Amy Morford - How to Speak Dog: Dog Training Simplified for Dog Owners

How to Speak Dog

Dog Training Simplified for Dog Owners

Amy Morford

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS BOOK

How This Book Will Help You and Why

You Can't Train Your Dog If You Don't Speak Dog!

How to Speak Dog provides a general overview of dog behavior before specifically focusing in on training solutions for six of the most common dog misbehaviors: aggression, digging, nuisance barking, fear biting, submissive urination, and separation anxiety.

Author Amy Morford understands that not everyone understands "dog talk" so she kicks off by introducing basic obedience training methods. She explains each training situation by breaking it down into chronological micro-steps.

How to Speak Dog is as close as one gets to hiring a dog trainer without actually hiring one. The training process has been made as simple as possible, with six chapters written in "plain English" to eliminate ambiguity so the training process is easy and less stressful for both the teacher and the student.

In addition to covering basic training and the elimination of problem behavior patterns, also discussed is clicker training, crate training methods, and the use of positive reinforcement.

If you've been struggling to resolve problem dog behaviors or just adopted a new dog and want to be sure that your new household member is well-behaved and well-trained, you've got to learn "dog talk."

MEET THE AUTHOR

Amy and Bruno

Amy Morford has over twenty years of dog training experience with companion dogs, sport dogs and working breeds. Amys motivation to write about dogs stems from her love for them and their unbiased loyalty and devotion. Amys goal is to provide helpful, accurate information to assist dog lovers with raising and training a well-mannered, good-tempered, happy, healthy, well-adjusted companion, friend, partner and/or family pet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

Hannibal

This book is dedicated to Hannibal, my first German Shepherd and training partner. My knowledge and passion for training dogs would never have developed if it hadnt been for him.

Gone but never forgotten.

CHAPTER 1: BASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Part of being a responsible dog owner is teaching a pet basic obedience commands. A well-behaved dog makes the difference between a dog owner and a good dog owner. Everyone enjoys a well-behaved, well-mannered dog. Teaching your dog basic obedience is a must if you plan to go out in public with your pet. Obedience training will also make visiting your home more enjoyable for friends and family.

Its important that dog owners understand that basic dog obedience training requires a lot of time, repetition and patience. With the right attitude, the training experience will build trust and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

As an owner it is your responsibility to learn and understand the basic aspects of dog training. This can be accomplished through books, videos, at-home training programs, or structured group or private training classes. Regardless of which learning method is chosen, the owner must implement and follow through with his or her new found knowledge in order for the dog to benefit.

Any dog can successfully learn basic obedience commands. Some dogs and some breeds learn faster than others. Prior to the start of any basic obedience training, the owner should have realistic expectations. No matter how intelligent the dog is, the dog wont learn every command after just a few attempts.

Positive reinforcement is a popular method of training, and it is recommended. Positive reinforcement simply rewards positive and desired behavior through the use of food, toys, verbal praise and affection.

Food is the easiest item to reward your dog with because it can be given in very small amounts and can be carried or concealed in pockets.

Some dogs do not respond well to food. If this is your dog, you need to adjust your training tactics. What makes your dog tick? Is it a particular toy? Find a toy that your dog loves. Put the toy away and bring it out only for training purposes. Implement the toy in your training instead of food.

When setting out for your first training session, it is a good idea to choose a place that doesnt have any distractions (such as other animals or kids). As your dog progresses and regularly responds to commands, it will be important to test your dog by training in places that have distractions.

Remember to keep training sessions short and upbeat. You want your dog to think that training is fun. Always find a way to end the training session with a positive experience for your dog.

Lets start teaching your dog some basic manners. A well-behaved, well-trained dog should respond to some basic commands such as sit, down, heel, stay and come.

Sit

The sit command is one of the most useful and easiest commands you can teach a dog. This is one of the first commands that should be taught. You will need training treats to teach this command.