The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training (2nd edition)

By: Pamela Dennison

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Synopsis: From the Book Jacket: You're no idiot, of course. The thought of outfitting your beloved companion with a choke collar and doling out slaps on the nose doesn't sit well with you. You're sure there's a gentler way to teach Rover to obey ... Stay positive! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, shows you how to teach your dog good behavior-without resorting to punishment and harsh reprimands. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: Tips on training for the American Kennel Club's popular Canine Good Citizen® test. Solutions to bad behaviors and how to correct your dog positively if he makes a mistake. Insights into how dogs learn and communicate. Advice on how to "hear" your dog's signals-and use what you learn during training. Easy-to-follow advice on how to housetrain your dog. PAMELA DENNISON, owner of Positive Motivation Dog Training, has been training dogs since 1992. After switching from traditional training methods to positive training, Pam started her own school in 1997. She has helped train more than 500 owners to build better relationships with their dogs. She has written a monthly column titled "The Barking Lot" and has been published in the Clicker Journal. She is also the author of Bringing Light to Shadow: A Story of a Recovering Aggressive Dog.