Dog Health Questions: I have to do a presentation for a class and need ideas?

we have to film part of it but it has to be done in school. i was going to do dog training until i found out we couldn't go outside. i would like something with animals but i know that will be very difficult. it can be over anything (must be g-rated). any other ideas?

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You could still do the dog training. Just find an empty hallway and do the filming in there. Unless your teacher said it has be done in a classroom you are not breaking any rules. I have been to several places where they do some sort of the training inside a building.

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Dog Health Questions: What event should I get my dog into?

I have a pekingese/dachshund mix (she has more of the peke personality I think - she is very laid back) she is 2 years old and listens SO well. She is always off lead with me, rarely leaves my side, comes when called, is very obedient and LOVES to run.
I'm going to get us involved with the local dog training club, but I cant figure out which event she would enjoy more.
I was thinking flyball, because she loves to run, but she's never been a tennis ball dog.
Obedience is always a winner, but I was hoping for something where she could get more engery out. She isn't very "over the top" active, but she loves to move!
Any other ideas? She listens (sit and stay and such) when she wants to, but is just such a great dog. She is SO intuned to me and rarely leaves my side. I just want her to be happy and have fun and get to play with other dogs and stimulate her brain. She is incredibly smart.

Thanks so much for your input!

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GO FOR AGILITY!!!

I live up in Washington State and our NW agility community is privileged to have a "killer" Peke running up here. Della Rae is a great little dog and will probably be the first MACH (Master Agility Champion) in the history of the breed.

Take a look at their article on the National Club's website.

http://www.thepekingeseclubofamerica.com…

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• Check out on the internet (google it) dog clubs they will have the best answer for you.. check out the clubs before joining.. and talk with people in them. try the RSPCA your local vet can assist


• I don't know


• Hi,
  Im not sure if you are anywhere near one but sometimes there are agility dog events.
  If she listens well it should help.
  She will be asked to jump over things and go in round tunnel things i hope this helps
  All I can think of. Cya


• Try Agility. She would love it! It's running, jumping, and all sorts of fun objects with you right by her side the whole time! Fun for all!


• You could try Rally. It's kind of an in between for traditional obedience and agility. If you google Rally or Rally-O, you'll come up with lots of stuff. Also the AKC has a lot of information available (google AKC Rally-O).
  
  While you're poking around on the AKC website, look at earthdog trials. Those might be cool for a dachshund mix.
  
  I am waiting for a rally class to open up in my area to get my rottweiler involved. Out of my five dogs, he's the most driven for something like that. :)

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Dog Health Questions: What transmitter and recievers can I buy to control 4 different simple servos?

I have 4 bird launchers for dog training. All have the servo/ electronics built in. They are made to buy a $700 system from dogtra or tri-tronics, but i know i can do it for alot less with another transmitter and reciever. Im sure it is very simple considering the servo only triggers the release mechanism. I need a battery operated system that can be controlled at a maximum distance of about 700 feet. What should i buy and is it easy to hook up to such a simple servo?

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a radio controlled airplane transmitter would work great check out a local hobby store or one of those nice radio controlled cars that have a 4 channel system check out futaba

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Dog Health Questions: Should i become a dog trainer?

hi i just graduated high school. i love dealing and playing with dogs.i have a german Shepperd. i would like to know what the salary would be and what courses and schools to go to. I will probably work at pets mart for a couple years and then maybe open up my own dog training studio on average how much money would i make if i own my own dog training studio. i would love to go into training dogs for personal protection.

Thanks!

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No, YOU shouldn't. You should go back to primary school and learn how to punctuate, how to use a spell-checker, and what "salary" means.
• There is no such thing as "german", no such thing as "Shepperd".
• People who operate their own business do not receive a salary - only employees at a professional level get salaries; workers at below-professional level get wages or a commission or tips-only. But owners get neither - they get what's left of the business' cash-flow after paying salaries & wages, mortgages & rentals, maintenance & replacement of equipment. Most small businesses never reach that stage - they remain in a negative-balance situation until the receiver takes over and sells off whatever it can to help recover as much as possible of the mortgage still owing.

