Dog Training For Dummies

Product Description

Make your buddy a top dog for life, be your Best Friend’s “Friend,” by training together. 
Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well-trained dog is a FREE dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. The more reliable the dog, the more freedom he is given. 
Dog Training for Dummies shows dog owners how to select the right training method for their puppy, adult, or senior dog. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, this hands-on guide provides training to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family members.

Eliminate unwanted behavior
Find step-by-step instruction on basic commands
Strengthen your bond with your dog
Build communication, understanding, and mutual respect

Based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience, the tips and tricks inside will help you bring out the very best in your beloved pet.

From the Inside Flap

Fun and effective training techniques!
Dog Training for Dummies, 4th Edition, shows you how to select the right training method for your puppy, adult, or senior dog. Whether you want to teach your furry friend to sit or master retrieving, this hands-on guide trains you to build a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family members. With step-by-step instruction on basic commands, guidance on how to eliminate unwanted behavior, and tips for making training painless, Dog Training for Dummies is packed with the techniques you need to make your pal a top dog for life.
Inside…

Step-by-step training instructionsTeach your dog basic commandsHelpful advice on crate trainingSolve aggression and separation anxietyTips for socializing your dogKeep your dog healthy at any ageUse positive reinforcement tips for success

From the Back Cover

Fun and effective training techniques!
Dog Training for Dummies, 4th Edition, shows you how to select the right training method for your puppy, adult, or senior dog. Whether you want to teach your furry friend to sit or master retrieving, this hands-on guide trains you to build a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family members. With step-by-step instruction on basic commands, guidance on how to eliminate unwanted behavior, and tips for making training painless, Dog Training for Dummies is packed with the techniques you need to make your pal a top dog for life.
Inside…

Step-by-step training instructionsTeach your dog basic commandsHelpful advice on crate trainingSolve aggression and separation anxietyTips for socializing your dogKeep your dog healthy at any ageUse positive reinforcement tips for success

About the Author

Wendy Volhard is internationally recognized for her contributions to dog training. At the heart of her teaching is the “Motivational Method” for people who value dogs as companions.
Mary Ann Rombold Zeigenfuse, LVT, has been working with dogs and their owners for over 40 years. She runs Best Friends Obedience in Lexington, KY.