Dog Health Questions: What do you think the best way is to discipline a dog is?

My boyfriend and I have different view of how to train and discipline our dogs. I believe in positive reinforcement and pack leadership he believes in spankings. I have studied dog training a lot more than he, but he just wont listen and thinks he is right (hes is a man, no offense LOL). What are some ways I can let him know that is not the right way to go? Are there other discipline methods that you use, that we might agree on? If a dogs were to run out in the road and not come to you how would you discipline that? If you spank them they will learn not to come to you. If you don't do anything they wont know its wrong. Have any ideas that me and my BF might agree on?

Thank you!

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Every dog is different. Each has it's own "Motivation", it's own "Level of tolerance" and it's own "Rate of Recovery".
"Motivation":Treats may be good praise for some dogs...others may prefer petting...others may work best with nothing more than verbal praise.
"Level of Tolerance": To some dogs, your voice whispering "You naughty dog" is enough to devastate their entire week. Others may need a firm verbal correction....verbal and choker/pinch correction....very stern voice and e-collar correction...or nuclear weaponry. For instance (Generalizing as a breed): Giving a Newfoundland a dissatisfied look will depress him all day. An Irish Terrier will sit in a bathtub with the hairdryer, toaster, clock/radio and curling iron...and STILL not acknowledge that you're speaking to him.
"Rate of Recovery": Once the Newfie is corrected with a whisper, even using his favorite treats and a ball, it may be 30 minutes before you can have further training progress. A working GSD, Malanois, most Terriers etc., can take a very firm physical correction, and IMMEDIATELY focus on what you're trying to teach them. NO "Hard feelings", no depression, no lack of drive.

Being able to read a dog during every second of training is what makes a "REAL" dog trainer. They ARE the behaviorist/trainer/rehabilitator. There used to be no difference....now with MASTER TRAINER CERTIFICATES being handed over to anyone willing to spend $45-$50K, they've had to invent 3 different categories for people that CAN'T train a dog.

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• I also believe in Positive Reinforcement.As the owner of many German Shepherds in my Lifetime I see what that can do for their self estemm..Just like a child,spankings don't work and today you can get arrested for child abuse.So why do it to your dog,who wants a dog that is afraid of you.Would'nt you rather have him Please you because he wants to out of love instead of Fear!!


• Check out this website: www.leerburg.com there is a ton of info on dog training that you and your boyfriend will most likely agree on. The site not only saved my GSD from being throttled by my bf (now my hubby) just for the simple fact he didn't like GSD's and he wanted the dog to know what it was supposed to do from the word go, but it also saved our relationship-I was ready to take the dog and leave him.
  
  Spanking a dog is no way to train the dog and have it trust you.


• You should train any sized dog the same as you'd treat a rottweiler. don't accept anything just because it's small and cute. and yeah. from the start make sure you tell them who's boss. and eat your dinner before them, decide where they're going to sleep and keep it like that and don't let them walk in front of you and boss you about.
  
  Hitting a dog will just make the dog fear you, or if it's feeling butch, be aggressive to you.


• I believe in training using their brains not their tummies. I do use treats but only when the do something good. Positive training does not work for every dog just like negative reinforcement does not work for all. I use sharp corrections, but never hurt the dogs. My dogs can train without treats and do well.


• I agree with Chaos. It's corrections using a poke, or touch of some sort. Or the leash snap. Yelling does not work. Both my dogs would sit at look at you like you were retarded. I treat when necessary, and use it for training, but never if the dog is doing something bad, then is corrected to reinforce the behaviour. My love and praise is enough. Thus why my 5 month old lab already walks nicely on a leash.


• Lol, dogs don't spank each other. Have you ever seen a dog use its paws to hit the other dog? No! Its just not natural. Try scolding. Dogs don't exactly yell NO! at each other but they do growl. If he runs out on the road, call him back, then reward him for coming back. If you spank him when he comes back, he'll learn not to come back


• I use positive reinforcement and never discipline. I correct. The dog doesn't know what I want unless I show it. They don't know why you're mad at them, it's confusing.
  
  my BF and I disagree on training. I use too many treats in his opinion and praise too often. He feels Holly should just listen because he told her to. *shrugs*


• Say "Bad Dog" in a firm and loud voice. Or put him/her in the crate for about 10 minutes.


• i've never spanked a dog- the closest i have ever come to that is a hard swat on the behind when i've caught someone in the act of counter-surfing, or garbage diving.
  i believe in retraining behaviors to mold the dog the way we want it- mostly through positive reinforcement. but i also believe there are times when a dog does something that warrants a good scare, such as a firm shake by the collar, for who to remember it's supposed to be minding-
  
  but really, the punishment (if applicable) really depends on the dog.
  it's better to find ways not to punish at all.
  
  see- your example is flawed. before putting a dog in a situation that he COULD get into the road, i MUST know that he's trained for a perfect recall, and about road safety. the training should always precede the situation. otherwise, he must be kept leashed, because he isn't yet trained. ALWAYS set your dog up for success- give him a way to get praise- he'll continue those behaviors.


• Well if your boyfriend does not understand that spanking a dog that ran away after you caught him only makes the dog afraid on getting caught and teaches them nothing about running away I am sorry, you have a up hill battle on your hands. Get a good book that explains the timing and understanding of positive reinforcement. If you can not get him to see that punishing a behavior after the behavior is pointless then get a new boyfriend. How he treats your dog is how he will treat children in the future!!! I have always liked Karen Pryor, check out her training website...http://www.clickertraining.com/?OVRAW=ka…
  
  and Victoria Stillwell...http://www.victoriastilwell.com/


• Calm Asseritive approach is the best. Never spank. Watch the Dog Whisper. You are right about being the Pack Leader. Dogs want to know their boundries and limitations and that is your job and your BF job to show them the way you want things. You lead them. As far as the dog running out and not coming back that all starts with them respecting you. Start with them on a leash. Have them sit and then open the door and have them wait. When you give the command to go you go out first and let them follow. Then trun around and call him to follow you back to the house. Training is a matter of patience. Good luck.


• My dogs would never run out in the road, because they would not be beside the road without a leash. :o)
  
  But you have to think about what you are teaching the dog. You cant reason with him. If you hit the dog for not coming, what the dog learns is "wow - if I am in the road, and my master catches me, I get hit. I had better not let him catch me the next time!"
  
  The way I would deal with a dog who would not come is to MAKE him come, and then reward him for doing what he should do. You can do that with a long lead, AWAY from the road. Then, if he ever ends up in the road, he will be trained to come when you call him.
  
  Training is basically establishing habits. You can do that a lot of different ways, none of which involve hitting the dog.
  
  (I hope you realize that if you were ever to have kids with this guy, you will have the same issues).


