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What Can I Learn From You that I Can't on My Own?
Dog training is not easy. If it was, don't you think we'd definitely see more trained dogs everywhere?
Especially breaking your dog's bad habits and solving his behavioral issues is even harder for the most experienced dog trainers. Some folks constantly keep on putting this off by assuming that maybe their husband or the boyfriend said that he would do it. Some owners try to train the dog on their own first.
See if you can get can get your dog trained without any yelling, hitting or slamming your dog in its back. We've noticed that Potty Training, Solving its Aggression, Breaking the Daily Bad Habits, to Getting Your Dog to Listen to You Just as Well on or Off-leash, will be your hardest challenge.
But, if your husband/wife can do it, or can make the time to do it, then all the luck to you. One thing is for sure. Just like we can't do "your job" as well as you can, it is very unlikely for you to do ours. After all, we train dogs for a living and are one of the top in our fields.
Sometime you might be able to, but let's face it. Isn't nice if an actual "expert" do all the hard work for you or at least be within your reach? It's like joining a gym. You sure can workout at home or even build your own little gym.( just make sure that those exercise machines don't become a clothes hanger or a resting place for your kitty) But having the expertise, a trainer to guide you everu step of the way, and the fact that you are enrolled with a program, are all enough to motivate you and help you stay on track. It's the same concept when you enroll your dog in our program.
Our head instructor, Kevin, has successfully trained over 8,000 dogs. That’s right. Over 8,000! Ask yourself how many dogs have you owned through your entire life? We seriously doubt if the number even comes to eight dogs, total. Now, compare eight dogs to eight THOUSAND DOGS. We are one of the few in the industry who can get your dog completely off-leash trained AND break its bad habits. Among trainers, this is extremely rare. Even if your dog is considered aggressive, there still might be hope and we can turn it around and save your dog.
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What Are My Options If I Don't Live in Sacramento?
You may consider shipping your dog to us to be trained. Or have our top trainer Kevin fly to your town. The book is definitely the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to start.
If you are interested in perfect-bind version of our book, (when it looks, feels and even smells like an actual book) then it is only $17.95.
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How Do I Order Kevin's Book, "Hidden Secrets Behind Dog Training" and When Will it Be Available?
In July. We are working very hard to make this book available to you in a timely manner. There is a huge demand for it and we have gotten literally hundreds of requests for it. Our goal is to have it ready ASAP.
Unfortunately, it really is now out of our hands right now and totally up to our publisher. There is a lot of efforts that goes into creating a book. You may go to our contact page and select the very first option. You will be one of the first who will be notified as soon as our book is available. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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How Old Does My Dog Have to Be to Start Training?
Puppies from seven week old and older. Your pup doesn't' need to be current on its vaccinations. Remember, our trainers come to you or if you prefer our doggie boot camp, we will take SAME measure and precautions as "you" would, in keeping the place completely clean and sanitized. This way your puppy isn't exposed to any harmful viruses.
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How Does Your School Compare to Others?
There Are Seven Hard to Ignore Facts that Makes us Truly Unique:
1- We've eliminated all the excuses dog owners come up with and offer it all:
House Calls, Group Classes to even Having Us Train Your Dog for You AKA Boot Camp.
2- We truly accept all kinds of dogs. Whether your dog is considered aggressive, over-protective, or even a scared and abused dog, we'll work with you and your dog patiently and diligently through the whole process.
3- Our training comes with a written guarantee. Let's face it. Even teachers, doctors, attorneys, coaches or even shrinks don't give you any guarantees with their services. WE DO!
4- We get results without yelling, hitting, or constant food bribery.
5- We accept dogs as young as 8 weeks and even as old as 10 yr old.
6- 95% of dog trainers you talk to are part timers and hobbyists. Our head instructor Mr. Salem is a true professional and trains dogs for a living. Not that many in this field are good enough or passionate enough to be able to train dogs full time AND be successful at it.
And last but not least..
7- Without a doubt, you are definitely paying for one on one attention and even a little bit of luxury.
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What is the Benefits of Doggie Boot Camp?
This is NOT a bad decision especially if you are:
- Too Busy or Too Lazy to Train Your Dog Yourself
- Worry about Training Your Dog Incorrectly or Worsen the Problem Even More
- Leaving on Business Trip or Planning a Vacation You Always Wanted
- In Process of Moving or Remodeling Your Home/Yard
- Recovering from a Surgery, Stroke, or Any Other Medical Condition
- Mother to Be, or just had a Baby
- Going on Your Honeymoon. Or-
- Can't Find or Trust Anyone Else or Weren't Impressed Enough by any other Dog Schools or Their Credentials...
