The gentle, nonviolent training methods and mysteries of "horse whisperers" have recently enlightened the world's consciousness of nonviolent training methods. Now, in The Dog Whisperer, trainer Paul Owens offers a compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training. His spiritual approach links sound training principles with intuitive and effective insights. Owens' compassionate training methods will help you create an emotional bridge to "plug in" and create a deeper bond with your dog than you thought possible. The Dog Whisperer offers a truly humane, revolutionary, and common sense approach to raising and training your dog. You will learn: * Learn "dog speak" the body language and vocalizations needed to communicate with your dog. * How to train your dog without jerking, hitting, kicking, shocking, or shaking * How to turn affection, play, toys, praise, and social freedom into powerful rewards. * Learn five ways to establish a leadership role so your dog will happily follow your lead. * Eliminate behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, and digging. * How easy and fun training can be when you use The Nine Ingredients of Reward-Based Dog Training and turn affection, play, toys, praise, and social freedom into powerful rewards.