Whether you're welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help
your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally
renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your
essential reference for positive dog training.
Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101
offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy,
attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training
methods--including humane counterconditioning and positive
redirection--to build a joyful relationship with your dog, who
will become a willing partner in the process.
Teach your dog basic commands, such as:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Come
- Drop it
- Leave it
Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems,
such as:
- Leash pulling
- Jumping on visitors
- Begging at the table
- Getting into the trash can
- Growling
- Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking)
Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears,
among them:
- Loud sounds
- Being left alone
- Certain people
- Vacuum cleaner
- The bathtub
This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for
bringing a new dog into your household: preparing for a new dog's
arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing
him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new
world.
Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for
bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined
structure.
A "Good to Know" chapter offers an array of useful information,
including the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, a list of weird things
dogs do that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons.
Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training
101.
Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with:
101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy
Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition;
The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra's Canine Conditioning; and The
Joy of Dog Training.
