Dog Health Questions: How do you make a German Sheppard who doesn't listen come to you?

I have tried treats and praise. I have 3 other dogs, one sheppard mix, one sable, and another mixed breed. I have had two other Sheppards and I have been to dog training classes in the past which included hand signals. All my dogs listen and follow hand signals, except my black Sheppard. If she gets out, she justs runs off and won't come when called. She goes and barks at all the neighbor's dogs. The only way to catch her is to drive after her in the car and call her to get in the car. I have never encountered a Sheppard that wouldn't listen and couldn't be trained easily. We've had her since she was 6 weeks old and now she is almost 2 yrs. The two dogs we had before her don't like her and pick on her when they are in the yard. The newest puppy (6 months) gets along with all the dogs, she bugs them, but they don't harass her like they do the black Sheppard. The puppy already knows commands and hand signals. The blk Sheppard is also aggresive w/food w/the other dogs. Help, I'm at a lost

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Get her ears checked, she/he may have an infection which may not be visible but has affected her hearing. then try some one on one training with a special treat (cooked liver) works great with my dogs. I would also suggest feeding the dog separately as to prevent any dangerous fights and someone getting injured. The fact of the dog running to anyone or thing when it gets loose would seem to me that this dog is very social, How does it get along with the puppy? The other dogs may just view it as a nuisance.. Some dogs as well as people are not good in groups.... How does the dog act when just with you? (no other dogs around)

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• get a whistle for the dogs. they r not heard by human beings but they can hear it.


• try 2 gets some food she likes and put it in a bowl and shake it or maybey u should get 1 of those wisols??? well try some stuff

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Dog Health Questions: In terms of dogs trained and used in a variety of things such as seeing eye dogs,etc which dog is used most?

I want to know how common it is for American Pitbull Terriers to be used as service dogs/thearpy dogs opposed to German Shepards.

I need a good website or something that will prove that APBT's are just as smart as German Shepards, and that they can do anything a german shepard can do and then some things that German Shepards cannot do. Like weight training,etc,etc

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In the US, there is a big difference between "working" dogs and "service" dogs.
Drug dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, hazardous material detection dogs and the like are "working" dogs, not service dogs.

The legal definition of a "service dog" is found in the terms and definitions of the ADA, which states that a service dog is a dog that has been individually trained to mitigate the effects of a life-limiting disability of their handler.

A few APBT's are out there as true service dogs, but they are few and far between partly because of the reputation of the breed as well as the fact that other breeds are more suited to actual legitimate service work and can be trained easier for such work. While there may be a few pits that excel at service work, by and large the breed itself is not the best choice because of general temperament and prey drive issues.
Shepherds, Labs and Goldens have been used for Guide dogs and other service dogs successfully for over 70 years. There was a time when some of the Guide schools used Boxers, Dobermans and yes, even Staffordshire Terriers for guidework, but as time went on, they narrowed the lines to the best ones that were easier to train, loved to work, were more personable and temperament suited for assisting people with disabilities. That's why the Goldens, Labs, Shepherds and Lab/Golden cross mixes are used today.

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• sorry i don't have any websites but i totally agree with you


• i think there equal the differences should be noticed in overall personality i dont see as many as therapy dogs because of them being hyper and some people give them a bad reputation ive never seen a german sheperd that didnt mellow out. they usse the german shepards more now because they are use to it the dogs have been serving with their noses and teeth for years look up the difference in bite pressure and there abilities to scent .


• APBTs are used quite often as service dogs actually. The top drug dog in the US currently is a Pit Bull named 'Popsicle'. There are also a number of pit bulls working in search and rescue, and service positions.
  
  Here's some information about what makes Pit Bulls such fantastic working dogs.
  
  http://www.pitbulls-fighting-for-their-l…
  http://www.workingpitbull.com/Rescuespor…
  
  http://www.pitbulllovers.com/training-ar…
  
  Pit bulls also sucessfully compete in schutzhund...a sport where one tends to see more GSDs and Malinois than most other breeds.


• You're not gonna find what you're looking for. Labs & GSD's perform more jobs for humans than any other breeds. I have no problem with pits....I have a major problem with 99% of the people that own them...or WANT to own them. They are extremely trainable...and could definitely do more things for us.....it'll just never happen in any great numbers. If all the pitbull lovers REALLY loved them as much as they say...they would get rid of there's...because most likely, THEY are one of THEM that is at fault.

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Dog Health Questions: Petsmart training classes?

I am considering beginner training classes for my 5 month old pom. She has behavioral problems such as trying to bite and growling when I try to take something from her. Also when she tried to bite the lady at her spay appt. while she was trying to put a label around my pups neck. I tried socializing her as much as I could when she was younger, but she obviously has temperamental problems.

So my question is for those who have had their dogs trained if you think it is worth it. Also what can I do meanwhile to better my dog. And please please let me know your success stories with training. Thanks!

