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Lucky Dog Lessons
Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days | Brandon McMillan
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The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his training system to transform any dogfrom spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescueinto a model companion in just seven days. Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they learn to trust McMillan, master his 7 Common Commands, and overcome their behavior problemsultimately becoming well-mannered pets and even service dogs. With his labor of love complete, McMillan unites each dog with a forever family. Now, in his first book, McMillan shares the knowledge he has gained working with thousands of dogs of every breed and personality to help readers turn their own pets into well-trained Lucky Dog graduates. Lucky Dog Lessons begins with the basicsbuilding trust, establishing focus and control, and mastering training techniques. From there, McMillan explains his playful, careful, and kind approach to training the 7 Common Commands he teaches every dog: SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, OFF, HEEL, and NO. Next, McMillan provides solutions to common canine behavior problems, including house training issues, door dashing, chewing, barking, and common mealtime misbehaviors. Lucky Dog Lessons includes easy-to-follow steps, illustrative examples, tried-and-true tips and tricks, and photographs to demonstrate each technique. Throughout the book, McMillan shares inspiring stories about his favorite students and gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show and some of his most unique and challenging canine encounters, including some never-before-seen outtakes. Brandon McMillian believes that no dog is beyond saving, and the loving, positive, successful methods he offers will work wonders with even the most challenging dog. Create the happy pet family you want with Lucky Dog Lessons.
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ErinAyin
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I loved this book. I found the information very helpful and informative. Brandon had some good tips about training a dog and also how to solve the behavior problems. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a dog. I love the show too.

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Mitch
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I‘ve got a bit obsessed with Lucky Dog ( on TV) at the moment. It‘s 20 minutes of joy with the power to de-stress! So if course, the podcast was the next logical step! #nfn2020

https://canineminded.com/podcast/

Clwojick Another one to add to my Must Listen list! 4y
Mrs_B I love Lucky Dog!!! I didn‘t know there was a podcast... thanks for sharing! 4y
Smarkies I didn't know there's a podcast! Thanks for sharing! 4y
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Mitch
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Let me introduce my new reading buddy (he‘s an 8 week old Red Fox Lab and has been with us for 2 days - and he‘s getting way more sleep than me!) - Woodford Indiana Darwin - Woody for short!
We‘re first time dog owners so the tagged book has been very helpful!

