Dog Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Book Description

That innocent face. Those sad, puppy-dog eyes. Let’s face it: puppies can make anyone’s heart melt. But without proper training, they can make even the most doting doggie moms and dads’ blood pressure soar. So before your new puppy has you jumping through hoops, stop and ask yourself, “Just who is the trainer here?”

Dog Training for Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you how to select the right training method for your puppy or adult dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Spike to sit, or want to help Rover master retrieving, this book gives training for you and your dog—to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family member.

Discover how to:

Understand your dog’s mind
Recognize why positive reinforcement training is key
Master basic training
Survive the puppy period
Deal with doggie don’ts
Seek expert outside help
And much more

With step-by-step instruction in basic commands, guidance on how to eliminate unwanted behavior, and tips for making training fun for you and your pooch, Dog Training for Dummies is packed with all the latest techniques and resources you need to make your pal a Top Dog for life.

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Latest training commands from sitting to retrieving Find out why positive reinforcement is an effective teaching tool Does your dog need training? Featuring new and updated information on popular training methods, this hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step instructions that show you everything from housetraining and socializing a puppy to understanding your dog's behavior to dealing with doggie don'ts. You'll also explore advanced training for competition and see how to find outside help. Discover how to Appreciate the influence of nutrition on your dog's behavior Teach your dog basic commands Determine your dog's personality Make training fun and effective

Customer Reviews:

MORE THAN A TRAINING MANUAL.......2007-03-20

I can't believe all the info in this book! It covers dog training and even nutrition. Worth every penny of the purchase price. Made me feel confident in my training techniques. I taught both of my dogs the "down" command in a week.

FANTASTIC.......2007-02-20

I have had dogs my whole life, but when I got my new puppy, I decided to read this book. I think its FANTASTIC. It taught me A LOT... I found new ways to train my dog that I had never thought of. I think anyone that owns a dog should get this book. Its great.

Dog Training for Dummies.......2007-01-30

Book in great shape, waiting for weather to cooperate to practice what I've read.

Smart Buy.......2006-11-10

This book is very easy to understand and train your dog. Explains why the training works. Includes basic obedience but also tricks. Have fun with your dog.

A great resource.......2006-11-10

I have actually bought this book twice. Once for myself to train my Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy, and the second time for my father and his new Chessie pup. Great methodology on how to train your pet with our without treats. Outlines step by step procedures for getting your dog to do both basic obedience and advanced tricks. I still refer to the book from time to time when the dog gets unruly. Only negative is that the book could use better diagrams and pictures.

Definitely recommend picking this book up!

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fine for puppy owner, not for adult dog owner
House Training
Housetraining for Dummies
Very informative and well written
Accessible and comprehensive

Housetraining for Dummies
Susan McCullough
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Book Description

You finally gave into that adorable puppy or friendly adult dog and now Fido’s a member of the family. You just can’t get enough of those big soulful eyes or his cute little antics…until you step in his not so adorable doggy mess on your new beige carpet. That’s when you know – it’s really time to start housetraining.

So you’ve made the decision to start housetraining Fido but you have no idea how to go about it. Do you yell, do you praise, do you give him the evil eye? Housetraining for Dummies takes all the guesswork out of housetraining your dog and demystifies the entire process. Award-winning author, Susan McCullough, who specializes in dog training and care gives you all the answers to potty training your dog – whether it’s a puppy or an adult – in plain English so you can train Fido faster and save your carpet from those tell-tale stains. You’ll get practical advice about:

Your dog’s instincts and learning style
The right approach for housetraining your dog
Housetraining gear, including crate, collar and leash, and cleanup equipment
Indoor training
Outdoor training
What and how to feed your dog

McCullough shares all of her insider advice as well as her own horror and success stories to make housetraining as easy as possible for you and your pooch. Housetraining for Dummies includes helpful tips, reminders, warnings, and information on:

Puppy versus adult housetraining
Recognizing your dog’s potty style
Training your dog to pee on command
Avoidable housetraining mistakes
Problem potty-ers and how to help them

You don’t have to keep sending Fido to the doghouse because of those puddles or piles. Housetraining for Dummies makes it easy for you to housetrain him so you can both enjoy the great indoors again.

