Has anyone used the training that Petsmart offers for dogs?
Just wondering if the puppy class is worth it... What did you pay for your class and do they do them at night or weekends? Did the class work for you and your puppy?
We're not getting our puppy till June, but I'm just doing research on the best way for obedience training that won't break the bank. A local trainer wants $85 a lesson... I think that is pretty high. Is it? Petsmart's classes are 8 weeks long, so 85x8=$680 with the local trainer... Petsmart's gotta be cheaper then that... Thanks Terra, that makes sense!
I took my pup to it the puppy kindergarten and am now taking my second as well. When it comes to the puppy class they are perfectly fine. They teach the basics like sit, down, wait, stay and coming when called. I payed $110 for the 8 weeks and we go on sat. When it comes to moving up in obedience I would get a professional trainer though as Petsmart trainers really aren't. It's also great with socializing your pup as the classes normally have 5-8 pups in them. I think the puppy class is def. worth it with them but for the harder training go somewhere else :) Hope this helps.
Btw, I would NOT spend $700 on a puppy class. Show Obedience with a professional handler/trainer, yes.
ADD: No prob., as many thumbs down as I get.. puppy class is the foundation for the rest. If you get your puppy in a class where there are a lot of distractions it actually helps in the long run when you start them in that situation. If nothing else it will socialize your pup and get them used to a busy atmosphere :) which I find has been very helpful since I am just starting to show my 7 month old. Good luck with your pup! I am sure he/she will excel in whatever you choose :)
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Training Your Dog - Obedience And Behavioral Training
An essential part of being a good dog owner is that you train your dog as early as you can, preferably when you have first brought home your new dog. The main thing you should have when training your dog is the correct knowledge, it might be annoying if you had been attempting actually hard to train your dog only to find that you had been doing things incorrect! The greatest mistake you could make as a dog owner would be not training your dog. Lots of individuals don't even bother training their dogs because they do not know how to do it correctly or because they simply can't be bothered or are too slack. By training your dog when it is still young you can save yourself loads of hassles and frustrations later on when your dog is grown up.
Before you start training your dog you must do some research about your dog's breed. Not all dogs are the same and a few breeds need more attention in different areas than others when training your dog, for instance the border collie breed is extremely clever and is certainly very active, the border collie breed is typically a workaholic type of dog and needs a job to do or else it's going to get bored and frustrated. This sort of breed would require you to provide loads of exercise to stimulate them mentally and physically but the good thing is that they learn quickly. Once you have researched into your breed of dog you can start learning how to train your dog.
The 2 primary categories of dog training are: Behavior training and obedience training.
Behavior training is implemented when you're showing your dog what appropriate and what is wrong and dealing with bad habitissues which can include digging holes.
Obedience training is when you're training your dog to perform specific actions and commands. The objective is to get your dog to obey the commands and perform them when asked each time. These instructions include the basic come, heel, sit, down, much more.
The first most important rule when training your dog is to teach your dog its name. Use it all the time, call your dog by its name each time you want to get your dogs attention. Once your dog is aware of its name and comes when called then you're able to make the leap and begin obedience training. The next important thing on your to do checklist ought to be potty train and house train your dog. Do you actually need to put up with your dog relieving itself everywhere in the house for more than you have to? Of course not, so it is necessary that you should handle this as quickly as you can. Throughout the training process accidents are unavoidable, especially if you have a puppy, puppies can't hold it in that long yet however they will be able to hold it in longer as they grow older. It's your responsibility as a dog owner to just clean up the mess until your dog has been potty trained.
You should try to keep training sessions brief, typically about 15 - 20 minutes tops with the intention to keep your dog interested, any longer and your dog would become frustrated and bored. These brief training sessions need to be done on a regular basis, about 2 - 3 times each day. Going over recent and previous training can be very effective when training your dog as this will keep refreshing your dogs memory so it won't forget what it has learned and in no time your dog will always remember what you want it to do. A good dog trainer will never punish their dog because this will do no good and won't teach your dog anything but to only be terrified of you and will cause bad habits for you to take care of in the future. A good dog trainer will at all times use praise and treats to reward their dog when it has performed the correct thing. Be patient with training and keep practising till your dog learns what you need it to do.
With proper obedience and behavior training, you will build a stronger relationship with your dog and be a proud owner of a contented and fit dog that you'd be proud to walk around on with and spend time exercising with. training your dog is the most wonderful thing you can do for your beloved dog as it is the foundation to the start of a great life for your dog.
