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"Whether you brought home a puppy who needs to learn how to walk on a leash or you're trying to teach an old dog some new tricks, this guide covers it all, including more than 40 different training activities. With tips from veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, you can take your dog through basic training and problem-solving exercises, and teach the pup some paws-itively amazing acrobatics. And if you're a doggy devotee, you and your furry friend will...

Acquiring a dog, whether a purebred puppy or a shelter rescue, is a big step for most people and fortunately there is a lot of good information available to make a good choice. Deciding who should train your dog is another matter. Unless you have lots of experience training dogs yourself, you probably have not even considered who should train your dog-and if you just rely on newspaper ads or business cards left in a vet's office to find a trainer,...

With this fun, quirky and creative training guide your dog will be doing everything from fetching and answering phones to sorting the laundry and strumming a guitar! Babette Haggerty has trained Jack Nicklaus' Golden Retriever to bark the number of his major tournament wins on command and Jimmy Buffett's Maltese to dance on cue to "Margaritaville." In this book, she offers up her best dog tricks, many of them featured by her famous father. Captain...

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie can't wait to get to her best friend Maria's cabin for some rest and relaxation. When they arrive, the girls discover a box of three puggle puppies waiting for them. Lizzie loves taking care of the sweet dogs but it is a lot of hard work. Will Lizzie be able to find these cute cuddly...

Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. "Family Dog" was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks.

A comprehensive guide to transforming a dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, this unique, low-force, positive training method is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs.

"Daisy's dog has been behaving badly, and she thinks Olivia's dog, Perry, is to blame! Can Olivia teach Perry some manners, or will they both be sent to the doghouse?"--Jkt. flap.

ANY OF THESE BEHAVIORS SOUND FAMILIAR? - Jumping on people - Nipping, especially when excited - Stealing food off counters - Chewing shoes and other items - Darting out the door - Barking at everything - Lunging and barking at other dogs - Pulling on the leash - Not coming when called - Not listening You love your dog, and he does behave well some of the time. But at times your patience and sanity are put to the test! Your dog is not a bad dog, but...

When the evil Mrs. Stricker threatens to send Junior, Rafe Khatchadorian's dog, back to the pound, Junior and Rafe go to obedience school to learn how to follow the rules.