• I dont think spanking is correct.. dogs dont understand the concept of a spanking.. all you will teach the dog is to fear you, or you may even teach aggression.Actually I dont think I like the word "disclipline".. I prefer the term "correction".. for example, you see a dog chewing on a taboo, item.. you tell the dog "NO", remove the item, give an appropriate item, then praise.
  
  And yes positive reinforcement in some situations.. the dog runs from you, obviously you cannot get to the dog to correct him.. so you need to train the dog.. use positive reinforcement to train the dog to "come".. of course the dog wont come if he knows he is going to get "spanked"... the dog thinks he gets spanked for coming to you, he doesnt realize he is getting spanked for running.


• I agree with you, violence is NEVER the answer. Your dog should know the pack leader, and he will gain more trust in you, if you don't spank him. He will learn better too. Praise him when he does something good, and when he gets into trouble, just say no. Firmly, but not yelling.
  
  I suggest going to this website, it tells you a lot of techniques to use, and establishing pack leader. Another way is before he gets to eat, pretend like you are eating it, then your husband, before he gets to eat. Just like in a pack, the leader gets to eat first. It sounds silly, but it works.http://www.cbrrescue.org/articles/packle…
  
  I know it wasn't much, but I hope this maybe helped a little :)


• Let me ask you a question - if you got married and had children, are you going to allow him to smack your kids too? Same principle! Animals and children that are hit, often lack confidence and withdrawn or fearful. Animals and children that are trained aka taught with positive methods tend to be more confident, alert, happier and over all well adjusted.
  
  FYI - this "boyfriend" will be an X if you don't agree on discipline. Before this puppy is completely messed up, you better decide if he is husband material with his need to hit. Sadly, it is not a "man" thing, it is an ignorance thing. There are some amazing men out there who never lifted a hand in their life to a woman, child or animal. The men who do, tend to be bullies, stupid or under confident themselves.
  
  Sit back and think about your future - this is not something that will resolve itself and marriages break up over money and child rearing. You already have a strike in your corner.


• Dogs rarely need "discipline" and they certainly shouldn't be "spanked". That's abusive and useless. If your BF won't let up on the abusive behaviour and won't listen to you, it's time to dump his sorry a$s. Things won't change as you are together longer. An abusive control freak will always be an abusive control freak.
  
  "If a dogs were to run out in the road and not come to you how would you discipline that"
  You don't. This is the owner's fault for not controlling the dog. If he wants to spank someone, he should go all Fight Club and spank himself. Instead of trying to punish the dog for the owner's problem, the dog should go to serious obedience training to learn recall.


• I used to think that spanking was the best way until I got my Lab and thought that with such a large dog I should take him to training. I went to Petsmart training and found it really informative. The method they taught was the positive reinforcement and it really does work. They way they taught the come command was to get a really long lead and attach it to your dogs collar. Then slowly back away from your dog and using treats call your dog by his name. Then after each time your dog comes to you try it again with a little more distance between you and the dog. And if you can afford or have the time I would look into going to a training class. It really is helpful and it also helps to form a stronger bond between you and your dog.


• Personally, positive reinforcement is great, but different amounts work for different dogs. I have a Sheltie that learns by about 90% positive reinforcement and 10% correction when he is misbehaving. My Aussie mix is about 60/40, because she's much more strong-willed.
  
  For correction, I don't spank. I have a "firm voice" that my dogs know means business. When my dog, for example, is somewhere they shouldn't be (like the road) I command "Come". If they do come, they are praised, so they know that coming to me is a good thing to do. If they don't come, I walk towards them, get them out of where they shouldn't be, while saying "no" in a very firm voice.
  
  When they are doing something wrong, and you catch them in the act, there is *nothing wrong* with correction, as long as you don't overdo it. The rest of the time, keep yourself happy (but in charge) and they'll want to respect and obey you. When you are teaching them something new, though, positive reinforcement is really the way to go.


• i believe in spankings also that's how dogs discipline each other, how humans do it, horses, and animals really, they all use pain and rewards but you could use reinforcement for small problems and spankings for big problems, how ever you would measure the situation.


• try bribing him to do the better thing with treats!!! say no no and if he stops give him a treat but if he doesent dont give him one!!!


• put him outside for a little bit.


• I think it really just depends on the dog, what works best. In my experience, because I have a bigger dog (77 lbs) and he's got a thick skull on him, I didn't like hitting him... because he doesn't have a general negative association with my hands, I'd have to hit him REALLY hard to get him to understand that it's punishment. This bothered me, so, I used a rolled up [thin] magazine. This worked better because he learned to negatively associate the magazine right away, and I would only have to tap him on the head to get him to understand he was being bad (as opposed to smacking him so hard my hand hurt). Now, if he is misbehaving, all I have to do is is hold the magazine up and he corrects the behavior immediately. And if I do for some reason have to smack him on the head, it's no more than a tap.
  
  I don't punish my dog when he runs out in the street, I only reward him when he comes back (and he does within a few minutes). But, for example, when he has his leash on, if he starts to run off and I catch him quickly then I might hold his face and say "no" really firmly a few times or some other standard punishment... But if he already ran off and doesn't come back for a few minutes I don't think he can make the connection between what he did and what you're punishing him for. So, I praise him as soon as he comes back and this seems to work.
  
  Again though I think it really depends on the dog. Some dogs respond really well to a firm tone of voice, other dogs need a [non-abusive] smack or two.

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Dog Health Questions: How to I get my dog to be good?

I have three dogs. A 180 lbs newfoundland, a 17 lbs shih-tzu, and a shih-tzu puppy. The other dogs are older but the puppy is almost nine monthes. It has never taken us this long to train a dog. He's the worst we've ever had. Dog training classes didn't help; we have a few tactics but they don't seem to be working. He doesn't understand that you can't go to the bathroom everywhere, (we have pee pee pads set out.), he bites everyone a lot and it hurts a lot, and he howls and cries when we put him in the crate and its such a loud horrible noise it makes you want to rip your ears off. He has gotten so bad that my mom is thinking of giving it away if he doesnt grow out of this. The biting is the most important thing because he could really hurt someone. Please help me deal with these things...! Thank you!

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Peeing.
Take him out every 2 hours when you are trianing, and a half hour after he eats, and when he goes to the bathroom outside you have to praise him with lots of treats and sayiong good boy

Crate.
When you need to put your dog in a crate you have to let him know that being in a crate is ok and that you will come and let him back out.
Put his favorite toys and mabe a kong ball filled with peanut butter in his crate ( but only let him use the toys that you put in his crate when he is in the crate) You should start off by putting him in his crate for a few seconds leaving the room than letting him out and praising him and do this over and over again and lengthen the time after he doesnt start to cry.

Biting.
If he bites someone say no very loud and sternly then take him into an enclosed room away from people. After a few minutes take him back out and if he bites someone again take him into the enclosed room again. (it is easier to put his leash on and walk him into the room) After a while he should understand that biting means no attention and
being alone, also dont put him in his crate if he bites, because he will think that being in a crate means he did something bad. Good luck hope i helped!

