Dog Health Questions: Ok another question involving my dog...?

i live in chicago, so if anybody else is from around here, they know that we just got hit with a huge winter storm, ice everywhere, and chicago is too cheap to plow the streets.
but to my question: after my dilemma with the dog collar, i realized that my dog seems to be unhappy sleeping outside. my neighbor, who has given me most of my dog training advice, told me that humans belong inside, and dogs belong outside. this seems cruel to me, but he insists that animals should not be spoiled. like i said before, you chicagoans know how cold it was this last week. i feel i should bring my dog in, you know, just for the winter. would this be spoiling the dog? (the dog does have a doghouse outside) it just seems so cold out there and i think i should make an exception and bring the dog in.

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Bring your dog inside
Nothing is wrong with bringing a dog inside
and a dog can die outside if it too cold.
i leave in Louisiana so i dont know how cold it is over there
but i have one dog inside and hes a mini rat terrier.
Its ok to have a dog inside. Some vets recommend doing that to small dogs,old dogs,and weather condition.

Most certainly bring him inside

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• bring the dog in, I live in CA and it's cold her, but I know Chicago is much colder. My dog comes in but is still disciplined whether in or out. Tell your neighbor to buzz off, it's your house and your dog. Bring it in!!!


• umm...why would you even listen to someone that dumb?
  yes you can bring your dog inside and NO it is not spoiling it!
  i keep my dog inside all the time unless she WANTS to go outside...
  wow thats cruel to keep your dog outside in such conditions.


• Ok, your neighbor cannot dictate the way you treat your dog. That is like telling someone else how to raise their children. Both of my dogs are indoor dogs. If the weather is decent, I will leave them out all day. At night, they come in and sleep inside. They are not allowed on the furniture and they do not sleep with me. they have their own areas with blankets where they nap. If it's below freezing and your dog is not a husky, it is cruel to leave them outside. Just because dogs have fur, does not mean they cannot get cold. A spoiled dog is a dog who does whatever it pleases, does not listen, eats whatever it wishes and expects to get what it wants; just like a child. Being indoors is not going to spoil your dog. My dogs are indoor dogs but are quieter, more polite and better behaved than most of the outdoor dogs in me neighborhood. So, for pete's sake, ignore the neighbor and let him in. If you need more dog help, I've got 2 ( a dane and a husky mix) and would love to help you out, since it seems your neighbor is a bit harsh on her views of dog treatment.


• I have a shepard/ husky. Rather heavy coated. She has an insulated dog house with new straw. I live North of you in MI. I still let her inside when the windchill gets so bad out it takes your breath away. If Im not home? She will be in the garage. Dogs can get frost bitten also.


• Your neighbor is wrong. Dogs belong with their people.
  Dogs are social animals. It really has nothing to do with the temperature or any thing like that. A dog that is with their owners, at least at night or when you are home is a better behaved and happier dog. Big dogs like to be outside for a while when the weather is nice but not 24/7.


• Yes. There is absolutely no question here. It is FAR too cold outside to leave him out there. Dogs are pack animals, allowing them to be with their pack is not spoiling them, its enocuraging them to see you as their pack leader. How can he feel like a member of your pack if he is locked outside, bring him in and let him know that he is a member of the family but not the head of it.
  Depending on what kind of dog he is leaving him outside in weather like this could be lethal and depending on where in Chicago you live it is more then likely illegal because it is so cruel and so dangerous.
  Please stop listening to your neighbor and bring that poor creature inside.


• Animals deserve care and protection. Providing a safe and warm place to sleep is not spoiling, it's simply living up to your duties as a caring owner. My dogs are family members, they live inside with us and are actively involved in every part of our lives. They get outside playtime and plenty of exercise, but they spend the majority of their time following me around the house and interacting with me. I think it's a sad and lonely life for a dog to be consigned to the outdoors.
  
  Cold weather can lead to a number of hazards such as hypothermia and freezing of the extremities. I work at a vet clinic and I've helped recover (or try to recover) several animals who have had very low body temperatures. I've also helped amputate tips of ears and tails that have frozen. A fur coat is not necessarily protection against freezing winters and pets belong indoors and safe.


• that sounds like animal abuse after the storm we just had!!


• I am a retired Animal Control Officer. Your neighbor is not an animal lover nor does he care how to treat an animal properly. Dogs are social animals and need the companionship of their human owner. If you are going to have a pet, it needs to be with you as a companion at least part of the day or at night. Winter time in cold climates is no time to leave a dog outside alone in the cold. Dogs tied up and left alone as just a yard dog can become anti social eventually. If you work all day or at school all day and your dog is not trustworthy in the house alone, then do leave him at his dog house with maybe a good outdoor light bulb fixed up in his house if it is big or just fixed to the outside by the door so a little heat gets to him, then bring him in when you are home so he has company. It is a lonely and cruel life to just leave a dog outside in bitter cold all the time without your companionship and attention. Don't listen to your neighbor anymore and follow your instincts. You are right. This also applies to very hot summers. No matter the weather, a dog needs human interaction and depending on the breed, their coats are not always sufficient to keep them comfortable in extreme weather conditions.


• Why would you take the advice of a neighbor who hasn't a clue? I feel very sorry for the dogs who are not being properly cared for by this know-all who has no idea how to look after a dog.
  
  Bring the dog inside the house. My dogs live inside all year round. We live in a safe area and I have high fences. My dogs have the choice of being inside the house or outside. They choose to be inside with their family.
  I don't consider my dogs to be spoiled, they are well cared for and well behaved and obedience trained.

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Dog Health Questions: What should we do with our old (16 year old) dog?

We have a 16 year old black lab who is healthy apart from a bit of arthritis. He is living in the garden (has been doing so for about three years now with no problems) and we reacently (between the three years) aquired several cats after a relative died. They are all house cats, and do not go outside. As two of them are rescue cats they are easily startled, and even the dog near the house unsettles them.

The reason the dog was put in the garden was that he kept destroying the house when we were out despite dog training, and was badly behaved when walking him, which was a nightmare. Alothough when he was younger it was some-what bareable taking him it, now that he is old he can barely even walk down to the park, let alone with the stress of getting there.

