Dog Health Questions: Can someone help explain how to sell items on e-bay?

Is it simple? I'm not good with computers that's why I'm asking! I have a remote control dog training collar with citronella that I want to sell and some PINK clothes from Victoria's Secret. If someone can explain the steps in selling something on E-bay, I'd be really happy. THANKS!

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take a picture of it with a digital camera, upload it to your computer,sign in to ebay( I am presuming you have an account, if not you need to sit all that up first-they have FAQs and live help) go to sell an item, follow all the stuff on the screen such as category and description, upload your picture, set your price, set your shipping method and price and then list the item. I suggest you look at some descriptions of items that are close to what you want to sell so that you can get an idea of how writting a description will look and how similar items are priced.

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Dog Health Questions: Because Pitbulls that follow the breed standard are generally supposed to be dog-aggressive?

and because they are capable of much more damage than many other breeds if they were to attack another dog, do you feel that pitbull owners have to have a higher level of responsibility than a typical dog owner? I see a lot of people complaining about Pitbull attacks and a lot of Pitbull owners blaming the environment of the dog more than the nature of the dog. Do you feel that it would be a good idea to make potential pitbull owners earn a license of some sort through classes about dogs/training/safety before being able to buy a pitbull?

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YES. This breed needs so much more than food and a yard.

I feel as though they need SPECIAL, DEDICATED owners, and are a bigger responsibility than any other breed. (IMO!)

I REALLY feel potential owners should go to a class to LEARN about what they're getting themselves into.

They CAN cause A LOT of damage, and shouldn't be in the wrong hands of somebody who wants a "Guard dog" or a "Gangster dog", but more so a companion dog, as they were bred to be.

I think Rescues should start classes for ANYONE who wants to adopt this breed, and make certain they are the RIGHT home for the breed.

They take a special owner, a firm, but gentle hand, and LOTS of patience and supervision.

I NEVER recommend this breed to first time owners, they are a very special breed, that call for a very special owner.

(Like Rachel - Pit Police!)

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• This statement can be generalized across many breeds, and is NOT exclusive to Pit Bulls. Every dog owner has the responsibility to train and socialize their dogs, and to ensure that their dogs are behaving in such a way that they do not pose a danger to themselves or other people or animals. The level of responsibility will depend on the individual dog, not necessarily the breed.
  
  The force of a dog's bite/attack should NOT even matter, aggressive behaviour from ANY breed is unacceptable. In my opinion, there is no difference between a Pomeranian biting a toe off, and a Pit Bull biting a hand off.


• you cant just say pit bulls my dog got attacked by a Chihuahua today and drew blood if you do it for one breed you will have to do it for all breeds.


• OH, that would be great for EVERY pet parent to go through! EDUCATION and TRAINING! Woo hoo!
  
  A dog is a dog is a dog. They are an animal first then a dog, then a breed. To blame a breed for being aggressive is plain ignorance of dog behavior. A dog just doesn't all of a sudden become dangerous unless there is a medical reason! A dog becomes aggressive because of human intervention or lack or dog behavior knowledge!


• well pitbulls have been known to attack other dogs and humans to. and some peopl say its because of the environment they are raised in. its really not its in their blood.


• The first poster is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!! Many terrier breeds are supposed to be "aggressive" and NOT back down from a fight. In shows they will face two terriers and see what they do. The judge wants to see dogs that will "spar". THESE DOGS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE PEOPLE AGGRESSIVE!
  
  People should have to take the stupidity test. The stupid people are the ones who are having trouble with these dogs.


• htey are very strong bogs but can be gentle they are agressive when the owner threats the wrong its best to get one as a puppy and keep it around other dogs and puppies and treat it right as you would treat a child they are very sensitive and anger easily dont hit them and scold them talk sweet and pet and cuddle them as much *** possible remember to keep them around kids and other people to prevent future attacks


• I would have to say yes. I wish they would initiate such a practice. Perhaps that would keep pits out of the hands of the thugs that abuse them. I would like to see some sort of licensure for every dog breed eventually. People in general are ignorant, not meaning to insult anyone here. :) But I see dogs abused and mistreated everyday. People go out and buy a dog, put it on a chain in the back yard and there is where it lives out its days. Nice, huh? People who get any breed of dog without first researching the breed are irresponsible and unfortunately, the dog pays the ultimate price.
  
  I don't know why I'm getting thumbs down. I am not against owning a pitbull. I do not, under any circumstances believe that the breed itself it aggressive. But I see HUNDREDS of pitbulls euthanized each month because of ignorant people who breed them, train them, own them because they want to look "tough". If licensure is not the answer, what is? How do we get and keep these dogs away from the "thug nation"???
  
  Hey, I took the find the pitbull test and got it right with one try!!!!


• first of all pit bulls are not dog aggressive unless they are being bred to fight. I had 2 pits with 8 other dogs and never had any problems!!!! People who owns dogs in general need to be more responsible for their dogs! And Breed Specifics are unconstitutional and unfair to everyone. You would not like it if I said that your little dogs had to have special license to own!


• The official AKC standard for the American Staffordshire Terrier actually does not mention temperament at all:
  
  http://www.amstaff.org/breedinfo.html#st…
  
  The UKC standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier specifies that they are "extremely friendly, even with strangers" and that "Aggressive behavior towards humans is uncharacteristic of the breed and HIGHLY UNDESIREABLE. "
  
  The standard does NOT *require* that they be dog-aggressive, but notes that some level of dog aggressiveness is characteristic of the breed (as is the case with most terriers, BTW).
  
  http://www.ukcdogs.com/RegistrationBreed…
  
  I believe that it is EVERY dog owner's responsibility to know the characteristics of their breed, and to act accordingly.


