Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i have a black lab and she is sometimes hyper when we walk . . . . i want to start walking with her without a leash but whenever i take it off in my yard to start she will run ( our yard is not fenced in ) any good tips or training ideas i can use

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Get a piece of long rope or strong twine and tie it to the end of her lead. Walk her on the lead with the rope attached to an open space. Gradually without her knowing you are doing it let the lead go, but hold on to the rope. You still have her but she has freedom. Then let the rope out a little way. When she responds properly to this reward her with praise and treats (labs are fond of treats). Then extend the length of the rope. Repeat treats and praise when she comes back properly. Eventually she will be a long way away and will be coming back. Then take off the lead and see how she does. Remember to reinforce the good behaviour with treat and praise. The way to a labs heart is through its tummy.

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• Training comes in stages. You must first put her through basic training to establish her position in your family. Then you can move onto more advanced "off the leash" training.
  
  The money, time, and energy you will spend trying to train your dog by yourself will only serve to make matters worse.
  
  The best and most sound advice is to seek professional training through a certified trainer in your area. This is important not just for the dog, but for you also. The owner must be trained in how to handle the dog in the most effective and balanced way.
  
  Look for a certified trainer in your area and feel free to visit my website for more information on the importance of professional training.
  
  http://www.lorenzosdogtrainingteam.com


• In my community it is against the law to not have your dog on a leash. So check it out with yours.
  Your dog needs to get rid of her excess energy and does that by running. To tire her out you might want to play fetch with her or put a stake in the middle of your yard to attach a line to so she can be hooked to it and let run around the yard to get tired. Then take her for a walk on a leash. Keeping her beside you at all times.
  If she tries to get ahead of you, just turn around and go the opposite way. Keep doing that until she gets the idea that when
  she is ahead of you, you will not go that way.


• she needs to learn how to walk nicely on a leash with you before being able to walk off leash. I would work on the heel command and once the dog is 100% with that in 20 places, then you can start working off leash. Good luck


• Put her on a cable tied to a tree, so you don't have to hold her. She will get used to being on a cable, and then let her off after she learns that she cant run away. But when ever she is outside not on the leash be sure you are watching her.


• theres a special leash you can get that harness around his nose that shows ur dominant and to stay close

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Dog Health Questions: Trying this again, my anti social dog.?

I have a 6 year old Parsons Russel Terrier who we got from a breeder at 15 months.. he was supposed to be a show/stud dog so he wasn't neutered until about 18 months.. anyways, although he spent his first 15 months living with a breeder with other dogs he is VERY afraid (not the best word) whenever dominant dogs are around and sometimes fights with submissive dogs. To be honest we haven't done much to fix it in the past since its never been a problem. He was able, at one time, to be around other dogs without a problem, and did fine in his training class of about 15. Otherwise he is a saint and listens to everything i ask of him. He is much better around female dogs then male, but basically they can all be problems.

Anyways, right now my family is thinking about getting a second dog (not a puppy, probably an older (4-6 year old) greyhound) and we're worried about how Ace will re act to this, besides him being very attached to me we don't know if he will ever get used to having another dog around all the time.

I am the his primary "trainer" and do lots of work with him, along with providing the largest part of his care so i would like to work on getting him used to other dogs before we try to bring one into the house. Any tips on doing this?

-i am willing to go to a pro. trainer to help this, but i'd like to try it on my own first if at all possible.

We went to a training class from a very reputible trainer when we first got Ace, i did all the work with him and still continue the training today.
I understand that this may be bigger then me, but i also believe i have the ability to do it. I am a horse trainer so i know how the training process works, and i've been perfectly capable of teaching Ace everything that he knows, including starting agility on our own. He is not a vicious dog and understands that i am the leader at all time, he listens to me whenever i command his attention. When around other dogs he looks to me before acting on anything.
I am NOT the classic Y!A person hoping for a quick fix, i know that this is not going to be an easy thing to fix, i know we should have delt with it before but it didn't effect us then. I am willing to do anything to fix it at this point (within reason) but i can't go back in time to do it.

If you look at this page: http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm
you can see the training method that i use, we follow every one of these practices everyday, at all times. He is not "out of control" just not able to socialize with other dogs.

-i am only repeating this question to better clarify our situation, and my hopes of at the very least starting this training on my own. I pride myself by doing all of my dogs training by myself and would, at the very least, like to see different methods of how to help his problems.

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I am going to suggest Bark Busters training methods to you. They worked very well for my dog. I enrolled her for life and that meant that the trainer could come back for a session any time I had a problem or complaints from neighbours.

It does not look as though you will have complaints from neighbours. However, I think based on what I have leaned that it would be unwise to introduce another dog until this dog is trained and settled. It would also be very unwise to have two dogs that are so different is size and breed type as a Grey Hound and a Parson Jack Russell.

This could be a recipe for disaster if the big dog was aggressive and attacked the smaller dog that you say is not aggressive or a good mixer.

I will give you the Bark Busters web site and I hope that all turns out well for you. You can find your nearest Bark Busters trainer on this site.

http://www.barkbusters.com.au/

Good Luck!!!

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• hmm.....Im sorry that your dog is acting like this.
  I really dont know what to say.
  Im against breeders and showdogs.
  
  


• get a professional trainer... if you teach him wrong, he may never learn how to do it right...


• like you said it will take more time, i think you should go to a professional not Y!A.


• if you get an other dog, they probably will get along and be friends but it will take a while to get both of them used to eachother
  I had te same problem b/c my two goldens would fight and really bad but we went through it slowly intruducing them and now they can't live without eachother
  
  god luck and if it is nessesary, get a pro trainer


• This is a tough one. The training that you've done so far is basically what I have been using for my greyhounds and they are perfect but they were perfect before. Now they're just better trained.
  
