Ty, a German Shepherd, has responded totally to this, to me, new and revolutionary training method. I am 77 years old and I have always loved dogs.Ty is a well balanced well behaved treasure of a dog. Learn more about him at www.co.nz.He is not perfect and when he has misbehaved, he spends 5 minutes in the bathroom to consider things.One morning he greeted me as I opened the passageway door. He pushed his way into the bathroom and plonked down with his ears pinned back. I searched the house for evidence of his wrong doing. I could see no reason for Ty "needing" punishment.Then I saw outside! Ty had grabbed all the logs of firewood and redecorated the lawn.5 minutes in the bathroom and nearly one hour helping me clean up the mess!Beat that!Sam
Thanks Dan," Juno"is slowly realising that shes not head of house! anymore.I wish we'd be in contact with you along time ago.The difference in her in just a couple of weeks is great.Calmer, less intrusive and more relaxed.We all now stick to the same guidelines and it works. Thanks for thisOne happy family and dog!!
My husband and I were recently one of Dan's clients with our dog Milo and featured on a tv segment. I realise now that dog training techniques are as controvesial as child-raising techniques and everyone has an opinion!!! My partner and I are extremely happy with the advice that Dan gave us. Milo is a much happier and calmer dog, she is back enjoying walks on and off the lead. She is more relaxed at home and is listening to our instructions so we are all less stressed. In the end you have to find a technique that works for you and your dog, and Dan's advice has turned around our dog's behaviour, or more importantly as taught us how we should behave with Milo. We have seen other dog trainers too prior to working with Dan and their ideas were not dissimilar to Dan's. Thanks Dan!
Hi there,the dog training world seems to be divided into two groups. I think you will find that most dog owners and trainers believe it is important to be the pack leader or the decision maker.There are a small group of people who believe something else.Two of the worlds leading dog behaviourists whom I respect very highly (from the UK and the USA) both teach 100% that there is most certainly a pack leader.Happy to discuss futher - feel free to call me regardsDan
Meren and Mike I totally agree with you. I watched with dismay as he talked about 'Pack Leader'. Come on Doggy Dan, get some current and up to date knowledge based on research and learning theory NOT dog whispering. The fight to get people to let go of these outdated training methods is made so much more difficult when it is shown on TV...
I agree with Meren. It looks like Dan has read a few old books from the library and awarded himself expert status.
I have just heard that today will be Doggy Dan's last segment. I am quite glad to see that, but i would very much apreciate a reply to this email from Dan himself or from the staff at Sunrise. I am a Dog Trainer/Behaviorist myself and after watching his latest segment I went to his personal website because i was concerned that the advise he is giving out on a public forum is outdated and may be damaging to dogs. I have recently visited his website to check out his credentials and found out that he has NO official papers on the subject of dog behaviour and training, nor is he a member of any of the dog behaviour or training organisations. May i ask where he gets all his "ideas"??? My main concern is the fact that it is current knowledge/research in the industry that the 'dominance hierarchy' training methods are out-dated, they do not work and are not necessary. Please please please can someone contact me back about this email.
Great stuff Dan. Thank you for re-training us with our lovely ridgeback. Everything you gave us works we just have to follow your simple instructions.