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 enlarge | Authors: Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz, Bethany Brown, Christel A. Shea
Publisher: Adams Media
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 24125
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 286
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8 x 0.8
ISBN: 1580626661
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
UPC: 045079206663
EAN: 9781580626668
ASIN: 1580626661
Publication Date: November 1, 2002
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 Fantastic!! May 6, 2007
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
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!
Good Starting Point March 20, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We got our first puppy a few months ago and really didn't know where to start as far as how to train her to do tricks for guest. This book really helped with how to get started and how to break things down for your dog.
Great Book January 3, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had my dog doing a Hi five in tem min.!!! Easy to understand and helps with any problem.
 A Dog Training Encyclopedia November 25, 2006
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
The book contains lots of information, written in a simple, straight forward, plain style.
The book is not comprehensive, but it is a good starter and covers a broad assortment of topics.
The tricks are rated by difficulty and impressiveness.
It even has sections on rehabilitation of troubled dogs.
All in all this book is above average and a good value for the money.
Excellent book November 11, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book explains very clearly the steps needed to train your dog. I have been using it since we adopted a 2-yr old stray and he is doing great. It helps you to build on different basic commands to acheive more difficult tricks. My dog enjoys the training sessions because he gets the attention a lab loves (and also treats). It allows him to think which keeps him from doing mischevious things for attention. And he is becoming a big ham. This will allow your dog to become a good citizen. It is set up so you can pick and choose the type of tricks, ex. retreiving, sitting, or multiple dogs in the various chapters. Highly recommended.
5 dog biscuits.
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