From the first-time owner to the longtime fancier, everyone who loves this versatile Hound will benefit from the authors' lifelong, second generation of knowledge presented here. All aspects are covered , from care and grooming and medical aspects, to having fun with your Dachsie.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing, Training, & Raising a Dog (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Hodgson, Sarah

Pets & Animal Care

Alpha Books

Features a new 8-page color section The bestselling guide to making the most of puppy's first year Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics -- housebreaking, feeding, training -- to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to * Choose the perfect puppy for you * Socialize your puppy * Stimulate your puppy's growing mind * Use the latest training tools * Keep peace between kids and puppies

Puppies for Dummies

For Dummies

The fun and easy way to teach a dog new tricks Dog Tricks &amp; Agility For Dummies (previously titled Dog Tricks For Dummies) makes trick and agility training fun for both you and your dog. You will learn to teach simple tricks, like tail wagging or barking on command to more complex tricks like fetching keys, your dog's dinner bowl, or the laundry. This hands-on guide provides the lowdown on the coolest dog tricks and offers expanded coverage on infusing the thrill of agility (whether for fun or competition) into your dog's life. <ul>
<li>Push a cart or stroller, run an agility course, play Frisbee and fly ball, and put the toys away</li> <li>Navigate all types of agility obstacles big and small, narrow and wide</li> <li>Prepare your dog for canine good citizen certification</li> <li>Determine if your dog can get involved in pet therapy and what's involved (i.e. nursing homes, children's centers, prisons, etc.)</li> <li>Make your own agility obstacles at home and set up a course</li> <li>Officially enter agility trials</li> </ul>

Dog Tricks and Agility For Dummies

Have the most talented dog in the neighborhood! 
Want to teach your dog the coolest tricks? This step-by-step guide helps you easily train your four-legged friend using positive reinforcement. By teaching Fido a variety of tricks — from simple moves to more complex routines — you'll fulfill your dog's desire to be the star of the show. And while you're having fun and bonding with your dog, you'll build a mutually trusting relationship. <ul>
<li> Start out with your best paw forward — develop a training strategy, know the best rewards for good behavior, and understand how your dog learns </li> <li> From pedigree to pet-iquette — teach basic dog manners such as sit, down, and stay; and tailor trick training based on your dog's ability and breed </li> <li> Teach simple tricks — from wag to wave to fetch, high five, and roll over, your dog will master these must-know moves before advancing to trickier tricks </li> <li> That's incredible! — take trick training to the next level and amaze family and friends with more complex tricks like closing doors and fetching a tissue </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li> Basic commands for dog training </li> <li> Hints for clicker training </li> <li> Ways to praise and reward your pooch </li> <li> Old and new favorites to teach man's best friend </li> <li> Tips for keeping your dog focused on the task at hand </li> <li> How to choose the right tricks for your dog's body type </li> <li> Games you and your dog can play together </li> <li> Tips to keep Fido healthy, happy, and looking good </li> </ul>
Learn to: <ul>
<li> Teach your dog a range of cool tricks </li> <li> Train your dog using positive reinforcement </li> <li> Bond with your dog while having fun </li> <li> Entertain family and friends </li> </ul>

Dog Tricks For Dummies

puppy advice, what to do, and not do

Puppy Care for Dummies (Pocket Edition)

Wiley Publishing,Inc.

When you're training your dog, he won't sit still for long-winded explanations. You don't have to, either! With this visual guide, you'll quickly learn how to determine your dog's personality, customize a training plan, and speak Doglish. You'll get the scoop on training tools, everyday handling, puppy conditioning, and socialization. You'll learn how to teach basic commands and progress to fun tricks and games. Instead of poring over boring text, you'll get the picture and enjoy working with your soon-to-be well-trained dog! Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review * Each tool, principle, or training technique is clearly described * Detailed color photos demonstrate each step * Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo * Helpful tips provide additional guidance

Teach Yourself Visually Dog Training

Visual

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you’ve already brought home, now you can relax. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies helps you recognize not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.). 
Whether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch’s unique dialect of “Doglish”―and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you’ll discover how to: <ul>
<li>Read your dog’s body language</li> <li>Communicate with your dog</li> <li>Interpret your dog’s breed-specific traits</li> <li>Correct dog-behavior-gone-bad</li> <li>Counter anxiety-based behavior</li> <li>Understand and resolve aggressive behavior</li> <li>And so much more!</li> </ul>
Think of this book as Doglish 101―a prerequisite for every human member of your dog’s family. Now, let the training begin!