Relate to any of the above issues? Then this program is perfect for you. We have put a lot of thoughts into this program and promise that you will not find any weaknesses in our board and train program. Basically, we've put ourselves in YOUR shoes and made sure that you'll know EXACTLY what to do and NOT to do once you take your dog home. Your dog WILL listen and respond to you and the rest members of your family, just as good--guaranteed.
Some drop off training schools take your poor dog for months. It does NOT take months to properly train a dog and we'll prove it to you.
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How Much Are Your Fees?
If you live in Sacramento, consider yourself very very lucky. Since desperate dog owners travel for hours or literally ship their dogs from all over the country, to have Kevin do his magic with their unruly dogs. This may sound like bragging, but if you research it, you'll agree that it is also a fact.
But generally our fees vary based on:
- How old and what breed is your dog(s)?
- What have you done on your own to train/change your dog for the better?
- Have you worked with a trainer, group class, behaviorist, psychologist and if so, how long ago and what were the outcome?
- How much does your dog listen to you with and without any distractions? Almost everybody's dog behaves like a perfect angel with NO distractions. Try it around dogs, cats, kids, and your visitors and then we'll talk!
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- Does your dog obey your commands without any treats or holding your fingers together as if you're holding a cookie? If so, sorry, your dog has been treat-trained and this never works around tough real-world distractions?
- What are your goals? Meaning, EXACTLY what do you want to get out of our services?
- Do you want Kevin to train your dog first, and then have you come in the picture or you want to be involved from the very start until the very end?
(You have to be involved either way. It's just some prefer to get involved after all the headache and the hassle is out of the way.)
- Is your spayed/neutered? If so, when was this done, if not, what's the reason?
This has been proven again and again that dogs that are altered, are much easier to train, are not as stubborn, moody, destructive, and don't run off as much compare to dogs that haven't been fixed. So it's your choice.
IMPORTANT: Do you care for complete and total off-leash training, or you rather always depend on a leash, hope that your dog never gets loose, or it's always going to be four feet away from you for rest of its life?
Total off-leash means: complete verbal control of your dog under ANY circumstances. Whether you give your dog a command or to stop a bad behavior such as to stop:
Jumping, Barking, Nipping, Scratching, Snapping, Stealing Off Counters, Whimpering, Chasing Cats, to even Peeing and Pooping where NOT allowed. If you always depend on a leash or a cookie to get your dog to mind you, sorry but your dog isn't fully trained for the real world.
If there is leash law, wouldn't you agree then all dogs MUST be off-leash trained?
And last but not least, What was the previous method based on? Was it bribery? If so-
Sorry, but We Have to Completely re-train You AND Your Dog.
Your Has to Listen to You Without Any Yelling, Hitting,
or Holding a Juicy Hotdog in front of its Nose.
But if you really insist on a ball figure, we understand and unlike some web sites we hate leaving you in the dark. For Sacramento residence or those who live within 50 miles of Sacramento, it ranges anywhere from $250-$2,000 which is our boarding and training option. You get what you pay for and it's no different when it comes to getting your dog professionally trained.
Still here? WOW. You have an expensive taste and want your dog trained by one of the best in the industry. Good for you. :-) You see, we offer luxury training for reasonable prices and give you discount when you co-join with a friend, relative, coworker or a neighbor's dog that also might benefit from having a well-mannered dog. Or if own more than one dog, it's going to be a win/win situation for everyone.
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What is Your Training Method?
Unlike ninety percent of dog trainers out there who rely heavily on the use of treats and expect your dog to still listen to you forever and ever after without any bribery, we focus more on our Leadership, Praise and Technique. You might want to read that again. I didn't say, Cheese, Hot Dogs and Bacon Strips. Let's face it, it doesn't take much skill or talent to bribe a dog with treats and call it "dog training."
Our Diverse Method has been originated from dog training and is perfected by Dog Psychology. This means, your dog will end up responding to you because you said so and not because he was starved for hours and then you are holding some beef jerky in front of his nose. We don't believe in any Yelling, Hitting or Hanging.
The Diverse Method is the future of dog training. This method has been proven to be the quickest and SMARTEST WAY to train all dogs. The concept is by being versatile and having an open mind. We basically customize and outline a training program that is an exact fit for you and your dog's needs. Again, this means we literally consider your dog's temperament, size, speed, strength, prey drive and how we can meet "your" physical limitations, coordination, strengths, and of course, overall goals and expectations.
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I Don't Want to Be Away from My Baby. Do You Offer House Calls by itself?
Absolutely. We offer house calls not only all over the U.S. but Mr. Salem even traveles to different countries. Contact us for detail
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Isn't Flying My Dog to You Will Traumatize My Dog?
