How to Teach Your Dog to Talk: 125 Easy-To-Learn Tricks Guaranteed to Entertain Both You and Your Pet

by Arthur J. Haggerty and Captain Haggerty

Book Overview

If you think you can't teach an old dog new tricks, think again.
Captain Haggerty -- hailed by The New York Times as "the world's most experienced dog trainer" -- proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide -- designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges -- this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple "bits" to spectacular acts worthy of a show business...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684863235
• ISBN13: 9780684863238
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A must have for every dog owner

This covers not only the basics, but also more advanced training. It is a must have for every dog owner. Written in easy to understand form.

Exactly How to

This is the only book I've found that tells you step by step how to do the many tricks listed, but also how to use the steps to get your dog to perform anything you want. My dog rolled over after 5 minutes on his 2nd try. And his methods are not cruel, by "correction" he means saying the word "no" or tugging on the leash a bit. No where in there does he mention slapping or beating the dog. Very useful book

Great Fun and Variety!

This is a book that contains a wonderful variety of tricks for every type of dog. I espcially liked the appendix at the end that shows the tricks that are suitable for specific breeds. There are more tricks than you'll ever need for your dogs, and they work!!!

A great book for Dog pros and pet owners alike

Captain Haggerty, the Sensei or Grandfather of all dog trainers has written an outstanding book. Not only is it a great trick book, but is really an overall dog training manual in disguise. Many Dog Trainers and Dog writers of today have been mentored by the good Captain. They are amongst the most successful in the country. Now you, the reader can be privy to much of this privledged information. After enjoying it,do check out his book "How to get Your Pet Into Show Business"

Dog-Gone Good!

What a book...every family DOG should buy this for his/her owner! Written by the ever interesting and captivating "Cap" (Captain Haggerty), this is NOT a mere "trick book", but instead, a tool for keeping the excitement in dog training and ownership, and keeping boredom out! BUY IT!