Dog Health Questions: Where do you get a dog trained and sertisfied to become a survice dog?

The reason I am asking is My younger dog Titan helped me the other day. I suffer from falling down and sometimes I can't get up. Well this happened the other day so I called Titan because I know Raven my older dog can't help me. Well he came running and stopped right beside me I grabbed his collar in the front and started to lift myself up. Well all he did was move all 4 legs out just a little bit to with stand my weight and i got up. I am thinking he might be a good dog for me to have as a service dog because like I said sometimes I can't get up. I can have surgery but can't afford it. Can you please help me. I am calling vets to find a trainer to train him the rest of the way and certify him.

Thanks

I have tried Paws for a cause but they say he is 2 old to be trained now. Titan is 2 years old.

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In the US, there is no requirement for certification of service dogs.

In order to qualify, both the handler and the dog must meet certain criteria.

1) The handler must be disabled per the ADA. Most conditions have people who are disabled and some that aren't. It is not the diagnosis that matters but how it affects the person.

2) The dog must be trained to do something to that the handler can not do because of the disability. What qualifies as a task for one team may not be for another team. For example, my disability makes it dangerous for me to stoop, bend, or kneel down to pick up items, so my service dog is trained to pick up dropped objects and things that are on low shelves. But, if a persons disability doesn't prevent them from get such items, then that would be a bonus but would not qualify as a task.

3) The dog must be trained to behave properly in public. This is the longest and hardest part of the service dog training process. Most dogs don't have the proper temperament to handle public access work. If you do not have a great deal of experience in the advanced training of dogs, you will need to hire a trainer to both evaluate and assist in the training of the dog.

It takes 18 mo - 2 years to fully train a service dog. Whether or not you will have public access rights with a dog in training will depend on your state laws. The ADA only covers fully trained service dogs.

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• If you qualify for a service dog you can get one issued to you free of charge.
  
  Contact "Service Dogs of America" to see what you qualify for. See if they will help you train your dog or provide you with one. Some of the training starts at the age of 8 weeks.
  
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• you contact trainers in your area and see if any of them will assist with the training.
  
  there's no "certification".. but the dog must be reliably trained and socialized.


• First, there is no such thing as "certification" for service dogs in the United States. In order to have a service dog, you must meet the legal definition of "disabled" and the dog must meet the legal definition of "service dog". The dog must be individually trained to do something for you that you cannot do for yourself because of your disability.
  
  Unless a trainer has advanced obedience experience and experience training service dogs, you are not likely to find someone who will be able to help you in this instance.
  
  Service dogs that accompany their disabled handlers into places of public accommodation are temperament tested and highly trained. It generally takes 18-24 months to train a service dog. The fact that your dog is 2 years old puts you at a disadvantage because by the time he was fully trained, he would be approximately 4. Socialization and early exposure to a variety of situations is very important to raising and training a service dog that is fit for public access work.
  
  A service dog also needs to be healthy. Hip and joint xrays need to be done to be sure that your dog can assist you with mobility safely.
  
  My advice to you is that you consider contacting a reputable service dog organization and apply for a dog that is properly trained to assist you. If you are losing your sight, you may continue waiting until you have successfully completed orientation and mobility training and apply for a guide dog that is cross-trained in mobility work.
  
  A great place to service for resources on choosing a program and deciding whether or not a service dog is for you is Service Dog Central: http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content…


• talk to a trainer and ask who trains for service dogs
  trainer at petsmart knows of one in cincinnati

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Dog Health Questions: Is our government "training" us for martial law?

Listen to the SCRIPT of this video, and recall recent events in America. A conditioning seems to be mirroring dog training to citizen-training...for a complete bloodless acceptance for the new arrival of a baby of named...Fascism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81ooACn6…
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DOG: American's who would normally resist

BABY: Fascism (the new kid in town)

TRAINER: The media, showing ever more stark signals of what IS in the New World of Compliance.

Obey or die, of starvation.
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quite the contrary....

the PEOPLE by abdicating their responsibilities..
...by placing immediate gratification over long-term gain..
...by replacing morality with hedonism...
...by asking what their government can do for THEM..
are the ones who are training the State to be the master of all things...so long as the State can maintain the illusion of a comfortable life for all, the people will hand over their souls to it willingly...

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• lions and tigers and bears - Oh MY !!!!


• No, I think you are looking for conspiracy's where there are none!!


• my parents lived through martial law.
  by communism, not fascism.
  and i doubt that's coming around here.
  
  if anything, fascism leads to well detailed and structured destruction. corrupt communism, a more slow and torturous end.


• No


• Yes they are. We have been taken over by an evil right wing cabal that desires to take everything and is destroying our country to get what they want.


• You're giving our government more credit than they deserve. They are serving their own best interests...they have been for decades...about the time our country started going to hell and people started hating us.


• It certainly looks like it...They keep having "Mock" drills across the US about what to do in the case of an emergency which involves ENTIRE cities. Kids are being held hostage at schools with armed cops without their parents realizing that this is happening until AFTER it happens.
  
  The next group of kids will be even that much more lost than the current group of graduates. Sad that they don't even know what it means to live in a free society any more.


• Good observation Sherlock ;-),I doubt most people have a clue what you are talking about. I have noticed though,that more people are waking up,possibly to late though. Not only is our government pushing new world order,the number of terrorist are alarming considering our open southern borders.Americans should not be to comfortable.

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Dog Health Questions: How to train a very distracted dog?