Reacently he has started barking and howling day and night, annoying the neighbours. We have given him toys and treats for him to play with, and even tried to allow him in the house for a night or two just so we can sleep and not disturb our neighbours (we put him in our daughters room while she was away on holiday - but we can not do this again since she is back).

We can not have the dog in the house, both due to the cats and because of his bad behaviour.

We know that this is not an excuse or reason to have him put to sleep, but would it not be a kinder solution than this current state?

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Your poor dog, who grew up in a family home, is stuck outside in your yard - alone. You don't walk him, and he is in pain from his Arthritis.
If I was him, I would bark and howl too. He is bored and lonely.

What you need to do is bring him back into your home, along with rules and guidelines that everyone in your family knows and enforces in a consistent manner.
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Walking:
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The first thing you MUST do is to walk him. Even if it just a few hundred meters a day. Get up in the morning, walk your dog around the block. He NEEDS this vital stimulation to keep him mentally and physically healthy.
To train him properly on a leash, use a check-chain. Hold the end of the leash in your right hand, while holding the leash in your left hand to control the walking position of your dog. If the leash is taut, pull it upwards above his head to stop him from pulling(keep doing this until the he stops pulling - it may take multiple walks). Make sure your dog is walking beside your left foot.

When you arrive at the park(if you go that far) do not just let him off the leash because he's pulling and you can't bother disciplining him! Stand in front of him, make him sit and hold his collar as you remove the check-chain. Tell him 'Wait' in a firm voice and hold his collar until he relaxes in the sit position. Once he is relaxed, loosen your grip on his collar and slowly move your hand away. If he tries to bolt, catch his collar, make him sit and tell him 'Wait'. Repeat this until you can stand in front of him, hands by your side. Then praise him, give him a treat and encourage him to run.
Letting him off the leash as soon as you can only teaches him that pulling = free play.

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Feeding
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Only feed your dog after returning from a walk(even a short walk). This will make your dog feel as though he has earned his food and reinforce instinctual pack mentality. You should always be the leader of your pack, never your dog.
When you place your dog's bowl on the floor, use the 'Wait' technique, the same as you would at the park. This will help to keep him calm at feeding times, and reinforce your position as pack leader.

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Punishment
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All dogs respond differently to different forms of punishment - yelling should never be used as a form of punishment. Yelling will only scare, excite and encourage barking in your dog. One very effective method of punishment is the 'Alpha Bite' which is a mimic of the way pack leaders punish dogs in the wild. When your dog misbehaves, growl at him, grip his neck with your hand(firmly, but not roughly) and continue growling. He should naturally fall onto his back in a submissive position. Do this whenever he misbehaves and he will soon begin to submit even after hearing a growl from you.

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General Calming Techniques
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Your dog should never be over-excited or hyper. Most dogs go crazy when people come to the door, or when you return from work/going out. The best way to teach your dog to be calm is by ignoring him when you return home. If he jumps up at you, turn away from him. If he is being badly behaved, think to yourself 'I do not have a dog right now' and act as if he is not there. Without any kind of reaction from you - he will quickly calm.
To teach him not to react to the doorbell, wait until he is calm inside the house - then ring the doorbell and knock on the door. Then act as though nothing is happening. He will quickly learn to ignore the doorbell.

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Summary
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All of the behaviour problems that you have listed stem from a lack of stimulation(walking). So the first thing you need to do is train him to behave on walks. This means walking him EVERY DAY. Once he is being walked every day, he will become much calmer and most of his destructive behaviour will stop.

You brought this dog into your home, and he is your responsibility. From what you have said, it sounds like he is being neglected - and your response to this is to have him put down? The buck stops with you.
A dog does not understand 'good' and 'bad' he only acts in the ways that you have taught him, or allowed him to act. Firm, consistent training along with regular stimulation is the answer. If you cannot care for your dog, if you don't have the energy and determination to teach him how to behave - then find him a new home.

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After viewing your other questions/answers it is clear that you play online games frequently. If you have time to play these games - then you have time to post ads to re-home your dog.

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• Sounds like you won't take anything other than "put him to sleep" for an answer.
  If you want reassurance for what you've got your mind set on already, go ask the vet for some. They'd be more than happy to agree with your decision and take your money so that they can kill your dog for you.


• Well, I am pretty sure that no one will want to adopt him at this age. But whatever you do, don't send him to a shelter. You don't know how they treat their pets >:(


• The poor dog is lonely and feels left out because of the cats. There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. Get him some Rimedyl and Duramax for his arthritis for Gods sake.


• He's howling and crying because he's bored and lonely. He wants to be with you guys. Why not put the cats somewhere in the house, such as the bathroom or laundry room, and let him in the house at night so he can be with you? Is crating him, or putting him in a large pen with a bed and such in your room or something at night not an option?
  
  And the dog was there first, NOT the cats. I think the dog should take priority over the cats.


• No need to put him to sleep. If anything try to find him a new owner! I know there are LOTS of dog lovers out there, maybe give him to a friend or someone you trust that way you can be able to check up on him and see how he is doing. Not that you aren't giving him lots of attention, but there is someone out there that will spoil him and give him all the attention he needs. If you can't deal with the problems he causes then that would be your very best bet. Don't put him to sleep if he isn't in a dying state. Put ads in the paper, take him to a nearby humane society. He will more than likely not change his behavior, and he is getting very old and needs lots of attention and care. Give him to someone who will give him that (not implying that you do not, just someone that will give him much more than he is getting right now) Hope this helps!


• no a better solution is finding him a home where he can be inside or not annoy neighbors. putting him to sleep right now is kinda strange when there are plenty of people who may take him...see if a vet can give him something to take at night that may calm him and for pain. He may hurt alot and be lonely. let the vet know you're not happy with him
  I know here alot of vets won't put a healthy animal down, they have to be deathly sick first...like cancer or parvo...
  try rehoming him first and give it a week or so. then if that doesn't help find a lab rescue or no kill shelter or rescue group from looking online. there are soo many out there and some are for older dogs or handicapped dogs or labs only...

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Dog Health Questions: My puppy got kicked out of petsmart dog training.

