What if she doesn't go to school?

[carib]

There is no puppy or obedience classes where I live. I have some training books on the way, but I also would like some tips from the people that bring their dogs to classes, how should I start training my 11 weeks puppy? thanks in advance!

[Bucky's Mom]

There are videos as well as books. That way you can see the commands and corrections in action BUT I think the best solution is to have a few of us come visit :D

[Ilovemypuppy]

SIRIUS PUPPY TRAINING by Ian Dunbar..this is a really good video and his books are also excellent

Here's a link where you can get them:)

http://www.dogwise.com/SearchResults...bSearch=author

Good luck with your baby girl..she's a doll !

[carib]

Thanks for the advice, I already ordered 4 books and one dvd from amazon (two months ago, they got lost in the international mail system, amazon send them again, I cross my fingers and look everyday in the mail...) one of them from Ian Dumbar, also "the ultimate rottweiler", "The power or positive dog training" and more... I hope is enougth, until Bucky's mom come to teach her classes (obedience and suntanning)

[Bucky's Mom]

Originally Posted by carib

I hope is enougth, until Bucky's mom come to teach her classes (obedience and suntanning)

I am MUCH better at SUNTANNING than obedience :D - I actually have my STE title (sun tanning Excellent) :D

Seriously - I will look for more videos and let you know

Lisa (Bucky's Mom)

[Judi W]

If she doesn't go to school, she will not be able to get a very good job when she is grown and you might have to support her the rest of her life!

Seriously, you need to watch and be aware and when you see someone with a well-trained dog out and about, ask them about training. I'll just bet there is someone who does some training instruction even though you might not think so. Also, have you asked your vet? Ask the vet, does s/he know of someone with a well-trained dog and would he be kind enough to ask them about whether they found training in the area.

Sometimes people just think there is no training available, but haven't really explored all the possibilities. Go ahead with the home study course, but do look further.

[ex-para]

Subjectively, I think the Dunbar approach is the best. I'll second Ilovemypup's suggestion to examine his books. When I thought I had exhausted all training resources I was put in touch with a behaviorist who learned from Dunbar and set me and my Rottweiler on the right track (mostly me). I won't say that his method is a panacea for everyone but I think his approach places the Dog/Owner relationship on a solid foudation, more than any method I had experienced previously. Lastly, books are no substitute for practical application but they are a good adjunct to good training. You're gonna have a great Dog!
Regards,
David

[carib]

Well, I have to forget about the videos, because here they use the french system and I can't see american videos. Dear Judi, actually I found a trainer, he is a local, never been outside the island (don't even ask if he had been in any obedience competition) and when I meet him he had this tiny female dobe with him. Well, after 5 minutes I knew I didn't wanted that man close to my pup. He told me my dog could be completely trained in 6 months, but his own dog was scared to death of him, she did obey his orders, but she was all shaking and looking so miserable! I am sure that he was not using the positive gentle method. He was recomended from my ex-vet, the one that went nuts when I told him that I fed raw and assure me that there is nothing better for my pup that Iams (of course, he sells it). There is only other 2 vets in the island, one already has bad reputation, so next week I am going to check the other Animal Hospital. Soon little Roxy is going to be spayed for her own good. By the way, all the other dog owners that I know here are telling me how stupid I am for spaying the dog, telling me that I can make money, that is bad for the dog, that she will stay small and fat, that is cruelty..... I try to make them understand that is the best but they are just so ignorant is fustrating!!!! I really don't think I will find a good trainer here, like in the states, they just don't care as much for animals :(

[flyballmom]

Carib, I wouldn't let anyone who claimed to be "a trainer" near my dog if his own dog acted like that. Our instinsts are usually right about these things. You ARE doing the right thing for Roxy by spaying her, just ignore those foolish people! And when Lisa/BuckysMom comes to you to help with training, don't you think Roxy might to learn a little about flyball, too? ;) ;)

[Bucky's Mom]

Ok - Beth is driving - who ELSE wants to go???:D

I am doing more searching for DVD's and such - I will et you know :)

[DNeff]

Originally Posted by Bucky's Mom

I am doing more searching for DVD's and such

Like VHS tapes, DVDs are also country format specific and depending on where you live, US DVDs will not work for everyone. Just an FYI...

Dawn + Osa
U-CD Cammcastle's Mystic Riven CDX OAC OJC OGC OAJ NA TT CGC
http://members.aol.com/dplantier
http://members.aol.com/rottweilerworld

[Bucky's Mom]

So will you be going on the road trip as well?? :)

[DNeff]

Originally Posted by Bucky's Mom

So will you be going on the road trip as well?? :)

Wouldn't I love to!!! I think it will be more of a boat trip though?!!! :p

Here's a list of some of my favorite training books:
After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
Positive Puppy Training Works by Joel Walton
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Purely Positive Training by Sheila Booth
Toolbox For Remodeling Your Problem Dog by Terry Ryan
Dog Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden
Your Outta Control Pup by Teoti Anderson

Dawn + Osa
U-CD Cammcastle's Mystic Riven CDX OAC OJC OGC OAJ NA TT CGC
http://members.aol.com/dplantier
http://members.aol.com/rottweilerworld

[Brooke&Ryan]

Sorry if it was allready posted, I kinda just skimmed. But one big factor of training classes is getting the puppy around other people as well as other dogs. In Julius' class he really didn't interact with his other classmates because our trainer wanted the dogs to stay separated 95% of the time, but it gave him a chance to be around other dogs. I think this would be somthing you should think of doing with your pup, get him around other dogs without interacting, just so she knows its all good if their is other dogs around and not to be alarmed.

:)


Ryan

[carib]

Originally Posted by DNeff

Like VHS tapes, DVDs are also country format specific and depending on where you live, US DVDs will not work for everyone. Just an FYI...

Thanks, DNeff, but that is why I bought a multizone dvd player :D