Dog Health Questions: My parents are crazy and i dont know what to do with my dogs training anymore?

i have had my dog for about 1 and a half years. every since we got her my parents have been feeding her indian food ( like tortilla with milk and rice) and also feed her, her meat. they sit there and hand feed her or feed her with a spoon or shove it in her mouth if she doesn't eat. they also keep her dry food out 24/7 and give her treats constantly ( like 4 bacon strips a day and 3/5 bones) they're ridiculous. and every time i tell them to stop they always say, "well dont you eat that much a day?" they DONT get it shes a dog and needs to be trained to eat her food by herself twice a day. i try to train her by myself but they just ruin it and give her what they feel like it. i hide her treats so they cant find it but then they go out and just buy more. can someone please tell me what to do with them? i want my dog well-trained and not completely spoiled like she is now.

breed: sch-noodle (poodle and schnauzer mix)
15 pounds

what type of dry food would be best for her to eat everyday?

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Without the help of your parents you can't retrain your dog. I would ask your parents to come with you to a training class. Find a positive reinforcement trainer in your area.

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• Pursuade your parents to just 'try' out a dog training lesson, then tell a trainer whats been happening and they can tell you whats wrong what they're doing. If they carry on treating your dog like royalty it will be a hard habit to break and training will be much harder.
  
  Hope I've helped.
  xoxo


• Wow... Your parents need to stop giving the dog human's food! its killing her, she would go overweight which is deathly health for a dog. They fed the dog far too much, leaving food avaiable 24/7 is bad idea. Go and talk to the vet about this, they will give you some advices. Maybe good idea if your parents go with you too to hear the vet what they has to say. This is very important to get your parents to understand why overweighted are very bad for dogs...
  
  My labrador has became slightly overweight then it leaded to her joints issues and she has lost weight back to normal, she is a lot better. I don't think your parents would want it happen to your dog as its very expenvise, Vet are not cheap


• She's not a Schnoodle, she's a Poodle x Mini Schnauzer. That's just one of the silly names bad breeders give to mutts.
  
  Get her a holistic kibble free of corn, wheat, soy, beet pulp, generic meats, unspecified meat by-products, and vitamin K/menadione, with a good amount of meat (if if starts with fresh meat, make sure there's a meal to back it up). If the food has fish meal in it, make sure the manufacturers and suppliers don't preserve with Ethoxyquin. I must warn you; it will cost more, though. If she's a finicky eater, you can mix in some canned dog food or meat toppers in with the dry food (the label should tell you how much dry food to remove for a certain amount of canned). Don't feed just canned, though; canned food has a higher water content, doesn't exercise jaw muscles, and doesn't scrape off plaque.
  
  Then give your parents a lesson on dog nutrition. They are carnivores (not obligate carnivores and they do some scavenging in the wild usually, but still carnivores) and also should not be consuming a lot of salt, sugar, or any of those spices in Indian food. No milk either, because it's too much lactose for a dog. Raw bones are fine, though (they're softer than cooked bones and don't splinter).
  
  If your dog wants a treat (make sure it is a DOG treat), she must do something for it, like sit, give a paw, etc. I'd suggest attending a few obedience classes with your parents and reading about NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free) training. Dogs should not be treated like humans; they are used to pack behavior so you must establish the dogs lower pack position in the household so there aren't any problems.
  
  EDIT: And the meat you put on subs and other cold cuts are awful for dogs. It's just processed with salt all over.


• Perhaps you could get online and show them how unhealthy this type of feeding is for the dog. Feeding a dog this way can cause multiple health issues, obesity being the primary problem, however foods such as tortillas which are pure grain can also cause digest upset. Smaller dogs often do need to eat somewhat more then larger dogs do to keep up their metabolism however this is overkill.
  
  A good food is one that is a smaller kibble for her to eat easier, and also has meat as the #1 ingredient. I buy my dog Diamond Chicken/Rice formula. Its not the best food out there, but its certainly not the worst and for the money and my budget its a better food then most.
  
  Stay away from anything that says "corn" "soy" etc. as the #1 or #2 ingredient.
  
  Also, make sure she gets walked daily, especially if your parents decide to keep feeding her this way, it will at least help to keep her joints moving and keep her from getting too overweight.

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Dog Health Questions: Should I get a dog...?

First off I want to say that I am and have always been a dog person. I grew up with dogs and have always had special relationships with them in my opinion. When I was only a few months old my parents took in a puppy for a friend. I grew up with her and when I lost her from cancer it felt like I lost a best friend. We got another puppy soon after that from the shelter and everything had been going great with that (potty trained in four days and I'm pretty proud of that haha) until it to succumbed to cancer (I know what a coincidence right.) It's been years since my dogs died and I haven't had one since. I miss the companionship and loyalty that a dog brings.

I'm now 16 almost 17 and am really thinking about getting another one (Sheltie in fact as that was what my last dogs were.) My mom (parents divorced) says she is thinking about it. This summer I can devote almost 100% of my time to a dog training it and being active with it. I'm an avid outdoors person so being active is not a problem at all. I have a part time job working about three hours three to four days a week so whenever I would be away it would be for short amounts of time. My mom is also willing to help out here and there with training and letting it out to go to the bathroom.

There's only one problem and that's me going to college in a little over a year. My plan would be to let my mom take care of it for the first year (I plan to go to college locally and would be able to come home during the weekends every once in a while.) After the first year I would move into my own house with some friends most likely and could take the dog back. I am very knowledgable about the care of dogs but I'm really torn as what to do. I'm sure most of you will say that I should wait until after college and I partially agree but I just don't know. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. sorry for the length.

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You sound like you're going to be a really sensitive and caring dog owner. You also sound like someone who benefits a lot from the companionship and loyalty, and dogs are great for that. However, the relationship does go both ways. It's not really fair to get a dog when you know for a fact that you're not going to be able to take care of her soon and will be leaving her in the care of your mother, who sounds like she will be a great caregiver, but who doesn't seem as enthusiastic about this as you. If you're not going to have the dog for the school year, is it really fair to give the dog one summer of undivided attention and then leave him or her alone for so long? Also, what if the house situation fell through (lots and lots of things change during college, including people and friendships) and you still couldn't take care of the dog during the school year? What's wrong with waiting until next summer when you'll probably have the same amount of time as this summer, and will have a better idea of whether or not the housing situation will work out?

