Dog Health Questions: How Do You Become A Dog Trainer?

I want to become a dog trainer like Victoria Stilwell. Can any dog trainers give me some advice? Are there any online dog training school I can enroll into? All answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Online dog training school? No such thing. Okay, well, there are - but they're utterly useless and tend to rip you off BIG time. Many of them focus on ONE training method while "poo pooing" others, and i've even heard of a few that allow you to train your own dog (or "supply" your own dog.) Which i supposed would work at first - you would get a little bit of experience and you MIGHT be good enough to work at Petsmart....

But if you want to be a GOOD trainer with a solid reputation and a ton of confidence then you need to work with hundreds of dogs in real life situations using a multitude of methods - not just one dog using one method. You must learn canine behavior, body language, handling skills, and EVERY technique that is currently (and even not currently) in use.

To do that you have to find a mentor (or two or three) to work with/under. You need hands on work with someone who can correct you and guide you. A good start would be phoning around vets, shelters, and groomers - ask about trainers in the area. Then call those trainers and mention that you're looking into training as a career, ask them what they would do.

If i where looking for a trainer i would NOT look for a fancy degree from a "dog training college." I would look at the person's references and how many mentors they've worked with/under.

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• How to be a dog trainer on TV? Be the most craziest person ever with extreme training techniques in one way or another and just act completely erratic.
  
  To be a REAL trainer, it's simply about experience. That's it. I'm still a teenager technically, and I'm one of the best trainers in my area. (Which really, isn't hard to do at all.) Simply work with as many breeds and personalities as possible and see what works best in the *best* way, which often isn't the *easiest*.
  
  Personally, I started off reading all kinds of techniques. I filled my head with JUNK. But it sure did help me understand things that didn't work, and helped me find things that did. Because it almost every training method there's a little something that makes your methods easier and more effecient. Then, I started training real life dogs, and trained ALL kinds. Finally, after training my last dog (my Great Dane) I realized treats were NOT the way to go. (At least not 100% of the time.) Now I'm currently training my guy's Miniature Schnauzer and haven't used one treat but he's come a LONG way with behavioral problems.
  
  It's all trial-and-error to develop a real, accurate method. Then it's up to you to get out there! Start local, build up later. You don't need to go to school for this. A mentor is simple enough. (I've had some amazing mentors, and some mentors I will never use their methods again.) Train local dogs, then ask them to refer you, build dogs out of your city, then go bigger. Video tape yourself and put it online, get people to be your references, and pray for the best.
  
  I will tell you though, being a big trainer is hard. My training method will never be bought by everyone in the world. Why? Because I believe fixing problems are easy, but often they take time, consistency, and life-time training. I don't believe you can teach a dog "come" and then never ever reinforce it ever again or use it consistently and then 5 years later your dog is playing with a group of dogs and you say "come" and they run right to your side. A relationship needs to be built and nurtured with your dog, just like all training should be.
  
  So don't expect too much. Don't even expect to make a living off of it. If you do, you'll be crushed. But have FAITH in yourself, and believe in the best, and things will come out good.
  
  (I, personally, cannot stand the behavior of dogs and offer all my services up for free, because I cannot stand how my friend's dogs behave.)
  
  Good luck!


• at first you have to go to school to learn th dogs language

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Dog Health Questions: I need dog training advice!!?

I have a female 5 1/2 month old Yorkie who STILL isn't potty trained. Everyone has told me to crate train her but I feel awful listening to her whine and bark all day. Also, she does not listen to me when I call for her when she's outside playing, she will just ignore me and keep running. Sometimes on a very rare occasion when she's feeling nice she will come. She also doesn't listen very well when I tell her to stay when we are trying to get out the door, although she has been MUCH better with that. Oh, her worst subject would definitely be with bathes she's absolutely horrific, and with being a Yorkie they need baths every week because they have hair instead of fur. I was also thinking of breeding her once when she's around 1 1/2 years old and I was wondering if that would help with her obedience, or should I just get her fixed at 6 months? Please do not leave comments telling me to get rid of her or to find someone more reponsible because she is my baby and I wouldn't give her up for anything! My mom also said that if she didn't start listening better that I would have to get rid of her and that's not happening!

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This is what we did and it worked. We would bribe the dog to the door with treats. Once it was at the door we would give her the treat. She goes outside and does her business and we give her another treat. Keep doing this and he'll pick it up pretty quick. We still give her treats when she goes just because she's so darn cute. It should take a couple of weeks or so, just be patient.

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• I'm sorry...when you bought her where you looking for a dog or a live doll?
  
  Dogs are a different species! you are aware of that, right?
  
  Either grow up and treat your dog as such, or get rid of her.


• 5-1/2 months is still very young. Be consistent with her and, as she gets older, you WILL see results. I didn't even know about crate training when my dog, Angel, was little. Treats help a LOT!!! When she does come to you give her a treat and say "good girl" and pet her. She will learn that good behavior gets her treats. Always have little treats in you pocket for her. THIS IS A MUST! Give her one immediately after the behavior that you want. Dogs want to please their master but you need to train her to know what you want. Actually, training a dog is really "training the owner".
  
  Good luck to you, your companion and your mom.
  
  ps: When she (the dog, not your mom, haha) has an accident on the floor, be sure to clean it up right away. Also, spraying white vinegar on the area will discourage her from using that spot again.


• Go to the pet store or where they have training and get her some training ASAP. And practice what you are told by the trainer consistently and constantly. It is your job to train your puppy right and if you don't know what you are doing, she won't either.
  
  And get her fixed ASAP as well. You do not need to add to the puppy overpopulation by bring more puppies into the world. Letting her have puppies will not train her in any way to go outside to the bathroom.
  
  YOU have to train her to go outside. Take her out every couple of hours and let her do her business outside before she comes back in. Take her out after she eats, wakes up, plays etc. When she goes outside and does her stuff, then tell her good girl and then pet her and love her up. Don't make a big deal out of her going to the bathroom inside, but make a big deal if she goes to the bathroom outside.
  
  Unfortunately bathing a dog is not always easy. If you find it is too hard for you to do yourself, then take her to the groomers. Bathing once a week is too much anyhow. Once a month is more like it. You could be drying out her skin. I have never heard of a dog who needed weekly bathing, they all have hair whether it is short or long.
  
  When she doesn't listen to you and runs away when she is outside, do you get mad or yell? If you do then of course she is going to run away. When I was training mine to come back when I called I kept my voice even and once he came back I petted him and said good boy, gave him a treat and loved him up. I didn't yell or get mad because he didn't listen. I also train with the snap of my fingers. When he hears the snap he knows I gave a command and he listens. It was a lot of working with him, but he is 6 months now and understands the snapping of the fingers and what it means.
  
  The more time you spend with training, the better your puppy will be and the better adult dog it will be. Even though she is adorable and your baby, it doesn't mean it's all play and no work. You have to give her training and then you will both be happier together!
  
  Oh and if you have a crate, THROW IT AWAY! Train your dog, don't crate it. Crating a dog can lead to the owners being lazy. When the responsibility of training it becomes a chore, you can just lock it in it's crate and forget it, right? No, it's a live animal and needs your guidance all the time. And honestly we call it a crate, but it really is a cage right? So in reality, you are putting your friend and buddy in a cage. Ummm yeah not a good idea.Good luck!


• To get you dog to come back to you quick and easy. Make a noise, call her name, or just basically scream and then fall to the ground and dont move until she comes running over.
  
  Most dogs no matter how stubbern or stupid they are will notice that their master is no longer standing and come over to see what happened.
  
