Dog Health Questions: Anyone else own a bad dog (marley and me style)??

I have one, he too was kicked out of dog training class (also strangely a yellow labrador!!) he never comes when i call him, completely disregards my orders but i love him anyway!

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I have three Labs and two of them are definitely worse than Marley!

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• I cannot believe someone would kick a dog out of class. How is the dog supposed to learn and become a better dog?
  I wuold find a new instructor and keep trying.


• Nope. We started training ours the day we brought them home.

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Dog Health Questions: Fast dog training?

We have a 10 month old dobie/rott mix girl. She is awesome. But she has NO respect at all, when she runs after the kids she knocks them down, same with anyone who comes in our door. She is starting to be a safety hazard. She is fixed with tons of love and attn. Camping season is here and we need something fast to train her, pet stores said it would take a while for her to start learning. We have has her since 3 weeks old. She was easy going, now she rules us. Any suggestions would be great, or any great working training methods..Thanks.. No rude commets please...

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OK what you have is probably from the working lines of the dobies or rotts... It is called prey drive or referred to as play drive.

Take 2 tennis balls and throw out one.. when she gets to it call ***here*** when she brings that back tell her to drop - as soon as she does= throw the other ball.. repeat often but not until she is tired = stop before she wants to then take the balls and put them both up. They are your toys = you are now training her plus becoming the alpha... somewhat.

Next. teach her to sit and down using food... once she learns this.. whenever she gets ***too much*** give her the order to sit or down... give her a command.. eventually even the *here* will turn her around to come back to you. The sits and down can be used in the ball playing too. Once she learns the commands change it all up and about as you play ball...

Havin fun yet???

I believe in motivational training = keep it fun and YOU be excited and give lots of praise.

This is just a tiny start on how to train a high energy dog..

Good Luck
sew
handler/trainer of GSD's

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• We used a service called "bark Busters" My dog was listening within minutes of the guy coming to our house. Good luck. I hope that they have one in your area


• I am going to breed profile here, but in a good way.
  
  Rotties are great, but stubborn and they will take the alpha position if you do not, which sounds like what happened here.
  
  I highly suggest you find a trainer with Rott or bully breed experience. You and the dog will be trained, as training of rotties is tweeked for their particular behavior problems.
  
  Once you know the proper way to work with you dog, the training will go much easier, though you cant be gauranteed a quick fix here.


• If you've had her since she was 3 weeks old, she's missed out on a crucial month of socializing and learning limits with her mother and litter mates. Dog training is an on-going process for the life of a dog. You don't ignore a dog's training needs for the first 10 months of its life and then expect some kind of a quick fix.
  
  If you're going camping with her, you need to keep her on a leash, on tie-outs in your camping site or crated.
  
  She sounds like she's in desperate need of obedience classes - someone who can teach you how to train your dog. Take her to classes, preferably not at a pet store, but somewhere where the trainers are actually qualified to deal with unruly dogs. You've missed a lot of valuable training time, but better late than never. Sign her up and take her to classes, just don't expect a quick fix.


• what u need to do is get some thing she likes adn give it to her right before she jumps and knocks u down.


• You can read a book or get tips on websites. You have to show your dog who is the boss....training is something you should be doing from the day you get the dog.
  
  Be consistent and train your dog in small sessions every day ....it is not going to happen over night though


• while there are no fast tricks to training a dog (it takes time and repartition) i would keep a leash handy and pull her and say down when she jumps.....only pet her (or let others pet her) when she is sitting.....that's what I'm doing with my new pup and it helps although when he meets some one new he still jumps.......but what do you want Ive only had him two days haha....good luck


• There is no fast training but first you have to find a way to show her you are the boss. That can be done with minor corrections in most cases but you have to be consistant if she jumps up choose a word like "off" and ignore her or place her on the floor if she is on you reward her when she gets off for a while.
  