Okay basically i got this puppy off my brother about a month ago his apartment wouldn't allow her. So I got her and i have 2 other dogs a full bred german shepherd and a german shepherd mix that i never had a problem with. the new puppy is so bad, I asked on here about different situations that she gets into and everyone said to take her to petsmart where they can help you train her well the first day i went she growled at the instructor and was barking at the other dogs bascially the whole time i couldnt get her to do anything. The 2nd day we were training them to come and they got let off the leashes but there was a blue tent thing around us and when i told her to come she jumped over the blue tent thing knocking it down then running threw the store barking and growling at people and other dogs.... then the third day before we even started she attacked a 4 month old Lab and then i was asked to leave how do i fix her!

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It sounds like you love animals as much as I do, but I can tell you are frustrated. My recomendation would be to look on the internet and make some calls to pet obedience places, NOT petsmart or petco. I would ask them what class would be best suited for your dog. It could be that it might be best to have a personal training session, and then work your way to group training, but I dont know because I'm not a trainer. I will warn you, it might be pricey for a personal trainer, but maybe your brother would be wiling to pay for part of it or something. Don't give up on that dog! He will make it, and I expect for you to have a full report once he does :)

PS He is gorgeous.

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• wow I have the same problem my dog was kicked out of petsmart to! hope you get an answer because i need one to LOL! frustrating


• Your dog is possessed. Try a Exorcist.
  
  No seriously, you need to hire a private trainer to come to your home and work with the dog and you. They will closely watch your dog in different situations and help you understand why your dog behaves the way he does and what you need to do to work through the problems. My parents had to hire a private trainer/behavior specialist and it saved a very aggressive dog from a one way trip to the pound.


• Well. There's a US version of "It's me or the Dog" coming soon. You can sign up....
  Or you can just watch the show and see what you learn from it. Then take what Victoria teaches these owners about training their dog, and apply it to training your dog. If that doesn't work, you can try reading up on some training books. Clicker training and using treats when she does something right could work.


• Stay away from Petsmart and any big company who deals with animlas.
  
  Find a real dog trainer and help this puppy be the best she can be.


• You work on socialization skills and aggression issues. Find a certified behaviorist to help you at home.


• Get a pet trainer ...one to one so they come out to your house, without all the other distractions etc about. More quality time with it training and patience. If it is attacking dogs here there and everywhere though id certainly have a muzzle on it.


• Try a private instructor or read some books and try training yourself.


• two words: ceaser millian


• I'll take her she is cute.
  Pet Smart needs to train their people.
  Take her to a real dog Trainer. It may cost you a little bit, but in the end it will be worth it. You need to learn how to control her or when she gets older she will bit someone..maybe a child. She is just a puppy but needs to be controled and needs to know you are the boss not her. Do something fast or you will always have trouble with her. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book and call a few places for Animal Trainer...or ask others that have dogs.


• Try shouting "no" at her, give her more discipline. Mother wolves and dogs would bite their kids' ears when theyre bad. Try pinching your dogs ears. (for a second I thought about a dog whisperer.)


• whoa yeah she looks like a little character...shes cute though...you probably just need to spend extra time with her


• aw shes cute i love the eyes
  my chihuahua went to petsmart but unfortunetly he was the only puppy in his class. and actually he peed on the trainers shoe one time when she wasnt looking and to this day doesnt know about it! they did that clicker method to get him to do tricks and we did it at home too so he is a very good dog. but in your situation i might try buying little training treats and a clicker and a training leash and train her on your own and if she barks at other dogs when they walk by your house train her by saying no or bad dog and very stern until she doesnt do that anymore! good luck!


• she's beautiful though.
  
  Hey, get that lady from England to come over, you know from that show It's me or the dog.
  Or probably cheaper watch the show, she does have some good training techniques.


• I work as a trainer at a petsmart, so I've dealt with my fair-share of bad-behaving pups. I think my worse case was this four-year-old overweight Chiuhuha attacking a five-month-old pitbull (yes, a purebred pitbull) and she chewed off a tiny bit of the pitbulls ear! It was an awful sight and my boss wanted me to kick her out of the training, but I didn't want to give up on the dog. So I gave her private lessons at the petsmart where we do it 1-on-1 and with no other dogs around. It's more expensive, but it's better!
  
  I would say find another petsmart or trainer and tell him the problem with your dog. Ask for private lessons so that your dog won't be causing so much trouble.
  
  Meanwhile, you need to be training her on your own. She needs to get soalized with other dogs as much as possible to break out of her bad habits. Take her to the beach or the dog-park and keep her on the leash at all times. For best results, use a muffler and/or a choke collar so that it's easy to control her. For your breed of dog, it's perfectly okay to use them and in your case, I'd say it's a must that you use them.


• Sounds like your brother gave you Cujo.


• She might be afraid. Try socialising her a lot.


• i never took my dog to pet smart or petco what you need to do is get a behavior trainer i took my pup to one and the trainer was really good, ask your vet for a behavior trainer in your area, are the vet techs should know so call your vets and if they dont know one call other vets or your local animal enforcement shelter or go on line and ask for animal behavior trainer specialist, and dont think that there real expenstive because they run around the same price that theses petco trainers charge and pet smart. good luck and please do it soon before she gets really out of control because she sound animal and human aggressiveness.


• This is just one more reason why people should think twice, or perhaps three or more times, before going to Petsmart for training. I have a friend who took her very exuberant and dominant boxer puppy to petsmart for training only to have the trainer tell her that her puppy had an extremely bad temperament and was untrainable. My friend left in tears after the 3rd lesson and being continually told what a horrible puppy she had.
  
  She then went to a qualified trainer and her puppy passed the class with flying colors! You might want to try the same thing - find yourself a trainer who's actually qualified. You can try calling an all-breed club in your area, look through the phone book, perhaps your vet's office can help you.


• Beautiful dog! Is she an Akita?
  If so, they are a handful,but they can be trained. Perhaps a one on one trainer would be better than a class for her.


• PetSmart is the McDonalds of animal supplies, good junk cheap. You get what you pay for, look for a quality private trainer or behaviorist, you vet should be able to steer you in the right direction.
  
