Comments for Hunting Dog Training http://myhuntingdogtraining.com All you need to know about hunting dog training tips Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:19:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on What dog training books, videos, etc do you recommend? by fearfuldogs.com http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6455 fearfuldogs.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:19:03 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/#comment-6455 Please skip all those authors! They are not using state of the art training techniques,really! www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html has a list of great books. Please skip all those authors! They are not using state of the art training techniques,really!

http://www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html has a list of great books.

]]> Comment on What dog training books, videos, etc do you recommend? by ara http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6454 ara Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:35:11 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/#comment-6454 Pit Bulls For Dummies>> But would like to add there is not really any good books that substitute for enrolling in training (obedience) classes. They will help you on how to train your dog as well as socialize the dog. Ask your vet for a good trainer in your area! Pit Bulls For Dummies>>
But would like to add there is not really any good books that substitute for enrolling in training (obedience) classes. They will help you on how to train your dog as well as socialize the dog.
Ask your vet for a good trainer in your area!

]]> Comment on What dog training books, videos, etc do you recommend? by drb http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6453 drb Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:31:45 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/946/what-dog-training-books-videos-etc-do-you-recommend-2/#comment-6453 The best source for books about dogs, that I have found, is Dogwise. They have a lot of training titles. Yes, trainers will sometimes contradict each other - they have different styles and approaches. You have to find what works best for your dog. Search their titles, and you will find a host to choose from. http://www.dogwise.com The best source for books about dogs, that I have found, is Dogwise. They have a lot of training titles. Yes, trainers will sometimes contradict each other – they have different styles and approaches. You have to find what works best for your dog.

Search their titles, and you will find a host to choose from.

http://www.dogwise.com

]]> Comment on Crate training puppy while having an adult trained dog not in crate? by Meia http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6451 Meia Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:04:34 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/#comment-6451 Crate Training is a great idea, if you make the crate experience a happy one for the puppy it shouldnt matter about the other dog.I hope you plan to integrate the puppy well though because you must be careful if your adult dog becomes upset with the pups intrusion. Whenever the pup is to go into the crate give it a treat or ice cube (those are great for pups) leave the puppy in the crate for a few minutes everyday with toys and treats while you go about whatever you need to, and Never Ever hit the crate if the pup is barking or whining or just being annoying. At night especially, take out all the toys and treats and leave just a blanket or pillow and do not let the pup out if it whines or crys, try to ignore it as much as possible so that it learns that at night it is time for sleep. You have a great advantage in living in a house and crate training. After you have taught the pup to lie down or sit, make sure that it does so before you open the crate door. Dogs like comfortable spaces, and the crate is like theyre den so make it an enjoyable experience and soon all youll have to do is say "crate" or "bed" and he/she will be running for it. Oh and while getting it used to the idea of the crate do not leave the room immediately after closing the door. Hang around in the room with the pup and if you leave try and keep chatting normally so it knows your still there until it gets used to the crate and being alone in it for longer periods of time. Puppys are alot of work and I wish you the best of luck, they are great fun too. I know my aussie shepherd loves his crate. Crate Training is a great idea, if you make the crate experience a happy one for the puppy it shouldnt matter about the other dog.I hope you plan to integrate the puppy well though because you must be careful if your adult dog becomes upset with the pups intrusion.
Whenever the pup is to go into the crate give it a treat or ice cube (those are great for pups)
leave the puppy in the crate for a few minutes everyday with toys and treats while you go about whatever you need to, and Never Ever hit the crate if the pup is barking or whining or just being annoying. At night especially, take out all the toys and treats and leave just a blanket or pillow and do not let the pup out if it whines or crys, try to ignore it as much as possible so that it learns that at night it is time for sleep. You have a great advantage in living in a house and crate training. After you have taught the pup to lie down or sit, make sure that it does so before you open the crate door.
Dogs like comfortable spaces, and the crate is like theyre den so make it an enjoyable experience and soon all youll have to do is say “crate” or “bed” and he/she will be running for it.
Oh and while getting it used to the idea of the crate do not leave the room immediately after closing the door. Hang around in the room with the pup and if you leave try and keep chatting normally so it knows your still there until it gets used to the crate and being alone in it for longer periods of time. Puppys are alot of work and I wish you the best of luck, they are great fun too. I know my aussie shepherd loves his crate.

]]> Comment on Crate training puppy while having an adult trained dog not in crate? by gentlegiants http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6450 gentlegiants Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:54 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/#comment-6450 This shouldn't make it any harder. It should in fact be easier as you already know how to housebreak a puppy. This shouldn’t make it any harder. It should in fact be easier as you already know how to housebreak a puppy.

]]> Comment on Crate training puppy while having an adult trained dog not in crate? by SADIE http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6449 SADIE Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:46:40 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/945/crate-training-puppy-while-having-an-adult-trained-dog-not-in-crate-2/#comment-6449 it shouldn't i also have a very good dog that is free and a 8 month pup in a crate. just train the pup the same way. it shouldn’t i also have a very good dog that is free and a 8 month pup in a crate. just train the pup the same way.

