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RE: Dog Training Tips

caninejan — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:00:50 GMT

I find that in regards to potty training, even basic obedience, people tend to be very tense and impatient. Your dog will pick up on these negative emotions and will feel confused, upset and even scared because of this. I know that potty training is very important, but you have to ease up and not make such a big deal out of accidents. Of course, you have to praise the dog when it does it's business outdoors. A calmer attitude goes a very long way, believe me. Your dog will learn at it's own pace. So what if the co-worker's pup was housebroken in 2 days, maybe your's will take 2 weeks, and maybe 2 months, but it WILL happen. Be consistent and calm! Good luck to all.

RE: Dog Training Tips

Shasta — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:08:15 GMT

Ok if its fear aggression then why do I almost get bite 3 times when I wanted to give Max a bath and he want let you touch him on the neck I had to trick him to get the callor on him twice and if you touch his callor he trys to bite you and that means I cani't put a leash on him my Aunt thincks he may been abused when he was younger Max will be 1 in October 12 of this year so he is still a puppy.There is a Petco opening on the 25 of this month and they will have classes but you said they were no good and cost alot then where can I take Max for training I live in Mo near Branson.

RE: Dog Training Tips

Ranger 3 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:29:24 GMT

Walk the dog twice a day or three times a day it makes for a tired dog and that is good . Are do some like agility work with our dog and make it tired that way . I think a tired dog is good to have . That is my tip for the day .

RE: Dog Training Tips

LisaRNY — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:40:04 GMT

Our dog does this too, and even guards the fence that lines the sidewalk barking and getting
agressive with passers by. Our vet told us to keep a collar on him with his leash. Even if we aren't walking him.
when he starts this behavior, we are to immediately tell him no, and lead him from the area.
make him sit and take a time out. If he continues to bark, we take him in the house and don't praise him for anything. He doesn't like this at all and is slowly learning and getting better when he is outside.
Also he mentioned that when we walk him, We might want to consider a Muzzle so he can't attack other dogs. I haven't had the heart to do that yet, but I might some day.
He is worse when he's in his yard than on walks.

RE: Dog Training Tips

papillons mom — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:22:45 GMT

Your little dog has fear aggression. I am an obedience trainer at Anderson Obedience Club.
Help your dog to become social by enrolling in a good obedience training club. I mean one in your area that has been in business a long time. The training offered at stores are not training to meet all of the dogs and owners needs. Store classes are also charging twice as much as credited training programs.

RE: Dog Training Tips

Shasta — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:58:01 GMT

I now I'm going to tiy him up till we get the backyard fenced in he hasn't chased any cars in our neaborhood but befor I tiy him up I have to give him a bath he has rooled in something that smells bad at my sisters.I'm going to teach the new puppy not to chase cars.

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outcast13 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:20:55 GMT

Wow he's lucky!! He could have been really hurt or killed!!!!!

RE: Dog Training Tips

rainsmom — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:11:35 GMT

this is why dogs should never be allowed to run free! he either needs to be kept on a leash or confined to a kennel when outside! you know he chases vehicles he should have never been allowed to run when some one was out there.

RE: Dog Training Tips

Shasta — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:56:34 GMT

Well it finaly hapened Max got hit on Wensday it didn't kill him it stuned him my neabor that I got my puppy from hit him on his motorcycle Max hit the wheel and flip over on his back and layed there the guy said he was sorry that he hit Max but that they told me it was going to happen some day I said he is still breathing the guy told me to take him to the porch I bent down to pick Max up when I did Max ran off but I found him serval hours later when I was going to my sisters to watch my nephew while she mowed her lawn he followed me to her house and inside she said he could stay inside but I had to clean up after him.He came to me and let me pet him and I felt a little not on his head thats all he got from being hit.

RE: Dog Training Tips

Shasta — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:57:45 GMT

No he is free mom can't aford to fence in the yard yet and I have lost a puppy he got hit and died because of Max chasing stuff thats why I ask for help and he has minamal supervisen when he is outside he also gose out at night we have a dogiedoor at the back door for Max and sone the new puppy I'm geting in three weeks I don't want to lose him to.People drive to fast on my road there is a 25 mile an hour speed limit on my road and most people don't fallow it there are also young kids on my road that have to watch out for the cars, truck and farm vehicles.

RE: Dog Training Tips

rainsmom — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:46:55 GMT

what type of collar? an electric collar would be the most effective. also I would never leave him outside unsupervised. I hope that when you say he chases this stuff that he is in a fenced in yard chasing and not running free! that would be extremely dangerous and irresponsable and could be the death of your dogs!

