The Power of Positive Dog Training is the best book yet on explaining how and why purely positive training works. Inside, you'll find easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises. This book is geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. You get 30 chapters with instructive illustrations, including an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, six-week basic training program (with diary) for any dog.

"Pat Miller embodies allt hat is right about positive dog training." Jean Donaldson, author of The Culture Clash

This guide to dog training includes easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises.

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, youll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track progress; suggestions for treats your dog will respond to; and a glossary of training terms.

Unlock the Power of the Positive Within You and Your Dog to Achieve All Your Training Goals.

Access your power! In this long-awaited book by one of the leading proponents of positive dog training, Pat Miller demonstrates how you can train your dog, have fun, and build a lasting relationship at the same time.

Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving Access your dog's power!

When you apply Pat's Positive Training Principles and follow Pat's unique six-week training program, your dog will learn to think and to choose proper behavior. The Power of Positive Dog Trainingwill transform you and your dog into an unbeatable team, capable of addressing any challenge you may encounter.

Pat Miller has been a dog trainer for over 30 years. She is a leading proponent of positive dog training techniques, and her columns on training are regularly read by thousands in publications such as Whole Dog Journal. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), an organization dedicated to the promotion of positive dog training. She also is the founder of Peaceable Paws Dog & Puppy Training.

Acknowledgments.

Foreword.

Pat’s Positive Training Principles.

PART I: Partners in Training: Laying the Relationship Foundation.

Chapter 1: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun.

Chapter 2: Train with Your Brain, Not Pain.

Chapter 3: How Can I Answer If I Don’t Understand the Question?

Chapter 4: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.

Chapter 5: I Read You Loud and Clear.

Chapter 6: A New Leash on Life.

Chapter 7: The Shape of Things to Come.

Chapter 8: Should You Ever Punish?

PART II: The Trick Is in the Training: Basic Exercises.

Chapter 9: It’s All Tricks.

Chapter 10: The First Week—Sit Happens.

Chapter 11: The Second Week—On Target.

Chapter 12: The Third Week—Take It to the Limit.

Chapter 13: The Fourth Week—Everyone Needs Her Own Spot.

Chapter 14: The Fifth Week—Up and Over!

Chapter 15: The Sixth Week—Well, Excuse Me!

Chapter 16: Click! and Jackpot!

PART III: Ain’t Misbehavin’: Addressing Behavior Challenges.

Chapter 17: The Poisoned Cue (And Other Important Training Concepts).

Chapter 18: Pees on Earth: Happy Housetraining!

Chapter 19: Canine Social Misfits.

Chapter 20: Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

Chapter 21: One Is the Loneliest Number.

Chapter 22: A Biting Commentary.

Chapter 23: The Green-Eyed Monster.

Chapter 24: And Baby Makes Three.

Epilogue: Choosing Your Animal-Care Professionals.

Appendix I: Doggy Day Planners.

Appendix II: Delicious Treats and Delightful Rewards.

Appendix III: Canine Activity Contact Information.

Appendix IV: Resources.

Appendix V: Glossary of Training Cues and Terms.

Index.