• I have seen Labs and Retrievers JUST as aggressive as some pit-bulls.
  The aggression really has nothing to do with the breed specifically, its more to do with the owner.
  An inexperienced owner that does not know how to properly train their dog is going to end up with an aggressive dog.
  
  For example... someone who trains their puppy with positive reinforcement (praise, treats) will have a loving and obedient adult dog.
  However, someone that thinks they can train their dog with yelling, hitting, and confinement is going to end up with a dog that is very aggressive.
  
  It really doesnt matter if its a pit or a poodle... afterall, how would you react to someone that shoved your nose in feces, hit you, and locked you outside for days without any attention?


• Where I got my dog from gave me all sorts of info on the bread, written and spoken. I also had to make many trips to see the dog before I got him. The biggest problem with the breed is not that their any more aggressive then a lot of other breeds, it's that so darn powerful. People don't realize how much strength they have. If the dog does want to go it will. After handling my dog, anytime I take care of another breed its a piece of cake to control them.
  You definitely should have some training, but I've seen people get any kind of dog that should have training.


• it's true that every dog owner should be required to socialize their dogs and train them well to minimize the chance of aggression, but yes, i think that holds particularly true for pit bulls. their function for many people WAS fighting (be it baiting or dog-on-dog), the same as countless other breeds, but unlike some of those breeds, that function hasn't really died out with some pit bulls because the fighting still exists. of course it's a generalization, but i think that's a reason behind many pit bull attacks, because they're still today being used as little warriors when we don't need that any more.
  mastiffs, for example, have been involved in all sorts of baiting, warring and fighting, but because it's been hundreds of years since that was their purpose, it's died out for the most part. now they're naturally house dogs, though good guard ones, granted.


• To adopt a pitbull from a shelter, the people wanting to adopt usually do have to meet certain criteria that matches the breed of the dog. I've seen people get denied to adopt a pit bull before, just because the shelter knew it wouldn't be a good match.
  
  I would be fine with owners of all breeds who are known to be more dominant have to earn a license and pass a test to renew it every year. It would eliminate some of the bad owners, but not all.
  
  I know homeowners insurance increases with particular breeds, and some apartment complexes will not allow certain breeds either.


• 1. American Pit Bull Terriers are some of the sweetest dogs in the world! they just get a bad rep because of media. they just had bad owners. my sweet loving caring loyal dog if actually part pit bull. hes the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love him to death. the only thing is that you have to make sure is that you train him a little. all dogs need to be trained atleast a little. pit bulls just need to be treated like every other dog to be a loving caring sweet adorable loyal dogs. they are only in a bad rep because of bad owners.


• First and foremost, pitbull is NOT a breed. The breed is the american staffordshire terrier and aggression towards people OR animals is not in the breed standard - go read it!
  Second, pitbulls are by far, not the most aggressive breed, nor are they the most likely breed to bite - go check the statistics.
  Third, the vast majority of 'pitbull' attacks are actually attacks by another breed mistakenly identified as a 'pitbull'. The vast majority of the population cannot identify correctly either a full breed pit bull nor can the adequately identify mixed breeds. to prove this point, i would recommend this site http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Findthe…
  
  The fact is, that the vast majority of attacks of real pit bulls are dogs that were made dangerous by design - they were owned by people who intended that the dog be aggressive. This is often people who engage in other illegal activity such as dog fighting, illegal drugs, theft, etc. These people are not going to be stopped by making another law because these people are already ignoring laws.
  And if you did somehow take away all the pit bulls from the truly dangerous people, then what breed would they own? Cane Corsos? Dogo Argentino? Presa Canario? There are plenty of dogs in this same group that could easily replace the pit bull as the dog of choice for lawless young men looking to enhance their macho image by having a dangerous dog around.
  The plain fact is, when you actually look at the facts instead of spreading misinformation, is that the problem is the owners and not the breed. Banning any breed or putting limits on that breed are not helpful. Only by addressing the real problem - the person at the end of the leash- will you get any solution to the problem.
  For more real facts on pit bulls and the entire bsl problem i recommend http://www.understand-a-bull.com/


• In most cases Pitbull attacks are often at the fault of their owners. Lack of knowledge of the breed from the owner is one of the reasons for lack of proper care for the dog. Unfortunatly, one of the most common reasons for pittbull attacks is because the dog has been raised to fight or have had previous experience in dog fighting. Pitbulls who are correctly raised from birth, make great pets as any other dog would. But I do agree, that potential pitbull owners should have to have a liscense to be able to buy and own a pitbull.


• i agree with everyone that is standing up for the pit bull...its the owners that make the dog "bad", with that breed a person needs to take more time with them and socialize them "general rule of thumb...a gentle hand makes a loving family member"...where i live a rott killed a 3 month old baby and im sure with more looking into other breeds there are more attacks than they realize..its just someone started attacking the breed of the pit and others ran with it...my friend raised a pitt from a pup and could safely place his head in the pits mouth. they are very loving animals with socialization, training and lots of love....


• I don't feel that there should be any breed-specific legislation for any breed of dog. I do, however, believe that all pet owners should have to have a pet-owning license and a background check; this should start with cats, dogs, and exotics. I believe this because pet owners need to learn responsibility for their pets. No animal should be subjected to abuse, neglect, or obesity (which I believe should also be considered as abuse or neglect).
  
