Customer Reviews:
 wonderful for 1st time dog owner!!! June 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is coming from the point of view of a first time dog owner. I had a dog when I was a kid, but this is my first to really be fully responsible for. I just got him a few months ago, he is 2 years old and a cattle / aussie herding type. I already taught him sit, stay, down, come, on my own but since he's smart I wanted to teach him more.
WOW he is going to learn everything in this book. The book offers great straight-forward techniques that really WORK. It's easy to pick out 2-4 tricks to work on at a time, as each trick has a dedicated page or 2-page spread.
In 3 days of having this book, my dog has already learned "shake hands" and "crawl", and he's on the way to knowing more including "jump over my leg", "bow" and "say your prayers". I would have had no idea how to train him to do these things but the real photos of the process for each command, as well as the real world common problems that happen with each command & tips to overcome them are fantastic.
I especially love that these tricks help continue to build the bond between me and my dog, as well as my role as his leader. He really seems to enjoy the training time and focuses in earnest. (Maybe it's the extra special treats that accompany the sessions :)
This book is amazing! June 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Kyra and her beautiful Weimaraner Chalcy take us step by step through teaching our furry children new tricks. Starting from the basic obedience trick training (sit, down, stay, etc), to more elaborate expert tricks like jumping rope. This book does a wonderful job of breaking down the teaching methods, positioning, hand cues, and trouble shooting. There's even prerequisites to different tricks. I recommend this book to all dog parents. It's a must have!!!
Makes training fun! June 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My dog and I have had literally hours of fun learning a lot of these tricks. The directions are straightforward, and the generalized training tips throughout the book are really useful. Tricks are much less "loaded" than traditional obedience, yet they reinforce good behavior and help strengthen the bond with your dog.
 Good Book May 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book a few months ago and like it so far. So far so good. I like the fact that there are pictures that walk you through the process of teaching. Some tricks take longer than others, but it is just a matter of practicing a little every day.
101% for 101 Tricks May 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
101 Dog Tricks gives easily understood instructions with one skill building on another to make intricate looking "tricks" relatively simple with wonderfully entertaining results.
A fun, attainable challenge for dog and human, and an inspiration to find that special relationship with your special dog.
Thumbs up for Kyra Sundance and Chalcy!
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