Dog Health Questions: Training treats and other forms of reward?

My pup is not a food driven pup I am trying to train him and when I give him a treat (I have tried various kinds) he just sniffs it and goes back to playing and his toys don't seem to get his attention when I try and praise him. I know that I can say good boy and petting him but he doesn't seem to associate with that either. Is there any other forms of reward? If there any irresistible dog training treats out there that are soft that you found a picky eater to enjoy? Maybe I have just not found the right one yet.

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You just need to find something high value enough. Biscuit-type treats usually don't work very well unless you have a highly food motivated dog.

I use Natural Balance LID treat rolls (duck and sweet potato) which are pretty much doggy crack for my puppy. The treat itself comes as a roll and you can slice off bits as big as you need to use for training. It's a soft consistency and very, very stinky (and very appealing to dogs.) Kinda looks like this: http://www.arcatapet.com/images/15399.jp… I avoid the other flavors because they contain wheat gluten, which I don't like.

You might also try Zuke's Mini Naturals, which are tiny and soft and make great training treats. http://www.zukes.com/woof/mini-naturals.…

Otherwise, using little pieces of household things like hot dogs and deli meat could work too.

Best of luck!

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• sounds like your dog is toy driven so instead of using a treat use a toy as a reward. You can also use praise as a reward.


• You mentioned he loves his toys. Try passing his absolute favourite toy to him when you want to reward him.


• You might try Bil Jac liver treats. They are soft and every dog I've had goes nuts for them.


• I do this with my dog all the time. If he does something good give him a peice of meat if he refuses that take his toy and wave it over his head and dogs love tug a war so play WITH him and after that rub his tummy and give him kisses while praising him.:D


• Try cold cuts some type of lunch meat turkey works for my picky eater.


• you have to find what it is that gets your dog going - he's not food driven: have you tried stuff like chicken hearts and gizzards or canned sardine or raw carrot pieces or hot dogs (all my dog's utmost faves - he'll tapdance to "putting on the ritz" for a raw carrot!)?
  
  if those don't work, see if he's play-driven: maybe it's not his toys, but he might like a good game of "tug" (NEVER let him win, by the way!) or chase (i use a chuck stick with a "random bounce" ball to get my dog going).
  
  maybe you're lucky and your dog is just praise driven.
  
  btw: how long are your training sessions? if he's a young pup, don't count on them lasting more than 2 or 3 minutes.


• Have you ever tried dog treats that are specifically for training? They are usually smaller treats that are soft to the touch. Wal-Mart has these ones that are in a box that looks like a milk carton and they are yogurt treats. Great for training and worth a try ($1 per box).
  
  Get way overly excited when your dog does something right. Give the most praise you can and rub your dog all over.
  
  If your dog likes rawhides, you can buy rawhide chips (not sure what else to cal them). They last longer than a treat would so would only be able to give it to him/her after the training session was over.
  
  BTW, not sure what kind of dog you have, but if it is a working/hunting dog tug o war is a horrible idea and if you have kids.


• when trianing my dog i just used alot of enthusiasm,my dogs are not big on treats also,if you act really exsided and pet them when they do something good it may work.idk hope it helps


• why would your dog work for something he gets for free probably twice a day??(food).
  
  building his food drive should be pretty easy.you don't need special treats, your dogs kibble will work just fine.
  
  first, skip his next meal.
  skip his morning meal tomorrow too.
  after that, the ONLY way your dog eats is from your hand, during training. take the days amount of food, put it in a dish on the counter, take a handful and keep it in your pockets, or a bait bag, and refill through out the day.
  
  EVERYTHING your dog does that you like, mark and reward with his food.
  
  Since he was fasted for a day, he will be hungry off the bat, his food will be more valuable to him. Furthermore, since the only food he gets is during training, hes not getting full in the morning and evening with a big bowl of free food.
  
  if you are training right, through out the day, you should easily go through a days worth of kibble with the early stages of marker training, so don't worry, your dog will be eating enough.


