The Right Way the First Time
The Right Way the First Time: Teaching Your Dog Kindly and Humanely (2007), recommended by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers in 2009, is the first edition of Alana Stevenson’s book Training Your Dog the Humane Way (2011).
This book provides readers with the basic principles of how dogs learn so they can train their dogs and resolve behavior problems using positive approaches rather than punishment. It presents easy-to-follow training exercises and effective methods to address house-soiling, play-biting, jumping, separation anxiety, fear of strangers, inter-dog aggression, and leash reactivity. $15.99 $11
“Alana Stevenson’s The Right Way the First Time does an excellent job of meeting client needs and trainer goals. The book is both savvy and accessible. It’s a great choice to help beginners have a more thorough understanding of the techniques they’re learning, and it’s a handy reference for the trainer who wants a few tips in helping clients master basic behaviors.”
~ Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Chronicle of the Dog, Book Review Jan/Feb 2009
“The Right Way the First Time is beautifully written and has great content for discerning and naive dog owners.” Unchanged: “The Right Way the First Time is beautifully written and has great content for discerning and naive dog owners.”
~ William E. Campbell, author of Behavior Problems in Dogs, The New Better Behavior in Dogs and Dog Behavior Problems: The Counselor’s Handbook
“For too many years, dogs have been unnecessarily trained with harsh and combative methods. The Right Way the First Time is straightforward, easily read, and will assist caring dog owners in developing appropriate behavior in a compassionate way and in a fashion that will strengthen the bond between dog and owner.”
~ Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, CPDT, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
“Alana Stevenson has done a fabulous service to dogs and their guardians. She knows how a dog’s mind works, and her clear advice and positive approach make training rewarding for both canine and human.”
~ Jonathan Balcombe, PhD : author of Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and The Nature of Feeling Good
“Alana Stevenson’s The Right Way the First Time is a welcome addition to the chorus of positive dog training. Its beauty lies in Alana’s direct approach. The book is easy to understand and is fueled by Alana’s genuine and obvious love of animals. She emphasizes the importance of educating dogs “The Right Way the First Time,” which is an invaluable refrain. If more and more people implement her suggestions, more and more dogs…and people…will benefit.”
~ Paul Owens, author of The Dog Whisperer, A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
“The author captures beautifully the essence of positive training, telling us what we know but do not always put in to practice: dogs are sentient beings who are just like us in the sense that they respond better to loving leadership that rewards than to leadership by force.”
~ Lynn Hoover, MSW, author of The Family in Dog Behavior Consulting, Former President & Founder of IAABC, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
“One of the few books that delivers great positive training methods for basic behaviors — but does it in a clear and well-written fashion that the casual or novice dog owner will understand and hopefully accept. If you are a trainer or dog enthusiast and are having trouble recommending a solid training book to your less experienced clients or friends that they can actually understand and follow, this is a really good choice.” ~ DogWise