The author even gives you some great case studies from his career as a trainer with some famous names you may well know! And it does it all with levity and humour that I can really appreciate. The tone is certainly something that a stressed puppy owner would appreciate also. Is Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy just for puppies? Whether you're living with a brand-new puppy, an adult dog or rescue dog, my methods will give you everything you need to know. Using simple, proven, science-based and ethical techniques, I'll show you how to have the best relationship with your pup, as well as teaching you how to get: Some of his tips were very known to me, but there were things I learnt and helped, but alas I just happen to have a very difficult pup - well now an almost adult dog and he likes to push all my buttons no matter what I do, all of the advice in the book didn't work for my boisterous teenager but a lot did so it wasn't all a loss. I still have a long, long way to go with my rebellious teenage dog (and now his rebellious baby brother) but we will get there. I still read this book for my second pup and incredibly where the tips didn't work for dog one, they work for dog two. Weird, right?!

Any prospective dog owners, especially those who haven’t trained a dog before. Reading this before you bring your puppy home will ensure you don’t get into bad habits like using your new puppy’s name in a negative manner or focusing on punishments rather than positive reinforcement. Socialisation is introducing your dog to different experiences so that he or she can meet dogs, people and different situations calmly and confidently. Good socialisation can shape your puppy for the rest of their lives, but done badly it can be hugely detrimental. Good socialisation is something we are very conscious of at Best Behaviour Dog Training and we incorporate it into everything we do.Steve is brilliant ... my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide. His approach makes perfect sense.' ― Adrian Chiles, The Guardian A good deal of what follows is centred around bribery (treats) and repetition. In truth, most of what it is common sense but nonetheless I found it helpful to see it spelt out. It’s too early to tell whether the wisdom we’ve absorbed will make a significant difference to our journey, but my senses say it will certainly help. In his book “Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy” reknowned dog trainer Steve Mann describes building positive associations with the vet. He suggests that with the vet’s permission, you take pup just inside the door, feed lots of treats, give lots of praise and then leave. Repeat several times until puppy looks forward to the experience. Then you can gradually increase the duration and distractions within each “visit”. Eg stay a bit longer, encourage the pup to have cuddles with the receptionist and get used to having the vet nurse touch ears and examine teeth. As your puppy develops from birth to maturity, his body and brain go through a lot of changes. Puppy fear periods are a normal part of growing up. Behaviourists believe that they are a primeval mechanism to keep the puppy safe from danger and help it to live comfortably with the other dogs in the social group.

Owning a dog is not easy, but training doesn't have to be hard. Steve offers lots of useful solutions that keeps training fun. ― Dogs TodayHaving read 'Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy' I knew this course was going to be good! I've completed the IMDT 2 and 4 day courses which were great and I have to say, this course is mind-blowing! So much content in just 3 days all delivered with humour in a relaxed and friendly manner. 10 out of 10 Dominant Alpha Humans Don't Garner Dogs' Respect and Trust. (Dominance "training" causes stress and is a dog's worst nightmare.) On this highly anticipated and sought after course, which is a must for both owners and trainers. Steve will:- The writing style of the book is very relaxed and easy to read and there is a lot of humour. This all makes the book enjoyable to read. I would definitely recommend this book for puppy owners. Whether puppy is going through a fear period or not, socialisation and habituation are vital for a dog’s long term quality of life.

If you don't follow me on Facebook (and if not, why not?!) you may not have seen the news that we have put down a deposit on a puppy. We can't bring her home for another fortnight, but we are in love with her already. When I was growing up, I went to puppy training classes with my Labrador-cross and was taught to ‘correct the dog’. This usually involved a swift pull on the lead which, whether attached to a standard collar or choke chain, caught the dog by surprise and damaged the relationship we - rather demoralised dog-lovers - were trying to cultivate with our totally bewildered dogs. As a professional dog trainer Steve has worked with many celebrities including Graham Norton, Emilia Clarke, Brian Blessed and Theo Walcott. You can listen to Steve on his podcast Pupdates which he co-presents with Radio One's Scott Mills.

Book Summary :My name's Steve Mann and I've been a professional dog trainer and behaviorist for more than 30 years. As founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, I've helped transform the lives of over 100,000 dogs and their families—and now I want to help you, too! Whether you're living with a brand-new puppy, an adult dog, or a rescue dog, my methods will give you everything you need to know. Using simple, proven, science-based and ethical techniques, I'll show you how to have the best relationship with your pup, as well as teaching you how to get: super-fast recalls, great loose lead walking, perfect manners, and much, MUCH more. Bringing puppy along to classes ensures that he or she can meet dogs of all ages in a controlled and safe environment. It gives you, as an owner, a better insight into doggy body language and helps you to introduce your pup to other dogs while you are out and about. Plus, you will have a qualified trainer and behaviourist on hand to ask any questions about any aspect of your puppy’s behaviour that is confusing or frustrating you.

This book claims to be a “simple step-by-step guide to raising and training a happy puppy or dog”. But is it so simple? Habituation is a big word that means exposing your pup to every day smells, noises, activities until the dog barely notices them. Things like the washing machine, vacuum cleaner, telephone, x-box, cats and the sound of the neighbour’s lawn mower. What was good, what could be better and how do we ensure that in future, we don’t just present the usual puppy group class, but a new, fun and educational EASY PEASY puppy class! It’s important that you don’t avoid scary things altogether otherwise you and your dog will have a limited lifestyle in the future. So next time you’re in that situation make sure you stay at a “safe” distance – your puppy’s interpretation of safe, not yours – and start building positive associationsI've trained puppies (and owners!) for many years and this course has given me so many fresh and exciting ideas that I can't wait to put them all into practice with my clients. A BRILLIANT 3 days, thank you!