Dog Health Questions: Any suggestions for unacceptable dog behavior?

I am writing because I have a bit of a problem: lately my dog has been acting extremely protective/aggressive. She has always been afraid of people (this may due to poor socialization skills in the beginning) I rescued her about 2 years ago-I moved to a new location-and ever since that move she has changed. I even brought in a behaviorist to help me with her being protective in the house. We also went on walks together with the behaviorist-and I have been following all rules-she has been to two classes of training. I have put almost a grand into her dog training and she does get a lot of exercise/it may have to be with her being alone a lot. We do get out a lot at the park but sometimes she wants to jump at people and scares them. I honestly do not know what else to do. Her problems have become so bad that I am afraid she will harm someone.

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She is exerting her protective nature toward you.

I have learned so much from watching Animal Planet's "It's Me or The Dog". Victoria Stillwell, Dog Behavioralist deals with this kind of behavior nearly every episode.

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• Bring her back to the old house to experiment. She's probably just uncomfortable in a new environment that she feels like no one's safe around her.


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Dog Health Questions: What is a good dog training system?

If you read my earlier question about Don Sullivan [AKA whack-job

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train the dog yourself. start at the 8 month old or older. first teach the dog to heal...then heal and halt....then heal, halt, and stay....then heal, halt stay(until he learns how to stay on command you should always walk back to the dog), and come(Only teach it come after he learns exactly what stay is)...then do this same process again without a leash but in an environment where it cant get in the road(in a fenced yard, ballfeild). ..then you can consider your dog train...takes about 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day to train the average dog. the more hand signs associated with verbal a dog knows the faster he learns the next lesson. good luck. dont beat or physically punish your dog for anything so it can concentrate just on what its doing wrong. be patient because they can sense when your upset, right....have fun

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Dog Health Questions: What are the different types of dog training tools?

I'm going to be getting a 10 month old husky mix this coming up weekend. I've owned several huskies in the past and absolutely love these dogs. Before I have effectively been able to use a pinch collar to teach them to not pull my arm off when walking. I'm interested in learning what other types of training tools are out there and how effective they are compared to the pinch collar.

The only type of tool I won't use is any sort of harness because I'm hoping to teach him to Skijor so he needs to retain his drive to pull, just not when we're walking on a leash.

Thanks!

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Even if you have experience with dogs, it's always best to seek a professionals help when using a new tool. Any new tool (or old tool) can cause damage to a dog if not used correctly.

I've tried several available tools and only found one to really be effective when dealing with pulling/lunging (of course, it was used at the discretion of my trainer and along with proper training techniques.)

Here's a list of the tools i've used and what i found out about them with MY dog:

1) Head Halter: Not effective in the sense that it made my dog MORE frustrated when working around other dogs. Instead of dealing or correcting the excited behavior, it turned her away from the dog and that made her throw a tantrum. Every single time we used it, she threw a big one and ended up worse off. In terms of pulling it helped, but when she wanted to go somewhere she stiffened her head/neck and went on pulling.

2) Harness: Traditional harnesses encourage pulling. The no pull ones that make it uncomfortable just made her walk on her hind legs when she wanted to go. The ones that snapped in the front made her walk sideways, and eventually she managed to pull OUT of them.

3) Pinch (slip) collar: She pulled too much (too constant) for me to safely or effectively correct the behavior.

4) Prong collar: This one worked. She stopped the behavior VERY quickly after a correction and i was able to return her focus to me. I have since STOPPED using it because she got the point very quickly.

Note: I used tools because her behavior would get bad enough that a treat and simply Positive reward training would not get her attention OR the behavior i wanted. I was advised by a trainer.

Dogs respond to different tools in different ways. Some could respond well to the Head Halter even though my dog did not. Others could be too timid or fearful for a Prong collar. It's best to consult with a professional to figure out which tools are needed, if they even are. It's best if NO tools are needed at all because removal of the tool could mean recurrence of the behavior.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training problems! Help!?

I just adopted a 1 year old beagle named Rusty. He is adorable but is not properly trained. Any tips or advice? Thanks!

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Beagle puppies are especially appealing, tails wagging, tongues swiping, bodies all aquiver with joy, but this breed is not for just any family. Before you choose a Beagle as a pet, you should ask yourself if this dog will fit into your environment.
STEP ONE: BEAGLES FARE BEST IN A LARGE FAMILYBeagles require more training than other breeds and have a strong tendency to stray when the opportunity presents itself. They respond best to the stimulation of a large active family. If you choose to train a Beagle, consider the fact that you must start the training early and having more than one Beagle will make things much easier. They can keep each other company if no one else is at home and will be delightful companions to all members of the family.
STEP TWO: BEAGLES ARE HUNTING DOGS

Beagles are natural hunters and are easily distracted from commands by the scent of a rabbit or squirrel or nothing more than the neighborhood cat. The scent alone will send them chasing even though the animal might have been in the area several hours earlier. Therefore, in the house or in a fenced yard, training isn't that difficult, but when out for a walk, a leash is recommended. You might think you have a perfectly behaved dog until natural instinct takes over. To Beagles, going on the hunt is what they think you want.