  My friend has probably the stupidest dog on the world.. she never comes when she is called unless someone starts running away from her. anyways i tried this on her and she came running
  
  Hope it works =-]
  
  when she comes to you give her some chicken or something... she will eventually come without you having to fall over.


• I have 3 small dogs and using treats had worked best for me. She will get used to the crate eventually. I used to breed and they will probably whine for a while but you'll just have to stick it out. As for potty training, well i had mine trained in 2 weeks, and i did it by going to the sliding glass door and asking him if he wanted to go potty. You should wait by the door with treats and then let her out. Going outside with her until she goes potty is a good idea. After she's done give her a treat and then bring her back inside. Do this often and she'll learn. Also the bathing, my dogs hate bath too, but unfortunately i started to late. You need to go slow and gentle, and do it often so she gets used to it. Use treats for everything in the beginning but then steer away from them and she'll just listen to you. Definitely dot get rid of her, she's very young and is still a puppy so it will take time and patience. Giving her away is just giving up and thats not good for her or you. You must remember to be consistant and stern! Breeding is HARD work. I wouldn't recommend it for you, but thats a personal choice.
  hope this helps...email me for more advice!!


• go to www.pawsitiveexperience.com
  
  on the training and behavior tips page print up crate training, wait at the door, stay, housebreaking, restrained recall, and off leash recall.
  You can also find videos of these training tips at www.kohd.com and scroll down to "Khody's Tail Waggin Tips.
  
  I would also get your dog into a training class so you learn how to train your dog. The articles and videos will buy you time until you get into a proper class.
  
  Fixing her will not help with obedience but I would have her spayed anyway. Unless you have knowledge of genetics, inherited diseases, and have helped care for (more than once) a pregnant dog and puppies you should not take on such a responsibility.


• Truly for dog potty training to work you do have to set some boundaries.  Sounds like you are being pretty easy on your dog and because you don't want to hear him bark or whine.   If you don't set good boundaries your dog will continue to do this. So here are some things you can do. 
   1. Restrict the areas your dog can go in your home until he potty trained.   Crating is a pretty good method, because it teaches your dog not to use the bathroom where they sleep.  If you don't want to use a crate try setting aside a small room in your home to potty train. Cover the room with training pads. 
   
  2.  As your dog starts using the bathroom in this room, start removing the training pads until he has only a small area to go.  This helps because dogs normally like to use the bathroom on the same surface.  
  3.  As far as using the bathroom outside, make sure your dog is fed on a set schedule.  This will help you determine how soon he goes to the bathroom after he eats.  Once you know the schedule you can take him outside around that time. 
  4. Let your dog sniff around until he finds a comfortable spot to use the bathroom.  
  5.  As you set up a routine, your dog should be come pretty constant in using the bathroom.  
  6. Also reward your dog when he does potty when and where you want him to with a treat or praise.  Should help the training along.  
   
   
   


• Yorkshires are known for being very active and smart, also bold and stubborn sometimes. On the training part, follow these rules
  1 - Only one person should train her.
  2 - Make sure that the rest of your family uses the same commands
  3 - Also, make sure she knows who's in command. Be very authoritative and clear with your commands.
  4 - Always reward her when she does something good, NEVER hit her when she does something wrong, dogs understand when you scold them. Make sure she knows why you're scolding her, otherwise its useless doing so. Never pet her or do anything else that might be intercepted as affectionate when she does something wrong, that will only end up her not trusting you at all and not following your orders.
  
  I doubt breeding her will solve her obedience problem.
  
  Now, regarding potty training, when she goes in the house, firstly you must let her know that what she did was wrong, push her nose into what she did (don't overdo it, just so that she knows what about you're talking) and scold her. Put on her leash and take her outside and so that she goes outside, praise and pet her when she does. Don't hit her and also don't let anyone else hit her on any circumstances. Usually when she needs to go she will try and get your attention and bark or jumping/scratching at the door. I'm sure that you're probably not all day at home, so make sure that the rest of your family will understand this and help you with it.
  
  "COME" command - put the leash on her, wait till she's busy doing something else then say "Come" and just after pull your dog into your direction, if it fails the first time do not give up until she understands what you want and she does it, praise her and give her a treat that she like as soon as she does as you like.
  "HEEL" - again, with the leash on, don't let the leash loose much at first, walk with her, suddenly stop and say heel, if she doesn't stop, yank the leash in your way, making sure she stops, praising her after, start over.
  "SIT" - hold the dog's collar so she won't run away, and push her rump down after saying sit. praise and pet when done of course.
  
  Try and find a treat that your dog simply can't get enough off and give that to her, in small bits when you're training, do not give her this treat often, otherwise she might get bored of it.
  Yorkies are very intelligent, they learn pretty quick, if you're training her and she does good, then suddenly stops answering your command, it's not because you haven't succeeded, but because she got bored of the trick and wants to learn something new.
  When she goes aggressive towards other dogs or just not listening to you at all, you need to get her attention back, you can poke her hard enough to just get her attention and say to her "NO" or "BAD", you can poke her at her ribs, thats the most likely place to get her attention, don't hurt her in any case.
  When leaving her alone at home, make sure she has a toy or two to play with, otherwise she will go at your shoes/furniture/anything that she might find fun to chew, also the toy you're giving her when you're leaving the house should be one that she hasn't seen the rest of the day, otherwise she won't play with it, being bored.
  
  Well, that's about it atm, good luck!


• well lets start with basic dog 101...dont leave her in a crate all day. dont bath her every week, fur is furon animals, not hair like us, brushing is good enough to keep her clean as well as trims at the groomer, she is not attached to you like you are to her., give her more attention, uncrate her and read books on training...Do not breed her...its not good for her, and you dont know squat about breeding..she could die, and you cant guarantee her blood line is pure enough.Get her fixed at 6 months...Dogs usually are not potty trained fully til a year old.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Advice...?

I have a jack russell and walking her is becoming a real chore, she pulls on the lead and barks alot.
Is there any ways i can train her from home that will actually work??

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We have this exact same problem with our Lab, and just found the most fabulous thing that works almost immediately.

It is called Gentle Leader...

It works by sitting loosely on top of the dogs nose and tightly high on the neck. What happens is when the dog tries to pull, you give a slight tug on the leash and the collar causes the dog to turn his head towards you.

We put this on our dog and it the first day he was a 100 times better. You still need to work with the dog but it makes it so much easier. Our obedience trainer recommended this to us and I wish we would have gotten it when we first got our lab a year ago.

There are a couple of different brands called Halti & Promise. It was suggested not to get the Halti brand as they fit too loose.

If you decide to go with the Gentle Leader, make sure you follow the instructions fully for fitting it, or it doesn't work right.

I hope this helps.

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• You would do well to train the dog to walk on the leash.
  Try looking at the "Dog Whisperer" for help.. or his books or web site.
  OR there is a lead that hooks under the chin that is helpful.
  The dog should be trained to walk beside you;.. Not in front.


• i seen on a show always have the dog walk beside you on a leash dont let her pull you because that means shes is in control so you have to be in control and just hold the leash so she will be beside you it make take time but she should get used to it! i know because i have a chihuhua and hes little and he trys and pulls me and hes so small lol


• start in the house and yard and work with her on staying next to u do not allow her to walk ahead of u that lets them be in control when u walk out of the house she should wait and exit after u u are the leader not her then when she barks try using a shh noise but be loud or aaat when she stops priase her when she is barking do not give her phyical touching like petting or holding that incurrages the behavor


• I have this leash connector someone else decsribed in her answer to you. It hooks onto the dogs collar and goes around their nose. Then when they start pulling, since its around their nose and attached to their collar it is very uncomfortable for them. I use this on my dog who weighs 50 pounds and its a dream come true! He walks at my pace and its great! They sell it at Pet Smart.


