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“You can’t,” says the old cliche, but author Ted Baer is ready to prove otherwise. A well-known and highly successful dog trainer, he emphasizes the humane approach to increasing communication–and with it, the affection–between master and dog. Full-color photographs and illustrations.

From Publishers Weekly

You might expect a second book to build on or enlarge the contents of an author’s first, but in this case, you’d be wrong. Here Dibra, so-called Dog Trainer to the Stars, and his writing partner Rudolph extract the training principles from their Dog Training by Bash , then recast the remaining information in alphabetically ordered entries about canine behavior, problems and solutions. While Dibra and Randolph acknowledge that only a steady obedience program will address the causes of most doggy depredations, they accommodate those pressed for time by offering stopgap remedies as well as more complex “cures.” For example, if your dog enjoys grabbing the toilet paper and dragging it around the house (”Toilet-Paper Unrolling”), you can either leave the bathroom door closed or set up a nasty surprise to teach him to keep his paws off. The book’s alphabetical organization, however, fails to set forth fundamental laws of obedience training–e.g., how do you teach a dog a new command?–and, assuming a standard index, seems completely unnecessary. Illustrations not seen by PW.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


From Library Journal

Dibra, a noted celebrity dog trainer, has compiled a handy, readable problem-solving guide for dog owners. Behavior problems are alphabetically arranged, with extensive cross references, and the trainer provides examples, diagnoses the situation, and recommends corrective strategies. This is a useful companion title to his earlier work, Dog Training by Bash ( LJ 1/91), although libraries already owning Job Michael Evans’s People, Pooches and Problems ( LJ 1/91) or Carol Benjamin’s Dog Problems (Howell, 1989) may decide to skip it. But public library patrons will like the easily accessible format, and demand from Dibra’s fans, especially in the New York area, will certainly be strong.
- Jennifer King, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Marlboro, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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“The Dean of U.S. dog trainers”.

– FAMILY WEEKLY magazine

Product Description

If you think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, think again.

Captain Haggerty — hailed by The New York Times as “the world’s most experienced dog trainer” — proves that every dog can indeed have its day.

Not your everyday obedience or dog training guide — designed for dogs who are ready for new challenges — this presents instructions for 125 tricks, ranging from simple “bits” to spectacular acts worthy of a show business agent.

Safety tricks * Cute tricks * Retrieving tricks * Healthy tricks * Balancing tricks * Jumping tricks * Tricks emphasizing a dog’s sense of smell * Magic tricks * Tricks for the Show Biz dog * Tricks for the multidog family * Useful tricks * Tricks with props

There’s even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel at specific activities.

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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.


Review

“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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You can take her with you…

If you’re like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations.

Chances are, you’ve watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners’ needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved–even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers:

• Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs
• Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline
• Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments
• Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions

With these sophisticated training techniques, you’ll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome!

From the Back Cover

You can take her with you…

If you’re like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations.

Chances are, you’ve watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners’ needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved?even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers:

• Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs

• Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline

• Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments

• Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions

With these sophisticated training techniques, you’ll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome!

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