Wendy Volhard - Dog Training for Dummies

Dog Training For Dummies, 4th Edition

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ISBN: 978-1-119-65682-1; ISBN 978-1-119-65684-5 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-65687-6 (ebk)

1. Chapter 2
2. Chapter 5
3. Chapter 18
4. Chapter 25

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7
8. Chapter 8
9. Chapter 9
10. Chapter 10
11. Chapter 11
12. Chapter 12
13. Chapter 13
14. Chapter 14
15. Chapter 15
16. Chapter 16
17. Chapter 17
18. Chapter 18
19. Chapter 19
20. Chapter 20
21. Chapter 21
22. Chapter 22
23. Chapter 23
24. Chapter 25

Both of us have had dogs of one kind or another since childhood.

Many years later were still sharing what we have learned along the way. Every one of our dogs has been more of a teacher than a pupil, and weve discovered much more from our dogs than we could ever have hoped to teach them. This book is our attempt to pass on to you what our dogs have taught us.

Without help, few people can become proficient, much less an expert, in a given field. We certainly have had plenty of help. A well-trained dog is the result of education, more yours than your dogs. You need to know what makes a dog a dog, how he thinks, how he reacts, how he grows, how he expresses himself, what his needs are, and most important, why he does what he does. When you understand your dog fully, you can achieve a mutually rewarding relationship. A dog isnt a homogenous commodity. Each one is a unique individual, and in their differences lies the challenge.

As a dog trainer, every dog teaches you something. Most dog trainers you meet also show you something even if its only how they communicate with the dogs with which they work. Communication is the key to all dog training. Without communication no training can take place. Dogs need to understand what you want, they need to know when youre pleased, and they need to know when youre finished and moving on. Play is a big part of training a dog. After all, training can be viewed as play as well as work, enjoyable either way.

Our goal in writing this book was to show how communication works and how you must communicate with your dog so both of you can learn the game of dog training. Enjoy as you read and put into practice all the information and advice in this book.

We truly want this book to be a useful tool for you. And we dont want dog training to feel like a chore that you have to slog through step by step. So weve structured this book in such a way that you can jump in and out of the text as it interests you and applies to your situation. For instance, is your dog partially trained but needs to learn a few things? If so, consult the table of contents or index and go directly to the chapters you need.

Nor do we expect you to internalize every bit of information in this book. Throughout the text, we include reminders of key points and cross-references to more information about the topic at hand. Remember, dog training is fun! It isnt a series of tests that you have to pass unless, of course, you and your dog enter the world of competitive events.

Because training starts the moment you bring your little bundle of fur home, we tell you about behavioral development and what to expect during the few weeks and months. We guide you with tips on training, tell you about up-to-date training equipment, and help you to establish a daily schedule. We devote a whole chapter to housetraining and crate training.

This fourth edition of Dog Training For Dummies is chock-full of new and revised exercises for you. In addition to a wide array of new photos, weve also

• Reorganized many of the training exercises to make that more accessible and easier to follow
• Updated exercises to reflect current training trends
• Added exercises to make living with your dog easier and more fun from the start