Dog Behavior Training

Do you have an unruly dog? Do you want to train your dog yourself? Discuss your reservations and/or concerns. OR have you had success in training your dog? Why not share with others what you found works and what doesn't.

Jumping on people

Hi i have a sheppard/lab 1 1/2 yrs old who jumps on everybody thats visits, is the a way to stop...

by wanda-mailhotMay 6th, 4:46 pm

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
May 7th, 12:53 am

biking with dog

I have a 1 1/2 year old sheppard / lab who i would like to run while i am riding bike, and ideas...

by wanda-mailhotMay 6th, 4:50 pm

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
May 7th, 12:45 am

has anyone heard of this type of training?

We have a stranger aggressive 7 yr. old male boxer. I was looking up different trainers in my...

by hailey-arnoldMar 8th

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Apr 8th

can't get my boxer pup to sit

I have a 9 mo. old boxer Roxy who i've tried and tried to train to sit. When i raise a treat over...

by hailey-arnoldJan 29th

2 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Apr 1st

LOVES to play ball (too much)! & "Jobs?"

My family and I recently adopted a one-year-old pure-bred German Shepherd from our local humane...

by lisabDec 18, 2011

2 replies last post by jillbck1
Feb 18th

Dog socialising and fights

Hi there . I live on a farm, have a 4 year old male GS. I took him to puppy classes and then the...

by jillbck1Feb 18th

0 replies last post by jillbck1
Feb 18th

charging at the door and neighborhood

I have a 3 year old lab who has been through training and goes to daycare at the same place and is...

by Paula-DJan 15th

3 replies last post by Paula-D
Feb 11th

Getting him to go out

I have a 12 week old Great Dane ,very smart and is willing to learn,he is already house trained...

by vmullicacomcastnetFeb 13, 2010

6 replies last post by Thomas F
Feb 10th

Obedience training

I have an 8mth old Cane Corso Mastiff named Drager. He is a very loving dog and never meets a...

by bobby-ridgewayOct 26, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Nov 3, 2012

Attention span

When I am outside trying to train my dog to sit and stay I will try and back up further every time...

by pat-woodwardSep 12, 2012

4 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 24, 2012

l stuffed UP

Every time l try to train my 6 month old Colly Kelpy + she slinks off

by keith-de-haanSep 8, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 12, 2012

canine sibling rivalry

Im desperate. I've got two dogs, an 80lb german shepherd/rottweiler mix and a 110lb white labrador...

by redchelsea87Jun 16, 2012

7 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Aug 19, 2012

Extremely Friendly

Hi All, I got an adorable Rott called Max. He's 2 months old now. i trying to teach him some...

by Max1May 15, 2012

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jun 14, 2012

release command

I have been teaching my GS pup to stay without using the word stay, playing fetch I tell her down...

by ZoeyNov 16, 2008

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
May 29, 2012

One Neo, two German Sheppers

Hello! We are moving from Mexico to Chile, with our 2.5 years old Neapolitan Mastiff Massimo (max)...

by LiewaldApr 29, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 1, 2012

Puppy starts to heeling but with problem....

Hello, I have a Cavalier King Charles who is now 14 weeks now. When I take him for a walk on the...

by caca899Apr 10, 2012

2 replies last post by caca899
Apr 16, 2012

How to Train Dog not to Chase Chickens

Hi there, I live up in Northern Maine and the weather is getting nicer, so we have been spending...

by KerowynMar 24, 2012

3 replies last post by Kerowyn
Apr 15, 2012

Puppy growling

Hi again! Ruby, our new 4.5 month Manchester Terrier mix rescue is doing great -- showing lots of...

by dtismvFeb 26, 2012

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Mar 2, 2012

5-Minute Rule While Housetraining?

Hi all, I have been working with our new 4-5 month old "rescue" Manchester terrier mix, Ruby, and...

by dtismvFeb 23, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 26, 2012

New alaskan malamute cross german shepherd pup

Hi, I've just brought home an 8wk old alaskan malamute cross german shepherd male puppy and...

by PauloFeb 19, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 20, 2012

pup too much energy

Hi, I have a border collie pup and she must be going on 19 wks. I have started taking her to a...

by SuzannahFeb 15, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 20, 2012

Introducing Hex

We had been talking about getting a year or so old dog for quite some time. So we put the word out...

by KerowynFeb 5, 2012

6 replies last post by Kerowyn
Feb 15, 2012

puppy poo problem

hello there!my name is chrisostomos and i am writing you from greece.i am a happy owner of a 2...

by sostos82Feb 6, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 7, 2012

Dog scratching door to come inside

I have a minor behavior issue I would like to change in one of my dogs. We have two dogs, one of...

by dogeatdogFeb 1, 2012

2 replies last post by dogeatdog
Feb 2, 2012

Stranger danger!

