As a kid, Bruce Lee was one of my biggest heroes, still is.

There was an old movie theater in Hartford, CT that my friends and I
would go to to watch his movies.

I couldn’t get enough of them.

Anyway, Bruce was a very sharp guy.

Martial artist, actor and philosopher.

You can apply a lot of what he says to dog training. For instance:

“A good teacher can never be fixed in a routine… each moment requires a sensitive mind that is constantly changing and constantly adapting.”
Bruce Lee

This is important to remember as you are training your dog. You are the teacher, you need to be constantly adapting to each situation.

Your dog will probably have no problems doing obedience commands in your house with nothing going on.

Go outside with people walking around, squirrels and birds, and your dog will respond differently.

You need to change the training and adapt to the situation.

Which I cover in great detail in the new article I just added to The Dog Training Inner Circle.

This is a very valuable tip and you can check it out here:

Dog Training Inner Circle

Go forth and train your dog grasshopper.

Best,

Eric

We have a family of foxes somewhere in the yard here at La Casa Letendre.

I’ve seen the family a few times and I am a little concerned because my little dog, Martini, is only 8lbs., about the same size as a rabbit.

Due to her size, I make sure that she is really good at two commands – stay and the recall.

I need to know exactly where she is so she does not get chomped.

I taught the two commands to her long ago but she learned them very fast and does them very good and I want to share with you the “Secret” to dog training.

I can do it with just one word.

Would you like to know the word?

Here it is:

Repetition.

Yes, I know that is not a sexy answer but if you want your dog to learn anything, all you need to do is remember this word and apply it.

Here’s the interesting part:

For your dog to really learn the command, you need to apply repetition to your dog training sessions, but they have to be fun AND in different locations.

For your dog to REALLY understand a command, you have to apply repetition in some different places.

You have to train your dog in the house, in the yard, at the park, in a parking lot, etc.

This is The Big Lesson of the Month update that goes on The Dog Training Inner Circle tomorrow.

You can check it out here:

Dog Training Inner Circle

All the best,

Eric

This guy makes me mad.

Lately, all I hear from my wife is how great this guy is.

“His videos are great,” she tells me. So much information on his website.”

All I know is that this “Whisperer” guy is making me crazy.

Lately, Rach has been telling me how she has been reading about the pecking order. I finally had to tell her that I don’t want to hear another word about The Chicken Whisperer.

You see, my wife and I bought a house with a couple of acres of land and she wants to raise some chickens for the eggs.

I thought it was amusing when she showed me The Chicken Whisperer website. It’s funny how many “whisperers” there are.

The Ghost Whisperer, the Chicken Whisperer, the Wood Whisperer, the Book Whisperer, there is even a bra whisperer.

So what’s all this got to do with dog training?

Well, I am biased but…

…my thinking is that getting chickens, starting an aquarirum or haivng a dog goes much better with some education and help.

I’d love to help you and your dog.

Enter “Dog Training Inner Circle.”

Packed with more dog training and behavior advice and solutions to help you with your dog:

Check it out:

Dog Training Inner Circle

Best,

Eric

Last week I was working with a big fun, beautiful dog named Bo.

Bo’s owner was not too happy with his behavior.

You see, Bo loves chewing, digging, pulling on leash and basically getting into trouble.

I have seen hundreds of dogs like Bo, and by following some simple steps, his behavior can easily be brought under control and he can become a very enjoyable dog to be around.

But here’s the rub…

…the owner. Bo’s owner thinks Bo is a complete and utter bonehead and has said so many times during our training sessions.

The owner likes to tell me all the reasons why Bo will never learn obedience or stop his annoying behavior problems.

The first ten minutes of our last session were spent with the owner explaining all the reasons why Bo can’t learn obedience commands and why none of my suggestions were going to work.

That is when I put up my hand and asked her if she knew who Henry Ford was.

“The car guy?” she asked.

“Yes, the guy who started the Ford Motor Company.” I said.

I went on, “Henry Ford is famous for a very popular dog training quote. Would you like to hear it?”

“Sure.”

“If you think you can do a thing, or if you think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” I said.

“That is a dog training quote?” She asked.

“Well in this situation it is. It applies to everything in life but for our purposes it applies to dog training,” I said.

You see, I have used this quote over and over in my dog training career because it applies so well.

I have had loads of people tell me why dog training doesn’t work for their dog and they are correct, if they believe that.

BUT…

…The same person can also choose to believe that their dog can learn to do obedience, to stop doing annoying behaviors and become the dog they always wanted.

The choice really is up to you.

If you believe Henry Ford’s quote and are ready to train your dog, I have a something you may want to check out:

Dog Training Inner Circle

All the best,

Eric

Do you know what the “Bond Bank” is?

It is extremely important to understand this.

Let me splain:

As you develop the relationship with your dog, it is often referred to as the bond you have with your dog.

The relationship between you and your dog works like a bank account.

When you do something good and fun with your dog, you make a deposit in the Bond Bank.

When you do something negative, like punish or yell at your dog, you are making a withdrawal from the Bond Bank.

In order for the relationship between you and your dog to be good and healthy, there have to be WAY more
deposits than withdrawals.

There are a lot of dogs with problems in this country BECAUSE a lot of training is done with negative
methods.

When there are more deposits in the Bond Bank, an occasional withdrawal won’t harm the relationship and won’t push your dog to the dark side. Too many withdrawals, and major behavior problems can develop. Aggression being the biggest one.

When it comes to obedience, you HAVE to have a lot of deposits in the Bond Bank, especially when it comes to the come when called command. Think about a dog that has been punished over and over. Think that dog is going to get excited and race back to the owner when he calls, “Come”?

Start making deposits in your dog’s Bond Bank today and watch the difference in your dog’s training.

AND…

…if you haven’t checked out The Ultimate Online Recall Course yet, head on over to:

Always Come When Called

Peace,

Eric