• Jack Russell Terriers are very intelligent which make them easy to train. These are very useful,
  
  http://dogtime.com/leash-training.html
  http://dogtime.com/barking.html


• Hi!
  
  You should train your dog with a proven system. There is a guide I used and got great results. It is called 'SitStayFetch'...
  
  But, what exactly makes this guide so special? Would it be something that can really help you train your dog?
  
  When you first download SitStayFetch, you may become overwhelmed with the sheer volume of material presented. Not only do you get over 170 pages of information, but you also get nine audio files, eight videos and several bonus books.
  
  What you will quickly notice with this book is that it's very well organized. It comes with a detailed table of contents for quick reference. It really helps the user get a quick overview of what's to come and to also go directly to a specific area of the book they need to look at.
  
  The content of SitStayFetch is actually used by leading dog training professionals around the world. The solutions to numerous behavioral problems such as barking, aggression, chewing, digging and jumping are offered to the reader in great detail.
  
  Another great aspect of SitStayFetch is that it allows you to correct an older dog's retained habits so the saying "you can teach an old dog new tricks" does not apply if you implement the methods found in this book.
  
  Beside the obedience training commands and tricks you will learn, here are just some issues you can eliminate by using Sit Stay Fetch:
  
  - Puppy and Dog Aggression
  - Biting and Nipping
  - Bad Breath
  - Dealing with 2 dogs in the house
  - Jumping on people and furniture
  - Jealousy
  - Fighting with other dogs
  - Fear of leash
  - Hot weather
  - Separation anxiety
  - Housebreaking and house training
  
  The SitStayFetch guide contains full color photographs that will help make you own learning process even easier. You can also get a set of 8 videos which will further complement the main guide. With the videos, you will be able to see the dog training techniques in action which is probably the best way to learn the material.
  
  The first section is an introduction for people who are considering buying a dog or puppy and for first time dog providers. The second division is for more experienced dog owners. The last part goes into more detail on the increasingly popular technique of "dog whispering", as well as learning more regarding common and uncommon dog problems, and teaching more advanced commands and tricks.
  
  You will agree that this appears like a wonderful dog training guide. And I have found out that it really is. My amazing dog has never been so much of a delight!
  
  Check out my source, hope it'll help. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Can someone give me some dog/training commands and techniques?

My puppy now approx.10 or 11 weeks old is picking up some bad habits from the next door neighbors dogs. She barks at everything even my kids. She whines constantly. She tries to jump on my couches and she chews on everything except for what I give her to chew on. I have never trained a dog/puppy before and really need some help. How do you know when your pup is house trained? She hasn't had an accident in the house in about a week until last night. She followed me upstairs and peed all over my sons bed spread before I could get her back downstairs. She had just come back into the house from using watering the grass! Was this because it was new territory for her? Was she marking it? I really need some help. Do I treat train? I need basic commands i.e sit, down, stay, come. I also need one for her to go into her crate. I did the treat thing for about a week and it worked. The lady that told me to try it said that after a week stop giving her the treat and she should go in on her own. That didn't happen! Now when I tell her to go in (that's the command I was using) she runs and hides under the couch after she realizes that I don't have a treat. I end up having to drag her out and carry her to the crate. Someone please tell me what to do. Thank you!

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for one, realizing she's yet a young puppy and has a lot to learn is something you need to realize. do you have her on a schedule for going potty outside? if not, then you need to make one for when your at home. such as about a ten minutes to twenty minutes after she eats, walk around outside with her and praise her when she does the deed.
most animals respond to tone of voice using a low yet firm tone and saying "un unh!" will usually get their attention if their doing something wrong.
when your crate training her, using the treat is a good idea; it gives her the sense this is a good place to be and makes you happy she goes in there. it's possible that your using the wrong tone when trying to get her without the treat, try using a reassuring tone and giving her lots of love and pets. also you could try leaving her favorite chew toy inside the crate instead of a treat.
but for the most part when training any dog or puppy, be constaint with your training, but also realize that the puppy will have a short attention span, so keep the daily training to about a half hour at a time, as she gets older you extend the amount of time you train with her. good luck and hope i helped!!

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• She is WAY TO YOUNG to train, for goodness sake. Hopefully you got the pup from a reputable breeder who should be able to answer your questions and concerns. If she's running and hiding under the couch, your are probably punishing the poor thing. Please seek some professional advice.


• Here is my website that will answer most of your questions. I own 7 Golden Retrievers, they live in the house, and most of them I have raised from puppies. They are all excellent behaved dogs.
  
  http://www.all-about-goldens.com
  
  Hope this helps!


• give him food as a treat ...Ido that to my chihuahua!ALWAYS WORKS!


• Find a good trainer. You have too many questions that can be answered fully online


• Sounds like you need to enroll in a basic training class.
  Start with something like puppy kinder garden or something like that.
  It will get you started at least.
  Then see if the trainer can recommend a book that would give you the basics and get you going.
  Training is a life long process and something you need to do all along the dogs life.
  
  At 10-11 weeks she is not marking territory she is not house broken and will not be for months. Treat training is fine but as you see they do not always mind when you do not have a treat. I do use them but not all the time. Pay off like a slot machine treat at times but not every time.
  Try a command like kennel up or something for her to get in the crate.
  Keep it simple and nothing that you would use for anything else.
  
  I consider the basics stuff like.
  Sit
  Stay
  Down
  Off
  Come
  Crate up
  Collar up
  and basic house and human manners.
  Good luck with you pup


• First of all what kind of pet is it? Thats what it depends on. But heres some tricks for all dogs.
  When you want the dog to go in its crate say "go in" and if your puppy doesnt, then when you drag it out from under the couch say, "BAD PUPPY NO", be very carefull. Another thing you can try is to say "go nunights (night nights)" and then run toward the cage, garenteed to work. Next when leaving say " going bubyes" and again walk toward the cage. Eventually your dog will catch on. Everynow and then you can give it a treat but DON'T SPOIL IT TO MUCH!!
  
  Good luck with that, and if you need anymore help, ask again and i'll most-likely post again.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Help Please!!!?

Okay, we just got an 11 week year old labradoodle and I have a few questions.

1. When clicker training, should multiple people be using the clicker or just one?

2. What are the best ways to show that you are dominant?

3. How should I effectively stop nipping?

4. How should I get him to go into his kennel willingly?

5. How should I get him to come and stay by my side without a leash?

If you can answer any or all of the above questions, I would really appreciate it.

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Multiple people can use the clicker (if they all understand what they are doing!) but not at one time.

Don't worry about dominance, just be a clear leader and provide clear and consistent rules. Puppies do NOT need a lot of freedom, management is your friend when they are this young! Any time you need to correct the pup, ask yourself what you could have done to prevent that from happening.

Stop interacting when pup nips.

I clicker train my pups to go in their crates, and also make sure the first few times they go in, they are tired, and have something to chew on. I keep crates near where I'll be, either in the living room, or in the bedroom, so pup is not alone to start with.

For teaching recalls, there are some articles on the clickersolutions.com website, and I also suggest joining the listgroup. Clicker training is great, but is more involved than many people realize when they first get started.

To find a good trainer near you, I suggest choosing from this list, or ask those nearest you for recommendations: http://www.trulydogfriendly.com/blog/?pa…

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• You need to take the pup to "puppy class"! If that isn't available, get a book on dog training! Your vet can make good recommendations.