  Do not give her affection when she is behaving poorly make her wait for affection until she is calm and don't let anyone in the household do it either it encourages whatever behavior came before and if that is jumping or pushing someone over she will think that is a good thing


• Unfortunately, there is no way to speed through dog training. It sounds like she has taken the role of the leader in the house and you need to take that role back. Try talking to her in a stern assertive voice when she does something you don't like.
  
  Don't yell and become excited because that will make her even more excited. I used treats as a way to modify my Jack Russell Terrier's behaviour. When he would sit quietly when someone came to my door I would reward him with a treat. You should try it and see if it works for you like it did for me.


• You learn before you get your pup, and if you're unprepared, you go to training classes. Meet people in your neighborhood & workplace who have trained their dogs, and get together to compare notes. Some techniques won't fly with all dogs, but talking will help spur your imagination.
  
  As for asking for quick training, that's kind of like Captain Joseph Hazelwood looking off the Exxon Valdez & saying, "Quick, how do you steer this thing".
  
  Learn how to train your dog. Be willing to accept that what you're doing doesn't work. Be open to suggestions. Know when to seek professional help. The right professional will further your understanding. (IMHO: never leave a dog with a trainer; always use him to learn how you can be more effective)


• 10 months old :) so now you have a teenage dog who thinks it's the size of that 3 week old pup you brought home :) she will not know her own size or strength, will just be a bundle of enthusiasm and playfulness!
  
  As others have said, training won't happen over night, but I do recommend a training method called "Clicker training". There are loads of good websites and trainers who use this but here is one website for you with tonnes of info: http://www.clickertraining.com/
  or you can buy a clicker and basic training book or dvd from the http://www.cleanrun.com website - the direct link to the product I'm thinking of comes with cuecards for 10 simple tricks plus a clicker :) the link is: http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseac…
  
  There are loads of web sites as I said - and online communities for people who clicker train all sorts of animals, here is one for people who clicker train dogs, that has loads of information, video links, and community forums for discussions with other trainers, new & professional: http://www.clickertrainusa.com/
  
  Best Wishes - with patience and consistence your almost teenage puppy will do anything for a "click" & reward!!
  
  Once you get the hang of what clicker training is (very straight forward it is, so don't worry) you can begin to "shape" new tricks, or behaviours quite quickly, some within minutes!! They use clicker training for all animals, domestic or wild and it works so well and really fast!!
  
  Have fun with your pup - and training can be loads of fun too!


• Unfortunately, there's no quick & easy way to train a dog. It takes time, and needs to involve you and hopefully your children too, so she will learn to listen to them - half of training a dog is the owner learning how to interact with the dog so it will listen. NEVER turn your dog over to anyone who claims to be able to train your dog quickly for you - many such trainers use abusive techniques that may harm your dog's temperament, and the training won't last, because someone else trained your dog, so she still wouldn't have learned to listen to you. Training is an important bonding experience for owner & dog.
  
  One way to start gaining control of her is to have everyone in your house practice the 'Nothing In Life Is Free' technique:
  http://www.sspca.org/Dogs/TANSTAAFL.html
  
  Here's an article on how to stop dogs from jumping up:
  http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content…
  
  A class is usually the best learning environment for a dog, because it also learns how to behave when other dogs and people are around (which is great for helping the dog learn not to knock down other people, too). Look for a positive-methods training class - avoid trainers who advocate shock or choke collars. Positive methods offer the most reliable results without risking temperament damage. Call your veterinarian or local animal shelter for a recommendation for a trainer in your area. These articles may help as well:
  http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content…
  http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content…
  
  Hope this helps!


• No rude comments, hon, you truly are in a jam.....
  
  All of your respondents are correct --- there ain't no fast fix. But your dog needs rehabilitation, and you , hon , are the one who needs the training. This is an easy fix, not a fast one....The trick is to be consistant.... may take you two weeks. .... watch The Dog Whisperer, on the Nat. Geo Channel, and get Caesar Millan's DVD. If you don't have cable, find someone who does.... The DVD is about $25.... I too, have a dobie/rottie mix, and he's a wonderful dog, and he is now calm and submissive....
  
