Dog Health Questions: Online dog training supply store?

I need a few items that I never assumed were considered rare, yet now, I can't find just one darn online store that carries them all. I hate to order from 4 different places when if I found everything at 1 place, I could at least combine shipping!!!

Has anyone found a really good online store, in the US. That's a big issue too, I found a few stores that have everything I need but their all in Britain, England or Australia.

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http://www.cherrybrook.com/index.cfm/a/c…
If you are more specific about the items you are looking for,there are several good companies,also ebay has loads of things

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• In the USA it's Drs. Foster & Smith that's one of the big ones.
  http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
  HUGE catelog. Email them if you don't see it in their online stuff, they put out a separate catalog for fish, for birds, for lizards and for mammals.

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Dog Health Questions: What Science project can I do with my dog?

I have to a science fair project (in 8th grade) and i can't think of any ideas, i asked my teacher and he said try dog training so i said hey thats a great idea. but we have to use the scientific method, and i don't know what my question or problem would be. Please help my and maybe some websites on training dogs. Or maybe even other suggestions for my project. thanks:)

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Intelligence test? Dr. Stanley Coren developed a good one.

http://www.abc.net.au/animals/dog_test/d…

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• If you have the equipment (A good microscope) You can do a project on the difference between cat and dog saliva, and the difference in bacteria. I did that for my 9th grade science fair and won. But, it's pretty challenging. So I'll help you with your idea, ask a question about it for example "Can dog training change my dogs behavior) It'd be really good if you have an older, dog, maybe reword the "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" phrase. Then for a hypothesis just go with your gut, that should be the easiest part.


• You could look at different training methods (look online for maybe 3 different methods) each method you teach your dog a different command so that they don't interfere with each other. One can be clicker training (treats and positive reinforcement), one just food motivation (also treats and positive reinforcement) no clicker, one can be without treats (some people that using treats is bribery) . Try teaching your dog sit with a clicker and treats, then teach your dog lay down with just treats, and try teaching your dog shake without treats. Test out which method your dog learns better and faster with. Typically you train your dog for small amounts of time, so you can work with that (about 5 minutes of training) and try increasing the time a bit to see if your dog looses interest quickly. You can also replace treats with toys, you can see if your dog is motivated more by food or by toys. There are a lot of things you can try, I'm sure you could come up with a hypothesis from some of these ideas.


• do that thing where every-time you feed your dog or give them a treat you play a noise.. like a clicker, or bell, or ring and make him sit or something... then after a few times he will learn that the noise means he is going to gt fed and to do so needs to sit.. sounds complicated but some scientist did it to prove developed responses. google it x


• Maybe you can research different training methods try them on your dog to see which one works best and which one helps him to remember the longest.


• Red rocket

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Dog Health Questions: My dog never listens to me, What do I do?

Hes 2, Hes so hyper active and I take him for runs sometimes but a lot of the time hes a real hassle, he poops downstairs because he thinks nobody goes in that room down there, and every day I have to let him out in the middle of the night. I loved him alittle too much as he was growin up and I didn't teach him enough about respect and discipline. Sometimes when he gets out he runs away and we chase him but he doesn't come, He eventually comes back when he wants to but thats if the dog catcher doesn't get him. I never beat him that often, every once in a while ide get really mad and hit him with a newspaper but thats because I'm native and I see him as an equal just as i see every being. Neways I need some tips on dog training, and Im not getting rid of him because I love him even though hes an azz. He sings too, every time i play certain songs like I dont want to set the world on fire he sings which is great!

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A few things are going on here:

1. There is no respect for you because you have allowed him to get away with a lot
2. Pooping in the house is a no no! That is no excuse to allow him to continue to poop in the house. Again, no respect for you.
3. Hitting him DOES NOT WORK!!! He doesn't understand that you are hitting him for pooping in the basement 4 hours ago

You need to teach him that You are the alpha and here are a few suggestions to get that going. Keep in mind that being alpha does not mean being mean! Being alpha is all about respect.

First-ASK HIM TO SIT BEFORE YOU DO ANYHING WITH HIM! Give the command once. There is no need to repeat the command "Sit". If he knows what that means and doesn't perform the first time, he heard you and will know you mean business by being persistent. ONe way you can get him to sit on command is to reward him with a treat. A good treat can be a soft treat that you can break up easily. Ask him to sit, if he doesn't do it, put the treat up to his nose and say "wrong". He is going to try everything right to get that treat. He might get frustrated and not sit at first but as soon as he does sit, say in a excited voice "Good sit! Yay!" and immediately give him th treat. The goal here is to reward him for good behavior. Now you are to ask him to sit before you put the leash on him, beofre you open the door to let him out, before you cross the street with him, before he eats. Why? Because you are alpha and have to establish yourself as such.

Pooping in the house=time for crate training. If he is pooping in the house he does not deserve to have access all over the house until he can earn it. How? By confining him to the kitchen, for example. Lets say you just fed him and you take him outside to do his business, you reward him again as above with same excitement in your voice and a treat. Bring him in the house and allow him to have access to more of the house. If me makes another mistake, confine him again until you can catch him going potty outside and rewarding him. remember that you are rewarding him for good behavior period!