Not exactly. Think about it. Thousands of breeders ship puppies as young as eight week old via airlines every single day. If a puppy as young as few weeks can handle it, what makes you think your stubborn adult brat won't be able to? Sometimes we get dogs straight from the breeder shipped to us.
Dogs are tougher than you think. Even the ones that were pampered and spoiled rotten, to owners' skepticism do just fine. It's usually the poor "owners" get more stressed thinking that their baby's crate will be treated just like another luggage. That is not the case at all. Airlines are very careful and caring when it comes to shipping live animals and up to this point, we never had a complaint with any airline.
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Which Airlines Fly Pets and What Are their Criteria?
Your dog must be at least 8 weeks of age and older.
- Health Certificate must be provided from your veterinarian.
- The crate must be plastic with a metal cage. (Your dog must have enough room to stand up and turn around freely.)
- Make sure that your dog's crate is already equipped with food and water bowl.
NOTE: This is NOT the same as your regular dog dish. These are the plastic ones that actually hook from the INSIDE to the crates metal door.
- You must have two servings of your dog's food in a plastic a bag or a sealed bag, taped on the top of the crate.
- Place shredded newspaper or absorbent material on the bottom of the crate.
- Your dog may not be exposed to too cold temperatures. Check with your vet and the airline.
- Dogs and puppies over 16 weeks must have rabies shots current.
More Important Things to Consider:
- Most airlines require you book the flight 24hr in advance. If you are flying "with your pet", be sure to tell the flight attendant or pilot.
- If shipping international (including Hawaii) check the quarantine laws.
- Do not give your pet sedation without your veterinarian's approval.
These are the pet friendly airlines:
American Airline, Delta, Continental, United, Alaskan Airline, Air France, Air Canada, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Air Trans, Aloha, America West, Frontier, US Airways, Singapore Airline, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, Japan Airlines, Hawiian Airlines,
Contact your vet to get a travel health certificate. This is usually good for two weeks to a month.
- Call us as early as possible on the date, time, and the flights number.
- Take your dog to the CARGO section of your airport. NOT where you would go. You may ask the airport employees on the exact location.
- Arrive 90 minutes before the departure time. That's their policy. Not an hour or thirty min, but literally 90 and some cases, two hours prior departure.
It helps to write with black marker your dog's first name and your last name on the crate and write whether your dog's friendly or not. We pick up your pooch from Sacramento's International Airport. There is no additional charge for this.
If you cannot get to Sacramento for your final lesson, Kevin will personally make a video of YOUR DOG'S training progress. However, if all possible, Mr. Salem prefers to work with you in person. But we understand not everyone's schedule or budget allows this and we'll work with you.
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I Prefer Kevin to Come to My Town. What is the Next Step and How Does it Work?
Our head instructor, Mr. Salem flies at least once a month outside the Sacramento region to help frustrated dog owners around the country. You get six lessons in three days period. Each lesson is at least 90 minutes long. Most never need all six. You may schedule your training sessions whenever you like. The Dog Prodigy is there for you, and you only.
The cost for this is one time fee of 2,500 which covers ALL of Mr.Salem’s travel expenses. Please contact us for his available dates.
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Is Three Days of Kevin Working with Me Truly Enough?
Remember in three days, you get six lessons. Dog owners almost never need to use all six. In fact, on the third lesson we'll talk about how bad your dog used to be and how good she/he is behaving right now. NO JOKE. Of course you are welcome to take notes, videotape the lesson, and will also get a lifetime of phone consultation and unlimited e-mail support personally by Kevin himself, along with a copy of his book.
If you feel that’s not enough, you might consider the V.I.P package. This package is the one for those who money is the least of their worries. It offers the Doggie Boot Camp, Kevin flying/driving to you, a videotape of your dog personally being trained by Mr. Salem, along with a lifetime phone and e-mail support. For rates outside the U.S., please contact us directly.
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Can You Stop My Dog from Chewing on Everything?
Yes and NO. We actually will reveal the secret or should we say, the COMMON SENSE ANSWER, here for absolutely FREE. And we wouldn't tell you any different, even when you hire us.
The reality is, no matter how good or gifted an expert might be, nobody can guarantee to stop your dog's destructive chewing. Nobody! The only way you can get your dog to stop chewing on your furniture, the sprinkler system, the phone/cable wires, or ANYTHING valuable, is you have to either crate your dog, for small dogs or puppies, use a play or exercise pen. These are the metal gates that can be extended, turn into a gate, or even a circle. For big, strong, and more agile dogs, you have to build in a dog run, or muzzle your dog. Seriously! If you prefer a muzzle, don’t go with a cloth muzzle. Choose a basket or a caged muzzle. This way your dog will still be able to stay cool by being able to pant AND drink water. (Basket muzzles are not sold in your typical neighborhood stores. You need to order it on line. Or ask around from your local pet stores.)
