1 Big Humongous Difference

Horses are prey animals.

Dogs are predatory animals.

Major difference.

A dog comes from ancestors that were hunters. Their instinct is to chase down prey, kill it and eat it. Which is why your dog wants to go after that rabbit, a squirrel or worse..a car or a child.

Ever hear the story of the scorpion and the frog? A frog and a scorpion both come upon a river at the same time. The scorpion wants to get to the other side so he says to the frog “will you carry me on your back across the river so I can get to the other side without drowning?” The frog says ” If I put you on my back you will sting me halfway across and we’ll both drown” The scorpion says “no I won’t, I promise”. “well” the frog says “I guess I can take you since you promised”. So the scorpion climbs on the frog and they start across the river. When they are about half way across the scorpion stings the frog and they both start drowning but before they go under the frog says “I thought you promised not to sting me, now we’re both going to drown”. The scorpion says “I couldn’t help it. It’s my nature”.

And so like the scorpion, it’s in the dog’s nature to have some amount of their ancestor’s predatory instinct in them. The instinct is stronger in some breeds more than others but each dog is an individual and can have a strong predator instinct. It doesn’t seem right to punish them when it’s something that they cannot control. This is not the same as aggressive behavior which can be triggered when they are threatened. Humans have used dog’s instincts for certain tasks and even games. Think of dog races. They are chasing what they think is a rabbit trying to flee. Herding breeds are used to corral and move livestock. Retrievers are used by hunters.

Unfortunately this instinct can be very dangerous for our dogs, especially when there are roads where cars are. We can’t remove this instinct but we can control it by using a leash or fencing in our yards. You can train your dog to pay attention to you and not the distractions. This is a very important part of training your dog. ATTENTION is something I plan on covering in an upcoming post. There is a great book by Clarissa Von Reinhardt that goes into detail on a dog’s predatory instincts called Chase!: Managing Your Dog’s Predatory Instincts It is a great read if you’re interested in learning why your dog chases and what you can do to control it.

3 Ways To Program

The first setting allows for the collar to increase the shock level from the lowest until the dog stops barking. Then it will remember the level that caused the dog to stop barking and will use this as the starting level.

The second setting works like the first except it reverts back to the lowest setting for the next round.

The third setting will just give him the same shock level each time.

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These are techniques that work, that a professional dog trainer uses. Because every dog and every dog owner is different, some methods work better than others so in the training lessons she often give a couple of options for training one action.

What Do You Get In Dove Cresswell’s Puppy and Dog Training Online Course?

The course is made up of 7 complete dog training lessons which you can watch on your computer. The 7 video lessons are clear and easy to follow. You also get 8 free bonus audio lessons when you purchase Dove’s dog training course. I can give you a few bits of each lesson, but there is much more to each one than I can divulge. There are also some techniques she recommends that I had not thought of.

Video #1 – Puppy Housebreaking / Potty Training

This video covers both toy breeds and all other breeds, you can choose to watch the training for toy breeds or all other breeds. You can watch both if you want. She does have different techniques because of the size of your puppy and the size they will end up being when grown. A few things she recommends that I agree with are:

• She recommends using a crate for puppy potty training which I totally agree with.
• Learn how to use positive reinforcement for house breaking.
• How to deal with the inevitable accident and how to keep that to a minimum.

Video #2 – Crate Training

Dove had some insights in this lesson when you think “Yeah, that’s right, they do do that”. This lesson covers using a crate for:

• Using the crate to correct behavior problems.
• How to pick the right crate.
• What NOT to do when crate training your puppy.

Video #3 – Basic Dog Obedience

This video covers things like body language and tone of voice and how they are so important in puppy obedience training. A reason this format she chose works so well, because you can hear her voice as she would when training your dog or puppy. This lesson covers:

• Why voice and body language are important and how to use them.
• Choosing the right words for commands.
• The type of collars and leashes to use and the types that don’t work.
• What NOT to do when correcting your dog.

Video #4 – Walking Politely On A Leash

Everybody wants to learn how to train your dog to do this. This video covers:

• Tools you should use what you shouldn’t use
• Leash techniques that are effective.
• How long training should last.

Video #5 – The Recall

This video covers the tools you will need to train your dog to come every time the first time you call them. This video gives you the way to correct your dog and when and how much to praise your dog for certain things they do.

• When and how to praise your dog.
• How to correct your puppy.

