how do i train a puppy with out getting a book or going to obedience school?

Question

its female 10wks half german shepard half chow

Answer 1

Well if you know the basic than you can do it yourself... Get an 6ft leash... And start with Sit, Stay and down... Do this every day for about 20 mins... If you have a samrt dog you should catch on with in aweek.... Tell your puppy to Sit...Than take you hand and push him.her on the rearend to make them Sit and tell them goodboy/girl... Than go to the next. Which should be Come and stay kind of at the same time ... Put them at the end of thier leash at a Sit wait just a min tham call him.her by thier name and get them to come...Tell them goodboy/girl Do this for about 6-8 weeks and that should get you the basic's....

Good Luck !!!!

Answer 2

What is wrong with going to obedience school? Working with a professional dog trainer is invaluable not only in training your dog, but in teaching you how to train and better care for your dog. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and clarify things you don't understand. The trainer will be able to observe you working with your dog and correct you if you are doing something counterproductive. Most of us do things without realizing it that actively teach our dogs to do things we don't want!

Doing additional reading can be helpful too, but it lacks the feedback aspect that is so beneficial. If you want to read up on training but money is a concern, borrow books from your local library.

There are many options when selecting a trainer and an obedience class. Check with your veterinarian and your local animal shelter for recommendations. They may be able to direct you to low cost classes if you need them.

The number one reason dogs are surrendered to animal shelters is behavioral problems such as aggression, housebreaking issues, destructiveness, and excessive barking. Your puppy carries a genetic background that is frequently associated with aggression. Being a large, mixed breed dog means that if she did end up in an animal shelter, she would most likely be euthanized (humanely killed).

The good news is that she is only 10 weeks old and is very receptive to training right now. This is the time that will either make her into a loving, lifelong companion or a dangerous dog with a dark future. By all means get every advantage you can in giving her the best training possible. Her life depends on it.

Answer 3

If you're not willing to spend $20 for a great book on training, then no one can help you. You could try praying for guidance from God, I guess.

If you change your mind these are great books on training that I recommend to my clients. You can get them on Amazon.com or steal them from a bookstore.

What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Answer 4

I hate to say this, but if you have to ask the question, then you *need* either a good book or some instruction. In other words, if you don't already know how to train a puppy properly, you need to learn how to train one properly. If it's a question of money, your local library will have many good books on dog training and chances are there is an obedience club in your area where you and your dog can learn together either for free or for very little. If it's a question of time and effort, then please consider finding someone who will adopt your dog who has the time to spend on training her properly. Dogs are better people than most people are, but they do require affection, attention and good, positive training from their owners. If you take the time to do it, believe me, you will never regret it - you will have a friend of the very best kind for life.

Peace,

Radical Geezer

Answer 5

I 've german shepards there are so cool we have one next door to us. I found when training my dog consistency is the key. If you want your dog to do something or not to do something the training has to be done at the same time everday and for the same length of time. If she keeps ignoring you like my dog sometimes does use a authority voice so that she know that what you want her to do and when you want her to do it and she will also learn that what you say goes. But try not to give more then one command at a time or she'll get confused. Since I've started training my dog she respects me a lot more. Hope it works out for you.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Socialization is so important and puppy kindergarten will expose your puppy to other puppies and different people. It is so much easier to socialize and train a puppy than to wait until he is 2-3 and out of control and then do something about it.

Go to a puppy class, and then when he is 10-12 months go to a beginners and advanced beginners at least. You will have this dog for many years, and these 3 classes will make him a much better pet for the rest of his life.

Personally, I would avoid Petco and Petsmart. And realize that there are good trainers and bad trainers out there.

Answer 8

As A dog trainer, I say try an obedience class.Petsmart's classes are reasonably priced.If you don't know what you are doing things will get crazy and so will your dog! Check it out . Don't be fooled by kimicks. You need to a real professional. Not people who post training tips on the Internet.

Answer 9

Many trainers suggest, "exercise, discipline, affection" in that order.
A dog will not have good behaviour or be willing to listen if it is not getting enough exercise.

Reward your pup for good behaviour and never punish for undesired behaviour. Only provide correction, not punishment.
That is, get its attention upon its undesired behaviour, and then provide new instruction.

For example, if she barks when it's inappropriate, gain the dog's attention and work on the "quiet" command.

Positive reinforcement for desired behaviour is always best.

If you don't want to buy a book, the library probably has several. The Monks of New Skete is excellent, and they raise Shepherds in particular.

Answer 10

I advise you to go to puppy school. If you don't care enough about your dog to take them to proper training then you shouldn't have them. Even if you know how to train your dog without help (I do) you still need to take the dog to class so that they can learn how to deal with other dogs. This was something that I didn't want to accept initially because I've grown up raising and showing dogs so I figured when I got mine that I wouldn't need to take her to any stupid (or so I thought) training. Then I learned that it's just as much for the dog as for the owner. Please re-consider your approach.