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my experience with petsmart training classes is they are a cooperate way to get money out of you. i have seen very few dogs even able to sit and stay for the reccomended 3 mins by the end of one of their obedience classes. when i've been in the store on their doggy graduation night, most of the dogs in the class can't even sit and stay long enough to take their graduation pic.

for a dog with starting behavioral issues that are showing aggresssion, you need better training than what any petsmart i've ever seen can provide.

contact your local kennel clubs or your vet and ask for references.

i'm very happy you see this as a problem and want to correct it now rather than later.

my reccomendation is to find a training class that trains towards a CGC. or Canine Good Citizen test. By the end of that class your dog should sit, stay, but also they train the dog to react properly to stressful situations, and teach them how to be examined by a vet or groomer and properly accept praise. they also train them how to act in social situations. or rather they show you how to properly train your dog. i have yet to see a petsmart obedience class that comes anywhere near the CGC certification by the end of their classes.

Also these trainers if they think your dog needs further instruction they can send you in the right direction to someone who will better suit you and your dog's needs.

Please don't waste your money at a petsmart class. Their trainers go through a basic training course most any 12 year old could pass before they are turned loose with their own group of dogs to train.

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• Yes, do the training! I had similar issues with my mastiff pup and training has tatally corrected the behaviors. The first step is you establishing dominance over your dog, and that is a major hurdell. There are many simple little games that you can play with your dog to help train it and if you are consistant it will pay off. And double up on the socialization, and imediatly punish the dog with an acceptable form of punishment when it missbehaves. A water bottle works ell, and they are sold in a pocket size. Good for you in considering training. A lot of people would tell you to get rid of a biting dog, but I turned my dogs behavior around with a trainers help when I thought there was no hope, you can do it too!


• PetsMart won't allow aggressive dogs or problem dogs in their classes. You need to find a trainer who has experience with dogs that have aggression issues. Try to get a referral from your vet.
  Training has made my shy, abused dog gain more confidence.
  Training has made my dogs easier to live with.
  Training has given my dogs more freedom because I can take them places and trust them not to drag me on the leash, come when I call them, and act properly around strangers.
  Training has made my dogs safer to be around. My vet loves my nicely trained dogs. He knows that he can handle them and not worry about getting bit.
  Trained dogs are welcome in more places.
  So get your dog to a training class so that you learn to train her to respect you. Small dogs are just fun to train.


• I think training works, if you do the homework each day. You cannot go to training once a week and do nothing til the next week. You really need to work with your dog each day, plus you can't quit after training either. You can lighten up, of course, but don't stop altogether. The trainers say that they are training you on how to train your dog.


• Most definitely, poms are very stubborn. I love the breed I have two of them. They are just hateful. They are also very yappy as you probably know. I really think all dog's need some kind of training. If your pup is already starting to bit aggressively take it, it will be the best thing for you and it. Pom's are very smart and learn quick so I am sure you will be pleased. Good Luck!!!


• I went to a private training class that was cheaper and a better use of my time than Petsmart.
  
  I used to work at a Petsmart and helped with the training. I was not impressed and highly DON'T recommend it to anyone.ADDITION: I had my dog in a CGC class last year, and it only cost $60.


• I have watched the training while shopping for my voracious cats. They looked very attentive and engaging....not the pets, the trainers. Why not observe a few Saturday classes from the aisle before making your decision?

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Dog Health Questions: My dog won't walk with me?

I have a 2 yr old black lab, and she loves to go on walks around my neighborhood. But after I got a job I didn't take her as much. She began
resisting walking with my parents and I by jumping on us and biting her leash and scratching me. But eventually she stopped the attitude with my parents, but not me. Why does she do this? I am firm with her, don't spoil her like my parents do. I have to PULL her to a certain point and then she will walk because she knows that its the way home.

P.S. What are some things I should do? Dog training school?

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This isn't her fault it's yours.You haven't spent time with her as much as your parents have probably and she wants to to start.From now on i suggest you always spend time with her by giving her attention,playing with her,feeding her,and try your best to walk her.

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• From what I know, a dog jumping and biting the leash either means the dog is anxious, or the dog DOES want to go for a walk because he's not getting enough exercise.
  
  Can you bike with your dog? Play ball? Roller blade?


• maybe it hate u for not being with her enough

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Dog Health Questions: How to train a young dog?

So I will be looking after my sister's apartment and dog for about a year while she's out of the country. The dog is a miniature pinscher and she loves him deeply, but unfortunately she has a hard time showing discipline because she always ends up cuddling him after yelling at him. So I love dogs but this dog can be extremely frustrating to look over because he totally disregards authority and acts like an asshole. I was wondering if anyone, with experience in dog training, can give me tips to have this dog trained and submissive to my commands, or is it already too late (He is over a year old now I believe).

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1. make the dog sit before eating or going to use the rest-room.

2. when your mad at your dog, don't cuddle the dog 10 seconds after yelling at the dog. you need to tell the dog "BYE!". then dog will either run to it's kennel or hiding-spot when the dog knows it's done something bad. don't be happy with the dog until 30mins is up.

