Dog Health Questions: Schools that teach Dog trainers?

I am specifically asking about dog trainers, NOT dog training. I looked for reviews on different schools but there aren't any.

I have found two schools: Animal Behavior College and Penn Foster. Each claim to train people to be Professional Dog Trainers.

I have found no independent reviews on either one.

If someone who is a graduate of either one or intimately knows someone, Please give me your opinion of the schools.

I know the URL of each school, so please don't send me links.
Thanks,
Paul

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Animal Behavior College, from what I've heard, is a very good school. Victoria Stilwell recommends them. I plan on getting certified through them.

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• You didn't say where you are but this is one of the best:
  
  http://www.sfspca.org/programs-services/-academy-dog-trainers
  
  If you can't get to SF then perhaps you could contact them and ask for a reference in your area. Penn Foster is NOT recommended. I am unfamiliar with the Animal Behavior College. Any online type program will give you book knowledge only that you could better teach yourself. Save the money you would waste on those types of places and buy some good books... start with Jean Donaldson's "The Culture Clash" and then go on from there. Once you have the book basics down find a school to get the practical knowledge from. Just learning from a working dog trainer is not the best idea... someone who is excellent at training dogs may or may not be talented at teaching people. Also, be sure that you find a compatible program. The best use positive reinforcement methods. Clicker training is also good. If you can volunteer for a local shelter or better yet get a job with them working with the dogs this will be the best experience you could have and really help you in your future career.


• I went to ABC, graduated 3 years ago, loved it.
  The first classes were a bit "eh" as in boring because it is all introduction and safety, but otherwise great course and I could take it from home too.
  
  I now have my own little training practice and have helped training dogs for movie sets as well. It was the best choice I ever made.


• There are few really good schools and most come and go. These organizations offer training and seminars
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  http://www.nadoi.org/
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  http://www.apdt.com/


• best bet is to train under a good trainer in your area.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog barking issue?

You see, everytime my dog see's a person, he barks..well not me because he's use to me..but how can i train my dog "he's a cocker spaniel" to not bark at other animals / people.. i try hard to get him around people so he can get use to the feeling, but he just never stops barking..Ooh and dog training on a leash..he keeps pulling and thinks hes the boss..what should i do?

P.S..i dont want to take him to proffesional training because it cost so much, is there any way i can teach him by myself? with treats? Thanks.

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You can train him yourself but a good class with a good instructor is a better way to learn the proper techniques and you can get all your behavior questions answered by professionals. Group classes usually don't cost that much, but are well worth it. see links for how to train commands.
i have included some info on barking as well.

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• The best book I've seen is Dog Training by Bash, several years old
  
  There is an Animal Planet show on dog problems that is very good at showing training techniques
  
  Finally could try an antibark collar


• If you can't afford training, maybe you can get a few books on dog training though? Dog training for Dummies is pretty good! Cockers just really like to bark and they are very territorial...so that may be tough to break...Good Luck!


• Get a prong collar, that will solve all your problems.


• leave the poor dog alone
  he's a dog and dog's bark....jerk..
  
  sincerly yours,
  your cocker spaniel :p
  
  BARK BARK BARK BARK !!!!!!!!!


• I think anti bark collars are a bit cruel.
  When your walking your dog every time he barks - turn round and walk him away. eventually he will stop barking because he wont want to change irection. I saw this on a tv programme with the dog trainer victoria stilwell and it worked.


• The barking at people is a pretty serious issue and it is well worth the money to have a trainer, who can see what is happening and guide you through this, help you. If you just can't afford it, though, get The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell and Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar (read the info about socialization - helpful even if your dog isn't a pup). There's too much info to give through this forum.
  
  When he pulls on leash, stop walking. When he finally stops straining and the leash loosens, praise him and start walking again. With repetition he will figure out he gets nowhere by pulling.
  
  If you don't have the patience for that, bring treats on walks - good treats, like hot dog, cheese, or chicken. Hold a treat in the hand closest to the dog and put your hand at the dog's nose level. Start walking; the food will guide the dog and keep him at your side. Let him have a treat every few steps, as long as he is next to you. After a few days take a few more steps before giving him the treat, etc.


• I have a dog that used to do all of that. The barking problem was because he was bored.
  the pulling problem we solved with a harness....I have found that when the leash is connected to a harness it is easier to control a dog.
  As to the training, see if there are any dog clubs in your area that offer training classes. The one in my area charges $90 for a 10 week obedience session, you and the dog both learn.


• Do not let your dog be the boss. It doesn't take professional training to get your dog to understand what you want him to do. He needs to know that you are the "pack leader" and he's not. Treats come in very helpful but whenever this happens you need to use a controlling voice that tells him you are serious and he needs to listen. They also make choke collars. They might sound mad but I use one on my dog because he pulls when we go on a walk and it seems to work. Hope I helped some.


• sound,shock,spray collar works

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Dog Health Questions: Do you need a qualification to be a dog trainer?

what college teaches you to train dogs?
how much do dog trainers earn?
which pays more search and rescue dog training,guide dog or police dog training?what subjects do you need to get into these colleges?

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You can join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and they will give you information and support on becoming a dog trainer. They also have a list where you can talk to other trainers and get their views on subjects. They have a yearly exam which entitles you to "CPDT" Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
http://www.apdt.com/
About the best school for dog training is Jean Donaldson's school in California
http://www.sfspca.org/academy/index.shtm…
This school features intensive training, and is very rigorous, and also very prestigous. You can virtually get a job anywhere once you've completed this training. Or you can open your own place.
As far as how much do dog trainers earn, that would depend on where you work. Pet stores such as Petco or Petsmart pay less than private places, but sometimes offer insurance. One of the best starts is to work with a local Vet and offer pet dog obedience training.
Seach and Rescue organizations usually are volunteer, although you may find a business that would employ you. That requires tracking training, which is very different from obedience training.
Good luck.

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• There isn't a dog training/showing college.
  Its a trick of the trade, more or less.
  
  I'd get into the breeding world FIRST by going to shows and talking to breeders and handlers, taking notes, learning about breeds. You can't know one thing about one breed and be a breeder. Its important you're well versed and knowledgeable about all breeds. Become an apprentice to someone who breeds the dogs you're interested in.
  You find a mentor, get ONE puppy from a championship line, and show your tails off. Win at least ten shows before considering breeding your precious dog, then find a female with championship lines and that has won several shows, buy her or get breeding permission from the owners, and go from there.
  
  Not everyone can, or should be allowed to breed. Its not a throw a dog in a ring and watch them mate "sport". You need years of training and education on animals. Many breeders have veterinary degrees, others are certified trainers.
  
  There are Hobby breeders, that don't breed for the showing or money, but for the fun of it. These aren't necessarily back yard or mill breeders, but they aren't exactly trustworthy sources for puppies or dogs.


• Most dog trainers just proclaimed themselves to be one. There are no laws against it as it's considered a trade that can be learned on one's own. There are a few good schools, I've attended two myself. Also I'd suggest attending training seminars by respected trainers. Absorb what is useful, disregard that which goes against common sense.


