Dog Health Questions: When I got my dog she was house trained and did good for a week or so now she gos in the house when ever? why?

When I first got her she was already house broke and she did really good with it for about the first 2 weeks then I think my parents got lazy when walking her wile I was at work. Its not like there old there only 39 and 38 and im 18. I think oh is she has got in the habit of using our wreck room as her own toilet. Ive done every thing I can think of but I cant get her to stop Ive been taking her out every hour and she still some how slips out of site from me long enough to go take a big old poop in the house. If I cant find a way to stop her my parents are going to make me get rid of her. I cant do that I just can so im open to any and all suggestons. please feel free to email me at buckeyesoh@hotmail.com. If you do email me please make the subject someing to do with dog training. Thank you very much.

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If she was on a bathroom schedule when you got her and your parents didn't follow it then she would go in the house. However it sounds like she's marking the house as your home because now she's been there long enough to feel comfortable.

When she goes in the bathroom in the house clean it up (if she poops pick it up with like a paper towel or something and if she pees soak it up with a paper towel) and while you're cleaning it up have her there with you and sternly (don't be mean even if you're mad she'll just keep doing it to egg you on) tell her not potty (or whatever you say) in the house, then take her and the poop outside and say go potty outside and leave the poop out there. If it's pee you can't really leave it out there but either way make sure you show it to her inside and then leave it if possible outside. Then when she does go outside tell her good potty outside really reward her so she understands where it's okay to go and where it's not okay to go. And it may take a little while because training dogs isn't easy and even though she was already house trained she's just made a huge change.

I hope this helps!

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Dog Health Questions: What can my land lord ask me about my service dog?

I have an invisiable disability, and a pshyatric service dog that I trained myself.I am wondering what my land lord can ask me about the dog or the dogs training, and if the land lord can still turn me away based on the dogs breed, stating that since the dog was not profesonaly trained it must not be a service dog?

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Landlords have much greater latitude than owners of public accommodations have because the duration of the relationship between you and your landlord is considerably longer than that between merchant and customer.

He is permitted to require some sort of documentation of your disability from a medical professional. It is not necessary that this documentation spell out the exact nature of the disability, but it should list off the major life activities that are limited by the disability. Ideally, it would also mention what the dog has been trained to do to mitigate that disability, and a statement by the doctor that in his professional opinion the service dog is necessary.

He may be permitted to require proof of training. I've seen it go both ways in court decisions. For example, in Bronk v. Ineichen the court found that the dog in question was not a hearing dog because the owner was not able to prove it had actually been trained (it was an owner-trained dog).
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod…

This proof might be in the form of a training log of all of the training sessions you put into training your dog, or various kinds of certificates to prove at least parts of his training, such as class completion certificates, obedience or other working titles, a CGC, etc.

If the dog is fully trained and working for you before you apply for the apartment, then generally the landlord cannot ban the dog based on breed. However, if he can show that the presence of a dog of a certain breed would cause an undue hardship for him, say an increased cost in insurance, then he might possibly succeed. If that breed is banned by local ordinance, then you are probably SOL.

The FHAA does not require that service dogs be professionally trained (same as the ADA in that respect). In fact, some courts have found that the dog need not be trained at all, but again, I've seen that go both ways, so it's not as clear as it is with a trained service dog. If the PWD can prove training, if the landlord is not exempt from the FHAA, and if the landlord cannot show it would be an undue burden, then generally the courts will side with the PWD (person with a disability).

http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (sample letter requesting a reasonable accommodation)
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (doctor's letter supporting a reasonable accommodation)
http://servicedogcentral.org/content/nod… (brief overview of disability housing law)

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An internet search for "service dog certification" will only lead you to scam sites that will sell "certification" to anyone willing to pay $40 to $250 for it, regardless of whether their dog is actually a service dog. Businesses and landlords are becoming wise to these scams which are most often used by people wanting to pass off pets as service dogs, so save your money. If the agency doesn't actually test you and your dog in person, then their "certification" isn't worth the paper it is printed on and you might as well have printed your own at home.

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The ADA does not generally apply to housing other than public housing (housing owned by a government entity). The law that most often applies in housing situations is the Fair Housing Amendments Act. It is different from the ADA.

The ADA does not permit businesses to require proof of disability or proof of training. The FHAA does. The answer below me has confused the two laws.

Both the ADA and the FHAA do recognize psychiatric service dogs. The dog need not be trained for a physical disability in order to qualify, but he must be trained to perform tasks that mitigate the owner's disability.

Under the ADA, "Animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or to promote emotional well-being are not service animals." BUT "The term service animal includes individually trained animals that do work or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric, cognitive, and mental disabilities." (Both quotes are from the U.S. Department of Justice)

The difference is TRAINING.

Now it gets even messier. The FHAA actually does tend to recognize emotional support animals, in addition to psychiatric service animals. HUD recognizes them, but some courts have not. So while the statutory law tends to suggest that a landlord must allow an ESA, the actual court cases run about 50/50 in my observations. An individual case might win or lose and it's very difficult to predict which way it will go with an ESA. However, with a PSD, where disability and training can be proved, the odds should be good the PWD would prevail.

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• Sigh @ most other incorrect answers.
  
  Service dogs DO NOT HAVE TO BE LICENSED OR CERTIFIED. However, you do not have a service dog unless he has been trained to assist you with a physical disability.
  
  If your dog is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), then you will need a letter from the psychiatrist who is currently treating you stating that the dog is an ESA. http://www.bazelon.org/issues/housing/in… The burden is on YOU to have a legitimate ESA. Should it go to court, the courts do not look kindly upon those trying to pass off pets are ESA's.
  
  Additionally, the dog MUST act like a service dog. If the dog craps everywhere and is threatening to others, you can and will be asked to leave and it will not violate the ADA.
  
  If the dog is not yet considered a service dog by the ADA, then your dog DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PERMITTED anywhere, unless your state/county has a specific law regarding service dogs in training.
  
  To cover your bases and prevent problems, you need to get your dog PROFESSIONALLY trained at least in CGC. The dog should also get some sort of certification. You need to keep copies of all training certificates and you'll need to have your "prescription" for the dog renewed annually.
  
