Dog Health Questions: Free dog training tips?

For a whole month now my little Chihuahua has been bitting up all my clothes. Me and my husband are on the verge of giving her away. She is almost a whole year old and I need big time help! Does anyone have any answers for my problem?

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Get a crate. If you can't properly train her call Chi Rescue.

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• A muzzle?


• Crate train her for when you cannot supervise her. It works wonderfully well and dogs like their little dens. This site will tell you how.


• Do you cage her while your away? That is an option. You can also put something bad tasting on some old clothes try to break th habit. Also make it so she can't get to your clothes.


• Start crate training and put your clothes away. I had a dog once that loved underwear. It drove me CRAZY!!!! I simply learned to keep it where it was unreachable!


• Chihuahuas are an incredibly dominant breed. The little beggars can terrorize a household because nobody wants to be hard on them.
  Your baby is in serious need of some Basic Obedience training and instructions on who's the boss. Find a local, reputable training school and sign up, I know that you'll enjoy it.
  In the meantime find some old tea towels, tie them in knots and wet them down then put them in individual baggies and freeze them. When you catch her chewing the daylights out of you favorite jeans use a sharp, strong 'NO' and take her to the kitchen and give her one of the frozen tea towels. You may have to play with her a bit to entice her take it but they make an amazingly effective chew toy and nobody cares if the dog chews it to shreds.
  My Puppy Kindergarten students are told about this as a teething aid and they report back the pups keep using them into adulthood as a toy. You can also teach her to use ice cubes or bouillon cubes.


• We had the same problem with our rug, and even though our dog was crate trained, we didn't want to keep her locked up while we were gone for 6-8 hours. The solution - bitter apple spray on the rug. After a few applications she got the idea.


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• If she is doing this when you are away- it's separation anxiety. It's a different approach.
  
  First off- put things of importance away or up where she cannot reach them.
  
  Secondly, if it's only your things- then it's probably happening when you aren't with her and she's left alone.
  My weim does that with me- that's because he has separation anxiety and I'm the one he's bonded with.
  
  It takes time and love- and you have to modify your own behavior (like putting your clothes away and not on the floor)- and maybe get her some kongs or other toys to play with instead. :)

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Dog Health Questions: How do i stop my dog from begging when I never reinforce it?

I have a well behaved siberian husky--who has 2 very bad problems ive been working on right now. One is kind of breed specific but i know how to deal with it and it's improving (coming when called in new places) while the other, i never even thought id have to deal with. Begging. I NEVER give dogs food from the table, i dont think i have in years. Yet, my family does. Ive shoved enough dog information down their throats that they dont give her most foods, but they still pass her meat. The odds of me somehow convincing them to stop is little to none- im a dog person, but im still a teenager in a family of hill billies that laughs at my opinion of dog training. "Dog begging is natural." It is embarassing to have her begging in other places, and the whimpering, hand nudging and blue eyed gaze is down right annoying. Id really like the behavior to STOP, but it cant imagine how it would as long as my parents and younger siblings dont stop giving rewards for it.

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Well, if your family can't behave, they need to leave the room. LOL

What I would probably do is make sure the dog is not allowed in the room while everyone is eating. You could either block access, or train the dog to lie down in another room while meals are going on, or even feed her at the same time in a different room. That way, those eyes won't be tempting family members. It will unfortunately be a very hard habit to break now.

And then knock your relatives over the noggin!

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• well inforce the laws about your dog to your family and if he begs flick it on the nose and tell it NO in a strong voice make it know you are the alpha male and for the other thing idk but i hope i helped


• Try teaching "Out". Out is the command I give my dogs to make them leave the kitchen during meal time. If they come back in I just give them the command again. Huskies are pretty bright so she should pick it up quickly.
  
  Add: Just out of curiosity, are you a Wolf's Rain fan?


• I have a dog and he used to beg too. It IS a natural dog thing to beg since our table scraps smell so good, but there is usually a way to stop it. When my family and I cut down on slipping our dog table scraps, he also stopped begging. If your family keeps feeding your dog scraps, try scaring them into working with you. Tell them your dog is either going to get sick because our food is treated differently and most of it isn't good for them anyway. You could also tell them if he gets sick enough, hes going to die, or you could tell them hes going to get obese and die or at least become unfun. My parents did that to me and it freaked me out, so I stopped right away, so it would definetly work on the younger kids. If it doesn't work, there is really nothing else you can do unless you can watch your entire family 24/7. so....hope this helped :D

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Dog Health Questions: How to convince my parents to let me have a dog?

