"Relationship-based techniques for a well-behaved dog"--Cover. Includes index.
Contents:
Part 1. Your relationships with your dog. Building a relationship with your dog ; Your dog's environment and training ; Who is your dog? -- Part 2. Explaining dog training. Set training goals ; Choose a training method ; Your training tools ; Tips for training success -- Part 3. The basic exercises. Housetraining ; Teaching sit, sit stay, and release ; Teaching down and down stay ; Teaching come ; Teaching attention and leash skills ; Teaching leave it -- Part 4. Training challenges. Training your puppy ; Preventing problem behaviors ; Addressing problem behaviors ; Trick training and games ; Canine sports and activities.
Summary:
"Bond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods. It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results. Your dog if your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life - and your house! - upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful colour photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park! In this book, you get- - Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog. - A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need. - Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them. - Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come. - Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviours. - Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!"--Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.