How to Train Your Dog: A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog
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How to Train Your Dog: A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog
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Overview
Your dog is your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life—and your house!—upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park!
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780744051469 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | DK |
| Publication date: | 05/24/2022 |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Sales rank: | 1,027,765 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d) |
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Table of Contents
Part 1 Your Relationship with Your Dog 17
Chapter 1 Building a Relationship with Your Dog 19
The Bond Between Dogs and People 20
Benefits of the Bond 21
Bonding with a Puppy 22
Bonding with an Adopted Adult 24
Rules Help Build a Relationship 27
Not a Boss but a Parent 27
Parents Are Leaders 27
Parents Are Protectors 28
Parents Are Teachers 30
Your Relationship Needs Fun 32
Keep the Training Upbeat 32
Don't Get Discouraged 32
Don't Forget to Play 32
Chapter 2 Your Dog's Environment and Training 35
Your Dog's Living Environment 36
House or Apartment? 36
City or Country, Quiet or Noisy? 37
What Is Nearby? 37
Family, Guests, and Other Pets 38
People and Pets 39
Your Dog's Daily Routine 42
The Importance of a Schedule 44
Be Aware 45
Chapter 3 Who Is Your Dog? 47
Heritage Affects Behavior 48
Your Dog's Details 49
How Old Is Your Dog? 49
His Previous Experiences 50
Male Characteristics 51
Female Characteristics 51
Temperament, Personality, and Socialization 52
Temperament is Present at Birth 52
Personalities Are Unique 53
Is Your Dog Well Socialized? 53
Fear periods 55
Part 2 Explaining Dog Training 57
Chapter 4 Set Training Goals 59
Good Behavior Is a Joy 60
A Well-Behaved Dog Is More Fun 60
You Won't Be Embarrassed 61
Save Some Money 61
You'll Enjoy Your Dog 61
Have High Expectations 62
Your Dog Is Capable of So Much 63
Decide What You'd Like 63
Dream Big 64
Jot Down Your Goals 65
Chapter 5 Choose a Training Method 67
The Basis of Training 68
Positive Reinforcement 68
Negative Reinforcement 69
Positive Punishment 70
Negative Punishment 70
Teach Your Dog What to Do 70
Your Dog Is the Key 70
A Variety of Training Methods 71
Lure and Reward 71
Clicker Training 72
Balanced Training 72
Choosing a Method 72
Why Use Lure and Reward 73
Using a Lure 74
Choosing a Lure 74
How to Lure Your Dog 75
Making the Lure Disappear 77
How Long to Use the Lure 77
Lure and Reward Is Not Forever 77
Make the Lure Intermittent 77
When to Bring Back the Lure 78
Chapter 6 Your Training Tools 81
Your Voice is a Natural Tool 82
Dogs Are Verbal 83
Tone Is important 83
No Need to Yell 83
Finding the Right Motivators 84
Choose Good Foods 84
Homemade Dog Treats 85
Toys and Balls 86
Tug Toys 86
Choosing a Collar 88
Which Tool Will Work Best? 88
Use Only with Professional Help 89
Harnesses 90
Choosing a Leash 92
Appropriate Leashes 93
Avoid These 93
Chapter 7 Tips for Training Success 95
Build a Vocabulary 96
Marker and Praise 96
Interruption 97
Names of Exercises 97
Release 97
Be Interesting 97
Limit Your Dog's Freedom 98
Restrictions in the House 98
Limited Freedom Outside 99
When to Allow More Freedom 99
Top 10 Tips for Successful Training 100
When Your Dog Makes a Mistake 101
Catch Him In the Act 101
You See the Mess Later 101
How You Should Handle It 101
Part 3 The Basic Exercises 103
Chapter 8 Housetraining 105
A Goal for All Dogs 106
Teaching a Puppy 106
The Newly Adopted Dog 107
A Dog with Bad Habits 107
Crate Training 108
The Crate Is Not a Jail 108
Types of Crates 109
Introducing the Crate 110
The Housetraining Process 112
Use the Schedule 112
The Magic Word 112
Where to Go 113
Limit Her Freedom 113
Litter Box and Potty Pads 114
Potty Pads 114
Litter Boxes 114
