Secrets to Dog Training (formerly named SitStayFetch) has been revamped and was officially launched on February 2, 2009. SitStayFetch has been the top selling dog training course for over four years, and it has been bought by over 64,000 dog owners world-wide. Having reviewed it in great detail, I can fully understand why it continues to hold the top spot . The revamped version promises to be even better!

Secrets to Dog Training is an extremely comprehensive guide, written by the world renowned trainer, Daniel Stevens. Although the 261-page manual is impressively detailed, its step-by-step format provides straight-forward instructions on how to quickly identify and solve dog behavior problems. It also includes many excellent pictures!

All of the training methods described in the book are tried and true, having been used by Daniel Stevens in his own life as a professional dog trainer.

A 5-page table of contents lets you know from the beginning that this guide is jam-packed full of information. The course is not just one more dog training guide, although that section alone is worth the purchase price. The first part is for owners of a new dog or puppy, covering subjects such as diet and nutrition, house training, how to puppy-proof your home, choosing a vet, grooming, general health, etc. These are just some of the subjects covered to give you an idea of the wide range of information.

Several different training techniques are outlined in the course, including crate training, clicker training, dog whispering, and more. Next, the more advanced behavior issues such as chewing, biting, aggression, digging, jumping, etc. are covered. Several informative and interesting case studies are included in this section. We all love a good story!

In addition, there is a chapter on how to understand your dog and the significance of the owner being perceived as the alpha in the home. Doggy facial expressions, vocals and body language are also included in this section. Aided by photographs, the chapters on obedience training are well articulated and the many stances and commands are presented in excellent detail.

I’ve outlined just a fraction of what is covered but I’m sure you will agree that it is impressive. I had already heard great things about this course before I actually took a look at it so had high expectations. I have to say that Secrets to Dog Training has not disappointed me – in fact, I’m amazed at the quality and quantity of the information offered for such a low price.

This book is well-written using easily understood language. My reading experience was enhanced by the fact that the book is broken down into small chapters, making it easy to understand and follow. Being faced with a wall of text can be quite overwhelming!

I was glad to see that Secrets to Dog Training provides instructions for obedience training for all ages and problem behaviors. All too often dog trainers offer training for puppies, not recognizing that these problem behaviors can continue into a dog’s adulthood.

Another excellent feature is the free consultations offered by the team at Secrets to Dog Training when you buy the course. Just send the team an email and they will provide you with an individual answer for your specific dog behavior problem. You’ll receive a response full of practical tips and expert advice.

The following bonus items are included when you buy the guide: an audio book plus 5 extra e-books on house training, security training, aggression, grooming, and secrets to becoming the alpha dog.

A new and exciting bonus being included with the course is a 30-minute downloadable video, which shows effective methods to solve those annoying obedience issues. It is presented by Dave Johnson, the extremely popular dog care professional, who makes it all seem so easy!

The detailed information covered is easy to comprehend and extremely effective. This book is not only useful to dog owners who need help with problem behaviors in their pets. The information in this guide would be of use to everyone looking to have a great rapport with their dog.

Training your pet is extremely key . It is the solution that helps you get a great connection with your dog.  If the pet you have is very obstinate, proper training can help remedy that.  You can train weimaraner if you want to do so.  If so, then you ought to have the right training method.  The best method is one that gets probably the most from your dogs.  Less than great training approaches will also result in an improperly trained animal.

Boston, MA 10/28/10 – Bill Snitterman is the CEO of a local publishing firm that specializes in dog training books.  He owns quite a few dogs himself and he is a big advocate of the importance of having the right methods. “Your dogs will respond based on how you treat them,” said Snitterman. “The best approaches have been designed so that you get the most effective of your animal.  It also releases  some of the burdens of training.” Snitterman was also one of the many who were nearby at the launch of the new webpage – http://www.weimaranerproblems.com/train-weimaraner/, it studies weimaraner training.

Taking the position of pack leader is one the top training approaches out there.  This advice has been frequently advocated by trainers all over since the idea of dog training came to be.  This works the top since dogs are pack animals and they respect their pack leader.  You won’t have as a good deal control over dogs if your weimaraner doesn’t have a great deal control over them.  

