogs trained for dog obedience, protection or attack, need to be advised by the professional trainer on how to correctly handle the dog. A good dog trainer can make it look safe and easy, but attack dog training is not a past time for amateurs, leave it to the professionals!
  
  


• You should be seeking professional help for this-- teaching your dog to attack on command needs a professional trainer, not just a book or website.


• watch cesar millans videos


• You can get a lot of information in training books and the internet. However your insurance will be cancelled on your home if they find out. Having dogs like this is a liability NOT an asset! Just because you are thinking of training them is scary. You do not have the ability to professionally train dogs that do this 100% of the time on command. It takes trainers years of training to learn proper handling and training of dogs.
  As for family purposes, build a better fence, you are going to need it.


• Schutzhund training or French Ring Sport both teach protection work. Like another person said, it is not a light commitment if you want to be safe. For a dog to be a good protection dog, the training needs to be a lot of fun for the dog, as well as have a lot of VERY solid boundaries, about which behavior is desired and which is not.
  
  Protection training cannot be effective through punishment training. Timing and technique are of the utmost importance, and the dog's self-confidence must be high. Not all dogs are suited to this kind of training, so please consult a professional to do a temperament test to discover if this is a good route for your dogs.
  
  To really do it right, you will be adopting a whole lifestyle, and the training of your dogs becomes a top priority.
  
  There are many online resources for trainers. There are also lots of articles - please do both - read articles AND work with an experienced professional who is happy to provide you with referrals of happy, successful clients.


• In principle, I have nothing against training a dog to be a guard dog. But I think this requires professional help. Honestly I don't think you can train a dog to be aggressive on command without making it aggressive overall.
  
  David
  http://myfivedogs.blogspot.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I have a 7 month old Brittany spaniel and he does not listen to save his life we tried training him off the leash and he ran away. Everytime we take him off the leash he bolts to our next door neightboors yard to go play with there dogs. We only have one dog and thats him. I would really like to play fetch with him. and we dont have a yard because we just bought a new house.

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Take your dog to puppy class and get some training. Recall is a very easy thing to train, but if you don't understand what your dog is telling you then you need the training. For now, or until you can get signed up for a class, don't let your dog off the leash. Every time he goes off and you call him and he does not respond, you are enforcing the fact that he is your pack leader. Get a long line (20-30) feet and practice calling him. One call and then reel him in to you. Once he gets to you give him a treat (very small treat; size of a pencil eraser). Do this inside and outside. Never off the leash until he understands he must come when called. Remember ONE CALL, do not repeat, he must come on the first call.
***Go to class, you and your dog will love it!

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• It's probably best to start him on a very long lead. Get him to come to you by giving whatever command you choose with a gentle pull on the lead, praising & rewarding him when he comes to you. Start him with short distances then gradually increase the distance. You might consider an obedience class too


• if your neighbor lets than let your dog play with the other dogs because your dogs enjoys to do that and also maybe if u go on line u can get a trainer to train your dog
  i also recommend not to let your dog off the leash because he can run away or hurt someone and i wouldn't take any chances

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Dog Health Questions: Another dog training question?

some questions that weren't answered in my last dog training question

1. when my dog poops in the house, which he already knows is wrong, how should i disciplin him properly so he won't do it anymore without scaring him?

2. my mom has completely spoiled our dog; what are some little things i can do to show him that i'm the dominant one and that he is the dog? some things Cesear taught prefferably (I'm not home a lot so i don't get the chance to watch dog whisperer but I know how amazing the guy is)
thank you!

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1. DO NOT punish your dog, he doesn't know it's wrong, and he won't know what you're punishing him for. He needs to go out more. If you catch him IN THE ACT, make a loud noise to distract him, take him outside, and praise him lots for going where he's supposed to go. Do not let him see you cleaning it up in the house. If he IS vindictive, and it sounds like he's dominant and spoiled anyway, he could be doing it just to make you clean it up. Put him in another room or outside, and then clean the poop. Most importantly, though, get him on a regular schedule appropriate to his size, including (but not limited to) going after meals/waking up/going on a walk.

