Top tips from top trainers 1001 practical tips and techniques for successful dog care and training

While consistency leads to a well-trained dog, it can be fun and helpful to get other opinions, such as these tips based on the dog-friendly, positive training methods of APDT members. Each topic-from adolescent dogs to the "watch me" command-includes several related tips credited to specific trainers, and there is a directory of trainer contact information and an abbreviations list to explain trainer credentials. Many of the color photos illustrate teaching points. VERDICT This is a great quick reference for basic commands, fun tricks to enliven training, or investigating problem behaviors. The brief, easy-to-follow A-to-Z format makes finding information easy and invites a wide range of readers from novice owners to experienced trainers to apply these helpful ideas for their dog's education and enjoyment. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.