Description

A complete guide to new puppy and dog training! Included is information on raising, training, and loving dogs, including adorable color photos, helpful hints, and quick tips on training.

You'll learn:

Housetraining your puppy, with reference to short-term and long-term confinements, food, water, walking schedule, and more
Socialization, with reference to handling and gentling, bite inhibition, introduction to people, socializing with kids, and more
Dog Training 101: Foundation Exercises, which includes exercises in eye contact, teaching a dog to come when called, sit, down, and stand commands, walking on leash, and more
Physical and Mental Activity, with advice on teaching games and tricks, agility training, and more
Correcting Behavior Problems, including excessive barking, destructive chewing or digging, begging, and more

Written for new dog owners or for prospective pet parents who are about to acquire a canine companion. Author Andrea Arden is a well-known trainer who currently works on Animal Planet's shows, Underdog to Wonderdog, Dogs 101, and Cats 101. She begins by pointing out the importance of understanding canine psychology and a dog's learning capacity as necessary prerequisites to effective and humane training. Also discussed are several different approaches to dog training, canine temperaments, and impulse control.