A Very Territorial Chihuahua And The New Dog In The House. Help?

The chihuahua isn’t exactly mine, but it lives in the same house I do. I was thinking of getting an Italian Greyhound, and before anyone says anything about that, yes, I am very capable and ready for taking care of it. Is it possible to train the Chihuahua so that he can accept that the new dog will be living in the same house as him? If so, how?

Survey Questions Over Petsmart Training Center – School Project, Please Help?

Posted this yesterday, but would like to get more input from new people as well. If you’ve been to PetSmart’s Training Center, please help me out! It’s for a 5-7 page English Paper, so I need the feedback! Copy pasting answers or just giving letters/numbers is all I need. Thanks!
Please answer all questions in reference to your first experience with the PetSmart Training Center for purposes of this survey. Thank you for you participation!
1.) Are you Male or Female?
2.) What is your age range? Under 18 18-25 25-45 45-65 over 65
3.) What is the age range of the dog’s primary trainer in the household? Under 18 18-25 25-45 45-65 over 65
4.) Have you used an other dog training service before?
5.) What was the first class your dog attended at PetSmart? Puppy Beginner Intermediate Advanced Click-a-Trick
6.) What was your dog’s age range when the first class began? Under 6 months 6 months-1 year 1-2 years 2-7 years over 7 years
7.) What were your reasons for joining a PetSmart Training Class? Please RANK CHOICES from highest priority to lowest:
A. To teach tricks B. To address a specific behavioral problem C. To strengthen your personal bond to your dog D. To strengthen overall obedience skills E. To provide your dog with socialization to other dogs, people, and places F. To teach your dog to protect you G. To build up your dog’s confidence in himself
8.) How would you rate your knowledge of dog training before your PetSmart Training Class? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert
9.) What methods do you use or believe are effective for obedience training? Please list all that apply
A: Positive Reinforcement B: Negative Reinforcement C: Punishment D: NILF (Nothing in Life is Free) E: Clicker-training F: Crate Training G: Force-Based Training H: Hands-On Training (Physically assisting dog into a position, such as sit, gently) I: Shaping J: Alpha Dog/ Pack Dominance Theory (Caesar Milan’s methods) K: Aversion Techniques (Bitter spray, Bullhorns, Ultra Sonic Devices, Motion-sensored alarms, Citronella Spray bark collars, etc) L: Use of Corrective Devices such as Gentle Leaders, No-pull harnesses, martingale/greyhound collars M. Use of Corrective Devices such as prong/pinch collars, choke collars, shock collars, underground fencing
10.) Which of the above methods were recommended by your training instructor &/or were employed in class?
11.) How would you rate your trainer’s knowledge of training methods on a scale of 1-5? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert
12.) How would you rate your trainer’s enthusiasm and willingness to help on a scale of 1-5? 1 being nonexistent, 5 being highest
13.) How would you rate your trainer’s professionalism, salesmanship, and ability to lead the class? 1 being out of their element, 5 being remarkable
14.) How would you rate your experience with PetSmart’s Training Center overall? 1 being horrible, 5 being best
15.) How would you rate your knowledge of dog training after your PetSmart Training Class? 1: No Knowledge 2: Some Knowledge 3: Pretty Knowledgeable 4: Very Knowledgeable 5: Expert
16.) How would your rate your dog’s improvement after your experience with the PetSmart Training Center? 1: Regression in behavior &/or obedience 2: No change in behavior or obedience 3: “Well, he does it at home, but not in the training center!” 4: Improvement 5: Much Improvement
17.) Has your dog completed his or her Canine Good Citizenship Test?
18.) Do you find the price of classes in the PetSmart Training Center to be worth the services it provides?
19.) Have you enrolled in another PetSmart Training Center Course since your first experience?
20.) Would you recommend the services of the PetSmart Training Center to a friend?
Additional comments also welcomed. Thanks again to all who respond!

Help! How Can I Train My Dog Not To Bark Or Act Aggressive When Someone Comes To The Door?

He is an Itailian Greyhound mix and has extreme high anxiety

Can You Help With Litter Box Training My 1-year-old Dog? Should I Be Concerned About Cats?

I have a 13 month old Italian Greyhound who is very good at going outside for toileting, but I may be moving to a small apartment and I am considering box training him for convenience and his comfort during possible longer hours and cold weather. When he was a puppy he used puppy pads, but his best buddy always tore them up (and he could have been involved too, but I am not sure). I am aware that if my dog eats litter he can become very ill – and I would like to avoid that. Are there any other suggested materials (I have thought of wood shavings or cedar chips, but have to reference of whether it would work and possible ill effects or such) besides paper, puppy pads, and litter that I could use? Also, if he were to live with cats while being box trained, how would you suggest I teach him the difference between the boxes? Is it possible to put them in the same room wihtout any conflict?
Thanks!

I Need Help From Racing Greyhound Trainers!?

I’m 16 and I want to own and train greyhounds one day.I am just curious as to how you teach the dogs to chase the rabbits? I know that some people let them kill live bunnies but there is another way is’nt there? I love all animals and Dont think I’d make a good trainer if it involves killing bunnies.Also what level of qualifacation do you need to get a trainer’s licence? Diplomas,degrees?

Need Dog Training Help?

my puppy is part greyhound but mostly alaskan husky.
she was bred to race but we rescued her from being put down when she was 4 weeks old ( her femur broke so the owners were going to put her down)
and well we hav had her since then so she bites a lot she has already ripped the skin on one of my fingers.
and i want to know ho to stop this aggression in her i need way to train er im very desperate!
she is a very intelligent dog and people say intelligent dogs are harder to train (though i would think it would be easier)
but can anyone help??
i have no idea how to train her my other dog sequoia isa completely different breed and very calm so she was easy to train but this one is very hard.
what i want to train her to do:
not beg
not steal stuff off of the table.
to not jump onto kitchen chairs (yes she does that)
to not dig.( she is working her way into the neighbors yard)
to not eat our garden.
how to stay.
MOST IMPORTANLY NOT TO BITE!
i dont want anyone reporting her and having her put down
i love this puppy so much and dont want anything to happen to her.
she was born may 27th of this year.
just so you get an idea of how old she is
(no saying that we shouldnt have taken her at 4 weeks! i have had a lot of people yell at us for that. just so you know if we didnt take her at 4 weeks she would be dead right now. only because she broke her femur and would never be able to race)
btw her leg is all healed now

Any Help With Dog Training?

Me and someone I know are going to try and train his lurcher/greyhound cross and although I do know some basic things from my own dogs, I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on how to make the process easier? We’re not sure how old the dog is because it’s a rescue, although it certainly isn’t a pup. I was looking for roughly how long it would take for basic commands like sit and come here, where an ideal place would be, and if we would need any other equipment other than the lead, dog and packet of biscuits for rewards. Unless the biscuits are a bad idea?
Thanks a lot

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