Your Questions About Dog Training With Clicker Method

Paul asks…Can you train a dog using soley positive reinforcement trainning?Me and my boyfriend are dog sitting, I am following the rules of the owners rewarding him for good behavior but expecting him to obey and coaxing him into the command. He is a slightly stubborn dog. Earlier he jumped at the counter top looking for a toy, my boyfriend went to move him and the dog snapped and nipped him hard my boyfriends reaction was to smack him in the snout once and send him to his bed. I do believe

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Your Questions About Dog Clickers For Training

William asks…What kind of treats do you give your baby?so, I'm probably going to start clicker training my 2 dogs... i'm looking for good treats in BULK since i'll obviously be going through a lot........ i don't wanna get them the dog biscuits but prefer something small that i can just shove in my pocket so it won't be dangling in their face the whole time... anyone have any suggestions on what to use that's healthy?admin answers:~we love pet botanics dog food.it is a rolled meat sold at

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Your Questions About Dog Protection Training

Sandy asks…Dog breeds for protection training?I'm aware of the common breeds for Schutzhund; GSD, Doberman, Rottweiler, and others. But I'm looking to see what other breeds can do protection work? I'll be moving within the next year, and want a dog that can protect me. I don't like GSDs, and have had only one dog in my life so a Dobie probably wouldn't be for me either, since they require a more experienced handler. I'm looking for a large breed that doesn't have too many health concerns, or

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Your Questions About Dog Training With Clicker

Daniel asks…HELP...Dog training question.?I have a 7 month old femal german shepherd. I have been trianing her to sit since she was just 3 months old. I have trained her to sit for the 1st couple of months without food. I realized that thats not working so then I went to a dog trainer for advice about training her to sit. (he suggested not to use treats and to use a choke chain) I trained her like that for a couple of months. That didnt seem to work either. so now I turned to the clicker. I

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Your Questions About Dog Clickers For Training

Susan asks…Does clicker training a dog require you first learn to train a chicken, pig or cat?I'm reading over Karen Pryor's website where she advocates people first train another species using a clicker before they attempt it on their dog. (link attached). I'm wondering if people who use clicker training can tell me if they found it beneficial and relevant to first train a chicken or a cat, or any other species of animal - before they trained their

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Your Questions About Dog Protection Training

Daniel asks…Dog Protection Question for our Big Boys...and Girls!?http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/2b93128f-95f1.aspx I'm trying to reach the end of the internet today....apparently. I was looking at the local dog ads. Came across this little *feller*! Lets just say that he's trained in protection...etc. If I decide to buy him today...and take him home tomorrow...wouldnt I need some sort of training on how to handle this dog? I'm not talking about the everyday...you sleep

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Your Questions About Training Leashes For Dogs Walking

George asks…leash training my pup?Iv got a 6 month old rottweiler. He is a loverly dog, very intellegent and obiedient....until i take him outside! He started puppy classes at 14 weeks old, i found them USELESS the only good thing was my puppy met alot of other dogs, but her training techniques have not helped me at all, and now iv paid for those i cannot afford to go again. All im asking for help for is with leash training. He walks perfectly by my side if we r alone, but as soon as another

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Your Questions About Best Dog Collars For Training

David asks…What are some essential supplies you need when bringing a new puppy home?We'll be getting a new puppy in about a week and a half. His mother is a pitbull/lab and his father is shepherd/husky. Obviously I need a collar, leash, food, bowls, stuff like that. The lady I'm getting him from says he's doing well with house training, but I'm still looking for a good crate for him. No, he won't live out his whole life in it, just the potty training period if need be. I'm just so excited

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Your Questions About Dog Barking Training Tips

Carol asks…Dog training tips PLZ help!?So my dog is very wild and very excitable! He is a good dog and everything but he gets way to wild. so what can i do to train him to act a little better??????? my main problems are--------going INSANE when the doorbell rings, going crazy when we have company, barking at any kind of noise, and barking mad at anyone that he sees through the window. I would also love for you to tell me any tricks that i can teach him......he only knows sit. PLEASE tell me

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Your Questions About Dog Training With Clicker

Ken asks…Basic training of a dog...?Hi. I'm planning on getting a corgi sized dog and wanted to know the basics on what I should train him/her. I have a dog clicker trainer I bought from the pet store, but I know they really learn with treats. What would be the best type of treat to get him/her that would be safe? Also, I know dogs NEED to know some things to get through a peaceful life with their owners. I was thinking crate training, house training, etc. What else? If there is anything

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