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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
Is it OK to use the word no in training a dog?
Yes it is totally fine, I have a very stubborn Dachshund and I say no and he rolls on his back and stops whatever he is doing wrong. But never hit your dog.
What if your dog is outside and it 36 degrees and raining should you bring in or will he be ok?
The basic answer to that is yes they need to come inside. BUT, it depends on your breed of dog, its age, if the dog has cover outside, dog house, shed, under the porch, or maybe even under the house. For the most part just bring it inside.
Does a a red bandana or scarf on a dog indicate it is dangerous?
Putting a scarf or a bandana on a dog could just mean the dog drools alot. If a dog is dangerous im sure that the owner should know that it is in it best bet not to bring the dog out in public.
How do you train a puppy that does not share toys with other dogs in your household?
u can train your puppy to share its toys by taking his toy off of him and getting another dog the same teddy so he thinks its his and then he will realise he doesn't like it when other people don't share their toys so he will start to share his
How do you stop your dog from killing lizards?
You kill the lizard first. Then say "HA TAKE THAT PUPPY!" That'll show em.
By how many weeks does a puppy need to be potty trained?
=Hi==Different dogs take a shorter or longer time to potty train. My dog who is a malinois cross German shepherd.It took him roughly around 2 months to realise he didn't go inside he went outside now he sits and waits by the back door until someone comes to let him out.==Hope this helps!=
How many times does a dog pee a year?
If its a small breed dog, the only about 2 times
if its a large breed however then its about 4 or 5 times.
If you are trying to potty-train them then they should be taken out every 1 or 2 hours. It isnt good for puppies to run too much while they are young because they are still developing and growing.
What are some things about Siberian Huskys an owner needs to know?
When they are puppies they like to chew. Huskies are very pack orientated. You need to show you and any other human in its life is dominate over it. Make sure you always walk through a door way before it, never walk around it or over it always make it move when you are passing by. Make sure you have plenty of time to play with it they have alot of energy.
What is a good way to train a reactive dog?
Check out the books "Control Unleashed" and "Click to Calm." It is a common mistake to try to correct the outward behavior by punishing the dog for being reactive. This may get results in the short term in that the dog acts less reactive, but it doesn't really solve the problem. The two books above discuss techniques for dealing with the underlying emotions and issues so the dog learns to calm himself and feel less reactive. It takes more time to do it this way, but it is more humane and long term is a better solution.
How do you stop your dog from attacking your other dog?
You have to let them fight it out. Eventually they will stop. But if the other dog attacks the other dog and a scratch happens and a drop of blood happens you have to stop it immediately.
What is the perfect dog for me?
As you specify the UK. The consider looking to the Dogs Trust and Battersea Dogs home. They have a process of matching to benefit both the potential owner and their family circumstances and the dog itself. You could seek out licensed breeders. It is vital that they are licenced as "puppy farms" are on the increase across the net. Smaller dogs are better for young families if you have room then an all time favourite is the Labrador and Golden Retrieva - be aware of the final size of the animal. All dogs look cute and cuddly when young. Talk to local vets as well as they will have some information on kennels - Always see how a pup is housed before you commit yourself. This will give you a first hand look at their care and potential issues of breeding.
If guide dogs use indoor plumbing how do they train large breeds to do so?
Guide dogs don't use indoor plumbing. They are taught to do their business on command at the curb.
What are tricks you can teach a dog that already knows how to sit lay down shake and come?
Pray. Have the dog sit and put lean against a couch or chair and put their two front legs together with their head bowed down on their legs (eyes hidden.) "Bang ... you're dead!" Teach your dog when you say "Bang" he'll fall back and pretend he's been shot. Pretending he is lame. You can teach the dog to limp or hop on 3 legs so it appears to others he's lame. Dogs CAN TELL COLORS so teach him to fetch a red ball instead of the blue or yellow one (my dog Tootsie can do this and she can also say her prayers.)
For PREVENTION of heartworms (in a dog that does not already have them), 1mL (1cc) of 1% ivermectin solution "for cattle and swine" contains ten milligrams of ivermectin, which is the same as ten THOUSAND micrograms of ivermectin. The correct dose of 100% ivermectin is only six micrograms per kilogram (2.20462 pounds) of dog.
This means that 1mL (1cc) of 1% ivermectin solution is the correct amount to give to a (hippo size) dog who weighs 3,674 pounds.
One tenth of a mL (cc) for a (black bear size) dog who weighs 367.4 pounds.
One hundredth of a mL (cc) for a (normal size) dog who weighs 36.74 pounds.
One thousandth of a mL (cc) for a tiny dog who weighs 3.674 pounds.
By far the most common WILDLY INCORRECT dosage mentioned on the internet is one mL (cc) per 100 pounds of dog or one-tenth mL (cc) per 10 pounds of dog.
