Hip Ideas for Hyper Dogs
Published on 1. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-470-04101-7 (ISBN)
Description
Hyper dogs are often overly energetic, wickedly smart, and incredibly stubborn. How do you turn your furry flurry of activity into a sane, mild-mannered companion? This book gives you fun, hip techniques especially for hyper dogs and harried pet parents who want quick results. You'll discover how to: Help your dog burn excess energy quickly and safelyUse communication and training skills to gain controlUse obedience games, attention builders, and outdoor adventures to train and bond with your dogCreate the perfect canine chill-out sanctuaryHandle problems like separation anxiety and special circumstances like vet visits
With a canine personality profile to help you better understand your pet and real-life stories of dogs who may make your rambunctious renegade seem saintly, this book will help you channel your dog's energy and turn her into a cool, calm, and collected companion.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-04101-7 (9780470041017)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Amy Ammen | Kitty Foth-Regner
Hip Ideas for Hyper Dogs
E-Book
06/2010
1st Edition
Wiley
€16.49
Available for download
Persons
AMY AMMEN, the director of Amiable Dog Training, is nationally known for her expertise in training unusual dog breeds and solving difficult problems. She has earned twenty-eight obedience titles, including three Obedience Trial Champions. She conducts training seminars all over the United States and has written six previous books, including "Training in No Time" (Howell Book House).
KITTY FOTH-REGNER is a professional writer who has seen Ammen's training techniques work wonders with her own four pre-viously hyper dogs.
Content
Acknowledgments. Index of Basic Skills. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Hyper Dog: A curse or a blessing? Chapter 2: The Personality Profile: What type of hyper dog do you have? Chapter 3: Achieving Control: Communication and training essentials. Chapter 4: Happy Hour: Fast fixes for releasing hyper energy. Chapter 5: Winding Down: From flat out to flat down in minutes. Chapter 6: Feng Shui: Creating a safe haven for your hyper dog. Chapter 7: Tricks of the Trade: Easy, amusing, and amazing tricks for hyper dogs. Chapter 8: Organized Sports: Sensational solutions for team players. Chapter 9: Extenuating Circumstances: Helping your hyper dog survive life's traumas. Chapter 10: Hyper Troubleshooting: Solutions central. Index.