I am confident that you have NOT trained & competed with your poorly-bred maybe-German Shepherd Dog. No ADX. No Ob.Ch. No HGH. No IPO3 or SchH3. If you HAD qualified any well-bred pooch to that level you would:
(1) know the breed's name,
(2) know WHERE to ask this sort of question - and that _here_ is NOT the place!,
(3) know that the reputation of Petsmart "classes" is MIGHTY low and that anyone who has a smidgen of experience at REAL training is MOST unlikely to gain employment there,
(4) know that TRAINING is NOT "dealing and playing with dogs".

Are you even aware of how much time professional trainers spend being stitched back together? It is a consequence of the fact that (with rare exceptions) the pooches brought to them have been massively neglected for years and have become willing - often KEEN - to bite anyone or anything that defies ITS wishes.

I find it hard to believe that you GRADUATED from a high school knowing so little! You obviously not even once sat down for a discussion with a Careers Guidance Counsellor at your school, in order to discuss what career courses your previous academic & mechanical record indicated you were suitable for, and to get guidance as to which subjects you should include in your study courses during the next 3 or so years. For starters, if becoming a business owner was your ambition, you SHOULD have been taking a management course that included accountancy/bookkeeping.
You would then know how to develop a cost|benefit plan to evaluate whether there was a viable market for your proposed business in your area, and calculate/estimate how many years you would need to survive on bank-loans before the business started earning more than it was spending. A short term for the planning process is "market research".
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_F…
"In GSDs" as of 1967

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• Well you need to know how to correctly spell dog breeds. Like German Shepherd.


• Join a GSD club. Learn how to train from professionals. Google Shutzhund and find a club near you. Stay away from petsmart - it will only hurt your resume.


• if it is your passion and you think that training dogs reduses the fights they have(like pitbulls) then go for it! try to help as many pitbulls as possible ;)


• talk to them at petsmart what courses you need.

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Dog Health Questions: How long did it take to get your dog trained?

My dog is a year and a half, and she is almost trained. How long, if you have a dog did it take to train them?

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mine are trained enough to title in obedience in 4 months of training.

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• To potty train it only took about a week. He is one year now and he is trained but he learns new things every once in a while. He's a German Shep. Mix though. They are really easy to train


• it only took my dad about 5 weeks to train our dog because she was a puppy. puppies seem to listen better than older dogs and they are more energetic.


• Depends on what you mean by trained? And it depends on the dogs breed and finally on the dog itself. I have heard of labs being house trained from 2 days to 4 months. Also with sit, down, stay and come. A puppy can learn these simple commands in 2-3 lessons or it may take 6-8 months. Labs are very easy to train where an Akita is stubborn and will take longer and a Chihuahua isn't very smart so will take a very long time. I am generalizing here because each dog is different no natter what the breed. It will also depend on the owner and how close they have come to their dog. If your bond is strong and you can communicate well with your dog then you will do better than someone who has no experience and doesn't know well how to read the animal. Hope this makes sense.


• This is a very ambiguous question and needs more detail.
  How obedient do you need your dog to be? Is s/he a pet or a show dog?
  Start as you mean to go on and get your dogs attention at all times- both on and off the lead, join a training class and then you can go as far as you think your dog can get in the classes. Try agility training as long as you are committed to it your self and willing to keep up the exercises.
  My dogs are all rescued dogs and have personality problems due to their former lives, but are reasonable obedient and able to be left at home for about 3 to 4 hours without destroying the house. They are good on the lead and friendly with other dogs now, but also quite protective of me and my family. They are German Shepherds, what is your dog? Different breeds need different handling and differing times of their life.
  Best of luck and whatever happens love your animal and it will respect you back.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training classes?

I have a verrry spoiled chihuahua, I was thinking of putting him in training classes at our local petstore which teaches him basic commands, house manners, socializing etc. He has gotten bad, meaning nobody could come near me because he snaps at them, if anything comes to my house he'll snap at them, if other dogs try to play with him, he tries to attack them..Has anyone used these classes? Should I try it?

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The classes are great, but they require you to spend time daily with your dog practicing what you learn in class.

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• Your dog being aggressive is a classic example of how dogs behave when they are in unfamiliar environment or situations. Most probably your dog is not taken out regularly or have little interaction with strangers.
  
  You should probably start your dog to socialize more by taking him out more often so that he'll get used to unfamilliar environments and seeing strangers all the time.
  
  If you want to try house training, it'll probably be a better idea as you work at your own pace and and it's less expensive than sending your dog to a dog training school. Look for trainings that deal with dog aggressive behavior.
  