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• Try spray him with water when he pees in the house and then make him smell his pee. Take him out to pee every lil while so he doesnt have to pee when hes in the house. Or maybe he just hasnt adjusted to your house and gets nervous so he pees haha.
  
  When he bites yu hes probrably just playing. Yell at him or smack him on the nose when he bites you.
  
  When hes being loud take him outside everytime he does that until he stops. Or have fun with it and howl with him ;)


• Watch the Dog Whisperer your probably confusing the dog by your body language, because animals do not respond to words, if your yelling at him that you love him he will only take it as being yelled at.
  Try imagining what it would be like to not understand anything but the way you act (body language).


• there are lots of different ways to train your dog, training your dog to go in the house, even on paper, is not advised. try googleing training techniques and find one that works with you. there are a ton out there.


• first you have to not scream to them and then try to calm them by petting them and hugging dogs love to feel the warmness since they miss there parents even from big.. hope this helps


• by smacking him every time that he does something bad


• Try taking him to a training place.
  
  there's schools for dogs!
  
  :D


• Get it trained!


• hit it OVER 9000 times


• train it creeper


• get a trainer


• idk


• ok so you put pee pads down in the house then get frustrated he pees in the house???
  
  ok then.
  
  sounds like you need to contact a trainer not just a class


• It sounds like you haven't crate trained properly. You need to reintroduce him to the crate and associate it with positive things. Put his favorite treats/bone, toys, and blankets in there. He will walk into the crate on his own. Keep doing this every day..when you see that he has gotten more comfortable with the crate, start closing the door and leaving him in there for a few minutes. With each day, increase the amount of time he is in the crate.
  
  Why do you have pads on the floor? You should take your dogs out for walks every day. Your other dogs may have not needed much training but this one needs it. He may also be bored from being cooped up in the house all day. When he bites, say NO firmly and give him a bone/toy to chew on.


• You have a number of problems and each needs to be handled.. See if you can find a local trainer who will help. Or go to www.cesarmillaninc.com and do some serious reading.
  
  Dogs respond to your body language and cues. not punishment.
  
  1) I personally think the pee pads are just training them to pee in the house. He is an infant and he does not understand the pad situation.
  a. take him out to pee hourly and praise him when he does go.
  b. leach him to yourself when in the house so you will be reminded to watch him closely for signs he needs to go out.
  c. take him to the same spot and call it something ! We say, "lets check the back" that is a sign to them that I am asking if they need to pee. If they need to go, they will all head for the back door.
  d. don't yell, don't punish, just reward. and take up the pee pads.
  
  On the biting. Don't punish. When they bite make a loud yelp, and turn your back to them and lift your hands and arms out of their reach.
  Biting means no play and no fun and no attention. They will learn really fast.
  
  And make the crate a fun place. leave the door open and put in treats and toys don't force him into it. Make sure it is big enough to be comfortable and let him come and go. The crate should be a place of comfort, not punishment. You can close the door when he goes in but open it again. Eventually he will allow you to close the door for longer periods of time and doesn't fear being left there.
  
  It takes time to properly train a puppy, but worth the investment for a beautifully trained partner.


• I know it seems very difficult when you have two other dogs that are apparently well behaved. When a new puppy (is the other shih-tzu a parent?) is introduced into the pack it is often hard for him to "find his place" and therefore acts out. The only way a dog knows how to get your attention when they want it is to howl, bite, and do things to get you to give them the attention they deserve. He is probably very insecure. You don't mention if the other dogs use the pee pads or do they go outside and are they crate trained? If the puppy is being treated differently than the others then he can resent this. If he is Truly aggressive to everyone my guess is that his socialization skills toward humans has been affected in some way or another. How old was he when you got him? All of these are the reasons why he may behave this way and if you start looking at how you respond to these behaviors you will then know how to fix them. As Cesar says "Calm and Submissive dogs require Calm and Dominant Humans". It is not what has happened in the past its how you change the furure. Good Luck

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any products similar to a mussal that will stop a dog from barking?

Me and my family 4 dogs all cockapoos(cocker and poodle). only two of them bark but im taking two with me when i move out. One of the ones i will have barks extremely loud hes my favorite dog but when he barks it seriously pisses me off. my other one does not bark or growl at all . is there any way i can get him to stop barking all together. i really am so annyoed with it i dont even want him to bark for protection. Im moving to an apartment so everyone will hear him and i could get kicked out. Right now i live in the suburbs and everything is pretty spaced out but people complain they can hear him from streets away imagine how he will be in an apartment. I really love him and want hm to come but if i cannot find a way to get him to shut up then i will have to leave him here. I dont want to do that because the two dogs that are staying are my folks favorite so there not gonna give him alotta love and they never play with him but hes always under me. i would just need something to keep him quiet when i was at work. someone told me to use a baby moniter and a shock collar while im a work bu that is the last resort. please do not suggest dog training because alot of it is bs and no one has time in there scheduale for that. i need something simple and fast that isnt complicated so i can move out and have him with me.

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the people that are replying to this are just being mean. yes, dogs are annoying, but still. no shocking please? a cheap fix to this is to have a squirt bottle with water in it on you at all times while with the dog. every time it even makes a peep squirt it in the face a bunch. every single time, do not yell NO or STOP BARKING because that just freaks them out. never hit it either because all its doing is talking. i have a pit bull who never makes a noise ever because when i first got him i did this. it really works. no money spent on expensive collars. and don't be lenient with the squirting... it doesn't hurt them, they just don't like it. another option is using the same method but with a blow dryer. they don't understand the air being blown in their face. but that's more complicated and loud as well... the squirt bottle for sure!

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• This is kinda expensive but if you love your dog then money is not going to stop you. this does not harm your dog but Sends out an ultrasonic signal that only dogs can hear when the barking begins. http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/product.as…


• dogs should NOT be muzzled when unattended.
  
  Work on training the dog. Dogs typically bark to keep themselves amused.. the dog needs more exercize and mental stimulation.


• MUZZLE,f'rkrissake!
  & NO,there isn't!
  
  TRAIN IT TO SHUDDUP.
  
  Buy a REAL bark-collar & USE it!! It works BY ITSELF!


• They sell bark collars with citronella that does not shock the dog but sprays a mist in the dogs face each time it barks this works very well with any dog.


• Do NOT muzzle nor put on a shock collar when he is unattended (ie. you're at work). It's very dangerous.
  
  Sadly, you don't have many options other than training. If you teach him to bark on command, he's less likely to randomly bark (though he may be one of "those" that just do...for life, sorry). You start teaching the barking on command by getting him excited and when he barks say the word "speak" or "bark" or whatever you choose. And then reward him. His breed is very intelligent and he will catch on fast (talking within a few minutes). Once he learns the command (you say "bark" and he barks and is treated) you will then have to work on "quiet" or "hush" or "sshh" (whichever you're likely to say). Have him sit calmly and say the word of choice for him to be quiet and immediately treat if he's quiet.
  
