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Dear dog lovers,

If your dog is disobedient, and out of control just like my dog was I know how frustrating it can be.

For my dog (Tess, a cross breed) her behaviour was getting worse by the day.

• Disobedience in general
• Getting over excited when visitors call
• Walking on her leash
• Not responding to her name when i call her
• Going outside to do her messages
• Nipping when you try to give her a fuss
• Barking at night

The time had come to do something about it, i was at the end of my teather.
I searched my local directory looking for dog training schools or classes, the ones i did find
were not that local to me and they were very exspensive too.

So i thought the next best thing was the internet, so i searched and searched in Google, Yahoo 
you name it i tried it. I did find a few affordable books of which i purchased two of them, but i was
unable to understand them fully (Tess) looked at me as if i was stupid…

But then i came across, Dove Cresswell’s Puppy and Dog Training Online.
After reading through her website it gave me more information than the two books i previously
purchased. I was hooked all the lessons can be watched online anytime and come complete with
sound, so that you can hear the commands from her voice exactly as I need to give them to my dog.

My search to find the most effective, yet easiest-to-follow dog and puppy training program was
over. These are the very same methods she uses to train dogs for film, television, and commercials.

P.S. I would just like to say a big thank you to Dove Cresswell (Tess) is doing great now!

Patricia…

Does Agility equipment for my dog have to cost hundreds?!?

I want to start to agility train my puppy. I have checked out some online sites and so far agility equipment has been SUPER expensive… Anyone know of a place (or person) who I can get good but not overly expensive agility equipment from?
Thanks

Caelynn is right. PVC equipment is easy to make.

You can get a "tunnel" intended for kids much, much cheaper than the official agility tunnels.

How do I train my puppy? I have had him for several months and I can’t train him to do anything. ?

He won’t use the bathroom outside, he won’t stop biting me or anyone else, and he won’t stop biting our other dog and cat. I have looked online for a solution and I can’t find any that works. Please help. Thanks.

You need to teach him what is acceptable behavior and what is not acceptable behavior. Here are some things that may help:

1. Always put a drag lead on him. Use a light lead, and clip off the loop at the end so it doesn’t catch on anything. Make sure to use a flat collar and not a training collar. When you dog does something inappropriate, non-mark him (ack, ack) and stop him. For example if he jumps on you, turn away; if he gets on the furniture, use the lead to get him down.

2. Time-out. If your dog continues with his bad behavior after you have told him to stop, then say “time-out” and remove him to a time-out area (a safe but boring room, e.g. laundry room). Leave him in there for a couple of minutes and let him out. If he starts up again, non-mark him (ack, ack), and say time-out and put him back in time-out. This time lengthen the duration to about 10-15 minutes. Note that if your dog stops the bad behavior, make sure to praise him a lot and give him good treats. Keep this up and your dog will learn that certain behaviors get him rewards while others get him into a boring room with nothing to do.

3. Hand-feed him
Hand-feed him some kibble one by one. If he bites too hard while trying to get at his food, yelp in a high pitch, and ignore him for a few seconds. Then start feeding him again. This way he learns that biting hard can hurt humans and when he does that, the food and attention stops. Hand-feeding is also good for bonding and establishing your leadership.

4. NILIF program. A great way to establish yourself as leader is through the control of resources. Don’t give anything to your dog (including pets and affection) unless he does something for you first. For example ask him for a “sit” before you give him food, toys, or freedom.

5. Obedience training. Try and do some obedience training sessions everyday. Enroll in a class or get a good obedience book, and practice with him for short sessions (10-15 minutes) every day. This will help establish you as a leader, improve your bond with your dog, exercise your dog’s mind, and give you good tools that you can use to help control him in the house.

6. Potty training: Take him out right after he wakes up, and after heavy activity (play sessions). When he does it outside make sure to praise him and treat him well. If he makes a mistake inside, and you catch him doing it, non-mark him (ack, ack) and calmly take him outside. When you are not around to supervise, crate him or put him in a long-term enclosure (e.g. kitchen or pen). Put bedding, water bowl, and puppy pad in the enclosure. Also leave him with safe chew toys and food toys. Frozen Kongs are great.

Is this normal puppy behaviour? Shes 3 months old?

