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Sirius Puppy Training [VHS]

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I got this program several years ago to train our puppy, and it was a great help. At the time, I had no idea that Dr. Ian Dunbar was one of greatest positive dog trainers around. Turns out the program has won numerous awards and is quite a best-seller. It recently came out in DVD.

I watched it again recently, and was struck again by how useful it is.

Many of the people taking the puppy training class are children themselves -- some look as young as four or five years old. This would be an excellent video for children to watch. Both kids and adults can benefit from watching Sirius Puppy Training several times.

I think that even people with a fair amount of dog experience would benefit from Sirius Puppy Training -- unless they have already watched other programs of Ian Dunbar's. I'm a great book lover, but the DVD gives you a lot that you couldn't get from his (or anyone's) books.

Note that the program is designed for puppies under the age of 18 weeks without major behavior problems.

Dr. Dunbar is an advocate of positive reinforcement techniques. There is no shouting or pushing down on puppy's rump to get him to sit. it's all about luring the dog with little treats and praise to reinforce the behaviors that you want. Every move is demonstrated clearly and explained. The DVD--which is identical to the VHS version--shows the entire family working with the puppy, even the very small children. Dr. Dunbar also addresses common behavioral problems and their solutions.
This DVD worked great for my family and our new rescue puppy because we could start her training at home before she was old enough for classes. Training *is* essential for the happiness of the whole family and can save your dog's life. Highly recommended.

This is an excellent video for anyone with a new puppy. We started using Ian Dunbar's instructions on our new puppy and it's amazing how quickly this training works.

I purchased this video(sent 2day to have for the weekend)spending $35 + $15 shipping.I was sold on the 5-5star reviews it had gotten.First off.This video is at least 30 years old.as can be seen by the 1970 toyota truck in the video and clothing.I just expected a newer.modern.fresh vid with up to date techniques and training.Second.the video is basically a large.disorganized puppy class taped with an old video camera.I guess I was expecting more of a one on one class with a more personal feel with the trainer and maybe one or two students.really giving you the feel of a quality training video I paid for.And finally.the vid to me didnt really teach me any of the questions I really wanted to know like what to do when my puppy goes crazy and how to calm him(Do I give him a time out.Let him play it out.etc)or how to socialize him(with other dogs.bringing him to meet new people and social situations.etc)The video is so broad and general it barley touches on anything specific which is why I have a problem with the quality and old(date).Dont get me wrong.I think the basis of training a new puppy hasnt probably changed much but I think if this was taped in 2008 for example it would be much more personal and specific(to the point).I would have felt alot better spending $9.95 max and not $15 rush shipping because the 5star rating I thought it was a must have asap to spend my weekend off using all the great (techniques) shown in the vid.If you want a video that is very very general and vague and mostly(common sense)this is the video for you!If i would have been able to see a preview or sneek peek of this dvd I would have never bought it.Shame on people giving this a 5star rating.That is the highest mark or praise for anything and I read all reviews when I buy most things(especially of amazon)and this one was definattly a dude!!!!!!

Ground breaking training developed by the vet who started it all. I knew the cameraman and producer of this video in the 80's, Marty Blueford. His father raised Golden 's in Carmel where he met Dr.Dunbar.He told us all about this wonderful Dr. who loved dogs and promoted training puppies and using positive reinforcement.We bought a new Great Dane puppy and knew we had to watch this video and so ordered it from Amazon. I re-watched the video and found it still terrific

This is an excellent video for a new puppy owner! Even though I've had dogs all my life, it's been a long time since I had a puppy and wanted to make sure I did it right.

The video is like taking a "puppy kindergarten" training course, but without the other puppies. You will learn a lot from watching, and re-watching, the positive training methods used. It is especially helpful to see how the owners each overcome unique difficulties with their dogs (a slow malamute, a shy Westie, a hyper Golden, etc.)

The only downside to the video is that it is designed for puppies under the age of 18 weeks-- once they hit adolescence, while you can still use positive training methods, you will probably also need some corrections.

Sirius Puppy training shows the first-time and experienced puppy owner how to teach their puppy the sit, down, stand, off, come, and stay commands as well as bite inhibition, greeting people, etc. all through rewarding lavishly with praise and food treats. Parts of actual training classes with Dr. Ian Dunbar are included in this 90 minute VHS tape as well as helpful suggestions on puppy potty training and general handling tips. It is both humorous and entertaining while being informative. Segues well into a puppy training class in your area.

I bought this video before purchasing my 8 week old puppy, but didn't actually watch it until the puppy was 5 1/2 months old. Big mistake! Although this video was made many years ago, the training techniques shown by Ian Dunbar are very fresh. He is the grandfather of the "kinder, gentler" approach to the dog training methods that have become so popular today. I highly recommend this video to ALL new puppy owners!

I'm coming back to the Sirius Puppy training, for my new pup. Fifteen years ago, we took the Sirius Puppy training class with our first dog in the Bay Area. Little did we know what a fantastic experience this series of classes were. Now these classes aren't available where we live, and I'm sad to say the ones that are here, have be HORRIBLE!!! So, I'm having the class come to me in DVD form. Ian Dunbar needs to bring these classes to EVERY area of the US, because quite simply, the experience was exceptional; just as this video is. Your pup will grow to be an amazing dog, with these early training techniques.

I thought this DVD was well done. I really like Ian Dunbar. There were a few things I didn't like that he did, such as the way he went about to teach leave it. I thought the loud, scary noise and the hand bump to the nose was unnecessary, but it was a great resource, none the less. I used a lot of his techniques in a puppy education class I taught.