However, in training, it is critical that you do not take things too far.  Since you are taking the position of superior animal/alpha dog, it doesn’t mean that you have got to be horrible to your pets.  It does not mean that you need to snarl always. You should not hit your pet or cause them any physical harm at any time.  Doing that is likely to make your weimaraner fear you and it can also bring about issues with cowering.  It is not the way to make your dogs obey you and it is going to create compliance by way of fear.  

If you are training more than one dog, it is really key that you keep your animals from going at one another.  This shows that you are to keep your dogs from fighting.  If you do then they will determine their own superior animal/alpha dog.  Power in a group of animals should be avoided as it should be kept back for the behaviorist.  

You also should show constancy when it comes to your pets.  This shows that you have to persist with the instructions that you have earlier given out.  You should not flip-flop – it is not recommended.  You should protect your dog from doing something that you would on the whole allow.  For example, don’t let them hop on the chair without reprimanding it, especially if you usually do not on the whole allow it.  

An expert dog trainer could help you if you find that yourself stuck when you train weimaraner or any other dogs.  You can also go and use a self-help book.  There are surely a great deal of these guides out there.  They may help you train weimaraners and when followed correctly, they can prove to be some of the best training devices.

When I discuss the concept of crate training with pet dog owners they often look a little befuddled. I know exactly what they are thinking in most cases before they even open their mouths. Pet owners think of their dogs as family members, loved ones in some cases even our furry kids. Why would we want to put them in a crate?

There are many benefits to crate training a dog, especially if you have a puppy or a young dog and you are in the process of house training. I often ask people, especially those with small children, if they ever used the baby pens. “Of course they reply, I would have never had any peace or quiet”. Well a crate for a puppy is the same concept as a baby pen. You would never leave your baby or child unsupervised, free to wander the rooms of your house where they could injure themselves. Puppies, like small children need a place they can go when you are not available to watch every move they make, a safe place where they can hear, see and smell you without being underfoot. A crate is a safe, quiet place your dog can go when they want peace and quiet, to snooze or just to withdraw into their own sanctuary. I have never met a dog that does not enjoy their crate if the crate is introduced into their world correctly.

There are many benefits of crate training your dog not just for housebreaking but also to prevent destructive behaviors such as chewing, counter surfing and trash exploring, especially while you are away. When a pet is injured or sick a crate is an ideal location for them to rest and, should you ever need to evacuate your dog you will be grateful if you can safely contain your dog on a long journey, in a shelter or in compliance with a hotel’s pet policy.
Contrary to what many may think, a crate is not a tool for punishment, or a long term confinement tool. With training, an adult dog can remain in a crate for up to 8 hours but will need plentiful amounts of exercise before and after crating and an assortment of toys for mental stimulation during its time in the crate.

There are many different sizes, models and varieties of crates. The more durable crates designed for airline travel, in my opinion, do not make the best crate for home use as they tend to be bulky and restrict the dog’s view of their environment. For my dogs, I use the canvas/mesh style of crates for their daily use and that is where they often disappear to be alone while we read or watch television. This design provides for shaded visibility, they fold easily, are durable and can be moved or stored with little problem. Many pet stores provide the metal wire crates that collapse and can be easily moved around the house. These are good crates for large dogs and dogs that may chew. They also come with accessories such as water bowls, fans to keep your pooch cool, and fabric covers to blend them into your home décor.

To start the crate training process make going into the crate a game. Dogs should be encouraged, not forced, into their crates. To generate interest feed them in the crate with the door left open, throw in the odd treat or toy and within a short period of time you will find them happily exploring the inside of their new place delighted to find a surprise. As time goes by gently close the door giving them treats for staying quietly inside, progress on to actually fastening the door and then extend the period of time you leave them in their crate. Remember, offer treats and toys to go in and do not let them out if they are barking or pawing at the door. You want to let them out when they are calm and quiet or they will learn very quickly that if they bark or paw the door opens. If you work on this and make it a fun happy place for your dog you will soon find them choosing to snooze in their crate as happy as can be.

