DOG FIGHTING LAWS

Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the interstate transportation of dogs for fighting purposes is prohibited by the federal Animal Welfare Act. 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have made dog fighting a felony offense; 47 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit the possession of dogs for fighting; and 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands prohibit being a spectator at a dogfight.
Indiana considers promoting or staging an animal fight, using an animal in a fight, or attending an animal fight having an animal in the person’s possession to be a class D felony subject to 1 and a half years imprisonment and a fine up to $10,000. It is also a class D felony to possess animal fighting paraphernalia and possess, harbor, or train an animal that has scars, wounds or injuries consistent with an animal fight knowingly or intentionally purchasing or possessing an animal for the purpose of fighting or being a spectator at an animal fight a Class A misdemeanor and can carry a punishment of up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine up to $5,000. Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia is a Class B misdemeanor and can carry a punishment of up to 180 days imprisonment and a fine up to$1,000.
Since 1976, federal law has prohibited transporting animals for fighting purposes across state lines or national borders. But federal authorities have pursued no more than a handful of dog fighting and cock-fighting cases, despite repeated violations of the law across the country, frequent tips from informants, and requests to assist with state and local prosecutions. That’s largely because the crime of animal fighting carries only misdemeanor penalties under federal law….

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Why it’s so difficult for people to get a dependable off-leash response from their dogs. Part of the reason is that for many years, most training techniques were based on punish¬ment and involved using a leash and some sort of collar as a correction tool. Dogs were taught to avoid being yanked, and while this type of training sometimes generates decent control on leash, when the leash is removed the dog realizes your ability to inflict punishment on her no longer exists. At that point, the dog often does not comply. Today, modern training methods are based on reward rather than punishment, thus eliminating that focus on punishment tools—such as the leash.

The other reason owners have found attaining off-leash control to be so difficult is that some dog owners inadvertently teach their dogs not to respond to them off leash. This happens when owners givehundreds, and sometimes thousands, of off-leash commands from the first day they bring their dogs home, without any reinforcement at all. If you are unclear about why this creates problems in getting an off.

The focus here will be to teach you an effective way to establish off-leash control of your dog before you start on-leash training. In point of fact, if this is done correctly, the leash and training collar will probably not even be used to teach “sit,” “stay,” “come” and “down.” Instead, it will be used as a safety measure (just in case) when you take your dog around difficult distractions, such as other dogs, cats, people, public places and so on. Of course, it should also be used to teach loose leash walking and/or heel, which I will not cover in this book.
Owners who successfully train their dogs to consistently respond to the “sit,” “stay,” “come” and “down” commands off leash with distrac¬tions…

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Like all the other problems I’ve addressed, digging is a common and very normal behavior for dogs.

As with all problems, it is important to understand the reasons behind the behavior. With digging there are many motives. Dogs dig because they are bored. They dig when it is hot because they like to lie in holes to get cooler. They dig to escape. They bury objects. Sometimes dogs simply dig because they like to.
In dealing with a digging problem, first understand that every dog has a certain amount of energy to expend each day. Sufficient exercise is often an excellent way to burn off excess energy and frequently helps in curtailing digging behavior. In two decades, I have seen dogs who literally destroyed entire yards. I worked with a Saint Bernard who actually uprooted 15-foot trees. This dog, and many others, stopped digging when they were put on a reasonable, consistent exercise pro¬gram. Remember, exercise programs will vary from breed to breed and dog to dog, so check with your veterinarian. Also remember that sim¬ply leaving your dog alone in the yard does not count as exercise. You must exercise the dog.
Boredom is a common reason for dogs to dig. If you leave the dogfirst thing in the morning without a lot to keep him occupied, he is goingto have to do something to keep himself busy. One of the things dogsoften do to occupy themselves is dig. To counter this, you need to giveyour dog things to do that are more interesting to him than digging holes.
Luckily, there are a number of creative toys that can keep mostdogs occupied and interested. Consider toys like a Buster Cube orBoomer Ball. The Buster Cube is a plastic square that you can put small pieces of food in. The dog can get the…

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Housebreaking is one of the more common problems dog owners face.