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Dog Health Questions: Do some people have magic dog training wands or does everyone pay for doggy school?

Sooooooo..................i have the time and i want my dog to learn a million things!

I have had her a week, she is a teenager and terrified of people. I am starting with small things like sit, down, come etc.....and loving her and spoiling her.

I hear of SO many ppl who train their own dogs and do a GREAT job. Those home schooled pups can do all kinds of tricks! And some of those smarties have been rescued from shelters and pounds and were 6 yrs old before learning a thing! So i have a teen, im taking things one day at a time with her.

Is it possible for ME to teach her all those awesome tricks? Or do i have to take her to doggy school? Do i have to buy dog training books and dvds? Do some people have a magical touch with dogs and others just don't?

If i work with her everyday will i get results? Am i just dreaming that i can do it on my own and i will have a dog who knows 100 tricks.

Does it depend on the dog? i would imagine it is all about the trainer, not the dog. And i want to spend the time with her and teach her myself and not have to spend the extra cash on doggy school.

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I will always take all my dogs to training. In the beginning, it's great because it allows your dog to socialize and it allows you to learn the best way to train your dog. What I mean by this is the training method that your dog responds to best. It also gets them out of the house and learning things in a strange environment. This can make them more reliable and focus more.

Then, if more training is wanted or needed, then more classes are usually in order.

Tricks are great, but they should be taught along with basics like sit, stay, wait, off, down, leave it, come, drop it and 'no'. There's no use for a dog that can fetch you a soda but won't walk on a leash and tackles people the second they walk in the door. In your situation, once the dog is ready, I urge you to take a basic training/obedience class. From there, you can work on inventing tricks for her to master. GL and congrats on rescuing!

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• While it is quite possible to train your dog at home, training classes are very useful for both you and the dog.
  
  I have been training dogs for nearly 30 years, and I still take my dogs to classes. It helps the dog learn to work in a distracting environment around other dogs and people, and it's good for me to get feedback from the instructor.


• If you are good at training, you can do it at home.


• Just be strict and persistent.
  I got my dog when she was a year old from a shelter.. it just took some time for her to get used to things.


• i trained my dog myself and i am only 14. you have to be very persistant and make a huge deal out of it when she does something right. find out what she likes as rewards. a walk? treats? a belly rub? to play with a toy? every dog responds differently. you have to be very pacient. never get angry with your dog if they dont know what to do. you have to be as clear as possible and use a firm, but not loud or mean, voice. dogs also respond well when you use a high voice when praising them. some training books and dvds would be very helpful. personaly, i think that you can do a wonderful job training a dog without fancy training schools. yes, it takes time, but if your persistant and do it every day, the dog will learn. but dont keep the training sessions too long or they will become bored and fusterated.
  in a way it does depend on the dog because different breeds have different intellegence levels. dogs like border collies and poodles can learn something new within 5 reps, but others can take a few days to learn a new command. my dog is a cockapoo and she can learn an advanced trick in as few as 7 repititions. the key is to be persistant and give the dog praise whenever they do something right. just stick at it and pretty soon your dog will know a bunch of tricks!


• I have a magic training wand =)
  
  Here's what I have learned from experience,
  
  EVERY dog can be trained.
  
  It depends on how easily between dogs. Some are smarter than others. So if your dog isn't that bright, you can still train her a hundred tricks but it'll take more time and patience.
  
  When it comes to you, you always need to be in a calm and focused state of mind when training. I've noticed that if at any time I am in a hurry or not quite sure of myself, our puppy doesn't learn anything. If I know what I'm doing and I'm confident and calm, she learns something in a matter of minutes. Skip on a training session if you don't want to do it or else you're not going to get anywhere.
  
  It is VERY possible for you to teach her things by yourself. Although I would suggest a training book or two, and maybe a training DVD if you have trouble with reading and comprehending.
  
  Some people do have "the magic touch". I actually do have a dog trainer because our puppy is becoming a therapy dog so it's required she goes through these classes. My trainer has asked me if I want to teach the class because I know a lot when it comes to training and can teach it with ease! Then I see other people who aren't sure how to act, what to do, and don't understand dogs in general that can't even teach a dog to sit. So as long as you're knowledgeable and prepared, you won't have a problem!
  