  I truly don't know how to socialize dogs to get along with other dogs other than giving them a variety of encounters with dogs and keeping the upper hand. Cesar Milan http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/ has excellent ideas on stuff like this. He introduces them to other dogs while he has control BUT he's a professional.
  
  Greyhounds have to be "small dog" tested before you adopt them. Some have such a high prey drive that they're not safe with small dogs. Other greyhounds are so submissive that they will let any kind of animal lay by them. We have a behaviorist that works with our greyhound adoption group and she would probably have the greyhound visit your house before you adopted it. You will have to muzzle the greyhound to make sure but it sounds like you may want to muzzle your guy too. Greyhounds have very thin skin that tears easily. While a labrador would just have a small puncture wound after being bitten, a greyhound could have a gaping wound.
  
  Here is my group's site. http://www.greyhoundadoption.org/. I'm not sure where you're located but I'm sure you could find one near you on the internet and call them to get their opinion. It wouldn't be fair to get a greyhound and then have to give it back because your dog doesn't like it. Best to have it under control first. A behaviorist might be a good person for you to consult.

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Dog Health Questions: Why does my dog growl at me?

my dog has been lately growling at me and his eyes look so serious when he does. but when my brother or my mom pet him or whatever, he's so calm and happy. not too long ago he finished dog training and i tried a lot to train him so he would be a loyal german shepherd.my brother read on the internet that if you yell or so at him, he feels sad and doesn't feel part of the family or so. is this true? and i was a little impatient when i started training him because he was always so distracted with everything around him. the growling usually happens at night, when i open the garage door when he's finished eating his food so he can come in and sleep at home during the night. i get very scared when he looks at me and growls.
can any one help me?
-Anna

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You should be. This is not normal behavior and especially if he's doing it only with you. You and your parents need to call in a trainer for an evaluation of your dog. If this behavior can't be fixed and your relationship/bond repaired, you should not keep him. But maybe if you and your family work on changing his routine, having him around you and in the house with the family more of the time, he can come around.
The main thing you must do is give the dog his space, ignore him for the most part and DON'T make eye contact or make any sudden movements. Be very calm and 'neutral' around him as if he's not there, and maybe just maybe he'll 'reset' his attitude toward you as friend rather than foe.
In any case, this should be done under the supervision of an experienced trainer who deals with aggression issues.

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• animlas have feelings when you don't pay attention to them they kind of start getting mad. Like us humans do the same thing when our spouse don't pay attention to us. so give your dog some attention and spend some time with him.


• maybe give him toys or attention


• maybe he just doesn't like you.

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Dog Health Questions: What are good ways to meet other people who do not work in daytime?

I'd like to set up a regular activity with other people (cards, bingo, ghost hunting, dog training what ever) in my community, but cannot find a good activity. Suggestions?

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Have a community picnic. That is where you can get the ideas for other activities.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog trainers and animal behaviorists and anyone else, please answer my question....?

What steps did you take to become a dog trainer or dog behaviorist? Did you get certified for it? What classes did you take? Did you go to a special school for? Is there such a degree major in dog training? Sorry for all te questions...it's just I'm an unprofessional dog trainer and I would like to take some courses to learn more but I don't even know where to begin or how to start. Tell me your story and please help me to figure this out. Thanks!

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Putting titles on your own dogs is one of the best ways to build your reputation. Each trial is an opportunity to show off your skill to dog owners and earn word-of-mouth recommendations. Joining kennel clubs and other dog clubs opens opportunities in networking in the dog community. Apprenticing with an experienced trainer builds your skill set. Volunteering your training skills at a local shelter builds experience for you while improving adoption potential for the dogs, especially when a minor behavior issue may be the only thing standing between them and a new home.

Other credentials that can help build your reputation include:
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers http://www.ccpdt.org/ and the
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors http://www.nadoi.org/

For behaviorists, you'll probably want a college degree in ethology. Such a course should also address the various professional associations available for certification.

If you're already a dog trainer, and want to build from what you have, try getting a job at PetSmart. I don't have a whole lot of respect for most of the trainers at PetSmart, but from a trainer's standpoint it does give you certain advantages. They set up the classes for you and fill them with students. They also provide the liability insurance. And it's a way to build up experience.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training with smells...?

I understand that dogs do not like garlic. The problem is that they like to dig in my housplants. I don't want to keep them off the floor, rather to simply train them. Most of the times I cannot catch them in the act and I will never spank them. Do you think that this is cruel: Dice up a garlic clove and put it in the plant. And then just rub a little on their noses. They won't like it. And then when they go back to the plant they will associate that smell with something that was unpleasant to them. The garlic will not smell particularly nice in my house, but it is temporary, until they build the memory. What do you think? To me this seems very logical. i would rather them have to deal with a smell that they don't like for a little while, rather than this be a constant battle. And they know when I am mad at them and they get sad. So it makes me feel bad.

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Many dogs love garlic, and you may accidental train them not to let your hand come close to their nose (because this was unpleasant).
They make wonderful motion detectors that emit a terrible noise and or a squirt of spray that is usually not acceptable for dogs. By placing them near your plants, when the dog comes near the plant, the noise and spray would come out and this usually works. In other words, booby traping the plant is a great idea and the motion detector makes it clear to the dog that coming near the plant is what is unpleasant, not your hand or the smell of garlic etc. These products do not use shock - that would be too cruel, but rather an unpleasant noise, and sometimes a spray of water or unpleasant scent.
The name of some of these products:
Sofa Scram, SSCAT, Comet, Scraminal
It usually only takes a couple of times for the animal (dogs and cats) to learn not to go near the plants.
Good luck

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• Well, your idea is good, but I'm not sure you are right about dogs not liking garlic. The show people always cook their meat with garlic, bc they say the dogs like it better. Maybe raw garlic is different?
  
  I knew a lady who used clove oil to repel chewing. It smelled heavenly and she said it stopped the chewing. I've not tried it. The old-timers dog repellent recipe is cayenne pepper and salt peter mixed into dish washing liquid. Again, I've not used it, but it is supposed to work great.
  