STEP THREE: THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF BEAGLES

Beagles are short-haired dogs but they have double coats, fine beneath and coarser on top, that do shed in the spring. They are muscular and medium-sized with a keen sense of smell. They like to get dirty and will probably need weekly brushing and a bath once in a while. Because they have droopy ears, they are subject to ear infections. Most Beagles are tri-colored, black, brown, and white. Their origins are English, and they were used for hunting rabbits. The Beagle we see today was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884 and is one of the countries most popular breeds.

STEP FOUR: BEAGLES NEED CAREFUL MONITORING:

You've just brought home a delightful Beagle puppy, and he's already charming everyone. But you can't put a diaper on him, and an 8-week-old Beagle needs to be housetrained as soon as possible. The puppy should be at least 8 weeks old; otherwise he hasn't learned the basic behavior from his mother that he needs. Because he is still an infant, he will need to go out every couple of hours. There should also be a spot in the house with newspapers where he can be confined. If you can't keep an eye on him because he is roaming the house, he's apt to use the floor and the bad habit is started. And Beagles will roam if allowed to do so. Unless you're actually with the dog, he should be where the papers are. Pet supply stores have shredded recycled newspaper that you can use in a litter box. Female Beagles are easier to train in a litter box because they don't have to lift their leg. The litter box should be similar to a carrying case and large enough to accommodate your Beagle puppy as she grows. The male puppy needs to be taken outside on a regular basis to a specific potty area, but set aside a spot in the house with newspapers just in case. A doggie door that leads to a confined space outdoors is ideal.

STEP FIVE: MAKE YOUR BEAGLE FEEL SECURE

The first step in training your puppy is to make him feel secure. That means establishing a routine. Understanding the word “no” is the first step. If you tell him no, you must be ready to follow through. You must be higher in the pack order than he is. He expects this and wants it. Pets are dependent on their owners and are comfortable with following your orders. If he knows exactly where his food dish and water dish will be every day and if he knows what time he will be fed, what time he will go for a walk, what time he is expected to retire and to start the day, and where his bed is located, he will feel much more secure and will be more apt to respond to your commands.

Because Beagles are naturally sociable animals, getting along with people is not a problem, but they are easily distracted by other animals or people, and patience is a virtue in the training of a Beagle. Adolescence for your puppy begins between 6 and 9 months and ends between 1 and 3 years old. This can be an awkward time of change and upheaval when the behavior of your Beagle is unstable, but as long as you understand this phase and know that it‘s temporary, you can handle your dog as you would handle any teenager. Beagles are one of the most appealing pets anyone could have, but only if they have the training they need.

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Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog

• well first, you need to teach it properly if you don't well....... he will never listen to you unfortunately he will bite because he wasnt trained! don't let that happen!


• Dogs are harder to train the older they are. I would suggest saying the command in a firm voice with a sign and showing the dog how to do it. Once they do it give them a treat. For example say "sit" then make a sign with ur hand and lightly press its butt down.


• This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs:
  To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.
  To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.
  Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.
  To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.
  Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training processIt's important with all dog training but especially with young puppies to use lots of encouragement, praise and rewards (positive reinforcement) in your training. Start your puppy training sessions as soon as your little puppy arrives at your home - it's never too early. Set your puppy up to succeed, concentrate on developing desirable habits in your puppy and preventing undesirable behavior. It's much a better alternative to put your puppy on the right path from the start, rather than trying to correct established problem behaviors later on.
  Keep your training sessions short, consistent and always have fun. The key to shaping your puppy's behavior is to start out with very easy commands, continue to build on these successes and apply heaps of repetition. Base your training sessions around trust and mutual respect rather than old school methods based on punishment, avoidance and harsh corrections. In this environment you will find that your puppy loves his training sessions and his confidence will grow with each and every session.Always remember that you are dealing with a very immature young animal. Be realistic, flexible, patient and always fair during puppy training sessions. Your puppy doesn't just automatically know this stuff! It's all new to him and he is bound to have the odd slip up and mistake along the way. Don't worry about these mistakes, just move on and do your best to prevent them in the future. Enjoy this fantastic time in your dog's life. His puppyhood is the time where you will lay the foundation for your puppy's life. It's also where you will develop, build and strengthen the special bond you will share with your dog for life.


• Read dog training books by experienced people in the field. Here are some resources: Anything by Patricia McConnell (she has a PhD in animal behavior and her main focus is dogs), "Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson (a great book for any new dog owner!), any book from clickertraining.com (books by Karen Pryor, Emma Parsons, Mogan Spector, etc.). Hope this helps. The best thing for youo dog is to do research, don't just take anyone's advice, only take the best advice available!


• Em7 offers some excellent books. Two more would be "When Pigs Fly: Training for Impossible Dogs" and the excellent harness-training workbook "Unbroken Spirits: Harnessing Your Dog's Potential" (available only at www.petperfect.com).
  
