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Dog Training

Dogs are intelligent companions that have been used to help man for centuries. Sometimes they need help to learn how to obey and assist their owners. That help is called training, and this category is for everything related to that training.

2,042 Questions

Should puppies poop inside or outside?

husky puppy's should sleep inside because they might get sick or maybe they die if they are already sick

Can dogs bark with their mouth closed?

yes, dogs do that all the time!! ,they also bark with a toy in their mouth or while eating or drinking, but not all dogs can do this....but the bark is not as loud as it would be if the dog did not have a empty or open mouth

Why dogs put head under bed?

Not all dogs sleep under beds but if you have observed a particular dog doing so it is likely because the dog feels safe there. Canines in the wild live in dens so being under something when they are sleeping can make them feel safe.

How do you punish a puppy if he does something wrong?

well depending on what the puppy did you should never neglect or abuse the dog just teach him a lesson that you think would work =] say in a calm but harsh voice and say no..... and repeat it over and over intill he gets it then walk away and say no more to your dog and if that does not work do not hit or put your dog outside when you say no to him make sure he is looking at you in the eyes to make sure he is getting the message i hope this helps you! -------------------000000000000000-------------------- Don't get excited, hold eye contact speak quietly, sternly and clipped, use single short words 'no', 'bad' etc. Emphasize by pointing finger, or an away motion (like you are shutting a door) with flat hand. Then walk away and ignore the puppy for a short time, do not be tempted into play. You choose when the puppy is forgiven. Only reward and make a fuss of a 'good boy/girl' keep your voice light and be prepared to play. The more you play with the puppy, reward and praise good behaviour, the more effective your chastizement of it will be. The puppy will quickly learn the most important lesson of all, it will know it's 'place' in the family pack.

How many dogs are put into one cage in puppy mills?

Puppy mills make about 400000 litters a year.

www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/puppy-mills-and-backyard-breeders

How do dogs train their young?

The adults will let the pups pounce on their swishing tail, then the pups will soon start playing tag, which will help them with the catching the prey. After that, they'll begin pouncing on small animals like lizards, mice and frogs. Soon they will improve enough to start hunting for real with the rest of the pack.

Can dogs travel on southern trains?

some bigger dogs ain't alloued to travil on trains but you could smaggle your pet on? in a bag

What is the law in Philadelphia PA concerning noise from a barking dog?

Laws are not made specifically about barking dogs, but cities or other local jurisdictions usually do have laws or regulations about noise that may disturb people's sleep, and barking dogs can fall under that category. In general, your neighbors do not have an unlimited right to disturb your sleep.

Do search and rescue dogs find lost cats?

No, not on a general basis. They are trained to find people, but will follow any scent indicated by their handler. Occasionally handlers are willing to aid in the search for missing pets, but that is up to each individual and is not a requirement of search and rescue dogs.

Other contributors have said: No, not on a general basis. They are trained to find people, but every so often if they find a dog/cat that's alive they will save them too.

Why has your dog started marking his territory in your house?

If you have another dog he will try to mark his or her before the other, it you house is dusty it smells like outside dirt and they smell it and they mark as close as they can by were they smell it

What are some things about husky dogs?

It depends what breed of dog you are looking for. All different breeds of dogs bare different traits and characteristics. But in general dogs have 2 ears, one tail, one nose and four legs!!!!! Female and Male too

Are guide dogs trained to disobey commands that would endanger their owners?

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Guide dogs are trained in or selected for, "intelligent disobedience." If the owner gives the dog a "forward" command and obeying that command would mean stepping in front of a moving car, the dog will not move forward. It is then up to the handler to figure out why. If the handler decides the dog has made a mistake, he can override the dog. In the end it is always the human handler's choice to act on the dog's advice, but yes, they do disobey certain commands in certain situations.

How do you get a dog to not follow you all around the house and act like a fool when you are gone?

It depends on how old the dog is. If it is young it is very easy to mold it's mind, if it is old, it will be very difficult as it is already set in its ways. A good way to do it is to say their name before the command, and say it firmly. Dont yell at them, or sound angry, but say it like you mean business. If they do it, offer them a treat, or give them a lot of quick, positive attention. Repeat this as often as possible so that they know what to do when you say that specific command. If they don't follow, you can just repeat the command. If they're doing something bad and you catch them in the act, you can take a small spray bottle and give them a little squirt and say bad *name* or bad dog, once again, not angrily, but firmly. They don't like this, so they learn from their actions. Trust me, this is way better than punishing them by putting them in their kennel or box, and hitting is never the answer, that will just make a mean dog.

2nd Answer:

Take your dog to a local Dog Obedience class so you both can learn. Purchase a 6 foot leather lead along with a choke chain. Measure around your dog's neck and add 2 inches to get the correct size of the choke chain. Check with your Veterinarian or local Animal Shelter or nearest feed store or local newspaper for the nearest dog obedience class. This will help you and your dog immensely. Using your lead with your choke chain is what gets their attention and makes them mind but you need someone to show you all of this and be with other dogs to help socialize him or her.

How do you stop puppies from eating poop?

Coprophagia is the act of eating feces (poop). Dogs may eat their own poop, the poop of other dogs, or the poop of other animals, such as poop in a litter box. They may do it because they were raised in dirty conditions, such as a puppy mill, because they were removed from their mother too soon, because they are missing nutrients or ill, or simply because they like to.

First rule out a medical cause. If your dog is not receiving proper nutrition he can start eating poop to try to meet any deficiency. A disease called Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) can cause a dog to not metabolize his food properly, even if you feed a high quality diet. If your dog is a German Shepherd and the poop he makes is of an unusual texture, color, or is diarhea,and if he has difficulty keeping weight on, suspect EPI and get a vet evaluation. There may be other diseases that cause a dog to eat poop, so regardless of whether you suspect EPI, discuss this problem with your vet to rule out a medical cause.