3. if the dog is not siting or doing what you want then give it it a treat. the dog must sit before it can have the treat. keep doing this and the dog will be programed to do what you want it to do.

4. if the dog is using the rest-room in the house then put it's nose in the crap or pee. dog's hate that! they will get sick of it and not use the rest-room in the house. when the dog using it out-side you need to pet the dog and say "good boy".

your sister is a weak owner for such a strong-breed.

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• The best way is to go to an obedience class. Look for a positive reinforcement trainer in your area.


• look on youtube.


• Min pins are feisty active little dogs. They aren't the easiest to train, but I have seen plenty that are very well behaved dogs. Yelling isn't the way to go, it just excites them. Patient persistent training is always more effective. Submission isn't the objective, cooperation is the way to go. This dog type isn't meant to cower. You want him to think you are so interesting and fun that he can hardly take his eyes off you. He needs to know that you are smarter than he is, not that you are bigger and meaner if you want his respect. and this dogs respect will make him act more like you want him to. Go to a good dog obedience class, then seek out agility, fun nose work, or earthdog classes. He needs a job and an intriguing owner. My agility trainer runs his min pin and wins more trials with him than his Australian shepard. These dogs are too smart to be acquiescent little robots here to do your bidding with little effort.

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Dog Health Questions: Crate training failed miserably?

My siberian husky is puppy pad trained. She's 13 weeks and uses it every time without fail. We're trying to train her to go outside, but to do that we need her to learn to hold it while we're at work. So instead of leaving her out like we usually do (she does fine left to roam with a puppy pad). One of our dog-training friends recommended crate training her and showed us how.

She sleeps in it so she was comfortable at first. We left her in there periodically while we ran errands (1-3 hrs... then 4 hrs). She did fine. One time she peed - which caught us off guard. But she did it on the blanket inside the kennel. And so we removed the blanket thinking it would solve our problems.

Today was the first day we left her there through a workday. She was there from 10-4. When we came home poop and pee was EVERYWHERE inside her crate, all over her, it was a disastrous mess. She kicked it so it splattered through the bars and all over our carpet and was caked on her paws and hind legs. Her white fur is septic-brown looking. Yes. Very gross.

She was scared out of her mind, whimpering, crying.... it was bad

This is really confusing because dogs aren't supposed to pee or poop where they sleep.

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A 13 week old puppy can only be expected to "hold it" in a crate for 2-3 hours. If she managed 4 hours, she was doing pretty good. The only exception is night time...most puppies WILL sleep 6-8 hours through the night without getting up to potty, but since they eat & are naturally active during the day, their digestive system works a bit faster as well.

You left her in there for too long, too young....crating is a "tool" to help encourage the dog to "hold it"....so that you increase the chances of success when you bring her outside to potty. She's crated when you can't actively supervise her, or when you leave the house for SHORT periods of time....to prevent her from chewing something harmful & pottying on the floor.

It won't be until she's 5-8 months, that you'll be able to expect her to hold it for 6-8 hours. Even an adult dog shouldn't be crated much longer than 8 hours on a daily basis.

You can use the crate now if you can hire a neighbor or pet-sitter to come by and let her out every 3 hours. Or you can keep her in a puppy-proof room, or X-Pen, with puppy pads on the floor that she can use. Use the crate only for short periods in the daytime (like when you're making/eating dinner), at night, and when you leave the house on short errands. It's also not a bad idea to feed her in the crate, and give her a daily "time out" for an hour, with a filled Kong toy to chew. Keep the crate a positive place & keep her accustomed to using it, that way by the time she's old enough to last a full workday, it won't be a problem for her. Right now she's got to be a little traumatized, so you should work to "repair" this experience with lots of positive associations.

Good luck. :)

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• She simply couldn't hold it the whole time you were gone and she seemed distressed that she messed up her sleeping area. Stick with the pads if she does well on them while you are at work.


• put her in the crate for short periods of time as you were before BUT NOT FOR A WHOLE WORK DAY! so she is ok with the crate still but use the puppy pads for the minute as she is FAR TOO YOUNG TO LAST THAT LENGTH OF TIME WITHOUT GOING TO THE LOO!
  Wait until she is around 6 months of age, THEN begin to put her in her crate for longer and longer each day.
  You may find it helpful to make a note of when she toilets during the day so you know when to crate her and when to let her out.
  huskies are very energetic dogs and can easily develop behaviour problems if not given enough physical and mental stimulation. A husky may not have been the best breed for you knowing that you work long hours.


• What went wrong? You left a dog in a crate for 6 hours when it was used to going to the bathroom every 1-4 hours... or peeing on the puppy pad. Even I would pee in my bed if I can't hold it any longer and no one would let me use a bathroom.
  
