Dog Training For Dummies

This book is for you if

• You want your dog to be well behaved - for his sake as well as yours.
• You have little or no knowledge of proper dog training techniques
• You have done some reading on the subject, but have had limited success with your dog.
• Your dog is partially trained but needs to learn a few more things

Find out what it takes to have a well-behaved pooch by recognizing your dog's instinctive behaviors and determining its personality profile. Understand what your expectations are and know how your attitude affects your dog's training. This handy reference guide also covers the following and more:

• Dealing with barking and chewing
• Coping with separation anxiety
• Housetraining a puppy
• Walking and heeling
• Retrieving on command
• Training for competitive dog titles
• Teaching your dog to be a Companion Dog
• Dealing with aggression
• Understanding your dog's health
• Going to obedience school

Dog Training for Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how to select the right training method for your puppy or adult dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Spike to sit, or want to help Rover master retrieving, this book gives training for you and your dog—to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family member.

Discover how to:

• Understand your dog’s mind
• Recognize why positive reinforcement training is key
• Master basic training
• Survive the puppy period
• Deal with doggie don’ts
• Seek expert outside help
• And much more

With step-by-step instruction in basic commands, guidance on how to eliminate unwanted behavior, and tips for making training fun for you and your pooch, Dog Training for Dummies is packed with all the latest techniques and resources you need to make your pal a Top Dog for life.

From the Back Cover

Latest training commands from sitting to retrieving

Find out why positive reinforcement is an effective teaching tool

Does your dog need training? Featuring new and updated information on popular training methods, this hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step instructions that show you everything from housetraining and socializing a puppy to understanding your dog's behavior to dealing with doggie don'ts. You'll also explore advanced training for competition and see how to find outside help.

Discover how to

• Appreciate the influence of nutrition on your dog¿s behavior
• Teach your dog basic commands
• Determine your dog's personality
• Make training fun and effective

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