  Honestly, you can teach him in one afternoon, but you will need to reinforce it daily (say a few minutes in the morning and a few at night). You can try crating him while you're at work and giving him chew toys and treats (safe ones like the kong toy which you can fill with treats and he has to work to get them out). I just don't think you'll be able to control him when you're not home as far as the barking goes. Crating is the best option for that, but it may only backfire. You can try making sure the house is nice and a bit darkened while you're gone so he's encouraged to sleep (same thing happens with crating). But, he may be the type to bark if it's too quiet, so you'll need to play around and see what works. For some dogs leaving on the TV or radio on low 'keeps them company'.
  
  Good luck!


• do not use a shock collar or something stupid like that.
  what about some training?
  what about some responsability?
  a shock collar does not solve your problem. it will create more.
  and it is cruel. you really seriously consider to shock your dog?
  the only time it is acceptable to shock a dog for a lesson is when
  he is risking his life doing something stupid like chasing trucks.
  it is not acceptable to do it out of laziness.
  Training is BS for you?
  why do you get dogs then? why not a hamster or something more
  convenient?
  and what do you mean with being "under you"?
  you are an idiot.


• i wouldnt really use something that mist up into them,
  but they have tons of books at your local bookstore that can help you with this.
  i would recommend using along the lines of everytime they bark, pull them away from whatever they are barking from and give them a treat when they are away and stop barking, theyll get the hint as in "oh when i walk away from this, i get a treat."
  but the treat you treat them with, use only for this purpose. dont use for like commands.

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Dog Health Questions: I am considering getting a french bull dog puppy. I live in the tropics and work full time. Any advice?

I live in Bangkok, Thailand in an appartment on the second floor. I live with my partner, 2 cats, and a hamster. I am considering getting a 3 month old french bull dog. I work full time and am worried about keeping the dog at home alone. I am happy to spend lots of time with the dog, training, etc... and can cover any vet costs. I have access to the garden right down stairs for walking and socializing. Any advice? If I am going to do this then I want to make sure I do it right! Thank you!

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don't get a dog if your not going to be home for at least part of the day its not fair on the dog.
at that age they need a lot of training and stimulation,please think very hard about this

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• Good for you to care so much. Too many people just go out and get a puppy because it's cute without considering any of the details/proper care.
  
  The puppy being home alone is a concern. Does your partner also work full-time? If so, perhaps one of you can come home at lunch or sometime during the day to let the puppy out, refill its water, etc.
  
  You sound well-qualified otherwise. Remember that this is at least a ten-year committment. If you feel like it's the right time of your life and that you can care properly for a puppy, make sure that it is okay around other animals (cats, hamster) and go for it!
  
  Congratulations. I love French bull dogs. =)


• you can should get the dog because it needs a loving owner and you should keep it in a contained area where it is safe and has its needs. You could aslo ask one of your neighbors to take care of the puppy when you are not hom.


• if he is a puppy you need to take a vacation and spent some time with the pup so the pup won't get scared and start biting everything in you house, you can't leave the pup alone in the apartment, he needs to get use to the place , so think about it if you work full time and your partner works full time you might have to work day time and you partner might have to work nights it's a big change in your life but it's a good thing that you are getting a dog but remember you need to spent lots of time with the pup


• Just a little tip because i dont have much time to write but puppies need to be let out every 2 hours after every nap and after eating. if you cannot fulfull these needs he will not get potty trained and your house will be a mess and you will not enjoy haveing the dog. Especially because you wrok full time i dont think that that young of a puppy is good for you. Try going to the local humane society and see what they have and keep checking there until you find an older dog that you like

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

I have a 14 week old Shih-Tzu puppy. At what age should she be able to pick up commands like sit, roll-over, speak, shake, etc? (btw, she already does sit fairly well)

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At 12 weeks old, a dog's capability to learn is the same as it is as an adult.

So, at 14 weeks old, your dog should be able to learn all of these commands just as if she were a year old!

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• It depends on the dog. Some are more mature at younger ages. With a Shih Tzu, it's definately time to begin but just be patient, she has a baby brain.


• She can learn those now! Just keep your training sessions short and sweet, like 5 minutes, a few times per day. A few weeks from now, increase them to 10 minutes if you think her attention span can handle it!
  
  Practice, practice, practice! Make it fun for her, and she'll love training if she always gets rewarded for good performance. Be patient, don't get frustrated if she doesn't pick it up right away, she's learning!
  
  Its best to work on one at a time. So keep doing "sit" every day, until she's mastered it, then move on to another command.
  
  Good luck!


• Most puppies pick up on commands and expectations very quickly. It varies by breed. Keep working with her, be consistent.


• A puppy as young as four weeks can learn simple commands using positive reinforcement. You don't expect them to perform like an older dog, but they can learn. And learning early teaches them how to learn making future training much easier.


• You can start very basic training, such as name recognition, sit and so on, at around 8 weeks old. But remember, little puppies have VERY SHORT attention spans. It's much better to practice for a minute or two three times a day, than try to go for 10 minutes once a day.
  
  You can find a lot of free information, tips and advice on training your puppy at this url
  
  Once your puppy has had all her shots, she should attend a puppy obedience class. These are a great way for you both to learn new things, improve your communication skills and are invaluable socialization experiences for your pup. You can find out how to pick a good dog obedience school here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-o…
  
  Best of luck with here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/puppy…


• AWWWW!!!! ****-zu puppies are very sweet little dogs. Well before training just make sure your little one knows you are the boss, even though you are bigger, she can still think she is in controll of you, and if that is the case she will not take commands from you. So if she knows you are the boss, (she can learn this by you punsihing her, act like you are eating her food and then give to her and on walks make her walk beside you. Then she will know you are the ALPHA or Boss dog) (although you arent a dog!! lol)
  
  Ok. The answer to your ?.
  
  Start now! It may take a little while for her bark box to start working on treats, (we have a 1 yr old westie that wont bark when we dont give her a treat so she might not learn that one!) So you might have to wait a little on the speak but otherwise start ASAP. The earlier the better. Also you can teach her tricks like bang where she lays down on back with hands up when you make a gun with hand and say, "bang" all the guests will think it is funny, after she knows that teach her, "bang and pray for mercy" where after she bangs, put her paws together and say, "pray for mercy" that one is really cute too. Guests usually like to see what a cute little puppy like yours can do at such a young age so you can start anytime. And just remember, YOU ARE THE BOSS, when she knows that, she will follow whatever you say and you will have the best doggie ever!
  
  GOOD LUCK
  AND IMPRESS YOU GUESTS AND FRIENDS WITH A WELL TRAINED LITTLE ****-ZU PUPPY DOG!!!!!!! :p!
  -SARAH-


• I recommend you visit the website I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a while back. It transformed my dog's behavior. It also talks about command as well. Good Luck!

