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."

Franz, London:

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

Customer:

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

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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
    • Chapter 5: Step 2 – Word Games
      Word games
      Session 4: Cool dog moves; Session 5: Cuddling up; Session 6: Gimme five! And other funky moves; Session 7: Rejection – who needs it?; Session 8: Lazybones activities; Session 9: Obstacle training; Ciao, baby; Session 10: Distance control commands
      Hand feeding by others
      Weaning your dog off titbits
      Corrections
      Correction exercise 1: the tap; Correction exercise 2: the water spray; Correction exercise 3: the check; Other corrective tools; Correcting when you aren’t present; Reprimanding your dog
    • Chapter 6: Step 3 – Associative Training
      Associative Training
      Distractions as reinforcing tools; Dealing with distractions
    • Chapter 7: Step 4 – Active Socialisation under Supervision
    • Chapter 8: Step 5 – Companionship
  • PART 3 – BEST BEHAVIOUR
    • Chapter 9: Top Behavioural Problems Explained
      Why you’re responsible for your dog’s behaviour
      Dominance
      Gentle leaders versus dictators
      Power play
      Shifting the balance of power
      Desensitisation
      Diversion
      Modelling
      Management solutions
      Halti ® / Gentle Leader ® head collar; body harness. Lunge line ; long line; cord; training lead. Muzzles. Taste and smell deterrents. Anti-barking devices. Toys. Remote aversion devices. Travel kennel; puppy pen; stair gate; dog-guard. Tie-up post; clip-on ring or hook. Obstructions; repellents; electronic border guards
      Separation disorders
      Barking while you’re out of the house. Destructive behaviour. Soiling in the house
      Fussy eating
      Food obsession
      Hyperactivity at mealtime
      Pulling on the lead
      Jumping up on people
      Running off and insistent recall
      Not paying attention
      Attention seeking
      Barking at passers-by, cars, cyclists and motorcyclists
      Car drama
      Situational fears
      Aggression and biting
      Possessiveness
      Anxiety around children
      Dog-against-dog aggression
      Dog-against-human aggression
      On-lead aggression
      Using a muzzle

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