subject: Train Your Dog Yourself, or Hire a Trainer? [print this page] There are many people who have a new dog, and are at a loss as to what to do about training. Not training your dog can lead to a variety of problems, and to make life miserable for both of you and your dog. Clearly, there is a need for training but should you hire a trainer?
There many positives to hiring a trainer. First of all, you'll have contact with someone who has experience and has successfully trained dogs before. This can cut down on the time it takes for your dog to be trained and they can cut down on the amount of work that you need to do. While you definitely need to be involved, the trainer will train you as well to make your life easier.
Unfortunately, hiring a dog trainer can be very expensive. Rates vary widely depending on where you go to get the training but you can expect to pay fairly big money. If you're dealing with the expenses of your dog anyway, this extra burden could be too much for some families. It can pay off in the long run, but it leads people to wonder if they can really train their dog on their own.
Many people do successfully train their dog on their own! Of course, it's not enough to just "wing it" you need effective strategies that are proven to work. The good news is that there are books, e-books, and courses out there that can help you. One of suchsystems that I have found is called the easy dog system and here are some of the reasons why I have found it to be very effective:
There's no "violence." No hitting. No yelling, or anything like that. Because the system is based on positive reinforcement. It shows you how to make your dog want to obey you!
See, what most people don't realize is that dogs are actually "hard wired" to do as you say.
This system talks about how dogshave a special mental "trigger" that drives almost all of their behavior. And when you tap into this hidden dog driving force, you can totally shape their behavior.
And this system makes it super-easy to do it.
Here's what it helpsyou accomplish:
How to speed-train your dog by taking advantage of his natural desire to obey you.
An amazingly simple way to get fast results using your dog's "den instinct".
How to use treats the right way (hint: don't use treats as a bribe!)
Three quick and easy ways to get your dog to walk on a leash at your side.
The absolute best way for you to communicate with your dog. (Hint: It's closer to "normal conversation" than you might think!)
How to quickly housetrain your dog in one easy setting. (This has worked for *hundreds* of dogs training clients, and it's guaranteed to work for your dog.)
The fastest and easiest way to keep your dog from barking all night!
The guaranteed secret that the pro trainers use to eliminate chewing and digging.
The surefire way to correct any of your dog's unwanted behavior, from jumping and nipping to digging in the yard. This method works like magic! (It's actually based on an easy distraction technique used in training Police dogs.)
How to keep your dog from crying, howling, and whimpering at night ...guaranteed!
A quick-fix solution that'll keep your dog off the furniture forever.
The number one secret to making your dog's training "stick." (I have to admit that this one method took me by surprise ...but boy does it work!)
And that's not nearly all.
You'll discover much more in this rare and candid training system.
