Training tips?

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by matese

If the dog doesn't learn it's not the fault of the school / trainer, it's the fault of the owner. Training schools are meant to show owners how to train their dog. If you are at the school and not using the training method YOU were taught the week before, the trainer will correct YOU. You take the training knowledge home and work with your dog everyday, several times a day until the dog knows how to do the commands you are teaching it. If you do not work everyday, several times a day the dog will not learn and that would be the fault of the owner, NOT the school / trainer.

That assuming that the owner isnt doing his part. what if he does and is consistent, yet the dog learns little to nothing? even if he followed the trainers orders constantly? there were things we tried teaching sasha , yet she never caught on... for her it was just the jumping at people all the time. begging for food when we eat- and no one here feeds her when we are eating or soon after... I mean we dont care as much now... but yeah... we got her as a pup and started training asap... she did ace house breaking though it took her about 1.5 to 2 years to be able to be fully trusted full free range. we are and were always consistent with a schedule.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

You should also replace your hand with a chew toy.

we got her some but she doesnt touch em. shes picky. maybe ill let her pick one out. Id try the bones they sell but idk if its safe.. like is it a choke hazard?

[matese]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

That assuming that the owner isnt doing his part. what if he does and is consistent, yet the dog learns little to nothing? even if he followed the trainers orders constantly? there were things we tried teaching sasha , yet she never caught on... for her it was just the jumping at people all the time. begging for food when we eat- and no one here feeds her when we are eating or soon after... I mean we dont care as much now... but yeah... we got her as a pup and started training asap... she did ace house breaking though it took her about 1.5 to 2 years to be able to be fully trusted full free range. we are and were always consistent with a schedule.

If you are taking a dog to obedience school to stop the jumping on ppl the trainer SHOWS YOU how to stop the dog from jumping, it is then up to YOU the OWNER to use that method at home and work with the dog. Some ppl think working with the dog twice a day is sufficient, it is not. When I was training Cody I would stop what ever I was doing and work 5/ 7 / 10 minutes numerous times through out the day, until he learned the commands, I taught verbal and hand commands. When we were up to 6 commands it was a mere 10 minutes of training throughout the day. Every night, 8PM is treat time, I go through all his commands before he gets that one little treat, and it's 3 years and I will continue this so he always remembers ALL commands that are not used on him on a daily basis. There is no such thing as a dog failing training, it's the owner that fails, not the dog. Patience, consistency, praise and reward are major factors in training.

As far as dog begging for table food.

Cody has been trained he is not allowed in the kitchen when I am preparing food for me or for him. When I first got him he would be between my legs while I was preparing food, causing me to stumble or if something dropped on the floor he would "try" to snatch it up, so he was banned from the kitchen. When I am eating he stays in the living room, because he was trained that way. You have not trained your mothers dog to stay out of the kitchen while you eat.

You failed at training, not the dog.

Again I say, there is no such thing as a dog failing being taught, it is the owner that failed because they did not take the time that was needed to properly train their dog. Ppl loose patience and just give up.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by matese

If you are taking a dog to obedience school to stop the jumping on ppl the trainer SHOWS YOU how to stop the dog from jumping, it is then up to YOU the OWNER to use that method at home and work with the dog. Some ppl think working with the dog twice a day is sufficient, it is not. When I was training Cody I would stop what ever I was doing and work 5/ 7 / 10 minutes numerous times through out the day, until he learned the commands, I taught verbal and hand commands. When we were up to 6 commands it was a mere 10 minutes of training throughout the day. Every night, 8PM is treat time, I go through all his commands before he gets that one little treat, and it's 3 years and I will continue this so he always remembers ALL commands that are not used on him on a daily basis. There is no such thing as a dog failing training, it's the owner that fails, not the dog. Patience, consistency, praise and reward are major factors in training.

As far as dog begging for table food.

Cody has been trained he is not allowed in the kitchen when I am preparing food for me or for him. When I first got him he would be between my legs while I was preparing food, causing me to stumble or if something dropped on the floor he would "try" to snatch it up, so he was banned from the kitchen. When I am eating he stays in the living room, because he was trained that way. You have not trained your mothers dog to stay out of the kitchen while you eat.

You failed at training, not the dog.

Again I say, there is no such thing as a dog failing being taught, it is the owner that failed because they did not take the time that was needed to properly train their dog. Ppl loose patience and just give up.