  I say background check because anyone that has caused harm to another human being is much more likely to abuse a pet too. There is actually legislation going to through the govt about connecting the laws about child abuse and animal abuse. If this change passes, if a child has been abused in a home where there is a pet as well, a report must be filed of suspected animal abuse as well. This also includes the opposite. If animal abuse has been reported, suspected child abuse must also be reported if a child lives in the home.
  
  I do agree that pit bulls were bred to be aggressive, and also that the aggressive behavior can be bred out of them, or at least controlled by a loving household that trains them well. Most of the dog's aggressive behavior comes from feeling stressed or cornered. If that stress is removed (the dog being distracted by a toy or treat) then the aggression goes down quite a bit. Also, if any dog shows aggression what-so-ever, the dog should be taken to the vet to see if it is caused by a medical problem such as with the thyroid. Many aggressive dogs will also have a thyroid problem.


• No, because there is still an underground of slimy disgusting "people" who will NEVER take said class, and the good breeders/owners already know what a good bully breed owners needs to know. Unfortunately, there is a huge misconception and prejudice towards the bully breeds. "Pit Bulls" have one of the lowest bite rates towards people, and realistically, the dog aggression issue is a reality. However, any and all breeds are very capable of displaying severe dog aggression. The sheer power of a pit bull can be a problem, but quite frankly, there are many large breed dogs who can inflict very severe injury as well...
  We need to stop categorizing the bully breeds like they are some freakishly vicious dogs. They are dogs, and in the wrong hands can be frightening, but for those of us who love them, they are probably the very best companion, protector, and "nanny" you can find!
  
  Edit** No, "special consideration" should NOT be taken with any breed of dog. We need to make laws prosecuting very strongly those who intentionally breed these dogs irresponsibly, fight them, etc. It's no different than gun ownership. In a law abiding citizens hands, a gun is probably your best friend. However, you get someone who has it wihtin them to misuse that firearm and a gun is a frightening thing.
  How have we come to the place where we don't see this?


• Today, they aren't bred to be dog aggressive anymore by responsible breeders. I'm not saying they aren't more prone to dog aggression, but they aren't bred to be anymore. I think that pittie owners do have to assume more responsibility because of all of the bad owners out there. My pit mix has to set the example of the correct way to act to others if I don't want BSL to go into effect where I live. When people see my dog, they automatically assume that he is dangerous and will continue to think that of the entire breed unless we pittie owners are even MORE responsible than any other owner.


• pitbulls are not aggressive only aggressive when fighting. it depends on all how you raise and train your dog... pitbulls are not a mean dog at all. they are stubborn breed though at some points in time.. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight anenemy to the death. It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know when it needs to protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull Terrier can be willful and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood. For the most part they are very friendly, but not recommended for most people. Excellent with children in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with rough child play. As with any breed, they should not be left alone with unfamiliar children. Originally used as fighting dogs, the powerful American Pit Bull may go for the throat of strange dogs. A minimum of training will produce a tranquil, obedient dog. Socialize very thoroughly when young to combat aggressive tendencies and be sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs are present. It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed as a companion dog. When properly trained and socialized, this is a very good dog and a great family companion. Unfortunately, some choose to promote the fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name. Among enthusiasts, the history of the APBT is as controversial as the breed itself is among the misled public. The breed's history is a recurrent subject of lively debate in the magazines devoted to the breed. In fact, this FAQ was hotly debated among the contributors before it reached its final form, and still everyone isn't 100% happy!
  
  Although the precise origin of the APBT is not known, we can reliably trace its roots back at least one hundred and fifty years or so [1] to England. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the sport of bull-baiting was very much alive and dogs were bred to excel in this endeavor. The same type of dog was also used by hunters to catch game and by butchers and farmers to bring down unruly cattle. These dogs were called "bulldogs." Historically, the word "Bulldog" did not mean a specific breed of dog but rather it was applied to descendants of the ancient Mastiff- type dogs that excelled in the task of bull-baiting. The "bulldogs" of yore were much different from, and should not be confused with, the loveable clowns of the show ring today. The old, performance-bred, working bulldog was closer in phenotype and spirit to the APBT and/or the modern American Bulldog. The use of the word "bulldog" applied to APBT's persists even today among APBT fanciers.
  
  When bull-baiting was outlawed in England in 1835 the sport of matching two dogs against one another in combat rose in popularity to fill the void. One point of contention about the history of the APBT is whether these pit fighting dogs were essentially a new breed of dog specially created for this popular pastime. Some authors, notably Richard Stratton, have theorized that the APBT is essentially the same breed as the Renaissiance bull-baiting dogs, largely unmixed with any other kind of dog, specifically terriers. These authors consider the present name, American Pit Bull Terrier, a double misnomer, since, in their view, the breed is not of American origin and is not a terrier.
  
  They explain the popular attribution of the breed's origin to a cross between bull-baiters and terriers as a retrospective confusion with the breeding history of the English Bull Terrier, which is a totally distinct breed that was never successful at pit fighting but whose origin is well-documented. Other authors who have researched the topic, such as Dr. Carl Semencic, argue that the APBT is indeed the product of a cross between bull-baiting dogs and terriers and that the breed simply did not exist in its current form during the Renaissance. They would argue that when we think of the terriers in the APBT's ancestry, we should not envision modern-day show dogs like Yorkshire Terriers, but instead working terriers (probably now extinct) that were bred for great tenacity in hunting. The problem of proof, which hangs over the discussion of any early breed history, is compounded in this case by the extreme secrecy of the breeders of pit dogs. In the 19th century pedigrees, if committed to paper at all, were not divulged, since every breeder feared letting his rivals in on the secrets of his success and replicating it. In any case, by no later than the mid-19th century, the breed had acquired all of the essential characteristics for which it is still prized today: its awesome athletic abilities, its peerless gameness, and its easy-going temperament.
  