  Final thought- will it kill your plants? No idea. You might need to look into that.

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Dog Health Questions: A dog training question?

My dog is a female, she is 7 weeks old and I am attempting to train her. I'll be taking her to obedience classes when she is old enough, but I wanted to teach her a few things beforehand. I taught her to sit. Now every time I walk in the door, she takes one look at me and sits. It's funny actually, last night in the middle of the night I took her out to use the backyard, if you get my drift. But anyway, she did her business, turned around, looked at me and sat. I tried to teach her stay and come, but she always stays and then comes and SITS!!! It's cute, but not for much longer. Any advice?

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wow you have done really well already my little pup is 11 weeks old and to get him to do anything is really hard.. the only thing he can do is stand on his hind legs when i say stand (but i also have a treat in my hand and i think he is more trying to get that lol) but the only thing is use treats and affection when he does what you want but im betting you do that anyway

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• Before teaching her how to come and stay, you should teach her how to sit on command instead of just because first. When she just sits, don't encourage her with treats or pats or "Good girl"s. Only do that when she does it on command. And when she stays on command, try to teach her not to sit unless you tell her to.


• Aww that is very cute.. i'm sorry i don't have a solution to your question because I myself have the same issue except my dog is a year already.. She does the sit but I try it again 20 mins later she forgets LOL!! Good luck with training.. Check amazon for some good training books.


• Oh, thats adorable!
  My dog learned commands quickly
  I think she'll grow out of it and the reason why she constantly sits is because she's not sure whether you're telling her to or not.
  Repetition and patience is always key, especially when training young dogs


• You should practice a lay down to give her something else to think about. Also ignore her, don't reward her, when she doesn't do it on command. Practice rewarding her while commanded or given a hand signal. She simply thinks that she is doing what you want, it's not her fault.


• Very common, when dogs discover a behavior that pleases us, they do it repeatedly in hopes of praise or reward.
  
  You should praise the dog immediately after she potties outdoors, that's a behavior you want to reinforce.


• Wow! That is so adorable! I think eventually she will grow out of it because right now she is unsure of what you want her to do.


• ghjghj


• awww thats soo cutee
  but i can i give you advice and not take ur dog to obediant school cuz i took my dog and i taught her everything myself its a waist of money and same with every1 else that went its just a waste of money and time
  and if you want her to come without sitting after hold a treat then say come here and before shes about to sit, hold up the treat a little higher than her body so shes kinda standing up for it and not sitting down and then if u keep on doing that shell get then hang of it and not sit when you dont want her to
  :) :) :) :)
  hopeee i helped..... i love training dogs :)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help needed!?

I need some help with my dog, he goes nuts when anyone comes to the door and jumps all over them when they come into the house. When it is people that know him and aren't fussed about his over excitement to see them I keep him in and just try to get him to stop as soon as I can but when its people that don't like dogs, are nervous of dogs, just don't like it or don't know him I have to leave him out the back garden. Its a real pain and I am starting up childminding and I have to have him in the house so I need to stop this behavior now, I will have the care commission officer coming round as well as perspective clients with their children and obviously this behavior is totally unacceptable. He is a great natured dog who is great with kids and very obedient in every other way, he doesn't have to go on the lead outdoors and comes back as soon as he is called, this is the only antisocial behavior he has at all and if I don't get it sorted out it has the potential to ruin this business. I am planning on either taking him to classes or getting a trainer to come to the house, I just wanted so see if anyone on here could help first.

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We have an "Invisible Fence" system at our house for our dogs. This system came with a remote control. The remote control can emulate what the invisible fence does. That is, it can make a beeping sound, and it can send out the shock through the shock collar that the dog must wear always. You can pick an invisible fence type system at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. How we trained our dogs to not go crazy when our own door bell rang was to use the remote control along with verbal commands to "NO BARK" or something along those lines. You can get an invisible fence type system that does not require using an in-ground wire. The ones I am thinking of use a base station and the dog must stay within a certain distance of the base station or the collar will warn, then shock the dog. Anyway, when the door bell rings our dogs were going nuts and were hard to catch. The remote on the invisible fence system allows negative reinforcement to the dog without having to run around and catch the dog. Start with verbal command, then warning beep on the collar a few seconds later, which comes from the shock collar, then use the shock itself if the dog does not obey. Follow this up with calming down the dog. Do this training on the dog with a friend that will be deliberately coming to the door over and over again to assist training the dog. After awhile the dog will learn to obey your command and no shock collar will be required. Good Luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training questions?

Ok so i have a toy fox terrier. she is 2 1/2 years old but we just got her about 2 weeks ago. i knew her before we got her because she was a family members but the person could not take care of her so i decided to take her. She has a ton of problems im trying to fix but i need help. 1. using the carpets as a restroom. ive been taking her out every hour or so and saying go potty when she goes and giving her treats but it isnt working i have also been using spray and wash and febreeze wher she goes. 2.she wont sleep in her kennel or stay in it for a few min. she whines like crazy when she is in it. she has a little carrier for it so its not like its too big. i give her treats and everything and when i put her in it she will lay down but when i walk away she will come out or if the door shuts she will whine. 3. she has really bad seperation anxity whenever someone leaves the house she tears up the door scratching and whining even if you give her like a kong or a bone to chew on. 4 she wont let me trim her nails or brush her teeth. 5. she barks like crazy when someone walks down the road in front of our house or someone comes in our house even if she liked them the last time they were here. the hair stands up on her neck and she chases them but she never bites. i dont want to hit her or spray water at ehr or anything i want it to be positive training because she is a very stressed little puppy.

