Different techniques for training your dog

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I have had an issue with my dog and his not following commands all the time. I put him through his first round on obedience classes and there were some times when he didn't respond as well as other times. Like when other people were around and he was distracted. Then my daughter tried the method of Alpha dog or master training. This scared him and had him occasionally peeing on the floor out of submission. I didn't feel good about that. Then I read an article on "The Dog Whisperer." I like his technique and I decided to try it. Wow! I was impressed with the immediate response I got from my dog. Instead of verbally giving him a command, I just used the hand signals. No voice, no praise, just the signal. I had to repeat the signal twice at some points but I got immediate results. I continued through the evening and while I was in the kitchen baking dog biscuits. SUCCESS!!! I am going to purchase the book. All I can say is that it works and the results are amazing! What techniques have you tried and do you have any ideas that you find are good?