Try these new techniques immediately. Don't yell at him, don't strike him. It's all about respect. You need to re-train him BUT you need to be persistant or this will not work! I cannot emphasis this enough!!! Peristance will pay off!

Good luck!

Cooperative Tips on Dog Training

• He's an "azz" because you spoiled him rotten and didn't train him! He doesn't poop downstairs because he "thinks nobody goes in that room", he does it because you didn't house-train him properly. Sign up for an obedience class & learn how to train him (and stop hitting him with newspaper-it's useless!)


• Just approach him calmly and coax him into listening to you with food. Don't feed him unless he sits down or something.

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Dog Health Questions: If you want to PROFESSIONALLY train dogs for personal protection do you need a staff or can you do it yourself?

If you got a degree in dog training, did the research, and took all of the necessary precautions blah blah blah. Is it 'possible to train dogs for PP with one or two people or do you need a staff? What kind of staff would you need?

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What are you talking about?

What do you mean by "A Staff" - any breed can be trained for protection work, but Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the usual choice for this work. If you want a dog for a specific purpouse, select the most appropriate breed, get it PROFESSIONALLY trained by an expert, or go to someone who will teach YOU how to train the dog.ETA: I have never heard of a "degree in dog training" per se. The best trainers I have come across are those with years of experience.

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• Given that you actually take the time to do the research, I see no reason why you couldn't do it yourself. In fact, I have a friend who bought a black lab last year and has been training her to follow his commands when bird hunting from books he's read and from internet information and he has her in junior-level hunting shows already.
  
  With that said, a professional dog trainer will do it better and more efficiently simply because of his/her experience.


• Most "Protection" training is done by two people. One the trainer and the
  other is basically the poor guy that suits up and is the prey. This is really
  not something that should be taken lightly and the best way for you to learn
  is to spend time with a Professional. Although most dogs can be trained in
  Protection, not all become very good at it. A good trainer will put your dog
  through some tests to determine if he is a good candidate. You don't want a
  protection trained dog that will pick itself over you, when the time comes for
  it to work. This is why you need to learn from a Pro and not just crap you
  read online. My GSD is going to have Schutzland training and this is only after
  she turns 14 months and is "qualified" by her trainers.


• You need more than one person.
  One person is the dog's handler and one person need to be in the suit for bite work.


• you would have to do a traineeship, go to a k9 security centre and ask them

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Dog Health Questions: Learn to train dog lessons?

where can i find online dog training lessons?

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Personally, I used such a course to train my own dog (a black Belgian Shepherd named Pippin The Great). It was easy to useand gave great results. You can find some good reviews on learn-to-train-dog courses at http://www.reviewsnest.com/dogtraining/i… (they give reviews of dog training courses, but don't sell them). I think it would be best if you check their current picks instead of just me naming which course I used, as they constantly upate their reviews and results as new courses appear or change, so maybe currently another course would be a better pick.
Good luck!

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• Do a google search for "dog trainging" ... or if you have a specific training need, google that. like "no-bite training"
  
  Remember that some of the websites will be for a fee, so you'll have to sort out which are free.


• this may not answer your question to the t but this just really bothers me.. it irritates the heck out of me when i see pet owners allowing there dogs to walk them.. when i got my second pitt i had that one for mainly to train to be into me cause i lived alone at the time she stressed to me 2 things.. do not let your dog walk you your dog should always know who is in charge expecially with bigger dogs and like pitts etc.. then if your dog is not in the home with the family just you do not allow your dog to be near company when they come over jjst keep him away from others only u interact with him.
  do not feed your dog store brand pet food please thats a nother pet peeve of mine


• Youtube.com does some really good training videos. Hope this helps!!!:^)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training videos..basic obedience & manners?

Can anyone recommend a video that you have used that proved useful in correcting bad manners like jumping and over excitement?

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As far as obedience goes try doing a search under Ivan Balabanov or canine training systems. You can also check out www.leerburg.com. Ed has a ton of videos on just about anything you can think of.

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• try searching for one at petsmart


• try calling your local animal shelter, when we adopted our dog, they offered us one for a small donation.


• Try looking up "The Dog Whisperer" Some good information there. You can take some of that and adapt it to you and your dog's relationship. Also, clickers are a good method. Go to www.clickertraining.com, it helped me with my two Wheaton Terriors. Good luck, persitance pays off!


• Yes, sit-stay-fetch , http://sitstayfetch.deals-guide.com , it would really help you with your dog , Its really worth the money , good luck

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Dog Health Questions: Do dog trainers get bit or attacked often?

I love dogs of all sizes and have a boxer myself. I read alot about dogs and know quite a bit about different breeds. A friend suggested I go into Dog training. Most dogs don't bother me at all but I must admit I have come accross some that have been a bit intimidating and was actually bit in the buttocks by a dog when I was a teenager. I was wondering if trainers actually do get bit often?