• yep- one answer- Puppy class- find one- go
  humane society's or local pet stores often offer classes


• 1. Only one person should be training the dog at any given time. You need to be precise with that clicker. If two or more people are clicking the dog will become confused. Set up training sessions so that one person trains one time and another might train later in the day, just make sure you are training the same way or the dog will be trying to learn two different methods of how to sit, for example.
  2. Please don't worry about that. Through training your dog and setting boundaries (like not allowed to do this or that) your dog will know that you are in charge. You don't need to worry about "alpha rolling" which could cause submissive behaviors or anything else that could potentially cause aggression. Just treat your dog with respect and show him the rules and you will be the world to him.
  3. To stop nipping there are two ideas to try. First, if he is nipping you while playing, STOP playing immediately and walk away from him. By taking away the "fun stuff" (you), he will realize that when his teeth touch you all the fun stops too. Another way is to substitute your arm or leg, whichever he is nipping on, with a toy. Show him what is appropriate to chew.
  4. There are crate games you can play with him. If you google "crate games" you will find tons of these fun games to play with your dog. Another helpful tip is to feed him his meals inside his crate.
  5. It will be a long time before your puppy can be fully trusted off leash. I wouldn' even attempt it without a lot of training first.
  
  Why not try a training class in your area? It is great for socialization for the puppy and it will give you tons of resources for training your dog well. Look for someone who does positive reinforcement training and not harsh corrections. Always check out the trainer and make sure they do what you feel comfortable with. Good Luck!


• I feel that a puppy training class is the best bet. In my experience, having one strong person training the puppy is the best, although you need to look at your family and your new pet as a pack, and that means that EVERYONE in your family needs to have some sort of "dominance" over your puppy.
  
  I'm not talking "mean" dominance but a calm assertive "I'm the boss and you are the puppy" vibe in your home, right from the beginning. If you look at your family as a pack, the puppy needs to be at the bottom of the "chain of command" all the times. The sooner the puppy realizes his place in your pack the quicker he will be adjusted and comfortable in your home.
  
  In my home we are a pack of three(with no kids) so it was a little easier for our puppy to figure out her place. My wife in the beginning wasn't dominant enough and we found our puppy "humping" her, or stepping out in front of her. She thought it was "being mean" to put the puppy in her place. I had to teach my wife how to be the boss without being mean. It's a tricky touch, but the best way to describe it is is being a "gentle giant" to the pup. Big deep voices, lowering of your tone to say "no," and general voice tone changes are the best way for your pup to know what you are feeling.
  
  I've read a lot of books for raising a pup and they all have their own and very strong opinion. 10 books and 10 opinions. You need to find for yourself what your pup will respond to and go with it. You don't want a scared pup, but you also don't want your pup to walk all over you! For example, when my puppy tried to hump my wife(an act of dominance) I had my wife grab the puppy and hump her back. It's odd but it really worked. Of course the puppy had to submit and the behavior ended quickly! Go to the park and you will see the dogs in a pack doing it to each other(as long as one isn't in heat), and if you watch closely you can figure out just what their chain of command is for that day.
  
  Long of the short of it, try different things and find out what works best. Combine that with a good puppy class and you will be on your way to having your best friend love his new home!!

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Dog Health Questions: Akita dog training please help?

I have Akita dog's and i want to learn how to train them. I just want basic stuff like sit,stay,stand that stuff please help

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Sit is just about the easiest trick to teach a dog.

Sit: Have some treats ready, and a clicker. Raise the treat above the dogs nose, and pull it back so his head leans back. When his rump hits the ground, click and treat. After awhile start using the word sit.

Stay: Have your dog sit, and hold your palm in front of his muzzle and say stay. Every three seconds click and treat, only if he remains in a stay. If he moves, start over. After awhile, start using the word stay.

Stand: Have your dog in a sit position, and then lift his body up so he's standing. Click and treat. After awhile start using the word stand. Or up.

Here is a site that I enjoy looking at:
* http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html

Dog Training Command - Communicating With Your Dog

• take him to pet co or email or call the dog whispperer cesar


• an akita as a first dog? you got an akita and don't know how to train it??? bad move dude.... horrible... that breed is not for first time owners... you can give me a thumbs down, but you need to hear this.... and go to obedience school with it! they are capable of inflicting a lot of pain with their powerful jaws. they are a very dominant breed and need to be trained early... and trust me, sit and stay are the least of your worries


• Akita's can be mean if not trained properly. They are the boss from day one. I would definitely check out obedience school or that one.


• teaching your dog is a hard and enjoyably job and you should enjoy it i know that teaching your dog is hard however.
  
  Sit Stay Fetch is a comprehensive guide to owning, rearing, and training your dog. The course provides you with a step-by-step instruction manual and self-help guide on how to recognize and resolve problem behaviors with maximum efficiency and a surprisingly quick turnaround time. Written by the renowned Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, the book covers all aspects of dog ownership, offering tried-and-true training methods as well as effective techniques for both preventing and dealing with problem behavior.
  What's Covered?
  
  I was pleasantly surprised at just how much information's been covered. Sit Stay Fetch starts at the very basics - things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed and dog for you, puppy-proofing your home, dealing with breeders, basic training; and then moves on at a comfortable pace through intermediate and advanced obedience training and 'tricks', the mindset of a dog, attaining and maintaining alpha status, aggression in all shapes and forms, biting, both preventing and handling destructive behavior like digging, chewing and barking, anxiety, coprophagia (poop eating), dog whispering, and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  How It Works
  
  Daniel Stevens recognizes that a great deal of the cause for problematic behaviors in dogs stems from a general lack of communication with the owner. The dog most likely is not misbehaving deliberately; it simply doesn't understand what you want. Sit Stay Fetch understands that owners need training, too, and clearly demonstrates how dogs communicate, what your dog is thinking, how you can clearly and effectively communicate with your dog, and - most importantly - how to put this knowledge to excellent use when training and handling your dog. Knowledge really is power, and your relationship with your dog will benefit dramatically from it.


• Hi!
  
  You need a full and proven dog training program.
  
  "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend.
  
  First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets of dog training; and then moves on at common dog problems including biting and nipping, aggression, jealousy, digging holes, disobedience, separation anxiety, fights with other dogs, destructive behavior and even understanding how your dog thinks.
  
  The core of SitStayFetch system is the communication between dog and owner. Daniel Stevens understands that most of common dog problems are from the lack of communication. Your dog simply doesn't understand what you want. SitStayFetch demonstrates how dogs communicate, what are they thinking, how you can communicate with them effectively.
  
  This simple technique helps in improving the relationship between you and your dog. And it also doesn't just focus on one or two aspects of dog ownership. SitStayFetch deals with all common problem behaviors, step-by-step approach tells you exactly what to do and when to do it.
  
  SitStayFetch works because of the tips and advice come directly from the author's real-life experience. You also can sign up for free 6 days mini course which covers selected training methods and behavior fixing methods that are used in SitStayFetch ebook.
  
  So if you want to have a good relationship with your dog and get rid of dog problems, I think SitStayFetch will definitely help you reach your goals.
  
  Check my source, hope it helps. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Help with dog training?

I am at a loss with my beagle. He is always pooping/peeing/eating the cats food/eating cat poop. We catch him in the act, say no! Bad dog! And put him outside. Then he does again as soon as he comes inside. Over and over and over. And here is the thing. He KNOWS that eating the cat food is wrong, because he will take a bite then if we see him, we will run under the table to hide. Just like with the cat poop and peeing or pooping inside. He does whatever he wants no matter what we do. Our other dog is a Pomeranian and she is training beautifully. She hasn't had an accident in the house for 3 days, she hasn't chewed anything for two days, and hasn't been getting in the cat box or the cat food. Any ideas what to do??

