The bestselling dog training book is now completely updated, but still refreshingly uncomplicated. A practical guide to positive training techniques for your puppy or older dog, it covers basic commands, includes information about walking on a leash, housetraining, and other “good dog” behaviors, and covers ways to correct objectionable behaviors. It even addresses issues common to rescue and shelter dogs, including shyness and insecurity. A new chapter on the canine personality profile helps you understand your dog better.

What All Good Dogs Should Know: The Sensible Way to Train

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Volhard, Jack

Bartlett, Melissa

Pets & Animal Care

Howell Book House

Make training fun and effective This friendly guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, you'll get expert training tips and techniques for you and your dog ― to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged friend. <ul>
<li> Concentrate on canines ― discover why your dog acts the way she does, understand her nutritional needs, and ready yourself for the task of training your dog </li> <li> Prep for your pup ― prepare your home for your puppy's arrival, discover the importance of socialization, and get started on housetraining </li> <li> Put your best paw forward ― teach basic commands like Sit, Stay, and Down, and get the scoop on how to deal with doggie don'ts like chewing, digging, and excessive barking </li> <li> Take training to the next level ― get involved in organized dog activities and competitions, where you'll both show off impressive tricks like retrieving, figure 8s, and much more </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li> Step-by-step instructions for teaching your dog basic commands </li> <li> Helpful advice on crate training </li> <li> Safe ways to address aggression and separation anxiety </li> <li> Tips for teaching Buddy to behave himself around people and other dogs </li> <li> Techniques to keep your senior dog feeling young </li> <li> Health issues that can interfere with training </li> <li> Experts to turn to for training help </li> </ul>
Learn to: <ul>
<li> Use positive reinforcement as an effective teaching tool </li> <li> Select the gear you need for training success </li> <li> Teach the basics including Sit, Stay, and Down </li> <li> Eliminate unwanted behavior </li> </ul>

Dog Training For Dummies

Volhard, Wendy

For Dummies

A well-trained dog is the result of education – actually, more yours than your dog’s. You need to know what makes a dog a dog: how he thinks, reacts, grows, and expresses himself; what his needs are; and most important, why he does what he does. When you understand your dog, you will achieve a mutually rewarding relationship. Dogs aren't homogeneous. Each one is unique, and in their differences lie the challenge. 
Dog Training For Dummies can help anyone who has just brought home a puppy or is thinking of getting one. Even if you have experience with dog training, you’ll find useful information for a wide variety of dog breeds and personalities. This book is also for you if <ul>
<li>You want your dog to be well behaved – for his sake as well as yours.</li> <li>You have little or no knowledge of proper dog training techniques</li> <li>You have done some reading on the subject, but have had limited success with your dog.</li> <li>Your dog is partially trained but needs to learn a few more things</li> </ul>
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: <ul>
<li>Dealing with barking and chewing</li> <li>Coping with separation anxiety</li> <li>Housetraining a puppy</li> <li>Walking and heeling</li> <li>Retrieving on command</li> <li>Training for competitive dog titles</li> <li>Teaching your dog to be a Companion Dog</li> <li>Dealing with aggression</li> <li>Understanding your dog's health</li> <li>Going to obedience school</li> </ul>
The important thing about dog training is to get started today. The sooner you train your dog to behave the way you want him to, the sooner the two of you can live in peace together, and the more problems you can prevent down the road. So get going! Your dog will thank you for it.

...purebred or mixed, with this book any dog can become a Canine Good Citizen.... The Volhards'...approach to training, which they call the Motivational Method,...is designed to do just that motivate the owner and the dog. The Motivational Method is grounded on a thorough knowledge of how people learn and dog behavior. Since 1983 they have authored or co-authored four major books on dog training and teaching dog Obedience classes, and have produced four video tapes. I am...pleased that they have written this book on the Canine Good Citizen. I cannot think of anyone else who could have done a better job. This book contains everything the reader needs to know about training any dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. Still, there is much more the book shares a wealth of insights for the beginner, as well as the experienced dog person. The book's best feature is that it gives each person the means to tailor the training to the individual dog's character and temperament. It thoroughly explains what makes dogs different and how these differences dictate the approach to training that needs to be taken. James E. Dearinger, AKC Vice President, Obedience The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program was developed to promote responsible dog ownership in a manner that would be easy for both dog and owner. Any book that promotes and encourages dog owners to participate is doing a public service, and this book does it well. ""This book is aptly named. Yes, every dog, both pure-bred dogs and mixed breeds, can be a good citizen if their owners care enough to make it happen. The key is to encourage dog owners everywhere to be responsible enough to make their dogs a pleasure to be around and able to handle most situations that they might be expected to encounter in everyday life."" Robert H. McKowen AKC Vice President, Performance Events A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One, Second Edition