  Unless you can provide proof that your dog has been TRAINED to assist you as a service dog, yes, you can be turned away in most cases (seizure alert dogs have more lenient guidelines). Unless you have a valid prescription/letter from a therapist/psychiatrist, you can be turned away.


• VERIFYING THAT IT IS A SERVICE ANIMAL
  
  People with disabilities who use service animals may often be easily identified without any need for questioning. If you can tell by looking, you should not make the person feel uncomfortable by asking questions. If you are unsure whether an animal meets the definition of a service animal, management may ask the person with the disability the following two questions in a discreet and non-threatening way:
  
  Is the animal required because of a disability?
  What tasks or services has the animal been trained to perform?
  You may not ask questions about the person's disability. You may not ask to be shown certification or a special ID card as proof of the animal's training. You may not ask a guest with a service animal to use a specific entrance, exit or area of the business.
  
  You may expect the animal to behave appropriately and be under the control of the owner/partner/trainer. You may expect the person to clean up after the animal if there should be an accident, but that is highly unlikely as most service animals are trained to "go" on demand and only in specific locations.


• Unless your dog is a licensed, legal service dog, the landlord can treat it just like any other dog- therefore, if the place you're looking at doesn't allow pets, then you and your dog won't be allowed.
  
  If you qualified for a service dog, you should have got one so it's a legal, proper service dog. You can easily end up banned from shops and other places for this- your dog is no different than any other pet.


• If the dog is not certified as a service dog, it is not a service dog.
  
  Service dogs go through a very intensive training that starts at 8 weeks old & will continue for at least another year or more.
  
  Sorry, but your dog is not a Service Dog. IF you actually qualify for one, one would be provided for you. I doubt, very seriously , that you would even qualify for one.


• Psychiatric support dogs are only just beginning to be recognized as Service Dogs in some areas - it's possible your dog may not be covered and he MAY be able to turn you away. Some areas accept them as such, others do not - i do not believe they are 100% covered under the same law as physical Service Dogs (such as seeing eye dogs.)
  
  Could be wrong though.
  
  If your dog is providing needed aid for you to survive then have a doctor and psychiatrist write you out a note for the dog and make the effort to register your dog with a service dog association. Then you'll be set.
  
  Tons of information on this site, under FAQs:
  http://www.psychdog.org/
  
  Info on Fair Housing Act:
  http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/y…
  
  ADA definition of a service dog:
  "Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs are one type of service animal, used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar. But there are service animals that assist persons with other kinds of disabilities in their day-to-day activities. "
  
  http://www.ada.gov/qasrvc.htm


• Service dogs require registration to be afforded the privileges granted to them. I suggest you contact some local trainers that can provide you with the appropriate registration information. The breed is not relevant once the registration process is complete.
  
  There are multiple organizations that can point you in the right direction. Do an internet search for "Service Dog Certification", you will get all of the information you need to proceed.
  
  Then the landlord can ask to see your card, and not much else.
  
  Good Luck


• If your dog is a certified service dog, you will have a certificate proving this. Contact your local service dog society, they should be able to help with your landlord.


• Maybe there's an answer on these dog sites.


• tell him to get lost

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Dog Health Questions: Dogs: squirt bottle for training?

I am reading a dog training book and it says to use a squirt bottle to discourage barking... when my dog barks, I'm supposed to squirt her mouth and say NO (or "quiet).
I tried it a couple of times and she was so surprised she kind of got jumpy and wanted to escape.

Is this a good idea or not?

The book is Leader of the Pack
http://www.amazon.com/Leader-Pack-Nancy-…

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Holy cow. Well I don't use negative methods to train my puppies. I want to train them, not terrorize them. When my puppy starts barking, I say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl". I address this again when she barks again, and say "no barking" until she stops barking, then I say "good girl" She learns barking makes me unhappy, and being quiet gets her praises. I do this until I win the battle. The time you spend in training will pay off when your dog gets older, the more you put into your dog the more you get out of them. I vote that the method in your book is a very bad method, for the reason you yourself mentioned. This negative method did not stop your dog from barking, it just made her frightened of you. Dogs want to please you, so you have to teach them what behaviors make you happy, and which ones don't and remember to praise the behaviors you want from them.

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• It's a good idea if you don't do a lot of grooming. I wouldn't want my dogs to associate a spray bottle with a correction. . . they might develop an issue.


• It works for some dogs, not others. Some dogs love being squirted with water, so it's obviously not going to work. Dogs who hate it will learn to stop barking. Your other alternatives are to say "no bark", or you put either gravel or coins in the bottom of a plastic bottle and throw that in her direction. The idea is you throw it close to her to startle her and she's not to see that it's you throwing it - she just thinks it happens when she barks. If you do it right, you should only have to do it a couple of times. Or you could get a shock collar.


• it worked on my german shepard


• I don't agree with that method.
  
  Check out these websites from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer).


• Wouldn't work with my guys, they'd be getting attention, they don't really care what kind of attention it is, its still attention.
  
  Ignoring them when they bark and giving loads of attention when they're quiet has done wonders.


• It works for my parrots but I wouldn't use it on the dogs. I find that props are not that good with training, you don't always have it handy when you need it and that just confuses the dog. Voice commands are better.


• It doesn't actually fix the problem it only temporarily fixes the issue and the dog will go back to barking when the threat of punishment [the squirt bottle] has been removed.
  
  If you insist on using the squirt bottle then you should use it in conjunction with positive reinforcement training for example if you squirt and say "quiet" when she is quiet you reward with a treat and say "good quiet" personally I'd just practice using quiet when she barks, when she does you can say loudly quiet, when she stops immediately reward. Over time she won't stop barking at things but she will shut up quicker. Reinforce the behavior you want [quiet] and ignore the behavior you don't want [the barking] or redirect her to a behavior you can reinforce [the quiet].
  
  I've used the word before my dogs get "out of control" at something I know is going to set them off. My weim will just grumble but she won't actually bark and if she looks at me when I say quiet I instantly praise. This takes time but will help.
  
  However, if you own a yappy dog like a Pomeranian then I'm afraid barking comes with the territory. I suggest reading "The complete Idiots guide to Positive Training" it'll tell you that punishment methods such as squirt bottles actually don't work unless you always have the bottle with you.
  