  First, don't expect poor Rusty to behave like a retriever or shepherd. Beagles are hounds and hounds, like terriers and many toy breeds, are not bred to await with baited breath your every wish. They think for themselves, as they were bred to do. Which means they get distracted easily and many people think of them as "impossible" or worse, stupid. They are NOT. But you need to keep training short, positive, and fun. Pigs Fly can help you understand how to use your dogs gifts and challenges to help him think what you want him to do was his idea (and therefore, FUN!)
  
  Diane Arrington's harness-training workbook, I have to admit, I wasn't a fan of harnesses...I had one large and three powerful bully breeds and thought it would be a fiasco, ending with me being dragged around the block. But no! Right away they became even better behaved and faster to respond than ever before. They are *eager* to learn new commands now. The greyhound, another "impossible" breed, for the first time actually learned a solid sit-stay and down-stay...and responds to "wait" at the door instead of racing through. All without anything more than strong, fair leadership, positive reinforcement, and her time-tested harness method. No choking, yanking, yelling, spraying, shocking, or other harsh corrections. Just a harness, a leash, the dog and you.


• Hello, what a cute picture you've got.
  
  One of the cutest dogs out there is the Beagle. Beagles are a small dog that have a lot of energy, are loving and great to have in a family. To have the best Beagle possible, you will need to look into Beagle training. This training will help make your Beagle listen, and it will give you fewer headaches.
  
  Be Fair With Corrections
  
  When you are involved in Beagle puppy training, you should be fair with the corrections. You want your Beagle to know what you want before you do it...and before you have to correct them. You should never be suddenly angry with your Beagle because they will not understand that.
  
  Make the Beagle part of your human pack by using these types of corrections:
  
  1. Do not praise.
  
  2. Use a stern voice.
  
  3. A slight tug on the leash if needed.
  
  Have Fun
  
  It is important that when you do Beagle training that you have fun. Training Beagle puppies can be difficult, but if you have fun with hit, the puppies will be more apt to listen to you. Beagle dog training should involve praise that is well-timed and appropriate to what the dog has done. With a good relationship with your Beagle, a stern "no" is all that is needed to set them straight.
  
  Work Together
  
  One of the best Beagle training tips is to work together with your Beagle. When the two of you work together and are on the same team, things can go a lot quicker. Let your Beagle learn to play by having fun with you. Show them love and affection and make sure you show them that you care for them.
  
  If the Beagle thinks that they are in a well-loved pack with an alpha who cares, they will be more apt to listen to you and that helps your Beagle training.
  
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Dog Health Questions: What do you think of dog grooming? (question for dog groomers especially)?

I am interested in dog grooming as a profession. I did a 1-summer dog grooming internship and enjoyed it. I did some grooming and a lot of watching.

Next, I talked to dog groomers and heard many complaints. Most say that they are way to busy and have arthritis or some other problem from working with their hands all day.

I would like to here opinions about this job from actual groomers or those that know a lot about the industry. Will I be dissappointed like so many others? Would dog training or boarding be a better career choice?

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I've been a groomer for 39 years. No carpal tunnel or other health issues as a result, but I have been bitten on a number of occasions, but in that time only 3 occasions sent me to the hospital.

The biggest problem I see with new groomers starting out is that the grooming schools in my area do a really poor job of preparing students for actually working in the industry. At best they've done a few breeds and a few different haircuts. Unlike grooming school where you will have most of the day to do one dog, in a shop environment you will need to be able to turn out 5-7 dogs a day in order to make a living at it. Mosr shops pay commission, and if you can't turn out several dogs a day you may earn less than minimum wage.

Grooming is hard work. Lifting, bending, cleaning up after "accidents", keeping your various body parts out of the mouth of a dog who does not like being handled, etc. all take a toll. Most groomers I know who have been at it longer than a few years do it because they love the job and the dogs they work with. A number of those who go into the profession thinking they will have a fun job playing with the puppies all day have a reality check as soon as they really start working and call it quits after a short time.

Many young people coming into this profession have a very poor work ethic and this is one business where that just won't fly if you expect to have a job for long. When a shop has 30 dogs booked in and a groomer just no-shows because she found something better to do that day, most employers don't realize until too late that they are shorthanded and the dogs for the day have already arrived. Finding and keeping good talented groomers was the most difficult part of running a grooming shop, and the primary reason I eventually sold my own shop after 12 years and opted to work for someone else.

Then there are the various shops you work at. Some are better than others in terms of pay and workload. I've worked for some that the owner takes all the easy and/or expensive dogs and enough for her to live off of and gives employees the rest, maybe only two or three a day. I've worked for others who seem to think their employees should be able to turn out a dozen dogs in a few hours, regardless fo the type of work needed. Employees in both cases end up quitting, either for lack of work or too much. Some owners keep their shops clean, some don't. Some maintain equipment, some don't. Some supply virtually anything in the way of expendable supplies, others provide close to nothing.

Truly, you have to love the business and be willing to spend time learning. I personally love it. My days are never quite the same, and I've met many wonderful people and their dogs, worked with many excellent groomers and generally have had a wonderful career.