It's also more likely in this situation that the sheltie would bond to your mother more than to you. She'll grow up as a puppy with your mother in that house, and then you'll be taking her away from that and expecting her to socialize with a bunch of people in a house. Shelties are known for being wary or even timid, and they're not good at learning to socialize if they don't learn it early on.

Just some thoughts. I LOVE SHELTIES, and I wish you all the best when you get one!

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• I do think that you should either wait until you are done with college or just have it be your mothers dog and visit like you will visit her.
  
  Good luck!


• Do you HAVE to live on-campus your freshman year? If you're really REALLY serious about getting a dog, go to a community college your first 2 years so you can live at home. Or look for other housing with your friend(s) during that time. I know how you feel, I've always had a dog my whole life, but I once had to go a year without. It's a real downer :(


• If your mom doesn't have a problem with it I don't see why not. But I feel like over time the dog would become more of your moms dog and your relationship with dog would not be as strong and you would feel hurt and left out and the relationship wouldn't be like your other dogs. So maybe it's a good idea to wait a while

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Dog Health Questions: A question for teen dog owners?

I've always wanted a dog as a little kid, but it's never been the right time for one. Finally, it seems like the right time is not far away. For the past year I've been doing lots of research, I defiantly know which breed I want, how to train it, the right food, etc. I've read almost all dog training books in my library and would be enrolling the puppy in training classes as well.
The only problem is, in a matter of years, I'll be done high school. I'm not too sure what will happen from there, but I'm concerned that I won't be able to take the dog with me, etc. I'm not fully we're i'll be living in a matter of years, etc. Since i'll be doing the main caretaking of the dog, I wouldn't want to leave it with my mom.

So my question is, teen dog owners (and anyone who has been in this situation( who do the main care of the dog, what are you planning to do/did do when you graduate from high school?

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If you don't know what you'll be doing, don't do it. You cannot just say "Oh well! I'll just leave it with a relative or friend." It is YOUR responsibility. Not anyone else's. My mom loves my dog, but when I was planning on going away, she told me that I would have to get rid of him because she works too much to take care of him (which is completely understandable for her & the dog).

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• I'm in college, and I decided to go to a community college, solely because of the fact that i couldn't leave my dog. My parents are very unreliable, and I could never forgive myself If something happened. If you truly want to enjoy college life, wait on the dog until after you graduate. Regardless, training a puppy is too time consuming to be done during your freshman semester, trust me.


• Ill tell you i had that concern but when you get the dog you will fall in love with it and not want to give him/her up. Its easier to give it to someone you see a lot or a relative so you can visit them.


• Almost all colleges don't let you have dogs in the dorms, which sucks. And you don't want to get one then leave him at home. You may want to 'foster' a dog. There are some programs where at a shelter when they are about to euthanize a dog you can bring it home and help it find a home and keep it a while, instead of being put down. But if you don't want to I can totally understand because you'll have to give it away, and because most shelter dogs are mutts and they may not have the kind of dog you are looking for.

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Dog Health Questions: I am looking toget my dog trained in protectioncan anybody help?

i am about toget another dog because my current dog is to small to protect my wife while im in iraq and was wondering if anybody knew a place where i could buy a dog thats already trained or where i could get a dod trained.... i live in kansas but would be willing to travel to pick up an already trained dog

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All things considered, a dog trained correctly in personal protection is a wonderful alarm system, a great deterent, and fierce defender. This same dog can be a faithful companion who is a joy to be around and very freindly and approachable to invited guests. This process is not something that could be done as a quick fix, even if you buy an already trained protection dog. The biggest key to getting a dog to see you as worth defending is by having that bond with the dog where they are all about you, this is assuming it is a dog with the genetic capabilities of being a protection dog. A dog may be more than willing to go for someones throat for threatening them, but they could at the same time watch a bad guy walk right by them if they don't see the family as their pack and the home as their den. Everyone in the home must be familiar with the dog, and visa versa and spend a lot of time playing with the dog. The dog must also understand where it stands in the pack, under all people, and the rules it MUST respect, or it will be both a great danger and liability to your family.

It is absolutly false that a vicous dog is what you want or that a personal protection dog is a dangerous occupant of the home. It is also completely wrong that any breed can be a suitable defender. Even having one of the best breeds is no guarantee that the individual dog will defend you. A true protection dog has to be a dog from solid bloodlines from a suitable breed. These breeds are, but not limited to the working bloodline; German/Belgian/Dutch Shepherds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, or Beucerons to name a few. A good German Shepherd (as stated by Max V Stephanitz, the founder of the GSD breed) should know the difference between war and peace and respond appropriately to either. That is precisely what you want. There is a very good reason that you don't see Labs or Golden Retrievers as police K-9s (beyond the roll of drug sniffing).

So far as where to find one of these dogs, they will almost always come from bloodlines of several generations of dogs that are titled in biting sports; Schutzhund, French/Mondio/Belgian Ring, or KNPV. The gene pool of police dogs comes from these bloodlines, not other police dogs as most people would suspect. For the quickest route, your best bet is to start with a dog titled in one of these sports that also has been trained in civil aggression (if the trainer doesn't know what that is then you don't want to go to him). In short that means the dog will bite an adversary whether or not they are wearing a bite suit/sleeve.

The absolute best way to have a good personal protection dog is to start from puppyhood, like they say, slow and steady wins the race. The dog will probably take atleast 18 months before it is developed well enough to be trustworthy for live combat, sometimes older. By trustworthy meaning; mature enough to handle combat, obedient enough to be controllable, and developed enough in its fighting techniques to be effective (much like a professional boxer).

Either way, it does take quite a bit of practice to understand how to properly handle these dogs. This is why police K-9s continuously train, both the handler and dog need to keep their skills well honed (again, like a professional boxer). Most people don't require this level of training, but it's a good example of how much more is involved than meets the eye. People often forget that these dogs aren't robots, they are living thinking beings, subject to making mistakes and getting out of shape, just like us.

I'm sorry to say that this pursuit is one that may take over a year to do the appropriate research, far longer than the time you may have before you leave. I wish there were an easier answer, but it is better to do it right than to end up with a disaster.