  Personally I found the squirt bottle didn't work, they just ran out of squirting range, but quiet works much better.


• It depends on why the dog is barking. For example, this method works great to stop my schnauzer from continuing to bark when I have guests. In my opinion, the dog can bark at first, then needs to stop when the guest is let in.
  
  Why is your dog barking?


• I tried this for my dog, but it had the opposite affect. She LIKED the water and thought it was a game and would bark more in hopes of being squirted.


• I have used a method like this where I squirt water in the dogs face when they bark and tell them quiet. You are leaving out an important part of the process though. You should always praise the lack of barking the dog gives you after the squirt. I wouldn't try to squirt the dog in the mouth because to do that you would have to put your hands on the dogs face to get the squirt into the mouth. That would take to much time from the time the dog barks to the correction of squirting it in the mouth and can also make your dog shy away from you hands. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to groom or put a leash on a dog that is afraid of your hands. So if you are going to continue to use the squirt bottle aim for the face and tell the dog quiet and praise the dog as soon as it stops barking.

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Dog Health Questions: How are police dogs and seeing and eye dogs trained?

How are police dogs and seeing and eye dogs trained?can i have links to where you got your information from please?

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1. Where do you get the dogs?

The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers. Occasionally, boxers and mixed breeds are used.

2. How long does it take to train a dog?

Training a Seeing Eye ) dog is a multi-step process. When the dog is about eight weeks old, it's placed in the home of a volunteer puppy-raiser, where it's taught basic obedience and socialization and given lots of love. When it's about 18 months old, the dog returns to The Seeing Eye and begins a four-month course of training with a sighted instructor. When the dog passes this phase, it's matched with a blind person. The person and the dog then train together, under the supervision of a sighted instructor. Someone training with his or her first dog participates in a 27-day training session. For someone training with a second or subsequent dog, the session lasts 20 days.

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• it takes many years of experience to train K-9's
  
  You can google the seeing eye puppy program


• link to www.fidelco.com
  
  They choose the dogs and have "foster" people trained to teach the dogs the skills needed.

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Dog Health Questions: I wish to offer some of my welsh ponies and horses to be used by 4Hers in the horseless program in Odessa TX?

I am offering my ponies and horses for the use of 4Hers for the 4h horseless program in Odessa and perhaps Middland and other close areas.They would be given the use of my animals at my place to particapate in the horse program.
I would keep the ponies and horses at my place and i have a areana and will feed and care for them.The 4Her will have access tot hem when ever they need to use them for their program.iI was a 4H dog training teacher and wish to offer my welsh ponies and horses to the kids that might not get a chance to do this project.I have ponies from 8months old to 6yo and 2 horses,a 5yo and a 9 month old.The kids will be able to takew them to shows or where ever they need to.I will make sure the horses are up n all shots and general care.the kids will have use of mt tack and tools as well as my facalities.With a signed waver of Libality.And they must wear a hard hat every time they ride.I cover saftey very strongly about this.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I share my opinions on the Don Sullivan system?

I have puchased this system and it's fantastic. Although I skeptical when I first thought about buying it (I'd already spent £600 on dog training that hadn't worked) and I was worried I'd be ripped off.

Anyway, I want to spread the word on this product/system, so that I can tell people it does work and it works quickly and I don't know how to do it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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dog sites and forums.

I disagree. My parents bought this and I thought Don Sullivan was a joke. He claims he can't train pit bulls (what? they're a dog, you're a DOG trainer) and then he went on to say an 8 wk old puppy was AGGRESSIVE. After watching his training videos, my parents returned it. I was disgusted and they were afriad of the negative impact his "training" would have on their two dogs.

The guys an idiot IMHO.

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Dog Health Questions: How do you stop a puppy from barking?

Our black lab/golden retriever puppy is about 16 weeks old. We bought a dog training book that says to hold a treat up to his nose because they can't bark and sniff at the same time when he is barking. But that is not working because he might think he is being praised. What do you suggest we do?

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NEVER EVER BEAT THE DOG, OR HIT IT when it barks or else it will turn aggressive. I know alot about dogs, and usually you ignore the dog or look at them straight in the eyes and say no in a stern voice and then ignore them but don't put them in a time-out, because their cage is eathier their home, or when they crap in the house. just ignore the dog because all they want is attention and that's why they're barking or because they're trying to protect their property! GOOD LUCK! contact me if you have any questions at shopacholic009@yahoo.com

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• Feed the dog some food.


• give him to the pound


• I think you could try reading other books on training. (or Hire a trainer)


• i had the same problem with my dog, and although this is a little mean it really worked. every time he would bark i would spray him with a little tiny squirt gun. eventually he learned not to bark.


• shock collars. it worked on my neighbor's dog!


• puzzle on it


• I have a black lab, and we started splashing her in the face with a little water each time she would bark. It is an unpleasant shock. Say no at the same time, so that no becomes a negative. Then when you say no in the future, it means it is bad...
  Now our dog only barks when she is allowed, or told to...


• to find out what is causing him to bark would be the first place to start


• Get rid of it and buy a kitten!! HA HA


• there are BARKING CESSATION devices on the market.
  
  They are fairly cheap too.


• Feed him/her or give him/her a chew toy.


• i suggest that you either get a barking collar. Labs can handle it. It only gives them a little jolt. We had to put one on my miniature beagle but she couldnt handle it. Every time she got shocked she barked more.


• try to comfort it and see if that helps if it does'ent email me and ill see what i can do


• Try to scratch the dogs head and talk to it..they like that..


• A 44' will do the job
  One bullet to the head one to the hearth Just to be sure
  
  Just kidding :)
  Give him something he really likes eating Dog biscuvits or something like that :)


• I agree with the person that said to spray him with a water gun. It really does sound mean, but it doesn't hurt them and it's the only thing that has ever worked with my dog.


