How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks | 
 enlarge | Author: Ian Dunbar
Publisher: James & Kenneth Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 47449
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 200
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1888047062
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9781888047066
ASIN: 1888047062
Publication Date: June 1998
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Book Description
Fun training with toys, treats, lures and rewards. Easy and effective, dog-friendly techniques for teaching a new puppy old tricks (such as basic manners), or for teaching an older dog that is new to training.Heralded by many dog trainers as 'the best dog training book ever written'. A comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprising sections on basic off-leash obedience, temperament modification, behavior troubleshooting, training theory and health care. The definitive text for lure/reward training philosophy.
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 a laugh on each page March 10, 2008
I enjoyed reading this book. It gets into a dog's head. It may be a little common sense at times, but not everyone has common sense. A good book to buy that combines training with dog behavior.
 A Must For New Dog Owner January 14, 2008
Step by step, effective, useful, reading to learn to mold your dog so that life is more fun "enjoyable" for you and your pet. Head and shoulders over other dog training books I've read.
Sound advice that works April 4, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have a lab, and originally purchased Labrador's for Dummies by Joel Walton -- since I'm not a very experienced dog owner. I was immediately impressed with how well the positive-training techniques by Joel worked. But when I went to purhcase other books, I noticed that many other authors took a much harsher stand on punishment -- and really fixated on the whole alpha dog concept. So I investigated further, and soon learned that many proponents of the "positive training" methods credited Ian Dunbar. So I knew I had to have Dunbar's book.
At first, I was turned off by the wordy format, and pictures of a bearded guy from the '70s. I was worried that the book may be too philosophical, and not practical enough. But I puchased the book anyway.
Man, I sure am glad that I purchased this book. The wordy passages are filled with a wealth of information. Whereas other books offer brief, simplistic instruction -- this book offers an in-depth explanation. It is a great complement to my Labrador for Dummies book.
I also found his tone to be light and humorous -- and honest. It is quite easy to read, and holds my attention. But most of all -- this stuff really, really works. My dog is doing great -- I've never had such success training a dog before.
 An OK addition to your library... October 14, 2004
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I recommend this book to new dog owners, as I wholeheartedly agree with most, if not all, if Dunbar's ideas and points. However, after reading many dog training books, I found it simple and mostly common sense.
I would recommend the Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson over it.
MY DOG MADDIE July 3, 2003
4 out of 42 found this review helpful
Hi my name is Caleb Berger when I first got my dog Maddie she was fiesty.I new I had to teach her some manners.I started right awy with a firm technique, using a leash,a prong callar and firm words.she had to be taught that even tho I loved her she would have to obey.Now Maddie trust me she comes when I call.She follows me around the yard.I feed and water her all the time.Sometimes I'll spend hours with her.I want to enter her in a dog contest.I taught her sit and fetch.I admire my aunt Darge she taught me almost everything I now.I love my dog Maddie.
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