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101 Dog Tricks Kyra Sundance
Quarry Books 2007 1592533256 / 9781592533251 New Softcover
101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps? The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog and help him integrate into your family. It keeps him mentally and physically challenged and helps to establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills needed for common dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. It's every dog lover's privilege that Kyra and Chalcy took time from their performing schedule to share their secrets in 101 Dog Tricks.
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101 Training Tips For Your Dog Condax, Kate Delano
DTP 0440505682 / 9780440505686 Trade Paperback 219 pages
A professional dog trainer explains how to work with a dog's inborn abilities and characteristics to eliminate bad behavior and make life happier on both ends of the leash. Using an A-Z format, this guide discusses pack behavior, the importance of establishing who is "top dog," and how to use praise and correction over punishment to stop misbehavior. Photos.
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A Dog Who's Always Welcome Lorie Long
Howell 2008 0470142480 / 9780470142486 New Sodtcover
If you're like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations.
Chances are, you've watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners' needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers:
* Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs
* Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline
* Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments
* Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions
With these sophisticated training techniques, you'll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome!
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18.50 USD
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All About Agility Jacqueline O'Neil
Howell 1999 1582451230 / 9781582451237 New Softcover
Would you like to build a better bond with your dog? make new friends? Travel to new places? Accept new challenges? You can do it all by becoming involved in the sport of Agility. Agility blends desire, control, training, and athletic ability. All healthy dogs can enjoy the work, releasing their energy constructively and learning how to stay in control even when in high spirits. This book has lots of training tips for each challenge of the course, explains how the courses differ in different organizations, and what the rules and titles are. Find out what to expect from and how to prepare for an agility competition.
This revised edition includes the new AKC Jumpers With Weaves classes and revised USDAA jump heights.
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Art of Raising a Puppy The Monks of New Skete
Little, Brown and Co. 0316578398 / 9780316578394 New Hardcover
Probably one of the best basic books available, from the world-renowned monks at New Skete. This community has been breeding, raising, and training dogs for more that 25 years at the New Skete Monastery in Cambridge, NY.
Content includes:
The stages of puppy development The decision to adopt a puppy The right breed for you Where to get a puppy Finding a Dog Breeder Preparing for your puppys arrival First day at home Learning to read your dog A complete guide to basic training methods Solutions to common puppy problems Feeding, grooming & general care.
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Be the Pack Leader Cesar Millan
Harmony 2007 0307381668 / 9780307381668 New Hardcover, DJ
Millan, television's "Dog Whisperer," says that "Even the most unobservant person can see an owner's own issues totally mirrored in his or her dogs' problems," and in this follow-up to last year's bestselling Cesar's Way, he makes that connection more explicit and exploitable. Every dog wants a "clearly defined social framework, with a fair, consistent pack leader"; chances are good, then, that behind every unruly dog is an inconsistent human.
To become the master your dog needs, one must cultivate "calm-assertive energy," a mind-set that puts both dogs and people at ease; besides thorough explanation, Millan offers a number of suggestions for developing this powerful form of non-verbal communication, including visualization techniques and inner dialogue ("focus your mind, and then tell yourself, 'This is my sofa.' "). Answering readers' requests for more straightforward advice, the book also offers a rundown of training tools-collars, leashes, etc.-and step-by-step instructions for properly handling common occurrences such as meeting a new dog, walking, feeding and visiting the vet. In numerous case studies, Millan's love for his work is obvious and infectious; whether you need a book for your dog or yourself, Millan's simple techniques, compassionate tone and intimate knowledge of dog psychology (and the human effect on it) makes this a worthy read.
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Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility Laurie Leach
TFH 2006 0793805465 / 9780793805464 New Softcover
Digging holes in the backyard, chewing a hole in your favorite sock, running laps in the kitchen - dogs are always on the move. Why not channel some of that indefatigable energy into a hobby that can be fun for both you and your furry friend?
Training your dog (and yourself) for agility competitions will create a fun working relationship that both of you can enjoy. Find everything you need to know in this fun guide that includes information on pre-agility training, detailed advice on correction-free training, and step-by-step agility training techniques. Also learn how to make your own agility obstacles, use a clicker as a motivational tool, and officially enter agility trials.
Participating in agility competitions can build a strong, enduring bond between you and your dog. Read The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility to learn the ins and outs of this exciting hobby.
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Beyond Fetch D. Caroline Coile Ph.D.