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my puppy is now 5-6 months old. is it to late to potty train her fast? in the morning i take her out but she wont go. is it becaus e its too cold? i have potty pads and she pees on those. but i want her to pee outside. ive started to take her outside in the morning and afternoon. btu she wont go in the morning. why?
YOu have to be willing to devote a lot of time, round the clock, to break her habit. She needs to be watched all the time, taken out every hour, and every time she gives the least little indication of having to go, like sniffing and the carpet/floor.
Big rewards for going outside. Put her in a crate or pen so she's unable to get away with any accidents when you can't watch. Most dogs 'get' potty training within 2 wks. The key to success is being sure that everyone in the house is committed to training her that 'outside' is the ONLY place to do her business. Every accident is a step backwards in this process.
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There's quite a selection of different dog and puppy potty training techniques you can use, but they all focus on the same outcome - which is the goal of preventing accidents in your house. When training a puppy, one technique used in the more effective house training methods is in encouraging your puppy to do his business outside of the house. Sounds obvious I know, but surprisingly few methods actually have the positive focus.
Whichever methods you decide to use, the main requirement from you is to remain patient and focused - house training a puppy or new dog takes time, and cannot be rushed.
People often feel that older dogs cannot be house broken, but his simply isn't true. Any dog at any age can be taught how to use the bathroom outside of the house. It is important that you keep your dog on a set schedule just as you would a baby. If you are trying to train a puppy then you should take the dog outside every couple of hours and definitely the first thing in the morning, after a meal and after playtime. Puppies under the age of three months are more likely to have accidents around the house because at this age the puppy is still unaware of the fact that they have to go the bathroom until they actually go.
Therefore the crate method of house training may be needed for younger dogs. This means that the dog will be confined to the crate during the times that you are unable to watch them closely to ensure that they don't have an accident in the house. Over time, the puppy is taken from the crate and left around the house because it has learned to use the bathroom outside.
However, if you find that once you have taken your dog out of the crate and they are having accidents once again, this means that you need to use the crate method for a longer period of time. The key to the crate method is that the crate should not be used a punishment. You should make the dog aware of that fact and find another of punishing the dog for any inappropriate behavior. The crate is a place to sleep, much like a den and should be treated as such.
If you have adopted an older dog and you discover that this dog has not be properly housetrained you can still use the create method. However, you must keep in mind that this dog may require a larger crate so that they can move around and sleep comfortably. Puppies need only a small space to sleep, whereas older dogs often like to move around. If by some chance your dog does have an accident in the house it is never a good idea to hit the dog on the nose or rub his or her nose in the mess on the floor. This has been found to only confuse or scare the dog. Scaring the dog is not a method that has been found to be effective when attempting to housetrain your dog.
When training your puppy, you should always keep the dog's food the same until you know that you can trust the dog not to do anything in the house. Changing the dog's food suddenly can have a negative effect on the dog's digestive system, sometimes causing frequent bowel movements. If you do this before the dog is fully house broken you are sure to have a few accidents in your house.
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A loving and well behaved dog will make any owner proud, but unfortunately, great dogs don't usually come out of the box that way - nope, they have owners who no doubt used the top puppy training methods and took the time and energy to understand and train them using the most effective puppy training tips
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Everyone loves a kitty, just remember that cute little kitty will soon be a cat. If you don't house train your cat properly very soon it will no longer be a cute little cat. Owning a pet comes with some responsibility and one of them is house training your pet. Animals do not have some secret inner training that tells them how to do their business in the house. They were originally wild animals that were use to re leaving themselves in the great out of doors. In this article I will give you some tips on how to house train your cat.
First, you must buy a liter box. I suggest you purchase this before you even bring the cat into your house. You never want to buy a box just because you think it is pretty. Do some research, read up on cat boxes. Make sure you get one that your cat will be able to fit in comfortably after the reach their full size.
Second, after you have chosen the litter box it is now time to decide on what type of liter to buy. The proper liter is almost as important as what you will be feeding your kitty. You never want to buy the cheapest liter just because you think it is a good deal. Cheap liter can irritate your cat's body. It also can be very dusty and get into your cats lungs and make your cat ill. Also your cat may not like the texture of the cheap liter and choose to pee all over your carpet instead of in the box. If you have multiple cats you may want to plurchase one of the liters that works best with multiple cats.
Third, a happy cat is more likely to to go the bathroom where they are suppose to rather than on your floor. If you get your cat some toys to play with this will keep them busy and happy and they will not let their frustrations out by peeing on the flor. I suggest you experiment with toys to see which one your cat likes best. Not all cats like the same toys.