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I would imagine that inexperienced trainers may, yes, often be attacked. Experienced or very well-taught trainers? Not really.

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• We try not to and most don't. If you have a lot of experience with dogs you get so you can "read" them. Also you learn how to approach a strange dog without intimidating them. As a trainer, I never had a dog go for me. As a groomer, that is a different story. We have to do things to dogs that they find unpleasant or possibly painful (e.g., accidentally clipping a nail too short) and some defend themselves with their teeth. That isn't the case for a trainer.


• *stares at big fat bandage from chihuahua*
  
  Trust me, it's a wonderful job, but you will get hurt. It's rare that it will be serious. It also depends on what type of training you do. Puppy preschool? Just pinpricks. But if you specialize in aggressive dogs, you have to be prepared.


• it depends on wat kind of dog. with bigger and more aggressive dogs we have hand and arm protection


• not really good trainers know how 2 defuse the situation and how 2 con front a dog its all about the dogs body lang is the tail wagging and btw legs head down the 1 thing i have come 2 learn is never stare a dog down that intimation as Well as never-let a dog get above ur higher than u and they now have cd cause that then makes control a lot-of trailer's use clicker as a distraction will admit i was bitten on the hand by 1 of our Shep's over 15 yrs ago but it was my fault we took her camping with us and she loved the water so we took her down 2 the water 2 cool off and i was splashing-water at her and she would bite at it well i got 2 close with my hand and i got bit the bite went all the way threw my palm Shep's have a powerful bite 1500pdspersqinch where as a rotty and dobbie are not as powerful with there bites but it was my fault i just went and put a bandage on it thabk good ness good Ness no aeks 2 heal up but i look at it it was my fault cause er2 we did not or having 2 go 2 the er or doc cause under law dog bites have 2 be reported it took a loved water and i knew that but i chalked it-up asa of well but if that's what u want 2 do just remember never stare a dog down that's threating 2 them in fact with the 1 mastiff i have here now all i have 2 do is point 4 him 2 go some where else another tip dogs only can relate 2 1 word like sit or come/ stay but if u put sit down that 2 words good luck i hope u find ur calling and remember if not the breed a lot of times its the-owners lack of attention there are-no bad dogs just bad owner's so please let me know which direction u choose 2 go and good luck i hope my answer helped out a bit lynnet :) :)

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cause to get your dog trained?

1.i want to train her at petsmart.how much does it cost.what do they teach.2. how do you housebreak your dog i have a big throw rug under my coffee tabel and thats her favorite spot to pee in how can i stop that.

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1. training at petsmart is pretty cheap. The pricing is by the age of your dog...they also do potty training.
another way of training is puppy pads...or just positive training. heres what i got from their site.

Puppy Education
Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behaviors while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival. For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition
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Beginner Education
Specifically tailored for puppies over 5 months and adults dogs that have had no previous training. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Key topics include:

Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on health, grooming and nutrition

Click-a-Trick Education
Learn how to integrate more playful behaviors into your dog's education process. This course will help you communicate using a clicker as part of our positive reinforcement-based program. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

The benefits of clicker training
Loading a clicker and selecting primary reinforcers
Advanced cues such as crawl, take a bow, high five, roll over and much more

Intermediate Education
This course will help further develop your dog's ability to learn behaviors involving more distance, duration and distractions. Certificate of completion earned. Course length: 8 weeks. Prerequisite: puppy or beginner education, or comparable skill level. Key topics include:

Brief review of basic cues
Cues such as stay from a distance
Learning despite distractions
Relationship-forming games
Additional cues (heel, stand and more)

Advanced Education
This course will help strengthen your dog's reliability in every situation. Graduation degree earned. Course length: 6 weeks. Prerequisite: intermediate education or comparable skill level. Key topics covered include:

Sit politely for petting
Advanced loose leash walking and heeling
Specialized games to build reliability
Learning with increased distractions

Private Classes
Not ready to commit to a six or eight week class? Or perhaps your dog's behavioral needs are targeted to one specific area? Maybe you and your dog prefer a more intimate one-on-one training session? Ask about our private classes – perfect for your busy schedule and training goals because they're personalized to your needs.

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• call petsmart or go to petsmart.com
  buy a book on the breed of dog you have and read up on it.
  get a book on how to train your dog...theyre at the local library if you dont feel like buying one.


• I am not sure the prices at petsmart but I do know that you can check your local shelter to see if they have training classes. They are fairly cheap and the instructor is a volunteer (usually from petsmart) and all the money goes back to the shelter.


