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Anyone who is trying to housetrain a dog knows that life can become messy in a hurry. Now animal behavioral therapist Krista Cantrell reveals how to make housetraining easy, fun, and rewarding with her step-by-step solutions to training dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. In Housetrain Your Dog Now, readers will learn:

How to housetrain in just fourteen days
Techniques and tricks that make training easier
How to avoid five common training mistakes
How to retrain the resistant dog
Solutions to common housetraining problems
How to train city, suburban, and country dogs

Complete with photographs and practical, hands-on instructions, Housetrain Your Dog Now promises an “accident-free” dog in just two weeks. This essential guide also offers hope to many frustrated dog owners by showing that housetraining doesn’t have to be a chore but instead can be a bonding process to enhance relationships with their pets.

About the Author

Krista Cantrell, an animal behavioral therapist, is a frequent speaker and clinician who describes her training methods as “dog-friendly.” Over her more than twenty years of experience, she has developed her own dog-training philosophy, emphasizing experiential learning, behavior modification, and her own playSMART techniques. She is the author of Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right, and lives in the high Sonoran Desert of Arizona with her husband, dog, cat, and six horses.

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The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities presents a detailed overview of more than 35 sports and activities that are ideal for keeping dogs physically fit and mentally stimulated. Its comprehensive scope ranges from competitive events like agility, field trials, and hunt tests to noncompetitive pursuits like search and rescue and therapy. Each chapter profiles a different sport and includes information on its history, the equipment and skills required to get started, titles available for dogs to pursue based upon their breed and physical traits, competition classes and divisions, judging criteria of sponsoring organizations, and strategies for success. All profiles offer practical tips from experts who are heavily involved in and have achieved success in a given activity. Colorful photographs highlight each sport and activity, while an extensive glossary defines key sporting terms.

The only book on the market to cover such a wide variety of sports and activities in one indispensable and portable volume, The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities makes an ideal carry-along reference for sporting events to help the viewer understand what is happening. It is also perfect for use as a home reference to get more involved in your canine companion_s daily activities.


About the Author

DIANE MORGAN is an assistant professor at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. She has authored numerous books on canine care and nutrition, breed books, and horse books and has received numerous awards, including the Maxwell Medallion for The Living Well Guide for Senior Dogs. Diane lives in Williamsport, Maryland.

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Nothing is more adorable than a new puppy. But without the proper time spent training them, today?s puppies can become tomorrow?s nightmare hounds. This book teaches puppy owners all they need to know to successfully raise a puppy of any breed or background. Complete with black-and-white photos, owners will learn how to:

• Choose the best breed for their lifestyle
• Help children and other pets acclimate to the new puppy
• Puppyproof the house
• Housebreak and train the new puppy
• Feed and groom according to age and breed
• Solve common behavior problems

Also includes detailed information on alternative health care options as well as exercises and advanced training techniques. This book has everything puppy owners need to ensure that their new puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.

About the Author

Carlo De Vito (New Jersey and New York) is a publishing professional and lifelong dog owner (Chelsea, a white German shepherd, and Chief and Cinderella, a pair of dalmatians). He is the author of The Everything Puppy Book and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. His work has also appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Dogs.

Amy Ammen (Milwaukee, WI) is a professional dog trainer and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. She has extensive experience in the show ring with four breed champions and three Obedience Trial Championships, and currently performs with her dancing dogs at festivals and children?s venues.

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One Important Reason for the success of the human/dog relationship is the dog’s ability to adapt to human environments and requirements. Housetraining is a prime example, but when humans “humanize” housetraining, points out the Evans Guide, the result is havoc. Now, for all puppies and older dogs and their owners, celebrated dog trainer Job Michael Evans presents a sensible, effective approach to do the job once, fast and right. The author’s Access system is a powerful tool that gets the results you want. Learn how to give a “correction with a connection” so Rascal knows his mistake and not to repeat it. The support you need to succeed, in the form of handy schedules, summary sheets, photos and diagrams are all included. There are also important, special chapters for trainers, breeders, pet store operators and shelter personnel to help clients with housetraining. With understanding and humor, Job Michael Evans guides you through the housetraining process to move you and your dog to a lasting partnership?the human/dog relationship as it was meant to be.

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One Important Reason for the success of the human/dog relationship is the dog’s ability to adapt to human environments and requirements. Housetraining is a prime example, but when humans “humanize” housetraining, points out the Evans Guide, the result is havoc. Now, for all puppies and older dogs and their owners, celebrated dog trainer Job Michael Evans presents a sensible, effective approach to do the job once, fast and right. The author’s Access system is a powerful tool that gets the results you want. Learn how to give a “correction with a connection” so Rascal knows his mistake and not to repeat it. The support you need to succeed, in the form of handy schedules, summary sheets, photos and diagrams are all included. There are also important, special chapters for trainers, breeders, pet store operators and shelter personnel to help clients with housetraining. With understanding and humor, Job Michael Evans guides you through the housetraining process to move you and your dog to a lasting partnership?the human/dog relationship as it was meant to be.