• Always train your pup on-leash, so he can't choose to "just leave" a training session. For training treats try little bites of chicken or other meat, bits of hotdog, little bites of cheese, liver fudge, freeze-dried liver, BilJac, rollover (Dog food that comes in a roll like sausage. Slice it off & cut it into tiny bites. There are different brands. All of it has a strong smoked smell/flavor. Dogs love it. You can find it at PetsMart or PetCo.)
  Attention span for training is something that is learned with a puppy. They actually learn to learn. Keep training sessions short & fun. But only end a training session on your clock, not the pup's. In other words they work until you say training is done. They can't choose when they are done. Even if you just ask for one more quick sit before YOU call training done. Always end on a good, fun note. Like with a game of tug or fetch. Since he likes toys this will help teach him to play with you & you will be able to use toys as a training reward in the future. Your dog will soon learn that training time is fun & they will want to train. Slowly increasing the periods of time you ask for your dog's full attention helps to increase their attention span. Training a good "watch" & increasing the time & amount of distractions will teach the dog to pay attention & focus on you. Sit/Stays & Down/Stays consistent with increasing periods of time help build attention. Start with a 5 sec stay, slowly, slowly increase time until your dog can stay for 5 min. Hope some of these ideas help.


• Just as the others I think you should try to up the value of your rewards, too.
  "People food" like string cheese, chicken, peanut butter, hot-dogs (best if they are low sodium variety) usually work well.
  As far as dog treats go I like Natural Balance and Pet Deli food rolls, Zuke's Mini Naturals, bison jerky and freeze-dried liver.
  
  If your dog doesn't go for any of these you can use Premack's Principle and life rewards in your training. Sniffing is a great reward for my dog when we train heeling patterns for obedience competitions :-)
  You can learn more here:
  http://www.teachingdogobedience.com/2009…
  http://www.dogstardaily.com/videos/tv/pa…
  http://www.dogstardaily.com/videos/tv/pa…


• To increase his food drive, make sure you are feeding him at intervals, not leaving food down continuously, and feed him some of his meals by hand. I like to take about 4 days when every meal is fed by hand, some in training, some just feeding, so the dog realizes your importance in the grand scheme of things. This is usuallly enough to turn a picky eater around. Is he eating his meals with gusto? If not follow Sue Ailsby's protocol:
  http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Wr…
  
  For really good treats, think stinky: stinky cheeses, tunafish or salmon that comes in little foil packes, cat treats, lunch meats, etc. I also use baby food meats that comes in little jars.
  
  For increasing play drive, make sure the toy is interesting to the dog by keeping it away from him, not letting him get it too easily, and definitely not by shoving it towards him (a very common mistake!)
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihAgm0kd…
  
  Also, you mention that he goes back to playing rather than take his treats, or toys. I would work first on developing a solid relationship where he takes food from you or plays reliably, before working on any particular skills. Make sure he doesn't have too much freedom to go off and do his own things.
  
  Another game I like is "take a break" from Leslie McDevitt's book, Control Unleashed. A brief descriptions is that within a limited space you encourage the dog to go off and sniff/explore on his own, while you also ignore him, then when he comes back to you, you give treats, or play, or eventually train, for brief periods, always sending the dog off to sniff and explore before he starts to do so on his own. Eventually, he doesn't want to leave you! I do strongly suggest the book, and working on both his food and toy drive before working on this exercise, though.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byPqy3yzz…

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Dog Health Questions: How much does it cost to have a puppy microchipped, spayed and immunized during the first year?

I would love to get a puppy, but caring for a fur-baby is very expensive. Does anyone know the cost of professional dog training? What other hidden costs should I consider before I adopt an animal? Also, I would love to use the dog with elderly people as a therapy animal. Has anyone worked with the delta socity or taken the AKC good citizen test?
-- Thank you for your consideration

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Microchip(depending on type), probably $60-100; spayed, around $125-200; immunized, around $75-150 depending on what all you get.

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• All depends on your area. Call around to several vets and ask.
  
  Look in the yellow pages for dog obedience.
  
  Feed, Vet bills, training, toys etc.
  
  That's why we don't have a dog. JUST a cat, a hamster & some fish! Too costly right now to own a dog.


• all that should run you100-130$ a small price for a loving addition to your family!! i think micro-chipping is a great idea although my dogs dont have it you can get him regitered and chipped for 80$ you can save some cash by giving him 7 way shots you can buy at a pet store or tractor supply for a few bucks and save that 60 dollar vet bill! it covers all but the rabies that is only needed 2 times in the first year and may already have 1 when you get him


• This is an impossible task to guess the costs. Call around. I will say, my local Humane Society microchips animals for $15--anything that helps animals find their home is important to them, so the cost is low. They also run clinics on site, at least here. They don't only care for shelter animals, and fees are very reasonable.