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• Lots of backbreaking work,get bit,anal sacks,little hairs in your skin,crabby clients,and carpal tunnel. It was a load of fun. I stopped that after 5 years. Could do it NO longer!!!!!!!


• I did it for a little while. I enjoyed working with the dogs, but some of the owners could be pretty crabby. But that's how it is anytime you have to deal with the public. If you love animals and enjoy grooming, then I say go ahead and do it. You can always go into training or boarding later. It never hurts to learn every aspect about dogs, and that includes grooming.


• I totally agree with everything CS had to say.
  
  Ive been grooming for about 15 years. I don't regret it, and I cannot see myself doing anything else. I don't have carpal tunnel, but there are days where my back is just killing me at the end of the day. (however..I have back problems to begin with..non grooming related)
  
  It's not playing with puppies all day. You will have to deal with pee, poop, bugs, crabby/picky owners, crabby dogs, dogs that bite, jump all over you, wiggle all over the place, hair in every part of your body.
  
  It's not just knowing how to give a haircut either. You will need to know how to run/manage a business, some accounting (unless you are an employee) You need to know about shampoos, skin problems, equiptment maintence, people skills, breed styles, and you will need ALOT of patience!!
  
  I went to a grooming school to train. And like CS said..I had 8 hours to groom ONE dog. By the end of my training, I was up to 2 LOL. And 90% of the dogs that came through that school, were perfect angels. I learned alot from school, and the instructors were amazing groomers. I just wish that they would have taught us a little more on how to deal with dificult dogs, owners, and help us build up our speed for "the real world".
  
  Before I went to school, I worked for a very busy groomer as a bather for 4 years. I already knew what the grooming industry was all about, and knew what I had to look forward to.
  I know you said you interned for a summer. Before you make a decision on what you want to do, I would try to get a job for a couple years as a bather somewhere...preferably with a good groomer. That way, you will know what all goes on, and see if this is what you really want to do. Grooming school cost me $5,000 and that was years ago. That's alot of money to spend on something you are not going to want to do after a year.

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Dog Health Questions: Clicker Dog Training - Does it work?

I'd be interested in your thoughts and tips - or is it just another fad?

Thanks

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I was a traditional/ balanced obedience person for over 19 years, I used marker training with shy and feral dog rehab but never got into the entire "clicker thing". The last trainer I worked under was the definition of "Traditional" and she almost broke my dog, my dog was defined as "stubborn", "dominant" and "passive aggressive" by her. My girl was starting to become reactive and fearful of other dogs and was only escalating with each class. About this time, I started free shaping with the clicker to teach her more advanced tricks and behaviors at her agents request. I decided to fire the trainer and switch over to positive reinforcement based methods such as the clicker, my dogs issues resolved in about a week. Positive reinforcement is a scientifically proven method of quickly training animals, it is not a fad. Typically the only people wou will hear calling clicker training a fad are old school traditional or balanced trainers who do not want to go back to school and think PhDs are for dummies. Examples of clicker trained dogs that I know include Paige and Jesse.
add: Tasha, my border collie gets more excited for a "click" than a "good girl".

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• It most definately is NOT a fad. Why? Because it works. It's really just operant conditioning, i.e. associating the click with positive stimulus.
  
  Here's the downside though: we should be constantly reinforcing commands or teaching new commands and it's very difficult to carry a clicker with you all the time. There's an easy solution though: instead of a click use a marker i.e. a word used in place of a click, e.g. yes. So the second a command is performed properly say "yes" then treat - eventually treats will be intermittent, but saying "yes" will be constant. You can use other markers like "no" if your dog is doing something wrong or something you don't want her to do or "good" as an interim marker, e.g. your dog fetches a ball, you can say good as she's bringing it to you, and then "yes" when she delivers it to you and fulfils the command.
  
  Again, clicker training is great, but for most people marker training is more practical.


• Clicker training works for any species with a brain. Animal Behavior Enterprise (ABE) worked with over 140 species, and thousands of individual animals, reliably trained for commercial and govenrment use, sometimes requiring the animals to be away from the handlers for extended periods of time. They trained dolphins to do open ocean work, birds to take pictures, and cats to follow people for spy work. Many zoos have now converted to using clicker training for animal husbandry behaviors, such as teaching an otter to pee in a cup, a dophin to postition itself to get a tube shoved down its throat, or a gorilla to put an arm through a slot to get a daily injection of insulin.
  
  Clicker training is not as easy as some people assume, and so don't apply the principles correctly, and find it doesn't work well for them. I don't know anyone who has sucessfully clicker trained an animal who then had major trouble with another animal ("it doesn't work for all dogs") but do know many who gave up on it as not working for them, blamining the technique rather than their application of it. Many of the principles of clicker training can be incorporated using a verbal marker, but most people are more sloppy in their use of a verbal marker than when using a mechanical marker. You do not need to carry a clicker around for the rest of your life- the clicker is used in the teaching phase, then weaned off.
  