Otherwise, no matter how much you exercise your dog, catch in the act, soak everything with bitter apple spray, or even rotate your dog’s toys, once you look away or when you leave to work/school, all bets are off.
Dogs usually chew from boredom, when they are curious, when they are mad at you, and when they are still young and teething. It helps to get really strong and spiky toys from the dental section of pet stores, but that still does NOT guarantee a dog that doesn’t chew on inappropriate items.
Basically you need to make it impossible for your dog to make any mistakes. Dogs usually take naps during the day. The destructiveness occur only 10 percent of the time. So you are being nice and fair by giving your dog access to your whole house and your entire yard. And your dog takes advantage of this and abuses it. Play with your dog in your yard, no more than an hour at a time, while being supervised. Or take your dog for long walks. But that still does not make your dog’s jaw tired. It makes a big difference to get your dog very strong and hard toys to chew on. The same advice applies for digging or you could have your yard be called the Swiss Cheese Resort.
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Which Do You Think I Can Benefit the Most? Have My Dog Shipped to Kevin, or, Have Mr. Salem Fly to Me?
That's your preference. But after you talk to our top trainer, Kevin, he'll tell you which most likely will be the best option for your dog's needs. Cost wise, they both end up being the same. If you ship your dog to us, it is 1,700 for the training, and don't forget to add the cost of your dog being shipped to Sacramento and back to you. Or, if you decide to do the final lesson in person with Kevin, you need to calculate your time and your travel expenses.
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How Does Your Program Work?
1- We'll Help You Correct all of Your Mistakes and We Mean--ALL--of them:
Some of these were right before your eyes all along, some will make you laugh, and some you knowingly were making them, but didn't care or wanted your dog to get away with them up to this point.
It's just like getting in shape. We all have SOME good information, but getting on track with a program and having the support by follwing a smart strategy helps you get there much faster. Training your dog and educating you is no different.
Remember it’s not how much you work with your dog that counts, but you must look at HOW you actually train your dog. That "HOW" is far more important. When you think about it, you might already practiced with your dog here and there, but it hasn't got you much, has it? Like anything, it is GOOD practice that makes perfect.
2- We'll Point Out Your Good Habits and Polish on Your Training Techniques:
We review and point out what you are and HAVE BEEN doing correctly. This is very rare. Since most owners' concerns are correcting their mistakes. But we'll definitely reinforce your good habits. This obviously proves your determination for seeking different alternatives, as well as getting better and faster results.
3- And of course, Teach You All New Secrets, New Knowledge and How Exactly You Can Cut Down on Your Training Time:
This is where you'll learn ALL different ways you can train your dog and solve its bad habits, and which will most likely work the best and the fastest for YOU and YOUR DOG. That's right. We focus and treat each client and each dog, based on their own agenda. Just like us, they are all different. .
The main key to our success is, we will train and educate you by being Diverse. Some of these are common sense, but sadly I'm sure you'll agree that common sense is NOT that common. Not just in dog training, but in general. However to train dogs--correctly--is a SKILL. Applying common sense might get you a well-mannered dog, but training, true training is an art that must be taught and practiced religiously.
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What's Wrong with Using Treat While Training?
Use food, but use it smartly and productively and NEVER in a bribery fashion. Here is an eyebrow raising fact:
Would YOU still work for your company or your cool boss once they wean you off your paychecks? Forget a raise. How about totally cutting down from your allowance?
That's what you are doing to your poor dog. Once you gradually cut down from using treats while training and eventually TOTALLY stop it altogether, your dog will automatically assume either mommy doesn't love me like the old days anymore. Or simply gone broke and can't even afford a bag of stupid milk bones no more. What happened to those days that I ALWAYS got a treat for listening? Now, it's only once in a blue moon. :-( A-ha. You never looked at it that way, did you? And guess what? Food reward trainers will never tell you or never get it. Their way of thinking is completely different than ours.
Treat trainers disagree with us and their argument is: "What is the dog's reward then? Dogs should get a reward for obeying us."
What is the reward of your kid responding to your wishes? Did you always get a gift, a toy, a treat, a cookie, or whatever EVERY TIME you listened to your parents? We hope you see the logic behind this. Your dog should listen to you, with or without any bribery. Sit. Why? Because you said so and because you are my dog. Because your life and the rewards you get are much better than homeless dogs or dogs that are in shelters, or those that are about to be put down. This is a bit deep, but it's the truth..
