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Dog Training - My 316 Page Dog Training Book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer" - Download It, Now
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 . . . keep reading

Dog Whispering: Eight Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog and Being Your Dog's Pack Leader - Dog Whisperer Audio program - Download It, Now
If you really want to get the most out of your dog training, you must learn how to become your dog's pack leader! Once you become the "Alpha Dog," you'll see your dog start to: Show you new-found respect; Begin responding to you like never before; Bond to you and love you like you're the best human in the world; Actually start wanting to please you! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

Where To Buy Dog Training Equipment at "Wholesale" and "Dirt Cheap" Prices: Download This Audio File Now
Once you have this information, you'll be able to obtain practically any pet product or dog training supply at rock bottom prices. You'll never want to buy anything from your local pet store again, once you learn the secrets to where I buy my pet products at wholesale and dirt cheap prices! . . . keep reading

Puppy Training - The "Puppy Primer": How To Know When To Train Which Behaviors. Download Now
This is my personal guide sheet that I use from birth to one year of age. Shows exactly what will happen to your puppy as he progresses through the various stages of development and also when I start teaching which behaviors and in what order! Shows you exactly what you need to know in order to stay "on track" when raising a puppy. . . . keep reading

Dog Aggression Problems And How To Fix Them, Fast: Download It, Now
This audio program goes into even more detail about how to correctly diagnose and fix aggression problems. You'll also learn one simple technique I used to fix 90% of the aggression problems we saw at my dog training company, South Bay K-9 Academy. (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

Pulling On The Leash - How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash In Less Than 10 Minutes. Download It, Now
All you need is a 6 foot leather leash, a dog training collar and this one technique... and your dog will never pull on the leash again. It's so easy, I guarantee you'll be amazed! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

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House Training a Dog Or Puppy In A Hurry

Every professional dog trainer knows that there are five keys to succesfully housebreaking your dog. Ignore any of these and you'll be dooming yourself to many extra months of housebreaking misery. . . . keep reading

The Dog Whisperer

Find out the juicy gossip about what professional dog trainers think about Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer and the Dog Whisper method of training.... . . . keep reading

Does Your Dog Itch and Scratch, All Night Long?
Here's a dialogue I had with my friend, Rose. She had tried everything from diet, special baths, exercise and training but could not get her dog, "Dutch" to stop itching and . . . keep reading

Dog Obedience Training - Six Commonly Used Hand Signals In Dog Obedience Training

Use these six hand signals to communicate silently with your dog. This article shows you how to teach hand signals for: The Come, the down, the heel, the sit, the stay, and the stand . . . keep reading

Interdog Aggression and Your Dog
There are many signs and symptoms that mean your dog is experiencing interdog aggression. You might be surprised to know that this can be fixed by . . . keep reading

Dog Aggression and How To Correct It
Want to know the one thing that will stop your dog's aggression problems? It's you. That's right. You. And your . . . keep reading

Dog House Training - Leaving Your Dog Alone In The House
Leaving a Dog Alone At Home Did you know that you need to train your dog to be alone in the house? Many dog owners don't know what age you can reasonably expect to leave your dog alone i . . . keep reading

Fast Dog Training Technique Transforms Her Dog
She couldn't believe how fast the dog training worked. And to be honest, neither could I. It was like the dog training techniques made him a different dog. A happier dog. . . . keep reading

Is Your Dog Learning Dog Training-- From the T.V.?
I guess it's okay if it's educational television, right? Check out this recent conversation on our discussion forum about dogs watching television: Smirnoff writes: "I know in theory that dog's can't . . . keep reading

Crate Training - Teach Your Dog To Get In His Crate On Command
This is a really great trick to teach your dog. First, your dog should view his crate as a "safe place." A place to go when he's tired, to take a nap or to just be left alone. Here is the fastest and . . . keep reading

Dog Obedience - Your Dog And The Law Of Expectation ...
If you've been reading my email newsletters for some time now, you probably already know that I'm not a big believer in New Age remedies or holistic healing. However, there is one "universal law" that . . . keep reading

