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My best friend is incredible! She’s one of those rare types who hangs on every word you say. She’s content to be quiet when I need stillness, even though she’s one of those high-drive types. All I have to do is call and she’s there in an instant, no matter what she was doing before. She puts me ahead of all her other friends, never fails to make me feel special, and is a redhead just like me. But she’s not a person, even though she’s sure she is. She is a butterfly dog; a Papillon.

When I brought this eight-week-old bundle of joy home, I didn’t know what to call her. I’m not very good at naming anything, so I usually just observe for a couple of weeks and let the animal name itself by its personality. This puppy’s name became evident in nothing flat: Tazzie. She whirled around the house, jumping up on furniture five times her size, zooming and zipping and totally charming me. She was, indeed, a Tasmanian devil pup. I quickly realized the athleticism of this dog and knew I’d have to find her a “job" when she got a little older. High-drive dogs, that don’t have “jobs," will certainly find other outlets for their energy and those outlets aren’t usually things you would enjoy!

You already have a burning love for your puppy, but what is your relationship like? Does it come when you call it? Does it sit or lay or stay? From your first class, at your dog training school, your relationship with your dog begins to change. I will warn you, however, that anything you want to teach your dog won’t come just with a once-a-week class, even if you have the best dog training school in the world. You have to practice with them, just a little bit, every day.

Tazzie was a very food-motivated dog, so the fact that she got food every time she did something right made training a blast for her, all by itself. And this happened every day! Bonus! She made fast friends at her new dog training school, so going to class was fun as well. She got to where she would whine, as soon as we pulled in the parking lot, until I finally got her out of that car.

So now you’re taking your dog to classes in a place they love, and you’re working with them every day. During that time, you’re paying complete attention to them, teaching them to pay complete attention to you, and they get their favorite food as icing on the cake. This does incredible things for the bond between you and your dog. They learn to focus on you, no matter what, and good things will come. They get praised and fed, or praised and allowed to tug on a toy, whichever motivates the dog more, so your relationship can’t help but blossom.

Ever since Tazzie and I started training together, she has claimed me as her own. When my other two dogs want to sit on my lap, she’ll push them out of the way to get the best spot because, I am her property, as far as she’s concerned. I do give the other dogs personal time as well, but I have to put her in a sit/stay or a down/stay so she’ll let them come get love.

She is, by far, the one I can trust the most, not only because of her training, but from the bond we gained through the training. She never takes her eyes off of me, since we began at our dog training school, and it serves us well in the agility ring!

If you want to forever alter and solidify the bond you share with your dog, find yourself a good dog training school, for whatever discipline you prefer, and go for it. With a little time, money, and patience, your relationship will become a forever relationship. If you do, your dog will turn out to be your best friend too!

Large Dog Training Collar

Good morning Adam.

Thank you for your wonderful "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" It's the best dog training book I've used thus far. I, however, have a tough case.

[To read about the book she's referring to, go to: [http://www.dogproblems.com/secretsbook.htm]

I have 2 neutered males: Sweet docile Tarzan (11 year old Chow) and crazy hyperactive Hudson (4 year old American Eskimo). Hudson definitely thinks he's the alpha and I'm working on understanding that behavior and how to go about nipping it in the bud with your book. What I don't know how to address is the fact that Hudson is hyperactive and wild. When we get ready for our morning walk, Hudson attacks Tarzan as soon as they both get outside (sometimes while they're still in the house). He bites and tears his fur and humps him. When he knows I'm going to make him stop, he humps faster and whips himself into a frenzy that goes as quickly as it began (like "okay, I did that. You now have my attention for what's next.") Hudson weaves back and forth on the leash, wanting to lead the way.

Tarzan is the usual well behaved angel. I need a few tips on how to walk BOTH dogs together. The worst, however, is if we should encounter another dog. I walk them at 6 AM trying to avoid another pooch, but the situation is literally horrible when Hudson sees another dog (squirrel, bird, cat, deer, don't have as negative an effect). He goes ballistic! Shrieking hysterically, flopping around in the leash, straining, howling, tangling himself, me and Tarzan, and wailing "let me at it" in dog talk. I used to walk my boys twice a day, but there are just too many dogs out in the early evening. We've been walking for almost 2 years. Sometimes I think he's got it and is semi calm, but it's always because I remove him from the target dog and go in the other direction. Sometimes the sighting is unavoidable. He also wails like a banshee and tears at the fence when a dog is being walked past our house and he's in the yard. HELP! How can I teach my beastie to calm the heck down because I'M THE BOSS NOT HIM! I'm at my wits end. My boyfriend has a dog we'd like to introduce into the pack. I fear Hudson will prevent that. Tarzan is an angel all the while Hudson is hysterical

with a puzzled look on his fur-face, wondering what's going on. He never retaliates any aggresive behavior displayed toward him, even when Hudson pulls out the hairfrom Tarzan's tail!

I'm currently using a restraing halter to walk him, which I know is probably incorrect. I'm afraid to use a pinch collar because I'm nervous that he'll twist and squirm his way out of it. Also, I have 2 artificial hips that keep me from bending and affect my range of motion. I HAVE to control this animal for the safety of everyone concerned.

I realize Hudson is a hyperactive crazy. I refuse to be driven insane by him and sincerely hope you can help me teach him to behave. Thank you in advance. I am already your devoted fan. Reading your e-zine weekly, listening to the training tapes (great idea!) and praying for insight and strength.

ADAM REPLIES:

Thank you for the e-mail.

When you say, "I'm afraid to use a pinch collar because I'm nervous that he'll twist and squirm his way out of it. Also, I have 2 artificial hips that keep me from bending and affect my range of motion. I HAVE to control this animal for the safety of everyone concerned."

... what you're really saying is: "I'm too afraid to do something to change and improve my situation."

Often times, the lingering problems that people have with their dogs are merely a reflection of the owner's own inability to take action despite already having the solution in front of them.

Obviously, you are smart enough to realize that you have a problem. So that's not the issue. And physically... I doubt that's the reason, either. It's MUCH EASIER to walk a dog on a pinch collar than to do what you're currently doing. I can guarantee this.

There is no way he can twist out of a pinch collar. Even if you're paranoid, then simply double ring it with a slip collar. Common sense, no?

You have intelligence. You already have a solution to your problem (page 82, 173, 224). You've got the dog. SO... GET OVER your fear of success and start training your dog!!!

Once you've actually started using my techniques, feel free to write me again for more harrassment.

That's all for now, folks!

Adam

Dogproblems.com

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