The everything essential dog training and tricks book All you need to train your dog in no time
Book - 2015
The bond between you and your dog can be strengthen through training together. Bielakiewicz shows you how to introduce new skills the right way. You'll learn to teach your dog simple commands, and control problem behaviors such as excessive barking or jumping.
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Avon, Massachusetts :
Adams Media
[2015]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- "Contains material adapted from The everything dog training and tricks book, 2nd edition"--Title page verso.
- Physical Description
- 288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-277) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781440590191
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Why Teach Tricks?
- Training Improves Your Relationship
- Trick Training Leads to Better Training
- The Importance of Consistency
- Fix Behavior Problems
- Chapter 2. What's Your Dog Like?
- How Well Do You Know Your Dog?
- Energy Level
- Personality
- Keep Safety in Mind
- What Motivates Your Pooch?
- Chapter 3. Clicker Training
- The Kindness Revolution in Dog Training
- Getting Started with a Clicker
- Shaping
- Using Lures in Training
- Targeting
- Labeling Behavior
- Weaning off the Clicker and Treats
- Chapter 4. Dog Training Basics
- Invest in the Future
- Teaching the Basics
- Steps to Success
- Working on the Quality of the Trick
- Chapter 5. Kindergarten Tricks
- Teaching Simple Tricks
- Polite Pawing
- Calm Canines
- Who Loves an Audience?
- Social Graces
- Chapter 6. Retrieving Tricks
- Shaping the Retrieve
- Links and Chains
- The Retrieving Tricks
- Delivery Tricks
- The Next Level
- Chapter 7. Show-Off Tricks
- Fancy Dogs
- Humble Dogs
- Family Tricks
- Supersmart Tricks
- Multi-Dog Tricks
- Tips for a Better Performance
- Chapter 8. Techniques and Tools for Problem Solving
- Set the Best Environment
- Analyze the Problem
- Behavior Management
- Alternate Behavior
- Problem-Solving Tools
- Chapter 9. A Word about Punishment
- Punishment Can Make Things Worse
- Punishment Is Reactive
- Timing Is Everything
- Redirect the Behavior
- Establishing New Patterns
- The Fallout of Punishment: Aggression
- Chapter 10. Training a More Desirable Behavior
- Have a Plan
- Solutions to Breed-Specific Behavior Problems
- Practice Makes Perfect
- When Things Go Wrong
- Classical Conditioning Tools
- Chapter 11. Barking Problems and Solutions
- Why Do Dogs Bark Excessively?
- Mindful Management
- Motivation Determines Solutions
- Dogs Who Bark at Visitors
- Dogs Who Bark for Attention
- Chapter 12. Fears and Phobias
- Make a Commitment to Training
- Genetics, Abuse, or a Lack of Exposure?
- Unrealistic Expectations
- Now Get Busy Training
- Chapter 13. Housebreaking 101
- Why Things Go Wrong
- Using a Crate to Help Housebreak Your Dog
- Charting Your Dog's Progress
- Using a Leash for Potty Trips
- Confinement Works
- Proper Cleanup Procedures for Accidents
- Chapter 14. Pulling on the Leash
- The Only Solution Is Training
- Walk Without Pulling
- Adding Duration to Your Walks
- Choose Rewards Carefully
- Training Equipment
- Chapter 15. Lunging and On-Leash Aggression
- Leashes Can Cause Aggressive Behavior
- Bad Leash Manners Get Dogs Into Trouble
- The Leash
- Teach Your Dog to Leave It
- The Bar Is Open
- Chapter 16. Running Away
- Use a Leash to Control the Variables
- Leadership Matters
- Building a Foundation for Come
- An Ounce of Prevention
- Chapter 17. Jumping on People
- Why Do Dogs Jump?
- The Welcoming Committee
- Define Your Dog's Greatest Distraction
- Teaching Sit/Stay with Duration
- Creating a Sitting Maniac
- Chapter 18. Dogs Who Dig
- Why Do Dogs Dig?
- Prevention Is Key
- Legal Digging Zone
- Chapter 19. Special Concerns for Puppies and Families
- Adding a Puppy to Your Growing Family
- Training for Peaceful Coexistence
- Management Basics
- Supervision
- Socialization Is Key
- Socializing Your Dog to Other Dogs
- Socialization to People
- Appendix: Resources
- Index