  A 20 minute training session every day will be very helpful. Think about it, if you did 20 minutes a day and only missed about 5 days per month (bad mood, busy, dog not wanting to learn, etc.) then in a year you've just put in almost 100 hours per year! And if a trick takes, let's say, an hour or so to do, then you could easily hit 70-80 tricks by the end of the year. (The other hours are to refresh what he already knows or else she'll forget or become rusty.)
  
  Then within a couple years you can have her learning everything you want. It just takes dedication, patience, and you knowing how to teach them.
  
  Good luck!
  
  EDIT:
  Her training is $110 at PetSmart. The classes are 8 weeks long and really do help. But if you choose to do it, please, don't just pick a trainer at random. Meet them and find the best one that works with your dog and teaches well, or else you may be stuck in a bad situation without learning anything at all! Good luck!


• if your willing to spend the time and do it correctly and not expect to have your dog learn the new trick overnight (can take up to 3 months) then i don't see an issue. books will help . classes would help too but they only go over the basic stuff. liek sit down come lay leave it no bite etc...
  but there is a ton of info for free on the web.
  
  some breeed learn better /faster then other dogs but all dogs are trainable.1
  
  i do suggest you take one or two classes so you can learn the basis of it! you sound smart you won't need the hole 3 classes just pay the 100 bucks to pet smart and take the beginner class.
  we went into that class skipped the puppy class (my first dog) boxer mastiff and and I personally learned more than the dog! lol
  but he could sit and lay down prior to starting classes and he was just over 3 months


• There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be able to train your dog yourself as long as you have the time and patience to do it and that you are consistent with your dog.
  
  The best method I have ever used is one of positive reinforcement. If you are unsure of what you need to do then you should obtain some advice from a reputable source (book/DVD/eBook) whatever floats your boat. You just need to ensure that if you do choose to follow a particular regime that it is actually a real training scheme and not some money making scam.
  
  If your dog has behavioral issues that you find you cannot resolve then you should seek advice from a registered/licensed/accredited dog trainer.


• I have had five dogs of my own and over 40 foster dogs and I still take every one of my own dogs (and a few fosters) to training class. There are always new things to learn and new ways of dealing with issues. What I used to teach my first dog is now considered outdated compared to my current dog. Training teaches YOU to train your dog. And it helps with your dog learning to socialize with other dogs and strange people in a controlled setting.
  
  Most of my foster dogs don't go to training class, since they're only with me for a short time. Instead I use what I've learned from class to train those dogs and then require my adopters to enroll the dog in a training class of their choice within 2 months of adoption.


• It gets easier with experience, but you can train your dog at home.
  
  The reason it doesn't always work out with some people is because they become discouraged when they don't get automatic results. They are yelling "paw?" "paw?!" in a dog's face & expect the dog to understand without showing him what you want.
  I've noticed the hardest things for people to understand when training is
  1) dogs don't speak english, they don't know what a command means without you showing it them
  2) you need to praise them for doing something right, just as much as you must discourage unwanted behavior.
  3) Do not repeat a command over & over. The command is "sit" Not "sit! sit! sit!.... SIT"
  
  If you feel that getting help from a trainer would be better for you & your dog by all means go forward with it. Some people just do better with the help & guidance of others.
  
  & yes, some dogs are more stubborn than others. What works for one may not work for another. You have to figure out what works & stick with it.
  
  Good luck. It's a hard road, especially if you have a more stubborn will full dog.


• Believe it or not...there ARE people that are naturally gifted. IT amounts to about .0001% of the ones that THINK they are gifted...but they're there. Years ago, when we offered group classes, I had a young girl come in with a Great Dane...maybe 10 months old. Group class is like watching "Jerry's kids"...even 5 or 6 weeks into it. This girl knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Her timing and ability to "read" the dog was perfect.On week 3, while everyone else was practicing "sit & stay"...I was working with her on off leash, long distance commands. This was her first dog. I begged her to go to work with us, but she was determined to go to college....*sigh* What a waste.
  
  The majority of people that train themselves, manage to teach lots of tricks...no real obedience. If all they do is stay away from distractions and do "play dead", "spin right", "spin left", "roll over", "shake", "speak", "sit up", etc....you'd swear you were in the company of the worlds greatest trainer. However, most have little or no control in new environments with new distractions. That's when you separate trainers from "trick teachers".