Training A Dog - Fundamental Dog Training - How-To

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You didn't say how old your pup was or how long you have had him for. I would just keep up what you are doing. You will have to correct your pup thousands of times before he gets the hang of it. Some dogs catch on faster than others. Good luck.

Dog Training - Enjoyable Dog Obedience Training Techniques

• Can u put the litter box and cat food in one room and pit a baby gate up? If ur cat cant jump over the gate u can raise it up so she can squeeze under it...just dont raise it too much where the dog can get under


• Hi,
  Having alot of patience and not telling your pooch off will go along way to training your dog.


• Has your dog been house trained? This could be regression.


• get ride of the cat that will stop a couple problems hahaha


• beagles are stupid. sorry but they really are


• This is simple. Stop letting the dog run loose in the house. Put the cat's food up where the dog can't reach it. Get a cat box that has a cover to make it harder for the dog to get into it. Keep the dog on a leash so that he can't go everywhere in the house and poop and pee. No dog that is not housebroken should have the freedom to roam. As for knowing it's wrong...you're putting human emotions on a dog. He is reacting to your energy. You are yelling and punishing and he's reacting to that. Two twenty minute walks is not even enough time. A higher energy dog may require an hour or more of structured walking a day. My beagle is out 12 hours a day and gets structured exercise along with that. He does none of the things yours does because he's not allowed to. Crate him if you can't keep him on leash. Feed at specific times so that you can better predict when he will have to go to the bathroom. Petting him when he's not in a calm state or has done something that you don't approve of just reinforces the behavior. You've basically been rewarding him for doing all the things you don't like. Dogs don't care about love, they care about structure. He is going to take over your house because you don't tell him not to. Not a good thing for any dog and this is sure to lead to other issues.


• Okay, first, no doggie litter boxes. That only teaches them it's okay to go inside. Besides, then he'd be eating that poop, too.
  
  When dogs eat poop, it's usually because they aren't getting enough nutrition. I'm not going to preach about all the dog foods, because that would take all day. Just stay away from grocery store foods, such as Iams, Pedigree, Science Diet, etc. And, don't talk to your vet about a diet change. While I think vets are great, they aren't trained in dog nutrition. They just suggest the dog food that sponsors them(not all, but the majority do). If you want a vet's suggestion, talk to a holistic vet.
  
  Now, if it's not diet, how often is he walked? I'm not sure about beagles, but most dogs need about an hour of exercise daily. Which means walking, going to the park, etc. How old is he? Puppies have to be taken out at least 8 times a day, once an hour, for just enough time to let them pee and/or poo. Is the feeding regular? Just having a bowel of food isn't good for anyone. I do know that beagles are prone to weight gain, so not only could that be a problem with peeing and pooing, it could also be a major health concern.
  
  PS: Do not base a dog's intelligence on the breed. No matter the breed, some dogs are just faster learners than others. You wouldn't base a human's intelligence based on his/her color, would you?
  
  PPS: If your dogs aren't puppies, you feed them once in the morning, once at night(usually about 2-3+years old), if they are puppies, they're fed once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at night. Be sure you know how much to give them so you don't overfeed them. About 15-30mins after they eat, take them out. Remember to praise when they use the bathroom outside. Don't yell or be aggressive or anything like that if they mess up. If you see it, just a simple "Ah!" and immediately take them outside, and clean the mess up with a deodorizer.EDIT;;
  Clickers are great, but the way Stimpson J. Cat described using them is not exactly right. Also, when training a dog, you only use one-word commands and rewards to begin with. That's why they learn to associate "Good!" with a treat, and a command, with a command which is then followed by a treat. I don't necessarily believe in "positive reinforcement" more "positive punishment" which is rewarding for good behavior, and saying "No" to bad behavior. Dogs learn that "No" means he/she cannot do that, and it displeases owner. Dogs naturally want a strong leader that they feel comfortable following, who can understand them, even if their leader isn't a dog.EDIT TWO;;
  Hmm... I've had problems with Blue Buffalo myself, though it's supposed to be good. It gave my dogs gas and diarrhea before I switched to a different food. As Bobbie suggested, feed the cat in a different room. Also put her litter in her room, and block it off so the dogs can't get it. You don't have to put them in a crate if you don't feel comfortable, but yes, time it for 30 minutes. Whatever they don't eat gets picked back up. It sounds like they get good exercise, so just don't keep the food down all day, instead pick it up after a certain time(30-45mins) and put it back down for their next meal(again, puppies eat three times a days, adults eat twice a day).
  
  Your beagle could also have a bladder problem, so if the things here suggested don't work, you might want to get him checked by a vet.


• My dog did the same thing! She would eat my dalmations poop and pee all over the carpet in squiggles... She would also eat her own poop.. What you need to do is buy some "Fences" they sell some "fences" that you can adjust to put next to your walls to keep your dog in an area... They cost around $15 each... To fix the pooping and peeing problem (this might sound dumb) but you might want to buy a "Doggy Litter Box" and it will train him... I Know how you feel and it's really frustrating but hang in there! Also, supervise the dog as much as possible and keep the cat food, cat litter box, as far away from him as possible! HOPE THIS HELPS! Also to that lady before me that said Beagles are Stupid! then you are really wrong! they are intellegent dogs and they are REALLY GOOD AT HUNTING!


• Chewing is normal for dogs, so give them something they enjoy to chew on that is safe for them. Try cow's bones. It is a favorite at our house.
  
  It is normal for dogs and cats to eat things they find laying around. Their ancestors made a kill or found a kill and ate as much as they could, not knowing when they would eat again. This is still natural for them. But in our homes, with regular food and water feeding your dogs and cats twice a day is better for them. Feed your cats in a separate area than the dogs. Leave the food out for 30 min. and then pick it up. Keep the cat litter box separate from the dogs. Cat Poop is full of protein and believe or not protein even pooped out protein is still a food source for our dogs, but covered in litter it is very bad for the dogs to eat. Feed your dogs in a crate and set a timer 30 to 45 minutes later take them outside to the same area every time to pee and poop. After they pee, praise them a great deal and after the poop praise them a great deal. Sticking to this schedule will strongly help your dog to know what you expect.


• I have a Pom too, he's very smart. :)
  
  He came to me very well trained, and the lady who used to own him gave me some books as well. The most detailed one really emphasizes the use of a clicker, which is a little plastic thing you get at Petsmart or whatever. It has a metal piece inside it and when you push down the metal piece, it makes a distinctive clicking sound. When the dog is doing something good, click the clicker and give him a treat. You can take any type of treat (such as Pupperonis) and cut it into little tiny pieces (pets aren't sticklers on quantity!) since you will be giving him alot of them in the initial training phase.
  
  Basically, the idea is not to punish him (tempting as it is), but to reward good behavior. For example, when he heads toward the litty, depress the clicker and offer a treat. Then give him some positive reinforcement ("good boy!"). Soon he will learn to associate the clicker with good things (treats) and will come running as soon as he hears it. The book explains that the clicker's distinctive sound is very clear to the dog, whereas when you say "good boy! Good doggie not eating the litter fritters! Here's a treat!" all the dog hears is "blah blah blah blah treat" before he actually gets a treat. And that's if he's a smart dog like my Pom, who knows the word "treat". Dogs actually react mostly to your tone of voice rather than the meanings of the words.
  
