12 Terrible Dog Training Mistakes Owners Make That Ruin Their Dog's Behavior...And How To Avoid Them

by Suzanne Hetts

Here's the #1 problem you face today if you want a well-behaved There’s so much conflicting information, you don't know what to do, and what you’ve done so far hasn’t gotten you the results you wanted.Also, you're concerned you’ll get stuck with a dog that will never be trained -- or worse, you’ll have to give up your dog because you couldn’t find the right training methods – But don't worry! Why?Because you can use the proven methods, techniques, and scientific understanding about dogs I share with you in this book to have a well behaved dog who does what you want. You’ll also be able to prevent future problems so your family can stop arguing about your dog. And you’ll avoid harming your dog because of bad training advice. In this one of a kind, NEW dog behavior and training book I’ll tell you how to avoid the harmful mistakes that make your dog's behavior worse and keep you and your family annoyed and frustrated. You’ll also discover what you DON’T have to do so you won’t waste your valuable time and still not help your dog. Heck, I'll even show you why having your dog do what you want has nothing to do with "being dominant" AND I'll expose many of the dog training myths you’ve been told (or seen on TV) so you can be confident about the best ways to get your dog to do what you want!In fact, here's just a sample of the dog behavior and training pitfalls and landmines I'll help you avoid in this unique •Why believing the myth of "pack leadership' may be the biggest mistake of all!•Why believing the answer to unwanted behavior is finding the right discipline method actually dooms you before you even get started...•The consequences of allowing your dog to be a couch potato ( they aren't good!)...•Why it's so critical that you avoid having your dog spend too much time in a crate...•How and why you must avoid allowing your dog to repeat unwanted behavior (and how to interrupt these behaviors quickly and humanely)...• Why believing your dog knows right from wrong will instantly sabotage your results...•How to sidestep permitting your dog to greet another when they’re both on leash (and why this can be so dangerous)...•Why you should never worry that comforting or reassuring your dog when he's afraid will WORSEN his behavior (it won't - you really can’t reinforce fear!)•How letting good behavior go unrewarded can backfire (and really bite you on the butt - literally!)...•How to recognize signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in your dog (and why you can't afford to miss them)...•Why disagreement among family members about how to work with your dog really hurts your chances of success...•How relying on physical methods such as collar grabs, leash corrections, and prying items out of your dog's mouth won’t give you the results you want (and can actually worsen your dog’s behavior with a single incident)...•... and much, MUCH More!Don't miss this cutting-edge book by internationally known Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Suzanne Hetts so you can STOP worrying about the mistakes you are (or could be) making in your efforts to have a well behaved dog, have the peace of mind knowing you CAN train your dog, and finally start making progress improving your dog’s behavior. By the way, this book is NOT about focusing on the negative, it's about focusing on people who love their dogs, want to do right by them, but also need to see real improvements in their dogs’ behaviors quickly.

Genres: Dogs

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 2014

Reviews

[Asl4u · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an okay book. The tone is quite authoritative and sometimes threatening. If you dont do it in some way other than the way i'm telling you is wrong -you'll damage your dog. However -the writer has used all of the "old" training wisdom for dog training in her past and has been quite successful with these techniques (competitively)... So while they are considered wrong now -there is evidence in her own narratives that they work.
Several of the terrible training mistakes -are mustakes only in excess. Its ok to use a crate -just dont condemn your dog to a life of solitary confinement and sensory deprivation -and then expect him/her to be normal and happy and easy to live with.
And dont beat your dog -thats rarely an effective form of behavior modification -unless you're trying to create a perveted sense of fear and anxiety in your dog so you can feel like the master.
So -the book was okay. I'm glad i read it - now i'll move on to trying to find more about what i should be doing instead of what i shouldnt.

[Charlie K Bales · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't so much find the mistakes pointed out as terrible, but something most pet parents do before they learn how to better communicate with their doggy children.

Do remember, there is a language barrier between us and them and if we start off believing we're making mistakes instead of doing the best with what we knew until we learned more, then all our students focus on is their mistakes.

So, good points, but wording could be aimed to prevent pet parents feeling they failed. I have several times had to reassure anxious pet parents, so I worry about it.

[Sharon Gausch · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd give this book 2 1/2 stars. The author's "12 mistakes" are valid but the book addresses them only superficially. The majority of the chapters identify a mistake but contain little specific guidance regarding how to correct it. Rather than providing more detail, the author repeatedly refers to various other of her publications, an approach that I found quite frustrating. Presenting this info in an article about the 12 mistakes rather than a book would have been more appropriate.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Training Mistakes

Interesting read and factual. The text is supported with relevant scientific data to support all of these training mistakes that most people make in living with their dogs.

[Louise Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice; have read it twice now!

[Sandy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important information for dog owners

Its an easily understandable and rather short book, filled with important information which is scientifically grounded. Much of the author's emphasis is to educate people to be aware of theories of dog training that are very popular but very wrong and are destructive to the relationship between dogs and their owners. The obvious example is of Cesar Milan whose constant theme of "dominance" is in reality a lot of baloney, not at all based on scientific knowledge!
She does direct the reader often to her own website for reliable info but why not? She also gives credit to many other positive training resources.
There is much bad information out there, many dog owners are overwhelmed and confused! I recommend this book for its good info and it's clarity.

[Jock Mcclees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every dog owner should read this, no matter how many dogs they have owned. There is a lot of misinformation out about dogs. Over the last 10-20 years a lot of research has been done and a much better understanding of dog behavior and body language has been learned. But unfortunately this information has not made it out as widely as it should be. The information in this book can improve a relationship with a good dog and help fix problems with a problem dog. Sometimes a dog is a problem dog because of the dog. But, many times it is because we misread their signals and do the wrong things. I highly recommend this book to any dog owner. It is a quick read and has lots of really useful information.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Considering the huge amount of misinformation in the dog-owning population, I'd say this is a must-read. I am so tired of hearing people say that their dog is dominant and that they need to maintain alpha status. While I don't agree 100% with all of the mistakes, I do agree with almost everything and I think this book is a valuable resource for most dog owners. It's not cumbersome and loaded with scientific jargon, so even Joe Public will understand the concepts with ease.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anyone wanting practical advice of what to DO in training puppies, read Sophia Yin or Ian Dunbar, but for those wanting a behaviorist's reason for positive training or a peek into a dog's mind, read this book.

[Jamie Jaeger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great info

Very clear info for looking at dog behaviors . I would suggest reading this book if you already a base in training.