Video #6 – Good Puppy and Dog Manners

This video covers quite a few different behavior problems. It also covers some commands that are used to prevent bad behavior. Some of the dog behavior problems covered are:

• How to stop dog jumping on people.
• Dog Barking
• Dog Whining
• Counter Surfing. Some simple yet very effective solutions. This will make you smile.

Video #7 – Special Dog Tricks

This video gives you insights as to why teaching your dog tricks is good for them. Training techniques to teaching tricks that will get them to learn quickly. A few tricks she teaches are:

• Shaking their paw
• Waving
• Roll Over

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Additional Bonuses

Dove has included some bonuses with her course.These are audio lessons.

• Be in touch with Dove directly. You can email Dove a question, enter your email and receipt and she will answer.
• Teach your dog to fetch.
• Train your dog to play soccer.
• Teach them hide ‘n seek.
• Information on dog sports. Agility, Rally Obedience and Flyball
• How to easily earn your dog’s respect.
• Choosing the right dog food and treats.

Who Is This Course For?

As I went through each lesson I liked this course more and more. Dove is a great teacher. What I like about this course is that you are taught the methods that a professional trainer uses to train specific things. She tells you what is really important in each lesson. The things that you must do but also the things you must never do. Each lesson is easy to understand, and the techniques she uses are so easy to do that you just want to get started training your puppy right away. You just have to remember what she says about when the training session should end. Every new puppy owner should have this course. So many things can be trained very simply if you start them when your puppy is young, and you do them correctly. This course is highly recommended. Visit Dove’s website here.

The Downloads Area

There is a button in the menu bar for downloads. This is what I received in the Premium Members Area. There is a course section and a bonus section.
In the course section you can download the Secrets to Dog Training book in pdf form. This book is big, over 250 pages and 100 photographs. It covers everything from puppy stages to advanced obedience training. Also covers how to correct your dog’s behavior problems with step by step instructions.
Next there is the Secrets to Dog Training Video. It can be downloaded in PC or MAC versions.

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Bonus Section – Who Doesn’t Love Free?

Bonus 1 – Dog Food Secrets Book

75 Gourmet Recipes book that your dog will love! This book covers not only a bunch of recipes for your dog but also what food to avoid.

Bonus 2 -The Top 20 Consultations

This book includes 20 of the best consultations that they have answered!

Bonus 3 – Secrets to Becoming the Alpha Dog V5
Learn about the importance of the pack leader, identifying challengers for the role of pack leader, etc.
Bonus 4 – Dog Grooming Made Easy
Find out about preparing your dog for grooming, how to give your dog a bath, nail clipping, the best way to clean your dog’s face, eyes & ears, using clippers to maintain your dogs coat, dental hygiene and the essential grooming equipment!
Bonus 5 – House Training Methods and Tricks
Learn easy ways to house train your dog, use the Direct Method for an outdoors dog or use the Paper Method for an indoors dog! Plus 10 helpful tips on making house training a success!
Bonus 6 – A Quick Guide To Dog Agression
Learn how to identify the first signs of aggression, stop your dog from acting aggressively towards children, strangers and other dogs.
Bonus 7 – Tips on Security Training Your DogInterested in security training your dog? Which breed should you choose? Professional training or home training? Find the answers here!
Plus an mp3 audio for the book Secrets to Dog Training so you can listen anywhere, anytime.

Get Secrets To Dog Training Now!

You’ll Also Get More Stuff

• The newly released “Kingdom of Pets Dog Training Series” Online Video Series by Brian Heward and Susan Morton. There are 6 titles and over 5 hours of footage that includes the following titles:
• How to Stop Dog Aggression (Part 1)
• How to Stop Dog Aggression (Part 2)
• How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
• How to Stop Your Dog’s Biting & Chewing Problems
• Alpha Dog Training
• AND In Field Training: Real Life Case Studies of Dog Training in Action
• AND the fantastic software Secrets to Dog Training Pro, which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

This is a fantastic course. It has everything you need to learn the proper way to train your new puppy or dog. To learn more about their program, visit their website by clicking here.

Secrets Of A Professional Dog Trainer was written by dog training author Adam Katz. He has also authored several dog training dvds and audio lectures. On his website he says “Nothing on the market explained dog training the way we thought it should be explained. So I wrote my own dog training book. You can start learning how to get your dog to listen to you, anywhere you go, with my best-kept and most effective training secrets you can start transforming your dog in less than 10 minutes”

What Do You Get With This Course

Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer Book - This book is 316 pages, around half that downloaded. It has a simple layout and the writing style is very matter of fact. BUT it covers every part of dog ownership you can think of. Just take a look at his website and you can see the ton of material he covers. His philosophy is to communicate with your dog the way other dogs would communicate to each other.