  The immediate ancestors of the APBT were Irish and English pit fighting dogs imported to the States in the mid-19th century. Once in the United States, the breed diverged slightly from what was being produced back in England and Ireland. In America, where these dogs were used not only as pit fighters, but also as catch dogs (i.e., for forcibly retrieving stray hogs and cattle) and as guardians of family, the breeders started producing a slightly larger, leggier dog. However, this gain in size and weight was small until very recently. The Old Family Dogs in 19th century Ireland were rarely above 25 lbs., and 15-lb. dogs were not uncommon. In American books on the breed from the early part of this century, it is rare to find a specimen over 50 lbs. (with a few notable exceptions). From 1900 to 1975 or so, there was probably a very small and gradual increment in the average weight of APBTs over the years, without any corresponding loss in performance abilities. But now that the vast majority of APBTs are no longer performance-bred to the traditional pit standard (understandably, since the traditional performance test, the pit contest itself, is now a felony), the American axiom of "Bigger is Better" has taken over in the breeding practices of the many neophyte breeders who joined the bandwagon of the dog's popularity in the 1980s. This has resulted in a ballooning of the average size of APBTs in the last 15 years--a harmful phenomenon for the breed, in our opinion. Another, less visible modification of the breed since the 19th century was the selective intensification of genetically programmed fighting styles (such as front-end specialists, stifle specialists, etc.), as performance breeding became more sophisticated under competitive pressures. In spite of these changes, there has been a remarkable continuity in the breed for more than a century. Photos from a century ago show dogs indistinguishable from the dogs being bred today. Although, as in any performance breed, you will find a certain lateral (synchronic) variability in phenotype across different lines, you will nevertheless find uncanny chronological continuity in these types across decades. There are photos of pit dogs from the 1860s that are phenotypically (and, to judge by contemporary descriptions of pit matches, constitutionally) identical to the APBTs of today.
  
  Throughout the 19th century, these dogs were known by a variety of names. "Pit Terriers", "Pit Bull Terriers", "Half and Half's", "Staffordshire Fighting Dogs", "Old Family Dogs"( the Irish name), "Yankee Terriers" (the Northern name), and "Rebel Terriers" (the Southern name) to name a few. In 1898, a man by the name of Chauncy Bennet formed the United Kennel Club (UKC) for the sole purpose of registering "Pit Bull Terriers" as the American Kennel Club wanted nothing to do with them. Originally, he added the word "American" to the name and dropped "Pit". This didn't please all of the people so later the word "Pit" was added back to the name in parentheses as a compromise. The parentheses were then removed from the name about 15 years ago. All other breeds that are registered with UKC were accepted into the UKC after the APBT. Another registry of APBTs is the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA) which was started in September, 1909 by Guy McCord, a close friend of John P. Colby. Now under the stewardship of the Greenwood family, the ADBA continues to register only APBTs and is more in tune with the APBT as a breed than the UKC. The ADBA does sponsor conformations shows, but more importantly, it sponsors weight pulling competitions which test a dogs strength, stamina, and heart. It also publishes a quarterly magazine dedicated to the APBT called the American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette (see the "References" section). The authors feel that the ADBA is now the flagship registry of APBT as it is doing more to preserve the original characteristics of the breed.Among enthusiasts, the history of the APBT is as controversial as the breed itself is among the misled public. The breed's history is a recurrent subject of lively debate in the magazines devoted to the breed. In fact, this FAQ was hotly debated among the contributors before it reached its final form, and still everyone isn't 100% happy!
  
  Although the precise origin of the APBT is not known, we can reliably trace its roots back at least one hundred and fifty years or so [1] to England. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the sport of bull-baiting was very much alive and dogs were bred to excel in this endeavor. The same type of dog was also used by hunters to catch game and by bu

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Dog Health Questions: Questions about service animal training?

I'm currently doing a career project, and I've decided to choose Service animal training. However, I'm having trouble finding information on service animals aside from dogs.

What animals are used for service? What service is each animal best suited for (seeing, retrieving, etc)?

What's the avg salary range for a service animal trainer?

What education is required?

What skills does one need to be a successful trainer?

Disadvantages/advantages of the career field?Like I've said previously, I could only find the above info on service DOG training, but info on other animals is limited. I've sent emails to a few trainers I've found online, but I've yet to receive anything back.

Thanks!
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The reason information is hard to find about animals other than dogs is because the law was changed effective March 15th which made only dogs legally able to be considered service animals for public venue access purposes.

Just concentrate on the dog aspect, as that is the only legally recognized species.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the important things a dog trainer can teach their students?

I will be instructor for a Petco dog training class soon. I want my students to be informed about their dog's behavior, but only have an hour a week to do the informing. In your opinion, what are the most important things a person can learn from a dog training class?

For example, a big one for me is bite control. I find that many of the dogs we get at the shelter I volunteer for are put down for nipping (a bite that breaks the skin, if unprovoked, will result in the dog being euthanized).

Any other things I should touch upon in class?

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I have a few things.

First, make it very clear to them that training does not start when they come to your class, and end when they leave it. Too many people think that a trainer will train their dog and no work is required on their part... make it clear that you are training THEM to train their dogs, not training their dogs for them.

I think "leave it" is an incredibly important command for a dog to learn... a command that can possibly be the difference between life and death for them.

