The only dog-training guide for kids written by a teen!Author Kate Eldredge, age 15, knows what it takes for a kid to raise and train a dog--she's been parenting pooches since she was 7. It's a big responsibility, but it has awesome rewards (besides all those wet, slobbery kisses). When you're your dog's caregiver, provider, and trainer, your dog will be your loyal playmate, protector, and confidant for life!In this book, Kate gives you the scoop on:* Choosing the ri...

40 cool tricks you can teach your pet!Ever wonder how you can train your dog and other pets to perform amazing tricks like the ones you see on TV? Now you too can impress family and friends with 40 cool tricks that are a cinch to master with your four-legged companions. You'll learn how to teach the basics that every good dog should know: sit, down, come, and stay. Then you'll move onto the classics, like shake and roll over. And if you really want to captivate you...

People love to see dogs do funny and useful tricks, such as playing basketball, picking up toys, and putting down the toilet lid. Idiot's Guides: Dog Tricks demonstrates more than 80 popular tricks with detailed, step-by-step instructions and eye-catching full-color photographs. The book provides helpful information on using positive training, rewards, cues, and body language to facilitate training.

“The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.”—Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project“Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.”—Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends NorthwestThe Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, ...

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track progress; suggestions for treats your dog will respond to; and a glossary of training terms.

Wouldn't it be incredible if 18 expert Cockapoo breeders and owners combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world's top Cockapoo breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Cockapoos.This one-stop 'instruction manua...

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick trainin...

What exactly is a Bernedoodle? It's cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, and according to fans of this newcomer to the hybrid world, it's downright adorable.Sherry Rupke of SwissRidge Kennels was the first breeder to deliberately cross Bernese Mountain Dogs and Poodles. Rupke loved everything about the Bernese, except for the short-lived breed's genetic propensity for cancer. Plus it sheds. And it can be a little stubborn.Rupke decided to add Poodle to the hybr...

America's most beloved dog trainers are back with brand-new training techniques in the definitive guide to raising a happy, obedient puppy.Raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child—owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think.With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, including tips ...

Find out about your Golden Retriever's special needsThere's much more to a Golden Retriever than a lush coat, sunny disposition, and desire to please. Get expert advice on how to choose a puppy and keep your Golden happy and healthy for years to come.Open the book and find:Whether a Golden is the right dog for youHow to choose between two pupsWhat a healthy Golden looks likeStrategies for fighting common health problems

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they learn to trust McMillan, master his 7 Common Commands, an...

With quick and easy instructions, Dog Training provides you with all the tools you'll need to turn your dog into a well-mannered companion.