• You should be certified, certified trainers on average make 10-30,000 more than non certified, and if you have a degree for it, it triples what you can make!!! there are many colleges that offer onsite, and off site classes. You want to avoid the online only clases, there are many rip offs out that that teach you theory, but give you no hands on work. I went to Animal Behavior College, its a 2 year school first half is all written and book work, then you get a 28 week internship, and that is the best part- and thats where you can excel in the different types of training. dog trainers make their earnings on their own accord, you can own your own full time business or do it ont the side. lets just say the average price for a 7 week obedience class ( group form) is 70-100 dollars a person. you can charge triple that for private lessons... 60,000 is the average salary on charging the minumum for classes. you can double that once you have a reputation!
  have fun!


• usually u get training for that by doing it. there are a few schools but u should choose what kind of training you want to do. do u want to use positive reinforcement (i recommend this type) , traditional methods, show dog training etc. there are alot of types. for most pets your going to either be positive reinforcement or traditional methods. positive rewards the dog when they do something right. traditional uses prong collars and choke chains to correct the dog when they arent doing the behavior that is desired. u will want to become a member of the association of pet dog trainers (apdt). this will give u credibility when trying to recruit clients. the more experience you have the more u can charge. most guide dogs and alot of rescue dogs are trained on a volunteer basis with the volunteer taking most of the monitary responsibilites. ur best bet would be to contact a trainer that uses methods u agree with and see what they did to become a dog trainer.
  
  hope i helped!

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Dog Health Questions: Has any one competed in Lakeland Dog Training Club dog shows?

i'm thinking about entering one in janesville WI but i'm not sure if its good show or not.

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No, sorry, I have not but, if you enter, good luck!!! I'm sure you'll do really great and it will be fun!

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  ASSOCATION OF PETDOG TRAININERS
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• No, Never been to it, but I went to one in La. once and it was so much fun. Go and enjoy!!


• Sorry .....never been 2 Wisconsin :S


• oh, I'm sorry I didn't. But my friends have and they said that it's great! So try it out!


• no i never went to the lakeland dog training club because i don't have a dog


• well i went there competitionis fierce but its loads of fun and when you get home the dogs are tired and your not that much so its the perfect time to give em a bath=)


• nope my dog is not show material only for house and we love him to death- he has a mind of his own at times but good luck if you decide to go through with it


• You have Lakeland Terriers?!?! You need to email me! lol. I've been looking into getting some sort of terrier - I like the looks of Airdales, Kerry Blues, and Lakelands. What are they really like? It's hard to find them where I live.

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Dog Health Questions: MY DOG IS THE "PACK LEADER" AND BARKS AT ME!?

So, This is my first dog, and from the get go I prepared EVERYTHING and read training books, etc. however living the actual thing is different. Obviously I've been doing things wrong, but I try my best and yes if I were to get another puppy I would have more experience. But the point now is that my dog is more dominant. He's a 17lbs maltese/poodle mix and is indoor. I love him to death, which makes me give in at times. He loves jumping onto my bed to look out the window, but I was told that that meant he was dominant... but I have NO problem with him being on my bed. I like him there; however I want to be able to tell him to get off and him listen. I've taken him to dog training classes and he's failed 2 times because he gets too exited with other dogs, since he doesnt socialize much with other dogs (which is why im begining to take him to dog parks every weekend) anyhow, My 2 main concerns that really frusterate me are these:

When i tell him NO or HEYYY (I dont yell I simply say it firm to let him know hes not supposed to do something) He'll bark at me and wont stop until I look away, So my trainer told me to stare at him until he gives in then once he looks away he'll understand that I'm being more dominant, but it hasnt been working instead he gets more angry and keeps barking and barking so annoying.

another thing that really frusterates me is that whenever Im going to leave somewhere I leave him in my room because I dont trust others that live in my house to accidently let him outside or he can eat something he's not supposed to,,, etc. so I either crate him (in my room) or let him loose in my room (usually let him loose in my room, just when i have a mess i crate him so he wont destroy things) but when I call him to come into my room he doesnt want to! He runs away and there I am like an idiot trying to get him! It's so annoying. I've tried luring him in with a treat, but it came to the point where he would rather not have the treat then go into the room. I've tried throwing the treat in my room and once he goes in I close the door, but He learned so now he'll wait till I move away a little and run in really fast grab the treat and run back out!

please HELP,... how can i be the alpha!!!

oh one more thing. I know I dont excersize him AS much as I should. could this be part of the reason?? during the week ill wlak him only like 2 times, but daily he runs in the back yard at lease 2 hours....

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Instead of just sternly telling him "NO", it helps a lot of you create a very large noise to startle him. You can clap your hands really loud, for example. Another good way to do this is to get a soda can and put pennies in it and shake it to create a loud noise.

You should definitely take him out more WITH YOU. Dogs respect and look up to the person who takes care of them the most.

Be very stern with your dog and enforce that YOU'RE THE LEADER.

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• I don't have time to answer alot on that. But i'd definately say the exercise is part of it. They need it, so if he's your number one, make time for more walks.


• Yes you have done something wrong. I have an 85lb pit bull, I'm an old woman in a wheel chair and I'm pack leader. When your dod barks grab and hold on to the side of his face, watch wild dogs and wolfs the pack leader dose this when proving their th alpha. Then do not break eye contact. That should help. If you say no and he dose not listen put him on time out. Put him away in another room till he stops. You say no do not back down the dog will still love you.


• I am just so pleased you chose a maltese/poodle cross for your first dog and not a rottweiler.
  
  However I like your honesty, and as you say you can already see some things you would do differently when you get another pup.
  
  You do need to go back to training clubs as this is excellent socialisation for your dog. I take a class of obedience but I have just booked myself and my latest adopted dog into a training club as I need to work him with other dogs around. We ALL need to keep learning no matter how long we have been doing this.
  
  Please google NILIF... you might not like to do some of the things but I assure you it is what is needed. It will improve your little dog no end. It's one thing having a pet and a friend, but you still have to talk in dog language to him.


• Begin training him yourself to sit stay come etc.
  It's all obedience and trained with positive reinforcement-treats and praise.
  It doesn't matter if the dog lays on your bed,my dog does the same thing and she is definitely not an alpha dog over me.
  Just begin training him with sit-come,doesn't matter if he already knows these commands re-freshen
  him with them.
  
  Once you know he can sit and come and understands the commands..use the nothing in life is free.
  Before you place his food on the ground ask him to sit...if he does not sit remove the food for a few minuets and try again..ask him to sit...if he sits tell him he is a good boy and place the food on the ground for him..the reward is in the food if not take it away and try again...dogs are not stupid they know what behavior brings the best result.
  The same applies before petting...before playing before walking in-fact anything.
  