CONSISTENCY is key.... owners MUST be consistent in training their dogs, or else the dogs cannot be blamed for being unruly or behaving in a way the owner doesn't like.

Discourage using puppy pads... they might be more convenient for the owner while their dog is a puppy, but it encourages going in the house and it is a very tough habit to break.

I will add more if I think of it.

Good Luck!

ADDED: Touching on another poster's comment -- Exercise is key. A dog not having enough exercise can be the cause of a lot of behavioral problems... a lack of exercise is also commonly diagnosed as a dog with separation anxiety. A tired dog is a good dog!!!

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• how to read their dogs postures,,,, play bowing, aggression, etc. etc.


• Exercise, discipline then affection. Seriously, if your not watching or reading Caesar Milan you are missing out on how to train your dog 101. He touches on all of the things you mentioned and the key is the walk and the discipline.


• Teach the owners to do things with their dogs like look in their ears, mouth, play with their feet, etc. (Things they will have done at the vet office - this will make their yearly trips to the vet easier on the dog and the staff!) I don't know how often we hear at the office here - "He's a really good dog until we try to do something with him"!


• Chewing
  House Training
  Seperation Anxiety
  Walking on Leash
  Heel
  Sit
  Come
  Stay
  The importance of proper socialization


• Biggest thing:
  
  There is no one true way to train a dog. Just as all people are different and learn in different ways, so to are dogs different with different ways of learning.
  
  My personal favorite:
  
  A hungry dog is a dog who is looking for a way to earn some food.


• The biggest thing I teach in my classes is just being the leader - the alpha, and not letting the dog get what they want. Bite control can be a part of this, but so is crying, barking, pawing, or nudging the person - anything to gain their control.
  
  We also talk about the positive effects of daily walks, getting the dog in the real world and not confined to their back yard, and proper socialization, even of older dogs.
  
  In our puppy class we cover common issues such as chewing and housebreaking, and will also touch on these in our basic obedience class if asked.
  
  While I don't believe in treat training, we stress continuously the use of praise, both verbal and physical (hand petting, etc.) and how the dog needs to know when you are happy with them.
  
  Obviously these are not covered all in one night. We teach a basic obedience exercise, and talk in between working with the dogs. We'll work for 10-15 minutes, then teach the lesson, then work another 10-15 minutes, then talk for 5 or so minutes to give the people a break. I also make it a point to ask the students if they have any questions or topics they'd like to hear about.


• Is bite control something that will be relevant to the class you'll be running? Obviously it's an important issue, but most people who go to a family obedience class at Petco or Petsmart are just seeking the basics and many are novice dog owners. Novices would have a hard time dealing with an aggressive dog no matter what- unless they had a trainer help them out individually at home.
  
  I think the most important thing you can teach your students is a balance of persistence and patience. Too many people give up on training because they get frustrated when they think they're not making progress. The biggest deal breaker is when people get lazy. You have to (gently) hammer it into their heads that they actually have to take time out of their days to train their dogs! Just because they go to a one hour class every week doesn't mean their dogs will train themselves the rest of the time.
  
  On a lighter note, communicate how valuable learning the basics can be to future training and any potential behavioral problems that may arise. They may not mind if their recalls aren't so reliable when the dog is playing in the yard but what about when their dog gets loose and runs into the road? I'm sure they'd love to have a reliable recall before Spot turns into Splat.


• I just completed pet smart obediance classes with my dogs and the most important thing she did was remind us that the training was more for us than the dog. Dogs naturally want to learn and be led and if we are not good leaders they wont listen.


• Basic obedience meaning proper leash walking and sit and down and stay maybe leave it as well.
  These are great things for classes.
  You need to teach the person how to teach the dog.
  They need to learn that the dog will look to them for guidance when in situations where there are distractions.
  Teach them to be clam and firm and consistant.
  Bite control could be worked on in a class setting but many things need to be addressed one on one.
  
  Behavior issues sometimes are better worked one on one than in a class setting.
  I try to use classes for basic stuff and when I do behavior work I prefer not to do it in a class setting. I want to see first hand one one one with the dog in the home what is going on. And work on those things there in the home. These are areas where you are going to need to tweak what you do to and for the dog to each individuals tempermant.


• I think the biggest thing is that dogs need exercise (not a big back yard). They need time with constructive work either walking or doing 'work' or doing something that employs their mind and body (like flyball, agility, etc). One of the biggest pitfalls with ownership is behavior problems and dogs who are tired are generally not causing problems! Also, remind owners that their dogs need a constructive environment that includes rules! I also like to remind people that if their dog is unsupervised (such as outside) it's more likely to be up to something destructive or disruptive (like barking) so keeping the dog inside and under control is a better choice if it's possible with their lifestyle.


• Speaking from experience - I wish someone had taught me the valuable lesson of "even if your dog doesn't really like other animals or people it is really important to socialize him so he learns to" I rescued my dog and love him pieces - but he hates other animals and is not a friendly dog to other people (not biting just growling and snotty). He was very abused before I got him so I thought he would just outgrow it with love. Now I now I should have taught him better. Taught him everything else - sit, stay, tell me (speak), stay...all that good stuff. But that one thing I left out means no vacations with out him because I cant leave him with anyone, no doggie play dates, extra careful when walking and my FAVORITE is the stares like I am horrible from people when I tell them my lab isn't nice.


• The first thing I teach my students is that the dog is not wrong, just not trained. I don't want them to think that there dog's are doing some thing "wrong" when in fact they dogs are just being normal, untrained dogs. It is the owners responsibility to train the behavior they want.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog issues wat should i choose?

