The world's oldest and most famous cat and dog home has teamed up with the UK bestselling pet behaviourist to bring you the ultimate guide to choosing the right dog for you and your family. There are over 200 breeds profiled, with details of each dog's temperament, physical statistics, character, exercise requirements and potential health problems. Each profile includes a picture and a list of its key characteristics, making this the most comprehensive breed-profile book on the market. A front section gives advice on what sort of breed you should look for and how to go about finding your dog. It also tells you what to ask, what to consider and ensures you don't make a mistake in your decisions. If you're thinking about getting a dog, or want to learn more about the variety of breeds, cross-breeds and mongrels, then you cannot afford to be without this book.
Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy and contented canine companion. Starting with choosing the right breed for you, to understanding their exercise needs, learn every aspect of owning and training a dog. Get in-depth instruction on training, from basic obedience to advanced tricks, by following clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations which show you exactly what to do. Understand your dog, with the aid of the latest research into canine behaviour and learn to correct problems and maximise their potential. A well-trained dog is a well-behaved, healthy and happy dog.
As a bestselling author and owner of the Puppy School franchise, Gwen Bailey is one of the UK's most respected dog behaviour experts and has helped millions to transform their troublesome pets into obedient and happy hounds. So what happened when one of her students - Chesil, the most dysfunctional pooch in Britain - refused to lay down, and he just so happened to be her own dog?!Hell On 4 Paws is the witty and wonderful story of how Gwen's life was turned on its head when she took on a new man in her life, his family, and the unruly Chesil, her greatest challenge yet. As if adjusting to a new relationship, new home and new responsibilities wasn't tough enough, Gwen also has to deal with Chesil's bizarre and antisocial behaviour, a constant distraction in her crazy new life. Follow Chesil's amusing exploits as his outrageous personality clashes with Gwen's time-tested techniques, and see him slowly change from an aggressive, possessive nightmare to a proud winner of the Gold Award for good citizenship. A feel-good and inspirational tale for anyone who's ever had trouble raising a rowdy hound, Hell On 4 Paws shows that sometimes even the best trainers can encounter problems, and that, with a little persistence, even the worst pets can become compassionate creatures.
NEW EDITION OUT AUGUST 2024 Gwen Bailey's puppy care guide has helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world raise a problem-free dog. Now, updated with the latest findings in canine behaviour and a completely new user-friendly design, this revised edition will teach you how to raise a problem-free dog. From housetraining to playing games, it will show you how to teach your dog good manners and build his confidence with the world around him. There are step-by-step training and socialisation plans as well as a guide to understanding and preventing biting, chewing and other problems. If you want your puppy to develop into a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog, you cannot afford to be without this book.
Published in association with The Blue Cross, one of Britain's top animal welfare societies, this handbook is for all responsible dog owners. It contains numerous step-by-step photographs that will help to make training your dog easy and fun. Gwen Bailey believes that the first step to having a well-behaved dog is for the owner to fully understand the dog's behaviour - only then can you learn to communicate effectively with your pet and create a successful partnership. She maintains that all dogs can be well-behaved and that you can teach an old dog new tricks! You can learn about: how to be a good owner; talking and listening to your dog; essential ingredients for a well-behaved dog; step-by-step obedience exercises; preventing and solving problem behaviour; how to make your dog really clever.
Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime! From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog! This dog training book promises: - An easy-to-follow approach to understanding dog behavior and dog training based on the latest research into canine intelligence - Offers expert guidance on selecting the right dog for you, with a catalog of the most popular breeds - Features behavioral analysis to help you understand what your dog is thinking - More than 800 photographs provide clear visual guidance so you know exactly what to do to succeed with your dog A must-have volume for families training their new pet, for first-time dog owners and experienced owners alike as well as those interested in training theory and dog psychology.
Different puppies have very different temperaments and characteristics. This text aims to help find the right puppy for different lifestyles, personalities and families. It covers: choosing a puppy to match your character and lifestyle; how to have a sociable, friendly puppy; step-by-step colour photoguides on training methods; how to teach a puppy to behave well; first lessons - house-training, chewing and play-biting; and games, sports and tricks.
This popular paperback handbook is essential reading for any dog owner experiencing behavioural or training problems with their dog or puppy. Written by a well-known dog behaviourist, it contains easy-to-follow advice on a wide selection of common problems, as well as a number of fascinating case histories.
Is your dog driving you bark raving mad? Have your shoes turned into "Jimmy Chews?" If your dog's behavior is less than stellar, then you need a little friendly intervention from one of the world's most respected pet experts, Gwen Bailey. Learn how to understand and cope with Rover's troublesome behaviors, including home-wrecking, walking worries, and barking, as well as puppy housebreaking tips and ways to tell if your pet is sick. Clear, instructive photographs help owners analyze and correct different doggie behaviors that they find frustrating, inconvenient--or simply embarrassing. Filled with friendly, practical advice for dog owners, "Why Is My Dog Doing That?" is a must-have guide for anyone who shares their life with a four-legged friend. (And worldwide, that's over 150 million households!)