Dog Training Commands: How To Talk So Your Dog Understands
Everything in language (including "Dog-lish") is based on associations. And even if we have prior associations with a word, if those associations are not maintained properly, then the word will lose i . . . keep reading

Come On Command: Some Advanced Theories On Teaching Your Dog To Come When Called
[Adam's note: Remember, the difference between using food as a bribe versus using food as a motivator: As a bribe, you're bribing the dog to do the behavior, and if he does... then he'll get a cookie. . . . keep reading

Puppy Socialization: Are You Asking Too Much Of Your Dog?
You simply cannot expose a puppy to too many new things - people, places, and other animals. And yet this is one area where puppy owners undo the good work of many reputable breeders. When a puppy is . . . keep reading

Dog Games: Two Hula-Hoop Games Made For Fun & Training
Using a hula-hoop is a good way to teach the "In" and "Out" commands while your puppy has fun. You need to familiarize her with . . . keep reading

Dog Games: Have Fun By Teaching Your Dog To Become A Messenger
In World Wars I and II dogs were often used to deliver messages over long distances through enemy lines. They started their training in easier surroundings, however, and that's how you can train your dog to make special deliveries. For this game you need . . . keep reading

Dogs And Their Dog Toys
Scott Campbell
Retrieving balls, retrieving dumbbells, Frisbees, balls on ropes (my personal favorite), tugs and ropes. Now you are going to ask "How do I know what toy my dog likes best?" The answer is quite simple . . . keep reading

Adam Katz's Adventures In Dog Training Blog
Adam G. Katz
The continuing adventures of a dog trainer, traveling the world. . . . keep reading

Dog Breeding: The Complexity Of Getting The Genes You Want When Dog Breeding
Not all genes are created "equal." Some genes are recessive while others are dominant. Complex factors determine whether either the dominant or recessive genes of any breeding are beneficial or detrimental to the desired . . . keep reading

Dog Behavior: How To Get Your Sleepy Dog Out Of Your Bed
For people, the bed is just a place to sleep, but for dogs, it's one of the ways they figure out what their social status is in the household. A dog who feels that he has special rights is going to keep pushing the boundaries. Today's mild grumble may turn into . . . keep reading

Dog Aggression: Stop Your Dog From Nipping and Play Biting
Nipping isn't biting-- to which we'll define here as more serious dog aggression. Nipping is more "play-biting" or a quick 'correction' one dog will give another (or you) when that dog is either excited or wants to be left alone. Dogs do this because . . . keep reading

How To Teach Your Dog To Hold A "Down-Stay" (Until You Tell Him To Get Up!)
How To Teach Your Dog To Hold A "Down-Stay" (Until You Tell Him To Get Up!) A series of seven full color streaming flash videos . . . keep reading

Dog Training Videos: House Training In A Hurry!
Housebreaking In A Hurry! A series of eight full color streaming flash videos that teach you everything you need to know to housebreak your puppy or adult dog... in a hurry . . . keep reading

How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash (In Less Than 10 Minutes)
How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash (In Less Than 10 Minutes) A series of nine full color streaming flash videos that teach you how to get your dog to walk on a loose leash, without pulling... regardless of distractions . . . keep reading

Come On Command: Dog Training Videos For Training Your Dog To Come, Every Time!
Streaming Flash Dog Training Videos: How To Teach Your Dog To Come (Every Time You Call Him!) A series of eight full color dog training videos you've gotta see, if you want to get your dog to come every time you call. . . . keep reading

Aggressive Dog Behavior
By Scott Campbell, On Command Dog Obedience
Aggressive dog behavior is something dog trainer Scott Campbell is no stranger to. He relates to me in this article how he dealt with one client's dog's aggression issues . . . keep reading

Adopting A Designer Dog Breed
By Scott Campbell, On Command Dog Obedience
There is a growing trend of designer breeds. I have seen these breeds growing to a point where it is becoming ridiculous. I have also heard that these breeds will soon become part of the AKC which is also a farce. These breeds, the list is long, are supposed to be . . . keep reading