So your dog's rewards are:
FREE love, FREE food, FREE shelter, FREE petting, FREE toys, FREE Grooming, FREE poop cleaning and, FREEEEEEEE medical, dental, vision, and even free retirement plan..... heck they don't even pay rent. Does yours? Don't get us wrong. We are not against giving your dog a treat here and there, but rather against constant bribery. After all, poor dogs don't accept money. Unfortunately most dog training books and dog trainers advise you to-
Give Your Dog Treats Just for Being Alive.
How Much Can You Really Accomplish through Bribery?
Please realize we are not asking you to completely stop giving your poor dog any treats forever. Give treats, but sometimes and as a surprise. But if you bribe your dog every chance you get, you'll soon notice that it will lose its value very quickly. This always results in your dog stop responding to your commands altogether. You most likely already noticed this with your dog.
Here's another good example: Didn't you challenge your parents growing up? What did they say? Honey, because I said so. Because I'm the daddy or I am the mommy. Because I gave you birth. Because you still live under my roof. And because you are not 18 or 21 yet. Brings back memories, doesn't it? Your dog should Sit, Stay, Lay Down etc because you asked him to, and NOT because of a cookie. You might say, it sure sounds easy, but how do you get to that point in dog training? Don't worry, we'll get you there.
What will impress you even more is, we'll teach you all this without ever confusing or abusing your dog. You won't even have to raise your voice. That's right, no yelling will be required.
Bottom line with us, your dog will learn to listen to you because she'll know that makes you happy and you said so. Not always because of a beef jerky, a body-slam, a rolled up newspaper, or you sounding like a marine sergeant. Did you know that dogs can hear better us 3-4 times?
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Who Quoted You to Be the Best Dog School in the World?
We agree that this sounds a lot like bragging, but here are the facts. If you can honestly find another dog trainer/dog school in the U.S. or anywhere else in the world that:
- Guarantees their training. Regardless of your Dog's Age, Breed, Size or Personality..
- Offers House Calls, Group Classes, Doggie Boot Camp or Mixture of all...
- Their Course NEVER EXPIRES and Comes with a Lifetime Guarantee...
- Does not Depend on Food bribery or Any Dog Abuse to Accomplish Results...
- Accept dogs from seven week young to even seventeen years old grouch...
- Promise to get your dog to obey Off Leash, with/without Hand Signals...
- Let YOU use the Training Tool of YOUR CHOICE...
- Give your dog a second chance, even if your dog was labeled Aggressive or Totally Un-trainable...
- Does NOT Charge you Any Extra if you Own More than One Dog...
- Their top trainer is Willing to actually FLY to your City or even Country to Help you with your Dog's needs...
- And all of their Trainers are Full time Committed Trainers and NOT amateurs or Hobbyist and their TOP TRAINER is soon to be an author...
Then we will take this off our web site.
The main reason Kevin is dying to publish his book, is because he knows as ambitious, as kind, and as helpful as he is with helping owners from all over the world, he still cannot get to every one of them.. But his book could easily deliver his message globally making a difference in the world of dog owners and even other dog experts worldwide.
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How is it that My Dog Will Learn to Listen to--ME--When You Were the One Training it All This Time?
Remember Cesar Millan from the National Geographic channel, currently the most respected and well-known dog expert has been changing dogs without their owners for Years.
He calls it dogs in rehab. Call it rehab or boot camp, it's the same concept. With us, you get our guarantee in--WRITING. Yes even with our Doggie Boot Camp program. So it is NOT a sales-pitch.
However we do respect your skepticism and even though we DO offer house calls AND group classes besides our drop off training program, we want you consider this hard to ignore fact:
How do you think dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, hunting dogs, search and rescue dogs, bomb detection dogs, as well as K-9 protection get usually trained? You guessed it. The majority of these dogs are usually trained in a board and train fashion. You don't have to take our word for it. Research it for yourself.
Everybody agrees that these dogs are the MOST impressively trained dogs in the world. After all, they take a blind person to the bus stop, bring back a bird from a mile away, run like a flying bullet and bite a person ON COMMAND and let go ON command, help a handicap person with their daily routines AND detect a bomb without blowing themselves or their handlers up.
Everyone of these dogs were trained by an expert and--NOT--their owners. How do you drag the blind person to daily training sessions and give him a hyper yellow lab to work with? The poor guy is blind for??? That dog was carefully trained by an expert first. And then, was registered to its new owner.
Now when you teach dogs in a board and train fashion these amazing complicated tasks, do you honestly think your dog cannot be taught the basic and even advanced off-leash training, as well as to stop its bad habits such as: jumping, barking, pulling on leash, control its over-protectiveness, stop it's nipping or get it fully potty trained in only two weeks? Of course it can be done and we've done it with hundreds of dogs and you cannot ignore our happy clients.