2. Basic dominance techniques:
- Own his food. Make him work for it, and don't give it to him until he's in a calm submissive state. Also, you should eat before the dog. The pack leaders eat first.
-Always go through doors first. Dogs view whoever goes through the door first as the pack leader.
-Make it clear that you are the boss. Not abusively, but with calm assertive energy make it clear that you expect to be obeyed. Set rules/boundaries/limitation (and ideally, agree on them as a family). Don't want him in your room? Own the room. Block the doorway and don't let him in unless he's invited.
-Absolutely DO NOT let him on your bed or on your sofa (or lap? is he a lap dog?) unless YOU invite him. And for a while, until he realized you're the boss, I wouldn't recommend letting him up there at all.
-One controversial method that we use with our very calm submissive dog: grab his face and stare into his eyes until he looks away. The alpha never looks away first. This works with us because she has not one little once of aggression or dominance in her sweet body, and it just reinforces our position, especially when she's acting up. Be careful playing this game, though, unless you're sure of the outcome.

#1 absolute best way to assert your dominance: go on a primal walk, at least 30 minutes twice a day! Make sure he's calm submissive before you go out the door, and he waits calmly for you to go out first. Make sure he walks on a loose leash, next to you or behind you, focused on the walk and not wandering around doing whatever he wants.

Hope this helps. I thinks that's everything, but I'm distracted while writing.

ETA: crate training is also a good way to get "back to the basics" house breaking. Dogs don't like to go where they sleep. But it doesn't sound like you're the primary owner here, so I don't really know if you could implement that well.

Dog Training Methods

• 1. Your dog poops in the house because he does *not* understand that it is wrong so you must not ever punish him unless you catch him in the act. Instead, you must learn more so that you can teach your dog to poop outside as you prefer.
  
  I strongly suggest that you get the book, How to Housebreak Your Dog in Seven Days. It was written by the authority Shirlee Kalstone and it is yours for $8.99 plus mailing costs from Dogwise Books. That's http://www.dogwise.com
  
  While I don't particularly endorse nor recommend anything by Mr. Millan, you can find his books, etc at Dogwise, also. I think there are much better ways to train a dog and if you ever check out clicker training, you may agree.


• 1. Your dog doesn't know that it is wrong to poop in the house. All he knows is he needs to go, he doesn't know where he is to go. He needs to be taught by you where he is to go. Discipline will only scare him and he will hide when he needs to go.
  
  2, Cesar has DVDs that you can buy or you may be able to get from your local library. He also has a couple of books that are very good that your library probably has. Either a DVD or book will explain his methods better than anyone here could.


• 1) If you find the poop, clean it up. The dog has forgotten his "crime" 2 minutes after he's done it. If you CATCH him in the act, yell "NO" and run him outside quickly.
  
  It's better to praise him for doing right than it is to punish him.
  Get him on a schedule. Eating and bathrooming should be strictly controlled.
  
  2) Cesar says take your dog for a walk. Walk with your head up and shoulders back, and insist the dog walk next to you. This is good advise.
  Also - Make him sit and wait before you give him his food.
  Make him wait to be invited onto furniture and beds.


• Dogs actually hate the smell of their own.."waste". I've heard of this technique: When your dog goes to the bathroom in the house immediately bring him closer to his "waste" and sternly say something like "NO!" or "BAD". Then put him outside. Also, never let them see you picking up their business... it does make you look less dominant.


• he still dont know that it is wrong, because he is still doing it..
  
  1 solution is everytime he poops take his poops with a plastic or anything and put it outside where you want him to poop. the next day, let him outside and dont let him in until he is done pooping, and i mean dont let him in even if you are sleepy already. i promise you he will poop where you put his last poop..
  
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• I had a lot of trouble with my dog going to the bathroom in the house for almost her full first year. you just gotta keep bringing him out and telling him he's a good boy when he does it out side.


