Dogs and Their People

Nobody knows dogs like Steve Diller, who, in his twenty-five-year career has trained, studied, and worked with thousands of dogs, and earned the respect of professional handlers as well as countless owners. Now, in paperback, he offers the best of his experience, insights, and advice. He begins by stressing the importance of matching the right kind of dog with the right owner, and provides an extensive list of breeds and their traits. Success as a dog owner is dependent on the selection, understanding and training of a dog. Dogs and Their People contains all the essential ingredients for making truly educated choices.Dogs and Their People:
-- Explains how dogs learn
-- Shows how to use a dog's inherent drive and nature to train him effectively
-- Gives tips on general obedience training, eliminating problem behaviors, and introducing dogs into families with children
-- Discusses dog health and nutrition
-- Provides informative appendices listing sources from other canine professionals