Sit, stay, search, review

Sit Stay Fetch is one of the most popular dog training products on the internet and for good reason. The 186-page book is divided into different sections, each dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. Each section is divided into 5 or 6 subsections and a review of that particular section. The review is particularly nice as it condenses the important aspects of each section onto a single page for easy reference. That is not to say that skipping to the end of each section is the best way to use this book. There is a wealth of information contained in each section, as well as case studies for particular dog problems (aggression, barking, chewing, jumping on furniture, jumping on people, etc.)

The opening chapters are primarily for people who are considering a dog or have recently gotten a puppy. These chapters focus on things like choosing a breed, responsible ownership, the growth stages of a dog, and choosing your veterinarian. The third chapter is where dog training begins. The types of training are described, as well as some secrets to train a dog. Crate training is also discussed in this area. For people who already have dogs, the first three chapters don’t provide much relevant information; however, for someone looking to get a dog, these chapters are invaluable.

The fourth chapter gives insight into how dogs use their senses and how their body language gives insight into their feelings and attitudes. I found it interesting that dogs are very expressive and their owners often overlook their moods. This chapter also covers how dogs communicate with each other, as well as the similarities between wolves and dogs.

Of the remaining chapters, two are devoted to dog problems, two are devoted to teaching commands, and one deals with the positive and negative aspects of dog whispering. The two chapters dealing with the problems are two of the longest chapters in the book. The first chapter on dog problems deals with behaviors such as aggression, biting, chewing, digging, and barking. Case studies of many of the problems are provided to show why a dog may exhibit these problems. The second chapter on dog problems deals with allergies, fleas, chasing cars and jumping on people. Again, relevant examples are provided with each section to better illustrate the topic at hand.

The chapters dealing with dog commands are divided into basic or startup commands and advanced commands. Some of the basic commands include “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” “Heel,” and “Stand.” These commands are provided in an easy to follow method and can be implemented quite quickly with some practice. What I liked is that a training program is provided to help train the dog. The advanced commands section covers “Catch”, “Fetch”, “Shake” and “Rollover”. In my experience, some of these commands are more difficult than others to train a dog and it is not recommended that teaching these commands begin until the dog is over 6 months old and has mastered the basic commands in the previous chapter.

Sit Stay Fetch is a good product that addresses many overlooked aspects of dog ownership. Some less common problems are even discussed and recommendations are given on how to address these problems. I found this book to be laid out in a logical way with the training aspects taking up most of the pages, but with other areas such as body language and sense receiving good coverage as well. The author also does a good job of supporting the product by providing a free newsletter containing more tips for solving dog problems. Of course, you don’t have to read every chapter to address a particular problem, but it’s nice to see almost every common dog problem addressed.

I give Sit Stay Fetch Two Paws Up!

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