wanderinglynn Oh, he‘s precious! ❤️❤️❤️🐶 4y
Oryx Oh my goodness, he's lovely! 4y
Oryx "We named the dog Indiana" ? 4y
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Sace Awwww! What a precious little pup! Worthy of the #BestOfLitsy prize! 4y
Jess861 oh my goodness what a cutie! 😍 😍 4y
Mitch @Oryx you spotted Mr Ks influence ! 🤣 4y
Mitch @Sace ahhhh thank you! He‘s a darling x 4y
Chelsea.Poole Those little paws! 🐾 😍 4y
wanderinglynn How are the cats adapting? 4y
Mitch @wanderinglynn at the moment we are a divided household! George is sneaking past the lounge in order to get upstairs and make the most of the duvet! Bunk & May have the kitchen and back garden. Woody has the lounge and front yard. Not had the big meet-up yet! 😫 4y
AlaMich Congrats! He's beautiful! 4y
BethM Adorable! Being a dog mom is the best! 4y
Cortg Congratulations! I see lots of audiobook walks in your future! 4y
Bookwormjillk Mitch! He's so cute! Enjoy 🐶 💝 💝 4y
wanderinglynn It‘s good to take it slow. Let the cats smell his bed and get used to him. Maybe let them in when he‘s in his crate. 4y
Traci1 Awww. He's adorable. ❤❤ 4y
i.besteph He‘s absolutely adorable! Such a gorgeous color. 😍😍 4y
AmyG Oh my....is he the most precious thing. Enjoy every minute. ❤️ 4y
Emilymdxn He‘s gorgeous!! Please post lots of pictures! 4y
Cupcake12 Oh my gosh...he is adorable. Bet you are having lots of fun 🤩❤️🐶🐾 4y
MicheleinPhilly What a love bug! 🥰 4y
JamieArc Congratulations! We got our first dog 6 months ago. I haven‘t read it yet, but the tagged book has been recommended to me over and over again. 4y
TheSpineView How precious! 💕🐾 4y
CaffeineAndCandy Too adorable ❤❤❤ 4y
Jas16 He is so cute! 4y
Blaire Love him!! 4y
Sleepswithbooks 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 4y
Mitch @BethM I‘ve been a cat mom for 40 years - so kinda nervous about this! 4y
Soubhiville Adorable! I look forward to lots and lots of puppy photos ❤️. Congratulations and have so much fun! 4y
Mitch @Cortg I think you maybe right! Hadn‘t seen that unexpected turn! 🤣👏🏼 4y
Mitch @wanderinglynn 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 4y
Mitch @AmyG including those minutes at 3am when we should all be sleeping but it‘s ball rolling time! 🤣 4y
Mitch @JamieArc oh my goodness I‘m going to check it out now! Hope all is going well 😍 4y
Mitch @Soubhiville they will either be of him going crazy or sleeping - there doesn‘t seem to be a middle of the road setting! 🤣 4y
Mitch Oops forgot - I can now use the #dogsoflitsy hashtag! Ps... don‘t tell the cats! 4y
Soubhiville It won‘t be long before you can get a good solid “sit” from him. Labs are very smart and eager to please! 🐶❤️ 4y
Mitch @Soubhiville 🤞🏼 4y
Megabooks So cute!!! 💕💕💕 4y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego 😍🤩😍🤩 4y
squirrelbrain Oh he‘s such a cutie! Hi Woody! 👋 4y
Nute So cute!🐶🧡 4y
mrp27 Awww... I became a first time dog owner nearly 5 years ago and it's been the best! Enjoy! 4y
KVanRead Oh he‘s darling!!😍😍😍 4y
SamAnne Awww....well you will have your hands full for the next 8 months, 2 years LOL. What a cutie. 4y
BookwormM So cute welcome Woody 4y
LeahBergen He‘s so PRECIOUS!!! 😫😫 4y
Superwizardamadeus I want more options than just like this post!!❤️❤️❤️ 4y
quietjenn Adorable! Hoping for plenty of more pics! 4y
Mitch @Superwizardamadeus 🤣🤣🤣👍🏼 4y
iread2much Awww, such a sweetie! 4y
iread2much He totally needs an Instagram account! 4y
Reggie Awww he looks adorable! 4y
Mitch @iread2much 🤣🤣🤣 4y
Itchyfeetreader Just came to check in and see whether he had arrived yet... what a cutie. Get ready to be on the go for a while! Once you are all inoculated let me know - puppy play date on the cards! They can chase each other (Gertie likes being chased) and we can talk books ! 4y
Mitch @Itchyfeetreader sounds perfect - it‘s a date! 4y
DGRachel GAAAAHHH! He‘s so cute!! Congratulations! 4y
Hooked_on_books I somehow missed this. HE‘S SO CUTE!!!! 4y
Mitch @DGRachel thank you. He‘s really adorable - even at 5 am! 4y
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Mitch
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Just discovered this series on TV - and we've become hypnotised by the Brandon magic! This book feels like you've got Brandon at home with you giving you encouragement, warmth and wisdom!

i.besteph Oh wow! I need this. Sometimes I feel like I need to learn more as an owner than my dog 😅😂 4y
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Mitch
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Feeling very coordinated this Saturday eve - watermelon marzipan is AMAZING and i'm loving the sticky strips ( Brandon's wisdom highlighted in blue and pink - perfect!)... @chrissyreadit @dgrachel

squirrelbrain When does he arrive? Can‘t be long now.... 4y
Chrissyreadit Yay!!! Getting excited for you❤️❤️❤️ 4y
Mitch @squirrelbrain @Chrissyreadit We‘re just on our way to Stoke now to collect him! 4y
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squirrelbrain How exciting! Impatiently awaiting pictures... 🐶❤️😘 4y
Chrissyreadit The excitement! I can‘t wait for pictures and updates ❤️😘#dogsoflitsy 4y
Oryx Where's the pupdates? 🐩 Hope it's going well 4y
iread2much How exciting! Can't wait to read all about your new pup! 4y
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CuriousG
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Not book related in the least, but can't help it...we picked up our new puppy Meelo today!! He's a 14 week old Bernese Mountain Dog. Love him to pieces already ❤

PurpleyPumpkin What a sweetie! Congratulations. 💜 5y
CuriousG @PurpleyPumpkin Thanks - we're really excited! 5y
Beatlefan129 So handsome! 5y
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CuriousG @Beatlefan129 Awe, thanks. I think he's pretty cute 😊 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww 💙💙💙 5y
LiteraryinPA Congrats on your new addition! 5y
night_shift 😍 cute!! 5y
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CuriousG
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So the pup isn't even born yet, but we have the dog crate built and I am continuing my pre-puppy reading about training. Need to fit all my reading in while I have time! #summerreading #puppytraining