  If interested in clicker training, I suggest the clickersolutions.com website and join the list group, and watch some videos on youtube by kikopup, lovecanines, and supernaturalbc. This is a good introduction to clicker training:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC367wKGi…


• Yeah it works but it doesn't do the training for you… the clicker just lets the dog no he/she did good its basically a substitute from saying “good dog” but it works in the sense that the dog realizes hes done well after hearing the click, and knows hes going to get a treat.


• Before we got our dog we had a bunch of questions, what kind etc.
  I found this program on the internet and it worked for me on my dog mybe it will help you.
  After going through the guide, I can now see that this can work for any dog problem, because of the the way it was put together. I highly recommend this guide to any dog owner that has a problem they need to sort out.


• Yes it works good... And the clicker gets the dogs attention to focus on you. Remember to say good girl or boy the clicker does not sub for that


• It works great if you do it properly.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice Needed?

A friend on mine lives in a very horrible area, extremely ghetto.
He has two dogs he wants to train to protect him. He's been keeping the dogs with him 24/7 and they are only 13 weeks old.
He doesn't like anyone touching them or giving them treats because he doesn't want them to like other people. He loves them but is there another route to training them to be guard/protection dogs? I can tell he hates keeping them cooped up everyday in either his bedroom ( he is 17 ) or in the yard for bathroom breaks.

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He needs to get a professional trainer who specialized in training dogs as protection/guard dogs. While it may sound like an easy thing to do, more often then not, the dogs become aggressive and dangerous to everyone, the owner included. Have him invest in the money to have the dogs professionally trained.

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• Your friend doesn't know what he is doing to those dogs, they will be very unbalanced dogs with that cruel treatment.
  
  He doesn't just need dog training, he needs common sense training. Obviously if he knew what he was doing, he wouldn't get two at the same time, all the time he leaves them together, they bond to each other - not him - not a good idea.
  
  Does he need PROTECTION because he is mentally deficient?
  Sounds like it!


• If they don't get socialized, be with other dogs and people, they'll only turn out to be problematic. To train them to be proper guard dogs they should be extremely disciplined so no accidents happen with family members and such- especially if they are large breed. As they are now, they are likely to grow to be unmanageable- especially when locked up in a small space all day.


• those dogs are going to end up majorly ****ed if they dont get out and get some socialization. No people dont necessarily have to pet them, but a protection dog has to be born first, then trained by a qualified professional. If they dont have the correctly bred for temperaments, then he is just going to have a bunch of aggressive fear biters, not something he can count upon for protection.
  
  Get a gun instead.


• what he is doing is very dangerous for the dogs people and himself, when dogs get that type of unprofessional training they become dangerous and he could find himself in jail if the dogs kill someone. the dogs can be trained to protect him but it must be done by a proffessional.


• He is not socializing his dogs and that is very dangerous for them and for other people. He should get his dogs professionally trained to be guard dogs. You can have a pet that is loving and friendly that will protect when needed.


• There are many dog training classes for this. If your friend keeps up his dogs are going to be the ones you read about that maul or kill someone. Sometimes local kennel clubs and such in the area can offer great classes for cheap.


• He is abusing his puppies. Sorry to say this but obviously he is unable to treat them well. If dogs do not interact with other people, they will not learn about anybody other than their owner.


• This is abuse.
  Tell him to get a security system.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know of a good dog training center for dogs in Palatine, IL my dogs are out of control?

i love them and want them to be train i tried but havent suceeded only one dog knows his name and the other doesnt the other listens to my sit command but the other doesnt :( and they tend to pee at the sofas which is making me angry i try to put there nose there and say no but still no good wht am i doing wrong?

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Google positive reinforcement training
Teaching with food and praise is easy.
Just be consistent.
Say the dogs name, give treat, and pat.
Have dog next to you say dogs name and pat.
Say Come dogs name, give treat, and say good dog.
Dog will associate the name with good things.
Rubbing their nose in it does not accomplish anything.
Read answers here and on the internet on how to house train a puppy.
Start there with yours. Be consistent. Be patient.
Remove the smell of urine from your home.
Enroll in an obedience class based on positive methods now.

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• As the answer above said, your dogs can smell their urine on the sofa, so they will continue peeing on the pretty same place all the time.
  
  Training them is not too hard for you to make them under control, you just need patient and some good tricks.


• For the peeing thing spray distilled white vinegar on it the reason they continue is cause they can smell it.Not sure how old the dogs are but training is pretty easy it takes time and patience.Most Pet Smart or Pet Co do have training classes for the public.

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Dog Health Questions: Do invisible dog training fences really work?

**NOW** I dont want answer from people who want to just through out there thoughts of how cruel it is and how it shouldnt be used. I will automatically give you a thumbs down cause my question does not state anything about wanting to know your opinion on what you think about invisible electric dog training fences.

--I just want to know do they work and if you were satisfied with the one you used (opinions wanted from those who have used or owned one only) what brand was it and did you have a large breed of dog, what kind, and did it work for them.

