Review
"this book will give you practical information on and understandable explanations of your dog's behaviour and how to train him." Dogs Monthly August 2008
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Book Description
Dog Training For Dummies walks readers through all types of training for their dogs. Beginning with the basics such as housetraining, simple commands, and crate training, this book guides the readers and their dog step-by-step to more complex. Discover how to keep a well-trained dog in shape and what the pros and cons of different types of equipment. Dog Training For Dummies also includes sections on organized dog activities and how to become a registered Canine Good Citizen.
From the Back Cover
"Easy to read and full of tips for the new owner, as well as the experienced one." Valerie Rutledge, professional dog trainer "An exceptionally informative volume on behavior and training. You'll learn as much about yourself as you will about your dog." — Joel Gavriele-Gold, Ph.D., author of When Pets Come Between Partners "It can be read cover to cover (as I did) or used as a well-organized reference guide. It packs an amazing amount of knowledge into a remarkably portable volume." — Bob Payne, certified kennel operator and professional dog trainer
Understand your dog's drives and how to use them in training
The quick, easy, and fun way to make training succeed for you and your dog All dogs need training to live peacefully among humans. This book's clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to train your dog, from housetraining and socializing your puppy to teaching your adult dog fun new tricks.
Discover how to: Teach your dog basic commands Eliminate unwanted behaviors Make training fun and effective Choose the right training equipment Live in harmony with your dog
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About the Author
Jack and Wendy Volhard, internationally known as the "trainers of trainers," have been helping people train their dogs for more than 30 years. They have produced 4 video tapes, written more than 150 articles, and authored 6 books.
