How to Train Your Dog

A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog

Paperback
$21.99 US
On sale May 24, 2022 | 288 Pages | 9780744051469
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 is 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 color 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 behaviors.
  • Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!
  • Liz Palika is the reptile expert for pets.com and the author of more than 30 books. She and her husband, Paul, share their home in Oceanside, California, with four bearded dragons and an assortment of other reptiles and pets. View titles by Liz Palika

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    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 is 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 color 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 behaviors.
  • Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!
  • Author

    Liz Palika is the reptile expert for pets.com and the author of more than 30 books. She and her husband, Paul, share their home in Oceanside, California, with four bearded dragons and an assortment of other reptiles and pets. View titles by Liz Palika