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Wow. It does sound like that dog is stressed! If you have a good size yard, I suggest a electric fence. But not the traditional kind. When my dog was doing the same thing we got this, http://www.thepetstoreonline.com/petsafe-pif-300-instant-wireless-dog-fence.html Make sure her kennel is big enough and every time she goes in it, give her a treat and a hug. Say stuff like "good girl". I know some people who do that and their dog can't wait to go in the kennel! Also add a food and water bowl in the kennel. They sell thing that hook to the side. I can't believe I'm writing all this! I'm not much of a dog expert but I do have some experience ha ha. Or if all that doesn't work, put your dog in the kennel and leave her their. I know she will whine but she will eventually go to sleep. Do that every night and sooner or later she'll start walking to her kennel and go in by herself. Also to help with training tell her "bed" every time you put her in the kennel. We have trained my dog so we just say "bed Trudy" and she goes in all by herself. No whining, no running away, nothing. If you have work or school during the day you can put her in the kennel or leave her to tun the house. If you leave her to run the house make sure she can not get into anything valuable. Put up doggy gate to place with no door that you don't want her getting into. Like the up stairs, the laundry room, ETC. If you're worried about pee you might want to put her in the kitchen. she might scratch at the door or pee the first few times but eventually she will learn. I suggest giving her a toy filled with peanut butter because then she will have something to do while you gone. make sure she has bed, food, and water with her. when you get home let her out to potty right away. when people come to the house hand them a treat and tell them to give it to her. after a while she'll learn that a new person means another treat. for trimming nails u can use a pedipaw and have someone keep her calm while you trim them. brushing teeth you brush while someone else holds her or vice versa. i hop this helps!!!

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Dog Health Questions: How Do I Go About Becoming A Dog Trainer?

How do I go about becoming a dog trainer? What are some Pros and cons? What are some good dog training businesses? Is Animal Behavior College (ABC) good?
Thanks!

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The easiest way to find this out would be first researching on-line and going into your local Petsmart or Petco and asking trainers on site for their recommendations since you will get the real deal on the dog training business for someone who has experienced it and done it on a regular basis. Good luck :)

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Dog Health Questions: Tips on Dog Training?

My boyfriend and I have recently adopted a puppy from my school (he was in a kennel environment). He is now 9mo old. He got along great with the other dogs there...and he will let a person do anything to him. Now that he is home though we have some problems. Being in the kennel he was ( from birth ) he got to know those 30 some dogs..however he did not learn how to meet new dogs and become friends. He has become friends with my dads older lab and My boyfriends Parents Older golden retriever however they do have a beagle mix and a german shepherd that he is still scared of...but doing quite well...we take him for 2 long walks a day along with going out for potty breaks. we have started him in a search and rescue dog team and he is doing pretty good. On his walks we can pass dogs barking and lunging aggressively and he is fine ...trusts me and walks on by but when we try to meet new dogs a become friends sometimes he tries to attack them....Im not sure what else other than desensitization we can do..we have also been taking him to petco and petsmart trying to find dogs to meet....he has done pretty well there ..but i dont want to always be worrying...any training methods??

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Socialization, Socialization, Socialization.
If you have friends with dogs that are well behaved try to arrange play dates with them. Sometimes dogs are leash aggressive, meaning they are over protective when on a leash. Work with your trainer on this issue as he/she can actually see why the dog is acting this way. It could either be offensive or defensive. You will have to use a different approach depending upon what it is.. A search and rescue dog must be able to work with other dogs around and any type of dog aggression will not be tolerated. The good thing is he is still young and with work you have a good chance of curing this.

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• the dog may be trying to protect you and your boyfriend, noe that he cares for you. Try letting someone else introduce the dog to other dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: On dog training.?

Hi Im an 18 year old male from brooklyn and recently bought a dog. The cutest thing and he is 2 months going on three and a big responsibility. I was stoked to buy this dog, had his bed ready for him and evreything, made sure he was set by the time he came home. These last couple of days have been hectic, some good and bad, but overall it is worth it. I have to remind myself the fact he is just like a baby only a puppy but it is hard for me to know how to punish him without mushing him or giving him alittle smack and I feel so wrong about doing it, he is just a big brat. Hes doing good with the potty training but there is times where he acts like a fool and throws evreything upside down and the first 20 times literally Im like he is just a baby, maybe If i show him by Continuously fixing his mess, he will see he is not supposed to do that. I love this dog so much, I really consider him my son, I want to be a good owner/dad to this puppy, help!

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Try to avoid the lil spanking. Just use firm tones when he is doing something bad and happy tones when he's doing good. The dogs really know tones of voice and will come to know happy from bad tones. Sounds like you are on to a good start. Just be really patient and consistent.

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• thats a long question!! i didnt even read it all!! make them shorter next time!!!!!!!


• Use a firm voice and redirect his behavior with toys or a treat. A positive reinforcement training class would be good for both of you. They are very fun and you could both learn together. Good luck and remember dogs learn best with kindness and trust. Make sure he know what you want. Please look into taking a class.


• The best way to potty train a dog is to be consistent with feeding times and the time that you take the dog out. If you must leave the dog alone for extended periods a dog crate works well as dogs are reluctant to soil their living quarters. Best bet though is to get the dog outside one half hour after he eats and limit food and water until the dog had developed more bladder/bowel control. If you are giving the dog access to food and water all day it will be harder for him to hold it in. Spanking won't work especially if you don't catch him in the act. Spanking him later will only confuse the dog. Consistency is the key.


• I read your question a couple of times..and am confused. Normally I just would not bother to answer...but you seem sincere.
  
  Please, would you re-post again with more specifics?
  
  is he potty training ok? where do you have him potty?
  
  what is he doing that he acts like a fool and throws everything upside down?

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Superlatives!?

For Graduating Training classes. I'm trying to get ideas for Superlatives for my graduating doggy obedience classes.
like
"most likely to poop on the floor"
"class clown"

etc etc.

any ideas that are dog related?!

THANKS!!