Dog Aggression -- Prevention & Correction If Your Dogs Are Fighting
In more than 95% of sibling-type fighting, the dogs never fought unless the owners were present. A good percentage of them were boarded together in the same run without hostile signs. This brings us to one type of remedial program that is often successful . . . keep reading

Dog Training Videos: Boundary and Perimeter Training For Dogs
Boundary, Perimeter & Property Training (In No Time At All!) Streaming Flash Dog Training Video: A series of eight full color dog training videos you've gotta see, if you want to teach your dog boundary, perimeter and property training... in no time at all. . . . keep reading

Dog Training Videos - Samples of Adam's Dog Training Videos
View two minute samples of our dog training videos . . . keep reading

Dog Obedience Results
Want to know the fastest way to start getting dog obedience results from your pet? Actually, it's the very same secret you need to know in order to . . . keep reading

Dog Chewing: My Experience With The Nuts For Knots Dog Chew Toy
Trust me... there's nothing I hate more than spending $7 on a dog toy, only to have one of the dogs chew through my $7 in less than 30 seconds. Well, I was impressed when I saw the "Nuts For Knots" dog toy at my local big box pet store. If you're not familiar with this toy, they look like . . . keep reading

Dog Obedience and Behavior: How To Understand Proper Dog Training
The dictionary defines discipline in several ways. I favor the following: "Discipline is a branch of knowledge or of teaching." I interpret this to mean that when an individual is motivated, he become . . . keep reading

Dog Training: Why It's About Teaching, Not Winning
When training your dog, you cannot prevent him from experiencing some stress. Learning is stressful. But you can keep it at a level where he can learn. And have fun, too. You . . . keep reading

Dog Training For The Canine Good Citizen Test
One of the main goals of the Canine Good Citizen test is to demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog under conditions likely to be encountered on an almost daily basis, such as people and . . . keep reading

Puppy Training: 5 Ways Of Keeping Your Puppy Busy
All of the puppy training games and puppy training skills discussed below are designed to contribute to both the fun and the positive upbringing of your puppy. These energy-producing exercises ac . . . keep reading

Dog Training Survey: How Many Commands Does Your Dog Understand?
Take this dog training survey and find out how your dog's vocabulary of commands compares to other dogs. . . . keep reading

Eleven Verbal Dog Obedience Training Commands That Professional Dog Trainers Use

Knowing these eleven voice commands will give you the fundamentals for communicating with your dog. These commands provide the building blocks for more advanced dog training . . . keep reading

Train Your Dog To Go To His Place: A Dog Training Photo Tutorial
An 18 photo dog training tutorial that shows you visually how to train your dog to go "Go To Your Place". This tutorial is done with a dog who was afraid to walk on a mat that he'd previously slipped on, causing a fearful reaction and resistance to the command. . . . keep reading

Why Good Timing Is Critical To Your Dog Training Success
Good timing is critical to your dog training success. When we wait and then react to a dog's behavior, we are always going to be behind the eight ball. On the other hand. influencing a dog's . . . keep reading

Training Your Dog To Stand
"Stand" is one of the basic commands that the American Kennel Club (AKC) requires for its Companion Dog degree. It is formally called Stand for Examination and your dog must not move a toe while the j . . . keep reading

Training The Down Command To An Overly-Submissive Dog
The "Down" command is so important that there is no room for any error. There are three types of dogs that will overreact to down training and will have to be handled carefully: 1) Dogs that are over- . . . keep reading

More Tips For Training Your Dog To Come On Command
Training Your Dog To Come When Called! One of the greatest joys of owning a dog is to be able to go for a walk in the park and let him run, knowing he will come when you call. Dogs that do not come wh . . . keep reading

Dog Training And The "Go lay Down" Command
Many dog owners consider the "Go lay down" as their favorite command. The "GO lay down" not only tells the dog to assume a reclining position, it tells him to do it elsewhere. When you are talking on . . . keep reading

Is Dog Training Causing Your Dog Stress?
Stress is the body's response to any physical or mental demand. The response prepares the body to either fight or flee. It increases blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and metabolism, and there is . . . keep reading