OK so my mom said we can get a dog but it has 2 b "perfect" or well have 2 get rid of it !!! so shes lookin 4 a medium-small sized dog, trained easily, not much ov a barker , GOOD type ov of a dog !!!soooo wat dog do u think would suit the posision ?????
THANKS=]

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Do you really think it would be fair for any dog to have to be "perfect"? You never, ever get any living animal with the intention of getting rid of it if it's not perfect. There is no such thing as a perfect dog. There's plenty of really, really good dogs but it's all dependent on the common sense and skill of their owner. This isn't a household to bring an animal into.

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• No dog is perfect, and every dog is different. Try talking to your mom and explain that you can try to get a really well-behaved dog, but that it will never be perfect and will sometimes do things she doesn't want it to. Point out that you make mistakes, but she didn't give you away, and it's the same with dogs.
  
  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if your mom is that picky about what type of dog you get, she probably really doesn't want a dog and won't put up with much. If you can talk to your mom and get her to soften up a bit, that's great. If not, I think it'd be best to wait until you're out on your own to get a dog, because it wouldn't be fair to you or to the dog if you got one and then your mom gave it away.


• AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD!!(aussie)--they are medium sized they are soo friendly and loyal, they are a little bit pricey, but they are so worth it! They make great inside and outside dogs, they are really cute and come in a variety of colors, they are the easiest dog to train that i have ever owned (like your mom, my mom is very picky and we have been through so many dogs and this is the only dog that we kept because it was the only one that my mom had the patience to house train), and they are SO friendly and loyal. They follow you around the house and won't let you out of their sight. It took us about a week to house train mine and she hasn't went in the house again. She learned sit and lay within two tries and learned shake within three. She learned how to play fetch wihtin ten min. and she has learned many other tricks just as fast. They very laid back and sleep a lot but anytime you want to play they are ready. They don't chew on anything but chew toys. If price is an issue, I'm sure you could get a mutt and it would be just as good. Aussies almost never bark and the only time they will bark is if you are mean to them. I would suggest an Aussie to anyone, but if you don't have the time for a dog, don't get an Aussie because they can't be kept in a pen all day without attention, they would go crazy because they love people too much. They are also great around people of all ages (including babies).
  If you want more info go here:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Shepherd
  or
  http://www.Australianshepherds.org/


• ok so everyone else is right. No dog will be "perfect." But a couple breeds who might come close would be the bison frise', poodle, maltese, boston terrier. These dogs can be easily trained if you take the time and effort. Any dog would be great as long as you take the time to put into it. no dog is going to automatically do what you ask, you have to train them. Good luck.


• There is NOTHING that will fit that. It will NOT be perfect. No dog is. And you have very unreal expectations for it, so that right there will end in failure.
  Do not get a dog.


• A stuffed animal from a toy store.
  
  A poster to hang on the wall.
  
  There's no such thing as the perfect dog.
  
  Shelter mutts make great pets.
  Talk to the shelter attendants. They can show you a good dog for your family.


• You had better not get a dog if your Mom expects it to be perfect. There is no such dog. But if you train one from puppyhood in the ways you wish it to act, you will have a nice dog.Beagles and lhasas are barkers.


• No dog is perfect. I suggest NOT getting a dog because whatever dog you get it will not be perfect- ever. You're not perfect either. You're dog will probably end up being given away (probably on Craigslist) or dumped at a shelter because they all make mistakes (they bark, bite, chew things up, go to the bathroom in the house, etc). You don't buy a perfect dog.
  Don't get a dog is my advice.


• You sound to me like you are looking for some kind of spaniel; Brittany/King Charles/Springer. I personally think they make amazing companions.
  
  you can do some questionaires on some sites and check the qualities you want in a pet.
  
  -hope this helps!


• no dog is perfect,they all bark ,and take time to train


• No dog is perfect and they are have something different about them. As for a dog....i'm not quite sure, i would say a sheltland sheepdog b/c thier easy to train and are very loving, but they shed alot and bark alot.


• Save up and buy an adult dog that has already been trained by a professional handler. Retired show dogs fit the bill.

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Dog Health Questions: Is there a dog trained to kill a mountain Lion?

If there is what breed is it and how do they kill it?

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There is a breed of dog that is used for the purpose of lion hunting. Lions in Africa, not Mountain Lions of N. America however. The breed is the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_R…

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• yeah my dog jeb killed a rowdy old mounten lion once hes a springer spaniel nastiest breed a dogs good god did create on the third day that is.

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Dog Health Questions: What are some good dog training tips?

Ok so i have a male chihuahua and a female pug puppy who i have been trying to train and its not going so well

the chihuahua gets pretty mean at times, and the pug puppy has been spoiled and now she is acting like a brat. I am trying to teach them not to bark at everyone they see and i want to teachthem boundarie (bad spelling) lines as well as the basic sit and stay commands

what are some good tips for training them, i have treats and a clicker, how would i go about training them

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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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• 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://tinyurl.com/6kqgca
  
  hope this helps.


• be repetitive. when you try to teach tricks just make sure you constantly practice. if you are working on a punishment, be repetitive. always do the same things so they wont forget.always reward when something is done right. weather it is a treat or pat on the head.