I have tried to train my dog everyday but there are a couple of problems:
1) it never pays attention
2) It is new so it's scared of me sometimes
3) this is my first dog, I have no idea how smart it is
My puppy is supposed to be "a purebreed that is the #1 most intelligent toy breed" or something. But it isn't?? I know I'm not supposed to ask a lot of the dog, but
does anyone have any good dog training videos that will show you how to teach your dog tricks and simple commands?THANK YOU (:

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it doesn't pay attention because it's new.
if it's scared of you, the only thing you should be doing with it is bonding.
hand-feed the dog all its meals, so it has to come to you to be fed.
play with lots of toys, and spend lots of time with the pup.
don't leave it with too many toys when you aren't around (just a nylabone and a kong for chewing) save the tugs and balls (fun stuff) for when you are around, so the pup will be more interested in you.

don't start teaching tricks just yet- you need to bond first.

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• Papillons are the number one most intelligent toy breed. But did you get the number one most intelligent toy dog of that breed? Probably not - especially if you bought from a puppy mill or backyard breeder.
  
  Give the dog some time to adjust. Keep a strict schedule for feeding, walking, playing, and eliminating - this will make him feel more secure. After about a week, he should feel more at home and you can begin training.
  
  Start each new command by showing him how to do it. No, not you doing it in front of him - gently push him into a sit or draw a treat toward the ground so he lies down. Say the command each time he does it, and he'll soon learn what it means. Make sure to praise him and give a treat for each success - even if you forced him to do it. Best of luck!


• If the dog is new, take it slow. If your going to be the one training it, be sure to be the one feeding it, and pay lots of positive attention to it. This way, the dog will trust you. Then, for training, find some very yummy treats (my logs LOVE beef liver, they'll do ANYTHING for it) or even a favorite toy. And again, take it slow in the beginning, especially with a distracted dog. Because both you and the pup will become frustrated if the sessions are too long. My suggestion would be to get it enrolled in a class. This way you are socializing the pup, as well as showing it how it should act in a situation with other dogs.


• Give him some time to get use to you and adjust and don't be so harsh on it and expect too much just because its the no. 1 smartest toy breed.
  
  Its only smart if you do train it. If you want the dog to listen to you, you have to discipline him in a positive way. That would mean, scolding it with no physical contact but a stern NO, and not doing what he wants you to do when he begs. Teach the dog watch me command so it can listen to you and focus on you better.
  
  After it gets use to you, i think its best you take it to obedience class or training class and always go slow for them when it comes to training.


• first of all how old is the puppy? and before you start training just spend some time with the puppy. let the puppy see you put food in the bowl so it will trust you to feed it. by spending time with it and feeding it the dog will learn to trust you. when you do a training session with the dog make it positive. and make sure you exercise the dog before or play with the dog. it will pay more attention when it doesn't have so much energy. take your time training the dog and you will be able to teach it a ton. but you will have to continually practice


• well what type of dog that can help. you can show your dog that there is nothing to be afraid of.is it a toy poodle?
  do you give treats?
  do you praise for every good thing your dog does?
  do you try?
  are you socializing your dog?
  are you bonding with the dog?
  are you walking the dog everyday?
  are you playing with the dog?
  are you boring to the dog?
  are you hitting the dog? my answer NEVER HIT!!!!
  are you teaching the dog the rules?
  are you willing to work with the dog?you have to think about these questions i asked those are common mistakes that people make i can go all day on these


• You have a very new dog who is still a baby... have patience and enjoy the training process. see the link below for what to do during your puppy first few weeks with you.


• well, like you said, its new so its scared of you. give him/her time to adjust. then maybe u can start training. :]

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Dog Health Questions: Whats a good unprofessional dog walking rate?

I'm 17, in Arizona and have lots of experiance babysitting my siblings and other children, and have properly taken care of and trained all my pets. I've taken dog training classes, have totally flexible hours, and am very eager to take on more responsibilty as I approuch adulthood. But I'm not certified and I've never done this before. :D

So what would you pay for me to walk your dog? For ten minutes? 20? Half an hour? An hour?

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I did this (and dog sitting) during college. At first I took whatever someone wanted to pay me. One Spring Break I made $2000 in one week watching 7 households dogs. I was underpaid and overpaid in the different houses, so I established a rate.

Mine was as follows for the first TWO dogs:

Dog walking (daily)- $6 for half hour, $8 for hour, and $3 each additional hour (some people paid me to take their dogs hiking)

Dog walking (week days package) - $35 for 5 one hour walks

Dog walking and feeding (weekly - 7 days) - $100 included 2 feedings per day and 1 walk per day

Dog walking and feeding (weekends) - 2 feedings per day and 1 walk per day was $30 for 2 days, $35 for 3 days [weekend rates should be higher]

I would always make sure it would cost me less than $1 transportation-wise to get to a dog, or that the dog was on my route to/ from college. Just make sure the job will be cost-effective. There is no sense in spending $20 on a tank of gas to get to a dog if you'll only make $35.

Also, if always have a print out with you so that people know your rates and that you aren't just throwing food into a bowl and leaving. Many dog sitters spend 15 minutes with the dog per day and try to bank, so make sure people know that their dog is getting interaction and care. Beware that once you begin dog sitting, many people will want you to do it EVERY time the leave, some may want you to stay in their house (this could cause issues with other jobs), and some may want you to get mail, take out trash, feed other pets....For this I would usually add $2 per day for extra services (or animal). For instance: If they wanted me to feed the cat too, that was an extra @ $10 for five days.
Sometimes this got tricky and if they wanted a lot, I would charge a flat "HOUSE sitting" rate of $200 per week. For instance: If they wanted me to water the yard/ plants, take out the trash (once), check the mail, take care of two dogs, and take care of two cats each day for a week: I would charge $200 per first 7 days and $150 for the next 7 days.

