Dogs Learning Process
351108
This book is excellent. I have been training dogs for the last 5 years and I wish I had read this book before. The book provides tons of information about learning process. The book has a lot of topics, and it is noticed that he made a very deep investigation. Something that I really like about the book are all the references that you can consult if you want to make a  deeper investigation by yourself. The book is not easy to read, because it has a lot of technical (medical) terms. In some cases I had to look up in medical dictionary some definitions to understand the book. I will read the other 2 books soon.

 This is a book that a dog trainer must read. For a dog owner probably it would provide information that could be called nice to know, but it will help you to have a better understanding of your best friend.
138992
This awesome book outlines step by step instructions on how to train your dog properly with tricks and obedience commands. Learning, applying and practising these dog training skills will strengthen the relationship between the owner and the dog. It's so rewarding to see our dog doing some tricks and easily follow your commands explained in this book. Highly recommended for dog owners.
2239723
Dogs learned quickly. Barking decreased even with collar off. Only problem I've had is when they scratch at collar it beeps, not sure if they hit button or what.
3763800
This is an excellent book because it teaches you to train the dog from the dog's point of view and gives you some insight of how dogs think.
2137345
got this for my grand-pup and my daughter gave her opinion. The dog was too nervous around us so we just got to see a video on dh's smartphone. The dog was after food-she was brave lol
this is what my daughter thought of it--
I knew my dog was easy to train, but I did not expect her to figure out this game so quickly. The first time she played she was able to sniff out which trays held her treats and it didn't take her long to understand she needed to open those trays.  She was able to open the trays with her nose and paws fairly easily. So far the pegs have proved too difficult a problem for her to solve.

The toy is well made. The tray is heavy enough that my 16 lb. Rat Terrier doesn't move it when she opens the trays. The trays themselves are sturdy and slide in and out of the tray quite well. The pegs are made of the same material the trays are and slide in and out of the holes easily. They are too big for my dog to get all the way in her mouth, but I still would not let her play without watching her.

My dog is highly interested in food so this game has held her interest every time I've gotten it out. We will see if I can figure out a way to train her to remove the pegs.
37082
I have had a problem with one of my dogs loosing control.  I am hoping that if I can train her to use it.  That will solve this major problem
2231127
A dog must be trained with this just as it must be trained to a voice command. A dog does not automatically "know" what the whistle means. As with voice commands, many repetitions must be made for the dog to learn what is expected when it hears the whistle. Start with a voice command that already works (come, for instance), and concurrent with the command sound the whistle. When the dog comes, praise and treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Soon the dog will associate the whistle with the previously-learned voice command. Then one can gradually transition to whistle only for the dog to respond as desired (in this example, "come"). Praise and treat. Repeat. I can now call my dog into the house if I'm inside and she is outside simply by sounding the whistle, as long as she is within 50 yards or so of the house. Whistle is nicely made, instructions are written in UK English.
3481988
In my opinion, training any dog to sit, fetch etc. is easy if you spend enough time with them doing it over and over but the real issues of dog training are the behaviors that get them sent to the shelters, such as dogs that bite people, dogs that bite other dogs, dogs that jump on visitors, barking dogs, dogs that are hard to walk or control, and other annoying things you do NOT want your dog to do.  So stopping bad behaviors is really what we want to achieve in order to live happily together with our pets.

I have a biter Chihuahua and I'm a fan of Cesar Milan.  His theory on alpha dogs really is how I finally was able to control my Chihuahua's behavior and establish my dominance over her so she knows I am in charge.  (This book disagrees with that) However she will still growl occasionally, but at least I feel I can control the situation and not be afraid of her, although dealing with an aggressive dog, especially when it's the one you love, is not a pleasant experience.  The advice I followed from Cesar was to push her onto her back and hold her there.  It works for us she's a small dog. (Although I'm not sure how that would work with a larger dog).

However integrating a new puppy into our house was very stressful as the Chihuahua is now 8 yrs old and really set in her ways.  I finally resorted to using a muzzle as punishment when she growled or snapped at the puppy and it seems to be working and this book goes into these topics.  I did whip her in the beginning and the book says not to do that and I must agree, because that just made things worse.  We then tried putting the  muzzle on her whenever she growled or tried to bite and she soon learned that the word "muzzle" meant she was in trouble, so she has learned to stop when I say the word, and the book talks about the differences of negative and positive reinforcement which I am a big believer in now.