Additionally:

1 - This is not a do it yourself job, unless you happen to be an experienced handler & trainer. There are a multitude of drives that go into developing this kind of dog. Only someone with the experience to read these drives in a dog can understand where the dog is and how to work with it.

2- A low prey drive and high defense dog is one that will be quick to bite and harder to control under fire. The ideal protection dog/police K-9 should be strong in both drives. This is why the number one and two choices for police K-9 are German Shepherd & Belgian Malinois - the results speak for themselves.

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• Many dog training establishments sell or rent trained dogs (check your telephone directory) BUT what experience has your wife had in handling an AOC dog? I'm guessing none.
  
  Many dog training establishments teach AOC training to dog owners but it can take a long time to get from 8 week old puppy to a fully trained, reliable AOC dog (years), and since you will be away, your wife would have to do the training.
  
  Two important things to consider: (1) A well-known trainer once said he doubted very much if his dogs would do anything at all to a burglar unless the burglar was wearing a bite suit (very UNlikely). (2) Anyone who wanted to get into your home that badly would "take out" the dog first.
  
  It is faster and easier to invest in a very good security system with barred windows, etc. A small dog that barks can be a deterrent to crime.


• With proper training any dog can be a good protection dog. Our chihuahua/rat terrier mix went through a protection dog class for an article we did at FidosCityGuide. 12 lbs and she will scare the sh*t out of anyone if threatened, so don't assume your dog it too small.
  
  Vicious dogs are easy to come by, I'm sure you do not want to leave your wife with a vicious dog. You want a well trained protection dog. That means she needs to be involved in the dogs training, it needs to bond to her, and be willing to protect her. Find a dog she likes and get both of them involved in protection dog training.


• a "TRUE" protection trained dog will be at least $20,000-50,000 and up
  
  there are MANY scams out there selling so-called "protection" trained dogs, when in reality the dogs have nothing more than shutzhound training, if that.
  
  Is your wife knowledgeable and capable of handling such a highly trained dog? People who sell true protection trained dogs wont sell to just anyone.
  
  Really, all most homes need is a dog that will just bark to alert. Most potential intruders do not want to bother with a home if they hear a large dog barking.
  
  Getting your wife self defense classes, teach her how to use a fire arm, or invest in a security system would be more beneficial than a dog, actually.


• You can buy an already trained adult dog but it will cost you around $15,000 or more. Then your wife needs to go through a few training sessions with the trainer so she learns how to handle the dog and how to give the commands the dog has been trained to respond to.
  
  I think an alarm system would be a better and cheaper option.


• You really need to think this through. Dogs trained for protection aren't always good pets. The dog doesn't know that your cousin who visits only twice a year is not a threat. When you come home after being deployed the dog might think YOU are a threat!
  Have you wife take self defense or judo classes to protect herself and buy an alarms system for the home. Also, little barking dogs are great alarms. They may not be able to take down a person but can warn you and the neighbors too when there are strangers around!


• Robert. If you need a family dog and want protection, look for a breed that does it natural. Bred for it, not trained. Most trained dogs are of breeds with high prey drive, or are agressive. A good family dog will have low prey drive and high defensive nature. Much safer with people and kids. Just have to show them what is normal, everything else needs guarding.
  I raise Urfa mountain Guregh. The most capable defender, and huge. Will guard at 8 weeks. By 6 months, don't have to lock your doors anymore. Serious! Good temperment, even around 40 hyper kids.


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Dog Health Questions: What is the best fighting dog?

Disclaimer: This question does not support or condone dog fighting in any way, shape, or form. The question presented below is merely one of human curiousity. Much as how two people discuss which sports team would win a game or which boxer would win in a bout. Please refrain from all comments or opinions that discuss how dog fighting is wrong both legally and morally. If you cannot answer the question, please do not post at all.

Ok, now that I've got that over with...

Which dog is the best fighting dog in the world, both pound for pound and overall?

American Pitbull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman, German Shepherd, Bull Terrier, Tosa, Fila, Dogo, Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Akbash, Owtcharka, Great Pyrenees, other?

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What are they fighting? Other dogs? Intruders? Predators?

The only reason I ask is because I'm wondering why you included three Livestock Guard Dog breeds in there.

Of the ones you listed:

People: Fila Brasileiro and Cane Corso most likely. Their massive body structure gives them a distinct advantage against humans. The Fila would win overall because of its heritage and historical purpose.

Dogs: Pit Bull terrier would probably be the winner here. Bred for dog fighting, with the powerful jaws and musculature needed to hold their own against other dogs (who are more agile than humans). I think their agility would give them an advantage over the Tosa, but I don't know enough about Tosas to be sure.

Predators: Because of the instincts that have been bred into them, the LGDs are more likely to go after predators than the other breeds, which would give them the advantage. Of the breeds mentioned, the Owtcharka probably has the most aggressive temperament with a little more size behind it than the Akbash. The Pyr is more of an "outweigh and outlast" sort of defender.

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• I would say any terrier type they are quick and agile enough to harm before any other breed has had time to think..


• *sighs* It's a pitbull it was bred to be a fighting dog, that's why they have such a bad rep. Great Pyrenees isn't even CLOSE to being a good fighting dog, I own one her name is Belle she is so sweet, but I guess that could just be my dog. Well this question does upset me (but that is just my instinct) but I guess curiosity is curiosity...


• I HOPE THIS IS A JOKE!!!GO FIND A DIFFERENT HOBBY, CAUSE NATURALLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY SOMEONE WHO THINKS DOG FIGHTING IS WRONG DOESN'T JUST THINK,"UMMMM.....WONDER WHAT BREED OF DOG IS BEST FOR FIGHTING!!!!"


• an american pitbull terrier. i have a 7 month old puppy.


• I would say it depends on the extent to which they are trained. I've seen some pretty tough dogs of all kinds. Personally, I think Pits are among the top 3. Just my opinion. C-ya!


• Giant Schnauzer.
  
  Arf.


• Pitbulls have great muscle tone, speed, and lock their jaws. Hence why they have a bad rep in general. But wolves can take a pitbull down in a second. A friend of mine owns 3 wolves as house dogs and one nearly killed a pit in their yard.


• Oh I agree w/ Amy.Pit bulls for sure!


• now it depends on what kind of dog your looking at a newer breed or an older breed. pit bulls are newer and the American bull dog is very old and has fighting in the blood. most the dogs you have listed are not good fighting dogs the ones you have listed that may be good fighting dogs are tosa fila and the pit bull. I'm not sure about the fila and the owtcharka but they are not know fighting.


