Practical Dog Training: Or Training Vs. Breaking (1882)

By Stephen Tillinghast Hammond

Book Overview

Practical Dog Training: Or Training Vs. Breaking is a book written by Stephen T. Hammond in 1882. The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to training dogs and emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcement and humane training methods. The author argues that traditional methods of breaking dogs, which involve punishment and harsh treatment, are not only cruel but also ineffective. Instead, he advocates for a more gentle and patient approach to training that focuses on rewarding good behavior and building a strong bond between the dog and its owner. The book covers a range of topics, including obedience training, housebreaking, and socialization, and provides practical tips and techniques for each. It also includes detailed instructions for training specific breeds of dogs, as well as advice on how to deal with common behavior problems. Overall, Practical Dog Training is a valuable resource for anyone looking to train their dog in a humane and effective way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163885533
• ISBN13: 9781163885536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"