Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer presents Welcome Home! Ultimate Training Guide For All Newly-Adopted Puppies and Dogs

There is quite a bit of information shared in this video. Good for small puppies or for adolescent dogs....or I suppose for any dogs that haven't learned the basics of commands and good dog manners. We have owned a rescue pet, a terrier/dachshund mix about 6 months of age, we think, for a little over a month. This video has been a help in basic commands (sit, stay, down, leave it, etc) as well as crate training, coming when called, proper walking on a leash, etc. Paul Owens adopted the reward/praise method of dog training, to which I'm a big fan, but I admit I'm not used to doing. As someone in their 70's, I grew up being judged by how many I got wrong, not how many I got right and was told to not get cocky when I won something...so getting as excited as Paul does when a dog performs well is not so much in my nature. But the concept just feels right, so with practice, I'll learn to praise my dogs' achievements, no matter how small.

Paul Owens' DVD is the perfect gift for new dog and puppy owners and is one of the most useful, sensible, practical, and easy to digest informative DVDs out there. He gets it, and it shows. Just watch this video and learn from THE pro. There is nothing difficult or intimidating about the step by step process of learning the basics, as he teaches them, and this DVD is as FUN to watch as it is well produced. This is not your typical boring training video.These lessons are easy to follow, the puppies are adorable, Paul is thoughtful and clear in his presentation of how to master, really, introducing a dog or puppy to your family with POSITIVITY!I've met Paul in person, taken classes from him, and I can tell you that the person on the DVD is the same person in reality and practice. He is an affable fellow, he's kind, he's perfected dog training after decades of being in the trade and learning about every breed type (and every owner type) and temperament. If I didn't say it before (oh yeah I did) HE GETS IT.And dogs love him!I keep copies of this DVD on hand and give the out as gifts for friends when they get new dogs, and sometimes even when I see my friends having issues with dogs they've owned for some time. Hey, we all need reminders from time to time and this DVD is not only good for learning how to train your pup for the first time, but it's good to go back to for a refresher from time to time (we bi-peds need the training as much as out beloved four legged do).Paul's extensive knowledge of animal behavior, temperament, breed specifics, problem solving (and avoiding) will help you get on, and stay on the right track with your pup.This DVD is a must have.

I watched this twice. The first time it was helter-skelter but it started in mid program? Started over and it made more sense. It's interesting accurate. RAISE WITH PRAISE is a great concept. I was also hoping for dog care: shot schedules, bathing tips, nail clipping/trimming, using a collar for walks etc. I do recommend the DVD.

Paul Owens is amazing. I'm a teacher, so prior to bringing home my puppy, I went full-tilt nerd, and I read about every book I could get my hands on regarding puppy training and burned through a not insignificant amount of highlighters in the process. Owens is the best. He makes everything that seems nebulous (and, therefore, intimidating) about the puppy training process and systematizes it into actionable steps that are easy to follow and effective. As a first time puppy owner, I have to say there is near nothing as cool as seeing my now 10-week-old puppy "get it" and begin offering the desired behaviors and listening. Beyond just being super cool, I really feel like it's helping me to build a foundation of communication. I bought this DVD as a supplement to his book The Puppy Whisperer, which was the best training and care book I read. The book is incredibly comprehensive and very accessible for the new pet owner. And the video helps you to see it all in action. Totally recommend the book and the video as a combo. Hope this helps!

We watched this prior to bringing home our puppy. We have usually always had adult dogs or older pups, so this was a good review. We are also using the companion book to this. Paul Owens does a great job at showing how easy it is to use positive reinforcement training. We plan to rewatch parts of the video as we progress in training. It has been helpful in working with our adult dogs, too.

This dvd showed me how to start training my new pet that I got from the humane society. She is about a year and 6 months old and has had no prior training.The information in this video is very valuable. I learned a lot. Eva (my new dog) is also learning a lot.

I found this DVD to be very helpful to train my new puppy. Paul Owens demonstrates his methods and shows what he's found to work best with puppies. I learned a ton and my entire family has watched so that we are all on the same page. I liked his personality and how he genuinely adores the dogs he trains. Lots of take always I never knew like having the dog find a treat instead of jump on guests is super helpful. Overall, I'm happy with this DVD.

This is a good set of training tips. I bought a clicker and practiced them with my Boerboel puppy and she learned them pretty quickly. Sit, Stay, Come, and down. After 5 days she was pretty impressive with how responsive she is. I will keep practicing for a month to keep it up. Great practical information. The interview with the Vet at the end was also very informative and interesting. Thank you for some very useful information

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