If it is a bad habit, with no medical cause, you must start first with prevention. There are food additives you can put in the food of the dog whose poop is being eaten. It does not work by feeding it to the dog that eats the poop unless he only eats his own poop. So if you have multiple dogs, you will probably have to treat all of them. One such product is "Forbid," which is available at most pet stores. Your vet may have other products to recommend.

When you take your dog out to toilet, watch closely. If he goes for his poop, so "No!" sharply (or "leave it"). Hold the leash so that he can't quite reach the poop no matter how he tries. When he stops trying, praise and reward, then immediately scoop the poop up. This is a tough issue to fix, so be determined. It may take a few months, but it can be done.

Why does your dog pee on the floor after you leave home?

This usually happens to an already house trained dog out of separation anxiety when you leave. Find a book on dog training that includes a section on separation anxiety for the best advice.

It could be that you are leaving them alone too long and they just can't hold it. The younger and older dogs may have this problem more often since they do not have full bladder control.

It might be to mark the territory, it may feel like it is in charge when you are gone and it wants to let everyone know that the house belongs to it.

It will not be to "punish" you for leaving, they don't do naughty things in revenge.

They may need a house training refresher course with diligent attention to their bladder habits for a period. This may be needed due to a new scary thing or sound or other change in their environment that is unsettling to them and their routine.

There may have been thunder, a car backfire, fireworks or other loud sounds that scared them while you were gone. It may not have been a problem for them if you had been home to reassure them, but on their own it was just too much to handle. There are special coats for them that really help with this. One brand is called Thunder Shirts.

It may be that they need a medical check up to be sure there is no injury, infection or other medical condition that is causing it.

How do you get your dog to stop eating cigarette butts?

Definitely take it to the vet. The cigarettes could kill the dog.

Dog jumping on counters?

if your dog jumps on your counter and you don't want it to well do the obvious get mad at it but don't hurt it.

How do you get a puppy to stop biting?

Puppy nipping is natural. There is absolutely no need to punish. Do not pinch the lips or hold the snout closed; and please do not hit your puppy.

Inappropriate nipping or biting in puppies usually happens when a pup is taken from his litter mates too soon - this often happens with puppy mill puppies - or with puppies who did not have litter mates.

Dogs learn bite inhibition from their brothers and sisters. When a puppy bites his litter mate too hard, the offended puppy yelps and walks off.

According to author Jean Donaldson : "..puppies are thought to have such sharp, needle-like teeth is so that it will hurt when they bite other puppies. Puppies need feedback in the form of play interruptions for overly hard biting, but their jaws are too weak to cause pain with pressure alone. Hence the sharp teeth.."

So when your puppy nips you, do not hit, spank, squeeze his/her lips, etc.. just let out a high pitched "yikes!" or "ouch!" Then redirect your puppy to a more desireable activity such as playing with a squeaky toy or chewing on a kong. Redirecting is very important so that biting/nipping does not become a habit. And if the puppy isn't redirected to an alternate behavior, then she might stop nipping then start again.

Some people might have trouble with the high pitched yelp. Especially those with deeper voices. These folks will have to work harder to sound like an offended puppy. Also, if you want to be a little bit harsher, right after "yelping" you can walk off or simply stop playing with your puppy - the same thing his littermates might do. You can wait a few minutes then resume calm play or calm petting. If you stay gone for too long, the puppy will forget why you left and now you have a lonely puppy who did not learn anything.

How can you stop your dog jumping up at your bird cage?

  1. you tell the dog in a firm voice:EH
  2. then if that does not work you tap it on the but(not hard at all)
  3. if that does not work;then i dont know what else to tell ya. because i got this from the show,IT IS ME OR THE DOG.

How do you stop my mauture dog from peeing on carpet?

  • I've done this many times and it has worked when other ideas didn't. It works best for puppies that you find "in the act". You gently but firmly grab them by the scruf of their neck and give them a little side to side shake while growling in a low voice. I read this somewhere how puppies instantly know what they did was wrong because that is the way their mother reacted to something they did that was wrong. Remember their mother never spanked them, yelled at them, or rubbed their nose in anything.
  • You should NOT rub your dog's nose in it's pee. It won't understand what you're doing (they surely could care less if they have to smell their own urine), especially if you didn't catch them in the act. If you don't catch them while they're going, there isn't much you can do about it. You simply have to work on prevention. Take your dog outside/to the area you want them to go to the bathroom after they wake up, after they eat, and after they play. This way they will have enough chances to go and they won't NEED to go to the bathroom on the carpet. If you DO catch them as they're going on the carpet, scold them, then relocate them to the area that you want them to go to the bathroom in as soon as possible. Be consistent, your dog will soon learn to follow a routine and accidents should happen less often (or never). You will probably need to keep doing this with a puppy or newly trained dog for a while (taking them out periodically). Don't expect them to tell you when they need to go outside to go to the bathroom, puppies won't/can't do this until about 4 or 5 months of age and training. *side note* make sure you clean up where they have gone on the carpet thoroughly. If they smell their urine somewhere they will be likely to go there again. Every pet store sells great products for cleaning up pet stains.

Why does your dog hump people?

When a dog humps your leg, it is usually due to over-excitement and bad manners. It is unlikely that the dog is showing dominance over you. This humping behaviour is nothing to do with sex.

You must stop your dog from doing this to you or anyone else as you are the one your dog should listen to, and he or she must KNOW that. Go to an obedience class, take lots of walks (at least one walk daily for 20-30 minutes) where the dog is under control (that is the reason for taking the obedience classes first). When you dog starts to hump your leg, just say firmly NO and push him quickly off, no wishy washy pushes either, just quick and firm.