• have you used clicker training before? have you done the association part of clicker training? click-give treat click-give treat, so they know the clicker sounds mean its a reward.
  Have you tried different treats? some times different ones work better, (took a while to find one that made my dog listen)
  Some times its actually good to have a dog bark, its usually them warning you something is going on, so teaching them not to bark at some things, wont work... letting them bark say 3 times then giving them the "shhh" "hush" "quiet" "thats enough" command to let them no you acknowledge whats going on and there is no need to bark any more, to do this you need to get something that sets them off, whats guaranteed to make them bark? door bell? if so get a family member or friend to ring the door bell, let them bark a little then use the command, if they do not stop dont open the, when they stop give a treat and open the door, they key is to repeat until it works instantly.


• what i do is disipline them when they are bad and praise them when they are good. They sell collars that will spray your dgo when they bark, they can be costly but they work, or to disipline your dogs when they do something bad spray them with water. when you train your dogs you want their full undivided attention, so i would reccomend going into a quiet room with just you and the dog. teaching your dog to sit is probably the easyest, to teach your dog to sit hold a treat in front of him/ her and raise it over their head and backwards making them automatically go into the sit position , then give them the command and the treat, do this repeatedley maybe 2 or 3 times then come back to it later and do the same thing.


• dog training tips well when your dog does somthing wrong don't correct them with there name say something like no or stop just not there name. Also be strong and assertive and your dog wil lbe under your control i mean i have learn al lthese tips from some one i know who got some info check out the website that have awsome information.


• Hi, I do understand your dilemma as I had to bite the bullet and get my Lab signed up for class. My suggestion is to check local dog clubs sometimes if you are a member you can get training fairly cheap, also as I am attendinng classes at an animal rescue league I would suggest them too, they are fairly reasonable s to cost. At some point you will be able to do your own trainingbut it is always best to get a foundation from a qualified instructor. Now as for training tips, my suggestion from my experience, is practice practice practice and PLENTY of patience. I would also suggest training them each 1 on 1 so you can focus on each of their problems seperately, and you can base the training on their positive attributes as opposed to the negative, as we sometimes do, as humans. My puppy is a yellow lab 5 mts, and I work with him several times a day. Whenever I have a few moments we work, and when done we PLAY, as it is important to have downtime. I hope this has helped, and GOOD LUCK!

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Dog Health Questions: Seeing-eye-dog training?

So I know some people can train their own dogs to be service dogs...so I have a question

my Mom was just told that she has glaucoma, and will be blind within a few years. I want to train our dog Sampson (APBT/Bloodhound mix) to be her seeing-eye-dog, because they have a special bond.

He came to us with a few problems, he used to hate motors, and he used to hate his nails done. I can now vacuum around him with no issues, and I am able to clip his nails. So he is a good learner and I know he can do it.

I was hoping someone could give me more information on it, and give me some credible websites (some websites are bullshit) and if you have done anything like that, your experiencesthanks for any advice that you can offer me

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I asked a question kind of relating to this a few months ago.
Maybe some of the responses will help: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

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• I would consider contacting the societies that provide the Service dogs to people who need them. I am unaware where you are located but you should be able to find out. I believe you need some certification anyway to get your dog recognised as a service dog.


• Training seeing eye dogs is a complicated procedure. I doubt anyone who has no experience in training these dogs would know how to go about it.
  
  Why not contact a group that trains these dogs and ask their advice.


• theres a thing called "operant conditioning" in which you can shape a human (and to certain degree dogs) behavior by using reinforcers...they can be positive or negative...so you can sort of get the dog to do basic things for your mom and you can use the process of operant conditioning to make it realize that what its doing is a good job...so he will continue that behavior. I would suggest that you do research on what types of dogs are best as service dogs, because if your dogs breed doesnt fall in that...well than you might need to get another dog.


• First, they are guide dogs. Seeing eye dogs are dogs from the school, "The Seeing Eye".
  
  I have an owner trained medical alert, medical response, and mobility dog. Even having successfully trained my own service dog, I absolutely would not attempt to train a guide dog. It takes 18 mo - 2 years to train a SD and most that enter training do not make it though.
  
  I know several people with a great deal of dog training experience who have attempted to train their own guide dog and not one has been successful. Most, if not all, guide dog programs place their dogs at no charge because they have a large donation base. It will cost you thousands to train on your own (average cost is $25K - $30K) with the odds being against you being successful.
  
  Think about it, this dog will be your mom's eyes! This dog will be responsible for keeping her safe. Don't you want the best trained dog possible? I have a great deal of experience in the service dog world and no way would I even attempt it. If you don't have years and years of advanced dog training, including other types of service dogs, you will not be successful unless you hire a private trainer that does know what they are doing.


• I think you should find a trainer to first evaluate the dog and determine if he has the right drive and temperment for the job. Having a bond with your mother will not be enough.
  
  Also to consider is his age. Most dogs start training around 1-2 years of age. Dogs older than that are not typically used.. this is because it can take around a year to train the dog. You want to be able to "employ" the dog for as long as possible before he gets to "retirement" age. If he's already an older dog, then your mom may not get to use him more than a few short years anyways.
  
  A trainer who is experienced with service dogs can also assist with the training.


• Good for you to want to help. But there are very experienced agencies that are quite well equipped with both staff and sound dogs that can help your Mother. It takes at least a 3 year apprenticeship to learn how to train guide dogs and later, a dog and person team. That's hundreds of dogs.
  
  The dogs must pass soundness and temperament tests. They must be able to work past distractions - food, cat, squirrel, birds, etc. They must be able to respond to handler commands in any environment, with our without distraction. They must be able to disobey those commands if it will endanger the handler. They must be able to make that decision! They must be able to confidently push and pull right and left to get their person safely around obstacles, both stationary and moving. They must be able to go and keep going, but stop for curbs, or work to identified targets. Dogs bred for guide work wash out at a 50% rate - they are evaluated during puppyhood and training, and deemed not suitable to safely, confidently guide a person. And these are dogs that have years of breeding behind them.
  
