10 Biggest
Mistakes that Even “Trainers” Make All the Time!
If you truly want to cut down on your training time and see a
REAL difference in your dog’s training response, busting
these myths and correcting these common mistakes will be your
stepping stone to amazing success! Myth #1: FACT: It is actually the poor “owners” who are pleasing and spoiling their dogs left and right. Think about this for a moment. If this myth were really true, you wouldn't be reading this right now. Sorry. But you rarely run into pleasing dogs. Here’s How I'm Going to Prove My Point: Let's say your dog starts barking excessively, mouthing you, or jumping up or on your visitors. Does she quit with a simple “NO,” or do you mostly keep telling her to stop over and over again? Hmm...now she’s not pleasing you there, is she? Or how about when your dog keeps on charging at a cat, another dog, or maybe at one of your guests? You yell out commands and even try to “physically” control or restrain him. Does he obey you then? I’m guessing the answer is still NO. Here’s the undeniable fact: Your dog clearly sees that you are frustrated. It is obvious from your yelling, your demeanor and from desperately trying to control him. He even gets it that you are embarrassed from him acting unruly, yet he STILL flat out ignores you. A-ha! Then again, you can’t call him a “pleaser,” can you? Even family, friends and some of your neighbors will agree that your dog loves you dearly, but let’s not confuse that with “respect” or “compliance.” If all dogs are truly pleasers, then why in the world would we have so many dog training books, dog trainers, dog behaviorists and even doggie shrinks out there? Think again, if this myth were really true, don’t you think that everybody would end up with a perfect dog with no bad manners whatsoever? No matter what the circumstances and no matter how tempting the distraction, everybody’s dogs would listen in a heartbeat and all of us would own super-trained pooches. You’d hear dog owners shouting across the street, “Hello
there, how’s Roscoe doing?” One would laugh and respond,
“He’s pleasing me all right! And how’s little
Daisy coming along?” You’d hear, “Man, we never
even trained that sucker and she listens to us every-single-time.
It’s unbelievable. As a matter of fact, we sometimes call
her Lassie. Hey, just today she put my ten-year-old to shame on
Twitter.” Myth #2:
Let’s face it, not everybody in your household might be on the same page when it comes to training or disciplining the dog. You may try to enforce some rules and boundaries, but it is just a matter of time when you'll be facing the wrath of the one who is usually spoiling the dog rotten. "Leave him alone. I want him be happy for crying out loud," is most likely what the spoiler of the family will tell you. Ironically, those who usually pamper the dog to this extreme, always try to defend and justify their unacceptable behavior. And what’s sad is, when it comes right down to it, the dog won’t even respect or obey “them.” So who's happy now? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Being abusive is what breaks
a dog’s spirit--not enforcing rules and boundaries. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Certain training tools such as the Choke Collar, Pinch Collar, Electronic Collar, a Head Halter or even a clicker can also be misused in the wrong hands. I once noticed a dog that was afraid of a clicker. The owner kept clicking it next to the dog's ear and the poor dog kept jumping back and cowering. That’s why it makes more sense to rely on your voice to mark a command or a good behavior instead of the sound of "click-click." Now, unless you are mute or have three hands, (one to hold the clicker, one to hold the treats, and another to hold the leash,) there is no need for a nonsense clicking device. Besides, humans have successfully been able to teach dogs to master different commands with their voice for hundreds of years now. Click, click. BOOOM. Now take that! Clicker trainers!
Myth #3: Don't Bother Training Your Dog if He is Too Young or Too Old!
By being diverse, you’ll increase your chances of success whether you are dealing with an 8-week-old puppy or an 18-year-old grouch. Bottom line, any dog can learn to follow your rules and obey your commands regardless of age, size, history or temperament. Yes, even your dog! Besides, do you really want to put up with any more of your dog’s bad habits? So, when you really think about it, because of the age excuse, you let that dog pee or poop everywhere, jump up on your guests, lunge, snap, bark nonstop, run around like a maniac or knock down the kids just because he is only a few weeks or even a few years old. Sounds like insanity, doesn’t it? There shouldn't be any excuse or age limit for ANY of your dog’s unacceptable behavior! Based on my personal experience in dealing with thousands of dogs, I have found that there is no bad habit that cannot be reduced or even completely eliminated no matter how old or how young your dog may be.
