Table of Contents
Foreword xi
Introduction 1
1 You're Getting a Dog! 2
2 Basic Training Lessons 22
Recognizing Their Name 24
Signaling for Potty 26
Taking Treats Gently 27
Not Pulling on a Leash 29
Getting Along With Other Household Pets 32
Staying Calm at the Vet and Groomer 34
Stopping Unnecessary Barking 36
Being Okay in a Crate 38
Being Housebroken (AKA Potty Training) 42
Having Good Manners Around Other Dogs 46
3 Basic Commands 48
"Touch" 50
"Sit" 52
"Check" 55
"Heel" 57
"Down" 60
"Drop It" 63
"Wait" 66
"Place" 69
"Off" 72
"Stay" 74
"Leave It" 77
4 Clever Tricks 80
"Take It" 82
"Leap" 84
"Crawl" 86
"Tunnel" 88
"Get Excited!" 90
"Rest" 92
"Bow" 94
"Paw" 96
"Bring It" 98
"High Five" 100
"Play Dead" 101
"Speak" 103
"For Shame" 105
"Wave (Hello or Goodbye)" 107
"Cleanup" 108
"Leapfrog" (or "Frogger") 110
"Paws Up" 113
"Get Busy" 115
"Roll Over" 117
5 Super Fun Games 120
Tug 124
Treasure Hunt 124
Mix-Up Cups 126
Runaway Hose 128
Muffin Pan Game 130
Bubble Catch 132
Fetch 133
Frisbee 134
Soccer 135
Roll It 137
Hide-and-Seek 139
Flip It 143
Find It 145
The Name Game 145
Obstacle Course 147
Puppy Walk Schedule & Potty Chart (3 to 6 Months) 153
Walk Schedule & Potty Chart (9 Months & Older) 154
Glossary 155
References 156
Resources 156
Index 157
Acknowledgments 162
About the Author 163