i neet some help with DOG training tips!!!?

Question

okay- i have a golden retriever (1 year old) and a black labrador. (almost three years old.) so now at their age they both pull on their leashes-the golden doesn't sit or stay or lay down on command. (the lab can) they are just "untrained"(mostly the golden) i try to train them but they never listen! i think its cuz both of them are together but they just wont cooporate and the golden has a problem with jumping and. they are impossible and i dont want to take them to classes becuase i tried that before they just slept troough it. :( any ideas???

Answer 1

If they are really headstrong, just refuse to do anything until they get what you want. Just keep persuading. If it doesn't work, take them to a dog trainer.

Answer 2

For the leash pulling try holding the leash very short so they have to walk right beside you at all times. My black lab has learned by that and this... take them (maybe one at a time would be best) to an open area, and holding the leash short, start walking. As soon as the dog starts to pull turn and go the opposite way they pull, do this everythime they pull. You might look kinda silly just walking in circles, but it teaches the dog that they don't get to go anywhere when they pull. Someone suggested that to a question I had on here and it worked the best. As for the sit and stay you just have to keep working on it... and working on it. Alot of people said to reward with treats but ours reacts better to lots of praise. You have to find what works a little and then keep doing it. Good luck! For the jumping... I have no idea. We're working on that one still :)

Answer 3

It's time you showed them that you are the boss. I have 2 dogs and it was impossible to try and train one with the other around so you will have to work with them individually. Training takes a lot of time so if you aren't willing to put the time in then you won't get the results you want. Start with the basics of sit and stay before you try anything else. If you're not sure how to do it yourself sign them up for classes or buy a training book at any pet store. Training is all about repetition. Give the dog the command, Sit the dog down then tell him the command and reward him. eventually he will catch on and do it without you showing him. If you can't do it yourself sign him up for another class and make him stay awake and pay attention.

Answer 4

Well, for one, the class was obviously poorly instructed if you're sleeping through it. Classes through PetSmart tend to be very useful - they have YOU train your dog, thus keeping you both active and, in many cases, providing a bonding experience that reiterates the fact that you are Alpha of the pack.

As for training them, I definately suggest seperating them. I have two small dogs, and when together they get distracted from their training. Take one dog (let's say the golden, seeing as it's more problematic) alone into a quiet room. Don't bring any toys, turn on any TVs, or do anything else that might distract your pooch. He's young, remember - not even fully grown - and his attention span will be very short. Then, try these tips for training:

SIT:
I find that the easiest way to make a dog sit is to dangle a treat above its head, just between his ears. This will cause the dog to instinctively sit. As you dangle the treat, command in a FIRM (but not angry) voice "Sit." When training my dogs, I always try and imagine what I'm saying as if it's written - you don't want an exclaimation point at the end of the word, but you want it to be commanding. Remember, you're the Alpha and you need your dog to understand that.
Once your dog has sat, wait for a count of three (to make sure that it understands that the sitting motion is what you desire) and then feed him the treat. It's often a good idea to say "Good sit!" just so he gets the word in his mind.

STAY AND COME:
I tend to teach these two skills together, simply because it's very convinient and they can be strung together easily into one lesson.
Put your pooch on a lead or a long leash. Have him sit. Then, in the same firm but kind tone, command him to stay. More likely than not, he'll have NO CLUE what you mean by that. But just back up slowly, keeping your eyes locked on your dog's. Undoubtably he'll try and follow you a few times, but gently scold him and return him to his original position.
Once you manage to have him stay where he is as you back up five good steps or so, crouch down and command "Come." When he comes, act all excited and lavish him with attention! "Good come, Good come!"
Repeat this over and over and over again until you can turn your back and walk away without having him follow you, and then be able to call him from a standing position instead of a crouch.

GENERAL:
-Keep the lessons short - nothing over 15 minutes. You want training to be a fun bonding experience for you and your dog - not annoying and frustrating for both of you.
-Use low-fat or homemade treats. You'll be needing a lot of them, and you definately dont want your pup to have weight problems! If using the storebought, it's a good idea to cut the treats into smaller portions so they last longer and you use less. Generally 10 treats the size of your thumbnail (per training session) is a good limit
-Repeat the small sessions two to three times a day
-Cut short any sessions if your dog is distracted, tired, hungry or frustrated.
-Never yell! Your dog looks up to you; yelling at him will only make him hate training,


Good luck!

Answer 5

You need a *good* trainer so that they can coach you on how to properly train the dogs. If your dogs are as unruly as you describe you should search for a good class/trainer. Private lessons are usually more beneficial because you have the trainer's undivided attention.

Trust me in the end you will be so glad you did!

Answer 6

try a head harness such as a Halti or Gental Leader when walking the dogs they will not pull. go to a different class. visit the AKC web sight and go to dog clubs and find a club near you. contact them as most offer dog obed. classes which are very affordable. avoid pet store classes

Answer 7

Classes are your best bet and in a well run class they wouldn't be sleeping through it. These dogs don't have respect for you and they run the show. You need to work each one individually and you need to make your training consistant and persistant.