Dog-Friendly Dog Training

by Andrea Arden

The classic dog training guide, now updated and revised
This update of the perennially popular guide provides everything you need to know to develop a healthy relationship with a well-behaved dog. With easy-to-understand instructions and helpful illustrations,  Dog-Friendly Dog Training, 2nd Edition  begins with the necessary tools for teaching your dog, and then covers housetraining, socialization, basic manners, and problem solving, all using proven, positive methods. Key updates include information

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction, Animals

240 pages, Hardcover

First published November 26, 1999

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt like this book spent the first 135 pages convincing you why you should do dog-friendly training and why you should have a trained dog. Well, since that's the title of the book and I'm reading it, there is no reason to harp on it. I didn't feel that there was a whole lot of instruction given on house training except to learn your puppy's toileting schedule and make sure you get them outside. Nothing about how to get a puppy to ring a bell, bark at the door, or otherwise indicate they want to go out rather than just want something that you need to decipher. Once you get to page 136 and some actual useful instructions, they still do not deal with specific problem behavior other than just ignore it and it will gradually go away. Um, yeah, not always. I'd rather be proactive in getting rid of bad habits. So, if you've never had a dog before and need to know why no one wants to be around your obnoxious, jumping, nipping, yapping dog, then you should definitely read this book. If you already know you want to train your dog, look for a book with more specific directions.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative. Simple, easy to follow instructions on training your puppy or new dog. This book takes a positive approach to the training process. It covers house training as well. The only thing I found lacking were tips to prevent unwanted behaviors.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emphasizes treats as the best method for learning commands, and that certainly worked for my puppy. However, correcting unwanted behaviors is not as straightforward.

[Stefanie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Delaney O'H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very effective training methods

[Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darling illustrations (they made me look up the illustrator's children's books), and the book itself is well laid out, easy to follow, with sound advice. I like the author's approach (to dog training, not just the book).

This is probably my favorite of the many books I've read or skimmed since adopting Milo.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did a ton of reading while we were waiting for our puppy to come home from the breeder and this book was the best of the bunch (pick of the litter?). It has all the necessary information for you to get off to a great start with a puppy or an older dog, from house-training to obedience to feeding. It's easy to follow and fun to read. Highly recommended.

[Latoya Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really helpful. I like that the author explains that all pets are different and the methods aren't cookie cutter and can be tailored to your dog's personality. There wasn't anything I personally didn't like about the book. I'm currently still using it to keep teaching my dog new commands so that we can both live happy.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally easy to follow, great starter book for training -- I'll let you know how it all works on Chips.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sushi has learned a thing or two from this book too! ;-)

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE THIS BOOK!!! The illustrations are adorable and amazing. This book actually inspired me to train our senior beagle to 'sit' - and it worked!!

[Amy R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, basic positive training resource.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read with straightforward ideas. We'll see how it goes when there's an actual dog in the mix!

[Michael Clifford]

Great quick read on positive dog training. Esy to understand, lots of practical techniques.