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| All of this info is available here on forum.oes.org | Tonight Merlin and I will be taking our first Puppy Kindergarden Class. I surfed the net and found a very reputable trainer whom the papers refer to as the "dog whisperer". This is due to his success with even the most aggressive or dogs with behavior problems. Not that Merlin has any of these behaviors as he's just a sweet little boy but I think training of any sort helps prevent this.
The book: The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
Puppy Kindergarden will teach the sit,down,stay, heel and one or two other things. Most importantly it's to socialize the dog early in life with other people and dogs.
Will let you know how things progress and will pass on any helpful tips I may aquire.
Marianne, Merlin,Shaggy,Blue, Paris,Daisy,Asia and Lil Girl (didn't want to leave any of them out)  | |
| have you ever watched "the dog whisperer" on the national geographic channel? it seems exactly like what you need! he basically says the same thing every episode - walk your dog every day and YOU are the pack leader, he's is a dog first, not your child. Anyhoo, maybe if you live close enough you could even call him to come help you. He works miracles!
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate | Hi! Most of us on this forum would not recommend using any sort of "shock" collar on any type of dog- even one known for aggressive tendencies, like a pit bull. I would first suggest talking to your breeder about youir puppy's behavior, and see if he/she has any suggestions for you. Try to steer yourself away from any pain inducing training techniques- go to puppy classes, get the book "dog whisperer" The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
look for some pitbull specialty forums or discussion lists too. At this age your puppy is still a "baby" think of it as an infant- you wouldn't shock your infant because she is crying for her 2 am feeding- you'd get up and feed her  Puppy isn't going to sleep through the night yet, and at 8 weeks is probably really missing her littermates.
Hopefully, some other members may have advice on helping keep your baby quiet at night, and how frequently little ones at that age will wake up for potty outings, etc. I hope you and your new puppy have many years of happiness ahead of you!
Karen | At first I was looking and said "I don't see any dogs in the picture" but upon closer inspection "Oh, they are glued to his head & feet!". That is so funny the way they are sleeping with him. Maybe you have a "dog whisperer" in the making.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Has anyone seen the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic (Cesar Millan)
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!
He is just great when it comes to helping dogs with problems. It's not so much training the dog, but training the owner.
If you have not seen it, try to watch!!
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Joyce,
First let me say, I'm sorry about this! It can be very unsettling and I hope things get back to normal soon.
I would be very concerned about his time in the kennel and how he was handled. I know this is your Vet - but maybe they aren't properly equipped to deal with long term guests. Presley acted very similar when returning from a kennel stay once. It was very upsetting to say the least.
I think with all that has gone on with your family and George in the past few weeks - it all may have just gotten too stressful.
I don't think the advise of squirting him when he growls is appropriate. I'm not sure how the rest of the training has gone - but positive reinforcement training is something you should look into. Squirting him or punishing him for this behavior isn't going to help - it may make him worse. I would speak to someone who provides positive reinforcement training and also - a group class will be better for him so he can become socialized, etc. Punishment type training can often backfire - especially if a dog may be proned to aggression. I would suggest getting the book, The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
He could not feel well - that's a real possibility. I would be concerned about his illness following the Vets - it seems he may have picked up something or it could have been the stress (which if it was that stressful - it may account for his behavior too).
Try not to alienate him from the family - even though you will need to be careful with him and the children. He may grow more jealous and act out if he is alienated. This could all just be adding to his stress - with the addition of the baby, etc. and I'm sure your house is not as calm as usual.
I would recommend speaking to someone about the behavior and positive training asap. You can contact Grannie Annie from NEOESR (grannie.annie@neoesr.org) - I'm sure she'd be more than happy to offer you some guidance.
Best of Luck. I'll keep you in my thoughts!
Kristen | My husband tried to surprise me the other day when he went to stock up on things for our furbabies. It is so funny to see us go in there. It is my hubby and I, our 2 kids, our 2 sheepies, and Kiara kitty in a pet carrier that you wear....LOL We go in gracefully though....LOL Wow, I am getting off topic....LOL
Anyway, hubby thought that Kristen recommended
The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training, by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate
and picked it up for me. I laughed and told him thank you, and let him know a few days later that it was actually
The Dog Listener: Learn How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation, by Jan Fennell .
The important thing is he tried. LOL In my opinion the book was great for the basics and for the first time puppy owner I give it 2 paws up.
Stormi and co.
Try these too:
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | I like the # 3 combination also but as Willowsprite mentioned without hitting. I will however put a dog down on its side with alpha 'excuse the pun' speed and force, there is no question about who is the boss. In thsi instance the dog has to know who the boss is. I also very much agree you must use preventative measures beforehand i.e. positive training.
Have any of you guys seen Cesar Millan's 'The Dog Whisperer Show'? I basically agree with his method 90%
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Cesar Millan's DVDs
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Millan's personal DVD!!
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan - The Complete First Season (2004) DVD Box Set
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan - Aggression (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Volume 1 (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Volume 2 (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Stories from Cesar's Way (2004) | Cesar Millan is my favorite trainer he also is called the Dog Whisperer and was on Opera last night. His show the Dog Whisperer is on the national geographic channel. He has a book coming out in July.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Bailey's Mom--so is it making Bailey think that your husband is eating kibble too (with the nuts)? Hmmm...interesting.
