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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive dog training course for every dog owner, October 26, 2008
By Kathi D "ithinkwereallbozos.com" (Central Coast of California) - See all my reviews
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I cringed a little at the price of this set, but having watched the whole set at least once (and more) I am convinced of its value. It is a training class that you can review again and again whenever you hit a snag with your dog. The classes are conducted by Ian Dunbar, the father of non-force dog training. He is a pleasant person to watch, patient and good-humored, and the lessons really work. This set covers all the basic commands that every dog needs to learn, plus many common problem behaviors and how to correct them with reward-based positive training.

I expect to spend many hours watching these videos as I train my two pups.
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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Training doesn't have to be unpleasant for you or your dog!, February 10, 2008
This review is from: Training The Companion Dog (Set of 4 DVDs) (DVD)
Instead of using force (e.g. choke collars, hitting) to get dogs to behave in ways we find acceptable, Dr. Dunbar demonstrates that humans can use their intellect to make training fun. Brain over Brawn! His methods are very effective. Of course, positive reinforcement won't ALWAYS work even with the most diligent trainer, but neither will negative reinforcement. In the end, I'd rather have a partially-untrained dog who still likes me than a partially-untrained dog who is afraid of me! Although he does teach techniques, Dunbar's most important (implicit) message is that it wouldn't hurt to look at things from your dog's point of view.

P.S.: Ian Dunbar (PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS, CPDT) is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and writer. He is held in the highest regard by animal behaviorists worldwide.
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