Dog Behavior And Repetitions Of A Dog Training Activity
At a quick glance, it seems that a dog takes many repetitions to grasp a lesson. According to "dogma", a dog has to practice a behavior many times until the lesson seeps into his limited mind. Then, o . . . keep reading

Dog Training Collars and Leashes
What dog training collar to use in training your dog is perhaps the most controversial subject in the dog training world. There is a variety to choose from. There are flat collars, and there are choke . . . keep reading

Two Questions You Must Ask Before Adopting A Dog From A Shelter
Ask these two questions to any animal shelter you're thinking of adopting a dog from. The answers may surprise you . . . keep reading

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-- Dan Gallapoo, Dayton, Ohio

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-- Gene & Rose Pedenko,
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-- Gwen Haynes, Canada

"My dog, Lex, is a large German Shepherd Dog. If I didn't switch to [your methods] when he was 6 months old, I would never have been able to take him on a proper walk. He was getting wild. He is now well behaved and a joyful pup. Thank you for your helpful tips. We greatly appreciate it." -- Vita

"Thanks to you, I have the perfect Service Dog! Your matter of fact approach is both easy to understand and implement because you explain why a dog thinks the way that he does. Due to your training methods... Jasper has become not only a calm and wonderful companion but a well trained working dog. He can accompany me anywhere; Out to dinner, the mall, airports you name it... and we always get tons of compliments especially when they ask what program he came from and I explain he is owner trained!

He is trained to assist me with balance and braces me as we walk, he also anticipates my gait weaknesses which is always changing due to my Multiple Sclerosis and he will adjust himself to meet my balance needs.

He is also trained to help me get up from a sitting position or if I fall he will help me to stand, or get help for me if necessary. He loves to go get the mail or deliveries and bring them back to me with a single command, and our driveway is over 200 ft long! He has a totally reliable retrieve and can identify over 10 different objects by name. Most of this I attribute to your wonderful insight and advice through your website and newsletters.

I am including a picture of Jasper and I at the Plaza Casino in Las Vegas from our last visit there. Thank you!" -- Sheryl and Jasper "The Night Raider" SD, Riverside, Ca.

"This morning, Abby and I had one of those moments where you feel an indescribable inner connection, which followed with thoughts of how I nearly gave up on her last February. She's nearly one year old and still here. That's because of you, and I want to thank you. You've been the main influence in her training.

My son took the attached picture. He was shocked that I allowed Abby on the couch. It's a rare thing, so don't slap my knuckles! I told him to take a picture because it would last longer." -- Laurel, Salt Lake City, Utah.

"My name is Suzi Schaefers, owner of Suzi's Custom Dog Training in Morrison, CO. I've been a professional dog trainer for 19 years and have owned my own business for 8. I wouldn't want to do anything else, ever. I absolutely love what I do for a living.

I am writing to you to let you know that I am happy to see that another dog trainer (people trainer) who uses virtually the exact same training methods and techniques that I do.... all are done by you the way they're done by myself.

Here in CO there are dozens of dog trainers in the metro area, each with his or her own ideas on how a dog and its human should communicate. Only one, my mentor, trains dogs the way I do, the way you do. Short, sweet and to the point and with lots of positive reinforcement for a job well done.

Just out of curiosity, I downloaded 'Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer' many months ago and I felt like I was reading my own book!

Thank you for your time, effort and dedication to our line of work. The world needs more dog trainers like us!"

Very sincerely,

-- Suzi Schaefers
Owner Suzi's Custom Dog Training
Morrison, CO. USA 80465

"Old, young, pit bull, mastiff, chihuahua, healthy or ill... they are loved here with my hubby and the 3 cats. And no fights, no running loose outside, no chewing of furniture. I know I train mainly with my heart, but I go by the same tenents you do: Understand their pack life and use it to your advantage.

Love your site!"
-- Wendy and Tim Bartlett

We would like to speak with you about possibly being a guest on CBS Network ---talking about how to keep your dog from barking. If you are a dog whisperer we would like a live demo.

Thanks

--Jeff Jayson
Producer, CBS News