As every dog owner knows, it takes a lot of time and patience to train a dog--whether she's a puppy or an adult dog learning new behaviors. 1000 Best Dog Training Secrets is packed full of useful training tips for new and seasoned dog owners from two experts in the field. The easy-to-follow advice covers everything from basic skills to socialization, obedience training, manners, tricks and more. Robyn Achey and William Gorton, owners and operators of Tall Tails Training and K-9 Education school in New England, offer insight into handling dogs at all stages of development from brand new puppy to geriatric, so it's never too late to get started. You will learn about: -- Establishing leadership-- Socialization--learning from human leaders-- Obedience training-- Developing life skills-- Teaching manners-- Dog etiquette-- Behavior problem prevention and solutions-- Toys, games and leisure activities
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One:Ages and Stages,Needs at Each Stage
Chapter One:Puppy Raising,Puppy Praising
Chapter Two:Adolescent Dogs
Chapter Three:Adult Dogs
Chapter Four:Geriatric Dogs
Part Two:Basic Skills
Chapter Five:Establishing Leadership
Chapter Six:Socializing:Learning from Human Leaders
Chapter Seven:Obedience Training
Part Three:Developing Life Skills
Chapter Eight:Creating Manners
Chapter Nine:Dog Etiquette
Chapter Ten:Living Harmoniously with Your dog
Chapter Eleven:Balancing Essential Needs
Chapter Twelve:Behavior Problem Solving
Part Four:Having a Good Time with Your Good dog
Chapter Thirteen:Toys,Games,and Leisure Activities
Appendix:Advanced Activities and Tricks
Index
About the authors