I want to begin training my dog for agility but I do not know of any places near me. Does anyone know of some agility training places near Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland?

When is best time to begin a dog’s training?

What is a good time when a dog best absorbs everything in his brain? I’m planning of using the clicker technique to train my puppy, which would be a good time?
What is a good time when a dog best absorbs everything in his brain? I’m planning of using the clicker technique to train my puppy, which would be a good time?

Puppy is 6 weeks old but I demanded the puppy to remain with his mother and littermates until 8 weeks old.

My boyfriends daughter wanted a puppy so my boyfriend said it could live at his house. The daughter chooses not to come over every weekend – my boyfriend and I take care of the dog.
The ex-wife said she would like to come over once a week and pick up the dog, take it to obedience training with the daughter…then bring it back to my boyfriends house the same evening.
The ex-wife does’nt allow the dog in her house – so why pay for the training if the daughter can’t handle the dog on a consistant basis? My boyfriend and I would take care of the dog.
Why pay for training if the dog is not even gonna live at her house?
Obedience training only works if it is continually re-inforced – if the daughter isn’t there to work with the dog why bother with the training-
The X is controlling and manipulative, and has often come to my boyfriends house or called him and told him what is to be done in HIS household.
I’m thinking she’s just wanting to control what goes on in his house- again.
my boyfriend and I are both experienced dog owners
Our dogs are very well behaved – without obedience training – just time and consistancy.
My boyfriend asked me what I thought – that’s why it’s my problem -

My male beagle and lab are both desexed and are still under a year of age.

How do you successfully train them not to bark at other dogs while on their walk without using shock collars or the like?

Thank you.

If you observe any group of dogs that are happy to be in each others company, you will find one or two dogs that will try and lick the mouth of another dog. This is simply an inherited trait and is totally natural, but when the pup relates this to his human pack members, it needs to be brought under control and this can be achieved through dog obedience training.

A puppy jumps up for one simple reason. To lick your face. Face licking is a puppy’s way of showing it is subservient to you. You are seen as a part of the pups pack and you hold a position higher in the pecking order.

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I have problems now that I would like to address with my 15 week old dobe pup. He is smart, sweet and I am sure trainable. I can’t afford to take him to training twice. He walks well on a leash already.

Sometimes you have tried everything. From clicker training, to professional dog trainers, nothing will keep your dog from biting and nipping. It may be time to try the muzzle. A muzzle, either a wire basket or a fabric strap, will keep your dog from opening his mouth all the way, and could be your only way of curbing your dog’s biting habit. Used properly, it can be a great training tool. Used improperly, a dog owner with little patience may turn to a muzzle because they can’t be bothered to train their dog well.

Dog training is a necessary part of dog ownership, and one that is often neglected, at least in part, by dog owners. Training can be arduous, and it can take weeks for a dog to learn not to behave in a certain way or how to do a certain task, and many owners, especially those with busy lives and full time jobs, will leave the training until too late, or sometimes lose patience.

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how does ‘clicker training’ work for dogs?

I’ve never really heard about it until now, of course I haven’t owned a dog in quite awhile either. My dog is about 4 months old and seems to know how to sit, lay down, and he fetches well. We’re having trouble with OFF, as he likes to jump on people a lot and bite. Would a clicker be a good idea? if so, how to use it? other suggestions?

If you are one of the many people who are interested in trying agility as a sport for you and your dog, you will need some basic agility equipment for dogs and a bit of obedience training.

First:

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Dog’s behavior could put you in great humiliation especially if your dog starts to annoy other people and other dogs. How your dog behaves is a reflection of your relationship with your dog. A home training for dogs can help you solve the behavior problems of your dog.

Although dogs are wild by nature and aggressiveness is their normal behavior, you still need to conduct a home training for dogs to teach dogs how to handle their natural behavior and behave properly in domestic environment. Dogs are intelligent creatures and they are capable of learning new behavior and habits.

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