Different puppies have very different temperaments and characteristics, so to find the right puppy for you Gwen Bailey helps you to take a look at which one might be best for your lifestyle, personality and family. She also shows you how to educate your puppy successfully using gentle, positive methods that are fast and effective. Contents include: choosing a puppy to match your character and lifestyle; how to have a sociable, friendly puppy; step-by-step colour photoguides on training methods; how to teach a puppy to behave well; first lessons - house-training, chewing and play-biting; games, sports and tricks; and preventing aggression and other behaviour problems.

Collins Puppy Handbook

Bailey, Gwen

HARPER/COLLINS

<p>Bursting with expert information on all your dog training needs, but small enough to fit in your pocket or hold in one hand, this is the perfect quick-reference guide for anyone wanting to train their dog to be friendly and well-behaved. Condensed here in <i>Collins Gem Dog Training</i> is all the essential information needed to train your dog using gentle, positive methods that are fast, effective, and fun. The first section looks at choosing a puppy to match your character and your lifestyle, as well as proven techniques to make them both friendly and obedient. The second section helps you to understand your dog's behavior to enable you to communicate clearly with them, while the third section consists of a number of training exercises, accompanied by clear step-by-step photoguides and straightforward instructions. With advice suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds, and illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, this easy-to-follow guide will enable any owner to transform even the most unruly of dogs into a happy and obedient pet. Contents include choosing a puppy to match your character and lifestyle; how to have a sociable, friendly puppy; first lessons—house-training, chewing, and play-biting; step-by-step photoguides on training methods; preventing and solving problem behaviour; games, sports and tricks; talking and listening to your dog; and how to be a good owner.</p>

Dog Training (Collins Gem)

Reference

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Whether it's chewing inappropriate things, stealing food, chasing cyclists or being over-possessive with toys, all dogs do something that their owner finds strange or antisocial. Understanding this behaviour is the first step to curing naughty habits and achieving a happy household hound.From the author of the bestselling What is My Dog Thinking?, Why Is My Dog Doing That? focuses on troublesome and odd behaviour in the same easy-to-use format. It gives clear explanations about what your dog's thinking when he acts in the way he does and provides tips on how to prevent and cure his 'bad' habits. Can you really afford to be without it?

Why Is My Dog Doing That?: Understand your pet's troubling behaviour

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Thunder Bay Press

<p><div> <div><b>Want to learn what your pet naturally needs?</b></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><b>This is the wellness bible for dog owners everywhere.</b></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Gwen Bailey's bestselling dog guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world. Now, in this brand new book, you can learn how to give your dog everything it needs to achieve a happy and happy life by focusing on three vital considerations:</div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Physical health: Sticks, exercise games, vaccination and more</li> <li>Dietary health: Hydration, diet, dental health, recipes and feeding</li> <li>Mental health: Stimulation, socialization and canine interaction, addressing aggressive behavior and introducing other pets</li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>From understanding your dog's physiognomy and analysing the perfect diet, to keeping your dog naturally alert, spirited and happy throughout its life, <i>The Natural&nbsp;Dog</i> offers a holistic approach to changing your dog's lifestyle to get the most out of life.</div> </div> </div> </div></p>

The Natural Dog: A new approach to achieving a happy, healthy hound

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Hamlyn

<p>Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime!\nFrom walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks.\nExpert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog!\nThis dog training book promises:\n- An easy-to-follow approach to understanding dog behavior and dog training based on the latest research into canine intelligence<br />
- Offers expert guidance on selecting the right dog for you, with a catalog of the most popular breeds<br />
- Features behavioral analysis to help you understand what your dog is thinking<br />
- More than 800 photographs provide clear visual guidance so you know exactly what to do to succeed with your dog\nA must-have volume for families training their new pet, for first-time dog owners and experienced owners alike as well as those interested in training theory and dog psychology.</p>

The Beginner's Dog Training Guide: How to Train a Superdog, Step by Step (DK Practical Pet Guides)

<p>The most innovative and practical dog training manual ever produced, <i> Training Your Superdog</i> 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.</p>

Training Your Superdog

Choosing the Right Dog for You

OCTPUS PUBLISHING GROUP

<p>The animal behavorist describes what to look for when selecting a rescued dog and explains how to introduce it to its new home and how to deal with such behaviorial issues as housebreaking and excessive barking.</p>

Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog

Readers' Digest

<b>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.</b><br><br>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.<br><br>Based on the latest research and training methods, this volume contains:<br><b>Fully revised and updated information:</b> An additional 16 pages, updated text, twice as many photos, plus a new design for easy use <br><b>New charts:</b> Grids with full-color photos of each breed, their traits, and information to help choose a breed that suits your family and home<br><b>Over 500 all-new photographs:</b> Step-by-step instructional and inspirational full- color photographs throughout greatly increase the utility and appeal <br><b>Clear, concise, and very easy-to-follow advice:</b>Chapters cover everything from discipline, training, socialization, and handling and grooming <br><b>At-a-glance sidebars:</b> The most up-to-date handy tips and expert guidance in brief, informative terms<br><b>A puppy's eye-view of the world:</b> This guide offers a clear understanding of how a dog's mind works-the root of becoming a knowledgeable, caring owner.<br><br>For anyone who has just brought home a cuddly bundle of fun, <b><i>The PerfectPuppy</i></b> is the first step in forming a rewarding, pleasurable, and lasting relationship with man's best friend.

Perfect Puppy-Newly Revised & Updated: How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog

<p>Nearly all dog owners encounter behavior problems at some time during their petï¿½s life, and this book offers sound, humane methods for coping with both major and minor difficulties. Dog trainer Gwen Bailey explains aggression and ways to control it, barking problems, isolation as a cause of bad habits, sex-related problems, housetraining issues, chasing cars, and much more. For each type of behavior problem, she presents brief case histories, observations and diagnoses, appropriate treatment plans, and their outcomes. Readers will also find informative Q &amp; A sections and enlightening sidebar notes. Attractive full-color illustrations are featured on nearly every page.</p>

Dog Gone Good: A Problem Solver For Owners And Trainers Of Dogs Behaving Badly

B E S Pub Co

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