Dog Training For Dummies

Jack and Wendy Volhard, internationally known as top motivational trainers, have been helping people train dogs for more than 30 years. They have written numerous books and articles.

Introduction. Part I: Training for You and Your Dog. Chapter 1: Recognizing Why Dog Training Is Important. Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for Training. Chapter 3: Surviving the Puppy Period. Chapter 4: Housetraining. Chapter 5: Understanding Your Dog's Mind. Chapter 6: Equipping for Training Success. Chapter 7: Mastering Basic Training. Chapter 8: Canine Cruise Control: Walking, Coming When Called, and Leaving Stuff Alone. Part II: Giving Your Dog's Training Its Best Shot. Chapter 9: Developing Training Savvy. Chapter 10: Dealing with Doggie Don'ts. Chapter 11: Dealing with Aggression. Chapter 12: Preparing for Your Dog's Citizenship Test. Part III: Training for Competition. Chapter 13: Getting Ready to Compete. Chapter 14: The Companion Dog Title. Chapter 15: Retrieving. Chapter 16: The Companion Dog Excellent Title. Chapter 17: The Utility Dog Title. Part IV: Beyond Training: Addressing Your Dog's Needs. Chapter 18: Feeding Your Dog. Chapter 19: Understanding Your Dog's Health. Chapter 20: Seeking Expert Outside Help. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten (Okay, Eleven) Fun and Exciting Sporting Activities. Chapter 22: Ten Basic Commands Every Dog Needs to Know. Chapter 23: Ten Reasons Why Dogs Do What They Do. Chapter 24: Ten (or So) Tricks for Fun and Gains. Index.