Customer Reviews:

fine for puppy owner, not for adult dog owner.......2007-04-25

This book has some great ideas and I believe that they do work, that is why I gave the book 4 stars. For me, however, it didn't work. I have an adult dog and I felt a lot of the tips were geared more toward puppies and the normal puppy potty training. My dog goes to the bathroom in secret and usually in the early morning hours when I can't see her. Putting her in a crate overnight would probably emotionally damage her not to mention keep our entire family up all night with her crying (she's way too used to sleeping with us at night). Maybe I'm just not consistent enough or something, I don't know, I guess I'm just looking for that " magic pill" that will instantly train my dog! If anyone finds one, please give me a call!

House Training.......2007-03-09

Ummm-I think the dog just has to want to do the correct thing. Good ideas in the book but it didn't work for us, but we have 7 dogs.

Housetraining for Dummies.......2006-06-30

I was pleased with the format of this book, and the simple instructions ands explainations. I bought it to help me train my new puppy, and it was very useful. I'm not exactly a pro at dog training. This book made a big difference.

Very informative and well written.......2006-03-20

This book gives a great deal of very good advice for housetraining your dog in several different ways. I have employed many of the techniques described in this book. My only wish is that more space had been devoted to indoor housetraining for smaller dogs and toy breeds. But, since indoor training is a relatively new concept and this book appears to have been published about five years ago, I can understand why more space was not devoted to the subject. And, admittedly, it is likely a rather small percentage of us for whom indoor training would apply. Overall, worth the read.

Accessible and comprehensive.......2002-08-30

McCullough covers every aspect of housetraining, a very important part of living with a dog. Her writing is lively and accessible and she leaves no stone unturned. She doesn't shy away from any aspect of the topic and doesn't resort to cutesy euphemisms. Whether you're about to acquire a dog who will need housetraining or are already living with a dog who has potty problems, Housetraining for Dummies will provide the information you need to tackle the task.

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Great Book
biting?
Yorkies
Dummy No More!
Yorkies for Dummies book

Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies
Tracy Barr , and Peter F. Veling
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ASIN: 0764568809

Book Description

So you want to adopt or are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier. The 6 ^th most popular dog in the U.S., Yorkies are energetic, playful, and loving companions—and they’re cute as a button! But it’s wise to know enough about the breed to determine whether or not a Yorkie is the right dog for you. This fun, friendly guide helps you decide if a Yorkie suits your lifestyle and gives you expert advice on keeping your dog healthy and content.

Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is for you if you’re thinking about getting a puppy or adult Yorkie and want to know the best way to take care of this perky little pet. This guide gives you the straight facts on everything you need to know about the health and well being of your Yorkie, featuring expert guidance in:

Finding the right Yorkie for you
Preparing your home for the new arrival
Managing nutrition and health
Exercising and entertaining your Yorkie
Handling behavioral problems

From feeding and training to socializing, you’ll see how to meet a Yorkshire Terrier’s special needs and develop a long and positive relationship with your dog. You’ll discover the most important questions to ask a breeder and how to select the perfect Yorkie, as well as choose the right supplies. Then, you’ll see how to acclimate a Yorkie to your home and your family, housetrain him, and set up a daily routine that works for both of you. You’ll also find savvy tips on:

Making it through the first night with your Yorkie
Finding a veterinarian
Teaching the most important commands
Grooming your Yorkie’s gorgeous long coat
Spotting symptoms of common health problems in Yorkies
Breeding or showing your Yorkie

Complete with an immunization schedule, a guide to puppy-proofing your home, a list of online resources, and an 8-page full-color insert, Yorkshire Terriers For Dummies is the fun and easy way ^® to keep your little Yorkie happy and healthy!

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-10-06

This book really helped me decide if I wanted to get a Yorkie. I felt it didn't sugar coat them and made them feel real.

biting?.......2007-09-16

I cannot believe there is no chapter on biting as a puppy. It is a thoroughly obnoxious habit--thought this book would have had some words of wisdom.

Yorkies.......2007-09-13

It's a very good book and it made me realize that I don't want a Yorkshire Terrier. Too small!

Dummy No More!.......2007-07-24

This book was a God send. I'd highly suggest buying it and reading it from cover to cover before bringing your little Yorkie home. The book is an easy read and because of the format, you can skip to what's important to you and read the rest at a later time. We bought our little puppy from the breeder when he was a mere 6 weeks unlike the standard 12 weeks, which I was actually a little nervous about. However, the book was right on the money with instructions on what to expect when picking him up from the breeder to his very first night in his new home. We just recently took the little guy to his first appointment with the vet. That too is covered in the book! The vet was impressed with how much I knew about the breed and puppies in general. I have this book to thank for that. I really would have been lost without it.

