Optimal Performance Program for Dogs Book
Welcome to the Book: Optimal Performance Program for Dogs! This book will help you understand what Optimal Performance is, the role of relaxation, and how to implement the program into your dog's training. It will enable you to make informed decisions about using this program, expanding your knowledge, or joining our courses.
Optimal Performance Program for Dogs
The Optimal Performance Program is an innovative dog training method that doesn't focus on controlling behaviors through conditioning, rewards, or punishments. Instead, it eliminates tensions that may cause your dog to behave sub-optimally. This revolutionary approach, applied for years in training horses, humans, and dogs, proves that controlling behavior isn't necessary. By simply removing tensions, a dog can behave as expected and even exceed these expectations to become a truly amazing dog.
Based on Relaxation
The program is relaxation-based. We use relaxation as a driving force for development and changes during training sessions. This unique approach allows a dog to not only learn new things but also become healthier, more social, and more focused. Before the Optimal Performance Program, no dog training programs offered such benefits.
Easy to learn and practice
Moreover, the Optimal Performance Program is easy to learn. By following the instructions in this guide, you can master this program. From a trainer's perspective, there's only one skill to learn: training your dog to relax. This single skill allows you to teach your dog various things and solve problems without needing to understand all aspects of dog behavior or training.
Proven
The Optimal Performance Program, a proven method we've been teaching for 6 years and using for over 10, has been incredibly successful. We've applied it to rehabilitate difficult dogs in abandoned dog centers, with an over 70% adoption rate for dogs initially aggressive or with serious behavioral problems.
Even when applied by volunteers, not professional trainers, our program has had great success in resocializing and rehabilitating these dogs. Prior to adoption, each dog was evaluated by a behavioral commission. Center owners reported that no other training method previously used had produced similar results.
In conclusion, the Optimal Performance Program is not only effective but also accessible, as it can be implemented by volunteers, eliminating the need for expensive, specialized dog trainers.
Content of the book
What does this book cover and what can you learn from it? Let's explore each chapter.
Chapter 1 -- What Optimal Performance Program can do for your dog
Beginning with the first, we discuss the benefits of the Optimal Performance Program for your dog. We explore common scenarios and issues you might face with your dogs, and how the Optimal Performance Program and relaxation techniques can resolve these. Topics include dog behavior, aggression, walks, barking, leaving dogs at home, obedience, health, and indoor urination. We address a variety of situations that dog owners frequently face and might want to change. This chapter also emphasizes how relaxation can significantly enhance a dog's happiness.
Chapter 2 -- Case Study: Meet Glendee Dogs
The following chapter presents a case study of Care Center Glendee, one of our initial clients. We narrate our collaborative journey, our joint efforts, and the successes we achieved. This might inspire you to try the Optimal Performance Program with your dogs.
Chapter 3 -- What is Optimal Performance
Next, we examine the program itself. We initially discuss what Optimal Performance means, and how relaxation and tension impact performance.
Chapter 4 -- What is Relaxation
In the next chapter, we explain what relaxation truly entails. This is crucial because everyone perceives 'relaxation' differently. Therefore, before teaching dogs relaxation, we need to clarify our understanding of it. This chapter delves into relaxation, tension, residual tension, and the process of removing these tensions from the dog's body and nervous system.
Chapter 5 -- Teaching DOGS Relaxation Technique
In the next chapter, we transition to practical application, teaching you how to teach your dog Relaxation Technique. We detail how to prepare and guide your dog towards relaxation. This is a pivotal skill for the entire Optimal Performance Program. Here, you start transforming your dog's life, behavior, health, and his relationships with other animals and people. In essence, this is when you incorporate relaxation into your dog's life, bringing all the benefits that come with it.
Chapter 6 -- The role of the trainer
Subsequently, we discuss the role of the trainer, providing guidance on how to prepare for successfully teaching the Optimal Performance Program. This chapter emphasizes the importance of the trainer's relaxation, ensuring they approach dog training in a calm and composed manner.
Chapter 7 -- Difference between OPP and Conditioning Reflexes
We then differentiate between the Optimal Performance Program and conditioned reflexes. This is essential as many people often confuse the two, mistaking our program for behavior reinforcement methods. This chapter clarifies this difference and provides new, never previously published, insights into programs based on conditioned reflexes.
Chapter 8 -- Anatomy of Fear
Next, we explore the concept of fear. Understanding fear is crucial as it significantly influences dog behavior and health. Recognizing what fear is allows us to effectively reduce it through Relaxation Technique.
Chapter 9 -- Anatomy of Aggression
In this book, we explore various aspects of canine behavior, offering new insights never shared before. We address the anatomy of aggression in dogs, its causes, and effective management strategies. Based on our extensive experience in handling aggressive dogs, we've achieved immense success. This success is rooted in our deep comprehension of aggression and effective approaches to dealing with it. This section will provide you with comprehensive knowledge about this subject.
