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Anyone ever done dog obedience training class at Pet Smart?
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:00 am
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:00 am
Have an 8-9 month old boxer/cur mix. He is an absolute wild thing. I've never seen a dog with endless amounts of energy. He will play fetch for literally an hour with no quit in him.
For the most part he listens to me. He is as stubborn as it gets with the SO though. It's like he sees her as one of his toys. He will jump all over her and playfully bite her constantly. Doesn't do any of that with me. And just in general, he doesn't listen to her at all.
I have him trained with basic commands so far. He will sit, lay, fetch on command for me (and most of the time for her as well). So, he isn't dumb, and he knows right from wrong. He just pushes her.
So, was thinking about putting him in classes at Pet Smart. I've done training classes (not obidence) with another dog at Pet Smart before, and it worked pretty damn good. This dog wasn't a total a-hole though. Anybody ever done the obidience training at Pet Smart and can shed any light on it? I know when I did the training before it was one on one. From what I understand this is with however many other dogs sign up for the class. My worry is that she spends the entire time trying to hold this idiot back from wanting to go mess with the other dogs.
For the most part he listens to me. He is as stubborn as it gets with the SO though. It's like he sees her as one of his toys. He will jump all over her and playfully bite her constantly. Doesn't do any of that with me. And just in general, he doesn't listen to her at all.
I have him trained with basic commands so far. He will sit, lay, fetch on command for me (and most of the time for her as well). So, he isn't dumb, and he knows right from wrong. He just pushes her.
So, was thinking about putting him in classes at Pet Smart. I've done training classes (not obidence) with another dog at Pet Smart before, and it worked pretty damn good. This dog wasn't a total a-hole though. Anybody ever done the obidience training at Pet Smart and can shed any light on it? I know when I did the training before it was one on one. From what I understand this is with however many other dogs sign up for the class. My worry is that she spends the entire time trying to hold this idiot back from wanting to go mess with the other dogs.
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Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:09 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Yes, we did it there. Brought the wife and kids along. It was very helpful and got everyone on the same page. I recommend it.
By the way, when it comes to dog training, it’s the humans that need to be trained.
By the way, when it comes to dog training, it’s the humans that need to be trained.
This post was edited on 12/19/18 at 8:11 am
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:11 am to TBoy
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Yes, we did it there. Brought the wife and kids along. It was very helpful and got everyone on the same page. I recommend it.
How old was your dog when you did it, and what kind of dog? Was your dog an a-hole before you took it?
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:12 am to TBoy
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By the way, when it comes to dog training, it’s the humans that need to be trained
Well, I try to do the same things I've learned in my previous training. It works for me, for the most part. It does not work for the SO though.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:12 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
You SO needs to smack the dog when he's being an a-hole and stop talking to it in a baby voice
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:15 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Your wife is not communicating with the dog correctly. She needs to make him understand she is the alpha over him.
I’m sure this started when he was a pup and it was fun to play along with him on the ground, cuddle him and such. Now that he’s big and has more energy it’s not so much fun right?
I’m sure this started when he was a pup and it was fun to play along with him on the ground, cuddle him and such. Now that he’s big and has more energy it’s not so much fun right?
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:15 am to RJL2
Stop advocating for animal abuse
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:15 am to RJL2
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You SO needs to smack the dog when he's being an a-hole and stop talking to it in a baby voice
She has tried. He just goes at her harder.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:15 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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He will jump all over her and playfully bite her constantly. Doesn't do any of that with me. And just in general, he doesn't listen to her at all.
He views himself higher in the food chain that your SO.
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So, was thinking about putting him in classes at Pet Smart.
Won't hurt. However, I would start by having your SO walk your dog daily, maybe even twice a day. Exercise him. Purchase a "plastic" training collar (pinch). Allow your SO to walk your dog and not have your dog walk your SO. Have her keep your dog close to her side. When he stops, have her give him a quick nudge and get his mind to move forward.
When taking outside / coming inside, have your SO practice with the training collar (and leash, of course), your dog learning to wait before entering / exiting home until she comes in first.
Same thing for dog food. Allow her to feed him. He doesn't eat until she gives the command. Keep the training collar (and leash) on him to allow for total control. Once comfortable (over time), have her take away his food by using the command (off or whatever works for you) and then by placing her hand over his food while he is eating. He must back away.
Furniture, don't allow him on the furniture until you give him the command. Personally, I don't allow my dogs on my furniture. It's mine. They have their own bed.
Rinse and repeat. This will work, along with daily exercise. The hardest part is following through.
This post was edited on 12/19/18 at 8:17 am
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:20 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
We did it and found it worthless. Probably depends on who your trainer is.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:21 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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Anyone ever done dog obedience training class at Pet Smart?
Yea, but I failed. Just couldn't get "pow" and the rollover motion right in my head.
Got a lot of treats, though, and changed my major from "tricks" to "fetching random toys." Less "good boy" commendations given out in that field, but the benefits are still great.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:21 am to Will Cover
Yeah, I got a pinch collar, but I broke it. He is not good on a leash, so I really need to get one. Someone pulled in the drive way the other day while I was on the porch taking him out. He damn near pulled me down the stairs trying to get to the car.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:24 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
For those that did the obidience at Pet Smart, what exactly are they doing at these classes?
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:25 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Buy this brand:
Amazon or Chewy. It's made by Starmark.
And this leash.
Comes with 2 handles. Shorter to keep him close and longer to give him some distance.
This combination will give you full control over your dog.
Amazon or Chewy. It's made by Starmark.
And this leash.
Comes with 2 handles. Shorter to keep him close and longer to give him some distance.
This combination will give you full control over your dog.
This post was edited on 12/19/18 at 8:26 am
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:28 am to Will Cover
Thanks I'll check that out. I had the metal one, and it was a pain.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:28 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Get an E-collar
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:29 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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I had the metal one, and it was a pain.
Yes, they are. I don't like the metal ones. Has the potential to dig into a dog's coat way too much and cause an open wound.
The plastic one that I posted will accomplish what you are looking for.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:30 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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I had the metal one, and it was a pain.
Yes, they are. I don't like the metal ones. Has the potential to dig into a dog's coat way too much and cause an open wound.
The plastic one that I posted will accomplish what you are looking for.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:30 am to al_cajun
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Get an E-collar
If going this route, I highly recommend Off The Leash for an e-collar (can get vibrating only, or vibrating and stimulation).
Rechargeable batteries for remote and collar.
About 1/2 mile range and weatherproof.
Posted on 12/19/18 at 8:32 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
when you have a dog and a human someone is going to be the dog and someone is going to be the alpha.
I came across this simple idea in a great book called "My years with a dogman; through personal recollections and letters"
Its a fabulous book.
If you're the human don't be the dog!
I came across this simple idea in a great book called "My years with a dogman; through personal recollections and letters"
Its a fabulous book.
If you're the human don't be the dog!
This post was edited on 12/19/18 at 8:33 am
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