When people are searching for dog training and dog behavior sites, what search words are most commonly used?
Q. When people are searching for dog training and dog behavior sites, what search words are most commonly used?
Asked by Anthony M - Fri Jul 27 17:45:57 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. clicker, positive, reward-based, four quadrants, operant, stimulus, reinforcer.
Answered by Misa M - Fri Jul 27 17:54:22 2007

The role of genetics in dog training?
Q. It is a proven fact that genetics play a part in the training and behavior of dogs. A dog with a history of well tempered, trainable dogs in its background will have these same characteristics to an extent. However, what if a dog with a good genetic background falls into the wrong hands or situation early in life. For example, if that dog is not well socialized when it is young, will its genetics enable its rehabilitation once it is removed from that situation and provided with the proper training and handling? Can its past be overcome by its good breeding?
Asked by ECS - Mon Jan 4 11:19:34 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is my opinion based on NOTHING but some basic experience and observing dogs. A dog, with good genetic background, placed in a deplorable situation when it is young CAN and WILL, with proper handling, training and socialization be turned around. I have no doubt of this. None. Yes, the 'past' can be overcome by it's good breeding. That is WHY is it vital the responsible breeders in this world continue to breed for rock solid temperment because THIS will save a dog in the end.
Answered by Launi *Built APBT Tough* - Mon Jan 4 14:13:53 2010

A big choice about dog training school.....need some input please?
Q. I always second guess every decision I make. I have asked questions on here before about dog behavior problems and most people are mean. However they recommended training. So I looked into different ones. I finally picked one because I needed a lot of help with my dog. It is odd because my area does not offer training and I never see anyone walking there dogs and training is a little taboo here or not known about. My vet could not even provide me with a trainer reference. So this is all new to me. OK there are two schools that caught my eye. I went with the one farther away and most expensive lol... I met the people and had a great feeling about them. However I have never taken a dog to training before. The trainer had… [cont.]
Asked by just julie - Fri Feb 27 14:47:55 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. wow ... that's a lot. OK first thing: find a trainer who will work WITH you. your first option sounds more like a doggy daycare. I'd be very surprised if they actually train your dog anything...I can almost guarantee: when you get your dog back nothing will have changed except that he'll have extreme seperation anxiety, thanks to the TV &may forget how to behave in a home environment, since he'll have his own "room"...I'm sorry, 30minutes a day for play time is NOT enough. They need constant attention. They're pack animals, not cats. BTW, treat training is useless. >>how old is your dog now? I have no clue where you live, but I wouldn't trust any of these "trainers". **personally ... the guadi website isn't impressing me at all! (uptown… [cont.]
Answered by Lee - Sat Feb 28 17:18:37 2009