  I know this crate training is the new hype, but if your dog is fine without it, why shove your dog in a crate for a few hours? (Personally, I am against crate training unless it is necessary. If a dog may mess on the floor, at least stick them in the kitchen with a baby gate so they have a little freedom.) Let the poor girl roam the house as normal and pee on the pad as normal. Keep the crate though. You can use it to secure her in the car during car trips (say, car trips to the vet).
  
  Lesson of the day: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Okay I have two dogs
I really need to potty train them because my parents are getting mad because the poo-poo in the house
They are both about 1 and a half so what do I do? Ones a miniature poodle the other a pomeranian.
I walk them both once a day.

Thanks!

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Once a day walk will not work and will be most difficult for your dogs to hold that long. Here is a plan for training...

Walk them out, give command to "go pee". It may take awhile. Each and every time they do what you are asking, give them a tiny reward.....a treat. The treat may be just a small nugget of their dry food. Reward, say good boy/girl happily, and repeat throughout the day, nite, and the next few days. Eventually, you can reward by hugs (without the treat) as they get the idea NOT to expel inside.

A doggie door will help emensely if it is workable for you, and you are in a home, or on ground level.

I wish you well, and lots of patience. But, consistency helps. Repeat, repeat....until they get the idea to ALWAYS expel outdoors.

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• Walk them about 10 times a day and you might see results. Also invest in a crate, one for each of them. Put them in it, take them out and praise them for going outside. Good luck.


• Once a day as in that's when they get to relieve themselves? If so, why don't you go to the bathroom once a day and see how you feel? Toy breeds have very tiny bladders and intestines, they need to be left out frequently.


• By saying you walk them once a day, is that the only time they get to go out to go potty?


• Take them to use the restroom about every 1 to 2 hours within the day. My dog was the same way. Make sure you clean the poo spots very well so that the dogs don't try to use the restroom in the same spots. If they return to the same spots try putting black pepper on the poo spot or purchasing Bittersweet Apple spray a Petsmart.


• Dogs have to go outside more than one time a day. They need to go outside several times. When they do go potty outside then praise them. Use a crate when you can't watch them to make sure they don't go in the house.


• What? Once a day? Get the book Dog Training For Dummies and read it! kjl


• Hi,
  
  You will need to train your 2 dogs to pee and poo after their meals, for example. If they do it inside the house, you will need to train them to do it in a designated place.
  
  My niece just has a puppy and initially he poo inside the house but once she started to walk him regularly, he has started to poo only when he is walking. Do not forget to praise your puppies when they do it so that they know that this behaviour is good.
  
  I must take my hat off you for having 2 puppies at the same time.
  
  Good luck and take care.
  
  David


• Try crate training them. I find it's the best way to potty-train a dog.


• Crates are an excellent tool for training your puppy and making them more comfortable. I have a 2-year-old miniature Dachshund named Flash: I started Flash out in a wire crate but he would poop in it. When I switched to plastic, he became more comfortable in it. Some toys or a stuffed animal to snuggle with will also make him/her feel more comfortable.

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Dog Health Questions: What are my options to add feeds to a website?

Have a non-profit, educational website on dog training and other issues. I have google alerts send information to my email everyday but would like to get this conveyed to appear on my website instead.
What are my options as far as feeds go?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

What's the best way to discipline a stubborn dog? I know hitting is a big NO-NO, but what other ways are there? I don't want the correction to be too harsh but at the same time want to get my point across to the dog.

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What kind of dog, how old and what problem specifically?

If it is refusing to obey a command, you need to be sure the dog understands and knows how to perform the command. The command may not be clear to the dog. Many times people teach a command but when the dog doesn't do it when told they repeat the command 2 or 3 times so what the dog really learned was to do it on the 3rd time it was told. If he knows the command and refuses to obey than I would say to put a prong on him and give him a small pop when he refuses to obey as soon as he does praise lavishly.
You should join an obedience class with your dog, it will help you train your dog and you will learn how to apply corrections when necessary.

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• Try pawpersuasion.com lots of info there


• you can swat them.... try using a thin rolled up newspaper.... and anytime they do something just swat em alittle bit.... not hard.... just to make em realize you don't appreciate the behavior.


• This is totally dependant on the behavior. Teaching the correct behavior and rewarding him for getting it right is usually far more effective than punishing him when he gets it wrong. Do you even know for sure that he knows what he is supposed to be doing?


• yell no in a big, loud voice to scare it


• i like coins in a can..you see him do whatever it is you don't like..you shake the can a few times and then say "NO"..usually they hate the loud sound..just be persistent


• Instead of focusing on all the bad things your dog is doing, focus on the good things.


• I have a very stubborn Jack Russell Terrier and used to have the same problem. (OK, I still do occasionally but he's a lot better now LOL) What I've done with him is pick him up by the scruff of the neck (sometimes completely off the ground, sometimes not) and tell him in an authoritative voice "No!". He's just a little guy and very tough so it may sound cruel but it is the only thing that works for him.
  