  Right now, your girl is the alpha in your house--the pack leader----, and you are just being allowed to live there... she is running the show. Get her on a leash, get her tired by taking her for walks, then begin the training... you'll see how it works. If you don't get it, get some help... $200 will be the best money you EVER spent on the little girl you love.
  
  In our area, Petco and Petsmart use his method. If you find someone in the phone book, ask if they use Caesar's method... works everytime hon.... He's the pack leader of 30 dogs, all at once. If he can do it with 30, you can do it with one.


• As someone else said, you got your puppy much too young...perhaps for good reasons. But puppies taken from their dam and littermates before 8 weeks old are much more difficult to train esp. biting and other manners. The dam usually teaches the pups what is too rough and it sounds like you never did that.
  
  Google Nothing In Life is Free
  Buy Cesar Millan's book Cesar's Way
  Buy his DVDs and watch his tv show Dog Whisperer if possible
  
  Go to http://akc.org to find an Obedience club near you and they may also refer you to a behaviorist.

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Dog Health Questions: Baby-Sitting,, Pet-Sitting,, and Dog Training?

Hello!

So,, this summer I'm seriously thinking about earning some money the way most early teens do; baby-sitting. But I also want to let my clients know that I will train and pet-sit their animals as well.

I've never made my own money before,, so I'm coming here asking what you think good starting rates are for what I'll be doing.

I was thinking something like;

-5.00 an hour for kids
-2.50 an hour for pets

For the different tricks I know how to teach,, I was thinking of listing each one and depending on the difficulty,, decide seperate prices for each one.

Also,, I've never made a flyer before. It would really help if I could get a few good examples of how I should set it up.

Thank you!

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-5.00 an hour for kids
-2.50 an hour for pets

sounds good

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• Great idea, you can make plenty of money doing these jobs.
  With regards to rates, I would charge an hourly rate for babysitting - maybe $10/hr, with petsitting, I would charge per visit - $10 or $15. It's great if you can get lots of customers with cats or birds, as you only need to feed them and change their litter, where dogs need exercise etc.
  If you go to my source website, they have forms, flyer ideas and everything you need ot know about setting up a pet sitting business.

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Dog Health Questions: I need tips on dog training?

we're getting a rottweiler and i want to train him so that he doesnt end up bitting some kid or adult. Should i say no when he bites to play? idk what i should do.

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if he's younger than 6months, don't be too harsh with discipline since he's still a puppy. if he starts nipping, say no, & give him a chew toy & praise him for chewing that. remember, he isn't born aggressive, he's only teething.

don't yell // hit // squirt or try to scare your puppy.
yelling will make him nervous, hitting will cause fear & squirt bottles will cause him to fear water. &if you're bathing him yourself, you definitley don't want challenges in the tub with a full grown fearful rottie!

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• put him in a box and tape it shut ...no biting problem solved


• When my puppy bit me (Playfully not aggressively) I would take a squirtbottle and lightly spray my puppy once. Then say, "NO," or "Bad dog!" and if you always do so she will learn it is not right. Praise and pet her and give her a treat for good things so she will learn wrong from right aswell. I hope I helped, and good luck!


• If he's from parents with good temperaments and you raise him well, you shouldn't have any worries about him biting.
  
  It is important not to encourage play biting though. The best (and kindest) way to do this is to stop playing when he bites. Stop touching, talking to or looking at him until he becomes calm. This way he will learn that biting makes life boring. Give him good strong toys (like Kongs) to chew on so he gets to use his teeth safely!


• If you need to be asking this then a rottweiler isn't for you. They're great dogs as long as bred and raised properly. And they need experienced dog owners. If you're worried the dog might bite someone despite your raising it, then don't get one.


