Australia’s Sylvia and Danny Wilson, both world-renowned grand master dog trainers, are responsible for developing the techniques used to train more dogs than any other in the world. Their new book, Training Dogs the Aussie Way, takes an in-depth, practical approach to the most common issues dog owners face and is ideal for dog lovers who want to understand pack law and gain insight into the canine psyche.
Saddened by the ever-growing number of healthy dogs euthanized for behavioral problems, Sylvia and Danny set out to help humans better understand the canine psyche and thus, save dogs lives. Together they founded Bark Busters Home Dog Training in 1989, now the world’s largest dog training company with hundreds of locations throughout the USA and 10 countries around the world. They have more than fifty years combined experience in addressing dog behavioral issues and training dogs deemed untrainable by others. In their latest book, with typical Australian flair, Sylvia and Danny walk readers through understanding how dogs communicate, selecting a breed, raising and training a well-behaved dog, addressing problem behaviors, and expert strategies for advanced training and tricks.
"Dogs need consistent leadership to feel safe and happy,” explains Sylvia. “Our dog-friendly techniques use the same communications methods – body language and voice control – that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. Learning how to communicate effectively with your dog in a language he understands is a critical step in establishing leadership and control, which will also provide your canine companion with the safe and secure feelings he needs. And after all, it's a lot of fun to learn how to “speak dog.”
“I’ve had firsthand experience with Sylvia and Danny’s training methodology,” states Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, author of numerous holistic pet care books, and host of the weekly radio show, Dr. Shawn, the Natural Vet on Martha Stewart Living Radio. “Health and behavior are closely related. Dogs that are well trained and thus well behaved are happier and healthier pets. We recommend Bark Busters at our hospital because it embraces a holistic approach that appeals to the canine psyche. No gimmicks or harsh punishment – just a natural approach to establishing leadership and control of dogs that we know works.”
Loaded with case studies and helpful illustrations, Training Dogs the Aussie Way is a must-read for all dog lovers and makes a great gift for new dog owners. The book is available now at better bookseller across the country and online at Amazon.com or from a Bark Busters trainer – call 877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.barkbusters.com to find a trainer in your area.