I met a dog at a shelter and asked my parents if I could adopt him but they said flat out 'no'. I don't see why not as I've been told I'm very responsible and I know tons about dogs, I've read many books, I've read over six books with information about dogs and have done tons of research. I have enough money to cover vet bills and I'm willing to do everything a dog would need, getting up early to feed it, let in it out to use the bathroom, etc. I've taken dog training classes and a seeing eye dog training course and I've pet-sitted several times and practically raised my neighbors dog. I've tried everything, I've even written an essay. Any ideas to help me?

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and i have an Australian Shepherd too!
◄his name is Hiro

Say to them you will take care of the dog and you will love it very much.
Tips to make them let you have a dog:

•Walk the dog everyday before you start school (If you have school)
•Don't forget to feed your dog!
•Be sure it has lots of attention. You might want to start with a puppy first because it sleeps when you're in school.
•Teach your dog tricks. Its a best way to have a really playful dog.

Okay so I hope you will get a dog. Here are some websites:
http://www.pocanticohills.org/rollman/00…
http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Care-of-Y…

Names for dogs:
http://www.dog-names.us/
http://petrix.com/dognames/I ♥ dogs very much!

And I agree with ApricotLover. Work at the shelter and visit the dog you want. You can just play with it and spend time together. Or if you can't work there, visit the dog everyday!

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• If mom's trying to sell the home, a new dog will not help. Potty training and typical new dog things like chewing will make it much harder. You're also moving, and that can put stress on a new dog - you'd be going from a kennel, to one home where it gets yelled at while mom tries to keep the place clean, then to another new place where the same happens.
  
  You're better off waiting until you're in your new home and settled.


• My advice is to accept the word no. That's the adult thing to do here. You'll be moving off to college and they'll be stuck with a dog they don't want.
  
  Volunteer at a shelter. They can use people like you that love dogs to help.


• Did the dog you wanted resemble your avatar? ...lol
  
  It sounds to me like you've really done your homework. I can't tell you any more than you've done, but i wish you luck.


• This is always a special question in my eyes. Though you have such a good heart and a love for dogs.....I do, however, think it may not be a necessarily good timing for you right now. I say that because if your parents are not in any way supportive of this, and if they are not dog lovers, and if they don't care to assist in the caring for one........... this dog may not get the full love, companionship, and treatment that it deserves. So, unless they are "willing" to allow a dog to come into your family and be a full part of your family....being inside and outside, etc., then I would suggesst waiting a bit till you can do as you desire. I hope you fulfill your hopes and dreams in this area, and kudos to you!!! :oD


• They may be worried about their responsibilities to the dog as well. You are not always home. So they would have to take care of it. Plus vet bills, visits, shots, heartworm medications, etc. All add up. Dogs can get illnesses, or have accidents unexpectedly. They may be worried about the financial side. Not to mention training it-which is a family effort. Our dog is 5 years old. She got Cushing's Disease this past March. Unfortunately, we had some financial problems, as well as gas prices went up. Luckily, my Mom got a credit care card. Mind you I am 40 years old. But the point is: the first vet visit and tests to diagnose it, came to $1500. That added to $100 per month for meds. Plus, having to have tests to monitor her. The vet also admitted to inexperience leaving us to another vet and about $300 more. She hasn't started the meds. yet-the vet opted to start with vitamin therapy first. I would recommend getting VPI pet insurance prior to anything going wrong. Fees depend on the age. You may want to address any concerns with your parents so that you know what the reasons are, and how to fix them.


• a dog is lifetime commitment everyone in the family needs to want the dog,not just you im afraid
  
  THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG OWNERSHIP
  
  
  However, if you are interested in getting a dog for the RIGHT reasons, please ask yourself the following 10 questions, prior to selecting a breed and breeder or visiting your local shelter or rescue facility:
  
  
  
  1) Are you, and all those who live with you, committed to spend 12+ years providing health care, food, grooming, training and attention to a dog? Do the people who live with you also want a dog?
  
  2) Do you have the time and/or resources available . . . To take your dog for walks and to the vet? To bath, brush, clip, and, otherwise, groom your dog as often as necessary? Will you want to play and, perhaps, work on training daily, with your dog? Are you willing to take your dog to puppy socialization, kindergarten, and basic obedience classes?
  
  3) Are there lifestyle-altering events that could occur in your foreseeable future? - A baby, caring for an elderly family member, a divorce, job uncertainty, etc. And, how would you deal with these changes as they impacted your ability to care for a dog?
  
