Dog Training for Dummies

by Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard

Book Overview

A well-trained dog is the result of education - actually, more yours than your dog's. You need to know what makes a dog a dog: how he thinks, reacts, grows, and expresses himself; what his needs are; and most important, why he does what he does. When you understand your dog, you will achieve a mutually rewarding relationship. Dogs aren't homogeneous. Each one is unique, and in their differences lie the challenge. Dog Training For Dummies can help anyone who has just brought home a puppy or is thinking of getting one. Even if you have experience with dog training, you'll find useful information for a wide variety of dog breeds and personalities. This book is also for you if You want your dog to be well behaved - for his sake as well as yours. You have little or no knowledge of proper dog training techniques You have done some reading on the subject, but have had limited success with your dog. Your dog is partially trained but needs to learn a few more things Find out what it takes to have a well-behaved pooch by recognizing your dog's instinctive behaviors and determining its personality profile. Understand what your expectations are and know how your attitude affects your dog's training. This handy reference guide also covers the following and more: Dealing with barking and chewing Coping with separation anxiety Housetraining a puppy Walking and heeling Retrieving on command Training for competitive dog titles Teaching your dog to be a Companion Dog Dealing with aggression Understanding your dog's health Going to obedience school The important thing about dog training is to get started today. The sooner you train your dog to behave the way you want him to, the sooner the two of you can live in peace together, and the more problems you can prevent down the road. So get going Your dog will thank you for it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764552864
• ISBN13: 9780764552861
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

After reading this book, neither you nor your dog will be a "dummy."

I was searching for a resource written in "plain English" that would help me understand my dog from the inside out. Dog Training for Dummies has given me some keen insight into my pet's psychology. I absolutely love the concept of "postive training" as this method will undoubtly ensure a positive bonding experience with my dog. Jack and Wendy Volhard have written a training manual that should be given to each new puppy owner. This resource has de-mystified the concept of dog training for me and has encouraged me to challenge my dog to be the best canine citizen he can be. This is, of course, for his good and well being as well as for ours.

FANTASTIC

I have had dogs my whole life, but when I got my new puppy, I decided to read this book. I think its FANTASTIC. It taught me A LOT... I found new ways to train my dog that I had never thought of. I think anyone that owns a dog should get this book. Its great.

Gets right to the point

Like so many of the books in the for dummies series it is well written and just gets down to business. The approach taken with this book is a nonviolent approach to training with training being enjoyed by both man (or woman) and beast. I have been training my Shiba Inu puppy based on this book for the last two months now and have had good results.

Great Book

This book is a great addition to anyone who has a dog behavior shelf in their library. The Volhards are among the best trainers with years of experience. This volume breaks down techniques for basic training to simple lessons that can be used to reinforce any obedience classes a person might attend.

Worthy of a Spot on Your Bookshelf

This book gets put down a lot because it has a couple of flaws. However, overall, it is a great book on Dog Training, and it contains a lot of information the person trying to train their dog really needs to know. This book helps you get inside your dog's head and understand why he does and does not listen. It puts the world as your dog sees it in perspective and shows you how to communicate on his level so you can help him understand exactly what is expected of him.If you read this book you will become someone who can control their dog and have a happy, obedient canine companion.