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Because it was originally bred as a fighting dog, today?s typical American Pit Bull Terrier requires special training and handling by its owner. Canine expert Joe Stahlkuppe advises that not every Pit Bull is right for every home. This breed adapts best to homes where the dog owners maintain a structured lifestyle and regular habits. Although Pit Bulls typically form strong bonds with their owners, they are often aggressive toward other dogs, and sometimes hostile toward human beings they don?t know. Stahlkuppe asserts that preventing aggression and fighting becomes a matter of limiting opportunity. He points out many ways and methods for limiting that opportunity, and goes on to offer a wealth of details for training and maintaining a happy, healthy, and friendly American Pit Bull Terrier. Color photos throughout.

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Because the American Pit Bull Terrier was originally bred as a fighting dog, today’s typical Pit Bull requires special training and handling by its owner. Canine expert Joe Stahlkuppe points out that Pit Bulls adapt best to homes where the owners maintain a structured lifestyle and regular habits. He explains methods for minimizing the dog’s aggressive traits and asserts that preventing fighting and other aggressive tendencies becomes a matter of limiting opportunity. Most important, Stahlkuppe offers a wealth of information to help you train and maintain a happy, healthy, and friendly American Pit Bull Terrier.

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As the author points out, well-trained dogs are welcomed into the world at large because their behavior can be controlled. But how do we learn to control our dogs and to teach them to behave in a manner that makes them good canine citizens? Tennant, a longtime dog trainer, emphasizes that training is a preventive measure–a dog that consistently obeys commands and knows its place in the hierarchy is a dog that can be fully trusted. The first step of his training program, the Leadership Program, teaches the owner how to become the dominant member of the family pack. When leadership has been established, it is much easier to teach a dog the standard commands (sit, stay, come, heel). The author starts his section on specific training techniques with advice on the psychology of puppies. The final sections outline the schedule for the author’s 21-day training plan and offer details on the training of specific behaviors. This very nice introduction to dog training, well illustrated with clear photos, belongs in all collections. Nancy Bent
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Packed with photos and step-by-step pictures of ‘how to’s’ for the various training techniques. (Lara Cummings E-Streams 200604)

Well-reasoned, easy-to-follow training guide that is informative for both new and seasoned dog owners. (Pet Business Magazine )

This very nice introduction to dog training, well illustrated with clear photos… excellent choice for teens with newly acquired dogs. (Nancy Bent Booklist )

Colorful attractive… well-structured improvement program… Written in plain and accessible language, this well-organized guide is recommended for all general collections. (Kevin Beach VOYA )

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No nonsense, hands on, practical guide to choosing, eating, drinking, sleeping, exercising, socialising, chilling and generally enjoying living with your dog! Ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Want to know how to get him to stop chewing the contents of your bag? Do you know what happens when you yawn at your dog? Winkie tackles the most common sources of dog owners’ confusion, frustration and bewilderment and presents a delightful and realistic approach to really enjoying living with your dog. Creating a mutual understanding between your dog and you is the key to Winkie’s approach, and is why it works so well! As a professional dog trainer and Canine Bowen Therapist with many years experience Winkie really knows her stuff. She writes (and teaches) with a knowing sense of humour that reassures and encourages you to put in the effort and reap the rewards of getting to know your dog.

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This newly updated edition explains the basics of dog showing for novice exhibitors, coaching them through the required routines at dog shows. Canine expert and successful dog exhibitor Caroline Coile begins with sound advice on how to recognize, raise, and train a dog that has prize-winning potential. Combining easy-to-follow text with clear, how-to photos, she goes on to demonstrate the correct way to pose, gait, and handle a dog in the show ring, as well as how to cope with various situations in the ring and out. She also advises on grooming, training, and conducting dress rehearsals, and enlightens her readers on the specific points that dog show judges always look for. The book?s many instructive color photos help dog owners understand the do?s and don?ts of dog show competition. In this new edition the author adds more training advice, including clicker training for show. She also provides additional tips gleaned from various handlers, and updates changes in AKC competitions and rules that exhibitors need to know.

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Successful owner-handler D. Caroline Coile tells you how to recognize, raise, and train a dog that has championship potential. With clear directions and instructive color photos, she demonstrates the correct way to pose, gait, and handle a dog in the show ring, offers enlightenment on the specific points that dog show judges look for, and tells how to cope with various situations that might arise both in the ring and out. She also advises on grooming, conducting dress rehearsals, deciding which classes to enter, and guiding a dog from novice to top winning champion. New in this edition is more detailed training advice, tips gleaned from various handlers, and recent changes in AKC regulations that exhibitors need to know. Both new and experienced handlers will find information to help them win?and have fun doing it!

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Dog Training for Children and Parents is the perfect primer for the child who is eager to have a hand in training the family dog. Author Michael Tucker–a seasoned trainer who has worked with the Royal Guide Dogs of Australia and written several books, including Dog Training Made Easy and Solving Your Dog Problems–offers expert advice on everything from picking the perfect puppy and preparing for its arrival, to basic obedience instruction and teaching your dog fun tricks and games. Tucker’s easy-to-follow training techniques, accompanied by color photographs of owners and dogs in action, make this informative guide useful and fun for the family that is ready to welcome a new furry friend into the fold.

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Make your dog a real member of the family! Find out how in Dog Training for Children and Parents. Author and trainer Michael Tucker provides thorough, easy-to-read instructions that children can follow and that adults will find accurate and entertaining. By training their dog, children gain a sense of achievement and develop a bond with the pet that will last a lifetime. From essential commands to tips on care and tricks, Dog Training for Children and Parents provides useful, understandable guidance for everyone in the house.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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With over 390 pages and the accompanying DVD, the author of Aggression in Dogs; and the Maxwell Award winner, Canine Body Language; brings you new ways to train your dog and to improve your understanding of how your dog perceives the communications you give to him. This is done by providing you with a series of exercises based on Positive Reinforcement training and a new set of protocols based on developing and improving any relationship.

Getting connected with your dog is the key to building a relationship in which learning can flourish and the needs of both the dog and the owner are met. Once you know how to communicate with your dog, that knowledge, combined with positive training techniques, can make you a much more effective trainer.