  4) Is your personality conducive to dog ownership? Do you often feel 'stressed out'? Do you like to have total control over your environment or 'space'? Are you a 'neat freak'? Are you flexible? Patient? Answer honesty - nobody but you will know AND, more importantly, nobody but you will have to live with the results of your trying to 'fit' your personality to a dog.
  
  5) Are you physically able to care for a dog? Are you economically able to provide care for a dog?
  
  6) Is your environment prepared for a dog and/or are you willing to make the investment of time and money necessary to insure that it does? Is there a yard or park-like area for your dog to walk and relieve him- or her- self? Is your yard, or a portion of it, fenced? If your dog will be outside for any period of time, will you provide a secure and comfortable shelter for your dog? Although you may have a secure and comfortable location for your dog while it is outdoors, dog should not be left outdoors, unattended, for extended periods of time. They can be taunted, released, stolen, or worse. Tethering can cause serious physical harm or death in the event of an entanglement or other such accident. Further, prolonged tethering can cause undesirable behavioral and personality traits to surface. Additionally, garages may contain chemicals, tools and other items that can be dangerous and/or harmful to your dog.
  
  7) Will your dog be alone for long periods of time, daily? Can you arrange for the dog to be let out for a romp, given water, medication, and playtime, as necessary, during the day? Or, will you become angered and frustrated by behavioral issues that may arise due to the fact that your dog is alone for long periods of time? (i.e., relieves him or herself indoors; chews up a blanket, your shoes, your favorite chair cushion; barks incessantly, causing your neighbors to become angry or, perhaps, even call animal control on you; etc. Do not plan to leave your dog outdoors or in a garage all day while you are away! If this is in your plans, I suggest you revisit the question "Why do I/We want a dog?"
  
  8) Are you willing to spay/neuter your dog, as soon as possible, to reduce the chance of an accidental breeding?
  
  9) Do you travel frequently? Will it be difficult for you to find quality care for your dog when you are away?
  
  10) Do you really LOVE dogs? If you are truly motivated by your love of dogs, or a particular dog, you most likely don't need this page. You've done your homework and are ready for a lifelong commitment. You will train and play with your dog, provide appropriate veterinary care and nutrition, you will bath and groom him or her, happily, and the occasional behavioral problem won't throw you for a loop. If this is the case, please visit the other related sections of the library for helpful articles on breed or mix selection, puppy or adult?, adoption or breeder, finding a breeder, preparation for your dog, training care, and more.http://www.doginfomat.com/b4ugetadog.htm


• Your mom already said why she didn't want another animal. She is trying to sell her home. She is right about people not wanting to see or buy a home with animals living in it due to allergies, fear of animals and or smells. Our home was on the market for over a year before it sold. We had 2 cats and 2 dogs during that year. Even though the house was clean we thought, the smells were still there. Our realtor recommended that we board our animals somewhere and give the house a thorough cleaning from top to bottom, professionally if needed. After we boarded our animals and cleaned the house thoroughly, our home sold within 1 week. Yes, animals do make a difference if your mom is trying to sell her home. In the meantime, volunteer at an animal shelter. Try asking for a dog after the house sells and you are settled in your new home.


• I'm so very sorry your Mom is saying "No" to the dog at the shelter, because it sounds like it has stolen your heart, and from what all you tell me about yourself, it would have had a wonderful owner. However, maybe, as hard as it will be, you can talk someone into adopting the dog and knowing your helped find it a good and loving home will help.
  
  Maybe if you wait until you move you can get one then, since the move seems to be the only reason your mom gives for saying "No" at this time. Try to be patient, and since you are such a responsible young person, I'm sure your Mom appreciates all that you have tried to learn about dogs and also having some money put aside for pet emergencies and being a pet sitter and all. I'm very impressed with you myself, and hope you can be patient and wait until you move and see what happens with the dog situation then.
  
  Meanwhile, I'm praying you will soon be able to get a dog, because I think you certainly deserve one! Good luck, I'll be praying for you.

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Dog Health Questions: In the UK do you have to contact your local police to train a German Shepherd to protect you?

Im getting a German Shepherd I heard this from someone that you have to contact your local police to train a German Shepherd to be defensive/protective, or are you able to just do tht anyway at normal dog training classes?

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Give me one good reason that German Shepherd specifically requires permission?
Does this mean not for Rottwieler, Doberman or Mastiff?
There is nothing wrong with training a dog to protect you, any dog. But be mindful you are responsible for your dog, and theres a thing called the compensation culture too!
Teaching a dog to chase and sieze is a different matter, I'm not sure of the procedure there, but security firms will have dogs that are allowed to bite if need be...that's probably whats meant here.
Hey...see this American Police dog (GSD) get it's man!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/S…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips And Help?