So yes, the majority of these dogs got their training without the involvement of their owners. The owners or their handlers came in the picture at the very end.
You'll notice that the only ones who are against this option are the trainers who only offer private or group classes. These trainers will desperately push you to join their group or private lessons. As we mentioned above, we offer those as well. So our Doggie Boot Camp isn't your only choice. We leave it up to you. Obviously the boarding and training is a bit more expensive. Since we do all the hard work for you and have you stay on top it from there on.
But ultimately, it is up to YOU whether you want to work with us first, or have us take that rascal from you and give him back--totally trained. Watch him once he returns, do the laundry, the dishes, cook some gourmet food and even wash your husband/boyfriend's car. Hopefully you have one, not a husband AND a boyfriend.
So for Some Owners, Our Doggie Boot Camp Just Makes Sense and is Most Convenient.
Bottom line, you will be learning a new skill, as well as learn to correct all of your mistakes. Yes. Dog training IS a skill. If it was that easy, don't you think we'd see more trained dogs everywhere???
Once your dog gets trained by Kevin, the hard part is out of the way. The next step is educating and training you, your spouse, your kids, roommates etc.
No offense, any dog expert will agree with us that the hardest part is teaching and convincing the owners. We definitely don't believe with the saying: "NO bad dogs...only bad owners." We've trained pretty crazy and sometimes EVIL dogs with kindest owners in our training career. But that saying is true for the most part.
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How Do I Know Whether My Dog Needs the Entire Two Weeks or a Week to Ten Days Will Do?
Don't forget that dogs are just like us. Some learn fast and some don't. Most are very smart, but are also extremely stubborn. You know for a fact that your dog is very intelligent and know exactly what you are saying or what you want from him/her for the most part. The reason your dog doesn't always respond to you is simply because of your technique and the fact that your dog doesn't completely see you as the one in charge. So you might be in charge most of the time, but not ALL the time and your dog knows it.
Smart, Stubborn and sometimes Spoiled are all the characteristics of most dogs that come in our training. We'll usually know at the end of the first week how long more your dog needs to stay with us.
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How Many Times Daily You Work with My Dog and Is That Truly Enough?
We train your dog three times per day. To be exact, twice by Kevin and once by one of his assistants. All these trainers have been expertly trained personally by Kevin.
The idea is for your dog to also respond to a female's voice. Each time your dog gets trained anywhere from 30 min but no more than 40 min at a time. Again, this depends on your dog's age, breed, stubborness and of course your goals. We train your dog three times daily, and go to once daily through the end of the training. Let's face it. It is unlikely for YOU and your family be able to continue with three times a day training for rest of your dog's life. But once a day or even three times a week, is realistic and achievable.
We are getting busier and lazier than ever and we promise you that even if you train your dog twice a week, it will remain trained for life. If you are not happy, you may always drop off your dog for a brush up.
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Could You Elaborate a Bit More on Exactly What is the Diverse Method Consist of?
These five principals explain the whole concept behind this theory:
1. It is based on common sense, open-mind, and a very versatile approach.
2. It is a smart combination of dog training, dog behavior and applying canine psychology. Just making your poor dog obey commands like a robot isn't fair. All you will end up is with a dog that obeys like a soldier, and has no personality. Most of our clients want well-behaved and well-trained PETS, NOT robots. You'll agree that combining these three elements are extremely important and productive in achieving great results.
3. The Diverse Method allows you using treats as reward, but only SOMETIMES and NEVER in a luring bribery fashion. This means in order to get your dog to obey a command, you don't always need to hold a treat in front it. Be honest. Do you have a pouch of hotdogs with you 24/7?
Hint: If you keep on depending on food reward based training, you are NOT being Diverse. That's just bribing your dog to death, which results in your dog thinking that he has a CHOICE.
We've noticed, most of these dogs end up being dominant, needy, spoiled, beg at the table, steal food from you, from kids, from counters, and in some worst scenarios, end up guarding bones and food from their owners. And who can blame them. These dogs automatically assume it is their God's given right to take food from anywhere, anyplace, anytime and from anybody.
4. The Diverse Method allows you the use of different training tools if and when needed, but as long as it's done in a correct and a humane fashion. After all why use a training tool that stopped working, or it never worked on your dog in the first place?
5. This method is based on correcting your dog, (NOT by abusing it with beating, slamming, or raising your voice.), when you catch it misbehave, and praise it by love, affection, kind words and SOMETIMES even with treats, once you see it stop misbehaving or when it responds to you.
Now that is Real World Dog Training that
Makes Sense AND Guaranteed to WORK!