My puppy is 3 months old & I’ve had her a few of days. I’m reading a book on puppy training & it says to use pieces of dried food when she does something right but she doesn’t react to the smell or sight of food the way it says in the book. She has no interest at all so I tried doggy chocolate buttons & again no interest. So finally I tried breaking up a slice of ham & finally I got a big reaction. So I fed her later on (dry food softened with some water) but she didn’t want it. I want her to eat it straightaway rather than free feed & she should be hungry but she doesn’t come running like I’ve seen other dogs do & needs coaxing to eat her food quickly. Right now shes eating a doggy treat shes saved from lastnight but I thought dogs scoffed those things soon as they got them. When outside she tries to eat everything (plants & stones) & now shes started trying to eat coal & my curtains inside, yet shes not that interested in normal puppy pedigree food!! I read online that dogs poop an hour after they eat but although she poops twice a day or so it could be 5 mins after dinner or hours after. The other thing is when shes giddy she makes biting motions. She might be on my lap & kind of nibble & lick my hand or clothes. Usually when shes doing that she rolls around like crazy & lets her tongue loll out. We both discourage it but my boyfriend thinks its playfulness. We were playing with a rope toy today & she was loving it but it seemed like she was jumping up to try to get the side that was in my hand & after a few minutes she got me. Its just a scrape really but I don’t know if it was an accident caused by her getting all excited while we played or if she meant to do it. When I said ow & dropped the toy she ran up onto my lap & started licking me. So does she not like the food & is all this normal puppy behaviour? Should I take the bowl of food away after a certain amount of time to show her she should eat it when its offered? Thanks in advance Shes half sheep dog half labrador. I think she gets enough excersise because she tears around the place until shes exhausted & then sleeps for ages! I'm working on the walk thing though, trying to get her to walk on the lead.
I know she was eating pedigree before I got her. Is there something wrong with pedigree? Some people say its good but most seem to go "urgh". Maybe I'll get her something different today

Leave her fod bowl out for 30 min. If she doesnt eat then pick it up and offer it again at dinner time.
Have you tried cheese? Some dogs are just picky eaters. But she will not starve herselfe to death. She will eat eventually. Just a thought: Can you give her something better then pedigree?
For the biting: as soon as she puts her teeth on your skin, yelp really loud, get up and walk away. You have o do this everytime. Thats what her littermates did when playing gets to rough.

What is the best way to crate train an adult dog?

My husky is deathly afraid of crates but we are moving into an apartment and I'm worried about her destroying the carpet when we're out. I, very irresponsibly, traumatized her with her first crate. I didn't understand, at the time, that adult dogs don't take to crate training as willingly as puppies. Whenever she was crated, she cried, howled and barked the entire time. She also urinated in it. And those were the times she didn't break out of it.

I desperately need some tips that have worked for people when crate training an adult dog. She won't even go near a crate if she sees it so it's going to be a long process. I've done research about it online but many sites don't apply the information to dogs who already have a negative association with the crate.
Just as some added information- she can't be confined to a room. That's what we've already done with her. She damages the area around the door to whatever she's confined to. If she's in one room, she'll scratch the door up and the carpet around the door to that room. If she has the run of the apartment she'll scratch the door up and the carpet around the door to the apartment.

First thing to realize - dogs can be trained, even adult dogs who have had bad experiences. You are right in trying. A crate will become the dog's den, their safety zone. In the beginning, leave the door open, and put a favorite toy or treat in the crate. Don't force the dog to go anywhere near it, but make sure she sees you when you put the goodie inside. It will take a while for her to realize nothing bad will happen when she's in the crate, and you need to make sure no one goes near the crate or makes any loud, unexpected noises when she's around it. Only give her this special toy/treat inside the crate, and at no other time.
She will begin to realize the only way to get this special goodie is inside the crate. Keep the crate somewhere out of the way, however, close to where the family typically hangs out, i.e., near the sofa/TV, or in a bedroom, or by the kitchen table, wherever the family typically is.
As she begins to go inside the crate to get her goodie, very quiety and calmly tell her she's a good girl, use a special word such as crate, house, bed, a single word that she will begin to associate with the crate. For example, tell her quietly "Good Girl House".
This will help in the future when you want her to go to the crate, you can tell her "house" and she'll know what you mean.

Never use the crate for any type of punishment.

Once she is comfortably going in and out, starting closing the door, but not locking it. Always use her special goodie whenever she is in the crate.

If she whines, ignore it. Hard to do, I know. However, if she whines and you let her out, then she has control and gets what she wants, not what she should do. Make sure the crate has a couple of toys, bones, blanket, something that will make her comfortable (physically). also be sure the crate does not have any sharp metal edges, so if she does try to dig or claw her way out, she will not get hurt.

Once you start closing the door, she will get comfortable with this stage. The next step is locking the door. In both of these stages, only leave her in for a very short time, 5 minutes or so, with you in eye sight of her. Don't pay attention to her, just be where she can see you. Gradually increase the amount of time she is left inside the crate.