  When he barks at you have a tin can and fill it with stones or something that will make a noise...not enough to frighten him but to get his attention and to stop the barking for a moment and tell him quiet at the same time...when he stops put a favorite toy or buy a new interesting toy near his mouth for him to chew on and play with...if he chews on the toy praise him for the effort...if not keep trying until he does chew on it and play with it.
  
  So what you will be doing is letting him know that barking is not acceptable behavior and chewing on the toy is acceptable behavior..he will pick up on it as long as you are stern with the barking and full of praise for the playing with the toy.
  
  Dogs need mental and physical stimulation,i would try walking him a bit more or play fetch with him..throw a ball-toy whatever you have...this will help him to burn off some energy.
  When dogs are bored or stressed they love to chew on things it's comforting for them....so provide him with a bone noe and then...Kong's are great filled with yummy treats...with the bone make sure it is not a cooked bone they will splinter when the dog chews on it and can puncture the dogs stomach...must be raw from the butcher.
  
  There are some dvds that you can get for your dog while you are away...keeps them occupied while you are away...you can get them from.
  http://petsittervideos.com/
  So good luck with him.


• There are certain ways to communicate with your dog that you are the pack leader. First of all get a leash so that you have a way to control him and make him obey commands. If he thinks he has the option to disobey he will. Next make him do something before you give him ANYTHING. This means petting, food, water, toys. Make him sit or stay or something before he gets it. Take him on more walk. Walks I think are the best time to train your dog. The pack mentality is strongest here. Make sure your dog walks behind or beside you NEVER in front. The pack leader always walks in front. You can do this by using a short leash tie it to your back belt loop so he is unable to pull in front. You may also want to look into using a gentle leader. Lastly do NOT give in. when he barks at you. It may take a few minutes a few hours, days, or months but every time you look away you just told him he's the boss.


• Okay, I raised my ex-roommates puppy for three months and this dog was a jerk! He thought he could get away with everything. Start with a "face harness" collar, not a neck collar and definitely not a harness. Attaching the leash to his face allows you to control his head. The same concept that allows people to control horses. A harness accentuates a dogs natural "pull" reflex and between the two of you, the one in front is the lead, or alpha "dog".
  
  You should use a short training leash. It only allows your dog to be next to your foot/leg while walking. Again, having the dog farther in front of you translates as it being the alpha. In his doggie brain, you are following him.
  
  When entering a doorway, you ALWAYS enter first. Even if you have to gently push the dog aside with your foot. It's YOUR door, it's YOUR doorway, it's YOUR house. That's exactly how the dog sees it.


• If you have a collar on him, keep a leash on it. That way, when he does something wrong, you can snap the leash (pull the leash and quickly release it) and say, "No, Bad dog."
  
  For the dominance issue, start to spit in his food. Yes, it may be gross, but the alpha in a pack always eat first. Your saliva has your scent, so the dog will know that you ate first. If that doesn't work, bite him on the ear. But first, make sure his snappers are shut.


• I dont know that your dog is barking because he is dominant. I have a Saint Bernard who likes to bark if she thinks we are having a conversation with her....like she is trying to talk to us.
  As far as leaving your dog. It is ALWAYS best to put your dog in his kennel while you are away. Even if you are in the next room and leaving him unattended, he should be in the kennel. After a while he will learn to go to his kennel just by saying the word "kennel". At first I trained my overly hyper chihuahua/weiner dog mix to go to her kennel by carrying her there, closing the door, and giving her a small piece of chicken through the bars. She absolutely HATED the kennel...but LOVED chicken. It took some time, but now she runs down to her kennel and I even find her sleeping there sometimes with the door open, and I havnt given a kennel treat in months. Of course, always keep it clean and with fresh bedding. No one likes to sleep on dirty blankets.

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Dog Health Questions: Am i doing training right for my Jack Russell?

Hey, i just got my baby boy Jack Russell. It's our first ever. He was born on the 26th of december 2010 and we got his 3 days ago. I wonder if it was too early. He's had one of 3 shots and will go to have his flees treatment today. He's shewing on his leg because of it, for quite a lot of time.

I wanna know if what i do is actually ok. If there's anyone an expert on dog training please let me know if i'm doing it right. It's just me and my bf, but i'm home all day and he's at work till 4pm.

So we've almost succeeded 80% in making him pee in one place at any time. Sometimes he forgets and pees on the floor in random places. We always say NO and pick him up and take him to the right spot. I read he has short memory, is it why he pees random sometimes? Do i have to always remind him every day? On another hand, he poos differently, in random places, he hasn't found a spot yet. We tried to keep a rag close to the pee zone and he kiiiinda goes in the same place recently. He's been with us for 3 days, is it too soon to expect him to learn this fast?
I know it's written we should teach him to only go outside, but i think he's too young to go out, and it's very very cold, we thought he might get sick. There's still snow on the streets and we can't take him out. Is it bad we teach him indoors first? Will he get used to it on the long run and not go outside? We have to keep him in at least one more month, a month and a half.

We can't however teach him not to bite people. We tried to gently but firmly hold his mouth and say NO. But he just goes on to biting even more like it's a challenge.. Another problem was his hyperactiveness. Usually he calms down by himself if we ignore him. He's in his sleeping place in 10minutes being a good boy. And he's learned to sit on his bum on command and wait. I'm pround of that, it's only been 3 days and he learned that one fast.

Today i got worried he sleeps too much. And he's always begging to sleep on my lap, rather than in his bed. Should i just ignore him ? Won't he feel depressed on the long run and think we don't love him? He plays too little and just loves to bite instead. We have chew toys for him to bite and also chaese round, but he plays only 4, maybe 5 times a day about 20 minutes each. Is it too little?

What can we change to make it better? It's so tricky with him.

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http://www.dogtrainingbasics.com
click on "articles" next to the picture.
You have a breed that is known for it's high energy level, and you will be coping with this for the life of your dog. He needs lots of mental stimulation, which tires dogs out far more than physical exercise, so get some training books http://www.dogwise.com , any of them on this site are fine, and get training. Try not to reprimand him with "no", yelling or hitting as a Jack Russell will simply turn off and completely ignore you, and if you get physical with him he will come at you with aggression. Treats and praise work well, as does distraction when he is getting in to something he isn't supposed to. Have lots of hard chewable toys, tug toys (don't tug too hard until all his permanent teeth are in), and good dog toys with squeakers. Don't fall for anyone that suggests watching Cesar Millan, or advocates the old "domination" theory. None of the professional trainers use that "alpha' nonsense anymore either. Have fun with your dog, Jack Russells are a marvelous breed, but they do need to keep busy.

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• this all most exactly like my problem a year ago, for the biting part you are doing well with chew toys but a puppy as young as yours is teething at this age and biting sooths the gums and also with the toilet training id sudjest put a few sheets of newspaper down and make him go in the laundry. and with bed time make him sleep in the laundry asswell, during the night you will certanly hear barking and howling but this is perfectly normal the pup is just lonley and maybe a bit frightend but you MUST resist going out to comfort him otherwise he will never learn. after a few nights he wil get used to it and sleep out their all night without a peep. about the hyper active part be cautious about taking him for a walk, when me and dad were taking my jack russell named lilly to the beach she ran so fast in one direction my dad accedently let go of the lead and he chased after her, he threw is thong at her and she stopped but if he didnt do that she would have gone. so dont let them find a way out other wise you will never see them again. i dont mean to worry you about that but they are very friendly dogs and if you keep your traning routine he will pick up on it i promise.