• shock collars are absolutely inhumane,that squirt gun method works real well,it does not cause pain,but they do not like it,do the humane thing hun


• give the puddy what ever it is that he/she wants :)


• tie its mouth


• When is he barking? When you leave? Is it at night? Is he an indoor dog or an outdoor dog (inmate), I call outdoor dogs inmates because people lock them in their back yards and forget about them. Anyway, whatever the cause the answer is consistent patient training. Anti-bark devices are typically inhumane (even if you can buy one at Walmart)and show the owners lack of patience or willingness to spend time working with the dog and generally they are not a long term solution, eventually the collar wears out or gets broken or whatever... There are about a million great sites on the www. with training advice and or tips...Good Luck


• With few exceptions, all dogs bark. Barking is a natural behaviour and it is a way of communicating. While the messages can range from loneliness to hunger or playfulness, most often barking is used as an alarm or alert signal that indicates to the other pack members that a stranger or intruder is approaching
  
  Most people have a feeling of security and comfort knowing their dogs are “on the job”. Some people even encourage their dogs to bark and growl when the doorbell rings or someone knocks. They feel this is acceptable behaviour, however, when the dogs become uncontrollable, with barking that is excessive, they become a nuisance. Life is miserable for neighbours who must listen day after day to barking dogs.
  Excessive barking often begins in puppy-hood, when the pup who is not yet house-trained is unwisely shut behind closed doors. Improper confinement will definitely cause a barking problem, and dogs that are tied or tethered will eventually become frustrated and begin to bark to communicate their displeasure. We must always remember that dogs are pack animals. It is not natural or normal for them to be alone, however, millions of dogs must learn to cope confidently while members of the family go out daily to work.
  
  Chewing, uncontrolled barking, house-training problems and destructive behaviour have put many dogs out of their homes, and all of this could be avoided if we simply communicated more effectively with our canine companions. They are part of a pack or family, similar in behaviour to their ancestors, the wolves. Wolves travel, hunt, sleep and eat in a group environment, therefore, we must modify this instinct. We must, in our human packs, make our dogs feel comfortable and secure about being alone in the “den” while the other pack members are away.
  
  Because most barking takes place when you are away from home, you have no choice but to believe your neighbours when they complain.
  
  Barking is actually quite common and not that difficult to rectify. Let us consider the encouraging owner who inadvertently praises and teaches his or her dog that its barking is the greatest thing, which makes the dog feel its owner is happy and pleased when he barks.
  
  The easiest way to teach the dog to bark is command him to “speak”. So while the dog is barking at the door, the owner may use the command word “speak”. The dog will associate barking behaviour with this word. Now, your golden moment has arrived. You are going to teach your dog the word “quiet”, or “enough” or “shush” (your choice!). We do not teach the word “No”, because “No” means “Never, ever do that - ever".
  
  When you command your dog to be “Quiet” and he keeps barking, you will have to teach him the meaning of the word “Quiet”. Hitting your dog or using other physical measure or mechanical or electronic aids are unkind and unnecessary. You may hold your dog's muzzle closed (gently and kindly), or you may have to use a water pistol. Another method is to make a sudden sharp sound (rattle a pop can with some coins in it, or bang on a pot) to divert your dog's attention from barking. When your dog has ceased to bark for at least three to five seconds, praise him in a quiet, calm voice, perhaps saying, “Good, quiet. Good!”. Avoid stroking, patting and hugging your dog at this point, as you may over-excite him again, and he may miss the point of the whole exercise.
  
  Before you leave your dog alone, remember the following points:
  
  Provide adequate exercise.
  
  Leave the radio or television on.
  
  Provide your dog with proper chewing material - rawhide, nylabones and Kong toys stuffed with yummy stuff are good (beware of using real animal bones - they can splinter).
  
  Crate train your dog.
  
  Unplug your phone.
  
  Place a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door. This may prevent trades people from knocking or ringing the bell, which would set your dog off on a barking cycle.
  
  Shut the shades or drapes so your dog cannot see outside.
  
  Make your departures calm. Tone things down and be matter of fact. Over-emotional, guilt-ridden departures (and entrances) put your dog in a state of anxiety.


• Tell Boscorelli to STOP BARKING!!! HE IS GIVING ME A HEADACHE SAM!!!

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

My dog is a 2 year old golden retriever and boxer mix. He is constantly pooping and peeing in the same place. We take him out all the time and we try to keep him out there for as long as possible but he often barks like crazy. He normally goes to the bathroom inside right when we leave or when we go up stairs. When we come home or walk down the stairs he usually hides under the bed because he knows he did something bad. We have tried many things and nothing works. what should we do?

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Crate train.

Block off his access to the place he has accidents.

When you take him out, bring a handful of delicious treats-like pieces of hot dog. When he goes, give him the treats and praise him. They learn to "save up" their pee so they'll get their treats.

Just to clarify-your dog doesn't hide under the bed because he knows he did something bad-he hides under the bed because he has associated you coming home or downstairs with being punished. He does not understand why.

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• he wants to get it on with a female


• Clean the spot where he goes most frequently REALLY good, you want that scent gone as best as possible.
  Dogs with pent up energy do odd things like this.
  Is your dog getting enough exercise?
  I would exercise him regularly and see if there's a change in his behavior.
  You can't punish the dog unless you catch him in the act.
  If you provide him with regular exercise I think you should crate train him. He may be feeling insecure when he's alone. A crate symbolizes relaxation and being calm. I would put him in the crate when you leave, as long as he's been exercised before hand.
  Prevention will go a long way to stop this behavior.
  Good luck.


• If he's not doing his business when you put him out, try the "match trick". This is a trick used by dog show people to get their dog to go poop when he is on his walk and he won't go (the last thing you want to hear is "clean-up to ring 5" - and it's your dog!).
  
  Take a regular match from a matchbook (NOT a stick match) and insert the match-head end into the rear end of the dog, but only about half way. Take him outside and walk him around the yard and tell him "go potty" (the idea is to train him to go on command). The match will stimulate his bowel and he will go. It might take a few minutes, but be patient. Do this every single night after he's had his dinner and you will get results.It also sounds like he's got some anxiety about being outside and he can still smell where he has gone in the past, no matter how well you think you have cleaned up and he will continue to mark. To clean this up totally - even what you can't smell, get some "Anti Icky-poo", yes - that is really the name.
  http://www.antiickypoo.com/c-antiickypoo…
  
  It is used for pet-soiled and crime scene clean up. This stuff works great!!

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Dog Health Questions: How to get a grown dog trained?

please help my dog is braking evrything!

