Let’s face it. Every trainer and every dog school brags about their training method being the best. Dog books and animal behaviorists claim that their approach is the greatest, the most effective and gets the fastest results. They'll even throw in “scientifically proven” to support their claims. So how do you know who’s telling the truth, who’s exaggerating and who's skillfully misleading you? Wouldn’t be nice to be able to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of every method? I’ve spent years of observing and comparing different ways of training and let's not to forget my own trials and errors, to find out EXACTLY how, why and what makes one technique better than the other. So in a way, I’ve already done the hard work for you. Whether you are trying to get results from a book, an instructional video, a TV show, or by working with a private trainer, these seven factors will be the stepping stones to your success. In fact, if your trainer happens to follow each of these principals, you should congratulate yourself for finding a “Diverse Expert.” Trust me. You’ll soon agree that they are not easy to come by. So What Makes a Training Method Virtually Impossible to Fail? These are the seven factors that I found to be the most effective of all. But then again, what do I know? I've only been doing this professionally for nearly two decades, trained thousands of dogs, and even written this book on the subject. Did I mention those who can afford it, even fly me all over the world to help them with their dogs? And if you are a visual person, feel free to see me in action on my web site. Hey, if you don’t toot your own horn once in a while, who will? Always Look for These 7 Key Points in Your Method: 1. Make sure that you see the logic behind your training. Otherwise, you won’t come across as too bright to your dog and you'll most likely stall your progress in the long haul. 2. Always think and aim for long-term results and a real-life approach. If your method isn’t practical, you’ll look clueless around other dogs and people. 3. Don’t rely heavily on the use of treats. To be most effective, surprise your dog with goodies once in a while but never give or show the treats before giving commands. 4. Try to make your training sessions short, sweet and simple. Your dog will love you for it. Not every dog or owner cares for an hour or even a half-hour training session. 5. Be firm and kind or kind and firm. Whichever you wish to put first, it’s your choice, but both are important. 6. Always experiment with different training tools. That’s the only way you can find out which work better than what you've been relying on up to this point. 7. Don’t settle for only positive or only negative reinforcement. Follow a “Diverse reinforcement." Just think of human behavior. Does a positive approach work on everybody? How about a negative? Of course not! Then how can we expect to get the same outcome from our dogs just by following one strategy? Maybe You Are Thinking
to Yourself… Why in the world would anybody consider training their dog with a method or a trainer that isn’t logical, practical, or humane? And to make matters even worse, the method is also too complex, not versatile, relies heavily on the use of treats and won’t allow you to try a different training tool. Well, the truth is, not hundreds, not thousands, but MILLIONS of dog owners like you around the world make these mistakes every day. Did I Get Your Attention?!?! In fact, when you carefully study different methods of dog training, you’ll be shocked to find that just about every one of them is missing the most important factor of all: Diversity! Imagine going to a buffet that restricts you to one dish. Even though you paid for ALL you can eat, they let you try only one item. You can look, smell, and maybe even stir the dishes, but you are not allowed to taste any more than one dish. Wouldn’t you feel tempted, frustrated and maybe even ripped off? Now, it is not much different when it comes to trying different methods of “dog training.” You see, once you’re aware that there are so many different ways to get results, you’ll want to try them to see which works best for your dog. That’s just human nature. Back to our weird buffet: After all, how do you really know what
a dish is supposed to taste like if you are only going to judge
it by how it looks or how it smells? Chocolates look like…
you know what! But people still love it. I’ve known of few
who are allergic to it and wish that they weren’t, especially
around Halloween, Christmas or Valentine’s Day. The poor owners who aren’t allowed to improvise or try another tool when necessary, will never learn how to accomplish real and long-term results in working with their dog. After failing miserably and being misled, some of you would automatically assume that either your dog is too old, too dominant, too messed up or perhaps too aggressive to change. When in reality, you were following a dumb method, learned things from a dumb source, and most likely have been working with some dumbass!
