Master dog trainer and author of Good Owners, Great Dogs Brian Kilcommons shows readers how to encourage children and dogs to be perfect companions, in a comprehensive manual that demonstrates how to train an older dog to acept an infant, choose the right breed, and more.
America's most beloved dog trainers are back with brand-new training techniques in the definitive guide to raising a happy, obedient puppy. Raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child -- owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think.With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, including tips on how to deal with every kind of personality, puppies can be trained quickly and painlessly.With humor, time-tested advice, and an arsenal of tricks, My Smart Puppy teaches new dog owners everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog.
Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kilcommons shares in this book, be "fun, fair, and firm." A dog-training guide that gives you immediate results even with an adult dog, this manual trains you, as it gives owners everything they need and everything dogs need to become... Good Owners, Great Dogs Includes specific tips on how to: * housebreak both puppies and adult dogs * teach your dog to come to you regardless of what he's doing * end annoying habits like jumping, food stealing, and barking * prevent aggression and, in many cases, stop it after it has become a problem * use games to teach your dog to obey ...and much more.
Dogs...they make us laugh, make us cry, and sometimes make us crazy. Now, in a book as warm and wonderful as James Herriot's Yorkshire tales but set in the real world of today's pet owners, America's number one canine experts, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, share their adventures in dog training as well as memoirs of their own dogs. From one Siberian Husky puppy trying to make it in the Bahamas to the seven Akitas residing in an Italian villa, you'll meet some unforgettable pooches and learn their owners' pet peeves, including: -- The Rottweiler who played practical jokes -- The Poodle whose smile was mistaken for a snarl -- The Scottish Terrier who went rabbit hunting in a New York City apartment
Shares advice on how to raise a well-behaved, well-adjusted dog in an urban environment, offering tips on everything from housetraining to preventing barking.
A reference guide to mutts provides detailed information on mixed-breed types of canines, shares stories from dog owners, and recommends the best mutts for children, families, and singles
America's premier dog trainers for the past 25 years--and authors of "Good Owners, Great Dogs"--present a heartwarming, humorous, and touching collection of true tales of remarkable canines. Illustrations throughout.
America's most beloved dog trainers are back with brand-new training techniques in the definitive guide to raising a happy, obedient puppy. Raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child -- owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think.With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, including tips on how to deal with every kind of personality, puppies can be trained quickly and painlessly.With humor, time-tested advice, and an arsenal of tricks, My Smart Puppy teaches new dog owners everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog.
Master dog trainer and author of Good Owners, Great Dogs Brian Kilcommons shows readers how to encourage children and dogs to be perfect companions, in a comprehensive manual that demonstrates how to train an older dog to acept an infant, choose the right breed, and more.
Dogs...they make us laugh, make us cry, and sometimes make us crazy. Now, in a book as warm and wonderful as James Herriot's Yorkshire tales but set in the real world of today's pet owners, America's number one canine experts, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, share their adventures in dog training as well as memoirs of their own dogs. From one Siberian Husky puppy trying to make it in the Bahamas to the seven Akitas residing in an Italian villa, you'll meet some unforgettable pooches and learn their owners' pet peeves, including: -- The Rottweiler who played practical jokes -- The Poodle whose smile was mistaken for a snarl -- The Scottish Terrier who went rabbit hunting in a New York City apartment
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