As good as the money sounds, never take a job longer than 3 weeks unless you truly know the person.

Also, if they ask you to babysit, charge a higher fee ($10 - 12 per hour) and include light cooking/ cleaning, pet care. Don't try to differentiate pet care and babysitting, it's too much hassle.

Most people want to bargain with you and say here is this amount of money for this, so take it if you feel that the sum of money is close to your detailed rates. Always give discounts for additional time, money, and pets. Maybe someone can't afford you, so it's your choice on how much you discount or what jobs you take. Only take cash or checks from people you know you can trust.

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• For you about $3 for ten minutes multiply that by 60.


• 3x 6=18.00 hr
  
  there are six 10's in an hour

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Dog Health Questions: So my older bi-polar sister just got a dog?

Anyway, she is my adopted sister and she is about 11 years older (I am 13 she is 24) and she has 3 kids and a boy friend. She lives in an apartment about a half block from my house. She has a reputation for getting animals then suddenly not wanting them (She did this with MY cat). And she saw this lady that was giving away this free puppy. Well, the puppy is a chihuahua/poodle mix (So she says. I believe she has some shih tzu in her as well) and about 8 to 9 weeks old. She is the cutest little girl but I am so afraid for her health while living with my sister. I decided that I would happily take the poor pooch for a walk every once in a while so that she will learn some things (I researched a lot about dog training and trained my great dane that way) and to get her out away from that nasty environment. Once school starts(The 6th of September), I will be able to take her for a walk every day (I am not allowed to take ours for a walk due to the fact that he gets too nervous around people) But I want some advice. This is going to be hard and I really want That dog to turn out okay. Here is kind of what she looks like:

http://img3.classistatic.com/cps/po/1108…Thank you in advance

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I think it's great your looking out for the dog. My advice would be to offer to walk the dog everyday and also offer to dog sit for her. You can also teach the dog basic obedience.

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• i don't understand what bipolar as to do with dog ownership ... a person who is bipolar is not equal to low IQ ... if your sister is a crappy pet owner, then say that, but it has nothing to do with her mental illness ... bipolar is a mood disorder and people with bipolar can live normal lives including having families AND pets ... and nothing you described is a "nasty environment" it is just a woman with mental illness living her life with her family ... if she got tired of your cat, so what ... she is clearly a dog person ... i feel bad for your sister she has such a judgmental and a titch mean sister ... and with your extra details, you can't even train and socialize your own dog, so what makes you better for this puppy ???

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Dog Health Questions: Should i get rid of my dog?

my dog is scared of everything i take him twice a week to dog training he is 6 months old border collie/lab he snaps at other dogs he barks and runs away from everything scared of cars scared of people he sits at the window and barks all the time i love him so much but i don't know what else to do im so stressed out enough with my life now i have to stress about him i have tried my hardest with him i don't have the money for a personal trainer or anything like that i have been taking him 4 15-20 min walks a day to get used to things but still no luck please help thanks

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Contact a rescue to assist you with a socilization process.

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• i agree with everyone else- but also you ned to take him for longer walks and give him mental challenges (agility obedience games) he is bored and needs the people around him to be less stressed, because it rubs of on him. I know you try your best but how would you feel if everyone around you was stressed and unhappy? try to bond with him more and don't give up on him just yet..
  i hope the best for you and your dog :)


• For a border collie x labrador, 15 - 20 minuets is not a long enough walk. Both breeds need a lot of exercise, both dogs being a working dog. You obviously didn't do your research when you brought that dog. Give him to some one who has time time and money to care for him.


• to basil wallace i think you are the idiot! this person is asking for help! its people like you who make it difficult to find help and advice! she is clearly trying so that does not make her a bad owner. you obviously dont have any patience so maybe you should not bother giving people answers on this site! find a different site where they allow losers to comment!


• Wow, apparently you have no clue as to what PUNCTUATION is. Being part Border Collie, when your dog gets to be a year old, get him started working livestock.


• Agree with Basil.
  
  If you knew you couldn't take this dog on, you shouldn't of gotten it.
  
  People like you are the reasons shelters fill up so quickly.
  
  Any way the dog acts is YOUR fault-NOT the dog's.


• Generally, if you have to ask whether or not you should "get rid" of your dog, the answer is yes. Given that you can't afford a professional to help you handle this dog and fix the problem, then the answer is yes. Find a breed specific rescue, or other type of no kill shelter, etc... that can help you re-home him. You have two high energy, high strung breeds mixed together. 15-20 minutes a day is NOT long enough, by far. Sounds like the dog outright needs firmer leadership, and more exercise to get rid of the pent up energy. Boredom can very easily, and very quickly, lead to issues like this, especially in very high energy breeds and mixes.


• You have a very high energy mix of dog and the number one thing I would say is excercise...pent up energy can cause anxiety and aggression (also barking, etc). He needs at least an hour of physical activity a day and some more time besides spent working on the training that you learn in the class. When you walk him, walk him. If he barks, tries to run, etc just keep walking...hes on a leash isnt he? If you react or get frustrated or nervous he will feed of that energy from you. If you dont feel that you can dedicate the time to fixing this issue (which will get worse as he gets older) then yes you should surrender him to a rescue where someone can work with him while hes young and its a little easier. Excercise and training every day will build his confidence and yours.