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best smile
most improved
prettiest eyes
nicest hair
best dressed (nicest collars and leaches. Unless you do have one that the owner actually dresses.)
best in sports
these can all be used for dogs.

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• Fastest (of the class) to sit.
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  Best Kisser/Sloppiest Kisser
  Most Likely To Stay in a Long Down-Stay
  
  Most likelly to drool
  


• most playful
  loudest bark
  shyest pup
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  most likely not to listen
  best dog

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Dog Health Questions: HELP PLEASE! does anyone know of any like dog training collars?

i have heard about a dog collar that you put it on the dog and you can leave the dog outside and it wont leave your property.

well overaalll we cant get her trained and she is a beagle and we try our hardest we do evberything right and yet she still goes to the bathroom in our house and now they want to get rid of her

if you know anything help please!
and if you kn ow any home remedies on how to get the smell of urine out of tiles it would be greatly appreciated!

thanks !!

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first of all, how much exercise does she get? do you walk her every day? she needs to be walked a lot to get all that wonderful beagle energy out.
is she tied outside all the time? in that case, you should find someone to take her.
how old is she? dogs don't have full control of their bladders until 7-9 months.
has she been to the vet? perhaps she has a urinary tract infection and cannot hold her urine.
take her outside at regular intervals and make sure she "goes". that way she gets used to the schedule and will learn to go outside.
a product called "No Odor" is good at removing the urine smell.
be patient....very patient.

Clicker Dog Training

• Maybe your dog is NOT a well-behaved dog.But whatever your reasons are,It is NOT your dog' fault.In fact,dogs are very very clever.They just need to be trained correctly.But, dog training method could not be expressed clearly just by single sentence.It requires some basic professional knowledges.Well, to gain those knowledges is not that difficult.SO you do NOT need those professional dog trainer and you do NOT need some 12–week dog obedience training plan where you do almost the same thing each week.Yourself can also become an excellent dog trainer in several hours.So If you want to learn what it really takes to transform your dog's behavior problems,understand and communicate with your dog now,you can visit the site listed below.It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide.There is the easiest method to make your dog to listen to you in the shortest period of time.
  
  Here: http://www.dogstraining.info
  
  GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!!!


• http://www.radiofence.com/dog_fences_und…
  
  Pros's....
  
  http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show…
  
  Cons...
  http://www.canismajor.com/dog/fences1.ht…


• ITS REAL EASY TO GET DOG URINE CLEANED UP, USE RESOLVE CARPET SPRAY AND SPONGE MOP ON CARPET, WHEN DRY POUR BAKING SODA ON IT AND VACUME AFTER 10 MINUTES OR SO. I WOULD ALSO RECOMMEND A CRATE TILL DOG WAS HOUSE TRAINED AND IF YOU DID THAT ALREADY IT WILL NEED TO BE DONE AGAIN. SOMETIMES DONT WORK THE FIRST OR SECOND TIME. YOU MAY HAVE TAKEN DOG OUT OF CRATE TOO SOON. ALSO THAT COLLAR IS A GOOD TRAINING DEVICE WITH AN UNDERGROUND FENCE THAT WILL ZAP THE DOG IF IT CROSSES IT. PLEASE DONT GIVE UP ON THE DOG, SOME JUST NEED MORE OF YOUR TIME, IT WILL EVENTUALLY GET IT. SOME TIMES THE DOG MAY ALSO JUST BE UPSET ABOUT SOMETHING AND IF YOU FIGURE THAT OUT IT MAY ALSO FIX EVERYTHING. GOOD LUCK!!!!


• you can use an Invisible Fencing company or go to walmart and get their version -- in both of these the dogs have to be TRAINED and watched you just cant install it and expect the dog not to wander, especially since its a beagle and they like to follow their noses.
  
  Use Nature's Miracle found at petsmart and petco for the smell. Also buy a crate from the store or off someone like on craigslist.com to house-train the dog.
  
  Natures miracle: http://www.arcatapet.com/naturem.cfm
  
  Housetraing a dog: http://www.goodpooch.com/MyGoodPooch/hou…


• crate train your dog,, learn how to use it.. learn how to housebreak your dog.. and get to obedience classes..... you have a hunting dog.. unless you plan on hunting with it, you better give it tons and tons of exercise and be prepared to listen to it bark...... WHYanyone would buy a beagle for a housepet is beyond me........ do your research before you get your next dog..


• Those don't work but its called an underground fencing system. Basically when the dog goes over the wire (which is usually under ground) they get shocked. BUT as we found out...if the dog passes the wire then they pass it and still go in restricted areas.
  
  Anyways try crate training. I know it sounds cruel at first but its not. If trained right...dogs will love their crate. I have two dogs who love them so much that I have to pull them out of it so they will eat every morning. I guess I made it too comfy.
  
  It will take a while...beagles are one of the hardest breeds to train.
  
  As for pee stains.....well I found that if you put some dandruff shampoo on the spot and rub it in then it takes out some stains.


• Well, that's beagles. They are one of the hardest dogs to train. Try bringing her to classes or try crate training her by leash.
  
  As for home remidies, I don't have any, but try this:
  
  How to Remove Pet Urine Stains
  Does anyone know how to remove pet urine stains from rugs? My poodle has made his "mark" on my off white area rug by urinating on it and I am having trouble getting rid of the stain.
  Any suggestions?
  Cathy D.
  
  Go Organic
  There are several organic products on the market that completely remove stains and odors. Organic in the scientific sense. Urine is an organic material and "like dissolves like" that's why inorganic chemicals and perfumes never remove the stains and odors. There are many organic products advertised and sold at Pet Stores; but the most effective one is called SPOT SHOT and its available at Home Depot. I had a rental property that had many large "pet urine stains". When I followed the directions and a little scrubbing, you'd never know it was the same carpet.
  --Desiree
  
  Peroxide
  
  Your reader should try using peroxide and a little water on a sponge this will get rid of the odor and the stain!
  A.
  