Training 115
Housetraining Problems 116
Puppy Confusion 116
The Leg Lifter 116
Adult Goes on Carpet 117
A Change in Habits 117
Chapter 9 Teaching Release, Sit, and Sit Stay 119
Teaching Release 120
Teaching Sit 121
Using the Lure 122
An Alternate Technique 123
Teaching Stay 125
Sit Stay 126
Using the Sit Stay 127
Chapter 10 Teaching Down, Down Stay, and Stand 129
Teaching Down 130
Using a Lure 131
An Alternate Technique 132
Teaching Down Stay 134
Using the Down Stay 137
Teaching Stand 138
Using a Lure 139
An Alternate Technique 141
Chapter 11 Teaching Come 143
Come with a Sound Stimulus 144
Come on a Long Leash 146
Teach Wait and Come 148
Teaching Wait 149
Teaching Wait and Come 150
The Back and Forth Game 152
Chapter 12 Teaching Attention and Leash Skills 155
Teaching Attention 157
Build Focus and Attention 158
When Food Treats Are Too Stimulating 158
Adding Distractions 158
Your Dog's Name Is Always Positive 158
Watch Me 159
Attention Game 161
Expert Level Attention Games 162
A Leash Game 163
Change in Training Tools 165
No Pulling Allowed 166
Teaching Let's Go 167
Alternate Techniques 168
Teaching Heel 169
Teaching the Heel 170
The Finish: Move into Heel Position 171
Teaching a Wrap-Around Finish 171
Teaching a Finish by Moving on the Left Side 172
Using These Exercises 173
Chapter 13 Teaching Leave It 175
Leave It 176
Trade for Treats 178
Teaching Leave It 180
Using the Leave It 182
Part 4 Training Challenges 185
Chapter 14 Training Your Puppy 187
Puppies Are Babies 188
Everything Is New 189
Patience Is Needed 189
Think of the Future 189
The Process Is the Same 190
Lure and Reward Works Well 190
Keep Your Puppy Safe 192
Teaching Your Puppy 194
Help Your Puppy Succeed 196
The Basic Exercises 197
Socialization 198
The Best Age to Socialize 198
Socializing Safely 199
Introducing New Things 200
Make a List 201
People and Pets 201
Stimulate Her Senses 202
Cautions 202
Chapter 15 Preventing Problem Behaviors 205
Physical Exercise Is Important 206
A Tired Dog Will Nap 207
Exercise Ideas 208
Exercising a Puppy 210
Exercising Adult Dogs 211
Don't Overdo It 211
Tire the Brain, Too 212
When Your Dog Is Home Alone 213
Brain Games to Play Together 214
Practice Push-Ups 215
Food Affects Behavior 216
Look at the Label 217
If You Make a Change 217
Talk to Your Veterinarian 217
Socialization 218
Don't Isolate Your Dog 219
Wisely Socialize 219
You're a Team 220
Remember Your Goals 221
Family Unity 221
Be Consistent 221
Chapter 16 Addressomg Problem Behaviors 223
Jumping on You 224
Preventing the Problem 224
Making a Change 225
Jumping on Other People 226
Preventing the Problem 226
Making a Change 227
Barking Too Much 228
Preventing the Problem 228
Making a Change 229
Mouthing and Biting 230
Preventing a Problem 231
When to Get Professional Help 231
Digging 232
Preventing a Problem 233
A Place to Dig 233
Destructive Chewing in the House 234
Preventing a Problem 235
Destructive Behavior Outside 236
Preventing the Problem 237
Dashing Out Doors and Gates 239
Prevent the Problem 239
Use Training to Make a Change 240
Do You Need Professional Help? 242
Take Aggression Seriously 243
Finding a Professional 243
Chapter 17 Trick Training and Games 245
Create a Brain Game at Home 246
The Muffin Tin Game 247
A Fun Scenting Game 248
Bring Out the Boxes 249
Bottle Spinner 250
Snuffle Mat 251
More Scenting Games 252
The Plastic Egg Game 252
The Flower Pot Game 253
Tricks are Training and Fun 254
Teach Shake Then Wave 255
Peek-a-Boo 256
Spin Right and Left 258
Weave the Legs 260
Just Play 262
Retrieving Games 263
Tug Games 263
When to Stop the Play 263
Flirt Pole 264
Games to Avoid 265
Chapter 18 Canine Sports and Activities 267
The Canine Good Citizen Program 268
The CGC Test 269
Finding a CGC Test 269
Introducing Rally 270
AKC Rally Competition 271
Rally Exercises 271
Athletic Agility 272
The Obstacles 272
Agility Competitions 273
Therapy Dogs 274
Potential Therapy Dogs 275
Therapy Dog Training 275
Safety Is Imperative 276
There's So Much More 276