Book description
Do you want your dog to be socially well-behaved?
Are you looking for advice on training and looking after your pet?
Covering every aspect of kind, fair and effective dog training as
well as authoritative advice on looking after your pet, Train Your Dog
is essential reading for all dog owners or those thinking of getting a
dog for the first time.
Written by the APDT, a guarantee of quality in dog training, this
book covers positive reward and motivational techniques that will
ensure your dog is socially well-behaved, obedient and, most
importantly, able to be a part of your family.
It also details different training methods for different types of
dog, issues to address before training commences (deciding on your
commands and discovering the motivation of your dog), equipment that
may aid the training experience and essential tips for training a
puppy or a 'problem dog'.
Packed full of essential advice on all aspects of being a dog owner,
this book will ensure that you get the most out of your pet and vice versa!
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to
key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and
quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of
your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.
teachyourself. com to give you a richer understanding of dog training.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember
the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt
and how to use it.
