Dog Health Questions: How can I exercise my little dog in winter?

My dog, an 11-month pekingese/poodle mix, is getting so stir-crazy, because I cannot take him for any walks! I have tried boots, sweaters, and just about everything, but have given up on taking him outside as we live in Michigan. I can't imagine what walking on snow or cold cement in 10 degree weather is like in bare paws, and I think he just plain doesn't like the cold! He is still a puppy, so he needs exercise, even though he is a small dog. He is a medium-energy dog, and very calm, although he is getting very rough on his toys now, as he has nothing else to do! (Thank goodness he doesn't destroy anything too valuable!)
Which brings me to my question: For those of you who have dogs who you can't walk in winter, how do you get them exercise? We don't have any dog-training facilities near-bye (other than pet stores like PetSmart) and there are no dog parks near us that have indoor places. I'm just looking for a way to tire him out without playing for 2 hours!

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Teach him to fetch. Toss a ball or toy toward a wall (not down the hall just yet, you don't want him to run away with the ball). When he comes back near you with the ball, let him see you drop a couple of bits of kibble at your feet. He will come closer to investigate...the instant he drops the ball to eat the food, you say the command "fetch". Repeat 20-30times, over the course of a few sessions, in order to condition him to understand what he's supposed to do.

Look up dog training videos on Youtube for other commands you can train your dog. "Roll over" burns up a little energy.

Use his kibble for training so he doesn't become overfed. If he resists "working" for food, let him get a few hours hungrier than usual before you start.

Kibble-dispensing dog toys are another way to keep him busy.

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• I live in ND and take my dog out to exercise in the snow, walking, etc. Their paws and fur are meant for such weather. I even take my dog to the dog park most days.
  
  It might just be that your dog doesn't like sweaters and stuff. I only use sweaters when it's zero or below. Otherwise my dog does fine without it.


• these dogs CAN go out in the winter, u do know that right? Take your dog out on a walk around the block a couple of time a day. unless the snow covers her!


• if he has any doggie friends see if you can set up play dates,
  clear out a room if possible and let them play
  if you have stairs, have him run up and down them on cue,
  the treadmill
  
  i just read that you said that since your dog being a poodle mix, that hes not breed to be outside,
  my poodle LOVED the snow, she was a 8 pound toy,
  i also know many pekes that do like the snow, but the owners dog like it, but i know what you mean with the cold,


• if u have a tredmill you can run your dog on the tradnill


• Play fetch or run around the house with him

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Dog Health Questions: Getting a dog in college... anyone with experience?

I am currently a sophomore in college and am looking to get a dog the summer before my senior year. I have had dogs all my life just not while living by myself. I have a boyfriend who will have graduated by then and will have a job in the area and I am going to have a light schedule my senior year. I plan to get a puppy, and yes i know what it takes to train one from the very beginning (long hours and lots of patience).
Also my dad is planning to buy a house in the area where i go to school so me and my boyfriend can live together and then he will fix it up and sell it when we move out.
My parents will also be able to help with any routine expenses we have a hard time covering, or any emergency vet bills...
I am also very athletic and will have plenty of time to go to the dog park and go jogging.
I am not into partying like a typical college student and neither is my boyfriend so between the two of us someone will usually always be home...
Also I am super into dog training and dog behavior and will also be working at a pet shop though i will be unemployed for the puppies first month or two... This way when i do get a part time summer job I can bring my dog to work most days which will be a great way to socialize.
I am going to be taking summer classes this year and next year so that the summer I get my puppy I can put all my focus on him and then the following year i will only maybe have four easy classes a semester.
I am a business major and I plan on maybe opening my own pet store one day while offering training and agility classes to other dog owners.
Let me know what you think...
Also id love advice from anyone who has gone through this :)

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I have two dogs and am in college (senior year, animal science major) and I haven't had any problems. I work at an veterinary clinic, though, so I have greatly reduced the costs of flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, and all the other stuff (spay/neuter, vaccines, etc.). It sounds like you know what's going on. Have you thought about what breed to get? Adopting is a great thing. Both of my dogs are from our local Humane Society, and the male is training in schutzhund (he already has his BH and should be trialing this fall in his schutzhund I). So, anyone that thinks shelter dogs can't do anything, just take a look at my dogs.

The only big thing to think about is where you'll be in the next few years. You'll have the dog then, and it will likely be difficult to find a place to rent that allows pets, if you end up needing to rent before you buy.

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• Getting a dog in college... I don't know. What's his ACT score?


• Basically what it all comes down to is..if your going to be to busy to raise the dog..and take care of it properly then no..but other then that..sure go for it, check out your local Animal Shelter :P


• I have recently graduated from the University of Michigan and was also an athlete there. I got a puppy last summer before my senior year. I wasn't into partying, am pretty responsible, and did more research on dogs, training, etc then on actual studying. My parents were against me getting one, but I decided to go to a shelter 4 hours away and get a 2 month old beagle mix. I would say getting a puppy in the summer is a great idea because you'll have enough time to get him/her on a schedule and train it.
  
  I can truly say that having my "Crazy" waiting for me when I got back from classes, practice, games never got old. It gives you something to look forward to. I would just make sure that you make it clear to others that you don't want it to be treated like the typical college dog (messing around with it, giving it alcohol). I made that point very clear. My roommates were very helpful with him and would bring him to the park to help pick up ladies, especially when he was really little (it worked). You also need to make sure that you are financially ready for a dog. When I was researching dog stuff, it was talking about how much it would cost. I always thought no way it costs that much to have a dog. Well, it does, so make sure you are prepared for that.
  
  Overall, if you are willing to make a commitment and take on the responsibility, such as a $1200 vet bill for your dog running into a parked car full speed, then I would say go for it. You won't regret it. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: How do i make my dog more obedient?

Hello!!!
I just goy a dog for my birthday in August and it is the cutest thing ever its a toy Yorkie and i loved it for like 2 weeks and know it just drives my crazy, I used to let it sleep in my room in like a cute like box thing but it would wake me up at 5:00 in the morning so know it just sleeps outside with my other dog. And very time I open the backyard door it runs inside the house and when you go to pick it up it pee's. It also digs holes, doesn't go to the bathroom in the grass and it barks all night its just crazy. I was thinking about taking it to a dog training class at pets-mart but I don't really know if it works. Please give me advise on how to fix this problem as fast as I can and without to much work involved.

thanks
XOXO

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Never let your dog sleep on your bed unless you want him to be spoiled and don't really care.

It is best to leave you dog to sleep in it's own bed locked somewhere in the house such as the laundry room, and if he/she starts barking, don't go see what's wrong because he/she just wants attention and going to see whats wrong with her/him would let him/her think that he/she is the boss and would take advantage on you.