  I'd try researching some on the web or even talking to several reputable dog trainers. Not all use the same techniques and not all techniques will work with every dog. That's the challenging part. I tried taking my guy to obedience training without success but then I found another trainer and her techniques worked for me and my dog.


• is it that he refuses to sit when told the first time? something like this woul require lots of praise and yummy treats. Probably retraining him that sit said once means now and not after i repeat it 100 times. Even using a gentle leader or hulti, those things that others outside the dog world think are muzzles that are NOT). THey direct the dog by forcing them to react to the pull. No having to choke them either.
  
  If it is stealing, natural consequences like the use of a mouse trap works wonders. for this place the set traps, watch your fingers, on the counter or where he is stealing, even the trash. once they go off if he turns away praise him an treats with a different yummy.
  
  would need more info to give more ideas.


• Bring it 2 dog obedience classes! It worked reallly good 4 my chuhuhua, now he acts like a pampered poodle. and hes only 10 months old.

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Dog Health Questions: Does the WWJD method work for dog training?

I am trying the WWJD method to train a black lab puppy. Anytime it does something I disaprove of I ask myself What Would Jesus Do? I end up blessing and forgiving it for its transgressions. I thought it was working at first but now I'm not sure. Help!

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er.... when YOU ask yr vet to put it 2 sleep..... i hope the black lab will bless u n forgive u.

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• Like when it starts eating children, just forgive it. Anyone who wants to put it down for that, must be without sin.


• yes it will work i potty trained my dog in less then two weeks and i never lade a hand on him. jesus love is what makes people obey him. jesus never had to hurt any one to get them to follow him.

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Dog Health Questions: I talked to a police k/9 friend today, about dog training?

I asked him how they get to have so well behaved dogs and he told me with plenty of praise and a little spanking when necessary. I thought spanking was wrong, they say they make dogs hand shy, but all the dogs he trained are not hand shy at all. He told me that in nature alpha dogs do much worse and that is the way dogs learn to respect their owners. Even though I hate the idea of spanking, if dogs do this in nature why is it so bad if humans do it? He doesn't spank hard but enough for the dog to feel it.

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different departments may handle their dogs differently.
i know one of our local agencies here they don't spank but praise with a tennis ball.

a local bomb dog trainer and drug dog trainer goes to local shelters to find "ball driven" dogs to train for those particular tasks. when they look at the dogs to chose from the dog must be "ball aggressive" because the ball is given to them for a job well done (in addition to praise).
many hours of training, handling, and bonding goes into k9 handling!!

however "in nature" it's about body language, barks, nips, eye contact etc ... do you think the alpha wolf gets upset at the other wolves, madly raises her paw to smack them across the butt?? no! it doesn't make much sense to me why he -the trainer - would want a dog "hand shy" since he, well, works the dog WITH HIS HANDS. duh.
perhaps talk with him again, could you have misunderstood him?

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• Take his advice, he is more right than you may think, however just as with a small child you must be judicial in metting out this kind of training/knowledge and for gods sake do not hurt the dog, that is how and why they become hand shy. Listen to him!! he does it for a living.


• Well, of course, no one speaks of beating the hell out of the dog when she misbehaves. That is plain cruel, and further more - the dog will be scared of the owner and there will be no training whatsoever.
  
  Spanking... Well, first of all, it should be done on the nose (in that area). Why? Because they should see it, not actually feel it. If you will touch them on the back - no results. Too much to explain - you get the idea.
  
  Second - it is wrong to "spank" a dog with your hand. Your hand should never be a punisher. It should give them treats. The dog may become afraid of the hand, or have negative associations with it. Hand signals are also considered: you command your dog with a hand as well (your police friend would know what I am talking about). You should not use hand to physically punish a dog. Now, a newspaper is great! It is soft, it will not harm the dog, and yet, it makes noise. )


• It takes a dog with high drives, hard nerves, strong will and independent decisiveness to do most any "job" to a high degree. This type of dog is not going to respond to treats when he's good, and "you naughty boy" when he's bad. Each dog has a "breaking point"...each has "recovery time"...and each has a "tolerance level". If my dog disobeys a command, it may take a sledge hammer to the head to get him to even acknowledge that he's in trouble. That is not cruel. However, if saying "you naughty boy" is enough to get his recognition, but I opt to use the hammer, THEN I'm being abusive. Most of my dogs require a very heavy hand...but they are also the type that will go through a brick wall to fetch a ball, bite the bad guy or pull a child to safety. The dog that is soft enough to respond to things like "you naughty boy" as a correction will NEVER have the determination to work at that level. I would rather correct one time than nag the dog forever with threats of a correction. Have you ever seen the kids of parents that never correct them??? The tree huggers need to stick to saving trees. Some dogs need "spankings" (or near death experience...whatever gets there attention). It sounds like your friend gave you the "soft" version of what REALLY happens in training.


