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Editorial Review: Training, tricks, and tips for your best friend! As every dog owner knows, it takes a lot of time and patience to train a dog—and even more to get him to do tricks and show off in front of friends. In The Everything® Dog Training and Tricks Book, Canine University cofounder Gerilyn Bielakiewicz explains how to solve virtually every behavioral issue—from aggressiveness to digging—and guides you through teaching all kinds of feats, whether your dog is in "kindergarten" or has graduated to "circus dog." Features training tips for . . .
·Controlling unwanted behavior
·Housebreaking
·Introductions
·Using a clicker
·Walking on a leash
And amazing tricks, such as . . .
·Get the phone
·Kiss me
·Push a baby carriage
·Sea hunt
·Show me your best side
·Wave and high five
Customer Reviews:
1 of 1 found this review helpful:
Training for puppy, 2008-04-06
I was disappointed with the content of this book. I expected a step by step how to book based on the title. I subsequently ordered a book by Cesar Milan - dog whisperer, but still no how to tips.
3 of 3 found this review helpful:
Dog Training, 2008-03-16
This book was just ok. very boring. Uses clicker training throughout the entire book. Does not give any alternative methods. Not the best book.
2 of 2 found this review helpful:
Fun Book for Me and My Dogs, 2008-02-21
What a fun book! It is what it says "the everything dog training and tricks book"--I wish they'd make a DVD showing how to do it also.
Although, the way the tricks are broken down into steps make them very easy to do, so good book--doggies, it's play time!
2 of 4 found this review helpful:
The reviews were right, 2007-06-15
This is the book to have. Very complete, lots and lots of good information.
30 of 30 found this review helpful:
Fantastic!! , 2007-05-06
This is a wonderful book full of great information.
The author begins by giving instruction on basic dog behavior and how to work WITH the dog to train them. Then she teaches you how to train the dog to have basic "good manners".
The next section is on teaching many different kinds of tricks - from easy "kindergarten tricks" to retrieving tricks to advanced tricks to "go put this in the trash!" and everything in between. She gives very clear step by step instructions on how to train the dog to do each of these tricks.
The last 60-70% of the book deals with behavior problems and how to correct them. While this section is lacking in many other "how to train your dog" books, it is actually the most important information contained in the whole volume. Unless an owner can teach their dog not to engage in destructive or aggressive behaviors, it isn't going to matter whether the dog can sit on command or not - the owner is still going to be unhappy. She includes a wealth of tips and ideas for helping with all the common behavior problems.
This lady really knows her dogs. In addition, her writing style is engaging and easy to read - very enjoyable. I've read a ton of dog training books and I think this one is by far the best and most practical. You won't regret buying this book!
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