• Caesar Milan is far from amazing.
  
  If a dog makes a mistake he needs a refresher course: I'm assuming you go to school, and your mom isn't home?
  
  Do not discipline him if you did not see him go to the bathroom. Confine him either to a room like the kitchen barricaded with a baby gate or put him in an exercise pen (not a crate) when you leave. Dogs will go stir crazy if confined in a small area for more than 4 hours. Be certain the floor is covered with newspaper or pads.
  
  After feeding him in the morning, wait 30 - 45 minutes before you take the dog out. If goes to the bathroom, praise him. If not, put him in the x-pen and leave. If you're fortunate enough to come home during lunch let him out.
  
  Discipline should be a sharp No and taken outside immediately. Putting him in a crate defeats its purpose (a crate is supposed be a secure and enjoyable place). A crate is not used for punishment.
  
  Do not do an alpha roll because you believe he's trying to be dominant (he's not) and do not rub his nose in the feces.
  
  ETA: Your dog is picking up on your vibrations, which is why he automatically goes to his crate. Apparently, for whatever reason, he thinks the crate is punishment.
  
  If it doesn't bother your mom to clean up after her (since she's the primary care giver) dog , why should it bother you as long at it submits to you?


• Never punish a dog for bathroom issues.
  
  He absolutely does not know it is "wrong," since dogs have no way of knowing such a thing. He may know that he hates having his waste in his living area, and he may feel your stress. Look here:
  
  http://corporate.petsmart.com/public-rel…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…
  
  If he has been to the vet to make sure there is nothing causing this physically. Any change in behavior, especially this one, warrants a bet check.
  
  The only thing you can do, if he gets a clean bill of health, is to go right back to potty training 101 -- frequent outings, full supervision when not outside (tethered to someone, if need be) so he can't make a mistake, someone always going out with him, not just putting him out, enzymatic cleaning anywhere he has gone, feeding him wherever he has gone.
  
  Dogs have no need to know who is "dominant." That whole idea is a fad, based on some badly-done research decades ago. Please read the science, from people far wiser than I am:
  
  http://www.kathysdao.com/articles/Forget…
  
  http://www.apdt.com.au/files/dominancest…
  
  http://www.jeandonaldson.com/jeans-blog-…
  
  http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSill…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…
  
  http://www.wolf.org/wolves/news/iwmag/20…
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training in San Diego?

i need a dog training facility to take a Siberian Husky,
doesnt matter the cost but it must WORK!
a.s.a.p

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I am a trainer in San Diego county. What are you having problems with?
I also have a board and train program which is what you were discribing in your post. In the board and train program we train your dog wether it's for basic obedience or serious aggression problems. Depending on how severe your problem is that determines the length of time your dog will be staying with us.
In my experience with the Siberian huskey breed they can be very stuborn and independent most problems are issues like running away for the smaller issues and some aggression for the more serious problems.
You can contact me through this email or visit my site at foundationk9training.com and fill out a contact form to discuss the best option for you.

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• whether it'll work depends on how willing u are to work with ur siberian husky during times other than classes. Most classes only give u knowledge of what you're suppose to do and then u go home and work on it urself. If the cost doesn't matter than if u want u can look for a private trainer, even then it does not guarantee, not to mention u did not say what you want to train the dog in.

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Dog Health Questions: What type of dog training is better?

is it better for your dog to go to classes to be trained or is it better for a professional trainer to come to your house about 1-2 times a week?

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I've found it's all about the individual. How do you learn better, in a group or one on one? Since you are the one being "trained" in the techniques, you must consider how you would best learn them first.
The more confident you are & the more you know, the better you can teach your dog.
Some people feel too stressed & put under spotlight in classes. Although it has the advantage of teaching your dog how to obey even when distracted.
Some people are not comfortable with bringing a stranger into their home for private lessons. Although it has the advantage of a more personal relationship with the trainer, who is more able to answer questions & know you & your dog on a personal level.