Myth #4: Train Your Dog with Treats
and He Will Eventually Listen FACT: There are
three main reasons that justify using treats with your dog: You may want to read those three reasons again. Be honest. Do you really care about ANY of them? The majority of dog owners don’t fall into any of these categories. That is a fact. It is very unlikely that you want to teach your dog a bunch of tricks or enroll him for obedience competitions. In fact, what most of you care for is an obedient, well-behaved and a happy dog. Not a soldier, not a ninja and definitely not an acrobatic dog that jumps hoops and does a bunch of back flips with four frisbees in its mouth. Unless you got your dog from a shelter, where some have been neglected or worse, abused by someone, it is very unlikely that your dog is terrified of you or others in your household. And when you really think about it, your dog should sit, stay
or lie down because you said so, and not because he’s going
to get a milk bone. I'm sure most of you were raised this way
and turned out just fine. And guess what, it shouldn’t be
any different when it comes to your dog. Here's a Thought-Provoking Question: Would you still work for a company if they decided to stop paying you? Since your dog has no use for money, you read somewhere or were told by a trainer to pay your dog with yummy treats. But, once you start to wean your dog off those treats, it is not much different than when your boss stops paying you. All of a sudden you might find your dog going on strike, barking with a sign around its neck that reads, “NO Treats - NO Listening, NO Treats - NO Listening!” I am now convinced more than ever that using treats to train a dog is the biggest scam in dog training history. In fact, it shouldn’t even be called “training.” It is bribery. Plain and simple. Folks, they are trying to make sense out of nonsense and when your dog doesn’t respond to your commands; their recommendation is for you to try a different kind of treat. Come on. How many more treats would it take for your dog to eventually listen? Besides, would you rather
rely on Love, Praise, Leadership, and a “Diverse Method”
or carry a bunch of hot dogs, meat balls, beef jerky or dried
liver? You should have that choice! I find it very hard to believe if you haven’t even heard of or known of someone else who was able to train their dog without the constant use of treats. Do yourself a favor and think back a bit. A family member, neighbor, relative, co-worker, or maybe that someone was “you.” Now, whether you did it with the help of a trainer or all on your own, you were able to train a previous dog without the use of food as a reward. That's right. Just by relying on your voice, praise and technique, you were able to get real and long-term results. I am also willing to bet that dog was one of the best behaved and well-trained dogs that you’ve ever owned. Best of all, you didn’t even have to bribe, beat or slam him on his back to make him mind. Folks, this is not rocket science. You ultimately want your training to stick! But right now, the only sticky things are your fingers from all those cheese and hot dogs that you've been bribing your dog with. Or, even worse, you are in some fantasy land hoping that your dog will eventually obey you flawlessly anywhere, anytime, without any cookies just because you snapped your fingers or because you said please. Now, that’s a classic: "Sit please." Yeah. As if saying “please” even works every time with people. Be that nice and polite with those who truly deserve and have earned your love and respect. Never ever say "please" to your dog. Okay?! Please. Your overall demeanor, or as Cesar would say, your
ENERGY, right away turns into a “wussy energy" as soon
as the word “please” comes out of your mouth. (I’ve
dedicated chapter three entirely on pros and cons of using treats
in your training. There are so many dog books out there who have
misled not thousands, but millions of poor dog owners like yourself
all over the world, I promise you that you’d find it extremely
eye-opening.) * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * That is just being rational, practical
AND natural. Those three words are very powerful and definitely
worth repeating again: Rational, Practical and Natural.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Myth #5:
FACT: In these parks is where our canine friends learn to bully or get bullied by other dogs. And if that wasn’t bad enough, your dog could easily pickup many bad habits from the other dogs, which are hard to break even for the most experienced trainers. What bad habits exactly, you ask? I’m referring to what unruly dogs do: barking excessively, humping, tackling one another or playing too rough. Your dog may soon learn to guard his food, toys or a bone from you. Some might start marking inappropriately inside your friends or relatives’ homes, and perhaps even your home. In a way, going to dog parks is a lot like facing a “mystery opponent.” You just don’t know whose dog is nice, trained, healthy,
vaccinated or even spayed/neutered. Forget about the dogs. You'll
have an even better time dealing with the lovely owners
that seem to be missing their reasoning skills when it comes to
dealing with their dog's unacceptable behavior." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Even if your poor dog is friendly
with other dogs, there will be that one odd dog that will pick
on yours and attack it for no reason. Yes, just because he feels
like it.