Years of study and comparison have gone to this method and it has passed the test of time with the most difficult breed of dogs. We have tried and seen it all. And honestly, all methods could work and they all could also fail you. What works best in the long run is to be-Diverse. The results you'll get by applying this approach will you flawless and you'll end up with a changed dog or a truly TRAINED dog that you can brag about.
In a nutshell, if your training progress isn't getting you the results you are looking for, then we'll--CHANGE IT.
Unfortunately the majority of dog trainers and dog schools don't really know about the power of being Diverse. If their method worked for you and your dog fine, if not they'll ask you to leave. It's their way or the highway.
We are all different and one method, or one philosophy doesn't always work on us humans. What makes you think it is the same when it comes to training your dog?
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Which Training Tools Do You Allow or Forbid in Your Training Programs?
What do topnotch trainers use with THEIR dogs? The answer is very simple: "Whatever that works best for them and their dogs". Why should it be any different with YOU? Our job is to properly educate you and let you even TRY a tool of your choice. As long as it is not done in a aggrressive or any inhumane fashion, we definitely encourage you to be Diverse and have an open mind and consider your dog's temperament. .
Again, being Diverse simply means--YOU HAVE--a choice. This also depends on YOUR handling ability, how strong your dog is, the size of your dog, age, temperament, sensitivity, speed, strength, as well as your OWN strength and coordination. Having a good attitude and being consistent is important, but not always enough. You need to keep every one of these aspects in mind.
Dog trainers and dog books never take the time to actually educate you on pros and cons of different training tools. Most dog training schools try to convince you by an assumption.
Don't assume ANYTHING, until you know all the facts. Brainwashing or try to convince you into believing that only one training tool works, or should work on ALL dogs isn't a fact. It's just an assumption. Why keep on using ONE training tool, even if you notice it isn't getting your dog's attention at all?
You know your dog better than anyone else. You know for a darn fact how strong, how fast, how dominant, how agile, how predictable or how unpredictable your dog can be and what distracts your dog, and what doesn't. You also know very well on when your dog obeys you for the most part, and when it makes you look like a moron. Then make sure you use the tool that works best on your dog, in any circumstances.
Now, here are all the facts about:
Training Tools You Must Know About, but Sadly Most Trainers Hide from You
How do you know a certain tool is the right for your dog? You have to honestly ask yourself on whether you can get your dog to respond to you--EVERY TIME--especially around:
- Other dogs that act playful or aggressive once they see your dog
- Your cat, in fact ANY cat, squirrels, or joggers
- Your visitors, kids, roommates, or your vet's office
- Complete strangers, men, or at your neighborhood or worse, in dog parks.
Read that list again. Can you truly stop and control your dog's: Barking, Jumping Up, Play-biting, Pulling on the leash, Snapping, Whimpering, and Over-protective around every one of these situations? Most likely not.
If you can, please call us so you can talk to our head instructor Kevin for a trainer opening position. You either know what you are doing, or got lucky with Lassie's 12th cousin or something.
We always start the training with a regular flat collar and never assume or predict, what you should or should not use on your dog. It is your dog, your decision. Nobody will or should, force you into using a tool that isn't right for you and your dog. It's not fair to jump into any conclusions. We let YOU use and decide which tool you are comfortable with, makes sense to you, and most importantly, works best for you, your spouse, your kids and the rest members of your family.
Our job however is making SURE that you are using it correctly and humanely. We will gladly educate you about all other different training tools, and which have been proven to work best and fastest through years of studies and research. Regular Collars, Harnesses, Retractable Leashes, Chain Leashes, Buckled Collars, Clip-on collars, to even Choke chains, Pinch/prong Collars, Halti, Gentle Leaders, Martingale, Clickers, to even bark collars. They all have their pros and cons. Once we cover in detail and really explain the advantages and disadvantages of each tool, you'll be surprise to know that how little the general public, pet stores clerks, and even trainers know about this, and how much you actually been misled on this topic.
So the answer is: Different strokes for different folks. Whatever that works best for you and your family, and gets you the results and satisfaction you're looking for, then that's the training tool you should use.
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Not Every Dog School Accepts Pups that Young. How and Why is it that You Do?
It is more educating YOU and correcting your mistakes and building good habits from the early start. Whether you do anything or not, your dog is constantly learning AND getting away with bad habits. They are just like kids. We will show you how to stop and solve your puppy's:
Housebreaking, play-biting, jumping up, separation anxiety, excitement/fearful urination, crate training, boundary and border training in your home, (which rooms do you allow/forbid your pup) and accepting and not fighting the leash.
As far as obedience commands, the only 3 commands you can teach a pup that young are: Sit, Lie Down, and Come.
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How Long Do Your Training Programs Last?
