Secrets to Dog Training – Dog Obedience Training Review
Posted by Jeanne on December 30, 2008
The Secrets to Dog Training dog obedience training program presents an unusually detailed and thorough look at how to both prevent and deal with the more common dog problem behaviors. I’ve spent a great amount of time searching the internet for reliable resources on this topic, and I am impressed with the level of knowledge and detail contained in this on online book.
Not only that, but the information is actually 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.
What’s Covered?
There’s a pretty impressive range of information packed into this dog guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are covered: the book starts off with new-owner advice (how to choose a puppy or a dog, the best places to get one from, breed information, puppy- or dog-proofing your home, the first vet visit, housetraining, and so on) and then moves on to the more advanced stuff: behavioral problems (such as dominance, aggression, digging, chewing, separation anxiety, excessive barking, to name a few), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat and dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke, and so on), and advanced commands and tricks.
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 use 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-step instructions are included for the common commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet, and so on).
It makes for some pretty interesting reading – and, after trying out the basics, 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 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!
The book itself costs $37. 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
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 send 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 most of my adult life, and I would have thought that I was better-prepared than most to handle the quirks and impulsiveness of my dog friends.
But since reading this book, I think my pre-Secrets to Dog Training self was 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
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.
In a nutshell: I highly recommend this dog training program.
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