Here’s a great way to look at it. Haven’t you met someone who didn’t like you, or even picked on you for no reason? Think of that relative, neighbor or co worker. It is not much different when it comes to canines’ mindset in dog parks. Many of the dogs will keep on pushing your dog’s buttons picking on him over and over again, until he can’t or won’t take it anymore and snaps. And that’s when you see his "Cujo" side, a side of him that you’ve never seen or didn’t think he had in him. Can you really blame your dog here? Look, you know your dog better than anyone else. So if you notice that he or she isn’t yet comfortable with other dogs or might be terrified of them, dragging it to a dog park isn't going to make it any better. Take dogs sniffing one another. In the dog world, when a dog sniffs another dog’s rear or genitals, that’s very similar to our handshake. But the truth is, some of these dogs aren’t ready for a handshake or maybe they just don’t want to. Is that wrong? Haven’t you met someone who didn’t want to shake your hand and left you hanging? So here's a typical scenario with scared dogs: Dogs that are shy and timid will hide behind their owners, under benches, or run away from other dogs. If you could read their minds, you’d hear, “Please save me! All these dogs are trying to take a chunk out of me!” And the dogs that are doing the chasing are thinking to themselves, “What is wrong with this one? What does he have to hide anyway? Why won’t he let us sniff him down there? Just stand still so we all can sniff your booty for crying out loud, and it will be all over soon.” Would it surprise you to find that by sniffing each other down there, dogs actually gather information about one another. Just like you can tell a lot about someone’s handshake, dogs can do so by sniffing each other in their danger zone. You may find this shocking, but they can tell if the other dog is altered, dominant, sick or even what they had for lunch or breakfast. As you can see, taking your pooch to dog parks is a gamble where the odds are stacked up against you. Some of you might challenge me by saying, “But Kevin, he loves the dog park. He has a blast every time I take him there.” Well, that’s like saying, “My kids love pizza. They have a blast every time we order a double pepperoni. We kill pizza for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks.” If that’s the case, then invite me too. Kids these days also have a blast playing video games all day long, talking on the phone, texting and surfing the Internet 24/7, but that doesn't mean it is healthy for them. You, as a responsible adult and smart parent should know better. And when you don’t, you’ll definitely pay the consequences in the long haul. Taking your pooch to dog parks isn't any different.
Bad habits such as: Barking nonstop, jumping up, play-biting, destructiveness, aggression or marking inappropriately, just to name a few. Let’s not forget your dog stealing food off counters, bolting out the door or pulling you on the leash. And how can we leave out issues like terrorizing your poor cat, fighting with your other dog or behaving improperly around your visitors.
They are not part of your typical daily routine! Ask yourself, when was the last time you ran into ten owners who were all desperately trying to make their dogs obey different commands while walking around in a circle? Never! You most likely run into one person walking or jogging a dog, waiting at the vet's office or when passing through the aisle in a pet store. Now these are what you call real-life scenarios! Don’t forget about the dogs that try to antagonize yours by barking excessively as you walk near their fence or even lunge viciously toward you and your dog. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
You see, whether someone is walking, jogging, or being pulled by their dog, you should be able to keep your pooch under control at all times. Even when you are approached by a loose or stray dog, your dog must obey your commands without losing its cool. Is that level of control over your dog even possible? You bet it is. What’s worse about group classes is whether it is your dog behaving badly or others’, you’ll soon be disappointed to find that these classes will NOT make you “street-smart.” That’s right. You need to be prepared for the real world. The majority of owners who have tried a six or eight week group class noticed something very interesting: their dogs obeyed marvelously in that class, but acted like complete idiots at home. Or, the dog somewhat listened at home, but was never able to pay attention around other dogs or people in the class. That’s what $120 gets you these days. Picture this. You have your dog’s graduation diploma hanging on the wall. You went out of your way to find this cute frame that has little bones and paws around the frame. And right next to it, your poor guest is getting humped by your mad dog. You can’t get him to stop no matter how hard you try. That’s Boomer for ya. He aced the PetSmart class with flying colors and got his diploma, alright, yet you still can’t stop his jumping and humping on your kids and visitors for the life of you. How embarrassing! The sad truth is, trainers who teach these classes, no matter how brilliant they may be and no matter how hard they try to be helpful, cannot do much with different owners who all have their own separate agendas. And if you really think about it, even