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In This Chapter Getting yourself (and your dog) ready for training Distinguishing between leashes and collars Balancing fit and safety concerns Taking advantage of training treats Dog training is no different from any other activity — you need the right equipment for the job. Many choices are available to you, and in this chapter, we…

In This Chapter Using a leash Teaching the basic skills: sitting and staying Keeping your dog from bolting Behaving at the dinner table One question almost every dog owner asks is, “How do I keep my dog from jumping up on people?” Dogs jump on people as a form of greeting, like saying, “Hello, nice…

In This Chapter Taking Buddy for a walk Ensuring that your dog comes when called Teaching the “Leave it” command Taking your dog for a nice, long walk is balm for the soul and good exercise for both of you, provided he doesn’t drag you down the street. Teaching him to walk on a loose…

In This Chapter Examining factors that affect the training environment Influencing your dog’s ability to learn Recognizing your dog’s emotional and physical needs Evaluating your dog’s response to his environment Dealing with your dog’s stress Your dog’s ability — just like your ability — to learn and retain information is directly related to what goes…

In This Chapter Recognizing a well-trained dog Understanding the five basic commands Figuring out who the trainer is — you or your dog Knowing the YOU factor Deciphering your dog’s thoughts Eyeing advanced training opportunities Looking at dog’s relationship with man Over the course of the last 30 years, dog training has undergone enormous changes….

In This Chapter Picking a training model Establishing trust with your dog orking on becoming pack leader The term “training” is used to describe two separate and distinct concepts: – To teach Buddy to do something that you want him to do, but that he wouldn’t do on his own. For example, Buddy knows how…

In This Chapter Allowing your puppy to socialize Recognizing the importance of an enriched environment Understanding your puppy’s growth cycles Handling the challenges your puppy throws your way Knowing whether and when to spay and neuter Wondering if your puppy will ever grow up Everyone wants a super puppy, one that’s well behaved and listens…

In This Chapter Crate-training your dog Setting up an elimination schedule and other fundamentals of housetraining Exploring an alternative to crate-training Understanding why your dog marks his territory Taking your dog for a ride The well-trained dog’s education begins with housetraining. As with any training, some dogs catch on more readily than others. Some of…