• Hi! Owning a dog is VERY expensive- more so than most people know. It is tough to give a good estimate on spay, vaccines, and microchipping without a general idea of your location as it varies so much from place to place. Here I am unsure of microchipping price, however vaccines, exams, and spaying alone is probably about 350-400 dollars... that includes worming which is optional here but highly recommended as many puppies have worms. One of my dogs has taken the CGC and passed- it was tough to train for but dedication and hard work make it come true... and keep in mind that not all dogs make for good therapy animals either- some are naturally afraid of the scents and noises etc. As for hidden costs- you have to account for regular vet visits- have some back up funds for any emergencies (hopefully there are none), and you should also consider there is food to buy, if you live in an area where fleas can prevail- flea medication... and heartworm prevention are all considerations. This hopefully won't deter you from getting one- just make sure you are aware of the commitment (financially and otherwise)... and do your research on the dog breeds... good luck!


• YES!! I do pet therapy with dogs from my shelter and the people LOVE IT! I would highly highly suggest GO TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER! You pay a low adoption fee, and included in the fee is spay/neuter, microchipping, leash collar, etc. (well, at least that's how it is at my shelter.) There are so many awesompe pups and adult dogs that you can't get at a breeder. NEVVERR go to a pet store, you get NOTHING for you money. Not even a high quality dog like you think you're paying for. (Also dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills but that's not what you are asking) Anyway, the only thing people sometimes forget when adopting a dog is that it does get expensive with vet bills. However, by going to a shelter or rescue you're dog's shots will be up to date, they will be spayed/neutered (and if they are young enough, most REQUIRE you to do it or have you put down a deposit), and you'd be saving a hefty amount of money. Also, food. You can usually find very high quality food thru breeders, perhaps on the internet. I never suggest getting food from your local grocery store because a lot of that food isn't even good for the dog. There are actually recipes for you to cook up for your dog that involve greens and meat, which are fun to make and 1000000% better for your dog that kibbles and bits. Ha ha.. im going on and on. All I can say is that You can adopt a very good puppy from your local animal shelter, and obedience training ranges. It's actually easy to do it yourself, if you have patience, and there's good books out there that explain everything! Oh my gosh.. if you really want you can email me, i have so much to say haha.


• If you adopt through your county animal control or the humane society, your pet will be chipped, neutered and have all it's shots already, all for the price of the adoption fee. It's a great deal and you are saving that animal from death row!


• all my dogs carry the CGN (Canadian version of CGC) needles will run you around 160.00 spay depends on the size but a GSD is close to 300.00 microchip 60.00 dog training 80.00 for 6 classes.


• Yes it can be the exact cost will vary but in my area it looks a bit like this
  Shots 3 sets 80 x 3 (they now suggest the rabbies and last DHLPP be given in seprate visits)
  microchip $20 (same visit as rabies)
  Puppy Class $99 for 6 weeks
  Basic Obdience $99 for 6 weeks
  Pet Health insurance $30 a month (Petsbest is great they cover 80% of the vet bills for accident or illness)
  Spay $200 (may be diffrent for you my baby is extra sensitive to anestisia)
  Flea, tick and heartworm meds $200 a year


• These costs are all very different for what kind of dog you get. You see some dogs cost more to train, smaller the cheaper, less problems the cheaper.
  
  As for me, there is no price to big to have a well socialized and healthy puppy.
  
  Try looking into your local area humane society for "low" cost spay/neuter clinics (they usually do immunizations) and puppy microchipping events (usally at your local aspca). Sometimes going to a teaching animal clinic (such as the one we have here at OhioStateUiversity) are more likely to offer lower priced services but the quality will suffer none. Our dog just recently went for his first check-up and was given an amazing exam by a fourth year vet student, a resident vet and the head(faculty) vet. Count that! Three people for the low costing price of one.
  
  I know people say do your homework on dogs and breeders, but little people remember to tell you... do your homework on your VET! Never go to a vet recommended by a Petland (or other such puppy store where they get their pups from puppy mills) they are low quality and sometimes not even with the American Veternarian Society!
  
  Good Luck and feel free to email me if you need more guidence or knowledge!(costs for here in Ohio, USA)
  [microchip]
  
  $20 - $30 with registration at the local humane society
  
  [spay]
  
  $70.00 at the local humane society
  $95 at the local vet teaching hospital (OSU)
  
  [puppy kindergarten/training]
  
  $85 at OSU with veternarian/ behavioralist
  
  [immunizations]
  
  varry depending on how many you have done so far usually $12-$15 at OSU (per set)

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Dog Health Questions: What are some tips for controlling a biting puppy?

