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A professional dog trainer based in New Hampshire, April Frost offers some no-nonsense advice on training a dog in this instructional video. The system Frost advocates proceeds in logical steps, with the dog being given lessons in a specific order. Among the major commands covered are sit, heel, come, down, and stay, and lessons on how to get a dog to behave when guests come to the door. Frost contends that there are no specific pieces of training equipment that are required, yet she does offer some useful guidance on choosing collars, leashes, and a 30-foot training line. The proper way to put a metal training collar on a dog is described with some detail--the collar (often mistakenly called a choke collar) must be put on the dog safely. A group of dogs and handlers appear as Frost's class in this video, and the lessons are presented clearly. Important tips, such as the proper use of treats as a reward, are provided. The camera work is professional throughout and thankfully avoids flashiness, which would be a distraction. This is a solid introduction to dog training, and a viewer who takes the lessons seriously could benefit greatly from Frost's tutelage. --Robert J. McNamara
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