ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training

ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training

Author : Steven Applebaum
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (December 29, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764567225
ASIN: B003D3OFKW

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Product Description

With the proliferation of titles in the market today, why another book on pet dog training? Because most of them sound wonderful, but don't work! And the dogs being trained often develop problems as a result. Frustrated pet owners are looking for practical, humane answers -- that provide results.
The experienced approach contained in The ABC Practical Training Guide has proven itself with over 40,000 dog owners across the United States and Canada who have found their answers "as simple as ABC."


From the Back Cover

Dog Training That Works--as Simple as ABC! If you’re a dog owner, you’re already a trainer. From the moment you bring your dog home, you’re teaching him how to behave--and, without realizing it, you could be instilling undesirable behaviors that have to be unlearned. Now, there’s a simple, no-nonsense way to effectively and humanely train your pet--and get the right results. In ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training, Steven Appelbaum, an expert with over 25 years of professional experience training thousands of dogs and hundreds of professional dog trainers, shares his secrets to help you get your dog to behave--giving you tried, true, and tested techniques that work.
Focused on the strength of rewarding appropriate behavior, Appelbaum passionately relates a sensitive, user-friendly approach that strengthens the canine/human bond. He explains how to quickly establish a training program that prevents problems before they occur--and how, by following a few fundamental principles, you can make your new companion a comfortable member of your family. You’ll discover:

The basics of how your dog learns
Positive ways to address behavior problems, such as jumping, nipping, chewing, house soiling, digging, and barking
How to establish obedience off-leash, inside the house and out
What "pack theory" is--explained in a way that finally makes sense
Where correction can have a place in dog training
How to find a professional trainer who is right for you and your dog
Complete with an Internet guide to sites on everything from pet supplies and dog parks to boarding kennels and veterinarians, the ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training truly makes training your four-legged friend as simple as ABC!