Howell Book House 0764517678 / 9780764517679 Softcover New copy
* Chapter 1: The Best Mind Games. Treasure Hunt: Sniffing out the goods. Total Recall:A memory-building game. Shell Game: A sleightof-hand challenge. Amazing!: Make a doggy maze. Soft-Shoe Shuffle: Building bad habits. Love Seat: A silly love game. Baby Steps: How to annoy your dog, step-by-step. Laser Tag: Go toward the light. Overachiever Retriever: A fetch game for big mouths. Hide and Seek: You hide, he seeks. Mutt n Button: A treat-finding game. On the Hunt: Make dinner an adventure. Cross-Eyed Treat Trick: Balancing a diet. Rise and Shine: Your own canine alarm clock. Sing for Your Supper: A howling good time. Red Light, Green Light: A game of stop and go. Fido Do-Si-Do: Dances with dogs. Pup Psychic: Is your dog a mind reader? Rover Recipes: Cooking up canine cuisine. Bowser Buffet: A taste-testing temptation. Sick as a Dog: Games you can play from your own bed.
* Chapter 2: The Best Backyard Athletics. Get It!: The original game of fetch. One in a Million: Scent discrimination. Scuba Dog: Retrieving underwater. Right on the Mark: Retrieving by memory. Blind Dogs Bluff: Following directions. Fido Find and Fetch: Sniff out an item. Snoopy Sniffer: Sniff out trouble. Hot on the Trail: Tracking you down. Backtrack: A handy find-it game. Someones Watching You: How to make your dog feel paranoid. Keep-Away: The old favorite. Catch Me if You Can: You chase him . . .. Be the Bunny: He chases you. Pillow Fight: Dodge ball with marshmallows. Lassie Go Home: A race to the finish. Overcoming Obstacles: A jumping game. Sprinkler Madness: Fun on a dog day afternoon. Hang on Snoopy!: Tug-of-war. Frequent Flyers: Frisbee catching. Canine World Cup: Soccer for dogs. Jump and Bump: Canine volleyball. Spelunking With Spot: Backyard tunneling. Pulling His Weight:Tote that barge. Special Delivery: A messenger game.
* Chapter 3: The Best Party Games. Leader of the Pack: Follow the leader. A Barrel of Fun: The canine version of barrel racing. Wagging the Dog: A tale of the tails. Smoochy Poochy: A dog kissing contest. Six-Legged Obstacle Course: A relay race for dogs and people. Sleuth Hound: A scavenger hunt with dogs 46 Bobbing for Bow-Wows: A treat-bobbing game. Spot Says: The canine version of Simon Says. Rowdy Recall Relay: A recall relay race. The Great Egg Race: An egg and spoon relay race with dogs. Underwater Relay: An even tougher relay race. Wet T-Shirt Contest: The race to get dressed. Toss Your Cookies: A treat-catching contest. Have a Ball: A ball-catching contest. Toy Dogs: A toy-retrieving contest. Pooch Puissance: A high jump competition. Bowser Bowling: A game of finesse (sort of ). Lucky Ducky: A carnival prize game. Bark-O-Rama: A barking contest. Hunt High and Low: An Easter egg hunt for dogs. Musical Pairs: Musical chairs the hard way. Red Rover: Red Rover for dogs. Star Search: A message delivery challenge. Scent Hurdles: A scent discrimination race. H-O-U-N-D: A canine challenge. Swing Your Pawdner: A canine cotillion.
* Chapter 4: The Best Canine Activities. Puppy Pals: Arrange a play group. Do Lunch: Dine out with your dog. Get Some Class: Get a Phido PhD. Waggin Workshops: Pursue higher education. Meet and Greet: Make some new friends. Bark Avenue: Put on your running shoes. Dog Day Afternoon: A canine carnival. Take in a Show: Go to a dog competition. Bark in the Park: Find a dog park. Mutt Strut: A parade of pooches. Visiting Hours: Therapist in a fur coat.
* Chapter 5: The Best Doggy Vacations. Roving With Rover: Hitting the road. Doggy Destinations: Fun places for dogs to go. Canine Congregations: Natinal meeting places. Canine Camps: Back to nature. On Tour: Join a tour group. Boating With Bowser: Sail the seven seas. Innocents Abroad: Exploring foreign soil.
* Chapter 6: The Best Outdoor Adventures. Get Wet!: Swimming lessons. See Spot Run: Jogging. Spinning Your Wheels: Biking. Take a Hike: Hiking. Mapping a Course: Orienteering. Pitch a Tent: Camping with canines. Have Some Pull: Canicross. Get Rolling: Rollerblading. Scoot!: Scootering. A Bicycle Built for Two: Bikejoring. Pull a Fast One: Skijoring. The Driven Snow: Sledding. Put the Dog Before the Cart: Carting. That Dog Can Hunt: Hunting. Rescue Me!: Search and Rescue.