  I've been training my own terriers for years; they all start out as trouble. A weekly class won't do squat if you don't do your homework. Any pup needs near constant attention and training, you may do well to order a couple of books; http://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Dog…
  
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• Find a real trainer. Most trainers at Petsmart or Petco really have no clue what they are doing.


• Petsmart training is NOT a training class for all dogs or owners. Each store has different trainers who went through different programs and have different experiences. That means they have a wide variety of different methods and the like. Not all dogs respond to all methods, and it IS a hectic environment which makes the dogs even more riled up.
  
  They're the basic of all basic classes - i think they're geared more towards pups and owners with no difficulties that want a quick and easy (not to mention cheap) solution to training. It's more of a "family" setting as well - the whole family can go in to teach their dog nifty tricks. It isn't as serious as some other training classes.
  
  I myself have never had a problem with our trainer at our store. She went to college for dog grooming, grew up around dogs, and has her own "private" training classes not run through the store (she just set them up recently.)
  
  My pup was loud, ornery, and a general pain but i never got the "useless pup" or whatever garbage some people are talking about. She worked extra with us and my pup is now flying through advanced classes. We're gearing up towards some "special" training with an actual certified trainer, not through Petsmart - but the experience for us has been excellent.
  
  These classes are NOT, however, speciality classes. If you have a dog that seems to be problematic like you describe, then these are NOT the right classes for you. You need a private trainer or an experienced trainer that has dealt with your specific breed or your specific problem. That's all.


• I think crate train her first. Then slowly introduce her to other dogs. She seems to be nervous when she was at the puppy class. Also, show her who's the boss. She needs to know you control what she can and cannot do. I think all it needs is a little one on one time with her alone and try to slowly train her.


• Sorry to Troll your post but I could not keep my mouth shut against the petsmart haters.
  
  Yes every one is different in their styles and what not but I was hired on as a trainer and let me tell you the course that I am going thru to become one is brutal and demanding. The text book alone is enough to make any college student cry. /endrant
  
  You need one on one training and need to see what behaviors she is exhibiting the most; i.e. is she needy; destructive; aggressive?
  And who is she around when she does this. Is she displaying these characteristics only around you? You need to know your dog before you can enroll it in anything for help. Even the best trainers in the world need some kind of info to work on. If you can spend some time and watch her actions. Try and see what triggers them and see what can prevent it. Also is she fixed? If not you should.
  
  If she is 7 months old; NOW is the time to help her get into good behavior. She is testing boundaries and unfortunately; she was moved right as she was forming important secondary social relationships with your brother. I know this is NOT YOUR FAULT! This was thrown upon you but don't worry! It will get easier! Just try and enforce positive behavior. If you cant afford personal one on one pet training grab a magazine for training large breed dogs. The info there is invaluable and if you keep up with the techniques you will see results. If you need more help send message on here for my email. I will be happy to give you more then any advice you need.
  
  Hell she cant be any worse then baby tigers ;)
  
  Again sorry you experienced that at your local Petsmart ):


• why
  


• a shocking collar will correct your dogs attitude problem

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Dog Health Questions: Unsatisfactory dog boarding experience with my greyhounds?

Yahoo community I need your help. We went on a 9 day vacation and left our 2 greyhounds with a lady who does dog training and boarding at her home. She was recommended by the local rescue group. We went for a visit before we dropped the dogs off to discuss their issues.. mostly that greys are delicate and NOT yard dogs. We paid a premium price to board them in a home environment. And now that my dogs are home we realize that is not what we got. They have callouses, chapped skin, missing hair, and sunburn. They are stiff, lame, and sore. I already paid her and didnt inspect them closely until I got home. I was very tired when I picked them up and I trusted her and her reputation.

What would you do?

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I would take care of the dogs first. The aside from that I would let the people you gave you the recommendation know you were unsatisfied and let other people know not to take there business there.

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• Short of taking them to a vet, which I presume you already did, you should contact the recommending agency and warn them about her.
  Of course you can contact an attorney and show them the medical bills...but that will not make anything better for you dogs.
  Sorry that you had to go through this


• You can take the werever you left them to court, but that would not probaly be very nice. The only other thing you can do is take your dogs to the vet.

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Dog Health Questions: Signs of a dog(lab/german shepard) going in to labor.?

Okay so first off I did not breed this dog. I got her from a rescue case. They could not place her and were going to destroy her. When I got her I had no clue she was pregnant. As for the puppies I have arranged for all of them to be sent to service dog training programs to help handicapped people. And I am going to spay the mother when the time comes. And she will be staying with me and my very large family of dogs( I have 10 all rescues). Please help with your knowledge. And please no jabs about how I shouldn't be breeding and that I'm adding to the homeless dogs in shelters and what not. I help find homeless dogs homes. I am going to find them all great homes where they can help people. I really would like to be better off prepared for the birth. To help her out any way possible.

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first of all i think its wonderful that your going have them trained to be service dogs.. well my dog has had 3 litters, when she was getting ready to have them she would want to go outside every 5 minutes, (but if u let her out watch her because she might pop one out while peeing) and then she would start panting, stay by my side also she would start nesting and walking back and forth, when she starts having them then she will lick her self then she will lay down and start pushing. when the pup is almost out then she will pull her pup out the whole way and clean it up but you got to watch her the whole time. because she might have them to fast and wont be able to break the sack in time and you might have to help pull her pup out because sum times its to hard for them and it can take up to 2-4 hours for each pup to be born and after the birth you might need to give her water by hand because she wont want to leave her pups.

p.s after having her puppy's she might have at least one more in there that started fertilizing to late in the pregnancy, but if she does it will pop out in 2 or 3 days after all the others are born and it will come out dead it is called "still birth".
hope this helps

p.s again.. the first time my dog gave birth she had 1 pup, the second time she had 10, the third and final time was 4 and that was December 5th 2008 and they were pitbull puppy's.
so i don't know if it is different for each breed on how much puppy's they will have

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• Pacing, whining, going in and out of the nesting area, rearranging in. Good luck


• She will tell you, she will park herself near you if you are her person. Panting most of all is the sign but it could be 1 hour or 12 hours before pups. Good for you for helping her. I was Dula for my dog, helped her push against my hand with her back leg. If any are not breathing at birth you can hold them head down and swing them with full soft arm swing. If any bleed at cord cut, you can twist off with dental floss and keep away from mom licking for an hour or two. Mom needs PEDIALIGHT. Its a kids drink for dehydration mix 50% with water for during labor and two days after to assist mom with hard work. My mom dog had to be pryed away from pups n first 48 hours to go pee outside she was so anxious to leave them. Best wishes to you and new mom dog and all the new baby dogs. Read them the Dr Seuss book, Go Dog, Go!