• Paper train at the foot of the front door..and then move to bring him outside for his duties..
  He's chewing at his leg..?
  Try a bath..
  Maybe some Aloe-Vera lotion..
  He's a month old../its really just paper training..and bonding.


• Dogs are at people and can learn at their own pace. Don't rush them too much but be consistant with their training. Jack Russel's are stubborn dogs and can be quite difficult to train for people who are inexperienced with their breed.
  
  For the biting, holding his muzzle is not the way to go. If he bites, you need to yelp like a pup getting hurt. Should he bite again, repeat the process only this time, walk away. Don't acknowledge him for about 5 minutes. If he comes to face you, turn away. After the given time is up, you can start paying attention to him. But if he bites, again, repeat the process. Eventually he'll see that biting is a bad thing and will learn not to.
  
  Russel's are hyper breeds and need a LOT of playtime. You have to burn that energy and doing so will not only give you a calmer dog but it will also help with reducing his biting issues because he won't have the aggression from being wound up.


• I just calculated that, and I got that you got him at 6 weeks? You're right - too early. Take him back to that filthy BYB. Puppies should not be separated until they are AT LEAST 8 weeks, and very often breeders wait until 9-12 weeks. These extra weeks are important in a puppy's learning skills. Such as bite inhibition, socialization, and of course, the family.
  
  First, the peeing and pooing. You are confusing the hell out of that poor pup. Teach him to go outside. Do exactly what you're doing, but instead of inside, take him outside. 10 minutes outside is not going to hurt him, I promise. Just make sure you wipe off any water when you bring him back in and rub him down with a warm towel, then put him in his crate with the warm blankets.
  
  When he bites, don't hold his mouth or anything like that. Just completely stop playing for 5 minutes. If he tries to continue, walk away and completely ignore him. This tells him if he bites, he gets no play. You will have to continue this for months, especially since he's been taken away so early. As soon as his shots are all complete, you MUST get him out and socialize with other dogs and people. MUST MUST MUST. Otherwise, he will become aggressive towards other dogs.
  
  As for sleeping, puppies sleep a lot. Don't worry about that. 4-5 times a day of 20 minute play actually sounds normal. When he's older, though, you will need to tak him and walk him for at least 2 hours. JRT's are very active, and a poorly bred JRT will likely be twice as active.
  
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  Oh, and don't let him in your lap when he begs. He won't feel unloved - he'll respect you more and is more likely to listen to you.EDIT TWO;;
  If you can't take him back, then as soon as his shots are up to date, take him outside and set up little meets from other people who have smaller dogs that are dog-friendly. Dogs MUST be friendly. Preferably younger, submissive dogs who are likely to play with him. Don't make the meetings a big deal. Just walk up, say "Say hi" and let them sniff for about three seconds, then walk away. Do this with at least five different smaller dogs. When he doesn't act nervous or scared in any way, you can start to let him play, but try to limit it to only a few minutes, then move on to the big dogs and do the same thing.
  
  Have adults kneel down, with their sides facing him in a very non-threatening way, and let him sniff them. If he looks happy and not cautious, tell the adult to gently pet the puppy underneath his chin. If he seems okay with that, they can move to scratching his ears, and then his head and shoulders. Do the same thing with children.
  
  When people come to your house, tell them to ignore your puppy, so he learns that visitors are no big deal. Until he gets his shots, though keep visitors to a VERY MINIMUM. Preferably none at all. This is to lesson his chances at disease. When the puppy is calm, the people can pet him gently beneath his chin. If he's okay with that, they can move on to scratching his ears and then his head and shoulders.
  
  If possible, have visitors bring some kind of treat(boiled chicken is most desired) and give him one or two SMALL pieces. Same thing with meeting outside.


• Jack Russell's have their own unique personality. Once you know the dog better you'll know the best way to train. but do it quick cos they get stuck in their ways very quickly.

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Dog Health Questions: My dog bites me. What should I do?

He's a 6 years old 8 lbs minpin and I've had him since he was about 5 weeks. At 2 years old he stayed with my mom for 2 years while I was away at college and when I would come home for visits he started biting me. She took him to a very expensive dog training facility and they taught us many techniques for leash training/corrections, but over the years the biting has become worse. He's bit my face and scarred my nose, he bites my hands and leaves open gashes in my fingers, palms and wrists. It mainly occurs when I'm trying to pick him up or trying to get him to do something he doesn't want to do by handling him in any way (including just leash corrections). He has also bit strangers who just put their hand out for him to smell and some friends for trying to get back something he took from them (like chap stick), but it is usually me.

In addition to biting, he has several other behavioral problems that I've just learned to live with. He barks constantly at everything. In the car, if he sees a dog/jogger/motorcycle/etc. he will attack the seat belt. At home if he hears those things outside he will attack the window blinds, pillows, couch, basically anything he can get to. He hates vaccums, curtains, shower curtains, brooms, pool sticks and anything on a long pole. He cries hysterically when I leave the house and sometimes even when I take a shower. On walks he will try to chase cars, dogs, bicyclists, etc. (thankfully he is always on a leash!).

I had two noise complaints at my previous residence. I also have scars and scabs and some ruined appliance from his aggressive behavior. I have spent way too much money on dog training and different gadgets: choke collars, prong collars, shock collars, buzzing remote control collars, spray collars, etc.

On the flip side, when he is not riled up and being defiant he really is the sweetest, cuddliest little dog. He is very playful and energetic and has also brought me so much joy. I adore him and he is like a child to me. He sleeps with me every night, I come home on lunch breaks to walk him, I basically devote all my love and energy into him. I realize I am not demonstrating dominance or pack leadership. I don't want him to eventually be put down for his behavior. I don't want to have to give him away. But I am exhausted of my situation and I am so hurt, physically and emotionally from all of the biting. I really cannot afford any more dog training. I don't know what to do.

I am really asking for advice on who to contact (in the San Diego area) that won't charge me money for training, not necessarily more training tips. This is a very serious and sensitive subject, so only serious answers please.

Dog Training School

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Sounds like that training facility gave you all the tools you need but you failed to use them correctly.

I would muzzle the dog, do something that makes him mad and correct the living Jesus out of him with a mini-prong collar. I would do this over and over again until it became clear that trying to bite me = getting his butt kicked. You're not going to keep challenging and fighting somebody if they win EVERY fight. When you start something FINISH IT. Don't correct once for growling and let it be...you keep doing what he doesn't like and keep correcting until he gives up completely and allows you to do whatever it is he doesn't like.