THE NO.1 BEST-SELLING GUIDE - OVER 1/2 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE Gwen Bailey's ORIGINAL puppy training guide is back - FULLY REVISED and UPDATED for 2024! Packed with the most up-to-date findings in canine behaviour and sporting a brand-new, user-friendly design, this stunning edition will teach how to raise a problem-free dog. From housetraining to games and shared activities, learn how to teach your dog good manners and build their confidence in the world around them. Complete with step-by-step training and socialisation plans, as well as no-nonsense guides to understanding and preventing biting, chewing, aggression, and other problems. * BRAND NEW content and UPDATES throughout. * FRESH photography, that brings every lesson to life. * The LATEST methods and practices, to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of dog training. * SUPER CLEAR, and USER-FRIENDLY layout. * Over half a million copies sold worldwide! Join hundreds of thousands of owners across the world who have already transformed their puppies into healthy, happy and obedient companions.
How to Train a Superpup' offers a complete care programme telling you everything you need to know about house training, socialisation, feeding, exercising and vaccinating so that you can raise a healthy, happy puppy.
Published in association with The Blue Cross, this handbook has many step-by-step photographs to help an owner to develop a good relationship with their dog. Gwen Bailey believes that the first step to having a well-behaved dog is for the owner to fully understand their dog's behaviour. Contents include: preventing and solving problem behaviour; step-by-step obediance exercises; talking and listening to your dog; and how to be a good owner.
Want to learn what your pet naturally needs? This is the wellness bible for dog owners everywhere. Gwen Bailey's bestselling dog guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world. Now, in this brand new book, you can learn how to give your dog everything it needs to achieve a happy and happy life by focusing on three vital considerations: Physical health: Sticks, exercise games, vaccination and more Dietary health: Hydration, diet, dental health, recipes and feeding Mental health: Stimulation, socialization and canine interaction, addressing aggressive behavior and introducing other pets From understanding your dog's physiognomy and analysing the perfect diet, to keeping your dog naturally alert, spirited and happy throughout its life, The Natural Dog offers a holistic approach to changing your dog's lifestyle to get the most out of life.
Nearly all dog owners encounter behavior problems at some time during their petï¿1/2s life, and this book offers sound, humane methods for coping with both major and minor difficulties. Dog trainer Gwen Bailey explains aggression and ways to control it, barking problems, isolation as a cause of bad habits, sex-related problems, housetraining issues, chasing cars, and much more. For each type of behavior problem, she presents brief case histories, observations and diagnoses, appropriate treatment plans, and their outcomes. Readers will also find informative Q & A sections and enlightening sidebar notes. Attractive full-color illustrations are featured on nearly every page.
Different puppies have very different temperaments and characteristics, so to find the right puppy for you Gwen Bailey helps you to take a look at which one might be best for your lifestyle, personality and family. She also shows you how to educate your puppy successfully using gentle, positive methods that are fast and effective.
Published in association with The Blue Cross, one of Britain’s top animal welfare societies, ‘Collins Good Dog Behaviour’ is an essential handbook for all responsible dog owners with numerous step-by-step photographs that will help to make training your dog simple and enjoyable.
A practical guide to adopting an adult dog; Offers advice on how to choose the right dog and settling in; Provides guidelines on training and setting the ground rules; Includes tips on teaching the recall, coping with aggression and dealing with minor problems such as jumping up, running away, pulling on the lead and car travel; Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs
For both current dog owners and those who plan to purchase a dog in the future, this book shows how to understand the animal. Interactive, full-color photos on nearly every page give detailed, step-by-step demonstrations for simple commands and hands-off training methods.
Discover what your dog naturally needs with this informative guide, written by the author of the incredibly popular training book The Perfect Puppy, Gwen Bailey. With a focus on natural care and tips on proper diet, exercise, and mental stimulation, this is a preventive resource that outlines a holistic approach backed by latest research to achieve a happy and healthy life for your best friend!
The world's oldest and most famous cat and dog home has teamed up with the UK bestselling pet behaviourist to bring you the ultimate guide to choosing the right dog for you and your family. There are over 200 breeds profiled, with details of each dog's temperament, physical statistics, character, exercise requirements and potential health problems. Each profile includes a picture and a list of its key characteristics, making this the most comprehensive breed-profile book on the market. A front section gives advice on what sort of breed you should look for and how to go about finding your dog. It also tells you what to ask, what to consider and ensures you don't make a mistake in your decisions. If you're thinking about getting a dog, or want to learn more about the variety of breeds, cross-breeds and mongrels, then you cannot afford to be without this book.
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