If you want to read a long Usenet post that goes into much more detail, go to google.com and search for the exact quote
"one gram = one million micrograms = 1,000,000 mcg = 1,000,000 ug"
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Ivermectin is the primary active ingredient in many of the commercially available canine heartworm preventions. However, the actual dosing is in micrograms and for this reason is so minute a dose as it can often not be measured by conventional syringes. Also, one must account in the dosing schedule for the strength of the ivermectin solution you are using - traditional feed-store sold bottle of liquid Ivomec are a 1% solution which means 10 milligrams per 1 cc, which again is a huge overdose for many dogs, including most large breeds. Finally, if your dog is a breed classified in the Herding Group (see akc.org if not certain your group) or a mix breed that could include a Herding breed, Speak with your primary veterinarian before beginning an ivermectin regime, as many of these dogs have a "sensitivity" to ivermectin known as the MDR-1 gene.
Haley.
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Vets and the manufacturer prefer you purchase the more expensive meds packaged just for household pets. But not everyone can afford that monthly expense, and often the Ivermectin (now available as a generic: Ivermax) is the difference between life and death.
But that .10cc (mL) you mention is for every ten POUNDS of dog, not for every dog (for kilos divide by 2.2). You need to be as precise as you can, though the pills aren't all THAT precise. The hypodermic needle will be calibrated in fifths or tenths of an mL. For a 60 pound dog, for example, you'd draw up .6 mL (cc), which is to say three of the smaller calibrations in ⅕ increment syringes, which would, as Haley indicated, equal 6 mg. But, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, don't give your dog that much every three days; you'll kill it. There is massive contradiction on this point on the internet; every two weeks is also recommended, as is once a month as per usual dosing for a healthy dog as a preventative. The web is a wealth of information and misinformation, with the latter dominating. So, as a last result, I called a vet. She says the monthly dose is the proper regimen. Ivermectin is a level IV toxin, which is to say it is very safe in solution. Even in herding dogs, which are more sensitive to it, the prophylactic dose will probably be tolerated.
As for how long you must give the medicine, the recommendation to treat your dog for the rest of its life is not because you are managing the heartworm infestation at a level the dog can tolerate; that's an unpleasant prospect. The Ivermectin will kill only the cute little baby heartworms. They are harmless to the animal until they have been taken into a mosquito's gut and then returned to a dog. Ivermectin kills them during this process before they infest the heart, so no new worms add to your animal's burden. It is possible if you can't afford the treatment for the adult worms (an arsenic compound), or if you simply think it too dangerous, to give only Ivermectin and forego the more toxic treatment. The adult worms will die of old age in a couple of years and, if you have been faithful in your Ivermectin treatments, your dog will be heartworm free, though two years of heartworms might have damaged its heart to some degree. You can also choose to employ the more drastic treatment to eliminate the adult worms at any time. Any adult worms that have gone to their reward in the meantime will improve your dog's chances by that much. The danger lies in a lot of killed adult worms clogging up heart and lung blood vessels, which is why you don't want to kill them all at once and why the dog must be kept quiet for a month after the more drastic treatment, to lessen the chances of a worm fragment being forced by increased blood pressure into a vessel, clogging it. Fatalities do happen at this stage, so some choose to go only with Ivermectin even if money isn't an issue. Waiting has its downside, too, though.
That's the situation as I understand it. This should not be interpreted as veterinary advice; I am not one
Dogs do not have a stop. You cannot just turn them off. Like people, if they stay in a small area for extended periods, they are going to go stir crazy. You have to take them out and burn off some energy. I have an almost 2 year old Golden Retriever, and he goes all day and all night if he is cooped up. If we take him out to run, splash in the lake, and play ball, he comes back home and sleeps hard. They are high energy living creatures, and can't be expected to sit pretty all of the time.
How can a dog be trained to salivate when a bell is sounded?
They don't need to be actively trained, they associate a ringing bell or any other stimulus with receiving food fairly quickly if it's repeated a few times and is consistent enough that they learn to expect it and so physiologically prepare for it.
When can you take my puppy outside on a trip?
You can take him out in your arms as soon as you bring him home. Don't let him have contact with the ground where other dogs have (or may have) toileted and don't let him have contact with other dogs unless you know them VERY well and know they are healthy and fully vaccinated. During his puppy vaccination series there is a period of time when he will have little or no immunity and is at increased risk of contracting diseases. You have to keep him away from sources of infection during that period. The problem is, we don't ever know exactly when that period is or when it ends. Most vets will clear a puppy to be out in public (and around other dogs) a week after his second set of shots. But you should do whatever your own vet recommends because he knows your specific area, what's going around, and the specific needs of your puppy best.
How do you train an adopted untrained 6 month old dog who has separation anxiety to crate?
Dogs may have different learning styles, but they all benefit from structure, routine, and consistent enforcing of boundaries. As pack animals, they're also looking to you for gentle, benevolent leadership. Yelling, hitting, and other techniques that inflict pain or fear are never the solution for any dog--they can create a behavior problem or make an existing problem worse.
What is a level 1 protection dog?
A level 1 protection dog is a dog that is trained to show aggression on command and if the handler is attacked the dog is trained bite and hold on to the arm. German Shepherds and Rottweilers excell in this kind of work.
What kinds of ways have people tried to get dogs to stop barking?
Flick there noses, train it not to bark, yell at it. Anything that works for you.
