Comments for INFO DOG http://www.dogstores.info web info your dogs Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:57:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way Gift Pack by Working Mom http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-dvd/training-dogs-the-woodhouse-way-gift-pack.html/comment-page-1#comment-1126 Working Mom Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:57:51 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-dvd/training-dogs-the-woodhouse-way-gift-pack.html#comment-1126 Let me start by saying, I have an 11 month old golden retriever who is 77 pounds of pure love and energy. However he does so many bad things. He yanks on his chain, never listens, runs after cars, knocks me down, does not take commands and really just breaks my heart. He wants to do well, but just doesn't understand what I want from him. He tries to overcompensate and just gets horribly nervous whenever I ask him to do anything, resulting in things getting knocked down and him getting in trouble. I know I am partly to blame, but I just get so frustrated with him I want to throttle him sometimes. <br /> <br />Anyway, I bought these Barbara Woodhouse tapes a while ago, and finally popped the first one into a tape deck and put my dog on a leash in the living room and we started to watch. We watched Barbara as she tamed dog after dog with simple, easy instructions. She focuses on teaching the owner to talk to the dog, and explains the proper collars, and leashes (leads)that she says will make training easier. Anyway, her shrill British voice and her proper English voice command respect from the most difficult of canines and the dimmest of owners (I would fit into the latter category.) <br /> <br />Within 15 minutes I had the dog heeling. Within another 15 minutes I (she) tought him to sit. I kept on going and within the hour I had him sitting and staying on the other side of the room while I walked away from him. <br /> <br />I made my whole family come down to watch him sit. <br /> <br />The transformation has been remarkable. It has now been four days since I started using Barbara's tapes, and I swear the change in my dog (and my blood pressure) has been phenomenal. <br /> <br />His nervousness is gone. He understands what I want from him and is happy to comply. He now sits, heels, and walks with ease. Yesterday I even ventured out to a public park with him and he acted as though he was in the show ring. <br /> <br />Barbara's easy step by step instructions are wonderful. I give this series five stars. I cannot get over the difference in my dog in just minutes, let alone days. I could sing her praises all day long. I was just sad that I didn't do this training six months ago. <br /> <br />If this sounds like a rave, it is. I can honestly say I have nothing to gain from praising her, except the knowledge that someone else with a troubled dog might benefit. <br /> <br />Cheers, <br /> <br />M <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 5 Let me start by saying, I have an 11 month old golden retriever who is 77 pounds of pure love and energy. However he does so many bad things. He yanks on his chain, never listens, runs after cars, knocks me down, does not take commands and really just breaks my heart. He wants to do well, but just doesn’t understand what I want from him. He tries to overcompensate and just gets horribly nervous whenever I ask him to do anything, resulting in things getting knocked down and him getting in trouble. I know I am partly to blame, but I just get so frustrated with him I want to throttle him sometimes.

Anyway, I bought these Barbara Woodhouse tapes a while ago, and finally popped the first one into a tape deck and put my dog on a leash in the living room and we started to watch. We watched Barbara as she tamed dog after dog with simple, easy instructions. She focuses on teaching the owner to talk to the dog, and explains the proper collars, and leashes (leads)that she says will make training easier. Anyway, her shrill British voice and her proper English voice command respect from the most difficult of canines and the dimmest of owners (I would fit into the latter category.)

Within 15 minutes I had the dog heeling. Within another 15 minutes I (she) tought him to sit. I kept on going and within the hour I had him sitting and staying on the other side of the room while I walked away from him.

I made my whole family come down to watch him sit.

The transformation has been remarkable. It has now been four days since I started using Barbara’s tapes, and I swear the change in my dog (and my blood pressure) has been phenomenal.

His nervousness is gone. He understands what I want from him and is happy to comply. He now sits, heels, and walks with ease. Yesterday I even ventured out to a public park with him and he acted as though he was in the show ring.

Barbara’s easy step by step instructions are wonderful. I give this series five stars. I cannot get over the difference in my dog in just minutes, let alone days. I could sing her praises all day long. I was just sad that I didn’t do this training six months ago.

