There are rules! There are actual rules! And they work!
In this groundbreaking guide, elite dog trainer Kyra Sundance reveals the
path to the highest levels of training, and to a reliable canine partner and
true member of your family. Kyra Sundance—world acclaimed Stunt Dog Team
performer, nationally ranked dog sports competitor, and movie dog trainer—holds
the human-dog bond at the heart of her training method. She cares for her dogs
with tenderness, trains them thoroughly, and inspires them to excel.
If you’re battling the same problems with your dog over and over, then
the training method you’re using isn’t working. Instead of more training,
Kyra contends that we enact positive change with better training. Each
behavior we train is like laying an individual brick of a structure. But bricks
are laid upon a foundation, and if the foundation is weak, the entire structure
will be weak. Kyra’s revolutionary “whole-dog” approach builds
the solid foundation upon which real training can stand. It looks beyond sterile
training methods that manipulate a dog solely through reward and punishment,
and instead advocates humane behavior modification techniques—which don’t
involve intimidation nor escalating corrections—to establish expectations
without compromising love. Kyra’s principles such as “One Command,
One Consequence,” and “Focus on the Solution, Not the Problem,” empower
readers with a clear training strategy and the tools and knowledge to enact real
change.
Kyra’s method does not suppress behavior and teach subservience. It
instead fosters confident, happy dogs who are motivated to do the right thing
rather than fearful of making a mistake. Kyra shows us how to develop joyful
relationships with dogs who balance enthusiasm and self-control.
Kyra Sundance’s world-acclaimed acrobatic Stunt Dog Team has
graced premier stages such as The Tonight Show, Ellen, ET, Worldwide
Fido Awards, Animal Planet, and more. Kyra and her dogs starred in NBA, MLB,
and AFL halftime shows, in Disney’s Underdog stage show in Hollywood,
and in a command performance in Marrakech for the King of Morocco. Kyra is nationally
ranked in competitive dog sports, and an experienced set trainer for dog actors.
Kyra authored several books and DVDs including the successful 101 Dog Tricks series.
Kyra and her Weimaraners Chalcy and Jadie live with Kyra’s husband on a
ranch in California’s Mojave desert. www.kyra.com
Praise for The Dog Rules:
"To call it a dog training book does not do it justice. The Dog Rules is
a treasure chest of expertise and experience, full of gems on understanding,
communicating, and building a healthy partnership with your dog. Kyra explains
clearly how to provide the motivation, discipline, and emotional support necessary
to bring out the best in your dog. It reminds us throughout of just how special
we can make our relationship with our best friend. Your dog will rock with Kyra's
rules!"
--Martin Deeley,
Executive Director, Co-Founder, International Association of Canine Professionals
(IACP)
"The Dog Rules develops dogs who are enthusiastic learners. Kyra
is an expert in the science and technique of dog training, but it is her insights
into the human-dog bond which distinguish her method. It is through her "whole-dog" approach
that we develop true canine partners, and the highest levels of motivation, trainability,
and performance in our dog."
--Claire Doré,
Professional movie animal trainer
"The Dog Rules is an extraordinary how-to guide which empowers
you with a clear strategy and the tools and knowledge to implement it. It explains
the most effective training methods; how to use them; and why they work. This
wealth of knowledge and insight is presented in an accessible and humorous format
which not only educates, but also entertains and inspires. For those truly committed
to thier dog, this book will change lives! "
--Nannette Klatt,
Guide Dog Partner, Trainer
"Whether you are training performance dog sports, or whether you're just
looking to get through to your dog, The Dog Rules will get you to your goal.
Kyra breaks down advanced concepts into simple, easy to understand rules, making
training seem effortless."
--Terry Simons,
TV commentator for Animal Planet's "AKC Agility Invitational Championship"
"Kyra's positive reinforcement methods develop confident dogs who are
eager to please. Her techniques are fun to use, and have achieved quicker and
better results than I could have ever hoped for! Many thanks to Kyra for writing
the definitive book of Dog Rules."
--Colleen Needles Steward,
Executive Producer of the K-9 to 5 series for Animal Planet and co-author
of Working Dogs: Tales from Animal Planet's K-9 to 5 World
"Kyra Sundance shows us how to utilize our dog's natural drives to develop
a happy dog and a harmonious household. Every dog deserves to be happy and every
dog deserves this book!"
--Kevin Behan,
author of Natural Dog Training
"Kyra's rules help owners see things from a dog's perspective. By teaching
what dogs naturally respond to, she ensures that owners will work with, and not
against their dogs."
-Steve Duno,
pet behaviorist and author of Be the Dog: Secrets of the Natural Dog Owner
The secrets to a well-behaved family dog are no longer a secret! Kyra shares
them all with any dog owner who reads this fun, informative and well-written
training guide.
--John Ross,
Author of Adopting a Dog: The Indispensable Guide for Your Newest Family Member and Puppy
Preschool: Raising Your Puppy Right - Right From The Start!
"Kyra's book is packed with practical information and is a thouroughly
enjoyable read. Kyra's knowledge is vast, and her enthusiasm is contagious!"
--Shirley Indelicato,
AKC Obedience Judge for the past 40 years
"The Dog Rules helps dog owners develop a definitive set of rules
without compromising love and affection."
--Bash Dibra,
internationally known animal behaviorist and dog trainer to the stars, author
of StarPet
"The Dog Rules is a must-have for every owner looking to realize the
full potential of their dog."
--Michelle Zahn,
owner, Le PAWS Animal Talent Agency for Dogs
"Another wonderful book from the 'Queen of Dog Tricks'. In this groundbreaking
guide, Kyra goes beyond step-by-step instruction and teaches solid behavior modification
principles based on communication, praise, and consistency. A must for any dog
owner!"
--Colleen Paige,
author of "The Good Behavior Book for Dogs", founder of National Dog
Day, and Editor in Chief of Pet Home Magazine.
Editorial Reviews:
"While average dog owners wouldn't expect their pets to perform routines
at the level that Sundance, a celebrity Stunt Dog Show performer, reaches, the
fundamentals she puts forth here should be achievable by even the most novice
of trainers. The 14 rules are grouped into five major concepts: encourage trust,
instill a desire to please, teach behavior, expect respect, and build the canine-human
bond. She encourages owners to spend time with their pets beyond formal training
and believes that the bond that develops is the key to a lifelong successful
dog/owner relationship. Sundance is also the author of 101 Dog Tricks. Both titles
are recommended where there is high interest in dog ownership."
-- Edell M. Schaefer - Library Journal
The Dog Rules, instructs dog owners in how the bond between human and
dog is a key factor in training any dog and that by maximizing the dog's own
instinctual desire for both prey and pleasing its human, any dog can be trained.
Using examples from her career as part of an acrobatic stunt dog team and many
years training dogs for the movie and film industry, the author demonstrates
how to get your dog to do what you want, when you want it to. Sundance discusses
the psychology of the dog and underlying reasons for why the presented training
tools work, educating the reader to become a better dog's friend and keeper.
Overall, this book imparts excellent guidance for training a dog to become a
well behaved companion. There are no bad dogs, just dogs that need better training
done by dog owners who take responsibility to ensure their animals receive that
training. The Dog Rules provides the guidance an interested owner needs
with the foundation to know why these tools work. Anyone that applies the rules
for training outlined by Kyra Sundance will enrich the bond between human and
dog and find that the investment of time and energy will pay off with increased
knowledge for how to integrate the dog positively into the family and greater
confidence and trust by the dog as part of that family.
-- Victoria A. Hudson - Sacramento Book Review
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