Your Questions About Dog Protection Training

Lizzie asks…Protection training for dogs?First I would like to point out that I have zero interest in turning either one of my dogs into a weapon. I prefer to think that if someone broke into my house they would protect my family without needing a "trigger". I have a friend who is involved with someone that I believe is an unethical breeder. She suggested I join their dog club (not AKC recognized) to enroll my 10 month old Amstaff into the protection training because he would be really

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Your Questions About Training Leashes For Dogs

Daniel asks…Dog Training Leash?Ok, i saw a leash the other day that looks like a normal leash but has a piece of elastic surrounded by two pieces of fabric. anyway it snaps like a belt when you pull on it quickly. its a correction tool for dogs. does anyone know what this type of leash is called and where i can get one???admin answers:No nut here are some nifty lesh types found at any pet stor head collar harnessChris asks…Does anyone have any tips for training your dog to walk withouth

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Your Questions About Dog Training With Clicker Method

William asks…DS: Clicker Training - I really want to know?I am in no way trying to start a "you hate clicker training" debate. I seriously want to know something and I'm hoping someone can answer and maybe even have solid results. From my understanding, using clicker training is conditioning the dog to associate the clicker with something positive, thus having the dog work for that "click" for positive reinforcement. I know MOST people using clicker training say that physical compulsion and

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Your Questions About Dog Clickers For Training

Laura asks…do those clickers to train your dog work?so i read that a way to train your dog you can use a clicker,now i saw some on sell on ebay but idk if i should get it cuz idk if it works,im planning to take my dog to a trainer for a free session,should i wait to ask the trainer or idk if u knw how the clicker works or if it worked for ur pet let me know..another thing is will i have to use the clicker forever,like what if i stop using it will my dog stop listening to meadmin answers:I

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Your Questions About Training Leashes For Dogs To Stop Pulling

John asks…How do you stop a dog from pulling on the leash?We have a 4 year old black lab that we got from a friend of ours. She's an escape artist and absolutely horrible on a leash. We've tried a harness because she was wearing a chain collar when we got her. Only to have to go back to the chain collar because she can get out of the harness! We take her and our other dog on walks each night and our other dog, after lots of corrections and training from mom walks wonderful without having to

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Your Questions About Best Dog Collars For Training

Mary asks…What training methods do you use on dogs?A question for all you dog enthusiasts and trainers out there. Do you use traditional training techniques (such as corrections, working collars, tough love, physically handling the dog a lot, etc.) or more modern pure positive techniques (such as using lots of treats, working collars are "evil," and correcting your dog physically will damage them emotionally) ? I'm a fairly new dog trainer (I've been teaching classes for a little over a

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Your Questions About Dog Barking Training Advice

Richard asks…Guard dog training advice needed?I want a dog that is a good family dog but can also be protective of my family/house. Ive looked into some of the more common guard dog breeds but then a new thought occured to me. We already have a 2 year old male chocolate lab who shows some signs of being protective. He sometimes barks when people knock at the door or enter the house and he barks and growls when people are in the/his yard. My question is what are ways that i can encourage

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Your Questions About Dog Training With Clicker Method

Mark asks…Training a dog, not training a dogs stomach. How do you train without treats and such?There are lots of new training fads out there. The training with treats and praise like our trainer did worked for my Terrier, but she will do anything for food as it is. But it doesn't work for my Poodle. Anyways what are different training techniques out there that work, without using treats? Now getting her to do what we want without a treat that was a harder task. Then I have a poodle

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Your Questions About Dog Clickers For Training

James asks…Where Can I Buy A Clicker (Animal Training)?Where can I buy one of those plastic and metal clickers used for animal training (dogs, horses, birds, etc) and how much do they usually cost?admin answers:First start with the petshop around your area. If u can't find it, just order it from any pet supply website. Price should be less than $5George asks…has anyone used clicker training for their dog is it any good and is it easy to use?admin answers:Clicker training is absolutely

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Your Questions About Dog Protection Training

Mandy asks…Where can I buy a Protection Dog?For Personal Protection, Bite Trained and all that. I have dealt with a trained dog before. Just need to know where online is the best place to purchase one.admin answers:First of all: Half the answers here are crap. There's NOTHING wrong with owning or buying a protection dog. They're safer than most people's shelter mutts simply because they know when it is and isn't appropriate to defend themselves, pack leader (you), and their territory unlike

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