I was wondering how to do some of these things,
1. Lunge (Like a horse)
2. Jump
3. Buck (is it even possible?)
4.Stop on command
5. Walk trot canter gallop on command
If you have other suggestions please tell me, you do see that i love horses and dogs......

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The very first and basic training is to teach your dog to heal on a leach, sit, sit stay, down, down stay, wait, come, come on recall, no bark and so forth.

After this training the dog should receive its CGC certificate.

After all of these commands are learned well then you can introduce agility training which can include: Jump on command, come to a dead stop on command and so on. This is a lot of fun and makes for tremendous bonding and a well behaved dog.
Best wishes
DP

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• You are wanting to train your dog to be a horse? lmao!!!
  How about teaching it to sit, stay, speak, roll over and play dead instead? Search google for dog training tips. Lots of them out there.


• sit,lie down and stay are the most important tricks for obedience

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Dog Health Questions: NEED HELP PICKING A DOG TRAINING COLLAR!!! WHICH ONE OF THESE ARE BETTER?

i have a rescued dog and he pulls when walking. i looked up many things to stop this but they all sound the same.
1) Follow me head collar--ive never seen this in stores,it looks just like a halti..is there any difference??
2) Halti--many people say dogs hate this--how do u get them to accept it..is it worth the $$??..does it work?
3)Cesar Milan ILLUSION collar? ive heard that hes a great dog trainer but does this collar work? if so..HOW?? and how well??

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I had the same problem with my aussie pup.

BEFORE you try any of those give this method a try:
How to train your dog not to pull- Loose Leash Walking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgtqgiAK…

I had tried like 5 other methods and NONE worked. this one does for me atleast.

I dont like head collars or cesars, a good old fashion buckle collar and 4 foot leash is all you need.

I highly recomend this! but i dont use a clicker.

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• I think Victoria from It's Me or the Dog has the best techniques and she demonstrates some collars and leads that work and are humane. Search youtube or animal planet and see if you can watch some of her episodes.
  
  I had a dog that pulled a lot and just turning around everytime he pulled got him to stop. It took a long time so you have to be patient.


• I use a Halti for my Beagle.
  
  He is 4 years old now and we have used it since he was a puppy.
  
  It works exceptionally well and yes its a little expensive but worth your time and effort.
  
  It works by cinching across the chest of the dog when he pulls on the lead. It is uncomfortable but does not hurt the dog in anyway.
  
  Our dog was never bothered by the halti at all but it will take a little getting used to and that is true of any device you use.
  
  Whats cool is its designed to go across the chest but as he has learnt not to pull we now reverse it so it sits across his back and that saves strain on his neck which is where most collars cause harm.
  
  I also tried one of those head collars that are designed to pull the dogs head to one side whan he resists the lead, Not recommended in my opinion. I did not like it and neither did my beagle. The lead hooks into a ring right across his nose and as a beagle is a sniffer this was not a good idea. It also had the capability of pinching across his nose which over time woud have caused him pain.
  
  In my opinion the Halti is the way to go

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

I have a Boston Terrior who is 9 months old. She is extremely bad about being house trained. She knows better, but for some reason she still does it EVERDAY! When I first got her she was put in a kennel when I went to work. She learned pretty fast. I bought a house about 3 months ago and it's progressively getting worse. I know she know's better than that. Any suggestions on what I can do to train her?

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Don't assume that she "knows better." Oftentimes people assume their dog is doing something out of spite but that usually isn't the case.

Dogs are human and sometimes things "click" in different ways to dogs than they do to humans.

It's probably some weird thing that doesn't really make sense to us as humans.

Remember, at 9 months she's still a baby. Since it seems to be the new surroundings, go back to square one how you housetrained her in the old place. She should pick it up a lot faster since she's both already learned and older.

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• 9 months is a bit long to start training. Putting her in a dog crate while away from home keeps them from soiling their own bed. All I can say is keep a schedule so you know when she'll have to go run her around outside that usually gets the insides digesting. Tie her to your belt with a dog leash so you catch her instantly in the act and can rush her outside with much reward.


• When you take her out, make sure you take her out at the same door every time. Because then she will realize if she goes by the door you will go over and take her out to go pee.


• Some dogs forget their housetraining, especially when they move to a new house. It happens a lot when they are young, like her. Try starting from the beginning and putting her in the crate. When you get home, take her out and give her treats for going outside. Just reinforce what she already knows, and when you're confident in her, let her stay outside the crate.


• New surroundings is probably the problem.
  
  Retrain her. Go back to using the crate, and make sure you put her back on a feeding & watering schedule.
  
