All-time TOP TEN DVDs for Dog Owners

The original puppy training video and still…"the leader of the pack." Voted BEST VIDEO (every year) by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Learn the gentle and enjoyable methods of off-leash dog-friendly training and socialization that made the SIRIUS philosophy the international standard in companion dog training. Dr. Dunbar developed SIRIUS classes in 1982, so his Malamute puppy could go to school. At that time, of the 50 dog training schools in the San Francisco Bay Area...NONE would allow puppies until they were six months to a year old. SIRIUS Puppy Training redefined and revolutionized dog training. Before SIRIUS there were no puppy classes, and virtually no food lures and rewards in training. The SIRIUS methods have been adopted and adapted by most dog trainers worldwide.

**PAL version. A collection of fun and functional dog tricks. Some are suitable for assistance dog training, meeting a long-time demand!! Well-done and enjoyable, training techniques are based on positive reinforcement. Tricks include, take a bow, play dead, ring a bell (when you need to go out), open and close doors, wave, chase your tail, and retrieve your leash, are just some of the tricks included. Endorsed by Karen Pryor.

1. Socialization & Training

Topics include: Socialization. Fearful and/or Aggressive Pups. Handling. Communication. Sit, Down & Stand.

2. Behavior Problems

Topics include: Settle Down. Crate Training. Housetraining. Chewing. Digging. Barking. Biting.

3. Walking & Heeling

Topics include: Following. Leash Training (preventing pulling). Leash Walking & Heeling. Preventing Jumping-up.

4. Recalls & Stays

Topics include: Recalls from Play. Teaching Off (not to mouth and paw). Teaching & Proofing Stay. Introducing Distance Control.

In this DVD lecture, veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Ian Dunbar addresses one of the most worrying behavior problems any dog owner can face — dogs that bite. Dealing effectively with canine aggression necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its underlying causes. In his characteristically entertaining and enlightening style, Dr. Dunbar offers a thoughtful analysis of why dogs bite, outlining numerous common-sense preventative measures and a variety of practical remedial training techniques. Topics include: The relative influence of nature (genetics) and nurture (learning) on the development of canine aggression. An in-depth review of the many stimuli and situations that may provoke a dog to bite. How to recognize warning signs and how to defuse potential triggers. A comprehensive classification of dog bites on the basis of severity and owner’s responsibility. A suggestion for fairer, more effective legal sanctions.

Clicker training DVD features 84 minutes of instruction on the many important foundation skills all dogs should learn. Recommended by Karen Pryor. Now produced with closed captioning.

Probably the most creative, cutting-edge dog training video on the market. In his entertaining and commonsense style, Dr. Dunbar covers a wide variety of topics, including people-training games (to help owners see training from the dog’s point of view) and methods for troubleshooting fighting dogs. Dog training is not just about control, it's about relationships. If you have a good relationship with your dog, he will do his best to please you. So make sure you use kind and patient training methods to enhance that relationship and produce a well-mannered companion. Ian Dunbar's easy and enjoyable lure and reward techniques make training fun for you and your dog.

The gentle, puppy-friendly way to raise a great family dog! Families learn to teach a new puppy where to sleep and play, the right places to "go," good manners, polite greeting, permitting handling, coming when called, more. Clicker training!