Dog Training

Try asking a vet. It may just be a behavior issue, so there would be nothing wrong in that case.

First you pay six dollars to get the product "First out of the warehouse" then you don't even get it for at least a week - minimum. Then before you even get it you have telemarketers calling you trying to sell you free gas, health insurance and some other junk - at 7:20pm....yeah at night. You think they would wait until you get the product that has taken a week to there, even though you paid extra, to arrive before they try and sell you more junk.

My experience is, yes. It works as advertised.

It seems like I'm one of the first folks to reply about the system as a customer, so I'm happy to provide a few details. First of all, I'm not a professional trainer but I'm 45 and I've had dogs most of my life. About 15 years ago my wife and I got a new dog (shortly after getting married) and went through weeks of traditional obedience training. It worked but it took the full 8 weeks to get just a few basic commands down and we still had all the 'regular' problems like jumping up, bolting, excited peeing, etc.

When our son was born we finally had to give up our very beloved dog because the only way to keep her out of our toddler's face was to keep her locked in another room or in her crate. It just wasn't fair. (A very good friend has her to this day and she's a great dog.)

We recently adopted a new puppy and I bought Don Sullivan's system a few weeks later. There's no rocket science here. There's no 'magic bullet' but the 2 DVD set has resulted in way better, faster, more complete training and a better behaved puppy than I would have thought possible.

Sullivan believes in no-treat training because if you teach a dog to behave for a treat, when there's a distraction that's more interesting than a treat (kids playing with a frisbee, another dog walking nearby, etc.) your dog won't listen. Don't get me wrong, my dog gets treats, just not as part of training.

After just a few weeks of working with my dog, she understands SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, SIT at a distance, GO TO YOUR BED, GO PEE (imagine a dog that's still a puppy but can go to the bathroom on command), WAIT (similar to a curb command), and more.

I actually answered this Wiki question as the result of a request following some extensive forum posting I did about the Don Sullivan training over at Amazon forums, so if you want lots more discussion about this system, there's more there.

Since this is my first post here I'm not sure how the conversation threading works but I guess if there are follow-up questions, I'll try to look for them and post replies, especially if you have some specific questions about the system I can answer for you.

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Another satisfied customer here. I am not familiar with the format of this website and I cannot find the reply that I added to the discussion, so I thought I'd add to this gentleman's message as well:

I was on another website not long ago which had a similar question. I have this product that you are referring to, and I am a big fan. Rather than typing out another reply, I thought I'd copy and paste my post from the other website...

The System that you are referring to is called, Don Sullivan's "Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog System." The System includes two DVDs with 5 hours of instruction (over 70 topics are covered!), a training collar called the "Command Collar," a set of three training lines, and a neat little starter booklet titled, "Quick Start Guide."

I must say that this System is the most comprehensive and effective dog training product I have ever seen and used; and I have tried a lot of products; mostly useless! I really enjoyed watching and listening to Don Sullivan (people apparently call him "The Dog Father") on his DVDs. I was truly impressed by his depth of knowledge of dog behavior, and the techniques he teaches are very simple. He makes so much sense and his methods really do achieve immediate results, if applied as instructed.

Some might think that the success stories on his infomercial are too good to be true, but the "within minutes" changes are real (I've witnessed it for myself!). I really like the fact that almost every problem dog behavior is covered in the DVDs. Even though your dog may not display all these bad behaviors, you can go to the topics that are most relevant to your situation. Don offers realistic solutions to things that you wouldn't have thought solvable.

It is a great quality product, and decent value for money considering the abundance of solid information and instruction included in the DVDs. I think that achieving success with this product comes down to the owner. As Don says himself in his DVDs, he has provided dog owners with everything they need to achieve the relationship with their dogs that they have always dreamed of, now it is up to them. His methods are guaranteed to work (he even offers a 30 day money back guarantee - you won't need it!), as long as you follow what he says and demonstrates.

I think anyone who says that this product didn't work as well as they had hoped, either changed things or didn't apply things thoroughly enough. There's so much dog training advice out there and it's hard not to let your previous opinions about what works best influence you. But, Don's methods are like nothing else out there, so if you can put aside your personal biases, and if you're willing to give his product 100% effort, then you will get 200% back - for you and your dog!

As you can tell, I've got nothing but praise for this product. I'm a big fan. It's not a scam. Don seems like an down-to-earth guy who honestly wants to help struggling owners and their dogs, and he seems to be really tuned in to what works. At last...something that works!