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Dog Health Questions: DOG TRAINING WEBSITE?

I have pitbull thats 1/2 years old and i need to train himPS DONT SAY GET A BOOK THE BOOKS I GET TELL U HOW TO TRAIN THEM BUT NOT PECIFICT BEHAVIOR TRAINING

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How To Train A Dog - The Right Way
There are so many theories and so much conflicting advice regarding the various ways to train our dogs - it's hard to know who to trust and what to believe.

This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs: To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.

To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.

Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.

To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.

Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training process. Here's a website:
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review…

Bye! and Good Luck!

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


• It sounds like you don't want a do it yourself guide. I'd recommend a local dog school as you will benefit in a number of ways;
  
  1) you will be learnign from an expert who sees your dog's characteristics.
  2) there will be other dog owners there for your dog to socialise with.
  3) it gets you out of the house so you could see this as a hobbie.
  
  You could also try a dvd course put together by a professional dog trainer but its not quite the same as the trainer seeing how your dog acts.
  
  Good luck


• I used this book and it worked great to raise my lab.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307461297?ie=UTF8&tag=yahoo-blog-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0307461297


• Why not just enroll in an obedience class? Your local kennel club can refer you to a reputable trainer in your area.
  
  BTW, you need to work on your spelling. Does your spell check not work?

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Dog Health Questions: Tell me some dog training school in chennai(madras)?

tell me some trainin schools or contact numbers of trainers....plz send me reputed ones coz i dont want to pay and end up havin an untrained dog...thanks in advance

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I am assuming that you have check online. Have you tried putting an ad in your newspaper for one. Another great idea is talk to local vets. You would be surprised how many they know, and a vet will not recommend someone they do not approve of. Trust me.

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• buy a book on the breed of the puppy. this is your child teach him what you want. it just takes 30 min. a day the book will guide in the right dir.


• Sorry, don't know where chennai is, otherwise I would invite you to join one of my classes. Ask your vet, they usually have some insight as to what is available in your area.
  Please note: the school trains YOU. You train the dog. So if you spend a lot of money and end up with an untrained dog, it's your fault.


• train the dog yourself

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Dog Health Questions: Therapy Dog Training?

Does anyone know anything about the requirements for having a Therapy Dog in Newark, NY or Rochester, NY?

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Therapy dogs are trained, tested, registered and insured so that they will be invited to visit facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes to cheer up the patients, or to schools for educational programs.

Requirements are not set at the state level, but by the individual organization that does the testing and registering and by the facilities that do the inviting. If you have a specific facility you wish to visit, ask them first if they permit therapy animal visits and then what their requirements are. Some will only accept teams from specific organizations and it would be a shame to test and register with one only to find out it isn't one accepted by the facility.

The top three therapy dog organizations in the US are:
http://deltasociety.org
http://tdi-dog.org
http://therapydogs.com

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• Check out the TDI website, there's a pamphlet (PDF) of requirements.
  
  http://www.tdi-dog.org/


• To train or use? Both those depend on the organizations you go through.

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best ‘Call Back' to use for training a dog?

I've been reading some dog training books and got two different training commands for calling your dog.

One said to use such verbiage as, “(dog's name) where are you?” And the other says to call out “Come”. Both explain about voice tone and using reward markers, etc. once the dog arrives at your feet. I thought using something simple like, “Fido, come” would be more like it.

I'm looking at getting a Toy Manchester Terrier and they were bred to hunt rats and other small vermin so they have that go after them instinct so I'm looking for the best verbal command to use for call back if and when off leash.

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Ya, it is called "recall" not "call back", but regardless of what you call it you want your dog to return to you. And on that same note the word you use is not that important. The important thing is that you are consistent with the command word you do chose. The rule to have a strong recall is to have a 1:1 reward schedule. Meaning every time you say the command the dog must follow through and then receives a reward. To ensure follow through when first installing the command use a long line or a drag leash. If you say the command and the dog doesn't respond don't repeat yourself, simply reel the dog in using the leash then reward as if he had come on his own. Then your dog will catch on that when you say the magic word he will get a treat when he gets to you.
In my training classes I teach the traditional "come" command and I also teach a whistle recall. I like the whistle because it is a distinct sound that carries well and will sound the same regardless of who blows it or what your current mood is. However, it is important to install a verbal "come" command as you will inevitably be caught without your whistle at some point. If you choose to do the whistle recall you can start by "loading the whistle" which is similar to loading a clicker. All you do is whistle, treat, whistle, treat until your dog anticipates a treat upon hearing the whistle. Then whistle and start backing up (you can add a little wiggle to get him to follow you) once he comes to you give him a treat. Increase distance once he's gotten this part down. Then add in a stay, walk away, whistle then when he comes to you give a treat. Then randomly throughout the day go hide somewhere in the house and whistle, treat your pup once he's found you. Make it a fun game because the more your dog enjoys preforming a command the more reliable he will be.
Keep in mind that you must never use your verbal command in a negative context. If your calling "come, Fido" predicts nail trims, baths, or leaving the dog park you can bet the behavior will start to fall apart. And use something super high value and something he only gets for recall as your reward. Like Fido only gets warm cut up hot dog or chicken when we practice recall.
I'm glad you're thinking about training and breed specifics BEFORE you're getting your dog. That is highly responsible of you! I wish I could have more pet parents like that in my classes. Lastly, do sign up for a positive reinforcement basic doggy manners class once you get your dog. It's a great social opportunity for him and a bonding experience for the both of you. Good Luck!

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• The best training cues would be both the verbal cue and something to catch his attention. Usually dogs find it easier to remember something short & sweet - "Come" and "Here" are the perfect words to use, but you could get creative and use other words.
  
  When you're training him, catch his attention by quickly popping the leash. Snap it lightly so he looks at you, call him, and reward him when he comes to you. You seem to understand the concept of positive reinforcement quite well - kudos!
  
  Hope that helps :)


• I would use (Name) - Come if giving a verbal command. I normally use a whistle, having trained my dogs to sit and wait for a whistle before they are permitted to eat. As many dogs' brains seem to be directly connected to their stomachs this works brilliantly, specially when you use a reward such as one tiny piece of dry dog food when they respond.
  
  Whatever you decide, remember that you get the best results if you begin training from day 1. Good luck


• ok, this is what I do with my terrier mix:
  
  Name- Their name cue, means to come back to me, good things happen. I played stuff a puppy when she was younger. Now when I say her name, she zeros in on me.
  
  Come- I also use a cue word that means, you sprint back to me with a huge grin on your face and you will get insanely good things (baby food, tripe, etc). Mine is "ici". I use that because it's unique, she only ever hears it when I pair it with that insanely good stuff.


• sigh..............the word is RECALL.
  "Dog,COME!"
  Dog to alert to a command ,then the command-NOT to recall until that word.
  