• house breaking the puppy u need to do yourself , take the pup out several times a day at the same time every day pups normally relive them selves several times a day the younger they are now that the pups sent is on the rug u need to have it cleaned because they will continue to go in the same spot , if u r gonna be gone for long periods of time get some of theose safty fences or a lil kennel that u can put in the house and place newspaper on the floor put the pups food or water dish in the area as well as her or his lil bed , but as soon as u get home take her out to go potty , 5 minutes outside is not enough time for a pup or dog to go potty , give the puppy 15 minutes to 30 minutes to go , dogs may go as soon as u take them outside but the more they can run around etc they will go more its being cosestant , another thing withing an hour of feeding the pup u need to tak e out to go poo as well adn dont feed the pup after a certain time maybe 3 hrs before u r going to bed this way when u go to bed u can take her out right before hand so she wont have to go no more untill am


• Call the local petsmart and ask them their prices for basic puppy training. Our petsmart has excellent trainers. She will need to be current on all of her shots before she can enroll in the classes.
  
  As far as potty training, you need to get a crate and crate train her. Get the book Housebreaking: Pure and Simple by Mark and Dru Katz. It has everything you need to know and it's cheap on Amazon.com. Clean the areas she pottied on already with an enzyme cleaner from the petstore.


• House training has to be done the right way from the very start. It's much easier and more effective to prevent mistakes rather than try to correct them. Check out this article http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question (perhaps it's too simple)?

So rescued a 10 month old Boston & Chihuahua (we think) mix. We've discovering that he's not too good around large and medium sized dogs. We think that this is probably due to his lack of socialization as a pup, or maybe it's because he has the chihuahua "small dog" complex. He's slightly taller than our Boston and weighs about 20lbs.

When he sees a large or medium sized dog, he barks like crazy, full hackles, lips curled, evil eyes, and wants to attack as though he wants to eat them! When I took him to the dog park the other day, I found that he was somewhat okay if he was 'taller' (in my arms) or equal eye level with these larger dogs.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get him to be better around other dogs? Eventually I'd like to be able to take both dogs to the dog park and not have to worry.

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No, not simple its actually a very good question. Usually this kind of aggresion is linked to some sort of fear (usually undersocialization like in your case) so you have to treat these behaviors as if he were fearful. Anxiolytics medication along with countercondition and desensitization works wonders!

First you have to make sure that you are under threshold, meaning that you aren't too close to cause this fear-aggressive response. You play/reward and get a little closer, you do this over and over again till you can be close enough that the two meet. He basically has to learn that the other dog's mean no harm, so of course these kinds of exercises you will want to do with dogs that you know won't attack your pup.

Here's an article & site about fearful dogs and one about having two dog's meet by Virginia Wind, hope they help!

http://k9domain.org/fearful.aspx
http://fearfuldog.com/index.html

Having two dogs meet:
http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-traini…

Happy reading & Best of wishes!

ETA: In regards to "punishing" your dog like some of the answers below have stated, I suggest you don't. Like I said before this is a fear-aggression case and hitting the dog or yanking on a leash to show him who is boss won't teach him anything except to be scared of the other dog and perhaps even you! Please avoid aversive techniques if at all possible, fearfuldogs.com is an excellent source and frequently suggested to owners with dogs that are fearful and in there it tells you that aversive/dominating training techniques are more harmful than good.

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• First thing, don't pick him up and cuddle him when he is misbehaving. It sounds llike he is not yet read for the dog park! You need to fix this behavior before you take him there again so he does not get hurt. There are many tactics you can use, but first you must become his pack leader. Take him on long walks (dont let him pull, if he does yank the leash 3 times and then give it back, repeat each time he pulls), feed him last to show him you are the boss, never let him get away with not coming to you when called (go get him if you have to!). I would contact a professional trainer if I were you, they can teach you the techniques and can bring in wellbehaved dogs to help your dog with the process.


• I currently have a foster dog who is very dog reactive (sounds a lot like yours).
  
  He used to charge my big dogs and bark at them, and when I took the foster dogs to Petco, he had a fit every time a dog came through the door.
  
  I have been consistently correcting him for that behavior, and after about a month he is doing much better.....he no longer charges my dogs.
  
  At Petco I keep him on my lap (with a hand on him), so I can easily correct him. Usually after a couple of hours he has calmed down enough that I can let him down to greet people without him attacking passing dogs. And there are goodies...he gets rewarded for calm behavior, while my other foster gets rewarded for being brave and going up to people. :o)
  
  Maybe you can do something similar at the dog park.... have him sit beside you and watch from a safe distance, and correct him whenever he barks.


• He's protecting you from the other dogs. It also sounds like he has a socialization problem. He needs to be taught to settle down and not freak out when he's around other dogs. And, as a pack animal, he needs to get this mentality from you, his pack leader.
  
  You shouldn't let the dog off the leash at the dog park, especially since he has shown that aggressive behavior. In fact, some behavior experts discourage taking dogs to dog parks, where there are a lot of dogs roaming around free off-leash. This is because there may be a number of dogs there that lack discipline and their behavior is not a good example for borderline dogs. Dogs thrive on discipline from the pack leader and that comes at the end of a leash, not running free.
  
  I have a toy fox terrier (12 pounds) who doesn't socialize with other dogs very well. When the other dogs - even on leash - try to come over and do the dog sniff greeting, my dog whips around and tries to snap at him. I have found that the best way to handle him in this situation is to have him sit down and calm down before the other dog approaches. If he growls or his hair starts to raise, I snap him out of this state by nipping at his neck with a thumb/forefinger pinch and hissing at him (a la Cesar Milan). This is what pack leaders basically do to juvenile pack dogs who misbehave to bring them back in line.
  