Always let your dog out at about every two hours or one hour. And if you want your dog to be potty trained inside the house, you could by these dog nappy pads that you spread out on the floor, and then whenever it is just about to pee or poo, quickly take your dog to the nappy pad, and keep taking it to the pad until it will go to do its potty on the pad by itself.

If it digs holes in the garden whenever you let it out, make sure your garden is fenced and that the fence is stuck into the ground, so when it digs a massive hole it wont be able to get out.

If it barks whenever you let it out, i know this sounds cruel, but you can always get a shock collar for little dogs so it wouldn't hurt them a lot, but they usually teach them a lesson to not bark for no reason whenever it is let out. Or you could say "no!" but in a very strong, tough voice so it knows that you are serious. If that doesn't work, you can always spank it, but not too hard, just gently, and it is best to do it just above their nose, because dogs don't really like to be tapped or spanked above their nose. Yorkshires are also very well known to yap a lot. LoL That is probably why your one is noisy, my neighbour has a yorkie and sometimes it would be barking for the whole day.

Another option is you can take it to doggy school.

Make sure you don't spoil your dog too much even if it is very tempting to because it will just take advantage on you and would think that they are the alpha and you are the lower member of the pack.

Well anyways, have fun with it and good luck on training your dog. And i beat it is extremely cute because i love yorkies myself, we were going to get one but my dad didn't want a yorkie because he said they would be very noisy and are too small.

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• ok first thing You have a huge problem if you want to have a dog and not have "too much work involved" . In that case just find the dog another home because you might not be suitable to be a pet parent. The dog wants attention and his bored and that's why it finds ways to entertain itself. Try a class or read articles on training.


• Hi,
  
  You might want to teach your dog the basic obedience commands. They reinforce your role as your dog's leader. Using treats to lure your dog into the correct position or place, and then to reward her for obeying, is one of the easiest and most dog-friendly methods. here's more info:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/rzy.html


• fix ur dog. crate train it. walk your dog. and actually potty train it to go outside, and if u pick it up it pees then don't pick it up


• Sign up for Puppy Kindergarten, You need to learn to communicate with the puppy and he needs to learn to respect you.


• One of my all time favorite quotes is: "If you don't have time to train a dog, get a stuffed animal!"


• Take him to see a trained pet psychologist.


• All dogs like to be kept inside because they are social animals, but keeping a toy Yorkie outside just spells a recipe for disaster. They aren't outside dogs, have long hair, and are very fragile. It sounds like your dog needs a lot of interaction and exercise, and you should be consulting with a veterinarian on how to train your dog so that you are both happy--because right now he's not happy and neither are you.
  
  If all else fails, consider giving the puppy to someone who is more prepared to handle him--there are lots of breed-rescues that might be willing to rehome him. Keeping him outside is not right.

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Dog Health Questions: My current dog doesn't behave, I want a new dog?

I have seen a rash of questions lately declaring that the poster's current dog is untrained, unhousebroken, human aggressive, dog aggressive, doesn't listen, you name the problem. But they are determined to get a new dog and they think the new one is going to be perfect.

What makes them think that the new dog is going to turn out any better? Don't they understand that their current dog is that way because of them? That if they don't have time to train or retrain the current dog, then they don't have time for the new one? If their training methods or lack of training methods created the monster they have now, why do they think it is going to be different with the new dog?

I don't understand this concept. I was always taught that when you have the current dog trained and under control, and you have extra time and money for a new one, only then to you consider getting another one. Not until then. Am I the one insane?

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I have seen a rash of those questions on here lately.

A lot of times people say they want to get their current dog a companion and then go on to state what an ill behaved dog they already have. As if the new dog will have some magic effect on the first one. They refuse to take responsibility that its their fault the first dog is such a mess.

Also you have to remember that a lot of these people think that spaying/neutering equals instant training. Sterilization is the answer to every problem a dog has in their mind.

I think it is Spring Break for a lot of kids this week and we are getting a lot of kid questions.

Only now as I start Utility training with the two dogs I have am I contemplating on adding a new dog to the fold. I am just torn between getting another Collie or an American Eskimo (I love my too tall Pomeranian, I thought this was the only way to get a taller Spitz from a reputable breeder).

ADD: I would kidnap all Diva babies.
As an elite level performance dog she is the kind of dog that should be bred!!!!!
Maybe we could clone her?

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• LOL Don't you know nuttin', the new dog will come already trained from it's momma and it will train the old one.


• well i'm agreeing with you on this one. to me there are just some un-trainable dogs like humans.
  but a lot of the time its lazy owners.
  like even though i'm 14 i've had 5 dogs in my life.
  all rottweilers.
  not so long ago we got given a large male rottweiler that the owner said just didn't behave so he was getting a new dog.
  we managed to train the dog and i've not had any bother from him.
  so i do winder about this new dog.
  i think its insane if you cant train one dog do not get another.
  it most chances isn't the dog but the way you train and interact with it.
  be lazy with them you wont get anything from the dog.
  work hard and get a loving family dog.


• LOL@ Rotten Rotts!
  
  They're lazy, plain and simple. They don't want to bother training their dog, because it isn't as easy as just getting rid of it.
  
  No, your not insane. People are insane for thinking that dogs are disposable, they don't train themselves.......


• The people who want to get another dog when their dog is unruly are idiots and only manage to mess up yet another dog's life.


• Sigh --- nearly every other question is about a puppy ..... and everytime I wonder how long that puppy will stay in its home ......... huge sigh.
  
  I am sick and tired of seeing people having pups on here that haven't the experience themselves to nurture the pups through let alone place the puppies into suitable homes.
  
  I guess that brings it full circle round to ........ well this one doesn't behave so we'll go onto the next. I haven't answered many this afternoon. I didn't dare as I might have been too rude.


• I had to laugh at this one. I have three dogs of my own, all of whom I have taken a lot of time to train properly so that they are well-behaved. They all show proper respect on a leash, are not aggressive in any manner, and have basic obedience.
  
  I don't think I appreciated them until I started dogsitting my father's dog this week. For those people who think that a good dog is going to make the bad dog behave they are sorely mistaken. It is far more likely that the good dogs just pick up the naughty dogs behavior. I am here all day long and with all of the dogs. I can catch the beginnings of bad behavior and correct it immediately, but how many people can actually do that? Even then, it is exhausting! :) I'm glad I am only dogsitting!
  
  You aren't insane, you are completely correct. If people have time and money and are committed to actually training their dog, then by all means go get a second.
  
  Take a deep breath, don't let them get to you. Some people are just not gifted with common sense.


• Nope, not insane. I agree with what you are saying to the fullest.
  
  An idiot is too big of an idiot to think along those lines.