Edit: I should also have added that puppies tend to do better in classes because they get the socialization of other dogs & haven't yet (hopefully) developed any bad habits that need one on one attention. Dogs with behavioral issues tend to do better with a trainer coming into the home. That way their issues can be observed & accessed in the environment where they are happening, & the dog can get more attention to where their needs are.

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• Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands. When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise. Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations. Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general. Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.


• I took my dog for obedience training and he is a very tamed dog, but you have to make sure you take them at a young age because the more older they get the more they grow out of learning you new things.


• classes are overall better with not just training but socializing with other dogs and people
  I think trainers should be bought in when all else fails with training


• It depends on the individual dog. In general, I prefer going to class. That way the dog is socialized with other dogs and with other people. And I've found that most dogs really enjoy little outings like that.
  
  But if a dog is fearful of strangers or aggressive with other dogs, it may be better to have in-home training until the dog is to a point where it can be out in public.


• It depends on you and your dog.
  
  I like group puppy classes for young dogs to help with socialization. In fact, I prefer group classes for most things. But if you have a dog that is aggressive or needs a lot of help, then private lessons (either at the trainer's or in your house) are the best option.


• I would only enroll my dog in classes for socialization and if I needed a trainer I would bring them to my home. One because they get more individual attention and also because they can address certain behaviors that would not be present at a class. So it is also most like "taylor made training" verse a general training which is easy enough to do on your own.


• Generally, the absolute best way is to have the dog trained "in kennel". The dog stays with the trainer for 3 to 8 weeks depending on the level of training. You start to come in and learn how to handle the dog once he's got a few of the commands down. This way, the dog is trained to it's highest potential, and you just have to learn how to enforce the commands. Most people cannot "read" dogs. If you are instructed with a method...and the dog changes as soon as you're in a different environment..or when the trainer leaves, everything you've just been told to do is wrong. Group and private lessons do NOT (contrary to popular belief) teach you to train dogs...they teach you a method. Hopefully that method is appropriate for your particular dog.


• Most of the time the owner misses the point of "dog" training.
  
  What a trainer at class is doing is training "you" to train your dog, and the only difference with a one-to-one is that they are looking after one person/one dog, but that's an expensive way around it.
  
  Think dogs also benefit from class purely to make them ignore other dogs sometimes as well as say hello when invited to.
  
  Best of luck and enjoy.


• It's better to go to classes to be trained. This way you learn how to train the dog yourself.


• Have you thought about doing the training yourself? You may have seen Cesar Millan in the show "Dog Whisperer" (which I'm not a big fan of that name), but he has several books and DVDs on training your dog yourself. There are also a lot of resources online, some of them free. You could potentially save yourself a fair amount of money. Though, you obviously need to consider whether you feel that you have the time to research and learn what you need to teach versus going to a class or having a professional come to your house. Just my two cents.


• why not train him your self? you will build rapport way better teaching your own dog. that is what i did.

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Dog Health Questions: Where is the best dog training available in hyderabad(india)?

hi friends,i am looking for a perfect dog training centre or trainer,i mean it should be very good and training like schutzhund are needed,so friends please do help me with this matter.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone Know How Much Petsmart Charges For Dog Training?

We have an 8-month-old male Jack Russell Terrier that drives me CRAZY. But he is my husband's baby so we can't get rid of him (even though I'd love to). My husband is in the Air Force so he works anywhere from 8-14 hours and day and we have a 3-year-old and I'm also 9 months pregnant, so both my husband and I are too busy to try to train the damn dog ourselves. (Dont ask me what the point of having a dog is if you cant put the time or effort into taking care of it... ask my husband because I dont understand it either)
The only place that trains dogs around here, unless I want to drive 2 hours away, is Petsmart and Petco...Does anyone know about how much they charge for dog training?? Or any advice on how to keep the little over-excited fooker from peeing in the same damn spot every night? Or maybe how to stop acting like a wild beast?? I understand he's a dog but the thing has run of the house (hubby thinks we should treat him like "part of the family"...bleh!) and is just crazy! HELP

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I just signed my puppy up for puppy kindergarten at Petsmart. They are as good as the trainers. If you go on the website they have a coupon for a free evaluation. The idea is they evaluate your dog to determine training placement. But what I did is used it to evaluate the trainer. She seemed very good and knowledgeable. The classes (puppy and others) are $119 for 8 sessions. Check the trainer out don't accept that ALL Petsmart trainers are no good.