My friend has a puppy (but old enough to know better by now I would think) who chews on everything when his owner is IN the house. He's in a crate during the day when his owner is at school. He gets taken on a 1-2 mile walk EVERY DAY. About an hour after he's recovered from the walk, he's regained all of his energy and goes a little crazy at night. His owner has tried all sorts of approaches to get him to stop chewing things. He has plenty of chew toys, and when he's told he can't chew on furniture and speaker wires and whatnot, he's given the chew toy instead. He plays with it for a minute then goes back to chewing on furniture. Sometimes he'll even bite the owner (hard), thinking it's a game. When he's put into submission, it takes a good 15-20 minutes to calm him down. I can't think of anymore tips for my friend because he seems to be doing everything consistently already. I'd love some dog training tips/suggestions to pass along.

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I don't usually believe in hitting dogs but in this instance i would say i would smack it under the yaw. Sometimes convention ways don't work and it sounds like your doing everything right. This puppy just doesn't get it...so help him get it.. The next time he chews on something other than what he is sup post to smack him and drag his *** to his crate and leave him there for a time out (15-20 min). Every time he is caught doing something he is not sup post to you smack him and say no and drag his *** to the crate. Eventually you will only have to say no because the dog will not want the consequences....its as easy as that. Give the dog a consequence for its actions and it will think before it does things.

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• SAY NO!


• Have a spray bottle full of water. Whenever he bites, or chews spray him, and say "no." He won't like this, and he will eventually stop.


• watch the Dog Whisperer on the animal channel. The owner needs to claim the couch as his own and then the dog will stay away from it. You claim it by standing in front of it while the dog is trying to get near it, while projecting a calm assertive energy.
  
  as for the biting... you can take you fingers and tightly grab the back of the neck of the dog and releasing slowly once the dog has submitted to you. Basically it mimics a dog bite that the "pack leader" would give if another dog were to challenge his authority.


• its the time when his teeth are groing and he needs to chew something to destress himself cause its painfull procces so ill sugest a tennis ball or som doggy toy


• you might try a dog school but there pretty expensive . i would say put a cover over all your furniture and plastic Gard's on all the corners so hes not chewing on the furniture he'll chewing on plastic also after a while he learn to chew on plastic and will chew on his toys . for your wires i would put them behind the TV and see if threes a case of something to protected them .


• First pick up all the stuff that puppy is not to chew on... Get a spray bottle and put a viginar and water. When he is messing up. No vocal command. Just spray .. Affter a while every time you reach for the spray he will stop. Same with barking... Your house will smell like a salad for a while.. Cure the puppy... Keep the spray at you side--you have to spray innediately when he needs it...


• Smack there butt!!


• They should teach him what is his and what isn't - by getting him a chew toy. When he chews the toy, let him.
  
  When he chews or bites something else, get a little squirt bottle and spray him in the face. They don't like it, but it is effective. The puppy will start to associate chewing other objects in the house with being squirted in the face so they will stop chewing things.
  
  Biting the owner is a big no-no. Either use the spray bottle or hit them lightly on the nose. Dogs don't like being bopped in the nose so that is another gentle way to discipline them.
  
  If he bites the owner, the owner needs to show dominance over the puppy. When I had a little rottweiler puppy we had to roll him on his back and growl at him, showing him who was boss; he turned out to be the sweetest dog ever - never bite anyone, never growled.


• give puppy chew toys because maybe his teeth are just growing out. keep him away from furniture, and give him a bone to distract him, its just a phase that will pass soon, if not....MUZZLE!!! lol jk. take him on long, tiring walks and he wont have energy to do anything but sleep afterwards. also, make sure to show him who's boss!!!! just like a kid, he needs to be taught whats good and whats bad! dont let him get away with doing bad things (chewing up couch!)


• did he get his rabies shot


• pop their noses with a newpaper....it will discourage them because they can't stand the noise.....or...you can always try biting them back. he he


• get it chew toys =)


• He bites most likely because he is testing you to see if can control you. Don't submit to him. Take authority over him.


• I got my puppy to stop biting by holding her head, looking at her straight in the eyes, and firmly saying "No bite!". The command will take time to enforce, but as your dog gets it all you should have to do is say "No bite". I was dealing with a golden retriever so depending on the breed this may take more time to develop. I'm not a big fan of "slap disipline" (there are times when you need to) because over time your dog will associate that with its behavior. I just don't want my dog to shy away when I reach over to pet them behind the ears. So I don't like to hit on the nose. I have heard that you should come from underneath the chin. Just to get the pets attention.


