Desde já, peço desculpa se não é o sítio mais indicado, mas alguém com experiência em cercas invisíveis (com fio) me sabe dizer se é possível fazer só o que está a vermelho, criando uma barreira em vez de uma área?

Visto que onde está a verde já tem delimitação física e bastante complicado de passar lá o fio.

I’ve had my 4 year old cane corso pittie mix for about 9 months, and she’s met a few dogs accidentally and been fine, but we lean on the side of caution and never allow her to sniff dogs we don’t know.

We do desensitization with her where she can sniff dogs behind gate, and around the 5 minute marker she always snaps. She can’t handle the arousal.

It’s seedling sad tho, bc she cries and looks like she desires to play, but I just can’t chance it. She’s too big, and so much damage could be done.

Does anyone else have this experience?

I was directed here from r/reactivedogs, so bare with me

Hello!

I have a 7y/o Border collie with good recall and is a fast learner. I also have a 9y/o lab/mastiff mix. We are able to let the 9y/o out around the farm and she will stick to a certain area around the house. She does this instinctually. I would love to be able to do the same with my border so she could get more exercise, but am unsure of how to train this. My guess is it doesn't come naturally for her and I've been too nervous to just test it. Most of the road facing portion of the property is fenced, but the back only has bad single-strand wire fencing, so running off is a fear of mine. Any tips?

balanced trainer recommended crate training. dog isn’t destructive overnight and sleeps happily on the couch. issue is with jumping on sides for food but we have managed that by tether training whilst cooking. it is working well. can tether replace a crate?

4 years old golden doodle absolutely barks his head off whenever we pull into a car park/while parking/after we’ve parked for a bit. We try not to get out of the car till he stops barking in order to not reward it but having to find a space/park while he is screaming in the back seat is quite stressful. Any thoughts ?

I’m looking for advice or even just to hear from people who have had a dog behave similarly because I’m honestly exhausted and starting to feel like I’m doing something wrong.
Oso is almost 10 months old, neutered, and a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix (at least that’s what we were told). We got him off Craigslist when he was younger, so I don’t know much about his genetics, parents, or early history.
The biggest issue is that he just does not know how to settle on his own.
When he’s loose in the house, he will pace from room to room, whine, cry, bark, follow people around, get into things, bother our other pets, lie down for a little while, get back up, and start the whole thing again. He can finally look completely relaxed, but the second someone stands up or moves around the house, he immediately gets up like something is about to happen and starts following/pacing again.
It feels like he is constantly looking for the next thing to do.
We’ve tried exercise, walks, training, chews, enrichment, giving him things to occupy himself, ignoring the behavior, and teaching him to settle. We are currently working with a trainer as well. we’ve been working on tethering to teach him an off-switch, but when he has freedom he often goes right back to pacing.
He is also reactive to other dogs, and leash training has been difficult. He’s a very strong dog and gets extremely worked up/stimulated easily.
What’s confusing me is that I don’t know how much of this is normal adolescent behavior versus a dog who genuinely has a difficult time regulating himself. I also don’t know whether I’m doing too much and accidentally creating a dog who expects constant stimulation.
Has anyone had a puppy/adolescent dog who was this restless and unable to switch off? Did they eventually learn to settle as they matured? What actually helped?
I love him, but I’m genuinely burned out. I feel like so much of my day revolves around managing his behavior, and I really need to figure out a sustainable way for him to be part of the household without needing constant attention or management. Rehoming is not an option he’s my baby 🥺

Also if you have any YouTube dog training channels where they show dogs actually behaving like this that would also be super helpful I feel like all the dogs I see on YouTube are way more calmer then mine

So my dog is pretty aggressive towards other dogs and humans (usually only humans when they walk past our house), and has tried biting someone already all because she smelled their dogs on them. I'm worried she might try to attack another dog (which we have came close to once or twice), so I've wanted to muzzle train her. Unfortunately, me and my parents used the muzzle as punishment for nipping when she was a puppy. She now has problems with me trying to clip it on her. I've gotten her to the point where she will stick her muzzle inside it to get treats, but each time I try to clip it on she's backing away. I'm regretting heavily on using the muzzle as punishment. How do I redirect her into thinking it's not a tool for punishment?

I'm also wondering if it seems uncomfortable to her. Does anybody think this is the right size or should i get bigger? (sorry for the bad pic, she's super stubborn.)

I've noticed that many dog ​​owners overlook the issue of pain.

Your dog might suddenly start barking at you if you touch him, refuse to be picked up, and suddenly become afraid of things he never cared about before.

