Open Question: any tips on dog training?

I have a lab, bulldog, pit bull mix and he is a great dog. He listens to me and doesn’t give me a hard time when walking him. I trained him myself he learned everything so quickly. its not him i need help with…my aunt gave my sister a mini cocker spaniel and she knows [...]

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Open Question: Describe a scenario in which you would apply classical Conditioning Theory?

Please help! (E.g., train you partner to do dishes, train your dog to sit)Describe your selected scenario and illustrate in a chart how you would apply classic conditioning theory to the scenario.I do not understand this please Help!!! More: continued here

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Open Question: Please Answer These Puppy Questions ASAP!!!!PLEASE!?

Its hard to keep my dog listening to me. Please answer some or any of these questions, or if you just have advice, that would be great too. Thanks.-How do you make your dog stay?-What is the best brand of puppy food for shih tzu’s?-Is it easy to train your dog with the clicker trainer?-Is [...]

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Open Question: spiked dog training collar?

i have a 5 1/2 month old pitbull pointer mix hes about 43 pounds.we bought him one of thise spiked collars…but i still feel its wrong…i dunno what do you think More: continued here

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Open Question: Why do dogs continue to do bad things even though they know it is bad?

We currently have a cross breed puppy (besion freese/dachshund), shes about 16 weeks old now, not fully grown but getting there.I’m just curious as to why dogs still continue to do bad things even though they know the consiquences and that they shouldent of done it.I’ll give an example, every day Daisy (puppy) does her [...]

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Open Question: Chickens,as pets, how do I convince my parents?

OK, i have a TON of pets, but I take really great care of them:3 dogs1 guide dog I’m training1 corn snkae1 leopard gecko1 hamsterand I REALLY want chickens for christmas. My dad said no, so how do I convese him to let me get one? I will take care of it and know how, [...]

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Open Question: What is your dog’s Daily Schedule?

Tiger’s weekday schedule:6:30am- 1/2 can of Nutro Max, mixed with 1/2 cup of Nutro Natural Choice dry. New bowl of water.3:15pm- 15 minute run.3:30pm- 3 Nutro Ultra biscuits. New bowl of water.7:10pm- 10 minute training session.7:20pm- 5 minute long game. New bowl of water.7:30pm- 1 piece of raw meat and 1/2 cup of Nutro Natural [...]

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Open Question: Training my dog to be a social/therapy dog. (North California)?

I have an american rottweiler, I want to train her to be a social/therapy dog. I live in North California. I have searched the web and the only thing I can find is training ‘someone else’s’ dog. Is there anywhere I can go to train ‘my’ dog?Also, I have done all the research I can [...]

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Open Question: Are wolf-dogs real wolfs or Dogs?

Are wolf-dogs or Hybrid dogs real dogs or wolfs that are trained to be pets???another question…which dog looks the most like a wolf?another question….Are wolf-Dogs illegal in California More: continued here

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Resolved Question: Sound alert dog training?

Does anyone know where I could find someone to help me train a sound alert dog for myself? I am 65% deaf and need a bit of help. I live in Gaithersburg, MD which is 15 miles Northwest of Washington DC. I would be willing to travel up to an hour for training sessions. I [...]

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Open Question: what would win in a fight?

a dog of a medium size breed or a cock-fight-trained rooster. More: continued here

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Open Question: Is training my dog to pull a sled a bad idea?

Ok I know this is going to sound crazy.But I have an English Springer Spaniel.I live out in the country and own roughly 6-7 acres.Well we normally go out running everyday and go down to the pond and swim.But the colder months are coming up.So I need something to do so she won’t get fat.So [...]

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Open Question: I just moved and my dog keeps peeing in the new house! Any advice?

She is house trained AND trained to go on wee-wee pads, but ever since we moved, she hasn’t been using the wee-wee pads at all, she’s just been peeing on the floor. I’ve been taking her outside 4-5 times a day for her to do her business but it hasn’t helped. In fact, just this [...]

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Open Question: what is the most affective way to house train a 9 month old dog?

i have two dogs…..one was really easy to house train but the other is taking a while. what is the most effective way to punish your dog? (she is a miniature pinscher) More: continued here

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