Kristie H. Sullivan

From a theoretical point of view, this DVD set gives you a thorough understanding of the philosophy behind Don's training System. On the practical side, the DVDs cover everything from basic and advanced commands, dealing with a variety of problem behaviors, creating boundary line safety, to even teaching your dog how to swim! With logical, easy to apply, step-by-step instruction, this DVD set will leave you with the feeling, "Wow, this guy really makes sense, and I know I can do it too!"

The D’Oyly Carte Company began its association with Decca after World War II, embarking on a series of recordings in the late 1940s and early 50s of the major Savoy Operas. A subsequent stereo-era cycle, begun in 1957, was followed in turn by a new series of which the present 1974 recording of Iolanthe is part of; in many respects, it is superior to its 1960 predecessor. Whereas the former set had used an ad-hoc orchestra, one of the glories of this remake is the contribution of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – immediately apparent from the atmospheric strings at the start of the overture (one of the few which Sullivan composed himself) and the brilliant woodwind playing in its fleet-footed dancing passages.