The dog I'm working with is a stray that is at least nine years old and demonstrates no evidence if any prior training. Six days after receiving this book he is obediently sitting on command. My hope, in seeking out this book promoting positive reinforcement training, was to foster a bond of trust with this dog, and improve the quality of life for us both. I am ecstatic with his progress and believe we are well on our way to achieving great things. The book is well organized, easy reading. Preparing for your new pet is well-outlined, as well as tips for welcoming them into your home and integrating them into your pet/human family. Even though I very received this dog well past his formative beginning, the book is so encouraging in how to establish a positive, happy bond that will foster future training.
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While hand-feeding your dog, say her name in a loving way. This is called the Name Game, and I want you to do it whenever you hand-feed.Highlighted by 1,337 Kindle readers- After she eats each small portion that you have scooped from the bowl, you want her to look at you before she gets more food; this will help your dog bond to you and respect you as her food source.Highlighted by 1,128 Kindle readers
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In Five Weeks Teach Your Dog to:
- Succeed at Potty Training
- Bond with the Family
- Enjoy the Crate
- Stop Pulling on His Leash
- Be Relaxed About Food
- Accept Bathing and Grooming
- Respond to Essential Verbal Cues and Hand Signals
- Be Friendly with Strangers
Down: Luring Your Dog into a Down Position.
Part of Week Two: Training in Everyday Life
If you ever need to control your dog in an urgent safety situation, such as avoiding an aggressive dog or a distraction that makes her either fearful or overly excited, you will be grateful that the down cue is part of her repertoire.
Your dog is ready to learn down when she can sit fairly reliably. The cue takes advantage of her natural tendency to move her body to follow a lure, so it is an appropriate cue to learn after sit.
- START AT SIT. With your dog in the sit position, hold a lure in your fingertips with your palm turned down.
- LURE DOWN. Slide the lure toward your dog’s chest. Just before you touch her chest, lure straight down to the floor, staying close to her body.
- PRAISE, THEN TREAT LAST. If she drops straight down, mark it (say “good”), praise her, touch her collar, and reward her with the treat.
Step-by-step photos:
Step 1
Start at sit.
Step 2
Lure down.
Step 3
Praise, then treat last.
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No defects
Puppy approved. He likes to sleep on it (only occasionally nibbling on the cover) and dream about being a "good boi". I received the 2012 edition and no pages were missing, like there were from the 2010 one.
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This is the BEST Puppy-Training Book Ever!
I've been using this book for guidance on training my Dogue de Bordeaux puppy. This is our first puppy -- we've only ever had adult rescues before, so I needed some help. I read it from cover to cover before we even brought her home, so I was well-prepared from day 1. I like the way it's written...simple, straightforward, easy to understand...and all very positive. Because it's broken up into weeks, it's been easy to follow step by step...and I've been able to retain the information because it makes sense (to me). The regime works beautifully...almost like magic! I'm thrilled and amazed at how quickly our little girl is picking up everything. And it's also saved my sanity because it's helping me understand the various phases a puppy goes through (and that they are just that...phases!), and helping me deal with them appropriately. We're hoping that our girl will someday be a Therapy Dog, and I'm confident that because of this book, we're right on track to fulfilling that goal. Thank you, Dawn and Larry! This book is a must for anyone thinking about buying a puppy...and I strongly recommend that you read it BEFORE bringing your puppy home!Amazon CustomerThis is the BEST Puppy-Training Book Ever!
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