  I also warn people who come up to my dog that he's not very sociable before there can even be a chance for him to get close to the other dog. When he's in a calm state, I can then let the other dog approach and be ready to pull my dog away by the leash if he becomes aggressive. It takes time. But, I can usually get him to accept being around other dogs eventually. If he won't settle down, I make him sit there and calm down until the other dog goes away before resuming the walk. He's still a work in progress.


• hit him lightly on his nose when he barks,( u must punish him when he barks )
  if he dosnt bark, reward him with a treat

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Dog Health Questions: Hyper new dog, idiotic mother, dog training shows? Please read.?

Okay so one month ago me, my brother and my parents adopted a 1 year old Chow Chow. She's a Chow and Pomeranian, so she's about half the size of a typical Chow. She was apparently rescued from an abusive situation.

Anyways, when we took her home, she started to develop these mood swings. She gets into these moods where she just runs around, trys to nip at you, and just kind of goes crazy. Since this happened, my mum started watching these dog shows. Mostly that show, The Dog Whisperer. She thinks he's the greatest thing ever, and tried to reenact almost all of his "training techniques". Since watching the show, she thinks that throwing the dog down on the floor whenever it tries to attack will calm it down.

When our dog gets into a hyper mood, my mum first tries to make that aggravating "chht" sound that annoying Cesar dude is known for. When she realizes that is not working what so ever, she continues to flail her arms in the dogs face, poke it's head, put her feet in the dogs face and all it does is make the dog want to rip her face off. I mean, if some idiot was putting their hands and feet in your face, poking you, and all other useless things, you'd bite too!

When I tell her that Cesar is an idiot and all those training techniques are not to be used in home, she doesn't listen. She thinks that just because he got them to work, it's okay to use them and not listen to me. Whenever she tries Cesar's training ways when the dog gets hyper, she gets bit and encourages the dog to do so.

When I'm around the dog while she's hyper, I ignore her. I go about doing what I need to do. The dog just barks a little, runs around, and then licks me and lays at my feet. Ignoring her is what stops the hyperness.

When my mum is around the dog gets hyper. When the dog gets that way, like I said, my mum throws her limbs in her face, and tried to throw her on the ground. The dog then gets pissed and attacks.

I tell my mum to just leave her alone when she's like that and she doesn't listen because Cesar said not to ignore dogs behavior like that.

She's an idiot, and so is that damn cesar milian. How do I get her to stop?

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You might suggest that she watch Victoria Stillwell instead. Ms Stillwell is an excellent trainer and she has a tremendous grasp of dog behavior and how dogs learn. She uses rewards based training methods as we all should.
I share your concerns over the whole "dominance theory" advice seen on popular TV shows. These ideas are based on bad science and incorrect assumptions about wolf behavior. Unfortunately they live on.
"It's Me or The Dog" is the show I'm talking about and Victoria has a web site too. I'll link to that and something about the problems associated with dominance theory for your mom to read.
Good luck.

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• Given your mouth and your snotty attitude, your mother is, apparently, not a good trainer.
  
  Find someone who is.


• I guess you and your mom are not really listening to what Cesear says. He talks about exercise. So, instead of throwing the poor dog down ont he ground to "dominate" him, put a dang leash on him, get him out and give him some real exercise.
  
  Since your a kid, how about putting on your rollerblades and taking him for a good run. Be useful, instead of just complaining.


• Nice name...new account...and an "abused" dog, as always. First, dogs live here and now, unless you have proof of it being abused, it never happened and treating it as it has only makes it worse.
  Second, forget CM and his shows, look up and find a Koehler trainer in your area and then follow that person's advice to the letter. You will have a much better dog and your mom will be happy.
  Hope I helped.


• wow. I liked Cesar Millan, but if he said that, I agree with u. he's an IDIOT. I now hate him. Why would somebody do that? I think YOUR doing the right thing ignoring her. I'm very sorry, but I can't help u with the problem as I am sometimes in the same situation with my mum.


• Irrespective of whether you think Cesar Millan is a genius, the Antichrist or anything in between, it's a TV SHOW which always starts with the warning "don't try this at home" or words to that effect.
  
  Ask your mother if she recommends you follow the fashion and dating advice given in "Jersey Shore".
  
  BTW, anyone who thinks Victoria Stilwell is a competent dog trainer is sadly deluded.
  
  @Ms Manners: Kudos!


• Well when the dog starts to get hyper get chain and throw it on the ground near the dogs hind legs. This distracts the dog and gets it to pay attention to the chain and then forgets about being hyper. Reward her when she doesn't start acting hyper again. Hope this helps


• Sadly you aren't going to be able to tell your mother anything. She is your mother. She wiped your nose and changed your diaper. What you can do is to find a good obedience class and enroll her and her dog. If you have a bit of money you can hire a good trainer to work privately with her. Find a balanced trainer who uses positive techniques with consequences.Your mother is more likely to listen to an expert more then her child.
  
