Australia’s Sylvia and Danny Wilson, both world-renowned grand master dog trainers, are responsible for developing the techniques used to train more dogs than any other in the world. Their new book, Training Dogs the Aussie Way, takes an in-depth, practical approach to the most common issues dog owners face. The book is ideal for dog lovers who want to understand pack law and gain insight into the canine psyche. Training Dogs the Aussie Way is available now from Bark Busters‘ network of dog behavioural therapists.
Saddened by the ever-growing number of healthy dogs euthanized for behavioural problems, Sylvia and Danny set out to help humans better understand the canine psyche and, thus, save dogs lives. Together they founded Bark Busters Home Dog Training in 1989, now the world’s largest dog training company with hundreds of locations in 10 countries around the world.
Sylvia and Danny Wilson have more than fifty years combined experience in addressing dog behavioral issues and training dogs deemed by others as untrainable. In their latest book, Sylvia and Danny walk readers through understanding how dogs communicate, selecting a breed, raising and training a well-behaved dog, addressing problem behaviours, and expert strategies for advanced training and tricks.
"Dogs need clear and consistent leadership to feel safe and happy, whether within their packs or with their human families,” explains Sylvia. “Our techniques are very dog friendly and leverage the same communications methods – body language and voice tones – that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. Learning how to communicate effectively with your dog in a language he understands is a critical step in establishing leadership and control, which will also provide your canine companion with the safe and secure feelings he needs. And after all, it's a lot of fun to learn how to 'speak' your dog's language."
“I’ve had firsthand experience with Sylvia and Danny’s training methodology,” states Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, author of numerous holistic pet care books, and host of the weekly radio show, Dr. Shawn, the Natural Vet on Martha Stewart Living Radio in the USA. “I know that it is effective. Health and behaviour are closely related. Dogs that are well trained and thus well behaved are happier and healthier pets. We recommend Bark Busters at our hospital because it embraces a holistic approach and uses communication methods that appeal to the canine psyche. No gimmicks or harsh punishment – just a natural approach to establishing leadership and control of dogs that we know works.”
“The number one cause of death of dogs is not trauma or disease, it’s euthanasia due to behaviour problems,” adds Sylvia. “We hope frustrated dog owners learn about our techniques before they take a misbehaving dog to shelter.”
Loaded with case studies and helpful illustrations, Training Dogs the Aussie Way is part of the core curriculum Sylvia and Danny developed to train dog behavioural therapists at the Bark Busters National Training Academies held around the world. It is a must-read for all dog lovers and makes a great gift for new dog owners. Sylvia and Danny live in Huskisson, NSW, with their cadre of dogs, three horses, and a pet pigeon named Sidney. Together they travel the world speaking to groups, small and large, advocating for natural, humane training methods and championing responsible dog ownership.
As the world leader in natural home dog training, Bark Busters’ global network of dog behavioural therapists has trained nearly 400,000 dogs worldwide and are committed to helping people care for and communicate clearly with their dogs — not only to reduce the risk of misbehavior or neglect, but also to enhance owners’ relationships with their dogs.
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About Bark Busters
Bark Busters dog behavioural therapists are renowned authorities in the area of correcting dog behaviour. The Bark Busters’ training system can successfully train any dog, even puppies. The company’s natural training technique leverages the same communications methods - body language and voice control – that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. About 80 per cent of Bark Buster clients require only one two-hour home visit from a licensed dog behavioural therapist, if they continue with just 10 to15 minutes a day follow-up exercises for several weeks. All training takes place right in the home where the problems generally occur. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers a lifetime guarantee. Therapists will provide future sessions free of charge if problem behaviors recur, or if any new problems develop.