• First, make her a comfortable spot that is out of the way (like an open closet or build an open top box that she can get in and out of, blankets or a big dog pillow for her to lay on is good. When she is in this spot, advise everyone to leave her alone,,,this is her comfort zone and where she will go to have the pups if she feels safe.
  Labor. when she starts panting hard, circling around the house or digging and hiding in closets or blankets she is starting labor, She will also lick herself a lot to stimulate the birth. Pick up all food and leave only fresh water close to her at that time. Stay calm and keep her calm.


• hi, you dog will become very uncomfortable and possable not moving around much, she will shake and pant when she is near, but it has been hot so she will feel even hotter because of her condition. I expect by now you have a whelping box already for her and you have already settle her into it, she will need a quiet room, pups will need some blankets, an old towel will be excellent for you to dry and rub pups before mum feeds them. You will need a pair of sissors to cut the cord, most girls will cut/bite there open but not all will. You may have to open the sac your self and clear the airway and rub pups until the breath. Some pups are born head first and a few feet first. Mum will need more food after she has had pups and she will need a drink as it is thirtsy work!
  
  Pups will need worming around day 14 and will need to start on solid food around week 31/2 - 4 weeks. Eyes open around 14 days. You may have to put pups on mum to feed for a while as they cant see or hear mum only smell.
  Dont let other dogs near her, because she may turn her own pups away. Don't worry to much if you loss a pup it is very common, even though they seem healthy. I no its really not nice, and no one wants to loss one but natures way of saying there is a problem with him/her.
  I wish you all the luck.
  
  http://dog-pregnancy.com/top-5-symptoms-…Gooooodluck..

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Dog Health Questions: What tricks does your dog teach you?

I only ask because we have this new school of dog training out that says the alpha concept is now all wrong. Seems like some of us like to buy wholesale into whatever the newest and greatest thing is. At some point people who developed their own school school of dog training that they wanted to market to the masses made a name for themselves by associating the alpha/pack structure concepts with cruelty and physical pain. They say they found a newer and better way where a dog never has to be corrected for bad behavior. The proponents of 'love, peace, and flower-power' dog training say Ceasar Milan is barbaric and uses cruel methods that he hides from the cameras. Victoria Stillwell, who shows total disdain for the alpha concept, is cited over and over again. Despite the fact that her show, like every other dog training show out there, sets out to teach humans how to make dogs follow their rules and obey their commands. And oh, by the way, Ceasar is known to tackle true problem dogs with genuine aggression problems, the types of animals who will eat a handler for breakfast if he makes wrong move. Victoria Stillwell does an AWESOME job... at teaching people how to potty train their poodles. And to keep the frisky, lovable family Golden Retriever in a down/stay when visitors knock on the door so he doesn't knock grandma down. I wonder how she would handle a dog/aggressive, handler/aggressive 120 pound rotteiler. Somehow the pack structure/alpha concept has come to be made synonymous with animal cruelty. It is now politically incorrect to simply want to be your dog's boss and ask him to submit to you and follow some rules.

People have bought into it and now believe that as reasoning, analytical human beings we can be equal partners with animals that have brains the size of peanuts, who operate purely on instinct.

So I have to ask, if this is truly possible, if we can be equals with our dogs, then what tricks has your dog taught you? What do you do for your dog on command??? What rules does your dog set for you to follow in the house?

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2 things

interrupt what i'm doing to take him to the bathroom
and
crack the window in the car

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• i don't know about equals....but my dog has me trained lol...she whines and i jump isn't that training me?? LOL no were not equals.....there has to be an alpha dog or your dog isn't going to be happy....i expect my kids to obey me when i talk why wouldn't i expect my dog to obey me when i talk??


• when my dog stretches up to me and puts her paws on my legs, I will scratch her head.


• He has trained me to come when he calls, to get me to get him treats and even to get his water bowl when he is too tired to get up himself.
  I do not think equals but much research has shown dogs to be far more intelligent than you state. Dogs are animals foremost and they do live on instinct but also have learned in many cases to get millions of humans to do what they want. Like at the BILLIONS of dollars spent on dogs alone. Look at how many people have left millions of dollars to their dogs or even the average people who include their dogs in their will. My friend owns an All Natural Pet Store and you should hear the stories of the things people do for their dogs. So in ways humans have become servants to dogs.


• My dogs do things to let me know if they need something. My lab used to bring me her food and water bowls if they were empty and she needed a refill.
  One of my mastiffs paws at his water bowl when he needs water. They know how to signal when they need out to go potty.
  Not so sure Ive been taught tricks, but I have definitely learned to live a happier life with the dogs around. They teach me to be carefree and to be happy. Run if I want to run, jump if i want to jump, eat if i want to eat. Sleep as long as i like and not feel guilty! Appreciate a simple ride in the car with the windows down!
  I dont believe in being the "alpha" i believe that we can all live in peace and harmony if we all get along and accept each other the way we are.


• just to name a few...
  feed and water him daily
  open the door to let him go pee pee or chase the wild critters outside
  close the door when he re-enters the home (he opens the door to enter himself)
  dry him off if he comes back in wet from the dew or rain
  scratch his belly when he rolls over
  play tug of war with his toys
  throw his toys so he can run after them, bring them back and play tug of war again
  move over so he has more room in the recliner
  love him unconditionally
  
  i have never heard of these people you speak of, but training a dog is done through love and repetition
  
  all anyone can create with abuse is fear... my dog and i prefer the gentle side... if i don't learn a trick he wants to play, he will teach me another
  
  and the most fun trick he has taught me...
  
  when i come home from working ... i try to sneak in the house and tiptoe up to where he is (hopefully) sleeping, stand there for a few seconds until he realizes i am there and then, and then, the ultimate stare off... he is so happy when i do that trick! he wags his little stubby tail and hips, rolls over, runs back and forth, then finds the toy he wants me to play with... and don't try to fool him with another toy cause he won't play!
  he is an 8 yr old jack russell, has a one track mind, stubborn and set in his ways


• ;)
  
  When she stands in front of a piece of furniture looks at me, looks at the floor at the base of the furniture, looks at me..... I grab the flashlight, get on my hands and knees to RETRIEVE the toy she wedged underneath. Outside, if she has "discovered" something she thinks I need to see, she will do the same thing.....
  