Although it will take a while to build up her confidence and the time length required, it will be well worth it. A crate will become her house, her safety net. Make sure whenever she is in her crate, with or without the door open, that she is left alone. This is especially important if you have children around, as they need to understand as well as the dog that the crate means she is to be left alone, and they can play with her later. She will see her crate as a place to go to rest, get away from noise and commotion, and be happy.

Where can I find an online guide on how to take care of my new pit bull puppy?

I just got a new male pit bull puppy a few days ago. I'm used to taking care of older puppies and dogs, but I've never had a puppy this young; it's only 5-6 weeks old. I need an online guide that contains as much info as possible on proper care of this puppy, such as the recommended diet for his age, tips on potty training, how to socialize well with people and other dogs, etc. I've tried searching on Google, but it gave me too many results I had to filter through, and I don't know which one is really legit. The other guides I've found don't really give any info on how to take care of a puppy this young. All the pictures show puppies that have already reached or passed one month.

The puppy is so fragile at this age that I'm afraid of doing anything wrong. I'm really not used to anything this young, so if you also have any additional tips to share please do so.

Thanks to everyone in advance!
The mother abandoned the litter, that's why it was given to me so young.

1) 5-6 weeks is TOO EARLY to be taking a puppy away from it mother and litter
2) Your breeder/shelter should have provided you with information about raising the puppy.

Try kennel club websites.
The puppy is gonna need to see the vet anyway for a wellness exam, so talk to them about what you should do for the puppy. A lot fo times vets give out "puppy kits" when people bring a new puppy in for a check up the first time.

puppy litter box training?

hey! I just got a yorky-poo puppy and im trying to train her to a litter box, but she’s not catching on. She jumps out of the litter box and pees on the floor. i use puppy pad when she is confined in her large crate and she uses those but wont use the liter box. i have put the box in the crate and taken away the puppy pads and only results were puddles on the floor!! i want to let her run thru my house freely one day but cannot till this problem is solved. i cannot train her to go outside, i live in wooded areas where small animals are food for bigger ones so since i cannot take her out at nights i want to just litter train her for all day purposes. thanks for the help!!!!!
ps i have seen things like dog head online and in google searches and those are wayyyyyyyy too expensive for me IT WOULD BE REALLY NICE IF THOSE WHO HAVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WITH LITTER TRAINING DOGS WOULD ANSWER. IVE OWNED DOGS FOR SEVERAL DECADES NOW. I DONT NEED YOUR PERSONAL ADVICE ON OUTSIDE POTTY TRAINING, IF I DID I WOULD HAVE ASKED FOR IT, INSTEAD OF LITTER TRAINING. AND FOR THOSE WHO KEEP SAYING ABOUT LITTER TRAINING ONLY BEING FOR CATS, HOW ABOUT GOING TO GOOGLE OR ASK.COM AND RESEARCHING THINGS BEFORE YOU SPEAK AND GIVE UNWANTED COMMENTS. THANKS.

Litter boxes are for cats. Dogs are supposed to go outside on the ground. If you are worries about wild animals keep her on a short leash. Wild animals avoid people. if the dog is on a 6 foot laesh she is in the “safe zone.”

Online dog training?

Do you know of any online dog training (free). I have a ggolden retreiver puppy and he chews, he bites, he's not potty trained, and hates leashes. I need him to get over all of these. All answers appreciated
You need to take this pup to an obedience school. A puppy needs more than just training. Taking the pup to school will also give a lot of socialization which the pup needs. Join a local obedience club, or contact one for information about classes. I am not a fan of PetsMart training classes at all. At an obedience club, you will find trainers that have titled dogs in AKC obedience, and they are experienced with the dogs. If you can not afford $50 to $100 for a puppy class, then you should of thought about this before you got a puppy. Pups need training and socialization while they are growing. If you never take your pup out, you will end up with a fear biting dog later on. Do your pup a favor and get to an obedience class with it.

dog training using german commands - pls help!?

I would like to train my puppy using german commands. I attempted to use an online translator am unsure how accurate it is (I think not very since I got two very different answers for the same word at two different times). In particular, I am looking for the following: come, sit, stay, down/lay down, off, leave it/drop it, heel, attack, release, ignore, jump, over, through, weave, up, down, across, as well as anything else important in agility that I may have missed. If there is a website listing them that would be great; correct pronunciation would also be great.
Any help much appreciated, thanks!

If you aren't fluent in German, then there's no point in you trying to train the dog to german commands as you cannot pronounce them properly.

If you have some valid reason why you MUST, then you need to pay a translator to TEACH YOU how to properly pronounce those commands. You also need to learn, in that case, what commands a german dog trainer would use.