Do you want your dog to be socially well-behaved?Are you looking for advice on training and looking after your pet?Covering every aspect of kind, fair and effective dog training as well as authoritative advice on looking after your pet, Train Your Dog is essential reading for all dog owners or those thinking of getting a dog for the first time.Written by the APDT, a guarantee of quality in dog training, this book covers positive reward and motivational techniques th...

In this seminal pet psychology book, John Fisher examines the mind of the dog with examples taken from his practical experience, with the aim of explaining to owners how the world appears from a dog's point of view.The first section of the book traces the ancestry and inherent behaviour of dogs, from their origins as pack animals related to the wolf or the jackal. The second part examines what most people describe as problem behaviour, which is just normal canine behaviour exhibited in the...

Many dog owners struggle to manage their dogs, and the vast majority of people who need help have one simple but overwhelming problem. Their dog won t come back when they call him. Through focusing on this single and most important of obedience commands, Pippa Mattinson shows the dog owner whether of a puppy or an adult dog how to build up a reliable recall successfully, layer by layer, and step by step, using effective and positive training techniques. The author offers the reader an insi...

Yorkshire terriers are one of the most loveable, loyal, and playful breeds around - which explains why they're continually among the top ten most popular breeds in America! Their humble size makes them ideal for smaller homes and apartments, too. As lively, attentive companions, Yorkies exhibit as much energy as their larger canine counterparts - without taking up all the space! Written by pet expert Cheryl Smith, The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book is the one handbook you need ...

World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond. This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet. Mark then explains ho...

If you have ever wanted to know what makes your dog tick, why he acts the way he does, how to change the way he behaves or how to communicate and train him to a standard that you might have not dreamed possible then The Dog Vinci Code will get you back on track. The essential manual for any dog owner, John Rogerson outlines, step by step, training techniques so simple that even your dog can understand what you are trying to teach him. This book is about how to communicate with your dog on ...

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. ...

This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of 'passive resistance' and the 'pressure on-off technique'...

The first title in the Terra-Nova series to focus on training dogs of all ages, The Dog Training Handbook sets forth step-by-step puppy, basic, and advanced techiniques. It also provides management techniques for a host of problem behaviors and described numerous activities that the well-trained dog and his owner can enjoy together.

Have you ever asked: Why does my dog bark when left alone? Jump up at visitors? Pull on the lead?This practical and authoritative book from a leading dog expert gives you all the answers and explains how to change problem behaviour - without resorting to punishment. Using your dog's psychology, the instincts it has inherited from his wolf ancestors, John Fisher provides a fascinating insight into the roots of a dog's behaviour. Written with both dog and owner in mind, this is the e...

Want to learn how to be in control of your Bichon?Training your Bichon puppyBasic commandsCommon puppy problemsHousetrainingBarkingBiting or nippingJumping upLeash problemsChoosing a trainer or a classTraining your adult BichonParticular training challenges with a BichonCommon adult Bichon problems and solutionsBiting and nippingBarking or Chasing other animalsAggression towards other a...

This easy to follow guide explains how you can train your dog using kind, reward-based methods that help you to create mutually strong, enduring bonds of trust and affection. Dog Training: The Essential Guide explains why positive reinforcement works much better than the outdated, scientifically disproved harsh methods, and takes you step by step through the important elements of training that ensure your dog will be a pleasure to live with. The chapters take you through how to m...