The Power of Positive Dog Training

The Power of Positive Dog Training

by Pat Miller
The Power of Positive Dog Training

The Power of Positive Dog Training

by Pat Miller

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Overview

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track progress; suggestions for treats your dog will respond to; and a glossary of training terms.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470893463
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Publication date: 05/25/2010
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 927,391
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Pat Miller has been a dog trainer for over thirty years. She is the founder of Peaceable Paws Dog & Puppy Training Center and is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She is a leading proponent of positive dog training techniques, and her columns on training are read by thousands in publications such as Whole Dog Journal.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Foreword.

Pat’s Positive Training Principles.

PART I: Partners in Training: Laying the Relationship Foundation.

Chapter 1: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun.

Chapter 2: Train with Your Brain, Not Pain.

Chapter 3: How Can I Answer If I Don’t Understand the Question?

Chapter 4: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.

Chapter 5: I Read You Loud and Clear.

Chapter 6: A New Leash on Life.

Chapter 7: The Shape of Things to Come.

Chapter 8: Should You Ever Punish?

PART II: The Trick Is in the Training: Basic Exercises.

Chapter 9: It’s All Tricks.

Chapter 10: The First Week—Sit Happens.

Chapter 11: The Second Week—On Target.

Chapter 12: The Third Week—Take It to the Limit.

Chapter 13: The Fourth Week—Everyone Needs Her Own Spot.

Chapter 14: The Fifth Week—Up and Over!

Chapter 15: The Sixth Week—Well, Excuse Me!

Chapter 16: Click! and Jackpot!

PART III: Ain’t Misbehavin’: Addressing Behavior Challenges.

Chapter 17: The Poisoned Cue (And Other Important Training Concepts).

Chapter 18: Pees on Earth: Happy Housetraining!

Chapter 19: Canine Social Misfits.

Chapter 20: Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

Chapter 21: One Is the Loneliest Number.

Chapter 22: A Biting Commentary.

Chapter 23: The Green-Eyed Monster.

Chapter 24: And Baby Makes Three.

Epilogue: Choosing Your Animal-Care Professionals.

Appendix I: Doggy Day Planners.

Appendix II: Delicious Treats and Delightful Rewards.

Appendix III: Canine Activity Contact Information.

Appendix IV: Resources.

Appendix V: Glossary of Training Cues and Terms.

Index.

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