21 days to the perfect dog
Subtitle: the friendly boot camp for your imperfect pet
By: Karen Wild
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780600625957
Subjects: Dogs; Training
Other titles: Twenty-one days to the perfect dog :
Description: Simple, structured and effective, this 21-day course will prevent problem behaviour and, over subsequent days, encourage positive interaction, so that your dog continues to behave well. Exercises are given for each day in the training plan, with reinforcement of the previous day's learning scheduled in, as well as time for relaxation and play with your dog. The first section helps you to assess your key concerns so that you can tailor the programme to fit your needs, while a 'quick fix' section after the main training plan providing you with 50 speedy solutions to common problems, such as damaging furniture or unsociable behaviour towards strangers. Easy to fit in around your life, with this book you are just 21 training days away from the perfect dog.
Table of contents: title: Pt. I. Assessment. Introduction ; How to get started ; New beginnings ; Setting targets ; Family involvement ; Keeping things fun ; Rewards and signals ; Trainer skills; title: pt. II. 21-day training plan; title: pt. III. 50 quick fixes. How to use this section ; 50 quick fixes.