| The Koehler method of dog training |  | Author: William R Koehler
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 2303285
Pages: 208
ASIN: B0006AXW6I
Publication Date: 1962
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Book Description
The book that pioneered a uniquely effective dog training method-back in print at lastFirst published in 1962, The Koehler Method of Dog Training is one of the most influential dog training books of all time. Now, Howell Book House is pleased to reissue this book for a new generation of trainers and dog lovers. Featuring a new cover design and new introduction, the book shows how to use both positive and negative reinforcement to form a strong, joyful bond between dog and handler. The Koehler method remains unmatched in its reliability, especially when applied to difficult dogs and intractable behavior problems. William Koehler was a dog training innovator who worked as the chief animal trainer for Walt Disney Studios and the training director for one of the world's largest dog clubs.
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 Trained 3 labs with this book.. July 11, 2008
I've trained 3 labs with this book, and am working on the fourth! Of course Labs are happy to please, but they also can remain perpetual two-year olds without training! I started my labs very young (even younger than Koehler recommends) because I was afraid they'd get too big to correct correctly. However, I'm now working on a hyper, all-legs 1.5 yr old dog and am so pleasantly surprised that the method works just as well as before!
I've received numerous compliments when out walking with my dogs and they are heeling well, not darting off, and returning on command when off-leash. I even had a two-year old in diapers neighbor girl "walk" my dog around the block on many occasions....she (the dog) was that well-behaved! (Well, the girl is a sweetie too).
If you really read the book, do what it says, CONSISTENTLY, you will find you have an animal that is happy, trustworthy, and who you can be truly proud to show off. There is nothing in this book that harms your dog....it is just teaching him/her who is really the boss. And there is an added bonus that your pockets won't smell like dog treats!
worked wonders June 19, 2008
My husband and I got this book several years ago when we moved from the country, where our four BIG dogs ran loose, to the city where they had to be on a leash. I often had to walk all four of them myself and was used to being dragged down the street. It was a dangerous situation for them, me, and our neighbors.
We followed the instructions in the first Chapter. After a couple of weeks of preparing them (the preparation is key), they had their first real training session. After ONE correction they were like new dogs - NEVER pulling on the leash again. Our daily walks became so enjoyable for them and me. We did not use any further Chapters since we really just wanted to leash train them.
I'll admit I was initially squeamish about using this approach. I now believe it is more humane to use an approach like this properly, rather than spending weeks or months on techniques that frustrate the owner and dog. The results really were amazing and I highly recommend this book.
Dog Training January 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the best ways to train your dog. I used this method in a class taught many years ago and that dog was the best trained dog I have ever had. Unfortunately, the place closed. I tried another method of training on my new dog but got this book because nothing compares to this type of training.
Kohnler Method Works January 4, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've owned and used this book's approach to training my dogs for decades. The benefits of owning an OBEDIENT and well-trained dog cannot be fully explained - but I think it's the only way to live. The problems most of us have with dogs are due to the owners who refuse to do what it takes to get control of their animals and allow the animal to dominate everyone's attention due to the pathetic lack of discipline and respect.
This book teaches the essentials of good behavior, something that's missing in today's society. A little discipline and mutual respect is the foundation for this method of dog training, I've owned some of the most well-trained and respected Labrador retrievers that serve as the finest family pets AND guard dogs anyone could wish for. Well-disciplined animals only bark when there's a very good reason to bark...unlike some people's nuisance animals that bark at every person who walks down the street, or even going into spastic barking fits at the sound of an acorn falling off a tree.
This book builds a foundation that lasts a lifetime, use it and you'll never have a "bad dog" ruin your sleep again!
 Not for Me November 14, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I don't like the idea of using pain to train pet dogs. It seems that by using some of Koehler's methods you could win the battle, but lose the war;
that is, you stop the behavior, but the dog doesn't like you anymore.
What point is it to have a pet that doesn't like you or is afraid of you?
Does submissive urination make for a better dog? Also, many professional trainers don't recommend painful punishment techniques for beginner dog trainers.
Incredibly, this book lacks any discussion of socialization - essential for preventing fear aggression.
I also question Koehler's assumption that dogs have evil, vindictive motives.
I would recommend "The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. She relies on research that studies how animals learn. She also exposes many of the common myths - some of which I used to believe myself.
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