The basic principles of housebreaking are relatively simple, although applying those principles to your individual circumstances can some¬times be a little tricky.
Let’s start off with some simple solutions, so I can help some own¬ers right away.
Does your dog only have accidents at night? By accidents, I mean the dog goes to the bathroom in the house. Night is defined as from when you go to bed until when you wake up. If the answer is yes, try the following suggestions.
The dog should not be permitted any food or water at least two hours before bedtime. Additionally, take the dog out for his final walk and elimination as late as you possibly can. Often, this is all that’s needed.
If your dog is going to the bathroom in the house more frequently and clearly doesn’t understand where he should eliminate, you will need to put him on a proper housebreaking schedule. For most people, crating the dog is the most effective way to housetrain. The crate should be small enough that your dog can stand up and turn around, lie down and comfortably stretch out, but no larger than that.

Crate training works because most dogs do not like to eliminate where they have to lie. This is sometimes misunderstood by owners, who think their dog won’t eliminate where he sleeps and eats. A dog would happily eliminate in a large bedroom, even if he slept there. He will also eliminate in his crate, if the crate is large enough for him to still lie down in a clean spot. If the dog is confined to the right size crate, he will probably not eliminate in it. This is extremely important information. If you can prevent the dog from eliminating, you can then…

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Chewing is among the most common problems I see as a dog trainer.

As with all problems, it is important to understand why your dog does what he does. When it comes to chewing, the answer is really quite basic: Chewing is a very natural behavior for dogs. Many dogs chew because they are bored. They chew because they are teething. Sometimes they chew because of separation anxiety or because they have been given inappropriate items to chew on by their owners. Dogs chew due to inadequate or improper diet and finally, they chew because they like to.
Remember, dogs are intelligent and are especially inquisitive when they’re puppies. Plus, they do not have hands. This is an important point. Think about how often a one- or two-year-old child exploring his new environment touches things. Since the dog does not have hands, when he explores he will taste and chew. This is very normal behavior.
The bottom line on chewing is that you are not going to stop your dog from chewing.
It is just not reasonable or realistic to expect otherwise. So, if you can’t eliminate this problem, what can you do? The answer is to redi¬rect it. In this chapter you will learn how to teach your dog to chew on the proper things, as opposed to improper items like your furniture, clothing, etc.
The real key to addressing problem chewing is to strongly fixate your dog on chewing the correct items. If you can get your dog to chew on the proper items 70 percent more than he does right now, then your dog is going to chew 70 percent less on the improper items. That, cou¬pled with things like proper exercise, proper diet and making some of the unacceptable items less available, as well as teaching your dog what not to…

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Though the vast majority of dogs are safe, yet sometimes even a friendly dog may bite if he is threatened, angry, afraid or hurt. Most dog bites, however, are from those dogs that know the victim— it’s either the family or the neighbor’s dog. Sometimes, when you play rough games with the dog, he gets so excited that he bites you.

• Your dog’s territorial instincts: Just as we guard our things and families, so also do dogs protect their possessions—whether food, puppies or toys. They also protect their favorite spaces—theirs and their master’s. This can include the dog’s eating and sleeping areas, yards, porches and parked cars. A dog can be so fiercely protective of his and his master’s house that even if a child comes running through a fence and reaches the front door of the house, a usually warm and loving dog can turn nasty and growl and bark at the dog purely to protect his master and his family.

• Cornering or crowding over your dog: These are two more reasons for your usually placid dog to rise in self-defense and bite you. This is why innocent children who are unfamiliar with dogs should be wary of them to the extent of standing back and never putting their faces close to that of a dog. This is because cheek bites are very common with dogs.

It is good to be wary of all kinds of dogs you encounter. Here are a few:

1.  Stray dogs: If a dog is lost, frightened or injured, he is likely to bite because he has lost his bearings and feels very vulnerable. So, keep away from him, as he is dangerous to you and your children.
2.  Sick or injured dogs: If a dog is in pain or is sick or injured, obviously he will be unable

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