• pit bulls


• anydog that can be taught to be aggressive could be a fighting dog


• Pit bull is noted for it's fighting ability.


• The game American Pit Bull Terrier . No other breed comes close.


• Hmm I own a rotty pit and she would make for an awesome fighting dog,, but I would never fight her she would get her butt kicked.


• a pitbull is one of THE best fighting dogs. it was bred to kill bulls in spain. so, that would be your best bet for best fighting dog, because it wants to fight to the death of its opponent.
  
  (oh, and the cardinals (baseball team) is awesome. been a fan all my life, and am SO happy they won! anyways, i hope that answers your question.)
  
  oh, and i hate dog fighting, but i just know a lot about anything that involves dogs.


• A Pitbull crossed with an AKITA... the locking jaws of the pitbull and hooked teeth from the akita... I heard someone was arrested for breeding that mix....

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Dog Health Questions: What dog breed can I use to hunt quail?

I've never been hunting before, but I'd love to get into hunting dove and quail. What dog breeds are good for bird hunting? Would I need a dog who flushes the birds, or more of a retriever? Or both?
I've had a lot of experience owning and training dogs, though I'd have to have my first dog trained for me since I have little hunting experience.

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I would looking into springers and GSP. Of course if you've never been hunting at all I suggest you find some local hunters willing to take you under their wing and get THEIR advice. After that find a reputable working breeder and look into getting an older pup/adult that has been already started on training.

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• One good dog is a black mouth cur, he will run into the brush flush em out and he will retrieve as well
  two other good breeds of dogs are any retriever but also small terriers would be good such as jackdaggers
  i mean any dog that will go in chasing birds and and fetch them back when there dead
  i use my cur dog and my German shepherd for it
  the only difference is that see with the cur you can hunt whatever you want, birds, deer, bear, boar whatever tickles your fancy


• A good versatile dog would be good...
  German Shorthaired Pointer,
  German Wirehaired Pointer
  Vizsla,
  Weimaraner,
  Spinone,
  Pudel Pointer,
  German Longhaired Pointer,
  Brittany,
  Small & Large Munsterlander,
  Wirehaired Pointing Griffon,
  Bracco Italiano,
  English Setter,
  French Spaniel,
  Portuguese Pointer
  As you can see there are a lot of versatile hunting breeds for birds.\
  
  I suggest that you go to the NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) site and look up the local chapters in your area. Contact them. They have peopel who would be more then willing to hel pyou find the breed best suited for you and to help you with training. They are great mentors. http://www.navhda.org


• There are as many opinions about good quail dogs as there are hunting guides. However, several sources seem to agree on a premiere group of breeds for hunting quail. These include (in no particular order): English pointer, English setter, German shorthair, Brittany spaniel and Vizsla.


• My great-great-grandmother has an American Bulldog named Tiger that hunts quail, dove, partridge, geese, and duck. The dog will flush the birds out and retrieve their bodies after they are shot.


• I have a friend that hunts pheasant with her Jack Tzu. It is a cross of Jack Russell Terrier and Shih Tzu and a very good little hunting dog!


• Try a springer spaniel because they can retrieve flush and be vicious towards birds but not at home and are alsoo very loyal


• any pointer breed but if u want a dog thats going to be a good family dog as well then id say u should go with a lab (chocolate or silver) or a brittany.


• Research the springer spaniels


• Look into pointers and spaniels.


• German Pointer are good Bird Dogs

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Dog Health Questions: How can I make the dog bath easier for him?

I know dogs don't like water but there must be some way to make it easier for them.
As dogs should he dislikes water and becomes extremely difficult. This is my first dog so I do not know very much on dog training (giving the dog a bath). So, if you guys have tips please help me.
Thanks:-)

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i just make sure that when i bath my dog i keep distracting her with lots of praise and treats. she likes swimming, buts she's not so keen on the shower head! ha ha bless, when you bath them they do shake a bit but he'll be ok as long as you keep the temperature right and don't spend too long in bathing them cos they get cold. make sure you have plenty of warm towels handy and for the first couple of times you might want to get someone to help you so the dog doesn't jump out of the bath and to keep feeding them treats!
hope that helps, he'll soon smell great again.

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• The majority of dogs only need a bath once or twice a year, unless there is a medical condition, it's rolled in something, they are being shown, or are visiting nursing homes.
  
  A lot of people who give their dogs daily, weekly or monthly baths are on power trips. If you give your dog a daily brushing, odors will be minimized.
  
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• Lots of dogs like water, most don't like baths. Is your dog big or little?
  ,make sure that the water is warm enough, but not hot. wash his face with baby shampoo, and a washcloth to avoid getting stuff in his eyes/ ears. Don't stress, talk calmly and firmly, and praise allot, but not when he is doing the wrong things. Praise as soon as he does what you want. tell him no when he misbehaves. Ask a local groomer to let you help her for a while one day, she will teach you much in the art of bathing, lol. Mostly just stand firm.


• I feel for ya,my poms used to hate bathtime. Put your dog in the bath and the whole time your washing him talk soothingly. Tell him what a good boy he is and how brave he is being. Take him out give him a good towel drying. Then a treat. If he doesent like his bath he probably never will but at least this will make it a little easier on him.


• You didn't say how old the dog is. What kind of climate you're in either.
  
  If you're in a cold climate...ease him going into the water...actually, use the shower...
  
  warm climate ...bathe the dog outside and if you have a backyard...make it a play time...give him treats and his toys to fetch


• what i do is i have a treat with me and makes him try to get it make sure he or she can smell it and they will try to get it so the treat will take there mind off the bath. hoped this helped love chelsea and prescott


• If you're doing it outside, you use your leash to time him to something, and then use a scrub brush to wash him (so it is like you're petting him), and be as quick as possible.


• Best way would be to not bathe him.
  
  Why do you think he needs a bath?


• i never knew a dog who didn't like water.
  
  as for the baths,, put him in the tub, wash him, take him out. simple


• First, many dogs LOVE water! So remove that thought from your head. Yes, some like getting a bath better than others, just like people!
  
