What's the right size of training treat? How can I exercise my dog on a rainy day? How can I make sure that my dog and new baby get along? Are some collars better than others? When is the best time to train? All of these questions and much more are answered in Top Tips from Top Trainers. For the first time ever, the highly respected members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) share their wealth of knowledge and experience in one fascinating, easy-to-use compendium.
From everyday problem solvers to cool ideas and time-savers, expert trainers share their favorite positive training methods to help all dog owners become more successful pet parents. Organized from A to Z for easy browsing. Top Tips from Top Trainers covers a wide range of care and training tips on hundreds of topics, including:
body language
common commands
feeding
health
house manners
puppies
problem behaviors
rewards
small and large dogs
socialization
sports
training equipment, methods, timing, and troubleshooting
This practical guide offers 1,001 helpful factoids provided by educated and experienced trainers committed to improving the relationship between dogs and their people.
Foreword 4
A Z Tips 6
Adolescents Attention 8
Baby Business Cards 14
Calming Signals Cues 23
Day Care Drop It 54
Earthdog Exercise 64
Fear Furniture 68
Give Guilt 76
Hand Signals Hugging 84
Identification Introductions 107
Jogging Jumping Up 112
Keep-away Kitchen 116
Large Breeds Luring 117
Marker Muzzles 124
Nail Clipping Nothing in Life is Free 131
Obedience Outdoor Activities 136
Pests Puppy Kindergarten 139
Quiet 152
Rally Rules 152
Schutzhund Swimming Pools 158
Teething Treats 182
Vacuum Cleaners Voice 218
Wait Watch Me 221
Abbreviations 226
Trainer Directory 228
Index 246
Anonymous
Posted February 23, 2010
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Bookstore shelves are filled with books about dog training but not all of them are written by professional trainers dedicated to creating and maintaining professional standards for the dog training industry. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.com) was created to provide continuing education for dog trainers and to professionalize the dog training industry. This book clearly reflects those goals, as it is packed with valuable information for pet owners, clearly explained in terms that anyone can understand and use.
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Overview
What's the right size of training treat? How can I exercise my dog on a rainy day? How can I make sure that my dog and new baby get along? Are some collars better than others? When is the best time to train? All of these questions and much more are answered in Top Tips from Top Trainers. For the first time ever, the highly respected members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) share their wealth of knowledge and experience in one fascinating, easy-to-use compendium.
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