Synopses & Reviews
Victoria Stilwell, star of the UK television series It's Me or the Dog, is the premier dog trainer of the UK, and now she is bringing her expertise to the US in her first book. Her spunky attitude and British origin are similar to that of the What Not to Wear ladies. No matter how problematic your dog is, she can help--with specific training techniques that you can do right from the book. You don't have to hire an expensive dog trainer once you have her expert advice right at your fingertips. This is one book that every dog owner must have. Some pet pointers: * If you are newly married and your dog won???t allow your husband in bed with you, he should give the dog a treat whenever he enters the room, as well as whenever he sits near you. The dog will learn to like him * If your dog refuses to walk on a leash, sit down whenever he sits down and wait until he gets bored and is ready to move. * If your dog barks to get your attention, ignore him.& nbsp; Do not look at him or speak to him.& nbsp; & nbsp; Soon he will learn that his behavior won???t reward him with attention. When he is quiet, then give him your attention. * Only give a signal or command once. If you repeat cues over and over, you are teaching your dog to sit, for example, on the fourth time you say the word. * Remember that you can only correct a dog effectively within two seconds of the wrong behavior. Otherwise he will have no idea what you are correcting him for. * If your puppy can???t get the hang of peeing outside, break the habit by teaching him that he only gets the fun of a walk after he has eliminated.
Synopsis
In a practical manual for pet owners, a leading British dog trainer explains how to train a new puppy as well as how to correct the bad habits of an existing pet, describing how dogs learn and furnishing a timed, structured program that works for both puppies and older dogs. Original.
Synopsis
Canine expert Victoria Stilwell shows readers how to train their dogs out of even the most difficult and persistent bad behaviors. It's Supernanny for your dog! Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's most recognized and respected dog trainers. As the host of Britain's hit television series
It's Me or the Dog and the founder of training schools on both sides of the Atlantic, she is known as much for her spunky attitude as for her caring, effective methods. Now, in her first book, Victoria shows how to tame even the most problematic dog. Simple, intuitive instructions and color photographs help dog owners not merely train their pets, but understand them--so when a new issue arises, they'll be able to adjust their approach and nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Throughout, she reminds owners that training isn't about imposing their will on a dog; it's about giving him the tools he needs to live in the human world. Topics include:
- Think Dog: understanding your pup
- Talk Dog: canine communication
- Dog School: basic obedience training
- Dog's Dinner: the right diet
- Accidents Will Happen: house-training
- You'll Never Walk Alone: exercise
- Worker's Playtime: having fun with your dog
About the Author
Victoria Stilwell is an actress-turned-dog-trainer who has started training schools in both Britain and the United States. She stars in the UK's Channel 4 television series It's Me or the Dog. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.