  Make it easier for yourself and it will be easier for the dog because you won't get upset, it will go more smooth and won't take as long. After the bath, make a big fuss about the drying off and playing with the doggie bath towel. Nearly every dog loves have the towel rubbed on them to get dry.
  
  Probably the easiest thing you can do if you don't have one already is get a hand held shower. They work just fine for everyday showering and are a huge help when giving a pet a bath. And they help a lot for just cleaning the tub and shower in general! You don't have to get an expensive one, but I wouldn't buy the cheapest one either. Don't waste your money on those things that slip over the faucet with a hose and a sprayer head and are made of rubber. They just blow/pop off and always at the worst time.
  
  Have all your supplies at the ready so you don't have to go looking for something in the middle of the bath. Be firm but speak in calm tones. Have the water gently warm and the water pressure in the middle range, not too hard but not too soft or it will take forever to rinse the shampoo out.
  
  Start at the back of the head with the water, wetting down the coat as you work back. I usually take an old washcloth that's damp and wash their faces, check the ears for dirt and so forth. When the coat is thoroughly wet, start shampooing at the back of the head and work all around the neck, making a collar of suds. This is especially important if fleas are an issue. The little buggers run for high ground (the head) and the suds collar will stop that. Just keep working your way back and down around the belly and all that.
  
  Then rinse well, massaging the coat around to make sure all the shampoo is rinsed out. Then take your hand and run it over the dog with a little down pressure to help squeeze the water out. Then start with the towels. A small dog you can wrap up, a big dog you'll need to rub and blot as best you can. If it's warmish, I just take my large dogs outside through the outside door in the bath and let them dry off in the grass. My toy dog loves being wrapped up and babied so that's what she gets.
  
  I give all three of mine a bath with minimal assistance; hubby has to help the big, old guy get in and out of the tub. He loves a bath, I think the warm water feels good to him. The middle dog hates it but knows she has to put up with it to get a goodie after. And the little one loves them too! She even holds her foot up so you wash it.
  
  If you approach the situation with negative thoughts and vibes they sense this. Best for you to be calm, firm and confident.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog help please help?

how much is dog training for 1 year doberman i live in chicago what generally is the price and whats a well known place for it

Guard Dog Training

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Nationally the cost of a 6-10 week training program is around $100. This is for basic obedience.
Look for a local kennel club that offers classes...it is a good place to start.
DO NOT waste your money at PetCo or Petsmart...find a REAL trainer. You pay a tad more but they will be infinitely more experienced and better than the PetSmart so called trainers.

How to Find the Perfect Dog Training System

• The place I go to is $60 for a six week class. I live in Al so I don't know a place where you are.Call around, you will enjoy the training and it will help your dog to be a better companion :o)


• Go to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website to find a trainer. www.apdt.com


• Why not call some trainers and ask?

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Dog Health Questions: Would you recommend watching a dog show?

on television for getting dog training advice?

If so, which show would you recommend?

And by dog show I mean like "It's Me or the Dog," "Good Dog U" etc.

Agility Dog Training Equipment

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Watch the "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Milan,so you can find out how to act with and around your dog. After your dog respects you, then try "It's me or the Dog" with Victoria Stillwell for training advice. Those are the only two dog shows that I can say seem worth paying attention to. You have to figure out what works for you and your dog.

How to Incorporate Dog Training Into Dog Play and Exercise!

• Yes, I actually would recommend it because when I first got my dog I got a lot of little tips that worked really well from the shows. Especially "It's Me or the Dog." And instead of getting a trainer or going to obedience classes, it's free!!!!


• Hell no. Said shows are far to heavily edited to be of help and give people the false impression that they can train their dogs WITHOUT help when in many cases they should be working a a real trainer.
  
  Watch it for entertainment sure, but certainly not to learn anything.


• No, they are all actors, and the shows are edited. Call your dogs breeder and have them refer you to the local kennel club. Kennel clubs hold classes on a regular basis.


• I don't believe anything I watch on TV, training shows included. TV shows are edited and their primary goal is ratings, not informing.


• sure
  any of them
  get all the information you can


• No, I'd recommend classes with a trainer.

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Dog Health Questions: When I went to Army Ninja Dog training. Why were all the RedsStater dogs going to fat lazy desk job classes?

Are RedsStater dogs all bark and no bite

Dog Training Books - Choosing the Best Dog Training Book

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$$$ - follow the money - those that can buy their way out of all difficulty.

Dog Training Fundamentals

• Boy, that's some fantasy world you've built there.


• Army Ninja Dog training? That's brave, Barney.


• 'Cause the training was too RUFF ;-)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please Answer?

How Do I teach y dogs roll over?

Six Dog Training Tips to Modify Negative Behavior

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You can do it by luring them with a treat.

Get them to lay down and to the side. To do this bring a treat from their nose to the ground, you may need to pull the treat out a bit or in a bit. It will depend on your dog. Then bring the treat around to their side but in towards their body.

Next take the treat and bring it over their body to the other side.

Time To Find Out More About Appropriate And Efficient Dog Training

• Put your dog in the down position. Have a treat in your pocket easy to get at. Scratch you dogs tummy until he is relaxed on his back. Now, holding the treat in you right hand, say "Roll Over" and move the your hand from left to right keeping it close to your dog's nose. His head and of course his body will follow the scent of the food. Praise him. Keep doing this and eventually he will understand the command. You can see a real beauty on http://wonderfulworld-today.blogspot.com…


• Look at this website: http://www.collargirl.com/roll-over.html
  
  Also, get "The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson by all sorts of training advice broken down into small, easy steps.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training treats..?

My puppy doesn't have a very large appetite i guess. Hw doesn't like any of the three very different treats we have bought him for training. Any ideas? Cheese, carrots, hot dogs????

The Basic Commands of Dog Training

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I use the Natural Balance logs for treats just cube them up small, I also use Solid Gold treats, or Wellness treats broken up.

Also once a pup has learned a behavior I would start "fading" the treats - ie the first two time a pup does a requested behavior treat and praise, the third time praise only, the fourth time treat and praise..end of session. Mix the order up so that the pup doesnt get wise to when treats appear. Ive been training agility with my dogs for over 12 years and nobody expects a treat each and every time but they do get verbal praise everytime they do a behavior correctly...even when Im running a course and the praise is a simple YES!!

