(Turning Tragedy into Triumph!)
Read Kevin's Remarkable and Touching Story that Started it All


I must have been about twelve years old. We had a yellow Labrador Retriever who my father named after the star of the TV show, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Since we couldn't pronounce or remember Tin-tin, we settled for Tan-Tan instead. This dog was very loving and loyal to all of us. Just like most Labs, he was always as happy, hyper and as goofy as he could be.

At one point, we had to leave town for a few days and unfortunately we couldn't take him with us. So, in a last-minute arrangement, my dad asked one of our neighbors to watch him for us. The neighbor agreed that he and his kids would drop by to feed and check on him while we were gone.

Just like most untrained dogs, Tan Tan became very hyper, happy and physical every time the neighbor dropped by. He jumped all over him which resulted in our neighbor getting dirty, muddy, scratched up and, in some cases, knocked over. One of those days, he finally got fed up with this and grabbed our shovel and slammed it across our poor dog’s head. This blow was so severe that it caused a hemorrhage in Tan Tan’s brain.

When we arrived, all of us were surprised that we didn’t hear Tan Tan’s usual happy yips and yelps... you know, the kind that just about any dog makes while greeting you. My dad tried to push the gate open but noticed it was stuck. With a few more attempts, he finally managed to push it open only to find Tan Tan’s lifeless body pressed against our gate. Our poor dog wanted to see us so badly that he somehow managed to drag his dying body from the center of our yard to the gate, where he died waiting on us. I’ll never forget the image of his paw prints in the snow which stopped halfway and became sliding marks. The poor dog desperately dragged his half-dead body to our gate just to greet us one last time.

That was the first time I ever saw my dad cry. Another neighbor told us later how hard it was watching Tan Tan suffer. He said the poor dog was pacing back and forth, crying and howling day and night. They didn’t know whether his crying was due to him missing us, or if he was in some sort of pain. They noticed his dish was still full of food, just how we left it. It was obvious. Our poor dog was dying from pain and sorrow.

You can imagine how heartbroken we were. As a child, it definitely affected me. At first, I thought of our neighbor as an “evil cold-blooded person.” I know now that he probably was not a bad guy, but was simply trying to stop an unruly dog from jumping up on him. The whole sad and senseless loss of a dear pet could have been avoided with a little training. Of course, our dog didn’t know any better and did what came to him naturally. Now I know that it was OUR responsibility to teach him how to greet visitors politely.


Man's Best Friend. Myth or Reality?


They say that dogs are “Man’s Best Friend” and I couldn’t agree more. After all, look at how your dog greets you every day. Do any of your loved ones greet you like that? It is a happy, real and genuine love that is impossible to fake. From that day on, when we lost Tan Tan in such a tragic matter, I developed a very strong love and devotion towards all dogs. I found myself drawn to dogs, reading about them, rescuing them, volunteering in kennels and shelters, assisting dog schools, and fostering in an effort to find them loving and responsible owners.

I also fell in love with Jack London’s books in which he relates to dogs and wolves with passion and understanding. Part of the reason London describes dogs and their loyalty so well is because at one point in his life he was homeless and literally lived with stray dogs on the streets and under bridges. You see, it would be impossible to describe the love of dogs and their loyalty in such great detail without being involved with them on a much deeper level. Somehow, you always know when you meet a true dog lover. That is how I felt as I read Jack London’s books—as if I was in the company of another dog lover.


More Eye-opening Experiences That Changed My Perspective:


Have you ever found yourself in a room full of caged-up barking dogs that have less than twenty-four hours to live? Have you had them lick your fingers through the fence, look you in the eye, and keep on barking, howling, panting, whimpering, pacing back and forth? How about the ones that kept on standing on their hind legs begging you to rescue them from certain death?

Did the ones lying in the back, shivering from fear with no more hope or energy left in them get your attention? Maybe it wasn’t their personality to be loud, persistent or as hyper as the others, or maybe they just hoped that you would notice them better if they were calm, quiet and steady? I witnessed all of this, and far worse, when I was volunteering in animal shelters. It pains me every time I think of the harsh-reality of those shelters, let alone experience it with my own eyes.