• I hate when this happens to puppies. Someone doesn't properly train their puppy, and once the pup is 6mos-1 year, they go, "It's not cute anymore! and it's not well-behaved! Time to get a new puppy!" then the "old" dog has trouble finding a home because he's not a cute little puppy anymore AND he's not trained. I agree with you, it's awful. And I've been seeing a lot of ones on here about adding an animal to the household. Idk if you saw it, but one of them had a 7 year old GSD that was extremely dog aggressive, but they were getting another puppy. WTF? Deal with dog #1 before even considering a dog #2!


• Yeah but see if people did more research before getting a dog, they could pick a breed or mix that matched their personality/lifestyle better. I do think the dog is a factor..that's why I wish people thought it out more instead of got the cute dog in the petstore or the dog they think they want based on popularity or appearance. Like labs, they can be easy to train but if you don't give a lab enough exercise forget it.
  
  For example I got a border collie mix and when I tell people how much time we spend doing activities each day they say something like "can't you just walk him for 10 minutes like other people do with their dogs and they're fine" but no I couldn't and anyone who has a border collie can't just do that either.
  
  "Sigh --- nearly every other question is about a puppy ..... and everytime I wonder how long that puppy will stay in its home ......... huge sigh."
  LORRAINE my thoughts exactly. But don't give up, you all who take the time to answer questions are helping many out there even if the question is a troll someone may be searching google for help and find your answer.
  
  There's a pet section in my newspaper and always right next to the ads with pictures for puppymill puppies (you know- the teacups and designer puppy) there are a couple ads and pictures of shelter and rescue dogs needing homes. Today there was a 3 year old lab mix with it written that the owners surrendered him because he was fighting with their other dog. And there was a 5 year old jack russell terrier who was surrendered because the owners didn't "have enough time for her" and she's sweet with children and other dogs. How can people just let go of a life that was with them for years, no sense of commitment or responsibility, that's the way this culture is to get what you want when you want it selfish or not.


• Because the new dog will come with a written guarantee to be housebroken, a terrific guard dog, and fully obedience trained all for the price of the paper it is written on....LOL
  
  Yep, get rid of the poor dog you did not take time to train and love properly, buy another one, but this time, I hope you get a really huge dog, so it can bite you in the rear, and then hopefully you will never own another dog again.
  
  This is why there are so many poor babies in the Shelters.......grow up people....
  
  If you can't train your dog, what makes you think, you can buy one and have it already the perfect dogs, like People, Dogs are not perfect, but I would say that Dogs are so much more trustworthy and perfect than a human yep they are.....

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Dog Health Questions: Which type of dog would be easier to train.?

a Rottweiler,a Doberman or a Pitbull...and im just talking about house training and also training like protection/guard dog training as well.i want one thats easy to train and can protect me from the "thugs" when i go out on walks at night,im sick of being parinoid of someone running up behind me an stabbing me,so which one would be eaiser to train,and which one would be the one to kinda make people feel unsure about approching me(im sick of getting beat up all the time and i want one that can watch the house good to,cuss iv been house robbed 4 times in the past year and i need a good dog.

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Personally, it is extremely had to properly train any of the types of dogs you have suggested.How about a German Sheppard, the police use them because the have a protective instinct NOT an aggressive one. Also they are extremely Intelligent and were bread for the distinct purpose to protect. They are the same size a doberman but are bulkier and devoted to their owner.

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• The thing about pit bulls is that they are great watch dogs but once they latch on they dont know when to stop. They have to be trained. Honestly if you are wanting a good watch dog i would suggest a german shepherd or the rott or doberman. Any of these breeds will be great watch dogs, if they are trained for security. I know people that do attack training/police type training, in which the dog is commanded to attack, the dog is also trained when to back off.


• PIT BULLS ARE NOT illegal LMFAO seriously? I own pits there the best dogs I have a female that is dominant and make sure they have rabies and all that but the female is well trained and some people broke into our house at night when we were sleeping and she didnt bite him but the guy took off cause of her growl and bark I dont encourage my dogs to be mean but pits are my fav and protect me to the fullest.


• Pitbulls aren't illegal in all states or cities, so that all depends on where you live. But any of those dogs will be protective naturally without you doing anything. As far as house training that all depends on you the owner. Those dogs will all house train easily with the proper training.


• To all the people who think Pit bulls are illegal everywhere, they are not! people are working hard to stop the aggressive trait of the pit bull.
  
  Anyway, I think you should get a Doberman. My uncle has 5 Dobermans and they are smart. Rottweilers are smart too but you don't want a dog that has super strong bite. Dobermans bite is not to hard or not too soft.
  
  Pit bulls are great dogs but they arn't really a good guard dog by the way.


• If you're afraid of getting beat up, robbed and your house broken into, take self defense courses, buy a gun and an alarm. If anything, your "guard" dog is going to get stolen while they knock you down and run off with it. Learn to protect yourself..


• Can you get any police protection. Dogs are great to have but what you want to use them for is not a great idea. You both will probally get hurt. I know your scared but please try to find another way of protecting yourself.


• I own Rott they make great protecors They are highly intelligent and loyal and very easy to train. there are 2 different breeds the German and the Chech. the german the larger of the two.


• Pit Bulls are illegal. Unless you want your dogs to be taken away I suggest you get one of the other 2. Rottweilers are HUGE dogs so make sure you have lots of space if you go for one of them.


• A gun and a security system. Dogs aren't alarm systems, they are living, breathing animals that need lots of love and exercise.


• NOT the dog....the human.
  You can't.


• I wouldn't get a pit... they already have a bad name, and if your dog is a pit and bites some1 then u will probs have 2 end up giving it away :(


• Sorry this is awfully long for you and you probably dnt wanna read this but plz read this; for ur own safety (;
  Not Pitbull !!!!!!! my cousin has a Red Nose Pitty and a Blue Nose Pitty and it's ugly and looks very mean... (still a pup and he's gonna sell it soon). THOSE DOGS ARE DANGEROUS.. If you get any pitbulls, consider yourself to either put it down or giving it away. I've heard ALOT of things bout pitbulls turning on their owners so mate, take mine and every one else's advice; DNT BUY IT !
  Rottweilers are dangerous, too but if you train it VERY gud and i mean VERY gud, you'll be fine. My cousins uncle used to have a male rottweiler and it grew up to his hips (note the owner was built and tall) and was VERY big !! So if you have the money to buy it's food and collars, i prefer rottweiler, otherwise, doberman.
  Dobermans are alright; when doberman comes into my head i dnt think of it as mean and dangerous as the other 2, but like i sed you can train any dog but at some age the dog wud turn its back onto you and you dnt want that....
  Well, thats MY opinion and plz dnt get frustrated at me ppr and asker, just tryna help, and if this didnt help, sorry ):


• Is this your first dog?
  Do you need a dog for security outside, inside or both?
  If you need an “insider/outsider “ – Black Russian Terrier is the best.
  Rottweiler, Doberman, Pitbull all of them are aggressive and offensive they won't let a strangers inside, they bark a lot and loud, and might bite or even worse.
  BRT will let the strangers inside, but won't let them outside without harm until the owner comes back. BRT won't bark a lot, and great nanny for kids. BRT are very smart, strong and lovely.