--A friend of mine owns a German Shepard so im trying to find out info for her. She bought a 6ft gated kennel for the dog which the dog ended up putting 6 hoes by pulling the gate wires loose with her teeth and nose even though all of the chain links were wired down at the bottom. She cant keep this dog on a chain i believe they out lawed it now. She refuses to get rid of the dog she is determined to keep her cause she does have papers and was worth way more then what she got her for. But she cant keep the dog contained unless on a chain to a tree which she does not want to do, and she walks her twice a day and still the dog is determined to climb the fence and get out, plus she was a sheltered dog from the previous owners and does not know that cars are a danger she has almost been hit 3 times from getting out several times.

My friend is resorting to a shock collar with a invisible fence but she has never used one and wants to know if buying one is worth it for the size of the dog (she is a year and 7 months), or do most of these type of contraptions not work. This dog didnt jump the fence in the beginning months that she had her but all of a sudden she left her alone one day and since they she jumps with fence, she has been told the dog has owner anxiety.

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If the problem is that she goes through the fence even when left for a little while, I much prefer using a standard, "honest", electric farm wire like you would use for horses or such. They can see it and relate to it - there are no sudden shocks or pain coming from out of nowhere. You put it up inside of a regular fence so you eliminate the usual problems of invisible fences that others have mentioned; problems that often lead to aggression, especially in a sensitive dog like the German shepherd. Most people I know who have tried invisible fences weren't satisfied with the results, and the one that said it was okay lived in an area where no other dogs or people came by since it was placed far from the property line on her farm.

German shepherds are notorious for doing poorly when isolated from their people and certainly not recommended for living outside or left outside on their own when the owner leaves. Going through a fence in such a situation is not disobedience but desperation and even panic. This is part of why invisible fences often don't work with German shepherds.

I do think she has a much bigger issue, from reading your post, and to only try to fix the symptoms is not going to work in the long run. She would benefit from visiting an experienced, positive trainer, and if taking care of her dog's problems is too much for her, she should consider re-homing her as the problems are bound to get worse - anxiety will continue to manifest itself in new ways if old ways are "prohibited".

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• Electric dog fences CAN work. For a well-mannered, laid-back dog, a painful shock is enough to keep them contained.
  However, your friend's dog sounds anything but that. A simple shock is NOT enough to deter some dogs, especially such anxious escape artists. In fact, once the dog passes through the fence once, chances are it won't be willing to return to the yard because to do so because it will have to experience another painful shock just to go back to the yard it doesn't want to be in.
  
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• An invisible fence won't work for a dog with separation anxiety. She'll take the shock and go through the fence, but she won't come back. Invisible fences also don't stop other dogs from coming into the yard and getting into fights with your dog. So no, they won't work in this dog's case. There's many, many dogs who are more than willing to go through them.


• I am someone who has exactly the situation where someone would use one (property that can't be fully fenced) and opted not to because they do fail and because they do have other problems.
  
  I know several people who got them and their dogs learned to blow right through the fence and they kept on going. They would not come back because they knew they would be shocked again. In all cases, they had to build a run or a fence.
  
  Also, other people and animals can come in your yard and your dog has no means of escape. Dogs have been attacked inside invisible fences by dogs and wild animals. Some have also been stolen because there is no physical barrier that would help keep a person out.
  
  So they are not reliable and there are safety reasons not to do it, without even getting into whether you think they are cruel or not.


• A dog should not be left outside alone - they will get into trouble.
  
  However, for invisible fences, many of them will work the majority of the time to keep the dog inside. However, If a dog really wants out, they will go through it, regardless of the noise or shock they feel. Then they are "stuck" outside their yard and cannot come back in.
  
  Also, an invisible fence does not keep other animals out, and the dog could be cornered in their own yard and not able to escape.
  
  So for these reasons, I do not like invisible fences. Better would be to train the dog not to leave the yard, and don't let the dog outside by themselves without supervision.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training in rugby, warwickshire?

im trying to find a dog training school, in rugby warwickshire but cant find any, can any1 help?

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http://www.apdt.co.uk/trainers_area.asp?…

Any use?

The other thing you can do is pop into your vets... they often have leaflets and info about local trainers. Or try asking fellow dog owners for any recommendations.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training,dog grooming career questions?

hey i like to understand more about dog training. im thinking of applying school online for dog training, but is it any good? i love animals and would like to have a career involving them. Is it a good idea going full time? or part-time? is it really like a hobby thing or you can make a living out of it? i was thinking of opening a business of dog training and grooming center. possibly adding pet supplies(but i dont know yet) so i just wanna know if this is a good career path. and if you make enough to live.
thanks in advance
:-D

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A good groomer most assuredly can make a good living. One of the most important things you can do is to take business and accounting classes, because you will most likely do best self employed, and the book-keeping is a headache.

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• It's a wonderful option, but if you like animals and have them as pets and this is the only reason I would not pursue it. People who open places like these have much experience and background in these areas, so they have a passion for working with the animals, not just for owning them. I would get a part-time job at a local groomer as a bather and cleaner or maybe doggie day care and see how difficult it is to work with the animals first.


