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Dogs have longer, happier lives if they are taught basic good behavior when they are puppies. Obedient dogs stay safe, are welcome in more households, and are better equipped to handle boredom than their untrained cousins. Every pet owner can benefit from the rewards of happy, healthy companion animals with Gwen Bailey’s proven methods in corrective and obedience training. With 250 color photographs, positive and kind methods, and step-by-step lessons, Puppy School provides an easy-to-follow, 7-step course that gently takes puppies and their owners from the first stages of good behavior through to advanced obedience training....
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Aims to teach owners to bring up a puppy to be well-behaved, friendly and happy. The book deals exclusively with raising a puppy and promotes good, responsible ownership aiming to prevent problems in adult dogs....
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There are probably times when you wish you knew what your dog was thinking. From tail wagging to growling, from play bowing to lip licking, this fascinating book explains why your dog behaves the way he does. What Is My Dog Thinking? covers six major aspects of dog behavior: the importance of hierarchy, food and fitness, staying safe, reproduction, social behavior, and people and dogs....
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Is your dog driving you bark raving mad? Have your shoes turned into "Jimmy Chews?" If your dog’s behavior is less than stellar, then you need a little friendly intervention from one of the world’s most respected pet experts, Gwen Bailey. Learn how to understand and cope with Rover’s troublesome behaviors, including home-wrecking, walking worries, and barking, as well as puppy housebreaking tips and ways to tell if your pet is sick. Clear, instructive photographs help owners analyze and correct
different doggie behaviors that they find frustrating, inconvenient—or simply embarrassing. Filled with friendly, practical advice for dog owners, Why Is My Dog Doing That? is a must-have guide for anyone who shares their life with a four-legged friend. (And worldwide, that’s over 150 million households!) ...
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Reader's Digest best-selling dog book-for over 11 years-is now fully revised and updated! All of the original edition's positive methods are revisited to create a harmonious relationship based on love and trust.
Acquiring a new puppy is always an exciting experience, but training the little rascal can be exasperating, time-consuming, and not always successful. This revised edition contains a greater emphasis on common behavioral problems-keeping control without using intimidation or punishment, plus much more information on how to set boundaries and enforce behavior standards without being aggressive.
Based on the latest research and training methods, this volume contains:
Fully revised and updated information: An additional 16 pages, updated text, twice as many photos, plus a new design for easy use
New charts: Grids with full-color photos of each breed, their traits, and information to help choose a breed that suits your family and home
Over 500 all-new photographs: Step-by-step instructional and inspirational full- color photographs throughout greatly increase the utility and appeal
Clear, concise, and very easy-to-follow advice:Chapters cover everything from discipline, training, socialization, and handling and grooming
At-a-glance sidebars: The most up-to-date handy tips and expert guidance in brief, informative terms
A puppy's eye-view of the world: This guide offers a clear understanding of how a dog's mind works-the root of becoming a knowledgeable, caring owner.
For anyone who has just brought home a cuddly bundle of fun, The Perfect Puppy is the first step in forming a rewarding, pleasurable, and lasting relationship with man's best friend.
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The most innovative and practical dog training manual ever produced, Training Your Superdog contains everything you need to know to develop a happy canine companion. Starting off with advice on choosing a breed, acquiring a dog (puppy, adult, pure-bred, or rescue), and caring for him. This dynamic guide uses the latest research into canine intelligence to explain how dogs think, and provides detailed information on how to communicate effectively with man's best friend and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime....
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