If this sounds like a rave, it is. I can honestly say I have nothing to gain from praising her, except the knowledge that someone else with a troubled dog might benefit.

Cheers,

M

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]]> Comment on How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning by Ronald Herman http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html/comment-page-1#comment-1110 Ronald Herman Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:29:25 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html#comment-1110 This book is a far reaching work that not only addresses the training of Gundogs but also any family pet...of importance is the sections on crate training to facilitate housebreaking and teaching the dog that there are restrictions on his activities...I also enjoyed her views on conditioning and letting the dog learn at its own pace with firm and consistent training by owner...and letting the dog learn to be a dog before pulling from its littermates and throwing it into a new environment. I have trained two dogs with her methods and let 4-5 friends borrow it when training their pets...all have been great successes. My copy is dog-eared (no pun) and hilighted throughout...but a great book for those that want to try a softer method with great results. 5 This book is a far reaching work that not only addresses the training of Gundogs but also any family pet…of importance is the sections on crate training to facilitate housebreaking and teaching the dog that there are restrictions on his activities…I also enjoyed her views on conditioning and letting the dog learn at its own pace with firm and consistent training by owner…and letting the dog learn to be a dog before pulling from its littermates and throwing it into a new environment. I have trained two dogs with her methods and let 4-5 friends borrow it when training their pets…all have been great successes. My copy is dog-eared (no pun) and hilighted throughout…but a great book for those that want to try a softer method with great results.
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]]> Comment on How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning by Cris Sherman http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html/comment-page-1#comment-1109 Cris Sherman Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:24:39 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html#comment-1109 This book is fine for the average person who has no experience with dogs. But for the average gun dog owner, the first half of the book is a waste of time. The last half does have some good ideas, but I would rather spend my money on something more informative such as the writings of Bill Tarrant, especially the Delmar Smith method. It's hard to argue with success and Smith's training methods earned him many national champions. As for this book, I found myself in disagreement with a couple of the training methods, especially gun conditioning. Overall, it's a good book with many great ideas for the beginner. 3 This book is fine for the average person who has no experience with dogs. But for the average gun dog owner, the first half of the book is a waste of time. The last half does have some good ideas, but I would rather spend my money on something more informative such as the writings of Bill Tarrant, especially the Delmar Smith method. It’s hard to argue with success and Smith’s training methods earned him many national champions. As for this book, I found myself in disagreement with a couple of the training methods, especially gun conditioning. Overall, it’s a good book with many great ideas for the beginner.
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]]> Comment on How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning by Erin Marion Horan http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html/comment-page-1#comment-1108 Erin Marion Horan Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:47:57 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html#comment-1108 This is an awesome book for novice birddog people. I highly recommend it, and give it to my (Pointer) puppy buyers. My favorite feature is that at the back of the book there are lists of things to remember to expose your puppy to by a certain age so that you'll end up with a stable dog. I pull it out every time I raise a pup as a sort of checklist. I agree with the majority of what the author has to say, and the author tends not to take sides (like on the issue of force retrieving). The book does have some info that is geared towards versatile birddogs rather than just Pointing dogs, which is fine as long as you are able to seperate what your dog needs to know. This book is geared towards the first year of puppyhood, not training... which is great as there are not a whole lot of books out there for this. Helps you to remember they are just pups and to just let them grow up for a while. 4 This is an awesome book for novice birddog people. I highly recommend it, and give it to my (Pointer) puppy buyers. My favorite feature is that at the back of the book there are lists of things to remember to expose your puppy to by a certain age so that you’ll end up with a stable dog. I pull it out every time I raise a pup as a sort of checklist. I agree with the majority of what the author has to say, and the author tends not to take sides (like on the issue of force retrieving). The book does have some info that is geared towards versatile birddogs rather than just Pointing dogs, which is fine as long as you are able to seperate what your dog needs to know. This book is geared towards the first year of puppyhood, not training… which is great as there are not a whole lot of books out there for this. Helps you to remember they are just pups and to just let them grow up for a while.
