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“Sandy has always had a heart for animals. Through her training, she has saved many animals from going to shelters because of behavior problems. She has a kind method that works!” Nanci Suro, Executive Director, Max Fund, Denver, CO.

“Sandy Butler is a female Dr. Doolittle and her message is simple yet compelling; Animals have feelings and rights too! Sandy’s first book is a literary tribute to our four-footed friends and their care. From our many radio conversations I conclude that Sandy Butler is the nation’s leading advocate for animals.” Bill Smith, Creator/Host, Wake-Up Williamsport, WWPA Radio, Williamsport, PA — Publisher Comments

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Sandy Butler’s method of training has shown positive results almost immediately in a pet’s behavior pattern. Her technique is based on communicating with a pet in a simple straightforward manner. It has worked on pets previously thought to be untrainable. Now you will be able to train your dog with consistency, caring, and compassion.

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In today’s world having a well-trained dog is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Using common sense humor and kindness, this book will help average owners to teach his or her dog how to become a well-mannered companion and a valued member of the family.

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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An obedient dog is a happy dog in a happy family environment. The new edition of this instructive book gives dog owners insights into the canine mind, explains the various reasons why a dog is likely to misbehave, and describes humane and effective methods to correct bad behavior. Problems discussed include aggressive behavior toward visitors and strangers, jealousy of new babies arriving in a family, excessive barking, destruction of household objects, resistance to housebreaking, pulling on the leash, eating problems, and many others. The author also presents a chart listing 28 common breeds, with suggestions for physical exercise, capsule descriptions of temperament, and the type of owner the animal is best suited to?beginners, experienced handlers, or experts. The book is filled with color photos and drawings, as well as informative sidebars.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
–This text refers to the

Paperback
edition.

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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.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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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!

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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!

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From Booklist

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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Review

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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With more than 150,000 copies sold, Mother Knows Best is one of the top training books of all time. Based on the natural way a mother dog trains her puppies, Benjamin’s training method is humane, effective and all natural. Now we’ve put a bright new cover on a timeless classic.

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Mother Knows Best the natural way to train your dog

The Dog is a Social Animal, and in nature the mother is a dog’s most successful teacher. This simple fact translates into a highly effective, dynamic approach to dog training based on the natural way dogs learn. Using this natural way of learning as a base, renowned author and trainer Carol Lea Benjamin presents a sensible, easy, humane training program designed to shape your dog into the best companion it can be, at home and in public. From the basics of puppy training and good house manners, on through all the levels of structured obedience exercises, Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog helps your dog learn as it was intended to. Here’s the secret of how to enjoy your dog, have your dog enjoy you and enhance the human-animal bond?all at the same time! It’s training you can rely on. After all, Mother Knows Best.

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Humane training methods written in a step-by-step approach helps produce a superior bird dog in minimum time. The speed-train system also makes the process enjoyable for the dog as well as the master.