Can anybody recommend an excellent book for obedience training dogs?
Posted on Jul 15, 2010 under obedience training | 5 CommentsI hate the thought of paying hundreds to have our puppy trained when we could do it ourselves. Can someone help recommend a very good book to us,we have a border collie currently 8 weeks old.
There are several books I would recommend. One is "Good Owners, Great Dogs," by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. "Secrets to dog training", by Dog Trainer Expert, Daniel Stevens. It’s a terrific book on how to train dog. http://kingdom-of-dog.blogspot.com/
You can do a lot yourself, but having your puppy in a structured class, along with reading and working with your pup at home, is the best way to do things. Interacting with other pups and people in a setting where you expect your pup to obey in spite of major distractions is something you can’t do at home. Our local park district charges $84 for an 8 week class. I would highly recommend a lot of reading, practice at home and the classes.
July 16th, 2010 at 3:45 am
There are several books I would recommend. One is "Good Owners, Great Dogs," by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. "Secrets to Dog Training", by Dog Trainer Expert, Daniel Stevens. It’s a terrific book on how to train dog. http://kingdom-of-dog.blogspot.com/
You can do a lot yourself, but having your puppy in a structured class, along with reading and working with your pup at home, is the best way to do things. Interacting with other pups and people in a setting where you expect your pup to obey in spite of major distractions is something you can’t do at home. Our local park district charges $84 for an 8 week class. I would highly recommend a lot of reading, practice at home and the classes.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:16 am
Anything by "The Monks of New Skeet".
Book learning is all well and good. I highly recommend it, and often wonder why people don’t read more…
BUT
Dog obedience is a "hands on" sort of thing. In addition to learning how to train a dog, you’ll get custom hints and tips on dealing with your dog in a class with a professional handler.
Also, border collies aren’t the easiest dogs to own. Their amazing intellegence, and extreme energy needs makes them challenging. Sweet pets, just a large challenge to someone not ready for them. Classes will speed up the "learning curve", and make both you and the dog more comfortable.
Good luck.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:46 am
Any obedience training book by Bill Koehler will do. Look up his credentials before making up your mind and compare him to others!
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Realist
July 16th, 2010 at 4:59 am
I like Serius. I’ve had very good luck with their techniques, but I actually got the video and not a book. You certainly can check your local library.
http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html
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July 16th, 2010 at 5:26 am
I love Cesar Millan’s trainning book and DVD.
http://www.bestwebbuys.com/Cesar_Millan-author.html?isrc=b-compare-author
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