• I would lean more towards doing a pet grooming center. My mom opened up a mobile grooming business 3 years ago, and within 2 years she was so busy that she does not accept new clients anymore. Also she makes over 60,000 a year. She had very lil experience at first. She took a couple of classes but thats it. But im not sure where you are from, but im from New Jersey and groomers are in such high demand you dont need to be an expert and perfect groomer to make a lot of money. In the dog training business there is really not that much money it is. I would def. lean towards a grooming center. If you want to make more money, do a mobile grooming buisness. You have to purchase like an rv type van, that has a grooming table and tub and everything in it. Then you drive to people's houses and you park in the driveway and you bring the dog into your van and groom them in there. Its less stressful for a dog and owns perferred mobile grooming to grooming at a location.

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Dog Health Questions: What can I expect from the Petsmart Dog Training Program?

I have a 51/2 month old Goldendoodle pup that is VERY intelligent and knows all the basic commands of sit, come, stay and bedtime (goes to her crate) and rings a bell to go potty outside!
I feel like she may be to advanced for the Petsmart puppy training. Can anyone explain what she may possibly learn that she hasn't already by attending? I'd hate to spend money on training that is already being incorporated into her daily life.

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We did the puppy class then the advanced class, but I'll just talk about the advanced class.

The best thing my dog learned at Petsmart was to be around other dogs and stay under control. In the advanced class we did a lot of coming with distractions (let dog loose, called the dog to come, but he had to pass other dogs or come with another dog next to him). We also worked on scary situations - staying calm around handicapped equipment, tunnels, etc.

But overall, the best part was he got used to other dogs. Of course, you need to keep this up, but it's so nice taking my dog for a walk and him not pulling or jumping to get to other dogs and people we pass.

The advanced class does a few more advanced commands too - roll over, leave it, take it, etc. You'll also review the other stuff.

I was very happy with the class, and it gave me a a basis for what to work on at home. It's nothing too advanced, but I have an awesome, 3 year old dog now and people always comment how well trained he is.

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• It's really all up to you the owner, and the trainer. I took my puppy when she was younger and the guy really couldn't help me with anything because I really didn't have any problems with my dog. It sounds like you are in the same boat... I went to about 3 sessions and stopped going... I say save your money..


• Nothing..Petsmart training is not for anything serious, it is for those that have no idea. Keep your money, don't waste it on non-sense.


• Well it's always good to have your puppy well socialised.


• sounds like your dog is already pretty well trained.
  don't waste your money.
  we took our dog there and they only teach sit, down, and ...... well, that's about it.


• depends on what you put into it to what you get out of it. talk to the trainers and see if they is anything they can help you with.


• i wouldn't waste my money there.
  
  go to a real trainer, elsewhere, and look for an intermediate, or upper level OB course. get into agility, something.
  
  

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Dog Health Questions: Puppy that is in desperate need of dog training.?

My 6 month old chiweenie really needs to be taught some manners!!! Got any ideas? Any recommendations for affordable, effective dog training classes?

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Ask your vet for recommendations. Big chain stores offer training in basic manners, but can be more expensive than a regular dog trainer. Look up the American Pet Dog Trainers and find one in your area. It's a good place to start.

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• Id say Petco (or Petsmart) they have great obidience group training programs that work good....
  
  Not sure of the cost, my dog is hopeless, so I haven't taken her


• The joke is that dog training is really more about training the owner rather than the dog, so go rent or buy a video on dog training and learn some of the techniques. If you have the money, sign up for dog training classes which usually cost about 30-100$.


• Go to Pet's mart and join one of their program.


• Quality training starts around $125. PetsMart seems to be a good place but maybe too distractive in the middle of the store though. City Parks and rec are usually about $60 but usually held in some grassy park. All are usually around 6 pm at night for 6 weeks.


• whenever you talk to your dog and give him a command dont say "sit spot" instead say "spot sit" and spot good" this way the dog recognizes its name as a good thing and is more willin to respond... same as when scolding say spot bad instead of bad spot... this really worked with my labradore and mix pup hope i helped


• You can do alot of it on your own if your willing to do the research. Just know that you don't do you dog any favors by ignoring or even inadvertantley rewarding good behavior. For example, We have a dog in the office that barks when new people come in the door. Some of the employees rush off to give her a bone or to get one for the stranger so that she will not bark. This of course teaches the dog that in order to get a bone she should bark at strangers.
  
  Dogs want you to be the leader no matter how small the pack. If you do not assume your position as pack leader than your dog will feel uneasy and think that he or she should assume this role. They don't want it. They want to know exactly what is expected of them and what the rules are. Start by making your dog walk beside you. Make sure the pup waits until you are through a door and say it's ok for them to cross through as well.
  
  I would discourage training with treats as the dog thinks he's trained you to give him a treat when he sits pretty. He should sit pretty because you told him to and his reward should be affection only.
  
  Another problem that I have come across is that one of our dogs was rescued when she was just 3 or 4 weeks old. She wasn't properly weened and didn't the time with her mother needed to teach her boudaries. When a mother weens her pups she begins to instill boudaries in them by snapping at them and so on. It's not barbaric but the way they work (how many mothers snap at their children everyday!) When a dog lacks this time with their mother it's hard to go back and teach those same boundaries.
  
