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Any experienced dog trainer will tell you that puppy training positively requires a major investment of the owner’s time. Are you ready for the commitment of a new puppy? Are you prepared to train your puppy every day? First decide if you have five minutes to spare! Kennel Club Books offers a fresh look into the mind of a puppy and how to use your pup’s outlook on life to work for you in a positive-training program. Find out how to start out with your puppy, using his short attention span and high aptitude for learning to teach him in short five-minute training sessions at various times throughout the day. This useful guide is a must for experienced owners and newcomers alike, as the author’s insight into a puppy’s frame of mind is sure to amaze. And using the five-minute plan, think of how much more time you will have to enjoy your new four-legged family member!

From Library Journal

Cantrell, a cognitive animal behaviorist, has created a dog-training method that will appeal to a wide variety of dog owners. Taking a holistic point of view, she points out that a dog (or any other creature) cannot learn if under inappropriate stress. She demonstrates in pictures and easy-to-understand language various techniques to assess a dog’s learning style, reduce or eliminate unnecessary stress, and develop a deeper bond between dog and handler. While not all trainers will agree with her assertion that dogs think (like dogs, after all), basing her technique on sound principles of operant conditioning as well as New Age health philosophies certainly makes this a unique work that moves beyond training dogs to teaching them and developing a human-dog bond that really works. For all pet-care collections.?Alicia Graybill, Lincoln City Libs., Neb.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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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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