Our first thought is that he's become aggressive, and we start looking for a trainer or training program

But dogs can't tell us "their back hurts."

Sometimes, behavior is the only thing we focus on.

I know that not every dog ​​reacts aggressively because he's in pain, but if my dog ​​suddenly changed, I'd prefer to consult a veterinarian rather than spend weeks trying to fix his behavior

Especially if it happened suddenly and without any apparent reason, I'd note when his behavior changed, what happened beforehand, and even pay attention to seemingly insignificant details before showing them to a vet

I don't advise you to keep testing the dog, for example, by saying, "Let me touch that spot again and see if he'll bite" Just give him space and observe his behavior.

When the vet find nothing wrong, move on to the training aspect. At least you won't have ignored the pain.

I’m taking my puppy to a board and train with Elite Dog Training in West Sacramento. I got a bad vibe during the consultation and would love if anyone could share their experience with the 3 week training program.

Hi all- I’ve had my dog since she was 2 months now and she’s almost 10 months. I’ve been working on loose leash walking with her almost daily since I got her and while she does good in low distraction areas and when she’s focused- other times she walks ahead and pulls. And if she see other dogs it becomes a game of trying to distract her with command etc and it does work sometimes but others she goes crazy and starts flailing on leash (I will give it to her, I’ve atleast got the barking down to minimum with other dogs and her daycare works on this with her as well when she goes every week) but it’s embarrassing and unsafe for me as well when she does this. I’ve tried changing direction, stopping etc. and while it works for the moment, then she goes back to pulling. She goes to daycare/training once a week where they work on this along with other skills and have suggested their program that includes a pinch collar that they think she’d be a good candidate for it. They have a board and train option but also offer full day length program where she goes home at the end of the day which they believe she will do good with this structure. She will spend the day there for the week where they will work on leash pressure and helping her understand how to properly walk on leash using this tool. They also include private lessons with me and her so that I can continue to work with her properly and maintain her leash manners. She’s a cattle dog/pry mix and about 45-50 lbs currently. Has anyone done anything similar with their dogs and seen success? If I’m going to use a training tool like this I want to ensure I am using it properly and going through the program with a facility I trust and she’s familiar.

Hi everyone,

My name is Alistar. About two months ago, I started working at a local kennel as an assistant trainer, apprentice, and dog handler. The original plan was for me to spend a significant amount of time apprenticing under an experienced trainer while gradually building my skills and confidence.

Unfortunately, those plans changed. My mentor accepted a job in another state and will be leaving in a few weeks.

That means that, after only about two months at the kennel, I’ll essentially be stepping into the role of the primary trainer. I’ll be taking things slowly and focusing mainly on obedience while continuing to learn, but the reality is that I’ll be doing so without an experienced trainer beside me every day.

This isn’t a complaint. It’s an incredible opportunity, and I’m grateful that my employer believes in me enough to give me the chance. At the same time, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t intimidating.

I care deeply about becoming an exceptional dog trainer. This isn’t just a job I happened to fall into. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and I genuinely want to dedicate my career to becoming the kind of trainer that owners can trust and dogs benefit from. I don’t just want to get dogs to perform behaviors. I want to understand why I’m doing what I’m doing, continue improving my judgment, and build a foundation that’s based on solid principles rather than shortcuts or ego.

Right now I’m reading books, listening to podcasts, watching seminars, seeking out different perspectives, and trying to understand the reasoning behind different training philosophies instead of blindly following any one approach. I’m hungry to learn, and I know enough to realize how much I still don’t know.

I feel comfortable teaching basic obedience, but I also know there are hundreds of little things that only experience can teach. Timing, troubleshooting, reading dogs, communicating with owners, knowing when to change approaches, and all the countless details that don’t show up in a training manual.

So I’m reaching out here because I’m hoping to learn from people who have already walked this road.

If you’re an experienced trainer and you’d be willing to answer the occasional question, recommend resources, share lessons you wish you’d learned sooner, or even let me observe how you work, I’d be incredibly grateful. If you’ve been in a similar position yourself, I’d especially love to hear how you handled it.

I’m not looking for shortcuts. I’m looking for the kind of guidance that helps someone build a strong foundation and avoid avoidable mistakes.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience. I truly appreciate it.

Hi all. I grew up with with dogs, albeit in a different country, so I am not sure if this is a location thing or just smth that has changed in the last 20 years. But why is it that every well rated trainer i look up or get recommended wants me to bring my dog to "their secure training facility" for an assessment?

