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Dog Training the Professional Way
If you've been searching for dog training information you'll have found a ton of instructions about the best way to train your dog. But there is so much information out there, it's difficult to tell the good from the bad. If you're like me you'll always be skeptical about advertisers making wild claims about the best products, but The SitStayFetch dog training program introduces a remarkably elaborate and exhaustive guide on how to both prevent and deal with the more common problem behaviors displayed by dogs. As the owner of a moderately troublesome dog myself, I’ve spent a fair amount of time exploring the Net for reliable resources on this subject, and I have to say that the degree of knowledge and detail incorporated within the pages of this manual is unusually exacting for an online book. Not only that, but the information is actually reliable. Yes, that’s right - this one’s a whole new experience. Published by a seasoned dog trainer, Daniel Stevens, you'll be able to relax in the knowledge that all the tips and advice included are completely reliable, and come from Daniel Stevens’ real-life experiences as a professional dog trainer. What’s in the package? There’s a pretty impressive range of selective information jammed into this guidebook. It’s not merely the problem behaviors that are addressed. The book starts up with new-owner advice on how to select a puppy or dog, the best places to get one from, breed information, puppy/dog-proofing your home, the first vet visit, housetraining, etc. and then progresses to the more advanced material like behavioral problems like aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety, to name a few, intermediate-level dog obedience training commands, health-related dog problems, allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke, etc., and advanced commands and tricks. In addition to the above, there’s also quite an impressive part on dog whispering, which is a technique of dog training founded on a philosophy of clear communication and mutual respect. It’s been made popular in recent years by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), and is becoming progressively well-known as an alternative and humane process for correcting and training your dog. SitStayFetch has devoted a full section to dog whispering: Daniel Stevens explains the background of the method, how to apply voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively rectify and train your dog. Step-by-set instructions are included for the common commands such as sit, down, come, stay, quiet, etc. It's quite an interesting read – and, after testing the basics on my own obstinate dog, I was astounded at how effective the dog obedience techniques suggested are. Highly recommended! Bonuses The bonuses included with this book are not only numerous, they’re really useful and valuable. The guide itself is $37. You receive a complete and elaborate manual on training your dog, preventing and addressing behavioral problems, altogether with a bunch of general-knowledge tips and advice. You also receive a handful of practical bonuses: four bonus books, dealing with advanced housetraining how-to’s and troubleshooting (including both the crate- and paper-training methods); a detailed study on solving canine aggression; how to properly groom your dog including information on coat and skin care for particular breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping and finally, how to start preparing your dog for security work. Another especially valuable bonus is a personalized interview with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got a particular dog obedience problem that you’d like some personal attention on, you'll be able to send them a quick email and receive a personalized, exhaustive response packed with expert advice and practical tips. All in all, I’m really impressed with this program and I’ve discovered more since reading this guide than I’ve found out in a near-lifetime’s worth of contact with dogs. Many of the training methods introduce a refreshingly common-sense, down-to-earth approach to dog training; others demand a bit more endeavor, dog whispering for instance, but generate some pretty spectacular results. I liked the way that more than one training method is explained, to let the reader decide the techniques that best suit themselves and their particular dogs. I have no qualms in recommending this dog training program to anybody who owns, or is considering owning, a dog. You don’t need to possess a problem pet for the manual to be of help. There’s information included that’ll be of value to all dog owners. The SitStayFetch dog training guide comes highly recommended.
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