]]> Comment on How do I get into dog training as a profession? by Jennifer http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6447 Jennifer Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:05:13 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/#comment-6447 Becoming a professional trainer (are you wanting to train for show or just good behavior or discing? more info on that please for a better answer) takes time. There are alot of places on the internet that are online only, etc. I researched two college's and chose the one that let me do all of my book work, (learning breeds and natural traits, muscuoskeletal system, how their bodies work, when to start training for certain things because in the first year you don't want to do too much physical so they don't tear or strain a muscle that hasn't completely formed yet and can cause problems later on down the line. Research, research and then some more, while working with your dogs. Experience is the best teacher. After my book work I had months of training in a shelter with rescuing and rehabilitating them so they could be adopted out, and then my last semester was with a mentor in my area and that is when I took my dog and she graduated with me as a Certified Therapy Dog. The whole experience has been wonderful for me. But I would work with your own two and a lot of question asking. I hope you find a place you like. Kudo's to you! Becoming a professional trainer (are you wanting to train for show or just good behavior or discing? more info on that please for a better answer) takes time. There are alot of places on the internet that are online only, etc. I researched two college’s and chose the one that let me do all of my book work, (learning breeds and natural traits, muscuoskeletal system, how their bodies work, when to start training for certain things because in the first year you don’t want to do too much physical so they don’t tear or strain a muscle that hasn’t completely formed yet and can cause problems later on down the line. Research, research and then some more, while working with your dogs. Experience is the best teacher. After my book work I had months of training in a shelter with rescuing and rehabilitating them so they could be adopted out, and then my last semester was with a mentor in my area and that is when I took my dog and she graduated with me as a Certified Therapy Dog. The whole experience has been wonderful for me. But I would work with your own two and a lot of question asking. I hope you find a place you like. Kudo’s to you!

]]> Comment on How do I get into dog training as a profession? by Love is a GSD http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6446 Love is a GSD Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:58:45 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/#comment-6446 Get experience! Find PROFFESIONAL, EXPERIENCED trainers in your area and ask for advice/shadowing opportunities. Dont go to your run of the mill petsmart trainer, that wont get you anywhere. I too am looking for a career in dog behavior, training, and nutrition. It all started when I got my shepherds. In the last couple of months, I have done private training through an experienced trainer who has 30+ years experience with shepherds and in rehab and schutzhund. Needless to say, I have learned a lot from him. I am currently going to school to get my associates degree as a vet tech. A vet tech degree can open MANY doors for you, as few degrees are actually companion animal specific, and few companion animal jobs require specific degrees. After I graduate, I plan on going on to get my bachelors degree in animal behavior. I would love to spend a few years doing field research on wolves. I believe their behavior and habits are a lot closer to dogs then most realize. Along the way, of course, I am looking for any job oppurtunities I can in the dog field. My trainer, for example, offers boarding as well, and he has hired all of his kennel techs as graduates from my school. Working under extremely experienced and knowledgable trainers is the fasted way to get your foot in the door. From there, do internships or paid assistant training jobs. Then work on doing full time trainer jobs. That is how I am looking at it. I'm sure there are many other ways. The key is experience and knowledge on dogs. EDIT: Just a clarification though, if you ever do become a trainer, be careful what you call yourself. You can not call yourself a behaviorist, for example, unless you actually have a degree in animal behavior. After I graduate my current school, I can be a trainer. After I get my bachelors degree in animal behavior, then I can call myself a behaviorist (and bring in the big bucks, lol) Get experience! Find PROFFESIONAL, EXPERIENCED trainers in your area and ask for advice/shadowing opportunities. Dont go to your run of the mill petsmart trainer, that wont get you anywhere.

I too am looking for a career in dog behavior, training, and nutrition. It all started when I got my shepherds. In the last couple of months, I have done private training through an experienced trainer who has 30+ years experience with shepherds and in rehab and schutzhund. Needless to say, I have learned a lot from him.

I am currently going to school to get my associates degree as a vet tech. A vet tech degree can open MANY doors for you, as few degrees are actually companion animal specific, and few companion animal jobs require specific degrees. After I graduate, I plan on going on to get my bachelors degree in animal behavior. I would love to spend a few years doing field research on wolves. I believe their behavior and habits are a lot closer to dogs then most realize.

Along the way, of course, I am looking for any job oppurtunities I can in the dog field. My trainer, for example, offers boarding as well, and he has hired all of his kennel techs as graduates from my school. Working under extremely experienced and knowledgable trainers is the fasted way to get your foot in the door. From there, do internships or paid assistant training jobs. Then work on doing full time trainer jobs.

That is how I am looking at it. I’m sure there are many other ways. The key is experience and knowledge on dogs.

EDIT: Just a clarification though, if you ever do become a trainer, be careful what you call yourself. You can not call yourself a behaviorist, for example, unless you actually have a degree in animal behavior. After I graduate my current school, I can be a trainer. After I get my bachelors degree in animal behavior, then I can call myself a behaviorist (and bring in the big bucks, lol)

]]> Comment on How do I get into dog training as a profession? by Single Worker 1230 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6445 Single Worker 1230 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:15:56 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/#comment-6445 The best way is to find a mentor. Take many classes not just in training theory but in husbandry also. Train many types of dogs with many types of personalities. Volunteer at a shelter and offer to train their dogs in house hold manners. Finally, part of training dogs is training people. After all these dogs have owners (hopefully) so will will need to learn to deal with human personalities as well Believe me that part can be hard. The best way is to find a mentor. Take many classes not just in training theory but in husbandry also. Train many types of dogs with many types of personalities. Volunteer at a shelter and offer to train their dogs in house hold manners. Finally, part of training dogs is training people. After all these dogs have owners (hopefully) so will will need to learn to deal with human personalities as well Believe me that part can be hard.

]]> Comment on How do I get into dog training as a profession? by mopedmarvin http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6444 mopedmarvin Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:53:41 +0000 http://myhuntingdogtraining.com/944/how-do-i-get-into-dog-training-as-a-profession-2/#comment-6444 You can apply at petsmart. They might train you. You can apply at petsmart. They might train you.

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