Download or read book How to Be Your Dog s Best Friend written by Monks of New Skete and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2001-05-15 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.

Download or read book Zak George s Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Download or read book A New Owner s Guide to Dog Training written by Dorman Pantfoeder and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to dog training, including positive puppy training, housebreaking, training equipment, preparation before taking the dog to the training area for a particular lesson, vocal form of praise, and the various commands.

Download or read book Train Your Dog Like a Pro written by Jean Donaldson and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tools you need to think and train like a professional Jean Donaldson is one of the top dog trainers in the United States, and her training academy has gained a reputation as the Harvard for dog trainers and behavioral counselors. Now, you can harness her highly effective dog-training techniques and benefit from her expert guidance without leaving your home. If you're like most dog owners, you treat your four-legged friend as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house-which is why good behavior is so important. Train Your Dog Like a Pro offers a trusted, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential behaviors, more advanced skills, and even some fun tricks. Training is based only on positive reinforcement, patience, and persistence Donaldson is the best-selling author of The Culture Clash: The Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs Whether you're the proud parent of a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, this book truly give you everything you need to train your dog like a pro.

Download or read book Puppy Training the Guide Dogs Way written by Julia Barnes and published by Interpet. This book was released on 2004 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you see a guide dog in action you cannot help but be amazed at the incredible level of training that produces the perfect working animal. Follow the advice in this book and you will soon have a dog that you really can be proud of and you will be helping Guide Dogs For The Blind too. All royalties from the sale of this book go direct to the Guide Dogs For The Blind Association. You will learn all about breeding for temperament, the importance of socialisation, understanding the dog's mind, positive learning experiences and overcoming problem behaviour.

Download or read book Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps written by Zoom Room Dog Training and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7-steps to well-trained puppies (and happy humans) If you're anything like most new puppy parents, it won't take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don't panic--slowly remove the shoe from your pup's mouth and open this book, because it's time to start successfully training. Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps is a practical, step-by-step guide to guarantee that your cute and curious friend stays cute. From puppy proofing your home to mastering need-to-know commands, this fool-proof training manual sets you and your canine companion up for a lifetime of positively reinforced obedience and tail-wagging fun! In this dog training book, you'll find: Puppy Prep--Stock up on all of the supplies you need to start training with helpful checklists and insider tips. Dog Training in 7-Steps--This includes bringing your puppy home, crate training, potty training, preventing food aggression, socializing your puppy, the six key commands, leash walking and coming when called. Troubleshooting Tips--Get quick advice to make sure your dog training goes according to plan, no matter how many squirrels, birds, or other temptations catch your pup's attention. Sit. Stay. Heel. Fetch. This no-nonsense guide to dog training will teach you and your pup how to do it all in just 7 easy steps.

Download or read book Puppy Training Book The Quick Guide for New Owners written by Daniel Joseph and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-04 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you've got yourself a puppy, eh? Oh how adorable! But wait...now you have to train him. Now you have to make sure he doesn't piddle in the house.How does that happen? How do people do it!? This is impossible!Don't freak out! You can do this! I've got here this lovely little book that will teach you the basics of puppy training. Kennel training, house breaking, and obedience training - it's all here to get you where you need to be. This is the quick guide to puppies. This is what you need to know to keep your house clean and your puppy happy. It's not as hard as it may seem. Read on, dear puppy owner. Read on.

Download or read book Training Your Dog written by Joachim Volhard and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1983-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight carefully planned lessons teach you to apply canine/human learning patterns to train your dog simply, effectively, and permanently.

Download or read book Brad Pattison s Puppy Book written by Brad Pattison and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canine behaviourist, dog advocate and bestselling author Brad Pattison is back with his essential guide for all things puppy. From choosing the right breeder and your pup's first days with your family to street safety, chew training, grooming and bathing, Brad Pattison's Puppy Book covers pretty much everything a new dog owner needs to know. While Unleashed covered Pattison's basic training philosophies and how to correct negative behaviour, this book will ensure that you get things started on the right foot, and will keep those negative habits from forming later in life. With his proven canine communication techniques and safe, effective training methods, you don't have to be a fan of one of his shows to realize that Pattison's innovative approach stands out from the pack. He teaches you how to recognize and work with your puppy's needs, so that you can effectively communicate and bond with them. Pattison knows that there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to dog training, and puppies everywhere will be better off if their owners buy this book.

