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Apuppy sees the world in a much different way than a human-for one thing, everything is an opportunity for fun. The dog owner who can tap into this joy of living will improve his own life as well as discover the key to shaping his puppy’s behavior. Easier said than done? Then stop trying to force things; relax and communicate with the essential wisdom of the animal. That wisdom, says Krista Cantrell, is the Tao-and since the way of Tao is intuitive, who better to lead than a puppy, a discoverer of new things, ruled by intuition? In this smart new work, Cantrell uses personal anecdotes and easy-to-follow exercises to help readers understand a puppy’s nature and needs, become intuitive trainers, and have fun “learning to play” and “playing to learn.” Much in the same way that Pooh fans discovered that the little bear had wisdom and insight far deeper than his honey-centric ways might have indicated, Cantrell’s readers will come to realize that puppies have profound, yet simple, ways to show us the world in a new light.

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From Library Journal

Both Siegal and Margolis have written other dog books on pet selection, training, and behavior. This particular title brings together their suggestions on handling specific behavior problems of individual dogs. While none of the ideas is especially innovative (consisting of analyzing the problem, looking for its roots, then using reconditioning techniques and obedience training methods to overcome the unwanted behavior), they are so clearly and positively presented that they will be most useful for a harried owner. Further, the authors emphasize the need to recognize the personality of the individual dog before choosing a correction. This readable, instructive book would be a good public library selection. Susan Matusak, Wilson Coll. Lib., Chambersburg, Pa.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This indispensable guide shows dog owners how to correct over 30 specific problem behaviors–including housebreaking failures, excessive barking, destructive chewing, fighting, jumping, and biting–with clearly explained behavior modification techniques and proven prevention tips. 78 photos.

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FROM AMERICA’S MOST CELEBRATED DOG-EXPERT
TEAM COMES THIS COMPREHENSIVE, MONTH-BY-MONTH GUIDE
TO RAISING A HAPPY, HEALTHY PUPPY.

The warm belly, the swinging tail, the wet nose, the big brown eyes — these are just some of the things that make living with a puppy pure bliss. But sometimes it’s too easy to forget that a puppy is more than just an adorable plaything: He is like a four-legged child, in need of love, guidance and the best care there is. The first year of a dog’s life is roughly equivalent to the first eighteen years of a child’s life. It’s a crucial time in the development of his behavior, personality and lifetime habits, so it’s important to get it right!

Enter The Good Life. In their trademark good-humored, engaging style, Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis take new dog owners by the hand and explain what they should be doing to raise their dogs throughout the first year and beyond. To help along new “parents,” the book breaks down the first year into clear time frames with essential information for each developmental stage of a young dog’s life. From feeding to housebreaking to behavior problem solving, The Good Life is filled with invaluable tips on every aspect of caring for a puppy. Areas covered include:

Crate-training

Acclimating your puppy to your
household and to strangers

Comprehensive and easy to follow, The Good Life is the Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care for dogs — filled with everything owners need to help their puppy become a happy, healthy member of the family.

About the Author
Mordecai Siegal is president emeritus of the Dog Writers Association of America and has written thirty-one books about dogs, cats and horses. He is frequently called upon as a keynote or after-dinner speaker as well as a master of ceremonies at benefits and pet-related events. He has appeared on numerous TV talk shows and has had his own radio talk show in New York. He has written monthly pet columns for House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s World. The recipient of numerous awards for his writing, he lives in New York City.

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“…do yourself ? and your dog ? a favor and follow the GOOD DOG! methods!” — Jack Hanna, Columbus Zoo

“Using training techniques like the ones in GOOD DOG! can create a lifelong bond between a dog and its owner.” — Martha Boden, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Indianapolis

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Thousands of dogs are abandoned or given to shelters every year because the owners don’t understand how to train and housebreak their pets properly. With Donna Chandler’s program, pet owners will learn to train their dogs in just minutes a day.

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From Publishers Weekly

While such recent entries into the dog obedience market as Linda Colflesh’s Making Friends , Bashkim Dibra’s Dog Training by Bash and the Monks of New Skete’s The Art of Raising a Puppy wow the canine-happy with authorial charm and painstaking thoroughness, this volume aims to please by virtue of its succinct, pared-down approach. Volhard and Bartlett, the author and illustrator, respectively, of Teaching Dog Obedience Classes , march the reader through exercises designed to produce a “good” dog: i.e., one that is housetrained, comes when called, has no bad habits, stays when told and does not pull when walked. However, they may overestimate their audience. Only a novice owner who is endowed with unusual powers of deduction will be able to fruitfully apply directions like “Distract and do something pleasant for the dog.” Devotees of training manuals, on the other hand, may pick up some worthwhile tips: reinforce your status as leader by having the dog sit and stay when you need to open the door. Illustrations not seen by PW.