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More than satisfied

Hello All,

I am also new to this format so forgive me if I cause a problem with my entry.

There are lots of dog training methods out there, just as there are lots of different types of dogs. What works for one may not work for others. But whether you use treat training, Sullivan's system, or another method, the important thing is to train your dog to be a good citizen. Socialize him and train him properly and you will have a true companion rather than an unruly pet.

Having said that, I echo the comments above about Don Sullivan's training system. My wife and I watched the DVD several times before we decided the method was sound and safe for our new puppy. As with any good training system, there is as much the people need to learn as there is for the dog.

Once we understood the system and decided we could consistently apply the techniques, we fitted our dog with the command collar and went to work. After just two days (about 20 minutes each day) our German Shepherd pup Rocket will now perform a down/stay for as long as we want him to, outdoors, with numerous distractions. He will walk comfortably on-leash, and we are working on off-leash walking, heeling, and a fun game of fetch.

It wasn't painful, there was no yelling, snapping, biting, hard jerking, or anything unpleasant about it. It did not break the dog's spirit. He is every bit as energetic and happy as he was before we started. Sullivan advises to incorporate plenty of play time in with training so the dog can have fun while training.

I have seen a number of comments on other sites saying that Don's method is cruel to the dog. This is not true. The methods are designed to be minimally uncomfortable to the dog and to provide plenty of praise for performing correctly. Most dogs understand what is wanted of them very quickly and therefore don't need strong corrections. This in my opinion is much better than continually feeding the dog treats. As the comment above states, treat training only works when the treat is better than what is distracting the dog. I found this to be true when we started training our dog using treats. Treats make dogs fat and are of limited value. Give your dog a treat at the end of a good play session.

Quite simply, the system works. It's not complicated, cruel or time consuming. Cruel is leaving your dog locked up in a crate for hours at a time because he is not trained well enough to behave when other people come around. Or leaving him alone in a kennel for days at a time because he is not trained well enough to accompany you when you go on trips. Train yourself and your dog to live in harmony and your dog will be the companion you hoped for when you got him.

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OK... Here is another one.

Commend collar is plastic prong...In commercial, they don't show that but it is.

Freedom line is just cheap one. Most important thing of this package is DVD.

Before I bought this DVD, I looked up websites. They say he is lier.... we should use treat if we love dog... he exists only in the commercial... or he ran away....blah blah blah. I was confused.

Anyways I took risk. and than what? It is work. simple.

PS. If you oder from official website....shipping gonna take a month.

Me: Hi, I wanna buy this product, but i just wondering that it will work with 5 weeks puppy too? because I have 2 dogs

OfficialWeb: Yeah, It is perfect time to train them.

Me: Good, how about shipment?

OfficialWeb: Normally it takes 4 week from your credit card approved

Me:My puppy gonna be 9 weeks at the time....:(

OfficialWeb: Still nice time to train them.

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hope this helps

yes they are very easy to train and if taught can perforn many tricks

Well, you can't really train your dog fast. It takes time to train a dog. You can go to a local animal shelter, and get a video that is free. That help me so much. It trains your dog how to crate train, sit, come to you and to also do all sorts of tricks. Sorry but i forgot the name of it. It talks about dogs health and other things you need to know.

I suppose anything is possible with time and patience :-))

It seems to me that dogs like to raise a leg when they go perhaps if you installed a lamp post in the middle of the litter box it would help? (joke joke)

no that is very mean.what if the dog is just trying to protect its owner,or someone was trying to hurt the dog and it bit back.your question is very stupid.

You can buy puppy training pads or if you cant get any of them use newspaper. If your puppy/dog starts to go on the floor quickly put them on the paper/training pads after a few days if they start going on the paper put them outside after they have been and say: Good boy/Good girl. Eventually you can remove the paper completely and if you see them sniffing put them outside again and say: Good boy/good girl. After a while they can control themselves until you put them outside hope this has helped!!

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my lab is a 2 yr old male who is fixed ( dont know if that matters ). he goes to bed outside at 11pm but some nights he can be heard pottering around so i dont think he sleeps right through . in the morning i would wake him at 8 am but he is constantly napping , he is asleep here beside me right now

they can bark for hours and hours

what can you do for your dog when his leg is sore due to jumping off furniture.

