The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate

Overview

Gentle, positive, and fun training for you and your dog!

In this updated edition, Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! In addition to the bestselling nonviolent training features that made the prior edition a classic, this second edition includes:

• Updated material on the power of non-force training
• Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of training
• A new tricks section that will provide fun for both you and your dog

With guidance from The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition, you'll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593375980
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	02/12/2007
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.44(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vii
Foreword     x
Preface     xii
The Basics of Dog Training
Positive Training Works     2
The Nine Ingredients for Optimum Health and Growth     16
Stress and Your Dog's Behavior     57
The Human Emotion and Dog Behavior Link: The Bridge of Breath     54
How to Speak "Dog"-Opening Doors of Communication     77
Training Gear: Collars, Leashes, Tethers, Clickers, Kennels, and Beds     87
Safety for Your Dog and Family     95
Principles of Learning     100
Training Essentials
Motivation and Rewards     112
The Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers     117
Ways to Fast-Track Your Training     123
Six Training Tools to Modify a Dog's Behavior     137
The Lessons
The Big Picture-How to Work with These Lessons     150
Teaching the Behaviors     159
Tricks     234
Problem Behaviors
Identifying Causes of Problem Behaviors     248
Resolving Problem Behaviors     253
Help for Your Sensitive Dog     269
Index     285

What People are Saying About This

Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Soul

This is an important book. Paul Owens offers a powerful voice of nonviolence and a truly enlightening approach to raising and training your dog. I wholeheartedly recommend his message of compassion and joy.

Michael Fox

From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox, Senior Scholar, Biothics, The Humane Society of The United States, Washington, D.C.

This wonderful book will help break the cycle of animal suffering caused by wrong-mindedness and harmful training methods. [The nonviolent process] helps us develop our empathy and understanding, making us more humane-and more human-and thus more deserving of the company of dogs whose virtues we so often fail to live up to.

Bob Barker

Bob Barker, Host, The Price Is Right

After working for years to expose trainers' cruelty to animals in the production of movies, I applaud a book that encourages the compassion and nonviolence that dogs so richly deserve.