  Honey,you'll be disappointed w/the breed.....I've been doing terrier-work for decades-countless breeds & never had a Manchester-toy or standard-that showed *any* interest in quarry at all....zero.REFUSE to learn from experts....who cares-your loss,your waste,your problem


• "[name] Come" it the traditional and best word command, I prefer a whistle, my dogs respond to a non-mechanical whistle and the whistle I keep on my key chain for distance recalls.


• My dogs knows two. I use his name, Buddy, and the phrase "C'mon, boy." (I'm a little southern) He'll also come when I whistle or pat my thigh. I would use a whistle or something short and sweet like "Come."


• A short, unique command is usually best. I use "here". I preface it with their name to get their attention. Both dogs are trained to look to me for further direction when their name is said.


• I use their name and "come" with all my dogs.


• Try something short and sweet, something you won't say unless you are calling your dog.Say the dog's name and then the command...
  
  For trainig, try buying a 20 or 30 feet long leash and use it to stop your dog from running away when outside, even if your further away then a couple of feet. But be patient with a terrier since terriers are (for most of them) hard headed and a little harder to train, but they are great dogs with alot of energy.
  
  Good luck with the training


• That's okay Mandy, I have a training book that calls the command a Call Back as well. So what if it has to be referred to as Recall just because it was mentioned in someone else's book or was told that is the only thing it's called. Gezz!
  
  Everyone has their own dog preferences and everyone seems to be an expert on everyone else's dog, like the poster Elaine (sigh).
  
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  There is no perfect dog that everyone would agree on but at least you're trying to get some advice on the dog YOU like. Have fun with your new TMT!


• a word you normally would NEVER use unless its the "Call back" personally, i use the spanish word for "here" which is aqui.. i trained my dog with hotdogs so she knows that word is special and equates it with a special treat. i use this as my emergency call only and it has saved her life several times ex. running into busy road... good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Are there any shrimp and salmon crunchy dog training treats out there?

I discovered yesterday that my dog will do ANYTHING to get a shrimp and salmon cat treat. She went nuts for them and I taught her to lay down within 2-3 minutes using them. This was an accidental discovery at my mom's house... the kitty treats were for her cats. Would it hurt my dog to have cat treats as high value training treats? Are there any comparable dog treats available in stores? I am working on training her as a therapy dog and high value treats are of great value in this process as she wants nothing to do with toys and only mildly responds to petting/praise.

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http://www.yummychummies.com/ <----PetCo might have these in store
http://www.salmonpaws.com/

If you don't want to order offline, here's the PetSmart website with salmon treats (and I know for sure the Omega ones are sold in-store): http://www.petsmart.com/search/index.jsp…

When all else fails, call the stores in your area and ask. When I worked at PetSmart, I knew the majority of treats available. It's been a few years, but I still know most of the staples. =)

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• My dog has salmon dog treats that we buy for her some times. They're pretty cheap and your typical grocery store treat. It says Omega-3 and Omega-6 Salmon treats on the front, but they aren't that healthy for your dog, so I would only use them when teaching very difficult tricks. I am sure there is nothing wrong with cat treats though, and if thats what works, I would keep using them.


• I haven't heard of any shrimp and salmon dog treats.
  
  You can use the cat treats for training. Just go easy with them. That stuff is like junk food, and the cat treats are probably more "fattening" than dog treats.


• vfdx

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Dog Health Questions: Sheep Dog Training in Northern Ireland?

Does anyone know if there is any Sheep Dog Trainers in Northern Ireland?

If use do please let me know because I have a big passion for it and I can not for the life of me find one.

Thanks, Christine

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hi christine i found this site it looks like it may be of interest to you
http://www.irishsheepdog.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Unhappy with dog training at Petsmart (long, please read)?

I have a 10 month old chocolate lab/greyhound mix (female) my husband and I adopted from the Humane Society in February. She already understood "No" and "sit" when we got her. She was already mostly potty trained. She learned "lay down" and "shake" in one day. However, her one "flaw" was that she was incredibly skittish around humans, so she isn't very obedient out in public. She's VERY friendly and playful with other dogs. But people are her hang-up.

Anyway, we decided that obedience classes may help her open up. There are only 3 places in my town that offer dog training in our price range. Petsmart sounded like it would be the most "bang for the buck". We consulted with one of the trainers and she said that our dog needed to be in Beginner training. So we paid for 8 weekly one-hour sessions.

Sunday was our 3rd class. The trainer has started at least 10 min. late every time and ends early each time. And she hasn't taught us anything new or useful except to tell people to approach our dog from the side. Yes, that was her solution to socialize our dog. There is only one other dog in the class, so we thought it would be pretty personalized. WRONG. All we've covered is stuff she knows (sit, lay down, and the introduction week).

And our dog chews things aggressively, so the trainer told us to buy a "Nylabone". So we did. And the first week that we had it, our dog broke one of her permanent teeth at the gum line (chewing it) and now I have to pay $300 to have it surgically removed!

It's ridiculous. The trainer is unhelpful and now she's cost us a total of $418 (useless training + Nylabone + pulling the dog's tooth). What should I do? Can I make the manager refund us or move us to a more advanced class?

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First, thank you for adopting and sticking with your pup through all of this! I can tell you love her and you are a good owner!

Complain to the manager. This is very unprofessional of the trainer. You paid for a full 1 hr class and you deserve a full one hour class. If that doesn't work, send an email or a letter to their corporate head quarters.

Petsmart isn't known for having a great training program, but considering the inconsiderate behavior on the part of the trainer, you deserve a refund.

I found a link for you on a website that I reference frequently. I believe this can help you http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/beh…

Try the Kong products. You can fill them with peanut butter, canned dog food, yogurt or pureed meats and veggies and then freeze them. The frozen aspect feels good on the dogs gums and provides lots of chewing opportunity.

Write a letter or email to the makers of Nylabone with a copy of your veterinary bill.

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• Talk to the manager, if you are not satisfied with the results, contact customer care at 888-839-9638. After you take it up an notch like that more tends to get done to satisfy customers.


• Why don't you ask Petsmart?
  
  And yes, the hard Nylabones are notorious for wrecking teeth. I would also inform the trainer about that fact so she doesn't continue recommending them to people. I have a vet friend who recommends them with the disclaimer "they have been known to damage teeth." DRIVES ME NUTS!
  
  From what I understand there is a nylabone that isn't as hard so isn't so detrimental to dental health. I guess that would would be recommended with a "choking hazard" disclaimer.
  
  But, back to the real issue -- I would talk to the general manager of Petsmart. If you don't get satisfaction there (and my guess is that you will), I would call Petsmart Corporate and file a formal complaint.


• http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/shy-k9s
  
  Try this group - they're a group of very knowledgeable and concerned people who can give you real and useful info on helping your dog.
  
