Dog Training For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 1. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-7645-8418-3 (ISBN)
Description
Latest training commands from sitting to retrieving
Find out why positive reinforcement is an effective teaching tool
Does your dog need training? Featuring new and updated information on popular training methods, this hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step instructions that show you everything from housetraining and socializing a puppy to understanding your dog's behavior to dealing with doggie don'ts. You'll also explore advanced training for competition and see how to find outside help.
Discover how to
* Appreciate the influence of nutrition on your dog's behavior
* Teach your dog basic commands
* Determine your dog's personality
* Make training fun and effective
Find out why positive reinforcement is an effective teaching tool
Does your dog need training? Featuring new and updated information on popular training methods, this hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step instructions that show you everything from housetraining and socializing a puppy to understanding your dog's behavior to dealing with doggie don'ts. You'll also explore advanced training for competition and see how to find outside help.
Discover how to
* Appreciate the influence of nutrition on your dog's behavior
* Teach your dog basic commands
* Determine your dog's personality
* Make training fun and effective
Reviews / Votes
"this book will give you practical information on and understandable explanations of your dog's behaviour and how to train him." Dogs Monthly August 2008More details
Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 18.9 cm
Weight
594 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-8418-3 (9780764584183)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Jack Volhard | Wendy Volhard
Dog Training For Dummies
Book
08/2010
3rd Edition
Wiley
€21.07
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Previous edition
Jack Volhard | Wendy Volhard
Dog Training for Dummies
Book
01/2001
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€40.47
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Persons
Jack and Wendy Volhard, internationally known as top motivational trainers, have been helping people train dogs for more than 30 years. They have written numerous books and articles.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Training for You and Your Dog.
Chapter 1: Recognizing Why Dog Training Is Important.
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for Training.
Chapter 3: Surviving the Puppy Period.
Chapter 4: Housetraining.
Chapter 5: Understanding Your Dog's Mind.
Chapter 6: Equipping for Training Success.
Chapter 7: Mastering Basic Training.
Chapter 8: Canine Cruise Control: Walking, Coming When Called, and Leaving Stuff Alone.
Part II: Giving Your Dog's Training Its Best Shot.
Chapter 9: Developing Training Savvy.
Chapter 10: Dealing with Doggie Don'ts.
Chapter 11: Dealing with Aggression.
Chapter 12: Preparing for Your Dog's Citizenship Test.
Part III: Training for Competition.
Chapter 13: Getting Ready to Compete.
Chapter 14: The Companion Dog Title.
Chapter 15: Retrieving.
Chapter 16: The Companion Dog Excellent Title.
Chapter 17: The Utility Dog Title.
Part IV: Beyond Training: Addressing Your Dog's Needs.
Chapter 18: Feeding Your Dog.
Chapter 19: Understanding Your Dog's Health.
Chapter 20: Seeking Expert Outside Help.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten (Okay, Eleven) Fun and Exciting Sporting Activities.
Chapter 22: Ten Basic Commands Every Dog Needs to Know.
Chapter 23: Ten Reasons Why Dogs Do What They Do.
Chapter 24: Ten (or So) Tricks for Fun and Gains.
Index.
Part I: Training for You and Your Dog.
Chapter 1: Recognizing Why Dog Training Is Important.
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for Training.
Chapter 3: Surviving the Puppy Period.
Chapter 4: Housetraining.
Chapter 5: Understanding Your Dog's Mind.
Chapter 6: Equipping for Training Success.
Chapter 7: Mastering Basic Training.
Chapter 8: Canine Cruise Control: Walking, Coming When Called, and Leaving Stuff Alone.
Part II: Giving Your Dog's Training Its Best Shot.
Chapter 9: Developing Training Savvy.
Chapter 10: Dealing with Doggie Don'ts.
Chapter 11: Dealing with Aggression.
Chapter 12: Preparing for Your Dog's Citizenship Test.
Part III: Training for Competition.
Chapter 13: Getting Ready to Compete.
Chapter 14: The Companion Dog Title.
Chapter 15: Retrieving.
Chapter 16: The Companion Dog Excellent Title.
Chapter 17: The Utility Dog Title.
Part IV: Beyond Training: Addressing Your Dog's Needs.
Chapter 18: Feeding Your Dog.
Chapter 19: Understanding Your Dog's Health.
Chapter 20: Seeking Expert Outside Help.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten (Okay, Eleven) Fun and Exciting Sporting Activities.
Chapter 22: Ten Basic Commands Every Dog Needs to Know.
Chapter 23: Ten Reasons Why Dogs Do What They Do.
Chapter 24: Ten (or So) Tricks for Fun and Gains.
Index.