The complete idiot's guide to positive dog training
By: by Pamela Dennison
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 297
ISBN-13: 9781615640669
Subjects: Training; Dogs
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Positive dog training
Description: Offers tips and tricks for a positive canine training regimen for first time dog owners, those who have trained dogs before using other methods and those looking to solve particular behavioral issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-279) and index.
Table of contents: title: Positively amazing. Positive training fundamentals ; Positive training myths dispelled ;  Side effects of punishment; title: How dogs learn and communicate. Learning their ABCs ; What is your dog telling you? ; Knowing your dog's signals ; What you and your dog need to know  ; Positive puppy socialization; title: Positive training in action. The basics plus etiquette ; Loose-leash walking ; Teaching the "stays" ; What if your dog makes a mistake? The Premack principle ; Reinforcements; title: Dogs and your lifestyle. Adding a dog to your household ; Kids and dogs ; Solutions to "bad" behaviors ; Add training into your life ; The canine good citizen test.