Is it really possible to learn how to train a dog using a dog training book?
Dog training books have been around for many years and today they are still basically the same as they were a long time ago. The only real advancement is that now there are courses presented in video format as well. You can purchase dog training books on DVD or as on video files for available for download off the Internet.
The basic techniques for dog training are still the same as they have always been as the essentials of training any dog is to be able to understand the nature of the dog and how it adapts its behavior within its own natural environment. You then have to apply these principle behavioral factors to your dog in your home. This can be the most effective and natural way to train any dog and forms the basis of virtually all dog training books and dog training courses.
You need to be able to communicate with your dog on its own level. By understanding how the communication works in the dogs own natural environment, i.e. in the pack then you should be able to emulate this behavior to some degree and include it in your dog training. I really like the idea of becoming the alpha dog in your own pack where your pack is your family. Your dog should become one of your pack members which it will do willingly as most dogs do not want the responsibility of being the alpha dog. Don’t let your dog feel it has to undertake this role, reinforce your role as alpha person and the training of your dog will become a piece of cake.
This is the basis of the dog training book both old and new.