Chapter 10 -- Healing with relaxation
Next, we discuss the power of relaxation and its healing effects. This is a critical topic as our Optimal Performance Program has been the key to enhancing many dogs' health. This statement is supported by countless testimonies from our clients who have witnessed remarkable improvements in their dogs' health and behavior. Here, you'll learn about disease development in dogs, common patterns, the negative impacts of stress on a dog's body, and how relaxation can eliminate these issues.
Chapter 11 -- Learning and Relaxation
Subsequently, we delve into an interesting subject: how dogs learn and its connection to relaxation. This chapter provides unique insights, shared publicly for the first time. We believe that even if you buy this book for this chapter alone, you'd be thoroughly satisfied, as it contains never-before-released information.
Chapter 12 -- The Structure of the Optimal Performance Program
We then shift to practical application, discussing the Optimal Performance Program. We explore various exercises, their execution, and the different stages of training. We also cover diverse practical aspects of training and its structure. The Optimal Performance Program is designed to assist dogs in confronting and releasing tension through specially designed exercises, enabling optimal behavior in any situation.
Chapter 13 -- Care Centers
Next, we discuss how dog adoption centers can utilize the Optimal Performance Program. We enjoy collaborating with such centers, driven by our primary goal to help as many dogs as possible learn to relax and enhance their lives.
Chapter 14 -- Become a Certified OPP Pro Dog Trainer
You'll also discover why becoming a certified trainer of our Optimal Performance Program for dogs is rewarding. So, join us on this amazing journey to unlock the secrets of achieving optimal performance and relaxation in your dog.
Currently, it's vital for us to certify as many people as possible and spread the word about our program. Our goal is to train numerous coaches who can impart their knowledge to others. These trainers are equipped to help Care Centers that prepare dogs for adoption, training dogs for individuals or specific tasks. We are fervently passionate about this because we understand that by investing our time in training someone, we can potentially assist hundreds of dogs that this trainer will later help. This is our primary motivation.
Chapter 15 -- Healthy Dog Diet
In this book, we also explore an intriguing chapter about a healthy diet for dogs. This may be new information to you as we're publicly discussing it for the first time. This is the diet we've been using for our dogs for years, and we've recommended it to all our clients. Some might dub it a 'magic' diet that enhances dogs' health. We dissect the scientific basis for this diet, misconceptions, and myths about dog nutrition, and how to implement it. We also offer straightforward recipes that you can use to feed your dogs—recipes that have worked for us and our clients, currently serving as the foundation for feeding hundreds of dogs globally, who are now healthier and free from many diseases.
Chapter 16 -- Sport
Next, we touch on the role of the Optimal Performance Program in sports. We plan to expand on this in the future. For now, we're just introducing it. We'd like this topic to gain importance for the Optimal Performance Program.
Chapter 17 -- Questions and Answers
Lastly, we include a Q&A section that we plan to expand in the future.
This is the first edition of this book. It encompasses everything you need to initiate the Optimal Performance Program with your dog or decide if you wish to learn more or join the course. As this book evolves, new content will be added. If you purchase this book now, you will have access to all future editions. As the book progresses, we may increase its price, making now the perfect time to purchase and familiarize yourself with it.
We urge you to act now, don't delay. The sooner you acquire this knowledge, the faster you can assist your dogs and take advantage of the truly magical aspects of relaxation. We've learned about these from our many years of practical work and the experience of our students. Now, we can offer this to you in an easily digestible format, in the form of a book at a very reasonable price. We encourage you to take this step now.
About the Authors
Anna and Paweł, the authors of the "Optimal Performance Program for Dogs," are esteemed trainers and founders of the globally recognized Optimal Performance Program. This unique program, designed to benefit dogs, horses, and humans alike, harnesses the power of relaxation and optimal training techniques to achieve remarkable results in physical and mental performance.
Their journey began over 15 years ago, when they discovered a mutual passion for animal welfare and human well-being. Since then, their life’s work has been dedicated to training dogs, horses, and people from all corners of the globe. They have worked tirelessly to educate, inspire, and elevate thousands of students in their techniques, certifying dozens as instructors to expand the reach and impact of their program.
Beyond the Optimal Performance Program, Anna and Paweł are also the minds behind BodyMarc, a pioneering relaxation technique for humans. This innovative method has earned them acclaim in the field of relaxation training, furthering their reputation as global leaders in rehabilitation and wellness.
Their expertise is a unique blend of science-based knowledge, intuitive understanding, and years of practical experience. This diverse skill set allows them to bring a holistic approach to training, considering the physical, mental, and emotional needs of dogs, horses, and people.
Their book, "Optimal Performance Program for Dogs," is a manifestation of their dedication, expertise, and passion. Through it, they aim to empower dog owners and trainers with the knowledge and skills necessary to help their canine companions achieve their utmost potential.
Anna and Paweł continue to influence the world of wellness and performance training with their innovative programs and techniques. Their impact spans continents, as they work to instill a new paradigm of physical and emotional well-being in both animals and humans.