Even tough-hearted dog lovers find themselves tearing up. Why do these dogs have a twenty-four hour tag on their cages? It's simple. Because there is just no more space, no more budget, and no more people who are interested or willing to adopt them.

So it's easier to kill them all with a lethal injection to make room for the new dogs every day. How sad! You may find this hard to grasp, but in Sacramento alone there are around two hundred dogs put down on a daily basis. You read it correctly—two hundred PER DAY!!! Clearly, when you really think about it, the poor dogs aren't at fault here. This is just another example of people’s ignorance and irresponsibility. Sadly, some lately have been due to the mortgage crisis and the high level of home foreclosures throughout the U.S.

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Did you know that if you take a pregnant dog to a shelter,
it could get euthanized due to lack of space or lack of volunteers?

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That was another shocking reality that was too hard for me to accept or even to wrap my mind around. You’re probably asking yourself, “How can they be so cruel? Aren’t they supposed to be dog lovers?” Folks, being a dog lover has nothing to do with it. As I mentioned before, this is because there is no time or staff to take care of a pregnant dog, let alone her pups.

Yes, this is the harsh reality of millions of dogs every day, not only throughout the U.S, but all around the world. If you are a dog lover, a true dog lover, this reality can't help but make you devastated.

I was raised in a culture that men don’t cry, but I fight my tears and feel that lump in my throat every time I find myself in front of bunch of dogs on death row. If I could, I would take them all home with me and give them all the love, attention, and proper training they deserve and need. Ninety percent of the reason why these poor dogs end up in shelters in the first place is because of the owners’ lack of knowledge, commitment, dedication and training method. Some are due to failing to spay and neuter their dogs in a timely manner.


It is Not All About the Money or Fame for Me... It is About the Dogs!

You see, when someone loses a loved one in such a tragic manner, or if they have been a victim themselves, some of these folks get involved in that particular field to make a difference. These individuals, whose lives have been scarred, get involved in a very special way. It is because they have their heart and soul in it. Some build new organizations, help pass new laws, and donate their time, resources and even money, all because it gives them joy and most important—it gives them a reason to heal.

A great example of this is John Walsh, the host of the TV show, America’s Most Wanted. After a child predator took his son from him, John and his wife made it their personal mission to catch bad guys. If one of those predators hadn’t taken his own flesh and blood from him, do you honestly think he would be as passionate and hard-working as he is today in catching these criminals? I seriously doubt it. He probably wouldn’t even be involved in such field.

 

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My path, my talent and my gift to you is teaching you how to understand, communicate and train your canine friend the best way possible. Most importantly, my goal is to help you get there by being loving and by being diverse.

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This simply means: Don’t abuse your dog, don’t limit your options to one way of or just that one training tool, and no matter what, don’t ever give up. But as ambitious, tireless and determined as I am, I still cannot help every dog owner and dog trainer around the world. I’m hoping that perhaps this book can make a lasting impact on the lives of many more of “Man’s Best Friends” for years to come.

Many ask me why I am involved in this line of work. Don’t I get tired of it or sick of it all? The answer is always the same: “Sure, you get tired, even if you do something that you deeply love. But, it’s that love, that passion and that desire to make a difference that makes it all worthwhile.”

Now you know. My drive comes mostly from the true love I have for the dogs. And I do mean ALL dogs. I don’t care whether you own a mixed dog or a pedigree, big or tiny, bully or wussy, fearful or aggressive--they all deserve a chance and they all need our love and guidance.

If everything happens for a reason, then I guess I had to lose my childhood dog in a tragic manner to be able to save thousands more today and tomorrow.

 

KEVIN'S BIOGRAPHY



Kevin Salem is considered to be one of the brightest minds in the world of dog training. It’s hard to paint his image with the same brush as other dog experts in the business, as his unique way of writing and training philosophy makes him very distinct.

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 thousands of dogs worldwide, earning him the nickname,“The Dog Prodigy.” Regardless of your dog’s age, temperament, or previous history, you’ll find that his “Diverse Method” has proven to work against tough odds making him a true pioneer in his field.

