Sassie "Sassie", Scotland:

"It's about convincing your dog to act in a positive and pleasing manner by communicating with him - by learning to speak dog.
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I tried and tested method, explained in a 5-step programme and all my problems solved.
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Although I felt that Dima knew what he was talking about, he didn't try to blind me with science, he explained things in detail and I felt that I could quite easily have picked up the phone and asked him a question - I felt I knew him and that he would be interested in my progress!"

Customer:

"...after reading Dima's book I feel very confident that finally I have what I need to get their cooperation"

Eleanor, Essex

"Finally someone has devised an inspiring way to train dogs - fun for owners and their dogs."

Customer:

"The author has a way of bringing the confidence up, after reading this book I felt inspired and able."

Franz, London:

"Already in just a few days, my dog is beginning to look to me for guidance whereas before she ignored me!"

The Foolproof New Way to Train Your Dog

2009 Events

19th March – Cabaret night with Richard Curtis, an amazing Heelwork-to-Music and obedience trainer, is coming to our Club to give all participants and spectators a chance to see his new Cabaret Programme with dogs and learn about what it takes to have a well behaved and clever dog that pleases you in every way.

Outdoor Classes: Rehabilitation Classes for rescue hounds and Sunny Hill Park Open Sessions

Indoor Classes are up and running

Friend of Sunny Hill Park

14th March 2009 Dog Event on Hampstead Heath

Sunday 6th July - South Mimms RSPCA Annual Dog Show

Saturday 11th July - The Pentland Finchley Festival in Victoria Park

Our Annual Doggie Boot Camp – 26th July – 1st August, TBC

September 13th - 'Perfect Day' in Swiss Cottage

What does Dima’s Dog School book contain?

  • PART 1: DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS
    • Chapter 1: Our role in our dogs’ lives:
      Have you got what it takes to be a good trainer?
      Balance, composure and patience; Persistence; Ambition and initiative; Precision and consistency; Common sense and logic; Being organised; Control; Time; Love and affection
    • Chapter 2: How Dogs Think and Learn
      Why do dogs do the things they do?
      Medical problems; Motivation; Lack of knowledge; Misinformation; Socialisation; Unhelpful instincts
      Smart or dumb – does it matter?
      Instinctive intelligence and adaptive intelligence
      Your dog’s trainability
      Classical conditioning; Operant conditioning; Learning ability; Memory ability; Problem-solving ability
    • Chapter 3: Preparing for Training
      Tools of the trade
      Positive stimulation and rewards; Equipment
      How to be a good teacher
      Teaching techniques
      Positive stimulation; Negative stimulation; Combined stimulation; Copying; Reinforcement; REAL training
      When to begin training? Now!
      Training puppies; Training adult dogs
  • PART 2: THE GOOD BOY DOG SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMME
    • Chapter 4: Step 1 – Eating Out of the Palm of Your Hand
      Five steps to success
      The right training spirit
      Hand feeding
      How much food does your dog require?; Take away the feeding bowl; Session 1: A fresh start; Session 2: Playing conductor; Clicker training; Session 3: These boots were made for walking



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