  The clickers are not very expensive and you can purchase several of them to have around the house, in your pocket, etc.
  
  If possible, put up some barriers that the cats but not the dog can jump over. My mom's had dogs and cats at the same time for years and almost always has a problem with one of the dogs eating the litter fritters. Nasty. But her vet told her to dogs they are a treat!


• Here's an important basic rule;
  
  Delivering consistent messages to your dog will help him to view his world
  as black and white rather than various shades of grey. By consistent
  messages, I mean the commands that you decide to use to train, praise,
  and reprimand your dog should always be the same.
  
  It is important that all members of the family are aware of this and use the
  same commands themselves, as you would not want to undermine the
  hard work that you have put in to training the dog by having other people
  confusing him.
  
  Spending QUALITY TIME with your dog is the key.
  
  There are some pretty good guides online; www.dogtrainingguidesreview.com

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Dog Health Questions: Bull dog training question,?

OK so my bully is 1 1/2 and has bitten twice (once at 6 months and last month), both times the same person, my nephew, but the dog was abused when he was a puppy by my nephew and i found out to late :(. I have never seen him go into dog attack mode except with my nephew, he loves all of my little brothers and sisters, and my neice. He is a very loving dog, although a bit jumpy and he will steal food if it falls on the floor before you have a chance to pick it up. We took him to puppy training when we first got him, then some more training, we socialized him well, he loves all people ( one exception) he loves all dogs, cats do not bother him. Is there training that will help him deal with his aggression i am afraid to bring him to the park, on walks ( we have a huge fenced in yard) well anywhere. What if some one smells like my nephew, or looks like him, sounds like him ext. Is there any kind of training that will help with this? I will do anything, any suggestion? any stories like this

Border Collie Dogs Training - Getting Started

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The dog is not human aggressive. He is a fear biter and it is focused on one person. Your nephew abused him when he was a puppy. The kid needs some serious therapy. Anyway, I would not worry about taking your dog out and being around other people.

Each person has their own smell to a dog. He is not going to mistake another person for your nephew. He knows your nephew very well.

Keep the future serial killer away from your dog.

And if you want a similar story I can tell you one about my German Shepherd (since passed). We could not figure out why every time the next door neighbor's son passed by us while we were walking, she would go crazy. Did not have a problem with anyone else.

Found out from the neighbor across the street, during the day while we were working the little snot would go right up to our living room window and tease her. He is very lucky she never went through that window.

Effective Communication in Dog Training

• HMM...If it is only this one kid, & the dog loves everyone else, i would say to keep a close eye on the two. Sounds like the kid may be hurting the dog or something. Either way, make sure the dogs knows he has done something wrong. Don't ever excuse a dog biting!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question!!!?

I have a 7 week old female German Shepherd,
i want to start training her in a month or so
I've already taught her how to sit and give me her paw, bad thing is she expects a treat (not a big treat, just one piece of chewy dog food), so when i don't give her a treat i just praise her and tell her she's a good dog.

should i take her to a trainer? or should i just take her to the Petco/Petsmart training programs??
I want to train her not to be so aggressive when i give her food.
she growls at me when i get anywhere near her bowl and she eats like she's never eaten in her life.
my bf said maybe it's because she's still used to competing for food when she was around her brothers and sisters.
When my cats get next to her when she's eating she snaps at them but doesn't bite them, but i don't want her to get any bad habits so how do i get her to stop?? I usually take the bowl away tell her "NO!" and give her the food back in like 1 minute.

also how to i train her to roll over and play dead??? if you guys can give me any tips i would really appreciate it! thanks!p.s. my puppy's dad was a pure bred German Shepherd, & her mom was a German shepherd mix.
i don't know what the mom was mixed with, been trying to figure it out. Here's a pic of my pup. what do you think the 25% mixed is?? http://i34.tinypic.com/14t7i47.jpg

Dog Training Tricks - Is Anyone Training You?

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A good puppy class is usually enough when working with a non-problematic and healthy little puppy.
Later when you want to increase the training level you can take her to a good trainer.

It's not unusual for puppies from large litters to have food. My dog was the biggest of a very large litter and she had extreme food aggression when we got her at 8 weeks old. It's very important to train food aggression correctly. If you use the wrong training methods, you can actually make the aggression worse and I've seen non-food aggressive puppies turn into food aggressive dogs because their owner trained them the wrong way.

There are many opinions and methods on how to train away food aggression. Mine is based on trust and dog language and behaviour - and yes, I do tend to get a lot of thumbs down for this from people who believe that food aggression is a dominant behaviour, but my method works.

The logic behind it is that food aggression is a normal behaviour and it is unrelated to rank or dominance. In the wild, the dogs' law of possession is that even the weakest member of the pack is entitled to protect his food - and unless the pack is starving in which case the stronger and the dominant dogs will take the food by sheer force, then usually the only accepted way of stealing another dog's food is to trick him.

Of course food aggression cannot be tolerated in a dog living with humans. So we train it away and this is especially easy to do when working with young puppies.

My advice is to stop taking the bowl away from your dog. Look at it from her point of view. She's guarding her food because she's afraid you might take it away from her. Her growl is a low key way of telling you to please back off, the same with snapping at the cats. She's not being overly aggressive, she's merely warning everyone. So when you take the food away from her, you're doing two things:

a. You are confirming that you are not to be trusted and that you were indeed out to get her food.
b. You're showing her that you do not respect her warning. The worst case scenario in this case is an adult dog that will skip any ineffective warnings entirely and go straight for a bite.

My training method is the following, where I don't proceed with the next step until the dog is completely relaxed with the step that came before it:

1. Let her eat in peace. Stay away from her while she's eating and keep the cats away from her as well. Do this for a few weeks.

2. Walk around her, doing your daily business. Ignore her and the food completely, even if she should growl at you. Let the cats in as well, but remove them if they get too close to her. The cat law of possession is actually identical to the dog law of possession and in my experience cats quickly learn to respect the dog's warning to keep away.

3. Start throwing tidbits of extra yummy food in her bowl as you walk past her while she's eating.

4. When giving her large treats, before giving her the treat, hold the treat for a while and let her chew on it while you're holding it. (Remember according to the dogs' law of possession, as long as you haven't given it up, then it's yours and you're letting her eat YOUR treat. As soon as you let go, it will be hers).

5. Take out two small bowls. Put a tiny bit of food in both bowls and give her one bowl. As soon as she's emptied it replace it with the other bowl, put a bit of food in the first bowl, wait for her to finish the second bowl then take it and put down the first bowl. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

6. Use just one bowl, take it before it's completely empty to put some extra tidbits and then give it to her again.

At the same time teach her the meaning of "no" or "leave it" with "no"-exercises. Use the praise and treat method where the "no"-treat never becomes the "yes"-treat. Practise every day until she's so good at it that you could drop a prime steak on the floor, give the puppy a quiet "no" and trust her not to touch the steak.

Also, arm yourself with a bag of tiny treats suitable for both dogs and cats and then sit down and give every one a treat, one at the time. Bad behaviour, such as trying to take the treat away from the cats, results in a "no!" and no treats. Good behaviour, such as sitting quietly and waiting for the treat, results in a treat and praise.

If you are forced to have to take something away from her, then try to, whenever possible, to exchange it with something else and better.

Once you've done all the above training and reached stage 6, then your puppy should no longer show any food aggression. Some puppies learn this faster than others, the important thing is to remain patient and consisten with the training and not move forward faster than what the puppy is ready for.

