does anybody know any good books or instuctions,that tell you how to train a dog!!!!!!!!!?

Question

we recently got a dod,and well this dog is a mix of Labador,Pittbull,and a German Shepard and he's 2 months old,and i want to know if anybody knows any good books on how to train and teach you dog to have manners like telling him come here and he will come to you,not bite and sit,stay ect.Because i dont want to waist alot on money for somebody to train my dog so i want to train it on my own.So i would like to know if there any reccomendations.Thanks

Answer 1

Start right away with house training, crate training,socialization and basic obedience
The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.
-------------SIT------------
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.
--------------COME----------------
walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.
----------------DOWN-------------------
Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x
----------------STAY-----------------
Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise
-----------------HEEL------------------
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.

Always end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angry with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command. Also obedience classes are an excellent way to socialize your dog and they help to teach you how to train and when to correct.
Some books that are good are:
Purely Positive Training: Companion To Competition
by Sheila Booth
Schutzhund Obedience: Training In Drive
by Gottfried Dildei and Sheila Booth
How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
by Clarice Rutherford and David H Neil

Answer 2

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aMRtB

A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 3

Petsmart offers a Basic Traning course that's only $100 for six weeks (1hr of class a week). The course will cover the basic commands and if needed, you can go back for refresher classes (my location offers them for free). You will do all the training of your dog with the help of an instructor. The instruction is good, and you really can't beat the price. Included with the registration fee is a course handbook which covers all the commands taught in class.

As far as books go...I've found the following to be very informative:

Ceaser's Way by Ceaser Milan (the dog whisperer) http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780307337337&itm=1

The Simple Guide to Puppies http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0793821002&itm=182

The Kiss Guide to Rasing a Puppy http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0789489473&itm=73

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781929242368&itm=1 My mom read this one and my sister is reading it now. I've looked it over and am next in line for it. It's a great book! It was recommended to us by the breed rep trainer for Seattle Pure Dog Rescue

Dogwise http://dogwise.com/ carries nothing but dog books and is a great resource.

Answer 4

There is a ton of great books out there to help you train your dog. Try the 'For Dummies' book. It gives great, clear instructions and defines a lot of terms that other books don't. Any book by The Monks of New Skeet is a must have.

Answer 5

Usually an online search works well.
You can also go to a library and there are tons about dogs.
They are pretty easy to learn.
Like STOP.
you just tap there nose and say stop and they will learn to not do the thing they were doing.
Sit: You just place there butt on the ground and say sit.
Remember to always praise your dog after doing something correct.
If they do something wrong not bad but make a mistake just ignore it and try again.

Answer 6

Definitely click on this link I pasted, I don't know if you've ever heard of the Dog Whisperer but he is the best! I also recommend you don't take your dog out until you've practiced walking him around your house. Make him follow you, never let him lead, and make sure that you keep the leash tense to remind him you are his leader.

Answer 7

do an on-line search, there are a lot of good books, e-books, and training aids out there. Training you how to train the dog!

Answer 8

Do it right, take u and ur dog to a dog training class. Its much easier and you get hands on help, not a hotline to india. that and ur dog has the chance to interact with other dogs and you can teach him to behave even in the company of other animals

Answer 9

Pet smart, Wal-mart, Pet co,. They all have really good books. You really can't go wrong in training a dog. I trained several dogs and brought them to competitions. I have the trophies to prove it.

Answer 10

If you have a pet store near you called petsmart. I suggest you go there, You can even take your dog there. They teach you and your dog. They also have a vet their and sell most everything for all kinds of pets.

Answer 11

the "For Dummies" books have everything you need to know. im pretty sure they have dog training.