• Congratulations on getting a dog. They are awesome pets. I have four small dogs and I had four large dogs prior to now. I trained them on my own. But as a kid, I did take the family dog to obedience school and learned about training there. I think if you have plenty of time, devote some time to obedience training. The classes are usually once a week for about eight weeks. The more time you spend with your dog, the more tricks they pick up. I take my pets to the vet yearly. That really helps add to the longevity and happiness to their lives.

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Dog Health Questions: Online dog training?

Do you know of any online dog training (free). I have a ggolden retreiver puppy and he chews, he bites, he's not potty trained, and hates leashes. I need him to get over all of these. All answers appreciated :)

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You need to take this pup to an obedience school. A puppy needs more than just training. Taking the pup to school will also give a lot of socialization which the pup needs. Join a local obedience club, or contact one for information about classes. I am not a fan of PetsMart training classes at all. At an obedience club, you will find trainers that have titled dogs in AKC obedience, and they are experienced with the dogs. If you can not afford $50 to $100 for a puppy class, then you should of thought about this before you got a puppy. Pups need training and socialization while they are growing. If you never take your pup out, you will end up with a fear biting dog later on. Do your pup a favor and get to an obedience class with it.

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• call the dog wisperer, he's amazing.


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• sorry i dont


• You need one on one classes with a trainer. See if you can make payments to a trainer or call PetSmart or PetsCo they have classes that will get you started and low cost.


• Well, I've never heard of online dog training, but there are some tips online about it. there also 2 dog tip shows. One is a British show, (also shown in America,) It's called "It's me or the Dog." also, there's the American "Dog Whisperer." I much prefer the British one, even though
  I'm not British. On the british show, they give you more information and deal with more serious problems. (Like your problem.) I've already seen many shows about how to deal with the problem you have.
  
  Good Luck,
  doglover


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• Your puppy was given to you before he got the chance to be disciplined by his mother or his siblings. He learns not to chew and bite when they bite back. If he bites you just pinch him he will get the message after a while.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Book for 6 year old Am Staff?

I have a 6 year old Lab / Am Staff Mix and he is VERY stubborn. He also has very little in the way of formal training. I need to work on this, for his sake and mine, but I can't afford a class (or private lessons) right now.

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I haven't read this book myself, but I've heard that it is really good! It's called dog training for dummies. (part of the world famous "dummies" collection) Please take no offence by this, I don't mean it in an insulting way, I just wanted to give you a suggestion!
You could find it on any large bookstore site. I also checked before I wrote to you and I also found it on amazon.com.
Good Luck!

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• Get a good training book. Start with a leash and collar inside the house. Keep her with you at all times so she becomes sensitive to your moves and body language. Where you go, she has to go. You also have to establish yourself as the leader of the pack. That means she gets no attention, no treats, nothing until she obeys a command. Teach sit first, that's the easiest, then stay and go from there. Make her do it several times a day.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

Is it possible to train your dog to poop in one corner of the yard?

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Yes, I do it with my dogs and it's basically the same as training indoors. Clean up the entire yard except for one that you leave in the area you pick. Take them out (on a leash but not necessary if you stay right with them), let them see the poo and give the command to potty. If they walk away fine, just stay with them. When you catch them starting to go say NO and walk them back to the area. If not on a leash just grab the collar. They might walk away several times but sooner or later if they have to go they will, and it will be where you want. Then praise like no tomorrow. Keep at it until the dog is consistent and clean up time will be a breeze for you

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Actually I need to change that. When you 1st take the dog out don't give the command to potty. Just show it to them. It's a mistake to give a command when you know the dog might not be able comply, so unless you're absolutely sure he needs to go... Sorry, I must not have had my thinking cap on all the way.........

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• Oh ya, when you take your dog to poo. only go to one spot, and don't move. My puppy has a spot to pee, and a spot to poo now that I have done this with her. It doesn't take long before your dog should catch on. Good Luck!


• Yes. Bring him to that area and make him stay there until he poops. Watch him at all times when he is outdoors so if you see him start to go in another area you can drag him over to the potty place. He needs to be praised and rewarded each time he uses the potty place. When he has successfully gone to the potty place 100 times while outside without your guidance you can probably stop watching him when he's outdoors.
  
  I used to potty my dogs in a kennel run before they were allowed out into the play yard.


• Yep, just take him there every time he needs to go and praise him when he does. He'll get it.


• Yes. Take your dog to a spot after each meal. They will soon consider that place their "potty" spot.


• Yes.


• Sure is...tie him out there and he'll learn the place!

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