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Have the most talented dog in the neighborhood! Want to teach your dog the coolest tricks? This step-by-step guide helps you easily train your four-legged friend using positive reinforcement. By teaching Fido a variety of tricks — from simple moves to more complex routines — you'll fulfill your dog's desire to be the star of the show. And while you're having fun and bonding with your dog, you'll build a mutually trusting relationship. Start out with your best paw forward — develop a training strategy, know the best rewards for good behavior, and understand how your dog learns From pedigree to pet-iquette — teach basic dog manners such as sit, down, and stay; and tailor trick training based on your dog's ability and breed Teach simple tricks — from wag to wave to fetch, high five, and roll over, your dog will master these must-know moves before advancing to trickier tricks That's incredible! — take trick training to the next level and amaze family and friends with more complex tricks like closing doors and fetching a tissue Open the book and find: Basic commands for dog training Hints for clicker training Ways to praise and reward your pooch Old and new favorites to teach man's best friend Tips for keeping your dog focused on the task at hand How to choose the right tricks for your dog's body type Games you and your dog can play together Tips to keep Fido healthy, happy, and looking good Learn to: Teach your dog a range of cool tricks Train your dog using positive reinforcement Bond with your dog while having fun Entertain family and friends

Table of Contents:
Introduction. About This Book. Conventions Used in This Book. Foolish Assumptions. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Trick Training. Knowing the Rewards of Teaching Tricks. Tools for Trick Training. Training with a Clicker. Rolling with Your Dog’s Natural Gifts. Trying Out a Few Basic Tricks. Chapter 2: Turning Your Dog into a Top Student. Creating a Love of Learning in Your Dog. Speaking Your Dog’s Language. Making Your Lessons Age-Appropriate. Tailoring Tricks by Breed. Considering Body Type. Pinpointing Your Pup’s Personality. Chapter 3: Teaching the Basic Manners. Encouraging Self-Control: Basic Commands. Calling Your Dog. Getting Your Dog in Position. Teaching Patience. Restricting with “Nope”. Barking and Not Barking on Cue. Time for Bed: Settling Your Dog. Ringing a Bell to Signal That It’s Potty Time. Introducing Temptations. Chapter 4: Easy Tricks and Old Favorites. “Wag”. “Give Me a Hug”. “Kisses!”. “Paw”. “Wave”. “Other One”. “High Five”. “Fetch”. “Beg”. “Roll Over”. Chapter 5: Harder Tricks to Amaze Your Friends. “Hit it!”: Closing Doors, Turning Out Lights, Playing the Piano. “Achoo!” Let’s Dance. Taking a Bow. Jump Rope. Jumping Through a Hoop. From Counting to Calculus. Singing a Solo. “Chase Your Tail”. Looking Embarrassed or Disgusted. Flipping and Catching a Treat Off the Nose. Chapter 6: Interactive Tricks. Hide and Seek. The Name Game: “Where’s Sally?”. The Shell Game. “Catch Me”. A Treasure Hunt Game: Digging for China. Bang! Shootout at the O.K. Corral. Chapter 7: Ten Tips to Keep Fido Fit and Spiffy. Wet Your Pooch’s Whistle with Water. Choose Quality Dog Food. Encourage Regular Exercise. Distract with Peanut Butter during Grooming Sessions. Give a Bath. Trim Your Dog’s Nails. Look into Your Dog’s Eyes. Clean the Ears. Protect the Nose. Tend to Your Dog’s Teeth.

About the Author :
Sarah Hodgson advocates training dogs through positive reinforcement, family conditioning, and her signature "loving touch." She is the author of nine books on dog training, including Puppies For Dummies, and has coauthored Understanding Your Dog For Dummies with world-renowned dog behaviorist, Stanley Coren. Sarah Hodgson advocates training dogs through positive reinforcement, family conditioning, and her signature "loving touch." She is the author of nine books on dog training, including Puppies For Dummies, and has coauthored Understanding Your Dog For Dummies with world-renowned dog behaviorist, Stanley Coren.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470878651
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 96
  • ISBN-10: 0470878657
  • Publisher Date: 08 Dec 2010
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English


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