It is instinctual for dogs to mark spots to show rival male dogs where their territory ends and begins.

He's distracted, excited, or it's not time to go. Don't let him play, keep him on a leash and give a command like, "Go Potty." If he doesn't go, take him back inside and try again in 10-15 minutes. When he does go, really praise him.

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I used trainpetdog program tutorials so I can do the training itself. I would rather facilitate the training than hire someone else. Training your own dog has been proven to build a special bond between you and your dog. So I would suggest a home tutorial so you can do it yourself.

Yukon king

The key to training a dog to do anything is repetition. If your dog is one of the few that doesn't bark when someone knocks, don't worry. You should be able to train him or her to do so in a short amount of time.

The first thing you need to do is train your dog to speak on command. A simple way of doing this is to restrain your dog, in a safe way, of course, and call his or her name. When they get frustrated because they can't get to you, they will bark. Once they bark, you need to immediately praise him or her and give a treat. Continue this until you can get the dog to speak without being constrained.

Then, use the speak command when someone knocks at the door. You may want to get someone to help you for this part. Every time the dog barks at the knock on the door, give praise by you and your helper.

Your dog will quickly learn to bark when someone knocks.

This is a common behavior exhibited in canines. It is called coprophagia. Although the behavior is not generally harmful, it is oftentimes difficult to live with and gives new meaning to dog breath. There is an effective product on the market today that is in the form of a tasty, chewable tablet for dogs. This product makes the stool undesirable for dogs due to the odor of the stool. It comes highly recommended.

Dogs and cats will generally eat grass if they have an upset stomach. If it's a puppy the dog may eat bark or bushes because they are teething. Some dogs do it just for fun and there is really no nutritional value in it. My 7 month old pup will get pieces of bark and bring it in the house and flip it around and one time he even brought in a large branch off a tree! I must admit, for such a little guy and that big job of hauling that branch in I had a good laugh over it. Marcy His tummy hurts..he is not hungry( he or she)

Start with a chair and your dog on a down. If the chair is the correct height, he will not be able to stand under it. If you have a very small dog, find something else that is just a little higher than your dog when he is lying down to work with. Lure his nose under the chair with a treat. Let him nibble the treat but do not let him have the whole thing. Say, "crawl," and slowly draw the treat forward. He will have to crawl forward in order to keep nibbling the treat. When he'll willingly crawl under the chair for a treat without being lured anymore, you can stop using the chair. If he forgets to crawl, simply go back to using the chair a few more times to remind him what "crawl" means.

What worked for my new dog was everytime you see your puppy "squat" or walk around and sniff, take the dog outside and sit him in the grass. If the dog has to go, he will go. Then reward your puppy with a treat. You will have to repeat this process for as long as your puppy gets use to it. Everytime they go outside, give your dog a treat. Repeat this everytime and eventually the dog will go to the door when he has to potty. If he still does it in the house, roll up a newspaper and give them a "love tap" on the buttox and set him outside again. Good Luck! ; )

Sometimes dogs purposely pee in order to get your attention. If your dog has not had its share of attention, a leak on the floor will angrilly express that they're angry at you. If you haven't taken them out for their morning walk, some piddle will explain it. Make sure that your dog has no reason to have an "accident". If they still do it, its because they probably haven't learned yet that bathroom trips are to be taken outside. Give your dog plenty of time to romp around and use the restroom in the outdoors instead of cooping them up inside and expecting them to learn. If you're busy for most of the day, leave pads in the house for your dog to use instead of having to go out on a walk. Remember: it's still good to give your dog fresh air.

But still, some dogs never become fully house-broken. I know several dogs that still can't remember to use their pads or the grass outside and have accidents after years and years of training.

There are a few tricks to stop this, but remember patience is key as they are just babies and not very bright yet. The easiest thing to do is give him a toy everytime he starts biting, as he could be teething and just needs to chew! Wetting and then freezing a wash cloth is very helpful (if he is just teething).

If he is biting for no other reason than just to bite than try this: when he bites you grab his muzzle (gently!) and say no bites, or whatever you want to use, and release but keep your hand near his mouth. He will probably bite again but continue this until he finally stops biting and licks. Always praise him when he licks, even if he bites right after, at least he sort of gets it! Good luck, it takes some time just be patient and consistent - with this and all other training!

at 5 weeks start playing with it then at 8 weeks start the training