• If the human handling the dog does not know what he/she is doing, than spanking can be very detrimental to the welfare of the dog, however when placed in the right person's hands it can be used successfully. This is one of those topics that people will always be sittting on both sides of the fence. It's like the topic of spanking kids. Some believe that spanking children teaches them wrong and to be respectful others believe it belittles children and makes them violent. Also when people use the word spank some tend to automatically think "beaten". A small swat on the rear isn't abusing your dog, while I personally do not do it, I haven't had a reason as of yet, I do believe that it can be necessary sometimes. What people need to understand about Police K-9's is that they need an extraordinary amount of training and need to be overly conditioned. While the lay persons dog has contact with people they live with, people at the park, or while you walk them around Petco, Police dogs are in the public all the time. They are trained to attack and take down criminals one moment and in an instant become the happy go lucky dog again.
  
  ADD: I just read someone's post about using s rolled up newspaper. We had a dog that was deathly afraid of pool noodles because the people who handed him off ot us would use a pool noodle to swat him when he misbehaved. He was so afraid and insane over the pool noodle my kids couldn't go outside with them. So just because it's soft and doesn;t hurt, doesn't mean it won't become aggressive towards it. As for popping on the nose, it's rediculous. As a police/drug/bomb dog they need their keen sense of smell in tact. Popping a dog on the nose can have a very serious adverse effect on it, hence why police dogs aren't treated that way.
  
  Also yes you shoudl use your hand. The dogs realize as police departments do not use stupid dogs, that the hand is good. They get praised a lot more by that hand than they do punished. They learn to trust that hand which makes the dog even more aware it has done something wromg when it does seldomly get swatted on the rear.
  
  As for tennis balls, they aren;t good for dogs. They contain a gas inside that is toxic to dogs if they manage to pop it and inhale the gas.

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Dog Health Questions: Question On dog training...?

I'm fostering a dog & Ive had for about 2 months. Shes about 8 months old, great w/ people& kids, not so great @ first w/other dogs. When first meeting another dog, or seeing another dog from a distance, she barks & its scary. Once she gets close, she will stop for a moment &sniff, but then goes right back at it. Its hard to tell if its partly that she is scared & doesnt know how to react. She was the same way @ first with my dog, but now theyre friends. The bad part, when shes barking & lunging forwards, she will turn around multiple times & nip @ whatever is there, the leash, or my leg. Shes hurt me, actually, which is my concern. Its like a little pinch, not a big bite. Shes not that large(on the small side, like 35lbs). Im worried for whoever adopts her,&really, it makes me so mad when she does it, I could take her back to the shelter right then & there. But if she goes back, they will put her down right away cuz the shelter is full & they were going to put her down before.

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Heres what you need to do:

I have seen and done this many times and everytime it has worked.

When your dog is meeting a new dog, and it makes any aggresivness or dangerous movments toward another dog, say uh-ah and spray her with a water sprayer. It will not hurt her, it'll just show her what shes is doing is unacceptible.

Good luck!!

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know about Schutzhund dog training??

We have a doberman puppy that is 14 weeks old, and we have recently started training him for Schutzhund. He is doing really well with the bite rag, and doing everything he should with that. My problem is that he doesn't want to focus on me when we are doing his obedience work. He only wants to focus on his treat, not look at me, which is what he is supposed to do. I was reading an article about getting them to focus, and i tried it, which was they said to have a treat, and hold it away from you, and get your dog to look at you then give it the treat. I tried that, and all my pup would do is look at the treat for ever, then get bored, and loose interest. So i need some more ideas how to get this to work. He is a very smart puppy, he already knows sit, and down, but he gets confused sometimes. Does this mean he just doesn't really know what he is doing?? How can we fix this also? How long do you wait before you start to teach him a new trick after he has leaned the first one?

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Don't push the obedience - make it fun for him or it will show up in the protection phase - be sure and get him into tracking as well but again, all should be very enjoyable. He doesn't 'know' sit or anything, he is simply offering behavior in hopes it will get him a treat - instead of trying to get him to focus on you in a static situation, sit or whatever, just have him moving round aimlessly on a line with you moving as well and the SECOND he makes eye contact, mark it and treat him. The MARK is the indication of what he is doing correctly and the treat or toy is simply a reward that is always given after the mark. So if he glances at you for a split second, you make the mark sound, whatever you choose but it is ALWAYS the mark and it always means he will get a treat/toy/reward. As his glancing at you lengthens out you will see him click - at 14 weeks, he knows nothing so don't even believe that - just get him to pay attention to you and ALL things good come through you. His dinner comes after a glance and a mark - going outside to play comes after a glance and a mark. Eventually he will be paying attention and you can start on the static exercises. If you can find a Michael Ellis seminar, he is GREAT with puppy training! WELL worth the money!