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Take them to a dog obedience class. sometimes it could be time consuming, but it might help a bit if you're not very comfortable training the dog yourself. Another option would be trying an online dog training program. I know, it sounds a bit cheesy, but it could be both time and cost effective. or you could also get a professional trainer.

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• Take him to a trainer. Use yellow pages. Look under "dog trainers". Call the number listed. Tell them all about your dog. Follow their instructions from there.

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Dog Health Questions: Why wont my dog listen to me?

my dog will not listen to me no matter what i do and dog training books can not help me.

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Have you had his hearing checked?
I'm serious...

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• bring your dog to petco, they train dogs there


• Your dog is deaf.


• your dog does not believe that you are the pack leader so basically your dog is training you.


• Your dog knows it can get away with it. I bet it comes when you call it to supper! You have to be consistent and firm in a kind but definitely strict way.


• Talk louder.


• well if your dog is old then it prob lost his hearing and if its young call "pet-nanny 911"
  
  no jk but there is lots of good dog trainers in every area
  
  im one of them


• take your dog and put him/her in a military school for dogs. If your dog gets kicked out, i guess you have to get the Dog Whisper to your house and go from there.


• my dog is doing the same thing!!!!! she is either going deaf and she needs a check-up or...she has to much fur in her ears and needs a professional to take it out!!!!! it helped my dog!!!


• Reading a book to train your dog, without a trained eye to observe the flaws in your body language, will only frustrate you. Contact a local, reputable trainer and sign up for Basic Obedience classes. In a few weeks you will be working her like a pro and she will be listening.
  The books may tell you how to get the dog to do the exercise, but without the proper body language to accompany your commands the dog will not obey consistently.
  Save yourself a lot of time and frustration.
  Good Luck


• He won't listen, and training books what.. don't have the answer, the answer you want to hear, or they are out of the question???
  
  Get his hearing checked, and if he's fine, go to obedience classes.. You are likely one of those people who can't train on their own and need classes.. Most people do, and it also offers good socialization...


• I don't know what training you have done in the past but here are a few tips... Take about 15 minutes a day to work with him and do it before he eats... if he has already eaten, he will not be motivated by treats. Start with something simple, like having him sit... then work to more important things like stay so he won't run away etc.
  
  To Sit: Take your left hand and have it loose by your side and pull it up to your shoulder and say SIT. Only say this once, if you say sit many times they get confused. They only need one hand signal and one verbal command. He is probably not going to sit so take your hand and use your pointer and thumb on his back hips to press down and GENTLY pull on his collar. He will sit... you are going to want to use more of the collar then your hands becaue he will become sensitive to his butt area if you press to hard. Also be sure not to pull too tightly on his collar. Once he sits, if he gets back up, calmy place him again and do not say anything. Anytime his butt is on the floor he gets a treat. I woudl start with that and then work up... hope that helps!


• Hi ,
  Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , it teaches you how to train your dog by yourself , check it out at http://www.dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step videos and book
  Hope this helps you with your dog
  Good luck


• you have to speak dog....


• mayb its just it doesnt trust u enuf? idk. mayb its deaf?

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Dog Health Questions: 'Do not's of dog training?

Found this on the web, as a recommendation for the nervous first time dog owner.DON'T let your dog sleep in your bed. It will cause
aggression problems down the road.

DON'T make your dog sleep in a crate. Crate is just
another word for a small cage.

DON'T let your dogs sleep outside at night.

DON'T let your dog sleep, you should be playing with
him all the time.

DON'T keep more than 2 dogs. Each dog requires
considerable time and energy, and it is impossible for
a reasonable dog owner to spend quality time with more
than 2 dogs.

DON'T keep less than 5 dogs. Dogs are pack animals,
and five dogs is the minimum number for proper socialization.

DON'T feed your dog kibble. Kibble is the invention of
evil capitalists who want your money, and kibble has
no nutritional value whatsoever. You might as well
feed your dog sawdust.

DON'T cook your dogs meat or chicken. Cooking destroys
all the nutrients.

DON'T feed your dog raw meat or chicken. Raw food
contains salmonella, e-coli, and other harmful bacteria.

DON'T let your dog drink out of a plastic bowl. It
will turn his nose pink.

DON'T poke your eye with a sharp stick. It has nothing
to do with dogs but is a good rule nonetheless.

DON'T microchip your dog. A nearby cell phone can cause
a micro chipped dog to explode, or so says the lady
running the tattoo shop.

DON'T tattoo your dog on the ear. A dog thief can cut
off the tattooed ear.

DON'T tattoo your dog on the thigh. He'll be a tripod
before you can say GINSU.

DON'T keep a collar on your dog when unattended. He
could get caught on something and choke.

DON'T leave your dog unattended without a collar. He
could run away without any identification.

DON'T transport your dog in a plastic crate. Plastic
crates don't allow sufficient airflow.

DON'T transport your dog in a wire crate. In a car
accident, a wire crate transforms into a doggie
skewer.

DON'T let your dog drive. Its against the law in many states.

DON'T enter your dog in conformation. It's b-o-r-i-n-g for the dog.

DON'T enter your dog in obedience. It's B-o-r-i-n-g
with a capital "B".

DON'T enter your dog in agility. The jumps will injure
his joints.

DON'T send your dog out with a handler. Only a
psychopath would send their beloved pet with a
complete stranger.

DON'T handle the dog yourself. You've got a great dog,
and he deserves a much better handler than you will ever be.

DON'T get a purebred dog. Too much inbreeding has
produced dogs with temperament and health problems.

DON'T get a mutt. You don't know anything about their
pedigree. In fact, if your thinking about getting a
dog, get a cat instead.

DON'T. Don't. That's right, you heard me, just don't.

DON'T leave your dog's dew claws intact. He will rip
one off jumping a log or something, which is quite painful.

DON'T remove your dog's dew claws. Dew claws are
acupuncture points that are needed for proper
functioning of the kidneys.

AND, the #1 DON'T....

DON'T trim your dog's whiskers. Dogs use their
whiskers to determine the size of their head, which is
important when they are out shopping for a new hat.

The question is, have you found any good ones lately?

