Dog Training 101
Author | : Kyra Sundance |
Publisher | : Quarto Publishing Group USA |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 2017-09-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781631594298 |
ISBN-13 | : 163159429X |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book Dog Training 101 written by Kyra Sundance and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.