You have to break him down all the way to the ground to the point he's got no fight left for him to learn to respect you...because he has a complete and total lack of any respect for you as it is now.

How to Understand Your Dog by Using Good a Dog Training Manual

• slap him every time he bites, no seriously, if you don't teach him biting is wrong hell keep doing it like its normal. Don't slap him in his face lol, just on his body somewhere on 1 spot!


• Well when my dog barks or growls and occasionally nips we put him in a different room or in a crate. My grandmother, when i go and visit, likes to shake paper or make a sound, like a high pitched beeping, to get the dog to stop. If none of that works then maybe you should take him to the vet. His mood swings might be a sign of illness. If not then maybe he had a traumatic experience as a puppy with people's hand's being close to him. Or maybe you just need to strengthen the bond of you and your dog. Take him out to play when he's in a good mood. Pet him when he's in a good mood. Don't hit or throw things at him when he is being bad just use a stern voice and if he bites you yelp like another dog would.


• Every time he tries to bite you smack his snout before he can. If he gets more angry because of this and gets out of hand then you should get behind him, put your knee on his back to push him into a sitting or laying position, and put your hand around his snout so he can't bite. This shows that you are stronger than he is and that you are the "pack leader". People say it's how you stand or act but the truth is that if a dog tried that crap on the alpha dog it would get hurt because of it. Don't hurt your dog, just show him that you have power over him. Restrain him, not hurt.


• If he bites you, or try it, you hold up his chin, and scold. But not too loud though, jus raise a little voice and say No ! Always work for me, my dog and family. (:


• Have you had the dog checked by the vet to make sure nothing is wrong and in he neutered? If not, I would suggest you start with that. You might want to take him to a different trainer because it's obvious that the expensive one didn't work.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i have a 9 month old puppy now we've had her now for 3 months. she knows how sit and walk on a leash.
but i want to know some ways to train her to:
lay down
stay
roll over
come

Beyond Canine Basics - Advanced Dog Training Methods

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For the lay down you can either push her into a laying position while saying "Down" and then giving a treat. Or put her in a sit, put the food in your hand (closed) on the ground while saying down. 9 times out of 10 she'll lay down, when she hits the floor, give the treat immediately. Stay is a bit harder, start on a short leash, put your open palm up in her face in the universal "Halt" hand signal, say stay, then take 2 or 3 slow steps back, wait for 2 or 3 seconds, walk back to her, and praise her for staying (with a treat and some pats). If she moves, push her back to her original position, put her back into a sit, and try again (this is back killing work, trust me). Roll over is more of a "trick" than training, you can sart by putting her in a down position and slightly rolling her over while saying roll over and moving the treat to her side. Come is easy. Call her and treat her when she comes. When she learns what come means, she MUST be corrected for not coming. The recall is potentially vital in keeping your dog alive and MUST be rock solid. I hope I helped, good luck, e-mail me with any further questions.

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• try small treats when she does good... and try hand signals they usually work better than vocal commands... dogs only hear one sylable (dont think i spelled that right) at a time... and when she does good give her lots of praise... the smaller the treats the better you dont want her to sit there chomping on her treat for even 30 seconds you just want her to get a taste so she wants more and will do the trick again for it... try some wet small treats.....


• There's an article at the link below that tells how to train a dog to sit and stay. Hope it helps.


• You should try obedience class, it will help you teach all these things to her and more, plus let her socialize with other dogs.


• 9 month !!!!!!!she is way too young!!
  wait until she is 1
  but remember :
  SHE NEEDS TO KNOW THE BASIC PERFECTLY!!
  it's the best age to start


• Give her treats when you try to teach her


• scratch its ear

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Dog Health Questions: Any dog training advice?

i have a 10 week old purebred german shepherd. hes mostly house trained and he does tricks. id just like his manners to be a little better. he bites our hands and face when we pet him. and he's chewing on everything. i know this is known behavior for puppies, but is there anything i can do to stop it?

8 Dog Training Tips Every Dog Owner Must Know

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I don't know how you would stop it completely, but there is a spray that you can get at the pet store that helps a LOT! It is safe for furniture and tastes very bad so they don't chew - it worked for mine anyway. This spray worked along with removing him from where he's chewing, telling him no, and giving him one of his toys to chew instead.

If you are petting and he starts to bite then you tell him no and turn your back or get up and walk away. It takes numerous times, but he gets the message pretty quickly that biting means no playing or petting.

Good luck with your new baby.

Learn More About Some Of The Best Ways To Begin Dog Training And More About What Not To Do

• gimmhim a bone


• Crate training helps with housetraining and also with chewing when you can't supervise. Get him lots of appropriate chew toys and give him one when he chews on the wrong thing. If he bites during play, stop the play and ignore him for a few minutes. He'll learn that biting gets him ignored and eventually he will learn. And be patient - he's still very little.


• You can stop the biting on your hands, face, etc. I've trained more shepherd pups than I can count (ok I could count them but it would take a while LOL), and the best way to curtail these mouthy babes is to firmly grip the lower jaw when they're biting, thumb over tongue , and apply sufficient pressure to make them want to spit out the hand. Say 'no biting', or 'out'. as you do this. Don't worry about hurting him ---he's hurting you and if he were doing this to his mom she would most certainly correct him with a growl and a firm grip to the muzzle. You're taking her place. A little discomfort is ok and often necessary to get the point across.
  Shepherds are smart and they 'get it' very quickly. Two or three physical corrections along with the verbal is usually all it takes to understand the verbal alone and back off of an intended bite.
  As you said, you can't really stop the chewing behavior entirely, but you can use the same correction when a pup gets hold of a prohibited item, using 'out' or 'leave it' as the verbal command. To be most effective, you must supply the pup with allowed items in the place of the ones you take away. By offering alternative tugs for rough play instead of arms and legs, and by offering chewies or other safe toys for teething, you satisfy this instinctual behavior rather than totally squashing it.
  Remember that pups take a couple of years to really outgrow the chewing behavior so take measures to confine him safely when he can't be watched.


• Yes, there are some really simple things you can do.
  
  You need to set some clear boundaries for you puppy. This is best done by giving a voice correction when the puppy is doing something it's not supposed to do (I use "eh-eh) and by giving the puppy a consequence for it's actions.
  
  So, nipping hands, or lunging at faces, should get a voice correction and then, ignore the pup for a few mins. Stand up, turn your back and ignore the pup until it calms down. If he's still totally wild, crate him for a few mins. He'll start to put together that certain behaviors get him ignored.
  
  For chewing on things he shouldn't, give him the same voice correction to stop him and then give him something he CAN chew. When you see your pup going for one of it's own toys, praise it like crazy.
  
  I will put younger puppies on a leash and tie the leash to my belt loop so they're not running free in the house. This allows me to catch them in the act when they're getting into something they're not supposed to. I also try to make sure that when ever I tell a puppy they can't do something, I also show they what they CAN do. So, no chewing the coffee table, but you can chew this bone instead.
  
  It takes a while, but keep at it!