RE: Dog Training Tips

Shasta — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:05:52 GMT

My dog Max chases cars,trucks,4whellers and bike riders how do I get him to stop he is 6 months old so he is still a puppy I put a callor on him he stoped for a while but has started again I don't want to tie him up he has always had the freedom to go in and out of the house when he wants but in a few weeks i'm geting a puppy and don't want him to get the puppy started chasings cars to and get hit. HELP!

RE: Dog Training Tips

**Dog Lover** — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:17 GMT

This post is for those with a dog that's having a hard time with potty training. I got a new puppy in October- my first puppy every. I had a REALLY hard time house breaking her. I thought I tried everything....but I hadn't. I tried the bell training method, and it worked. Nellie Boo caught on within one day. It's simple- just tie a cluster of bells on the door knob or some where near the door (I tied mine on the handle) and everytime you take you dog outside, ring the bell before opening the door.

I hope this helps! Good luck, all you first time owners!

RE: Dog Training Tips

Zacks2cute — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:09:37 GMT

I have an australian shepherd that is REALLY protective of me. If our other dog comes near me and starts to lick or play real rough he will bark or try to get in between me and him for attention for himself. Also any other dogs he meets (especially small ones) cats and small animals he cannot stand. He is getting better when people come around but is still really bad. I watch ceasar millan everyday and am using some of his aggresion tips. I know my Aussie is gonna need alot of excercise so he is going to start on tredmill excercise right away!

RE: Dog Training Tips

cocoacake — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:23:52 GMT

I have a problem with my dog charging the door, barking and nipping at our guests. He also barks and chases bikes, people jogging, skateboarders, anything that moves. Although he is a relatively small dog (shih-tzu/yorkie mix) he has a pretty mean bark and growl. I know he would bite if I did not do something. So I hired a private professional dog trainer to work with me and Cocoa. Almost all of his bad habits have gone away with the proper training, but I still can't break this habit of the charging, barking and nipping. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

RE: Dog Training Tips

meredithb — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:42:15 GMT

All I have to say is exercise, exercise, exercise a tired dog is a good dog.

RE: Dog Training Tips

*mollie* — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:27:59 GMT

if you are tired of your dog barking at people when you are taking your dog on a walk or even if he or she sees the people walkin outside when your dog inside looking out the window.well here is a tip....when your dog barks at someone just go up to your dog take its muzzle hold it tap him or her on the muzzle not hard but to were they can feel it.then after you tapped your dog on the the muzzle to were they can feel it have them look you in the eye and strictly say NO.when mollie was a puppy i did that to her all the time she hated it and she hated it sooooo much she stopped that in a week or two.now MY dog took a week or two now i dont know about your dog.try it.......it works.

RE: Dog Training Tips

*mollie* — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:26:17 GMT

if you are tired of your dog barking at people when you are taking your dog on a walk or even if he or she sees the people walkin outside when your dog inside looking out the window.well here is a tip....when your dog barks at someone just go up to your dog take its muzzle hold it tap him or her on the muzzle not hard but to were they can feel it.then after you tapped your dog on the the muzzle to were they can feel it have them look you in the eye and strictly say NO.when mollie was a puppy i did that to her all the time she hated it and she hated it sooooo much she stopped that in a week or two.now MY dog to a week or two now i dont know about your dog.try it.......it works.

RE: Dog Training Tips

collielvr07 — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:22:51 GMT

good luck!

RE: Dog Training Tips

ScarletDreams489 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:25:13 GMT

Dog aggression is something that should be dealt with by a professional. But do not let a behaviorist tell you that it is not fixable because it definitely is. This sounds a lot like a dominance issue. One thing you should not do is nurture that behavior. And not letting other dogs sniff him or be around him will nurture that. If another dog tries to sniff him and he reacts aggressively it is very important that you correct it immediately. Remember, do not yell at the dog or become stressed because that adds stress to the situation and will makes things much worse. Calmly and firmly get your dog's attention to see if you can snap him out of it and if he still reacts aggressively then you need to take control of the situation as you are your dogs pack leader. By being calm that his cue that he too should be calm. Then hold him down by the neck (don't squeeze as you do not want to hurt the dog) using the tips of your fingers to hold him firmly in place and make him submit to the other dog which you should then bring in to sniff your dog.

But you should really consult a professional because this aggression could be targeted towards you next. Also, trying these things without consulting a professional first can end in nasty bites. I also highly recommend watching the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel or if you don't get that channel he has two books out. He's an amazing dog behaviorist whom I have consulted with. His books have everything you need to know about dog psychology. Hope that helps

RE: Dog Training Tips

collieluv — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:22:45 GMT

I have a beagle that is around 5 years old that is neutered. He is very aggressive around other dogs and will pick fights if a dog is even near him. I don't know what I should do. He doesn't like the other dog sniffing him and I don't know how to prevent that. I don't want to send him back to the rescue organazation that we got him from but I just don't know. I need some advice. Help!

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