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Question by Jenni B: Dog Training Tips for the canine challenged?
How can I train my dog to not pull on the leash when I walk him? He was a year old when I adopted him and I have had him about two months now. Everything I have tried doesnt seem to stick. So now I am thinking about getting a choke chain…. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Answer by oregano13
Choke chains should not be used without professional help (dog trainer) if you are not extremely experienced yourself. They can be extremely dangerous when used improperly or placed improperly, and I personally do not think they do anything that could not be accomplished with training and no pain or discomfort. Get signed up for a basic obedience class, it will help. In the meantime, dog pulls= you stop walking until the dog releases the pressure. Then proceed. Give treats when the dog isn’t pulling on the leash. The first few days it may take you an hour to go ten feet. This is normal. Keep at it and be persistent and he will realize if he pulls he doesn’t get to go anywhere.

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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 LFM: Dog training tips please? How do you stop a dog from going up the stairs?
We just moved into our first house and we’ve been trying to train our 3yr old maltese/poodle to NOT go up to the second floor. He only ran up once and I chased him, carried him down. But since then he’s been pushing his luck by sleeping on the steps. First step, second step, this morning was the third step and just now he was on the fourth!

Are there any training tips to stop him? I don’t want a baby gate on the main staircase.

Thank you!

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Answer by Eno
He will only jump the baby gate.what breed is he? Get a trainer in or watch a video how to stop it.

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Question by Mow Your Own Lawn: I need dog training tips for a remote electric collar.?
I have a great dog, but when he gets about 20-30 yrds from me he stops listening. So I purchased a petsafe training system. I cant find any online info as far as a step by step training tips. I know it is tricky, I just want to do it right.

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Answer by rescue member
Terrible thing to do to a dog, and it is not safe.
How would you like to be shocked by electricity?

Take an obendience course with your dog – lots more fun and much safer – also works a lot better.

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Question by R-a: Any dog training tips you know?
Well my dog is scared of my new dog and gets mad if the puppy gets too close. Do you know how to train so my dog so it won’t be scared of the puppy or get mad to the point it gets defensive? I mean, ive heard of training so the dog won’t attact house cats on tv. Never saw one for dogs. Well, there slowly getting used to each other but just making sure.

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Answer by Emmery<3
Make sure you do not give the new puppy more attention then the old dog. Make sure the old dog feels dominate. Pet him first and then pet the puppy it Will make him feel more”top dog”. Feed the old dog first as well. As long as you tend to the old dog first things should be fine.

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