Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide
From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn tips and tricks to help train your best friend.

Whether teaching a puppy the basics—such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"— correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on the job, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks.
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Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide
From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn tips and tricks to help train your best friend.

Whether teaching a puppy the basics—such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"— correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on the job, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks.
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Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide

Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide

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Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide

Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide

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From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn tips and tricks to help train your best friend.

Whether teaching a puppy the basics—such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"— correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on the job, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781426338489
Publisher: Disney - RHCB
Publication date: 08/04/2020
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

DR. GARY WEITZMAN is a veterinarian and president of the San Diego Humane Society, former CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League, and former host of public radio's Animal House. His other books include National Geographic Kids How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language, National Geographic Kids How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language, National Geographic Kids Dog Breed Guide, and National Geographic Kids Cat Breed Guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Meet Dr. Gary 6

Why Train Your Dog? 8

Understanding Your Dog 10

History of Training 12

Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? 14

When Can I Start Training? 16

Is My Dog Ready to Be Trained? 18

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 20

There's No Pup Like Yours 22

Decode Your Dog 24

Dog Behavior 26

How Dogs Learn 28

Treats for Tricks 30

Click, Click, That's the Trick! 32

How Marker Training Works 34

Your Dog Is Listening 36

Practice Makes Perfect 38

Chapter 2 Basic Training 40

Come 42

Sit 44

Stay 46

Down 48

Stand 50

No 52

Wait 54

Go for a Walk 56

Heel 58

Doggie Report Card 60

Superstar Dogs: Canine Crime Fighters 62

Chapter 3 Advanced Training 64

Shake 66

High-Five 68

Sit Pretty 70

Spin 72

Speak 74

Hush 76

Play Dead 78

Roll Over 80

Dance 82

Hug 84

Play Tug 86

Catch 88

Peekaboo 90

Doggie Report Card 92

Superstar Dogs: Snow-Loving Sled Dogs 94

Chapter 4 Expert Tricks 96

Fetch 98

Give 100

Ring the Bell 102

Bring It 104

Place 106

Go to Bed 108

Jump Through a Hoop 110

Open a Door 112

Superstar Dogs: Surfing Pets 114

Chapter 5 Problem-Solving 116

No Such Thing as a "Bad Dog" 118

Should I Punish My Pup? 120

Pulling on a Leash 122

Jumping Up on Guests 124

Peeing in the House 126

Barking 128

Jumping Up on Counters 130

Won't Come When Called 132

Chewing Your Belongings 134

Your Dog Needs More Help 136

Superstar Dogs: Service Animals 138

Chapter 6 Extra Credit 140

Dog Toy Guide 142

DIY Sock Toys 144

Catch a Flying Disc 146

DIY Rope Tug Toy 148

Hide-and-Seek 150

DIY Obstacle Course 152

Superstar Dogs: Skateboarding Pups 156

Healthy Dog Treats 158

Pet Treat Bag 160

Discover Your Dogs Favorite Flavors 162

Superstar Dogs: Furry Film Stars 164

Work With Dogs Every Day 166

Quiz: What Kind of Dog Are You? 168

Quiz: How Much Do You Know? 170

Resources and Further Reading 172

Glossary 173

Index 174

Photo Credits 175

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