• my dog is the same way
  cute n sweet n calm in the morning but turns into an evil bastard at night lol
  gets all this energy n wants to play n destroy stuff
  to be honest i dont think theres much u can do but wait till he/she grows out of it
  and try and keep anything u dont want destroyed out of the way where he cant get it
  and dont leave him alone. like u wouldnt leave a young child alone would u?
  n yea my dog dos the biting thing too
  not aggresive, just playing but it is anoying. lol me n my mom have a plastic stick that we whack him with when he starts biting us. dosnt hurt him but he gets the msg
  its a hollow plastic pipe. dosnt hurt him at all


• when my friends dog was biting stuff, and me. anyway, we would pinch the top of his ear until she would stop. week or two and it was good.

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Dog Health Questions: I have a Bichon Frise dog that barks 24/7?

I have a Bichon Frise dog that barks 24/7 and I don't know how to make him quiet with positive dog training. Please help me!!!

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Spray him with water whenever he barks unnecessarily -- sounds mean, but it worked with my dog. I have a friend that had her Westie's voice box altered (something like that) but I think that's just awful. It seems like any dog could be trained not to bark with the right attention. Good luck -

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• Go buy a little squirt bottle and fill it with water everytime he yaps squirt him in the face! It is not cruel and teaches bad response to bad behavior. Or call the dog whisperer!


• To tell you the truth...you can't really stop a dog from barking but you can try this.....when it barks....say hush or something like that and when you say it close his mouth shut!!


• You can use a breath fresher that is a spray.
  When the dog barks, you say "No Bark" and when it does it again you spray the dogs mouth with one squirt and say "No Bark" again. They hate the taste of the breath spray but it won't harm them. Usually works about the thrid time unless they are a little hard headed and then I have had to use it maybe 7- 10 times before they get the jest.


• one way is to get a tin soup container and put pebbles in it and put something on the top to seal it then every time the dog barks you shake and say QUITE!


• the squirt bottle is good, but when you are not home they forget the training. the best thing that worked for my dogs was the citronella bark collar (you can find it on-line). what it does is that when the dog barks the collar automatically sprays citronella on the nose. it's not bad and they will learn quick. and you don't have to walk around with a spray bottle all day.


• .22


• I also have a bichon, the best one around. I found that the remote contol collar by Innotec is the best friend. She never barks and never goes in the street. This item was a Godsend.
  I tranied her with it and she is the perfect companion.


• you could also try a barking control collar that makes a noise that only dogs can hear when it barks.


• take the dog to the vet and get it debarked ( a procedure where the vocal cords are snipped) and then she will have a quiter more tolerable bark.


• first of all you should never take the dog to get "debarked" . that simply horrfies me!!! I cant believe any vet would ever do that for any reason other than if the dogs life was in danger. i am very upset that anyone would even recommend that!!!!! you should be ashamed!!!!! my friends dog was debarked by its previous
  owner. i have to tell you it is sad to see the dog try to bark. besides what if the dog starts barking because something is on fire. i bet you would be sorry then that you couldn't hear them. i know that bichons are the best dog ever he probably barks just because he likes the sound of his voice!! i know some people who talk for that reason hahaha. but i think he is perfect the way he is. why dont you give him a big hug and a big wet kiss for me. and for the person above me well i will pray that you feel sorry about what you did.


• Buy a citronella collar - they run around $80, but its more humane than the electric bark correction collars. The way it works is that whenever the dog barks, the collar mists citronella spray - which the dog does not like. Eventually, the dog will associate the barking with the spray and stop altogether.
  
  They sell them at petedge.com at a good price.


• They don't like noise. They are very possessive of their masters. They are wonderful, they just want to know where you are and what you are doing. I've had one for 12 years, He watches every step I take or make. They are just like human children. Talk to them with a calm voice. They do not require spanking. Just love and attention. They are very sensitive. I'll be watching for any more questions you may have. I have a book on this type dog.
  
  Temperament: Gentle, mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate. A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and one should settle for nothing less. These little dogs in their snowsuits will work their way nto your heart and home. Once you live with a Bichon you will always have one. This is not to say that you can't have another breed, for the Bicheon's gentle and nonthreatening disposition makes it possible to own other pets. This is a true face, I can testify to that. cat, birds. They are very intelligent. It was said tha King Henry III, was never without the company of his Bichons. This was during the time of the Renaissance in Europe.
  