  Someone should have told you that Petsmart trainers have no real training, know exactly nothing about dog psychology and aren't equipped to help a dog with any kind of problem. (I have no idea if they'll refund your money, but I really doubt it.)
  
  There's plenty you can do to help your girl. Start by counter-conditioning her whenever you take her out. You know her threshold and when she gets scared of approaching strangers. You need to feed her tiny pieces of a high value treat BEFORE that happens and keep feeding her till the scary person has gone by. Then the treats stop.
  
  It takes time, but she'll start to associate strangers with a good thing. Don't ever allow anyone she doesn't know to approach her or make eye contact, nothing. She needs to be the one to decide when she feels comfortable initiating any kind of contact.
  
  Patricia McConnell has a great booklet out called "The Cautious Canine" which would also be invaluable. She's a very skilled dog behaviourist.
  
  Please don't subject your dog to another session of Petsmart classes - she needs a qualified instructor.


• If you are unhappy with your class they offer you the chance to re-take it. Since you are looking to be moved into the more advanced course (and all courses cost the same) I am assuming that they would happily switch your dog.
  
  I have only been to one class so far (puppy, not beginner) there were 7 dogs including mine and we also started 10 mintues late / ended 10 minutes late. What I did find considerate was that the store was closing but the trainer offered to ring us through if we wanted to purchase anything after. What I didn't like was the lack of socialization... we were basically sitting around the walls of the room and the puppies couldn't play with each other. I hope this will change as the classes progress because that is the entire reason I enrolled my puppy! He is really eager to play with other pups and basically cried the whole class because I was just restraining him from going to sniff the other dogs the whole time. The crying got him a dose of the spray bottle from the trainer, too. It seemed like the other dogs weren't as ticked at the situation because it was a puppy class and most of them were between 10-16 weeks - 3 out of 7 had NEVER even seen another dog after they were taken into their homes! I think the class would be a greater benefit if some of the dogs could play and socialize for 10 to 15 minutes. Rant over.


• Sounds like PetSmart. Their trainers all go to their 'training academy'. They teach one approach and very few have any knowledge of dog training beyond that one approach. Occassionally people get lucky and a good trainer is actually employed at their local PetSmart that has experience beyond their 'academy', but that obviously is not the case here. While people with a 'normal' dog with zero issues and no prior baggage usually do fine in one of these cookie cutter classes, for those of us that live in the real world, the classes are mostly useless. The trainers usually don't know how to work with dogs with problems, and they recommend products sold by the store (because they are paid to do so). You can sure ask for a refund, but you may not receive one depending on whether they offer a guarantee of some sort or not. Do not take a transfer to a more advanced class- it won't be any better than the one you are in, and in fact is probably the exact same instructor- and if she can't customize her approach for you with one other dog in the beginner class, she sure won't do it in the avdanced class either. So, ask for a refund and try out a private trainer or behaviorist with a lot of experience that is willing to customize their approach for your dog. With a shy dog, a behaviorist would probably be a better choice, since they focus more on the why behind the behavior and how to correct the underlying issue rather than training the dog to react in another way.
  
  I adopted a very shy dog last year that had spent her first 4 years in a cage, and consulted both a trainer and a behaviorist to help her get over her issues, it was well worth the investment. Mine was an extreme case, and would totally shut down when outside her comfort zone, refusing to move or take food, and would drool. She spent 2 weeks hiding under my bed when she was first brought home, had never seen carpet, grass, or furniture. A year later, she is outgoing, happy, and will approach strangers without a problem. I've included some tips below that were very successful for me & my dog, I hope they are helpful to you as well!
  
  Have lots of patience! Realize with some fearful dogs, it can take months or years before they are anything resembling 'normal', depending on their background and natural temperament. Don't give up if, after a month or two, your dog is still shy and fearful. Don't force her to do anything, let her decide when she's ready. So, if she hides, don't drag her out, leave her there. When she chooses to come out, give treats and attention. Don't reward or coddle fear. When the dog is acting confident and/or curious, give treats and attention, otherwise, ignore her. Don't let her lean against you for confidence and comfort, make her stand on her own, so when she leans into you, step away or push her back upright. You want her to have confidence in herself, not rely on you for it. When she's willing, take her out and about, in small steps, so first have her comfortable in your home, then the driveway, etc. Progressively add more stressful situations, treat for confident behavior and ignore fearful behavior.


• well you can either take it to a dog whisperer or to a real dog trainer. my dog went to a real dog trainer but does not do any thing but sit. don't take that as a bad thing she is just stubborn. seriously consider this. your dog can do that


• I think you had a bad trainer, and that is a bummer. I did Petsmart training, and there was like 6 or 7 other dogs in the class, so it was good for socializing. The trainer was like an animal psychologist or something. It was great. He was sooo good with the animals, and he had answers for everything and anything. My dog was definitely better behaved after "graduation." I understand how those first few weeks drag on, but they are just trying to build your dog a routine of learning about a trick a week... even if they already know sit & down.
  
  ADD: Reading some of these other messages, the fact that I had a good trainer at Petsmart must have been a fluke. Like I said, he was some sort of animal psychologist, and he was working on the police dog training program or something. He even brought his own dog to the class to prove his methods do work. Obviously, this isn't normal for Petsmart to have a good trainer after reading everyone else's experiences, so I agree, I would find a new trainer. Also, I would compain to the manager about her unprofessionalism about being late and leaving early. That doesnt relate to any of her training techniques, but you did pay for an hour.


• Many different sources told me to never consider Pet Smart for training. So, I found somewhere else, that isn't too expensive.
  I doubt they would be willing to refund your money, however, I would definitely ask to be moved to a more advanced class. As for the vet bill, I doubt they would be willing to cover that, but you could try. I think they would ask for proof that it was the Nylabone. Perhaps, you should contact Nylabone, see what they are willing to do, but again, you would need some kind of proof, I would think.
  
  Sorry about your luck.


• Go to a different school, you will just get more of the same if you continue with petsmart. I would not hold the trainer responsible for the dog breaking it's tooth on a very popular toy. See what your vet, boarding kennel and local nonpetsmart/petco pet/feed store suggests. Often it is difficult to find the really good trainers because they market themselves as primarily word of mouth.


• I would find another dog training class. Ask your local vet if they know of anybody. I suggested in an earlier post that sometimes local Community College's have dog training classes for cheap. Have you tried your local paper? Or Craigslist? Sounds like you have a bad trainer.


• I was going to sign up my pup for classes there, but I guess it all depends on the trainer/store.
  
  I would definitely request a refund from the class, not sure about the doctor's bill.
  
  Its funny about the Nylabone. I got one and my puppy will play with everything but that. Its just a piece of hard plastic. No scent or taste to it...it doesnt bounce or squeek. He doesnt like it at all


• The Nylabone thing sounds like just pure bad luck. You might consider contacting the company that makes them, and let them know your experiences. (Heck, they may offer some compensation, who knows?).
  