Copyright 1991 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Those who love their dogs will find a wealth of clear, precise and sensible instructions here for teaching their canine companions to be the ideal pet. In the ultimate guide for teaching your dog good manners, two award-winning authors take the reader through a short course in dog behavior, highlighted by original cartoon art. Humorous yet practical suggestions are presented for preventing bad habits, dealing with a dog’s basic needs, growth stages and why things happen and when. What All Good Dogs Should Know abounds with practical information on a motivational, humane and highly effective approach to dog training. This book is essential for anyone who values a dog as a friend, pet and companion.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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A comprehensive, working guide on training dogs for basic obedience and handling dogs for show. Provides several solutions to try for the most common dog behavior problems. Workbook available.

From the Back Cover

Terrell’s encyclopedia was written by Nick Terrell to share his wealth of experience and knowledge of dog training. It was written especially for people who want the very best behavior from, and relationship with, their dogs - people like you. Nick Terrell has a real love for dogs; in fact, a love for animals of all kinds. As a small boy, he became enamored with countless fish, snakes, tadpoles, rabbits, pigeons, and other pets. He found them, and their varying behavior, interesting. Raised by his Grandfather, a horse trainer, nick showed an early understanding of animals, and of their behavior. This was noticed by his science teacher, who encouraged Nick to put his expertise to work by raising and breeding animals for test. Beginning in the late 1940s, Nick began training dogs, and entered many of them in the American Kennel Club’s certified obedience trails. His dogs proved to be consistent winners, scoring as high as 199 of a possible 200 points on two occasions. Those successes led Nick to open a training school, Dog Services of America, where he began a series of dog obedience training classes, which he named “Home Obedience Training.” In fifty years of classes, Nick and his assistants have worked with more than 10,000 dogs (and their owners). Nick also personally trained many hundreds of dogs in private training sessions at his Dog Services of America kennels. Throughout his dog training career, he has learned or developed many unique methods for creating strong and loving bonds between dog and owner. Those methods are outlined in this book. Nick earned a Bachelor of Human Relations degree from Missouri Valley College, and a Masters Degree in Psychiatric Social Work from the University of Kansas. He has earned the Master of Respect and Obedience title from the many dogs he has trained during his career.

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“The Loved Dog method is nothing short of a revolution. Tamar Geller shows us a pathway beyond punishment, and reminds us that understanding and respect are the key words in dog training in the twenty-first century. Now these common-sense and humane principles are set out clearly in a single, accessible volume.”

— Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States
–This text refers to the

Kindle Edition
edition.


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“The Loved Dog method is nothing short of a revolution. Tamar Geller shows us a pathway beyond punishment, and reminds us that understanding and respect are the key words in dog training in the twenty-first century. Now these common-sense and humane principles are set out clearly in a single, accessible volume.”

— Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States

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About the Author

Dr Quixi Sonntag is a veterinarian based in Pretoria, South Africa. Her veterinary practice deals exclusively with behaviour therapy for dogs and cats. She runs a busy dog training school that offers puppy training and rehabilitative and competitive (sport) training Apart from behavioural consultations, she is also involved with animal-assisted therapy (for people) and dog bite prevention education for school children. She lectures to veterinarians, veterinary nurses and pet owners and breeders on a regular basis and writes articles and columns for pet magazines on a variety of health- and behaviour-related topics. 

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Whether it’s barking at the postman, pulling on the leash, or digging up the garden, every dog has times when it behaves less than perfectly. Now owners can learn simple ways to make their pets behave better– and have more fun. Not a training book, this volume is actually “Miss Manners” for dogs– explaining basic dog behavior and providing directions for helping dogs behave properly in specific situations– without spending months doing basic obedience. Readers learn training methods such as:

– 25 ways to make dogs behave better in the car
– The secrets of making dogs welcome at 4-star hotels
– 12 tips to help dogs greet visitors appropriately
– Techniques for teaching dogs to push elevator buttons, bring slippers, and other special skills

The Well-Mannered Dog provides imaginative solutions for problem situations. The advice comes from experts such as animal behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians, making it authoritative and reliable. Delightful photographs, illustrations, and anecdotes complete this unique guide to helping any dog become a more civilized member of society.


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Discover in seconds what your dog’s symptoms really mean and what you can do to help him feel better. You’ll find fast, efficient advice on topics such as:

Overeheating
Scratching
Eye Redness
And Teething Pain

With hundreds of practical, head-to-tail remedies, Symptoms and Solutions is like having a veterinarian on call–24 hours a day.

Symptoms and Solutions is part of the Dog Care Companions, a series of books for pet lovers on behavior, health care, training, communication, and more.

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