• Just to respond to one of the above posts: Pit Bulls are NOT illegal everywhere. But they are in some places, check legislation in your area.
  
  Next, I have no experience in dog training for those breeds, but it's all dependent on your ability in the end. I've heard good things about dobermans.
  
  Pits can be illegal and Rottweilers have a terrible bites. You don't want your animal to be an attack dog, but a deterrence dog. That being said, don't adopt a dog you don't love cause they are not meant to be hired bodyguards, they are meant to be loving and loyal pets.
  
  I don't think anyone would attack/rob you with one of those breeds around, but make sure you get a good headstart on training. Don't let the dog control you. I'd suggest a puppy so you can build a good dog-trainer relationship, but certainly don't count out shelters.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training?

I need some help here. I need to train my pups not to bark, and to lay down and roll over and certain things like that....any tips?

:) thanks..

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For barking read this article, its long so I will not post it here
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag…

For lay down get your dog to first sit, then with your hand bring it to his/her nose level and then bring it to the ground and say lay down..the idea is they will follow the hand to the ground. It may take a few tries. You can do it with a treat but keep teh treat inside your hand.

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Has other tips on training ...I have yet to succeed or to here about a great way to teach a dog to roll over. Sorry that I am no help for that one

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• There are a lot of good training books out there, or, preferably, go to an obedience class. It would take way too long to break down everything here.
  
  As for tips: patience. These things can sometimes take weeks.
  
  (Thumbs up to "Canine Teacher.")


• give me a email! ill love to help! moh_airborne@yahoo.com
  
  ill probrably make videos and put them up on youtube so just give me a email some time!


• I'm sorry, all I know is how to teach a dog the calculus.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training...?

Since I am up to my ears in debt (cuz my kitten needed surgery) I cant afford training for my 2 year old dachshund and she needs it BADLY. she has a mind of her own and if i tell her no or get in her way of doing something she wants to do she growls. she is also very anti social she'll bark like crazy at random people while im walking her and i literally have to pull her along until the person is completely out of her sight....things like that. DOes anyone have any suggestions for maybe websites or books i can read up on to train her myself??

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Absolutely invest using the information given from the Dog Whisperer! He rocks.
You teach her that YOU are the pack leader, not her. If you have not heard of the "DW" it airs on the National Geographic channel. It's possible just by watching a few episodes, you will be shown the way to go. You may also be able to find answers on his website.
My dachshund was exactly the same way until I started training him with Caesar Milan's techniques.
Stand up to her, don't let her growl at you, don't let her run you. You run her.
Another fantastic tip I learned, from my dog breeder, is that for some reason dachshunds respond to the command, "Leave it." If you gently brace your hand on their neck (as a mother would do to it's pups) it discourages them from the behavior you do not like, and say "leave it", and you keep extreme consistency (work with her every day), you should be able to help her behavioral problems.
Dachshunds are particularly stubborn and conniving, always mischievously trying to manipulate the situation to get their own way, but Caesar ("DW"), and "leave it" have worked with all five of my dachshunds.
Best of luck to you! Remember, she doesn't own you. You are the pack leader and she must follow you.

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• Plenty of books on dog training. I am sure you can buy used on amazon.


• There is a wonderful show on the National Geographic channel called "The Dog Whisperer." You can pick up a lot of tips on how to "train" your dog. He always says that it's mainly the energy you put out when you talk to you dog. You as the human must state you place in the house as the pack leader. Right now your dog thinks that she is in control or is the pack leader. Don't discipline her with anger because it will only make it worse. Again, it's all about your energy. I hope this helps a little.


• dog whisperer.
  
  you need to teach her you are the boss. it takes work, but it must be done. and really, most any book you can find will at least give you some ideas to try. remember, you dont have to be mean, you just have to mean it.


• like someone said earlier, NILIF:
  
  http://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm
  
  good luck with your doxie!


• call the dog whisperer


• When she growls at you flip her over onto her back (be gentle though, you don't want to hurt her) and hold her that way so that her belly is in the air (submissive position) and firmly say "No!" while looking her in the eye. Don't be the first to look away. This is much more effective than hitting a dog with newspaper like I saw some suggest (and less abusive, dogs don't have the logic to always understand why they are being smacked).
  Here's one idea I've found about walking your dog:
  http://www.wikihow.com/Train-Your-Dog-to…


• try asking your vet or try the internet


• buy this e-book or download the torrent of teach your dogs 100 english words by michele welton


• You should understand what kind of dog you have that's there nature to bark like that ...i have a husky so trust me you got it easy i love him though :)


• i wish i could tell you. My little Pom eats people for dinner. Send me a note if you find a good answer.


• Try googling NILIF, it stands for Nothing In Life Is Free and it has been used with great success by people with dogs of all breeds.


• I think that you can find some videos about this just search at YouTube about Dog Training.


• ignore her, and hit her sometimes with a rolle dup newspaper, but love her aswell. she'l get the message

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Dog Health Questions: How to become a certified dog trainer?

How does someone become a certified dog trainer?

I've trained my dog and several others, but I would like to have some sort of certification in it. I work with a rescue group and would like to offer volunteer services of dog training to people who adopt from this group, but I want to be as good as I possibly can at it and I want it to be completly legit.

Are there classes here or there to become trained, or do I go to school for it?

Thanks in advance!

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There is no such thing as a "certified" dog trainer. Schools are a waste of money. You want to learn to train, then you need to earn competition titles on your dog.

If you own a purebred dog, you can earn obedience, agility & rally titles thru AKC
If you own a mixbreed dog, you can earn obedience, agility & rally titles, thru UKC, ASCA & APDT.

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• Try googling it.


• To be a dog trainer, you need no certification, just experience and a few good references....but it is always better looking for you if you have some sort of certification. also, you should have a well trained dog. Try googling the Association of Pet Dog Trainers ther will be information about what you are looking for.

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Dog Health Questions: What do you think about Don Sullivan's Dog Training?

I love it...I have amazing results with a 7month boxer...What else is there out there?

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It depends..

You could attend group training classes in your area.

You can get a trainer to come to your house and work with you and your dog.

You can get dog training books which you can borrow from a library, buy at a bookstore or buy online ebooks and courses.

I personally have been to classes but while that was good a book that you can refer to at different times works best for me.

Here is a popular course that has lots of good testimonies.

