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Training That Works For Your Dog with April Frost [VHS]
 
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Training That Works For Your Dog with April Frost [VHS]

Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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  • Format: Color, Full length, NTSC
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Increase Video
  • VHS Release Date: January 1, 1995
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6304459521
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,255 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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A professional dog trainer based in New Hampshire, April Frost offers some no-nonsense advice on training a dog in this instructional video. The system Frost advocates proceeds in logical steps, with the dog being given lessons in a specific order. Among the major commands covered are sit, heel, come, down, and stay, and lessons on how to get a dog to behave when guests come to the door. Frost contends that there are no specific pieces of training equipment that are required, yet she does offer some useful guidance on choosing collars, leashes, and a 30-foot training line. The proper way to put a metal training collar on a dog is described with some detail--the collar (often mistakenly called a choke collar) must be put on the dog safely. A group of dogs and handlers appear as Frost's class in this video, and the lessons are presented clearly. Important tips, such as the proper use of treats as a reward, are provided. The camera work is professional throughout and thankfully avoids flashiness, which would be a distraction. This is a solid introduction to dog training, and a viewer who takes the lessons seriously could benefit greatly from Frost's tutelage. --Robert J. McNamara


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April Frost presents the most straight-to-the-point, easy to understand and easy-to-use dog training video on the market. No fluff, no self-promotion, no wasted time.

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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is just the best!, January 7, 1999
By A Customer
I've seen a bunch of tapes, and this is by far the best. April really knows how to explain things from the dog's perspective, and that makes the training much more than the usual 'do this, do that'. The other thing I love is how the material is organized and indexed: you just do one thing at a time, move on to the next lesson when you like. This is an absolute winner!
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very clear, all the basics covered, no wasted time, December 23, 1998
I have seen 3 or 4 different dog training videos. April Frost is the first that shows clearly that any dog owner can learn the techniques to train their dog to sit, stay, come, heel, wait, don't jump, etc, within minutes. April Frost does not waste the viewer's time.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle and Effective Methods Clearly Explained-- A Winner, August 27, 2000
By A Customer
This is an excellent tape. Frost walks the viewer through teaching the basic obedience commands to your dog-- sit, stay, down, heel, and come. Her methods are gentle but effective, and based on positive reinforcement with lots of praise and the occasional treat. Corrections are just that-- a way to show the dog what you want, not a punishment. Frost gives attention to showing viewers how to use equipment such as training collars in a safe and humane way, and is very oriented to teaching dogs good manners (not jumping up on visitors) and safety skills (not leaping out of cars or rushing through doors) essential to comfortable everyday living with a dog.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars No choke chains!
I totally agree with the reviewer who opposes the use of choke chains. Any trainer who still advocates this method is way behind the times. Read more
Published on April 18, 2006 by avid reader

4.0 out of 5 stars homebased dog training
This was an excellent video for first time dog owners and trainers. The directions are clear and the contect is clear. Great job!
Published on September 20, 2005 by K. Carter

3.0 out of 5 stars Good points and not so good points
I found this video very informative. However, the corrections done using the choke chains are misleading. She only uses large dogs with lots of fur. Read more
Published on June 27, 2003 by Terri Lloyd

4.0 out of 5 stars Well presented, practical training
April Frost is the real thing, a trainer who not only knows how to train dogs, but knows how to communicate her training methods in a clear fashion. Read more
Published on January 25, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars No Choke Chain by any other name
Any dog trainer who advocates the a choke chain is way behind the curve in current animal training thought. Read more
Published on July 18, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars step by step
This is a step-by-step guide on how to train your dog. The video is well put together and easy to follow. Read more
Published on May 10, 2002 by W. K. Miller

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