This book starts out explaining how you read your dog's body language and goes over Pavlov's theory on salivation (classical conditioning: like clicker training), something most dog owners already know.  It says to contact a trained animal behaviorist several times throughout the book, when dealing with dogs that bite, although they do give recommendations before suggesting you contact a professional trainer.  The chapter on children and dogs was excellent such as avoiding bites in the first place and bringing home a new baby.  The chapter on aggression was also excellent.  I know my dog bit out of fear and also territorial issues and although she is not "cured" we have learned to work around the issues, as this book suggests.

I've been around animals my whole life, and consider myself a big animal lover. I know that animals take work and spending time with them, learning their body language, and loving them works.  Although I know a lot of what was covered, it was a good refresher for me and was interesting reading the case histories.
2018318
The book is moving, but I also think it explains how dogs react to each other and how their environment influences their behavior.  So many dog owners do not understand that certain behavior is instinctual, such as rough play with an attempt to dominate the other. This is not aggression but instinctive behavior that is not to be cause worry,
4468814
I recently adopted a 10-month-old husky mix. I have some dog training experience left over from my 4-H years, but I needed a little something to guide me. I already knew I respected Cesar Millan from watching his various TV shows; in my mind, picking up one of his books was an obvious choice. I didn't expect to appreciate Cesars Rules as much as I did.

Cesars Rules is not a book for professional animal trainers. Cesar makes that pretty clear throughout. However, he does share his knowledge to provide people with ways to give their dogs a fulfilling life. One way he does this is by sharing theories and techniques from other professional trainers. Thats probably one of the biggest reasons why I respect Ceaser - he truly wants to help people give their dogs the best life they can, even if that means someone elses methods might work better.

The most surprising aspect of Cesars Rules was how well Cesars principals mirror my own principles I use in my classroom. Positive reinforcement almost always works better than punishment. Anticipate problems and set your dog (or child) up to succeed. Find what really makes your dog (or child) happy and use that as a reward - maybe its food, maybe its cuddles, maybe its getting to chase a squirrel up a tree (hopefully that isn't something that a child would see as a reward, but if it is, more power to you, I guess).

I also learned the importance of seeing my pup as an animal, then as a dog, then as a husky mix, then as my pupper. Many people see their dogs as tiny, furry humans, and while dogs are very social and seem almost human, they aren't - they are dogs. They have instincts and abilities different than ours. Just like we get frustrated when we feel like we cant do what weve been created to do, so do our dogs. Cesar taught me to look for things that will challenge my dogs natural instincts and abilities. What a better way to bond with your dog than to fully engage in what they are at the most natural level?

I recommend this book to anyone who has a dog, from the most experienced dog owner to a newbie. Theres a little bit of something in Cesars Rules for everyone. Plus, its nice to read the opinions of other professional trainers, who may differ from Cesar in some aspects.
2184869
Nice for an already trained dog if you want to have control.
4101336
My dog is learning to use it. He wasn't sure on first but I know he will get use to it. I love it thou coz it is not making a mess.
This is my second one and my dog love it so much.
1323767
Dog training is more about teaching the human than the dog, and the author's experiences in this book speak to the truth of that maxim. While we sometimes become impatient with the human's slow progress, the dog always comes through. We do wind up caring about both, and learning quite a bit as well.
2826915
Training a 15 month old Husky.  Working with training collar and this appears to be another tool in the process.
4464035
Our dog learned really quickly.  I put it on the door and jingled it before we went out.  When I went to work for the afternoon our nanny showed the dog- jingle- open door.  close door.  jingle- open door.  She was only 10-12 weeks old, but she figured it out super quickly. The only problem now, is that she will use it to get our attention- pain in the butt.  It does work though!
380491
Excellent product for teaching dogs how to walk nicely. I would highly recommend.
4557223
Great book on dog training with detailed information on how to train your dog. One of the better books that I have read on dog obedience and the learning process that a dog goes threw.