Understanding Your Dog For Dummies

Coren, Stanley

This super-friendly diary helps puppy owners discover fun ways to raise and their puppy, based on a weekly calendar of growth and development. It offers: * Puppy how-to guidance and a diary to record growth and development * Expert advice on teaching a dog to be a well-behaved member of the family * Tips on raising a healthy dog and handling developmental problems * Pointers on building a strong emotional bond with a puppy

Puppy Raising & Training Diary for Dummies

Wiley Pubishing

The bestselling dog training guide - revised edition Are you at the end of your leash with your dog? Tried everything and nothing seems to work? Don't give up hope-your dog can learn with the simple, proven training methods in this book. DogPerfect has helped thousands of dog owners transform their rowdy canines into well-behaved companions. Now, dog trainer Sarah Hodgson has refined her easy-to-follow, upbeat guide. Up-to-date chapters cover everything you need to know, step by step-from how your dog learns obedience basics to housetraining to dealing with anxiety. Your dog will learn how to Sit, Stay, Settle Down, Come and Heel like the well-mannered companion you want him to be. DogPerfect is a positive, unintimidating guide that can help any dog owner-especially when the pooch in question is less than perfect. You'll discover how to: * Use clicker, target and point training to spice up your lessons * Stop your dog from pulling you down the street * Teach your dog to Sit while greeting company * Play fun and instructional games with your dog * Handle problem barking, chewing, jumping and much more!

DogPerfect: The User-Friendly Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog

Howell Book House

Arguably, there is no animal in the world that can offer you the amount of unconditional devotion as a dog. The period of puppyhood can be the toughest and most delightful era in your dog’s life. Each puppy, as it grows into doghood, faces – and sees – the world in different and unique ways. Some puppies thrive on human interaction; others prefer an independent lifestyle. Some love the general mayhem that small children create; others find the commotion less thrilling. Your puppy will grow up to be your friend, keeper, and voice. 
Puppies For Dummies is for anyone interested in exploring this momentous era in a dog’s life. Whether you already have a puppy curled at your feet (or chewing at your shoelaces), or if you’re still in the thinking-about-it stage, this clearly written and easy-to-understand guide will help you to <ul>
<li>Choose the perfect puppy</li> <li>Raise a well-mannered, happy puppy</li> <li>Housetrain your puppy quickly and effectively</li> <li>Provide proper puppy care and nutrition</li> <li>Keep peace between kids and puppies</li> </ul>
Find out how to create a lasting relationship between your puppy and you. Explore different training methods to fit your puppy’s needs. Puppies For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: <ul>
<li>Finding a puppy that fits your lifestyle</li> <li>Where to get your puppy</li> <li>Shopping for puppy supplies</li> <li>The five stages of development</li> <li>Teaching your pup some control and manners</li> <li>Ensuring the fitness and health of your puppy</li> <li>Fun games and tricks</li> </ul>
Having a puppy and experiencing it grow up to be full-grown dog is an amazing journey that will never be forgotten. With a focus on behavior and relationship, this book will show you everything you need to know about your puppy so that it will grow up to be a healthy, playful, and well-mannered dog.

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing, Training, & Raising a Dog (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Puppies for Dummies

Dog Tricks and Agility For Dummies

Dog Tricks For Dummies

Puppy Care for Dummies (Pocket Edition)

Teach Yourself Visually Dog Training

Understanding Your Dog For Dummies

Puppy Raising & Training Diary for Dummies

DogPerfect: The User-Friendly Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog

Puppies for Dummies