  Also, only use enzymatic cleaner to clean up messes.


• You need to have an area for the dog to use the bathroom. Then you put it on its leash and lead it over to that area and say "GET BUSY" and wait for the dog to do its buisiness. Do this repeated times for the next month or two till the dog understands where to go.

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Dog Health Questions: Start dog training tomorrow... any tips?

My pitbull and I begin training tomorrow and I am a little bit nervous.... I'm afraid she'll get too excited and I won't be able to control her. If anyone has anything that may make the day go smoother I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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I've always trained my doggie at home. So I might not be loads of help but I would say to just stay calm! Enjoy the experience because it might be a pain but they won't be little forever!

Your doing this thing together.
Keep a grip on your patience!

Hope you two have fun!
Good luck!
May you have many adventures together!

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Dog Health Questions: Convince dad to get dog training. help please!?

i have a 13 month old black lab who has had absolutely NO formal training. Ever since he was 6 months old i have asked my dad to enroll him in some classes or call a trainer home. he has flat out refused.

He told me to train the dog, so i have tried the best i can. he is perfect with me, sit, heel, down, stay all mastered, but around other people he misbehaves and has no manners at all. He is just not the dog you want to be around, and he bothers the crap out of company, irritating everyone.

Then my dad gets pissed at me b/c IM not training him. This my (our?) first dog! i have almost no clue what im doing. My dad says he grew up with dogs who were all perfect without any formal training, but i simply have almost no idea what im doing!

When i ask my dad why he cant get formal training, my dad says, "because its too expensive and you can train him yourself" MY DADS A FRIGGIN DOCTOR. AND MY MOM. he has enough money to buy $10,000 sofas and armani suits but not train the dog!

This is not fair to me or the dog. he is constantly being yelled at. He deserves MUCH better than this! its not fair! i am seriously considering finding a new home for him. any advice on that if it goes that far?

my father is not someone who you can sit down and talk to. he just scares me so much, that i lose my train of thought and end up babbling like a lunatic. If i tell him something he doesnt want to hear, he gets pissed. he will however, listen to what OTHER people tell him. e.g- his friend.

I am desperate. My dog deserves better than us. when we got him, i naturally assumed he was going to be trained, since my dad had been asking about classes. apparently he changed his mind.

please help. TIA

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It isn't the dog that benefits the most from obedience training. It is the owner. How can you train a dog if you don't know how? Obedience classes teach you about dog behavior, how to train, how to socialize, how to encourage good behavior and how to correct bad behavior. You need to be educated, especially your dad. A correctly trained dog is a much better pet and a safer one. If your dad is yelling at the dog that only teaches a dog to fear you. It doesn't teach it good behavior.

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• i had the same problem. but you can go to 4h and they have many dog classes you can take there and there cheap and fun(: im paying right now 45$ for like 6 weeks of obedience and 6 weeks of agility. and maybe that will socialize him more to so he gets use to behaving around people.


• Tell your dad that he will be the one liable if the dog harms someone.
  
  He shouldnt have goten the dog if he wasnt willing to properly care for it.


• Since training classes are costly, you can begin at home with some basic obedience training. Here's more details,
  
  http://dogtime.com/basic-commands-obedie…


• call pet smart --they have week end classes some times-- it cost alot of money 2 go 2 training school


• Good job for doing your best, I hope your father realizes how hard this is for you and understands the worth of formal obedience and other types of training. Not to be sneaky, but if your Dad's friend is approachable, maybe you could ask his opinion and tell him how things are going for you. Maybe he will intervene without causing andy more stress .


• Do the research on the class you want to enroll the dog in, and pitch it to him.
  
  Ask him how much avoiding the invconvienance of a jumping annoying dog is worth to him (you need to appeal to his $$$ sense). Ask if the price of the classes is worth never again having to be embarrassed in front of company.
  
  Tell him that the dog's training reflects not only on you, but on him, and the whole family.
  
  Tell him he can't take a kid to a hospital, and tell him to transplant a lung, and then get upset when the the patient dies. Transplanting lungs and training dogs are for professionals.


• There is a lot you can do at home yourself with going to costly training courses. For example, the Internet is loaded with free information on tips and tricks. Also, you can invest a little money ($20-40) in purchasing ebooks, DVDs, or a hard copy of a book. Guys like Cesar Millan have a lot of great resources out there for people who are looking to train (or as he says "rehabilitate") their dogs. If your dad is not willing to pay for courses, he may be willing to pay for some dog training material.