• I know this might sound strange, but he may need an antidepressant. They make those for cats and dogs.
  I wouldn't recommend getting rid of him because you obviously love him and it may not seem like it now but you will regret it and not feel good about yourself if you do. Work with him, be as patient as you possibly can when he's being loud and wait for a solution. If you have some type of pet insurance, an antidepressant shouldn't be too costly. Good luck
  
  PS He may also just need more attention from you or more alone time. When he snaps and barks at other dogs, correct him immediately by raising your voice and saying 'No'. Instilling guilt in him this way could make him more aware of his behaviour.
  
  Edit: My answer was very good and it got 4 thumbs down?! WTH is wrong with people? There are obviously trolls (with multiple accounts) on this question...


• i got 3 of those types of dogs you describe , i am sticking with it knowing they calm down in a year or so .
  my pups only 6 months old and complete lunatics , they have a appetite for destruction and i dread to come home some days " knowing something has been destroyed "
  
  dogs are there own personality and they grow into it .
  
  take your dog for a cycle ride for around 15 mins at a time 4 times a day , and it will still be hyper , a collie would like to be active most of the day
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  so with a 30 min cycle ride and a 30 min training session and you will notice a real difference within a fortnight


• Don't you get any advice from the dog trainer in his class? She (he?) is in a position to watch the dog and see if there are any triggers. Also, you've probably taught the dog "sit" and "wait" or "stay" by now. Border Collies are very smart. When you go on a walk, when you see people or dogs approaching, put your pup into a "sit/stay" and reward him w/ a treat. Gradually increase the amount of time he has to sit there for the reward. Reward him profusely (praise and treats) when he sits and lets people pass him. You might recruit a friend to help you here, one with a well-behaved dog. Have them start out by being not so close while you put your dog in position. Then walk a little farther and have them do it again, gradually getting closer. Don't rush the process. It's not going to change overnight. Also carry treats with you and ask "strangers" to, without attempting to touch, and without looking at the dog, slip the dog treats while talking to you.
  
  And I know it's terribly stressful, esp. when the dog barks constantly, but if you could figure out a place without a lot of dogs that he could safely run off leash and get rid of some of his energy...
  
  The stress in your life is probably complicating things right now too. He's bound to pick up on it. So any thing you can do to relieve some of your own stress will help the dog too.


• He is scared of cars and people because he doesn't KNOW them. 15-20 minutes walks even if done 4 times a day are crap for a high energy dog his age!
  I dare say that at this point you need to take this dog out at LEAST 4 hours everyday into high populated areas till he gets completely used to seeing strangers, cars, other dogs and whatever else might cross his way. You should also work on his training (commands and such) several times a day for about 30 minutes or so.
  My guess is that this will be to much "trouble" for you so it would really be best if you find him a new owner, someone with responsible enough to actually care for the dogs needs and not just treat him like a cute toy that is fun to have around as long as there is no work involved.
  I would also suggest a stuffed animal for the next time you feel the urge to get a pet.


• You have a border collie mix and you only take him for a walk for 15-20 minutes 4 times a day? OMG a Border Collie needs hours of exercise EVERY SINGLE DAY and I mean HOURS of exercise and training or they become frustrated and bored, they bark, they destroy they become a nightmare to own if you cannot keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Did you research Border Collies and Labs before you adopted one or were you the type to just fall for a cute puppy? Did you go about properly socializing your dog to people, other dogs, cars, buses, skateboards, bicycles, children the car etc?
  
  Your dog is under exercised and under socialized and has an owner that does not understand their needs properly to "fix" these problems in order to make your dog happy and healthy. If you cannot handle this dog then yes, you should rehome him or give him back to the shelter you adopted him from a Border Collie mix is too much dog for someone who is clueless on the breed.
  
  When you consider a dog you research the breed before you adopt/buy. I have a Weimaraner, I knew all about the breed before I bought one, she gets daily hour to two hours of exercise every single day, she has been trained constantly since puppyhood and this is my first dog. What I didn't know I READ BOOKS ON, I watch every dog training show on Animal Planet, I learned how to train, I read every book I could on dogs, dog behavior etc and I worked hard to have a well behaved dog. She is my first dog and she is a pleasure to own, she's well behaved, she does not bark, she is off leash trained, has her CGC certificate and has been tested for Therapy work which she passed all because I did everything I could to get her to that point. If you are not willing to put forth the considerable amount of work required to own a Border Collie mix, then you need to rehome him.

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Dog Health Questions: Why does my dog keep pulling on the lead?

hiya, everytime i take my dog out, she constantly pulls on the lead and ive tried pulling her back and saying no and come here and ive even tried giving her treats when she does it right like on dog borstal lol but nothing works, would i have to take her to a dog training place or can i do stuff at home? talking her for walks is a nightmare lol so any hints and tips out there?? thank you

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Take her to an obedience class so you can be taught how to train her to walk on lead.

If normal training techniques don't work, I would ask the trainer about helping you fit and teach you how to use, a prong collar. That will fix the pulling within minutes.

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• Sign up for obedience classes. She can't learn unless you teach her, and you need to learn HOW to teach her.


• Try a prong collar and a more serious correction. Pulling her back won't do much unless you have a very soft dog (soft meaning a dog who is really sensitive to corrections, the kind of dog if you tell it "No" it acts like the world has ended). Just fit the prong collar high on the neck and snugly and when she pulls ahead give her a short quick "pop" correction with the leash, put her back to your side and keep walking. Do it all in stride. After a few corrections she'll realize that she's not allowed to be walking out ahead of you, much less pulling. I hope I helped, good luck!


