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The ultimate dog training manual, perfect for any breed of dog. Beautifully illustrated with full–color photographs and detailed annotations, the New Complete Dog Training Manual shows you how to establish routines, implement commands, break bad habits, and learn how to train various breeds. Concise and easy–to–use, this enhanced edition of the consummate guide to dog training and behavior modification offers a refreshing, one–stop resource for new owners, and a wealth of knowledge for veterans.

About the Author

Dr Bruce Fogle is well-known for his expertise in animal behaviour. He lectures internationally, frequently appears on television and radio and writes for a variety of newspapers and magazines. He has written several books including Know Your Dog, the RSPCA Complete Dog Care Manual and the Encyclopedia of the Dog.
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Amazon.com Review

The Monks of New Skete share their invaluable training techniques and philosophy in their bestselling book, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend. First and foremost, the Monks–who themselves breed and raise German shepherds in Upstate New York–emphasize that “understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion” with your dog. Outlined in seven highly readable and informative chapters, the training principles offer a better knowledge of your pet’s psyche and personality–ultimately deepening the bond between human and animal. Striving to educate and sensitize new and potential owners to dog kind, the book explores different breeds and temperaments, and assesses the best places from which to obtain a dog. Thanks to a succession of neatly ordered chapters and subsections on everything from crates and leash training to dog treats and massage, training is made accessible and even fun. The Monks lay particular emphasis on the importance of training with “spirit, humor, and most of all, physical and verbal praise!” Whether you’re a new owner or an old-timer, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend is one of the best training guides available, written with compassion, empathy, and humor. –Naomi Gesinger

From Publishers Weekly

The Monks of New Skete have been raising and training dogs for over 30 years at their Cambridge, New York, monastery, and this volume-updated from the 1978 version-offers solid insights on dog training, behavior, grooming, feeding and a host of other topics. Whether discussing country, city or suburban dogs, the monks dispense good advice on humane care, such as admonishing owners to avoid “canine incarceration,” i.e., leaving a dog confined alone for long periods of time. While the book does contain many useful, tried-and-true techniques for obedience-stay, heel, down-stay, recall and the like-its unique value lies in the monks’ insights and thoughts about the human-canine bond. Concepts such as discipline and praise are more than merely a means to an end, the monks maintain: they are extensions of a caring attitude and real communication with a canine companion. Without devolving into New Age psychobabble, the monks make philosophical and spiritual observations that no dog lover could resist, and which just might make a convert of the uninitiated. 87 b&w photos.
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Eight carefully planned lessons teach you to apply canine/human learning patterns to train your dog simply, effectively, and permanently.

From the Back Cover

New Successful Techniques for Dog Training!

Take eight private lessons from two of America’s foremost obedience instructors and enjoy the same success achieved by the thousands of students who have attended the authors’ classes and clinics. These training techniques incorporate the latest findings on canine behavior, and their instructions are based on scientific research on how people learn a new skill. Both are models of simplicity and clarity. The approach to dog training in this book differs radically from other training methods. It was developed for people who are starting out with their first dog, and for those who do not have the aptitudes of an expert trainer. It is designed to work successfully with small dogs, larger dogs, mixed breeds, purebreads, young dogs and old dogs.

The book is enhanced by 132 illustrations and detailed explanations of how dogs learn, what dogs can learn, and the best time to start training. Common sense tips on dog ownership such as housetraining, feeding, exercise and traveling with your dog are included as well as explicit and effective instructions on dealing with such annoying habits as barking, chewing, digging and jumping. It’s all here?the hows and whys. Named Best Care and Training Book for 1983 by the Dog Writers’ Association of America!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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This companionable, quick-to-learn breed has long been a favorite among dog owners. Books in the Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length averages between 64 and 104 pages.