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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
Why would your dog hike its leg up and pee on you?
Probobly because it was excited to see you or frightened by something . My dog pees on me when she's trying to tell me something. It's up to me to figure out what she's saying and that can take a little time.
How can you get your Yorkie to quit barking so much at the neighbors?
when ever they start to bark, hold their favorite treat in front of their nose until they stop, then don't give it to them, and when they stop barking, give it to them. or as soon as they start to bark, put a leash on them, when they bark, pul quickley to the side then put the leash back where it was, but be sure not to pull your dog. it should be in the same spot when you end the correction. it is also a good idea to put them in a sit or down and stay. this tecnique OS very usefull at meal time, t.v. time, or whenever guests arrive. you can also use it to stop your dog from jumping. don't yell at them if they get out of they're sit, down, or stay before you release them... just camly put them back in position and firmly but withought yelling or anger say stay again.
How do you get the dog to release the toy in a fetch game?
To get your dog to release a toy in a game of fetch there are two ways. One, you can teach your dog how to "drop it" on command. Two, you could squeeze your dogs cheeks in between their teeth at the back of their mouth, and their grip on the toy with lessen and you will be able to remove the toy. This does not hurt the dog.
How many months does it take for a dog to be house trained?
Yes it is possible it also has to do what type of dog it is. Like if it is a "smart"dog then yes it is possible. A had two puppies and now they are like 4 years old they are both were house trained when they were 9 months.
Also just be nice and polite to the dog but stay on top of them if they do not do what you want the dog to do.
How can you get your next door neighters dog to quit barking?
One of the best things to do in order to avoid disturbing the neighbors because of the bad behavior of a dog. Is to know that dogs are pets and in order to get rid of bad behavior, they must train him to get rid of negative behavior and disturb the neighbors
Honestly, it's not the most simple dog to take care of it, but all dogs take work. I feed my Shih-Tzus once a day, always have water, and just simply let them out to use the batheroom. Make sure you brush their coat about once a day, depending how long the fur is. But, you have to get them a haircut about 2-3 months, depending on how long you want it and how much you take care of it. They are a very good natured breed, and good for families with young children, eldery, and everyone inbetween. I would recommend this breed to anyone. I love my Shih-Tzus! <3
Why do dogs bark when you leave the house?
How do you know their crying rather then inviting all their friends and throwing a random party if your gone? XD. Dog's cry when you leave because they are pack animals, which means they follow the alpha ((you)).
Wolves and dog's are much more alike then we think when it comes to actions. In wolf packs, it is not normal for the alpha to leave the pack behind, so when your dog sees you leave, he/she may think you are abandoning them.
There are a few other theries of why dog's cry, but I don't have much time to post more then this one.
How can you find your dog's breed?
If your dog is not a purebred and you do not have papers for the dog there are places which are doing DNA testing for dogs now. This can tell you what breeds of dogs are in your dogs genetic make up.
When do you start feeding your infant solid food?
Feeding a baby raccoon is a bit too complex to answer in a short answer. For a good. comprehensive website about caring for baby raccoons, click on this link.Never give a baby raccoon cow milk. Instead, feed them KMR - Kitten Milk Replacer.
How effective are bark collars?
Bark control collars should only be used as a last resort, second to surgically de-barking the dog, which in my opinion is cruel and unfair to the dog. It should be used when your dog will not stop barking no matter what attempts you have made.
It is crucial that before resorting to this, or as you are actually using this collar, that you are making every attempt to keep your dog amused. Most dogs bark out of boredom when they bark for long periods of time. If you are leaving your dog outside alone all day, with no toys or companions, this is most likely the reason for it barking! Buy it some toys, such as a kong toy or give it an empty ice cream container without the lid, and slide it along the ground. Yes, it will be very noisy when your dog plays with it, but this is better than it barking! Or you could just get a dog-safe stuffed or squeaky toy if you have the money! And remember to keep your dog fed, watered, and with access to shelter and warmth or freedom from draughts!
Remember: bark control collars are very uncomfortable for the dog, whether they release a bad citronella smell or whether they shock. If you care for your dog at all, you will make every attempt to fix the problem with minimal collar use!
Why do dogs bark at the mailman?
Dogs may bark at mailmen, because the think strangers are approaching their Territory, they are trying to protect you, its a old dog thing, don't worry.
Its quite natural for them to bark at the front door, if someone rings the bell or knocks on the door, so that's it really.
Hope i helped.
it barks by sucking in air and blowing out fast ( just like a human wold bark LOL )
Dogs help in a lot of things, such as police dogs, guide dogs, watch dog, therapy dogs, farm dogs(Sheep or cow herding), search and rescue dogs, etc...For more information go to the website in the Related Links.
Which are the tricks that you can teach your dog?
Dogs can do many tricks. First you need to look at your dogs height and weight. If your dog is large he/ she can do many tricks such as:
sit
shake
down
rollover
kiss
hide
bed time
agility
beg
dance
swim ( not really a trick but a fun activity )
These are the most common tricks for large dogs but do not be mad at your dog if they can not accomplish these tricks. It took my dog 7 years to learn these. First we had to work through her fear for people ( she was abused ) small dogs can often jump through hoops which is a very fun thing to do they can learn to jump up on your back and to eat daintly. If you google these you can learn how to d them easily with step by step directions. If you have a medium dog they cam most likely do all of these tricks. Good luck and have much patience. Your dog can learn these tricks and so much more.
