Brandon McMillan

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days. Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they learn to trust McMillan, master his 7 Common Commands, and overcome their behavior problems—ultimately becoming well-mannered pets and even service dogs. With his labor of love complete, McMillan unites each dog with a forever family. Now, in his first book, McMillan shares the knowledge he has gained working with thousands of dogs of every breed and personality to help readers turn their own pets into well-trained Lucky Dog graduates. Lucky Dog Lessons begins with the basics—building trust, establishing focus and control, and mastering training techniques. From there, McMillan explains his playful, careful, and kind approach to training the 7 Common Commands he teaches every dog: SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, OFF, HEEL, and NO. Next, McMillan provides solutions to common canine behavior problems, including house training issues, door dashing, chewing, barking, and common mealtime misbehaviors. Lucky Dog Lessons includes easy-to-follow steps, illustrative examples, tried-and-true tips and tricks, and photographs to demonstrate each technique. Throughout the book, McMillan shares inspiring stories about his favorite students and gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show and some of his most unique and challenging canine encounters, including some never-before-seen outtakes. Brandon McMillan believes that no dog is beyond saving, and the loving, positive, successful methods he offers will work wonders with even the most challenging dog. Create the happy pet family you want with Lucky Dog Lessons.

Train Your Dog in 7 Days

Lucky Dog Lessons

GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG. Renowned expert dog trainer and bestselling author of Lucky Dog Lessons Brandon McMillan unpacks the unique and often misunderstood 15,000-year evolutionary history governing a dog’s every move. Most dog owners know the truth—their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn’t as simple as mastering “sit” and “stay.” No matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young or well trained or well-bred, your beloved companion is strongly influenced by his DNA. The result of these genetic distinctions shows up in every inch and action—from the size and shape of a dog’s head (and the brain inside it) to the length and curve of his tail, from the texture of her fur to the webbing (or lack of webbing) between her toes. It’s in their lung capacity, their tolerance for heat and cold, their appetites for food and exercise, and whether and how they bark. It goes beyond their structure and deep into their psychological profiles. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to have a dog with more than a few breeds mixed in, which makes this information all the more crucial to know and understand. In The Story of Your Dog, McMillan breaks down why your dog acts the way it does, so you can train better and easier, with fewer missteps and miscommunications, and bond in ways you never thought possible. It is an invitation to get to know the sometimes frustrating but always incredible dog at the other end of the leash.

A Straightforward Guide to a Complicated Animal

The Story of Your Dog

Die unverzichtbaren Erziehungstipps von TV-Hundetrainer Brandon McMillan. Brandon McMillan, erfolgreicher Hundetrainer und Gastgeber der TV-Sendung »Der Hundetrainer – Lucky Dogs mit Brandon McMillan« auf SIXX, vermittelt in seinem ersten Buch das Grundlagenwissen für Hundebesitzer. Typische Rassemerkmale erklärt er ebenso wie die unterschiedlichen Charaktereigenschaften der Vierbeiner. Zentral für McMillans Arbeit sind die sieben Grundkommandos »Sitz«, »Bleib«, »Platz«, »Komm«, »Aus«, »Bei Fu߫, »Nein« und wie man sie einem Hund Schritt für Schritt beibringt. Zum besseren Verständnis sind alle Kommandos bebildert. Zahlreiche Fallgeschichten der von McMillan aus dem Tierheim geretteten Hunde veranschaulichen sein Training. So wird Hundeerziehung zum Kinderspiel!

Der 7-Tage-Trainingsplan für jeden Hund - Bekannt aus der SIXX-Doku-Reihe

Lucky Dogs - der Hundetrainer

Learn the surprising connection between breed, behavior, evolution, and genetics to communicate better, train easier, and build a lasting bond with your amazing dog. Many pet parents feel like they're in over their heads trying to correct their dog's unwanted behaviors, from staying off the furniture to excessive barking and chewing. After weeks of perpetual "nos" and "offs" don't work, they get frustrated, give up, and take the dog back to the shelter--a story repeated thousands of times each year. But it doesn't have to be this way for dogs or their human companions. The sad truth is, dogs have been bred to have a deeply ingrained sense of purpose, but that purpose doesn't necessarily work in a modern household. This makes training difficult, communication fraught, but most important, it impacts your ability to form a meaningful connection with your new dog. Expert trainer and author of the bestselling Lucky Dog Lessons, Brandon McMillan's mission is to find a way for every dog to fulfill its genetic destiny to give dogs the freedom to be themselves, and dog owners calm happy homes that work for them. In The Story of Your Dog: A Straightforward Guide to a Complicated Animal, he gives pet parents the insights and tools to bond with their dog in remarkable ways. The key is figuring out what your dog wants and needs by recognizing their mannerisms and behaviors--both wanted and unwanted--and understanding the biological instincts that drive him to nip, bark, lick, or pull. Learning to make quick adjustments and follow simple practices, you can correct unwanted behaviors and most importantly provide a dog with a joyful existence that leads to a lasting bond.

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