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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
Customer Review: Helped this dummy
I have to confess I did not read the whole book word for word but I bought the book initially because I bought the house the authors lived in. I was curious as to their methods and philosophy about training dogs. I do confess as to using the chapter on how to pick out a puppy word for word and that chapter alone is worth buying this book. I knew what to look for and tested the dogs according to the instructions and have been happy with my choice in my new dog ever since. The reason I gave the book only 4 stars is I am not a firm believer in the nutrition, immunization, homeopathic portions and not because I tried them and they didn't work but because my dogs live healthy, very long lives on the way I treat them with good food, plenty of exercise, clean quarters and bodies and excellent veterinary care. I've heard fantastic stories on Wendy Volhard's healing abilities and don't discount that her methods work, just not for me at this time. May the authors continue their good work with canines for a long, long time.
Customer Review: A good place to start
We've never had puppies before, and suddenly we had two who were 7 weeks old. This book gave a great general outline of the attitude to take, the different ways to work with different kinds of dogs, common mistakes, and basic tips for overcoming them. I use very different physical methods than outlined in the book (i.e. I rarely use a leash when training), but the philosophy is pretty much the same. The only reason I give it four instead of five stars is that, indeed, the actual mechanisms of training weren't for me. Our puppies can now sit, stay, down, high five, and not chase our cats (almost). Not bad for little ones!


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