  Good Luck to you it's a long road ahead but so worth it if you do your research. Dogs are eager to please. They want you to be happy and just need to have exact demands of whats expected of them.


• PetsMart


• I agree with getting a vet recommendation, of course, make sure the recommendation is from a reputable vet that has been in practice for a long time with a good knowledge of industry professionals in your area. we use a trainer here that is private or group, and offers a 6 week course, one night per week scheduled at our availability and it is $90. She is great, like the dog whisperer! : ) Best $90 we ever spent. I agree with going with an individual professional over PetSmart, as I'm not sure the "big box" trainers will consistently have as broad of an experience range with different behavioral issues as a reputable individual professional might. One advantage of our trainer, and I'm not sure if all private trainers are this way, but we can call her any time to ask her questions about things that might happen while we're at home, outside of the lessons. of course, we don't abuse that, but she is a great resource! Good luck!


• You could just look in the phone book under dog trainer and start calling around and ask them how much they cost. Also the large pet stores like Petamart and Petco tend to have basic manners classes.


• Your local vet should have contact numbers of dog training services in your area.

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Dog Health Questions: Should i bring my 4 month beagle to petco for private dog training?

will that be good for my beagle? but the important thing is i don't wan't my beagle howling, escaping, digging in the backyard when i'm not home, and i really wan't to know the pricing for dog training, please give me some advice , thank you

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You can get a private trainer that comes to your home to help you work on those issues that occur at home. I found one near me that charges $500 for 6 at home courses. Do a local search for your area and start calling them to ask about pricing.

But other trainers, where you go to them, would be cheaper. One near me is about $200.

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• listen I'm sorry to say this but you are going to have to "beat" the discipline into your beagle. I have one, and she is 7 years old now and it took 2 years to house break her and eventually I had to crate her for a year while I was not home during the day and spent another year patching up the holes in the yard where she escaped.
  
  Seriously, training will not help a beagle, you have to show a beagle who is the boss, you!!
  
  I love love love my fun beagle, but there was a point when we almost separated after 2 years of nonsense, and then one day it just clicked and she got the picture.
  
  so,
  
  no petco
  yes crate during the day
  yes very secure yard(unless you like chasing around the neighborhood)
  about the howling, that's anybody's guess.
  
  Eventually, what I did after 4 years was get her a daytime companion. he is an eskimo dog and they do very well together and it has minimized her need to hunt right out of the door to a great extent.

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Dog Health Questions: Do dogs like or dislike the sound of the dog training clicker?

i bought a dog training clicker for my grandma, thinking that is might resolve the problem of her two yorkies fighting.... do you think it will work?

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It depends on how you train the dog. Some people use the sound as a reward when the dog is behaving or does a trick right. Others, like me, use it as a naughty sound. When the dog does something bad, scold him/her and click the clicker loudly 3 or 4 times. Works both ways very well.

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• some do some dontjust try it on them and see what happensif they get taught what it means they will obey it
  
  hope they stop fighting soon!


• People don't buy clickers because the dog likes or dislikes the sound..
  
  Clickers are used because the sound is distinctive and easily distinguishable. People associate it with a command, and a nice treat.
  
  It goes something like this:
  
  You tell the dog to SIT.. your dog sits.. you CLICK.. and then give him a treat.
  
  The dog comes to associate the CLICK with doing something right, and a tasty treat.
  
  A clicker will not automatically fix any dog's problems without the proper training. It is only a training TOOL.


• I've never heard of a training clicker used for that. Usually it's used as a training aid. You spend some time clicking it and then giving a treat so that the dog associates it with a reward and you can use the clicker to train them to do things that might be hard to give a treat for immediately.
  
  How do you intend to use the clicker? I'm curious.


• Dog clickers are all about association. When you reward a dog for doing something good (say, with a treat), you also immediately use the clicker. This causes the dog to associate the good feelings of receiving a treat, with the sounds of a clicker, thus the dog knows it has done something good when it hears the noise. The dogs will not know what your grandmother is doing if she just randomly starts clicking at them while they're fighting. A clicker is a learned reward as a means of training, not a deterrent to fighting.


• I think you've got it backwards! Clickers are used by professional trainers in conjunction with treats to reinforce good behavior. I'm not saying the loud noise won't work, but I doubt it's a long term solution. If it doesn't, try a spray bottle of water as soon as they start fighting (they hate it). If one or both of grandma's dogs are unaltered, it might stop dominance related fighting to have them fixed.


• my dog does, because he's learned that click=treat.
  
  not all do, and it doesn't work for all owners. just try it out.


• It isn't there to be a treat it's there to get attention THEN a treat.
  
  You could try to get them off each other, but don't treat them as this'll make them think fighting is right.


• I don't know about the dogs, but I think it is the most annoying sound around. I don't use them or allow them in my training classes. If my students want to use them outside of class, more power to them. I would hate to be in a class of 10 to 12 students, all with clickers.

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