The Smart Way To Dog Training

• They love Roast chicken pieces if you can be bothered and one of the best is cabana sausage or liver treats as usually they will take your arm off for these.You need to try everything you can to find the right one and you will give it time and patience.
  Personally l do not like many of the Commercial treats so resort to some of the above but each puppy and dog is different and one of my Show dogs is not a fantastic eater but loves human food like chicken or sausage or something r eally yummy.Try try try until you succeed!


• don't give dogs cheese. it isn't good for them- most dogs are lactose intolerant, and whether or not he has diarrhea, i'm willing to bet that he feels bloated after cheese! hot dogs have terrible things in them and aren't good for dogs OR people. plain boiled chicken pieces are a good treat though, and you can always use carrot or apple for a treat. i have a dog who goes nuts over sweet potatoes too.
  
  the best thing you can do is just take kibble out of his daily ration, and train him when he's hungry!


• see when i trained my pug when she was a puppy i never gave her treats because of the of the simple fact that if you do that to them they'll expect a treat every time and sooner or later it will get to the point to where i will stop buying it treats, so best treat is to love them scratch them rub there belly just simple physical attention you know they love


• You know, if he is not responding to the treats then I suggest using very small pieces of what he DOES respond to. By very small, a sliver is enough. As long as they get some kind of reward they are fine.
  
  So test him. If it is cheese, use cheese. Just be real stingy with it.


• I started out with treats but the truth is he will respond just as well with Love and Praise. Use his favorite TOY as a reward. Most people will reward their dog a treat after several tries and even if the dog does nothing to deserve it.


• cat treats work great
  
  all they need is a taste. not a whole hotdog. or even 1/8th of a hot dog.
  
  the smellier the better!
  
  I use those whisker lickin treats. the tender moments' ones
  any small, smelly treat will work


• Lots of dogs enjoy carrots, but I also cook up a batch of chicken (buy it when it's on sale) and freeze that in small batches. Then, I always have a healthy treat - which they LOVE - available.


• I've used cheese sticks and hot dogs to much success...but recently my dogs have fallen in love with the Wellness beef jerky treats, they just can't get enough! I'm ok with that too since they are all natural.


• i accually used her dogfood, feed her like half her breakfast, then use the other half as treats

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Dog Health Questions: How much do PetSmart dog trainers make?

I currently work at petsmart in the pet care department and was interested in changing to dog training but wanted to know how much they made. I thought it might be kind of rude to ask the trainers at our store, if you were wondering why I didn't.

Thanks!

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Not enough. The pay sucks. The commissons do too. If your petsmart has classes for $109 you get 20% of that. So you have to sell 5 classes to make $109 in commissions and then a little over $8 an hour. Not worth it.

When customers get to know you and they like you they refer people to you but when you start getting more sign ups than the others trainers, cause people like your attitude and can see you know your job compared to the other trainers well that will blow up on your face if you have poor management.

Management started screwing me and the customers over. To the poing customers had to call in and complain that there were no classes with me. I quit and went out on my own and make more money than what I ever did working for them.

My training (schooling etc) is also above and beyond what PetSmart has to offer.

Dog Training - Basics

• I work at Petsmart as a trainer, and after working there for a year I'm making $8.74 an hour, not counting commissions. When I started I was making $8.40.


• I don't really know but try asking the manager because it may vary on stores.

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Dog Health Questions: What are some excellent books you'd recommend on dog training?

or websites?

Is this book good?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592533256/ref=wl_it_dp/105-7259723-0589253?ie=UTF8&coliid=IEV0VKSEZU83L&colid=13DWKA5B2QPB8

Dog Training How Tos - Laying a Solid Foundation

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If you want to rule through force and fear, then yeah, go for the Dog Whisperer. If you prefer to have a good relationship with your dog and rule through mutual respect, I'd recommend something else.
I haven't read the book you show there, so I can't comment on that. A lot of dog training books that give step by step directions are the same, it's your overall philosophy that counts. Any book with step-by-step directions can be adapted to your personal philosophy, it's just ideas on how to get the dog to understand what you want. It's how you go about making them want to do what you want that matters.
Do you want to teach your dog that he gets rewarded for doing what you want, or that he gets punished for NOT doing what you want? There is a very real difference.

With that in mind, I'm not going to recommend any step-by-step books, but instead some books about the philosophy of training, how to understand your dog and help him better understand you, and how to maintain an excellent relationship with your dog.

Bones Would Rain From the Sky, by Suzanne Clothier. (Articles available on her website http://www.flyingdogpress.com )
The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell
How to Speak Dog, by Stanley Coren

Boxer Dog Training Tips and Ideas That Are Critical to Effective Instruction

• i don't remember the authors name, but there is a book that i have gotten at the county library that is titled family dog,it was a great help for me, there was several other titles by the same author.


• There's a totally awesome book out there called 'Purely Positive Training' by Sheila Booth that gives very detailed instructions for training. If more people bought and read this book, and then actually had the brains to apply what she says, there would be a lot less dogs labeled untrainable turned in to shelters to be killed. Give it a try.


• the book in your link is a fun book for trick training and focusing a high energy dog to some 'work'
  my personal favorite for training is the Monks of New Skete,,they train German Shepards but the methods are universal for all animals
  
  2nd would be something from Dog Whisperer,,,though i question the INSTANT effect tv provides,,in all my years of training and helping customers,,i realize, myself included, that we as humans put too much humanization on our pets and spoil them to destructive behavior
  ( note my 100lb dog lounges on the forbidden couch beside me)


• Forget books and watch the "Dog Whisperer" regularly on TV.


• The super simple guide to housetraining by Teoti Anderson
  
  The EVERYTHING puppy book by Carlo DeVito & Amy Ammen
  
  How dogs think by Immanuel Birmelin
  
  Dog Training Handbook by Stella Smyth & Sally Bergh-Roosethese are the books i've read on puppy training and they've helped a lot. anther great lady to check out is Victoria Stillwell, she's the host of "its me or the dog" on animal planet. You can find her here:
  
  http://www.victoriastilwell.com/


• "Do's and Don'ts of Dog-Raising" by Michael Vick


• Communicating with Your Dog: a Humane Approach to Dog Training by Ted Baer is a good starter book for first time owners. It's a good "first steps" type of book, though you'll want to supplement with other good books.


