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Train Your Dog Positively
by Victoria StilwellVictoria Stilwell, positive reinforcement dog trainer and star of the hit Animal Planet TV show, It's Me or the Dog, explains how to use her force-free, scientifically-backed training methods to solve common canine behavior problems. Victoria Stilwell is one of the most well-loved and trusted names in America's pet media, winning over audiences with SuperNanny-like British mannerisms in her television show, which airs in more than 40 countries worldwide. By using positive reinforcement training methods, Victoria helps owners change the way their dog thinks, feels, and learns. With this upbeat, proven guide, Victoria will address the main problem behaviors that have dog owners wringing their hands in desperation, from submissive urination to separation anxiety to leash aggression to jumping up on visitors.
Train Your Horse for the Backcountry: A Comprehensive Guide for Getting Beyond the Round Pen
by Dan AadlandMany clinicians offer strong instruction in building a relationship with the horse but too often exclude safety concerns and teaching the skills necessary for safe and fulfilling use in the backcountry. They don?t show students how to tie up a horse?s foot should you have to restrain him to pull porcupine quills, and they don?t teach basic knots and hitches. Enter Dan Aadland, a seasoned equestrian and breeder who shares expertise gained from riding backroads and teaching clinics. Aadland first teaches students to understand the natural impulses of the horse and how to stay safe, a method he calls ?survival horsemanship.? He then moves on to training both horse and rider in the basics of trail riding, including saddling, mounting with control, trail savvy, types of trails and obstacles, domestic and wild animal encounters, and staying cool in stressful situations. Other helpful topics covered include:Essential neck rein skills Elementary packing A mule primer Safe trailering Low-impact trail riding And much more! With Beyond the Round Pen, riders will be ready for safe backcountry exploring in no time.
The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat
by John Bradshaw Sarah EllisA New York Times Bestseller"I have to hand it to Bradshaw and Ellis: Once you suss out their basic cat-training philosophy, their methods totally work." -SlateWe often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that cats absolutely must be trained in order to enrich the bond between pet and owner. Full of training tips and exercises-from introducing your cat to a new baby to helping them deal with visits to the vet-The Trainable Cat is the essential cat bible for cat owners and lovers."I doubt you'll find a more well-informed or scientific book on cats that better shows you how feline thinking works."-Times (UK)
Trained to Defend (K-9 Mountain Guardians)
by Christy Barritt“Take Buzz and run. Far away.…and don’t trust the police.”Framed for her boss’s murder, Sarah Peterson is on the run—with only her boss’s loyal husky, Buzz, for protection. To clear her name and keep her safe, she must rely on her ex-fiancé, former detective Colton Hawk. The police aren’t the only ones searching for Sarah and the brave dog…the real killer is on the hunt, determined to silence them for good.
Trained to Protect (K-9 Ranch Rescue #2)
by Linda O. JohnstonA cop falls for the woman he’s sworn to protectA K-9 Ranch Rescue romanceFrom the moment Elissa Yorian arrives at Chance K-9 Ranch, an unknown foe has her in his sights. Fortunately, Officer Doug Murran is on the case. As he tracks Elissa’s mysterious enemy, he does his best to resist the electricity he feels every time he looks at her. Still, their passion might not be enough to protect Elissa from a murderer…
Trained to Protect: The Pregnant Colton Witness Rancher's Deadly Reunion Soldier Bodyguard Trained To Protect (K-9 Ranch Rescue Ser. #2)
by Linda O. JohnstonA cop falls for the woman he&’s sworn to protectA K-9 Ranch Rescue romance From the moment Elissa Yorian arrives at Chance K-9 Ranch, an unknown foe has her in his sights. Fortunately, Officer Doug Murran is on the case. As he tracks Elissa&’s mysterious enemy, he does his best to resist the electricity he feels every time he looks at her. Still, their passion might not be enough to protect Elissa from a murderer…
Trained to Protect
by Terri ReedProtecting a witness could be a deadly mission for this K-9 team. K-9 officer Tarren McGregor never imagined that a cartel would find its way to Texas&’s South Padre Island—or target his best friend&’s sister. But when Julia Hamilton witnesses and prevents the kidnapping of a teen girl, Tarren knows that trouble is soon to follow. Because Julia didn&’t just protect the girl—she saw the abductor&’s face. Now she&’s marked for murder, and it&’s up to Tarren and his K-9 partner to keep Julia safe from the human traffickers in pursuit…even if it means putting themselves in the line of fire.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Training a Guide Dog (Rigby Literacy #Level 17)
by Wendy Macdonald Mario BorgIn this book, you will meet three people who are important in training a dog to be a Guide Dog. Meet Paula, a puppy raiser, Peter a guide dog instructor and Jordinia and her guide dog Lljin. Learn how guide dogs are choosen, trained and how they work. From Australia.
Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way
by Barbara WoodhouseThis is a delightful look at training dogs of all ages. The late Ms. Woodhouse explains it all with simplicity and humour.
Training for Both Ends of the Leash
by Kate Perry Yvonne ConzaA breakthrough approach to dog training, tapping the power of cooperation by integrating a dog's natural instinct with an owner's personality. Kate Perry has seen it all: the secret pee-ers, the delivery-man harassers, the agoraphobics. Every dog presents a unique set of drives, traits, and needs--and so does every owner. Delivering the effective approach that has made her a highly sought-after canine consultant, Training for Both Ends of the Leash incorporates the owner's lifestyle and household setup to create a balanced training program and reliable behavior for dogs and their owners. Training for Both Ends of the Leash helps identify a dog's dominant drives and personality so that owners can develop a personalized training system that targets specific problems. Only positive reinforcement is permitted, and owners are taught how to appropriately accommodate a dog's tendencies, leading to a fun, loving, and respectful atmosphere in which owner and pet can forge a strong bond based on trust. Featuring personal stories from her client files, along with Perry's unique Canine-ality Quiz to determine your dog's temperment and advice with Professor Sophie (Kate's pug, who has helped train more than 3,000 dogs), the book covers every concern, from housebreaking and socialization to street smarts and anxiety. For anyone who is struggling with a new dog or simply wants to improve a situation with a current dog, Training for Both Ends of the Leash puts people and their pups on the road to domestic bliss.
Training People: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Human
by Tess of HelenaThis guide to choosing the right human for you and getting them to behave will have you howling with laughter—and rethinking obedience training.For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that’s written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs for selecting, training, and living with a well-behaved human.
Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement
by Larry Kay Dawn Sylvia-StasiewiczTraining the Best Dog Ever, originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program, is a book based on love and kindness. It features a program of positive reinforcement and no-fail techniques that author Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz used to train the White House dog, Bo Obama, and each of Senator Ted Kennedy’s dogs, among countless others.Training the Best Dog Ever relies on trust and treats, not choke collars; on bonding, not leash-yanking or reprimanding. The five-week training program takes only 10 to 20 minutes of practice a day and works both for puppies and for adult dogs that need to be trained out of bad habits. Illustrated with step-by-step photographs, the book covers hand-feeding; crate and potty training; and basic cues—sit, stay, come here—as well as more complex goals, such as bite inhibition and water safety. It shows how to avoid or correct typical behavior problems, including jumping, barking, and leash-pulling. Plus: how to make your dog comfortable in the world—a dog that knows how to behave in a vet’s office, is at ease around strangers, and more. In other words, the best dog ever.
Training the K-9 Companion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #22)
by Jill Kemerer"If you are looking for a good cowboy/rancher romance, look no further than the books of Jill Kemerer." --Amazon reviewerMan&’s best friend…Could be the key to a second chance.When rancher Cade Moulten decides to get a therapy dog for his ailing grandmother, he doesn&’t expect a fluffy Pomeranian—or a pretty veterinarian trainer. But Cade will do anything to prove he&’s a changed man, even train the small K-9 alongside Mackenzie Howard. Soon the weekly sessions with Mackenzie have Cade wishing for more. But will he risk revealing his shameful past for a chance at acceptance?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 CompanionsBook 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt
Training Thoroughbred Horses
by Preston M. BurchPreston M. Burch, considered one of America's most distinguished horsemen, summarizes his observations in this book in logical progression, for the benefit of both the novice horseman and the experienced professional.His approach to training Thoroughbreds is eminently practical, and readers will gain a new appreciation of the many details of racing stable operation.Training Thoroughbred Horses includes chapters on:The Selection of Racing MaterialBreaking YearlingsTraining 2-Year-OldsTraining 3-Year-Olds and Older HorsesThe Condition BookStable ManagementFeedingand many other aspects of the operation of a racing stable.
Training Your Boxer (Training Your Dog Series)
by Joan Hustace WalkerNoted for affectionate loyalty to their masters and their household, typical Boxers respond most readily to positive reinforcement techniques, such as clicker training. Inappropriate obedience training methods can often produce a stubborn and unwilling learner. This book, a title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series, presents breed-specific advice to dog owners. The emphasis is on dog-friendly methods for teaching skills and preventing or correcting bad habits. Virtually every aspect of canine training is covered, including house training, teaching obedience to verbal cues and hand signals, retrieving, walking the dog on a leash, and more. Instructive color photos appear on most pages.