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Don't vaccinate as vaccinations cause cancer.
Don't microchip as chips cause cancer.
Don't train your dog as it makes him a slave to people.
Don't let your dog walk on linoleum as it damages his joints.
Don't feed your dog a commercial diet as they are full of fillers and unbalanced.
Don't walk your dog on a choke chain, harness, pinch collar, head collar or other types of collars for various ignorant reasons.
Don't let your dog swim as he might catch cold.
Don't bathe yopur dog as it strips the oils out of his coat.

and the ignorant "don'ts" go on...

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• LOL


• Some of those are pretty funny


• hi,
  
  No dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard he practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks--that's all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way we humans want him to. Not training your dog and expecting him to be pleasant to live with is like never sending your child to school and expecting him to ace the SATs.
  here are some guidelines:
  http://www.mediumurl.com/?r=299940285051…
  
  hope this helps.

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Dog Health Questions: Professional Dog training advice only please. What to expect from 1st dog when a new dog arrives?

1st Siberian Husky is 6 yrs old. He's been the only dog for 4 yrs. He's always been great at letting other dogs come over for play dates and sleepovers. Just got a 1 yr old Siberian Husky for his companion. Both males are fixed and are trying to establish dominance. I'd like the oldest to be dominate but I don't think I can control that. Both seem to be alpha personalities. They got along fine at the dog park all summer so the owners gave him to me. Any professional advice? Should I have gotten a female? I know I have to give it more time but will it take lots of time? They don't fight but they are tearing up my backyard with digging and wrestling. Also I separate them at feeding time but one won't let the other eat and when I try to bring the youngest inside to feed the oldest is jealous and acts very stubborn i.e. won't obey commands and acts like he feels he's not loved anymore. I try to show more attention to the oldest to let him know this is still his territory but I don't think I'm not doing things properly. They are playing me by vying for my affection and it's working. Help!

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Letting two male dogs `sort it out` is frankly the worst advice I have read here on this forum in some time. Unless bloody fights than can leave one dog seriously hurt or even dead, is okey pokey with some people no person in their right mind would let two dogs continue to brawl.

In fact, society condemns it - its against the law (dog fighting).

Rotten Rotts has it right - TAKE NO CRAP from either of them.

Now - reality. The young male is working to establish himself as the alpha. You cannot change that. Its a matter of time before they knock heads. How badly, and how often will depend on whether the other dog submits - or fights back.

Do you have any reason to believe your old dog will just give in....and do you really want to wait to find out....and either way WHY would you allow it. YOU ARE EITHER THE LEADER - OR YOU ARE NOT.

For the record, they are not `Play fighting`` - they are ``practicing`` for more serious stuff.

You must take charge. You are smarter than dog.

When you say things like: ``but one won't let the other eat `` that is a sign you are not in control.

When you say things like:

``when I try to bring the youngest inside to feed the oldest is jealous and acts very stubborn i.e. won't obey commands and acts like he feels he's not loved anymore.``

it tells me you are not taking charge - rather you are attempting to inflitrate the pack and negotiate a treaty.

Dogs dont think that way. They dont feel ``unloved`` - what your dog is doing is an act of possesion - ie his insecurities are being tapped into. He was an only dog all his life - now there are two.

You cannot play favourites, or try to ``convince`` the young dog the old dog is king.

You are in charge - they are not. They must accept each others presence - period.

Things you should do:
- if one dog intimindates the other eating, put each dog on lead, in different corners of the room. If necessary, feed one (or both) in crates.

Don`t tolerate growling and dont allow one dog to stare down another...if a dogs tail is up over his back, he is thinking bad thoughts. You dont wait for that to escalate into a brawl - you stop it in its tracks.

How: redirect the dogs aggression using obedience. In order to do this, the dog needs a prong colkar and a leash on. You cannot make an impression on a dog with a flat collar and if both dogs have no collar and no leash - you are frankly quite useless to do anything.

the bottom line: Yes, I would have gotten a female.

But, you can straighten it out by: taking each dog out by himself on lead, developing some obedience, re-establishing yourself as the leader.

In the meantime, keep them separated and if the yard is a bomb zone, it will only get worse.

BTW once the one male is permitted to defeat the other, he will target him whenever he wants (again, if he is permitted). Letting two males brawl is building a bomb - and trust me when I say you don`t want that to happen.

Keep the dogs off your bed, crate at least one dog at night (so that they dont get into it in the middle of the night) and treat them as ``equals`. Both are given affection, both are off the bed, both are fed at the same time.

When you walk out the door- the dog goes last. These are ways of communicating to your dog in `dog language`that you are in charge.

You need a professional trainer to guide you because forums cannot provide the level of support you require.

Good luck.

How to Explore the Numerous Advantages of Online Dog Training

• You need to take a stand that you aren't going to put up with crap from either of them. Correct them when they are wrong and praise them when they are good. Your older dog should already be used to commands and you just need to start training the new one. Remember SH can be pretty stubborn so you have to be more so


• Haha... Do not bring any of your current pets with you when you pick up your new pet. Also, try to wear clothing that smells like your pets (hold them and pet them before you leave to get the new dog). This will accomplish two things: One, you get bonding time with your new pet without the scrutiny of your other pets, and Two, the new dog will smell the other pets on your clothes and have an idea of what he is in store for. If possible, have another person drive you to pick up the new pet so you can sit in the passenger seat and bond on the way home.
  
  -alvaro


• First don't worry about who the boss is as they'll work that out among themselves. Sounds like they're getting along pretty good anyway so it's most likely already worked out. Your older dog now has a friend so your yard will suffer a bit from two adult dogs playing and wrestling. For feeding train both dogs to sit for their food. Feed in separate bowls and on a schedule. Do not allow bowl switching or other obnoxious behavior. Train both dogs. The young one needs training and the older dog needs to be reinforced in his training. Right now both are kind of testing the situation to see what they can get away with since the living environment has changed for both of them.
  
  WOW Raven, I guess I really misinterpreted this question. The dogs sounded like they were getting along to me. But again I cannot see what they are doing through words on a screen. Male dogs do play even intact males play. Wrestling is a form of play. Wrestling isn't really fighting. Fighting is fighting.
  
  To the poster: It is best to hire someone to go to your home and watch these dogs interact. That way you will receive the best advice. As you can see two knowledgeable people can really misinterpret the words on a screen.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training question(s)?

