SitStayFetch Review: Stop Your Dog's Behavior Problems!

Reviewer: Jonn Gideon
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Guide Reviewed: Click here to go to the SitStayFetch website.

Please note that the SitStayFetch dog training guide has now been updated and renamed Secrets To Dog Training. You'll find a review of the new Secrets To Dog Training guide reviewed here.

In order to write this SitStayFetch review, I have looked in detail at the guide and I was very impressed with its comprehensive coverage of the subject. It is very detailed and covers how to deal with all the common dog behavior problems that dog owners are looking for advice with. It also gives advice on how to prevent these problems. Daniel Stevens, the author, is a well-known and experienced dog trainer. He gives step-by-step advice that any dog owner can follow. All the advice has stood the test of time and comes from Daniel's own real-life experience as a professional dog trainer.

What's Covered?

The guide is structured into three levels from introductory to advanced. Each level comprises three chapters each: one chapter about understanding your dog, one about your dog's well-being (caring for it, problem behaviors) and one about training methods.

First Level

This level covers what you need to know about:

• owning a dog
• choosing a puppy or dog
• information about the different breeds
• which breed to choose depending upon your lifestyle
• where to get your puppy or dog from
• information about diet.

It covers the basic aspects of caring for your dog:

• preparing your home for the dog or puppy
• equipment you need to get
• handling and grooming, stages of growth
• which toys are best
• choosing a veterinarian.

It also introduces basic dog training methods including crate training.

Second Level

At this level, you are taken to a deeper understanding of your dog and its instincts including:

• information about the dog's senses,
• how dogs communicate with body language and signals, with their facial expressions and the sounds they make.

All the common dog behavior problems such as aggression, biting and chewing are dealt with in great detail with clear instructions on how to proceed. Dog obedience training using the basic commands like "Sit", "Come" and "Heel" is explained.

Third Level

At this level, you are taught the dog whispering method which relies upon using the natural instincts of the dog and understanding its body language. Dog whispering is more a general philosophy of training than a particular technique. It involves understanding clearly the dynamics within a dog pack and using that to our advantage. If you've watched Cesar Millan on television you will know the concept of dog whispering and how it can rapidly change dog behavior problems. Dog whispering emphasises establishing yourself as a calm assertive leader - the pack leader or alpha dog. You become a student of dog behavior and dog psychology and use it to your advantage.

Health-related problems are covered at this level and also more advanced obedience commands and tricks.

What I Particularly Like About It

Personally, I like the dog whispering approach to training. I have found that if I understand dog behavior and psychology in depth, then it makes training a dog so much easier. Because I'm not fighting against the natural behavior and instincts of the dog but rather taking advantage of it. It's a bit like the martial arts of aikido and tai chi where you use the force of the opponent rather than blocking it directly.

I also like that it uses positive reinforcement methods and no punishment is involved. You don't need to shout or rub your dog's nose in anything which are hopefully outdated methods today.

Bonuses

There are several bonuses that come with the book. Firstly, you get an audio version which you can burn to CD or download to your mp3 player and listen to in your car or anywhere you like. There's a separate guide to dealing with dog aggression and another one about house training your dog. There's a guide to grooming your dog and one on becoming the alpha dog or pack leader. Finally, there is a guide to security training your dog to protect yourself, your family and your house and possessions. I know I got a couple of other bonuses - so I wouldn't be surprised if you get more. They seem to like over-delivering.

If you want an idea of what the guide is like you can sign up for their free six day mini course. Or you can order the guide itself. There's a 60 day guarantee - so you can always get a refund if you're not satisfied with it. I can't imagine anyone being disatisfied with the wealth of material provided.

SitStayFetch Review Verdict

I think the SitStayFetch dog training guide more than delivers in the wealth of details and in the quality of information. Unless you want to specialise in some area of dog training like clicker training, I can't imagine you would need much more from a training guide. I hope you have found this SitStayFetch review helpful.