my dog is so untrainble how can i get her trained at a low cost?

Answer 1

PetSmart offers excellent training classes for about $99 in most states.
Definately worth checking out!

Answer 2

Training classes are good, if you want to go that route. Zap collars are not bad, as long as you read the instructions and know what you are doing. People on this site will argue that point. But, sometimes in order to train a dog a zap collar is necessary. It has helped my dog tremendously. I only had to have him wear it for about 3 days and he started understanding what was right from wrong. Now, he doesn't wear it at all. Sometimes it's necessary for some dogs.

Answer 3

There are very good books on training. Parenting Your Dog by Trish King is excellent, as are The Power of Positive Training by Pat Miller and Family Dog Training by Patricia McConnell.

Many humane societies offer training classes that are not terribly expensive. If they don't have classes, check with other training businesses in your area. They may offer discounts depending on where you got your dog or your financial situation.

Answer 4

I really like the dog whisperer a.k.a. Cesar Millan's take on training dogs. Actually it's more like training people how to act with a dog. He has a show on the national geographic channel called "the dog whisperer" and he also has some books out. It's true most people don't know how to properly train their dogs, but remember that not all breeds are capable of the same level of trainability.

Answer 5

If you want to have some control over the dog's behavior, it's critical that you take the lead in training. There are often classes through pet stores, local parks and rec organizations and local chapters of the ASPCA, but you need to be the driver.

The fact is that dogs are pack animals. In a pack, there is one leader and a bunch of followers who have their own pecking order. A primary purpose of dog training is to establish yourself as the pack leader. The good news is that once you earn this position, you will never have a more loving and loyal friend than your newly obedient dog.

Good luck.

Answer 6

There is no untrainable dog, just people who don't know how to train them. You must seek professional help. I am not playing smart, I was like you, I thought I was trying everything, I was loving, I was strict, but nothing. I found a good trainer and my dog became just perfect! Remember: no violence at all, not even light tapping, it has opposite results. Also shock collars etc. are out of the question.

Answer 7

Perhaps its not the dog but the trainer? Sometimes we don't realise what message we send when we get frustrated while we are trying to train our animals. Maybe you need to re evaluate your method. Buy a good training book. It will have a wealth of knowledge in it to help you.

Answer 8

You would do better to invest your own time, rather than investing in another's expertise. check out this method, that is made to order for dogs that are difficult> http://www.clickerlessons.com/
it is easy, and fun, and only requires a $4 investment (at any pet supply, or on ebay) and your time..Check out these fun videos> http://video.google.com/videosearch?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=canine%20freestyle&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wv
all of those wonder dogs were trained by that method, and two on that page are trained by 12 years old kids!
No dog is untrainable, unless old and senile. It is just the matter of finding the motivation that works for you and yours.
Most dogs that are unruly are actually the smartest! and easiest to train once you find what motivates the dog and how to aim his energies in the right direction.

Answer 9

Well you can train it by yourself and it wont cost anything and you probably will have fun.You should try repeatin commands like"sit" or "stay" and show the dog how to sit or stay. Try to get other dogs to join him so he wont be lonely and he or she wont refuse.You could also give him or her traets or like a beklly rub or play fetch for a while it he or she does what you say. Glad to help!

Answer 10

Hi ,
Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , to teach you how to train your dog by yourself , http://dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book and videos
Hope this helps you with your dog