That's assuming we only did it 2x a day.... She learned everything else properly... I know it's not the dogs fault. I just dont really know.

[Lovetodream88]

Every thing is not always black and white. There are some dogs who train differently or can't be trained. You don't want to tire them out by making them train like a circus dog at the most you would do it two times a day for 15 minutes any more and its to much. You can also ad it in to daily routines. I have taken three different classes with Joey. The thing about trainers is they know more then one way to train a command encase one doesn't work. You have to be open with them. Most trainers don't offer your money back. Training is an awesome way to bond you and your dog. You can also find out what your dog is good at like Joey did basic OB but he is a bit hyper for that so we decided to try a tricks class and that is more his thing. A lot of places offer different types of fun classes so try to have fun also not just work.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Every thing is not always black and white. There are some dogs who train differently or can't be trained. You don't want to tire them out by making them train like a circus dog at the most you would do it two times a day for 15 minutes any more and its to much. You can also ad it in to daily routines. I have taken three different classes with Joey. The thing about trainers is they know more then one way to train a command encase one doesn't work. You have to be open with them. Most trainers don't offer your money back. Training is an awesome way to bond you and your dog. You can also find out what your dog is good at like Joey did basic OB but he is a bit hyper for that so we decided to try a tricks class and that is more his thing. A lot of places offer different types of fun classes so try to have fun also not just work.

Lol I was going to get a little sand box (the ones that are made by little tykes that has a lid on it- its shaped like a turtle) and put clean sand in there, and in the sand I could add big treats or toys so that she has an energy outlet(asides from the walks, and other forms of play). Since she's part doxxie, and part chi (Both of which have tendencies to dig-- mostly the doxxie as thats what they were bred for) I was thinking of using those to my advantage. She sometimes tries to dig in certain areas in the garden. I feel like she probably finds nests of voles, or moles, or other little critters hidden in the dirt and somehow she finds them(it's what I think) because the places she tries to dig at, are places where we have found little critters in the past years (we re-mulch I think once a year, or twice-- not sure and sometimes we find nests- which we don't bother to trap/kill the mice, moles, etc as we generally don't care-- as long as its not inside our house lil "mickey" can keep his home).


She also has what I believe to be a high prey drive as whenever she sees small animals scampering she sometimes tries to chase after them-- and doesn't stop. Thankfully she's always on leash out doors. I've seen her try to climb chain link fences... she's fast at it... So we're going to change the fences over there to something that doesn't allow climbing.


We were also thinking of making a kennel run so that in winter we could have a place to take her out and not be piled up with snow, or when it rains. We were thinking of adding a big roof to the kennel run to keep the snow from falling in. Though perhaps that wont do much if the snow/rain is falling sideways a bit. The floor could be cemented and on top of that added some sort of pet safe turf(you know to prevent actual digging). It's not to be used to leave the dogs alone in there; it's just a kind of shelter for them to do their business.

Would love to teach her funny little tricks. She definitely needs to learn to not jump off or onto things, maybe climb but not jump off because I am not so sure her back is able to handle that much strain constantly.

[LokitheYorkie]

I've been training Loki using videos on YouTube. I also found that using his commands when playing helps. Fetch is great because you can get a few commands in. "go get it", "come here", "drop it", "sit" "stay" etc. Loki doesn't train well if it is just a training session but he learns well when it is incorporated while he's doing "fun" things.

[canana]

Originally Posted by LokitheYorkie

I've been training Loki using videos on YouTube. I also found that using his commands when playing helps. Fetch is great because you can get a few commands in. "go get it", "come here", "drop it", "sit" "stay" etc. Loki doesn't train well if it is just a training session but he learns well when it is incorporated while he's doing "fun" things.

Totally! All training sessions should be about fun! I always try to incorporate new things when we're playing. It's a great way to keep them mentally stimulated.

[lisaje]

I really love Zak George on youtube. He has tons of easy to follow training from pups to older dogs to breaking habits or forming good ones. It is all positive reinforcement based which I love and seems to get fantastic results. I know he has all the basics you are looking for and tons of extra. I will leave a link for the "leash training a puppy" video just to get you there or you could just search Zak George Dog Training Revolution on you tube. https://youtu.be/2RjysDKW528 Goodluck!