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Topic: tips for training dogs?
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Clarisa
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posted April 28, 2004 08:51 PM
Hi i dont have a dog. She died in september of a brain tummer. She was only 8 and could have lived to 16 to 18. It was a really terrible shock to me.
Since then (acually since I was 8) I have wanted to train dogs a a hobby, or job. Im only 12 but I would like to jet some knowlege of that thing now. Since we are getting a new pup soon, i want to try my skills on it.
I have read some of your guyzez advice in other messages on this site.
If you have any more that would me really good.
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ellierat
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posted April 29, 2004 03:06 PM
I'm so sorry about the loss of your dog, it would have been very upsetting for you.
What kind of dog is your new puppy?
If you have one with papers, you can enter into shows that have junior handlers, a great way to experience other peoples dogs, and watch how they handle them.
If you don't then try obedience school, as your first learning tool, they are there for exactly what you want, to teach training.
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I love my labs.
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Ken Nielsen
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posted April 29, 2004 03:54 PM
Read The Books:
Jan Fenell - The Dog Whisperer
Jan Fenell - The Practial Dog Whisperer
Brian Kilcommons - Good Owners, Great Dogs
The Monks Of New Skete - The Art Of Raising A Puppy
These give valuable insight you will want to be equipped with before you begin training.
Posts: 94 | From: Portland, Oregon | Registered: Apr 2004
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Clarisa
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posted April 29, 2004 05:40 PM
HI. Ill get the books at the lib. I dont have a pup yet but i want to be ready when i get 1. Besides i want to be a dog trainer for a job, i thought that it would be good to get an early start at it. You know get all the facts and all that.
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DaxAriel's toy
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posted April 29, 2004 06:25 PM
This is what I would do. I would phone my local SPCA and/or a dog training facility. I would volunteer for a dog walker, kennel cleaner, anything to get closer to an actual behaviorist/trainer. This could be as little as 2 hours a week.
Then I would ask lots & lots of questions. I would keep a journal and record all the things I found noteworthy.
One thing that I have found that has helped me is consistency. I find I use exactly the same phrases all the time. I also use the same hand gestures. A dog is more likely to be able to read your body langueage over understanding your words.
Good Luck & keep at it.
D.
Posts: 748 | From: Edmonton AB Canada | Registered: Mar 2004
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doggielover95
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posted May 15, 2004 10:38 PM
Just last year i lost my wonderful brown poodle Shelly. she was the most well behaved, dog in the world, and was also the sweetest dog i have ever owned! We lost her late in the night from a seizure and my parents RUSHED her to the animal clinic. it was the longest seizure she had ever experirnced and she passed away there in the clinic when she was 18 years old! when they came home without her, at first i thought that she would just have to spend the night at the clinic but when my parents told me she had passed away in their arms, i broke down in tears! She was my dog from the first day i was born and she will always remain in my heart. whenever i think about her and want to cry, i just remember she had a wonderful long life with a family that loved her dearly. her sister Molly was devistated. we gave her so much love and affection but since she was sooo heartbroken, it seemed like nothing could cure her sadness. shortly after, we bought her a new companion and they seem to be getting along great but we know that no other dog will ever replace out baby. (shelly) Anyone who comes on this forum and has lost a pet, i know the pain and suffering that we have to go through but those pets knew they were loved and had a great life while they were here with us. ~doggielover95~
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dogluva_nz
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posted May 16, 2004 12:33 AM
Sorry to hear about your dog Clarisa. I think its great that you are thinking about dog training as a job. I lost one of my dogs when I was in the middle of studying Canine Behavior so I nearly gave up. I picked up my studies again though and am pleased I did. That was university studies. But even though you are young, you certainly can start now. By reading books as suggested here. and even attending puppy preschool when you get your puppy and then obedience training. Talk to people like doglover has suggested. When you are older you will be ready if you want to further your studies at a university etc. Good luck and enjoy. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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