• hi.. i dont think u need classes if your dog already know the basics. read up on the internet for more help. we have 2 dogs here who are 3 and 4 but both very hyper. sometimes we have to muzzle them to calm them down when we have company. within 5 minutes they change their attitudes and simmer down. i dont like the muzzles but that is the only thing we have found to work for us. in your case, maybe spend more time with the stay and down commands. i think your dog is very lucky to have someone like u who obviously loves him very much. please try some other remedies before considering finding him another home.


• If he behaves for you, it sounds like you have trained him. Partially, at least.
  
  The issue, obviously, is that because you are training and caring for him, and your family is not, that the dog only thinks he has to obey you (possibly on occasion your other family members) and thinks that is the end of it. No one else is making him behave--and it sounds like he knows it.
  
  Training would be a great idea. But if you are the one taking him, it may not help. He may learn to obey you in public places, with other people/dogs around--great. But you can take him to a park to work on those things.
  
  I would suggest you get some people over (friends, family, etc) that are experienced with dogs. Explain to them that you are working with your dog, and have them come teach him basic commands. "Come, sit, down, & no" are going to be the best commands for him to learn from other people--the rest are not necessarily priority. He needs to learn that when company comes, they must ALL be listened to. He also needs to learn to listen to YOU when company is over.
  
  I would also suggest your family get involved and start teaching him to obey them as well. If he respects them and listens to them, it will be a big step forward, but it may be difficult if your parents are not willing to put in the time and work. Not every dog is perfect, and it sounds like your family doesn't want to admit that (trust me--been there with my family) but they must admit there is a problem and work to fix it. Otherwise, they are hanging the dog out to dry and setting him up for failure.
  
  Best of luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Please no advertisement Dog training Question?

I have a Shih-tzu age one. He is very well behaved with one exception. He will dart out of the door and run. I know this is a game to him but, it's not funny. If he is in the back yard (finced in) or in the house he comes back as soon as called. It's only when he is beyond that scope he runs. I am so scared he will get hurt. Last night he darted out the door and ran like hell across the street and all around in the neighbor hood. He is very small only 8 lbs. He has been clicker trained but won't come even for the clicker. We do call and click to to avail. I know it is wrong but I panic. He seems to think it's all a big game. Please HELP.

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Hi there,

First, how are you using the clicker? To be effective, the clicker is used to reinforce a behavior after it is done (for example, if you are teaching a dog to sit, you might lure him with a treat and click the second his butt hits the ground, or click/treat for small movements of the butt towards the ground, until he is in a sitting position). If you're clicking before he comes, then it reinforces him running away. If you're already using the clicker correctly, that's great! The Clicker Training website has a list of beginner and advanced tips for using clickers really precisely (link at bottom).

Have you seen the clicker solutions yahoo group? http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Click… They have a ton of people who clicker train, from people just starting out to professional trainers.

Anyway, they might have more ideas than just me, so I highly recommend you check them out (nothing like free advice from the pros!)

My advice would be to start working on recalls with him in the front yard. Start with a 6 foot leash and click and treat for attention on you, coming to you, etc.. Right now the great outdoors is probably so exciting that it's difficult for him to focus. The more you're out front, on walks, going on rides, and generally seeing new things, the less exciting it will be (and the more appealing coming to mom or dad for a treat!). Once he's giving you his attention outside, put him on a long line for safety, to keep him from running into the street if he gets distracted, and practice recalls from further away.

Working on other behaviors out front, such as sit and lie down, can also help him learn to focus.

You can also train a "Roadkill Recall" - named for what it keeps your dog from ending up as! I put a link to it in the sources. This is for emergencies rather than general recalls like in the house, in the yard but not near danger, etc.. It takes work, but could save your dog's life.

Best of luck, and I hope this helps!

Effective Dog Training by Using Collar and Leash

• Try taking him out on a leash. Do this as often as you can for a while. Maybe it will teach him where is boundaries are.


• My sister's 2 yo dog was killed. He played darting game, ran right out into her street and it was over so quickly.
  
  She did get another dog, but this time around she invested in training classes, that taught the basics, including "recall."
  
  Try putting your dog on a leash, tell him to "come." Start out very close to him, to prevent mistakes. You want to create a situation that is correct as much as possible.
  
  When your dog makes a move to come towards you, regardless to whether or not he actually comes, you praise him, then give a treat.
  
  Continue with this method, increasing the distance and always treat-reward his positive behavior.
  
  Once he's consistent with coming on a leash, try a longer leash. Lastly, once he's reliable on a long leash, let him off the leash (only in the house) and call him. When he comes treat him, and always be super positive.
  