4. Keep the Sessions Short and Sweet: When your training exercises are too complicated, neither you nor your dog will stay consistent with it. Look for simplicity. The instruction and training routines need to be easy for you and your dog to follow. Let’s face it. Anybody can make something look complicated. I can make a training exercise so long, boring and complex that your head will spin and your dog may even turn on you. But not every trainer can make things fun, simple and effective. That, my dog-loving friend, takes talent and skill. A few fifteen to twenty minutes sessions throughout the day will do just fine. I always tell my clients: Aim for progress and not perfection. We are not perfect and neither are our dogs. Dogs do and will make mistakes. It’s not the end of the world. Learn from your mistakes and see where you lost focus and where you need to improve. 5. Be Firm and Kind with Your Dog:
There should be NO exceptions to this rule! You don’t need
to yell, hit, kick, punch, hang or slam your poor dog to train
or reprimand him. Learn the humane and proper use of different tools and you’ll
save yourself lots of hassles and embarrassment. Unfortunately,
even though there are more training tools available today than
ever, the majority of trainers will limit your option to the use
of only one tool. The good news is it is your dog and your choice
and hopefully that strict trainer isn’t following you day
and night. The Next Level and the Future of Dog Training I can proudly say that the “Diverse Method,” without a doubt, is the only way of training that matches every one of the seven factors. This is why I am predicting it will become the “future of dog training”! Think of it as cooking. If you love to cook, you probably enjoy
making new dishes. Isn’t fun to invite family and friends
over to show your hospitality? And the more different dishes you
can prepare, the more impressed and happy everyone will be. Now,
imagine if you could only cook one dish, and even worse, that
dish tasted horrible. The most effective fighters these days are those who are extremely
fluent in different styles of combat. Take the Ultimate Fighting
Championship® (yes, I am referring to those who fight in a
cage). This is where everything is allowed except biting, head-butts,
eye gouging Let's Compare Martial Arts to Dog Training! Now, when you see the next big match between two fighters of mixed martial arts advertised on the home page of Yahoo, that definitely indicates a game-changer. The world of mixed martial arts consists of boxers, kickboxers, wrestlers, grapplers, and those who have their black belts in Taekwondo or Jiu-jitsu. These fighters are trained to kick, punch, throw, restrain, sweep you off your feet (and, no, I am not talking about Prince Charming), lock your joints and keep on fighting just as fluently and tirelessly on the ground. In fact, some of them are known for their ground fighting skills. I know, I know, you are asking me right now: So what is my point? Comparing Dog Training to
Mix Martial Arts! As someone who used to teach Taekwondo, I can tell you for certain the reason mixed martial arts became so popular is due to the fact that fans love watching a fight that comes as close as it gets to a real “street fight.” Best of all, it made them appreciate the different styles of martial arts being put to the test, which is the same as —“Diversity!”
Others who aren’t into a diverse approach will rely on one way of training. Think of it as being limited to using only your left arm to fight. You could whine by saying, “But I want to use everything I’ve got.” They just shrug and say, “Hey, rules are rules, mister. This is how we’ve done it for years. It’s not that bad. You can punch, pinch, karate-chop him and even slap and scratch him silly, but don’t you dare use your other arm. And don’t even think of trying any choke holds either."
These are great examples of making things complicated for you and your poor dog. You also don’t need to make your dog sit “perfectly.” As long as he sits on command, who cares if his paws are slightly crooked. To be honest, only judges look for these requirements at obedience trials. Here’s another example: It is very common for trainers and obedience schools to instruct you to walk your dog on the left side of your body. In fact, most trainers make this rule mandatory. This doesn’t make much sense to me, especially since the majority of the population happens to be right-handed. To prove my point even better, most of my clients don’t show, compete or hunt with their dogs. So they love me even more when I let “them” choose whatever side works best for them. After all, in the end, they’re the ones who write my check. But sadly, if you’re like most pet owners, you won’t even bother to challenge the trainer about this issue. The funny thing is that even the majority of these trainers don’t realize that they are doing this. They are all on autopilot and blindly teach you what and how they were taught from their mentor. Folks, without even asking you, these trainers are actually preparing you and your poor dog for show confirmation, obedience competition, hunting, therapy dogs or even protection training. Look, if you truly want to show your dog, that’s great.
But what if you don’t even own a pedigree dog or your dog
is already altered, why bother following this weird rule? Again,
the majority of dog schools force this rule upon you and totally
ignore the “real-world.” When you see the flaws I’ve been talking about exposed right before your eyes, you’ll be convinced that even the most popular dog training methods today are incomplete and lack at least two or three of these seven elements. Bottom line, the more versatile you are, the more effective you’ll become and that is the true power of being diverse.
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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