Dog Training 101: Step-by-Step Instructions for raising a happy well-behaved dog: Volume 6
English
By (author): Kyra Sundance
Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methodsincluding humane counterconditioning and positive redirectionto build a joyful relationship with your dog, who will become a willing partner in the process.
Teach your dog basic commands, such as:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Come
- Drop it
- Leave it
Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems, such as:
- Leash pulling
- Jumping on visitors
- Begging at the table
- Getting into the trash can
- Growling
- Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking)
Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears, among them:
- Loud sounds
- Being left alone
- Certain people
- Vacuum cleaner
- The bathtub
This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household: preparing for a new dogs arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new world.
Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure.
A Good to Know chapter offers an array of useful information, including the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, a list of weird things dogs do that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons.
Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training 101.
Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyras Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training. See more