  If he thinks he's going to be leashed, each time you call, then chances are he's going to keep darting, so learn to mix it up, so he is never quite sure when he's going in his crate, going to be leashed, or whatever the case is.
  
  G'luck.


• Get him a small training Collar. When he jumps out press the button. There are several different levels. remember this is only for that one thing. It will divert him from jumping out in the street. Some people may think this is extreme,however this action is dangerous.


• He needs to learn door waits and coming when called (it must be trained to be 100% and it can be). The clicker is not a remote control - the clicker is used as a secondary reinforcer for the DESIRED behavior only. You need to brush up on clicker training and basic obedience.
  The links below will help with all of these.
  Also try the booklet Really Reliable Recall by Leslie Nelson (it works!).

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Dog Health Questions: What is the dog training called so that when its finished he can go on an airplane with me?

I know that there is a dog training course that will certify my dog so that when the training is done i can take him literally any where. I am moving soon and i want to take him with me but he has to have his certificates from this specific class before they'll let him sit in a seat with me... HELP!?

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A Therapy dog is NOT given rights to go everywhere. Neither is a CGC dog. They are permitted to go to hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and similar places when part of a group that does therapy work.

The ONLY type of animal that is afforded this type of freedom is a service dog. It's not a matter of running out and getting training. You must have a medical condition that necessitates the dog and the dog MUST function to assist the person.

Small dogs are permitted to travel in the cabin on some airlines and with health certificates and certain restrictions. They must be able to fit under the seat in front of you in a carrier and they must remain in this carrier at all times. The dog is NOT permitted to sit in the seat with you. There is a fee for in-cabin travel, each way.Added: You seem to be confused on terminology. A therapy dog, again, goes into places and helps OTHERS with their "conditions" by interacting with them.

A SERVICE DOG is a dog that provides a service for his OWNER who has a medical disability. A guide dog for the blind is one example. A dog that alerts an epileptic to seizures is another. A dog that helps someone with CP or MS with stability is yet another.

If one's "condition" is a mental condition, then there are Emotional Support Animals (ESA). They are NOT SERVICE DOGS. In order to travel on a plane, the dog must be trained and you MUST have a letter from your psychologist/psychiatrist stating that the dog is in need while traveling.

Any type of service dog, ESA, or therapy animal can be asked to leave ANY public situation, or can be refused boarding onto a plane, should the dog obviously not be trained properly. Peeing, barking, growling, agitation, lack of manners, aggression - all are grounds to refuse entry to any service dog or ESA dog.

http://www.petsonthego.com/pressrm.html outlines the Air Carrier Access Act's (ACCA) rules. The ACCA must be followed by all airline personnel, and those traveling with service animals/ESA's. While individual air carries can have specific policies, the ACCA is the overruling law and guideline. An airline's policy cannot supercede an ACCA policy. Meaning American Airlines cannot decide to refuse ESA's. However, they can decide to be more lenient than the ACCA guidelines - so they may chose to not require documentation.

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• service dog?


• I'm not 100% sure but the best guess I can come up with is Canine Good Citizen ?
  Although I've never heard of it being a "free pass" to anywhere. I'm fairly certain that only applies to service animals.


• If the dog is small enough you might be able to put it in a crate that you can put under your seat. Otherwise you're probably out of luck.
  
  "Service animals" like seeing-eye dogs are allowed almost everywhere, but this kind of training is very lengthy and expensive. If your dog hasn't started as a puppy then it's too late.
  
  If you have your dog trained as a "therapy" animal then you can bring it to places like hospitals, nursing homes and schools and the certification includes insurance that covers you if the dog bites somebody. A therapy dog certification won't get the dog on an airplane though with very few exceptions.


• Your dog cannot sit in a seat with you. Dogs are either transported in the cargo area, and you do need an airline approved carrier, or in the case of a very small dog, some airlines allow the dog in the passenger compartment but it travels in a carrier kept under your seat.
  
  I've traveled with dogs on both domestic and international flights and all that was necessary was a health certificate from a veterinarian. Countries that require entering animals to be quarantined will also require a permit and paperwork proving a link up to a quarantine site.
  
  Service dogs are treated differently and each airline has specific regulations.


• You need him to be a therapy dog. He has to go through a 'good citizen training', current on all his shots, groomed.
  
  But this will not allow you special privileges on an airplane. He would have to travel in a crate you can sit on the floor in front of you or he will have to travel in the baggage area.
  
  It will not allow him to go just any where.
  
  If you are disabled you need a service dog. A service dog can go any where. If you are not disabled you do not qualify for a service dog & cannot get one.