Dog Training Classes - Dog Training to Unleash Your Dog's Full Potential

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Dog Health Questions: Dumbest dog training advice you've ever heard?

I came across a video...from an answer to a question...which has got to be the dumbest thing I have EVER in life heard about dog training (at least from someone who actually teaches people how to train their dogs for money).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFgm9DXXm…

In response to that guy: Well duh genius...that's why you only teach behaviors with food and use corrections to stop them from eating cheeseburgers magically thrown out of windows and squirrels. You obviously have no concept teaching in a low distraction environment, and then proofing in a high distraction environment with corrections...why does that concept elude so many people, is it really that difficult?

Also! What's the dumbest thing you've ever heard somebody who accepts money for their training advice say?

(no wives tales or "My neighbor" stories, but a real "trainer"/"behaviorist")

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Ok Curtis. We rarely agree, but you got me.

That guy is a FRICKING MORON!

Wow.

Very long day, I've heard some pretty dumb things, but none are coming to mind at the moment.

Here's one, with a photo even. If your puppy resists training and/or tries to bite, bite him back. http://dogtrainingbyjess.web.officelive.…

That page is a from a puppy training book. That in no way looks safe.

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• I've got one... my mom is a dental hygienist. One day, she was cleaning this guy's teeth... the guy had been a "dog trainer" for several years and owned Pit Bulls.
  
  So this dude has a Pit who likes to chase cars. What does he do? Gets a friend of his to run his dog over. The dog's still alive. I don't see why the guy didn't just keep his dog contained, it's kinda simple, yeah? But apparently the dog doesn't go anywhere near cars now.


• A local trainer with a radio show, ( Fresno) advises to "almost drown a dog" in any hole he has dug in the yard.
  Yep, he said to fill the hole with water, and hold the dog's head in it until he collapses..and he will never dig again.
  Yeah, like a dog has that kind of reasoning?


• I do not only teach my dog behaviors with food. I don't always carry treats with me. I also do not want my dog to only behave if I have a treat. She gets praise as a reward for verbal commands as well as hand signals. She actually works better with hand signals.


• mine is: when your dog barks, squeal in it's ear.


• Well I cannot think of the DUMBEST thing I have ever heard at the moment. I KNOW I have heard some really stupid things tho. There was a question awhile back about time outs for dogs, which I never got a chance to answer. To me, that is some pretty stupid stuff. If I put my dog in a time out ie crate...it is because I am so frustrated I am going to kill it! Not so the dog learns a lesson but so I can regroup before I do something stupid ;p
  
  This guy is a dork with a capital D.
  
  Now, we have a difference of opinion on training a little bit. Gemini is the first dog I really really worked with using marker training. Now, old habits are hard to kill. But I moved right into compulsion when she understood what I was asking. I never really TRAINED a dog from a young pup...mainly young adults. SO>>>this worked well for me. I had no problem using food or play rewards and currently I use play rewards more than food rewards. But I have no problem and probably exercise using a bit of force moreso. I ask a sit...she looks at me with a wagging tail...she gets a nope SIT with a good jerk on her leash and a smack on her rump. A few days of that and VOILA. Sit is perfected! So I certainly believe that both have their place. Again, i used marker training with her and was happy with it...but I *know* I moved into compulsion much quicker than most ppl, like yourself would. AdmittinglyI am a bit impatient with a tad of a temper hehe. Hence I work better with a dog with a STRONG personality.
  
  OH, through all this jabbering I have one! I am currently working with my GF Dobie. Have been working with this dog for sometime. She was kicked out of our agility class because of "dog aggression" Yup, she wants to eat the JRT lol. Perfect on leash...off leash she would rather go for another small dog. Now this Dobie is weak...and I mean weak. She is a nervous wreck and takes time to warm up. Her "dog aggression" is ALL fear based. She leaves my sweet little cavies alone but put her with a lil dog with a big personality and she goes after them shaking. Put her with a big dog with a big personality and she cowers behind her owner. So the trainer instructed my friend on alpha rolls. She did it....Dobie went after the JRT...my friend alpha rolled her...the dog pissed all over her and everything else and bit her in self defense. Hmmm, she was asked to leave the class and not return. I told her from the get go that I WOULD NOT alpha roll that dog...so to me alpha rolls are pretty dang stupid. Either the dog is too weak to begin with and you will get the result she did OR the dog is too full of itself and WILL fight back.


• Stupidest thing EVER;
  
  If your dog tries to bite you, stick your hand down it's throat (or fingers for smaller dogs) and GAG IT. They won't EVER try to bite you again!
  
  Well no **** genius but they'll never let you brush their teeth or behave for the vet ever again. LOL @ that guy.
  
  I don't believe in treat training that much anymore. But for *totally* different reasons. And I don't say "NO TO TREAT TRAINING" I just prefer not doing it, but some dogs only learn when something so obviously positive like a treat. How are some dogs supposed to tell just loving pats to praise pats? Exactly.
  
  I love it "Fear often over-rules food". Uhh, are you saying we should use fear on our dogs? o.O
  
  My Dane I completely trained her with treats (well, there were a lot of "good girls" and pats too..) and she never chased anything unless I told her to and she'd come back on a dime, with or without treats. She also rarely got at any stray food. By the way, isn't that what the "leave it" command is for...?
  
  I also have to comment on the "kick the vending machine" thing. Okay, NO. NO NO NO. All my training friends don't "reward" for growling or begging for more treats. They can 100% treat train and I swear to God if the dog ever pulled something like that they'd get one huge correction and no attention what-so-ever. Some don't even acknowledge the behavior. And I'll tell you, after a day of that, those dogs never "kicked the vending machine" ever again.
  
  IT'S NOT THAT HARD TO TRAIN PEOPLE. Just don't be stupid about it, and actually *think*.


• Hahaha...oh that was funny. "If someone throws a cheeseburger out the window and you have a hot dog".
  
  Treats should obviously be used as rewards, not as lures, and not all dogs are treat motivated, so to a degree he has a point, but in general he seems quite clueless about the different methods of dog training. I have a dog I can call off a running hare or a fox, all done with treat and praise rewards, and proofing the dog (without corrections, though) in environments with higher and higher distraction levels. I only correct my dog if she disobeys a command that I am 100% sure she knows and can perform at the current distraction level. Oh...and if someone throws a cheeseburger out a window, my dog knows not to take it.
  
  I've read and seen plenty of dumb things and dangerous things on TV and in here, and have had plenty of personal experience, but the most recent: An animal behaviourist accusing me of using a shock-collar or an invisible fence (which are both illegal where I live) because my dog knows where our property boundaries are and don't cross them. Apparently something like this cannot be taught without punishment based training. Same thing apparently applies when the dog knows the meaning of the word "no".
  
