Dog Training : You Really Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

You'll save hours of time NOT attending dog obedience classes with your pet. You'll Learn How to Avoid Common Dog Training Mistakes And Exactly What To Say And How To Say It. You'll Have TOTAL CONFIDENCE In Knowing That These Lessons Work!! I sincerely believe these are the most positive, most fun, and most effective training techniques available on the internet today.

We reviewed 25 of the most popular dog training programs but most turned out to be a complete waste of time and money. In fact, the vast majority contained re-hashed material that had been copied from other publications on the market.

The sites we've listed on the link below were the best ones we found. They're all original and more importantly were produced by leading experts in their field. After consulting with some current members they all appear to be extremely effective when it comes to Dog Training Techniques.

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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.

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.

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 $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- 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.

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.

As a matter of fact, here is another particularly useful freebie you can download

5-Dog Training Myths

Secrets to Dog Training: A Thumbnail Sketch
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. In a nutshell: highly recommended.








Article 1 - Destructive Chewing

Artilce 2 - Recognizing, preventing, and handling dog aggression

Article 3 - Separation Anxiety

Article 4 - Licking: affectionate, disconcerting, or just plain disgusting?

Article 5 - Barking dogs - Understanding it and dealing with it

Article 6 - Does your dog chew grass?

Article 7 - Digging

Article 8 - How to deal with a jumping dog

Article 9 - Dealing with a lonely dog

Article 10 - How to deal with a whining dog

Article 11 - Coprophagia (poop eating)

Article 12 - Disobedience

Article 13 - Food-Guarding Issues

Article 14 - Fear Biting

Article 15 - Jumping on the furniture

Article 16 - Leash issues

Article 17 - Nipping and play biting

Article 18 - Successful training: the Positive Reinforcement Method

Article 19 - Introducing the Family Dog to the New Baby

Article 20 - The Ultimate House Training Guide

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- The Ultimate House Training Guide -

What Is It?
This handy manual is a comprehensive guide to what's arguably the most widespread, challenging and frustrating issue faced by any and all dog-owners: house training. Has any aspect of dog ownership ever been so widely misunderstood and unanimously dreaded?

Theories both unhelpful and just plain wrong positively abound on the topic. You can find a veritable vortex of conflicting arguments almost anywhere you choose to seek information on the subject, whether it's online (o, the staggering variation on the "The Only Way To House train Your Dog!" theme to be found here!), at your local library, through contact with dog trainers, or through the (less reputable but nevertheless prolific) ranks of "quack" dog trainers : aka, those frustrating people sans qualifications, but with enough smugness and pseudo-savoir faire to fool the less suspicious of us into handing over our hard-earned dosh.

What Sets This Book Apart?
After several confounding and increasingly-frustrated hours spent trawling through the virtual minefield of conflicting information on this subject, it was with a heady mixture of joy and near-tearful relief that I stumbled across an online book entitled "The Ultimate House Training Guide", by Martin Olliver. As the title suggests, literally all aspects of the subject are covered, and in a manner both chatty and educational - it's kind of like having a friendly conversation with a knowledgeable canine behaviorist (with the added benefit of being able to refresh your understanding of the matter at any given time, simply by scrolling back to the relevant section!)

The tone of the book presents a welcome contrast to the illogicalities so freely available elsewhere on the Net (and, indeed, in most repositories of canine "expertise"): it's friendly, informative, and above all, commonsensical. No gimmicky recommendations, poorly-disguised marketing ploys, or too-brief Q&A sessions here: you don't have to be experienced in canine behavior and training to see that this guy knows what he's talking about (and did I mention he's a vet?)

What's Actually Included?
There's a quick section on the tools of the trade ("patience, persistence, consistence, and common sense") along with some morale-boosting advice on how to keep your cool through the training process, and then it's straight into the meat of the matter: the nitty-gritty on how to house train, with a detailed section (one for pups, one for older dogs) on each of the three methods recommended (paper-training, crate-training, and the direct method.)

Common house training problems are dealt with next - this is particularly handy! A huge variety of issues are covered, from territorial marking to poop-eating; and on top of that, each problem comes with a case study, which helps you to put the information into context.

Next, health-related problems are covered in some depth. There's a section on congenital problems (problems your dog was born with); a section on the disease-related problems that develop later in life; and a section on other problems related to house training, like inappropriate outdoor elimination, or lawn-burn from urination.

Finally, there's the Top Ten Tips for hassle-free house training, which is essentially a recap of the most helpful and necessary attitude adjustments, practical tips, and useful nuggets of general knowledge which will come in most handy in your dog's training.

Just Because It's Detailed Doesn't Mean It's Confusing
Sound like a handful? It's actually very user-friendly. Not only is this book packed with sound practical advice, but the whole thing is laid out in a very logical and easy-to-understand format: the tone is light and non-threatening (no confusing terminology or strange gaps in logic here!) and it proceeds in a logical manner from step to step, with the assistance of helpful how-to illustrations from the book's charming mascot (a pooch called, of all things, Spot-Less).

Troubleshooting
In my opinion, one of the best parts: a free, personalized email consultation with the team at Kingdom of Pets. If you'd like additional help with your own dog's toilet-related vagaries, just flick them off an email and you'll get an individualized professional opinion on how best to handle the problem - plus any additional tips and strategies necessary to get your house training under control.

The Verdict
House training a dog is an intimidating task for most people, but the author's depth of knowledge is pretty reassuring; and he certainly knows how to break it down for even the greenest of owners. In addition to the main sections detailed above, there are plenty of tempting extras included to make the process as easy and effective as possible: checklists, do's and don'ts, how to appropriately deal with "accidents", even a list of the more helpful training products available!

All in all, two thumbs up from me: when the information on hand is as detailed, easy to absorb, and - above all - reliable as The Ultimate House Training Guide, you really can't go wrong. May your dog's initiation to house training proceed Spot-Lessly!