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I hv a male lab, 3 months old. its been two months since hes wid us n still nt toilet trained. cn he b trained nw? n also he bites a lot n is vry aggressive at tyms.
Anisha
Mumbai
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You need to train him as soon as possible. In fact training starts from the moment the puppy enters his home so do not waste any more time! |
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I am buying a golden retriver pup in a few days and i am very anxious to teach it potty training and other house breaking rules. can you please suggest some book which is to follow or recommend a trainer in around here.
Ila
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Well for toilet training , you will have to provide a particular place for your puppy from day one, inside the house. You will also have to watch his daily routine,body language for signs that he needs to free himself & food timing. Encourage him to go to that particular area when he want to pee. please do not force him in the bathroom or any other area. |
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I have 5months old female labrador she is quite active .but has a problem she dosent bark at any body i do fear if some wrong person enters my house she wount do any thing
Tilakvij
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Labs have a very friendly temperament towards most of the people as they do not have the guarding instinct within them naturally . Its quite obvious for your puppy to be active around people. If you wish your puppy to bark at strangers and alert you when some one is at the door, you can train her for that particular behaviour.Initially you can start with her basic obedience. Once she starts following basic commands, you can teach her to start responding to the door bell , by barking at the door. Remember you will also have to teach her to calm down when you open the door and greet the person, or else excessive barking can be difficult to handle.
We suggest your active participation in her training and do not use any harsh methods to train her to be a guard dog. |
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I have a seven month old golden retriever that exhibits streaks of defiance...he will literally lay down and make me drag him into his cage, treat or not. I do not abuse the dog..how can i get him to obey better and be less stubborn?
AL VICTORS
Chicago |
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Puppies at this age can be very naughty. Your pup now knows when you
are going to put him in the cage and tries to avoid it by being
stubborn, as he thinks it is a punishment. You will have to teach him
to like the crate. There are many simple ways to do so. You can start
feeding him inside the crate , so he forms a good association with it.
Also do not close the crate door on him for few days. Once he learns
to get inside the crate in his own , you can teach him to stay in the
crate without locking the door. Have patience and practice everyday
for few minutes.
You can also start training him for basic obedience. Pups of this age
need mental stimulation to keep away from boredom. Just make sure you
take active participation in the training. |
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I have a 7 month old male Cocker Spaniel. This guy is not interested in other animals, in fact he is scared of other dogs bigger and even smaller than him. The other day, he got scared of a month old puppy on the streets ! Why is this ?
Rest of the times, he is very playful and active and very friendly with people !!
Could you tell me how I could improve the situation for my cocker !
Regards,
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This is a very common behaviour. Each dog has a different temperament. Some dogs prefer human company over other dogs. Please do not feel ashamed of it. Well we need to socialize our pets right from the beginning. Also mostly dogs who are single pets do not get a chance to mix up with variety of other dogs i.e pets or street dogs.
You could start with improving his self confidence while around other dogs. Try not to force him to mix / play with other dogs as he will get scared even more if hes not ready for it. Give him lots of time to interact with them on his own, if he wishes to. You can start slowly while you take him for daily walks. Initially do not take him to dog parks, beach etc where there will be too many dogs. Our pet's behaviour also depends upon the owner's reaction to a certain situations. You have to be calm and encourage his right behaviour. If he gets scared do not console him and definitely dont scold at him.
If you know any other pet who is friendly but not hyper or aggresive with your pet, give them chance to meet off leash in a secured place. Let your pet get comfortable with other dogs one at a time at his own pace and comfort level. Also if he gets scared of street dogs while on a walk just be calm and keep walking, dont panic. He will soon realise that there's nothing to worry about.
Please understand that each pet will need his own time to get over it and be confident. You as an owner have to be patient and confident around him and not expect too many things from him too soon. |
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I have a Great Dane who is very obedient and loving. He is 2 years old. All
of a sudden a week ago, I found that he was on heat and was trying to hump
me. So, I immediately tried to stop him - he bit me very hard. My hand
started bleeding and I had to get it bandaged. I love my dog, but then I
thought in my best interest that I put him to sleep, in case he attacks me
again. I really pains me to do this. I consulted my Vet Doctor, he advised
me against putting my dog down, because he is a lovely fellow.
One of my friends adviced me to get him neutered. Will this solve the
problem? What are the reason a loving pet might suddenly bite its owner? Pls. could you help me.
Satish Chougule
Malad West, Mumbai |
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Its very sad to know that your pet bit you but putting him down is
certainly not the way to solve his problem.
As the pet grows up he will have some hormonal changes in his body
thus he starts humping things , humans legs etc. Its unfortunate that
he bit you when you tried to stop him . You must train him to
understand the command "No" in a proper way. You should avoid using
force, instead use your voice to stop him or use any thing to distract
him away from you. I am sure he will learn fast as you mentioned that
he is loving and obedient pet. The same command can be used to stop
him doing other things as well, which are not allowed in your home.
Getting him operated is a good option.
Hope this helps. Good Luck... |
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Can we start training our pet before he is fully vaccinated? |
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We can start training our pets as early as possible. We may not be able to take them out before completing their vaccination but we can start in the house with toilet training, socializing him with different people. We can also teach them basic commands like Sit & Stay which are very useful within the home as well. |
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Do I need to train my pet? |
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Yes , every pet must have some obedience training and learn basic manners. It is advisable to get your pet trained by a professional, as they learn very fast during their puppyhood and it helps to bring up a well socialized puppy. |
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Do owners need to get involved in the pet’s training process? |
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It is very important for owners to get involved in their pet’s training as it helps them to understand the method of training and commands used. It also gives a good opportunity for owners and pets to develop a good bond amongst them. In most of the cases where owners do not take active participation during the pet’s training, can not control the pet on their own after the training is complete. |
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I have a older pet , is it possible to train him? |
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Yes. Pets can be trained at any age. If you have not given any training while they were young, they may take more time to learn but it is still possible. You may also have to use different method for each pet according to his temperament, age, preference ( Treats or toys) etc. The success of training also depends on Owner’s involvement and practice. |
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My Pet is aggressive, can we still train him? |
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Aggression can be of different type i.e. towards people, towards other pets, territorial etc. Owners must first understand the type of aggression and the level of it. We may have to work on controlling his aggression first and then train him for obedience and advance. Please consult a professional for dealing with aggression problems. |
