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Prong Collar or Halti?

Thu, Nov 12th 2009, 13:12 GMT

I need help making a decision.. Daegan hasn't learned to stop jumping on people or how to walk on a leash yet. (he came to me completely untrained..) I've been working with him on trying to teach him how to stay down and not pull on walks, but he's so strong and it's getting harder to train him the bigger he gets. I've tried a spray bottle to get him to stop jumping (one quick spray with water gets him down), and it works, but it still doesn't stop him from pulling on walks. His "anti-pull" body/chest harness doesn't work either. I heard prong collars are good for jumping and pulling, but they look painful... My mother suggested the Halti/head collar, but does the halti keep a dog from jumping as well as pulling? Your input is greatly appreciated! :) EDIT: Thank you Milo! I just wanted to add that I've tried ignoring him when he jumps (turning around so as not facing him), but it doesn't work. He'll still jump until my arms and legs are covered in his scratches. :(

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Daegan
TAGGED prongcollar, leash, pulling, training, halti, headcollar IN Methods of Training ON Nov 12th
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How do itrain a ball crazy hound?

Thu, Nov 12th 2009, 08:47 GMT

Jewls is big dog about 3 years old shes to big to jump up and im too small to take it how do i train this mutt? she loves her ball and she's a very good dog but i need to train her to help people not hurt them i dislocated my knee and she tried to help but she didnt know how ad no one herd me i sat with herlicking me for 45mins before someone came i dont want it to happen again help! i've never trained a dog like her before! ps. jewls is the dog in the pic.

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Jewls
IN Methods of Training ON Nov 12th
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molly is extremely obsessive with food. what can i do to stop this???

Sun, Nov 1st 2009, 04:14 GMT

molly is VERY food obsessed! when we eat we do not eat at the table..we eat on the couches. molly will sit and beg and beg. we say back up until she is at least 3 feet from us, then tell her to sit. she does well for about 2 mins then she comes closer and begs. then when we are least expecting it she lunges and steels things away from our plates. it is 'impossible' to push her away because she is so strong and determined. she does this to anyone including family or perfect strangers. she is also a counter surfer..including one incident 2days ago when she counter surfed and got pork chop bones! i really don't know what to do! i need advice, and info on how to stop her! PS, we rarely give her human food. THANX!!

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Molly
IN Methods of Training ON Nov 1st
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I'm trying to train my overexcited Australian Kelpie to Lay Down

Thu, Oct 22nd 2009, 21:57 GMT

She started really well and was getting the hang ot it but then everthing went backwards! She will either get halfway down with my hand gently holding her butt down, stand in the Bow position, or sit with her neck stretched down and refuse to follow the treat. If I do manage to get her to lay down, she half rolls over and chews my hand excitedly and goes hyper

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Tera
TAGGED laydown, drop, overexcited IN Methods of Training ON Oct 23rd
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Rehabilitation Styles

Tue, Oct 20th 2009, 01:28 GMT

Who do you think has the better philosophy of dog rehabilitation? I am trying to rehabilitate animal aggression...

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Roscoe
IN Methods of Training ON Oct 20th
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My dog loves to escape.

Sun, Oct 11th 2009, 02:47 GMT

When my dog is being watched by my mother or father he has a tendancy to escape. It's not like he is bored, he has 2 other dogs who he loves to play with. We have fixed the holes in the yard and everytime we think they are filled he finds another one to escape. Just this morning he got out 3 times within the hour. I dont know what to do and Im afraid he is going to get hit by a car.

ASKED BY Guest 487409 IN Methods of Training ON Oct 11th
3 ANSWERS

how to build a spring pole

Wed, Sep 30th 2009, 02:41 GMT

im trying to buiild a spring pole for my pit, do anybody now how to make 1 at home. Can some 1 tell me which materials i need in order to make a good spring pole and my biggiest problem is i live in nyc and we have no tree to hang the rope from so do anybody no how to make a spring pole that i can hold in my hand while my pup hangs from it or any other suggestions.

ASKED BY Guest 124798 TAGGED springpole, exercise IN Methods of Training ON Sep 30th
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What's the best way to stop a 6-8 week old Lab mix from bitting on us? He is only playing but ouch!

Tue, Sep 15th 2009, 04:28 GMT

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Dayzee
IN Methods of Training ON Sep 15th
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Clicker Method - not understanding commands and doing everything!!

Mon, Sep 14th 2009, 03:50 GMT

I am just learning basic commands and already know "sit". We just started clicker training and maybe I'm over excited and a little confused by this fun new way of learning things. I know some actions that get clicks, but do not seem to be connecting the word with the action. In fact, when Mom says "sit" or "down" I will put my rump down, pause, and then lay down. I am so excited I want to do ALL the actions at once so I get clicked! It's fun, but a little confusing. Has anyone else had this same problem or is anyone very familiar with the method so they could make some suggestions? We have tried focusing on one word at a time and then adding another, but we end up at the same place. Any suggestions to help Mom and me understand eachother better?

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Yogi "Owen"
TAGGED clicker, training, commands, confused, highenergy IN Methods of Training ON Sep 14th
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What are some good pack leader tips for me and my new puppy?

Tue, Sep 8th 2009, 10:02 GMT

I'm getting my puppy in about 3 weeks (when there 8 weeks) and I want to be her pack leader, not the other way around. Any tips?

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Enzo
IN Methods of Training ON Sep 8th
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My recently rescued spaniel urinates everywhere except in his own home How do I stop this ?

Fri, Sep 4th 2009, 07:33 GMT

My adorable spaniel is very obedient in every aspect except when it comes to urinating. He seems to mark everyplace I take him including in friends homes and on strangers legs. I clap loudly and say no but it seems to have no effect. How do I train this out of him. He was a stray and then in the humane society for quite a while. Will he eventually stop doing this? (I have had him about 1 month).

ASKED BY Guest 707878 IN Methods of Training ON Sep 4th
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If you buy a dog when he was not a puppy. How can you train him?

Mon, Aug 24th 2009, 02:46 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 495578 IN Methods of Training ON Aug 24th
7 ANSWERS

Olive, come!

Sun, Aug 23rd 2009, 15:03 GMT

Dear readers, I am currently teaching my puppy Olive a variety of tricks. Teaching her to "come here" seems to be a bit more difficult for me and for her to understand. What are some great ways of teaching a dog that command and have they worked for you? Thank you!

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Olive
IN Methods of Training ON Aug 23rd
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How do you train a dog to eat slower? I cannot find a special bowl and I dont know what else to do! HELP!?

Wed, Aug 19th 2009, 06:52 GMT

6month old chinese crested puppy. Obsessed by food, can eat a whole bowl in 5 seconds flat, and I dont know how to slow him down, he almost took my finger off lastnight when I gave him a treat. Its driving me insane, if I leave a plate of food unattended without thinking and he can reach it, its gone! He is obsessed with food and is wreckless to obtain it. He gets fed twice a day, with a treat at lunchtime and sometimes just before bed. My other 2 year dog does not have and never has had this problem. I really really really need help!

ASKED BY Guest 531478 TAGGED obsessedfoodsnatchtraineatslowly IN Methods of Training ON Aug 19th
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i have a one year old beagle shes more of a pet but im traing her to hunt do you have any suggestions i rescued her so

Tue, Aug 18th 2009, 10:44 GMT

im needing info on training techniques on how to began training an older beagle

ASKED BY Guest 808378 IN Methods of Training ON Aug 18th
2 ANSWERS