• First off obedience classes will help, but if you dont have the time at least invest in a leather lead, not one of those obnoxious retractable things, also a halti/ head collar will help to stop with the pulling. When your out with your dog, and she starts pulling, immediately turn the other direction. If she starts pulling this ways turn around again. This way the dog will learn that if she doesn't pull she will get where she wants to go.


• The answer has to be training (and being prepared to look absolutely mad to your neighbours). Set out for a walk, immediately she pulls you turn round and walk back towards the house. Only when she stops pulling do you start on the walk again. You keep on doing this, even if it means for a few days you never get beyond your garden gate. An alternative to this is to walk backwards if she pulls rather than turning round, or as a third alternative just stand still, but in any method you do not go towards the park or wherever you go on your walks if she is pulling. If you are strict in doing this and don't give in to her she will soon realise that she gets nowhere at all if she pulls. Couple this with plenty of praise whilst she is walking without pulling.


• Need to show that you are the alpha leader. Your pulling might not be forceful enough to get attention. No means nothing to your dog unless it feels the rigor. If you continue to walk while it pulls and say no then there is a mix up on the message. You need to stop immediately pull hard and then say NO!! and keep on doing it without moving until the dog minds you. Every time it minds you then you need to praise it. Good luck!!


• She's pulling on the lead because she's excited. I think it's also a "i'm the pack leader" mentality.
  Try this: Every time you feel tension on the leed, stop in your tracks. WAIT until she comes back to you to continue forward. It may be difficult at first, but stick to it. Once she realizes what she has to do to keep the walk going, she should do it. Our trainer called this a "life reward" because you arent actually giving her treats, the reward is when you resume the walk.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog traing, I have to dogs not too far in age, wondering if anyone has done petsmart dog training?

I would like to try it but not knowing if it would be better to trya private trainer instead...

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I am a CPDT and APDT certified trainer. I started out at PetSmart they paid for my education and I moved out on my own. I know a few trainers who train for PetSmart and they do what any other trainer will do for a puppy or young dog (really any dog without serious issue). They teach you how to be consistent its just basic training and socialization that every dog needs. The point is to prevent your dog from building unwanted behaviors.

Now if your dog has embedded or already established issues I would call the PetSmart and find the background on the trainers at that particular store (some are actually very experienced). It is a very positive experience and relationship building course for owners and dogs. What I would focus on in my classes (and mine were not by the petsmart book all the time, each trainer has his/her own style) was impulse and mouth control, getting all your basic ques and commands solid, focus, and proper dog to dog and dog to person interaction.

Check it out talk to the trainers, don't listen to everyone, because everyone thinks they know everything about dogs and behaviors if you ask them. Yet every year the bite stats hold steady. The PetSmart program is excellent because it actually teaches you and your dog proper bahaviors. Not just strapping a prong or choke collar and forcing the dog to submit. It makes your dog want to follow you.

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• I wouldn't suggest a pet store training service. There's tons of trainers in the area who usually have more knowledge on dogs, good training methods and knowledge of dogs behavior and body language. Go for a trainer that only teaches positively and or uses a clicker. I would suggest two things. If you have more than one dog, try to get a family member to tag along as well. Also scope out possible training classes before making the commitment. Some cost a pretty penny and you want to make sure you're going to a good class. If you don't agree with some of the methods, then look at others. If you feel uneasy with the training methods go with your gut.


• At the Petsmart I work at I would only recommend one of the trainers. It is possible for a good trainer to be working there. However, since they are not expected to have a lot of experience, you do run into people who have close to zero knowledge. I am surprised at one of our trainers. Very surprised.
  
  Everyone I was every trained by actually had dogs who won titles in obedience and such. So I'd recommend a local training club. You can find one through AKC.org.
  http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/trai…


• talk to the trainer before signing up
  i had mine go through 8 classes with one trainer and will probably go back for more when i can afford it
  the other four i talked to are ok but i only liked three of the five

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Dog Health Questions: Teaching my 7 year over nervous dog to walk on a lead.?

okay, i have quite a big problem.

my dog is 7, she is a collie X greyhound. she loves being out running and is so happy. but when she is home she always looks so sad and has her tail between her legs even when she comes to us for fuss (which is very rare). she has always been like this so we believe it is bred in her.
we are not able to take her for a run everyday because the place gets so muddy and wet. we would love to be able to take her for a walk but once on th lead she pulls and yelps and whines all the time. so we cannot take her. and we cant then take the other dogs either because we can leave her home alone because she just whines all the time.
we tried taking her to dog training classes but because she was so scared she did everything straight away, but she is nothing like that at home. she is extremely nervous and runs and hides from everyone except us.

any ideas?

X

Dog Training and Obedience

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You may want to try the Gentle Leader collar. It works so well with dogs that do not do well on a regular collar and leash. It will help to build her confidence if she enjoys her walks more.

http://www.buygentleleader.com/View.aspx…

I have 3 shelter dogs, and 2 are very nervous. I walked all the time with 2, but I could not handle my 3rd. She feels so comfortable with it, it took a week to get used to it. She has built up so much confidence. We can take her to the dog park now and out in public. She does fine without it after gaining confidence. She just needed a crutch for awhile, I guess. She did not need confidence counseling, or whatever some suggest, she just needed some good, happy walking time with her mommy!

Clicker Training as an Effective Dog Training Tool

• gentle leader


• She needs confidence training. Seek out a professional trainer in your area.