• To discourage biting, chewing and other unwanted behavior, just spray items with Bitter Apple. It's harmless to dogs and doesn't leave a stain, but the powerful taste deterrent sends a strong message to your dog. (This stuff does work)
  
  For the biting, every time they do it, grab a hold of their nose and tell them "no bite" or something like that and you can give them a little rap on the nose when they do it. You just have to be consistent. The same applies for the chewing. Make sure you do it right when you catch them either chewing or biting, if you wait, the dog will not know what its getting punished for. Make sure you give them toys that they can chew on.


• Hi,
  I think that the best thing to do when he bites or chews on stuff is to scold him. You have to let him know what he is doing is wrong. Because of all the chewing i am guessing he is probably teething. I get something hard that he can chew on.When he doesn't bite you when you are petting him give him a treat. This will make him clue in that if he behaves he gets rewarded.
  
  If he continues to bite as he gets older, you could get him a muzzle. My cousin had to do that because of their new puppy biting her 3 year-old son. I know this may sound like a drastic thing to do, but its something that really makes them stop.
  
  Good Luck! And i hope i helped a bit!


• What he is doing is trying to be dominant with you. This will be a problem that can be solved with consistency by all involved. He must be told a FIRM no when he exhibits this behavior. I don't mean hitting him, but grabbing his snout and then looking directly at him and saying "NO".
  
  It always helps if everyone is always on the same page with this. He will get the idea faster.
  
  Another tactic is to put him away from everyone when he does this. Take him to his crate, or isolate him in some other fashion. Dogs learn quickly they don't like to be away from the family.
  
  And finally, because this is an alpha struggle, I would (if you can), hover over him holding him by the mid section, lift him up and hold him till he doesn't try to move. Put him down and repeat until he's still. I know this sounds odd, but trainers will tell you this is a drill that teaches him that you are ALPHA, and not him. It's the same as his mother would of done.
  
  Always be sure to have safe chew toys as an alternative to you.
  Good luck to you!


• Hi, chewing behavior like that can sometimes mean that your puppy has not had the opportunity to learn bite inhibition by playing with his litter mates. Maybe he was separated from his brothers and sisters at a very young age? Or was from a small litter. In any case, its a habit you need to get rid of asap, especially in a dog that is going to grow big.
  
  You could try squeaking loudly when he bites your hands and then stop play immediately. Then he will learn that biting stops play and is no fun. Only continue play if he doesn't bite. Will take a while, but worth it.
  
  There is a free down loadable video and book available at the moment which will give you step by step advice on training and should also help you solve the problem. You can access it by going to the link below.

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Dog Health Questions: What name I should give to my Male Beagle puppy (I'd like to take to rescue dog training)?

The Naming of Dogs is a difficult matter,
It isn't just one of your holiday games; (TS Eliot said this about cats), so now I turn to you.

What of these you would prefer for beagle (male); sure if you have some other names in mind, please let me know. Toby
Edward (King...)
Edgar…..
Milo
Echo
Avi
Epi (from Epinephrine)
Ezra (= helper)
Oliver (King)
Trooper
I would Love to have name that would be “fun",more strong than "weak" (but still a bit sensitive as well ) and would be good for Beagle who might go to rescue dog traing)
Thanks!

Dog Training Basics

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Out of your list I think that either Milo or Trooper are good names.
A couple other names that you may like are: Buster and Dudley. Hope you find a great one!!

Dog Training Goals

• Toby is a good name. I also like Cooper, Jack, Buster, Dakota, and Bo (or Beau).

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training tips?

I'm 13 and i'm staying home this summer and I want to work on obedience training with my two dogs.

Koda: Collie mix, very smart and picks up on things quickly. She learned heel in one day. But sometimes easily distracted.
Minnie: Italian Greyhound/Lab mix, very stubborn! If anyone is familiar with the 'italian greyhound, then they know that they have a "whats in it for me attitude" She does have lab in her, but mostly just the looks, she definatly has Italian greyhound personality.

I'm not two worried about training Koda, its Minnie. If anyones had an italian greyhound, your training tips will be most appreciated!!

1. Where should I train them? (inside, outside)
2. Should I separate them?
3. How long should I work with them daily?

Are there any REALLY good training books you know of?
And anything else I should know would me much appreciated!!
Thanks in Advance!!!

The Importance of Dog Training

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An ITALIAN Greyhound / Lab mix!? Are you sure! Italian Greyhounds are knee high to a duck. The actual physical act of procreation in this case must have required stilts for the Italian Greyhound to get up to the Lab (no way the IG could be the mum and survive)! Maybe a Lab x Whippet or Lab x Greyhound is more likely.

The parentage issue aside - read some good books on training dogs. Training them separately is always a better idea, as otherwise they can be too easily distracted. If you still have problems take Minnie to obedience classes.

Dog Training Secrets

• 1. Start training in a place with the least distractions. Then after the dog can do a skill where it is quiet then you can you should try the skill in new places.
  2. You should train one dog at a time for now. After they are really well trained then you can do some things with them together.
  3. I think dog training works best if limited to 10 minutes at a time. You can do just 10 minutes a day. Or if you have time you can do the 10 minute training either 2 or 3 times spread throughout the day.


• Training: I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!


• order some dog training cds and books at a local store near you that sells merchandise
  if your dog does something good give thema treat if they dont then spray them with water it may take 30 minutes for beginners and train them separtly
  i would probaly say feed them twice a day and some treats for good deeds but not to many
  when you feed them feed them 2 cups of dog food one in the early morning and one at 4 oclock and then go on 2 runs a day since there chubby
  hope this helps :)


• You can get free dog tips and obedience training here:
  http://www.schnauzers-rule.com/dog-obedi…


• My son is 12 and I wish he was as responsible and eager to train the dogs as you are *sigh*-Good for you though!


• 1) A familiar environment is definately the best place to begin training. Inside or outside, as long as there arent too many distractions.
  2) Definately seperate them! Keep one dog inside and one outside so that they cant see each other, when they are together they will be distracted by each other so that they will be harder to train.
  3) Keep training periods short. Because Minnie is much harder to train I would keep her training to only very short sessions- maybe even just one command so a minute or two each time, several times a day.
  Koda can train for longer- maybe up to 5 minutes a day several times a day.
  Short and sweet is best, and dogs learn faster when there is time in between training sessions to process the information they have learned.
  
  With Minnie you may want to consider actually compelling her into the right positions by using gentle pressure to place her into the correct position, rather than using a food lure or reward based training method which typically dont work with Greyhounds.
  You can place your dog into a sit position, for example, by kneeling down, holding the top of her collar with your left hand, and running your left hand down her back and putting gentle pressure on her rear end.
  Hold her into position, give her the command 'sit' when she is in position, and release her when she settles.
  Give her lots of praise and treats when you release her, and keep training fun!
  
  Good luck!


• Well I am going to say when your first training them I would train them one at a time, so that way they don't see each other and be distracted.
  
