Other chapters include info about choosing a dog and bringing it home, behavior training, handling and grooming, nutrition, and solving the dog's emotional problems. These authors have devoted a lifetime to the study of animal behavior. Here, they tell you in easy to understand language just how a puppy's body and mind develop and what you can do to help him develop in the right way. By following thir guidelines, anyone can experience the joy of owning a well-adjusted puppy. A comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprised of sections on basic off - leash obedience, temperament modification, behavior problem troubleshooting, and training theory.
Emphasis is on inducive training techniques which teach the dog to want to comply.
This is an ideal book for the first-time dog owner. This is very good foundation reading for anyone thinking about getting a family dog and as a quick peek to see what life with a dog is really like. This is an ideal book for the first-time dog owner. This is very good foundation reading for anyone thinking about getting a family dog and as a quick peek to see what life with a dog is really like. Don Aslett Learn how to set up your home and pet areas for ease of maintenance.