How to Train Your Dog

A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog

Liz Palika, Kate Abbott

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Alpha
17 May 2022

Domestic animals & pets; Dogs as pets; Dog obedience & training

Bond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods. It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.

Your dog if your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life - and your house! - upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful colour photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park!

In this book, you get- - Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog. - A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need. - Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them. - Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come. - Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviours. - Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!

By: Liz Palika, Kate Abbott
Imprint: Alpha
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 885g
ISBN: 9780744051469
ISBN 10: 0744051460
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 17 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kate Abbott is a co-owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training, where the motto is: caring, common sense dog training. She has worked with dogs in various ways over the past 26 years: veterinary technician, protection and security dog handling, obedience instruction, and behavior consultant. She has been teaching group obedience classes and offering private training sessions through Kindred Spirits for the last fifteen years. She is an AKC CGC evaluator and a teacher of the Red Cross Emergency Pet First Aid course. Kate is a past president of the national board of Love on a Leash, a therapy animal organization.