  I don't know grey hounds to much but I do have a stubborn mutt that I am training right now. He is very quick to pick things up but the next day doesn't want to do it then.
  
  I would go to Tracker Supply and ask them about some really good training books about grey hounds so that will help you.
  
  You train max 30 minutes at a time a dog doesn't have a very good attention spain. And you can train after you give her 15 minute brake then start again with the time I give you.
  
  With the grey hound does she have a toy that she likes?? if she does put it on a sting and see if she will chase it. If so then I would say use that when she does something right. I am a person that trains dogs on what they give me not on how everyone else trains. Use what she gives you, if she likes certain treats use them only, if toys use them. That is how I am going to say train her, so she sees that she does get something out of it.


• Good for you!
  
  1) Start inside and move outside once they are somewhat trained - more distractions
  
  2) If you have someone to hold the leash of the other dog, train together. If not start separate and maybe once both are partially trained, try together. My fear is that Koda would learn quickly and Minnie would just give up. I saw this is my last training class, three herding breed dogs and a boxer. The poor boxer didn't stand a chance and only lasted a few weeks.
  
  3) Start with 15 - 20 minutes. You might try one session in the morning and one late in the day. You can increase the time as they get better trained. Teach one command and work on mostly that command for about a week.
  
  Good training book, anything by Patricia McConnell
  http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/categor…

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Dog Health Questions: Is there any free good dog training sites???

also book titles! thank you so much!!

From Simple Dogs to Guard Dogs - How Guard Dog Training is Done?

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Yep, and in many cases the information is worth every penny of it.

As to book titles ... Go to the library and invest an hour or so glossing over several or many. Then consider these two things:

1: Which appeals to your personal comfort; and
2: Does it address any specific issues of concern to you.

When you find the one that best elicits a "nailed it" on BOTH counts, that's the one to start with. It may not be, however, the right one ... but you will learn that as you go along.

Should you find that you made an incorrect choice (the training as instructed is not effectvely changing your dog's behaviour to suit your needs) don't beat yourself up. It does not mean that you are not doing it right, nor that your dog is not responding ... it just means it ain't working.

Place a call to several local trainers and ask for help. Be sure to describe, best you can, any specific issues of behaviour you need dealt with and then ask yourself:

1: Which trainer appeals to your personal comfort; and
2: Does the trainer have experience addressing specific issues of concern to you.

Now you've found (hopefully) a more experienced pair of hands and eyes to help you with the rough spots.

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• Yes - http://www.freedogtraininginfo.com/
  PetsMart and Purina have some info online also.
  
  You can go to the local library to check out tapes and books.
  
  The vet, Pound, SPCA, and Humane Society may have some suggestions. There may also be some local dog clubs.


• Absolutely, here's an amazing free dog training site:
  http://howtodogtraining.blogspot.com

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training schools?

Does anyone know of a dog obedience school for small breeds or puppies in houston preferrably in the westchase area of town or sw.

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Petsmart is really expensive for their classes. I would suggest contacting your local obedience club and asking for suggestions of trainers. They'll guide you to people who they have used, know and trust. We found ours thru our local agility club and our trainer only charges $50 for a 6 week class... much cheaper than Petsmarts.

The Smart Way To Dog Training

• do you have a Petsmart? they have training classes!


• The best place to search for you would be:
  http://www.apdt.com/
  good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Problem with dog training?

I have a 4 month old chihuahua that I've had for about a month now. I've been trying to house train her but it's not going well. I take her outside every hour, and she usually pees, but she comes in the house and pees or poos very soon after. I don't know how to go about training her, and cleaning up her messes is getting hard because I'm 6 weeks pregnant and in the midst of morning sickness. I heave everytime I even see a mess she's made. If I used a dog trainer could they teach her how to go out side and alert me if she needs to? Do they teach housebreaking? I've never used one, how would it work and how much would I expect to pay?

A Working Dog - Training

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I just got a puppy too. ( minature pinture he's 3 and a 1/2 months)

Anywhoo, I got a dog trainer for this too, and she tought it like this...
So every time you see it going to the bathroom in the house clap your hand and say OUTSIDE POOP or OUTSIDE PEE in a very sturn voice. Than quickly scoop it up and take it outside to finish off.

Eventually it will learn and everytime it will need to go pee or poop it will scratch on the door to tell you it needs to go.

I know some people use newspaper but then you'r going through newspaper like crazy. And it looks very unsanitary in your home.. plus then once it learns how to go on the newspaper you have to put the newspaper outside and re-train it to go out there...hope that helps :)
good luck.

How Good Dog Training Makes For a Happy Dog

• When my dog was a puppy, my mum put newspaper out and the my dog learnt to use the newspaper. I think we did this during the night to start with just while we were house training him but it worked and makes it much easier to clear up any mess. If you got a personal trianer or took your dog to a training class (thats what we did with ours) then they will teach your dog and help you house train him. Good Luck and congratulations on your pregnancy.


• Chihuahua's are small dogs and she probably has a small bladder. Try taking her out every 30 minutes instead, and if you can't watch her, put her in her crate. Then you should take her out as soon as she is let out of her crate. Taking her to a puppy class could be beneficial to you both also. She needs to be socialized and the trainer would be able to give you tips. My trainer gave us great tips on housebreaking amongst other things.


• Yes trainers work wonders. Most are about 3 weeks programs and they teach the dog to wait at the door when he or she need to use the restroom. They teach them that it is bad to use the restroom in the house. I would estimate on the cost of a trainer to be around $50-$100. You can go to Petsmart and they can get you a trainer there or tell you where to get one
  Hope this helps!


• I would read up on crate training. I'm crate training my yorkie and it works really well. Here's what you need to do:
  -Buy a wire crate at a pet store and fill it with her favorite toys, blanket, etc (btw dogs will not potty where they sleep, this is why crating works so well!)
  -Have her in an area where you are usually hanging out so she doesnt' feel lonely, you want her to like the crate. When you put her in there, praise her, give her treats, etc.
  -She should sleep in the crate all night. Take her out first thing in the morning! She should be taken potty everytime she comes o ut of the crate before playing. You have to be consistant. If she has an accident in the house, take her out immediately and show her where she needs to go.
  I'm sure it's hard since you are in your first trimester! Good luck!


• Wish i could personally train your dog! I love dogs and know alot about them. Usually girl dogs learn quicker so it shouldn't be too hard. Okay heres what you need to do.
  1. When she does have a accident in the house pick it up in a paper towel and put it outside where you want here to go.
  2. When ever you take her out take her to the spot that you put the poo.
  3. When she does go outside praise her and (make sure you have doggy treats) give her a treat. (like this--- "GOOD GIRL!" *trreat*---"GOOD GIRL!") I hope i helped! And congrats on your pregnancy!

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Dog Health Questions: Question regarding dog training?

I have a 9 month old boxer puppy and i would like to enroll him in obedience classes
he knows some basic commands but most of the time I let him get away and so the home training thing is not working for us.
does any body know of some good training place in Lynnwood Wa.