Add: Curtis M obviously has never trained a dog in schutzhund - you do NOT have 'rock solid obedience' prior to bite work -- please find a good schutzhund trainer. Michael Ellis does primarily FR but he has done schutzhund and his training of puppies is exceptional. The obedience is easy, it will come and if you brow beat a puppy into it now, all phases will suffer. The 'treat' isn't the key -- timing, marking and reward is the key -- shoveling food into the puppy just gives him the runs - make it work for you and the dog by rewarding wisely or you will regret it. Hot dogs are fine but some puppy's food desire can be over the top and they won't learn anything - mark the behavior and reward with something that is worthwhile and good but not overwhelming or full of crap like hot dogs - they can work fine but there are better rewards and more diverse ones as well. One reward that my b*tch loved after a good obedience workout was a release to jump on a table - she loved to be on a table and show off - she loved food but when she did really good she got marked, released and sent to the table! You have to know what your dog really enjoys and while my girl was a food hound, she preferred the table for really good times. Find a good trainer and see about some decent seminars to help you. It is a PUPPY - don't push it - enjoy it.

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• you should try leerburg.com, he has been working with schutzhund dogs for over 45 years and knows everything about it, it sounds like he needs to build drive and focus, try bernhard flinks, he will help you with it, (leerburg will probably reccomend a video, they are expensive but VERY usefull, if you have to, buy building drive and focus)


• we use to spit hotdogs at the dog... when they look at you can focus on your face..they get a hotdog! There are some great books but I prefer Schutzhund Obedience TRaining in Drive by Gottfried Dildei...can be a bore to read but very very good!!


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• I used to train in Schutzhund, the best thing to do would be to find a Schutzhund club in your area to train with. We used to make sure the dog had rock solid obedience training before starting ANY man work, and we started youngsters doing tracking first also. To get your pup to look at you put the treat in your mouth! Just sticking out where he can see it.
  This also establishes you as pack leader, adult canines regurgitate food for youngsters, food from your mouth = leader to dogs.
  Too lazy to do it for you, but, google the American Schutzhund association, they should have a list of regional clubs and lots of info.


• All you need to worry about right now is the biting...play biting. Teaching him to bite full....rewarding with the tug when he barks...letting him win when he "counters" with a full bite.
  Spitting hotdogs is fine....keep them under your hat. You'll see ALOT of top competitors "straighten" their hat before each exercise (to get the dog excited ab bout getting a treat). Cheating??....well, yes....kinda...but they get away with it. As far as tracking....you could go do "treat" tracks right now if you're completely bored. If I were doing S&R...I'd be doing nothing but tracking at this age. Schutzhund tracking is completely different. You're better off to wait until he's an adult and train it similar to an obedience routine. Forced tracking will always out-score the bait trackers.
  Very limited obedience right now. Make it all indusive. No major corrections until his biting is full & confident.


• The first answer was the only one worth reading...You don't want a rock solid obedience puppy before you start bitework. To get rock solid obedience you must correct. When you overly correct a pup you destroy drive dead drive = ineffective Schutzhund dog. Everything should be prey drive and play time at this age. I used to use the hotdog trick myself, but then I switched to a training vest, with a high pocket for treats which makes them look up at you. Some people just hold their hand up high near their shoulder. A good video for you is Drive, Focus, and Grip by Bernhard Flinks. As for the "time elapse" for teaching a new "trick". I teach in order, come, sit, down, stay. Then I start working on the more complicated actions. I HIGHLY recommend you start going to your local Schutzhund club with your puppy, other trainers/handlers would be willing to help you.
  
  -edit- And he's right about the bite rag, that's the most important thing right now, to build his prey drive, that video I recommended will help you send his prey drive skyrocketing. Once the dog "gets" bitework is when you truly start training for rock solid obedience. You can begin tracking now. I take a few steps and let the puppy watch me while tied out and drop a few pieces of liver biscotti treat in every other track or so. He'll get the idea. Use less and less treats. Use the articles when he's ready.
  
  Nancy maybe you didn't read correctly I said "You DON'T want a rock solid obedience puppy before starting bitework" having rock solid obedience means a LOT of corrections, a LOT of corrections = Diminished drive.


• we use to spit hotdogs at the dog... when they look at you can focus on your face..they get a hotdog! There are some great books but I prefer Schutzhund Obedience TRaining in Drive by Gottfried Dildei...can be a bore to read but very very good!!

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Dog Health Questions: I've read a ton of dog training materials but can't find a command to make your dog go away.?

For example, when I've just sat down on the couch with a slice of pizza and I don't want my dogs nose in it. How do I teach him the command "Go away"?

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Best way is to train him to go to a certain spot when you give a command. I trained my mother's Springer Spaniel to "Bed" which is her dog bed, my own dogs are trained to "Go lie down" which means they head for their crates. Once trained to do this, with repetition combined with NEVER feeding a begging dog, they stop doing it.

To train the dogs I simply gave the command, walked over to the spot and dropped a treat.. after a couple dozen times they headed there before I was even walking.