Yorkies for Dummies book.......2007-05-13

Came quickly. Was a good deal. Book has been very handy to have.

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Tricks
Every puppies dream
A good book
Great book, bad editor!
Dog Tricks for Dummies

Dog Tricks for Dummies
Sarah Hodgson
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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The Only Dog Tricks Book You'll Ever Need: Impress Friends, Family--and Other Dogs!
Puppies For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
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ASIN: 0764552872

Product Description

257 pages. This fun and friendly guide shows you how to teach your dog tricks, from the simple (wagging his tail) to the extraordinary (fetching a soda from the refrigerator). Written in a down-to-earth style with cartoon, reference lists, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Tricks.......2007-01-10

I bought this book about 2 months ago. My female dog already knows some triks, but in this book i also found some new that are interesting for my dog. She is really learning fast and i didn't have any idea what else could i learn her.

Regards,
Petra

Every puppies dream.......2007-01-05

I have learned so much about teaching a pup easy tricks with this book. My dog learned to ring the bell to go potty. It was easy for this dummy to pick up the concepts and pick the ones I was willing to commit to (cuz it does take practice). The pups love the attention and the stimulation. I wish my mom had a book like this to train me....Really..the book gives great tips on training tricks, but also gives information on understanding and managing dog behavior in general. I highly recommend it.

A good book.......2002-09-05

I'm teaching my dog some of the tricks from this book. The book helps you understand how dogs learn and develops the tricks quicker than I thought my dog was willing to learn. The only disagreement I have is the author uses a clicker, but nothing in the book says you really have to have one

Great book, bad editor!.......2002-07-26

Sarah Hodgson does a great job of giving step-by-step instructions for training tricks, something that is harder to do than it looks! Everything in here is dog friendly and fun. I taught my dogs several of these tricks, and we made up a few new ones based on what we'd learned.

I wish that there was more content to the book, though. Perhaps 75% of it is filler. There are whole chapters on feeding, medical care and basics like sit, down and stay. Certainly, all of these topics are important, but they have only tangential relevance to trick training.

There are several other filler chapters about dog sports. Why fill 50-odd pages with brief overviews of skijoring, carting and flyball? Each of these sports has more than a few good books that readers can refer to if they're interested. Being a Border Collie owner in Texas, I have no use for info on the Iditarod!

I would much rather have a smaller volume filled with stuff that I want to read. All of this filler dilutes the book, and makes it harder to pick out the valuable info.

Dog Tricks for Dummies.......2001-10-04

Dog Tricks for Dummies has good detail for the tricks that it has, but I think that more tricks should be explored. Most of the tricks that are in the book are very basic, though there are a few more complicated ones. If this is the first time that you have raised a puppy I would recommend reading this book.

Puppies Raising & Training Diary for Dummies

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A Terrific Guide
Great Book
A good starting tool
THis is a great book

Puppies Raising & Training Diary for Dummies
Sarah Hodgson
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Discover fun ways to raise your new puppy.

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Product Description

196 pages. Filled with savvy tips and practical suggestions, this handy journal allows you to easily record your puppy's progress. With over 52 weeks of advice, you will find out how to raise a well-adjusted pup in no time.

Customer Reviews:

A Terrific Guide.......2006-07-13

This is a valuable tool for raising a pup. It is concise and written in laymen's terms so it's very easy to understand. It's straight forward and to the point. You don't have to weed through a ton of useless information. I'd highly recommend this book for anyone wanting great meaningful tips and techniques on puppy raising. It's made a world of difference for me.

Great Book.......2006-01-29

As a first time puppy owner I was at a loss in every area, I reviewed many books and chose this one with my fingers crossed, I was not wrong and I go to this book everytime I have a question that needs an answer. I am thrilled with the all the puppy has learned and much has been in the book. I recommend the book for all new puppy parents.

A good starting tool.......2005-10-13

The book for dummies helped with getting started with my new puppy. She is a hyper dog so I was still lost with what to do when she did not react the way she was supposed to according to the book.

THis is a great book.......2005-04-03

I loved this book.It helped a lot.It talked about all
different kinds of things.Like what to do if your dog
or puppy barks at everything.How to clean a puppy's ears
and why.How to stop them from biting.How to recognize
your pup's personality.Ssomething I learned is that
there are different ways a pup can act like.Some
pups are eager Beavers.That means that they will
do anything to make you happy.That can be a good
thing and a Bad thing. If you like to toss the ball, your
pup will bring it back 500 times!I don't want to say
anymore.Buy this book it's great!