  I'm with you. I'm not a fan of the Dog Training TV shows. No dog's problem can be cured in 60 minutes. Many of the techniques shown can be very dangerous for to dog and the owner.


• Cesar Milan's techniques should only be used for an aggressive, dangerous dog, in my opinion. Try to get your mom to watch It's Me or the Dog on Animal Planet, because that shows helpful non-aggressive ways to curb a dog's behavior, and is what I've used to train all my dogs.
  
  Giving your dog attention, positive or negative, while she is in that state, is a reward. She may be feeling bored, so she's saying, "I wonder if this will work...", and it is with your mother. If she absolutely insists about being pro-active with this, try noise aversions. Go to a place the dog can't see you and bang a pot with a large spoon as loud as you can. If this makes the dog pause, even for a second, reward her. Positive enforcement works better than negative any day. If you tell a kid "You better do this, because I'm your leader" or "If you do this for me we can go play!" which is going to work? Remember, a dog's mindset is perpetually stuck in that of a human toddler, so try to think like that during training an play time.
  
  Chows can be really great dogs if trained right, but with wrong guidance they can be dangerous. Hopefully you can get through to your mom. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Help with husband and dog training?

All three of my dogs are obedience trained and listen to my commands. I have tried to teach my husband how to give commands properly, but he isn't consistent and he ends up getting frustrated and yelling at the dogs because they don't listen to him. Obviously, this makes the dogs even less likely to listen to him the next time...

He finally agreed today to read about dogs and training (Thank God!). As my dogs are already trained, can you guys recommend some good websites on dog behavior, being the pack leader, and being consistent? I just want him to be able to read it for himself so that it will reinforce what I have already told him. I can't force my dogs to listen to him when he isn't properly giving commands, so I hope this will help us out! Thanks for reading!

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I teach dog training, and I often see this kind of situation frequently in my group classes. It's very frustrating for everyone!

When one human in a family has a working set of cues for their dogs, I usually recommend that the rest of the family simply mimic the good dog handler's voice and body postures. It often works best when that suggestion comes from ME, not from the husband or wife! (A session or two with a private trainer might help your husband learn how mimic you more effectively - and might minimize the frustration YOU feel when he doesn't act as you suggest.)

The other advice I can offer you is that just like dogs, humans learn happily when we notice and reward success instead of focusing on our failures. If you see even the smallest successful communications between your husband and your dogs, compliment him on those successful moments: you may find he becomes more and more open to hearing your dog handling suggestions.

Website-wise, I often recommend www.dogstardaily.com to my brand new students: it's a website based on the training approach of Dr. Ian Dunbar, one of the most respected trainers and dog educators in the US. Covers all the basics through blogs, videos, and articles.

If your husband is really interested in working on this problem and learning about dogs, you could give him the book Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller (from www.peacablepaws.com - there are some good articles on her website) and Leader of the Pack by Patricia McConnell (www.theotherendoftheleash.com). Ms. McConnell also has a several excellent and very readable books about how humans and dogs live and learn together (The Other End of the Leash is a great book to start with).

Good luck!

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• Have they dogs get to spend more quality time with your husband to spend time with the dogs. Coach him threw disciplining the dogs. Make sure he is consistent and have him do the dog work for a while.


• I would send him to class instead. There's nothing like hands-on and seeing others and their dogs and how their dogs respond to their different behaviors.
  Maybe he would be more receptive to a male instructor as well.


• Patience Is A Virtue


• You'll have much better luck training your dog than your husband!!! (sorry, couldn't resist)
  
  Best thing to do is HANDS ON. Make him jump right in and show him how you handle it.


• Maybe try to get him involved in a dog sport-like agility or flyball or dock diving or backpacking- whatever he and the dogs are capable of and interested in. If working with the dogs becomes FUN for him, he is more likely to get involved. There are clubs everywhere, ask your local shelter or your vet about dog activities in your area.

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Dog Health Questions: Shock collar, dog training classes, or getting her fixed?

if i got my 8 yr old lab mix dog a shock collar and only used it whenever she attacked our other dog who is a 10 month old husky would it stop her from fighting the husky? the lab has become very dominant and aggressive towards the husky for the last month or 2 since the husky went into her first heat cycle. every time the husky walks near her she'll stand her hair up on all ends and growl like she's about to attack. visiting family she attacked the husky 4 times in a 10 day period. both leading to 1 of them having a little cut on each other. i know it sounds mean to get a shock collar but she's been ridiculously out of control with her attitude. so... would getting her fixed help stop her fighting? would a shock collar help stop her fighting? or training classes stop her fighting?

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Get fixed and attend training classes and there's little reason to need a shock collar.

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• Get them fixed, duh. A shock collar is pretty useless if an animal is attacking in a heated fury. Training goes down the toilet when instincts kick in. So the only option is the one that actually solves to problem: Get both animals fixed if the haven't been already.


