The Best Dog Training DVDs

Sierra Koester
Dogs make great companions; however, as with many pets, they need to be trained to do what you want them to do and to not do the things they shouldn't be doing. In addition, you can teach your dog commands that will help you foster a satisfying relationship with your pet. Dog training videos can be a very useful tool in training your dog. If you want to train your dog yourself, try one of the best dog training DVDs discussed in this article.

The Dog Whisperer DVD Volume 1: The Dog Whisperer DVD is one of the best dog training DVDs on the market, and will teach you how to effectively train your dog. The DVD teaches you three steps to teaching your dog how to: sit, stay, heel, find it, leave it, down, come, and go to your spot. In addition, the DVD teaches you how to train your dog without hitting, jerking, shocking, or shaking it. Clicker training is discussed and taught for faster results. Finally, the dog training video shows you tricks and games you can play with your companion.

You may purchase the Dog Whisperer DVD Volume 1 from the Dog Whisperer DVD website for approximately $20.

It's PAWSible: It's PAWSible is another fantastic dog training DVD. Beth Ostrowski-Parks is a professional dog trainer, and takes you through the steps of training your dog how to do various things on this dog training DVD. The DVD teaches you how to train your dog to come when called, greet people in a controlled fashion, sit in front, stay, walk without pulling the leash, down, relax, go to your bed, and leave it. Additionally, you will learn how to get your dog's attention and walk all the way around your dog while he or she is in the stay position. All of the commands are demonstrated on the DVD and Beth Ostrowski-Parks explains to you why the training works.

You may purchase this dog training DVD from the Doggy DVD website for approximately $30.

PetsIncredible Dog Training DVD: The PetsIncredible DVD is one of the best dog training DVDs on the market. Professional dog trainers Kellyann Conway and Traci Theis teach you how to train your dog in several areas step-by-step. They will teach you how to use reward-based methods to counter the most common behavior problems with dogs: housebreaking, biting, jumping, manners, and chewing. Additionally, this dog training video includes a section on crate training.

You may purchase this dog training DVD from the website for the Humane Society for the United States for approximately $20.

Our Good Dog: Our Good Dog is another great dog training DVD you may want to consider while training your pet. This DVD takes you through a seven-week training program that teaches you how to train your dog to greet new people nicely, walk on a leash without pulling, common commands, such as sit, stay, heel, etc., and come when he or she is called. This dog training DVD is different in that it uses rescue dogs and their owners to demonstrate the training. You and your dog learn right along with these rescue dogs and owners!

You may purchase Our Good Dog training DVD from the website for Our Good Dog for approximately $40.

Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method: Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method is another one of the best dog training DVDs you can purchase to learn how to train your companion. Two professional dog trainers teach you how to train your dog essential commands and behaviors with this dog training video. Commands taught include: stay, sit, heel, down, and come. You will also learn how to train your dog to leave it, be gentle, wait, go to bed, give, touch, and recognize his or her name. Additionally, housebreaking, jumping, crate training, clicker training, and biting are discussed. Finally, this DVD teaches you how to use treats, praise, and clicker training instead of harsh training methods with your companion.

You may purchase Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method from Amazon for approximately $18.

All of the dog training DVDs discussed in this article are good for dogs of any age and any breed. These DVDs are a great way for you to interact with your dog while you train him or her and build the bond you share.

Sources:

Dog Whisperer DVD Volume 1: Beginning & Intermediate Dog Training for Puppies and Dogs:

http://www.dogwhispererdvd.com/dog_training_dvd.shtml

Doggy DVD: It's PAWSible:

http://www.doggydvd.com/its-pawsible-dvd.html

Humane Society of the United States: PetsIncredible Dog Training DVD:

http://hsus.petfulfillment.com/productdetail.php?productid=1493

Our Good Dog: Our Good Dog Obedience Training for the Family Pet:

http://www.ourgooddog.com/

Amazon: Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method:

http://www.amazon.com/Train-Your-Dog-Positive-Gentle/dp/B00008O0VO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1240901839&sr=8-2

Published by Sierra Koester

I am a freelance writer. I received my BA in Psychology from DePauw University in 2004, and attended graduate school in the field of mental health as well.  View profile

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