Lastly, training your kitty is no different than training your child. It takes a lot of patience and a lot of love. Don't become discouraged if it doesn't happen overnight.
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How long did it take you to house train your puppy?
I have a 14 week old maltese/yorkie mix. I am working on potty training. I want to know how long it took others to train a puppy. Thanks
My baby girl, Jesse Lynne, an American Rottweiler, took exactly 2 weeks to train and be house broken. She's now 10 years old and has not had an "accident" in the house since the day she learned to go to the door and bark. She also figured out on her own to get back in the door she barked as well--I kid you not.
I've got some unfortunate news for you my friend, you have a Yorkie mix, right? They are notorious for not "getting it" in the house breaking department. I have a friend who is a breeder and has confirmed this for me. Just hang in there with your new baby eventually they'll get the idea but its a long, slow process.
Make sure you have the "puppy pads" found at all pet stores. They aren't a fix all but they will help. Also, make sure when he/she is left alone, have them on a tile floor with lots of newspapers--its much easier to clean up after them!
Congratulations and Best of Luck with your newest family member! ;o)
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I recently adopted a lab (1.5 yr male) that won't stay out of the cat's litter (and yea, eating her poop). Does anyone have any clever ideas for keeping him out of it?
I already have a covered litter box with a swinging door- it doesn't work, he knocks the lid right off (though its clamped on).
I can't make a cat-door for her because I rent. I also don't have anywhere to put it (other than the kitchen counter- gross!) that is too high for him to reach.
Is there a way to train him to leave it? I've tried correction when I catch him- he just waits until I'm not at home. We're doing obedience for the basics right now, but I'm not sure how I would go about training this.
Also, he's well exercised and well fed. He just really likes the cat litter.
Thanks!
Put the litter box in a bathroom, a laundry room, a closet, spare bedroom, etc. Install a 4" or 6" hook and eye latch on the door to hold it open just wide enough for the cat to slip in and out, but not wide enough for the dog to get in.
How would you like an obedient dog? Many of us struggle with dog training, so a dog doing what it is told is something of a dream. We all love our dogs, and their personality is part of that, but it doesn't make us stop wishing that our dog would do what we tell them to do.
By finding proper advice and information you can implement obedience training for dogs strategies on your own dog.
Obedience training for dogs tips
There are a wide selection of obedience training for dogs tips and hints that you should be following. Below are just a few ideas to help give you an idea of the sort of thing you should be doing to get your dog to finally listen to you.
· Don't make training sessions long. Although dogs may keep up 'games' for hours they actually only have a learning window of 5 - 10 minutes. Go over that and they will retain very little.
· Dogs react best to positive reinforcement and games. Make teaching them fun - for both of you, and be sure to reward them for doing well.
· Make the positive reinforcement instant. Dogs don't manage the concept of time well. If they are being praised for something they think it is for that exact moment - so, for example, if you are training your dog to sit you need to praise them as soon as their rear touches the floor.
· Never use negative reinforcement. If he or she has not learnt a skill before they can't be expected to know it, and when you are teaching them then you need to re-asses your teaching methods if they aren't 'getting it' not simply punish them until they do.
Of course there are more specific tips on dog training available, but these are accurate. Because the specific tips very from dog to dog, breed to breed and owner to owner these generic tips are best until you know exactly what you are trying to achieve.
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It is a common scenario - someone, walks into a pet store or animal shelter. They oooh and awww, pet and cuddle, and make cute baby noises. The next thing they know, they are on they way out of the store with thier prize in tow, happily on thier way home to begin acclimating each other. It may be a big dog or a small dog, an older dog or a younger puppy - everyone's idea of the "perfect" dog is a little bit different.
However, all dogs, big and small, young and old, can benefit from dog training. Dog training can take your puppy from a cute little mess to an ideal housemate and beyond. The start: puppy training The majority of dog training for puppies is designed to make them better household companions. Most family pets will not extend their dog training beyond this phase. For working and competitive dogs, this aspect of dog training is only the beginning. Dog training on the puppy level can encompass a variety of styles.
The most popular dog training (so popular, in fact, that many people do not even realize that it is training) includes things like training your dog to walk on the leash, house training your dog, and simple commands like "sit" and "drop it," as well as basic social behaviors. It is easiest to begin dog training at an early age, though if you acquire an older dog, you can do dog training with him or her as well. Dogs are happiest when they know what is expected of them, and dog training helps to make those expectations clear. Dog training is also a great way to strengthen the bond between dog and owner. Competitive dogs The next step in dog training would be for competition. Dog training is used by some owners to teach frisbee catching tricks on command with their dog or fetching items or with a freestyle routine. Other owners will use dog training to teach their dogs to run agility courses, pull sleds, or do other activities. This level of dog training requires a strong bond between dog and owner, as well as a willing subject. Dog training at this level is not something that you can do once and then go on with your life - it requires daily practice and commitment.