teaching your dog the obedience factor such as Sit, Stay, Down, Heel, or come to you when called are best taught in your home or in private. This is because you are eliminating all minor and major distractions that could stall your training progress. Ironically, the majority of dog owners will never get their hands on such information and most group class trainers will never admit to it. And why should they? Now, if you are smart or curious enough to figure this out on your own, great. If not, then they’ll ask you to drag your dog to their class for six or eight weeks in a row and tell you to keep walking in circles while you give it treats just for being alive. Ask anybody who has tried these classes and the majority will admit that they are a very long, slow and nonproductive process. What's even worse is they rarely allow more than one family member to participate. !!! Not All of You Will Participate in Group Classes !!! Let's face it, most of us can't get everyone in our family to commit for eight weeks straight. So what you’ll end up with is a dog that somewhat listens to one family member and ignores or even challenges everyone else in your household. Sure, it is "your dog" but, do you really want it to become everyone else's headache? Poor owners have no choice but to multitask in these classes. They will desperately try NOT to take their eyes off the trainer while constantly jerking the leash and telling their dog to sit...sit...sit! All of this happening while other dogs are charging, barking, whining, growling or dying to play with one another. Folks, there is absolutely nothing wrong in trying a local obedience class. But you’d get far more out of it if you have a strong foundation from your home first. As a matter of fact, all successful trainers follow these four principals. They are: the learning stage, the correction stage, the distraction-proofing stage and finally, the maintenance stage. The “maintenance” aspect of the training is just as important as the first three. Let me give you an example that most of us can relate to. We all know that losing a few pounds can be hard--but keeping them off is even more challenging. Staying consistent in the fourth stage of the training is a lot like keeping those extra pounds off. But the maintenance aspect is when many owners get lazy and fall off the wagon. It is unfortunate, since this is the stage that will give you the pleasure of having an obedient and balanced dog for years to come. Now, if you ignore the importance of applying all four of these principals, and STILL enroll your dog in a some class, this is what I predict when I look into my crystal ball: You will be teaching your dog new commands, correcting him left and right and of course, getting frustrated when he won’t ignore all the new dogs, new people, different noises or any other unexpected distractions. Is this fair or productive to either of you? As far as getting your dog socialized or getting him to respond
around different dogs, this too needs to happen in front of one
or two dogs before joining a group of unruly dogs and novice owners.
From teaching hundreds of group classes, I found that classes
are the best place for “polishing” up on your training.
I’m sure you’ll agree that polishing and learning
are two different things. Myth #7:
FACT: Your dog is perfectly capable of responding to your voice without making eye contact or paying attention to your fancy hand signals. Here’s a question for you: Would you rather have your dog “listen” to you or “look” at you? Then do yourself and your dog a favor and don’t drag on your training drills by saying, "watch me… watch me… watch me" before each command. That’s just nagging and it stops working very fast! Watch what? If you really think about what you are trying to accomplish here, you are not even asking the poor dog to look at you. It is all about the invisible treat that you are holding, so it hopefully gives the "illusion" of your dog looking at you. The majority of dog schools don't tell you this, but you only
need your dog’s eyes glued to you if you want to prepare
him for obedience trials. I know most of you only care for a well-mannered
and obedient pet--not a super-trained dog that wins you a bunch
of titles, ribbons and trophies. Myth #8: Don’t
Ever Correct Your Dog By Saying "NO" to it. FACT: Your dog must stop dead in his tracks the second he hears the word, “NO!” It shouldn’t even matter whether it comes from you or someone else. NO means NO! Maybe you have been somewhat successful in getting your dog’s attention with strange terms such as: “Eh,” “Eh-eh,” or my favorite of all--“Baaaah,” (Doesn’t that one remind you of something you’d hear from a Klingon in some Star Trek movie?) Folks, your friends, relatives, kids, neighbors and even them Klingons will laugh at you and have a hard time remembering those sounds. So stop the insanity! Really think about this for a second. When you are out in public with your dog and you catch him misbehaving, can you honestly picture yourself yelling out, “Baaah, baaaah,” just because some trainer told you to or you read it in some book? Even worse, in emergency situations you won’t even remember those funny noises. But saying or even yelling out "NO," comes naturally to all of us! Then let's not sugarcoat things. "NO" simply means – "NO" and your dog should stop whatever he's doing the second he hears it from anyone, any place and at any time.
