Dog Training

@ma_belle (1357)
United States
September 16, 2007 9:37pm CST
Have you done dog training classes? Did you train your dog by yourself? Or did you hire a trainer? I am looking into doing dog training with a trainer however its a bit expensive. I have trained my dog a bit by myself, but there are somethings I can't get her to do. I don't want to do a class because I want a customized program.
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• United States
19 Jan 08
well, I personally took a large class. Our dog was very shy, but the staff made sure to take care of her. What is it that you're having problems teaching her to do? I might be able to give you some tips, and you could continue training by yourself. Also, you could look up information on dog training online, see if you can find any other tips.
• United States
3 Dec 07
I have been training my own dogs for about 35 years with that said please understand I am a real strong dog lover and cant stand anyone who trains their dog in an unfair manner. If you are overly concerned with being politicaly correct then what I have to say wont interest you. I believe the fairest way to train a dog is to allow him to make his own dicisions and then suffer the consequences whether they be good or bad. It is the way that we all learn dogs included. I show the dog what I want over and over untill I know that he fully understands what I want then if he doesn't do it its not because he doesnt understand and a correction is completely fair and just. If this style interests you read William Koehlers books on dog training and train your own dog it is really not hard and is very fulfilling.
@raghwagh (1527)
• India
17 Sep 07
I have three dogs with me and what I have learned from information gathered is that one can train a dog till the age of first six months.After then it becomes difficult to train a dog.Also if you are friendly with your dog then I think there is no need for a trainer instead we can train our own dogs by ower selves.Also it increases the relation between you and dogs.I have trained my dogs by myself.
• United States
17 Sep 07
I train my dogs myself. You have to have patience. You have to give Dissapline then affection to your dog. Repitition is key to training any dog. You cant give up if they dont get it. Try and try again.