Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs : Learn to Gain Your Dogs Obedience and Trust by Understanding How It Thinks and Behaves

English

ISBN: 0764145487

EAN: 9780764145483

Category: Pets / Dogs / Training/Pets / Dogs / General/Nature / Animals / General/

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, Incorporated

Release Date: 08/08/2012

Synopsis: This expanded and updated edition of Barrons popular dog training manual is filled with many new color photos and brand-new page layouts. It begins by reviewing the fundamentals of canine psychology--how dogs understand and communicate, and how many of their instincts differ from our own. The author then instructs readers on using vocal and hand signals to teach basic commands, such as sit and stay. The largest part of this reader-friendly book focuses on humane methods for breaking bad canine habits through careful and consistent training. The problems and their solutions include-- Dealing with a dominant dog in the home House training and paper training Excessive barking or attention-seeking Aggressive behavior Destructive behavior Jumping up on visitors Stealing food and scavenging . . . and much more Also discussed are the best way to introduce a new dog into the family, how to deal with a dogs phobias, and how to prevent a dog from digging up the yard. The book features instructive sidebar features and color photos on every page.

Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs : Learn to Gain Your Dogs Obedience and Trust by Understanding How It Thinks and Behaves

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 10.0 inches

Weight: 27.27 oz

Pages: 208