  Windex
  
  I have found that using spray window cleaner (i.e. Windex) works wonders for removing all kinds of stains from my carpet. (I have 2 cats and a 20 month old son!) Just spray to soak the stain completely, then blot with paper towel. You may need to use several towels. You may want to test a small area in the corner or someplace less noticeable first.
  Leesa
  Winnipeg, Manitoba
  
  It's 'Incredible'
  
  In response to Cathy D. concerning pet urine, I have found a good product called "Incredible" which will take the stain and odor of urine out of carpet. It is about $5.00 for a good sized bottle and since you only use a little, it will last a long time. If you can not find this product a good alternative is diluted white vinegar. Use about 1/4 cup of vinegar to a quart of water. You may have to blot the area several times with this mixture to get rid of the odor and stain.
  Joe
  
  Detergent and a Shop Vac
  
  I've had good luck removing dog urine from carpeting with detergent and my trusty Shop Vacuum. I've tried commercial cleaners, and have had little luck. I mix a tablespoon of Tide in very hot water and pour it onto the stain, with the Shop Vacuum already running and in place on the stain. This keeps the liquid from saturating the carpet and works pretty much like the rental steam cleaners do. Vacuum as much of the moisture as possible out of the carpet and ventilate the room well to dry. (I've tried cheaper brands of detergent for this, and Tide definitely works best.)
  F.
  
  Vinegar
  
  She can try vinegar - it should lift the odor and it should be able to lift the stain. She could also try a raw potato for other stains ... A friend told me to take a raw potato - cut in half and rub into the stain ... beats heavy detergents.
  Mimi
  
  Toothpaste
  
  I've found that toothpaste (ordinary daily-use toothpaste) gets out some tough stains...I had a white hat once that had an oil stain on it and a little toothpaste and warm water (with an old toothbrush) and the hat's as white as it ever was.
  Sue
  
  Been There...
  
  We've got one dog and two cats who share our house, as well as numerous "foster dogs" who stay until they find a home, as we do volunteer work for a rescue group. We've had lots of experience with just this sort of problem. For the reader with a "marked" area rug--This is probably a salvagable situation, since the rug is white and it is an area rug, two very important things. Most of the "carpet stain removers" on the market don't work well at all for pets. I've found that the best formulas for removing urine are as follows:
  
  If the stain is fresh: first, some sort of blotting--a towel, powder or absorbent applied immediately (Nature's Miracle makes a granular product that works unbelievably well for this purpose. Don't use flour or powder, as you will have a mess. I've heard diatomaceous earth works well for this, but have not tried it.) Next, a 50:50 mixture of good old vinegar and water, doused on and blotted, blotted, blotted up. Also, depending on the size of the rug, a simple run under the faucet or hose with plenty of water usually works quite well. If the stain is not fresh, there are several options. Laundry detergent designed for baby diapers (Dreft) is good to wash out urine if the rug is washable; if not, apply an enzymatic cleaner as mentioned below, and keep the dog away for a week or two (can be done with foil). Finally, a last resort for us (due to the cost) is Simple Solution Carpet Shampoo (NOT liquid or concentrate Simple Solution). This will emulsify the stain and make it blottable, wipeable, or extractable, as mentioned below. It got green poop out of our rug, a gift from a foster dog.
  
  Miscellaneous tips:
  Simple Solution Carpet, Nature's Miracle, etc are all $$$ if you get them at the pet store. However, from RC Steele, a catalog company, they are quite reasonable (maybe 40% cheaper), especially when you consider the investment you have in your carpet.
  
  If you are fortunate enough to have access to a small, extractor-type carpet cleaner, these work unbelievable wonders for pet stains. We have used all of the above formulas on our wall-to-wall carpet in the extractor and have had success removing diarrhea, urine, throw-up, etc. from off-white carpet.
  
  Most products on the market are excellent for dog urine, but not cat urine. Vinegar and water seems to work best, followed closely by Simple Solution Carpet Shampoo, and then Dreft mixed with water, for cats.
  
  Finally, rubber-backed rugs sometimes attract animals to pee on them. I don't know why this is, but have found it to be generally true.
  Lynn
  
  Vinegar and Water
  
  Try a mixture of white vinegar mixed with water (about 50/50) and swab a small area and see if that will help lift the stain (and the odor).
  Always do a test patch!
  Jim
  
  Dishwashing Liquid and Vinegar
  
  I had a wonderful,well trained dog, that never soiled the floors, but unfortunately after 3 years, he suddenly developed epilepsy. This caused him to soil the floors often. Someone told us to use about 1 qt of water, with a squirt of dishwashing liquid, and 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar on the spots where there was urine to prevent odor.
  
  This worked perfectly. After 4 years of doing this, we never had an odor. Of course, you have to get to the spot while it is still wet. IF it dries, I don't know anything that will take it out.
  S.


• I don't know but don't do the painful collars!


• I took my dog to PetSmart puppy training. It worked,. My lab used to have accidents in the house all the time, and pulled on the leash. They work really well with you, and let you cont coming for refresh classes after your dog graduates. I recommend PetSmart dog training for anyone who has problems with training their dogs.


• I agree with the person who said to crate train. Beagles are hard to housebreak. I have an Italian Greyhound and those dogs are even harder to housebreak. Crate training is the only way for dogs like those.
  
  Forget the invisible fencing. It may keep your dog in but it will not keep other dogs out and they can come in and fight with your dog.


• The collar you're talking about is used along with an invisible fence. The dog will get a shock when it get too close. They're quite expensive and sometimes they don't even work. Especially for a hunting dog like yours. They're bred to hunt its instinct to them.


• use anything but a shock collar!
  those are mean!!! >: [

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Dog Health Questions: What exactly is dog training tables?

http://www.sl-prokeys.com/wffcw/ef_table…

I don't get exactly what it is or why people do it? It seems really really cruel to me. Opinions?