• Airlines only require a health certificate in order for your dog to travel. Your dog will have to travel in the cargo section of the plane, unless it's small enough to fit in a crate, under the seat. Dogs are not allowed to sit in a plane seat.
  
  People, this is not a disabled person, as one of her posts stated she wanted to join the military.


• You want to train him to be a Therapy Dog, I think that is what you mean. Contact your local kennel or obedience club to find out about therapy dog training. Therapy dogs are allowed on planes and in buildings, etc, BUT just because your dog is a registered/certified therapy dog doesn't mean YOU can take him anywhere you please.
  
  To be allowed to bring a therapy dog places where pet dogs are not allowed (like planes) you actually have to NEED a therapy dog. It can't just be your pet that happens to be a therapy dog, you need to have a Doctor recommend the use of a therapy dog for travel, etc.
  
  Dogs can go on planes, small ones can even go in the cabin with you in a carrier, wwith onehaving to be therapy dogs, but I believe even a therapy dog would need to be in a carrier or proper restraint within the cabin. Larger dogs can be crated and sent as cargo, but you would have to contact the airline about this procedure.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a such thing as free dog training?

Everyone says to give our Jack Russell a chance and get him training before we rehome him. We cannot really even afford 100.00 because we are both full time college students. He is aggressive with our baby ie: tries to jump on him and lick him and growls and barks at him. Where should I look for free or really, really low cost training? Maybe a student trainer?

Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training

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You have a need that isn't going to be addressed by $100 petsmart training and they are about the cheapest (both in price and quality) that you will ever find.

No such thing as a free lunch

Basic Dog Training Commands - Improve Your Dog's Behavior

• its called the
  "train your own pets" program and it is completely free


• If you research dog training on the internet, and train the dog yourself, you won't be out any money. Of course, this is no simple task!!! However, realize too that the behaviors your Jack Russell are exhibiting sound dangerous and in need of a professional and experienced trainer. That will not be cheap, and certainly not less than $100.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of any good Dog training schools in NY?

I'm interested in becoming a dog trainer and have searched in many places (yahoo.com, superpages.com etc...) and couldn't find much for dog training schools, except for obedience courses for my dog, but that's not what I want.

Thanks a lot!

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Here's a group to check into to learn how to become a dog trainer. You might want to find some of their local members and see where they have trained:
http://www.apdt.com/default.aspx

Here's a place that tests:
http://www.ccpdt.org/

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Dog Health Questions: Need help with Fitting and using a martingale dog training collar!?

I have a martingale dog training collar for my dog, I got the right size and all, but I am not sure where it is to sit on the dogs neck and that kind of stuff so any help would be appreciated.

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FIT:
as close to the ears as U can get it.
high and snug!!

the collar slips over the dog's head, then is adjusted to fit -
use the sliding-figure-8 to fit the collar.
U are adjusting the collar so that there's MORE doubled-over collar,
and LESS single-thickness collar.
when properly fitted, the fabric-loop is FLAT,
and the collar is HIGH and SNUG.

no more than a Pinky-Tip (to first-joint) should slip between dog and collar,
once it's fitted; U want it to STAY up there,
not slither down the dog's neck toward their chest/shoulders.

once the collar is snug, slide the fabric-loop to the back,
so it's centered at the top of the dog's neck.
now clip the leash on the metal D-ring.

when the dog (or U) put tension on the leash,
the fabric-loop closes, tightening the collar.
however, since the loop can only close to half its size,
there's no danger of 'strangling' or choking the dog.

that's why a martingale is AKA a 'limited-slip' collar.

a choke or slip-collar closes to INFINITY:
they can easily shut-off the airway,
especially if U are so foolish as to imitate Cesar Millan,
and HANG a dog
(suspend them by their collar, with feet off the ground).

HANGING a dog is DANGEROUS!!
lifting a dog's feet off the ground and shutting off their airway can cause death, brain-damage, epilepsy, and other serious injury.

martingales are safer than choke-chains or slip-collars;
they are far less-likely to injure the dog's trachea or cervical vertebrae.
However, U still cannot safely HANG or SUSPEND a dog,
even with a martingale!

please make collar-corrections short and firm:
a quick tug, then let the leash droop slightly.
U want to get the dog into apropos position,
then REWARD them with that easy-loose leash.
a constant tension on the leash is counter-productive:
it teaches the dog that walking is 'tug-of-war'.

walking should be BRISk, focused, and point to point,
Vs sauntering, meandering, and goal-less.

aim for a nearby object, go there; as U approach it,
pick another, and repeat.
dogs use the direction of our gaze to figure out where we are headed,
so by looking toward our goal,
we help the dog to understand where we (dog and human) are going.

happy training!

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