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• I think it was $100 for 6 or 8 sessions at Petco. Oh and I think the Jack Russell Terriers are always kind of wild. :)


• There are a few different classes and depending on the type of dog you have, the class will vary.
  The best thing to do would be to call the store nearest you and ask what their specific prices are. Sometimes the prices change and only the trainer knows the fee rates.


• Petsmart has about the worst classes, their 'trainers' are clueless and have no business trying to teach anybody anything about training dogs. They only hire people who have no experience and then teach them with books and videos.
  
  You *may* do better at Petco, but I wouldn't count on it.
  
  You would be better off driving 2 hours once a week and going to a good obedience club, or buying a few books and learning how to train your dog that way. Beware though, there are some pretty crappy books out there, as well as crappy trainers. Steer clear of the one size fits all bribe with a treat methods.


• well i had the same problem with my rat terrier hi`s super but super hyper but i let him run around in the backyard all day he only comes in to eat drink water or to take a nap or bed time but when i first got him he was peeing all over the place well we went to walmart and got a kennel and we tide him up in it and then put one of the take him out 20min and then back to the cage and he will get the hang of things every time that he does that put him outside and don`t let him in like about 20min.tie him to a tree if you have larger dogs or if he can get out of the yard then tie him that's what work for us oh oh when he goes outside and not inside give him a treat but only if he does it outside so he could know that if he goes outside he has a treat waiting for him he will figure it out but pets mart is like $99.00 for 8 weeks if you rather do that instead.


• I agree that PetSmart is probably not your best choice for obedience training. Classes do run around $100/8 lessons I believe, but PetSmart's private lessons are $70/hour! My guess is that Petco is about the same. Their trainers lack experience - not that they don't have SOME training knowledge, but they may not be able to give you alternatives if their canned method doesn't work.
  
  Go to the following website and see if there is a private trainer in your area http://www.canineprofessionals.com


• Well, Petsmart charges $99 for an 8 week Beginner class. The way it works though is that they're really training you to train your dog. You come to class every week and they show you what to do and then you practice at home with the dog. If you were to find a place to "drop off" the dog where they can train it for you, you need to know something....After they train the dog, they will bring you in and train you so you can work with the dog. (any reputable place would) Do you have time for that? Dogs work much better with the people who trained them. They form a bond with that person. I am a bit worried about this dog though. It doesn't sound like your husband did a lot of reading up on Jack Russells before you got one. It's very important to read up on a breed of dog before you get one so you know what you're getting into and you can handle it. (you need to serioulsy think about bringing a pet into your lives like you think about having children) In general,Jack Russells are quite hyper and take a LOT patience. Please do not get too mad at the dog, it's not it's fault how it's bred. If you do not have the time for this dog, I recommend you have a serious talk to your husband about it. Give it to a Jack Russell rescue where they can find someone who does have the time and the patience. Tell your husband this is not about how he feels, he needs to see what's best for the poor dog.


• Petsmart charges about $100 for 8 classes, they have puppy, beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses they offer.
  
  As for housebreaking, make sure you have an enzyme cleaner made for dog messes and that you scrub up the spot he's peeing in- if he can smell the pee, he'll do it again. Also, if he's not neutered yet, now is the time! Most indoor peeing is because the animal isn't fixed yet.
  
  As for the 'part of the family' thing- WRONG!! Your dog needs to know that he is part of your pack, but that he is not the leader, because clearly, that's what he thinks now.
  
  http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/a…
  
  Read this article, it has great information on how to teach a dog it's place in the pack without any sort of violence or aggression.
  