Download or read book Nate Schoemer s Dog Training Manual written by Nate Schoemer and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this manual, you will learn the step by step process to teach your dog any command! Would you be surprised if I told you that there are no secrets to dog training? The reality is that it comes down to understanding the science behind the methods and each dog's individual needs, desires, and perseverance levels. After spending years in the industry-traveling and working with dog trainers throughout the country, training new dog trainers, and even having my own show on Animal Planet (Rescue Dog to Super Dog), I have developed a system that is easy to understand and most importantly-easy to implement. These are techniques that I have evolved over the years by working with some of the best trainers in the industry-and now they are available to you for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!

Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Dog Training written by Teoti Anderson and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every topic from the puppy's first lessons and house training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors. Featuring straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, from selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is an indispensable guide for dog owners for years to come.

Download or read book Puppy Training written by Charlotte Schwartz and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A positive-training guide to puppy training written by much-loved author and puppy -class instructor Charlotte Schwartz is a "week by week training guide" for all new puppy owners. The late Charlotte Schwartz had trained dogs for over forty years and was a popular, award-winning author, whose no-nonsense style of writing and training comes forth on every page of this best-selling introductory guide. Focusing on the first eight weeks that a puppy spends in the new owner's home, Puppy Training walks the owner through the lessons to teach one week at a time, offering commonsense solutions to obedience and housetraining problems along the way. Sidebars throughout the text offer useful tips and alternative methods to teach lessons, all of which were originated by Schwartz in her puppy classes over the decades and are illustrated here with color photographs. From the first week, during which the puppy is taught to sit and stand, to the eighth week, devoted to teach the puppy to retrieve and a trick or two, this puppy primer is the best canine educational tool available for under ten dollars!

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training written by Teoti Anderson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teoti Anderson provides the last word on dog training. The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is the most comprehensive single volume ever written on the subject and is the one training manual every dog owner needs in his or her home.When it comes to dog-training books, owners can be overwhelmed by choice, with literally thousands of titles available. Finally, the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine has conceived how one book can do the training of thousands;The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every topic from the puppy's first lessons and house-training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors.Dog trainer and behavior expert Teoti Anderson offers straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, all based on her success-oriented positive-training methods. From selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training will remain an indispensable guide for the dog owner for years to come.INSIDE THIS DOG FANCY BOOK:•The basics of dog training: how dogs learn, communication, canine senses•Puppy training: house-training, first lessons and basic cues, socialization, manners and life skills•Principles of positive-training methods, lures and rewards, and using clickers•Obedience school, formal heeling, off-lead training, and the recall•Introduction and overview of 35 dog sports and activities, from obedience and agility trials to weight pulls, dock diving, and more•25 favorite tricks plus interactive games for dogs and owners•50 behavioral problems explained and solved•Training tips for small and giant dogs and special-needs dogs•Resource section of websites, associations, and publications plus a glossary of training terms

Download or read book The Australian Cattle Dog written by Katherine Buetow and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest additions will bring our series up to fifty-five titles, and like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on: feeding housing grooming health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from expert—people who know their pet intimately, but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.

Download or read book Puppy Training Quick Guide written by Elliott Lindau and published by Ranmoor Park Limited. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a quick guide to training your new puppy. It covers all the basics from socialization of your new puppy, through a 7 day house training program to all the common training commands such as ‘Sit’, ‘Come’, ‘Lie Down’, ‘Roll Over’, ‘With Me’, ‘Wait’, ‘No’ and ‘Let Go’. Also contained in this concise book is use of a Cage and use of a Clicker. All in all a pocket sized gem to get your new puppy trained up and part of the family. Here is a preview of what you will learn... Understanding dog behavior & Socialization Basic rules for successful puppy training House train your puppy in 7 days Teach Your Puppy 8 New Commands Using a Cage in Dog Training Using a Clicker in Puppy training Common mistakes in Puppy Training Behavior Problems

Download or read book The Border Collie written by Mary R. Burch and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not an AKC-recognized breed, but beloved as one of the most intelligent dogs.

Download or read book The Maltese written by Bobbie Linden and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training, and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specific traits of your Maltese, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom, and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Maltese was written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Hardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.