• she needs a gentle leader


• Try being as gental as possibel it should help


• i would have a trainer come to your home and work with your dog in you home


• well.....first things first.ur letting the dog control u instead of u controling it.it knows that when it screams and yelps u will stop so it will always do that.u have to be a pack leader and not treat it like a human when its doing bad dog behavior..first just introduce it to him and show him that it wont do any harm.then slip it on and make him come with u and keep it right on ur side.showing whose boss is most important

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Dog Health Questions: Does the dog silencer from Good Life really work?

I have a dog who barks at everything, even the wind...
I live in an apartment and I am trying to be considerate. I have tried the the dog training and that worked for a while, but he loves the water so their method just did not work. I do not want to use anything inhumane, so if anyone has ever used this or heard anyone then please tell me if it really works!!!! I have read the testimonials on their site, but I always feel those are put on there by employees..not real people.

At-Home Dog Training Tips

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You're probably right about the testimonials. Bark collars work for a very small percentage of barking problems, so they aren't a cure-all. First of all, why is the dog barking? If he's anxious, zapping him isn't going to make him less anxious, is it? If he's barking because he's having separation problems, it will absolutely make it worse. If he's barking because he's territorial, he's going to become resentful about whoever is coming by and getting associated with being zapped. The bark collars only work with "recreational", non-anxious, non-territorial dog barking. Because it's really hard to figure out why your dog barks, I really recommend that you contact a professional trainer. If one told you to use a squirt bottle and that didn't work, call a different trainer or call this one back for more ideas. Every good trainer has about a thousand ways to handle the same issue, so if one approach doesn't work, try another.

Here's a great pet care information sheet on dealing with barking:

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…

There's no quick fix, and those reality TV shows with dog trainers who make it look like a quick fix are on REALITY TV! :-)

Contact a trainer from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:

http://www.APDT.com

You can also call the behavior department of your local shelter, or call your veterinarian for help. Bark collars promise everything, but they are the most-returned products at places like PetsMart and Petco..... and there's a reason.

7 Types of Dog Training

• why would u want a dog silenced ?
  you need to find the root of the problem
  was it trained to bark .... is it bored is it shut up in a small space when it could be better off, in a larger place
  ask your self all these questions.....
  
  my question is , is someone is trying to rob your house ....
  would you like to hear your dog bark or stay silence?
  to stop a dog barking ,you need to train it, to bark on command, then stop it barking .....
  call your local dog trainer.
  that the humane method .....


• muzzle, spray water at him in the face with water bottle, watch Victoria stilwater on animal planet channel, shes really good and i heard that dog whisper is good, go to the library and pick up some training books, are take a local dog training classes, good-luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Can a dog have honey nut cheerios as a treat?

Hey just got my puppy he is tiny the only treat his size is a honey nut cheerio and is it ok if I feed them to him only as a treat for dog training? it's not going to be his diet just a treat

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I'd start by saying at this age try to restrict yourself to toilet training, and staying off furniture if you don't want him adopting the couch or bed. The kind of training that warrent food rewards is months away.
I don't think it's a good idea to give him cherrios at all, you don't know if theres additives that may trouble him and too much sugar is never a good idea. Petting and praise is treat enough at this point.

Dog Training Methods Uncovered

• As a general rule, don't feed your dog processed human food - especially not with sugar on it. It's really easy (and way cheaper than buying) to make your own dog treats. I do and my dog LOVES them!
  
  There are loads of recipes here: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipe… . Make sure any recipes you use have natural ingredients, no processed sugar, and minimal natural sugars (your dog does not brush it's teeth the way we do, so make sure you your pup isn't in for a life of tooth decay) I make the liver brownies - they go a long way and freeze well for storage.
  
  Also, bear in mind that all food put into your dogs mouth is part of its diet - even if it is a treat in small amounts. You can break treats up into tiny pieces to make them go further. You'll probably find that you end up giving quite a few treats during training sessions, so make sure you reduce the daily meals to allow for the treats you give.
  
  Incidentally, if you really cannot be bothered to make your own treats (and lets face it - lots of people do not hav the time or inclination), most treats can simply be cut down to a size suitable for your pup. A cheerio isn't much smaller in comparison to some of the treats I have seen anyway.
  
  My dog LOVES peanut butter - this might also be an option for you as a small treat - just make sure you get low sugar and salt - I use an organic brand.


• No, it's bad for his health, it will make him fat (dogs get fat real fast) and he will have a heart attack soon. If you gave one already you are to late and you can start digging a hole in you backyard.


• There is nothing wrong with Honey Nut Cherrios. They make a good treat it isn't likely to make them fat fast. Animal crackers work good too. His dog food could make him fat, you just have to have balance.


• Yes, it's O.K. for dog training. But, just a few. After training, stop the Cheerios, as he will get fat.


• moderation is the key. A couple of them wont hurt him but just like humans, a lot of them will make him fat and unhealthy.


• Best training are simple dog biscuits, smaller of course for your puppy.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I have a chihuahua who was 1 year old in July. I bought him from a reputable pet store when he was 4 months old and he came from a good breeder. He is good about peeing outside but in the 1 year that I have owned him he has only pooped outside once. He has 2 spots in the house where he always poops and occasionally pees. I regularly shampoo the carpet in those areas and I have tried multiple cleaners (even the enzyme ones) that are supposed to eliminate the smell so he won't return there. I've also tried sprays that are supposed to keep him from going there but still no luck. I'm tired of constantly shampooing my carpet and cleaning up poo so any help would be welcome. I take him outside regularly and there have been times where we have spent even hours outside and when we return home he poops in the house. I love my dog but I am so tired of cleaning up his poo. Help

7 Important Dog Training Tips For You

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Have you tried to pick up the poop and bring it outside?