  Needless to say that my dog has never been zapped, hit or in any other way punished during training in her life, so this professional is merely displaying her own ignorance regarding training methods. Not someone I would ever recommend.
  
  EDIT: Chetco. I'm just speechless and I thought I'd heard all the worst ones.


• My GSD's were all trained with treat training and they never ran after the Cheeseburger...I start that way than I stop treats and go with something that interest the dog,stick,ball or whatever.I than go onto hand signals and commands only.I never ever had a dog run from me,leave a command for any distraction whatsoever..Thats called excellent training and always in control..I would take my dogs to the park, OFF leash, and walk away with many distractions,in a sit and stay positions..I gave a command and they ran to me on the command FRONT and sat right in front of me looking directly at me till I say differently..Thats training..Not some geek trying to sell a video!!!


• I could barely get through the whole thing because he was so dang boring. But for once I agree with you. Hey it can happen :)) I do think treats is a good starter method for most dogs as long as your voice is the biggest motivator and the treats are weaned off. You are looking for the dogs undivided attention
  
  The dumbest I have heard so far;
  The first thing you do when you start training is to pick up the dog and stare it down, as soon as the dogs breaks the stare you have won dominance over the dog---WTF why does that matter after five minutes. What do you do if the dog weighs 50 lbs?
  Then the alpha roll has always amazed me that people think that works.
  I am sure there is more just need more coffee.
  
  add: I have seen professional trainers say that dogs need time out---what, for a little snooze.
  
  Chetco- you made my jaw drop on that one. Stupidity is contagious


• I laughed at that guy... The reason dogs "only listen when you have a treat" is because you have to start to take the treat OUT of the equation. I have trained my wolf/akita/husky almost perfectly(just a few things he doesn't want to get rid of like jumping, which is my fault anyway), with and without treats. And to me, treats can be anything. Food and toys. Some days he prefers food, some days he prefers toys.
  
  And unfortunately, there aren't many trainers around where I live(hence why I'm going to school to become one), so I don't have any "dumbest training method" stories to share, other than that guy... I don't think just a "good dog" and a pat always works... Some dogs are too food-oriented to listen to a pat, and will still go after that cheesburger.
  
  Labs I know get distracted EASILY. This couple has a GORGEOUS lab named Daisy, and I feel soooo guilty because we'll be at the park, and they'll walk by, and she runs into the gate and she and my dog start playing. She plays for a while, but she does go back to them, which is good. Only once my dog followed her out, but he also came back, thankfully. My dog is very people-oriented, so if he does run off, I just have to run in the other direction and he's barreling toward me. It's hilarious watching him run, though.
  
  ANYWAY. That guy seems like he's a pretty firm believer, but, yeah, pretty dumb advice. I'll stick to treats.


• the dumbest dog training suggestion I've ever heard was that if your dog bites, reach into it's mouth as it's about to bite and grab it's tongue. The theory being that a dog can't bite if you have hold of his tongue. Also good if a unknown dog tries to bite you. Now, he showed this technique on a big German Shepard. All I could think of was my hand sliding off with all that saliva and the dog taking a big chunk of my arm! And what if you have a little dog? By the time you get down to where their mouths are, they've bitten you and run off. And if your timing isn't just perfect, you can wind up without fingers. Amazing what people come up with!
  The second dumbest was in a book that said Pomperanians don't need bathes as they take care of themselves much like a cat! True - actually written!


• I read the following in a book by a renowned behaviourist.
  
  If your dog chases cyclists, get one of your friends to help. Ask your friend to cycle past your dog armed with a bucket of water, unleash your dog and when he runs after the bicycle get your friend to throw the water over the dog. (I still cannot figure out how the friend could do this)
  
  By the same author. If your dog drags a bone around the house, tie the bone to a table with a piece of string. The author obviously was unaware that the dog could also drag the table or detach the bone from the string.


• From a trainer I spoke to & discarded just as quickly.....the way to train a dog to reliably obey a command was to coax or bribe it with something that is more rewarding to the dog than whatever it was exhibiting a high interest in.
  
  Hmm, fine, but what if I don't want to hold a live wriggling rabbit in my hand every time I want my dog to snap its attention back to me & away from whatever caught its interest, & work under command or stop dead in its tracks & return to its handler.
  
  One method does not suit every dog, & my b*tch is canny enough to know when she's off lead I cannot pop her collar is she ignores me because I am more boring than a rabbit, which is why I wanted a decent trainer to show me how to fit & use an e-collar.


• This guy obviously doesn't know the concept of "treat based training, plus corrections". Also his reasoning does compute. That cheeseburger and squirrel can also be more attractive to a dog than verbal praise and petting. That is where proofing comes in no matter what your reward system is. He made no mention of how to proof against these things.
  
  The stupidest thing I have ever heard is the same at Chetco's. The filling the hole with water and sticking your dogs head in it is a very old wives tale and I never understood how on earth the dog could make the connection, plus the added effect of the dog losing his trust in you.


• i used to make a motor boat sound and tickle the bottom of my dogs ear, it made him sad and depressed and angry, and he almost bit me a few times, he hated it. so to fix the problem i would do it again, except give him a treat after, eventually he realized it was no big deal and stopped being sad.
  
  im no trainer but i am very good with dogs, and i have to say using small treats or even 'trainer' treats, work best with any animal. (over patting them on the head lolwut)

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Dog Health Questions: Should i get a dog training crate?

in a couple of weeks my puppy Staffordshire bull terrier will be 9 weeks old and ready to come home. Im not sure weather to get a training crate or not. i have found one that is a reasonable price and a proper make, but im not to sure on what they could help me with. i have been told they can help in all sorts of training, but i don't know. can some body tell me some of the pro's and the con's of them then an overall judgment. tyvm.

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I am a professional trainer and I crate train all my personal dogs, and help my clients crate train their dogs as well. There is no DOWN SIDE to crate training.

A crate trained dog will have it's own private place to go when it wants to be left alone (to get away from a house full of guests and just chill out) have a place for you to put it when you can't be there or can't be in the same room, will help tremendously while potty training, prevent the dog from EATING YOUR HOUSE and furniture, and shoes, and clothes, and curtains, and doorways, etc.

The crate should never be used as a punishment place like a time-out.

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• A crate serves several purposes. It is an aid to housebreaking since dogs will not soil the place where they sleep. A young puppy may have a few accidents in his crate, but once they understand the pattern you provide for going outside to do their business, the housebreaking issue is usually solved.
  
  It also is a place to contain your dog should you need to leave for a few hours or you have people over that may not like dogs.
  
  Dogs learn very early that their crate is like a den to them. And it is their place to go when they are tired or don't want to be bothered.
  
