If your goal is to have your dog respond reliably everytime you command them and for them to always behave responsibly regardless of where you take them then this is the book for you. There are two parts to training a dog. First, you teach them the meaning of the words you want them to respond to. In other words, you teach your dog that "sit" means put your butt on the ground. Most dogs easily learn what words mean regardless of the method used to teach it. But sadly, most training classes begin and end with only this information and many people are left with a dog that knows exactly what they are being asked to do, but will not listen much of time. I Trained My Dog & He Still Won't Listen! What Do I Do Now? is about the second aspect of training where you learn how to get your dog to respond no matter what is happening around them and to behave responsibly when not on command. You could call it rearranging their agenda or priorities so that you are always at the top of the list.
About the Author: Duane Overturf began his dog training career at the age of 15 when he trained his dog, Frosty, a Samoyed he got for his birthday. At high school, he worked at a local kennel caring for and training champion show dogs. Pretty soon Duane was training puppies sold to local families. After high school Duane trained dogs as a side business. While working at a local pet store Duane taught group classes private lessons until it became apparent that he should go full time training dogs. Since he began his career, more than 6,000 dogs and families have benefitted from Duane's expertise. Today, he focuses on helping families and their dogs get along better. He works with all types of dog breeds and mixes and all ages from 6 weeks up. He has built a solid reputation in his local area with numerous veterinarians and retail pet supply stores recommending him for many years with positive feedback. He regularly receives clients that have been through training elsewhere and were not happy with the results. Duane also works with several other local dog trainers as a consultant when they need help with difficult dogs. Duane's specialty is working with problem and difficult dogs. He has extensive experience working with timid, abused and aggressive dogs as well as every day family dogs too. He uses a combination of traditional and modern methods of training to help difficult, dominant or aggressive dogs as well as shy, fearful or abused dogs become happy, confident, safe and responsive family members. He believes that most training tools have a time and a place where their application is useful and that each dog and persons relationship has it's own nuances and that sometimes changing how the person behaves with their dog will produce more results than trying to change the dog. Duane is a professional member of, and has written articles for, the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau. He presently owns Your Best Companion Professional Dog Training and Behavior and lives with his wife, Catherine, and his daughter, Lindsay, in Northridge, CA along with their two dogs Amber and Shilo.