I did that with my mix pom, when he pooped inside I picked it up and put outside on the grass and when he got outside he smelled is own poop then he went right next to it and pooped:)

The Importance of Dog Training

• First of all, reputable breeders don't sell their dogs to pet stores, but that is a different subject.
  
  You have to get back to house breaking the dog. Throw a party for him any time he goes potty outside. Treats and cheers every time. Put him in a crate after he eats, wait 45 mins or so then put him out without allowing him to run around to his favorite bathroom spot inside.
  
  If he keeps going in the same spots, consider getting those indoor mats that dogs can go on for easy clean up. Since it's a tiny dog the mess won't be quite so messy.
  
  Consider a puppy class for him - even little dogs can learn to behave properly.


• You must crate him until he gets it.
  
  does he have access to the yard? if not get a doggy door.
  
  if you don't have a crate, you must catch him in the act and correct him.


• 1. there is no reputable breeder who would sell pups to a pet shop; your pup came from a puppy mill.
  
  2. so he's really not housebroken, so start over:
  
  Housebreaking a puppy is easiest done with two crates, one just big enough for pup to sleep in, usually a plastic airline-type crate, and a larger, wire crate or puppy pen, that contains the smaller crate, and the floor is lined with Dri-dek tiles, newspapers or "wee-wee" pads.
  
  You keep the pup in the smaller crate while you are busy around the house, taking care to bring the crate-containing-pup with you all over the house. Keep him in the room with you, talk to him. Take the pup outside every hour on the hour to the outside potty place, and praise highly and occasionally give a treat.
  
  If you have to go to work or school, you put the bed-crate inside the bigger crate. Make sure the little crate's door cannot be fastened shut, because you want him free to get out of the bed-crate to potty outside of it.
  
  When you go to bed, take the bed-crate upstairs with you. Puppy will feel safe enclosed in the crate and knowing that you are there, too, so he's not alone, he's unlikely to cry. When he does wake up and whine, it will be because he has to potty. That's your cue to get up and take him outside. Don't forget the leash; carry him in your arms on his back to the door to prevent accidents in the house, but make sure the leash is on him. You don't want to be hunting down a running pup at 2am in your bathrobe. Praise him when he goes, make much of him. Play a little if you want, and then everybody back to bed.

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Dog Health Questions: Chet womack is a total scam rip-off artist . i bought a'' Hands off dog training '' CD set . in may of this?

I NEVER RECEIVED THE CD's , i tried and treid to get some resonds from ,e-mailing them ,but i never receive any response . i tried contacting them on the web sites phone # , but it was for bird training secrets . i have had a live chat with his people , but they refused to do anything , unless i was going to buy something. this is not over, plese help me contact a live person.

Dog Training Collars - How to Choose One

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If you paid with a credit card, such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, you can contact them and explain your problem. The credit card company will then explain to you what to do. I would also contact the Better Business Bureau and file a complaint against this company.

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Dog Health Questions: Wireless fence dog training...?

I bought a petsafe wireless fence for my german shepherd two months ago, I put up the flags for two weeks on the boundary, then took the flags up. The problem is my dog will not go any where near the boundary. The boundary is set at 90 feet, but he only goes 20 feet and no more. I tried to walk him around the boundary, but he jerks and fights away from it. I tried putting cheese in my hand and walking away from him to follow me, but he still stops. Any ideas to how to correct this behavior?

7 Most Believed Myths About Dogs And Dog Training Dispelled

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Honestly I would let him figure it out onhis own. The fence has done it's job in teaching your GSD to stay within the boundries, and he's not yet comfortable going close to it. Don't force him into it, because it will just make him even more nervous.

He will go farther on his own eventually, when he's comfortable with it.

Clicker Dog Training is Extremely Reliable and Can Be Done by Anyone

• Wow, sounds like he learned only to well how the electric shock feels when he gets close to the fence. I am guessing that you have the electric turned up way too much. I'd leave well enough alone, sounds like he may be traumatized :). I'm not a fan of the electric fences as while the dog stays w/in the boundary due to electric shock, it doesn't prevent other dogs or animals from coming into their area so it doesn't keep your dog safe. I spent the $$ for a regular fence, but it was rather expensive. For the same amount that was spent on the invisible fence you installed, (depending on yard size) you can put up a nice looking wire fence using welded or twisted wire fencing from the farm store and T-posts.


• I would put the flags back up so he had a visual reminder again. You may need to retrain him to show him exactly where the boundary is again.


• There's nothing to correct. The fence has done its job. Be thankful he isn't one of the MANY dogs that finds ways to get out of these things. I'm not a huge fan of these fences either. Sounds like he's learned what the fence does, and it avoiding it. That's the whole point. Congratulations, it worked, now leave well enough alone. Dragging him to it like that, is going to do nothing more then get you bitten. And quickly. Let him come around in his own time, he'll figure it out. Just be happy the fence worked at all, and leave the rest alone.


• The only way I know of to correct/prevent YOUR behaviour is to find your dog an owner who understands dogs.
  You obviously DON'T, any more than you understand proximity shock collars (aka what a pooch wears to deter it from getting close to the cable of the "invisible fence").
  
  Invisible fences do NOT protect your pet from stray dogs or stray brats, they give NO mental comfort to scared-of-dogs people who must walk or cycle past. For each of those, your pooch's next owners need PHYSICAL fences.
  