Amazon.com Review

So you’ve gotten the pick of the litter and managed to accomplish potty training. What next? Not everyone has the time to sit through books outlining all sorts of irrelevant issues, so Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis (Uncle Matty of I Just Got a Puppy, Now What Do I Do?) have created a straightforward book geared to fixing specific problems. Solutions: For Your Dog–and You covers everything from obedience training to first aid, and contains an especially helpful chapter for those at their wit’s end. Titled “He’s Driving Me Crazy,” it tackles those serious behavior problems like jumping on guests, biting, and bolting out the front door.

Most of the solutions are short–a half-page, at most–and present fairly commonsense approaches. As with raising children, consistency is important with a dog, and the authors caution against allowing Rover to jump on you if he’s not allowed to jump on others. Also, watch your reaction to poor behavior. If you go ballistic the first time your new dog wets the rug, you may be setting the stage for your four-legged friend to act guilty every time you enter the room. Crates, leashes, feeding, and grooming are all covered, with regular insistence that you view your dog as an individual and respond to his individual needs. General information is provided on a dog’s anatomy, as well as ways of identifying parasites, deficiencies, and illness. Managing to cover a wide range of information in a short space, this is an excellent all-around guide for daily care of all canines. –Jill Lightner

From Publishers Weekly

Loving, Learning About and Losing AnimalsUnderstanding how much our actions impact a dog’s behavior is the key to enjoying a long and loving life together, according to Mordecai Siegal, an award-winning author of 26 books, and Matthew Margolis, expert trainer and host of PBS’s Woof, It’s a Dog’s Life. In their warm, instructive and well-organized guide, Solutions: For Your Dog–and You, they explain everything from preparing to adopt a dog, to dog training, to saving a dog who has stopped breathing. Agent, Mel Berger.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Kennel Club Books® presents an instructional volume dedicated to the most all-American of dogs: those marvelous mutts! This is sound advice on a timely topic, as more and more pet lovers are adopting mixed-breed companions from shelters and rescue organizations. Whether your new mixed-breed friend is a puppy or adult dog, and whether or not his parentage and background are known, you?ll find an effective approach to training your dog in Training Your Mixed Breed. Experienced animal trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau acquaints you with many common breed traits as well temperament testing to help you learn about your dog?s personality and trainability based on his lineage. If your dog?s mix is unknown, the author?s descriptions will help you make an educated assessment of possible parentage. From selecting and caring for your dog to house-training and basic obedience commands, the author presents positive-motivational ways to teach your dog. A special section on preventing and curing bad habits will be helpful to readers, ideal for adopters of adult dogs with unknown backgrounds. Explore professional-training options and head-halter training for challenging cases, and have fun with your new friend, as the author introduces you to the many canine sports available to mixed breeds and their owners, along with plenty of things to do together at home. Enjoy your one-of-a-kind canine by following the experienced advice in Training Your Mixed Breed. Illustrated with photos of the various exercises as well as plenty of adorable mutts, this book is sure to be as enjoyable as it is educational.

Review

“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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Are your pup’s behavioral problems putting him in the doghouse?

You adore your dog– but when he’s biting strangers, sniffing houseguests in embarrassing places, or drinking from the toilet, he hardly seems like man’s best friend. So how do you effectively discipline this sociable, structure-driven animal without humiliating him, harming his canine psyche, or having him fear you? Bad Dog!, from author and animal behaviorist Steve Duno, is your ultimate, A-Z guide to correcting and preventing troublesome dog behaviors, from aggression to separation anxiety and everything in between.

It has:

* A comprehensive listing of the fifty most common canine behavioral problems– and specific modification techniques for fixing each one
* Ideas about environmental conditions that may be causing your pet’s unpleasant behavior
* Insight into the canine psyche to understand why your dog is acting out
* An essential overview of basic canine needs, desires, and instincts
* The “Ten Commandments” of dog ownership every dog-lover needs to know
* And many more ways to understand your dog, keep him happy and healthy, and keep your own sanity intact


About the Author
Steve Duno is an animal behaviorist and professional writer who lives in Seattle, Washington. He is the co-author of seven books, including Anti-Aging for Dogs, and the author of SMP’s Plump Pups and Fat Cats and No, Kitty!

Review

…Adamson breaks down complex relationships and situations…reads like a chat with a really dog-smart friend… — Dog Fancy Magazine

…mixes specific no-nonsense advice with appropriate humor…[provides] a wealth of information, complete with gorgeous color photography. — Newark Star-Ledger

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Your new adopted dog is totally outta control: He is afraid of everything, won’t leave you alone, acts aggressively, or tears around the house. You adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue to enjoy the benefits of canine companionship, but it’s not working out the way you planned. You don’t know if you can take it anymore—You need help!

Your Outta Control Adopted Dog offers clear, step-by-step instructions on how to deal with common problems that make living with your adopted dog a challenge, such as:

—Housetraining —Separation anxiety —Hyperactivity —Shyness or fearful behaviors —Aggression —Barking —Chewing —Digging

Your Outta Control Adopted Dog will give you the tools you need to turn your little monster into a dog that you can truly trust and enjoy for a lifetime.