* Chapter 7: The Best Organized Sports. Citizen K-9: Canine Good Citizen tests. Steady as She Goes: Temperament tests. Show Off!: Conformation shows. Mind Games: Obedience trials. Leaps of Faith: Agility trials. Led by the Nose: Tracking trials. To Serve and Protect: Schutzhund trials. In the Swim: Water tests. Dock Dogs: Dock jumping competitions. Field of Dreams: Hunting tests and trials. Driving Ambitions: Herding tests and trials. Two Right Feet: Doggy Dancing. Flying Saucers: Disc dog competitions. Catch it!: Flyball relays. The Allure of the Chase: Lure coursing trials. A Racing Heart: Amateur racing. Down and Dirty: Earthdog trials. Light Weights and Heavy Weights: Weight pull competitions. On Ice: Sled dog racing. Drafting a Plan: Drafting trials. Pack a Title: Backpacking as a sport. On the Road Again: Road trials.
* Chapter 8: The Best Dog Toys. Stick It!: Toys that grow on trees. Sock It!: Sock toys. Milking the Fun: Milk jug toys. Bursting His Bubble: Soap bubbles. Full of Hot Air: Your beautiful balloons. Chasing Cars: Remote control toys. In Search of the Lost Squeak: Make your own squeaky toys. Hot Diggity Dog!: A canine sandbox. Cur Pooling: Kiddie pools. Pandoras Box: Fun with plain brown wrappers. Race to the Pole: Make a pole lure. And Theyre Off! A backyard racetrack. Ball and Chain: Tetherball. Get a Grip: Springpole. Gone Fishing: Tug-of-war on a fishing line. Jump for Joy: Obstacle course.
* Chapter 9: The Best Ways to Relax. Rub Your Dog the Right Way: Give your dog a massage. Play Doctor: Give your dog a check-up. Dog-Eared Pages: Read a dog book. You Oughta be in Pictures: Scrappys scrapbook. Be a Hero: Help dogs in need.
Index.
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Bones Wouls Rain From The Sky Suzanne Clothier
Grand Central 044669634X / 9780446696340 New Softcover
Definitely not a training book full of stale dos and donts, BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY is a beautifully written exploration of the ways in which humans can establish a better rapport with their dogs. Positing that owners relationships with their canine companions have the power to make them more human and humane, the author examines the way owner/dog relationships go wrong, and how owners can make them right. Profound and practical, the book offers new insights into behavioral problems, improved communication, and mutual respect and trust, while challenging readers to re-examine their own attitudes and discover the joy in a genuine partnership.
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Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right Cantrell, Krista
Plume, 1998 0452277558 / 9780452277557 Trade Paperback New copy
Train yourself to train your dog. This proven program is guaranteed to bring results. Discover:
How to listen to your dog How to stimulate him to think and respondHow to use Eastern and Western wisdom The body/mind connection15 excercises to help you understand and influence your dog How to take the stress out of training & keep the fun in!
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Chase! Managing Your Dog's Predatory Instincts Clarissa Von Reinhardt
Dogwise 2010 1929242689 / 9781929242689 New Softcover
Almost every dog has some degree of prey drive - it's in his genes - some more than others. You may experience it when your otherwise well mannered dog suddenly takes off chasing after a rabbit, squirrel, or a jogger. The old approach to solving this problem involved the use of 'corrective' devices like choke chains and electronic fences. A better approach includes training and management techniques that reward your dog for choosing to focus on and stay near you, the owner.
Clarissa von Reinhardt has been working on the issue of how to deal with unwanted predatory behavior for many years. In this fascinating and inspiring book, she takes the readers step by step through her training methods, inviting them to learn more about a dog's complex spectrum of behavior, and ultimately to maintain as much control as possible over the urge to chase prey.
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Child-Proofing Your Dog Brian Kilcomons & Sarah Wilson
Warner 0446670162 / 9780446670166 New Softcover
Everyone hopes children and dogs will be perfect companions. This useful little guide offers proven methods to help you make that relationship a reality. Topics include:
# Train an older dog to accept an infant
# Avoid common dog/toddler problems
# Pick the best breed for a family dog
# Special help for dogphobic kids
# Terrific tricks kids can teach their dog
# Preventative training against Jumping.
Snapping, Barking, and agressive behavior The authors of Good Owners, Great Dogs also offer advice on picking the best breed for a family dog.
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Clever Dog! Train Your Dog to be Really Useful Gwen Bailey
HarperCollins 2009 0007279930 / 9780007279937 New hardcover
Learn how to train your dog to do absolutely anything!
In her latest book, Gwen Bailey, respected dog behaviourist and trainer, demonstrates how to teach your dog to do really useful things around the house. From closing the door to finding lost keys, Gwen Bailey will teach you how to turn your pet into an eager and useful friend around the house, enhancing your relationship and having great fun along the way.