  When she goes to the door, walks back to me and stares, goes to the door again, I get up and open it for her. If she has to go potty she runs off and does her business. If she hasn't needed to potty, but wants to play, she stands there staring at me, inviting me to go outside with her.
  
  When she taps on the door with her paw, I open it.
  
  When she brings me a toy and releases it I toss it for her. If she brings me a toy and play growls I play tug with her.
  
  If I am ignoring her, sitting watching TV with a pile of toys she has brought me on my lap, she will jump up next to me, or on my lap and lay down. She will look at me with this sweet look and when I start petting her, and she has gained my attention, she jumps down and grabs a toy and entices me to play.Many other things too....
  
  She's got me pretty well trained, huh?
  
  But that's ok......for all the marvelous agility runs and herding work and constant companionship...the trade off in our companionship is a two way street.


• i have found that most of my K9,s have a separate attitude so there for need handling differently.
  take a westie i had from a rescue centre raise your voice she would pee herself with fear from the obvious betting she received from the scares she has, so a gentle soft approach was needed with lots of soft verbal commands.
  as for sheba my german shepperd she thinks she is the boss and often tries to take over the house.
  so what i am basically saying is some animals need different approaches just look at the animals body language ears back with staring eyes usual a sign of dominance (back off)
  as for what my k9,s teach me well scratching at the door is a good sign of the toilet is needed and so on

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Dog Health Questions: Do you know where i can take my dog?

I have a 16 wk old pit bull puppy. And he is wild. Does anyone know where there is free dog training classes in SF bay area? not employed at this time, cant afford it! :( thanks..........

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Pit bulls are the best dogs ever. My pit bull did rather well in obedience training but you have to make sure to work with them a lot outside of the classes. As for free classes, I would look on craigslist, that is probably your best bet.

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• I don't know of any free ones. At the San Mateo SPCA they offer low cost training.
  
  http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/se…


• You really can train your dog yourself.
  
  Have you establish that you are the pack leader? The best way is to flip him onto his back pin him down and growl in his face. It scares the crap out of them, which is good because he needs to know you are in charge.
  
  Heres a pretty good link also http://www.dogproblems.com/public/depart…


• First of all do not worry, dogs at that age are perfectly normal to be wild. First of all it's only age thing, then you have to be firm and just firm with your dog. That means loads of conversation between you and your pet dog. If you do not communicate with a dog than the dog can't learn. Just be a leader and raise the dog properly and be firm.
  No need for training classes you can do it trust me just talk with your dog, and be firm NO means NO loud and rude NO. Ignore when you not in a mood to tolerate the bad behaviour from a dog and be firm.
  Some people say don't punish a dog don't be 2 firm, be as firm as you have to till he learn, also what works well is to built a small crate in your flat and limit him general area and he will find out quite soon that he is bad boy, and you will see how firm hand and crate can make an excellent pet, but you have to work with him. He is not human and he don't understand many things that humans do.


• I just got done taking a class with my puppies and it's easy. Buy a clicker ($2.00 max) and bag of treats. Self teach yourself..First do the sit command..everytime he/she sits on command, use the clicker and reward with a small treats. Keep doing constantly, once he/she mastered it, move to another commands....like stay. Hope this help!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog trainers and animal behaviorists and anyone else, please answer my question....?

What steps did you take to become a dog trainer or dog behaviorist? Did you get certified for it? What classes did you take? Did you go to a special school for? Is there such a degree major in dog training? Sorry for all te questions...it's just I'm an unprofessional dog trainer and I would like to take some courses to learn more but I don't even know where to begin or how to start. Tell me your story and please help me to figure this out. Thanks!

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Putting titles on your own dogs is one of the best ways to build your reputation. Each trial is an opportunity to show off your skill to dog owners and earn word-of-mouth recommendations. Joining kennel clubs and other dog clubs opens opportunities in networking in the dog community. Apprenticing with an experienced trainer builds your skill set. Volunteering your training skills at a local shelter builds experience for you while improving adoption potential for the dogs, especially when a minor behavior issue may be the only thing standing between them and a new home.

Other credentials that can help build your reputation include:
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers http://www.ccpdt.org/ and the
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors http://www.nadoi.org/

For behaviorists, you'll probably want a college degree in ethology. Such a course should also address the various professional associations available for certification.

If you're already a dog trainer, and want to build from what you have, try getting a job at PetSmart. I don't have a whole lot of respect for most of the trainers at PetSmart, but from a trainer's standpoint it does give you certain advantages. They set up the classes for you and fill them with students. They also provide the liability insurance. And it's a way to build up experience.

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Dog Health Questions: I need help choosing a breed of dog. Any suggestions?

What I have to have in my dog is:

-it has to be small (e.g. Toy/Terrier)
-hardly sheds
-Is good with kids (i have a baby sister)
-is easy to train because i don't have experience with dog training.
-is good with other dogs.
-isn't a guard dog, but a watch dog.
-and is good with strangers.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
NOTE: I don't really like poodles...

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A Basenji.

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• A beagle


• All dog problems disappear if you get a bit*h instead.


• Cocker Spaniel.. Or a Cockapoo....


• maybe you coulde get a labrdoodle. i have one. They are the best with people, love kids, don't shed that much, and they are very playful.


• A BEAGLE SOUNDS PREFECT
  not only are they adorable but:
  they aren't toy but they are a rather small size
  they do not shed very often
  They have a mild temperament
  They are smart so they are easily trained
  They are very sweet dogs and I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for them to be a good watch dog due to their intelligence


• A miniature Schnauzer. (sp)
  Dogs that are born with certain hairstyles do not shed, and Schnauzers are one breed. They are usually good with kids,and can be very alert.
  Plus, they're SUPER cute. ^^


• how about a jack russel?


