Easy Dog Training using Love, Fun and Dog Psychology

By Velma Violet Harris

A fun, family dog training manual for adults, suitable to be used with children to train dogs of all ages, breeds, new dogs, current dogs, rescue dogs.

Using dog psychology and fun, kind, effective, respectful, reward based, easy to follow, step by step methods.

No Fear! No force! No corrections! No punishments!

These are the favourite methods that all dogs want us to use to train them especially the intelligent, shy, timid, fearful, gentle or sensitive dogs.

These unique methods enrich the lives of the dog and the person by developing mutual trust, a deeper bond and love.

Easy to follow, step by step, effective and fun methods for adults and older children.
Modern dog and animal psychology, kindness, love and games, and training methods your dog will enjoy.

A strong foundation in dog training skills so effective that you will be able to write your own dog training program. (This manual is used in our professional dog trainers’ course.)

The number one cause of failed dog training is due to inconsistency from other family members. All the family can learn the same fun methods to be consistent, achieving success and a well trained dog in the quickest possible time.

It is written deliberately to be fun to keep dog training sessions playful, rewarding and successful for the dog and the family. When our dog and human brain are in play mode, we learn more and faster.

The uniqueness about this book, is that it teaches the significant skills and information for you to write your own dog training programs.

Did you know that 95% of dog to dog communication is nonverbal? We understand how dogs think and feel and use their own communication methods to train them. We suggest using a hand signal or gesture as well as one word per command. The verbal is for you. The signal or gesture is what the dog will notice, faster and quicker than any verbal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Velma Violet Harris
• Release date: Sep 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005047344

Book preview

All dog training should be fun for you and the dog

Embarrassing pic of me in a very untidy office, ha!

But certainly demonstrates how to get a group of dogs full focus by being fun and interesting…

Read on to see how you too can learn how to get the full focus of your dog.

When you learn the easy to follow, kind, essential rules to dog training as given in this book, you’ll be able to write your own dog training programs, specifically for your own individual darling dog.

This book is included in our professional dog trainer’s eCourse

Please share this book

I strongly believe that all dogs all over the world would prefer people to use the training methods in this book because they are not only wonderfully easy, and entirely effective but are kind, respectful and fun for the person and the dog. Dogs want to be happy and see you are happy with them.

For those reasons I would love you to share this book with everyone.

All profits from this eBook are donated to not-for-profits

• 50% of profit is donated to Velma’s Pets As Therapy registered charity

• 50% of profit is donated to the veterinarian and food costs for rescued animals

Fun not force!

I’ve learned that the most effective way to train dogs is for us and the dogs to be having fun. Training methods here use dog psychology, and motivation in the form of easy to follow, games, rewards and fun. Absolutely no force.

I offer my deepest appreciation to all of the darling animals I’ve trained, fostered and adopted over the years including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, ducks, chickens, parrots, goats and ponies, who’ve helped to confirm and refine these methods as being highly effective, successful and great fun to use.

Most importantly, showing me that using these methods develops a mutually deeper, trust, bond and stronger communication on a whole new level.

Clinical statistics now prove something that us dog and pet lovers have always known, that they are good for our emotional, physical and spiritual health. Animals do so very much for us and in return, it is only fair that we train and treat them using the upper most respect, love and kindness. Such methods are here in this book.

Happy training!

Velma Violet Harris and Fleur

Contents

All dog training should be fun for you and the dog

Acknowledgments

A very special thank you to, and proudly introducing Fleur, co-author

Introducing some of my own darling dogs from over the years

Why listen to Velma? Velma’s associated dog training experience and qualifications

You can book a private dog training consultation with Velma

It’s essential to choose the right trainer for you and your dog – use our check list

The importance of choosing the right trainer for you and your dog

The importance of choosing the right breed and aged of dog, to be compatible with you and your family

Do rescue dogs come with problems?

How to set up yourself and the dog…

Learn an excellent foundation in dog training skills

How to succeed in becoming an awesome, fully competent and kind pet dog trainer

How to understand and communicate with dogs on a whole different conscious level

Dog / Pet training methods and myths

The important main dog training rules

Be aware… there will be a learning curve

Reward training using food as training treats

Timing is everything – using the yes word

The jackpot – fabulous fun and extremely effective

How to prepare for training?

Easy, fun games combining -

Game 1 - A fun game teaching focus, coming when called (the recall) and her name

Game 2 - A fun game teaching focus, coming when called (the recall) her name and the word yes

Trouble shooting – valuable tips

The recall – considering influencing factors

There are times when you should NOT call your dog

How to walk the dog on the leash under control – using the yes word

The opportunistic method – dogs love being trained this way

Training a dog to Sit on first command!

Training the drop (lay down)

Training the stay

Training the long stay

Training walking the dog under control

Preventing a dog jumping up on people – when off leash

Preventing a dog jumping up on people -

Preventing pawing at people

Training puppies and energetic dogs

Preventing biting / nipping / mouthing

Training a dog to bark on command

Training a dog to stop barking

Training a dog to bark for a short while only, without you having to go to them to stop them from barking

Training a dog to go to place

Training a dog to target

Where to find other helpful educational, interesting and fun resources

Acknowledgments

Images from Velma’s private collection and Velma’s Pets As Therapy Inc Assoc

Other images courtesy of pexels.com

Illustrations by Velma Harris and Margaret Piper

A massive thank you to all the people and dogs who helped me to compile this book… you know who you are!

A very special thank you to, and proudly introducing Fleur, co-author

Darling Fleur left the planet on 1st March 2021 at the age of twelve and a half.

Fleur was a great inspiration to me in creating this book. We had a deep bond and being an empath, I believe I understood her thoughts and feelings.

Understanding what the person or dog is thinking and feeling when you are training them, is the key to any truly effective and kind trainer.

Fleur always had a lot to say and wanted to be a part of this book. I’m sure you’ll enjoy and appreciate her contribution as much as I have.

Fleur says,

Welcome! You’re going to love this! I told Velma that she needs to share with you a dog’s point of view and she agreed. So, I’m going to pop up here and there to give my tips.

Fleur’s tips:

If you want to learn a truly sound foundation in dog training skills, that you and your dog will enjoy, you’re in the right place.

Copyright © 2022 Velma Violet Harris, PO Box 6275, West Gosford, NSW 2250, Australia. It is strictly forbidden to copy or pass on any information for profit, without the prior written consent of Velma Violet Harris. This book and all work from Velma Violet Harris has full copyright protection. We want you to share this book with others and ask when you do, please request they make a financial donation to our charity, Velma’s Pets As Therapy Inc Assoc., at Pay Pal [e-mail]

Introducing some of my own darling dogs from over the years

Fleur, Fifi and Coco 2016

2003 Sunshine, Honey and Reuben

2009 Reuben, Sunshine, Mini and Rio – all adopted

2000 Carmen – adopted at 12 years of age

Why listen to Velma? Velma’s associated dog training experience and qualifications

I know what you’re thinking! You’re