How to Identify Good Dog Training Schools

• Hi,
  
  Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age. Here's more info:
  
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• feed her from your hand she can't bite the hand that feeds her ...
  
  stay is the command you need to get down forget about sit ,, they all sit forget the paw it's cute it means nothing right now come.. is number one or two stay come and getting her to walk behind you or absolutely next to you on a leash .. work on those 3 above all things .. use the food because it's a prime motivator .. i giggle when people say hector millian or ceaser whatever //is such a doggy genius .. I bet he'd figure out your dog in ten seconds .. the way i just did .. she's hungry right ..?? u have the food ?? guess who's in charge /// You
  
  yeah my dog has only chewed food twice in the last two years i give her fillet mignon she swallows it .. i give her a rock dipped in gravey same thing ..i haven't ever bought her dog treats that cost more than 99,cents a pound .. she will work for any type dog food you have ..i buy treats because i like the shapes .. lol good luck n remember .. it's just a dog


• Definitely take her for training. Start as soon as possible, don't wait. Deal with the food aggression issues NOW, before she gets too big & hurts you, a family member or your cats. When she's eating, go over & stand near the bowl. Put it out where you can maneuver around it. When she starts to eat, stand over the bowl & get her to move away by moving towards her. Pick up the bowl. Claim the bowl as yours. Keep doing this until you can take the bowl away without any problems. Watch the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan. He has a website & is excellent with dogs. Become a pack leader!


• You can train your dog yourself with treats. All you do is show the dog what you want it to do and then give her a treat like cheese that she likes a lot. For example, if you want to teach her to lie down, force her to lie down and give her a treat while saying "lay down." She will get the idea what to do and in time obey you when she hears the command.
  
  Do not tolerate growling by her around her food. When she growls, tell her "no!" and take the food away. You can train a dog to be gentle and submissive. You need to let her know you are the boss in every regard.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

I have a 7 month old Brittany spaniel and he does not listen to save his life we tried training him off the leash and he ran away. Everytime we take him off the leash he bolts to our next door neightboors yard to go play with there dogs. We only have one dog and thats him. I would really like to play fetch with him. and we dont have a yard because we just bought a new house.

Secrets to Dog Training to Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems

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Take your dog to puppy class and get some training. Recall is a very easy thing to train, but if you don't understand what your dog is telling you then you need the training. For now, or until you can get signed up for a class, don't let your dog off the leash. Every time he goes off and you call him and he does not respond, you are enforcing the fact that he is your pack leader. Get a long line (20-30) feet and practice calling him. One call and then reel him in to you. Once he gets to you give him a treat (very small treat; size of a pencil eraser). Do this inside and outside. Never off the leash until he understands he must come when called. Remember ONE CALL, do not repeat, he must come on the first call.
***Go to class, you and your dog will love it!

Protection Dog Training - Frequently Asked Questions

• It's probably best to start him on a very long lead. Get him to come to you by giving whatever command you choose with a gentle pull on the lead, praising & rewarding him when he comes to you. Start him with short distances then gradually increase the distance. You might consider an obedience class too


• if your neighbor lets than let your dog play with the other dogs because your dogs enjoys to do that and also maybe if u go on line u can get a trainer to train your dog
  i also recommend not to let your dog off the leash because he can run away or hurt someone and i wouldn't take any chances

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training. dog training.?

I need all the best dog training tips and links to videos about dog training you can give me. thank-you all.Oh, and my dog is part mini doby part beagle, and she gets really riled outside. I have her pretty well trained inside but when she gets outside and sees something interested she obeys no commands and pulls away I really want her to stop pulling.

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All the info you need in one convenient spot.

http://www.clickertraining.com

The 5 Best Dog Training Tips For You and Your Dog

• You need to get a pinch collar and learn how to use it properly. This collar mimics the feeling of a momma dog nipping her puppies neck to correct them. They work wonders! We volunteer for a local shelter and foster different dogs all the time. We learned this procedure and use it on all our dogs and it works everytime! Cesar Milan uses this technique also!


• First, get a no pull harness. That will stop her straining and pulling at the end of the leash because it's uncomfortable under the arms if they pull.
  
  Next, change directions, a few steps, and make your dog sit with it's back to anything it's over reacting to. Repete till dog gets the idea that calm looking is ok, and barking lunging, circling on the lead etc, doesn't get them the response they want.
  
  Take treats while walking , kitty kibble usually is interesting enough and easy to carry, and give tiny treats when they act calm or sit when told.
  
  Be sure your dog is getting plenty of mental and physical exercise to keep healthy and mentally/emotionally balanced. Maybe find an agility course and trainer that you could work with, or teach your dog to search for things you hide around the house and yard.
  
  Enjoy your little dog, sounds like a smart and eager one.


• Get Best guide on dog training at :
  http://123guides.blogspot.com/search/lab…

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training facility in Washington?

I have a boston terrier who needs trianing

He's 2

Train Your Dog - Don't Let Your Dog Train You

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(Seattle, Washington) ahimsa dog training - Voted Best of Seattle in the Pet Services category http://ahimsadogtraining.com/group-dog-c…

(Washington, DC) A click above - http://www.aclickabovellc.com/

Best person is yourself.. Try it but being consistent is the key. http://animal.discovery.com/guides/dogs/…

Use treats only to train first. Then gradually fade them out of the training..

Quick training tip:
If dog is pulling on leash in one direction, go the opposite until he stops pulling on the leash..

Use loud sounds to train (i.e. if the dog eats off the table, make a loud noise so that it startles them and keep doing it until it doesn't happen)

Service Dog Training - How to Prepare Your Dog

• my house ! my dog is perfectly trained !

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Dog Health Questions: How do I start my own service dog training program?

I want to do that when I grow up.
I mean (legally)
what should I get a degree in?
How do I know what licences i need or certificates i need so I can train and place/sell my own service dogs? (im going to have another part time job too)
Is there a program that places service dogs for you?
Thanks

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There are lots of organizations that place service dogs. Do you mean some sort of matchmaking service where you train the dog and they find a match for it? No, nothing like that. Each dog is custom trained for the individual recipient. It is not possible to adequately train a service dog without ever interviewing or working with the partner the dog is being trained for.

Different states have different requirements for service dog trainers. Some states require no certification, some do. Ask your state's attorney general's office what is required in your state.

What should you study? First and foremost, study dogs. That means volunteer volunteer volunteer at your local shelter to help rehabilitate dogs with behavior problems. Volunteer with the dog program with your local 4-H dog club. Teach basic dog obedience classes in your community, through your kennel club, for your local pet store or vet, through adult education courses, any which way you can. Compete with your pet dogs, paying particular attention to getting titles in obedience and agility.

Next, get out in the community and get to know the people. You'll be working for people with disabilities and with them. So learn how. Learn how to communicate with a person who is deaf. Learn what it is like to navigate when you are blind. Learn about the barriers for people in wheelchairs. Learn how people are treated differently when they have a learning or other cognitive disability. As a service dog trainer, it will be your responsibility not only to communicate with all these people despite their disabilities, it will by your responsibility to understand their disabilities and what kinds of help they are likely to need. You also need to learn to be creative. What will you do if you wind up with a client who is both deaf and in a wheel chair? Not only will you have to teach the dog tasks for both deafness and mobility, you'll also need to teach the dog to do his mobility work with hand signals and his hearing work around the mobility issue. For example, hearing dogs typically poke or paw at the person's leg, but if they can't feel their leg, you'll have to teach him some other signal to use that works for that specific individual person.

When you get to college, look for programs in animal behavior, psychology, or sociology.