He is known for accepting challenging cases that the majority of dog schools don’t accept or don’t know how 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 applying many ways of training. To expand his knowledge even further, he compared the strengths and weaknesses of different trainers while studying various methods from many books, video clips, instructional videos, and different seminars and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and canine psychology.

Mr. Salem is the president and founder of IDTF (International Diverse Trainers Federation). This organization unites trainers from all over the world who believe and follow the “Diverse Method.” If you are a trainer with an open mind who combines different methods in a humane yet effective way to get better, faster and long-term results, you are exactly who he is looking for. Make a difference today by joining this organization free of cost. Visit www.JoinIDTF.org (Coming Soon)

If you are passionate about working with dogs, Kevin also teaches field workshops on how to become an effective trainer. He is a prominent speaker, whose seminars are guaranteed to take your knowledge and abilities to an entirely new level. Kevin has an uncanny ability to communicate with people and their pets. His training sessions and seminars are always fun and productive. He always says, “I’m not the trainer. You are. I am simply the instructor who will help and teach you every step of the way so you become an effective trainer/owner. Once I am out of the picture, your dog should respect and listen to YOU.”

Kevin currently operates Dog Secrets in northern California where he offers house calls not only throughout the US, but all around the world. You may also send your dog to his most popular program, the Doggie Boot Camp in Sacramento CA.


"Someone or a tragic incident can take away your home, your fame, your fortune, your pride, your passion, your loved ones, your well being, your good looks, your youth and even your dignity from you. But absolutely nothing or nobody in this world can take away that one thing from you--and that is your "attitude!!!"

In fact, the only person and the only force that can affect your attitude for better or for worse is--YOU."

--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.
2. Your Dog - Why and how your dog thinks and responds in different scenarios.
3. Your Method – Unravel the strengths and weaknesses of different techniques.
4. Your Tools – Which training tools work and which eventually stop working.
5. Your Trainer - Their philosophy, expertise, expectations and limitations.
6. The Dog Training Industry – How to use the system to your advantage.
It took ten years of hard work, intense research, and studying thousands of cases
to write this book.

My Mission: To Find All the Reasons Why Dogs Didn't Thrive to Their Fullest Potential.

I was shocked to find that the "real cause" had very little to do with the dogs' age, breed,
size, intelligence, history, or even personality, but had everything to do with the
“human element.”

Dog owners and even dog trainers from all around the globe were skillfully misled, influenced and even brainwashed. Sadly, all this had a tremendous affect on their beliefs, attitude, technique, drive, sense of hope, creativity, and of course--their level of success.

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"
Master Dog Trainer / Author


!!! More Extremely Thought-Provoking Articles Worth Reading !!!

What Most Trainers Ignore or Even Hide From You!


Correct Your 10 Worst Mistakes and Get Eyebrow Raising Results!

You'll be shocked to find that even "top trainers" make some of these mistakes.

What Grade Would Your Dog Give YOU? (Funny and Eye-Opening)
Don't just prove it to us, prove it to yourself that your dog sees YOU as the boss.

Why Can't You Get Your Dog to Respond Around "Other" Dogs?
As soon as your dog spots another dog, he barks, lunges, growls or... learn why!

Using Treats? Are You Really Being Rational, Practical and Natural?
Do your yummy treats really stand a chance around dogs, cats and your visitors!

99% Sweet - 1% Cujo!!! When Nice, Smart Dogs Get Down Vicious!
Face it, it's scary to have that doubt or fear of your dog one day really causing...

20 Reasons Why Your Doesn't Listen When it Matters the MOST!
Easy-to-miss causes of why your dog flat out ignores you around distractions.

When and Why You Should Doubt Your Technique or Your Trainer!
Seven signs to look for in identifying the strengths & weaknesses of your method!

Dumb Trainers - Smart Dogs!!! Most Dog Schools WILL Fail You!
97% of trainers and dog classes can't deliver real results. How many will you try?

Inside the Mind of Veterinarians and Their Staff (Dog Etiquettes!)
All vets and vet techs are dying for you to master these proven tips. Learn how.


Have you noticed that the very best things in life are rarely "things". They are your loved ones, your happiness, your passion, your health, your attitude, your love, and your accomplishment.  

--Kevin "The Dog Prodigy"




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