Secrets to Dog Training – Stop your Dog’s Behavior Problems!
What Is It?
Secrets to Dog Training presents an unusually detailed and thorough look
at how to both prevent and deal with the more common problem behaviors
exhibited by dogs. As the owner of a moderately troublesome mutt myself,
I’ve spent a fair amount of time searching the Net for reliable
resources on this topic, and I have to say that the level of knowledge
and detail contained within the pages of this compendium is unusually
exacting for an online book.
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Not only that, but – again, unusually for this medium – the information
at hand is actually (gasp!) reliable. Yes, that’s right - this one’s a
whole new kettle of fish. Written by a seasoned dog trainer, you can
relax in the knowledge that all the tips and advice included are tried
and true, and come from Stevens’ real-life experiences as a professional
dog trainer. There is also a straight-talking, easy to follow 30-minute
downloadable video which provides real-life examples of doggy bad
behavior along with solutions and remedies to change them.
What’s Covered?
There’s a pretty impressive range of information packed into this guide.
It’s not just the problem behaviors that are covered: the book starts
off with new-owner advice (how to choose a puppy/dog, the best places to
get one from, breed information, puppy/dog-proofing your home, the
first vet visit, housetraining, etc) and then moves on to the more
advanced stuff: behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance,
chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety, to name a few),
intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems
(allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke, and so on), and
advanced commands and tricks.
The 30-minute downloadable video gives a great insight into a dog’s
quest to be the alpha dog and how you can prevent this. Its quick steps
to stop bad behaviors such as housebreaking right through to leash
pulling are so simple you can start trying them out on your dog straight
away.
Particularly Good Parts
In addition to the contents listed above, there’s also a pretty
impressive section on dog whispering, which – in case you haven’t heard
of it already – is a method of dog training based on a philosophy of
clear communication and mutual respect. It’s been popularized in recent
years by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), and is becoming
increasingly well-known as an alternative and humane method for
disciplining and training your dog.
Secrets to Dog Training has
dedicated an entire section to dog whispering: Daniel Stevens explains
the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language
to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly,
assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog. Step-by-set
instructions are included for the common commands (sit, down, come,
stay, quiet, etc).
It makes for some pretty interesting reading – and, after trying out
the basics on my own recalcitrant pooch, I was amazed at how effective
the techniques suggested are. Highly recommended!
I Love Freebies (Who Doesn’t?)
There’s just something about getting something for nothing. And,
although my magpie-like acquisitiveness may have led me into
less-than-productive purchases in the past, in this particular case I’m
happy to report that
Secrets to Dog Training hasn’t let me down: the
freebies included with this book are not only numerous, they’re actually
useful(wow!)
The book itself costs $39.95. For this price, you get a complete and
detailed manual on training your dog, preventing and handling behavioral
problems, and a whole bunch of general-knowledge tips and advice.
You also get a handful of practical freebies: four bonus books,
dealing respectively with advanced housetraining how-to’s and
troubleshooting (including both the crate- and paper-training methods); a
detailed study on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom
your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds,
dental care, and nail-clipping how-to’s); and finally, how to begin
training your dog for security work.
As mentioned earlier, there is a bonus 30-minute downloadable video
which takes a no-fuss approach to practical solutions for dog obedience
issues.
Another particularly useful freebie: a personalized consultation with
a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your
dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can flick them a
quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with
expert advice and practical tips.
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Altogether, I’m pretty impressed with this package. I’ve owned dogs
on and off my whole life, starting from when I was ten – I would have
thought that I was better-prepared than most to handle the quirks and
caprices of my canine friends.
But since reading this book, I think my pre-
Secrets to Dog Training self
was (embarrassingly) perhaps a trifle more complacent than
knowledgeable - I’ve learned more since reading this manual than I’ve
picked up in a near-lifetime’s worth of contact with dogs (do you know
how to stop your dog from tugging on the leash, without using a
check-chain? Well, I do – but until I got my hands on a copy of this
book, I certainly didn’t!)
Several of the training techniques present a refreshingly common-sense,
down-to-earth approach to dog training; others require a little more
effort (take dog whispering as an example) but yield some pretty
dramatic results. I liked the way that more than one training technique
is detailed, to allow the reader to pick and choose the techniques that
best suit themselves and their individual dogs.
I have no qualms in recommending this package to anyone who owns, or is
thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for
the manual to be of assistance: there’s information included that’ll be
useful to any and all dog owners.