Training Methods
Here are some suggestions
that other people have found
useful.  Also your local library has
many wonderful books to read on the
subject.  It is always a good idea ot
take your dog to an obedience training
class.
TOXIC
Top 10 Human Medications That Poison Our Pets

Although pet parents are well aware of poisons lurking around
their home, many don’t realize that some of the biggest culprits
are sitting right on their own nightstands. In 2007, the ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center received 89,000 calls related to
pets ingesting over-the-counter and prescription medications. To
help you prevent an accident from happening, our experts have
created a list of the top 10 human medications that most often
poison our furry friends.

If you suspect your pet has ingested any of the following
items, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.
And remember to keep all medications tucked away in
bathroom cabinets—and far from curious cats and dogs.

NSAIDs
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or
naproxen are the most common cause of pet poisoning in small
animals, and can cause serious problems even in minimal doses.
Pets are extremely sensitive to their effects, and may experience
stomach and intestinal ulcers and—in the case of cats—kidney
damage.

Antidepressants
Antidepressants can cause vomiting and lethargy and certain
types can lead to serotonin syndrome—a condition marked by
agitation, elevated body temperature, heart rate and blood
pressure, disorientation, vocalization, tremors and seizures.

Acetaminophen
Cats are especially sensitive to acetaminophen, which can
damage red blood cells and interfere with their ability to transport
oxygen. In dogs, it can cause liver damage and, at higher doses,
red blood cell damage.

Methylphenidate (for ADHD)
Medications used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder) in people act as stimulants in pets and can dangerously
elevate heart rates, blood pressure and body temperature, as well
as cause seizures.

Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil—an anti-cancer drug—is used topically to treat minor
skin cancers and solar keratitis in humans. It has proven to be
rapidly fatal to dogs, causing severe vomiting, seizures and
cardiac arrest even in those who’ve chewed on discarded cotton
swabs used to apply the medication.

Isoniazid
Often the first line of defense against tuberculosis, isoniazid is
particularly toxic for dogs because they don’t metabolize it as well
as other species. It can cause a rapid onset of severe seizures
that may ultimately result in death.

Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is a popular decongestant in many cold and
sinus products, and acts like a stimulant if accidentally ingested
by pets. In cats and dogs, it causes elevated heart rates, blood
pressure and body temperature as well as seizures.

Anti-diabetics
Many oral diabetes treatments—including glipizide and glyburide—
can cause a major drop in blood sugar levels of affected pets.
Clinical signs of ingestion include disorientation, lack of
coordination and seizures.

Vitamin D derivatives
Even small exposures to Vitamin D analogues like calcipotriene
and calcitriol can cause life-threatening spikes in blood calcium
levels in pets. Clinical signs of exposure—including vomiting, loss
of appetite, increased urination and thirst due to kidney failure—
often don't occur for more than 24 hours after ingestion.

Baclofen
Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that can impair the central nervous
systems of cats and dogs. Some symptoms of ingestion include
significant depression, disorientation, vocalization, seizures and
coma, which can lead to death.