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Dog Training 101

Step-by-Step Instructions for Raising a Happy Well-Behaved Dog

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74 of 76 copies available
Create a stronger connection with your canine companion with these easy to follow training techniques from a world-famous celebrity dog trainer.
Whether you're welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training.
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 methods—including humane counterconditioning and positive redirection—to 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.
    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 dog behaviors that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons.
    Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training 101.
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      • Library Journal

        Starred review from November 1, 2017

        Readers have probably seen Sundance (101 Dog Tricks) on TV, as she demonstrates tricks that her beautiful dogs perform flawlessly. They look so fun and easy, and can be, if done correctly. This excellent book begins with the basics of preparing the home for a new dog's arrival, and continues with steps for the animal's smooth transition to family life, including adjustment to wearing a leash; potty training; socialization; and safety. The meat of the text covers useful tasks and tricks that will make your little Fido the best dog in the neighborhood. Each task or trick has clear, well-photographed, step-by-step illustrations. Complementary sections list helpful equipment or additional information, "troubleshooting" problems, and a "tip!" with practice help. Sundance also addresses common issues and ways to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors using gentle correction and positive reinforcement. The last section details safety information with lists of poisonous substances and other dangers, and also includes weird things that dogs often do that are actually normal (reverse sneezing, chattering teeth, sucking on toys). VERDICT New and experienced dog owners will find terrific tools to ensure success in behavior and training. Perfect for new dog "parents."--Susan Riley, Mamaroneck P. L., NY

        Copyright 2017 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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