He believes in praise and reward when the dog does what is wanted and correction when he doesn’t. Something I happen to agree with. As a matter of fact, there is quite a lot in this book that I happen to agree with. Some of the many things covered are:

• How to choose a puppy
• How professional trainers train their dogs
• How to teach your dog hand signals
• Stop puppy biting
• Stop your dog from digging
• Training with an electronic collar
• Stop your dog barking

There are many more behavior problems that you learn how to correct. I like the fact that he does go into some things that are beyond what you find in many of the dog training books and courses.

Bonuses – We All Like Free

Bonus 1 – Eight Secrets To Becoming The “Alpha Dog”

We’ve all heard of being the Alpha Dog. What he teaches you is why your dog needs to have a leader. That is when they are the happiest. Once you become the “Alpha Dog,” your dog will

• Show you new-found respect
• Begin responding to you like never before
• Want to please you
• Respect you at all times

Bonus 2 – Where To Buy Pet Products At Wholesale Prices

He tells you how he gets his pet products at dirt cheap prices

Bonus 3 – Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash In Less Than 10 Minutes!

This is one of the most asked for lessons by dog owners. Check out this video:

Bonus 4 – Puppy Primer:How To Know When To Teach Behaviors

Shows training a puppy from birth to 1 yr.

Bonus 5 – Fixing Aggression Problems

Tells you the 4 types of aggression and how one technique works on 9 out of 10 dogs.

Bonus 6 – How To Choose A Vet

This comes as an MP3 audio and a downloadable transcript. Not all vets are alike.

Bonus 7 – Unlimited Consultations

This is with a moderated discussion group.

When you buy this book you get a free 30 day pass for full access to the Member’s Only Subscription Site. Be aware that to in order to be a member of this site there is a $9.95/month membership fee.

This book sells for $37.00 the membership site is $14.95/month. All of this information for less than 2 bags of dog food.

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The Benefits of Clicker Training

• You reward wanted behavior and ignore unwanted behavior so you get a dog that wants to train rather than a dog that is afraid to train.
• You don’t lure the dog to do a behavior, you wait for the dog to voluntarily do it. This means you won’t end up with a dog that you have to lure to get what you want. Ever call your dog to come while waving a treat?
• Your timing for reinforcement can get very precise. That makes the dog training very efficient and saves time.
• You train the behavior first, then add the cue. That makes the cue more reliable.
• After a few months, you get a clicker smart dog. Your dog knows how to play the game and it makes learning new things fun and they learn faster.

Conclusion

Any success in dog training whether it is traditional or clicker is determined by the trainer’s skills. The 4 secrets you discover in this course will help you become more successful in your puppy training or older dog training. This is a great course that you should check out.
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An Example

Lets take an example of training your puppy to sit. Sit is one of the first commands/behaviors most people teach in puppy obedience training. First the reward, food is a great motivator for dogs so we’ll use food for a reward. Instead of giving them the cue/command to sit, we lure them into a sit by holding the food close to their nose and raising it up and back until they sit. When they sit you use your marker, be it a clicker or a word like “good” or “yes”, and give them the reward. You have not given the cue/command yet.  Now repeat repeat repeat. It won’t be long before your puppy is sitting on their own in anticipation of the reward. What has just happened is secret to positive dog training.

The secret is to train your puppy to offer good behaviors to you rather than you commanding them to do a behavior,  like in our example of sitting. Your puppy will start looking for chances to be rewarded. When they are eager to try a behavior that gets them something good, like their reward, your puppy training will become fun for both of you and they will learn faster.

The Reward

Dogs can be motivated by other things also besides food. Some like to chase a ball, or go for a ride in a car. The reason food is used often by dog trainers is that they can be given their reward and it’s gone in a second or two. Now they can focus on the next thing in your puppy training schedule. A toy or something like that as a reward takes time and it will be harder to get the dog back on task.

The Marker

Whatever you use as a marker, it can be a clicker, a clap, a word, etc.. get your puppy used to hearing it and immediately getting a reward. In the beginning they don’t have to do any particular behavior, what you want them to learn is the marker means good stuff in coming. It won’t take long before their eyes light up at the sound of your marker.

The timing of the marker is critical. Whatever behavior they do that you are working towards, you have to mark and reward immediately so that they associate what they did with the reward. Once they have learned the behavior, every time they do it start using a word, the cue, in our example it would be “sit” and soon they will learn to associate the cue with the behavior.