• Rotts needs obedience classes and a lot of socialization. If you train and socialize them well, they're not going to bite anyone.
  
  This means, taking them to obedience classes and getting them out and about meeting lots and lots of other dogs and people while they are young.


• I totally agree with previous posts. The #1 problem new Rotti owners make is not properly socializing the Dog and not taking Obedience classes. Rotti's need a lot of socialization (being around other dogs of ALL breeds, playing with and learning appropriate dog behavior from other dogs). Rotti's also need to have a strong leader as an owner. Someone they respect and KNOW is the boss. Otherwise, they will take over the house, yard, etc...
  
  I do not recommend a Rotti for an inexperienced dog owner. Lovely dogs, but due to their size and power, can be a disaster if not trained and treated properly.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know anything about the Illusion Dog Training Collar?

I am training a 5 mo. pitbull, even though he does not pull when I am walking I was told that this was something good to have?

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The Illusion collar is just a nylon slip collar that is held up in the proper position (just behind the ears, high on the neck) by the use of a contraption made of stiff stays and nylon webbing. Many people who do not know what they are doing or have not seen other options might find the $39.95 collar to be an attractive option.

The problem with most slip collars is that the collar must be large enough to go over the dog's head and the dog's neck is a smaller diameter than its head. If a regular slip collar will fit over your dog's head, it will also lay too low on the dog's neck and be out of the proper position.

For $12.50 you could have this nylon slip collar in 1" increments that fastens around your dog's neck and stays where it belongs: http://leerburg.com/746.htm provided you order the right size!

I'm not a big fan of choke chains, but they are also slip collars. I learned from an Army military war dog trainer that once a choke chain is on your dog, you can take up the slack and put a key chain ring through the chain to keep it from going slack again. Of course the key chain ring must be of a larger diameter than the rings on the chain. I already had a choke chain and the key ring was free from my hardware store.

Personally, I feel that a 5 month old puppy is a bit too young for training collars of any sort and should still be on a flat collar at all times. Wait a few more months before introducing training collars to your puppy, OK? The Illusion collar page says to wait until the puppy is one year of age, but under certain conditions, I think 8 months is fine.

Have you looked into prong collars for later? They look mean, but are actually more humane than slip collars.

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• http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/ill…
  
  I might try this with my Husky!

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Dog Health Questions: Can I make my dog undergo Police Dog training?

My Dog is a GSD and is going a bit aggressive. So I want to make him undergo the Police Training from the police trainer only..
Is this possible,that training for civilian Dogs?
I Live in New Delhi..
Kindly recommend me a traininer..Coz the previous trainer beats him and he is not learning anything..

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It all depends on the police force in New Delhi. The police force here in Denmark do hold classes for certain breeds of dogs, starting with puppy classes, general obedience and then IPO etc.

Aggressive dogs are not used for police dog work and they are not suited for IPO/Schutzhund training and no good IPO/Schutzhund trainer would take on a dog like yours, so what you need is not necessarily to enlist your dog in a police dog class, but to enlist you and your dog in a good obedience class with a good trainer. A good trainer works with you and trains you, so that you can work with your dog. A good trainer never hits your dog and will never tell you to hit your dog either. A good trainer will only very rarely take the leash from you to train your dog - and will never do so without having asked your permission first.

It's always a good idea to ask to watch a class first before you sign up your dog. That way you can check out all the classes in your area and pick the one you find the best.

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• If you willing to spend thousands of dollars, on your aggressive beast to be protection trained, than go for it.. Its not like it really matters, your dog is a nuisance anyway.
  
  Other than that, your dog is anything BUT what police would train, as a matter of fact, they wouldn't bother touching your dog for their program.


• civilian dogs can NOT get police training, no.
  
  Not sure, but I dont believe they will use "aggressive" dogs anyways. The requirement is for sound and stable dogs.

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