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Here are some websites that have good trainers. Lynnwood has quite a few good trainers. Stay away from the box store PetsMart, PetCo trainers as they have little experience. Make sure that any puppy class that you take actually does some training. Some puppy classes are a little more then recess with little training. So ask some questions as to the class content. Contact your local kennel club. they can also give you some information.

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• training a dog is an on going process. Once the dog is trained, you still have to encourage and motivate.
  Have you seen the praying dog. Its amazing, you can check it out below, you can train your dog to do a lot of stuff, but you have to be patient and encourage with goodies
  
  good luck


• I don't know about Washington, but if you have a pets mart near you, they offer fantastic classes. Look up their website or call for the dates and times. The closest one for us is a little over an hour, but it is so worth it. We have a 7 year old St. Bernard and a 6 month old mix with a brain that shuts off every time his tail moves. Pets Mart was wonderful and patient with him. Good luck!


• Training you dog is easy and free! Look on youtube. There are 100's of training videos free online. If you send you dog to obedience school and it becomes trained it will become untrained if you don't stay on top of it! I work a lot too, but I spend 15 mins. training with my dog everyday. As your dog gets older it will calm down. Trust me 15 mins. a day and look on youtube will pay off!


• Your best bet would be an all breed obedience club. Less expensive than professionals or pet smart, and they will teach you training skills that you will always have. Go to the AKC website, click on clubs and do a club search for clubs in your area.


• in lynnwood their is some very good dog training look go to the home phone book in theirs one that just says dog training call it they leave your dog so trained i was impressed by their work


• petsmart has good trainers in ohio


• The key sentence here is "most of the time I let him get away with it". No training you do is going to work unless you follow through consistently and ALL THE TIME. Your dog will absolutely try to get away with anything he can. You let him do that and its all on you.
  Personally I am not impressed with the Petsmart/Petco training. While it does work for some people and you can learn things there you may not know...the level of training is not consistently high and I know of more than one person who signed up and was asked to leave because their dog is disruptive. Point being, that is why they were there in the first place.
  A private trainer will work with you and show you how to train your dog. They may demonstrate a few times with your dog but the actual work is done by you. And you can't let your dog get away with it. A private trainer might be more expensive in the short run, but if you only need a few lessons and you put in the time for practice, it is well worth it.
  Yes, there are also places who do board and train...it is successful for many though there is a bonding process that you don't get to go through. In certain circumstances it might be a good thing but it is not for me.
  Boxers are very energetic dogs. I would recommend that you schedule some serious exercise play so your dog will be in the right frame of mind ..and tired...and will respond better to training sessions. And I would suggest that YOU get on it and make up your mind to do the best thing possible for your dog...a consistent training program that you follow through with and practice each and every day for the life of your dog!
  I did do some private training 2 years ago w my 4 year old pit hound mix. 5 lessons that were unbelievably informative. After that, the clients of this trainer meet as a group a few times a week for fun and reinforcement. My boy gets 2 15-20 minute training sessions every day and goes to class 2 x a week in addition to the walks, the socialization, the exercise...and the trick training. He is..as most dogs are...eager to please and happy to work. If you do that kind of work with your dog you will not believe how rewarding it feels and what a great bond you can have with your pet.
  Read your answers here...choose some form of traiining in your area....and YOU DO THE WORK and you will get a great pet!! Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the name of the person who dresses up in pads and gets attacked in police dog training?

I saw this position advertised by a police department. Does anyone know the 'title' of this position. It was not 'decoy' or 'subject'...

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Hmm, most of the time it's another police officer that handles dogs.

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• rookie.


• The Village Idiot!


• jimmy


• It's usually the rookie of the K-9 division or squad.


• He also plays goalie on the dept. hockey team ,the dog thing helps his game,and makes him meaner.One day he hopes to get a job with the Flyers and beat Hextals penality points.


• We just call them decoys.
  
  And no, it's not a rookie or volunteer. Decoy work is usually done by the most experienced handler because of the nature of the training. The bite suit is not just a chew toy.


• We use the name Decoy. In Europe they get paid huge money to "HELP" train the police dog and dogs that going to completion. They can make or break a dog in the long run. Check video search under French Ring and see 4 ur self. Good Luck.


• chew toy

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Dog Health Questions: Successful with dog training ebooks?

we bought a great dog training ebook to train our dog at http://www.alovic.com/dogtraining and got good results but we emailed it to our friends mandy and chuck to train cappie (dauschaund) and they haven't had anywhere near the success we had. Has anyone else used a manual like this? How well did it work?

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If the ptrainers aren't 100 % consistant i / dedicated it won't work better to tell them to take the dog to classes
so they learn how to do things correctly then train their dog

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• I used something similar. The link is in my Source. What I like about the site I used is that they have plenty of free information and resources to learn from.
  
  You have to understand there is no silver bullet. You can't just read a book and have a perfectly behaved dog. But if you implement the tactics and are consistent with your Dog Training, the results can exceed your expectations.
  
  That's what I experienced.


• I think it depends on the person


• well tell them to take it to puppy school

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Dog Health Questions: Who does protection dog training in idaho? around the boise or nampa area?

I'm looking for a training school that will train my dog to be a protection dog. If your gonna leave negative comments don't bother responding.

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dont worry about these people asking "Why do you feel the need for protection?" I hope you are not a drug dealer, if you are then you'll get yours someday.... in the event that you are a good upstanding citizen, then I think dog training for protection of house and self is a good idea in the event that a criminal wants to break in to your house or mug you as you walk your dog down a side street at night.
I sure am glad my boerboel is trained to be watchful of my girlfriend as she walks him at night thru our neighborhood..... I feel like she has a good escort thru the area at night....

Anywho.. here you go.. Id recommend Shutzhund training.
http://www.treasurevalleydogtraining.com…

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• Check around and ask some Police officers. They may or may not tell you who does this type of work. It's very very demanding and usually the police dogs are trained by a group of trainers who do not work outside the force.
  However, there are people who can and will train your dog. Mostly they train you after a few weeks with your dog. You must be very careful what you are asking for here, the insurance will be canceled on your home if they find out you have a dog trained as such. So the liability of having a dog trained for protection is a liability not an asset.
  As for the people who will train your dog again, you have to be careful .they may tell you they are a trainer and just take your money and your dog may suffer ill training methods.
  Most people who want a dog trained like this spend hours and hours with people who are proficient as trainers and learn from them. Then start to train their own dog.
  The reason you may get negative comments here is that most people here know that a really good trainer would not train a dog for one person to be say an attack dog as they know the liability.
  Nothing wrong with having a fully trained protection dog. They cost thousands in training fees. Also check your area. Some places you will need a license to have a trained protection dog.
  Look up Schutzhund trainers, forums etc. in your area.
  If you go about this right, you will have a great deal of fun and a superior trained dog in the end. Be prepared to spend a lot of time as well as dollars.


• What breed of dog is it?
  
  Why do you feel the need for a protection dog?

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