Explains the Motivational Method for dog training, a program based on a dog's primary instincts that uses positive, nonpunitive training techniques

Open and Utility Training: The Motivational Method

Science & Math

Technology

Those who love their dogs will find a wealth of clear, precise and sensible instructions here for teaching their canine companions to be the ideal pet. In the ultimate guide for teaching your dog good manners, two award-winning authors take the reader through a short course in dog behavior, highlighted by original cartoon art. Humorous yet practical suggestions are presented for preventing bad habits, dealing with a dog's basic needs, growth stages and why things happen and when. What All Good Dogs Should Know abounds with practical information on a motivational, humane and highly effective approach to dog training. This book is essential for anyone who values a dog as a friend, pet and companion. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Help your four-legged friend pass the Canine Good Citizen Test in a day? Easy! The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put a stop to all sorts of bad habits, Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies helps owners build solid relationships with their dog based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience. This handy little guide gives you a better understanding of the test itself, the essential skills tested, and the benefits of this unique training program. It covers the test's requirements and various elements, and is packed with expert tips and advice for mastering all ten sections of the test. <ul> <li>A detailed description of the entire test's requirements and elements</li> <li>Tips and tricks for mastering each the of 10 sections of the test</li> <li>The do's and don'ts of taking the test</li> <li>Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features</li> </ul> Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to help your dog master the skills and proficiencies necessary to pass the AKC's Good Canine Test.

Canine Good Citizen Test in a Day for Dummies

This is the hardcover format of Dog Training For Dummies, 3rd Edition. With more than 25 percent updated content, readers can discover the power of motivational training as well as: A new chapter on common health issues that affect behavior and training, and how to avoid them with a little preventative care Update and expansion of nutritional information including requirements and special diets critical to health, behavior, and training A new chapter on training senior dogs The latest tips and techniques on housetraining and socializing a puppy or adult dog Updated and expanded coverage on understanding a puppy, adult, or senior dog's mind and how to apply the dog's profile to training plans

Dog Training For Dummies, 3rd Edition

...purebred or mixed, with this book any dog can become a Canine Good Citizen.... The Volhards'...approach to training, which they call the Motivational Method,...is designed to do just that motivate the owner and the dog. The Motivational Method is grounded on a thorough knowledge of how people learn and dog behavior. Since 1983 they have authored or co-authored four major books on dog training and teaching dog Obedience classes, and have produced four video tapes. I am...pleased that they have written this book on the Canine Good Citizen. I cannot think of anyone else who could have done a better job. This book contains everything the reader needs to know about training any dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. Still, there is much more the book shares a wealth of insights for the beginner, as well as the experienced dog person. The book's best feature is that it gives each person the means to tailor the training to the individual dog's character and temperament. It thoroughly explains what makes dogs different and how these differences dictate the approach to training that needs to be taken. James E. Dearinger, AKC Vice President, ObedienceThe American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program was developed to promote responsible dog ownership in a manner that would be easy for both dog and owner. Any book that promotes and encourages dog owners to participate is doing a public service, and this book does it well.""This book is aptly named. Yes, every dog, both pure-bred dogs and mixed breeds, can be a good citizen if their owners care enough to make it happen. The key is to encourage dog owners everywhere to be responsible enough to make their dogs a pleasure to be around and able to handle most situations that they might be expected to encounter in everyday life."" Robert H. McKowen AKC Vice President, Performance EventsA Howell Dog Book of Distinction

The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One

The bestselling dog training book is now completely updated, but still refreshingly uncomplicated. A practical guide to positive training techniques for your puppy or older dog, it covers basic commands, includes information about walking on a leash, housetraining, and other “good dog” behaviors, and covers ways to correct objectionable behaviors. It even addresses issues common to rescue and shelter dogs, including shyness and insecurity. A new chapter on the canine personality profile helps you understand your dog better.

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What All Good Dogs Should Know: The Sensible Way to Train

Dog Training For Dummies

Dog Training For Dummies

The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One, Second Edition

Open and Utility Training: The Motivational Method

What All Good Dogs Should Know: The Sensible Way to Train

Canine Good Citizen Test in a Day for Dummies

Dog Training For Dummies, 3rd Edition

The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One

What All Good Dogs Should Know: The Sensible Way to Train