Whether a first-time or long-time dog owner, everyone can benefit from doing a little Reverse Dog Training! Reverse Dog Training gives owners the perspective they need to fix many common problems by employing techniques that run counter to traditional thinking (i.e. what "everyone" says to do). When training dogs, our instincts regularly fail us. In fact, they fail us so completely that often the right thing to do is the exact opposite of what we are doing! And that's precisely why so many of us struggle to get that happy, responsive dog we all want. "What is wrong with this dog?" we wail as we yell "OFF!" or "NO!" for the thousandth time. "Why doesn't he get it?" Here's the reverse thinking you need: It's not that the dog can't get it, it's that the owner isn't giving it properly. Your dog doesn't have a comprehension problem; you have a communication problem. You are speaking English, but your dog needs to hear Dog to get it. Of course, this makes perfect sense when you hear it put that way, but it can be confusing when you try applying that statement to the problems you're having. That's where this book comes in handy. It's chock full of new information and effective techniques that will help you do just that. For many of you, it will be a sea change in thinking, a total reversal in many cases, of what you may be doing right now with your dog. Reverse techniques help tackle nagging problems such as: * Jumping * Barking * Housetraining * Leash overreactivity * Stealing * Fear Simple instructions, Do's and Don'ts, and a detailed index let owners quickly and easily find the right solutions. The best part: It works when the old stuff doesn't. Bonus: It's kinder, gentler, and more fun!
About the Author: Christy Paxton has worked professionally as a trainer since 2003, but she has been dedicated to observing and interacting with our furry friends for a lifetime. Frustrated with the harshness and ineffectiveness of the "old school" training she grew up with, Christy made it her mission to find a better way. Once she did, she knew she had to share it with all the other dog owners like her who were searching for the way they could communicate with their dogs to help them navigate this wacky human world we've dropped them into! Reverse Dog Training is the culmination of that search plus the added years of experience Christy has dealing with almost every kind of dog and problem imaginable.