need dog training advice

[Bladen]

im getting a puppy on sunday!
im really excited.

hes an akita shep. mix.
cute lil fluffy face!

anywho, i want to train him as best as i can. im ok with basic dog training stuff but i wouldnt mind knowing a bit more.

anybody have any good websites? i dont want to take just any old advice off of the internet. i thought you fine people might know of a site or two.

also, please feel free to throw in any advice that has worked for you.

i guess i should add that i want him to protect my house but i dont want him to be all out mean.

thanks in advance.

[DOGMAN]

I don't have any specific web sites to recommend. But, I do have some advice for an overall training mindset that will reap tons of rewards for you, and the dog.

Use an instictive training method, and use positive reinforcement. Don't try to force the dog into anything. You are the smarter of the two species- be patient and figure out ways to teach your dog to do the things you want- without them ever resenting or fearing you. Of course, you have to have rules, and be the alpha...but you can do this without a heavy hand. Lead by example- stay calm, and free of emotion- and your dog will start to mimmick those attributes

[2dumb2kwit]

Lead by example- stay calm, and free of emotion- and your dog will start to mimmick those attributes

Hmmm.....my dog is lovable, funny, and friggin' retarded. How do you suppose..............nevermind.

[mcgyver]

Akita,
Nice Dogs!
My best friend raised his from a puppy. He was recommended a trainer from the breeder.
The trainer offered him some advise he shared with me (I'm over there all the time).
Akita's need to know that they are Not top dog. This is true of most dogs, but the details that the trainer pointed out were rather interesting.
* Never let the dog go through a door before you. You must always allow passage.
* Always feed the dog After you have eaten.
* Never allow the dog access to your bed, chair or sofa.
Just the main points I found interesting.
I've raised more than a few dogs, but Akita's hunt bears!
You grab that dog by the sides of the neck and you know you don't want to trade alpha status with it.
When you are looking for a training class, check to see if they are familiar with the breed. You may find that you will be the one getting trained.
Hope your neighbor don't have a poodle.

[Beo]

Get a big stick about 3 foot long and beat him into submission. Works everytime.

[2dumb2kwit]

Get a big stick about 3 foot long and beat him into submission. Works everytime.

That sounds like a good way to get shot in the.....oh, wait. LOL

[DOGMAN]

Akita,
Nice Dogs!
My best friend raised his from a puppy. He was recommended a trainer from the breeder.
The trainer offered him some advise he shared with me (I'm over there all the time).
Akita's need to know that they are Not top dog. This is true of most dogs, but the details that the trainer pointed out were rather interesting.
* Never let the dog go through a door before you. You must always allow passage.
* Always feed the dog After you have eaten.
* Never allow the dog access to your bed, chair or sofa.
Just the main points I found interesting.
I've raised more than a few dogs, but Akita's hunt bears!
You grab that dog by the sides of the neck and you know you don't want to trade alpha status with it.
When you are looking for a training class, check to see if they are familiar with the breed. You may find that you will be the one getting trained.
Hope your neighbor don't have a poodle.

Funny...there are some things that sled dog people contradict here.
Rule 1- Feed your dogs before feeding yourself.....we are the caregivers, and especially in a race or expedition format- you feed the engine, before you feed yourself.
Rule2- the dogs all ways go first...they are supposed to be out front...falling through the ice, checking condtions etc...
Rule 3- huddle up as a team and sleep together to stay warm

We maintain alpha status however, because the dogs realize we control the food. They only eat when WE give it to them. And they are only in front because WE put them there and allowed them the opportunity. Ultimatley if you control every aspect of your dogs life, they don't question if yur the alpha...they know for sure.

[DOGMAN]

Get a big stick about 3 foot long and beat him into submission. Works everytime.

This technique works similarly with children and women

[Bladen]

thanks guys

[Rick]

This technique works similarly with children and women

Oh Oh! I'll just be (tip toeing) riiiiiiiiight back. Stay right there. (I don't want to be hit with the shrapnel).

[Old GI]

NO!!!!! Honey, there's nothing here to see.

[crashdive123]

Some daredevils jump motorcycles over cars. Some daredevils ride over Niagra Falls in a barrel. Some daredevils base jump off of tall structures. None of them, I say again, none of them face the dangers that good ole Jason Montana does when he has a keyboard in front of him.

[DOGMAN]

I was playing on the assumption that the technique doesnt work well....on dogs, kids or wives. Note that I said..."This technique works similarly with children and women"...I never said it worked well, or I condone it!

This might be a good time for me to ask, "can I change my name officially to "dogman"...I no longer want to have any association with my real identity! HELP

[mcgyver]

Funny...there are some things that sled dog people contradict here.

Hey, I never said I agreed with the trainers advice, just that I found his advice
interesting.
I assumed he had something specific to offer concerning the breed. I know headstrong, is an understatement to the dog I know.
I always went with the theories that you subscribe to for K9 training Jason. Just not that big stick, woman and children thing!

My point to Bladen is that you have what is considered a unique breed that may require a unique method of handling.
Being mixed with Shepard you may have the best of both breeds, enjoy your new puppy. I wish I was in your shoes. (I'm married to a cat person)

[Rick]

Dance Dogman....Dance!

[crashdive123]

Nice dodge Jason.

[DOGMAN]

Hey, I never said I agreed with the trainers advice, just that I found his advice
interesting.
I assumed he had something specific to offer concerning the breed. I know headstrong, is an understatement to the dog I know.
I always went with the theories that you subscribe to for K9 training Jason. Just not that big stick, woman and children thing!

My point to Bladen is that you have what is considered a unique breed that may require a unique method of handling.
Being mixed with Shepard you may have the best of both breeds, enjoy your new puppy. I wish I was in your shoes. (I'm married to a cat person)

I'm not disagreeing...I dont know much about Akitas...some thickheaded breeds do need a firm hand, this may be one of them. I honestly don't know.
I was just sayin...its was contridictory to sled dog training (for me anyway)

[Beo]

I was only joking, I here Akita's have alot of meat so in a worst case scenario you can eat the dog... lol... I was joking, I would never beat my kid.

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