  The Bichon in the United States;
  In 1972, the Bichon was officially admitted to the American Kennel Club permitted the Bichon Frise to compete in the Miscellaneous class at AKC dog shows. In 1973 the breed was biven full recognition by the AKC and was allow to compete for championship oints and be shown in the Non Sporting Group.
  
  Grooming and lots of it. They need it and they love it. They can even be trained to take their own showers. Trained to use a cat pan for urinating during your absence. They thrive on being feed and exercised around the same time every day.
  
  MORE INFORMATION ON THE BICHON FRISE:
  National Breed Club
  The Bicvhon Frise Club of America
  Denise Richardson, Secretary
  186 Ash Street
  Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  
  The club can give you information about all aspects of the breed, including the names and addrsses of local breed and obedience clubs. Inquire about membership.


• that is very unusual i have 6 bichons all very quiet

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help, fetching?

Buddy is my 6 year old golden retriever.
For the past week ive been trying to train him to fetch, mostly the dropping it part and he only listens when i have treats.. and even when i do have treats and i say "sit" in a assertive tone he drops his fetching toy but then when i reach for it he will maul my hand or chest and then i get mad because he does this constantly and then i hit him out of anger which isnt good at all. For the frist 3 days he was listening and the mauling thing didnt really happen but then yesterday and today hes been barely listening and hes mauling and i feel so hopeless.I feel like i cant train him to do anything because he has SOO much energy in him! What do i do???

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losing your temper and hitting the dog for retrieving the object, when it returns with it will be totally counter-productive and eventually the dog will not fetch at all.
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You need to enrol in Obedience classes with a recognised Obedience club or instructor (Not Petsmart).
Try and train the dog NOT to drop the article, but to sit and present it to you to take from the dog, calmly. Swap the article for a treat to start with, and use a trigger word like "give" - praise !

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• If hes possessive do a swapsy. Swap the toy you want for a treat or a plastic lid with peanut butter. Please, dont hit him, itll make things worse.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Questions?

There are about...five dogs I am willing to get in the future and I need your help to figure out the best way to train them and the best dogs to train.

From best to least wanted:
Husky
Doberman
German Shepherd
Malamute
Rottweiler

Here are the questions:
Is it necessary to train a dog to come at your command by howling?
What do I do and how do I scold them if I train a dog to carry an egg and they break it?
Is it necessary to scold them by growling and/or showing my teeth?

Overall, I'm not sure how to scold a dog, really..."No!" is not very powerful and I don't want to be abusive either, so...help me on this.

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What dog is best around cats?

I am a cat person and have been living with over seven cats at one time in this household, so I don't know much at all about dogs.

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The best dog to train is probaly a German Shepard they are the most intelligent and they are used by the police. You must never show your teeth to dogs, this makes them intimidated and they might attack. Howling for a dog can work but the best way to call them is by simply calling there name or whistling. For German Shepards all you need to do is if they do something well pet them and/or give them a treat. If they are naughty you must simply point into their eyes and shout no this always works. I would say the best dogs aroung cats are labradors.

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• Don't mean to be rude but this question is SO BAD that I can't help believing that you are trolling.
  
  All of the dogs mentioned and for experienced owners and clearly that isn't you.
  
  If you show some of those training methods to those breeds of dogs then you will be in trouble.
  
  Please forget all of those breeds, and choose something more suited for a first time owner so that you are not learning dog behavior "on the job" so to speak. Any of those breeds will either walk all over you or turn nasty with your punitive methods.


• I don`t mean to be nasty, but all the dogs you mention are not really suitable for first time owners that have no experience of how to train a dog.
  A more placid breed like a labrador would possibly be an easier dog to learn these skills on.
  Also labs have "soft" mouths and would be good at carrying eggs without breaking them!!! Errr!


• I don't want to be rude but, the training methods you have suggested seem slightly bizarre. If this is your first dog there is lots of information out there(both on the internet and in books) on training. If I was you I would spend some time researching training.


• I love german shepherds anyway I always thought that saying "NO" would not get across to the dog but if your dog is smart enough it should respond and learn. And never scream or whack your dog
  not that you do
  Hope you figure something out


• Get a German Shepherd and bite it's ear if it is bad.

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