Dog Health Questions: Your dog's favourite tunes :-) ?

Hiya :-) ! Have got a very cute 4 month-old Bernersennen-Border Collie-puppy. We will normally get her into dog training next week :-) ... am sure she will enjoy it because she is very lively, of course.

Now, sometimes she gets very nervous as well. I love music and I think that classical music must be as good for animals as it is for human beings. She seemed to like Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A, the Andante part, totally, as she fell peacefully asleep. At the beginning, she also liked meditation music with nature's sounds.

Any more tunes, songs or ideas? Thank you very much and Have a Happy Easter :-) !

Protection Dog Training - Frequently Asked Questions

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Vanessa Mae's albums are pretty good and Enya is always a relaxer. Canon in D is nice and relaxing. My dog could sleep through anything though, and doesn't seem to have a song preference. He's more interested in neighborhood dog gossip.

My one cat enjoys the Superman Theme, the Imperial March, Blue Shadows on the Trail by Roy Rogers, and the whistling song from the Kill Bill movies.

Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training

• Who let the dogs out.


• My labrador seems to love gnarls barklay's crazy track... dunno why!


• My dog Isabella LOVED "This is Me" and "He loves you not" by Dream.


• My little girl seems to like the old ragtime music and broadway


• aashique banaayaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!


• Because you're gorgeous
  I'd do anything for you
  Because you're gorgeous
  I know you'll get me throughI sing this to my dog


• smooth jazz.


• All of my pets seem to like "Galvanize"(by The Chemical Brothers). Even my cat!


• The Beach Boys! She is a labrador, so naturally, she loves the water.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training.......?

My neighbors tend to call my black Labrador's name every time they see him, and my dog goes running toward their direction. How can i teach him to only come to me when his name is called? He's three months old

Agility Dog Training, Key to a Great Sport

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Lots of things you need to do to make him loyal to you as an owner. Hand feeding helps. The dog then knows that the food does not appear as if by magic, he needs you to provide it... therefor he'll need to stick with you in order to surviv (put in simple dog terms) Use his name to get his attention, Then say HERE or COME, something very simple and clear. Put him on an extendable lead, and when you say his name in an excitable voice, then say come/ i use HERE, give him a second, and if he doesnt come STRAIGHT away, pull him gently but firmly towards you. This way he will know that he HAS to come to you. Use lots of treats, only if he does as he is told, and also use a clicker... they are fool proof. If you are consistent i GUARANTEE you will have a very well behaved and obedient dog. My Jack Russell Terrier amazes people as they think Jacks are yappy and untrainable.. i always enjoy prooving them wrong! Any other questions welcome.

Dog Fence Review - Dog Training Rights and Wrongs

• Maybe you should try an all-over training course for 8 weeks to secure that bond with your dog. An absolutely amazing certified dog trainer and WCFO certified judge is Cassandra Hartman from Cassandra's Canines Inc.
  
  Try: www.cassandrascanines.ca
  
  I wouldn't steer you wrong!


• enroll in an obedience class and he will learn commands that will help


• 1- you must complete his training.
  2- the best way( after completing his training) is to put a friend to call your dog and you have to stop him from going from the moment he begin moving towards your friend. You repeat until you are sure he have learn this...
  


• talk to your neighbors and ask them to stop!
  OTOH a 3 month dog that comes when his name is called is great.

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Dog Health Questions: Help! what do I do to get this dog trained?

My mom and I just got a toy poodle mix from a lady who was glad to wash her hands of him. We got almost no background info on him, including not knowing what food he had been fed. Needless to say, we are needing to start from square one with this dog!
She told us he was potty trained, but apparently not, since he has been leaving little surprises in the house almost every day.

He seems to only be having "accidents" overnight, since I will wake up and discover a potty spot. I have tried taking him outside before bed, etc, but it still is happening. Should I be getting up earlier?

I think he is almost potty trained, but he never lets us know when he has to go. I just try to keep an eye on him in case he starts sniffing around the house.
My mom and I are considering crate training him, but we have never used this method to potty train before. Do we leave him in there all day?? Or do we only put him in there, say, overnight? And how often should we be letting him out?

Dog Training How Tos - Laying a Solid Foundation

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crate training is the way to go. I would definitely do this.
Here is a link to some info.
I would also say you may need a professional trainer. You should have him evaluated and then go to obedience class.

