Synopses & Reviews
To be effective, contends experienced dog trainer Claire Arrowsmith, you have to seize the moment. When a dog performs an action that pleases its owner, the reward--in the form of a treat, a pat, or a word of praise--must come instantly. After even the briefest of interludes between act and reward, the dog will fail to make the connection and the reward will have no meaning. This book shows owners how to sharpen their training skills by staying constantly aware of timing. The author offers a series of training exercises and activities, all of them focused on instant response, and all illustrated and described in easy-to-follow photo sequences. She also advises on ways to build on a dog's current skills, reinforcing the animal's good habits and progressing to new ones. Her methods incorporate various techniques, including clicker training, off-lead training, and others. This book features approximately 250 color photos.
Synopsis
(back cover)
To be effective, you have to seize the moment, advises dog trainer Claire Arrowsmith. She shows how you can hone your dog-training skills by concentrating on timing. When your dog performs a desirable action, the reward that signals your approval must come instantly. Learn to think instant while taking just a few minutes for training each day. It's the quick, effective way to develop good training habits.
Chapter Headings
1 Understanding Your Dog
2 Get Ready for Instant Training
3 Puppy Training--Socializing
4 Training the Basic Commands
5 Good Morning--Training Time!
6 Training When Out for A Walk
7 Home Alone Training
8 Training At Playtime
9 Good Habits: Everyday Training
10 Training for When Visitors Come
11 Training At Mealtimes
12 End Of The Day
INSTANT DOG TRAINING
The Quick Response Program