Our Dog Training Book: Building a Solid Canine

Building A Solid Canine: Sculpting Your Ideal Companion

Discover Garrett Ridley’s ultimate guide to helping you create your ideal canine companion. “Building A Solid Canine” offers a comprehensive approach to selecting the correct puppy or dog, understanding canine development, and implementing clear training goals and methods. 

Why “Building A Solid Canine”? 

Building a solid canine requires meticulous planning, strategic handling, and effective training methods. Establishing a strong foundation is the key to preventing common behavioral issues and aggression in your puppy or dog. 

Empower Yourself as a Handler and Trainer 

Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient handler and trainer for your furry friend. In this book, you will learn: 

Section 1: Foundation First 

• Training Goals: Setting clear objectives for your training sessions. 
• Dispositions: Understanding your dog’s personality and traits. 
• Drives: Recognizing and harnessing your dog’s natural drives. 
• Temperament Evaluations: Assessing your dog’s temperament for effective training. 
• Training Philosophies: Exploring various training approaches and methods. 
• Training Phases: Understanding the stages of training and progression. 
• Reward Mark: Using a reward marker for precise training. 
• The 90-10 Rule: Balancing corrections and rewards in training. 
• Reinforcement & Timing: Mastering the timing of reinforcement for effective learning. 
• Introduction to the Electric Collar: A comprehensive guide to using this training tool responsibly. 

Section 2: Puppy Training 

• Choosing a New Puppy: Tips on selecting the perfect puppy for your lifestyle. 
• Training Tools: Introduction to essential training equipment. 
• Bringing Your New Puppy Home: Establishing routines and expectations. 
• Crate & Potty Training: Practical guidance on crate training and housebreaking. 
• Shaping Behavior: Techniques for shaping desired behaviors. 
• Household Living: Creating a harmonious living environment. 
• Mouthing & Biting: Addressing common puppy behaviors. 
• Leash Work: Teaching proper leash manners. 
• Proper Socialization: Importance and methods of socializing your puppy. 
• Work, Play & Rest: Balancing your puppy’s activities for a well-rounded companion. 

Section 3: Obedience Training 

• Building True Focus: Techniques for enhancing your dog’s focus and attention. 
• Sit, Down, Stay, Come: Step-by-step guides to teaching essential obedience commands. 
• Heel: Training your dog to walk calmly on a leash. 
• Place: Teaching your dog to go to a designated spot. 
• Leave It, Drop It, Off: Commands for impulse control and safety. 

Section 4: Behavior & Aggression 

•  Modifying Behavior: Strategies for addressing and modifying unwanted behaviors. 
• Barking, Anxiety, Bolting: Techniques to manage common behavioral issues. 
• Unsanitary Habits, Leash Pulling: Solutions for these challenging behaviors. 
• Dog Aggression, Fighting, Biting: Understanding and managing aggression. 
• Destruction: Tips for preventing and addressing destructive behaviors.