Training Your Dog the Humane Way
by Alana StevensonDog owners facing tough behavior problems and unique canine personalities need tips and techniques to make their lives better. And many are realizing that traditional training through punishment is unpleasant and potentially damaging to the dog -- and simply doesn't work long-term. With Training Your Dog the Humane Way, animal behaviorist and dog trainer Alana Stevenson provides dog owners with a simple, accessible guide to the most effective positive dog training techniques available. Alana presents easy-to-follow methods and advice for teaching dogs polite manners and resolving ongoing behavior issues. She provides solutions for such problems as housesoiling, play-biting, separation anxiety, fear of strangers, aggression, lunging while on leash, car sickness, and more. Readers will learn the most effective way to teach their dogs -- through kindness and benevolent leadership.
Training Your Dog the Weatherwax Way: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Raising, and Caring for Your Canine
by R. Ruddell WeatherwaxA training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods. The name &“Weatherwax&” is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family has trained the original &“Lassie&” (actually a male named &“Pal&”), Toto for &“The Wizard of Oz,&” and also &“Old Yeller.&” These theories and tactics are applicable to any dog lover and owner, not just those on the big screen! This is a complete guide to dog ownership and basic training manual using the Weatherwax method, which hasn&’t changed in almost a century; though Robert has added a few enhancements over the years from his exposure to other great trainers. This book will teach readers to: Learn how to raise and train their dog using an approach customized to their dog&’s needs.Understand the correlation between our behavior and our dog&’s behavior.Implement techniques that will allow their dog to interact well in all situations. Find answers to the questions that plague the common dog owner.Train their dog the right way—from day one—as well as address any inherited behavioral issues.Send the right message to their dog, even when no verbal commands are being given.Alter the negative reaction their dog may have to certain situations.Understand the most appropriate tools for their own dog and dispel some of the rumors that exist regarding dogs in general.
Training Your German Shepherd Dog (Training Your Dog Series)
by Brandy Eggeman Joan Hustace Walker2018 Winner of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Award for Best Book on Training or Sports!First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book! Training Your German Shepherd Dog provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training.Intelligent and quick learners, German shepherds are highly trainable, especially when starting early in life. German shepherds are wonderful companions for owners who can offer gentle, positive leadership and consistent training. As part of the B.E.S. Dog Bible series, Training Your German Shepherd Dog focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your German Shepherd Dog provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include:What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activitiesAll books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners!Want to learn about even more dog breeds?The B.E.S. Dog Bible series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family, and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!
Training Your Guinea Pig (Training Your Pet Series)
by Gerry Bucsis Barbara SomervilleTraining Your Guinea Pig is for pet owners who seek detailed advice on how to get started in training their guinea pig. Guinea pigs are docile, easy to care for, and are capable of learning tricks. Teaching you first how to earn your guinea's trust and friendship, this relationship will be the building blocks to training tricks, enrichment games, and commands.Additional knowledge and advise in this book consists of the correct cage or DIY housing, toys and enrichment information, guinea language and communication, advise on getting all members of the household acquainted, and keeping a healthy and content guinea pig. The suggests activities within these pages will amuse both pet and owner and quickly become a trusted life-long resource for these unique and smart animals.
Training Your Labrador Retriever (Training Your Dog Series)
by September MornFirst-time puppy owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog handbook! Training Your Labrador Retriever provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics to look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training.Good-natured and affectionate, Labrador Retrievers make wonderful pet companions. As part of the Training Your Dog series, Training Your Labrador Retriever focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your Labrador Retriever provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include:What to look for when choosing a puppyLiving with a dog and understanding breed-specific traitsEveryday care, grooming, and exerciseNutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problemsPuppy and dog training, tricks, and play activitiesAll books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners!Want to learn about even more dog breeds?The Training Your Dog series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!
Training Your Mixed Breed
by Miriam Fields-Babineau Evan CohenFrom puppy to senior - and every stage of life in between - Positive-Training Series books offer fanciers savvy advice straight from the experts.
Training Your Pug (Training Your Dog Series)
by Brenda BelmonteIt's well known that each canine breed has its own traits, but when acquiring a new pet dog, many inexperienced owners mistakenly assume that the "one-size-fits-all" approach is adequate for purposes of dog training. This new title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog pet care series focuses on the distinctive traits of the Pug. Dog owners learn humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands, walk on a leash, and more. All books in the Training Your Dog series are filled with instructive, step-by-step color photos that demonstrate training methods.
Training your Puppy
by Bowtie Inc.Your new little puppy is like a sponge during his first few weeks in your home, waiting to soak up all that you can teach him. Take advantage of his willingness to learn! Train your pup properly and you will have a well-behaved adult dog. <P><P>This Popular Pet Library® Magabook® (magazine-book) includes tips, training and advice from professional trainers and dog experts that will help owners train their furry new family member. Part of the Popular Dogs® Series. From the Editors of Dog Fancy® magazine.
Training Your Puppy In 5 Minutes
by Miriam Fields-Babineau Evan CohenFrom puppy to senior - and every stage of life in between - Positive-Training Series books offer fanciers savvy advice straight from the experts.