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Question by Toivo Kaylin: Does anyone have any tips for training your dog to walk withouth needing a lead/leash?
We’ve had a lot of dogs in my family. We’re about to get a new one. We’ve never been able to train our dog to walk without a lead, mainly because we’ve never trusted the dog to stay with us, so we haven’t had the courage to walk wihtout one. How do people generally train dogs to walk obediently?

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Answer by Montie
I’ve trained for 25 years. Obedience, show ring, service dogs, law enforcement and military.
Why take the chance of walking a dog without a lead?
What advantage is gained except it looks really cool.

You cannot plan or train for the unexpected. You can have an animal perfectly trained and all it takes is one sudden unexpected event to spook the dog for even an instant and invite disaster.

I have a 10 year old golden that has been trained since he was 12 weeks old. He will obey voice and hand commands.
He helps to train service dogs. He will walk for MILES at my side without hesitation. I use a lead with him on the street.
He’s my friend and partner and I wouldn’t risk his safety (as well as violating the law) walking him off the lead.
Granted, I use a lead more appropriate to a toy breed, but it gives stability and comfort to both of us. Like using seatbelts in a car. Not always needed but there when they are.
What if another dog would run up aggressively, friendly or not.
Your dog backs up 2 steps, goes into the street and is struck by a car.
Not worth the risk. Train them well and save the offlead adventure to the dog park or rural areas.
A well trained dog is a credit to the animal and to it’s owner.
My dogs know exactly what is expected of them. They are happy, healthy and live long fulfilled lives.
Train well, always remain consistent, never punish when training, and have patience. Secrets to Dog Training, by Dog Trainer Expert, Daniel Stevens. It’s a terrific book on how to train dog.
http://kingdom-of-dog.blogspot.com/

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Question by iluvdogs!: does anyone know any good dog training sites?
does anyone know any good websites or tips for dog training?

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Answer by <33
call the dog man!

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Question by michelle h: does anyone know where i can get money to go the School of Dog Training in ny besides borrowing?
I’m wanting to enroll in a dog training academy in ny and was wondering if anyone knew if there is any source of financial aid out there besides loans?

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Answer by dragon
Besides a loan from a bank etc. try friends and/or family.
Talk to the academy, they might offer a loan etc.
Then there is working and saving for it in the future. Not trying to be cute here but Those are the only ways you MAY get the cash you need.
That training is not considered on the high end of the educational block so resources are limited.

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Question by Bbhb Gv: Does anyone know of a good book about dog training?
I am planning on getting a dog, but I’ve never had one before and I don’t know the first thing about training. I want to train it so it doesn’t end up like my cousin’s dog who jumps all over people and barks at everything. I want my dog to be my buddy so please hook me up with some sort of books to give me the basics of training my new dog right.

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Answer by Jayse Ö Think before you breed
Start with the book “The Perfect Puppy” by Gwen Bailey.
Enrol in puppy classes and then obedience classes.

Good luck with youor new puppy and conratulations on doing your research BEFORE getting a puppy!
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Question by Baba Sd: Does anyone know of a good book about dog training?
I am planning on getting a dog, but I’ve never had one before and I don’t know the first thing about training. I want to train it so it doesn’t end up like my cousin’s dog who jumps all over people and barks at everything. I want my dog to be my buddy so please hook me up with some sort of books to give me the basics of training my new dog right.

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Answer by moof
If you’re getting a puppy, read “Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog” by Dr. Ian Dunbar. If you’re getting an older dog, read “How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks” by Dr. Ian Dunbar.

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