Although we have heard so many times that training a dachshund is not a piece of cake, but not even impossible. As dachshunds are very intelligent dogs and are stubborn which is very difficult to train them easily. A lot of patience and consistency is needed for training a dachshund. So many dog owners complain about the bad behavior of their dachshunds; it is actually a big problem and it arises when they cannot pay full attention to their dachshunds. The shrewd and stubborn behavior of them always makes them to outfox their owners, but the owners should have to work out on this in order to avoid any mishap during training a dachshund.

In training a dachshund, it is comparatively easy to train the puppies. In early stages you can lead them as they are learning and picking things, and they learn what you want them to learn. Basically from a new born puppy till 12th month, it needs much love, deliberation and good food. In this stage these things should be taken care of. Make sure you keep your puppy out of unpleasant happenings, because they get scared and training will not affect them. However when they grow up they will be used to those situations but in early stages it is fearful for them. There are some stages through which they should be treated accordingly. From 3 to 4 weeks the session for training a dachshund puppy starts, during which it learns how to walk, he reacts to noises, starts to eat solid foods, playing with their mates and exploring things around them. This is when you have to keep you puppy away from sudden loud noises and leaving them alone at home, it’s scary for them. After fourth week till seventh the puppy start to go alone and wander everywhere, it’s a stage that learns how to do things without its mother and also starts weaning. Following this till 12 weeks, the puppy learns simple instructions like ‘come’, ‘go’, ‘sit’ and ‘no’ and etc. always talk in a very gentle tone, if it is doing something that shouldn’t do; just say “No!” do not shout or yell. Educate you puppy to get bedded properly at this time. From 12th week onwards, try to take them on walk, make them familiar with other people and animals.  And make sure you have started the serious training of dachshund, because at this age they feel the changes in their bodies and begin to adjust with those changes. You should act as a leader, giving more time for their sessions. And keep in mind to take hold of training your dachshund more seriously.

Mo climbs inside the 1902 442 Atlantic engine inside the Roundhouse in Greenfield Village

CBS announced today that the new series The Henry Fords Innovation Nation is joining the three-hour Saturday morning block The CBS Dream Team, Its Epic!, which returns for its second season Saturday, Sept. 27 (9:00-12:00 ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Hosted by Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, the show will tell the fascinating stories behind the historic innovators of the past and the forward-looking visionaries of today, and the extraordinary talents and dedication required to bring their inventions to life.

We are extremely proud of our Saturday Morning line-up and thrilled to add a fresh, new, inventive show to the mix of our family friendly weekend programming, said Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, CBS Daytime. In partnership with Litton and The Henry Ford, Innovation Nation is the perfect complement to our strong schedule, sharing the same mission to inspire and educate young people and their families.

It has always been our vision at The Henry Ford to become a national force for fueling the spirit of American innovation and inspire those inventors, innovators and makers of tomorrow, said Patricia Mooradian, President of The Henry Ford. With THE HENRY FORDS INNOVATION NATION and our partnership with CBS and Litton Entertainment, we will now be able to share the stories of perseverance, passion and ingenuity that we tell on our campus every day to audiences across the country.

Mo Rocca began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning PBS series Wishbone. He went on to write for other childrens series, including Pepper Ann and The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, a pre-school series combining the whimsy of Seuss characters with the magic of Jim Henson puppetry. Mo is the host and creator of the Emmy Award-nominated My Grandmothers Ravioli on the Cooking Channel. His work on CBS Sunday Morning covers a range of topics, from the presidency of Millard Fillmore to a profile of hockey great Bobby Orr. Also, Rocca is a frequent panelist on NPRs weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Dont Tell Me! and he spent four seasons as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and four seasons as a correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

THE HENRY FORDS INNOVATION NATION exemplifies Littons core mission of co-viewing, a television show that will inspire young people to open their eyes and minds to becoming innovators in their own communities,” commented Dave Morgan, President and CEO of Litton Entertainment.

Following is The CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic! Saturday morning lineup for the 2014-2015 season. The block is FCC educational/informational compliant, targeted to 13-16 year olds and appealing to all viewers. The schedule’s day and time may differ market-to-market. (Check local listings).

