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Sit Stay It's easy with Dog Training 101
Using a visually driven, playful presentation as style, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions every dog owner needs and wants to know as they care for and raise their dogs. Author and veteran dog trainer Kyra Sundance helps you learn about choosing the right dog, proper feeding, potty training, leash training, behavior problems (jumping, barking, etc.), and more.
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Sit Stay It's easy with Dog Training 101.
Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions that you can use to train your less-than-obedient pup to be a happy, attentive and behaved canine.
With dog ownership at an all time high, especially among young people, knowing how to properly care for and raise dog besties is more important than ever. Dog Training 101 teaches everything from basic commands like sit, stay and come to everything you'll need to prepare for a new dog's arrival. Internationally renowned dog trainer and author of the bestselling 101 Dog Tricks, Kyra Sundance, is your expert guide.
Troubleshoot common problems like jumping on visitors or barking. Learn games designed to help overcome common fears like loud noises, people or even vacuum cleaners. Whether you need help choosing the right dog, potty training, leash training, feeding or fetching Dog Training 101 will become your everyday best reference.
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Whether your dog is barky, jumps on visitors, or even suffers from fear of loud noises or people Dog Training 101 has the answers so you can have a happy, healthy, pup.
Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions that you can use to train your less-than-obedient pup to be a happy, attentive and behaved canine.
With dog ownership at an all time high, especially among young people, knowing how to properly care for and raise dog besties is more important than ever. Dog Training 101 teaches everything from basic commands like sit, stay and come to everything you'll need to prepare for a new dog's arrival. Internationally renowned dog trainer and author of the bestselling 101 Dog Tricks, Kyra Sundance, is your expert guide.
Troubleshoot common problems like jumping on visitors or barking. Learn games designed to help overcome common fears like loud noises, people or even vacuum cleaners. Whether you need help choosing the right dog, potty training, leash training, feeding or fetching Dog Training 101 will become your everyday best reference.
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Whether you're welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training.
Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods--including humane counterconditioning and positive redirection--to build a joyful relationship with your dog, who will become a willing partner in the process.
Teach your dog basic commands, such as:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Come
- Drop it
- Leave it
Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems, such as:
- Leash pulling
- Jumping on visitors
- Begging at the table
- Getting into the trash can
- Growling
- Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking)
Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears, among them:
- Loud sounds
- Being left alone
- Certain people
- Vacuum cleaner
- The bathtub
This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household preparing for a new dog's arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new world.
Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure.
A "Good to Know" chapter offers an array of useful information, including the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, a list of weird things dogs do that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons.
Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training 101.
Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra's Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.