With specially commissioned step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions you will be able to teach your dog over 20 clever and useful activities, including:
* Take a message
* Ring a bell to go out
* Put your rubbish in the bin
* Find your lost keys
* Bring the phone when it rings
Most dogs love to work and Gwen's reward-based methods will stimulate your pet and build and enhance your relationship with him.
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Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training John R. Falk
Lyons Press 2004 1558213198 / 9781558213197 Hardcover, DJ As-New unmarked copy: priceclipped
This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment, live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens, and a new chapter on the help and services offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions.
It covers all pointing and flushing breeds and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment. In addition, the revised appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories.
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Culture Clash Jean Donaldson
James & Kenneth 1997 1888047054 / 9781888047059 New Softcover
The Culture Clash is special. Jean Donaldson's first book is one of the very best dog books I have ever read. It is utterly unique, fascinating to the extreme, and literally overflowing with oodles of information that is so new it virtually redefines the state of the art in dog behavior and training. Written in Jean's informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. Agressive behavior in domestic dogs is a vital issue that has long needed to be brought out into the open. Donaldson's work with the rehabilitation of agressive dogs has brought her to the understanding that there are NOT two kinds of dog (nice dogs who would never bite and vicious ones who do). Instead, she contends that biting is a natural, normal dog behavior. Agressive behavior within a community of dogs does not fracture relationships; it is all taken very much in stride, much as humans accept the occasional exchange of heated words. Problems arise when dog rules and standards conflict with human values. The upshot is that biting dogs, instead of being rehabilitated to fit into human culture, are summarily put to death. That's quite the culture clash. The Culture Clash has a refreshingly original perspective and always cuts to the chase - no if's and no but's - here's the story - educate your dog! Do yourself and your dogs a big favor: give it a read.
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Divine Canine Monks of New Skete
Hyperion 2007 1401309259 / 9781401309251 New Softcover
Bring out the divine in your canine!
Obedient, devoted, and happy - that's what we all want our dogs to be. Let Brother Christopher and the Monks of New Skete show you how to get there through the stories of sixteen unruly dogs who came to them with more than a few lessons to learn.
In this engaging and informative companion book to the hit Animal Planet series, the Monks of New Skete, renowned masters in the art of raising and training dogs, demonstrate tried and true techniques for influencing animal behavior, showing how a caring attitude and honest communication can turn any dog into a divine canine. Featuring:
* The Monks' Way: inspiring insights into the special New Skete training methods
* Tips on tackling problems: dominance, aggression, separation anxiety, and more
* 'What if' guides when things don't go as planned
* Glossary of key training techniques
* Step-by-step photos and full-color illustrations of dogs in training at the New Skete monastery
A must-have for anyone who loves dogs, Divine Canine offers unique and entertaining lessons that resonate far beyond the food dish and water bowl.
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Do Over Dogs:Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life Pat Miller
1929242697 / 9781929242696 New Softcover
What exactly is a Do-Over Dog? It might be a shelter dog you're working with to help her become more adoptable. Perhaps it's the dog you've adopted, rescued, or even found running stray who is now yours to live with and love .. forever. Or it could be the dog you've lived with for years but you realize he still has 'issues' that make him a challenging canine companion. A Do-Over Dog is any dog that you think needs - make that deserves - a second chance in life.
Noted author and trainer Pat Miller has spent her life working with both people and shelter dogs, family dogs, and dogs with behavior problems. In her newest book she shares the wisdom of her years in the field of force-free, positive dog training to help give people and pets a first class life.
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Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher Miki and Julie Collins
Alpine 2009 1577790944 / 9781577790945 New Hardcover
Completely revised and updated! Includes the latest information on equipment and training.
Whether you are training for sprint or long-distance races, wilderness adventures, or mushing tours, this book has the answers you need. Based on interviews with top experts, over three decades of personal experience, and tens of thousands of miles on the runners, Miki and Julie Collins tell you how to:
* Select and care for your dogs
* Get the most out of every dog
* Choose appropriate gear for the job
* Recognize and correct problems, from medical to psychological
* Handle a wide range of conditions
* Prepare for various events, from races to extended wilderness trips
* Make money with your team.
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Dog Logic Joel M. McMains
Howell 0876055102 / 9780876055106 Hardcover New copy
Chapter contents:
Section I: Prior to Training.
1. Beginnings.
2. The Right Dog.
3. Pretraining and Bonding.
4. Instincts and Drives.
5. Training Guidelines.
Section II: Companion Obedience.
6. Basic Tools.
7. Fundamental Lessons.
8. First Week.
9. Second Week.
10. Third Week.
11. Fourth Week.
12. Fifth Week.
Dog Tricks.
Lessons from the Best Teacher.
Postscript.
Ten Commandments.
Glossary.
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