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Pros
Demeanor, stance and vocal balance have a lot to do with how your dog responds to you. Getting it right will make training your new companion much easier. Mike relates the training methods in a consise and easily understood terms.
Mike ritland’s book is my favorite and i think the most practical dog training book i’ve read. His approach is very different from other dog ownership books in that he points out the importance of being the dog's boss and keeping emotion out of the di... Read More
A very good resource for anyone interested in canine training. Written by one of the foremost experts on the subject. Focuses on how positive reinforcement can make training more productive and enjoyable for both the trainer and the canine.
Cons
The title of the book infers that some new, never discussed, method of dog training is now being made available to the ordinary dog owner (the navy seal way) while he lasted all of maybe 8 months with the k9 contract, his knowledge seems both superfic... Read More
Not specific for families wanting a guard dog.
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Quality
I am not disappointed about the references to how both people and dogs relate to voice and body inflections and stance
It’s a fun way to do things and very rewarding
Extensively covers how the owner needs carry herself and act to properly train and communicate with the dog
Its a completely different perspective and very interesting
Competitiveness
Very instructive lesson from a great trainer
Mike relates the training methods in a consise and easily understood terms
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After i saw what his dog had learned in just 10 days after being adopted from a shelter i knew i had to get this book
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Common sense instructions that work if you stay committed to following the training steps
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A lot of dog problems are actually people problems
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Some haters here positing one and two star reviews apparently thought the book would be tailored to their own specific needs
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Only thing missing was list of references recommended reading
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It would be helpful to read it before obtaining your dog
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Grabbed mikes book after listening to him on jocko and his own podcast
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I train and compete in competitive obedience and there are many ways to teach a dog the different exercises but this book is dead on in the way your attitude affects your success
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