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Dog Obedience Training From Pet Kingdom
Dog training can be challenging to say the least. We all want one of those exceptionally well behaved dogs that seem to understand every word that comes out of their master's mouths. They never misbehave, they never ignore their master's wishes, such as calling them away from another dog at the park, and they often know a whole heap of cool fun tricks.
Dogs are wild animals. Well, at least their ancestors were. What many of us don't realise when we introduce a dog into the family, be it a puppy or older dog, is that to the dog we are introducing them not into a family, but into a pack. Think about this for a second because understanding this and the implications associated are the cornerstone towards improving obedience in a dog.
Packs have a hierarchy. Let's look at an average family. One or two parents and two children. The dog immediately assesses its position in the pack and acts accordingly. The real key to having a great loving obedient companion who is loyal is to make the dog understand its position within the household (pack).
The dog cannot be seen as the protector (alpha male) otherwise it will be aggressive and potentially dangerous. Make sure the children are always seen to first so the dog is under no illusions that it is more important than the children.
SitStayFetch 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.
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.
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.
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. SitStayFetch 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
Now, Go And Check Out THE KINGDOM OF PETS
Dog Obedience Training
Dogs are wild animals. Well, at least their ancestors were. What many of us don't realise when we introduce a dog into the family, be it a puppy or older dog, is that to the dog we are introducing them not into a family, but into a pack. Think about this for a second because understanding this and the implications associated are the cornerstone towards improving obedience in a dog.
Packs have a hierarchy. Let's look at an average family. One or two parents and two children. The dog immediately assesses its position in the pack and acts accordingly. The real key to having a great loving obedient companion who is loyal is to make the dog understand its position within the household (pack).
The dog cannot be seen as the protector (alpha male) otherwise it will be aggressive and potentially dangerous. Make sure the children are always seen to first so the dog is under no illusions that it is more important than the children.
SitStayFetch 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.
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.
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.
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. SitStayFetch 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
Now, Go And Check Out THE KINGDOM OF PETS
Dog Obedience Training
Dog Obedience Training
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