• I like Ceasar Milan "The dog whisper" I trained my dogs like he does before i heard of him he nakes alot of good points some dont like how he does things but people i know that had problem dogs and tried his book had better dogs after. Good luck

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Dog Health Questions: What's a good positive dog training program? Thinking about getting Tamar Geller's book.?

We have an 11 week old Yorkie/Bichon. I'm not into the whole Cesar Milan dog whisperer thing.

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I agree completely. There are a ton of good books out there, but the most useful source by far in training my puppy is this website. Sue Ailsby, known as Sue Eh? Put her whole training book online for all to see. Go to this http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Le… link and scroll down to introduction. Read the whole page, then go look at level one, and start training. She uses a method of positive training called clicker training, though her methods can be adapted to lure and reward and other methods of positive training. There is also a really good Yahoo! group where you can ask any questions you have about the levels, and the author of the book is often chatting in the group. Hope you at least take a look and happy training!!!

Dog Training Advice - Tips That You Can Use

• The art of raising a puppy.
  Best book on the market. I used 11 years ago, I have the best dog in the world.


• I'm honestly not into the book training. I personally like to have a training program where it will get socialized and you can have one-on-one training if needed. And if something doesn't work for your puppy, they can find another way rather than a book doesn't really give you options. That's my opinion, good luck! And have fun!!!!!!!!!!


• Trust me Cesar Milano knows his stuff. The best way to train a dog is to find a toy they love more than anything else. Give the dog a command and assist it into the position and as soon as the dog gets into the position throw the toy and praise him. Using a toy and your voice doubles the fun and encourages the behaviour. Repeat in short sessions several times a day. When starting any command do not work any longer than 5 minutes.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training and terrible twos?

im paper trainig my dog because its hard for me to take my dog out often because of a physical disability so he was doing really well with his paper training he is 3 months old almost 4. hes being a big rascal and sometimes peeing on the floor and pooping on the floor (mostly pooping) what is going on? why wont he go where he is supposed to? he is asserting his independace i think (terrible twos?)

Get the Most From Your Dog With These 5 Dog Training Tips

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Your dog is still a baby! Keep praising and rewarding him when he goes where you want him to, and scold when you catch him going where you do not want him to. You need to supervise constantly. Also, remember that when a dog eats he poops, so make sure you feed your dog on a schedule and do not leave the food down all day.

Professional Dog Training Methods Revealed

• a lot of dogs who do wonderfully in the beginning will have a relapse around this age. just pick the poop up and put it on the paper so the puppy sees where it goes. if you catch him starting to go try to pick him up and put him on the paper. give him a treat when he uses the paper.


• When hes about to use the restroom put him where hes supposed to do the restroom like, if he was about to use the restroom pick him up by the scruff(of the neck) and carry him outside you must do this until they are old enogh to do it by them selfs (and do it when their young that way they learn)

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Dog Health Questions: Any good advice, basset or dog training books or websites?

I have a 10 week old Basset/Lab mix puppy. I want to read about how scent dogs are trained. I would also like to read about training service dogs. I am just interested in different dog training methods. She is such a smart puppy that I worry that if I don't keep her properly stimulated mentally she could cause all kinds of mischief.

I could also use some advice. There is about an hour soon after each of my puppy's mealtimes that she is really hyper. I know that a nice long walk would be a great way to use the extra energy but Bassets are prone to bloat and should not be exercised immediately before or after a meal. I try to direct her energy towards her toys but she likes to jump on my two year old when she is at her most hyper. She bites my daughter's hands and arms and steals her blankie. If I keep her on leash I can control her but off leash she can be a little terrorist. We are working on the "leave it" and "drop" commands (amongst other basic commands) because those seem like they would be the most useful in this situation. Does anybody have any advice on dealing with a really mouthy puppy? Any tips on helping her to outgrow this habit a little more quickly?

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Ah. A Bassedor. That's a nice mix actually.

For general puppy raising, consider these titles:
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…

The classic book on scent training is Glen Johnson's.
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…

The theory in his book is excellent, but his training techniques are geared toward German Shepherds which are more biddable and less independent than scent hounds. You might get better mileage from _Enthusiastic Tracking_.
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I…

For books on service dogs and how they are trained, check out Teamwork I and II.
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?I…

BTW, Dogwise has any book about dogs you can ever imagine. It's worth a good browse.

For mouthiness, the best cure is puppy Kindergarten. Bite inhibition training is generally best done by mom and litter mates, but when they aren't available a supervised puppy play group, such as those at puppy Kindergarten classes, should be an adequate substitute. The instructor can also give you tips on handling mouthiness customized to your specific puppy. Different techniques will be selected based on the kind of mouthiness, the temperament of the pup, and what techniques have already been tried.

For quiet time training, look into exercising the mind instead of the body. Try clicker training. It helps to teach a certain amount of self control, but to a larger extent it teaches focus. You can teach quiet activities like yawning on command, waving, resting head on chin, touching a target with the nose or paw, and so on.

I really like the "Take a Bow Wow" videos for clicker training and used copies are often available on eBay. Also check out Peggy Tilman's _Clicking with Your Dog_.

Here are some sites with ideas for and tips on clicker training tricks:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…
http://www.clickertraining.com/fun_n_han…

Four Dog Training Tools That You Must Use

• this link for dog training books
  
  http://www.truveotube.com/dog_training.b…


• Here's a great book you can download and read for FREE:
  
  http://www.dogstardaily.com-train-aft


• For basic training you can visit my web site. At the moment I don't have anything about scent training, but it will come soon, so bookmark my site and visit it often.
  Anyway before you can scent train your puppy, you should first do basic obedience. The come command is especially important with these kind of dogs that like to follow their noses.
  It is very normal for a young puppy to be very hyper after meals. The best is to make that time a real fun playtime with your pup. They grow out of that so quickly and later you are sorry you didn't play with him more. So let your spouse look after the baby and take the puppy outside and play. Do not just give her the toys, get involved, they want interaction with their humans.
  About mouthing: if the puppy bites you, growl very loud. She will stop. If she is a bit stubborn, growl even louder. If she stops, put something else in her mouth that she may chew.