I'm training my puppy and for the most part she is doing good... She understands sit, lay, come, and stay... she is 8 months old. I'm having a problem with sit and lay though... I train her every day for about 15 min... then usually make her sit before certain things... going out for a walk, eating, etc... "just for practice." Sometimes when i say sit, she automatically lays down... It takes 4 or 5 times each practice for her to sit on command instead of laying... When i first started training her i taught her to sit first, than lay from the sit position. Could this be the problem? What else could be it? Any ideas how to fix it? Another question... She is getting bigger now and learned how to jump and put her paws on the counter and also jumps on people. What's the best way to prevent this?

Finding the Essential Dog Training Supplies

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This is usually the problem. People ask their dogs to sit before they ask them to lay down. So naturally the dog automatically down. If you want the dog to down, just say down instead of sit and then down.

The prevent the jumping. Teacher her the command "off."

Pick the Best Dog Training Collar to Train Your Big Dog to Walk

• Usually the best step is this
  1.sitdown
  2.hand
  3.rolling
  4.lay down
  5.Beng! Umn . . . i mean like dead because gun
  6.stay! It's mean to stay at dead position
  7.and then bring it some food, when they want to eat, you must say Stop! It's mean, your dog cannot eat before you bring the permission to eat
  
  good luck.


• You might look into NILIF training (Nothing In Life Is Free).
  ~~~~
  She is not sure on your cues. You are just saying your cue once, then waiting for the behavior, not "sit, sit, sit, SIT" right?
  
  Marker Training-
  Try capturing a sit. Go to a quite room (bathroom works well). With your marker (a clicker for us, but you could also use a verbal cue like "tock") wait for your dog to sit. When but hits the ground Mark (or click) then toss the treat to the side so dog must retrieve it. Repeat. Once she is offering the sit, start putting the cue to the behavior. Click then treat, not click/treat.
  
  Same thing for the down position.
  
  Move to other locations. Only increase slowly. Distraction, Distance, and Duration- but never asking for all 3 at once, at first. Once there proofed that's a little different.
  
  ~~~Jumping
  Teach an incompatible behavior. Teach her to sit when people come over to be greeted.
  
  Have a friend help. When friend comes over ask them to not react to jumping dog. Have your friend turn (in circles) until the dog desists in jumping, wait for you dog to calm down. Only when the dog is sitting let your friend greet the dog.
  
  Counter surfing is pretty rewarding for a dog. Manage the situation by not having food near the end of the counter, invest in a baby gate to keep her away from temptation, teach her that being in the kitchen means sitting until she's released.
  
  ~~
  It's nice to have a default behavior. My dog defaults (automatically) goes down in a drop when she is having doubts. Which I like, because she can be reactive.


• 1.the thing is that she needs to be trained 40-30 min. a day or more.
  2.the paws on counter,you need to take her paws hold them for as long as possible til' she wants them back,at the time you are going to say "paws off" kind of like you would say to your friend 'paws off my cheese".
  3.same thing jumping is a problem,heres what you'll do.when she jumps on you,you will take her paws and say "off" and hold her arms til' she wants them back.and the reason off is if you say"down" she will lay down.I hope I helped!! leave feed back (your choice though LOL)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips...?

I have a 1 yr old Boxer/Lab mix (80lbs) who is a royal pain!! We live in an apartment complex, and our neighbors also have dogs. Whenever we go outside for "Piddle" time, and another dog or person is simply walking by, my dog goes ballistic! He knows his basic commands, but will NOT obey them during this time. I've tried working with treats, toys and bones...Nothing works. We bought a spiked training collar that pinches him when he barks, pulls, etc... but that does not work either. Tonight, was the last straw! I ended up on my butt in the snow, trying to hold onto him (While he wanted to bark senselessly at a neighbor walking w/ groceries).

We've tried 3 diff. shock collars, and none of them worked. We've also tried lightly smacking his nose and rear end. Nada!

Also, we seem to have a problem with him whining in his crate while we are at work. The landlord recommended we get a muzzle, but his mouth is entirely closed with the kind of whining he does, and it won't work. I don't know what else to try...

Please help!

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Clearly positive punishment does not work for this problem.
If it was obvious from the start- I dont understand why you would continue to use it to try and stop the behaviour.

It sounds like you have an active, intelligent dog that does not get nearly enough exercise or mental stimulation to keep him happy.
Your dog should not be crated all day when you are at work.
If you were locked in a small cell all day for no reason- I think you would be crying, too. This behaviour is not going to stop, because your dog cannot see a reason to stop.
When you get home, you let him out of the crate, and basically reward him for spending all that time and effort whining.

You appear to have a very social dog, who needs to have contact with other dogs. He reacts so badly with other dogs because he is desperate to play with them (trust me- my parents have an Australian Shepherd at home who is very similar- she barks like crazy at dogs when she is out walking- but all she wants to do is play with them) I think that dog obedience can really help here- it gives your dog a 'social release' where he can learn to play with other dogs, and learns how to act and behave himself around them. I think it is also important that you spend some more time socialising your dog with other dogs- whether it be through taking him to an off leash dog park, or taking him to visit friends and family that have dogs- the dog needs to get out and interact with some dogs. This should help him to learn how to behave around your neighbours dogs- and should make walking him much easier!

As far as his behaviour when you are away from home goes...
Basically- you have a dog that is completely inappropriate for your home. You have a large, active breed that is not bred to live in an apartment. This dog would require at least an hour of exercise per day, and needs time outside to play, as well as plenty of time interacting with the family.
It is no wonder he is going crazy in the crate! An apartment is too small for this dog- a crate is just cruel.
I am guessing you crate him because he is causing problems in the house- but this is where you really need to consider what is best for your dog.
He is not happy where he is- so you need to either find a way to ensure that he is happy- whether it be by dog proofing your apartment- even a room at the least- or by hiring a dog walker, or getting him a babysitter while you are at work- or you really need to consider finding him a new home with people who have a large house with a big backyard that can put the time and effort into training him and socialising him properly.

Dog Training - Enjoyable Dog Obedience Training Techniques

• First of all, stop using the harsh equipment. Shocking, choking, and smacking will make the problem worse, and may result in your dog fearing you. I suggest contacting a trainer or behaviorist in your area. Go to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and find someone that trains positively, for this will build confidence and security.
  
  http://www.apdt.com/
  
  I also suggest watching the dog training show It's Me or the Dog. That show has many episodes with dogs with the same issues as yours.


