how can i train my dog?

Answers:
Please clarify what it is you want your dog to do.

If you are looking for general obedience it is a good idea to join a class. If that is completely out of the question you could find info on dog training at the library or the internet, but I really do recommend a class as it helps provide socialization and an experienced trainer can help identify when you are making mistakes and how to correct them.

I recommend positive reinforcement methods over harsher methods.

Good luck!

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go to petsmart and they have a great training place i went to and had a great time the trainer is so nice it worked to so go it is in bakerfield

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Check with a groomer for a contact

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TRY WATCHING CESAR MILAN, THE DOG WHISPERER. AND GO TO ANY PET SUPPLY STORE AND GET BOOKS.

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If you don't know what to do then you need someone to teach you.

YOU CAN NOT EFFECTIVELY LEARN HOW TO DO IT FROM A BOOK, A TV SHOW OR A CD

So much of training is about timing, body language, voice tone, when to move and how to move, and how to show the dog what you want and when to move on to more difficult things.

Do not

(1) get caught up in the fad of "please sit and I'll give you a cookie." Unless of course you don't mind having to walk around smelling like a doggy deli with treats in your pocket for the dog's entire life.

(2) "postive only". Good training includes postive (praise in the form of pets, hugs and voice) and negative (make them do it and disapproval with voice and body language.) "Postive" only has only one result which I will positively guarantee - that on day doggy is going to decide it is more fun to chase the rabbit than do what he is told and get the treat or the toy or whatever.

Would you always obey a speed limit if there was no chace at all of getting a ticket??

(3) Avoid anyone who messes about with those silly head halters, martingales and body harnesses. Under the AKC rules, you can not even walk a dog around on the grounds of the show in those things - and the reason is that the dog is fundamentally out of control without the gadget and doesn't know how to obey and listen without it, despite suppoedly being "trained." (Try teaching 'come' with those stupid headhalters - it is not going to happen!)

.Now you both need a GOOD obedience class - and that is NOT Petsmart or Petco.

GO here to find contacts in you area that can help you locate and obedience trainer who works with all breeds and who does AKC obedience competitions competing at what they claim to teach 鈥?no proof of ability like winning:

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf. (set on all breeds)


http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.

Even it they are an hour or more away, they will know other people all over the state.