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For every right way to housebreak your boxer puppy (or even adult boxers) there are probably 100 wrong ways. In this book you will easily learn the most effective methods that get the best and quickest results. And along the way you will learn some basics about obedience training as well. There is nothing worse than having your home smell like dog pee when guests come to visit - even if you have gotten used to the odor. With the proper training techniques that you will learn in this book you will never have to worry about this embarassing situation.

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There are probably 100 wrong ways to potty train your boxer. Don’t make those mistakes - Learn the right way. In this book you will easily learn the most effective methods that get the best and quickest results. And along the way you will learn some basics about obedience training as well.

There is nothing worse than having your home smell like dog urine when guests come to visit - even if you have gotten used to the odor. With the proper training techniques that you will learn in this book you will never have to worry about this embarassing situation.

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“Must-reading for the serious trainer or behaviorist.” — Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers<br /><br />”Neptune has it all: intelligence, brilliance and passion…” — Daniel Tambourine, owner, Training With Tambourine<br /><br />”Neptune is a damn good read. Dog owners, dog trainers, animal shelter personnel - all will find these pages invaluable. Jean’s advice is orderly, effective, motivating and humorous.” — Sue Sternberg, owner, Rondout Valley Kennels and Shelter<br /><br />”This book, which is highly readable because of Jean’s wit and her flair for analogy is destined to totally revolutionize how trainers, veterinarians and owners view dog behavior.” — Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D. author of Excel-erated Learning<br /><br />”Written with the engaging, humorous language that is Donaldson’s trademark, and contains a wealth of information based on positive training methods.” –Whole Dog Journal

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But people are on another planet! Dogdom s most influential dog trainer and behaviorist, Jean Donaldson, is back with a newly revised and expanded edition of her popular Dogs are from Neptune. In 41 essays, Jean highlights the common and frequently wrong-headed notions people have about why dogs behave the way they do, and explains what really motivates your pooch and how to change behavior. Jean s innovative ideas are delivered via quirky and witty but always scientifically based essays will help create Aha! moments for every dog lover on earth. If you loved Jean s best selling The Culture Clash, you will enjoy learning more about the dogs who inhabit planet Neptune and the people who don t!

Your dog is from Neptune narrow the gap by learning more about:
The truth and power of consequences and how you can use them to train your dog.
The best ways to deal with common problem behaviors including guarding, separation anxiety and fear.
Why you should be skeptical of anyone whose training techniques and philosophies sound appealing but cannot be backed up with scientific evidence.
Dispel common myths associated with using food in training, dominance and whether playing tug with your dog really encourages aggression.
While we may be on different planets, learn how the fundamentals of behavior apply equally to dogs and people.
Why it seems that owners become more attentive trainers when they dress their dogs in costumes!

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The Latest Edition of a Classic Dog Training Book

Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog using the time-tested training method of the most successful Obedience competitor in history.

Winifred Stricklands humane, commonsense approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. And now its updated to include training for the latest AKC Obedience exercises.

Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and more than 170 photographs, this is an indispensable resource for everyone?pet owners, Novice competitors, Open enthusiasts, Utility contenders, and Obedience instructors.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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First published in the 1960s, world-famous Obedience competitor Winifred Strickland?s celebrated guide has helped generations of dog owners succeed with Obedience training. Now updated to reflect changes in AKC Obedience regulations, this new edition presents a commonsense, no-gimmicks approach to training that has stood the test of time.

Expert Obedience Training for Dogs covers all aspects of obedience, from housebreaking a puppy to handling a dog in competition, and offers detailed guidance for each level of the AKC Obedience trials?Novice, Open, and Utility?as well as Tracking. A special section addresses questions that constantly crop up during the training process.

Winifred Strickland?s methods are proven. Her training and competition record are unmatched, and she has successfully trained thousands of dogs and their handlers. Whether your goal is a well-mannered pet or a top-notch obedience competitor, this is your indispensable resource.

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Spare the punishment and raise a happy, well-behaved dog ?

The Complete Idiot?s Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, replaces the standard punishment-based training methods that have potential consequences for puppies and limited effectiveness with older dogs. This guide demonstrates positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to teach basic commands and housetraining, and correct a host of problem behaviors. Readers will also learn loose-leash walking games and how to train for the American Kennel Club?s increasingly popular Canine Good Citizen test.

? Dog owners number more than 40 million in the United States, and more and more of them are giving up on punitive training methods
? One of the few dog training books that exclusively adheres to positive training methods

About the Author
Pamela Dennison, owner of Positive Motivation Dog Training, has been training dogs since 1992. After switching methods from traditional punishment-based training methods to positive training, Pam has become an expert on working with dogs with various behavioral issues. She has written a monthly column, “The Barking Lot,” and authored Bringing Light to Shadow: A Story of Recovering an Aggressive Dog.