The Power of Positive Dog Training
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Named the Best Overall Dog Training Book of 2025 by The Spruce Pets
Updated with the latest tools and techniques?including the clicker method
Renowned dog trainer Pat Miller gives you the positive training tools you need to ensure that you and your dog share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect. Following her step-by-step, six-week basic training program, you'll learn how to develop a relationship with your dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. Plus, you'll get:
- Information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language
- Instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts
- A helpful diary to track progress, suggestions for delicious treats your dog will respond to, and a glossary of training terms
Whether you've never trained a dog or are just switching over to positive training, with Pat's proven method you'll discover that training your four-legged friend is easy, fun, and effective. Now that's The Power of Positive Dog Training.
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Foreword.
Pat's Positive Training Principles.
PART I: Partners in Training: Laying the Relationship Foundation.
Chapter 1: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun.
Chapter 2: Train with Your Brain, Not Pain.
Chapter 3: How Can I Answer If I Don't Understand the Question?
Chapter 4: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.
Chapter 5: I Read You Loud and Clear.
Chapter 6: A New Leash on Life.
Chapter 7: The Shape of Things to Come.
Chapter 8: Should You Ever Punish?
PART II: The Trick Is in the Training: Basic Exercises.
Chapter 9: It's All Tricks.
Chapter 10: The First Week-Sit Happens.
Chapter 11: The Second Week-On Target.
Chapter 12: The Third Week-Take It to the Limit.
Chapter 13: The Fourth Week-Everyone Needs Her Own Spot.
Chapter 14: The Fifth Week-Up and Over!
Chapter 15: The Sixth Week-Well, Excuse Me!
Chapter 16: Click! and Jackpot!
PART III: Ain't Misbehavin': Addressing Behavior Challenges.
Chapter 17: The Poisoned Cue (And Other Important Training Concepts).
Chapter 18: Pees on Earth: Happy Housetraining!
Chapter 19: Canine Social Misfits.
Chapter 20: Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Chapter 21: One Is the Loneliest Number.
Chapter 22: A Biting Commentary.
Chapter 23: The Green-Eyed Monster.
Chapter 24: And Baby Makes Three.
Epilogue: Choosing Your Animal-Care Professionals.
Appendix I: Doggy Day Planners.
Appendix II: Delicious Treats and Delightful Rewards.
Appendix III: Canine Activity Contact Information.
Appendix IV: Resources.
Appendix V: Glossary of Training Cues and Terms.
Index.
