David Dikeman's Command Performance Dog Training System - Vol. 1 & 2

[Adina P]

If you are a fan of treat-as-reward training only, you won't like this video series. But if you are open to a training system based on a "older" but tried-and-true method (used on over 10,000 dogs) that gets results...this video series is for you.

This method teaches the dog to make choices, focus on its handler (you) without any nagging, bribing, or anger. Everything is presented to the dog in a way that is easy to understand, making it very fair and improving the dog's confidence in his ability to choose his consequences. In the process trust and respect is built =)

Clark (my hubby) trained our border collie with this method 10 years ago. Thule has been trained to heel on leash impeccably with this method. I've gotten Rosco to a high level of reliability on leash around difficult distractions with this method and we're continually progressing in our off leash work around distractions.

I think this video series is excellent regardless of breed or temperament and if you are having a difficult time finding a good trainer in your area...you might want to consider David Dikeman's Command Performance as a training tool. It is seriously good stuff.
I only have one warning for you...this is NOT a method you can pick and choose from...it's gotta be done "by the book" to get the results. However, if you commit to it 100% in 3 months you'll see excellent results. This training is best for dogs who are at least 6 months old, though a mature 5 month old could start this too.

(available on Amazon.com and Ebay.com)

Here's David Dikeman demonstrating:

[Ali]

What books do you recommend and YouTube demos, I'll take anything at the moment.

[Jackie]

Thank you for recommending this, I think that I am going to try it!

[itsmevonda]

Hi All!
I've read a couple of Adina's post that directed people to this review. I found on dikemandogtraining.com that he is selling ( I think a limited amount) of this in DVD format for 54.99 through Paypal. Just letting everyone know! And he is signing them! But I don't know if he has any left. Just giving everyone the heads up.

http://www.dikemandogtraining.com/post/508550417

[Adina P]

Thanks Vonda for that link! We burned ours to DVD so we could share it with friends, but nice to know where we can direct others should they want their own!

[itsmevonda]

Adina, what kind of collar did you use while training using this video? Do you use a regular collar or some form of correction collar. Is a correction collar one that chokes or something?

[Sarah and Joplin]

Hi Adina,
I just purchased these videos and am veryyyy excited about it! :) My puppy is only about 9 weeks old, I haven't gotten the videos in the mail quite yet and was wondering when would be the best time to start... either from what you've heard or your experience? Is now too young to begin? I'm just so excited about training, and honestly would like to really try to do training myself to save some money somewhere, do you think this could work as her only form of obedience training? Sorry, and one last question. What different items will I need to purchase that are needed in the video? I know I have lots of questions, but you're just a plethora of knowledge! :)

[Adina P]

I just added two videos in the review above, enjoy!

[Pam & Trixie]

Since this training video was brought up in another thread...I decided to search for this old review.

 

I am wondering how well it would work for someone that started out with Clicker/treat training.

Will I be able to leave that & start 'fresh' with a training program like this?

[Adina P]

You HAVE to start fresh with this program and treat it as though your dog knows nothing because each part buillds on the previous part. So for it to be fair you can't skip over sections because your dog already knows commands. But plenty of dogs have crossed over just fine :)

[Kathy Hoppe]

I have the DVD of Command Performance for sale if anyone is interested in purchasing it from me. I'm asking 20.00 and I'll pay shipping. I purchased it about 4 months ago. Kathy & Lauscha