From the Book - Hidden
Secrets Behind Dog Training
Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, big or tiny, mean or
nice, pay close attention to these defining examples. It will
open your eyes on exactly where you stand when it comes
to the leadership with your dog. You Are Definitely NOT in Charge if Your Dog... * Can jump up on you, on your guests, the glass door, on counters and even on kids. And no matter how many times you tell him, "NO," "Down," "Off," "NO Jumping," he acts as if you are speaking a different language or became invisible. * Barks nonstop or continues with her whimpering, scratching the door and throwing a tantrum to get her way. She also gets real mad when she doesn't have a free access to everyone and every room as she pleases. * Play-bites nonstop at your hands and feet. Some dogs do so even when you are in the middle of walking or training them. How about getting on his hind legs to wrestle you by mouthing and pushing down on the leash with his paws? * Hardly responds when you have company. In fact, you always find yourself physically restraining your dog or putting him outside, in the garage, another room, or end up locking him in his crate. * Comes to you only when he is ready. How about running away or bolting out the front door any time he gets the opportunity? Things get even more exciting when he spots a person, another dog, or a cat. * Squeezes through doors and pushes you out of the way. Basically, the dog shows you no respect whatsoever. * Obeys commands only with his favorite treat or if you happen to be munching on something. Your dog is basically saying, “Look, if you have something tasty, I might listen. If not, don't even bother.” * Pulls you the first two to three blocks of the walk. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones whose dog drags you the entire walk. I especially love the small breeds that pull sideways. I call those the “two or ten o’clock pull.” * Urinates or defecates the minute you let him in. Even worse, maybe your dog was out in the backyard for hours or you took him for a long walk and he STILL peed or pooped inside your home. And if you happen to catch him in the middle of peeing on your carpet, even if you scream, clap, or yell out his name to stop, not only does he not even budge, but he goes as far as giving you the bird while puffing on that Cuban cigar and adjusting his shades. * Bites your ankles and at the leash while bouncing back and forth, barking and growling every time you walk him or the second he lays an eye on a dog, a cat or even a person. In a nutshell, the dog’s trying anything so you let him win. * Rarely obeys the commands that he already KNOWS. This is especially obvious around typical distractions. You most likely find yourself getting louder and louder, and end up pushing your dog into a sit position. Sometimes you have no choice but to grab your dog’s collar or hug him tightly. This is where you may find yourself doing lots of leash tugging or trying to restrain him with all of your strength. * Throws himself on the ground, playing the dead fish game in the middle of the walk, or whenever he refuses to be put outside or in his crate. Some dogs do this once they get tired of the training. Stubborn, spoiled and dominant dogs are famous for behaving this way. It gets worse when some owners make the mistake of picking up or carrying their dog like a baby. (Nice. Try carrying a Bull Mastiff, Great Dane or Saint Bernard!) * Likes to rest on the highest part of your couch or right next to your head and shoulder. Of course, I am referring to smaller breeds here. But, even if you own a large dog that insists on lying on your bed, your couch, or even on YOU, all these indicate that he sees himself on top of the world! Some of these dogs sit and lay on tables, their dog house, and anything that might make them appear higher and taller.
* Grabs the leash tightly in his jaw when you are in the middle of training or correcting him and won’t let go without a good fight. In your dog’s mind, he is actually trying to control and discipline YOU! This might seem cute to some of you, but in reality, your dog sees you as the dog and is trying to take you for a walk. Awww...how cute. * Leans, pushes against you, tries to squeeze between your legs, or sits on your foot. Sometimes this is a sign of a scared or nervous dog. But look closely: If your dog does this every time you give her the Stay or the Down command, you'd better believe it is to dominate you. Think of it as that neighborhood bully who loves to push around the weakest kid on the block. In this case, it is YOU who's being pushed around by your dog. * Tries to hump any chance it gets. This is rarely sexual. Most humping is an attempt to establish authority. Your dog doesn’t really care whether it is a dog or not. And some dogs are a humping machine: They'll hump your leg, a kid, your spouse, the couch, a stuffed-animal, another dog, and of course, your poor guests. Again, this indicates he definitely sees himself in charge in that room and at that moment. * Out of the blue, urinates or defecates to get even with you. You know for a fact that your dog is completely housebroken and isn’t sick. In fact, it’s been weeks or months since his last accident. He was outside for hours AND had access to the doggy door. Does it seem as if he did it just to upset you? This usually happens when you don’t give your dog the attention he demands of you. Don't forget that spoiled dogs are very determined. The reason for this unexpected urination could be because you left town for a few days, are working longer hours, or brought a new pet into your home. Sometimes just having a guest over or starting a new relationship could trigger this behavior. Ironically, it can also happen when you're training your dog with new attitude and new ground rules. Basically, your dog is upset with you and goes on strike. Yes, dogs are known to hold a grudge. I deal with vindictive dogs all the time. * Fights the down command with passion. In fact, most of these dogs compromise by giving you a paw or doing a sit instead. Don't be surprised if you notice him barking at you, or hope that you settle for a rollover. Some trick you by showing you their tummy instead so you scratch it for them. What’s even funnier is that most of you fall for it and end up giving them a belly rub after they lay on their back. Remember, it’s a down command! Not a “let me scratch your belly” command. You probably didn’t know this, but the more you can make your dog lie down, the more he'll see you as the one in charge. Again, dogs usually don't like lying down just for anybody. (And some that do, their butt might still be sticking up or they are definitely hoping to get a treat.) * Doesn’t like to be grabbed by his collar. If your dog nips at your hand, twists, flips, or gets up on his hind legs every time you reach for his collar, it means, he still doesn't really see you as the one in charge. I've known trainers who have dislocated their fingers or injured their wrists in dealing with such dogs. In a way, he’s thinking, “NO WAY, JOSE! You ain’t
grabbing my collar! Let go, or I’ll do my psycho
move on you.” These are the dogs that may act calm one minute,
but in the next, they'll try to bite off your finger. Unless you
are dealing with a scared or abused dog, which is very unlikely,
your dog should let you grab him by the collar anywhere and
anytime. This proves that he trusts and respects you. Eyebrow Raising Fact about the "Down Command"! If you tell ten dogs to sit for you, eight out of the ten might do it. But if you ask a group of a hundred dogs to do a “down command,” you’ll be lucky if you can get five out of the hundred to obey. Getting a dog to lie down is a great way to establish your leadership without being harsh or abusive. Now, the real challenge is if you can do it with NO treats, no holding your fingers as if you have a goodie, no pointing to the ground, no bending over, no squatting down or tapping the floor. (And good luck. You’ll definitely find this very challenging!) Conclusion: If your dog exhibits ANY of these signs, pampering him nonstop should be the last thing on your mind. You basically will be pouring gasoline on fire. Take kids, for example. Say a child is already a bit brave, rebellious, strong... and you go out of your way to spoil him rotten. We all know that you’ll have your work cut out for you down the road! Don’t forget; these bad habits usually stay the same or even get worse as time goes by. To tackle them effectively, you’ll most likely need the help of an expert in a private setting. Trying to solve these issues in a group class is a waste of your time and money. Get ready, because the chapter on “Red
Zone Dogs” goes into more detail on dominance and aggressive
tendencies. These dogs will make the ones I just described seem
like a bunch of pussycats. 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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