The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet
Summary: The Dog Trainer wants you and your dog to have a wonderful time together. If you've got a puppy, get simple, sensible pointers for raising her. Rambunctious adolescent? Transform him into a civilized adult. As for the grownups, no dog is too old to learn new tricks -- or better manners. The Dog Trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want and then turn those behaviors into lifelong habits. Whether you're housetraining, teaching your dog to roll over, or wondering how to evaluate a dog walker, The Dog Trainer can help.
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Learn how to teach your dog to stay and get easy tips for teaching your dog to stay a little at a time, so that she stays in a sit or a down without getting up.
Find out how to get your dog to stop barking at guests. Learn how you can prevent barking and help your dog act calm around guests and visitors to your home.
Learn the best way to train small dogs. Be consistent with little dogs to prevent behavior problems.
Learn how to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or dog rescue group; get tips on how to identify good animal shelters that will work to help you find the right adopted dog.
Learn whether you should take your dog to dog parks and dog runs. Find out what to watch out for at dog parks and runs and how to take your dog there safely.
Find out how to keep your dog safe in hot weather. Learn the signs of heat stroke in dogs and get other tips sure to keep your dog healthy and safe when it's hot out.
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
Find your lost dog--and prevent losing her in the first place.
You can buy puppies in pet stores and on the Internet. Newspapers and supermarket pennysavers list "AKC Registered Puppies for Sale." But if you're buying a pedigreed puppy, you need a good breeder, not a puppy factory.
If you often find yourself punishing your dog or feel like you're always a step behind, these three mental habits can make you a better trainer (and help you and your dog have more fun).
Much of the folklore around dogs is pure hogwash. Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws? Is your dog sick if his nose is dry? How can you learn to assess what "they say"?
A new baby changes the whole family's life - including your dog's. Here's how to make the transition smooth, safe, and pleasant.
Many dogs love road trips, but car travel presents special dangers - and some of them may not be obvious. Your dog needs protection on even short rides. Here's how to provide it.
Many of us would love to bring our dogs on vacation with us. How to decide whether your dog should travel by air -- and, if you do fly with your dog, how to make the trip more pleasant and safer.
