Product Description

Whether it’s barking at the postman, pulling on the leash, or digging up the garden, every dog has times when it behaves less than perfectly. Now owners can learn simple ways to make their pets behave better– and have more fun. Not a training book, this volume is actually “Miss Manners” for dogs– explaining basic dog behavior and providing directions for helping dogs behave properly in specific situations– without spending months doing basic obedience. Readers learn training methods such as:

– 25 ways to make dogs behave better in the car
– The secrets of making dogs welcome at 4-star hotels
– 12 tips to help dogs greet visitors appropriately
– Techniques for teaching dogs to push elevator buttons, bring slippers, and other special skills

The Well-Mannered Dog provides imaginative solutions for problem situations. The advice comes from experts such as animal behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians, making it authoritative and reliable. Delightful photographs, illustrations, and anecdotes complete this unique guide to helping any dog become a more civilized member of society.


From the Back Cover

Discover in seconds what your dog’s symptoms really mean and what you can do to help him feel better. You’ll find fast, efficient advice on topics such as:

Overeheating
Scratching
Eye Redness
And Teething Pain

With hundreds of practical, head-to-tail remedies, Symptoms and Solutions is like having a veterinarian on call–24 hours a day.

Symptoms and Solutions is part of the Dog Care Companions, a series of books for pet lovers on behavior, health care, training, communication, and more.

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