The Importance of Dog Training

• Most dogs will have accidents in a new house, even though they're potty trained.
  Yes, you should crate train him. He should sleep in there at night & the crate should be left open & accessable to him during the day. He will probably go in there on his own for naps.
  I would take him out as many times a day as you can. Take him to the SAME spot every time & say "Go potty!" until he goes.
  Then praise him as though he's done something wonderful. You can even leave the poop there for a day or so (if possible) until he gets the idea that this is the right spot to go.
  And yes - you really can teach a dog to go to the bathroom on command. All of mine do.
  As far as during the day - keep him in an area where you can monitor him at all times. Use baby gates so that he can't go into places where you don't want him.
  At first I would take him out every two hours or so.
  Good luck.


• he may be having accidents due to stress (it is stressful to move to a new home, new people, new everything). give him some time to make the adjustment. if you feel a crate would be helpful, see link for tips on how to use one properly. and no, you do not want to leave him in it all day - that is inviting him to eliminate in the crate, which is counter-productive. crating him at night might be an option and trying to get up a little earlier might also help. depending on his age, he should be going out on a schedule: first thing in morning, after each meal, after naps and playtime, last thing at night (these are minimums; small dogs tend to need to go more frequently than bigger dogs). mostly, praise him for doing the right thing and keep supervising so you can help him learn faster. best wishes.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training tips IE feeding schedule and how to keep of couch.?

my one year old toy poodle mix wont stay off the couch. we never let her up there since day one. but she wont stay off. and i use to keep her food out side but now that it too cold i brought it inside but i don't want to keep it out all day. so what is a good feeding schedule. and one more thing she always plays with her teeth so she nips and her teeth are sharp i tried so many thing i cant get her to stop. oh yea and she jumps all over new people how can i get her to calm down?

What You Need to Know About Dog Training

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Feeding. Put the food in the bowl and leave it for about 20 min. Take away whatever is left. Your dogs only need to be fed twice a day. Fed her around the time you ear breakfast and them around dinner time.

Couch. When she goes on the couch, tell her OFF and push her off the couch. When ever she is on it get her off.

Puppy Dog Training in 7 Lessons

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone else find Brad Pattison's dog training methods to be abusive?

So I was watching At the End of My Leash and I was absolutly appaled by Brad's training methods. He seems to use force and fear as a training solution. Does anyone else feel this way? I have started a Facebook Page about this http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=grou… and I am hoping to spread the word and fight against his animal abuse. Please comment with any ideas of how to do this, as most of the time he manages to have these pages and forums removed. Thanks.

Clicker Training as an Effective Dog Training Tool

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he is an offensive and disgusting human being and to call him a trainer is wrong ... people go on about the dog whisperer being cruel and cesar is a softie compared to this abusive fool ... i can not even stand to see him on tv anymore ... sorry i do not do facebook ... i did see quite a bit against him on youtube ...

Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training

• Yes, he is abusive. To people and dogs. Unfortunately he works from the false assumption that dogs are trying to take over/ become dominant/ subvert your authority, etc., and that the only way you can talk to then is with force.
  
  He has even stated that 'force is the only language they understand' and so he has a justification to chase and scream a dog into a corner until it pees in fear but based on his belief it is trying to 'manipulate" I've seen videos where he hits a bulldog in the face for no reason and jerks is to hard that it's feet come off the ground for no reason at all.
  
  In short Brad Pattison and his CET clones are abusive and a disgrace to the dog training community.


• I don't know about Brad Pattison in particular but there are a few popular trainers out there who I just do not agree with. It's sad - dogs are suppose to trust us and be family members but using harsh, abusive, training methods really breaks down that trust.
  
  I would say your best bet to arise awareness is to just keep talking about it, get the word out. Even if the pages get deleted, hopefully they did some good and some people got to read your message before the information was deleted. Feel free to registrar and post in my new pet forum (link below) - your post won't get deleted there.


• Oh, heavens yes. The very first episode that aired on Animal Planet had me sending an email to the station to complain about this woman-hating psycho.
  
  They received thousands of other complaints.......
  
  Good job with your Heeler! Heelers do not respond well to physical corrections. They are too smart and too tough.


• I saw a couple of episodes and I can't stand this guy!!!
  
  I'll never forget it. He convinces a family to give their large pet dog away to the POUND for a dog that is a "better fit". He even said on the program that the dog would likely be put down.
  
  Disgusting!! I never watched after that.EDIT: Tuan - Just because someone is nice to people, doesn't mean they are nice to animals.


• He is abusive and big on dominating. Cant stand him and wouldn't let him train my pet rock. There are lots of You Tube videos of his "training" how he hasn't been sued and prosecuted for animal abuse is beyond me.


