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Hey guys, I was talking with a co-worker the other day about my doggies and he mentioned using a shock collar in training. He said they really work wonders. My questions are: will this injure my dog? Are these relatively safe to use? Thanks!!

Hello again guys, ok I have a new problem. My dogs are now over 7 months old. Both male and super dogs. I've managed to train them on several commands: come, sit, down, outside, even stay (but this one is still in progress) among others. My problem is that at the first available moment...

I'm having a real problem with one of my dogs jumping on people. He's leaving scratches, bruises and even bloody places. He's not selective who he jumps on - what if he were to jump on a child?! This hasn't happened yet, but I'm worried. I've tried everything but spanking him. Everything...

What are some opinions/techniques that you all have on how to handle a dog that won't let people pet it? When I take them for a walk and someone approaches to pet them then they act like they're going up to sit and be petted and just when the person gets within reach they duck away and run...

I read here in one of the sticky's that dogs aren't physically able to 'hold it', when needing to go to the bathroom, until around 4 months old. Mine are now 4 1/2 and are still continuing to urinate in their crates. So far there have been no accidents in the house and they are very good about...

What are some of your techniques for training a pup/dog to 'stay'? I've been reading online, but there are several different opinions and I would like to see what some yours are as well please. Thanks!

What do you guys think about invisible fences for dogs/puppies? The kind that operates via a collar and gives a mild shock to the animal if it strays too far. Is this abusing the animal or harmful to it in any way other than the mild shock? Would it traumatize it? Please advise as soon as...

Ok guys, here I am again with a new situation. As most of you know, I have 2 pups, a little over 3 months old, both male, and are a Black Lab/Jack Russel mix. Let me give a little back info and then on to the problem. I have always trained them seperately and they each have their own crate...

Hey guys, does anyone have any tips on how to deal with a hyper puppy/dog? I'd like to hear some methods that you guys use. Examples of the hyper behavior I'm talking about are excessive jumping (on people, at the door, etc), would rather play than eat, etc. I really try to let him...

Hey guys, as you know, I've been training my puppies since the first day I got them -- it's been going pretty well :p The next step is to go outside and then on to public areas. My question is: do you guys have any tips for getting the puppy to respond/obey commands while in public? I'd...

Hey guys, I would really like to get my puppies started jogging with me and I would like to get your thoughts on it first. They are a little over 3 months old and weigh a little over 9 lbs each. I figured I would jog with them seperately. I've already tried it a little and the main thing is...

My 2 pups' training is coming along fine -- I now have them sitting on command, lying down, going outside, etc. But when my husband or anyone else for that matter tries to get one of them to do a command they won't respond. They barely acknowledge the other person is even there, but if I give...

I just wanted to let you guys know that you have been a great help to me and my puppies :). I've had a lot of questions, concerns and problems and you guys have really came through. An honest thanks to you all !!

Hey guys, I hope you can help. I've been training my 2 pups inside as it has been too cold outside. They are now 12 weeks old. They are doing fine with the training, but lately it's been uncharacteristically warm and I thought I would go ahead and get some outside training in ( I had intended...

Hey, your reply on the thread 'When to separate boy/girl puppies' has me intrigued. You mentioned that the pups should be separated for periods of time and that they could form a closer bond with each other than their human owner. I had never even thought of this. Would you care to provide...

Hey guys, one of my pups ( he's almost 11 weeks now ) has had a sudden change in his behavior. Whenever I get ready to go for a walk I always have him sit to put on his leash. Sometimes he gets so excited he's going out that he starts to jump -- I do NOT want him to do this. So I've been...

Hey guys, I was doing some reading on puppy training and am getting some conflicting information. One article recommended a particular order to training a puppy commands. It said for instance to start with 'sit', then move on to 'come', then 'stay', etc... Another article recommended a...

Ok guys, here's one for you -- how do you guys trim your dogs toenails without a fight? Since mine are puppies I'm hoping to get them used to it right off the bat.....problem is they won't sit still long enough :( How do I do this so I don't turn them completely against the experience?

Hello all, I'll be starting my boys on the fetch command soon and wanted to know how you guys do this. When they go get the object you've tossed and they bring it back, how do you get the dog to drop it? I had one dog in the past that wouldn't drop the object and when I tried to get it he...

Hello all, does anyone know how much training you can throw at a puppy? Can they learn several commands at a time or should I keep it limited to one a time? Thanks!!