  But, before any reputable guide dog school will accept a newly blind or visually impaired person, they must learn Orientation and Mobility skills and be able to travel independently with a cane. She needs to learn how to know where she is, read traffic noise, and learn how to process information that way. She needs to learn how to navigate the world as a blind/visually person. It's hard, and takes training, but so much easier once you know how to do it.
  
  So ... Again, good for you to want to help your Mom. The best way to do it is to get to look up agencies to help her with O&M. And then let HER decide if she wants a dog. Even then, she might not be the right type of person to have a dog. If she does go that route, leave it to the pros. Her life will depend on the dog.

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Dog Health Questions: Japanese dog training?

does anyone know any good sites that tell you commands on how to train your japanese dog japanese? don't ask why. i really wanna know the japanese commands. my dog only knows to come and lie down. it's easier for her to learn japanese than english.

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dogs don't know language - they know that a specific sound you make is a command for them to do something, and if you do that something, they know they will be rewarded. it does not matter what language you teach your dog.

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• I guess you could train her the same but just use the Japenese words for sit, down, or other commands.


• It will be easier for you and the dog to stick with the language that you use everyday.A dog can rationalize and understand about the same as a 2 year old child.


• Not sure -- translation book??

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training without cooperation?

How do you train a dog when you live with people that won't cooperate? Is it a lost cause? I could try to talk them into helping, but I also want to prepare if I'm unsuccessful in that regard. Also, I have never trained a dog therefore I have no idea what I'm doing.

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In your situation, you can still personally train your dog by allotting a big time of your day for a week or more to give the consistent training the dog would need to learn. Once the dog has learned basic training and obedience, teaching him new tricks or additional training will be much easier and can be done on a short daily basis.

I recommend that you watch my 4 minute dog video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUgmH4HZ… which will give you important tips to consider that you can use for training your dog.

Training is very easy and can be fun as it keeps the dog happy and enthusiastic to learn as his owner or what he considers as his leader is spending regular bonding time with him through the training.

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• If the people you live with aren't on board with your training and rules for this dog, the dog will have a hard time learning.
  When I lived with my parents, my dogs were always brats! I'm a dog trainer even! My parents would let the dogs get away with everything. Even stealing food off their plates. Rolls eyes.
  
  But yeah, you will have problems. Training needs to be consistent and if it's not, the dog will get confused about what he's supposed to do.


• Who won't cooperate? The dog or the people? The best way to train a dog (especially if you have no experience in this) is to take your dog to obedience school. You learn how to train the dog and you get a better behaved cooperative dog and you can pass this knowledge on to the other people in the family. Once family members see the dog can sit and stay and not jump on them, they'll help out too.


• I know you can do it! It takes a lot of work and work but you can do it. If you are trying to potty train your dog then you need to take him outside every half hour or so, so that it gets used to going outside. You also need to take it out everytime after it eats or dinks something. You could also tie a bell by the door that you will be taking it out and teach it to ring it everytime it needs to go out.
  
  Hope this helps
  
  mike


• No it doesn't. Training needs to be consistent. If everyone who comes into contact with the dog is not consistent the training fails. I'm a trainer and I see it all the time. That's why I encourage anyone who has trouble to bring the whole family to a training class.


• get a book and a professional trainer
  but it is going to be very hard if rest of family doesn't follow rules.
  sounds like you shouldn't get a dog

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Dog Health Questions: Good website for dog training and behavior?

I'm getting a new puppy soon and I can't seem to get the right website for training and behavior does anyone know of a good tried and tested website for training and behavior thanks! :)

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www.youtube.com has tutorials on training a puppy. Please train them to NOT jump on people when they walk in your door. My friend's dogs jump all over me when I visit her, and it makes me not want to go to her house. I have asked her to train her dogs and she does nothing about it. (I think she likes it that her dogs jump on people, which is sick) Her dogs have scratched me so bad that I have scars from it. Give yourself a pat on the back for being a progressive dog owner. I wish you the best!

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• If you keep a dog either for sporting, competing, or simply for leisure, you probably know how significant it is to have him go through dog obedience training. A pet dog that is well behaved is always pleasurable to take along because he is less likely to go wild and cause troubles to other people. Good Luck..


• This one has some good articles and information about puppy training and dog ownership in general.
  
  Good luck and have fun!
  
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…


• These websites may assist.
  http://www.dogtrainingadvicearea.com/
  http://www.iams.co.uk/dog/Training-Behav…
  http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…
  Hope Ive Helped. Good luck :) xx


• www.animalplanet.com/meordog

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Dog Health Questions: Need a name for my dog training and behaviour business?

Nothing negative, ie: bad doggy etc. I really liked Top Dog, and Take the Lead, but they're already in use. Any suggestions?

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Tail Waggers, Woof Pack, Paws, Good Dawg, Pawfect, Heel Me, Doggone, Dog Duties, Dog Gone Pawfect, Mighty Dog, A Plus Dog Care, Doggy Daycare, Pooper Scoopers, Canine Crusaders, k-9 Patrol Pals

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• Spare the rod, spoil the dog.
  
  Broken Mutts.
  
  Horrible Hounds.
  
  Any one of these terrific names would work well.


• Good Dog, Alpha Dog, Dog Tails, The Dogfather.


• Alpha Dog
  
  You'll be listed first in the yellow pages.


• Behave U

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