But are you The Dog Whisperer? I didn’t think so! So leave that to Mr. Millan. He can pull it off and you can’t. Although I have a great respect for all Dog Whisperers out there, whispering is just not my thing. Sorry. People don’t pay me to whisper my secrets to them. They want me to be loud and clear.
Myth #9: All Dogs Can Be Trained with the Same Training Tool FACT: There isn't that one “magic tool" that works on every dog, every-single-time. That’s just a fact! Most dogs are just too smart, too strong, too big, too stubborn, too dominant, too sensitive, too fast or even too unpredictable for their poor owners. So which tools do top trainers swear by? The answer to this question will surprise many of you, but they too choose whatever that works best for them and their dogs. So why should it be any different with you? Be smart about this. If the tool you are using on walks stops working around hard-to-ignore or hard-to-avoid distractions--try a different one. Your main objective should be getting results! Then why use something that doesn’t even seem to faze your dog when you REALLY need it to? That’s what I've been preaching all along: Diversity! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Carefully observe your current
training tool. Can you get your dog’s attention with it
around other dogs, your guests, a cat, the mailman or kids playing?
* * * * * * * * * * * * The majority of dog trainers are close-minded and won’t allow you to experiment with different training tools. This gets frustrating since you’ll discover for yourself what works on one dog or your previous dogs, doesn't necessarily mean it will get you the same results with your current dog. This again proves that all dogs are different. Bottom line, use what works and most importantly, use that tool correctly and humanely. And trust me, people will judge you and all you can do is, smile and tell them, "I appreciate your concern. But you just don't know much about my dog. When he is distracted or focused on someone or something, this is the only tool that seems to get his attention. Plain and simple!" Be smart! Be Diverse!
Myth #10:
Don't Send Your Dog Away
to Be Trained.
Doggie Boot Camp can be a wise choice especially when you travel out of town, have a busy schedule, are a mother-to-be, or might be in the process of moving or remodeling your home. Perhaps you fall under one of those owners who prefer the actual “expert” do the hardest part for you, so all you do is the maintenance aspect of the training. You need to be involved in your dog’s training regardless. In fact, it will never work without your consistent interaction. It's just that some owners prefer to come into the picture from the beginning to the end and some prefer to come in AFTER the dog is completely trained. There is nothing wrong with that!
We do so because: In other words, we want it done by a real "professional" and not by some "wannabe!" I hope I won’t offend any of my readers here, but any bozo can teach a dog to sit, roll over, give a paw and bark for a cookie. I get people ship their dogs to my boot camp from all over the country and everyone of them need help with far more challenging issues. The truth is, training dogs effectively is a rare skill that not everyone has fully mastered. Notice, I said, effectively. Just grab your local phone book and flip through its pages. Unless you live in some small unknown town, you’ll agree that it’s not that hard to find hundreds of doctors, attorneys, plumbers and mechanics there, but very few dog trainers or dog schools. Now think about how many of those very few might be good, great or even brilliant. Again, I have found training the dog first to be a much smoother and a less stressful process. This is because your dog goes to rehab and gets trained or even re-trained. Then comes the harder part--training YOU! Now, for those trainers who are against "Send Away Dog Training" or believe it is not as effective, I guarantee you that none of them have ever tried to train anybody’s dog without the owner’s early involvement. In fact, if you ask any of these skeptical trainers if they have ever owned a kennel or worked with someone who operates a kennel or a doggie daycare, their response would most likely be, "NO. I have not and don’t need to.” Frustrated owners who try our drop off training can’t deny the huge improvement they see when picking up their dogs. The eyebrow-raising difference is right before your eyes! What's best about it is half of the battle and frustration is out of the way. As for the trainers who insist boarding and training a dog is NOT going to work, as I mentioned earlier, is obviously due to the fact that none of them ever gave this approach an honest chance. Think of sushi. If you notice, the ones who hate sushi are usually those who've never tried it and probably never will. I've tried Sushi and love it. I also have trained many dogs in my boot camp without the owners’ initial involvement. I admit, I too, in my earlier years, didn’t believe in
send away dog training. But guess what? I had to try it for myself
and the level of overall success I got from the dog and the owners