LUCKY DOG Animal trainer Brandon McMillan is swooping into animal shelters across the U.S., rescuing hard-to-love, out-of-control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. Then, back at Brandon’s training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, he goes to work on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. In the end, a lucky family will adopt an even luckier dog, making each episode an adoption story that warms the heart.

DR. CHRIS PET VET Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris Brown, DR. CHRIS PET VET allows viewers a unique insight into the life of one of the world’s busiest vets and the animals he devotes his days to caring for and treating. For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Chimes, who works at a small animal specialist hospital. Each episode delivers a carefully crafted mix of human and animal interest stories, and features a variety of animals that undergo elective procedures as part of long-term treatments involving the most intricate and technologically advanced surgery.

THE HENRY FORDS INNOVATION NATION INNOVATION NATION, hosted by Mo Rocca of CBS Sunday Morning, will be a weekly celebration of the inventors spirit – from historic scientific pioneers throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the worlds greatest inventions – and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. Featuring the what if it never happened, the innovation by accident and a strong focus on junior geniuses who are changing the face of technology, this series will appeal to young viewers and their families.

RECIPE REHAB Hosted by Evette Rios, families submit their favorite high-calorie, family-style recipes, and two chefs face off in a head-to-head competition to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. After making each rehabbed recipe in their own kitchen, the family chooses their new favorite. This recipe makeover challenge promotes using healthy, wholesome ingredients and shows healthy food choices can have positive effects on quality of life.

ALL IN WITH LAILA ALI ALL IN, hosted by Laila Ali, scours the globe to track down the world’s most compelling stories, profiling inspirational people, groundbreaking achievements and extraordinary lifestyles. Whether through sports, culture, travel or adventure, ALL IN steps off the beaten track into uncharted territory inspiring audiences to go all in on their dreams.

GAME CHANGERS WITH KEVIN FRAZIER Celebrating athletes and fans who reach out in their communities to make life better for so many, GAME CHANGERS, hosted by Entertainment Tonights Kevin Frazier, highlights professional athletes who use their public image to make positive changes in the lives of fans in need. Young reporters go out in the field to file their stories and bring back journalistic gold to the GAME CHANGERS studios to culminate in heartfelt reflection and insight from the host. Whether on or off the field, GAME CHANGERS takes an inspirational look at how sports positively impacts individuals and the communities they serve.

CHEAT TWEET: .@MoRocca joins the @CBSDreamTeam Sat morning childrens lineup with #InnovationNation premiering 9/27 on #CBS

Following is the “CBS Dream Team, Its Epic!” Saturday morning lineup for the 2014-15 season: (Schedule’s day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.)

As of Sept. 27 9:00-9:30 AM ETLUCKY DOG 9:30-10:00 AM ETDR.CHRIS PET VET 10:00-10:30 AM ETTHE HENRY FORDS INNOVATION NATION (N) 10:30-11:00 AM ETRECIPE REHAB 11:00-11:30 AM ETALL IN WITH LAILA ALI 11:30-12:00 PM ETGAME CHANGERS WITH KEVIN FRAZIER

Please note: In some markets, CBS News’ CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY will be broadcast 7:00-9:00 AM ET/PT.

Photos available: http://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/cbs-dream-team-its-epic/photos

About Litton Entertainment Litton Entertainment is the preeminent independent producer and distributor in the U.S. television industry creating and distributing quality programming for over twenty years. Litton’s Weekend Adventure, produced by Litton Studios, is the first program block of its kind airing Saturdays on ABC stations nationwide. Litton’s Weekend Adventure features all original E/I series including Jack Hannas Wild Countdown, Emmy winning Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin, Emmy winning Born to Explore with Richard Wiese, and Emmy nominated Sea Rescue. Litton Entertainment provides CBS Network with six original programs for Saturday mornings called CBS Dream Team, Its Epic!, including Emmy nominated Lucky Dog, The Henry Fords Innovation Nation hosted by Mo Rocca, All in With Laila Ali, and Emmy nominated Game Changers with Kevin Frazier. Litton recently announced the new block of programming for Th