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It is, ethical trainers do not do it.

It is a means to terrorize the dog to force it to fight.

Are Electronic Shock Collars Great Dog Training Devices?

• It is a space that makes a dog focus on what is going on. It is NOT cruel and A LOT of knowledgeable trainers do use them on dogs that need it.
  You don't put a weak dog on a table, you don't train a weak dog actually, you just get rid of him.
  Please do not listen to idiots that have no idea what they are talking about and take that web page you are looking at with a grain of salt....it is meant to be mostly fun!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training..First day?

Ok so im going to be taking my one year old dog to a dog training "school" sooner or later.Now i would just like to know what to expect on the first day.Like what to bring and other stuff thank you.Also what can i do with my pup to get him ready-Like should i work with him a bit more??? Thank You So Much!!

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Not sure what you mean by school? Do you mean an hour a week at a training group class? Take with you a normal length lead, not a flexi-lead. Take loads of treats... and that's about it really!

The group I took my puppy to was a closed group. We all started the same week so we all started with the first thing (teaching SIT) and then all progressed on to the next thing the next week.

Reading the answer below me by Daisy - IGNORE IT. You do NOT teach a dog to sit by pushing its bum down. You will meet resistance and that is NOT the way to teach. You use a treat held above the nose and lift it up and back very slowly so the dogs bum hits the floor, then you give the treat.... you do that a few time then start adding in the "cue" word SIT. Don't push the bum down. You are better off waiting until you get there and see how your trainer "teaches" you. At my group we were given hands out.... and had to practise practise practise in the week, until the next class.

You can't "teach" reliable good recall without going through the other steps first..... teaching the SIT and DOWN commands are relatively easy.... it helps you learn HOW to teach and train, it helps you bond with your dog and gets the dog to pay attention and listen to you... reliable recall comes much much later... its actually one of the hardest things! Its like wanting to swim a mile when you can't even do 25 metres! You have to start with the basics and progress.

Free Dog Training Tips

• Bring a good strong lead, about 2 meters in length and have a sturdy collar on your dog. Also bring treats and dogie poopie bags for that unexpected dump (freezer bags will do).
  
  You will most probably learn how to lead off with the left foot with your dog beside you. How to turn left and right with your dog beside you. You will also learn the basics for stay (stepping in front of the dog whilst it is in a sit position). Then the sit. You will learn the correct hand signals for each command. You will also learn when to praise your dog and the correct time to treat your dog.
  
  Do not expect big things the first few weeks as the distraction of the other dogs will be huge. Over time, the dog will hopefully learn to focus on you more and less on the other "distractions".


• To Bring: treats and a good leash. You should work with your dog for the basic commands sit, stay, down, leave it and a good walk. The sooner the better. Most people start at about 3 months, but that doesn't mean he won't learn anything.


• you'll probably start with sit or something try it at home first, push his bum down while saying sit and then make a big deal out of rewarding him


• Talk to the school, the instructors will tell you what to bring. The sooner the better


• You should bring:
  -leash
  -treats
  -vaccination records if you haven't registered already

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Dog Health Questions: How much should I charge for dog training?

I don't have a degree but I have trained two dogs. I want to put signs up around my neighborhood saying I will train dogs. How much per hour should I charge?

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What did you train them to do? Price would depend on what your neighbors were willing to pay and on your skill level. If you are looking for training experience, volunteer at your local shelter. sure they won't pay you but you'll get lots of experience training many different dogs with different issues. Plus training helps the dogs get homes. If you are out to make some money, offering pet sitting or dog walking might be more up your alley.

5 Tips to Choose Effective Dog Training Courses

• what type of training are you taking about? teaching a class? obedience, agility? 2 dogs is not enough to qualify you to be training other peoples' dogs.


• You don't have a degree, don't pretend that you can train dogs because you've trained 2. I've trained 5 dogs (my own) yet I don't claim to be an expert and won't train other people's dogs for them.


• lol

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone heard of a dog training aid called Gencon?

my cousin has one and its worked brilliantly to stop the dog pulling. But i was wondering if it has any bad points about it as iv have heard of the gentle leaders and halti's but some people say they can be to harsh of a correction for a dog and be cruel is this the same for the Gencon.

Any other information will be greatfully recieved.

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Here is a link to the product: http://www.gencon-allin1.co.uk/products.…

It looks very similar to the Halti and gentle leader. They work IF you know how to use one - you can do damage to your dog if you don't.

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training tips for a remote electric collar.?

I have a great dog, but when he gets about 20-30 yrds from me he stops listening. So I purchased a petsafe training system. I cant find any online info as far as a step by step training tips. I know it is tricky, I just want to do it right.

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If you've ever used treat motivation for your dog in obedience training than the usage of the treat would be the same "timing" for when you would use the remote. If you've not done obedience training, I HIGHLY suggest you do before ever using a remote training system on your dog. without the right timing and using it properly it's more like torture and you won't be training your dog correctly. Speak to an obedience instructor about using this system..it is much too delicate of a matter to teach over the internet.

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• Terrible thing to do to a dog, and it is not safe.
  How would you like to be shocked by electricity?
  
  Take an obendience course with your dog - lots more fun and much safer - also works a lot better.


• Don't use those things! How would you like to get shocks on your neck? If you truly care for your pet stay away from those products!!


• Most people disapprove of shock collars, and I count myself among them. You really shouldn't use it at all, unless you get a professional trainer to teach the you safe method to do it. The problem with these method is that you're tempted to use it with out thinking, and at that point it becomes cruelty.


• If you are going to use it you need to be willing to train the dog with the collar and be consistent. Make sure the god knows commands and don't just shock the dog without a good reason. You should get a collar that has a whistle as well as a shock because then eventually the dog will respond to just the whistle and not need the shock. I would never use one so I can't offer much advise. Good Luck.