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Puppies for Dummies
Puppies For Dummies
A good basic overview of puppy care and training
This book REALLY helped me.
Puppies for dummies

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This price is valid only online at Petco.com. Not available in stores at this price. For local in-store prices, please call your favorite Petco Store.A book you will love and every puppy will need! From housetraining to proper puppy socialization, it's all here in this fun and friendly guide to the toughest and most delightful era in your dog's life: puppyhood. With a focus on behavior and relationship, Sarah Hodgson helps your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.Discover how to:choose the perfect puppy for youraise a well-mannered, happy puppyhousetrain your puppy quickly and effectivelyprovide proper puppy care and nutritionkeep peace between kids and puppies

Customer Reviews:

Puppies for Dummies.......2007-09-12

The title says it all. What a great book. I've used it so much the cover is getting worn. My pup is well behaved and I, the owner, am well trained also.

Puppies For Dummies.......2007-03-12

As a breeder of Labrador Retrievers I find this to be a must have bible for my new pup buyers, I give the book with the pup to encourage people to raise their new pup using correct training methods.

A good basic overview of puppy care and training.......2007-01-25

This book doesn't pretend to be an ultimate resource for all puppy-raising and -training issues, so if you buy it knowing that it will provide a good basic overview of the issues you'll face, you won't be disappointed.

I would recommend that new or -- preferably -- prospective puppy owners read this book first and then follow up with something like "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete and/or one or two of Patricia B. McConnell's books on dog behavior (like "The Other End of the Leash"), you'll be pretty-well educated on most of what you'll need to know to be a responsible puppy companion and you'll be on the on the way to raising a polite, well-socialized dog.

This book REALLY helped me........2007-01-24

I recently got Izzy, my very first puppy. I read about 10 books in preparation for her, and this book really helped some it all up and explain so many things. Definately recommend this book to first time pet owners.

Puppies for dummies.......2006-11-12

This book has it all! An answer to every question about raising a proper puppy! I highly recommend this book to owners of puppies.

Chihuahuas For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

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Great reference
great book
Easy and fun to read, plus informative!
Good
Best "For Dummies" I've read

Chihuahuas For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Jacqueline ONeil
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Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2 ^nd Edition provides owners with the latest advice, tips and information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet, including how to choose a healthy puppy or adult dog, health care and first aid, basic training, and how to have fun with your pet.

Customer Reviews:

Great reference.......2007-09-27

This book is really handy. It's nice that it's specific to the chihuahua breed--lots of information to help this new puppy owner differentiate between the general advice for all puppies and approaches best suited to my pup.

One of my favorite things about this book is the way it has really helpful information like diagrams of different tail positions and whether they indicate something is wrong. Great reference.

great book.......2007-08-05

very good book, i just adopted a 2 year old chi & i love him dearly but he was not well socialized or well-temermented & this book gave me soo much information on how to correct that even though hes not a puppy and the advice works lol i take my pup to the park in the AM when dog off leash time is allowed and now he plays and doesnt hide or attack and thanks for all the chi adivce

Easy and fun to read, plus informative!.......2006-12-17

I found this book to be very easy and fun to read, plus extremely informative. It's a great book to buy BEFORE you get your Chihuahua because it puts everything into perspective. After I got my two Chihuahua puppies I carefully followed this book's instructions and my puppies immediately learned to be very obedient and it wasn't long before they were potty trained inside and outside the house. I highly recommend it!

Good.......2006-07-28

I liked this book very much. It had Info that I needed to know about Chihuahuas and how to raise them.

Best "For Dummies" I've read.......2006-03-02

This book was very well written and had everything I could possibly want to know about Chihuahuas. The author seemed very knowledgable and that fact that she used to show AmStaffs makes me like her even more. Two thumbs up.

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John F. Turner
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Dogs for dummies
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Keep your dog fit and healthy.

Understanding Your Dog For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

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Understanding Your Dog For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Stanley, PhD Coren , and Sarah Hodgson
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you’ve already brought home, now you can relax. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies helps you recognize not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.).

Whether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours.

Understanding Your Dog for Dummies gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch’s unique dialect of “Doglish”—and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you’ll discover how to:

Read your dog’s body language
Communicate with your dog
Interpret your dog’s breed-specific traits
Correct dog-behavior-gone-bad
Counter anxiety-based behavior
Understand and resolve aggressive behavior
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Think of this book as Doglish 101—a prerequisite for every human member of your dog’s family. Now, let the training begin!

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