  Anyways, as far as the training goes, this obviously isn't a 'beginner' problem, but I'm not sure where I'd put you. You aren't really looking for obedience, you're looking for some confidence building exercises. (Maybe a 'trick training' class?). I'd talk to the manager and see what they have to say about it. (It never hurts, right?).
  
  For my own part, I was very satified with the Petsmart training I went to. Lots of attention from the instructor, lots of socialization chances, lots of time working on things, no pressure to buy anything. Of the three training courses I've been through with my dog, I'd say the Petsmart one was the best, but obviously, so much depends on the instructor, which they can't really 'standardize' very easily.


• I would talk to the manager of the store and tell them everything that has happened especially the trainer being late and leaving early. She/he is being paid to be there a certain time. And from what I can tell you could have bought a 5 dollar book for what she has taught you. First the classes really aren't for the dog they are for you. For you to learn how to teach your dog to do what you want him to do. And I would try to get something for the tooth. Don't know if you will. But it's worth a try. Do your self a favor buy a training video or book. Half of those so called trainers don't know their butts from a hole in the ground anyway.
  Your pup yes pup is 10 months old he may be still teething on things. And doesn't know his own strenght especially in his jaws. She needs not something hard but fairly tough and kind of soft really. like something leather. Rawhide is good. Big enough for the dog to chew on but not threw. So it will take a while. Don't let him chew on anything else only what is his. Chewing is a natural thing for any animal including humans. But think of your dog as your child you will be able to train her yourself.


• It's possible that you could have them move you to a different class as you got flawed advice from the trainer. Even I could have told you that a socialization problem (skittish behavior) is not a beginner training problem. Beginner training is basic obedience which your dog clearly already knows. So I would speak to the manager and request that they put you in a more advanced class that can actually deal with the problem. It's doubtful that they would issue you a refund unless they have a guarantee on their training services.
  
  Add: As for the Nylabone, I personally think they suck. There is nothing appealing about them. My brothers American Bulldog has one, and not only does she not chew on it, but she doesn't play with it at all. It's just a huge, heavy, and hard lump.


• Do you really want to go to an advanced class? I'd talk to the manager of the store and ask for a refund, then take your dog to a real trainer. We took our pooch last year and although it was fun, he didn't really learn anything more than he already knew. I had trained him as a little puppy and he knew all the basic commands by about 12 weeks old, plus some really cute tricks. Your dog needs alittle TLC and extra attention to get her over her skiddishness.


• i have 5 dogs and 4 of them love nylabones. Especially my 2 five month old labs.
  
  I was very unhappy with PetSmart training also. I took 2 puppies in and I don't like clicker-training. (while I am "clickering" good behavior for one, the other one is acting up and still hearing a clicker, it didn't make sense to me). Yes our trainer was late, dismissed us early and spent the first session without puppies just talking to the owners. everything was scripted and had nothing about the individual puppies.
  
  only your vet could advise you on whether or not the nylabone was the cause of your dog's tooth break, but my guess is that Nylabone would be responsible for you bills, probably not the store that sold it. If you don't complain to PetSmart about the trainer they will never know how awful it is. I think you should ask for your session money back. Good luck.


• you should try its always were a shot
  
  please check: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training websites?

Hello

Can you give me professional websites that give information on dog training without the use of inhumane treatment and aviodance of punishment as much as it possible.

The intension is to prevent barking.

I really need them to supply me with information such as leaflets etc.

CREED

Dog Training Clubs - Training and Competition For You and Your Dog

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thank you for your interest in using positive reinforcement.
http://www.animalbehaviorassociates.com/…
http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm

5 Tips to Choose Effective Dog Training Courses

• http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm
  http://www.dneprimport.com/
  http://101-dog-training-tips.com/
  http://www.freedogtraininginfo.com/
  
  These are just a few of the many sites out there that are packed with information. Just Google "dog training" and good luck!


• i have a solution after a while of dealing with the same problem i was told to try water treatment this really works if you are persistent what you do is have a bottle or cup of water to hand and when the dog starts through it at them water not object and say no in a firm voice this will work while you are in an enclosed area but while you are out try carrying a jif lemon plastic filled with water and using the same method you could also try some tablets called silent 4 which are available on the net i use these when i go to obedience shows as they are 100% herbal good luck

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know any dog training tips?

ok so my dog is a siberian husky and rot mix along with some really small dog, she is 6 weeks old and i want to start training her to sit and lay down, how do i do that? also she is always whimpering how do i make her stop that?

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hold what ever she likes in front of her sweep your hand down her back slightly pushing her in a sit position saying sit when you have her in the sit position give her the treat.

Once she has mastered sit Hold her bottom in the sit position and put the treat on the ground in front sliding forward saying lay or down till she stretches out to a lay position give her the treat.

Its all about guiding and patience. working on it about 10 mins at a time you do not want her to get bored and stop listening all together.

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• the whimpering is for affection and he will not start to listen till he is about 6 month es old. good luck with that.


• Hi! You may want to visit these links for some basic training commands.
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/x1x.html
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/rzy.html


• I found a lot of great tips at http://dogs-secrets.com tale a look!


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…


• Just make it fun for her! 8-) Also, if you have a Youtube account, search "Zak George". He is a dog trainer and he has a lot of vids about dog training. From puppy training to extreme tricks!
  
  http://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21 Here is a link to his Youtube account! 8-)
  
  Here is my account 8-) http://www.youtube.com/user/ZakGeorgeCra…

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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training program?

i have a dog, she's about 3 years old now, and sadly she was never trained. she understands sit, but only sometimes does it. she pulls on the leash, constantly tries to run away, jumps up on everyone, and if i took her off the leash in public she would never come back.

any ideas of a training video or website i could use to spare myself the $125 on a class?

Search and Resuce Dog Training, Learning to Save Lives

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In my opinion the best e-book so far that I found on the web regarding dog training is secrets to dog training.

It will teach you how to train your dog like a professional trainer, so you can have your dog obey you no matter what the situation and solve any specific problems that you may have with your dog - this is truly cutting-edge material!

Over 63,997 dog owners worldwide, just like you, have used this unique course to fast-track their dogs learning, while having loads of fun in the process. To see what "Secrets to Dog Training: Stop Dog Behavior Problems!" can do for you, in just 3 easy steps.

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Dog Training Aids - The Leading Dog Training Methods Revealed

• You should go with your dog to Petsmart training classes.. it really works and you have the instructor looking over you to make sure you do things correctly. Also, you get to ask all the questions in the world.
  All dogs love praise, no matter what the age. Training is related to a lot of praise and positive attention to the dog, so I am sure your dog will love the attention and you will see progress in her.


• There are tons of free websites that give easy instructions on training your dogs! You Tube has easy-step videos on teaching your dog tricks and basic obedience. You could also go to the library and read some training books.

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