I made my dog,Mikey shake his hips like shikara
Why does your dog pee and poo in the house?
Well, there are a few answers to that.
Your Yorkie pees on everything in your house because...
1. It is marking its territorry.
2. You don't take it out to pee.
3. A Yorkie is a dog and that's what dogs do.
If this doesn't answer your question then good luck.
How do you stop biting your fingernails?
You can buy a solution from most chemists and stores around the globe that you put on your nails (it is clear) and it tastes absolutely disgusting so you try not to bite them.
Most people find it effective but not everybody.
Good Luck!
AnswerThere are also ways to stop biting your fingernails that you can find around the house. For example: If you are a girl, then you can paint your fingernails.You would not want to mess up your decorated nails. Another option is basically what the answer above says. You can put something on your nails that tastes really gross, like pure vanilla extract. It smells wonderful, but tastes horrible.Why does your dog lay down when you walk him?
A dog laying down when you walk him can either be that he is tired, lazy or that he seeks control. You have to "analyze." If he lays down just like he does when he sleeps, naps or something like that, he's tired or lazy. If he looks more tense and constrained or concentrated, he is most likely seeking control.
How do you stop a dog from sleeping under the blanket?
First you must train them not to sleep with you,if he/she is a large dog,I would get a big dog bed put it beside my bed and cover him/her up,and keep doing this until he/she learns,if he/she is a small dog(under 20lbs)I would get him/her a blanket and cover him/her up on the top of your covers and train him/her to stay under his/her own covers.
Are shihpoo inside or outside dogs?
I have got a Shih Tzu and can tell you that they are an indoor dog. Unlike other big dogs, they cannot run fast, can't go in the sea on the beach or can't really go in deep snow because of their small legs. Shih Tzu's have one of the best temperaments of any kind of dog and are great for elderly people.
Can you train a dog not to bark?
Dogs bark. It is not a bad thing. They bark for different reasons and it is never ok to forbid them to bark. That is how they express themselves. The same way human being talk, dogs bark. Its a problem when the dog barks excessively. That's when you have to make him stop and teach him not to do it. I don't have the magic formula, but I control my dog excessive barking by telling her "ENOUGH!". Make sure than when you ask your dog to stop barking, you ask him AFTER he is done barking. When he gets quiet, pet him and give him a treat so he could understand that you like it when he does NOT bark and tht he will get nice reward if he does shut up. Do not EVER scream STOP while she is barking because she will think you are barking with her and will not understand that she has to stop..
How do you teach a dog to play fetch?
As you probably already know Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs and are quite stubborn. He should have been trained long ago, but it's not too late. If you go to your vet and ask where there are good training classes or, got to a place like Petcetera they do have training classes there. You are the "boss" of this dog and HE/SHE needs to know it!
You can try what my family does for our dogs.
1. find a toy that the dog has taken a strong liking to.
2. get a friend or family member help you
3. when you see the dog playing with the toy, being taking the toy from your dog then giving it back right away. do this a few times to insure you keep the dogs interest.
4. once you are sure you have the dogs interest take the toy and hand it to your assistant. have him/her stand a few feet away and call the dog. Once the dog response to them instruct them to give the dog the toy.
5. After you assistant gives the dog the toy immediately call the dog to you and take the toy back (give the dog a treat).
6. Repeat process a few more times
DO THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF WEEKS:
Once your dog learns to expect these actions you can move on to throwing the ball back and forth with your assistant and the dog will automatically follow the ball. Make sure that every time you or you assistant receive the ball you hand it to the dog and the dog is instructed by you or them to come bringing the ball back to the person who threw it (Make sure to give reward for returning toy to you). Eventually the dog will learn that if it brings the toy back with it he/she will receive some kind of reward. Once you notice the dog automatically returning the toy to you, you should begin to change up the routine a little bit at a time. Adding new commands such as Fetch every time you or your assistant throw the toy and/or changing the distance the dog has to travel is a good way to start. Eventually, your dog will learn what is expected of him/her and you can gradually stop giving the treats and/or having your assistant close by to help you and start just giving the command Fetch when throwing the toy. Your dog should return the toy to you without any outside help. Hope that I explained this well enough for you to understand what I mean {because until today I really never gave thought to how I trained my dogs I just did it}.
Kechara
- PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERY DOG.. SOME DOGS JUST DON'T, FOR WHATEVER REASON, LIKE TO PLAY FETCH.... I HAVE FOUR DOGS CURRENTLY AND OF THOSE FOUR ONLY 2 ARE EVEN REMOTELY INTERESTED IN THE GAME.. YET I HAD MANY OTHERS OVER THE YEARS,IN MY CARE,THAT TOOK TO THE GAME WHOLE HEARTEDLY.
The way I taught my dogs to fetch was to take his/ her favorite toy and put peanut butter on it. The dog will soon get the idea that playing fetch is a treat to him/her. If you taught the dog to come then you would have no problem getting him to come back to you . So all you have to do when the dog gets the toy is to yell "come" (nicely) and the dog should come back with the toy.
