Outwitting Dogs

by Terry Ryan, Kirsten Mortensen

Training dogs has traditionally been done by using negative reinforcement and brute force (take the choke collar as an example). But the tide is turning, and Terry Ryan, well-known dog trainer, is at the forefront of a revolution. OUTWITTING DOGS draws on her twentyfive years of hands-on experience helping people understand and train dogs, and solve dog behavior problems using kinder, gentler methods. OUTWITTING DOGS uses more brain than brawn to motivate dog behavior with positive training techniques, and helps readers truly understand the minds of their canine friends (and even enemies).

Chapters cover: . outwitting puppies . housebreaking . curing the chronic chewer . how to cure the leash puller, the dog that jumps on people, the dog that hates to be left alone, the dog that won't come, the dog that barks too much, the biter, the aggressor . how to outwit the neighbor's dog . how to teach your dog tricks . how to outwit dog trainers . and even a chapter on outwitting dogs and kids at the same time, and much more.

No sensible dog owner will want to be without a copy.

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction, Animals

288 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fresh approach to basic traaining for your dog. It takes a simplistic methodology and emphasizes rewards for good behavior. I read this one as I have a new puppy and wanted to find ways to train him to be a good companiion and house dog. So far some of the tips are working. Now if I can just train my sppouse not to undo the puppy's training with her teasing him.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great dog training book. Positive reinforcement. Similar to how to deal with a toddler - alot of redirecting.