  Good luck!


• These places charge a good chunk of change for training classes. If you are willing to take on the task yourself, there are a couple of good books and techniques to help you get your dog better mannered. One book that was recommended thru YA in a question I just asked this week is really good. It's written with obedience competition in mind, but lots of useful techniques for the average home looking to have a well behaved dog. Here's the link to this one.... http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DT…
  
  Another training method that I use is clicker training. It's a good way to get the message across to your pet quickly. The book I got was "Clicking with your dog" by Peggy Tillman. It's very detailed in how to get started with clicker training and I think it's a great beginner book.
  
  A little time each day working on training can go a long way. It will take time, but it will help you have a better mannered pet in the end.


• My pup is in training at Petsmart now. The cost is $99 for 8 sessions lasting one hour each. It is a wonderful experience for both owner and pet.
  We have had great success with Petsmart. The trainer was very knowledgeable and often took extra time after class to help solve issues. There was a dog she had the owners bring in during the week for free for an extra 15-30 minutes training. How much time do you take practicing the training techniques?. Consistency is the secret.
  Pet smart also has a policy if not 100% satisfied, the course can be retaken.
  May depend on the trainer and how much they put themselves into it. You need to make yourself the alpha , not let the dog rule.
  Watch Cesar Mian on Dog Whispers

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Dog Health Questions: Is dog training a career that last?

Do dog trainers usually devote their whole life in training dogs? Or do they just take up dog training as an additional activity during their free time?
Will I be able to earn a living by being a Dog trainer for the rest of my life?
How do I determine if I'm good enough to get a job as a Dog Trainer?
How long do people usually take to finish learning all the aspects of Dog training? (Including learning to train people to train their dogs)
Is training dogs tough?
Do dog owners trust self-learn dog trainers?

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People do devote their lives to dog training, and some do it part time, or whenever they want to "book a session".
You can earn a living on it, but it's not a whole lot of money & it also depends on whether or not you own a center.
You also need to go to meetings and shelters, and all that. Volunteer work also looks good.
Honestly, I'm not going to repeat everything everyone says. But you kinda' do need to get a degree in dog training if you are that interested, because having a degree to show and being certified makes people take you more seriously than just someone who "trains their own dogs".
I was told by a trainer I talked to, that in order to be taken seriously by other trainers as well, you need atleast 200 dogs under your belt trained in your name.
I'm actually applying to a College right now, called Animal Behavior College. The tuition is about 2,800 - 3,400$.

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• Some trainers are able to make a full time career out of training.
  Some do training part time and have a full time on the side.
  It's all a matter of how good you are, and how many people there are in the area who will go to you.
  
  You never "finish" learning. As a dog trainer you should be going to seminars, workshops, and demos constantly to further your knowledge. You learn something new nearly every day whether it's how to deal with a certain breed or how to help the owner understand.
  It's an ongoing process.
  
  Training dogs can be difficult at times. Not all dogs learn the same way.
  
  Personally, I would like to see a little more credentials than "I trained my own dogs really well, so I can train yours"
  As I mentioned, you should be going to seminars and workshops along with gradually gaining experience in the field.


• It all depends on what you want to do. Some people make their life out of training dogs! Others may do it only on the weekends.But if you want this to be your whole life you must be very good at it! You must research lots of different dogs and their behaviour and what is the best way to work with them! and You must lear how to approach a dog and have it listen to you! So if you do a really good job at telling everyone that you train dogs for a living they might come to you! Put out flayers! Put your name in your newspaper! Go to different shelter and give them your name! well i hope this helped!


• Yes...The person who helped train our older dog had been training for 27 years...She has earned all her money by training dogs...
  As well as doing training privately, she set up a dog training club...It isn't a job where you earn a lot of money, but it does keep you going...
  Training dogs is tough, but it's easier when you know what you're doing...


• Oh yes, some people are dog trainers all their life!

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