Dominant and Aggressive Dogs as Family Pets

In my DVD I provide 3 1/2 hours of information to help people solve their problems with dominant dogs and aggressive dogs. This information is based on 45 years of experience training dogs. For the last 30 years I have studied the art of protection training dogs. I was a police K9 handler for 10 years, and was chairman of the training committee for the WI police dog association for a number of those years. I have bred German Shepherds for police service work for 28 years. During this time I have bred over 350 litters of working dogs. I have dogs from my kennel working in law enforcement, Search and Rescue and competing in Schutzhund all over this country. No one I know in the United States can make these claims.

This DVD is 4 hours long. The purpose of this Leerburg training DVD is teach you the art of dog training. It's our goal to show you that dog training is not rocket science it's 100% common sense. There are no "Tricks or Secrets of the Trade." Dog training is an art that you can learn if you're willing to put your mind to it. The best dog trainers know how to build a bond based on two way respect between the dog and the handler. These trainers know how to motivate a dog to want to learn. They understand how and when to apply distractions during training so they can show the dog that it must mind under all circumstances.

The remote collar is the most effective dog training tool that has been developed in the past 100 years. Our low level stimulation training is 100 times more humane and more effective than using "CHOKE COLLAR or PRONG COLLAR." In fact our remote collar training program eliminates the need for these other training tools. In our home we start our 16 to 20 week old puppies on our remote collar program. The levels of stimulation used in our training program are often times not even felt by many humans.

The goal of our pack structure training program is to produce a dog that is calm and submissive and a dog that follows the rules of the pack leader. This DVD teaches people how to become a pack leader that their dog respects and loves. Most people are not born pack leaders. In fact, far from it. The majority of dog owners (many who have owned dogs their entire life) simply don’t know anything about the instincts that control our dogs or how strong these instincts are in the domestic dog. Oh people may have heard that they need to be a "pack leader" or they may have heard they need to be an "ALPHA" with their dog but they don’t understand what this really means or how to accomplish it.

These dog collars are used for correction in your dominant dog. We have an article on selecting the correct size for your dog as well as how to use this collar. The collar comes in a variety of colors. Please note that this collar is not intended to give a painful correction.

Our Leerburg dog training leashes are the finest leather dog leashes that money can buy. Our dog leashes are made from soft Latigo leather. You will never find a leash of this quality in any pet store or dog food warehouse. The snaps on our leather dog leashes and collars are made from the highest quality Italian bronze. These snaps are generally sewn and then pop riveted to insure the highest security available. This is very important in Schutzhund and police protection training where a broken leash can cause disaster.

These prong collars are of great quality for your dogs. We have a selection in various sizes. Many are made of stainless steel and we have a few imported from Germany. Be sure to read our articles on how to use a prong collar and fit them as well. These collars will last for many years.

This 20 foot light weight training line is light enough that it can be used on young puppies and strong enough for use with adult dogs. I have found that a cotton line, like the one we sell, is better than a nylon line because it does not get slippery when wet like a nylon line. It is also lighter in weight than a leather line.

The electric collars we offer are of great quality. We only sell from established brands that we have personally used ourselves and have found very useful. At Leerburg, we offer a variety of sizes with these electric collarls. We even offer sizes that will fit smaller dogs. Leerburg also has the No Bark Limiter which can help those with dogs who bark nonstop.

Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making of this one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants, and counselors will find this book a benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humane management and control of dogs.

This volume is the definitive reference for dog trainers, behaviorists, breeders, and veterinarians. Coupled with Volume One, this text provides theoretical and practical framework for understanding the development and treatment of dog behavior problems.

The Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training series provides a coherent and integrated approach to understanding and controlling dog behavior. Various themes introduced in Volume 1 and 2 are expanded upon, especially causally significant social, biological, and behavioral influences that emphasize the etiology of behavior problems and their treatment. Many of the training concepts, procedures, and protocols described have not been previously published, marking this book a unique contribution to dog behavior and training literature.

Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog, help him integrate into your family, and keep him mentally and physically challenged. A wide range of tricks for every dog and skill level: beg, bow, say your prayers, find the remote, and more! Step-by-step instructions to guide the trainer and "build-on" ideas that encourage taking a mastered skill to the next level. Complex tricks are broken down into smaller, easier-to-learn skills, with a brief overview of how the trick works and what to expect.

Clicker training is sweeping the world of dog ownership. With this book, you can learn the principles of this all-positive method of training to deepen your bond with your dog. Find out why every interaction is a training opportunity, why mistakes are best ignored, why punishment doesn't work, and why your dog will understand the language of 'click' better than anything else. The step-by-step photographs in this book make clicker training fun and easy!

It is such a joy to work with a dog who proactively engages in behaviors while you build a relationship that will surprise you with its depth and versatility. Clicker training has proven to be the most effective means of developing a "Thinking Dog," one who offers behaviors in anticipation of a reward rather than a dog who has been trained only to wait for his owner's commands.