  A crate should never be used as punishment. Provide a few toys and chewable items to keep your puppy from getting too bored. And just remember your puppy is a baby and they will cry when you put them in it and leave them alone. So expect a few sleepless nights, and set your clock to take your puppy outside to use the bathroom every two hours and right after eating.


• Thank heavens! Someone who has done research!
  
  Abbie was crate trained and now she will run into her bed when I said say 'Say night night, Abbie'. She goes in there whenever, and it taught her to hold well during the night and established she stays in her safe area.
  
  Personally, I think they're best.
  
  Pros; they teach to hold, they're a 'den', they're easy to move around, some are very easy to store away, your dog can use it as a bed, or an area of play, you can use a divider if needs be.
  
  Cons; most people have them in a bedroom, this way you're dog will see you all night and expect to always be there. I personally prefer the idea of keeping them downstairs.
  
  Best of luck with your new puppy! Thanks for researching, too!


• I personally would never use a crate, but that's just me. I certainly wouldn't like being stuck in a crate, and so I wouldn't make a pet stay in one.
  
  I suppose it would be helpful for house training. I wouldn't really know. I remember when I was younger, my parents used a crate for our dog Cappuccino. He always ran away; he would seriously push the windows off and run out them.
  
  If you do use a crate, don't over-use it, and don't use it for punishment. I've seen it work with others, but I think you'd have to be careful about it.


• In addition to using the crate to house break the dog, the crate can be used to help teach the dog manners and to be calm.
  
  Put him in the crate and toss treats into the crate when he is lying down and is calm.
  
  When having people over, toss him in the crate before people come over. Once people have settled down and the down is calm, let him out.
  
  Put the dog in the crate periodically - just because. It helps establish your dominance.
  
  When traveling, you may need to put your dog in a crate. Hainvg him crate trained will make it less stressful for him (you don't want his first experience with a crate to be the day he has to fly on a plane).
  
  When going on vacation, you may need to board you dog. Having him crate trained will make boarding less stressful for him.
  
  There are no cons.


• Yes you need one. First you should get him comfortable with it right away. They need to be penned up for their own safety when you are not home. They also feel safe in there.
  You need it for potty training. The dog needs to be put in there at night, and first thing in the morning escorted outside.
  They need it for travel also.You will need it, and trust me as your dog grows, you will fall into a routine with the crate, and wonder what you would have done with out it.


• yes they are awesome for training! :)
  you can just put her in there with a blanky and some water,
  and they work perfect for potty training and everything!
  just make sure she is not in there for to long tho, other wise your puppy might not ever want to go in there again. hope i helped! :) congratulations on the new puppy! btw i like your choice of breed :)


• I brought my puppy home at 10 weeks and started crate training him the first night I had him. I can't explain how much of a relief it has been. My last dog also chewed stuff up constantly, so we crated him while we were gone and it helped a lot. You can find a lot of articles about using a crate as a guide to potty training.


• Out of all my 7 dogs, they have been crate trained myself, and i have noticed how much it has made them a better dog! its a good idea, because it teaches the dog that YOU are the boss and to listen and obey you and it is always really good for patience, so if you want a lovable dog that would listen and obey you allot easier, crate training would be the best option!
  I hope I have helped!
  goodluck!


• Getting a crate can only help with training. I suggest you get one. Just don't use it as a punishment and you'll be fine.
  
  Whether not weather.


• All 3 of my dogs are crate trained. With puppies,it helps a lot with potty training.


• I really don't like to be judgmental of others, but I personally disagree with crate training. People are willing to spend so much money, and dote all over their pets spoiling them happy in so many ways, then .....they put them in a tiny cage. I could understand if it were bigger, like a big play pen, but it's just big enough for them to stand up, turn around, sit down, do nothing. I have dogs, one in particular that would chew everything up like crazy, so I just kept working on the problem until I found the best solution. For me, it was my bedroom. There is basically nothing in there for the little guy to destroy, he chills on my comfy bed (even though he's not allowed :) ) and I leave the tv on for noise and window blinds open so they can see out, with their bones and toys and their as happy as can be. (This is if I have to leave them) Also you just train them to behave when other people come to the door. It should be, company = tiny cage. But I will say there are those dogs who actually like it and treat it like a cozy place to take a nap. Oh and house breaking- how about you take the dog out frequently to use the potty and reward it when it does. Not too hard. Plus some pets sadly are willing to still go to the bathroom in the cage. I've seen it, and it's messy :( Overall I'd say don't get one.


• Make sure you get him neutered! Super important.
  
  The object of the crate is to prevent the dog from having the run of the house.
  Particularly if you're asleep, puppy's not potty trained, or new to the house.
  
  "There are a number of different techniques used by Cesar Milan. Crate training is one method he uses to house-train dogs. Crate training involves teaching a dog to go into his crate on command."
  
  "Victoria Stilwell: I have no problem leaving dogs in crates for a certain amount of time, which is different for every dog. Some dogs don't do as well in confined spaces for long periods of time. I think the crate is a great house training tool.
  
  It's great that you've obviously desensitized your dog successfully to the crate, but many owners leave their dogs in crates for too long while they go to work. The dogs I've worked with on the show have all developed issues directly related to improper use of the crate. I do caution owners to use the crate wisely and to understand that long periods in the crate can be damaging to physical and emotional health. "


• i had a puppy 10 years ago and we didn't crate train her. It took FOREVER for her to become housebroken and learn not to destroy stuff. Also when she got scared or punished she hid in a ton of different areas. When she was older, about 3-4 then it wasn't a problem and we could leave her in the house and nothing bad would happen. I now have two puppies that I decided to crate train and I have to say it's a lot easier to deal with. You don't worry about them roaming through the night, when they're bad or scared they go right to their crates, also house breaking was a breeze and it's also good when you have people over that are scared of dogs (cleaners, home repair...) On a bad side, when we decide to give them a chance of freedom and leave them out of their crates to run to the store...they get into a lot of trouble.
  
  hope those help for pro's and cons. Every dog is different and temperments change too. if you don't get a crate at least invest in a good dog bed.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know anything about Don Sullivan's dog training?

I am concerned about how the collor works. They say it is not a shock collar but don't explain how it works. I don't want to cause my dog pain. Has anyone used it?

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I read some answers about this question in another post, and some people said that they don't think Don Sullivan's technique is a positive way. I don't know if this is true or not because I've only seen the commercial.

But this is how I feel about this.

I think Don uses techniques of teaching dogs that are very similar from how mother dogs teaches their puppies, or how wolves command their pack.

Yes, maybe its not all positive, but just as long as its not torture I would like to try this product myself.

Mother dogs uses some forceful and punishing techniques and so do wolf pack. The leader of wolf packs use don't only use positive ways of keeping his pack under control, so why should humans ONLY use positive.