It is just such chaotic behavior that it would be nice to have it stopped. He is definitely not agressive as far as we can tell during his feeding time and it is strange because the cats generally leave him alone and have never been in the kitchen with him during a meal, so I can't imagine it is a food protection thing.
I haven't looked at the Dog Whisperer yet, but I will think about it...
I swear, with Barney, it's one issue after another... 
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Paula -- I'll pass along the compliment on the barn to my brother. It is new and really pretty. Built by the Amish. I also think Chumleigh's avatar is adorable, but I thought that was just me being proud of my sweetie. She is such a happy creature.
Zahra and George -- I will try both long walk and leash correction. I put her in a harness to control the jumping forwards but she barks right in my ear and my whole car is covered in dog spit. The thing I am confused about is that it looks like she is having so much fun barking but, from what I've seen of the dog whisperer Cesar Millan, barking is stress-related.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
So I would like to put an end to it for both of us. She won't even take a treat in the car. But she got quiet when I ordered food from mcdonalds. I ate first and then gave her a plain burger and she was pretty good after that, just occassional barks. But I can't rely on McDonalds to get us through the car rides. . .  | There was a dalmation on the Dog Whisperer who was like this. It would attack it's own tail when it was eating. He said that that dog was exceedingly, frighteningly aggressive and he had to intervene right away.
As long as it's not one of our dogs though, That clip is super funny. It's like his own leg is sneaking up on him!
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Here's two websites about Cesar
www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer
www.dogpsychologycenter.com
Love his program, lots of great info!
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Picturing G.G. ( I like the idea of using the initials Darcy!!) running free reminds me of a "Dog Whisperer" I saw yesterday.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
I don't remember what breed he was, but he was a herder with WAY too much energy. They brought him to a special place where the dogs can learn to herd sheep (like something that was being talked about on another thread I think). It was so cool to all the sudden see the dog "get it". He was just so happy running around with those sheep! Sorry, I didn't mean to get off topic - just imagined G.G with the happy face!! 
Karen | It sounds like Maggie Mae has a bit of the same attitude her brother Bob has. I was secretly really worried about his behavior too. Don't laugh at me, but I've become obsessed with "The Dog Whisperer" show, and have been really working with Bob on the lead for the past few weeks. He knows I'm the boss now and has cut way down on the "back talk" and nipping. He's also going to doggie daycare once a week which also helps. I'm so glad you joined the forum. We'll have to get these 2 together one of these days!!
Karen
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | That's funny! Yes, I did. But I didn't know my addiction was contagious! Sadly, I think I've seen all the episodes now. But I've learned SO much
Valerie and Bobthedog's mom,
You will LOVE this site
www.pets911.com/dogwhisperer/leaderofthepack.php
The cure for the addicted, more Cesar info !!!!!!!!!
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | For fans of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer,
Here are some links.........
http://dogpsychologycenter.com
www.pets911.com/dogwhisperer/leaderofthepack.php
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | Valerie and Chumley,
Don't unpack!!!
We're all meeting Maxmm in Hawaii
for the Dog Whisperer seminar!
Aloha
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD | I had a session with Cesar's right hand man and I learned so much! He was wonderful and it's solving a lot of problems that we've been dealing with for months.
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Correcting All Common Dog Problems [ABRIDGED] (Audio CD), by Cesar Millan (Narrator), Melissa Jo Peltier
Cesar Millan's DVDs
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Millan's personal DVD!!
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan - The Complete First Season (2004) DVD Box Set
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan - Aggression (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Volume 1 (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Volume 2 (2004)
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - Stories from Cesar's Way (2004) | Ignoring our dog has definitely helped us, but MOST of all....EXERCISE. What's that show everyone is watching these days? Dog whisperer?
Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover), by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
People Training for Dogs, Cesar Milan's DVD
Anyways, they covered this last weekend and they said with herding dogs, exercise IN THE MORNING is extremely important. For this particular herding dog, they were lucky and found a field where people let them bring their dog in to herd/nip/bark/chase their animals (husband watched it, not me...but it was either sheep or cows). Getting these behaviors out every morning, brought back a behaved (or controllable) dog.
Until we exercised TWICE a day, NOTHING stopped our dog's barking and nipping which she got from the place we let her stay when we were gone (vets).
SPRAY BOTTLE: Well, this has been used since day one and she immediately stops the behavior, BUT does it over again as if nothing happened. We tried distracting her AFTER we sprayed her with bitter apple (absolutely hates it), but as soon as we stopped playing with her, she totally forgot that she just got in trouble for bad behavior. She just DOES NOT GET IT.
SO, we got a version of the SHOCK COLLAR: The kind that does NOT shock but sprays a liquid every time she barks. Well, she LOVES what's in it. lol ...go figure. She is so confused and startled by where the spray just got her, that she comes up to the cat or our little dog and blames them since they're usually right next to her. Again, she just does not GET IT.
Bitter apple and ignoring... with months of consistency helped a lot. The exercise fixed the problem. |
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