• Honestly, if Mother Teresa of Calcutta had been a dog trainer, some of you would have called her abusive.


• Hi Stefi Lynn,
  I do not know this show. At this moment we are tvless. But things to consider...
  
  It seems he is dealing with breaking dogs that have got bad behavior issues. Just the title alone of the show being "At the End of My Leash" sounds like this is the final chance or these dogs are going to the pound, or worse. He is going in there and having to demand to have control back.
  
  Dogs want their humans to be in control, however, if we let them down they have no other choice but to take the lead (so to speak). That is when we see these bad behaviored dogs who bite, attack, tear up the house... etc.
  
  Now those of us that have been proactive with our dogs and have taken the lead and are the pack leaders of our dogs, well we think it is simple. We did it since they have joined our families, it comes natural. Other people see us with our well trained dogs and think... What the heck???? why does my dog act like a fool??? They did not see all the preparation we did since they were 8 weeks old.
  
  (this goes for kids, too)
  
  I am just throwing out there a perspective. How would you break a dog that has gone wild???
  
  Rose


• Yes, he is abusive.
  
  Too often he manhandles a dog and when they respond he calls them aggressive. I imagine is some stranger took him by the collar and tried to push him to the ground, he'd be aggressive too.
  
  His approach is not based on evidence, it is based on his misconceptions of dogs as status seeking animals that will take over and this gives him the excuse he needs to slap and jerk dogs.
  
  Read this from the International Association of Positive Dog Trainers
  
  IPDTA (International Positive Dog Training Association) does not endorse the teachings of Caesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer) or Brad Pattison (At The End Of My Leash) for the following reasons;
  
  We do not believe it is necessary or productive to "dominate" a dog for any reason.
  
  Good leadership should never involve the use of physical force, physical, verbal or psychological punishment, intimidation, fear or pain.
  
  You can be a good leader by following these three simple rules; 1. Begin and end all interactions with the dog - if you lead, the dog follows. 2. Ignore all demands. 3. Have the dog earn everything it values by performing a previously taught cue.
  
  Intimidation based training can quickly destroy a dog's trust in people, resulting in fear-biting.
  
  Since fear bites account for over 90% of dog bites, dog trainers SHOULD NOT be contributing to the problem.
  
  Intimidation-based training creates respect based on fear, what positive reinforcement training creates is respect based on trust.
  
  You can create two well trained dogs, one cowering - afraid of making a mistake, the other exuding confidence with a wagging tail, enjoying life. WHICH DOG DO YOU WANT?
  
  What you would not want someone to do to you, you should NOT do to a dog!

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Dog Health Questions: How do you become a member of the dog squad?

I'm really interested in dog training, I've trained shepherds for a few years now.
Do you need to be on the police force before the dog squad?
What training is necessary?
Does the officer train the dog or is it trained beforehand?

Dog Training Basics

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Go to Cop School.

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Dog Health Questions: Looking for a new dog training book?

i usually train my own way..positive reinforcement with whatever motivates them treat or toy then wean them off of it.

however i am interested in looking at some training books to get more ideas for training possibly better ways to do or teach a dog.

i collect dog books but most are breed specific or encyclopedias on dogs and their nutrition.

last year i bought a dog training book i found interesting called "raising a champion: a beginners guide to showing dogs" i liked this and am interested in perhaps a basic training book? the raising a CH book is very detailed on training how to stack and gait but i wanted more in other areas as well for the most part as the title says it's all about the show ring and training for the show ring.

can you recommend some good dog training books that go over the basics in good detail?

anyone read http://www.google.com/products/catalog?h…
did you find it to be any good?

NOTE: i refuse to read Cesar Millan & victroia S books...

Helpful Dog Training Tips

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There's a few books I really, really love. One is "Purely Positive Training" by Sheila Booth. This is a book I've used a lot and gotten great info out of. The other one that is more than worth the money is "Get Connected With Your Dog" by Brenda Aloff. It also comes with a DVD and its awesome.

Basic Dog Training - Starting Off on the Right Paw

• Some of my favorite authors are Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, and Sarah Wilson. I learned much about dog behavior from them, and subsequently, dog training. Some books are quite basic, but being a dog lover, they're always interesting.


• All the best training books are available on www.dogwise.com.
  Nothing the matter with Victoria Stillwells methods, but I'm glad you haven't been taken in by Cesar.