• The trick to electric collars is not to shock them about everything. Try teaching your dog a command for coming. Then put your dog on a long lead and go into an open space. Let your dog roam around a little and then call them to you. Do this at short distances with rewards when they come back to you, ei. treats - something they dont usually get. Now when your dog doesnt listen to you vibrate them. This will usually get their attention and they will listen to you. If not then you can shock them. But make sure the collar is on low. After vibrating/shocking them they should come back, and if they do reward them. Your dog probably will get the hang of it in the first few times. Try to do short distances to start off with and eventually get into longer distances. The dog will soon learn their boundaries and they will listen to you every time!
  
  Good Luck!


• I know this sounds gross but u can train ur dog really well this way, no collars, leashes, anything. THis is what u do, put a treat in ur mouth (grilled chicken pieces etc.), call his name, when u make eye contact spit out the chicken or w/e at him. This sounds gross but its the most effective method and is used by dog show trainers. He will be confused at first, call his name again, repeat the process. After 2 times he should automatically sit in front of u and he'll b staring at u. do this for about a minute or so. I've seen results from this do wonders. I've seen people in clubs have their dog run along them, all the while looking at them never taking their eyes of their trainer. I taught my lab pup (4 months old) to sit, come, stay, and heel with this trick. Once u get eye contact u spit out, he is rewarded and it works like magic. I have people at the door shes ready to pounce on. I call her name she immediately sits makes eye contact w. me and waits patiently. good luck on ur new pup.


• I have been using the E collar for over 20 years now, with great results. I find it to be the least stressful, most dynamic way of CLEARLY communicating with your dog. There is an entire protocol for OB training that I would be happy to discuss with you. Email me if you are interested.


• There was supposed to be a training book (albeit small) with the collar. It doesn't say a lot but gives you basics.
  
  Petsafe DOES have manuals available for download from their website online. Below is a link to the page where I can download it for my big dog trainer. You need to find your product and download the manual.


• Who ever invented these things should be in jail for abuse? Dogs can be trained without shocking, zapping, choking ect...I would mind too if I had that done to me but I would also be fearful and I sure wouldnt love anyone who put that around my neck.


• here you go:
  http://www.positivedogs.com/electronic_f…

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Dog Health Questions: Recommended dog training books?

What are some books you would recommend for dog training that you or someone you know found helpful.

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Well... it's always good to read styles you don't agree with. The Monks of New Skete (sp) are the guys who started the "alpha roll", and it's interesting to read the original books talking about it and realize just how far people have taken it, and how they never meant for it to be taken into some of the levels that people do. Just like it's good to read books by Khoeler (sp again...) and Barbara Woodhouse in order to see where Millan got his style. But, they're not books I'd use to train any dog because they're out of date (ie, even if Millan is recent, his style is 20+ years old and has been proven to cause problems.) So, one of the things I would recommend is to watch out for books where "khoeler" or "Woodhouse" is mentioned as the trainers or something like that.

Books like "The other side of the leash" or "Bones would rain from the sky" are wonderful books, but aren't training manuals. They're more behavioral books, and sometimes their style of writing is insulting and abrasive unless you agree with the author (ie, someone who uses a choke chain tends to find the works insulting.) However, one book that I do like is Jan Fannel's "The Dog Listener" about Amichien bonding, which I've found helpful for dog owners who have aggressive dogs (or who want to avoid aggression in their dogs) without using aggressive methods on the dogs themselves. But, again, it's not a training manual. A newer good book that you can tend to find fairly cheap these days is "The Loved Dog: The Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior" by Tamar Geller.

I did not like "Dogs: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin Behavior & Evolution" by Ray and Lorna Coppinger. Mostly because from my point of view it was a completely flawed examination of dog behavior comparing and arguing that dogs are not wolves. Ie, they hate the idea that dogs are being genetically reclassified as wolf subspecies, so they fight against it in their book. But, they use as examples of wolves captive wolves and wolves who, through hunting, are nervous of humans. Basically they completely ignore eskimo and native american accounts that wolves didn't USE to keep this distance, and they ignore accounts where wolves weren't keeping this distance where they weren't being hunted. And because they only use captive wolves or wolves during easily observed periods of the year, and ignore wolves or wolf-mixes who live in homes with humans... it's just a very biased book.

For puppies, I prefer Ian Dunbar's "Before and After Getting Your Puppy" and it goes over basic puppy training. HOWEVER, some people find it abrasive because he tends to do a whole "If you don't do this, your dog will have this behavioral problem." Some people feel this is defeatist, and insulting, making them feel like complete failures (to me, when I read it, it seemed more like a warning about what COULD happen.) Remember, Ian Dunbar got his greatest start with puppy training, so his books tend to be more about the root of behavioral problems and how to avoid them, and not always about how to fix them in adult dogs though he does do that too.

Then there's the real Dog Whisperer, or at least one of them (dog whisperer is a sort of honorary title, and Millan isn't the only one to hold it. In fact... Millan as far as I know was never GIVEN the title but usurped it, which is insulting. He doesn't whisper.) Paul Owens' books are WONDERFUL, and I've always enjoyed them as training type manuals. I haven't ever seen his movies, but I wouldn't be worried about anything in them. Karen Pryor's books are wonderful training manuals, if you want to go with clicker training.

Hope this helps.

Dog Training Collars - How to Choose One

• Any thing by Cesar Milan, the dog whisperer.


• all Ceaser Millan books.


• If you have never trained a dog before try dog training for dummies (no offense, it really does help)


• All of the books by Cesar Millan.
  
  "It's me or the Dog" by Victoria Stillwell
  
  "Canine Body Language" by Brenda Aloff
  
  All of the books by Monks of New Skeet
  
  "The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller
  
  As you see i read a lot - and it isn't limited to just one type of training! I LOVE the book by Brenda Aloff btw, very helpful.

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