• My dad used to have beagles when he had just became a trainer and he found them easilly distracted and stuborn to train. Although great as family dogs they were sometimes in a world of their own and hard to distract - this was mainly off lead. With good training they changed.


• Maltese Shitzu X
  I've heard they r the best family dog and i've got 1 myself.
  -They r small
  -They never shed
  -Pretty good with kids (i'm 13)
  -I don't try to train my dog so i'm not sure on that 1
  -We have another dog and they get along fine
  -Is a watch dog
  -My dog doesn't like lots of people but if u get him around lots of people at a young age it might work.
  
  More Facts:
  They r Kind
  They r Loving
  They r active
  They r playful
  They r protective
  
  Good luck on finding a good dog!!


• get a Saint Bernard they have all the qualities you are looking for!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a yorkie-poo hes about 2 now but he is very hyper I cant teach him even the simplist things like to sit any suggetions ?

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there are puppy schools for adult dogs, also does he socialise with other dogs. If so speak to the other owners about training.
It's also amazing how much a dog will learn by just being around other dogs and their owners.
Good luck....and remember YOU can teach an old dog new tricks.

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• YORKIE POO isn't that a girl dog?? lol. You need to walk him a long time b4 any training. This releases any frustrated energy cooped up in him and will allow him to listen better.


• Likely cause he is one of those designer breeds.. No thought into breeding the litter, nothing taken into consideration other than money and maybe looks..
  Might want to see the vet, see if he can help. A 2 year old dog should easily be learning things.. I teach 5 and 6 week old puppies how to sit for treats etc.. At 2 he should be starting to slow down.


• I'd advise finding a nice basic obedience class. Obedience classes don't just teach your dog but will also teach you how to teach your dog.
  
  To teach sit, most dogs can figure it out very quickly if you hold a treat on their nose and move the treat up over their head, because as their head follows their butts should hit the ground. If you have a dog who doesn't do this naturally, it can be a good thing to have a trainer available to help. I'm working with a Yorkipoo right now who "dances" all the time instead of sitting, so it took a little more than usual to get her to understand about sitting. You should be able to come out of a basic class with a nice foundation for how to continue training your pup.


• Here is a good site with some options for you.

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone watched the Cesar Milan dog training dvds-and if you have what did you think of them? Worth buying?

I saw this set of 3 Cesar Milan training videos and they looked good-was wondering if anyone could review them. Thank you!!

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You can train your dog using positive training techniques without resorting to force. I have a challenging cross breed terrier that we got from a rescue center as an adolescent. We got to the root causes of his behavior addressed those and then implemented a training routine.

I would personally recommend Dr Ian Dunbar, he is a vet and an extraordinary teacher. He teaches with a sense of humor as well which you will find you will need to keep you going at some points.

I have seen Casar Milan and he is undoubtedly very talented but I do not agree with some of his methods. In my opinion you should learn what you can from peoples teachings and disregard the things that you do not agree with. Take a look at Casar's website and subscribe to his newsletter and look up Dr Ian Dunbar on You Tube.

I would go with Dr Ian Dunbar but that is my personal preference.

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• I don't like Cesar's training methods. I would never buy any of his books or videos.


• I don't have the training dvds but I have his show on DVD, it's amazing and you can learn a lot just from that so his training DVD's are probably amazing!


• I absolutely love Cesar!! & like him I understand dogs, therefore it easy for me to properly train them, I will definitely buy them.
  
  EDIT- I think those of you who dislike Cesar are just plain stupid or jealous one!! Understanding dogs & their behavior & body language is the key to training them...that goes with any animal...they can not speak our language, but we do of course have the ability to speak theirs!! His methods are actually quit simple & completely natural.
  
  You are all just haters in my eyes, who probably have horribly trained dogs. I hate critics & I think if you don't like the show then don't watch it....& don't tell someone else a bunch of B.S. because of your own opinions.


• I thnk Cesar Milan does a good job of explaining dog training. While I haven't seen the dvd's, I've seen his program on TV and agree with most of his solutions. However, mostly he deals with problems and not training from the start.
  
  If you are just looking for some basic obedience training, find a good dog training class in your area and sign up. They often adress some common behavioral issues.
  
  My own preference are the teachings of Dr. Ian Dunbar and Sirius Puppy Training. I've included a link below. There is also a section on solving some issues.


• Cesar Millan is a great dog trainer. His specialty is rehabilitating extreme "red zone" cases where dogs are very aggressive, dominant, etc... Cesar often rehabilitates dogs whose only other option would have been euthanasia.
  
  I think his books and DVD's are great. If you're getting a new pup or have an adult dog who needs some training, Cesar's tips can be very helpful. He has a very good understanding of dog psychology and pack dynamics.
  
  NOTE to those who dislike Cesar. If all you've seen is his tv show then all you've seen is how he works with extreme cases. These are dogs that other trainers gave up on - that other trainers said to euthanize. He uses a lot of positive reinforcement and emphasizes discipline (rules, boundaries, and limitations) NOT punishment. Dogs are pack animals who need rules. He also emphasizes properly exercising a dog. Bored, under-exercised dogs often get into trouble and become destructive.


• His training methods are outdated and barbaric. In his books he actually states he doesn't believe in obedience training. That is crazy! If you ask any real trainer they do not agree with his methods. The only thing I agree with is that exercise should come first and unexercised dogs act out.
  
  Take your dog to a real obedience class or check a book out from the library.
  
  Look into Victoria Stillwell if you want a TV celebrity. She uses positive reinforcement training methods.

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Dog Health Questions: Any help on dog training?

My friends dog is very bad. she bites you when you try to pick her up. and she bites you when you go near a treat she has. she barks at the window all the time and won't stop. and she don't listen and when you let her out she won't come back. any ideas? and she is not abused.

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spoiled rotten and it shows. That behaviour would not be tolerated in a child yet the dog gets to act like this?! Your friend needs to challenge her behaviour and put some rules in place, he/she needs to be very consistent in the training to overcome these issues.