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• Most people command the dog to 'lay down'. My dogs understood that 'get a life' meant that I wanted them to go lay down. How is your dog with other commands? If he is pretty good with other commands you might be able to find some tips on Cesar Millan's (the dog whisperer) website. If this is not the only issue you have with your dog then an obedience class would be very useful. Even if your dog is an adult and somewhat trained, the training methods and tips (and socialization for your dog) can be very helpful.
  I took my puppy to obedience class and it was very helpful. Recently my puppy was put on medication that could not be broken, cut or crushed and had to be given on an empty stomach with no food for at least one hour. So slipping it in a treat was not an option. He is a small breed dog and only 8 months old. He was getting so upset and each day was getting harder and harder on both of us. I found tips on his website and now he is taking them like a champ!


• A beautiful command that has more meaning and is actually more helpful is "Go Lay Down". I use it as necessary for mine, and they understand it just fine. Perhaps you could try teaching that one.


• If he comes up to you walk him away, maybe to his bed or a spot he likes to sleep in tell him to down and stay. If he is well trained, no matter what you are doing he will down/stay where you say to.


• Go to bed! That's what I say, he runs to his bed, grabs a toy on the way, and hangs out for a while.


• you can do this 2 different ways. With either the Away command or teach the dog to go to a spot, like his crate or mat with a command indicating where you want the dog to go. you can learn to teach these commands by looking up dog training and following the instructions, a clicker is very useful too


• Our dog shouldn't be there when you eat.
  
  Put him in his crate in another room with either his dinner or a chew, and be the pack leader.


• I've taught all my dogs to "go away" when I'm eating. I don't care much if they beg quietly but it's very useful when there are visitors. I point my finger with arm extended, say GO AWAY in a very low, stern voice, stare at them,and move towards them a bit till they back up. Do that a few times and he should get the idea. When I use it, it only means they have to back off far enough from the dinner table not to be a nuisance, not that they have to go any particular place. You can also teach the dog what 'go to your bed' means, and this should never be presented as a punishment, by tone of voice or anything else, no matter how annoyed you are. Going to his bed should always be a pleasant thing.
  
  Don't ever feed the dog from the pizza, that will only encourage him to get closer, hoping for another goody. Even once every two months will do it, dogs are optimists when it comes to receiving food.


• Tell him "NO" and sit or "lay down".
  I would consult a book or the internet on the proper way of teaching the dog to sit and lay down.
  Good Luck.


• we tell my dog to 'git'. i know that sounds sort of country, but we are from oklahoma. lol anyways, we just say the word in a harsh tone and she goes and lays down by the door. we taught her, by saying it and then leading her over to the door and telling her to 'stay'. then after we were finished doing whatever, we call her over and praise her. it only took a few times of leading her over and she got the hang of it.
  
  make sure when you are eating though, you pay him NO attention. not even petting or making eye contact. eye contact can be an invitation for the dog to come over. so if you look at him and he comes over and you give him a peice of food, he'll think your rewarding the behavior. so make sure once you say the command, don't give him attention until you are done doing whatever. he'll pick it up pretty quick, as long as your consistant.
  
  good luck!


• we tell ours to GO LAY DOWN, they do right at our feet. their afraid they'll miss a crumb.


• We have always told our dogs to "go lay down," and they have done it. Not to say they don't come back and try again! lol Yes, we do eat pizza on our couch, too! It is perfectly normal! ;-)


• Why not simply put your dog in another room until you are finished, tell him no, or put him in a down stay until you are done. And why are you eating on the couch? Why aren't you at the table? LOL.


• Do what the second poster suggested. Basically, you want to teach your dog a 'boundary' lesson.
  
  His bed or kennel is usually a best bet...whichever is more secure and comfortable for him. For my bichon, if she starts begging at the table, I turn to her and say firmly, "GO TO YOUR ROOM!" (her kennel) and she goes and waits there.
  
  As with all commands, you will have to teach your dog to associate the command with what you mean. And only say it once. If he doesn't obey immediately, put your pizza down, and take him to his bed/kennel.


• make up your own for example spread your fingers apart on both hands wave the hands back and forth
  
  it means enough in sign language
  
  you may have to push him away at first to teach him the connection
  but evedentially just the hands actions will work
  
  had a deaf dog when i was younger it worked on him


• my dogs know "Go lay down". When I tell them that, they go across the room and lay down. Originally it meant they go in to the back den and lay on their pillows, but we've relaxed the rules a bit.
  
  It helps to have a bed or spot you expect them to go to, like a dog bed or crate (with the door open). Just tell them to go lay on their bed, go to their room/crate, or go lay down in a specific place/room/corner.

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Dog Health Questions: What's a good brand / website to buy dog training treats?

I'm slowly going broke trying to train my pup.

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why are you going broke? what on earth are you using for treats? chunks of organic veal? My dog loves Burns fish treats... they are all natural and healthy. They do stink! But that makes them a "high" reward. If money is short you could use things like small cubes of stinky cheese or hot dogs.

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• google if and u have your answer.


• there is none, all most always chances are you will be cheated over net.


• Just cut up hot dogs. They are cheap, and work great as treats.

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