Popular Dog Training Questions Answered! (#1)

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by Joh8v12, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

thanks for you videos. I got the same question how to replace a clicker. I see the advantages of it (consistance signal and easy to do it very exactly in time) but to be honest I think I am getting annoyed by the clicking all day long. Is a dog wristle good too? I could be used quite with the time precision like the clicker but I would not hear it? Or any other alternatives. Or I have to find a “special” word. do you click all the time all day long? does the dog lose the connection if you dont?
by mrskaterwhatever, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

how can i stop my dog from stop barking
by johnjaylendle10, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

for any training, how long should you do it everyday ? how often ? or you don’t stop until the dog gets it ?? btw i just got a 10month old rott .. i wonder if age will make the training harder .
by jtalajic, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Hi tab I love your videos. I have a 12 wk old puppy. She is very smart. I’m clicker training her. I was wondering how I can teach her to sit from a down position. She can sit and down well, but once she is already down, she doesn’t know how to sit. I’ve been moving her with my hands from a down to a sit, but she doesn’t understand bc she can’t repeat it. Any ideas? Thx
by drzlink, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Question: how can I stop puppy from laying on the ground when he knows its time to go home or when he see’s a patch of tall grass. Basically he just lays on the floor like a little kid throwing a tantrum and its very hard to get him to move since he is a large breed. Plus I want to know how to make him know that this is a bad behavior and to not do it.
by drzlink, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Question: how can I stop puppy from laying on the ground when he knows its time to go home or when he see’s a patch of tall grass. Basically he just lays on the floor like a little kid throwing a tantrum and its very hard to get him to move since he is a large breed. Plus I want to know how to make him know that this is a bad behavior and to not do it.
by ShinyHuntz, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

hey everyone who’s looking for a clicker u can get a clicker app on the app store if u have an apple product ( itouch, iphone). im not sure if it’s on android market but i hope this helps.
by Schleichlover12354, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Hello,
I would like to teach my dog to come,
There’s one problem
He does it fine in the house with treats but as soon as we step out side he won’t eat anything.The problem is he dosnt chase balls to…

help?
by Peachietube, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

@iamdwft
I know I’m not tab289, but I think in my opinion, GSD’s are not very good beginner dogs, but maybe a second or third dog. Since they are large dogs and sometimes aggressive if trained by an inexperienced owner, they may be stubborn and do how they please, I think maybe starting with a slightly easier dog to handle will be better as a beginner dog. But this is just my opinion. If you want to get one as a beginner it’s perfectly fine:) just go with what you think. Also, do some research.
by iamdwtf, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

@tab289 I was wondering if you could help me with something, I’m looking to get my first dog, always wanted one and from what i understand german shepherds are great dogs and easily trainable but still there are mixed responses as to weather or not a GSD is suitable for a first timer?

What would you say, and out of interest what was your first dog?
by ActiveXre, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

easily the best dogtrainer ever. i thought my pitbull puppy lots of tricks with your help. thanks alot for these ace videos.
by jazzerette1, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

First I love your channel, and your approach to teaching. My question is, how would you use positive reinforcement to curb a negative behavior? Such as excessive barking? Further more I would love to see a video on how to teach a dog to roll over and also speak/bark. Thanks for what you do!!!!!!
by Nano01021, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Question:Can i just nake a click sound with my mouth to replace the clicker?
by vBulletinzz, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Q: how can i teach my dog to listen only me, not other people
by PuckleBerryFinn101, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

@tab289 I was wondering if I could snap instead of using a clicker or word… ?
And thanks for the videos, both you and Solara are awesome
by BENandJUSTICE, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

@tab289 Hi Tab: Do you have any advice about an old behavior issue: counter surfing. We have a one and a half year old Irish Setter who, in this regard, is incorrigible. While telling him “off” will always compel him to stop his counter surfing the moment we catch him in the act, it does nothing to discourage it from continuing.. A popular distraction involving soda cans tied together that fall to the floor strikes us as silly, ineffective, and possibly dangerous. What do you suggest?
by wercia55509, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

How often should I do training sessions with my dog and how long should they be?
by lock425891, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

I am just about to get a puppy and have been looking around for the best training videos, methods, collars to use etc. Your vids with positive clicker training are just awesome, the best on youtube and on the internet! i just wanted to say thanks as I cant wait to start training using your methods.
by Mewmewsia2, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

my dog is afraid of my clicker what should i do
by TM8Eyla, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

My dog is 9months (old Herman shepert) and is chasing Cats how do i teatch my dig to stop chasing Cats’?
by Mylabrocks124, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

how much do clickers cost? and is it ok to give cheese as treats?
by tab289, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

@o0BLOODYKING0o It’s never too late to train with positive reinforcement. That’s the beauty of clicker training… any dog can learn at any age.
by o0BLOODYKING0o, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

is it to late to train a dog?
by darionievesreyes, on January 25 2012 @ 7:04 am

Your training are ok. the best thing is you don’t use force and I like it, may be in some way you are somekind of leader ship and you don’t notice, hopefully she don’t eat you thinking you are a filet milon or barbecue chiken, I hope you don’t hate me