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• She's spoiled rotten and needs the crap kicked out of her....."figuratively speaking"...


• Maybe she won't come back for a reason. But I agree that training is in order.


• Maybe your friend should train the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Gun dog training tips, i need help with my 3 1/2 month old yellow lab. Help?

i have a 3 1/2 month old pup and when i play fetch with her she just walks to the toy and sometimes i need to push her to go. What do i do? And what do i say when i want her to fetch, do i say her name or what? Also i need tips on how to train her to heal.
PLEASE & THANKS

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i have a gun dog spent 1 year training her to fnd she is terrifyed of gun shots.so buy a blank pistol to see if she can tolerate it most dogs can.fist you must teach her to sit,stay,lay down,fetch on command and to bring the fetched item back 100 % of the time (nothin worse than a dog swimmin away with ur duck)also buy her a trainer bird or one of those buoys and maybe even one of thos eguns that shoots em out there real far and be sure to let her swim ALOT.when you throw somthin,pinch her ear a bit not to hard just eough so she stays and let go and tell her to go get it on command. good luck

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• get her attention with the toy, like tease her and wave it in her face. throw it, if she get's it praise her alot.


• Nail the basic commands first. Sit, stay, here. Usually when you send her to retrieve, you say the dogs name first then the send or fetch command. When she retrieves, call her back, then say "dead" for her to drop the bird at your feet. Takes a lot of effort & work, but my uncle had a champion gun dog... it's great to watch them work, they live for it. Best of luck.


• If you haven't already desensitized your dog to gunshots you're running out of time, and it may be too late already. You need to work on that as well. Can you get the dog excited about the toy first, throwing it up in the air, teasing her with it, before throwing it?
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html has a list of good general training books

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Dog Health Questions: Service Dog Training in Tri-State?

I am working with a local trainer that has been training/rehabilitating dogs for quite a long time. She is very good at what she does, and is both well liked and well respected in our community. I am also currently with her help owner training a service dog to help mitigate my disabilities. We are trying to determine if there is enough interest in the tri-state, specifically the Evansville, IN area to warrant starting classes for people that are owner training their service dogs. These classes would be both group settings as well as private lessons that would help with obedience through CGC, public access testing and certification, as well as task training. We would also have field trips to get the dogs socialized to different situations they will encounter in the "real" world. We might also eventually offer fully trained service dogs when the need arises. If you live near Evansville, do you see a need for this type of program locally? Thank you for your time.

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Hi

Sounds like a great idea, and there is always a need. Questions about where to turn for help, come up frequently on Y/A.

Best of luck.

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Dog Health Questions: WHAT IS THE BEST DOG TRAINING/CARE DVD?

Hi can someone tell me the best dog training/care dvd that could cover housebreaking, potty training, commands, walking,etc., that it could also work with a 3 month old puppy and 5 year old dog, and you have actually used it n it worked perfectly well for you?

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Hi JesusFreakk,
I recommend My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD)
Great guide for training a dog of any age. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446578…

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• Several months ago I looked at all the options myself, as I had a problem with my dog. I could not afford professional dog training sessions and dog classes, I read can sometimes distract dogs from the task in hand. I looked at what was available in the form of dog training videos/books - beware of ebooks that are not written by a professional dog trainer! I looked at Leerburg who one of the answers above refers to - he uses electric dog collars (that he advocates you buy from him!) as part of his training methods, which I know are not necessary to train your dog. I wanted a non-cruel method of training my dogs. I quite liked the idea of dog training videos, especially as you can replay them and watch them as a family if other people need to learn too. In the end I bought a book by Cesar Milan and a dog training DVD course by professional dog trainer Andrew Chastney. I got 21 videos (downloaded), an ebook and 5 hrs of audio which was the whole book. It covered everything from puppy training, potty training right through to specific dog obedience problems. I get newsletters regularly with advice about dog care and I can email Andrew any time with a query which he answers personally. The dog training DVD course is easy to understand as Andrew uses really simple methods - (neither was he pushing me to buy any expensive equipment). I found a review about this course on a proper dog web site supplying dog life jackets and safety information. I can thoroughly recommend this course from personal experience with my dog. My dog loved the training by the way! I paid about $55 for all this. I've left the site address below for you. The other good solution I considered was all Cesar Milan's DVDs but the cost was too much for me. Good luck.


• Call your vet and ask them to recommend someone in your area to help you with training. You can't just watch a video, and magically learn everything that took us a lifetime to learn. I am only aware of Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. Keep in mind your puppy is only 3-months-old, so there are just some things that come with time. I clip a leash on a collar at three-months-old, I don't expect a puppy to be able to cope with walks that young, usually 4 to 5-months-old. Come, sit, stay are around 11-weeks-old. The bladder is not grown until 6-months-old, they are not fully potty trained until 1-year-old. Carrots for teething, puppy teeth come out between 4 and 6-months-old. Keep it real, some things just come with time. Training is all about repeating and practicing. None of us just give a command once and tap the puppy on the head and they are magically trained. We all have to work on it, and repeat and practice things. I don't use the command "no" it confuses puppies. "Know, no" come up in conversation, so it is confusing. I like the command "shame" and remember to praise good behavior. When your puppy is done with the walk, make a big fuss. Ask someone in your area to help you with training.


• dog training yard with a trainer.


• To the losers who are saying a 'real trainer' is better,well guess what,MAYBE some of us don't have the $6,000 to do it with,have you ever thought of that??Pfft....you rich people are hilarious.


• A dvd's a poor sub for real trainer


• leerburg.com
  or
  http://www.koehlerdogtraining.com/


• dogtraining.com...on the web free

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Dog Health Questions: I saw a commercial for a dog training kit sort of thing (theperfectdog.com) and was wondering if it really wor

I saw a commercial for a dog training kit sort of thing (theperfectdog.com) and was wondering if it really works? Even on a shiba?

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Probably.

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• I would tend to doubt it. For starters, he is using a pinch collar that is hardly necessary on most dogs. I personally think that a group class with an experienced trainer is the absolute most effective method for the majority of dogs. The dogs learns by seeing what the other dogs are doing, and you learn by having the instructor show you what you are doing right and wrong.
  
  Good source for trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/

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