Train Your Dog (Teach Yourself)

A guide to positive reward and motivational techniques that will ensure a dog is socially well-behaved, obedient, and most importantly, able to be a part of the family Covering every aspect of kind, fair, and effective dog training as well as authoritative advice on looking after a pet, this is essential reading for all dog owners or those thinking of getting a dog for the first time. Written by an organization of professional dog trainers, this book details different training methods for different types of dog, issues to address before training commences (such deciding on the commands and discovering the motivation of the dog), equipment that may aid the training experience, and essential tips for training a puppy or a "problem dog."