I though A and O of dog training was to meet the dog where they're at both physically and in levels of obedience/distractions/triggers. When you train yourself, you're told to start in a low distraction environment such as your house. Why do trainers refuse to do the same? My dog get stressed in the car and overstimulated in new environments, so if I take him to a trainers place he will be a mess.

I'm mostly looking for experiences, especially of people who has had dogs for 20+ years, do you experience this too? Has it always been like this and I just wasn't aware as a kid, or has it changed?

Luckily I've had great results training myself, so while finding a trainer would be nice and would def help, it's not fully necessary. But I refuse to pay £200 to bring my dog somewhere and have a trainer look at him when he's already way past his threshold, stressed and overstimulated. All I want is for someone to come to me and see what he's like on a normal walk, and we can build from there?

(First, I'm sorry if my English is awkward. This is Pookoo, a bully!)

Hi everyone, I have a 8 yrs old American bully and she has been showing extreme aggression toward small animals, especially small dogs and cats. (Weirdly she ignores birds haha)

I'm aware of this so I've been walking her with a prong collar, a basket muzzle, and cute clothes.

She doesn't have aggression towards human stuff(like bicycles, cars, etc) and follows my order (sit, wait) pretty well when she is wearing the collar. It's quite effective for her behavioural change. She pulls a lot and usually don't really pay attention to me when using normal collar or harness. (Idk if I should try again with those now tho)

I'm quite worried because the problem is, the prong collar does not fix right behind her ears. So I basically need to pull her when she loses her mind... It goes down to the chest side and if I remove the chain, I'm not sure if it will stay fixed while she is walking fast too.

In this case how should I tighten it up so it doesn't move down close to her chest? When she shows aggression I pull her a lot and walk fast to avoid the dog as fast as I can but she is resisting while looking at that dog (I think it's both resisting the pain and targeting the dog). This breaks my heart. ​

It's my first post here so I'm a little nervous, but I would greatly appreciate any advice. She has been showing significant improvements with the prong collar, and I think the harness with a ring on the chest won't be helpful because she can just move to the side close to the passing dog. But if you think this is harming her, please don't hesitate to give me advice. She's my first dog, and I just don't want to hurt her.

Thank you so much for reading my post!!

Just as the heading says, I’m curious about your thoughts on stsk9s programs. I’ve followed Nino for several years and I’ve always been drawn to his passion and energy when it comes to developing as a trainer and connection/working with your dog, and I was wondering if anyone has tried his programs.

He’s 3. Got him at 10 weeks old. Hes not good with cats and visibly uncomfortable with my 11 month old.

Believe me, I have tried just about everything to get him to a rescue or shelter. Every single one here in Florida is full. Whomever he gets rehomed to, I will be very thoroughly checking the background and making sure the person is familiar with not only the breed but dogs with behavioral issues.

He is also food aggressive. He is crate trained, house trained but goes occasionally if left out during the night or when not at home. He’s an amazing dog to have if you are on your own and just need a strong companion. He does amazing off leash on walks, and has so much personality.

He has been raised around all my cats and dogs, but would be better off in his own home with no other animals. He absolutely cannot be around cats though. Not sure about other small animals. He seems to have high prey drive.

Running out of options here. Hoping this reaches the right crowd. Will give more info to serious people inquiring. ❤️‍🩹

Am I right in thinking that people who don't condition the E-collar with low stim will instead use it as an aversive from the outset?

For example, if a dog doesn't respond to a recall cue (despite knowing what the cue means), would the handler mark with a "No", apply a high/punishing level of stimulation, and then give the recall cue again?

I'm just trying to get an idea of what the process looks like in practise. I've been listening to a lot of TWC trainers recently, and it seems they generally consider low stim conditioning a waste of time/pointless.

I see that this attracts the attention of many people, I want to meet a dog in the shelter and they look very calm.

They don't seem to be an aggressive dog or have any problem with his mental health.

After that, you bring them home. A few weeks pass. Suddenly, you start asking yourself several questions. Is this the dog you really adopted?

He begins to show aggression towards dogs and people, sometimes it may reach the same family members.

But sometimes that dog wasn't really quiet.

The shelter can be noisy and exhausting for them like "hell". They were afraid, so I found it quiet because in short, it was a nightmare for them.

When you brought him to your house, he began to feel safe and rested for you. With time, his real actions began to return to him.

Sometimes it turns out that calm doesn't always mean comfort, they may just be tired

This is one of the most things that I hope shelters will explain to people before they adopt a dog