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CuriousG
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Well, we're taking the plunge and getting a puppy! Won't likely be bringing a pup home until August, but might as well start the reading now while I'm still rested enough to do it. Figured this book was a good place to start - surely if he can train the tiger from The Hangover, he can teach me how to train my pup 🤣

LiteraryinPA Congrats on your decision! 6y
CuriousG Thanks @LiteraryinLititz It's been a year since we lost our two dogs, and I'm finally at peace with the idea of another one. Bring on the puppy training madness! Lol 6y
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meltedsquirrel
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This jerk has become so bitey and is now big enough to get in the furniture by himself that I'm desperately reading this book as quickly as possible to learn how to train him.

valeriegeary Good thing he's so cute. 🤗 6y
mrsh62010 If a puppy bites you or even just gets flesh in his mouth, a good reaction is a high pitched yelp. A squeaky YOW like how pups react to each other when hurt. The dog will usually put their head down and “apologize” and learn pretty quickly to avoid that behavior. I learned that from my dog‘s trainer and it worked really well. Basically, act like it hurts even when it doesn‘t hurt. (edited) 6y
meltedsquirrel @mrsh62010 I tried that but any kind of vocal reaction made it worse. So far the only thing that works is refusing to look at him and remaining silent. Also teaching him to sit really well has helped a lot if he's jumping up to grab my clothes. Now I just need to teach him how to give me back the things he tries to steal! 6y
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BritanyA
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⭐️⭐️⭐️: good, easy lessons that even the greenest dog Mom *cough me cough* can figure out. Now if only I can remember to practice! 😬😉🐕

Pook1279 I love watching Lucky Dog on Saturday mornings! 6y
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Echo
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You see this beast right here? Cute, huh? He‘s also a biting, jumping, barking asshat. I realize I am not a dog person and I am owning that unappealing trait. I realize that no book can make me look at him like I do my cat, but I am hoping to eventually become a functional friend of his. Also he needs manners. Like, yesterday. Seriously y‘all. This dog is a cute asshole.

ErikasMindfulShelf How old? My 4 month old lab is a pain. So nippy (but cute) 7y
Echo @irre he is 7 months old now. I have to say, as I read this book, I have a better understanding of him and why he is the way he is. But, I also have 3 yr old twin girls and I just feel like my plate is so damn full and it makes me resentful 7y
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ErikasMindfulShelf
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Getting ready to adopt a puppy. So excited!! 😍😍
Any suggestions of good books to read to get ready is appreciated.

Redwritinghood Yay! Such fun. 7y
Hooked_on_books I like the Dog Whisperer‘s books. He really understands dog behavior and has good training advice that has worked well for me. 7y
ErikasMindfulShelf @Hooked__on__books Thanks for the recommendation 7y
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TheBookStacker Hey we just adopted a puppy we are picking her up Wednesday! What kind of puppy did you get? 7y
ErikasMindfulShelf @TheBookStacker We are getting a Shepard mix (if everything works out) What about you? Post pictures once you pick her up!!💕 7y
TricksyTails Congratulations!! Can‘t wait to see your pup in your feed! This is a simple book with great info. 7y
ErikasMindfulShelf @TricksyTails Thanks for the recommendations 7y
TricksyTails Hope they help with your new family member! 🤗 7y
TheBookStacker We are getting a German Shorthaired Pointer! And I have a few books being delivered the same day we pick her up so expect bookish puppy pics ASAP! 😻 7y
TricksyTails @MinDea Maybe you should get some of these books too in preparation for possible puppy? 7y
tpixie Fun!! 7y
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Betty
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Fun in the dog park! This book helps somewhat.

Mommamanzi Loooove ❤ 7y
LibrarianRyan Ahhhhhhhhhhhh❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️ 7y
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SoniaC
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If you have a pup that needs some training you will find some solid easy to follow advice in this book. Lucky Dog is all about rescuing, training and placing shelter dogs. Me and my two lucky dogs definitely approve of this book. For the record my Pretty Girl is old deaf and blind plus she has me perfectly trained to meet her needs so she'll get a pass but the Sugar Bear is ready for class.

BekahB Awwww your pups are adorable. 💕 8y
SoniaC @BekahB thank you. I'm awfully partial to them. 8y
Texreader What adorable #dogsoflitsy you have! They look like such huggable little friends! 💙 8y
SoniaC @Texreader thank you they are both total Cuddle bugs. 8y
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SoniaC
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I'm a huge supporter of rescuing animals so this show has a special place in my heart and I regularly watch it with my Lucky Dogs. I was really excited to see he published a training book and had to support this wonderful mission of dog rescue!

StephBengtson I love catching that show Saturday mornings! 8y
SoniaC @StephBengtson it makes my heart happy. 8y
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