Ultimate Guide to Dog Training: Puppy Training to Advanced Techniques plus 25 Problem Behaviors Solved! (CompanionHouse Books) Manners, Housetraining, Tricks, and More, with Positive Reinforcement

by Teoti Anderson

The one training manual every dog owner needs! Author Teoti Anderson provides the last word on dog training. The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is the most comprehensive single volume ever written on the subject and is the one training manual every dog caregiver needs in his or her home! Dogs have a great affinity for humans—they have an uncanny, almost intuitive understanding of our moods. However, dogs are not born knowing how to live with us. They inherit a set of species-specific behaviors that oftentimes clash with how we want them to behave in our houses and in our lives. This is where training comes in. Training your dog means you give him the tools to understand what behaviors are acceptable as the family dog. When it comes to dog-training books, owners can be overwhelmed by choice, with literally thousands of titles available. Finally, there is one book that can do the training of thousands— The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every from the puppy's first lessons and house-training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors. Let respected dog trainer and dog behavior expert Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, show you easy and reliable ways to train your dog! Inside this book, Teoti offers straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, all based on her success-oriented positive-training methods. From selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training will remain an indispensable guide for any dog parent for years to come. Inside, you'll find complete puppy training, from house-training to socialization; an easy-to-understand scientific explanation of positive training methods; clear step-by-step instructions for the clicker training method; a comprehensive training program for teenage and adult dogs, from beginner to advanced; training important skills like Sit, Stay, and Come (the recall); an introduction and basic overview of 35 dog sports and activities, from obedience and agility trials to weight pulls, dock diving, skijoring, and more; training tips for small dogs, giant dogs, and dogs with special considerations; solutions for 25 of the most common behavior problems; 24 favorite tricks you can teach your dog, from balancing a bone on her nose to jumping through a hoop; a handy resource section of websites, associations, and publications; and a glossary of training terms. The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training has everything you'll need to train a well-mannered dog. Teoti's down-to-earth style and years of experience will make this guide invaluable throughout your dog's life. By learning how to communicate with your dog, you will ensure your dog's place as a well-behaved and beloved member of the family. Make training fun and easy, with The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training !

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction, Animals

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 21, 2014

Reviews

[Tim The Enchanter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I essentially power read through this book in one night. Overall, I found it helpful when it comes to explaining positive reinforcement training and in solving problems with dog behaviour.

As I am new to training a dog, I found the explanation of each training elements to be quite helpful. That said, I did not find the layout to be helpful as there lacked a sense of cohesion. As a first timer, this book left me a bit high and dry when it comes to knowing where to start. Thankfully, I am using the Power of Positive Dog Training as a companion and they make up for each other's deficiencies.

This volume has helpful information for new puppies, house training and crate training. It provide excellent information on these elements that was lacking in other books. In addition, there is extensive information on understanding a dog's mood and behaviour.

This provide much practical information and plenty of positive methods to shape and reinforce behaviour in your dog. Coupled with a rough training schedule and from The Power of Positive Dog Training, I feel as if I have the comfort to start the process.

[Charlie Holmberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked it enough to buy it, so there you go. Emphasizes clicker- and positive-reinforcement training.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate the explanations on positive reinforcement training, but I wish that this book focussed more on step-by-step instructions.

[Swan Bender · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this guide very helpful with training myself and my puppy. The basic philosophy was clear and concise and worked through in each level of our training so it has become an every day, every moment act.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it. Because we got a dog! So I will need a lot of this information. Full of useful info and pictures of gorgeous puppies and grown dogs. Very repetitive, but I think dog owners need to be trained much like dogs: lots of repetition. Let's hope I can correctly implement some of the training!

[Kathi Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book on training your dog!

[Carol Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

These techniques work. Step by step instructions. You will see results. Clicker and positive reinforcement. Excellent book.

[Ashley Sabatka · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt this was really repetitive. And I don't think I want to do clicker training and am unsure how many treats I want to do. Nice to have the info though.

[John McGinnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and helpful!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of good information. If you're not using the clicker method may not be that helpful.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book. Easy to follow. But i personally should have picked out a book more appropriate for training an adult rescue dog.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to understand

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really well organized and easy to read. The focus of this book is more on training adult dogs and my current focus is puppies. Might be something to come back to in the future.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful information but I do wish dogs could read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book dealt with non-puppy issues as well, ie senior and adolescent dogs. But overall, this book was great. I read the parts that were relevant to me and my new puppy: how to clicker train (even though I never liked it but my current training is not working out the best), addressing the current problems (chewing, housetraining, nipping/bite inhibition, etc). There are great sections for when he gets older and to teach him tricks, for example, which I can focus on when I have the pup where I want him to be. I will definitely revisit this book later.

[Kersten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally started reading this as a library ebook and ended up buying a copy to have on hand because I thought it would be a good resource. I feel like the information is practical and easy to follow. Most of the training in this does incorporate clickers, but if that’s not your thing (it’s not really mine) you can find a different way to mark a behavior. I have always used verbal cues. The pictures are great and I think it’s simple enough that if my kids pick it up they will be able to understand and use the information as well.

[Ayesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellant book. Very informative. I loved the section on trick training..It was a delight to see more than just the standard tricks..