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. 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.

In a nutshell: highly recommended.

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The bonuses alone offer terrific value and include

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Thank you.

Cheri Taylor
Los Angela. USA

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When we brought our two labs home we bought all sorts of balls to play fetch with. Tennis balls got one use before they were destroyed. Brandon He would literally crush them in his mouth and rip them apart. Bailey would eat the skin off the tennis balls. We’ve had this Kong ball for over a year. These Kong toys are the best investment we’ve made on a dog toy. Our dogs loves this ball. We play fetch with it, Bailey chews on it around the house, and Brandon even sleeps next to it at night. It still looks brand new…no signs of wear at all.

Bailey chews through everything in minutes or hours. Both of our labs are heavy chewers and play tug-of-war with most of their toys. KONG toys are the only ones they can’t destroy. I bought this one to have as an alternative to the other KONG toys we have. Playing fetch is great fun with this one too. This WILL last for your dogs.

I have wasted a lot of money on dog toys. This ball along with the round ball are Brandon’s favorite toys. We will soon order another one because our Brandon loves this ball so much and leaves it all over the place. It gets lost at least once a week!

This Kong is terrific. We put a bit of peanut butter and kibble inside and the boys are happy for a long time. Brandon loves the way it bounces in a haphazard way and we enjoy watching him play with it! Bailey loves that it often has tasty treats in it. The Kong is worth ever penny plus it appears to be virtually indestructible. We’re both happy!!!!

While it took some time to get our 2 dogs conditioned to the underground fence and the remote trainer, the disc worked intermediately. We’ve had one disc for a couple years and plan to order another disk to keep one dog out of the rabbit cage. He can’t tell the difference between dog food and rabbit droppings.

Keep the family dog safe in the yard with this in-ground pet fencing system. Once installed, the system provides an effective way to keep the dog not only in the yard, but also clear of out-of-bounds areas such as flowerbeds, gardens, decorative shrubbery, and pools. When the dog approaches the buried wire, a radio signal tells the dog’s collar to administer a brief, harmless stimulation that he’ll quickly learn to avoid. Even more, patented run-through prevention offers secure, reliable containment.

The rechargeable collar receiver comes with a comfortable strap that fits neck sizes 8 to 24 inches. For convenience, the system’s exclusive ReadyTest produces a brief, pleasant clicking to indicate the perfect collar fit, plus it shows the system status and battery status. The unit’s indoor wall-mounted transmitter provides added peace of mind with an audible and visual wire-break alarm, as well as built-in 24/7 battery backup in the event of power failure. The kit includes 500 feet of single-conductor ground wire to enclose up to 1/3 acre (expandable to 25 acres with additional wire kits), two-hour quick-charging lithium ion batteries, boundary wire, and training flags, as well as a training support 800 number, complete installation instructions, and a DVD. The 4-ounce receiver measures 2-3/4 by 3/4 by 1-1/4 inches, and the system carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Innotek recommends dogs be at least six months old before starting a remote training program. For the safety of the dog, a long lead should be used during initial training to ensure control of the situation. If the dog shows signs of growling, snarling, or biting while using the collar, stop immediately and consult a professional dog trainer or animal behaviorist.

New INNOTEK UltraSmart in-ground pet fencing systems set a new standard. The difference is in the sleek, streamlined comfortable collar – 30% smaller and lighter than other containment receivers.

We chose the Ultrasmart system because it is the smallest collar on the market that is rechargeable. And the charge lasts for weeks!

Installation was easy. The wire only needs to be burried between 1 and 3 inches. I did this completely by and with a spade. I don’t recommend this approach, but you can do it. It took me two evenings after work. I simply ran the spade into the ground a few inches and wiggled it. I moved along and had a little crevice to put the wire in. If you need to run a lot of wire get a gas powered edger. Use a wooden paint stick, to bury the wire. Also, use a power drill to twist the wire for those areas where you want the signal to be canceled so the dogs can run through. Don’t get me wrong, this installation is work. The video and instructions are helpful.

Training takes time, but it is not hard. You have a dog to spend time with it anyway, so make the training fun and enjoy the time with your dog. If you watch the video and follow the instructions this works great. Be consistient and don’t skip any days. Your dog will learn quickly and may need a reminder every once in a while. But after the few weeks of training your dog will be fine in the yard. With a little continued follow-up your dog will be fine for extended periods of time too.