{"product_id":"dog-training-for-dummies-isbn-9781119656821","title":"Dog Training For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your buddy a top dog for life, be your Best Friend’s “Friend,” by training together. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well-trained dog is a FREE dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. The more reliable the dog, the more freedom he is given. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDog Training for Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eshows dog owners how to select the right training method for their puppy, adult, or senior dog. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, this hands-on guide provides training to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEliminate unwanted behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind step-by-step instruction on basic commands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen your bond with your dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild communication, understanding, and mutual respect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience, the tips and tricks inside will help you bring out the very best in your beloved pet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Setting the Stage for Successful Training 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Dog Training: The Key to Your Dog’s Safety and Your Sanity 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why You’re Training Buddy: To Do Something or Not to Do Something 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying a Well-Trained Dog 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Training Model 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst things first: Considering your dog’s breed 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining a dog: What are you really doing? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Six Basic Commands Every Dog Needs to Know 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Factors that Influence Success 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a good relationship with your dog 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwning a healthy dog 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking training time a priority 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOh, the Places You and Your Pooch Can Go: Beyond the Basics 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Canine Good Citizen Certificate 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAKC S.T.A.R puppy program 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAKC tricks titles 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than training: Understanding how dogs help people 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Exercise to Get You and Your Pooch Started 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know Your Dog and How He Perceives the World 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining What Motivates You and Your Dog 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Aware of Your Dog’s Body Language 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Your Dog’s Instinctive Behaviors 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrey drive 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePack drive 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefense drive, fight and flight 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how the drives affect training 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Dog’s Personality Profile 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How You Want Buddy to Act 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing out drives 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching drives 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying drives to your training 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering Who’s Training Whom 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Developing Training Savvy 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Dog Within 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreed-specific behaviors 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental sensitivity 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponses to visual stimuli 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound sensitivity 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch sensitivity – the adrenaline effect 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing the Effects of Stress 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding stress 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the symptoms of stress 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigins of stress — intrinsic and extrinsic 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating stress to learning 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress and distraction training 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging stress 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Dog’s Environment 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting on the right foot 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing your dog’s social needs 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your dog’s emotional needs 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding your dog’s nutritional needs 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the “You” Factor 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your expectations 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your attitude 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing consistent with commands and tone of voice 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlasting your dog — be persistent 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing to avoid “no” 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeating commands 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Understanding the Vital Role That Nutrition and Health Play in Training 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Food for Buddy 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering dog food labels 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Buddy’s current food 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Nutrients Your Dog Needs 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting puppy’s nutritional needs 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your dog’s diet rich in protein 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing easy on the carbohydrates 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the value of fats — in moderation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring that your dog’s diet is fortified with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003evitamins and minerals 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t forget to quench his thirst: Keeping fresh water around 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying close attention to preservatives 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Choices about How to Feed Buddy 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding Buddy commercial dry food 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering beefed-up commercial dry food 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying a raw food or frozen diet 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your own food: Wendy’s Natural Diet 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Natural Diet Foundation (NDF2) 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferring Buddy to his new diet 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up supplements 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Common Health Issues That Affect Behavior and Training 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere comes that needle again: Examining vaccination issues 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering the rise in doggy hypothyroidism 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bone crusher: “Oh, my aching back” 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuelling fear, anxiety, and other conditions with homeopathy 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating chronic conditions with acupuncture 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Gearing Up for Training Success 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Training Leash and Collar 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a leash 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a collar 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadying a Reward: Treats Are Your Training Buddies 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the ideal tasty treat 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for toys when food treats don’t work 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Other Equipment You Can Use 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing head halters 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for a body harness 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring electronic and other training and management equipment 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Performing Puppy Preliminaries 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Bringing Your Puppy Home: What You Need to Know 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Puppy’s Arrival 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy’s home at home: Readying a crate 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy’s menu: Selecting a proper diet and set of dishes 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy’s everyday collar, ID, and leash: Preparing Buddy to go outside 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy’s toys: Playing with Buddy 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Puppy Home — Now What? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your puppy used to his collar and leash 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Buddy situated in his new home 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing puppies and kids 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting resident pets 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTending to his potty needs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding where your puppy should sleep 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Buddy’s Education 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for grooming 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying and neutering 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Perplexing Puppy Problems 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Surviving Your Puppy’s Critical Growth Periods 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Puppy’s Early Development 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth to 7 weeks: the Canine Socialization Period 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know everyone: Weeks 7–12 the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Socialization Period 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuddenly he’s afraid: Weeks 8–12 the Fear Imprint Period 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow he wants to leave home: Beyond 12 weeks: “Been there, done that” 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Terrible Twos: Managing the Adolescent from 4 Months to 2 Years 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the juvenile flakies 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlame it on the hormones: Understanding how hormones affect behavior 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the mature adult when your dog finally grows up 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying or Neutering to Help with Behavior and Training 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeeding the advantages 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the disadvantages 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to spay or neuter 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Tackling Training Basics 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Ins and Outs of Housetraining 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Buddy Get Used to His Crate 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining a Dog to Eliminate Outside 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold elimination when inside the house 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow why he’s outside — to eliminate 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProve to Buddy that you’re trustworthy to take him outside 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Regular Feeding and Elimination Schedule 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating a Regular Toilet Area 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Accidents Happen — Knowing What to Do 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding punishment 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the accidents 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning accidents 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an Exercise Pen for Housetraining 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Focusing on Some Basic Training Commands 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for Attention: Praise Versus Petting 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the difference between the two 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Okay to release from work 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice getting your dog’s attention 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Yes command 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Name Recognition 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Having Buddy move toward you when he hears his name 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Adding Come after his name 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Making Sit mandatory 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Dog the Touch Command 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Getting Buddy to move toward you 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Increasing the distance Buddy needs to move toward you 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Not offering treat in the flat Touch hand 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Moving the touch hand in different positions 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Mixing up the hand you offer 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting with the Hello Command 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Focusing on the treat 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Greeting and praising 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Training Buddy to hold the sitting position longer 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Having a friend help 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeave It: Getting Your Dog to Leave Stuff Alone 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Introducing Leave It 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Looking at you 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Moving the treat from your hand to the floor 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: “Leaving” a dropped food item 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: “Leaving” a found item on the ground outside 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding other uses for Leave It 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Coming and Going: Two Essential Commands to Teach Buddy 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Leadership: Okay Is the Word 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Your Dog to Come When Called 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Buddy the Recall Game 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering what’s important when you use the Come command 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Dog to Handle Distractions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Come with first-degree distractions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Come with second-degree distractions 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Come with third-degree distractions 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Opposite of Come — Go 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Teaching a target 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Add Come after the release 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Increase the distance to the target 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Mastering Some Fundamentals: Sit, Down, and Stay 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why Sit Is So Important 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Down and Its Commands 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Your Dog Sit and Down Simultaneously 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Placing and showing 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Adding the Down 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Luring into the Down 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Luring into the Sit 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Adding collar pressure 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 6: Foregoing the treat 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming Up with the Long-Down Exercise 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in Place: Sit-Stay and Down-Stay 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching the Sit-Stay 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching the Down-Stay 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Going for a Pleasant Walk 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Right Leash and Collar When Walking Your Dog 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Pleasure Walk with Your Dog 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a clock face to train your dog to walk 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining the pleasure walk 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Buddy How to Heel at Your Side 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Distractions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining with distractions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Going to Bed and All of Its Practical Uses 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Bed for Your Dog 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering How You Want to Use the Command 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Buddy the Go to Your Bed Command 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Starting with the Bed command 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Adding the Go, Bed command 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Increasing your distance from the bed 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Foregoing the food lure 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Increasing the time spent on the bed 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 6: Moving around while he’s on the bed 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 7: Adding distractions 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 8: Finding the bed from another room 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Getting In, Out, On, and Off and Mastering Door and Stairs Manners 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting In and Out 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Eating the reward 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Making Buddy wait for his treat 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: The rules of the exit begin 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting On and Off 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Getting Buddy on something 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Getting Buddy off something 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Door Manners 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Opening the door 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Adding some outside distraction 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Leaving Buddy behind at the door 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Stairs Manners 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with Common Doggie Don’ts 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Bad Habits — The Five General Prescriptions for Good Behavior 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood exercise 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood company 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood health 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood nutrition 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood training 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Your Dog’s Objectionable Behavior 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTolerating your dog’s behavior problems 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying to solve your dog’s behavior problems 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen all else fails: Finding a new home for your dog 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Buddy to Keep All Four on the Floor 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting people — Using the Hello command 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Sit and Stay as an alternative to jumping up 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting an End to Counter Surfing — Leave It 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuieting the Incessant Barker 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarking as a response to a stimulus or distraction 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarking for attention 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarking when someone comes to the door 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContending with Chewing — The Nonfood Variety 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m teething! Examining the physiological need to chew 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m bored! Recognizing the psychological reasons that dogs chew 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a Digger 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Marking Behavior 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Taking Training to the Next Level 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Retrieving: Time to Fetch 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Common Retrieving Commands to Your Natural Retriever 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining the Basics of Retrieving 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Starting with Take It 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Working on the Hold It and Give command 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Helping your dog retrieve on command 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Helping Buddy learn to hold and reach for the object 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Teaching Buddy to reach for it 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 6: Walking while holding the dumbbell 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 7: Training Buddy for the pick-up 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 8: Bringing it back 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 9: Putting it all together 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolishing and Perfecting the Retrieve 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWait for it: Testing your dog’s patience 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetrieving with distractions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Trick Training for Fun 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShake and High Five 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Introducing the concept of shaking hands 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Lifting his paw 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Putting his paw on your palm 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Adding the High Five 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the Pea under the Right Cup 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Establishing a pattern for the game 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Introducing the covered treat 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Adding a second cup with no treat 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Moving the cups and changing their position 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Finishing the trick 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHide in a Box 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Introducing the box on its side 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Standing the box correctly with opening on top 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Adding the Hide command 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Putting it all together 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick a Hand 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Reviewing the Touch command 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Touching the back of the treat hand 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Offering both hands for dog to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003echoose the loaded hand 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Putting your hands behind your back first 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay Shy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Putting his head between your legs 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Holding your legs closer together 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Holding his head pressed between your legs 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll Over 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Rolling over with a little help 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Rolling over on his own 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Rolling over on command 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay Dead 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Laying down on his side or back 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Playing dead from the sitting or\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003estanding position 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Playing dead at a distance 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Presenting the trick to an audience 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Mine 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Retrieving something of yours 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Helping your dog find your item 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Allowing Buddy to find the keys with his nose 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Adding identical items and Buddy will find yours 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Untying the clean pencils after Buddy is always finding your scented pencil 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJump through a Hoop 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Walking and jumping through a hoop 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Jumping through the hoop off Leash 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have Food on Your Nose 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Cupping your hand over your dog’s muzzle 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Putting the treat on your dog’s nose 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Balancing the treat longer 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Balancing the treat without your help 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Bow 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Bowing by using a food lure 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Practicing until Buddy bows with little to no help 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Taking a bow on command 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDog Catcher\/Stranger Trick 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Training for Fun and Competition 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the System: Your Road Map to the Companion Dog Title 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements for Pre-Novice 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Novice class: What’s expected from you and Buddy 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Things First: Teaching the Ready! Command 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Control Position 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through the sequences of the Ready! command 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeeling Despite Distractions 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your dog heel in new places 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a distracter while you’re heeling 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Dance, Buddy: Heel On and Then Off Leash 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe halt 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges of pace and turns 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting a Twist on Things: Teaching the Figure 8 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Preparing Buddy for the Figure 8 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Introducing Buddy to the actual Figure 8 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Doing the perfect Figure 8 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Dog Isn’t an Elephant: Reinforcing Training 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Completing the Companion Dog Title 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Getting a Check-Up: Preparing for the Stand for Examination 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 1: Introducing the Stand command and Stand Stay 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 2: Showing Buddy how to stand still without holding him in position 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 3: Working on the Stand-Stay command 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 4: Leaving Buddy in a Stand-Stay 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 5: Getting Buddy familiar with the Return 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence 6: Preparing Buddy for the actual examination 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeeling Off Leash 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning to Heeling Off Leash 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessfully getting off leash 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Recall 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome with distractions 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinish 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for the Group Stay Exercises 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up self-generated distractions 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing the level of difficulty 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Handling Special Situations 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Addressing Aggression 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Aggression 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the link between aggression and drives 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the causes of aggression 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging a Dog’s Aggression — Prey, Pack, Defense Drives 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with aggression from dogs high in prey drive 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling aggression from dogs high in defense drive 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling aggression in dogs high in pack drive 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Aggression around the Food Bowl 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Fear-Biters 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Aggression in Different Circumstances 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression in a multi-dog household 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression while grooming 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression at the veterinarian 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Helping Buddy Handle Special Situations 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to Loud Noises and Thunder 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Separation Anxiety 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the desensitizing approach 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying the DAP approach 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at some other options 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoiling the House 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDribbling and Submissive Wetting 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Buddy on the Road 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting used to entering the vehicle 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying put before exiting the vehicle 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ready for your road trip 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing carsickness 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to Doggie Daycare 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding Your Manners at the Dog Park 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Canine Calm at the Vet’s Office 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Patient with the Rescue Dog 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Keeping Your Senior Dog Young: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks 403\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Gray Muzzle: Exploring the Signs of Aging in Dog Years 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Exercises to Keep Buddy’s Mind and Body Sharp 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegging 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrawling 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking backward 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing neck and head stretches 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the coffee table stretch 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking, sitting, and downing 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimming 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying mental stimulation 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Your Older Dog’s Health and Nutrition Needs 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Buddy’s slim and trim figure with a satisfying diet 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking life easier with supplements 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Up with Grooming 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Home a Puppy to Help Rejuvenate Buddy 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Into Dog Beds, Ramps, Wheelchairs, and Carts 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Buddy cozy: Beds 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking heights more manageable with ramps 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the handicapped dog: Wheelchairs and carts 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Supplementing Your Training Efforts with Expert Help 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to Obedience Training Class 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood obedience training class criteria 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy classes 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced classes 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring a Private Trainer 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending Buddy to a Board and Train 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Training Traps and How to Avoid Them 435\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcrastinating on Basic Training 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying into Attention-Seeking Behavior 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting to Release Your Dog from a Stay 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating Rewards Too Soon 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Dog’s Name as a Command 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving to Repeat Commands Away from Home 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePunishing Your Dog When He Comes to You 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning After Your Dog 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpecting Too Much Too Quickly 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnoring the Principle of Consistency 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Ten Fun and Exciting Sporting Activities 441\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgility Events 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Titles 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarn Hunt AKC 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLure Coursing 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchutzhund Training 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlyball Competitions 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreestyle Performances 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDock Diving Dogs 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetection Dogs or Scent Work 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking as a Service Dog 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssistance dogs 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanions 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26: Ten Reasons Dogs Do What They Do 451\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Insist on Jumping on People? 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Sniff Parts of Your Anatomy That You’d Prefer They Didn’t? 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Male Dogs Lift Their Legs So Often? 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Mount Each Other? 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Like to Chase Things? 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Roll in Disgusting Things? 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Eat Weeds or Grass? 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Hump Humans’ Legs? 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Scoot on Their Rear Ends? 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Dogs Circle Before Lying Down? 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy 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