Boarding & Training: 1-2 Weeks of Boarding, Unlimited Follow Up home/group Classes
Lifetime: Unlimited Home and Group Classes, For all of your current or Future Dogs
What is exactly is Lifetime Membership?
It actually means for as long as you remain a dog owner. In reality, it is a lifetime membership for YOU. We are the only dog school in entire Sacramento who offers this sweet deal. I'm sure you agree, it just makes sense once you get on track, it is even much easier to get OFF track. Our Lifetime Program is for those who value luxury, repetition and want a well-behaved dog for life. You could spread out your private lessons within months or even years down the road.
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What is the Best and Fastest Way to Get Started?
E-mail us and call us. You'll notice the way our contact page is designed, you'll be able to simply checkmark all of your dog's bad habits, and your goals. This way we know who you are in advance.
We are known for answering our lines and returning phone calls ASAP. E-mails are also read and responded personally by our top trainer Kevin daily. So it is very rare that you'll get our recording. If you do, obviously it means we are out training dogs or assisting others on the phone. We still do our best to get back to you within the same day. We know that you need help with your dog, and need it NOW.
We've heard of dog schools and dog trainers who hardly ever answer their lines or care to even return your phone calls. Watch your hair grow gray waiting for a call back. We find this very un-professional.
To your surprise, the majority of dog trainers are NOT full time committed dog trainers, or might be just into teaching group classes, and either their class is full, or close for that time of the year.
With us, you will always be able to get your dog trained within two weeks or sooner--GUARANTEED!
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May I Download Your Book?
We noticed that almost everybody prefer an actual book. You can read about eight chapters of our book on this site. Not every author will do that but Kevin did this to convince you even more. Please go to our contact page and send us an e-mail. You will be one of the first ones who will be notified as soon as it's available.
Do You Use Any Shock Collars?
Absolutely NOT and our Video Clip clearly proves this. Just look at how happy, relaxed and obedient those dogs respond to commands. Hunters and protection training schools are known to use shock collars with their training strategy, but NOT us.
!!! SCAM ALERT !!! BUYER BEWARE !!! CONSUMER ALERT !!!
Be on the lookout of trainers who just REFUSE to give you any references. You can bet your dog's life on it that this is a red flag.
Think about it, if they are truly proud of their training method, delivered what they promised, and have the right work ethics with their clients, then they should have no problem giving you a few names. This is even more important if they DO NOT have any classes for you to observe.
Get at least five references, three recent and two from six months to a year ago. Do not fall for
"client confidentiality bologna." Push again and say, "Look. I am not asking for their last names, addresses or social for crying out loud. I just want the very best for my dog!" Even ask for their business license number.
( Check to see where they are and AREN'T allowed to train or board dogs.) Wouldn't you want to do business with someone who is professional, legal and legit? Your wallet, your dog and your precious time is depending on it. No matter how impressive their web sites seem or how convincing they may sound on the phone, don't skip this. You won't regret it. If someone's happy with you, then they won't mind bragging about you. Don't you already do this when it comes to good movies, good books and good restaurants?
If they say, "Well. I could give you my best friend or my sister's number as a reference to trick you." Just say, you'll take it. Let's see what your own family and friends say about you first. Do you see where I'm going with this? Once you get a few references, this is where you ask what you like and didn't like about them, their trainers, and whether the dog listens off-leash, without treats, from far away. How about around other dogs, cats, kids and your guests?
!!! Now,
There is a Good News and Bad News !!!
GOOD
NEWS: You
will be dealing with a true pro who does this for a living.
We guarantee that you'll be impressed with Kevin's knowledge,
his compassion toward dogs, his humor, his skills AND his
soon-to-be published book.
BAD NEWS: After researching others, you'll agree that only
the top 1% of dog experts are going to be as qualified
as Kevin. You don’t’ have to take
our word for it. Browse the Internet, call others and compare
our results with others around
the globe. This may sound like bragging, but it is also a fact.
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Kevin's team of trainers are all pro and excellent in what they do. You are working with trainers who do this for a living and truly show the love and compassion of working with you and your pooch.
Unfortunately most trainers these days lack people skills. They end up talking and treating YOU, like you're the dog. When you DO find a trainer with a decent personality, you soon find out that they are totally clueless when it comes to delivering--REAL--results.
Our trainers teach with kindness, consideration, and most importantly with respect to you and your dog's needs. Kevin wouldn't have them on our team if this wasn't the case. Your dog is going to get trained by our top instructor Kevin, and his team of qualified trainers.
Since the first lesson is the most important, Kevin will personally assist you with these. This is a ninty minute lesson with the master himself and you get to pick his brain and see him do his magic on your dog. He tells it all and holds nothing back while making sure that you are totally happy and of course even--impressed through the entire session!


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