Small Dog Training

I hate the thought of paying hundreds to have our puppy trained when we could do it ourselves. Can someone help recommend a very good book to us,we have a border collie currently 8 weeks old.

There are several books I would recommend. One is "Good Owners, Great Dogs," by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. "Secrets to Dog Training", by Dog Trainer Expert, Daniel Stevens. It’s a terrific book on how to train dog. http://kingdom-of-dog.blogspot.com/

You can do a lot yourself, but having your puppy in a structured class, along with reading and working with your pup at home, is the best way to do things. Interacting with other pups and people in a setting where you expect your pup to obey in spite of major distractions is something you can’t do at home. Our local park district charges $84 for an 8 week class. I would highly recommend a lot of reading, practice at home and the classes.

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3 Responses

1. Corn is not dog food! No wheat! Says:
   September 4th, 2009 at 11:01 am

   Anything by "The Monks of New Skeet".

   Book learning is all well and good. I highly recommend it, and often wonder why people don’t read more…

   BUT

   Dog obedience is a "hands on" sort of thing. In addition to learning how to train a dog, you’ll get custom hints and tips on dealing with your dog in a class with a professional handler.

   Also, border collies aren’t the easiest dogs to own. Their amazing intellegence, and extreme energy needs makes them challenging. Sweet pets, just a large challenge to someone not ready for them. Classes will speed up the "learning curve", and make both you and the dog more comfortable.

   Good luck.
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2. Greek God AKA Greekman Says:
   September 4th, 2009 at 11:13 am

   Any obedience training book by Bill Koehler will do. Look up his credentials before making up your mind and compare him to others!
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   Realist

3. Kathy_V Says:
   September 4th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

   I love Cesar Millan’s trainning book and DVD.

   http://www.bestwebbuys.com/Cesar_Millan-author.html?isrc=b-compare-author
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