Many of the professionals you see competing in agility trials or other competitions have been working with their dogs for years to conduct the dog training required. Working dogs An even more stringent dog training method is required for working dogs. Working dogs assist people in a variety of fashions - they can be trained to sniff out drugs or contraband in airports, trained to assist the handicapped or disabled, or even trained as members of the police force or military. The dog training required for these dogs often takes months, if not years. There are specific dog breeds chosen at a young age to participate in special types of training and many times specific breeds are selected due to breed charactarisctics. Only a few of the dogs that start on this dog training program end up being successful enough to have a career as a working dog. Their are a variety of dog training styles used for different purposes. Even so, nearly any dog and owner can benefit from dog training.
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We just bought & installed a doggy door for our two dogs. Both are over 2 years old, so this will be a new thing for them!! How did you train your dog to use a doggy door?
Sometimes, just encouraging the dog isn't enough. Some dogs belive the door is a wall, or are afraid of it. Tape it securely in the open position. Or fasten it in some other manner, just make sure it won't fall on your dogs when they go through. Once they go through it often, lower it about a quarter of the way. If this scares them at first, put a treat on the other side. Then lower it completely. If they don't go through and treats don't work, just show them it opens when they want to get through. this, combined with what you did before, will get most dogs to use the door.
Train Your Dog the Easy Way
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Dog Clicker Training - How to Begin Clicker Training Your Dog
Have you ever of clicker training for your dog? Have you tried positive training and corrective training methods, but this simply does not not seem to work? Does your dog to think, they run your household? Let him out and he never comes when you call? There is another way to effectively train your dog without being afraid of the consequences of not listening or listening to expectant treatment every time they happen. It's called clicker training and it can for your dog when you know how to make it work.
Dogs have their own distinct personalities. Some dogs go their entire lives happily obey and learn the possibilities of living in your home. Other dogs are happy to rebel and be mad all the time because they are curious and like to explore the world and they have no fear of you or the lure is to discuss one simply is not enough to hear them excited.
If you have a trainer after trainer and obedience, obedience class after class trying to get your dog to behave and not pass this, then you first need everything you've done and secondly to find a new method for training your dog, the m actually work. Clicker training is the way that helps you find your dog, and finally a way to work together for a happy life, but you need to know how things are true for your pet and your situation.
Like children, dogs often learn and grow. Even the least intelligent dogs have a decent vocabulary and can learn to behave in all cases. Stopping For example, if you have trouble getting your house burgled six months old puppy, then rubbed his nose in his casinos (which you should never do) and start clicker training your dog. The key is to learn how to make this kind of dog training work for you.
While you may not see immediate results, then you'll start to see improvements in how your dog behaves and tries to go "outside". Remember, no method of training works overnight, but you can find a method of training that starts working quickly, as long as you are diligent with it, too.
Well, maybe you're curious about clicker training for your dog. It is an excellent program to train a couple, Morten and Cecilie Koste Egtvedt, in Norway, the dogs on their Canis Clicker Training Academy. When it is used properly, this type of training is one of the best training methods available. Some people have tried this method once and found it not to work for them, but for the thousands who have learned to effectively use this technique are that clicker training is the best thing is to help them.
Why do some people say they do not work for clicker training their dogs? Experts agree that the technology behind the method is not used properly. As with all things, dog training is an art, and there are things you need to know to be able to apply the methods correctly. Many coaches, the "cheap Clicker Training" will give you the full history and psychology behind this training method, but you can now see the secrets for yourself and find out how to properly apply the method to work with the dog.
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I have a 6 week old Swiss mountain puppy. Right now we are working on housebreaking and Chewing on toys and not Mommy's heels lol. He is doing great and is really a smart puppy. At what age should I start him on Basic commands such as sit, stay, lay, and leash training. I've never had a puppy this small and dont know when its the right time to start teaching him things that he is ready for but I would like a smart adult dog so I want to do it right. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
As said above,day 1 is when to begin.As a side note consider using hand signals along with basic commands like set,lay down,and stay.It comes in handy at times,and will be invaluable if your dog ever has any hearing loss.Just for example,when saying set also use a finger and keep pointing down towards the floor.My Lab picked up the hand signals right along with the voice command.
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