Dog behavior problems are one of the most common problems that any dog owner faces. Secrets to Dog Training looks into the details of why dogs exhibit such behavior, in detail and presents a solution to dealing with it.

I, being an owner of a dog myself, found stumped with the unacceptable behavior of my dog. I spend hours together searching the internet for information on dog behavior problems but could gather only limited information. I should say that the level and depth of knowledge presented in “Secrets to dog training”, is in fact very unusual for a e-book.

One point of debate when discussing an e-book is, if the information contained in it is reliable or, not. I can win this debate hands down because the information is actually very reliable. One of the reasons for this could be the fact that “Secrets to dog training” is actually written by a seasoned dog trainer. Steven, the author of the book, in a way shares his real life experiences as a professional dog trainer. The “Secrets to dog training” package also includes a 30-minute downloadable video, which is extremely easy to follow and which covers a few real life examples of doggy bad behavior and solutions to changing it.

What is Covered in “Secrets to Dog Training”?

Secrets to dog training covers a wide range of aspects. In addition to dog’s problem behaviors, the guide also covers things like advice to new dog owners which includes choosing a dog, place to get a puppy from, information about the different breeds, preparing your home for your puppy, etc. Then there are these advanced things like dog behavioral problems which includes solutions to aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety etc., health related problems like allergies, fleas etc., intermediate level obedience commands and so on.

The course also includes a 30-minute downloadable video which will give you an insight into a dog’s quest to becoming an alpha dog and ways you can prevent this.

The steps to stop bad behaviors like house breaking and leash pulling in dogs, the way it is mentioned in the guide is so easy, that you will not even have to wait to put them into use in your dog.

Noteable aspects of the course -

Dog whispering is another important section in the course. Dog whispering is a method of dog training which is based on a philosophy of mutual respect and clear communication.

Dog whisperer since the time it has been popularized by Cesar Millan, who is also been called as the dog whisperer, is one the most popular methods being used these days for discipling and taining dogs. It is also considered as one of the easiest and most humane methods.

Secrets to dog training has a complete section on dog whispering. Daniel stevens takes time to explain the background of the this technique, ways of utilizing body language and voice commands appropriately, how to use the technique to calmly and effectively train a dog. The best part is that it includes a step by step instructions for common commands like sit, come, stay, etc.

The course is very interesting to read and once I tried it out on my german shepherd, I was surprised at the effectiveness of the techniques suggested in the book.

Does this course include freebies? (Just your question…ain’t it?)

Who does not want freebies? The quest and greed to get freebies has more than once landed me into purchase which could not even be considered for a quality rating, but I was not disappointed with the freebies included with secrets to dog training. There are quite a handful of freebies included with the book and all of them are extremely useful. At least I experienced so..:)

The cost of the book is $39.95. What you get at this price is -

1). A complete and detailed manual on training your dog
2). Preventing and handling dog behavioral problems
3). A pack of general knowledge tips and tricks

The freebies includes four bonus books, on advanced housetraining how-to’s and troubleshooting (this includes both the crate- and paper-training methods); a detailed study on canine aggression resolutions; tips to effectively grooming your dog (also includes information on coat care for select few breeds, dental care, and nail- clipping how-tos); and last but not the least how to start training your dog for security work.

The 30-minute video in itself is a no-nonsense bonus.

Of all the freebies, the one that I personally liked and would recommend is the personalized consulation with a member of the kingdom of pets team. If you have a problem with your dog and you will like an advice, all you need to do is just send them a quick email and you will receive a personalized and thorough reply complete with expert advice and practical tips.

Secrets to dog training: Conclusion

All in all, I was very impressed with the package. I have had dogs all my life till today. I was of the opinion that I do not require a coaching to handle my dog’s behavior problems and that I was fully equipped and prepared for it.

After reading this book, I was kind of embarrassed at my self proclaimed dog trainer status. I had no clue that most of things I was doing was wrong. My contact with dogs had given me only a 5% of the knowledge that I could learn from reading the manual. I even learnt how to prevent your dog from tugging into the leash with a check chain, but only after reading the book.

Most of the trainings that you will see in this manual are pretty common-sense ones with a very simple and down to earth approach. There are yet others that might require a bit more of effort, but can give amazing results.

One of the best things of this book is that you as a reader can pick and choose the technique that you think suits to you and your individual dogs.

I can confidently recommend it to anyone thinking of owing a dog and also to ones who already owns a dog. It is not that you will need the manual only if your pet is a problem pet. There is a lot of information that can be useful to almost all dog owners.

In a nutshell: secrets to dog training is highly recommended.