Whether you are housetraining, training your dog to come when called, or simply wondering how to assess a dog sitter, The Dog Trainer will surely help. Check out The Dog Trainers complete guide to a happy, well-behaved pet. This book covers everything you need to know about dog training and consists of informative chapters that cover basics, techniques, advanced training techniques, grooming, food selection, and dog psychology. The book is written in a clear and concise style, so no matter what level dog training you currently practice, you will definitely learn something from The Dog Trainer.
The book includes short chapters on basic commands, leash walking basics, grooming tips, dog training tricks, food selection for dogs, dog games, and how to assess a dog sitter. However, The Dog Trainer also includes an informative chapter on housebreaking puppies, along with specific sections on dog training for different age groups, allergies and health problems, dog health care, and important communication skills for pet owners. The book also has sections on training aggressive and shy dogs, obedience and tricks for beginners, proper grooming, and housebreaking/pet sitting basics. Some chapters offer suggestions for finishing your basic training or adding training sections as your dog grows.
The book contains detailed descriptions of essential equipment and supplies that dog owners need to successfully housebreak their furry friends. These include a leash, a collar, a lead, a chew toy or a bone for chewing, a leash pull (or multiple leads), and a yard/dog-proof fence. There are also helpful suggestions for teaching your dog the basic leash skills and tricks such as going for a walk and fetch. The book also provides some handy suggestions for leash training and walking your dog on a leash. The sections on grooming and food selection for dogs detail a variety of steps involved in properly feeding and dressing your dog, and discussing proper dog care practices and dietary needs.
Part one of the book focuses on teaching the basic commands of sit, stay, down, and jump. This part includes several exercises, which will help you teach these basic commands. The following chapters cover leash training, basic training for dogs, the behavior problem dog, grooming, food selection for your dog, and housebreaking.
The second section of the book provides useful information about how to develop positive reinforcement and other reward-based dog training techniques. It includes various types of treats, toys, and meals that your dog might like to snack on. It includes descriptions of effective ways to reward your furry friend when he behaves in a desirable manner. For example, you can reward him for sitting calmly and gently, for standing calmly and gently, for obeying your commands, and so on. Each of these positive reinforcement techniques is illustrated with specific examples.
The third section of the book contains information on selecting a training school, developing an obedience training program, creating your first class dog training classes, and getting started with your first dog training class. These are the topics that usually appear on the first pages of most books about training dogs. These chapters contain detailed descriptions of the equipment you need for dog training, a list of the basic dog training commands, and an explanation of how the selection of a trainer affects the effectiveness of your dog training program.
There are many other interesting sections of this helpful book that include; dog training equipment, healthy dog nutrition, grooming tips, and the proper way to handle dogs in groups or as solo animals. The practical tips and guidelines given in the leash section may be very useful to those who have had experience with leash training dogs. The dog trainer tip on healthy dog nutrition is also extremely useful, and the section on grooming tips is helpful for people who own dogs and want to know the best ways to bathe and look after their furry friends.
The book ends with a brief survey of dog training techniques for large or small dogs and a list of some recommended equipment. The dog trainer in print is not the same book as the one that comes with a dog training techniques CD. This version of the book is the paperback edition, and the book has been revised and updated to reflect current knowledge and best practices regarding dog training techniques and care. The book should be used as a guide only, and the dog trainer in print should be used in conjunction with obedience training book, DVDs, and other resources. The leash chapter was revised to reflect modern usage of the leash.