• Hi, I once adopted a dog from the local shelter and I had a terrible time trying to train him. Whenever he was left alone he would make a real mess! Anything I said was always just a suggestion to him that he could ignore. He was so rambunctious. He would not do anything I said.
  I tried lessons with the local trainer but those didn't work! But then I found a great dog training book series called "My Dog Tutor". I got my hands on these books and was able to fully train my dog in 4 weeks, I was so proud.
  Now I'm thinking about adopting a 3rd dog because it's just so easy to train them now!

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Dog Health Questions: How much is dog training at PetCo?

I have a 7 month old pomeranian puppy, just want to know how much the training at PetCo is and is it worth the money?

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Wether or not it is "worth" the money depends. Most Petco and Petsmart training classes are crocks. They focus on ONE method and that is THEIR method, and their method tends to be the tree hugging junk that only works on a handful of dogs.

You're far better off paying an accredited trainer (IE someone involved with the local kennel club) for group puppy classes than Petco or Petsmart. I've talked to some of their "trainers" at these places, want to know what experience they had before starting? None. They watched a video and worked with another "trainer" for a month then they where let off to do their own classes.

Now i am not saying this is true for ALL stores, however it does seem to be a majority of them. I was lucky to find a trainer in the chain that knew what she was doing, and eventually she branched off because they wouldn't let her use any method besides the clicker work (which does NOT work for all dogs and does NO good for dogs that have behavioral issues.)

But it's your money. Usually a couple hundred for an eight week course. If you want, go in and talk to one of the trainers and see what their experience level is (outside of the chain company) and see what their knowledge is on different tools and methods. Keep in mind: no good trainer or behaviorist will outright "diss" or poo poo another method or any tool! They may disagree with some, which is fine, but they NEVER use the "it's cruel" garbage to put them down - they use facts and sound reasoning.

Good luck!

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• Hey there laughnowcrylater. Let me just say that I used to be a moron when it came to dogs. Something that finally helped me was something called The Secrets to Dog Training. You should try it. They guy who wrote it is a genius.
  
  Good luck!


• When in Az. had a new GSD pup who already new the basic commands, took him more for socialization than training. Truthfully can't remember what it cost but yes it would be worth it. Good luck and enjoy your new friend.


• Their trainer are far from be adequate for any dog.
  
  Petco & Petsmart do not have proper training.
  
  The training area in the Petco here is about a 12 ft sq. & has no room to train a dog.


• http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_dogcl…
  
  Prices depend on type of class and where you live here is a link describing and obedience classes are always worth it.


• my dog went to petSMART training classes and i totally recomend them. The trainer stayed later and missed his break just to help me teach my dog to lie down. They are dedicated and treat your dogs like royalty


• well not a lot just like 10$ and it matters for how long and how much tricks i think it is cuz they a pros and its goin to be easy for them then u


• Doesn't matter, PetCo training classes are useless.


• You go there and ask them simple. don't always trust them to give quality training. their method might not always work!!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Has Anyone tried this Dog training Book yet?

Hi I saw this dog training book on the net and it sounded really good I was thinking of giving it a shot. Just wondering if anyone has tried it yet and have they had any success?

http://www.sitstayfetchebook.com

The Importance of Dog Training

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Yes I tried it, it is great!! Worked better than my dog trainer. You should check out my blog. I have a great story about how it worked for me on there.

Dog Obedience Schools: 4 Tips For Choosing The Right Dog Training Schools

• I don't know but I think these books are how women train men.


• Calpr may be right. Is there a difference between training a dog and training a man? Probably not. Anyway this is one of the best books on the net. If you are not yet sure about how to train your dog have a look at http://www.best-dog-training.com You will find lots of dog training articles, tips & tricks.
  
  Cheers

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

How I stop my dog from jumping on me or on poeple that visit me?

Dog Training Tools and Advice

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Dogs understand tone of voice, so you must be stern. If you're laughing, the dog will get that what he's doing is amusing. Stern and angry are not the same thing.

If the dog has learned commands like "sit," you can make him sit when he either jumps or looks like he might be about to jump. That works by making him do something else, so it's a temporary fix. You'll need something more direct long term.

Better to teach a new command, like "off." With a large dog, you can raise your knee to prevent the jump and use the "off" command. One reason it's a good idea to teach a new command is for use when he wants to jump on someone else, who may not put their knee up, but will appreciate your preventing the behavior. I have no experience with small dogs, so I'm not sure about the body language there.

If you want the best professional advice you can get, try the Monks of New Skete. I've had a dog trained at their monastery. It's almost impossible to get in (I lived within driving distance and they had a cancellation), but they have books and they have a website available.

Good luck.

Easy Dog Training - 7 Top Tips

• It's the hardest and yet the easiest thing to do: ignore it. When you or anyone come in the door, make the dog sit befor he/she gets attention from anyone(eg. petting or playing with the dog). The dog will soon figure out that he/she has to sit before they get petted. It's like when a dog sees you going to get a treat, they usually sit because that's how they know they are going to get rewarded.


• I've heard two methods, although I've just learned that the 2nd seems to work better.
  
  The first is when your dog jumps up, to take the leg that s/he is on and bend it giving him/her a knee. Firmly say "OFF".
  
  The second, when your dog jumps up, take your foot and sweep his/her hind legs out from under him/her and firmly say "OFF".
  You must reinforce this every time the dog jumps, but I've discovered that if my dog starts to do this now, I just say "OFF" and he knows to not jump.


• Sternly tell him "no!" while you turn around so you are not facing him or giving him any kind of facial contact or attention (turn your back(s) to him). If he is on a leash and he jumps on another person while you are holding him..abrubtly pull his lease down toward the ground and make him sit down all while saying "no!, sit!" It takes a while but it works, eventually you will only have to say, no, sit!" and he should obey.


• you have to ignore your dog when he jumps on you....push him aside(nicely) dont give him any affection to talk to him lok at him NOTHING...dont encourage bad behavior..hes just trying to get your attention..if you have to when people come over make him stay in a designated spot...make him know if he wants attention he needs to be patient and wait...then when he is calm then give him attention..hope that helps...


• put him on a leash and ask him to sit when he jumps
  if you don't have time to put on a leash loop your thumb through the collar and push him into a sit... when he is calm and relaxed pet him (he must be sitting)


• What do you WANT the dog to do? Don't worry quite so much about what you don't want.
  Dogs in general simply have a hard time grasping the concept of DON'T.


• It sounds harsh but you knee them in the chest when they jump up they will quickly stop jumping.


• put tape on your floors

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