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]]> Comment on How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning by Stephen Mattox http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html/comment-page-1#comment-1107 Stephen Mattox Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:03:04 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html#comment-1107 Great book. Written in a narrative point of view for first half then step by step instruction in the second half. Joan Bailey is not an accredited author by any means but she does have a lot of experience working with dogs. 5 Great book. Written in a narrative point of view for first half then step by step instruction in the second half. Joan Bailey is not an accredited author by any means but she does have a lot of experience working with dogs.
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]]> Comment on How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning by Dennis M. Carlson http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html/comment-page-1#comment-1106 Dennis M. Carlson Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:26:19 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/how-to-help-gun-dogs-train-themselves-taking-advantage-of-early-conditioned-learning.html#comment-1106 This book is different from the other hunting dog training books I've read. It covers a puppy's early development as a whole dog. Joan Bailey takes you from your puppy's first day in your home, through adolescence, to early adulthood. It will show you how to help your dog become both a member of your family and an excellent hunting companion. This book explains why a particular training method might work and how to develop a cooperative relationship with your dog. 5 This book is different from the other hunting dog training books I’ve read. It covers a puppy’s early development as a whole dog. Joan Bailey takes you from your puppy’s first day in your home, through adolescence, to early adulthood. It will show you how to help your dog become both a member of your family and an excellent hunting companion. This book explains why a particular training method might work and how to develop a cooperative relationship with your dog.
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]]> Comment on Paul Loeb’s Complete Book of Dog Training by Anonymous http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/paul-loebs-complete-book-of-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-1097 Anonymous Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:34:12 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/paul-loebs-complete-book-of-dog-training.html#comment-1097 I first read this book in 1977 when I had a "problem puppy". This book gave me insight not only into dog psychology but also into dog owner psychology. Paul Loeb's stories and ancedotes about his clients, himself and his dog Plum opened my eyes and mind and helped me to change my "problem puppy" into a model citizen and me into a happy owner. I have had other dogs since then and they and I still benefit from the wisdom contained in Paul Loeb's book. It is the book that I have recommended most to friends and family, bar none, regardless of topic. The best "Self Help" book around. 5 I first read this book in 1977 when I had a “problem puppy”. This book gave me insight not only into dog psychology but also into dog owner psychology. Paul Loeb’s stories and ancedotes about his clients, himself and his dog Plum opened my eyes and mind and helped me to change my “problem puppy” into a model citizen and me into a happy owner. I have had other dogs since then and they and I still benefit from the wisdom contained in Paul Loeb’s book. It is the book that I have recommended most to friends and family, bar none, regardless of topic. The best “Self Help” book around.
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]]> Comment on Mush: A Beginner’s Manual of Sled Dog Training by Peter H. Koch http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-1093 Peter H. Koch Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:17:04 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html#comment-1093 I am a beginner dog sled driver without a mentor. This book answers ALL my question, and provides you with the meaty content that it will take to get you to the next level. If your trying to make a choice between this book and another on dog powered sports; get this one. I have others, this is the best one for the beginner. 5 I am a beginner dog sled driver without a mentor. This book answers ALL my question, and provides you with the meaty content that it will take to get you to the next level. If your trying to make a choice between this book and another on dog powered sports; get this one. I have others, this is the best one for the beginner.
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]]> Comment on Mush: A Beginner’s Manual of Sled Dog Training by W. J. Leach http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-1092 W. J. Leach Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:59:43 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html#comment-1092 Very informative. It's nice to have the encouragement this book brings to the wanna be driver. One day I'll have my own team of dogs, and expect this guide to be referenced often and well tagged. 5 Very informative. It’s nice to have the encouragement this book brings to the wanna be driver. One day I’ll have my own team of dogs, and expect this guide to be referenced often and well tagged.
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]]> Comment on Mush: A Beginner’s Manual of Sled Dog Training by A. Katz http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-1091 A. Katz Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:53:44 +0000 http://www.dogstores.info/dog-training-books/mush-a-beginners-manual-of-sled-dog-training.html#comment-1091 This is great and has all sorts of helpful information. Book was in great condition. 5 This is great and has all sorts of helpful information. Book was in great condition.
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