• I have a 5 year old boxer/pit mix which is also around 80 lbs and is also a royal pain. For him to be able stop reacting to other people around him there are a couple things you can do. You have to find the one treat/toy that he loves. When you go outside and notice someone walking down the street you want to "body block" his view. Which means stand between him and the person walking down the street. Whenever he focuses his attention on you, you reward him. Since it sounds like he's very persistent this might take awhile. Also if he doesn't have a favorite toy try cut hot dogs (no dog can resist that). For the problems that he has while being put in his cage can also be pixed just not overnight. The main thing is, is that you want him to think of the cage as a good things. That's why you never should use them for timeouts when he doesn't something bad. You can do this by keeping the cage open during the periods of time that he's out of the cage. You should notice him go in the cage just to sniff around, but do not close the door on him because he needs to trust you. You have to spread out the times that he's going in the cage. Put him in the cage for 15 min when you are home so he understand that you aren't going to leave him in there. A good things that worked for me was making sure he had a toy/bone in there and a blanket that I slept on so he feels comforted. Hope this helps

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone ever heard of Chet Womach and his dog training secrets?

I'm just looking for some positive or negative feedback if anyone has ever ordered his course. my sis is an on call (almost all the time) paramedic and needs to be able to train her dogs from home. any other suggestions would be great! Thanks

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Training Parrots and Parrot Training TipsMy name is Chet Womach, and 5 years ago, I owned 2 wild, untrained parrots, "Tiko" and "Linus." I had tried just about every parrot training book and video ...
if this is same person he trains birds????
watch dog borstal its on in uk bbc3 and its great my dog is much better behaved.the trainer is called mick martin dont know if he does a dvd but he is police and army dog trainer so knows his stuff

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• I have never heard of him....You cannot train a dog if your not home. They learn from voice and or hand signals. If they are trained at home they won't forget the training if repeated for a few minutes on a daily basis.


• I have never heard about him. Maybe you should check into your local community centers, they usually have dog classes. If they are puppies take them to puppy kindergarden, they worked out well for my dog, once pup.


• No I haven't


• i thought he trained parrots

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Dog Health Questions: Good Name for Dog Training Business?

I am looking for a name to start my dog training business. I am planning on working with problem dogs and puppies, getting them trained to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. I'm looking for something catchy and kinda funny :) Can't wait to see the suggestions! :D

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Recommended Answer:
Waggin' Train...get it? waggin'...train...?!
:)

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• Sit Stay Play.
  Yeah, no.
  Sounds terrible.. Sorry

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training book to buy?

I just got 2 rescue dogs a 7 month old and a 6 month old Great Danes. I need to do some training. Help! What is the best book to buy? Also for names do you like Mindy, Wendy or Tina For the Female?

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For books about housetraining and basic training see:
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/houseb…
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/books-…

A popular book for housebreaking dogs is Housebreaking your Dog in 7 Days by Shirlee Kalstone (see http://www.bulldoginformation.com/houseb… for this and other similar books)

A popular book for training dogs is
Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life by Cesar Milan (see http://www.bulldoginformation.com/books-… for his and similar books)

A good list of books about breaking bad habits in dogs can be found here: http://www.bulldoginformation.com/dog-pr…

For books about correcting aggressive behavior, see:
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/aggres…

Hope this helps.

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• Why would you get two puppies at once?? go to the www.leerburg.com site there is tons of info there, for working dogs as well as housepets.


• I have enjoyed using Diane L. Bauman's Beyond Basic Dog Training along with attending training classes.


• Two young dogs at once is a handful, but I don't think you should be criticized for it. Having two dogs is better than one since they get canine companionship! Plus they have companionship when you have to go to work or school or whatever. Just make sure you sign up for an obedience class. If you have a friend or relative that could come along to work the other dog, take both at once. Otherwise do them in succession, but you should take them to obedience school. And be sure to walk them often. For a book, read my blog (link below).
  
  For a female great dane, Tina is out as a name. I'd go with Mindy or Wendy.
  
  David
  http://myfivedogs.blogspot.com/


• Hi,
  
  Training your dogs as early as possible helps them become a well-behaved dogs. You can check this link for more info about basic housetraining and obedience training for 6 months up.
  
  http://dogtime.com/housetraining-your-do…
  http://dogtime.com/start-housetraining-6…
  http://dogtime.com/6-older-obedience-cen…
  
  As for the dogs name, you can choose names by breed or by theme refer to this link.
  
  http://dogtime.com/dog-names.html
  
  Hope it will help.
  


• 
  I tried to find the best book for you, And this is what I suggest..
  Dog Training For Dummies
  http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Training-Dummi…
  
  The Only Dog Tricks Book You'll Ever Need
  http://www.amazon.com/Only-Tricks-Book-Y…
  
  101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step
  http://www.amazon.com/101-Dog-Tricks-Act…
  
  Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
  http://www.amazon.com/Cesars-Way-Everyda…
  
  Hope this help..
  Good luck.


• Please look dog training book at Amazon.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1221753931/r…
  
  Hope this help.
  
  Good Luck.
  
  


• As far as names go, I like Tina best for two reasons. One, it's my nieces name :), and two, dogs hear hard, sharp syllables like "T" and "K" better than soft, rolling syllables like "M" or "R".
  
  Regarding the book, there is a very popular e-book/audio book combo known as SitStayFetch.
  
  You can find it at http://www.dogtrainerpro.info/SitStayFet…
  
  The book has a long-standing reputation in the online dog training community and has many satisfied customers.
  
  Before you buy anything, I suggest you sign up for their 6 day training guide that they offer for free. If you like the information you see in there, then you can make your decision.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Pay as a Career and College?

I know it depends on what type of training you do as a trainer put what it a person looking at as a figure a year or hour. Also is there any colleges that give courses for dog training in general?
thanks

Basic Obedience Training - Secret of Having a Well-Behaved Dog - Training Tips For Different Dogs

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Maybe some of the same courses a verteranarian would take. Then if a dog misbehaves you could tell if it was sick or just in a bad mood.

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