We adopted Loopy Lulu from a rescue shelter about a year and a half ago, she's a Boxer/Whippet mix...

by RainbowDogMomJan 20, 2012

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 2, 2012

Puppy Ignores Me

Hello, I have a 13 week old Cavachon puppy. I got him 2 weeks ago. He understands a few commands...

by AnasnowJan 19, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jan 21, 2012

6 month Rottie jumping on people

I have a 6 mth old rottie and he will jump and nip at everyone he will not hold stay when he is...

by YogiJan 21, 2012

0 replies last post by Yogi
Jan 21, 2012

Too eager to please - does wrong tricks

My dog picks up new tricks extremely fast so I like to teach her new things every few weeks in our...

by abchak1Dec 28, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jan 4, 2012

Sleeping in Bed with You

I have a new 8/week old Jack Russell puppy. She whines when left alone. Is it a bad practice to...

by Carolyn-RushingDec 27, 2011

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jan 4, 2012

Teaching yard boundaries

We have a 2 yr. old spayed spaniel/border collie mix. She has a large (unfenced) yard to...

by twinran1Feb 15, 2010

2 replies last post by abchak1
Dec 28, 2011

two bulldogs

I am new to the site and have plenty of questions, but for now will try to contain myself. I have...

by bulldoggyNov 29, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Dec 2, 2011

Help Needed - dog let out on own

Hiya all, I was wondering if anybody had any advice about the following problem. I am UK based...

by ClovaAug 4, 2011

4 replies last post by Dmclay
Nov 29, 2011

Important Crate Question

check the attachment i put. look at the crate it doesn't have a top i want to buy one like that...

by 3eteibaNov 8, 2011

6 replies last post by Dmclay
Nov 29, 2011

Halti

I have started to use a halt lead and I just wanted to say how fantastic they are. Just the ticket...

by k9-listenerDec 5, 2010

6 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Nov 7, 2011

Treats Issue

if im training my dog with the clicker training. do i have to give him food treats everytime? i...

by 3eteibaOct 23, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 25, 2011

Teaching Puppy "Down"

My 4.5 month old puppy really understands the sit command. I would now like to progress to "Down"...

by finerflowerOct 21, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 23, 2011

stubborn

Hi I have a 20 month old westie x When he came to us he was not trained at all so have started...

by jb1958Sep 29, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 1, 2011

Seperation anxiety

I have a 1 1/2 old female siberian husky called Kafka. I have serious problem with seperation...

by EmzSep 1, 2010

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 24, 2011

Going mad at door

Hi Im new and this is my first post. We have a 20 month westie x. Whenever the doorbell rings he...

by jb1958Aug 24, 2011

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 26, 2011

Training 11 week old Blue Heeler

Daisy is our 11 week old blue heeler. I am brand new to training a dog and would like to know if...

by kktown1Aug 18, 2011

4 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 20, 2011

Barking maltese with mommy only, but not with daddy

I have a 1 1/2 yr old male maltese who tends to bark at anything: wind, wind chimes, trees moving...

by mizkyteeAug 15, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 18, 2011

Tips for Walking an overweight Husky

Hi, I have, foolishly, agreed to walk a neighbour's Husky bitch. The bitch is c.3-4yrs old, very...

by Emma-CrabtreeAug 12, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 14, 2011

Getting in the House SOS!

Unlike in the US, my dog has to sleep outside. I think its cruel because rainy season is...

by RisaAug 6, 2011

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 9, 2011

Overtone of my pillow

My three year old jack Russell has a complete obsession with the pillow on my bed. At every...

by Beverley-WildeAug 3, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 6, 2011

Invisible Fence

Yay? or Nay? I live in an area that is very difficult to fence and I'd like my 9 month old GSD to...

by JulianaJul 19, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jul 23, 2011

Puppy Exercise

[FONT="Century Gothic"]Hi everyone! I have had my mixed breed pup for about a month now. We...

by misskrisJul 15, 2011

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jul 16, 2011

Leash Tugging, Ignoring when called, & many more...

Hello All, I am new to the Forum so forgive my ignorance. I have a spayed, 1yr old, American...

by LuvmyPitbullJul 1, 2011

2 replies last post by LuvmyPitbull
Jul 6, 2011