Question by dogluvr07: Best way to train dog to stay in yard without fence.?
I have a 11 month old lab and we was planning on putting a fence up so we could play with him outside and not have worry about him running off, but we don’t have the money for a fence now because our older dog has had a lot of medical problems and the vet bills have been expensive. What would be a good way to train him to stay in the yard, and of course we will not leave him out there by himself.
Just wanted to make sure everyone understands that I don’t plan on leaving my dog outside period by himself, I just wanted some suggestions for when I take him outside to play, and so I can have more room to train him better.
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Answer by electrophile19
There is no reliable way to do so (including invisible fences). The dog will very likely get hit by a car and then you’d really have a big vet bill. I shadowed with a vet in a rural area where people just let their dogs roam and at least once a day, a dog would get brought in who was either shot, injured in a dog fight, or hit by a car. This is not Lassie or Old Yeller where the dog “knows” where to stay. I work with a local shelter as a volunteer and foster and they get strays in all the time with invisible fence collars on that failed, so that’s not a reliable route. If you want to play with him supervised, go to a pet supply store and buy a 30 foot long line (a long leash) and then just let him drag it around if you want to play ball or whatever. The dog doesn’t even notice the leash as it runs back and forth to fetch and that way you can always grab the leash if the dog decides to take off.
Edit: tie outs/chaining are not good for an unsupervised dog. If you want to do some yard work, that’s fine, but you cannot leave a dog on a tie out all day. It is cruel and will lead to a frustrated dog. Many dogs figure out how to get off them anyways and then go running off. Many fatal dog attacks are caused by tying a dog out and someone approaching it because they didn’t have a fenced yard. Just save up the money for a good 6 foot fence if you really must keep your dog outside unattended.
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May 29, 2011 | | Dog Training Q&A
Question by farmergirl100904: How did you train your dog to use a doggy door?
We just bought & installed a doggy door for our two dogs. Both are over 2 years old, so this will be a new thing for them!! How did you train your dog to use a doggy door?
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Answer by Jason
Have one person outside and one inside and encourage them to go through rewarding them when they do it. Worked for my dog and he was over 2 also. I did have to give him a push to get him going the first couple times then it was fine.
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May 28, 2011 | | Dog Training Q&A
Question by Courtney E: Schutzhund training?
Are there breed restrictions for Schutzhund training? ex: just for shepherds? or can any trained dog do it?
Shes a pit, but i want to compete with her. shes very well trained in obedience but we want to do a sport. Shes not built for conformation classes, but we were thinking about agility. shes a little clumsy though.
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Answer by ?Majestik moose© (?NO CHICKEN?)
there is no restrictions for training for fun/excercise.
there are some with competing, depending on the organization.
what breed to you have?
ADD: bullies being allowed to compete has been off and on for a while. they are, then suddenly(and usually, when they are out performing the other “regular schH breeds”) they aren’t anymore.
it also depends on the organization, and some trainers feel pit type dogs should not be trained in protection work, or sch, so they won’t work with them.
call up your states sch club,and go to a few events(no dog yet). talk to them.
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May 28, 2011 | | Dog Training Q&A
Question by laynaNpatysmom: are there any free dog/puppy training web sites ????
hi everyone!
I was just wondering does anybody have any suggestions on how to train a 5 month pit bull to be calmer. he likes people way to much when I take him to petsmart he jumps on and licks everyone. he is doing good as far as all the other training and I socialize him well so its not like he is never around people he just loves to play !! is it because he is a puppy still? i cant afford training classes. I feel bad scolding him at the stores or any where else cuz people say ” oh he’s just a puppy. ” but I would think that’s the best way to stop it, when people are around.
any advice is wanted. if you know of a free website that would be nice too. And please no rude comments about pit bulls !!
sorry I forgot to add I dont want him nutered .
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Answer by justwonderingwhatever
http://www.houssen.com/downloads.htm
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May 28, 2011 | | Dog Training Q&A
Everyone that owns a dog needs to know about the different ways that you can properly train your dog and teach them to be very well behaved, which they are totally capable of doing. In this article I want to discuss with you some of the important information regarding dog training techniques that can and will eventually help you to teach your dog. There are many different dog training schools where you could take your dog, so do not worry about things, you will have several different options to choose from. Some of these dog training schools are very expensive, so you should be well prepared to take care of these expenses in order to have your dog professionally trained. Each of these dog training schools all have pretty much the same thing in mind, high hopes of properly and efficiently training your pooch, however, they do all have their own little speciality training, depending on what your specific needs are for your dog and ofcourse it also depends on the age of your dog as well.
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Jan 24, 2010 | | Dog Training Tips
If you have a new puppy or dog, then you need to provide some sort of basic dog training for your pet. You can train your dog yourself or can get it trained through an obedience instructor. As dogs are like kids, they need proper training to mould them into obedient pets. With the required training, your dog can learn how to behave. You can be a happy owner if you have a trained dog. dog training involves learning to communicate with a dog properly. You can train young pups within 2 to 3 weeks while for an older dog it can take about 7 to 8 weeks for training. Basic training can be started for pups when they are about 8 -12 weeks old for teaching commands and tricks. From about 3 to 6 months, formal classes can begin.
With understanding and patience, the trainer can impart efficient training to resolve the behavioral problems of dogs. For adequate training of your dog, you do not require any strong language or physical discipline. There are a number of methods for making training enjoyable for both your dog and yourself. Certain specific training is also available for dogs for doing tasks such as rescue dogs, guiding for the blind, hunting dogs etc.
When providing training for your dog, ensure that the place is open and quiet without any distractions. You can make the training experience an enjoyable one for both of you for ensuring that your dog stays happy, gains confidence and behaves well. The way and tone of speech is important in dog training. You need to use a friendly and happy tone for commands like ‘come’ and ‘heel’. Your voice can be firm and low for commands such as ‘ stay’ and ‘Sit down’. You need to appreciate your puppy or dog by offering some toy or food when it obeys the command. After the training class, you can take a little time to play with your pup or dog and this can develop a bond between both of you during the training. You should have good endurance to train and always should avoid harsh punishment.
Remember that food is important in dog training, as most dogs will love to eat. Some foods are tasty for dogs and it is also convenient for the trainer as bits of food can be kept in bag or pockets. Also note that giving food brings positive associations while training. You need to just know which food your dog likes. Never use food for behavior control; instead food should support a behavior. Never train the dog on a full stomach.
Keep the leash a bit loose when you walk with your dog because a tight leash could teach the dog to pull. Do not punish the dog after calling to you. Only one command should be given at any one time. Dogs cannot differentiate the good and bad deeds, as they know specific behavior to certain situations; therefore name a behavior to reinforce some control. Behavior will increase with reward.
You can also choose online dog training if a dog trainer or dog training school is not accessible. You can enroll for some online dog training classes and know all the secrets and techniques used by professional dog trainers for activity training, behavior training and obedience training.
Jan 22, 2010 | | Dog Training Tips