just blew my mind. Teaching and educating the owner on how to get the SAME level of response from their dog is the next vital step. After all, it is NOT my dog and that was the main reason that they hired me in the first place--so their dog would listen to THEM and not just respond marvelously to some... A-hem, handsome stranger. Unlike a typical dog school, who insist that you try their group classes or private lessons, with us, you have all options on the table for you. And frankly, the board and train program also depends on your dog, your schedule, your travel plans, your circumstances, your expectations and, let’s not leave out--your budget. NOTE: These ten dog training myths have been presented to you in the most condensed way possible. As you read the rest of the book, you'll notice how I confirm what I’m trying to convey with even more compelling facts. But don’t take my word for it. I encourage you to research and study all ten of these myths and mistakes for yourself. Observe some dog training classes, visit different dog parks, talk to lots of dog owners who have actually tried different methods and different programs. I’m confident the results you’ll get by following the “Diverse Method” will be so convincing, that you’ll agree other philosophies hardly measure up to it. After all, by being diverse, you arm yourself with the best of ALL methods, and this versatility is what will make you flawless. Written by International Trainer and Dog Psychologist, Kevin "The Dog Prodigy" Taken from Kevin's Book,
"Hidden Secrets Behind Dog Training" We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” --Chuck Palahniuk
This Book Gives You a Totally New Perspective About: 1. Yourself - Your thoughts, beliefs and perception
of your current and previous dogs. Book's Description: This book takes a deeper look at modern dog training and canine psychology while it also introduces you to the next level and the future of training and canine behavior modification—“The Diverse Method.” Think about it. If there are more than four hundred different breeds of dogs in this world, how can they possibly all respond to only one way of training? Have you ever considered that fact? You see, every dog was bred specifically for a purpose. So for any expert to argue that you can train EACH AND EVERY ONE with just Positive Reinforcement or Negative Reinforcement show their arrogance, lack of experience and diversity. The secret is to follow a "Diverse Reinforcement" because, just as with humans, dogs don't always respond to a strictly positive or negative approach. Here's where it gets more interesting. All dog trainers know this, but don't or can't teach it in their training method. !!! Now Did I Get Your Attention??? !!! Look, you are definitely NOT going to be safe, smart or successful if you rely on just one way of training as a crutch. The key to greatness is to arm yourself with different training techniques that will prepare you for ANY dog, despite their age, size, strengths, intelligence, past history or personality. Again, I am talking about being "Diverse" because no method and no training tool is guaranteed to work in every situation and on every dog. That's just a fact! This is one of those rare books that will make you smile, make you laugh, make you think and even challenge you to push yourself far beyond your leash or your bag of treats. It is filled with life lessons along with my incredible journey with dogs from all walks of life. If you are the sensitive type, you may get a few lumps in your throat. I've spent a decade writing this book, which inspired me to learn something new from every dog, every owner and every trainer I've encountered. So, in a way, the book has grown with me. My hope is that when you finish it, both you and your dog will be able to communicate with one another much more effectively. --Kevin "The Dog Prodigy"
Ever since he was young, Kevin has been able to relate and communicate with dogs in a very special way. You know when you meet a natural. We’ve all seen one. These individuals are rarely taught, but rather born. In over two decades of working with different breeds, he has successfully trained well over 10,000 dogs worldwide, earning him the nickname,“The Dog Prodigy.” He is one of those rare experts in his field who has the knowledge and the expertise to accept challenging cases that the majority of dog schools simply don’t want to deal with. We are referring to “red zone dogs,” and those already given up on by many trainers, veterinarians and even animal behaviorists. He is proud of saving hundreds of these dogs from abandonment, shelters, or worse, euthanasia. Kevin gained his experience from studying and practicing different methods of training. To expand his knowledge even further, he also compared the strengths and weaknesses of different theories from more than a hundred books on dog training, dog behavior, and canine psychology. Mr. Salem currently operates his school, Dog Secrets, where
he offers house calls not only throughout the US, but globally.
You may also send your dog to his most popular program, the Doggie
Boot Camp.
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