These are selected to save you time in your search for the right book to read on training your dog. After speaking with several experienced trainers these were recommended. ALL commissions made from these books are donated to the North Shore Animal League.
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want
to go where they went.
-Will Rogers
Editorial Reviews
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According to the late Barbara Woodhouse, there are no difficult dogs, only
inexperienced owners. In No Bad Dogs she propounds her outspoken
beliefs about dog behavior; having trained more than 17,000 dogs and
their owners, Woodhouse knows of which she speaks. She isn't shy about
condemning bad owners, firmly believing that dogs reflect their masters,
habits and all. But this highly regarded book doesn't dwell on the negative;
it suggests positive and simple training techniques for any owner and
offers hope for all types of dogs, ranging from the chronically phobic to
the severely jealous. No Bad Dogs is illustrated throughout with case
studies of cured canines. Click on picture to order or read more.
Editorial Reviews
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Revised for the '90s, the second edition of Good Dog, Bad Dog serves up
the same sound training philosophy--one grounded in love, praise, and
affection--found in the original and offers updated and expanded
information that enables you to tailor Fido's training according to his
temperament. Authors Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis introduce
readers to the five basic canine temperament types--strong-willed, shy,
high-energy/outgoing, calm/easygoing, and aggressive--and then discuss
every aspect of training, from housebreaking, sit, stay, and heel, to
down-stay, come when called, and problem behavior, providing
"customized training techniques to match the various personalities." A new
chapter on bonding with your dog and an expanded dictionary of training
behavior for more than 100 breeds makes Good Dog, Bad Dog a training
treat good for dogs and owners alike. --Stefanie Hargreaves Click on
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Editorial Reviews
Book Description
A Better Way to Better Behavior
Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training
methods made Don't Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic. Now this
revised edition presents more of her insights into animal--and
human--behavior.
A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen
Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of
positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of
changing behavior in pets, kids--even yourself--without yelling, threats,
force, punishment, guilt trips...or shooting the dog:
The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training"
method, which
owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response--so there
is no question what action you are rewarding
8 methods of ending undesirable habits--from furniture-clawing cats
to sloppy roommates
The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain
through "affection training"
Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or
dealing with an impossible teen
Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training
Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives!" and how
these
pioneering techniques can work for you too.
From the Publisher
"Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public,
housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go
fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use
reinforcement."--Karen Pryor.
Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral
training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art
can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells
how to do it without yelling threats, force,... read more
From the Back Cover
"This delightful, clear, and utterly helpful book is for anyone who wants to
understand or change the behavior of an animal--whether the animal in
question is a barking dog, a nosy neighbor, a hostile cat, or you and your
own bad habits."
--Carol Tavris, Ph.D., author of Anger
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Editorial Reviews
From Booklist
From puppy training to adult utility training, this will be a dependable,
comprehensive title to fall back on when what was said in class just
wasn't completely clear. All commands, whether simple sit/stay or more
complicated hand signals, are thoroughly described, move by move. What
is expected and not expected of the dog at each level is explained, and the
importance of keeping the dog's obedience hours a positive experience is
stressed. Much discussion is devoted to praising the dog correctly as well
as how to be aware of any handler errors or unintentional training.
Corrections and solutions for such common problems as crooked sits and
shyness are unusually good for a title covering all levels of training.
Highly recommended for any public library. Caroline Andrew
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Editorial Reviews
The author, Lowell Ackerman, Gary Landsberg and Wayne
Hunthausen (Eds.) , July 15, 1996
Veterinary Advice for Owners
This book is designed to save your dog's life! Behavioral problems are the
number-one killer of pets in the U.S. Unfortunately, millions of dogs are
euthanized annually because their owners simply couldn't deal with their
behavioral problems.
Dog Behavior and Training represents the experience and expertise of
nineteen veterinarians, behavioral specialsits and dog trainers. Each of
them offers sound, timely and practical advice about the most common
behavioral problems and topics. This book bridges the gap between
understanding the causes of behavior problems, preventing them, and
managing them once they're evident. Click on picture to order or
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Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
"The Philadelphia Inquirer's" reviewer called the previous edition ". . .
the best canine behavior-correction book I've ever read". This new,
slightly larger edition is even better, with information on how dog owners
can test their pet's IQ and instructions for teaching a dog to respond to 20
basic words. Full-color photos throughout help to clarify training details.
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