• Even if you bought a shock collar, you'd need a trainer to show you how to use it properly.
  
  Get them both fixed and call a trainer.


• well if shes only aggresive when she is in her heat cycle just get her spayed
  but if you dont want to get her spayed get a trainer
  i really dont recommed the shock collar


• training, socialization, exercise might help
  spaying both might help
  constant supervision will help


• sounds like she is trying to establish the alfa spot over the younger dog. shock collars are not always the answer. try getting her spayed, at the age of eight the secondary sex characteristics have long been in place with her. it is usually better to spay them at an early age before the secondary sex characteristics have had time to establish themselves. it may also help to have to other dog fixed also. before the sexual hormones have had time to mature. by spaying or neutering them this will aid in them not trying to establish the alfa position and stop allot of the fighting. hope this helps


• No, a shock collar will NOT stop aggression. In fact, it is likely to worsen it.
  
  Spaying BOTH DOGS may or may not help to some extent with the fighting. Your best bet is to spay both and hire a good trainer with experience addressing dog aggression to evaluate them and develop a training program. Training classes address basic obedience, not aggression, and will not help. Even if to you it appears the lab is the one instigating things, in a lot of cases, it's the dog being attacked that is the cause of the fight, and the owner is just not knowledgeable enough about canine communication to recognize that. It is possible that your Husky is now challenging the older dog for leadership. Even if she's not the one ending the confrontation, she could be the one starting it.


• Again.
  The E collar is not meant to be used as punishment. You would not put one on, acclimate your dog to it and then "zap" her whenever you wanted to stop her from doing something.
  The proper use of the collar is for field work, or for obedience training (which many people do not agree with). In obedience training the dog is acclimated to the collar and taught to pay attention to your command by the lowest setting that gets her attention. It is not painful or cruel or "mean". Used properly, it is a good training tool that can be very successful.
  You need to have someone who knows what they are doing..evaluate the situation immediately. And yes, spay her immediately! There is more estrogen in an adult dog than in a puppy and the levels rise sharply with menstruation. Your lab mix is probably reacting to this scent getting both excited and dominant. This often happens with 2 females.
  When you speak of training classes, do you mean classes to train her not to fight? Have you ever taken her to class before? How does she usually get along with other female dogs?
  I would definitely and immediately find a reliable trainer...I recommend private for your particular problem...and sign them both up. They will be able to give you the best advice for both behavior modification and for training solutions. Don't be put off if e collar is suggested...it is only one method of training, and may or may not be right for you. But you have to get this under control before a) your dogs become habituated to this behavior and b) before someone gets seriously hurt. Good luck.


• Getting all dogs involved fixed will lower the tension considerably. Intact females typically fight more than intact males. There's a good reason female dogs are called b!tches.
  
  Training classes will not stop fighting. What they WILL do is help you establish order in your household. They will allow you to work with both dogs, teach them to reliably respond to commands, and remind them that you are in charge and they should be looking to you for leadership.
  
  Static ("shock") collars have their place in extreme training circumstances, but I would save that as a last resort. Get your dog(s) spayed and put them through some basic obedience, and see if the problem resolves itself. One of the biggest problems with static collars is they don't leave many options if they don't work.
  
  Other things you can do to help the problem, is make sure they're both getting exercise, remove any toys or treats that they fight over, make sure they both get equal attention throughout the day, and separate them for meals, potty breaks, sleeping, and when you're gone.
  
  When the dogs do try to fight, make sure you don't go running in yelling and waving your arms- that just encourages the behavior. Don't say anything, just restrain both dogs and remove the offender from the room for a short time-out. (It may help if you leave a short nylon leash attached to both dog's collars when you're home, so that you can grab the leash and pull them back without getting close enough to get bitten. They also make short, emergency handles you can by that are only a foot or two long and hook on the collar.)
  
  Another temporary measure until you can get them spayed and start training, would be a basket muzzle for the attacker. If properly sized, the dog can comfortably wear it while inside the house with the other dog. They can still breathe, pant, bark, and so forth, they just can't bite.
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  Do NOT keep a regular nylon muzzle on the dog! They pin the mouth closed and prevent proper breathing/panting. Nylon muzzles are for VERY short term use (less than 10 minutes is preferred) for things like nail trims and vet exams. They are not safe for long-term use.
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• Don't get her fixed, that won't really help. Shock collar- I don't think so.
  Try training your dog yourself. Just look her sternly in the face and command her to stop, don't yell though. But, out of all your ideas, I think Dog Training Class is the best way to help your Lab. If money isn't a problem that is.

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Dog Health Questions: Bethlehem PA, Do they offer any protective dog training classes in that area?

I have a Pit bull and we are moing to Allentown, Bethlehem area and i have a girlfriend who likes to take walks at night and thats fine where i live but down there arent the best places

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I strongly suggest you speak with your girlfriend. Pit Bulls get stolen all the time as they are big business for certain types of people. I know the pitbull would fight to defend your girlfriend but they are human friendly (most) and if the criminals used the right methods could easily steal the dog. Leaving your girlfriend alone and you without a dog. I suggest you walk the dog through the day or walk with her. I also suggest that you dont train your dog to be aggressive as that would turn your dog into a weapon. This sounds good but your girlfriend wont be a able to trust your dog so she wont be able to take it for walks anyway.