  Invisible fences don't even keep dogs home, unless the pooch is a coward! When an enemy pooch or a ***** on heat wanders in & out, most dogs will race through the pain-barrier so quickly that they are out the other side before the shock cramps their muscles. But after the fight or mating they are no longer motivated to rush, and so the pain barrier prevents them from crossing back onto your property. As a result, your dog stays out on the street where all the dangerous traffic flies past......
  
  Find him a proper home. One that values him more than you do so is prepared to erect an effective physical barrier to protect him from stray dogs, stray brats, and his own impetuosity.
  
  No-one with any understand of dogs and proximity collars would DELIBERATELY attempt to walk a shock-collar-wearer around or near the cable. No doubt you are deaf, too - most such collars sound a buzz when within a planned distance of the cable, so that the wearer learns to go no closer. If it gets closer the zap takes over. Put the switched-on collar on your own neck and discover its "delights". And when you get zapped, be aware that dogs feel electricity between 5 & 10 times more painfully than we do.
  Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
  "In GSDs" as of 1967

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Dog Health Questions: Is the book "good dog bad dog" still considered as having the best training methods?

I've grown up with three different german shepherds. My dad trained all of them pretty much exactly the way the book instructs. All three of them were perfectly trained, great with the whole family and little kids, and all around great dogs, everything you'd expect to get from a well trained german shepherd.

I'm have my own family now (25 yrs old) and have just purchased my first GSD puppy. I just read "good dog bad dog" and had my mind set on those training methods...then I noticed this book was first written in the 70's and I'm seeing a lot of conflicting ideas about dog training on the internet.

Dog trainers: What is your opinion? Is "Good Dog, Bad Dog" still considered the best training method?

Basic Dog Training Commands - Improve Your Dog's Behavior

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"Good Dog, Bad Dog" Is a very outdated book you should check out this e-book. "Help With Dogs" it teaches complete training guide for puppies through to older dogs. It covers over-aggression, chewing, barking, digging, crate training, house training, biting/nipping, separation anxiety, fighting between dogs, commands/tricks, selecting and raising a new puppy & more. Many of the training techniques are non-physical & teach dog owners how to understand & communicate with their dogs effectively. Check it out

http://www.HelpwithDogs.info

Obedience Training for Dogs - Training Guide

• I'm not a dog trainer, but I do know that most trainers have long since moved on to positive training methods. Basically you ignore the bad behavior, and reward the good. You might want to check out a positive puppy training group I'm in called SPT. It has a lot of great info in the files, tons of members, and is run by a great dog trainer. She can give you better books to read that are more up to date.


• Purchase a book named
  
  "Don't Shoot the Dog" it is very, very good.
  
  Christine

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question...?

I live in a very rural community, and the closest dog obidience class i can find is over an hours drive from my house. My pup is very well behaved but i want to do everything i can to ensure that he stays that way. Are there any DVDs or books you can recomend that would help me do it myself? Any other advice you can offer would be great. Thanks.

A Little About Dog Training

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I have the same problem.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/waggingschool/

I also use the RSPCA training books.
And
The Power Of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

I have been to classes before but This time I'm on my own.

Edit:

I don't know about that Cesar guy he gives me a bad feeling.

Another edit:

Yeah It's me or the Dog is great. I her methods.

Can I Train My Dog Without a Dog Training Course?

• Sure. There is useful information all over the internet. You can try the site below for some introductory lessons. They also have a program that has helped lots of dog owners.
  
  Be aware that the most important part of dog training is your consistency. It take a lot of energy and patience to train your dog. If you maintain constant positive reinforcement, sooner or later your dog will understand you're the boss (The Alpha Dog).


• I like the way Ceasar(?) Millan explains things. His series is called The Dog Whisperer. You can also try user-groups from Google Groups or Yahoo Groups for feedback. If you can afford it some training programs train the dog for you for a period of several weeks then bring you back out to revisit what they taught your dog. You can also check on Amazon and check ratings from other customers.


• DVDs won't help you -- the dog and you need to be in an obedience class - I have trained dogs for over fifty years and I STILL take them to obedience classes -- it is good for them and for me. One hour is nothing -- it is one time a week. Your pup is only 'well behaved' when it is comfortable and there is nothing stressing it -- if something occurs he will blow you off.


• In my opinion, Cesar Milian "The Dog Whisperer" should only be used for dogs with behavioral problems.
  
  Puppies don't have problems, they just need to learn "manners".
  I think using those methods on a puppy would be like sending a kindergartener to a maximum security prison to learn to read.
  
  My pics for books:
  Puppy Pre-school
  Dog Tricks for Dummies
  They're smarter than you think
  Anything written by "The Monks of New Skeet". They have a few out.
  
  See if you can find "Uncle Maddy's" videos. He has some good solid tips on getting a dog to behave gently.


• its me or the dog by victoria stilwell. it is a positive reinforcment book. ceaser millian is ok but some of his methods can cause more harm than good such as 'flooding' which means forcing a dog to be somewhere or do something they are afraid of to force them to get over their fear. honestly it doesnt work. if ur afraid of spiders and someone shoved u in a room w/ a bunch of spiders it wouldnt cure ur fear. also there is a book called the loved dog by tamra gellar. she trained oprah and jennifer garner's dogs. she has good philosophy about normal training but not potty training. hands down either book victoria stilwell writes is golden. also look at the book list on the link below. that is where my dog is trained and these are the recomended books.


• The best in my experience is Cesar Millan and he has a web page.www.cesarmillan.com I have all his books and tapes and I enjo watching him work. He really understands what dogs are thinking.


• First congratulations on being a responsible pet owner. Check out the Dog Whisperers web site. He has lots of information and links to sites. I believe he has some DVD's as well.

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