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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 Exceptionally worthwhile pet-training product Oct 23, 2006
By Clear Thinker
The best friend in the world is a decently trained dog; the worst pest is a poorly trained one.Unfortunately, it seems that the latter group is far more common.
I found this DVD when I noticed a surprising change in a friend's dog,and asked her about it. The dog had been a dog pound rescuee, and a wreck. Jumping around, not paying attention, barking, not walking on a lead. She had tried to work with it and had bought the Dog Whisperer video and some books, but no results that I could see. I saw it a few months later (she lives in a different city), and could hardly believe it was the same dog. She attributed the change to training she had done based on this DVD, and loaned it to me. Pretty impressive!
This is a step-by-step guide to civilizing a dog (in a nice way). The dogs featured are all rescue dogs, and are about as wild and rowdy as you'd expect. Over time, you see them shaping up week-by-week. By the end, they are out for walks, meet other dogs and people, sit quietly while the owner talks,then walk quietly. They come when called, lie down next to other dogs, and generally behave like mannerly friends. It is surprising, but I saw it myself with my friend's dog. I will say she worked with her dog every day, which is what is strongly suggested in this DVD. Apparently, there is a 21-page downloadable workbook/study program too, which I did not see.
This is not obedience work as such, just a good step-by-step program for regular people on how to turn a crazy ill-mannered dog into a nice friend. Recommended,if your dog isn't what you want it to be. Or maybe even if it is..
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
A must have for dog owners! Jan 20, 2007
By Roberta J. Rohr
"Robbi"
This DVD is a must have for people with dogs. I've had dogs my entire life and was still able to extract a lot of information from this DVD. This is the proper way to train your dog/puppy. It's based on establishing a relationship with your animal that is based on a praise/reward system and teaching your dog who is the "alpha" in the household....which would be YOU and not your dog. This is a great step by step program, and it will work as long as you take the time and make the commitment to work with your animal. My dog was pretty well behaved before the program, and is an amazing dog since she's been thru it. The time spent working the program has been a fantastic bonding experience for both of us. This DVD should be issued for everyone that adopts a puppy - it's a definate "must have" for those of us who love our dogs and want nothing but the best for them.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
My Dog With "Our Good Dog" Jan 15, 2009
By APBT Fan
"DWM"
I found this dvd to be quite helpful. It's not a quick and easy fix - you and your dog have to work at it - but the results are astounding! I had a well-behaved (mostly) dog to begin with, but she was hard to walk (pulling, going in a different direction, etc). After following the steps in this dvd, I was able to turn Cleopatra into a joy to walk. With a little more training using the methods set out in this dvd, she was able to pass her Canine Good Citizen test and is now an ambassador for the American Pit Bull Terrier breed.
I highly recommend this dvd.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Very worthwhile foundational training DVD Jan 27, 2009
By Knowledgable customer
I have a strong background in serious obedience work, and am rarely impressed with the silly "train your pet without hurting its feelings" stuff that is around. This well-produced product is different. It is a solid step-by-step method of of socializing and motivating an untrained dog to act like a responsible canine citizen. For most pet owners, it is all they will ever need.
Recommended.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
It worked! Oct 26, 2008
By Never Enough Time
I bought this product because my new best friend was a wild man! He is a 2 year old pit bull mix I adopted from a rescue group. He jumped, pulled on the leash, and wouldn't listen at all. Within 3 days he was walking nicely on the leash, and was paying attention. Now my friends are just amazed at how well mannered he is and are eaten up with dog envy! He sits and downs with just hand signals!!!!
It takes work, and time and following the directions, but I cannot be happier with the results! He is really my best friend now, and a pleasure to be with and live with. I wish there was a follow up video for advanced stuff, but we are going to try to get the Canine Good Citizen in the spring. A great product!
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