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Dog Health Questions: Questions about dog breeds and dog training.?

I need help choosing the right dog, I was thinking of getting either a Golden Retriever, Border Collie, a Samoyed, a German Shepherd, a Husky or an American Eskimo Dog.

I will probably be living in a big apartment or a 2 story house with a backyard.
I will have to go to school and of course sleep daily, except on weekends.The question about dog training I had was, I did many researches and followed many of the famous dog trainers videos such as Zak George, and I've learned how he trains his dogs, but right now I found a new way to train a dog on this other website but it looks cruel (This is the website: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/topdogrules.htm) I was really confused whether I want to follow the really kind and nice Zak George way (Connecting with your dog and teaching it tricks and being it's friend) or follow the cruel way, It's pretty confusing, because I wouldn't really like my dog to be the leader and control me or growl at me or bite me anytime he wants.

I'd like to know what breed of dogs you have and how you trained them, the nice proper way with good treatment or a pack leader way?

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It all depends on the type and character of the dog.

I had a Rottweiler who was easily trained with the friendship method. The poor dog was scared senseless when we got her. The cat she used to live with would claw her so badly… she was fine after we became friend's though.

I also had a Golden Retriever who we had to use the Alpha method on. You don't have to use that method on Golden Retrievers, we weren't very cruel to the dog, it's just the dog didn't respond to the friendship method. So a simple alternative that we used is if the dog does something wrong, you say "No!" and stare at him. The dog should get the message: "I can't believe you did this! You should be ashamed!" This is what I call the Alpha method. It isn't cruel, but it can be a bit more affective than friendship can be.

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• I own a LabXRidgeback and a SBT.
  
  I train them by using positive reinforcement.
  
  You don't have to be harsh or cruel to establish pack leader status over your dog. Things like daily grooming, making the dog sit for his food, keeping him off furniture and teaching it to walk to heel all send messages that YOU are the boss.


• So, Mohammed has never had a dog. He's going to move out and have his way. He doesn't know where he is going, but has decided that he needs to assume the responsibility of a dog. I suggest a very large dog in a studio. The sad thing is that that dog will admire and protect you. Because it does not know how to use a can opener. Are you that desperate?


• A firm no, but lots of love, encouragement and treats are my way of training dogs, they love learning new things, but yelling scares them


• Take any breed but give him daily excercise.


• First of all, none of those dogs are appropriate for apartment life. I don't care if you walk them twice a day, it's not fair if you have the option NOT to get such a large dog. All of those dogs are high energy... you're talking retrievers, shepherds, collies.. all of these dogs LOVE to run and get outside a lot... fetch, hunt, etc...
  
  If you are in the house with the backyard, it all depends what you want in a dog. Research the breeds and look at their normal characteristics, grooming time, health problems, etc... and figure out what you want.
  
  If you are going into the apartment, I would suggest a cat. Even small dogs like chihuahuas or maltese still need exercise and stimulation every day and it sounds like you won't be home often.
  
  I've never heard of Zak George.. check out Cesar Millan for training techniques.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training school to get certified from? Preferably in Georgia and not ABC.?

I have heard horrible things about ABC dog traing

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I dont know about school but i can give u a link of online training

http://www.reviewlocator.com/reviews/sec…

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training book you would recommend?!?

Dog Problems (Howell Reference Books) (Paperback)
by Carol Lea Benjamin

The Perfect Puppy (How to Choose Your Dog By Its Behavior) by Benjamin and Lynette Hart

Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Howell Reference Books) by Carol Lea Benjamin Any of the Dog Training for Dummies books!

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Keep It Simply Simple book. Puppy Training

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• I don't care for Carol Lea Benjamin's training books. I like her fiction, though.
  
  I prefer Patricia McConnell : "Family Friendly Dog Training, a Six Week Program"
  
  Benjamin is way out of step with the latest studies and advances in training. In her day she was the top of the line, but she hasn't progressed with all the information people are learning now about dogs. Patricia McConnell is one of the movers and shakers when it comes to the study of the domestic canid.


• Every dog is different. You know yourself, your dog and your mutual requirements better than anybody else. So the best training "book" is your own experience and discretion.


• Caser's Way by Caser Millan.
  This is not an actual dog training book, but if you can do what they said, controlling and training your dog would be very easy.


• the best dog training book that i would reccomend is one that is wrote about your particular type of dog these can usealy be found in most pet stores such as petsmart all books give you the basics but when you get one that is written for the breed you have you learn so much more about that breed beyond potty training and you also get a chance to really learn about the dog as a whole might i suggest that id you dont already own a dog then go to your local libary and research the types of dogs your intrested in before getting a dog learn befor you get burned is my motto before i get a dog i read everything i can get my eyes and hands on and it dont stop there i continue to read and take advice knowledge is power

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