I think if we teach our dogs the way mother dogs teach their puppies or how wolf leaders control their pack, it will be very successful. Again, wolf leaders dont torture their pack members, but they do use some forced ways of controlling their pack.

That's why wolf pack are so obedient of the leader. So why shouldn't humans teach their dog the same way. its not torture, its the same way dogs teach dogs.

to answer your collar question:

I think its a pinch collar from what i've heard. And again, mother dogs would bite on to their puppies to teach them, I think this is totally fine because this is how dogs teach dogs too.

But shock collars aren't how dogs teach dogs, so I oppose the shock collar strongly.

basically, I would teach my dog, like how a wolf leader would control his pack. And in the wild, dogs/wolves NEVER EVER teach by rewarding food.

Like in the commercial said, teaching your dog with food reward could make it only love your for food. Thats not how wolves do it. Wolves obey because of respect for their leader, NOT for the food.

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• It appears to be a plastic pinch collar from the pictures. They are mildly uncomfortable, but should only be used on a dog who pulls on lead badly. I used one on a foster dog who was nearly impossible to take for walks at the suggestion of my trainer. It really helped him understand what he was doing wrong. It is absolutely not needed for most dogs, and should be a last resort.

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Dog Health Questions: Petsmart Versus Petco in Puppy/Dog Training?

I'm thinking about adopting a puppy or dog in summer and was wondering where I should train him/her. Petsmart and Petco both having training programs, but I don't know which to choose! If you have any information you'd like to share, please do. (costs, effective training, better classes, anything) Also, feel free to tell me which of the two stores you prefer and why. Thanks!

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I'm not a fan of either of them. Both have moved to "training" their store clerks how to teach training classes (rather than hiring experienced trainers)... which may be workable if all the dogs (and their humans) are capable of learning in their specific method... but makes no real allowances for the oddball dog (or human owner). Problem solving skills are minimal.

Local kennel clubs and training facilities are a far better choice for the money. (Personally, I'd chose a training facilitie since they would not still be in operation if they had not been successfully training dogs).

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• I usually go to local kennel clubs. They are run by reputable trainers, whose methods I agree with.
  
  If you don't have one, check out both stores trainers and question them about their methods. You can also try doing a week or so with each, and choosing which works better for your dog.


• Ideally, you should avoid the trainer in a box scenario and find a training club/center in your area. You'll get much better results. It's not unlike going to see the local Minute Clinic vs. seeing your regular physician.
  
  In addition, if you find a training center in your area they will offer more classes like agility, flyball, obedience for competition, etc.


• it depends on how much you are willing to spend on the training first. because Petsmart and Petco could have differnent prices on training. so you should look into both places and ask first before buying a puppy or dog


• If I had to go this route I'd probably go to my local PetSmart as the training seems to be done out in the open with half walls (solid bottom and glass tops - creats a more "open" atmosphere). Plus I know they guarantee that if your dog doesn't succeed you can take the class over again at no charge (so they are confident in their training methods).
  
  I say this b/f the person who trains at my local PetSmart seems to always be there when I go in. Plus I know that part of the PetSmart program is to train the dog within the store - which is think is a big plus. Reason why is that while any dog can behave WELL in a structured environment, it's when they got outside of that environment you still want them to behave (ie: coming to you when you call in the house is good, but coming to you when you are outside and people and cars are around is 100x better).
  
  Good luck!
  
  But I would simply ask if you can sit in on one class,at no cost to you, at each location to see what their teaching methods are like. If they are reputable places then they know that they can easily sell their services by letting you do this and the class will sell themselves.

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Dog Health Questions: What's with all the dog training? I can remember the Grandpa and old dog scenes from my life...huh?

I have a dog and we DO train it...
But I just go to thinking....do any of you have memories of older men and their dogs on porches? Those guys could typically get their dogs to do what they wanted when they wanted.....so.....why do we need all these books and stuff?

I wonder what we are doing wrong?
Is it a time factor? I wonder if these people just spent more time with their animals?

Thoughts?

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They trained their dogs also, just in a more simply way. They probably didn't own a leash, most of them worked on the farm or hunted.
Most people today want to be able to take their dogs on walks and interact with others. I have to admit I applaud the people that spend the time and even the money to make their dogs social and well behaved. I'm sure you have seen the ones that aren't

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• I think it was more like the dog did what it wanted, which was to sleep on the porch. Dogs used to run lose, not now they have to be on a leash and people are more concerned with their social behavior. Most dogs you used to see way back when were mutts. Now there is a mix.

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Dog Health Questions: Is 13 old enough to get my son started in dog training?

My son has been going to the fights with me since he was 5 and he absolutely loves watching the dogs perform. I have not got him into the training side of it yet because I always thought he was to small to control a dog. Now that he is older though he will not stop begging me to teach him how to train them. Do you think a 13 year old is responsible enough to train.

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You want to know if a bunch of strangers on YA think you should allow your 13 year old child to train fighting dogs? No. I do not. I do, however, think that you should be shot with thousands of bean bag rounds.

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• Hi ,
  
  After having dogs all my life, I have found that dog training is as individual as teaching a child the alphabet. Dogs have their own mind and learn in different ways just as humans. I did find this site (http://www.dog-training-schools.org) that has many helpful videos, products and articles related to dog training that may be helpful to you in deciding which way is best to train your dog.


• Yes definitely. 13 is a good age to teach your child how to train his dog :)


• I believe that he is old enough to train. Make sure he understands the dangers and safety precautions involved in training. You might want to supervise him at first to make sure.


• Please visit http://dogtraining.theeasiestway.net/ to get answers to your
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• I think 13 is old enough I started when I was 9 but thing are different here in romania.


• It's awfully early for trolling already. . .I don't even have my game face on yet.

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Dog Health Questions: I am 16 is there anywhere to apprentice in dog training?

i am 16 and i am 100% sure that i want to be a dog trainer but nobody will give me a chance. i grew up around dogs and i am wanting to find someone that will allow me to learn hands on with them. i am willing to do anything i have one more year of school left.
i am also planning to go to collage for dog training. i would like to have some hands on experience before i go. it would really mean a lot to me if someone would do this for me.
thank you,
Erin Beem

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Just try to get ANY job at a training kennel. Spend your spare time watching the trainers. You could also get involved with a Schutzhund club. Going to a so-called "Canine College" is a waste of time & money. Avoid any type of "Franchise" or "Chain" trainers. "Hands on" with a real trainer is the best education you can get.

Your closest Schutzhund club is probably Omaha.

O. G. Omaha SchH Club
James Cokes
2106 1/2 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
402-556-3758

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• i'm a dog trainer but i never go to any dog training schools. i am now training all types of breeds..all i did before was to buy the perfect book..
  
  here this may help you http://lemonline.bravehost.com

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