When you get out, apprentice with a program that trains service dogs. Get some guidance from the people who are already out there doing what you want to do. There is no need to reinvent the wheel and figure things out the hard way by trial and error when you can learn from the experience of another.

If you can't find a program to apprentice with, try Bergin U.

Be aware that service dog training is a lousy career. The hours are long and the pay sucks, that is unless your idea of good pay is knowing you've made a significant improvement in someone else's quality of life. You won't be bringing home a very healthy paycheck, if you bring one home at all.

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• You can go to university here [ http://www.berginu.org/ ], I would suggest atleast a BS degree. Also, if you have a service dog org in you area you can start as a puppy socializer and move up the ranks, you should try to achieve board status before starting your own org. You will need experience and credibility to get initial funding.


• Check w/ your state for local regulations. You can also apprentice someone who is already doing this type of work.


• Apprentice at various places that board, train, rescue dogs for a few years. Ask vets and your school counselor to help you with your decision to work with dogs and disabled people.
  
  Go to college and at least get an AS degree in an animal related, human services, eduation, business oriented conglomerate of classes.
  
  Maybe by 28 or so you could possible be ready to train SD's.
  
  Other people's lives and possible injury or death rest on your ability to train a SD correctly.

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Dog Health Questions: What dog training collar would you suggest?

Our Beagle is currently 13 pounds and should top out around 25 pounds. We want to let him run in the yard without spending $300 to install the fence and etc. We also want to use it as a training tool in the house and when we go to visit friends.

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Just a regular collar. All others are way to unkind to the pups. Training takes TIME & PATIENCE. Not quick fixes like special collars and fences. Just put a ton of TIME & PATIENCE into you little pup. Good luck.

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• I have to go with Nina on this one.
  
  ADD: Dogtra 1200 is the one I use and it is great.


• There are brands that serve as a collar for underground fence and training. They come with the underground wire anr training remote. (We have one, but for the life of me I can't remember the name. I'll check this evening.) The rempte also gives a good tone option, a bad tone option, and 4 levels of shock. You can also set the 4 shock buttons to beep the bad tone for 1 second before shocking or to just shock. We only gave our dog 2 shocks before he learned the bad tone means to knock it off. Now when he hears it he knows it means whatever he is doing is unacceptable and to stop.*****Edit***** Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. The brand we have is Innotek and here is the link to their web site. My sister said they got theirs (that is the one we are using. It is like the SD-70 but an older model) on ebay for pretty cheap. Good luck!
  
  http://www.innotek.net/
  
  http://search.ebay.com/innotek_W0QQ_trks…


• FOR TRAINING YOUR DOG I RECOMMEND A CHOKE COLLAR. BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO USE IT RIGHT. PLACE THE COLLAR RIGHT BELOW THE EARS. THAT WAY WHEN THE DOG MISS BEHAVES YOU PULL SLIGHTLY AND THE DOG WILL STOP WHATEVER IT WAS DOING. THAT AREA IS A SENSITIVE AREA AND IS USED BEST WHEN TRAINING.


• Choke collars are good, but they're only effective when you are using a leash (so you can pull). Shock collars are great because they are remote activated. However, be sure to get a good one that has numerous levels on it (preferably a dial going from 0-100) so you can use the minimal level possible. You really only want to get the dog's attention, not truly shock them and hurt them. I use Dogtra, and love it.
  
  However, you are going to spend between $200-$300 for a good shock collar, and I wouldn't recommend using a shock collar without also investing in a professional class to show you how to use it. Most people just want to put it on their dog and start shocking the crap out of them. PLEASE have someone teach you how to use it, you and your dog will both be glad you did. :-)


• It depends on the behavior issues you are experiencing with your dog. If he doesn't pull a lot on leash, a regular buckle collar is just fine. If you have a great deal of trouble with him pulling, use an Easy Walk or Gentle Leader harness.
  
  When in the yard, he should only have on a regular buckle collar. Training collars can become caught on something and severely injure him. They are meant for training only, not general use.

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Dog Health Questions: Worst dog training class you were ever in?

If you have been in a seriously bad dog training class, tell me about it! I was in one class where the instructor did her homework for a class she was taking, rarely looking up to see what and how we were doing...(but not for long). What story do you care to share?

Electronic Dog Training Collars - Should Your Dog Wear One?

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The other trainer that was hired at my store teaches a training method called the compulsive learning theory. Basically it states the dog obeys to avoid punishment. If he was a real trainer who is up to date on the proven positive methods, he would know that dogs learn best by a positive based punishment rather than a physical one. In short I have seen this brut of a man hang and jerk aggressive dog via on leashes. He has even gone as fare as pinching the whisker glands on the dog to get them to obey. Some of you may not see the problem in this, but as someone who has gone to school to study dog behavior, it is insulting and honestly if I can be so bold cheating clients in thinking this is the right way into training dogs. If anyone wants to have a good dog trainer here are the list of criteria that will insure you they are good teachers:
1) Ask if they have a valid Dog training certificate from a positive training school( look up the school via google)
2) Ask if they use prong choke or shocks collars in training. They say yes to any of them DO NOT GO WITH THEM!
3) Do they use any physical correction with there hands in training? The answer should be no.
4) Ceaser Mulan or Victoria Stillwell? If it Ceaser they love, I promise you they will screw up your dog.
5) Ask where the training will be. Outside?How many dogs? Is it sanitary?

In my expeirance pet store trainers have little or no knowledge on how to properly train dogs. I have met many and have seen their classes. Best advice is to get a personal trainer who can come to your home and let your dog be in it's own home where he will learn the best.

And in case your are wondering where my education comes from here is the school I am going to
animalbehaviorcollege.com. Same school Victoria Stilwell from " It's me or the Dog" graduated from. That and also I had to work on an externship for 7 months versing myself in different AKC breed groups. Am I educated? Yes. Do I know my material? Yes. Am I a dog whisper? No. I am a person who can get into about a 90% radius of what your dog may be thinking. Thank you for this question, and if you ever have training questions feel free to ask me. ^_^

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Keeping Your Pet Dog Trained

• i brought my dog to this one class and the first class the instructor told us we were going to tire our dogs out by having them sit on an elevated wooden box for the entire hour ?!!? i was like, okay, and not many of the dogs could do it because they were all puppies !!! what puppy is going to hold a sit on a wooden box for an hour ... the instructor proceeded to spew his beliefs on dog training and would grab leashes of certain dogs and drag it into the middle and showed his idea of leash correction ... i wouldn't allow him to take my dog ... then he proceed to put all the dogs that could not sit still on the boxes to one end of the room and he called them the "remedial section" !!! i could not go back to that class ... crazy comes to mind when i remember that guy ...


• Well I brought my dog to a day long "boot camp" for dogs, only to find out she was left with a prong collar on, in a CHAIN LINK KENNEL (tiny) in the cold for hours, then left in the sun. (She is white) with no food, water, or bed in a cement kennel. They never even worked with her. She could have snagged the prong on the fence and hung herself and no one would have known. I never went back.


• In Obedience School a few years ago, this guy had brought his "Perfect Little Doggy, 1oo% Trained" in the Class to show everyone how great of an example he was. If you call- Not getting along with dogs, barking, yelping for NO reaon, growling at NOTHING, not obeying worth sh*t... if you call that 1oo% Trained, my dog is o% trained. o.o


• Any class where the trainers tell you they won't use their dog to demonstrate because it would show them up. At least half of the trainers at the school I went to a couple of years ago said this.
  
  If they can't train their own dog, how can they possibly help me train mine??


• My dogs have never been to school..

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