• dog training for dummies


• Patricia McConnell's books, would be great- lots of info and stories in "The Other End of the Leash" and several other books, and she also has "how to" books like Family Friendly Dog Training. If you like having story included, try Susan Garrett's book, Shaping Success: The Story of an Unlikely Champion about her dog Buzz (agility champion, not conformation!)
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  
  Another good option, for more of a "family dog" focus, would by Terry Ryan's newest version of her book, Toolbox for building a great family dog.
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
  
  If interested in something new and fun to do with your dog that doesn't require a lot of classes and equipment, consider nosework:
  
  http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…

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Dog Health Questions: What are the basics of dog training? Rescue dog with training already? please read whole question?

I want to get a dog from the Humane Society and will opt towards an easily trainable dog and/or one who is already trained. If he is already trained, what will I personally have to do to so he responds to me? Also, what exactly are the things I would train him? Basically, if he listens to me and can understand the commands, he will be able to understand most of what I want him to do, right?

Animal Husbandry And Other Unnatural Acts: A Career in Dog Training

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I agree, there is an advantage to a dog that already has the basics down. That said, read about the types of dogs you may want and the ages, as well. Often the behavior of a dog will change after a couple of weeks at home...the shelter is not the most "normal" of environments. And there are certain ages a dog goes through, just like people. Puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, geriatrics. It might be nice to know what to expect.

Training Classes:
Also, I highly recommend training classes, even for experienced people and experienced dogs. I still take my dog from time to time for a refresher. It is really fun, I learn new stuff, she learns new stuff, we refresh old stuff, others learn stuff from us, we meet new people and dogs...the list goes on and on. Training class is really is a good experience all the way around.

The Basics:
A good book or two would help. An author recommendation is below. The basics are sit, stay, leave it, and walking nicely on a leash. With a book, you will get idea of other things, and if you have access to the training classes, you'll get even more ideas. Training your dog is very enjoyable. They are so pleased to please you, and the teamwork is very bonding.

cheers!

Train Your Dog - Don't Let Your Dog Train You

• http://www.seefido.com/html/how_to_becom… good luck.


• The basics of dog training boil down to establishing yourself as the leader of the pack. You can train your dog to do as much or as little as you find necessary. The come and stay commands are really important because they have an affect on the dog's safety. Also, you want a dog who is socialized (good with people and other animals.) If a dog understands commands and respects you as a leader, he'll follow your commands.


• An already trained dog will be able to respond to your basic commands.... sit and stay. If it was formally trained ie with obedience classes it will help if you know the correct commands and hand signals so as not to confuse the dog. Personally my preference would be to select a young, untrained dog of an intelligent breed and start from scratch.


• Thank you for thinking of getting a shelter dog!
  I would suggest
  #1 get the right kind of dog for your lifestyle. If you only have a certain amount of time (due to working schedule) do not get a high maintenance dog such as a Lab or Border Collie, etc...the shelter consultants will be able to help you with that decision....
  #2 Make sure you understand this an animal.... not a human...YOU are the LEADER of the Pack.....A Pack will be the 2 of you... and you are the leader...
  #3 Basic Manners are essential....He must wait for your command....ex=going for a walk...he must come to you for the collar and leash and he must sit before it is put on, and he must wait before going out the door. Before going for a ride in the car, he must wait until you give him the release word ex=OK!...He must sit and wait before eating his dinner(do not just leave the food for him to eat at his will)....remember YOU are the leader! The follower (which is what a happy dog is ...) will respect you....
  ANY dog MUST have EXERCISE....DISIPLINE, next and then when he is calm...AFFECTION
  There is a great book by Caesar Milan (the dog whisperer) that will make all this very clear! Caesar's Way (just an example, there are plenty of other great books on dog behavior)
  If the dog is already trained in certain commands I would say that the first thing you must get from his is to "Focus" on YOU!(He should be able to look at you and wait until you give him the next command or release word)
  Training will teach you that!
  Even if he is already "Trained"...you should take him to a class and learn "together"..... Training is a personal bond between the 2 of you! also research crate training (this will give him his own personal space), and check out vets for his health and future visits. and the very last thing I will say is....Training is NEVER over....there is a world of knowledge in the library and the internet...READ, READ, READ....
  Good luck and stay calm and assertive! (from Caesar Milan)


• I would recommend that you do a bit of reading first, before getting a dog. Learning about operant conditioning, clicker training, and reward-based training is fun and you'll be amazed at the things that dogs can do when they are taught in a positive way.
  Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, Susan Garrett, Melissa Alexander, Suzanne Clothier and Jean Donaldson are all great to study.
  
  ***No animal behaviorist or trainer who has actually spent time to understand how dogs learn would ever choose to bully or intimidate a dog using punishment. ***

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